Diary Dates October 2013
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Diary Dates Friday 27 – Saturday 28 September, 10:00-17:00
sussex Woman show
Brighton Racecourse Freshfield Rd Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9XZ
Contact 01273 603580 or visit www. sussexwomanshow.com
Friday 27 September, 10:00-14:00
Macmillan Coffee Morning Clayton Wood, Brighton Road, Clayton, West Sussex BN6 9PD
Come and join us for our Macmillan Coffee Morning. Sit down and relax with a tea/ coffee and enjoy the view. No entry fee, donations welcome. Contact Teague Hampson, 01273 843842.
Friday 27 September, 10:00-12:30
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Saturday 28 September, 10:00-17:00
Tuesday 01 October, 18:00-20:30
Friday 04 October, 20:30
The Leaping Hare Boutique, 69 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2HN; also at The Courtyard, Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Park, East Sussex TN22 3RB
Downlands Community School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LP
The Sportsman, Goddards Green, Nr Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9LQ
Macmillan Cancer support Charity day
Do join us for Champagne & Shopping. 10% of our takings on this day will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. Contact Chrissie White, 01444 482188, cawwhite@hotmail. co.uk, www.leapingharesussex.co.uk
Saturday 28 September, 10:00-12:00
Meet the Producer: high Weald dairy Field + Forrest, 43 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2HN
Come and meet the maker of the award winning range of cheeses from Horsted Keynes. Contact Andrew Blackburn, 01444 483700, www.fieldandforrest.com
open evening
Join pupils and staff to experience the warm welcome and discuss the excellent opportunities available to all our pupils. Free. Contact Pat Rawcliffe, 01273 845892, prawcliffe1@wsgfl.org.uk, www. downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk
Wednesday 02 October, 13:45-16:30
burgess hill Flower Club
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Learn flower icing with Catriona Arnold. Equipment will be provided. Contact Maureen Peirce 01444 245978, maureen@ peirce2904.freeserve.co.uk. Visitors welcome £5.50.
Saturday 28 September, 14:30-15:30
Thursday 03 October – Saturday 05 October, 20:00
Mid sussex Ramblers
the Plumpton Players
Join in with the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning! Sheila’s Delicious Cakes, Book Stall, Nearly New Clothes, Raffle. Meet friends. Come and enjoy! £3 to include tea/ coffee and cake. Contact Margaret Bishop, 01273 833556.
Hurstpierpoint, Trinity Road car park
The Village Hall, Plumpton Green
Friday 27 September, 11:00-16:00
the 3 of us
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Hurstpierpoint Bowls Club, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB
Cuckfield vintage emporium
The Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, West Sussex, RH17 5EL
An unrivalled selection of vintage homeware, gardenalia, designer labels and country antiques from Sussex’s most original and creative stallholders. Admission £1. Contact Darcy Shepherd, 07773 360631, darcymaclean@yahoo.co.uk. Web: facebook.com/cuckfieldvintageemporium Twitter: twitter.com/darcyvintage
Friday 27 September, 19:45-21:30
Rescuing exotic Reptiles and amphibians 1st Burgess Hill Scouts’ Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9 EN A talk by Dave Breden of the East Sussex Amphibian and Reptile Group, including live exhibits!
Saturday 28 September
open Morning
Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9JS
Open Morning for 13+ Senior School, Prep and Pre-Prep entry. For further information about the Senior School & Sixth Form, please contact Mrs Dianne Allison, Senior School, Admissions Officer, 01273 836937. www.hppc.co.uk
Saturday 28 September, 09:30-12:00
open Morning
Brighton College, Eastern Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 0AL
College Open Morning (11+, 13+, 16+). The pupils and teaching staff look forward to welcoming prospective pupils and their families to the Brighton College Open Morning. Tours commence at 9.30am. Contact the Admissions Team, registrar@brightoncollege.net, www. brightoncollege.net, 01273 704200.
Saturday 28 September, 10:00-12:00
Coffee Morning and Market
St. Barnabas Pastoral Centre, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 7EB Proceeds in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care.
6 mile circular walk via Wanbarrow Farm – Locks Green Cottages – Newtimber Church – Wolstonbury Hill – Ashen Plantation – Danny – Hurstpierpoint. Leader Brian J.
Saturday 28 September, 20:30-23:00
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE
A trip down memory lane! Ray and the boys with covers from the 50s 60s & 70s: Elvis, Eagles, Beatles, Motown and much more. £3.00 per non-member, free to members. Contact claytonkeymerbl@aol. com or 01273 845829.
Sunday 29 September, 10:00-12:00
Work Party
Lingfield Nature Reserves, Lingfield, Surrey - meet at the butterfly garden Contacts – Sally Cole 01342 833814 Julie Hearn 01342 835313 or Anne Richards 01342 870200 or visit www. lingfieldreserves.org.uk
Tickets are now on sale for the next production from Plumpton Players: ‘Drowning on Dry Land’ by Alan Ayckbourn, an acerbic comedy exploring the cult of celebrity. Doors open at 7:15pm. Bar open at 7:30pm. Tickets cost £7:00 and can be bought from the Village Shop; from Sandie Jackson Tel: 01273 890206 or Rosie Vaughan Tel: 01273 890952.
Thursday 03 October, 10:00-17:00
Futures Life skills Centre open day
Life Skills Centre, Futures@Chailey Heritage, Chailey Heritage Foundation, Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4EF
See the choice of activities for young adults with physical disabilities, including the Gym, Spa, Cookery, Computers, Arts and more! Free guided tours are available throughout the day. Contact and tour booking: 01825 723723, futureslifeskills@ chs.org.uk, www.futureschailey.org.uk
Thursday 03 October
Sunday 29 September, 18:00-19:30
open Mic night
St Andrew’s Church, Edburton, BN5 9LN
Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8QT
Pimms and hymns
Songs of Praise evening singing our favourite hymns, with the help of a glass of Pimms. Free. Contact Christine Wooldridge on 01273 857322.
