Diary Dates September 2013
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Diary Dates until 30 September
back 2 school children’s shoes in store Happy Feet Boutique, Children’s Fitted Footwear, 2 Denmans Lane, Lindfield RH16 2LB Four width fittings held in store from StartRite, GEOX, Ricosta & Hush Puppies. We have at least 2 specialist fitters every day 6 days a week to take the hassle out of Back 2 School. If you are a busy parent then please call us to make an appointment. We look forward to looking after you and your little ones soon! Contact 1444 487744, www.happyfeetboutique.co.uk. Open Mon to Sat 9.30am- 5pm.
Saturday 24 August – Sunday 8 September, 12:00-17:00
don’t forget to breathe art exhibition Foundry Gallery, North Street, Lewes BN7 3PL
cinema screenings in the beautiful surroundings of Wakehurst Place, Nr Haywards Heath. Adults : £13, Children £9, Under 5 Free, Family Ticket £35. Book online at www.kew.org/movies. Booking and Transaction fees apply.
Friday 30 August – Sunday 1 September
Springhill Farm, Weirwood Reservoir
Firle Place, Lewes BN8 6LP
All-weekend festival that will have non-stop bands and solo performers back to back from 7pm. There will be camping available on this exquisitely beautiful farm, food vendors all over the place for all tastes and a range of beers to make your mind boggle! Contact sussexjazz.org
Friday 30 August 09:00-17:00
Friday 30 – Saturday 31 August, 20:00
Friday 30 August, 19:30-22:30
Gates Open 6.30pm. Popcorn, picnics and Pimm’s will be on the menu for open-air
Saturday 31 August – Sunday 1 September, from 09:00
Firle Place international horse trials, country Fair and dog Festival
Pertinent adoption surgery
Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, RH17 6TN
£35 per head to include all food and a sample wine with each course. Telephone bookings: 01444 454190. Online bookings: www.flaneurcuckfield.co.uk. Email: flaneurcuckfield@msn.com
the sussex beer and Jazz Fest 2013
A contemporary exhibition of drawings and paintings: Emily Ball, Michelle Cobbin & Jenny Shaw showcase their work. Closed 27 August, 2 and 3 September. Contact Chris Ient, ient.christine@gmail.com or Wenda Bradley, 01273 486595, Artemis Arts
Kew the Movies @ wakehurst Place: Les Miserables (12a) Raiders of the Lost ark (PG)
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Centenary House, Durrington Lane, Durrington, Worthing, BN13 2PQ Pre-booked appointments only. To book, call 01403 229553.
a taste of southern France Flaneur, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JX A wonderful evening of French food and wine tasting at Flaneur Cuckfield with South Down Cellars. Five-course dinner with wine chosen and served by experts to accompany your food.
Now in its 37th year, the jam-packed line-up on the 5,000-acre estate includes something for every family member – horse lovers will enjoy the world-class dressage, showjumping and cross-country riding; dog owners will relish the highoctane gundog scurries and terrier racing; and finally, the huge array of trade stands will suit the shopaholics! Entry is £5 per car Saturday and £10 per car on Sunday. www.firleplaceevent.co.uk.
Saturday 31 August – Sunday 8 October
steyning & district Food & drink Festival Steyning, West Sussex
Numerous offers and events in different locations. Local foodie outlets providing special offers & fantastic events. See details at www.steyningsouthdowns.co.uk – some events free and some have a charge. Contact Reina Alston, 01903 812410, reina.alston@btconnect.com, www.steyningsouthdowns.co.uk
Saturday 31 August – Sunday 1 September
townings Fair vintage harvest Fair Townings Farm, Chailey, East Sussex BN8 4EJ
Working vintage machinery, rural crafts, farm animals, shearing demonstrations, spinning demonstrations, local produce, tractor and trailer rides, farm walk, beer tent and refreshments. 01444 471352, www.towningsfarm.co.uk.
Saturday 31 August, 10:00-14:00
craft, Gift & Local Produce Market Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe near Haywards Heath, West Sussex
This month’s market will be supporting the Victory Hall with its World War I frescoes – well worth a visit! Browse the lovely stalls selling local produce, plants and much more. Contact 01444 811462.
