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With Christmas just around the corner what better way to get in the festive spirit than with our Festive Village Events listings and our bumper local Gift Guide (p. 66–77). Go on, treat yourself to an early mince pie while you plan your Christmas shopping!

Before the holidays set in, make sure you have your home lit to perfection with Lisa de Silva’s guide to all your lighting essentials on pages 30–36.

For our main feature this month on pages 6–13, Ruth Lawrence pays tribute to the mighty heavy horse. These majestic creatures have worked alongside man for centuries, and Ruth tracks their journey from shoeing in the forge to ploughing in the field in a moving historical story.

Many thanks to Lucy Carnaghan for her stunning photography, both on our cover and in the article (p. 6–13). She took the photographs at this years Laughton Ploughing Match on a beautiful clear September day.

To get in touch with Lucy email her on lucy@ lucycarnaghanphotography.co.uk or visit www. lucycarnaghanphotography.co.uk And many thanks also to Paula Oakley for letting us print her painting of ‘The Ploughing Match’ (see above), which is a beautiful representation of a photograph. To see more of Paula’s work visit www.paulaoakley.co.uk or email paula@paulaoakley.co.uk Before the cold really sets in, get out and enjoy the autumn colours! Les Campbell provides us with another wonderful walk (p. 20–22), or try your hand (or compass) at some exploring and join the Southdowns Orienteers. With day, night, urban or country events, this is something all the family can enjoy. Pages 79–81 have all the details.

With Bonfire Night on the 5th November, Robert Veitch brings the gunpowder plot to life (p. 42–43). And make sure you don’t miss out on the sparklers with our guide to your local bonfire events on page 43.

Also in this issue we have all our regulars from food to beauty, the history of Dormans Park on pages 84–86, a book review (p. 58) and a film and theatre selection (p. 95).

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the land In days gone by the clang of the forge would have rung out through the villages of Mid Sussex as the blacksmith crafted not only tools, but kept the invaluable horses shod and happy as they ploughed our chalky soil.

Before motorised transport altered the countryside, the village blacksmith was the mainstay of the rural community. He was both craftsman and farrier and without him, life would have ground to a standstill.

Pyecombe Forge was a typical hive of activity before the war; horses queuing up outside to be shod, the clang of metal on metal, the heat of the forge and the hiss of red hot iron being quenched in water. I recently met George Long who not only remembers the forge, but recalls Charles Mitchell, the retired blacksmith, being there when George was a young boy in 1933. Later, when George was

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a farm worker, he remembered “taking the horses to be shod on wet days when the ground was too soft for them. I was probably one of the last men to regularly plough with horses; I learned when I was fifteen.” He recalls two blacksmiths, Bill and Ernest working together; “One would work the forge and heat the shoes while the other would fit the shoes to the horse.”

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advent of tractors; “We used to supply them with coal and well water all day,” he remembered. “They ploughed much faster than the acre a day you could fi nish with a horse.” However, George missed the connection with the farm heavy horses who had grown to know and trust him. “Some would lower their heads to help me put their collars on,” he said, before telling me how his working day with the horses would begin at 7am and not fi nish until the evening. The horses lived out in summer but were stabled in winter; they had to be brushed, fed and watered and George had two Shire horses under his care called Smiler and Darkie.

The head carter taught George to plough; the art was to set one wheel in the furrow and one outside and once correctly aligned, it was far easier to plough a straight furrow. “You’d walk 11 miles to plough an acre,” George recalled before telling me that his wages at this time were just 12 shillings continued on page 8

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and sixpence per week. He’d give 10 shillings to his mother and keep what was left, just enough for a visit to the pictures, a round of drinks and five cigarettes! “I’d go ferreting; if I could catch a rabbit, I’d sell it for sixpence,” he remembered with a smile.

Once tractors took over from horses, George’s boss, Mr Phillips used to keep the horses busy on the farm until ploughing matches, when they would compete against other teams.

Ploughing matches still continue today as a vital way of maintaining interest in heavy horses: I visited one just north of Hurstpierpoint, where magnificent teams of Clydesdales and Shires competed for ploughing and turnout prizes. I met Jane McInerney, whose late father David, was well known in the heavy horse community; he bred three of the competing horses, all Clydesdale mares.

Two called Madge and Belle were being worked by Ian Williams, a ploughman of 20 years experience using a 1930’s Ransome plough.

To achieve a straight furrow looked far from easy; the ploughman has to be both horseman and

“On an autumn morning, with a good pair of horses and a plough,

I would never wish for anything better .”

engineer, for the plough must often be readjusted according to the ground. A rare ploughwoman, Suze Russsel worked another Clydesdale, Dolly, on an adjacent plot. Dolly is a full sister to Madge and Belle and all three horses are under seven years of age. “Training begins at two and a half years,” Jane told me. “They start work at three and can continue until eighteen or nineteen.” The season for ploughing matches begins on the August bank holiday and continues until the end of October with competitions running at weekends. I spoke to judge John Cornwell who explained the points continued on page 10

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Horses were such an integral part of farm life before tractors replaced hoof prints in the Sussex chalk

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system to me: “There are marks for straightness, uniformity, firmness and five other qualities that make for a prize winning effort. I noticed how immaculately the horses were presented and John explained that there were prizes for best turnout as well. The mares were adorned with horse brasses and gleaming harness with manes and tails plaited in coloured ribbon. The public love to see horses work the land and people wait at either end of the furrows to photograph the turning teams.

Ian, a smallholder, has broken his horses to ride and pull wagons but ploughing is their main activity, while Suze is a business admin teacher at Plumpton College, demonstrating that these days ploughing is something that can still be learned by the determined. “It’s unfortunately a dying art,” Jane told me regretfully. “It’s not an easy skill, but it’s satisfying and there are courses out there that teach the basics.” When horses are ploughing, it’s not speed that counts; the slower they move, the easier it is to plough and they have to learn to turn the tight corner at the end of each line by crossing their legs sideways. They learn to respond to verbal commands as contact via the reins is so far away; each horse can weigh almost a ton and it’s incredible how they react to the slightest pressure or command to start, stop and turn.