Monday 30 September – Friday 25 October
autumn tints
The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL
Travel through the glorious Sussex Weald with the beautiful autumn colours on show. Board at either Sheffield Park Station or East Grinstead Station. Various fares applicable-see website for details. Bluebell Railway, 01825 720800, www.bluebellrailway.com info@bluebell-railway.co.uk
Tuesday 01 October – Friday 15 November
‘unforgettable’ Charity Concert
Chequer Mead Theatre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex
The Roger Hind Quartet and guest singers present ‘Unforgettable’ - the music of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra plus instrumental hits. Contact Barbara Gledhill, Friends of East Grinstead Museum, 01342 317149.
Open Mic Night every Thursday. www. thegreyhoundkeymer.co.uk
Friday 04 – Saturday 05 October
open day
Chestnut Tree House, Dover Lane, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9PX
See Local Living. Contact 01903 871820. www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk
Friday 04 – Saturday 05 October, 10:00
open Mornings
Great Walstead School, East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2NQ Come and visit our wonderful school. Meet the Headmaster, tour the school and extensive grounds and sample our homemade lunches. Contact Fiona Clutton, registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk, 01444 483528, www.greatwalstead.co.uk
Friday 04 October
sixth Form open afternoon Mayfield St Leonards School, The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6PH
Join us for an open day event or book a personal visit. Call now on 01435 874642 or email admissions@mayfieldgirls.org
the Cruel birds
Live music from The Cruel Birds. Free. Contact 01444 233460, www. thesportsmanpub.com
Friday 04 October, 20:30-23:30
Feel Good Friday with “on the Rocks” The Eight Bells Village Pub, Restaurant and B&B, The Street, Bolney RH17 5QW First Friday of every month is a “Feel Good Friday” at The Eight Bells, with the restaurant open from 6pm and live music from those “On The Rocks” legends. Contact details 01444 881396, info@theeightbellsbolney.co.uk, www. theeightbellsbolney.co.uk
Saturday 05 – Sunday 06 October
Celebrations of harvest in Flowers
St. Nicholas Church, Worth, West Sussex
Saturday 10.30-16.00, Sunday 12.3015.30 followed by Songs of Praise at 4pm. Free entry but donations welcome. Refreshments on sale.
Saturday 05 – Sunday 06 October
autumn Fair & Game show
South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL
A great family day out! Clay Pigeon Shooting & Fly Fishing, Dog Displays & Competitions, Family Arena Displays, Celebration of the Harvest, Food & Drink. Admission: Adults £10, Senior Citizens/Students £8, Children £5 (age 5 to 16, under 5’s free), Family Ticket £25 (2 adults, 2 children). www.seas.org.uk/ booking, 01444 892700.
Saturday 05 – Sunday 06 October, 9:00-17:00
Free taster sessions with the Clinic at borde hill
Autumn Show & Game Fair, Norfolk Pavilion, South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL
Free taster sessions and confidential chats with Lesley Reed (Acupuncturist), Jenny Sladen (Life Coach), Nicola Preston Bell (Hypnotherapist) or Jacob Nowinski (McTimoney Chiropractor).Contact Tony Dawson, The Clinic at Borde Hill, 01444 616797, info@clinicatbordehill.com, www. clinicatbordehill.com
Saturday 05 October, 09:00
Ploughing Match
Perching Manor Farm, Fulking
The annual Hurstpierpoint and District Agricultural Association ploughing match showcases all that is great about farming. There are classes for horse drawn ploughs, pre 1960s ploughs, with and without hydraulics and vintage ploughs. Ploughing starts at 9am and those ploughing will have about 3 hours to complete their plot.
Saturday 05 October, 9:15-10:30
brighton College Pre-Prep school open Morning (3+, 7+)
Eastern Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5JJ Brighton College’s Pre-Prep School teaching staff look forward to welcoming prospective pupils and their families to the Pre-Prep open morning. Contact the Admissions Team: Email: registrar@brightoncollege.net, www. brightoncollege.net, Tel: 01273 704343. SuSSex Living October 2013
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Diary Dates Saturday 05 October, 10:30-12:30
brighton College Prep school open Morning (8+)
9am or for collection in advance please call 07711 018479. Admission: 50 pence. Contact Gwen Kennedy, 07711 018479, gwenkennedy13@gmail.com
50s. A great night of jiving and rocking, so come on down for a great night. £3.00 per non-member, free to members. Contact claytonkeymerbl@aol.com or 01273 845829.
Walpole Lodge, Walpole Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 0EU
Saturday 05 October, 13:00-16:00
Saturday 05 October, 20:30
Brighton College’s Prep School teaching staff look forward to welcoming prospective pupils and their families to the Open Morning.
Saturday 05 October, 10:45--13:00
Lancing College open Morning
Lancing College, West Sussex, BN15 0RW
You are warmly invited to join us for our Open Morning for 13+ and 16+ entry. Tours of the school will be followed by an address by the Head Master and a buffet lunch with members of the teaching staff. Please contact our Admissions Office to register: 01273 465805 admissions@lancing.org.uk. Contact Gilly Prichard, Admissions Officer, 01273 465805, admissions@lancing.org.uk, www.lancingcollege.co.uk
Saturday 05 October, 12:00-14:00
Jumble sale
King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield
Jumble Sale in aid of Haywards Health Lions Club. There will be lots of good quality bric a brac, clothes, linen, books and toys. Also a tombola and refreshments, which will include home-made cakes. Donations of jumble will be much appreciated on the day at the Hall from
Cream teas & Cake afternoon
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The Parish Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe
Inn On The Green, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath RH17 7NE
in aid of the Desperate Greekies Dog Rescue. Cream tea with homemade scones and strawberry jam from £3. Eat in or take away the homemade goodies. There will also be a second hand book sale. Contact Linda 01273 833211.
