September 2014 – Sussex Living Diary Dates

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DiaryDates Tuesday 02 September, 10:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Clayton Circular Three Windmills and a Well Clayton Recreation Ground Car Park

8.45 mile walk. Clayton Windmills, Ditchling Beacon, Westmeston Bpstal, Ditchling, Oldland Mill, Keymer, Halfway, Clayton.

TQ299140. Please bring a picnic lunch. Leader: Pam B 01444 248717

Tuesday 02 September, 18:30

Talk “How to Cope with Diabetes” Mid Sussex Health Care Patient Participation Group,Hurstpierpoint Health Centre

Vanessa Powell, Practice Nurse, and Tony Reynolds, former chairman of the local Diabetics Association, will give talks on the subject of “How to cope with Diabetes”.

All welcome, no charge. Further details from Co-Chairman, Terry Harper,on 01273 833554 or email terry.harper@ btinternet.com

Wednesday 03-Thursday 04 September, 10:00-17:00

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Wednesday 03 September, 13:4516:00

The Burgess Hill Flower Club Floral Demonstration Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill

We invite you to ‘Songs from the Woods’, a Floral Demonstration by Angie Hyde.

Visitors always welcome. A Raffle will be held with a chance to win a flower arrangement. Visitors £5.50, but with a copy of Sussex Living Magazine your first visit is free. Contact: Hazel Foster 01273 757176 hazelF31@talktalk.net

Wednesday 03 September, 19:45

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society : ‘A Guernsey Travelogue’, Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes BN7 2PD

Speaker, Peter Hill will give an illustrated ‘tour’ of the island of Guernsey – an evening of fauna, flora and fascinating facts! Members free, Visitors: £1. Contact: 01444 245509 bhhs@talktalk.net

Wednesday 03 September, 10:00-12:30

Thursday 04-Sunday 07 September

Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables Auction Contact: Julie Kelly juliek@gorringes.co.uk 01273 472503

Acupuncture College Open Day International College of Oriental Medicine, Van Buren House, Green Hedges Avenue, East Grinstead RH19 1DZ New career as an Acupuncturist? BSc Hons

The All England Jumping Championships The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead In a bid to continue our support of grass roots participation in the sport, and as part of our ongoing programme of championing British breeding, we

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Available to members of Girlguiding ages 18+ £100 per person. Contact: 01342 810 493 blackland@girlguiding.org.uk www. blacklandfarm.org.uk

Thursday 04 September, 20:00

This annual event provides a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in which visitors can see and purchase work from our designer makers. There will be an exciting array of wood, glass, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and more. Free parking. Adults: £1.50, children free. Contact: The Sussex Guild 01273 479565 info@thesussexguild.co.uk www. thesussexguild.co.uk

Greyhound Inn - Open Mic Night Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks

Every Thursday! Whatever your talent come and show it off or just watch others. Pop in for a fun night out - entrance is free!

Friday 05 September, 09:00-11:30

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Saturday 06- Sunday 07 September, 10:00-17:00

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show Ditchling Village Hall and Church, Ditchling, East Sussex BN6 8TT

Saturday 06-Sunday 14 September, 12:00-17:00 (closed Mondays)

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodlands Road, Hassocks, West Sussex

New to the club. Two piece harmony duo who used to be part of 501 covering covers from the 60s, Everly Brothers, Beatles and much more. £3.00 entry fee for Guest. Free for members.

Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829

Saturday 06 -Sunday 07 September

Eye Hand and Heart Exhibition Foundry Gallery, North Street, Lewes

Sasha Turnbull and Rachel Wyndham show new paintings inspired by the Sussex countryside and Sussex Downs.

Free Entry. Contact: Artemis Arts 01273 486595/470376 www.artemis-arts.co.uk artemis-arts@macdream.net

Saturday 06 September, 14:00-17:00

Canoeing and Kayaking; Girl Guide Adult Training Day BCU 2 Blackland Farm – Girl Guiding UK, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4HP

Already gained your 1 Star? Improve your paddling skills and gain the 2 Star award.

Open Garden at Ham Cottage, Ardingly Highbrook, Ardingly RH17 6SR

Beautiful open garden. Partwheelchair accessible. All proceeds to St Peter & St

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DiaryDates James Hospice. Homemade teas available.

Admission: £3 per person. Children free.

See page 70-71 for full details.

Saturday 06 September, 14:0016:15

Heart of Sussex Sponsored Horse Ride in aid of The British Heart Foundation St Helena Farm, Plumpton Green, East Sussex A 10 mile ride over beautiful countryside, dog walking and jump course for all ages.

This is a sponsored ride. Contact: 07854 425138 heartofsussexride@gmail.com

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Autumn Show

Sunday 07 September, 10:00

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill

Traditional flower, fruit and vegetable show. Refreshments available. Cake, plant and produce stalls – everything homegrown and homemade! Entry 50p.