Ditchling resident, Dick Morley remembers

in his book, ‘No Ordinary Place’ of an account of ploughing matches written by his champion ploughman father, Jack Morley, before he died. Jack wrote, “You arrive at the venue with thirty or more other teams…. now it is one thing to control your team at home with everything familiar; here everything is strange and they begin to dance about a bit.”

He goes on to describe how he had to “plough half an acre by one thirty which seems a hell of a lot of ground,” while the judges “have been comparing notes and measuring the depth, the way you have or have not buried the stubble, the way the furrows are laid up, straightness and levelness.” His love of life with the heavy horses is summed up in his final paragraph, a fitting tribute to a lifelong countryman; “I still think that on an autumn morning, with a good pair of horses and a plough, and the birds singing and all the country sounds, I would never wish for anything better.”

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day, the ploughman would walk several miles to the match before his team even started to plough.

The ploughmen completed a furrow after having difficulty harnessing the horses and then discovered they didn’t know how to turn the horses around.

They unbuckled all the harness, lifted the plough and pulled the horses into the reverse position before continuing, with red faces all round. Dick’s father muttered softly, “Gawd, bugger, I could turn it over quicker with a spade!”

Horses were such an integral part of farm life that many accounts exist to paint a vivid picture of the working horse before tractors replaced hoof prints in the Sussex chalk. Phoebe Somers interviewed several elderly ploughmen for her book,

‘A Time There Was’. One expert ploughman, Bill Wills reckoned that a Shire horse could pull a load five times its own weight, but he had a cautionary rhyme about the typical white markings on the Shire’s legs: One white leg – buy him Two white legs – try him Three white legs – doubt him Four white legs – do without him Many of the old horse men had their own versions of these lines; horses needed to be reliable and robust so they were right to be discerning when choosing a working horse. Jess Feast of Midhurst remembered covering eleven miles a day root hoeing behind his horses, Sailor and Stormer, while another ploughman recalled thirteen-hour working days, which must have taxed even the legendary strength of the gigantic Shires.

Ploughmen forged bonds with their horses that lasted for the animal’s lifetime; Bill Kilhams of Bury Farm was in charge of a four-horse team when just seventeen. He remembered Captain, Prince, Steamer and Jolly with great affection, saying that “all horses know who is their master; they have their own ways of showing recognition and also that they are pleased to see him.” Boys who began working on the farm as young as eleven would continue until their seventh decade and they took memories of the horses into old age. Cyril continued on page 12

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Matcham of Poling was still able to recite the drill for getting his Suffolk Punches into the wagon shafts and he recalled the little earcaps the men’s wives used to sew for the horses to protect them from the irritating flies. Made from calico, the caps were decorated with red, white and blue tassels which dangled and moved with the horses. The horses, although willing to toil all day alongside their masters, appreciated being released at the end of day. George Trussler, who worked on Stakers Farm for over forty years remembered them rolling in the grass after being freed from their heavy harnesses.

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Before the Industrial Revolution, the local blacksmith would have made most of the nails required in the area, both for building and horse shoeing. When cars replaced horses, smiths had to use their resourcefulness and turn to vehicle repairs as the sound of hoof beats gave way to the roar of engines.

Talking to George Long and watching teams at work under the plough made me realise how indispensible heavy horses must have been to our ancestors. Pulling their wagons, making their land productive, carrying them from home to

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on Saturday 8th November 2014 at 7.30 pm in All Saints Church, The Drive, Hove, conducted by Musical Director Alan Vincent. The programme will include Toward the Unknown Region by Vaughan Williams and Bruckner’s Mass in E minor. In addition a wind octet from Kent Sinfonia will perform Mozart’s Serenade in C Minor.

Vaughan Williams wrote his fi rst major choral piece Towards the Unknown Region in 1906 to a setting of a poem by the American poet Walt Whitman.

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Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion Remembrance Services 2014 On Sunday 9th November there will be a service at the Lych Gate of St John The Baptist Church Clayton, commencing at 10.45am when the names of The Fallen will be read, followed by the wreath laying and prayers. A service in The Church will commence at 11am.

At approximately 12 noon, there will be a further wreath laying ceremony at the RBL Branch Headquarters in Woodsland Road Hassocks.

In the afternoon a parade will form at 2pm in Woodsland Road including The Burgess Hill Marching Youth Band and local youth organisations.

All will then march to The United Reform Church in Keymer Road for a Service Of Remembrance at 2.30pm.

After the service the parade will re-form and march to The Keymer War Memorial for a wreath laying ceremony and prayers. The Parade will then return to The RBL Headquarters in Woodsland Road where light refreshments will be served.

On Tuesday 11th November, the observance of The Two Minutes Silence will take place at 11am at The War Memorial in Keymer. All are very welcome to both events.

Hurstpierpoint and District Branch RNLI We are holding a fundraising event in aid of the RNLI on Saturday 22nd November at 7.30pm in the Hurstpierpoint Village Centre. There will be

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Sussex Chorus REMEMBRANCE CONCERT Saturday 8 November 2014 All Saints Church, Hove 7.30pm

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Mid-Sussex Remembrance Concert Sunday 9th November 2014 at 7.30 pm, Dolphin Centre, Haywards Heath.

Ardingly Choral Society will be leading the annual Remembrance Concert in aid of the Royal British Legion on Remembrance Sunday, supported by Mid-Sussex Sinfonia and Ardingly College Prep School Choir. The conductor will be Robert Hammersley who brings a special touch to

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‘Remembrance’ will be followed by the delightful choir of Ardingly Prep School with a selection of Songs from the First World War and the communal singing of Jerusalem. Robert’s choral arrangements will be used throughout the concert including Holst’s Jupiter, incorporating ‘I Vow to Thee My Country’.