Saturday 05 October, 20:00-23:15
Meltdown Ceileidh Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks The hugely successful Meltdown Ceilidhs comes to Hassocks for one night only! The Liam Robinson Band will headline the night. Liam plays melodeon and calls, so you don’t need to worry about what to do. Tickets £10/£9 concessions, Students £5, family ticket £25. Contact Penny Allen, Meltdown General Manager, telephone 01273 541453, email; admin@meltdownec. org.uk, www.meltdown.org.uk
Saturday 05 October, 20:30-23:00
the hound dawgs Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE Rock ‘n’ Roll Duo Act with hits from the
The Family Run Garage in Lindfield ➲ Friendly Welcome ➲ Top Quality Service ➲ On Site MOT’s ➲ Realistic Prices ➲ All Makes Cared For ➲ Diagnostic and Electrical Specialists
Tel: 01444 482988 or 01444 483988
Lewes Road, Lindfield RH16 2LG www.lindfield-motors.co.uk
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Live rock band, back by popular demand, with songs from Steely Dan, Jimmy Hendrix, Robert Palmer and more. Free. Contact 01444 831022.
Sunday 06 October, 11:00-15:00
Wedding Fair Gatwick Manor Gatwick Manor
For details please call 01444 257711 info@ abspecialevents.co.uk, www.abspecialevents.co.uk
Monday 07 – Saturday 12 October
Fabrics and Papers open Week
Fabrics and Papers Showroom, 1 Catsland Farm, Bramlands Lane, Woodmancote, West Sussex, BN5 9TG
Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-2pm with late night Thursday. Join us for tea & cake in our lovely showroom, we’ll be offering 10% off all new orders as well as a fantastic remnants sale including cushions, quilting bundles, wallpaper & fabrics. Conact 01273 495500, enquiries@fabricsandpapers. com, www.fabricsandpapers.com
Monday 07 – Sunday 13 October
hospice Care Week all over Sussex Lots of events to raise funds for St Peter & St James Hospice, including Friday 11 October: Hats for Hospices - wear a hat for a day and donate £1, raising money for the Hospice.Sunday 13th October: Swimalong, The Triangle, Burgess HillFor details call our fundraising team on 01444 471598 or visit www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk
Monday 07 October, 9:00-14:00
baby Clinic Sussex Osteopathy, 7a Mill Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8DN Osteopathy for Babies and Children Clinic is held EVERY MONDAY morning at Sussex Osteopathy in Burgess Hill. Places are limited, so please book early to secure an appointment. Call 01444 810331. Contact Sussex Osteopathy, 01444 810331, info@sussexosteopathy.co.uk, www. sussexosteopathy.co.uk
Monday 07 October, 19:30
haha holmes The Hawth, Crawley Joe Pasquale stars as Sherlock Holmes in the hilarious comedy thriller £20 (discounts: £18). Contact Box Office 01293 553636, www.hawth.co.uk
Sarah O’Donoghue Art Conservation sarahodonoghueconservation.com • 01273 841254
High Beeches Garden Spectacular autumn colour – the best in Sussex. Wander through 27 acres of idyllic woodland and water garden. Sunday 20th October, Autumn Gift Fair from 11am, in aid of Parkinson’s UK
High Beeches Garden | High Beeches Lane Handcross | West Sussex | RH17 6HQ
01444 400589 | www.highbeeches.com
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John Atkinson Grimshaw Mistress Dorothy, oil on canvas £50,000 - 70,000
October Valuations Silver Tuesday 15 October 10am to 4pm
Bonhams specialists will be in the Brighton and Hove office to offer free and confidential advice on items you may be considering selling at auction
Pictures Wednesday 16 October 10am to 4pm
Appointments 01273 220 000 jenny.bouston@bonhams.com
Jewellery Thursday 17 October 10am to 4pm
Bonhams 19 Palmeira Square Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JN
A diamond brooch, circa 1950 £10,000 - 15,000
International Auctioneers and Valuers - bonhams.com/hove Prices shown for sold lots include buyer’s premium. Details can be found at bonhams.com
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Diary Dates Tuesday 8 – Thursday 10 October
Lyric hearing aid trial Sussex Audiology Centre, Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton BN26DX We would like to invite people to a FREE 30-day trial of the new revolutionary Lyric Hearing aid that not only offers amazing hearing but you can wear 24/7 for up to 3 months and can shower in. Please phone in advance to guarantee an appointment. Tel 01273 627090, info@ sussexaudiologycentre.co.uk
Tuesday 08 October, 10:00-16:00
Fostering drop-in sessions
Wednesday 09 October, 10:00-12:30
british heart Foundation Christmas Fair Pierpoint House, 110 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2HS Come and join us for a sale of Gifts, Clothes, Toys, Christmas Cards, plus Coffee and Delicious Cakes and a fantastic Raffle all in aid of The British Heart Foundation. Contact Simon Cartwright, 01444 482751, scartwright110@yahoo.co.uk.
Wednesday 09 October, 20:00-22:00
hassocks horticultural society
Worthing Library, Richmond Rd, Town Centre, Worthing BN11 1HD
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks
Friday 11 October, 9:30-13:00
Friday 11 October, 20:00-24:00
Cuckfield Crafts and Market
Murdoch’s Crazy eyes
Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL
The Thatched Inn, Grand Avenue, Hassocks,
35+ quaint, quirky and contemporary stalls comprising of jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags! Refreshments available. Free admission. Contact Beverley 01444 440274, allthingsnicecft@aol.com
Friday 11 October, 9:30-13:30
dressmaking from patterns Made and Making, Unit 3, Turner Drumbells, Drumbell Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT
The hardest-working party band in Sussex, Murdoch’s Crazy Eyes are a young and lively 5-piece. Playing everything from cheese classics and cheery pop, to funky grooves and soulfulmelodies! All your favourite hits from 70s to present day in an unforgettable and unmissable live show! If eating, turn up 8pm-ish, otherwise from 9pm to finish at 12 midnight. Ring the Thatched Inn on 01273 842946 or email david@thatchedinn.co.uk for details or visit www.mcemusic.co.uk
Saturday 12 October, 10:00-12:00
RnLi Coffee Morning
Guest speaker, Julia Jarman, is making a return visit with an illustrated talk entitled “Blues for all Seasons”. This is sure to be something special, so come along and enjoy. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50, Refreshments included. Contact Sylvia Hancock, 01273 844544, n8a5cluv@talktalk.net
Starting Friday 11th October for three weeks. Nervous about making your own clothes? Can’t read all those funny markings? Come along with the pattern and fabric of your choice and banish those thoughts. £80 for the three weeks. www.madeandmaking.co.uk, sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk, 07967 819540.