Saturday 31 August, 10:00-12:00
Pond dipping
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Maple Drive car park, Burgess Hill
Led by Dominic Moore. Discover the minibeasts hiding beneath the water. All equipment provided. Contact Mary Smith (Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network), 01444 242667, mary.s.smith@ talktalk.net
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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Diary Dates Saturday 31 August, 12:30-16:00
charity hog Roast with Live Jazz Downlands Park Nursing Home, Isaacs Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4BQ Hog roast lunch with ‘The Alley Cats Dixieland Jazz Band’ in the beautiful gardens at the Nursing Home. Entry includes a 2-course lunch and wine. £18 per head. Contact Matthew Gallagher, 01444 239869 or matthew@pandsgallagher.co.uk
Sunday 1 September
Pleasure horse Ride South Brockwells Farm, Little Horsted, Uckfield TN22 5QS 10-mile long ride through open farmland in a very picturesque part of the Sussex Weald. Suitable for all - no jumps - select your own pace. All proceeds to St Peter & St James Hospice. Contact 01825 722607, glenda39@googlemail.com
Sunday 1 September, 10:00-12:00
work Party Lingfield Nature Reserves, Lingfield, Surrey Meet at the Butterfly Garden. Contact Sally Cole 01342 833814, Julie Hearn 01342 835313 or Anne Richards 01342 870200. www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk
Sunday 1 September, 11:00-16:00
oldland Mill event day Oldland Mill, Keymer, West Sussex
This 18th-century postmill has been restored to full working order by a dedicated team of local volunteers. www.oldlandwindmill.co.uk
Sunday 1 September, 11:30-14:30
charity dog walk
Parish Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, RH17 6NY
Wednesday 4 September, 10:00-17:00
Fine art, antiques & collectables auction Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes BN7 2PD Contact Julie Kelly, juliek@gorringes.co.uk. 01273 472503.
Wednesday 4 September, 19:45
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Sunday 1 September, 11:30
Carolyn Meer, ‘Bountiful Harvest’. Contact Jean Piper, 01273 401026. Visitors welcome, £6.
St Francis Social Club, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath
We are holding the inaugural League of Friends Motor Bike Rideout, a noncompetitive, non-racing event. All are welcome, motorcycles and scooters, and you do not have to have a bike to come and support us. There will be a raffle and on-the-spot prizes for best bike, cleanest bike etc. 100% of money raised will go to the Princess Royal Hospital League of Friends. For details and sponsorship forms please contact stevecrack@hotmail.com or phone Steve on 01825 370160.
Friday 6 September
a cow
burgess hill horticultural society
In aid of the Gambia Horse & Donkey Trust. Come and join us for a super walk through the Sussex countryside incorporating the Balcombe Lake and its beautiful scenery, followed by homemade soup and crusty bread. Hall open from 10am for refreshments, homemade cakes, raffle. All welcome. £5 per walker. Contact Linda on 01273 833211 / 07818 416664.
charity Motor bike Rideout
We welcome new singers of all ages and experience. We’ll be singing Mozart’s Requiem this term, and the St John Passion for the Easter 2014 concert. Simply come along to a rehearsal!
Illustrated talk: Late Summer Plants, by Marina Christopher. Members free, visitors £1. Contact Flo Whitaker, 01444 245509, bhhs@talktalk.net.
The Sportsman, Goddards Green, Nr Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9LQ
Live Music from a great local band. Contact 01444 233460. www.thesportsmanpub.com
Friday 6 September, 16:00-19:00
Made and Making open evening
Wednesday 4 September, 19:45
Unit 3, Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT
hassocks Flower club
Adastra Hall Keymer Road, Hassocks
Thursday 5 September, 18:00-21:00
wedding Fair – an evening showcase Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex
We’re moving to a lovely new, dedicated workshop and would love you to come along to our open evening. Grab yourself a free inspiration pack and enter the opening raffle to win a free workshop. www.madeandmaking.co.uk. Sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk. 07967 819540.
Friday 6 September, 20:00-21:00
AB Events Wedding Fair. For more details please call 01444 257711, info@ abspecialevents.co.uk. www.abspecialevents.co.uk
sussex Mineral and Lapidary society
Thursday 5 September, 19:30-22:00
sing with ardingly choral society
Recital Room at Ardingly College, College Rd, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6SQ
Redwood Centre, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Illustrated talk: The Mendips, by Mike Rumsey of the Natural History Museum. Free to members and public. Contact Colin Brough, Secretary, 01444 483041. www.smls.org.uk
Cuckfield Crafts & Market Friday September 20th 9.30am-1pm
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Chestnut Tree Hou
Open Days
Friday 4 October and Saturday 5 October 2013 10am to 4pm
Refreshments and parking
Celebrate our 10th birthday, come along and see what your support for Chestnut Tree House has achieved.
No need to book
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 11th October Contact Beverley allthingsnicecft@aol.com | 01444 440274 Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield
Cuckfield Vintage Emporium 27th September
Queens Hall, Cuckfield rH17 5El
Dover Lane, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9PX 01903 871820 fundraising@chestnut-tree-house.org.uk www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk Like our Chestnut Tree House page @ChestnutSussex Registered charity no 256789
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11am-4pm. £1 entrance Forthcoming dates: 19th Oct. + 23rd Nov. facebook.com/cuckfieldvintageemporium Twitter.com/darcyvintage 07773 360631 soft furnishings vintage treasures painted furniture gifts jewellery light lunches
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Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 September
Greenfingers Garden Party Rushfields Plant Centre, Henfield Road, Poynings, West Sussex BN45 7AY See Local Living.