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by les campbell

Plumpton Green Walk

Ramble through the countryside around Plumpton and East Chiltington on this month’s walk, and encounter some local interest along the way.

This 5 mile walk starts from Plumpton Station and initially follows alongside the Racecourse before heading south to Plumpton College, with lovely views of the South Downs. The return route is along field paths and established tracks to East Chiltington before crossing the railway line and heading back to Plumpton Station.

From the station, turn left and after 200 yards, bear left into East View Fields. After 100 yards, look for a narrow signed path between house numbers 14 and 16. Cross the footbridge over the railway, and follow the tarmac path ahead towards the buildings of the racecourse. Join a tarmac track and follow this around the back of the racecourse buildings to eventually come to a T-junction. Turn right, and in a few yards bear left and follow a rough track downhill through Ashurst Organics to cross a stream.

Maintain direction across a field and enter woodland. Cross two footbridges in quick succession, and after the second bridge, turn left to follow the path around the field edge. Initially, keep the hedge on your left and shortly keep straight ahead with the hedge now on your

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right. The path joins a track coming in from your right, and you should follow this track southwards towards the distant South Downs and the buildings of Plumpton College. Plumpton College is a Further and Higher education college specialising in agricultural and related subjects. It is also Britain’s Centre of Excellence in Wine education!

On reaching the main buildings of the college and opposite a bus stop, look for a signed path through a fence gate on your left. Go through this gate and follow the meandering path around the grounds of Plumpton Place. Plumpton Place is a Grade 2 listed Elizabethan manor house and is on the English Heritage register. Prior to 1985, it belonged to Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin fame! Cross a footbridge and follow up a right hand field edge and out to Plumpton Lane.

Cross Plumpton Lane to the stile opposite and follow down a left hand field edge. Go through a gap beside a stile and cross the field diagonally to the far corner. Go over a pair of squeeze stiles and a footbridge, and cross the field ahead between two oak trees to a ladder stile over a fence. Go over a second ladder stile to join a surfaced track by Stable Cottage. Go over a stile beside a gate and follow the obvious track through Stantons Farm to eventually arrive at East Chiltington Church.

Turn right and follow the lane towards East Chiltington village and opposite the car park of the Jolly Sportsman pub and beside number 2 Chapel continued on page 22

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Cottages, turn left on a narrow path indicated by a concrete sign. Go through two gates and a kissing gate to a stile. Go over the stile and into a large field and follow the line of trees to the corner of protruding woodland. Cross the railway taking care through the metal kissing gates, then turn left alongside the railway. Cross two footbridges, and follow the path alongside the railway back to Plumpton Station.

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We are very grateful to Les Campbell for bringing us new and exciting local walks every month. A founder member and former Chairman of the Mid Sussex Ramblers, he is a very experienced and enthusiastic walker indeed. Les insists on testing all routes personally, making sure they are suitable for walking. However, even he cannot guarantee the effects of the weather, or roadworks, or any other factors outside of his control. If you would like to send your feedback about a local walk, please email editorial@sussexliving.com

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As a precaution to the Cold War and threat of nuclear warfare in the 1960’s, The Royal Observer Corps built an observational bunker in Cuckfield, the remains of which today are an eerie reminder of a time of terror.

The sinister-sounding ‘Bomb Power Indicator’ and other equipment still in place beneath a sleepy field in Cuckfield

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there’s a small clearing in a field near Cuckfield where various oddly shaped, vaguely technical looking instruments poke up through the mown grass.

In the middle is a single, raised concrete block, into which is set a metal trapdoor. On coming across the site you would pass it by with barely a glance, especially in summer when it is surrounded by the lush growth of cow parsley, vetch and willow herb. And yet, concealed some 20 feet below ground, is one of the most iconic and chilling reminders of the threat of nuclear warfare and the Cold War. The bunker, for that is what lies at the bottom of the narrow shaft below the trapdoor, was constructed to give warning of a nuclear attack. And the various instruments protruding from the ground above the shelter were used to monitor the effects of attack. The site was chosen because of its position, on the grounds of the original wartime observer Post. Manned by the Royal Observer Corps, whose job was to warn of incoming German bombers, nowadays tall ash and chestnut trees obscure what would have been an uninterrupted panorama of the South Downs.

After the war it continued to be manned by ROC volunteers as an aircraft monitoring site.

When I visited, I met Eric Johnson who was on duty when the Cuckfield Post was one of three points of the triangle round which test pilot Neville Duke flew his bright red Hawker Hunter to break the world airspeed record. In those days the observation Post was still above ground, but as the threat of a nuclear attack from the Soviet Union increased throughout the 1950’s, the government decided to construct hundreds of underground monitoring Posts around the country. The role of operating them was given to the ROC whose motto ‘Forewarned is Forearmed’ described their role perfectly.

My hosts for the day were Mark Russell and Ed Combes, both of whom have a passion for the

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In 1953, Neville Duke, fi ghter ace, broke the world air spee d record when he flew a Hawker Hunter at 727.63 mph over Littleham pton

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study of man-made and man-used underground structures, although other than that, they are perfectly normal. Together they have resurrected the Cuckfield Post, returning it to virtually the condition it would have been when in full operation.

It has been a labour of love; completely derelict when fi rst examined in 2007, it was even without fi xtures or fittings. Although reasonably dry and structurally sound, it was effectively just a 15ft by 7ft underground room. Over the succeeding years, they have used their own collections and borrowed artefacts, items bought at auction and online, but most importantly, their own exhaustive knowledge of the period to create an unnervingly accurate picture of this strange life below ground.

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The Post, in times of heightened tension was manned by three trained volunteers, one of whom would be awake at all times – especially since there were only two beds. They could only heat their ‘compo’ rations on the little ‘Tommy cookers’ when the upper hatch was open, otherwise it was cold food and the use of the chemical toilet. Mark took great delight in showing me the original toilet paper, every sheet of which is stamped ‘Government Property’.