Contact: 01444 245509 bhhs@talktalk.net

Saturday 06 September, 14:3016:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers Circular

From Balcombe Station Car Park (£1 on Sundays) 9.75 mile walk. Ardingly Reservoir, Arddingly, Ryelands Farm, Kemps House, Balcombe. No Dogs Please. TQ306302.

Please bring a picnic lunch. Leader: Alison G. 01273 833794

Hassocks Horticultural Society Autumn Show

Sunday 07 September, 10:00-14:00

Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks

Bedelands Nature Reserve - Meet in the Car Park

Conservation Work Parties

This is your opportunity to see members’ exhibits of Flowers, Floral Art, Vegetables and Fruit, Cookery, Preserves, Handicrafts, Photography and Paintings. There is also a Children’s Class featuring ‘Potato Man’ and ‘3 Jam Tarts’. Plants for sale and raffle. All welcome. Admission 50p.

Refreshments available. Contact: Sylvia Hancock 01273 844544 n8a5cluv@ talktalk.net

Please come and help to maintain your local nature reserve and enjoy the workout for free. All tools supplied. Stay as long as you wish. Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net

Saturday 06 September, 20:3022:30

Morning Worship Sunday mornings 10.30am to 11.30am, third Sunday every month All Age Worship. Junior Church on the second Sunday. Contact: Lesley Harrison 01444 257358 lesley.harrison@qvh.nhs.uk

Karaoke Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE

Don & Matt are back hosting another night of great classics sung by you!£1 per guest and members free. Contact: claytonkeymerbl@aol.com 01273 845829

Sunday 07 September, 10:30-11:30

New Sunday Service arrangements at Burgess Hill Methodist Church London Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Sunday 07 September, 11:00-16:00

Copper Family Singers & Other Musical Attractions Oldland Mill, Oldlands Lane, Hassocks BN6 8ND

Sunday 07 September,

The Mill will be open and run if weather permits. Refreshments, Mill gifts and memorabilia available, together with attractions and other activities. No parking available near the Mill. A free shuttle bus will be provided on this day, every 20 minutes from The Thatched Inn, Ockley Lane. Groups can also be picked up by shuttlebus from Hassocks Station by prior arrangement. Contact: info@ oldlandwindmill.co.uk

Sunday 07 September, 12:00-16:00

National Cat Centre 10th Birthday Party National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, Sussex RH17 7DE

A birthday party and open day including a bouncy castle, facepainting, cream teas, picnic, stalls and entertainment. Contact: visitor.centre@cats.org.uk 01825 741 370 www.cats.org.uk

Monday 08 September, 19:30-21:30

Hurstpierpoint Singers - Rehearsals for 2014/2015 in Methodist Church Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint

Under the direction of Paul Simpson, we are having rehearsals for the Village Christmas Concert and Spring performance of Faure’s Requiem on the 8th. Open Evening is on Monday 22nd when all are welcome to listen or join in. Making music together can be fun.

Contact: Joan Denley 01273 834534 micheal.den@btinternet.com

Monday 08 September, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society - “Something Nice to Eat” Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks

A talk by Sue Broadbridge. Members £1.50.

Visitors £2. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273

832351.

Tuesday 09 September, 10:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Wivelsfield Station Circular Wivelsfield Railway Station 7 mile walk. Janes Lane, Valebridge Drive, Charlwood Gardens, Wivelsfield Church Hall, Church Lane Cottages, Parish Church of St Peter and St John the Baptist, Royal Oak, Jacob’s Post and brief history, St Georges’s Retreat, Ditchling Common Country Park, Ote Hall, Wivelsfield Station. TQ321200.

Please bring a picnic lunch. Leader: Pete W 01444 871170. Mobile on the day 07754 597665.

Wednesday 10 September, 19:00

Lindfield Preservation Society presents an illustrated talk on “Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance” by Kevin Hother King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield The talk is about the History of the Air Ambulance, description of their work and discussion of some interesting cases. All welcome and free entry. Contact: 01444 484470 john_chapman@talk21.com

Wednesday 10 September, 19:4522:00

Hassocks Horticultural Society Illustrated Talk

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Peter Lovett is our guest speaker this month.

His illustrated talk, which sounds intriguing, is entitled “The exotic spices, nuts, fruits, vegetables, plants and insects of St Lucia”.

All visitors very welcome. Members £1.50.

Visitors £2.50.Refreshments included. Contact: Sylvia Hancock 01273 844544 n8a5cluv@

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Wednesday 10 September, 20:0022:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society, Haywards Heath : Retrouvailles (AGM)

about how it affected the folk of Burgess Hill 100 years ago. Members £1, visitors £3 - to include refreshments. All welcome.

Details: www.burgesshillmuseum.co.uk.

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Saturday 13, Sunday 21 September

Fun Dog Show

Hurstpierpoint Open Studios

Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN.