hurstpierpoint horticultural society: ‘Memories of a Garden boy’
Wednesday 09 October, 20:00
Friday 11 October, 19:30-20:30
Lindfield horticultural society
star Cinema: Les Miserables (12a)
Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint
King Edward Hall, Lindfield
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks
Meet the Producer : delect Cookie dough
Clive Gravett, who runs a specialist heuchera nursery, will talk about the history, cultivation and uses of these increasingly popular garden plants. Members £1, Visitors £2. Enquiries phone 01444 451363 or seewww.lindfieldhorts.org.uk
Director Tom Hooper, 2012. Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway. The multi award winning film of this ever popular musical. Ticket prices £4/£3.50. Refreshments and raffle available. Contact Sherrian Guest, 01273 842081.
Come and meet the producer of the award winning bake-at-home Delect Cookie Dough. Contact Andrew Blackburn, 01444 483700, enquiries@fieldandforrest.com, www.fieldandforrest.com
Come along and meet some of the West Sussex County Council (WSCC) Fostering Team and talk to those in the know, ask questions and discover more about what it takes to become a foster carer.
Tuesday 08 October, 19:45
An illustrated talk by Laurie Manser who worked as a Garden Boy for the Marquess of Abergavenny and the Earl of Shrewsbury and was then Head Gardener for Mr. K. McAlpine for 14 years. Non-members £1. Contact greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk
United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks
Enjoy a cup of coffee among friends and take this opportunity to buy Christmas cards and lifeboat souvenirs along with sales of cakes, bric-a-brac and books etc. Entry 60p to include coffee and biscuits. Contact Jo Kaddish, Chairman, Hurstpierpoint and District Branch RNLI, 01273 843857.
Saturday 12 October, 10:00-12:00
Field + Forrest, 43 High Street, Lindfield
Contemporary
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Batik Ceramics Enamelling Furniture Jewellery Metalwork Pewterwork Printmaking Quilt making Silversmithing Smocking Textiles Woodturning Woodwork
Tue 1 October 7.30pm
JOE BROWN The rock ‘n’ roll legend returns Mon 7 October 7.30pm
A tale of love and loss told through music, song and dance
HA HA HOLMES Joe Pasquale stars in the hilarious comedy thriller Tue 8 October 8pm
SANDI TOKSVIG Thur 10 October 7.30pm
SINGALONGA GREASE Join in the classic film songs Wed 16 October 7.30pm
KATE RUSBY
Thur 17 October 7.30pm
SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA Music from the Big Band era Fri 28 - Sun 30 June
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Hurstpierpoint College, Chalkers Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9JS SuSSex Living October 2013
Fri 25 October 7.30pm
ESSENCE OF IRELAND
MADAMA BUTTERFLY Puccini’s masterpiece
Wed 6 November 7.30pm
GRUMPY OLD WOMEN Jenny Eclair, Kate Robbins and Susie Blake in an orgy of fury and big laughs Tue 19-Sat 23 November
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Paul Michael Glaser stars as Tevye in one of the world’s favourite musicals Mon 25 November 7.30pm
FASCINATING AÏDA
Fri 13 December-Sun 5 January
CINDERELLA
Stephen Mulhern and Sid Sloane star in The Hawth’s spectacular pantomime
BOX OFFICE 01293 553636 BOOK ONLINE www.hawth.co.uk www.sussexliving.com
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Saturday 12 October, 10:00-12:00
St. Margaret the Queen, Buxted Park TN22 4AY
In aid of St. Peter & St. James Hospice. Mozart Concert Parikian Chorus and Orchestra.
£620. Beginner/Intermediate. Contact info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk, 01444 480388, www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk
Lindfield Horticultural Society. £1. Contact 01444 451363, www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk
Saturday 12 October, 19:30
Monday 14 October
Celebrity Recital: atalanta Piano Quartet
opening of a show apartment at the area’s newest retirement village, Charters Village. To book a viewing, please contact Sales Consultant Gill Davies on 01342 870871, email sales@chartersvillage.co.uk or visit www.chartersvillage.co.uk
Saturday 12 October, 11:00
Inn On The Green, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath RH17 7NE
Lancing College, Lancing BN15 0RW
Tuesday 15 October, 19:45-21:45
Coffee Morning and Plant sale Jubilee Room, King Edward Hall, Lindfield
Coffee Morning Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill Coffee morning in the Foyer, to raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice.
Saturday 12 October, 11:00-16:00
Mansion Market Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row The Mansion Market opens again after the long summer break with wonderful selection of interesting and unusual stalls in and around a beautiful 18th century mansion. Puppet shows for children, taster therapy sessions, an all-day café serving delicious food and the opportunity to browse in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Free admission and parking.
Saturday 12 October, 19:30-21:30
Mid sussex sinfonia: Concerto Concert Great Walstead School, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex See Local Living.
Saturday 12 October, 19:30-21:30
voices for hospices Choral Concert
spanish night
Flamenco dancers, Andalucian Tapas, Paella and Sangria, and a chance to learn some Spanish dancing. Contact 01444 831022.
Sunday 13 October, 11:00-15:00
Wedding Fair
Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, East Sussex Contact 01444 257711, info@abspecialevents. co.uk, www.abspecialevents.co.uk
Sunday 13 October, 15:00
Jewellery Making Class
Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9NN
Learn to make a fabulous shamballa bracelet! Price includes all materials and full instruction plus refreshments. Limited spaces available so advance booking (£15pp) is essential. Contact 01444 236607, getcraftyonline@ gmail.com, www.getcraftyonline.co.uk/ shamballa for more details.