Saturday 7 September, 13:00-16:30
aine henson at albourne village Flower show Albourne Village Hall, Albourne
Back by popular demand, Pat & the Boys are covering all the classics from the 60s. £3.00 non-members, members free. Contact claytonkeymerbl@btinternet.com or 01273 845829.
Sunday 8 September
Let’s dance! (hassocks)
Flower Show, Dog Show & Craft Stands. Contact Aine’s Handcrafted Jewellery, 07771 847770, aine.henson@aol.com aineshandmadejewellery.com
Keymer Church Hall, Hassocks
Saturday, 7 September, 14:00-16:15
See Local Living.
Saturday 7 September
Our Autumn Term starts today! Contact robin@letsdancehassocks.com, 01903 817029, www.letsdancehassocks.co.uk
Saturday 7 September, 12:00-19:00
Folk at the oak The Royal Oak, Wineham Lane, Wineham Live acts, Morris dancing, come-ye-all music workshops. Marquee, hog roast, and real ale. Acts include Stuart Reed, Di & Woolfie, Boon Dock, The Twagger Band, Andrew McKay & Carol Etherton, Roy Nash, Jan Creaye, Cotillion, Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men, Old Shoreham Buccaneers Morris, Contact 07957433894, ian.bush@sjpp.co.uk
Saturday 7 September, 13:00-16:30
albourne village show Village Hall and Recreation Ground, Albourne See Local Living.
burgess hill horticultural society Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Traditional Autumn Show of flowers, fruit & vegetables. Plant, produce and cake stalls – everything homegrown and homemade! Refreshments and raffle. Admission 50p. Contact Flo Whitaker, 01444 245509, bhhs@talktalk.net.
Saturday 7 September, 14:30
hassocks horticultural society
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks
Autumn Show with exhibits of flowers, vegetables, cookery, handicrafts and much more. Plants for sale, raffle. Admission 50p. Refreshments available. All welcome. Contact Sylvia Hancock, 01273 844544, n8a5cluv@talktalk.net.
Saturday 7 September, 20:30-23:00
Music box
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE
heart of sussex sponsored horse Ride St Helena Farm, Plumpton Green BN7 3DH Sunday 8 September, 09:00
balcombe walk for st catherine’s hospice Victory Hall, Balcombe The 23rd Balcombe Walk! Register before the day (01293 447319, barbaradryden@ stch.org.uk for the registration form) or turn up on the day between 9-10.30am. Come along and enjoy stunning scenery and delicious tea and cakes at the finish. Participants can choose to cover 4, 7, 9 or the full 13-mile course, depending on how much of a challenge you wish to set yourself. Contact John on 01444 440452.
Sunday 8 September, 10:00-13:00
car boot sale National Cat Adoption Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath RH17 7DE £10 per car, £12 per small van. Discount given to prebookers. Set up from 8am. Café open from 8am. For info or to book please call 01825 741331 or email ncac@ cats.org.uk
Sunday 8 September, 10:15
Mid sussex Ramblers
Ardingly, Little London lay-by opposite Princes Gate of Ardingly Showground
Circular 7-mile walk from Ardingly via East Wood – Chiddinglye – Great Strudgate Paddockhurst Lane – Wakehurst Place. Leaders Ray and Alison. Dogs OK under control. 01342 311632.
Sunday 8 September, 14:00-17:00
Knowles tooth Fun day
Langton Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex Adults £2 Children free. Contact Family Support Work, 01273 832363, knowlestooth@familysupportwork.org.uk
Sunday 8 September, 20:00
uckfield Film society: aguirre: wrath of God
Uckfield Picture House, High Street, Uckfield, East Sussex
Dir: Werner Herzog. Contact 01825 764909.
Monday 9 September, 10:00-12:00
steyning decorative & Fine arts society The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft Car Park, Church Street, Steyning
Monthly Lecture: Peru – The Incas & their predecessors seen through arts and textiles. Contact Ann Blakelock, ann. blakelock@gmail.com, 01903 297553.
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Friday 13 September, 09:30-13:30
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks
Made & Making, Unit 3, Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT
hassocks Field society
The Bird Lady of Ditchling – a talk by Roma Leon. Members £1. Visitors welcome. Contact Beryl Varley 01273 832351.