This is an occasion for a glass of wine and tombola. New members are very welcome.

For further information, please call Barbara Stevens on 01444 452385.

Friday 12 September, Sunday 14 September

Lindfield Arts Festival 2014 “Quintessential Lindfield” Varied venues in Lindfield

Celebrating the past, present and future of local Lindfield life. Tickets may be bought from SWALK on Lindfield High Street.

Contact: www.lindfieldartsfestival.com

Friday 12 September, 19:30

Haywards Heath Twinning Association - Fish and Chip Supper and Quiz Ascension Hall, Vale Road, Haywards Heath

Raffle and quiz with a difference! 7 for 7.30 pm. £10.00 per head, any dietary requirement please call Fred. Bring your own drinks, cutlery and nibbles. Book early, 4/6 per team. 01444 239853 07773778484 fred@hhta.eu or Roger Stevens 01444 455727.

Any donated raffle prizes please.

Friday 12 September, 20:00-22:00

The Great War: Burgess Hill in 1914 Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill

Alan Seymour with his first annual talk

14 locations. See Local Living 13 September, 10:15 am – 12:45 am

Worth School Open Days Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, RH10 4SD

Worth School Open Days. A chance to find out more about the Worth ethos, meet the Head Master, monks and teachers and see the campus with a personal student tour guide. Call Yvonne Lorraine on 01342 710231 or visit www.worthschool. co.uk

Saturday 13 September, 10:0012:00

Coffee Morning, run by Burgess Hill Methodist Church Martlets Reception Area, Civic Way, Burgess Hill Coffee Morning to distribute information about Burgess Hill Methodist Church.

All money raised to go to church funds.

Contact: Lesley Harrison 01444 257358 lesley.harrison@qvh.nhs.uk

Saturday 13 September, 12:24

Tour of Britain in Cuckfield Whitemans Green, Cuckfield, West Sussex

If you like cycling this event is for you!

The Tour of Britain cycle race will wind through the Sussex countryside, passing through Cuckfield at an estimated time of 12:24. The event, featuring some of the best professional cyclists in the world, is free for all spectators to watch. More

Saturday 13 September, 12:0017:00

Victoria Park, Haywards Heath Run by the Award Winning Mewes Vets, classes include Waggiest Tail and Best Biscuit Catcher, with lots of prizes and rosettes.£2 per class Contact: Laura Smith, 01444 456886, enquiries@themewes.co.uk, www. themewesvets.co.uk

Saturday 13 September, 12:45

Haywards Heath Twinning Association - Town Day Victoria Park, Haywards Heath

Lindfield Horticultural Society Autumn Show of Flowers and Produce King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield

Late summer flowers, the best of the summer’s vegetables, plus fruit, flower arranging, cookery, handicrafts and children’s classes. Tea and homemade cakes and a plant stall. £1.00 adults, children and exhibitors free. Contact: Show Secretary 01444 483236 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk

Saturday 13 September, 19:3021:30

Steyning Music Society Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Church Street, Steyning, BN44 3XZ

The Gazibo will be set up at 10:00, followed by a Tour of Britain Cycle Race and Military Parade. (Help with the erecting and manning of the stand would be appreciated.)

Internationally acclaimed chamber music ensemble, The Gould Piano Trio, play music by Schubert, James MacMillan and Schumann. Contact: Gary Prior, 01903 812662 www.steyningmusicsociety.org

Saturday 13 September, 14:0016:30

Saturday 13 September, 20:3023:30

Cuckfield Village Show 2014 Cuckfield Park, West Sussex Do you enjoy growing your own vegetables and flowers, baking or art and photography? Then why not enter the Cuckfield Village Show? Get your entry in by 7pm Wednesday 10 September to be in with a chance of winning. There are both adult and junior classes to enter, so get your whole family involved! Or if you dont fancy entering just come along and enjoy all the goodies on show. For more information visit www.cuckfield.org

Saturday 13 September, 14:0016:45

Frankie & The La La’s Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodlands Road, Hassocks, West Sussex

Cover music of the 60s & 70s from the Shadows to the Beatles and much more. £3.00 per guest, members free. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829.

Sunday 14 September, 19:30

Film Night: The Grand Budapest Hotel (15) Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG A comedy starring Ralph Fiennes. The adventures of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel and the lobby

Cuckfield Crafts & Market Friday September 19th 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.

Next Market 10th October

Contact Beverley allthingsnicecft@aol.com | 01444 440274 Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, RH17 5EL

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Come in and talk to us about eye health and nutrition.

13th/14th–20th/21st September 2014 10am–5pm

14 houses and studios with 24 artists work www.hurstpierpointopenstudios.co.uk

Now open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm

17 Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8AD www.hassockseyecare.co.uk

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DiaryDates Tuesday 16 September, 20:00-21:30

boy who becomes his most trusted friend.

Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the film and during the interval. Doors/licenced bar 19:00. Free, easy parking at the hall.Tickets £5.50 on the door, in advance from the Post Office & Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page for Wivelsfield Films or wivelsfieldfilms.wordpress.com

Balcombe History Society - ‘The History of Cricket in Balcombe’

Fostering Drop-In Session

Friday 19-Sunday 21 September

Crawley Library, Southgate Ave, Crawley

Open Air Cinema Festival

Wednesday 17 September, 19:30

The Action for Deafness Golf Day and charity dinner is open to teams of 4, the team Stableford competition will include bacon rolls and coffee on arrival and a 2 course dinner at 18:30. Extra dinner places available for non golfers.Cost: £200 per team- extra dinner guest £20 per person.

Contact: info@actionfordeafness.org.uk, 01444 415 582.

Tuesday 16-Saturday 20 September, 20:00

Monday 15th September 10:3012:30

Hurstpierpoint Players ‘Shakers Re-Stirred’ by John Godber and Jane Thornton

Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT

The Players Theatre, 147 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex

Join a social morning of crochet working on your own project with help and support at hand. £5. www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540

Tuesday 16 September, 10:00-15:00

Hearing Aid Open Day Henfield Eyecare, 3 Bishop Croft, Henfield

Discover how the very latest digital hearing aids can improve your hearing, even in the presence of background noise. Contact: 01273 494030.

Tuesday 16 September, 19:45-21:45

ABC - After Breast Care

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Woodhatch Community Centre, Whitebeam Drive, Reigate RH2 7LS

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint

We offer support and information for anyone who is having or has had treatment for breast cancer. Fee: £3 donation. Contacts: Liz Darragh/Chris

A talk entitled “Nature’s Larder and Pharmacy” by Steve Alton. Contact: Brenda Mack, Secretary, 01273 832575.

Various locations in Forest Row, East Sussex

Thursday 18 September, 10:0016:00

See Local Living

Crochet and a Cuppa

Thursday 18 September,

Forest Row Festival

Curtain up at 8.00pm, doors 7.30pm.Hurst Players are back to bring you a wickedly funny insight into the trendy cocktail bar where wild nights merge with grim reality. Just four actresses play 30 different parts in this hilarious show presented as part of the 10th Hurst Festival. The waitresses open their hearts to us as they grapple with difficult customers, whilst the girls and the lads on their nights out are just ready to have a good time. Tickets are £10, available from the Hurst Festival Box Office (in the Players Theatre Foyer), Telephone 01273 833696 or on-line from www.hurstfestival.org

Albert Constable, ardent cricketer and retired Estate Manager, will give us an insight into the history of the village club, and where Balcombe cricket began.Cost at the door is £1 for members and £3 visitors, including refreshments.

East Grinstead Operatic Society

Friday 19-Sunday 21 September

Growing year on year and bringing the whole community together, this festival offers loads of activities to see and do. This year sees the launch of Hop Yard Brewing Co, the new microbrewery opening in the heart of the village. Launch party on Friday, 17.00-24.00, will include organic burgers and beer on tap, and a talk ‘How to make great beer’ on Saturday at 16.30 by head brewer. Yard Yoga with Sarah CampbellLloyd will be available over the weekend with a free 30 min taster class, check website for times. There is a Festival Market with food and crafts, an art exhibition, live music from The Fontanas who are heading on Saturday night, and many more things to temp and enjoy. For more information please email enquiries@forestrowfestival. org.uk or visit www.forestrowfestival.org.uk

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe

Monday 15 September

Turner - Breast Care Nurses 01737 768511 Ext. 6688. liz.darragh@sash.nhs.uk chris. turner@sash.nhs.uk

Mayfield Girls : Open Morning The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6PH The Headmistress, Head and Deputy Head Girl talk about life at Mayfield along with two of our younger pupils. Guided tours of the buildings and grounds are led by pupils. Lunch provides visitors with an opportunity to meet parents whose daughters are already at Mayfield, and speak to senior staff and subject teachers about the academic, extra-curricular, pastoral and spiritual life of the school. If you would like to attend, please contact the Admissions Office on 01435 874642 or admissions@mayfieldgirls.org

Interested in becoming a foster carer? Come along for a friendly, informal chat and find out more! Contact: www.westsussex.gov.uk/ fostering, 0330 222 7775 .

Thursday 18 September, 11:3021:00

Action for Deafness Charity Golf Day Mid Sussex Golf Club Ditchling BN6 8XJ

Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP

From 18:00. Grand Budapest Hotel Friday 19th. Top Gun Saturday 20th.The Great Gatsby (2013) Sunday 21st.Includes a late night Garden visit from 18:00 to 19:00.

Entertainment from 19:00. Screening starts at 19:45. Refreshments available. Bring low-back seating/blanket. £12.00 adult.

