Spotlight Events

Remember Mindfulness: Transform How You Feel for the Better

8-week Mindfulness Course (MBSR) with a Free Taster Session Do you feel stress, anxious, irritable or restless? Are you struggling with unwanted thoughts? Well, that’s ok. Life is challenging and it’s very common at the moment.

So, would you like change how you

8 week courses

feel? Would you like to join a small group of like-minded people (maximum 6) on a local mindfulness cvourse (MBSR) that is scientifically proven to help improve your well-being and to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and much more.

You can do this in Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Uckfield starting in September. Topics include mindful-eating, -communication and -self-care. Perhaps you’ve heard about mindfulness but you don’t really know what it’s all about. That’s ok. Debbie offers a noobligation consultation to go through all your questions. Book this now! Debbie Horney (BA. MSc Dev Psy, MBCT / MBSR & BAMBA registered) debbie@remembermindfulness.co.uk 07904 982 579 www.remembermindfulness.co.uk

UNO22 NINE for Artwave 2022

Saturday 3rd to Sunday 18th September, 10am to 4pm (Sun: 12 to 3pm) September arrives and with it the twenty-ninth Lewes and District festival of visual art, Artwave 22. Amongst the fifteen venues opening in Seaford will be Gallery Uno, home of the Sussex Arts Collective with their exhibition UNO22 NINE. As with the other fourteen venues they will be warmly inviting you in and taking enormous pride in showing you their extra special “kaleidoscopic” selection of art, craft and design for the occasion. The Collective have been a part of Artwave ever since 2005 winning the coveted Best Venue prize twice when exhibiting in and around Lewes and Seaford. Gallery Uno, 14A High Street, Seaford BN25 1PG phil@galleryuno.co.uk

Sat 3 to Sun 18 Sept

24 / 25 Sep & 1 / 2 Oct

Artists at Oakbank

Weekends of the 24th & 25th September & 1st & 2nd October, 11am to 6pm In this delightful wooded setting overlooking the South Downs, twelve Sussex artists come together for the first time to show their work. This carefully curated exhibition is displayed in the bright modernist interior and gardens at Oakbank. This exhibition hopes to amuse, delight, and possibly challenge! Why not come and see for yourself?

There will be refreshments available and there is ample free parking at the venue. 10% of the proceeds of sales will be donated to St Barnabas Hospice in Worthing. Oakbank, Chantry Lane, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 4BU Contact John Mulligan 07974933282 johnmulligan@gmail.com @artists_at_oakbank Or Kate Scott info@katescottpaintings.com

Wed 7 to Sat 17 Sept Dahlia Days at Pashley Manor Gardens

Wednesday 7th to Saturday 17th September Throughout late summer the gardens at Pashley are ablaze with colour, provided by thousands of dazzling dahlias.

Over 80 varieties of this diverse perennial are planted throughout the garden complemented by the second flowering of roses, late flowering perennials and other annuals.

During ‘Dahlia Days’ Bloms Bulbs will be at Pashley with a display of cut dahlias, giving advice and taking orders and Pashley’s gardeners will be giving dahlia themed walks.

The café, with terrace, serves delicious cakes, scones and light lunches; the shop has gorgeous gifts and plants, and there are exhibitions of garden sculpture and floral art. www.pashleymanorgardens. com / 01580 200888

Saturday 3rd to Sunday 18th September This delightful visual art gallery situated in the centre of Lewes, became the Star Brewery Gallery when Neeta Pedersen took over the space in February 2020. This multifunctional space has shown not only traditional and contemporary art but also photography, sculpture and installations. The Gallery has staged a range of exhibitions by various established artists as well as up-and-coming artists.

As a part of the Artwave Festival, the Gallery presents ‘The River Show’ - an exciting exhibition of works by artists celebrating the beauty of rivers and highlighting their importance in a climate change era. Free admission, please check website for opening times: www.starbrewerygallery.com Star Brewery Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes BN7 1YJ 07932 500 952

Sat 3 to Sun 18 Sept

Thur 13 Oct

Hospices of Hope - Emerald & Ruby Gala Dinner

Thursday 13th October Join local charity Hospices of Hope for an evening of elegance at their Emerald & Ruby Gala Dinner.

Taking place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel St. Paul’s in London, guests will experience the venue in all of its beauty, whilst being able to take in the views of the stunning St. Pauls Cathedral.

Enjoy an evening of excellent food and wine with first class musical performances from a variety of professional entertainers including a classical pianist, a soprano and ballroom dancers. Tickets are just £125 per person or £1,250 for a table of 10 www.hopsicesofhope.co.uk/events or call 01959 525110

Beautiful & Useful at Sussex Prairies

Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September, 11am to 5pm The Beautiful & Useful craft fair features some of the country’s finest designermakers set in the spectacular gardens of Sussex Prairies, just north of Brighton.

The line up this year includes Rosa Harradine with her beautiful, contemporary handmade brushes and brooms, Papershades’ original collage lamp shades (some inspired by Brighton and Lewes), handcrafted leather goods by MW Makes, and award-winning Brighton-based ceramicist Silvia K.