The team kept watches in turn and waited for the dreaded ‘four minute warning’. In the event of an attack this would be broadcast nationally by the early warning radar station at Fylingdales in Yorkshire.

If received through the bunker’s built-in BT Speech Receiver, one of the team would go outside and sound the alarm siren for the good people of Cuckfield to take shelter. Having given the warning, the bunker would be closed up and the team would commence their strange, below-ground vigil. Then it was a matter of waiting and reporting events to the local area headquarters at Horsham using the monitoring instruments, all of which are in position in the bunker today exactly as they were in the 1960’s. continued on page 26

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In 1925, a Raid Reporting System was set up in the UK to detect and track aircraft movement which was to become known as the observer Corps.

George VI added “Royal” in April 1941, in recognition of services performed during the recent Battle of Britain.

The Corps worked hand-inhand throughout the war with the Chain Home radar system by tracking aircraft inland, while radar detected long-range. In Cold War, the ROC continued aircraft reporting, and was also given the task of detecting and reporting nuclear detonations abroad. By the mid 1960s, the radar system had taken most aircraft responsibilities and the Corps became the field force for the United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation, a role which the ROC continued until the early 1990’s.

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The field in Cuckfield

On the wall above the working desk there is a Bomb Power Indicator connected to a measuring device on the surface. It is for ascertaining the power of a nearby nuclear explosion. Its ordinary, dial-like face seems to dominate the small, claustrophobic room like some ghastly weighing machine. There is a radiation meter for checking conditions above ground and there are two communications devices, one a conventional landline and should that be knocked out a VHF radio to keep communication open with Horsham.

The Ground Zero Indicator which perches on the surface like a circular waste bin required the attention of one of the team, I’d guess the junior member, in the immediate aftermath

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This seems like a pretty unenviable role to me, especially since the instructions for the task suggested ‘If you have time, try to note the size and shape of the mushroom cloud.’!

The walls are covered with maps, instructions, fi rst aid advice, duty rosters and worryingly, even a recognition chart of Soviet military aircraft. But perhaps even more important to the men who had to spend time here are the Jerry cans of water, the boxes of rations, the battered cutlery and tin mugs.

There’s even a bottle of washing up liquid marked as a special value offer on sale at ‘one and seven pence’. Amongst the impersonal artefacts from a very scary time in our recent past, these homely items bring the bunker to life and offer a sense of real people living in a real, if terrifying environment.

Mark and ed, with assistance from the Cuckfield Parish Council and the Cuckfield Museum have done an amazing job in recreating the Observer Post, but emphasised to me that, other than on the days when the Post is open to the public, it is locked, alarmed and completely emptied of anything of value.

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Chris Whitley-Jones is the fi rm’s Managing Partner and he is passionate about customer service; “We try to give the same level of service and attention to everybody, whether an individual or company.” And everybody at PRB works hard to deliver it. Letters and emails are responded to promptly and regular client communication is guaranteed. Explaining this philosophy Chris says, “It’s all about the bottom line, so we have to keep in really close touch with our clients. We try and help them keep as much money as possible as individuals, and make money as companies.” As an example, he went on to remind me about the level of fi nes HMRC can and do impose for late returns of self-assessment tax.

His free advice? “Be like PRB clients and get your tax return in before the 31st of January. There’s no point in paying the taxman more than you have to,” he laughed.

I made a note.

The company provides the full range of business and personal accounting services from Payroll Management to Business Development, and from Personal Taxation to VAT Returns, but they offer much more than just form fi lling and figure balancing. The highly experienced and qualified staff at PRB pride themselves on explaining what the numbers mean and helping clients draw conclusions from them - conclusions which help inform future growth and are the

“Be like PRB clients and get your tax return in…. There’s no point in paying the taxman more than you have to!” basis of effective business or even personal planning. It is not hard to believe that the company plays a very significant role in their clients’ fi nancial futures. However, Chris went on to say, “Of course, we’re not so arrogant as to think we can deal with everything; we have a number of external specialists that we call on where necessary.”

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home & Garden

by Lisa de silva

Once considered an afterthought, good lighting can transform a room from being drab and bland, to inviting and relaxing, at the simple flick of a switch.

Light Living While many of us give lots of time and energy to paint charts and furniture catalogues, it is light, both natural and artificial, that shows off a space to its best advantage. The right lighting can bring personality to your home, making it feel both spacious and welcoming.

As many of us now live in homes where rooms are multifunctional, particularly the kitchen, where cooking, reading, watching TV, dining and entertaining are all regular activities, the lighting scheme needs to be flexible.

This can be achieved using a variety of lighting sources and styles, known as layered lighting. In fact, the best lit rooms are those with these layers of light that have been blended together to create a flexible lighting scheme.

In terms of cooking, define your work areas and light them directly.

Whether you want to make a small room larger or create a cosy ambiance, here’s our room by room guide to light up your inspiration.

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The kitchen is often the centre of a home, so firstly, think about all the possible uses of this room. As well as cooking, does your kitchen double up as a dining room, entertaining space, study, or a place where the family relaxes?

In terms of cooking, define your work areas and light them directly, using task lights such as down lighters to illuminate worktops. Many modern kitchens now come with cupboards and cooker hoods that have built-in lights. Alternatively, use mini fluorescent light strips underneath cupboard units, or buy a clip light to clamp on where you need extra lighting.

Down lighters fitted into the ceiling, or a track system fitted with directional lights you can specifically position, will also provide light where it is needed. Halogen bulbs create a brighter light

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Used in conjunction with overheads and lamps, accent lighting can inject drama and allure to a space. than incandescent bulbs and in the cooking areas of a kitchen, are worth the extra expense.

light bites

Whether your dining area is within your kitchen or a separate room, an overhead pendant light with a dimmer switch, will allow you to create a range of moods. This way you can adjust the light to suit the occasion, whether it’s a lively family meal, or a more intimate dinner for two, a dimmer switch will give you options.