Booking office: www.quaytickets.com 0843 208 0500 Further details: www.bordehill. co.uk/events

Friday 19 September, 09:30-13:00

Cuckfield Crafts and Market Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield

35 plus quaint, quirky and contemporary

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CRAFT SHOW at Ditchling

DON’T MISS OUR 10TH ANNIVERSAR Y PARTY Sun 7th Sept 10am-4pm

Come and take a trip out to the National Cat Centre, set in 50 acres of the beautiful Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. We have a lovely Visitor Centre that houses a café serving home-made cakes, coffee and sandwiches as well as a gift shop. Out of doors why don’t you take a walk around our nature trail?

And don’t forget, the site is home to our flagship adoption centre where you can meet the adorable cats and kittens who are looking for new homes.

Open daily 10am – 4pm Free entry

National Cat Centre (on the A275), Chelwood Gate, Ashdown Forest, Sussex, RH17 7DE T: 01825 741 370 E: visitor.centre@cats.org.uk W: www.cats.org.uk/ncac Reg Charity 203644 (England and Wales) and SC037711 (Scotland)

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6 - 7 September 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Ceramics Enamelling Furniture Glass Jewellery Knitwear Metalwork Pewterwork Printmaking Silk Painting Silversmithing Textiles Woodturning Woodwork Quilt Making Village Hall and St. Margaret’s Church, Ditchling, East Sussex BN6 8TT

www.thesussexguild.co.uk www.sussexliving.com

DiaryDates stalls comprising of jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags!

Refreshments available, free admission!

Contact: Beverley 01444 440274 allthingsnicecft@aol.com

Dale Avenue Long Stay Car Park, Hassocks

Friday 19 September, 10:00-14:00

Saturday 20 Sunday 21 September, 10:00-17:00

Conservation Work Parties Bedelands Nature Reserve. Meet in the Car Park

Please come and help to maintain your local nature reserve and enjoy the workout for free. All tools supplied. Stay as long as you wish. Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667, mary.s.smith@talktalk.net

Friday 19 September, 14:00-17:00

Mayfield Girls : Sixth Form Open Afternoon The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6PH

The Headmistress and the Head and Deputy Head Girl talk about life at Mayfield.

Then pupils lead guided tours of the buildings and grounds.If you would like to attend, please contact the Admissions Office on 01435 874642 or admissions@ mayfieldgirls.org

Friday 19 September, 19:15-21:45

Easy-Listening Music for Everyone The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill David Thomas, International organists and entertainer. £5 entry on the door. Doors open at 18:00. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net

Friday 19 September, 19:30

Star Cinema Show - “Saving Mr. Banks” (cert PG).

Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks

Doors open 19:00.This film has been nominated for many awards and stars Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks. The film tells the story of how Walt Disney (Hanks) battles to persuade P L Travers (Thompson) to allow him to make a film of her most famous book, Mary Poppins and discovers a lot about himself in the process.

Refreshments and raffle. £4 concessions; £4.50 adults. Contact: Sherrian Guest 01273 842081.

Saturday 20 September, 09:3013:00

Burgess Hill School for Girls Open Day Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Our autumn Open Day provides visitors with the opportunity to view the school and talk to staff and students. Contact: Mrs Irvine, Head of Admissions & Marketing 01444 241050 registrar@burgesshill-school.com www. burgesshill-school.com

Saturday 20 September, 09:3012:00

5 mile walk. Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, Bedlam Street, Clayton, Hassocks. No Dogs Please. TQ308154. Leader: Frances 01273 842628.

Hurstpierpoint Festival : Artists Open Studios Art Trail The Pierpoint Gallery, 31 Hassocks Road, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9QJ

Art Exhibition featuring 4 Artists: Brian Rickard, paintings/prints: Stephanie Else, glass fusion: Jessica Jordan, ceramics: Paul Wells, metalwork/ sculpture. Contact: Brian Rickard 01273 832374 or 07734 084048 art@thepierpointgallery.co.uk

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Coffee Morning & Market St. Barnabas Pastoral Centre, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 7EB

Refreshments and sales in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. Free entry. All welcome.

Contact: Phyl Pennell on 01293 883362 or Parish Office 0300 111 8150, office@ worthparish.org.uk, www.worthparish.org.uk

Saturday 20-Sunday 28 September, 10:30-17:00

‘Out Of The Box’ Cartoons & Compositions by Chris Dawson Hop Gallery, Star Brewery, Lewes BN7 1YJ

Realistic abstractions, nature, portraits, landscapes, fantasy, funny and quirky.

A wide ranging collection of unique paintings and cartoons. Chris has for many years successfully exhibited at the Hop as a member of the acclaimed Sussex Watercolour Society but this year returns for the first time as a solo artist. Delightful gifts to give or to keep. Preview: 20 September 12.30 – 14:30. Free entry. 01273 487744 www.hopgallery.com

Saturday 20 September, 19:4522:00

Haywards Heath Music Society Concert See Local Living.

The Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN

Tavistock and Summerhill School, Summerhill Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath

You are warmly welcomed to a whole school Open Morning, with an opportunity to experience the school routine.Contact the Registrar, 01444 450256

Saturday 20 September, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Hassocks Circular

Enjoy the changing Autumn colours whilst travelling through the Sussex countryside on board a steam-hauled train.

Regular departures from Sheffield Park and East Grinstead Stations.

Autumn Fair with many stalls including home made cakes, books, clothes, jewellery, gifts, cards, tombola and raffle.

Refreshments also available. Entry:20p.

Contact: Rosemary Harding 01273 846946 rosemary.harding@mypostoffice.co.uk, www.pawsandclaws-ars.org.uk

Brighton College, Eastern Road, Brighton

Open Morning

Weekdays 29th September – 24th October

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH

Saturday 20 September, 20:0022:45

Saturday 20 September, 10:0012:00

Autumn Tints

Paws & Claws Autumn Fair

Brighton College Open Morning (11+, 13+) The pupils and teaching staff look forward to welcoming prospective pupils and their families to their Open Morning. Tours commence at 9.30am.Contact: 01273 704201, registrar@brightoncollege.net

One of the best family days out in Sussex!

Ballroom Dance Doors open 19:45. Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dancing. Soft lighting, superb sprung floor, air conditioning. Cakes and biscuits included. Licensed Bar. £7.50 per person. Contact: David and Ruth strictlydancemagic@talktalk.net 0785 2330758 or 01444 248926 www.strictlydancemagic.co.uk

Saturday 20 September, 20.3023.30

Trapper Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion

The unforgettable Barry and the boys are back playing the all time classics of th 60’s. £3 entry for guests, free for members.

Call 01273 845829 for more information or email

Booking is advisable as seats are limited.

Call our customer sales team for more information.

Afternoon Tea – Wealden Rambler Lounge Car Selected dates throughout October, and November plus Christmas Specials on 3rd and 4th December.

Full traditional Afternoon Tea is served on board as you steam through the beautiful Sussex Countryside on the Wealden Rambler Train. Afternoon Tea includes Indian Tea, a selection of delicious sandwiches followed by mouth-watering cakes, tarts, scones and shortcake.

Enjoy your journey travelling in either Ashdown, Chelwood or Balcombe Cars on board the Wealden Rambler tea train. Spaces are limited so book now!

Vintage Bus Day 5th October

See our website for more details.

OUR CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN BEGINS! New for 2014 – Reindeer Specials Bookings now being taken Ring now for more details of this exciting new event.

Please see website for all of our other Christmas Specials

Tel: 01825 720800 info@bluebell-railway.co.uk

The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com Twitter @bluebellrailway facebook.com/bluebellrailway S u ss e x L i v i n g September 2014

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Sunday 21 September 2014, 11.305.30

Freebets.co.uk Family Raceday Plumpton Racecourse, East Sussex, BN7 3AL Plumpton’s first meeting of the 2014-15 season takes place on Sunday 21st September with an action-packed programme of family entertainment.

Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure: £14 Advanced Sales, £18 on the day Senior Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure: £14. Picnic Enclosure: £10. Children under 18: FREE. Race programme and parking: FREE. Advance Ticket sales closes six days prior to the event 01273 890383.

Sunday 21 September, 10:00-14:00

Conservation Work Parties Bedelands Nature Reserve - Meet in the Car Park

Please come and help to maintain your local nature reserve and enjoy the workout for free. All tools supplied. Stay as long as you wish. Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667, mary.s.smith@talktalk.net

Sunday 21 September, 14:00-17:30

Bedelands Open Day

National Eye Health Week. Contact: vicki@ hassockseyecare.co.uk01273 843946, www. hassockseyecare.co.uk

Monday 22 September, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society - “The Natural History of the Orang-Utan: Saving the Old Man of the Forest” Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks

A talk by Ray Hale. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.

Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351

Tuesday 23 September, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers Circular from Ardingly Reservoir Ardingly Reservoir Car Park (small charge)

10.7 mile walk. Ardingly Reservoir, Piltstye Farm, White House, Jarretts Farm, Staplefield (picnic lunch), Sidnye Farm, Great Bentley Farm, Ouse Valley Viaduct, Ardingly Reservoir.

TQ335287. Please bring a picnic lunch.

Leader: Sue 01825 722135. Mobile on the day 07905 225711.