Monday, 9 September, 20:00
burgess hill choral society
United Reformed Church Hall, Junction Road, Burgess Hill
Join us in rehearsals for our Christmas concert. We can promise a friendly, enjoyable environment and high musical standards under the leadership of Musical Director Michael Stefan Wood. Contact www.burgesshillchoralsociety.org.uk, or phone 01273 834223.
Wedneday 11 September, 19:00
Lindfield Preservation society King Edward Hall, Lindfield
Illustrated talk on ‘Orders of Chivalry’ by Simon Langton. All welcome, entry free. Contact John Chapman, john_chapman@ talk21.com, 01444 484470.
Wedneday 11 September, 19:00-21:00
Pop up craft evening
Made & Making, Unit 3, Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT
An evening of craft in our lovely new workshop. Come along and have a go at using china transfer papers to make charming coasters and then create your own fabulous flower pincushion. £15, book via www.madeandmaking.co.uk. Sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk, 07967 819540.
Thursday 12 September, 20:00
Quiz night
The Plough Inn, Station Road, Plumpton Green, East Sussex, BN7 3DF
Quiz night, raising money for local charities. £1.50pp. Contact Nicole, 01273 890311, theploughinnatplumptongreen@ hotmail.co.uk
Friday 13 – Sunday 22 September
PuRe autumn art Fair
The PowderMills Hotel, Battle TN33 0SP
A showcase for some of the very best Contemporary Fine Art currently being produced by both established and emerging artists. Exhibited artwork will be in a comprehensive range of media and will be for sale in the region of £100 - £5,000.
Roman blind workshop
Learn how to calculate fabric requirements and make a Roman blind using up-to-date techniques in this morning workshop. £40, book via www.madeandmaking.co.uk. Contact Sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk, 07967 819540.
Friday 13 – Sunday 22 September
Picasso at Play exhibition
The1066 Art Academy, High Street (entrance inside Costa Coffee) Battle, East Sussex TN33 0AE
This exhibition draws on the first hand source material held by the extensive Lee Miller Archives of original photographs and documents held at Farley Farm House, Chiddingly, East Sussex including a remarkable photograph taken when Picasso stayed at this East Sussex Farm House as a guest of Lee Miller and Roland Penrose in 1950. FREE. Pure Arts Group. Contact info@ pureartsgroup.co.uk, www.purefineart.org.uk
Friday 13 September, 19:30
star cinema: Quartet (12a)
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks
Dustin Hoffman, 2012. Starring Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay and Billy Connolly. Tickets £4/£3.50. Refreshments and raffle. Contact Sherrian Guest, 01273 842081.
Saturday 14 – Saturday 28 September
hurst Festival Hurstpierpoint
2 weeks of music and dance, arts and crafts, walks and workshopos for the whole community. www.hurstfestival.org
Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 September
Free weekend cinema Lewes, East Sussex
The Ale and Hearty project hosts the Vintage Mobile Cinema, showcasing a bespoke short film celebrating bygone days of hop-picking, brewing and Sussex traditions, with vintage footage. Come see our secret cinema and fascinating cinematic archive over the weekend, and enjoy the luxury of the red carpet treatment! We will be showing the film three times per hour, daily. The Vintage Mobile Cinema is a 22-seater cinema open to all. www. vintagemobilecinema.co.uk/events. This event for Lewes Heritage Open Days is part of the Ale and Hearty project celebrating
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lost breweries and brewing in the Lewes area (www.heritageopendays.org.uk). No booking required. Just turn up. Film showings every 20 mins from 10am-4pm on both days. For more information please email aleandheartylewes@gmail.com
Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 September
shorinjiryu Renshinkan Karatedo international seminar weekend
Dolphin Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1LY
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of training by Julia Turley, who is a 5th Dan and the only female in world Renshinkan to hold such a senior position. Over 200 students of Renshinkan will be taking part. Guest of honour will be Grand Master Soke Iwao Tamotsu, who is the world advocate and ambassador for Renshinkan Karatedo. Members of the public are welcome to come along to view the proceedings from 9.15am- 4pm each day. Lunch break 1pm2.30pm. For further information contact Sensei Julia (jtrenshinkan@btinternet.com, 01444 454827) or contact via the website www.renshinkankarate-england.org.uk
Saturday 14 September, 9:30-11:00
west sussex coeliac Group coffee Morning Coffee Shop Plus Café, 61 Church Walk, Burgess Hill RH15 9BQ
Come and meet other local people with Coeliac Disease. Get advice about living with the condition and the latest Gluten Free news. Contact William Andrews, westsussex@coeliacuk.org.uk, 01903 521850.