The dining room table is also a lovely place to light candles, giving an added soft light to your dining experience. Not only providing a surprising amount of illumination, candles also enhance a cosy mood and create a focal point for the table.

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In a similar fashion to our kitchens, contemporary lifestyles now mean that our living areas are more multipurpose, so again, think about how the room is used and what type of lighting you will need.

While these rooms usually have a central pendant light, use a combination of floor lamps, table lamps and wall lights to add texture and focus. This allows you to create a combination of cosy ambience, but also with the option for directional reading light. You may want to fit a

floor plug in the room for greater flexibility and to avoid trailing wires.

To highlight a particular feature of the room, such as a painting, ornament or architectural feature, accent lighting is a good option. Used in conjunction with overheads and lamps, accent lighting can inject drama and allure to a space.

Even bare walls can be made interesting with the addition of clever lighting.

Large sculptural lighting fi xtures, such as curved floor lamps or luxurious chandeliers, can continued on page 34

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Making an Entrance

Giving the all-important initial impression, a pendant light for your hallway will create a bright and welcoming entrance to your home.

For evenings and quiet days in the house, a more mellow feel can be achieved by using a table lamp on a console table.

Lighting your stairs appropriately is something to be considered. First and foremost, they need to be visible. A series of simple up lighters at intervals along the wall will throw the light upwards for illumination. Alternatively, try lighting the stairs themselves with recessed spotlights. This looks particularly good in modern homes.

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also be used to make a style statement, add interest and almost act as a work of art themselves.

To make the room appear larger use uplighters to bounce light onto ceilings and walls. You can also create an impression of more space by lighting all four corners of the room.

In large rooms with high ceilings, a more intimate feel can be achieved by using table lamps to create low pools of light.

The primary function of a bedroom is to be a relaxing sleeping space, in which case a dimmer switch is a good idea. It gives the option for strong light on those dark winter mornings and for careful dressing, but can also be dimmed for a more restful vibe.

The most important lights in the bedroom, though, are the ones by your bed. These can be simple table lamps, wall-mounted or fixed onto the bed head. Try warm coloured bulbs or lampshades for extra ambience, but do ensure they offer enough light to read by. continued on page 36

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Downlighters fitted into the ceiling cast pools of light, making both water and glass look fantastic. continued from page 34

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Safety regulations necessitate that all bathroom lighting is encased, double insulated, with the bulb and all metal parts covered. Light switches must be either outside the room or fitted with a pull cord.

Despite this, good bathroom lighting can look stunning. If you only have one central light an easy way to create different moods is to have a dimmer switch fitted.

Downlighters fitted into the ceiling cast pools of light, making both water and glass look fantastic.

Lighting the mirror with either diffused wall lights either side, or a row of light bulbs Hollywood style, will give you a good even light from all sides, perfect for shaving or applying make-up.

Highlighting your office

If you work from home you will need both natural light and good task lighting. To maximise natural light remove any unnecessary window dressings, replace an inner door with a glazed panel and use light reflective surfaces, such as mirrors and pale decor.

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gArdening

By Flo whitAker

You may be rather pleased to hear that in one area of your life tidiness is not required, in fact it is positively discouraged. So get in that garden and relish in some mess!

Blooming Times

as we race towards the end of another year, I should like to write a few lines about tidiness in the garden.

Perversely, perhaps - I’m asking you to be less tidy.

This is a topic that divides opinion. A scrupulously tidy garden may be the sign of an organised mind, or perhaps it’s an indication of control-freakery?

Remember, there is no valid horticultural reason for that brutal winter pastime known as the Slash and Burn Session. To us, a plant dying back may seem unsightly, but it’s merely doing what comes naturally and interfering with the process is often a complete waste of time or, in many cases, is detrimental.

Take penstemons, for instance. Although most varieties are classed as hardy, they are defi nitely borderline when it comes to severe frosts. Curb those secateur-happy tendencies and leave the old flowering stems on to make an insulating ‘thatch’.

The air temperature caught within the stems may only be a couple of degrees above the exterior temperature, but it’s often a little thing that makes a big difference between survival and die-back.

Old stems left on herbaceous perennials will also take the weight of any snowfall, leaving the newer growth below relatively unscathed.

Most weather damage to plants occurs not when it’s snowing but during a thawing period. Strong sunlight on a bitterly cold day will quickly melt ice crystals.

This rapid thawing and sudden surge in temperature causes plant cells to distort and collapse. Unable to take up water or nutrients, leaves can blacken and perish.

Hollow-stemmed plants make safe hideyholes for hibernating insects. If you must cut them back, show restraint and leave some alone. About now, many shrubs come into their own; cornus obligingly drops its tatty leaves to reveal bright stems in dazzling colours, desiccated hydrangea flowers

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take on soft antique shades of pinky-mauve and ivory and the bleached stems of ornamental grasses shimmer in low winter light. Seed heads provide a valuable winter larder for birds so don’t be too tidy leave as many on as possible.

In any case, you’ll need seed heads to make quick Christmas decorations - more of that next month.

I may be reasonably qualified to write about tidiness in the garden, but one glance at the state of this stately ‘ome we laughing refer to as ‘Teapot Towers’ indicates that I have no business to make comment on housework of any kind. Dust? Oh, don’t talk to me about dust!

We have so much dust; we refer to it as ‘topsoil’.

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Plants, gifts and goodies await you at this thriving family run business. not to mention the fabulous farm shop food to fulfi l all your festive fancies.

rushfields Plant Centre never fails to surprise and delight.