Tuesday 23 September, 10:00-14:00

Musical Instruments Valuation Day Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove

Discover your local nature reserve by attending a leisurely guided walk led by group members. Bring a picnic if you wish.Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net www.bh-green-circle.org.uk

Bonhams Musical Instruments Specialist will be at the office to provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. By appointment. For further information or to make an appointment, please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny.bouston@bonhams.com

Monday 22-Saturday 27 September

Wednesday 24 September, 18:30

Meet in the Car Park off Maple Drive

National Eye Health Week

Enhance Skin & Beauty Launch

Hassocks Eyecare Centre, 17 Keymer Road

East Grinstead Orthodontic Centre, 67-69 Canteloupe Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BL

Eye health information and events held every day in the practice to promote

Launching our new enhance skin and

BENTLEY WOODFAIR

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September 2014 9.30am — 5pm ●Traditional woodland crafts ●Working horses ●Lumberjack display team ●Archery ●Chainsaw sculpture ●Forestry machinery & equipment ●Falconry ●Wood turning ●Oak timber framing ●Children’s activities ●Local food and refreshments

beauty range, meet the team and see demonstrations of some of our amazing treatments during the evening. www. enhanceorthodontics.co.uk reception@ enhance-eg.co.uk 01342 313373.

Thursday 25th September 9:302:30

Get to know your Overlocker Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Ditchling, BN6 8GT

Come along and understand how to get the best from these wonderful machines including gathering and rolled hems. £60 www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540.

Thursday 25 September, 10:0011:30

Macmillan Nurses Coffee Morning The Old Tollgate,The Street, Bramber, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3WE Contact: 01903 879494 info@oldtollgatehotel.com www.oldtollgatehotel.com

Thursday 25 September, 11:0017:00

Ribkoff Fashion Roadshow at Feathers Feathers, 155 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9PU

Do come along and view this super “In Store Fashion Show” with models showing these wonderful Ribkoff garments. Relax with a glass of bubbly, and even go home with a goody bag! Contact: Anne 01273 834686.

Friday 26 September, 09:00-18:00

Made for Iphone Hearing Aid Demonstration

Sussex Audiology, Nuffield Health, Burrel Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1UD

A look at the latest hearing aid technology that works with an iphone to enable greater control and hearing. Individual apointment only. Contact: 01273 627090, info@sussexaudiologycentre.co.uk www.sussexaudiologycentre.co.uk

Friday 26-Sunday 28 September, 09:30-17:00

Bentley Woodfair for all the family Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, Harveys Lane, Halland, East Sussex BN8 5AF Includes woodcraft, forestry displays, children’s activities, local food, falconry, Adam’s Axemen and much more. Adults £14, Senior £12, Children (5-15years) £10, Family ticket £49. Contact: Cathy Cordery, 01825 840573, woodfair@bentley.org.uk, www.bentley.org.uk

Friday 26 September, 10:00-14:00

Macmillan Coffee Morning Clayton Wood Burial Ground BN6 9PD

Coffee and cake morning raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Cake donations welcome. Contact: Teague Hampson 01273 843842.

Friday 26 September, 19:30-21:30

Crack up the Downs Windlesham House School, Washington, West Sussex RH20 4AY

A night of pedigree comedy and cabaret raising funds for Canine Partners. A mix of comedians, magicians, music and variety acts. £25 per adult and include a hog bbq.

Contact Sarah Brignall, 01903 743590, sarah. brignall@btopenworld.com Tickets from www. guestlistapp.com/events/228009

Saturday 27 September

Clairvoyant Evening With Peter Langhorn Friday 17 October 7.30pm Tickets £8 Telscombe Civic Centre South Coast Road

Telscombe Cliffs

Peter is a Clairvoyant Audient and Sensitive and he works closely with his guide Sibu to connect with Spirit to give lots of factual day to day information of proof of survival with love and humour.

www.bentley.org.uk Bentley Estate Halland East Sussex BN8 5AF Tel: 01825 840573

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For more information or to book your tickets please contact Rachel 01273 391455 or email rachel.chitty@blindveterans.org.uk

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Hurstpierpoint College Open Mornings

800248 or via Facebook “Hassocks Village Market.”

an adult. Contact Lesley Harrison 01444 257358 lesley.harrison@qvh.nhs.uk

After a short introduction to the College

by Headmaster, Tim Manly and current students, families of pupils considering their options at 13+ and 16+ can meet and talk to current pupils and staff, tour the school and enjoy a relaxed buffet lunch. For further information please contact Dianne Allison 01273 836937, 01273 835257, registrar@hppc.co.uk.

Pre-Prep & Prep School Families of pupils aged between 4 and 7 years are invited to tour the school and meet the Head of Hurst Pre-Prep department, Michèle Finnegan. There is a playalong session for the children. Prep School Families of pupils considering their 7+ and 11+ opportunities are invited to tour the Prep School and meet the Head of Hurst Prep, Ian Pattison.

The morning finishes with a buffet lunch.