Saturday 14 September, 10:00-12:00
Meet the Producer: ouse valley Foods Field + Forrest, 43 High Street, Lindfield Come and meet the maker of an award winning range of jellies, chutneys, jams, conserves and marmalades. Contact Andrew Blackburn, 01444 483700, www.fieldandforrest.com
Saturday 14 September, 11:00-15:30
south downs society walk
Bus Stop outside Brighton Rail Station, 11.12 Breeze Bus 77 to Devils Dyke
6½ mile linear walk along the South Downs Way to Saddlescombe, Pyecombe, the Jack & Jill windmills and Hassocks where you can return to Brighton via train or bus. The South Downs Society is a registered charity dedicated to protecting the Downs for the peaceful enjoyment of all as well as for future generations. www.southdownssociety.org.uk
Hurstpierpoint Open Studios
Saturday 14 September, 13:00
Fun dog show
Victoria Park, Haywards Heath As part of Haywards Heath Town Day the Mewes Veterinary Clinic are running a Fun Dog Show with classes including Musical Sits and Fancy Dress, as well as Best Rescue and Scruffiest Mutt. Rosettes and prizes. Entries from 1pm, judging starts at 2pm. www.themewesvets.co.uk
Saturday 14 September, 14:00-16:45
Lindfield horticultural society King Edward Hall, Lindfield
Autumn Show of flowers and produce, plus fruit, flower arranging, cookery, handicrafts and children’s classes. Tea and homemade cakes, plant stall. £1, children free. Contact 01444 483236. www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk.
Sunday 15 September, 11:00-15:00
wedding Fair triangle burgess hill
Contact AB Special Events: 01444 257711. www.abspecialevents.co.uk
Sunday 15 September, 10:00-13:45
south downs society walk Clayton Windmills car park
8-mile circular walk heading south to the Chattri Indian Memorial, then along the Sussex Border Path and the South Downs Way back past Pyecombe church to the windmills. The South Downs Society is a registered charity dedicated to protecting the Downs for the peaceful enjoyment of all as well as for future generations. Contact 01798 875073 Monday to Thursday mornings. www.southdownssociety.org.uk
Sunday 15 September, 14:45-17:00
My 50 years on the wicked stage
The Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath G & S Today presents the famous D’Oyly Carte baritone Bruce Graham, accompanied at the piano by Oliver White. £4.50 for members and £9.50 for nonmembers, both prices to include interval refreshments. Contact Bill Colbourne, 01444 456227, colbourne@btinternet.com, gilbertandsullivantoday.org.uk
Sunday 15 September, 19:30
Quiz night for st catherine’s hospice The Victory Inn, Warninglid Road, Staplefield, West Sussex, RH17 6EU
Food available to purchase from 6pm. Teams of 4 and £2.50 per person. Contact Barbara on 01444 400667.
Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2013 12am-5pm
Visit 18 studios and homes of 26 artists in our lovely village - admission is free. See the new sculpture, ‘Children of the Fair’, on the Village Green.
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Refreshments are available at some venues. Flyers with details of artists and a map are available from local libraries, shops and also Burgess Hill Help Point.
www.hurstpierpointopenstudios.co.uk
01273 832510
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September Valuations Pictures Tuesday 17 September 10am - 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
Jewellery Thursday 19 September 10am - 4pm
To arrange an appointment please contact: 01273 220 000 jenny.bouston@bonhams.com
Watches Wednesday 25 September 10am -4pm
Vacheron Constantin perpetual calendar chronograph Sold for ÂŁ22,500
Bonhams 19 Palmeira Square Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JN
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Diary Dates Monday 16 September, 19:45-21:45
east Grinstead natural history society St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead
Wednesday 18 September, 20:00-21:30
Refreshments in aid of WSAD local group available at Hillbrow Bungalow, Pitt Lane. www.hurstpierpointopenstudios.co.uk
is free. Contact Beverley Smith, 01444 440274, allthingsnicecft@aol.com
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Rd, Balcombe RH17 6HP
Friday 20 – Sunday 22 September, 11:00-17:00
Music for everyone
balcombe history society
Tuesday 17 September, 10:00-16:00
Crawley and its Heritage – by the Curator of Crawley Museum, Helen Poole. An illustrated talk on the history of Crawley, Worth and Ifield, £1 Members, £3 Visitors. Contact Julie Budgen, julie.budgen@ btinternet.com, 01444 811641.
Fostering drop-in sessions
Thursday 19 September
Talk: Through the Seasons in the Sussex Woodland – Reg Lanaway (ornithologist). Visitors £4 incl refreshments. Contact Lesley Berry, 01342 324955.
Crawley Library, Southgate Ave, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 6HG 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 17 September, 19:45-21:45
wolstonbury wi Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre
open Morning
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
Thursday 19 September
Lindfield Films: hitchcock (12a) King Edward Hall, Lindfield
‘Women.’ Speaker Mrs Mary Forlenza.
starring Helen Mirren and Anthony Hopkins. Contact 01444 483431.