Monday 14 – Friday 18 October
veneering & Laminating
John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15
The Atalanta Piano Quartet, features Cecilia Bernardini, Tom Hankey, Nathaniel Boyd and Simond Lane. Their programme includes the rarely played Beethoven Piano Quartet in E flat, the Piano Quartet in C minor op 15 by Fauré and Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G minor op 25. Tickets £8 (concessions £6). Contact Mrs Beverly Allen, Music Secretary, Lancing College, 01273 465968, baa@lancing.org.uk, www.lancingcollege.co.uk
Monday 14 October
Quiz night
Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8QT Quiz Night every second Monday of the month. Also join us for regular Open Mic Nights (every Thursday). Live entertainment and more. www. thegreyhoundkeymer.co.uk
Tuesday 15 October, 10:30-17:00
show apartment opens
Charters Village, Felcourt Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2JR Appointments are now being made for the
Wolstonbury Wi Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre. ‘Magic and Singing’ with Mark Seymour.
Wednesday 16 October
Paintings valuation day Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2JN Bonhams Paintings specialist will be visiting the Brighton & Hove office to provide free and confidential valuations on items you are considering selling at auction. By appointment. For further information or to make an appointment, please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny.bouston@bonhams.com
Wednesday 16 October, 19:30-21:30
talk: helping your Pet Cope with Fireworks The Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath Many pets experience extreme stress or fear as a result of the unexpected loud noises around the time of Bonfire Night, especially those living in Mid Sussex. The Mewes Vets want to help these pets,
ALWAYS A STRONG DEMAND FOR SILVER
To arrange a FREE valuation please call 0800 881 5684
www.gorringes.co.uk 15 North Street ,Lewes, BN7 2PD
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Diary Dates and are offering a free talk for interested owners to attend to help their pets learn to cope. Spaces are limited, so be sure to call the Clinic on 01444 456886 or email on enquiries@themewes.co.uk for an invitation to confirm your place. Tea/ coffee and muffins included. No pets,please, this is a person-only event! www.themewesvets.co.uk
Wednesday 16 October, 19:00-21:00
Thursday 17 – Saturday 19 October, 19:00-22:00
Wivelsfield Little theatre
Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QQ Over My Dead Body - a comedy by Derek Benfield. Tickets £7. Contact Box Office 01444 471201 or visit www. wivelsfieldlittletheatre.co.uk
Friday 18 – Sunday 20 October
Crochet Club with Made and Making
art and Flower Festival
Unit 3, Turner Drumbells, Drumbell Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT
St.Cosmas and St.Damian Church, Keymer, Hassocks, West Sussex
If you’ve mastered the basics of crochet but would like to learn some new techniques and improve your pattern reading then come along to this fun and friendly crochet evening. £30. www.madeandmaking.co.uk, sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk, 07967 819540.
Thursday 17 – Saturday 19 October, 19:45
henfield theatre Company
Art display to include paintings, ceramics and needlework. Floral arrangements under the title “All good gifts around us”.
Friday 18 October, 19:30-20:30
Life above a Railway tunnel
The Old Meeting House Ditchling See Local Living.
Friday 18 October, 19:30-21:30
The Henfield Hall, Henfield BN5 9DB
east Grinstead society Meeting
‘The Woman in White’ is a well-known and much loved Victorian novel by Wilkie Collins and adapted by Constance Cox. Tickets are priced at £10 for elevated seating and first two rows of stalls and £8 for the stalls.. Box Office opens on Monday 30 September at Henfield Furnishings, 01273 490080.
The Annual General Meeting of the East Grinstead Society will cover a review of the year, followed by a talk by Simon Kerr, our tourist officer All welcome. No charge, refreshments available. Contact
Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3LT
Joan Roberts, 01342 322648. www. eastgrinsteadsociety.org
Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 October, 10:30-16:00
Flower Festival
sandwiches and cakes available. Get advice about living with the condition and the latest gluten free news. Contact William Andrews, Group Organiser, 01903 521850. westsussex@coeliacuk.org.uk
Saturday 19 October, 10:00-17:00
St Marks Church, Brantridge Lane, Staplefield, West Sussex RH17 6EN
Morso open day
‘All things bright and beautiful’ flower festival. Come along and see St Mark’s Church in bloom! Last event was in 1971. Entry by donation. Contact Brenda 01444 400081 or Jackie Church 01444 400010, churchs@ hotmail.co.uk
Saturday 19 October, 9:00-14:00
Bolney Stoves Ltd, 10 The Farmers Stores, Gatehouse Lane, Goddards Green, Hassocks Meet the Morso main agent, discuss Morso products in depth & receive money off vouchers. Contact Paul Labus, 01444 871815, sales@bolneystoves.co.uk, www. bolneystoves.co.uk
big dogs breakfast
Saturday 19 October, 10:00-12:00
Sparks Farm, Staplefield Road, Cuckfield, RH17 5HY
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks
Charity event for Dogs for the Disabled. Breakfast, face painting, tombola, special offers and much more! Fun and games for all 2-legged and 4-legged creatures! FREE but donations gratefully received. Contact Sally Trump, 01444 441511, sparksfarm@ btconnect.com
Saturday 19 October, 9:30-11:30
West sussex Coeliac Group Coffee Morning Coffee Shop Plus Cafe, 61 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9BQ
Come along and meet other people in the area with Coeliac Disease for an informal chat over a coffee or tea. Gluten free
help yourself to health Mid Sussex Health Care Patient Participation Group invites you to meet some of the organisations who could help you improve your health and fitness. With information on exercise, diet, coping with unhealthy situations and how to recognise them, and much more. Free entry, refreshments available, raffle. Do come and join us for an interesting and enlightening morning! Contact Jo Kaddish 01273 843857 or George Rodgers 01273 843997.