Tea, cake and delicious lunches will also be on offer, as well as live music on both days to help everything go with a swing. We hope to see you there! www.beautiful-useful.co.uk 01273 495902

Sat 17 and Sun 18 Sep

Cuckfield Book Festival

Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th October Cuckfield Book Festival will be packed with lots of authors and a special one-day event for children. The organisers of this event are particularly thrilled this year to welcome Richard Osman, who was brought up in Cuckfield, and is the author of the best-selling series The Thursday Murder Club. The latest title in the series is The Bullet that Missed which will be published just before the festival. This is bound to be a sell-out event and tickets will fly. Ticket bookings for Friends of Cuckfest open on 1st September and to the general public on 4th September. Thur 6 to More details on the website Sun 9 Oct www.cuckfieldbookfest.co.uk

Astrology and Voice Analysis Sound Healing with Phil Sterling at Newick Village Hall

Sunday 25th September, 10.30am to 4.30pm Our birth charts are as individual as we are. So are our voices. They are both based on frequencies, of the planets and our vocal tones. A former electronics engineer turned astrologer and complementary therapist, Phil explores both astrology and this unique system of voice analysis sound healing.

Why does astrology work at all? What about transits? What does the chart of the UK have to tell us? Using sophisticated software that he himself devised, Phil combines and analyses both sets of data to pinpoint issues at mental, emotional or physical levels.

Your voice tone pattern reveals much about your overall health and wellbeing - and feeding the missing tones back into your body can literally bring your body back into harmony. Tickets £20 Tickets & booking: Judy Sharp 07597 020512 judy@indigoumbrella.co.uk www.indigoumbrella.co.uk.

Sun 25 Sept

Arthritis Action Open Clinic: helping you manage arthritis

Friday 9 September, 9am to 5pm If you live in or near Eastbourne, please visit Arthritis Action’s Open Clinic at Gather in the Beacon Shopping Centre on Friday 9 September from 9 am to 5 pm.

Arthritis Action’s dietitian, Martin Lau, will be there to talk about how best to manage your arthritis: from advice on pain management, improving movement to dietary and weight support. This is a free session and there is no need to book. Visit Gather at The Beacon, Eastbourne BN21 3NW You can find free resources on managing arthritis here: www.arthritisaction.org.uk

Fri 9 Sep

From mid Sep

Special Events at The Bottle of Hastings

The Bottle of Hastings, is a new, independent wine shop from The Royal in St Leonards. They are launching the events programme in mid-September - look out for tastings and special events that will showcase some of the 300 wines they have instore and online, including special events as part of Hastings Natural Wine Week. The Bottle of Hastings offers free local delivery to many East Sussex areas as well as wine on tap and by the glass at the shop. Come along and discover this wonderful world of wine! More details online at www.thebottleofhastings.com

Bonkers For Conkers at Langham Brewery

Sunday 9th October, 1pm to 6.30pm Are Langham Brewery Bonkers? Yes… For Conkers! They’re reaching out to all serious sports men, women, families, children (and their dogs!) to be part of their annual daredevil contest of skill and danger: Bonkers For Conkers. Also expect an excellent bar with award winning ales, traditional fare from the Cocking Farm Shop, plus games, fabulous stalls and more. Join the event at this beautiful ‘brewery in a barn’ on the Cowdray Estate, it’s free, but please give generously to the collection for Chestnut Tree House Hospice Care Sussex. www.langhambrewery.co.uk

Sun 9 Oct

The Ship Inn, East Grinstead

This beautiful quintessential pub has recently undergone a transformation, now bringing you elegant, light filled spaces, grand decor and newly refurbished outside spaces. Youngs 191st Birthday

Thur 15 Sep & Thur 6 Oct

Thursday 15th September, 12 to 11pm Come to The Ship Inn - your favourite Youngs pub to celebrate Youngs 191st birthday! Chef’s Table Thursday 6th October, from 7pm Come along to the Autumn Chef’s Table with Head Chef Hugh, indulge and enjoy a delicious menu with an influence on game. All perfectly paired with a wine flight from Berkmann Wine. Join other like-minded foodies or get a group together for a special evening. Limited availability so be quick to book your seat. The Ship, Ship Street, East Grinstead RH19 4EG 01342 830822 www.shipinneastgrinstead.co.uk

The Crop Circle Mystery with Andy Thomas at the Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park

Friday 16th September, 10.30am to 12.30pm Andy is the world’s most prolific writer on crop circles and produces the annual crop circle round-up for Nexus magazine. He is also a leading researcher into unexplained mysteries and cover-ups, author of many books.

He explores the extraordinary phenomenon of the circles; their cultural impact and the mindset of their long-time researchers. The patterns still defy total explanation: a testament to their enduring presence.

With stunning images Andy reveals the fascinating history of crop circles, explores the amazing designs and the many, varied and imaginative theories put forward to explain them. Tickets £12 from: Judy Sharp 07597 020512 judy@indigoumbrella.co.uk www.indigoumbrella.co.uk

Fri 16 Sep