Wednesday 18 September, 15:00-19:00
Friday 20 – Sunday 22 September
open 4 business Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath Helping Mid Sussex businesses grow through efficient local procurement. Contact 01444 477007, open4business@ midsussex.gov.uk and register FREE at www.midsussex.gov.uk/open4business
hurstpierpoint open studios
18 venues in and around Hurstpierpoint
26 artists show a great variety of work incl paintings in watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastels and mixed media, photography, jewellery, etchings, lithography and original and limited edition prints. Stained glass, handmade glass beads and sculpture.
aine henson Jewellery at hurst artists open houses Fabulous Floors, 130 High Street, Hurstpierpoint
Contact Aine’s Handcrafted Jewellery, 07771 847770, aine.henson@aol.com, aineshandmadejewellery.com
Friday 20 – Sunday 22 September
bentley woodFair
Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, Harveys Lane, Halland, Nr Lewes BN8 5AF
The South’s premier woodfair. Over 150 exhibitors of woodcraft and traditional skills. A great day out for all the family. Adults £14; Senor Citizens £12; Children (3-15 years) £10; Family Ticket (2 adults & 3 Children) £36. Contact 01825 840870, woodfair@bentley.org.uk. www.bentley.org.uk
Friday 20 September, 9:30-13:00
cuckfield crafts and Market
The Queens Hall, High Street Cuckfield
A lively monthly market with 30+ quaint, quirky and contemporary stalls – jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags! Refreshments available. Entry
Friday 20 September, 19:15-21:45
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Celebrated national and international organist/keyboardist Paul Roberts in concert. Entry £5 on the door. Contact Rosalie Birchmore, 01444 241269, bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net.
Friday 20 September, 19:30-21:30
east Grinstead society Meeting
Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead Chris McCooey: 72 Characters Wacky, Weird and Wonderful. Non-members £1.50, members £1 including refreshments. Contact Joan Roberts 01342 322648. www. eastgrinsteadsociety.org
Friday 20 September, 20:00
back to school disco
United Services Club, 6-8 Wivelsfield Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4EG in aid of British Heart Foundation. Tickets £5. Uniform preferable, but optional.
Saturday 21 September, 10:00-14:00
chelwood Gate village Market
Chelwood Gate Village Hall, Beaconsfield Road, Chelwood Gate Fresh local produce and a selection of crafts and gifts. Café with hot snacks.
KIDS GO FREE! FAMILY DAYAT PLUMPTON RACECOURSE.
SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER Family Raceday at Plumpton is a great value day out including an action packed programme of entertainments. Kids go Free and Adult Admission prices start from only £10. There’s all the excitement of a day at the races, plus a funfair, face painting, live music, Sussex Peggers and Retraining of Racehorses display. Admission Prices: Children under 18: FREE Picnic Enclosure: £10 Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure: £18 (on the day), £14 (in advance) Gates open 11am. First race 2.30pm (Booking fee applies for advanced bookings).
www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk 01273 890383
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Tombola. Bring and buy garden produce stall. Free parking. Contact Annette Gurr, 01825 740004, simplynetty@tiscali.co.uk
The Garden Room, Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9DB
Saturday 21 September, 10:00-12:30
£3 per person, or free entry and goody bag when pre-registered online at www. wedfairs.co.uk. Contact Kim Stewart, 07899 664070, kim@wedfairs.co.uk.
Tavistock and Summerhill School, Summerhill Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 1RP
Sunday 22 September, 12:00-16:00
open Morning
You are warmly welcomed to a whole school Open Morning, with an opportunity to meet senior staff and have a tour of the school to see what it has to offer. Contact the Registrar, 01444 450256.
Saturday 21 September, 18:00-21:00
tapas night and Live Music
The Plough Inn, Station Road, Plumpton Green, East Sussex, BN7 3DF Enjoy homemade tapas while listening to live acoustic music with J. Mills. Contact Nicole, 01273 890311, theploughinnatplumptongreen@hotmail.co.uk
Saturday 21 September, 20:00-22:45
ballroom dance
The Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Dancing. Soft lighting, air conditioning. £8 per person. Contact David and Ruth, strictlydancemagic@talktalk.net, 0785 2330758, www.strictlydancemagic.co.uk.
Sunday 22 September, 11:00-15:00
vintage wedding Fair
wedding Fair
Best Western Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 7SF
36 exhibitors, including Cars, Dresses, Cakes, Jewellery, Flowers, Photographers, Hair & Make up and even a Personal Trainer! Talk direct to the specialists. Free. Contact the Events Coordinator events@ birchhotel.co.uk, 01444 451565.