Under the energetic direction of Adrian Hillman, one of Rushfields’ owners, it has long since outgrown its simple ‘plant centre’ label and matured into an extraordinary retail shopping location. Of course it still retains its established reputation as the ‘go to’ place for all your garden needs from pansies to outdoor hot tubs, but a carefully thought-out strategy of expansion has resulted in Rushfields becoming the relaxing and fun place it is today.

An independent and family owned business, Rushfields nestles at the foot of the Downs near Poynings and offers not just a wonderful selection of plants and everything associated with growing and caring for them, but a cafe, farm shop and a really extensive and imaginative gift area. Waiting to talk to Adrian, I strolled around the busy leisure and gift section accompanied appropriately enough by a robin – a regular visitor apparently. As I marvelled at the extraordinary range of goods, it was clear that anybody looking for Christmas or birthday present ideas could not come to a better place. I browsed amongst glassware, china, and wooden ornaments, clothing, cookware, greeting cards, children’s toys, games and jigsaw puzzles. I could continue in this vein, but there simply isn’t space in this short article to adequately cover all of the options in the gift section, let alone the other retail areas of the indoor store.

I asked Adrian about the increased emphasis on the non-horticulture side of the business and his

The many kinds of sausages are all made on the premises, as are my personal favourites, the home-baked pies.

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explanation was straightforward; “We’re moving into the winter months now and of course we’re less than two months away from Christmas, so it makes sense to offer people a fun place to shop, especially when there’s not much going on in the garden at this time of year. We have a large and loyal customer base who take pleasure in spending time exploring the site, so we like to give them lots of things to do and see.”

Warming to his theme, Adrian went on, “Nowadays, people’s expectations of what they can buy in a garden centre are much greater than they used to be. In fact so much so that I believe that in certain areas, we are now a genuine out-of-town competitor for much bigger high street stores.”

“You’ll be moving into the digital age next.” I joked. “Funny you should say that,” said Adrian, “because we are launching a Rushfields App very www.sussexliving.com

shortly which will automatically greet customers when they enter the store and give them details of all the special offers available on that day.” In another example of the forward thinking that has driven the store’s growth, I learned that in the spring they hope to launch a ‘click and collect’ service, principally for bulky or heavy items like compost or gravel. The customer will simply go online to make the purchase and when they arrive at the centre, the bags will be loaded into their vehicles for them. What a brilliant idea.

Of course regulars, with or without high tech phones or iPads, often come just to enjoy eating the delicious home-made food in the light and airy cafe, whether it’s a simple mid-morning coffee, a hearty breakfast, or a home-grown salad lunch. Or they come to spoil themselves in the Farm Shop. The shop’s ethos of ‘locally sourced and home-baked’ has proved to be a resounding hit with Rushfields customers, many of whom tried the shop for the fi rst time as a safe alternative during the horsemeat scare, and they had such a great experience that they never went back to their old supplier. All the meat is from local sources, and the many different kinds of sausages are all made on the premises, as are my own personal favourites, the awardwinning home-baked pies. There’s also a huge selection of fruit and cheese, chutneys, chocolate and local wine.

Christmas is magical at Rushfields. The store will be decorated in the traditional colours of red, gold and silver and the scent of pine will fi ll the air from a mini forest of over a thousand Christmas trees.

In fact it is more than possible to fulfi l an entire family’s Christmas present needs from this one store, gardeners and non-gardeners alike. There are books, clever gardening gadgets, toys, festive candles, solar garden lights, plants, crackers and delicious Christmas hampers. There are delights and delicacies; novelties and surprises everywhere you look.

And talking of surprises, I was startled to come across an unusual offer when I walked around the covered plant area, which even at this time of

It is possible to

fulfil an entire family’s present needs from this one store,

year, is a riot of colour.

Pansies and the smaller and perhaps hardier violas give the whole place a cheerful, upbeat feel in sharp contrast to November’s dull skies and chill wind. There was a sign offering ‘Mums’. When I looked more closely I discovered that as a special offer, I could purchase ‘2 Garden Mums for £8’. This seemed like the bargain of the year but, with a pitying look, Adrian assured me that, as any gardener would know, the offer referred to the fantastic display of Chrysanthemums with which I was surrounded.

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Robert Catesby and his twelve accomplices began plotting in early 1604. Upheaval caused by religious unrest, Catesby’s hopes for greater tolerance were not realised so the plotters opted for drastic action. Had things gone to plan, King James and Parliament would have been blown up during the State Opening of Parliament on the 5th November 1605. But an anonymous tip-off alerted the authorities and when the undercroft of Parliament was searched on the evening of the 4th, a certain Guy Fawkes was discovered guarding thirty-six barrels of gunpowder. Fawkes was arrested and tortured, before eventually confessing. The plotters dispersed but were killed while on the run or eventually caught and tried. For the eight that were caught and convicted, they were hung, drawn and quartered – their body parts distributed to the four corners of the kingdom as a warning to traitors.

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After the failed plot, Londoners were encouraged to celebrate the King’s survival by lighting bonfi res. This became an annual event and by the middle of the seventeenth century, effigies or guys were usually placed on the bonfi re and fi reworks let off in celebration.

Although it has largely died out now, it was popular for children to create their own effigies, put them in a wheelbarrow and go around the streets calling, “penny for the guy.” They would spend the money on fi reworks and burn the guy atop the bonfi re. These days, families have fi reworks in the back garden with bangers and hot chocolate, or attend lavish displays set to music and organised by local authorities.

Locally, Lewes is known as the bonfi re capital of the world and many of the old customs from the 17th Century still survive here. Bonfi re night in Lewes always takes place on the 5th November, unless the 5th is a Sunday. It generally follows the end of the Sussex carnival season, each of which is organised by local bonfi re societies. For a town with a population of around 16,000 residents, each bonfi re night sees around 3,000 participants and over 75,000 visitors. For anyone who has ever participated, it is a truly spectacular event and the memories will last a long time.