Saturday 19 October, 10:00-14:00
village Craft & Local Produce Market Victory Hall, Balcombe
MID SUSSEX SINFONIA Upbeat Beatles A journey of the original fab four. Fri 4 Oct | Martlets Hall
Viva Santana Infectious Cuban rhythm from a top tribute. Fri 4 Oct | Clair Hall Comedy Club Three stand up acts bring over 2 hours of new comedy. Thurs 10 Oct | Clair Hall Paul Daniels The UK’s top magician presents an incredible evening. Fri 11 Oct | Martlets Hall
Absolute Bowie & Doors Experience Two legendary tributes combine! Fri 18 Oct | Martlets Hall Pudding Night American Desserts 5 of the best USA themed puddings in this fun talk. Thurs 24 Oct Martlets Cafe Dotty The Dragon An enchanting adventure for 3-7yr olds. Wed 30 Oct | Clair Hall Fireside Tales with Grandad Exquisite theatre with captivating puppets. Tues 29 Oct Martlets Hall
Conductor: PETER FENDER Leader: MARTIN PALMER
GREAT WALSTEAD SCHOOL, Lindfield Saturday, 12th October, 2013 7.30pm SOLOIST:
NATHAN WILLIAMSON former BBC Young Musician Finalist
MOZART: Piano Concerto No.20, D minor MENDELSSOHN: Overture – Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage GEORGE LLOYD: BEETHOVEN:
In Memoriam Symphony No. 1
Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on door, U18s £1
martlets hall, burgess hill 01444 242888 or clair hall, haywards heath 01444 455440 book online at www.freedom-leisure.co.uk
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tickets@midsussexsinfonia.org.uk, Ticket Sec. 01444 411470 or Carousel Music 01444 417654 Reg. Charity No. 801923 www.midsussexsinfonia.org.uk
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Balcombe Village Craft and Local Produce Market at the Victory Hall in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Free entry from 10 am until 2pm. Refreshments and lots of lovely stalls. Further details from Joan 01444455420 or Pat on 01444811367
Saturday 19 October, 11:00-15:00
heber opera Craft Fair
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre
Wide variety of stalls with many interesting crafts, so come along and find solutions to your Christmas gift worries. There will also be home made cakes and refreshments on sale and a raffle. Admission is 50p, to include a cup of tea or coffee, or a glass of orange juice. Stallholders please contact Jenny Letton on 01273 834703 or jenny. letton@btinternet.com.
Saturday 19 October, 11:00-16:00
Cuckfield vintage emporium The Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, West Sussex, RH17 5EL
An unrivalled selection of vintage homeware, gardenalia, designer labels and country antiques from Sussex’s most original and creative stallholders. Admission £1. Free cup of Tea/Coffee. Contact Darcy Shepherd 07773 360631,darcymaclean@ yahoo.co.uk . Web: facebook.com/ cuckfieldvintageemporium. Twitter: twitter. com/darcyvintage . Please note change to Saturday event.
Saturday 19 October, 19:30-20:30
Parish Quiz night
St. Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 7EB Tickets £5 each from 01293 883362. Bring a team of 6 or join a team on the night. Bring own drinks and nibbles (glasses provided).
Sunday 20 October, 11:00
autumn Gift Fair
High Beeches Garden, High Beeches Lane, Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6HQ
per person) made payable to G & S Today, with SAE please, to Edwin Cowley, 37 Hill House Close, Turners Hill RH10 4YY. Contact Bill Colbourne, 01444 456227. colbourne@btinternet.com, www. gilbertandsullivantoday.org.uk
Monday 21 October, 19:45-21:45
east Grinstead natural history society St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead John Cooper (Booth Museum): Sussex Dinosaurs.
Gift Fair, in aid of Parkinson’s UK Horsham Branch. Plants for sale. Contact Sarah Bray, 01444 400589, gardens@highbeeches.com, www.highbeeches.com
Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 October, 19:30
Sunday 20 October, 11:00
Clair Hall, Haywards Heath
harvest Festival & harvest Field Picnic St Andrew’s Church, Edburton, BN5 9LN Harvest Festival service followed by Harvest Field Picnic. Phone Chris on 01273 857322 to book a picnic at £6-50p each. Contact Christine Wooldridge, 01273 857322, mike. wooldridge1@btopenworld.com
Sunday 20 October, 14:45-17:00
high tea and Fun with G & s
‘the Full Monty’ is heRe – and it’s Live! In 1997, a BAFTA awarded British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers who had nothing to lose, took the world by storm. With the same ‘feel-good’ factor, the setting relocated to America, they’re back, live on stage, in this brilliantly, funny and entertaining musical stage adaptation. Evening Show: 7.30pm, also Saturday matinee 2.30pm. Tickets: £13.50/Concessions £12.00, First Night Special £10. Group Discounts Available. Box office: 01444 455440, www.hhos.co.uk
The Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath RH17 7SF
Tuesday 22 – Thursday 24 October
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Sussex invites you to a sumptuous afternoon tea and a fun G & S Quiz. Cheques (£12.50
Sussex Audiology Centre, Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton BN26DX
Lyric hearing aid trial
We would like to invite people to a FREE 30-day trial of the new revolutionary Lyric Hearing aid that not only offers amazing hearing but you can wear 24/7 for up to 3 months and can shower in. Please phone in advance to guarantee an appointment. Tel 01273 627090, info@ sussexaudiologycentre.co.uk
Tuesday 22 October, 10:30-17:00
show bungalow opens
Charters Village, Felcourt Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2JR
Bookings are now being taken to view the brand new show bungalow now open at the area’s newest retirement village, Charters Village.To make an appointment, please contact Sales Consultant Gill Davies on 01342 870871, email sales@ chartersvillage.co.uk or visit www. chartersvillage.co.uk for more details.