For further information please contact Christina Treadaway 01273 836927, 01273 836900, christina.treadaway@hppc.co.uk

Saturday 27 September, 10:0016:00

Saturday 27 September, 19:3022:00

College Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS

Our War Stories – WW1 Exhibition St Margaret’s Church, Ditchling Local people share family stories and memorabilia including the Home Front, the War Memorial and Ditchling artists.

Until November 9th. Contact history.project@btinternet.com

Saturday 27 September, 14:0016:00

Roedean Open Day Roedean, Roedean Way, Brighton BN2 5RQ An opportunity for prospective parents to visit the school. Please contact the Registrar, Diana Banham, 01273 667 626, dba@ roedean.co.uk, www.roedean.co.uk

Saturday 27 September, 14:15

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society: Autumn Show

Saturday 27 September

Chailey Commons Society 50th Anniversary

Hurstpierpoint Village Hall, Trinity Road

See Local Living Saturday 27 September, 09:0013:00

Hassocks Village Market National Tyres Forecourt, Keymer Road

A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and craftspeople. Huge selection of fresh bread, free range meats, eggs and fish, traditional cheese, plants, home baked cakes and much more. Music and singing weather depending, plus Hassocks Horticultural Society and Hassocks Football Club promoting their services to the community. Contact Sarah Lessacher, 07810

Come and enjoy the wonderful abundance of autumn. Vegetable, flower, fruit, cookery, and children’s sections. Free to exhibit pick up a schedule from Gibsons in the High Street. Tea and home-made cake all afternoon, raffle and Grand Auction at end of show. Contact: greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk

Saturday 27 September, 15:3017:30

Messy Church, run by Burgess Hill Methodist Church

Tiger Arts - Rhos Welsh Male Voice Choir Concert All Saints Church, High Street, Lindfield

The best Welsh Male Voice Choir in the country. Musical Director Aled Phillips.

Special Guests - Lorna Collins (Messo Soprano) and Helen Arnold (Harp). Tickets £15, concessions £12 and children £5.

Contact All Saints Church Office, 01444 482405 allsaints@lindfield.info site. allsaintslindfield.org

Saturday 27 September, 20:3022:30

Music Box

are carried out by local volunteers. There are tasks to suit all ages and abilities so if you would like to help look after this local open space, we would love to see you.

Refreshments provided. For information please contact Anne Richards 01342 870200, Sally Cole 01342 833814, www. lngfieldreserves.org.uk

Sunday 28 September, 14:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Haywards Heath Circular Haywards Heath Railway Station Forecourt

5.5 mile walk. Wickham Way, Copyhold Bridge (with care), Borde Hill, Horsgate, Penland Farm, Haywards Heath. TQ330245.

No Dogs Please. Leader: John 01444 483860. Mobile on the day 07817 032135.

Monday 29 September, 19:30

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodlands Road, Hassocks, West Sussex

Back by popular demand Pat & The Boys are back covering all the classics from the 60s.

Guests £3.00.Free for members. Contact: ckrbl@ btconnect.com 01273 845829

Sunday 28 September,

Brownies Get Lost! Badge Day Blackland Farm – Girl Guiding UK, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead

Explore Blackland Farm and use your navigation skills to gain your Finding Your Way badge. £18 per person. Contact: 01342 810 493 blackland@girlguiding.org.uk www.blacklandfarm.org.uk

Sunday 28 September, 10:00-12:00

London Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Lingfield Nature Reserves - Work Parties

Fun activities and worship suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by

Maintenance tasks on the Nature Reserve

Butterfly Garden, off Vicarage Road, Lingfield

CHRYSALIS – Crawley Post Graduate Medical Centre – Crawley Hospital, West Green, Crawley RH11 7DH

We offer support and information for anyone who is having or has had treatment for breast cancer. Chrysalis contacts: Sue Gattinesi & Jan Horner Breast Care Nurses 01293 600300 Ext. 3238, susan.gattinesi@sash.nhs.uk or jan.horner@ sash.nhs.uk

Monday 29 September, 19:30-21:30

The Wonder of Colour with Mark Wentworth The Ark, Mount Road, Turners Hill RH10 4RA The Indigo Umbrella brings together well-known international presenters to lead a range of events spanning the spectrum of spirituality in this modern-day life. Mark Wentworth (www.colourforlife. com) works around the world with colour at corporate, home and personal levels. He

L O T S R E C E N T LY S O L D A T THE LEADING AUCTIONEERS IN THE SOUTH EAST

Medal group £5,000 18 Minton plates £6,500 Martinware spoon warmer £46,000 Silver Ecuelle £3,800

Empire clock £5,500 Simon Bussy £10,000

Henry Moore £5,800

Sheraton table £3,000

18ct Gold Rings £2,000

Invitation to consign to our Autumn Fine Art Auction Auction: 22nd & 23rd October 2014 Entry Deadline: 30th September 2014

Call Freephone 0800 881 5684 to speak to an expert

www.gorringes .co.uk

15 North Street, Lewes, BN7 2PD

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