Standing the test of time, Bonfi re Night is celebrated today in memory of a failed plot from 1605, with blazing fi res, colourful light displays and hopefully, a steaming cup of cocoa!

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Lindfield Bonfire Society will once again be celebrating with family friendly free fireworks and procession. Members of the Society will be outside Glyn Thomas Butchers in Lindfield High Street during the day with collecting buckets, calendars, mugs and programmes for sale.

At 6:30pm roads will close and the Fancy Dress Competition will begin in the King Edward Hall, with prizes!

Torchlight Procession, 7:30pm outside King Edward Hall, down Black Hill, along Hickmans Lane and High Street onto the Common.

The grand fireworks display will begin at approximately 8:15pm.

Please remember that it is not permitted to fire any fireworks or sparklers in a public place, and this includes the Common.

Lindfield Bonfire Society put on this event to entertain the people of Lindfield and do not charge any entry fee. But please give generously so we can continue to put on this free event, and donate to local children’s charities. We welcome new members to help with our fundraising, make torches, wear stripes or costume and join the procession, or simply help us financially by donating £10 a year to receive the LBS newsletter. Please visit www.lindfieldbonfiresociety. co.uk or join us on Facebook to find out more.

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There will be a food stall, real ale tent, candy floss stall and children’s rides.

Admission for a family is £15 for two adults and two children under 16. Admission for adults is £7 and for children under 16 £3.

Sunday 2nd November , 5:30pm

Danny Park, Hurstpierpoint

6:00pm Best Guy competition judging 6:30pm Fireworks Display 6:50pm Bonfire lit with all the Guys and the Best Guy on top.

Take a ‘Guy’ to the Best Guy Competition before 5:50pm and one child will be given free admission.

Under 3’s are admitted free.

Free parking on site. Food available.

Admission: Childen or Adults £5 at gate or £3 if paid in advanced by buying from the following places: Minthouse and Pierpoint Pets in Hurstpierpoint, QD Stationery, Marchants or the Friends of Hassocks Infants School in Hassocks, and in Burgess Hill from Birchwood Grove PTA and London Meed School.

For safety reasons - no private fireworks or sparklers.

Saturday 8th Novemeber, 6:00pm

Chailey

Torch lit procession from Chailey Secondary School to the fire site with a new venue opposite Markstakes Lane. The A275 will be closed from Beggars Wood Road (North Chailey) up to Mill Lane (South Chailey) from 6pm through until 9pm for the memorial procession and laying of the wreath at the memorial Chailey Green. Fireworks commence at approximately 8pm.

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THE SPORTSMAN Goddards Green, West Sussex BN6 9LQ

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By roger linn

Advertising FeAture

The UK Cookshop will be offering demonstrations on a regular basis.

‘Tis the season to

COOK! Providing all your cooking needs and fancies, the uK Cookshop has now branched out to Burgess Hill, making sure all of Sussex cook well this season, and beyond.

the uK Cookshop opened its doors in Hurstpierpoint nine years ago and very quickly became one of the most popular retail stores for miles around. Its bright and imaginative window displays are always fun and draw the attention of adults and children alike, whilst the huge range of stock items pulls customers in from all over Sussex. With a local warehouse and a thriving online presence, the UK Cookshop has been going from strength to strength and now there’s a second store in Burgess Hill.

Nestled in the heart of the Shopping Centre, the new store represents the next major step forward for this thriving young company. I asked David and Nikki Sharp, the owners, why they had chosen Burgess Hill. “Of course we did our research,” said David. “We chose Burgess Hill because it offers tremendous growth potential, and there is nothing like the Cookshop in the town; it’s a very

different shopping experience.” Nikki joined in; “Where we are, there’s a high volume of passing foot fall, the station is close at hand and there are five car parks within a couple of hundred yards of the store.”

Nikki is the designer and has really gone to town on the new Cookshop, maximising the open rectangular layout to give it a distinctly rustic feel with 200 wooden apple crates individually made in Yorkshire and a wonderful chestnut counter top rescued from the reclamation centre. And in a moment of inspiration, she brought some sanded down sea groynes as shelves.

Another benefit of the new shop layout is that Nikki and David will be able to offer demos of a whole range of techniques and equipment - everything from ice-cream making to cake decorating. They also hope to install an AGA, for whom they are already an authorised retailer, on which cooking demonstrations can be given.

The Burgess Hill shop carries an astonishingly large range of everything that’s kitchen related and there are several new suppliers joining a list that includes Le Creuset, Kitchencraft, Zyliss, Wusthof and every other major brand name in the business.

Customers are free to wander unhindered and browse at their leisure amongst an Aladdin’s cave of cookery. Pans and peelers, casseroles and crockery, gloves and garlic presses it is a menu that spoils you for choice, and gives you everything you’ll ever need in the kitchen.

uK CooKSHoP 55-57a High street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks BN6 9tt tel: 01273 832909 unit 18, Market Place shopping Centre, Burgess Hill rH15 9NP tel: 01444 233 037 shop@ukcookshop.co.uk www.cookshop.uk.com

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Food & drink

By roBert hAnson

there are four special days and one special night in November: Guy Fawkes Night (5th), Remembrance Day (11th), Beaujolais Nouveau Day (20th), Stir-up Sunday (23rd) and Thanksgiving Day (27th). Bangers and Mash for the 5th need no explanation or recipe, nor does Remembrance Day, or the drinking of Beaujolais Nouveau, and for Stir-up Sunday you will probably have a traditional family Christmas Pudding recipe. This leaves me to suggest a simple, seasonal, special fish, some unusual and prettily named potatoes and a Thanksgiving recipe which has nothing to do with a turkey.

Food Glorious Food

november celebrations are cause for fabulous foodie feasts, and will get you in the mood for the coming festive season. Try these recipes on their own, or make a memorable meal with all three. enjoy!