Wednesday 23 October – Sunday 03 November, 10:00-17:00
halloween Week
Borde HIll Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP
Witch’s house, ghastly arts & crafts, facepainting, storytelling, pumpkin & dragon trails. See the Garden after dark; late night opening on 30th October. Standard Garden admission prices apply. Contact 01444 450326, info@bordehill.co.uk, www.bordehill.co.uk/events
Christmas Market at The
Granary, Heaven Farm
October 26th & 27th 10am-4pm
Antiques Expert Mark Stacey (BBC) will be giving free valuations advice (Saturday 11am-2pm) Local Crafts, Gifts, Toys, Food & Wine Children’s Entertainment, Hog Roast, BBQ, Mulled Wine
Call Kate on 01825 791115
Furners Green near Danehill TN22 3RG
Cuckfield Crafts & Market Friday October 11th 9.30am-1pm Lively village market offering a delightful mix of stalls with something for everyone, including a huge plant stall. Tea, coffee and cakes are available. Admission Free.
Next Market 8th November Contact Beverley allthingsnicecft@aol.com | 01444 440274 Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield
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Diary Dates Wednesday 23 – Thursday 24 October, 10:00-17:00
Fine art, antiques & Collectables auction Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2PD For details contact Julie Kelly, juliek@ gorringes.co.uk, 01273 472503.
Wednesday 23 October, 19:45-20:45
burgess hill horticultural society Oaks Hall, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill An Evening with Fergus Garrett, Head Gardener of Great Dixter: ‘Dixter: Past, Present and Future’ – a wide-ranging and beautifully illustrated presentation, including rarely-seen old family photographs, as he discusses the life and times of Christopher Lloyd, the Lloyd family and their collaboration with the architect, Edwin Lutyens, the gardens and history of Great Dixter and the work of the Dixter Charitable Trust. Tickets: £6 each, including refreshments. Contact: Flo Whitaker: 01444 245509, bhhstickets@yahoo.co.uk
Thursday 24 October, 19:00-21:30
shopping & Pamper evening St.Wilfrids Hall, St.Wilfrids Way, Haywards Heath Hosted by the Inner Wheel Club of Cuckfield & Lindfield to raise funds for Mary’s Meals. Entrance £3.
Thursday 24 October, 19:00
Pudding night - Great american desserts Martlets Hall Cafe, Civic Way, Burgess Hill Eat your way through no less that 5 of the best American desserts during this fun, thought provoking talk about why we love them so. Tickets £12.50. Contact 01444 242888, www.freedom-leisure.co.uk
Friday 25 – Saturday 26 October
Jennifleur 10 year Celebrations Jennifleur, 163 Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA Celebrating 10 bloomin’ years. Win a bouquet competition, enjoy some birthday tea and cake and a glass of bubbly. Fowers, plants and vintage gifts available. Contact Jennifleur florist 01444 257797, email shop@jennifleur.co.uk.
Friday 25 October, 09:00-17:00
Pertinent adoption surgery County Hall North, Chartway, Horsham By pre-booked appointment only. Call 01403 229553 to book your appointment.
Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 October, 10:00-16:00
heaven Farm Christmas Market Heaven Farm, Furners Green near Danehill, TN22 3RG Supporting HELP for HEROES. Hog Roast/ BBQ, Free Children’s Craft Workshop, Gifts,
Toys, Local Craft, Food, Wine, Children’s Fun Rides. Contact Kate Huntley, 01825 791115, The Barn, Heaven Farm, Furners Green nr Danehill, East Sussex TN22 3RG.
Saturday 26 October, 12:00-18:00
Wedding & Celebration open day Tottington Manor, Edburton, West Sussex, BN5 9LJ Planning your wedding or a party? Experience Tottington fully decorated, meet some selected suppliers and see what makes Tottington special. Contact Sara Luff at Tottington Manor, 01903 815757, www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk, info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk
Saturday 26 October, 14:00-16:00
Jumble sale Village Hall, Sayers Common BN6 9HX Raising funds for the local Woodland, Flora & Fauna Group of volunteers currently clearing a pond in Sayers Common. Any jumble may be left at the Hall from 10 am on the day. Contact Mrs Evelyn Hole, 01273 834101.
Saturday 26 October, 19:30
60’s Music evening in ditchling Ditchling Village Hall Following the last four years’ sell-out 60s music discos in Ditchling Village Hall, we are repeating the event on October 26 featuring, as before, a top Brighton DJ and all those great bands of the 60s decade.
Saturday 26 October, 19:30
Perdido Players swing band Hassocks United Reformed Church, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Fabulous big band providing a toe-tapping evening of music, 1930s to modern. In aid of Sussex Air Ambulance and Médecins Sans Frontières. Tickets £10 including refreshments. Tickets from Pavilion Electrics, Hassocks, 01273 842776.
Sunday 27 October, 19:30
about time (12a), 2013 Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Doors/bar open 7pm for film start 7.30pm. A romantic comedy written and directed by Richard Curtis (Four Weddings, Love Actually) starring Bill Nighy. Aged 21, Tim is told a family secret: all the men in his family have the ability to relive their past, at any moment, to try things differently. He decides to use his special new gift to win the heart of the beautiful Mary, but finds that the course of true love can be hilariously difficult – even with the ability to try, try and try again. Tickets £5.50 on the door, in advance from the Post Office & Village Stores and The Cock Inn, or online at wivelsfieldfilms.wordpress.com or via our Facebook page. Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the film and during the interval.
Special Events at The Bluebell Railway
Autumn Tints Enjoy the changing Autumn colours whilst travelling through the Sussex countryside on board a steam hauled train. Seats are limited for the Autumn Tint services, so booking in advance is essential. Seats must be reserved with advance payment for both the outward and the return journey. Tickets are valid for one return journey only. A refreshment service will be available on board the train serving drinks and snacks. Our Autumn Tint trains are very popular, so booking early to avoid disappointment is advisable. Trains every day throughout half-term holiday 26th October3rd November. Kids for a Quid in November – children (3-15) travel 3rd class at only £1 per child on timetabled services. For details, call the Sales & Information Office at Sheffield Park 01825 720800 or visit the Travel Centre at the Railway Station, East Grinstead. The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com
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Plumpton College 01273 890454 www.plumpton.ac.uk Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work … • in forestry • caring for animals • as a landscape gardener • in agricultural engineering • on a farm • as a countryside ranger • as a veterinary nurse • with horses • in outdoor sport activities • as a blacksmith • growing grapes and making wine …or in any of the wide range of careers that you can develop at Plumpton College?