Sunday 22 September, 14:00-17:30
bedelands open day
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill
free entry for accompanied under-18s. In addition to all the excitement of a day at the races, there is plenty for children of all ages to see and do – funfair and face painting in the centre of the course, the Sussex Wildlife Trust, Retraining of Racehorses display and much more. With admission prices starting from only £10 for adults, it’s a great value day out for all the family. Contact 01273 890383. Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure: £18 (on the day), £14 (in advance), Senior Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure: £14 (on the day) – photo ID required. Picnic Enclosure: £10. Children under 18: FREE. Race programme and parking: FREE
Extravaganza and performance of Handel’s Messiah for spring 2014. All welcome, no audition required. Contact David Redd (07738 77528) or Michael Denley (01273 834534), info@hurstsingers.co.uk
Sunday 22 September, 19:30
A fantastic evening of Spanish Tapas and wine tasting with South Down Cellars. Five different Tapas dishes with five different tasting wines and Flamenco dancing. Tickets £40 to include food, tasting wines, and entertainment. Call 01444 454190, email flaneurcuckfield@msn.com www.flaneurcuckfield.co.uk
wivelsfield Films: hitchcock (12a) Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG
Discover your local nature reserve, with flower meadows, ancient woodlands and many ponds leading to the waterfalls by the mill pond. Contact Mary Smith (Secretary of Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network), 01444 242667, mary.s.smith@talktalk.net
Sacha Gervasi, 2012. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson. Doors/licenced bar: 7pm. Free parking at the hall. Refreshments served before the film and during the interval. Tickets £5.50 on the door, in advance from the Post Office & Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via wivelsfieldfilms.wordpress.com
Sunday 22 September, 14:30-17:30
Monday 23 September, 19:30-21:30
Freebets.co.uk – Family Raceday
hurstpierpoint singers: open Rehearsal
Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton BN7 3AL
Hurstpierpoint Methodist Church, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint
Gates Open: 12 noon. An action-packed programme of family entertainments, with
Rehearsals for the Village Christmas
Monday 23 September, 19:45
hassocks Field society
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks
The ‘natural’ history of Ashdown Forest – a talk by Rich Allum. Members £1. Visitors welcome. Contact Beryl Varley, 01273 832351.
Tuesday 24 September, 19:30
tapas evening with wine tasting Flaneur Cuckfield, High Street, Cuckfield
Wednesday 25 September, 10:00-16:00
watches valuation day
Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2JN Bonhams’ Watches specialist will provide free and confidential valuations on items you are considering selling at auction. By appointment. Contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny.bouston@ bonhams.com
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Diary Dates Wednesday 25 September, 19:30
6-week Karate course
Dolphin Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1LY
Shorinjiryu Renshinkan Karatedo England launches a 6-week karate course for teens and adults. The course will then be followed by regular sessions (7.30pm 8.45pm) throughout the year. Karatedo is not merely a sport focusing on competition and winning, it is a serious art that promotes internal development. Core to our teaching are the values of discipline, commitment, hard work, honesty and integrity. Special Introductory Price £27.00. Contact Sensei Julia (jtrenshinkan@ btinternet.com or 01444 454827). www.renshinkankarate-england.org.uk
Wednesday 25 September, 19:45
ansty Garden club
Ansty Village Hall, Deaks Lane, Ansty RH17 5AS Clive Gravett - The History of Lawnmowers. Contact 01444 482055
Thursday 26 September, 10:00-12:00 / 14:00-16:00
organic soap and vintage candle Making demonstration Flaneur, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JX
With local Sussex producers Honeybourne Farm. Learn how to create your own gift soaps and vintage candles, set in
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the beautiful surroundings of Flaneur in Cuckfield. Morning or afternoon session. Proper Coffee/ Tea and homemade cakes included. £15 per session. To book: 01444 454190, www.flaneurcuckfield.co.uk, flaneurcuckfield@msn.com
sisters! Early bird £4 tickets, £12 standard. Contact 01273 603580, theresa.pallister@ mediasoundholdings.com. www. sussexwomanshow.com
Thursday 26 September
Macmillan coffee Morning
andy Peebles
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath Andy, a DJ on BBC Radio 1 for 13 years, will entertain by talking about some of the hundreds of music, sport and political personalities he has interviewed.