Information Morning Saturday 2nd November, 9am-12.30pm
Full or part-time, apprenticeships, Higher and Further Education.
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Monday 28 October – Friday 01 November
FinishinG course
John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15
FINISHING: Hand polishing techniques, inc. preparation, colouring, staining & French polishing.£620. Contact 01444 480388, info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk, www. johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk
Monday 28 October – Friday 01 November
halloween treat at happy Feet Happy Feet Boutique - Children’s Fitted Footwear, 2 Denmans Lane, Lindfield
Friday 01 November, 17:00-18:30
Pumpkin Competition & halloween Fun The Eight Bells Village Pub, Restaurant and B&B, The Street, Bolney RH17 5QW Children’s Pumpkin Competition - all entries to be delivered by 3pm on Friday 1st, for judging. Halloween fun and BBQ between 5 and 6.30pm, when winners will be announced. All funds raised for Bolney CEP School PTA. £1 per pumpkin entry. Contact Emma Wasyliw, 01444 881396, info@theeightbellsbolney.co.uk, www. theeightbellsbolney.co.uk
Friday 01 November, 19:30-22:30
illustrated talk: the Woodland year
Wellies for your little witches and wizards this Halloween at Happy Feet Boutique, the children’s fitted footwear specialists. We have a wide selection of brightly coloured Start Rite, Gioseppo, and Hunter wellies in store. A Halloween treat, for each pair of little feet, that we get to meet! Contact 01444 487744, Open Mon to Sat 9.30am-5pm, www. happyfeetboutique.co.uk
Imberhorne School, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead , RH19
Monday 28 – Thursday 31 October
Friday 01 November, 20:00
taster courses for those at school (y9-11)
Friends of east Grinstead Museum
Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Nr Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3AE
East Court Mansion, East Court, East Grinstead, RH19 3LT
Spend a day experiencing the subject of your choice. Free taster courses held at the College main site but, in addition, specific subjects are held at Netherfield (near Battle), Flimwell (near Wadhurst), Stanmer Park (Brighton). Free taster day for course information and careers advice. Booking needed. Contact 01273 890454, enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk, www.plumpton.ac.uk
Monday 28 October, 18:00
Jewellery Making Class
Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9NN
Learn to make a fabulous shamballa bracelet! Price includes all materials and full instruction plus refreshments. Limited spaces available so advance booking (£15pp) is essential. Contact 01444 236607, getcraftyonline@gmail.com, www.getcraftyonline.co.uk/shamballa.
Wednesday 30 October, 14:30-17:00
seasonal Flower arrangements Wivelsfield Village Hall
In aid of Action Medical Research for Children. Flower demonstration by Chelsea Award Winner Sue Flight, followed by tea and raffle of arrangements. Tickets £12 from 01444 482362.
Wednesday 30 October, 19:45
ansty Garden Club october Meeting Ansty Village Hall, Deaks Lane, Ansty RH17 5AS Camelia Botnar Foundation
Friday 01 November – Wednesday 18 December, 10:00-16:00
Cards for Good Causes
Haywards Heath Library, 34, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1BN
Christmas cards, calenders, wrapping paper, toys and gifts from approx. 30 charities, both national and local. Open every day except Sundays. Contact Mrs. Caroline Exall, 88, Cedar Avenue, Haywards Heath RH16 4UQ, Tel. 01444-410679, email pimandray@gmail.com
An Illustrated talk by Ben Law (Grand Designs fame) on The Woodland Year and the building of his unique house. Organised by The Rotary Club of East Grinstead in aid of local charieties. The price includes a set two course meal. Licensed Bar. £12.50 per person. Tickets from Rotarian Brian Jeffries, 01342 328719.
Speakers Evening: A Policeman’s Lot - The Beat Goes On’ - Neil Sadler continues his account of policing subjects from the `clink getaways’ that go wrong to working in Abu Dhabi and Abdul’s unusual job! Contact Barbara Gledhill, Tel No: 01342 317149.
Saturday 02 – Sunday 03 November, 10:00-17:00
Contemporary Craft show
Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9JS
See spectacular examples of ceramics, textiles, jewellery, metalwork, printmaking and wood. Meet the designer makers; buy or commission an individual piece.Entry £2 (children free). Contact The Sussex Guild, 01273 479565, info@thesussexguild.co.uk, www.thesussexguild.co.uk
Saturday 02 November, 9:00-14:30
information Morning
Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Nr Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3AE
Careers and courses event for all post 16 courses. Find out more about studying at Plumpton College. An ideal opportunity for prospective students and employers to talk to staff about the College courses, apprenticeships and training. Staff can offer advice on fees, funding and careers. Tours of the main College teaching and residential facilities available. Student ambassadors offer advice on student life. Free entry for course information and advice. No booking needed. Contact 01273 890454, enquiries@ plumpton.ac.uk, www.plumpton.ac.uk
Saturday 02 November, 19:30-24:00
Monster halloween banquet
The Eight Bells Village Pub, Restaurant and B&B, The Street, Bolney RH17 5QW Annual Halloween Banquet, this year with a monster theme. Enjoy a 3 course meal set in “The Dungeons” of The Eight Bells, with table magician and live music by “Revamp(ire)”. Fancy dress essential! £25 per person includes 3 course meal and entertainmentContact Emma Wasyliw, info@theeightbellsbolney.co.uk, www.theeightbellsbolney.co.uk
The possibilities are endless. To book your visit at Great Walsted School call 01444 483528 or email registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk www.greatwalstead.co.uk
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