Friday 27 – Sunday 29 September
attic art at adastra
Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks Art Exhibition of the Attic Art Club. Friday 2pm-5pm, Private View: 6-8pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm. Free. Contact Frans de Leij, 01903 783612; f.deleij@hotmail.co.uk
Friday 27 – Saturday 28 September, 10:00-17:00
sussex woman show
Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Rd Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9XZ A two-day event packed with everything for today’s women. Three floors packed with beauty, fashion, home and garden, food, arts and craft, lifestyle. A full day out for mother, daughter, girlfriends,
Friday 27 September, 10:00-14:00
Clayton Wood, Brighton Road, Clayton, West Sussex BN6 9PD Join us for our Macmillan Coffee Morning. Relax with a tea/coffee and enjoy the view. No entry fee, donations welcome. Contact Teague Hampson, 01273 843842.
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 9EN
Friday 27 September, 10:00-12:30
A talk by Dave Breden of East Sussex Amphibian and Reptile Group, includes live exhibits. Members £1, Visitors £2, under-16s free. Contact Mary Smith, 01444 242667.
Hurstpierpoint Bowls Club, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB
Saturday 28 September
Macmillan coffee Morning 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.
Friday 27 September, 11:00-16:00
cuckfield vintage emporium Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield An unrivalled selection of vintage homeware, gardenalia, designer labels and country antiques from Sussex’s
burgess hill bonfire
See page 84-85 for details. www.burgesshillbonfiresociety.co.uk
Saturday 28 September, 9:30-12:00
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
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9.30am. Contact the Admissions Team, registrar@brightoncollege.net, www. brightoncollege.net, 01273 704200.
Saturday 28 September, 10:00-12:00
Meet the Producer: high weald dairy
open evening
Saturday 28 September
Field + Forrest, 43 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2HN
Downlands Community School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LP
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, 10:00-12:00
coffee Morning and Market St. Barnabas Pastoral Centre, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 7EB
Tuesday 1 October, 18:00-20:30
comedy exploring the cult of celebrity. Bar open at 7:30pm. Tickets cost £7 and can be bought from the Village Shop; from Sandie Jackson 01273 890206 or Rosie Vaughan 01273 890952.
Saturday 28 September, 20:30-23:00
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
the 3 of us
Wednesday 2 October, 19:45
Come and meet the maker of the awardwinning range of cheeses from Horsted Keynes. Contact Andrew Blackburn, 01444 483700, www.fieldandforrest.com
burgess hill horticultural society
Ray and the boys with covers from the 50s, 60s & 70s. £3 per non-member, free to members. Contact claytonkeymerbl@aol. com or 01273 845829.
Open Meeting. Illustrated talk: ‘The Modern Kitchen Garden’, speaker: Barry Newman Members free, visitors £1. Contact Flo Whitaker 01444 245509, bhhs@talktalk.net
Sunday 29 September, 18:00
Saturday 28 September, 10:00-17:00
St Andrew’s Church, Edburton, BN5 9LN
hassocks Flower club
Songs of Praise evening singing our favourite hymns, with the help of a glass of Pimm’s. Free. Contact Christine Wooldridge on 01273 857322.
Adastra Hall Keymer Road Hassocks
The Committee entertains. Contact Jean Piper, 01273 401026. Visitors welcome, entry £6.
Tuesday 1 October, 16:30-19:00
short break Foster care evening
the Plumpton Players: drowning on dry Land
Longley Exhibition Room, Crawley Library, Crawley
The Village Hall, Plumpton Green
The Leaping Hare Boutique, 69 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2HN The Courtyard, Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Park, East Sussex TN22 3RB 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
See Local Living. Contact 01903 871820. www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk
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
Saturday 5 October, 9:00
Wednesday 2 October, 19:45
See page 77 for details.
Chestnut Tree House, Dover Lane, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9PX
sixth Form open afternoon
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill
Proceeds in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care.
Macmillan cancer support charity day
open day
Friday 4 October
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE
Pimm’s and hymns
Friday 4 October
Ploughing Match
Perching Manor Farm, Fulking
Thursday 3 October, 20:00
See Local Living.
Saturday 5 October, 10:30-15:30
celebrations of harvest in Flowers St. Nicholas Church, Worth, West Sussex
Tickets are now on sale for ‘Drowning on Dry Land’ by Alan Ayckbourn, an acerbic
Saturday 10.30-16.00, Sunday 12.3015.30 followed by Songs of Praise at 4pm. Free entry but donations welcome. Refreshments.
Wednesday 18th September 2013 (3pm – 7pm) Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
Open 4 Business
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Helping Mid Sussex businesses grow through efficient local procurement
Mid Sussex
‘Business to Business’ event
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Speakers include:
For further information and free registration visit www.midsussex.gov.uk/open4business contact 01444 477007 or open4business@midsussex.gov.uk
- Liz Townsend, Head of Procurement at Gatwick Airport Limited - Maureen Scholefield, Chairman of Haywards Heath and District Business Association - Mid Sussex District Council Procurement
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