Seabass for Two

As there is only one type of bass in the British Isles, the addition of sea to its name seems unnecessary. However there it is and there it will no doubt stay. In Greece the fish are called lavraki. Greek journalists use the same word to refer to exclusive news stories – a reference to the supposed luck of the angler who catches one. Luckily for us there are still a few fishmongers left and lots of supermarkets with fish counters.

11lb sea bass (cleaned and scaled) 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or crushed 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon of italian seasoning (marjoram, onion, rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, garlic, savory and paprika) or 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley leaves a couple of bay leaves 2 teaspoons of freshly coarse ground black pepper ½ a teaspoon of salt 2 lemon wedges (pips removed) a glass of white wine (optional) 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Preheat your oven to 450F°, 230°C. In a cup, mix the garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Put the bay leaves inside the fish and rub with the oil mixture.

Put the fish in a shallow glass or ceramic baking dish.

Add the wine to the bottom of the dish; if you pour it over the fish you risk washing off what you have just put on.

6. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes; then sprinkle with the parsley or Italian seasoning. Continue to bake it for another 5 minutes.

7. Serve whole, drizzled with any remaining pan juices and garnish with lemon wedges.

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High Beeches Tea Rooms

PUT YOUR FEET UP THIS CHRISTMAS! Try our traditional

Boneless Turkey Breast with either: • Apricot, Apple & Ginger • Apricot & Walnut • Chestnut & Cranberry • Lemon, Parsley & Thyme • Sausage Meat & Sage and Onion Stuffing ...or just have it plain!

Easy to cook. Easy to carve. Delicious to eat.

Clive Miller – Hurstpierpoint – 01273 832 256

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Snowflake potatoes 2 lbs of mashed potatoes 125g of cream cheese, softened 125ml of sour cream ½ teaspoon of salt ½ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper 1 garlic clove, crushed a small bunch of chives, chopped ½ teaspoon of paprika 3 or 4 teaspoons of butter 1 beaten egg (optional) Mix together the potatoes, cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, and garlic. Add the egg if using. Stir in the chives; sprinkle with paprika and butter. Bake in a buttered dish at 175F, 350F for 30-45 minutes.

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The Cock Inn WIVELSFIELD GREEN

Sunday Special: Four courses for only £10.95pp

Celebrate our 2nd Anniversary

There’s more than a warm welcome awaiting you!

Extensive menu of homecooked meals • Local ales Traditional pub games • And a friendly atmosphere!

20th November Welcome drink & Indian dessert FREE

Book now for Christmas We are open for lunch for parties of 10 or more.

Open 5.30 -10.30pm every day incl. Bank Holidays Takeaway service available Fully licensed

1 Ockenden Lane, Cuckfield, West Sussex RH17 5LD 01444 441373 – 01444 451123 www.spicevillagecuckfield.co.uk

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THE COCK INN North Common Road, Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex. RH17 7RH

TEL: 01444 471668 WEB: www.cockinn-wivelsfield.co.uk Drink responsibly. Don’t drink and drive.

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(Mon - Sat collection only)

• Relaxed, Intimate Dining • Private Banquet Room (50+)

Meat for the connoisseur

years

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We offer a fine dining experience of the best Indian food you will find in West Sussex.

Townings Farm Shop

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DISCOUNT on Sundays (Collection only)

• 14th Century Tudor Building with exposed original timber beams

CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN

42-44 High Street East Grinstead Tel: 01342 314652 01342 323462 www.nizamrestaurant.co.uk

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www.towningsfarm.co.uk

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for over

Order your turkey, gammon and ham.

Sample delicious local produce.

Festive food and gifts.

Home-reared Bronze Turkeys Grass-fed Beef, Lamb & Mutton Rare-breed free-range Pork Come and discover some of the best produce Sussex has to offer and many other treats from further afield.

We stock a wide selection of gluten-free products

CAFE AND SHOP OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK

Tel: 01444 471352 email: info@towningsfarm.co.uk

Townings Farm, Plumpton Road, Chailey, Lewes BN8 4EJ

PRE-CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION MENU

£22.95 for 3-course £17.95 for 2 course per person, Served between 1st and 23rd December (excluding Sundays)

Starters

Cream of Roasted Tomato Soup (v) with a warm Ciabatta Bread or Homemade Duck Liver Paté with Ciabatta Bread and Fruity Apple Chutney or Tiger Prawn and Smoked Salmon Cocktail served with Granary Bread & Butter

Main Courses

Christmas

at the Wheatsheaf

We are now taking bookings for your pre-Christmas party celebration, or join us on Christmas Day for a traditional Family Lunch.

Open all day every day

Food served: Mon-Thurs 12-2:30 & 6-9. All day Fri, Sat and Sun Accommodation with 10 en-suite bedrooms

Broad St, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 5DW Tel. 01444 454078 • www.thewheatsheafpub.com

The Festive Bird Traditional Roast Sussex Turkey with our own Pork and Chestnut Stuffi ng, Roast Potatoes, Rich Pan Gravy, Creamy Bread Sauce and Cranberry Compote or Oven Baked Cod Fresh Cod Fillet with a Rustic Provençal Sauce, on a bed of Rosemary and Garlic Crushed New Potatoes or Slow Roasted Belly Of Pork Roasted Belly Of Pork with Black Pudding & Apple Purée, served with Rich Pan Gravy and Roast Potatoes or Spinach, Mushroom, and Ricotta Cannelloni (v) served with a Crisp Salad.

Your main course will be served with potatoes and a selection of fresh seasonal vegetables, unless otherwise stated.

Desserts

Traditional Rich Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Sauce Dark Chocolate Brownie with Hot Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream Brandy Snap Basket filled with Luxury Rum & Raisin Ice Cream

Coff ee or Tea with mints Subject to availability. Booking essential.

Pre orders and deposit required for tables of seven or more

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Thanksgiving green beans with shallots and hazlenuts There is more to Thanksgiving than just turkey!

However, for a wonderful accompaniment to the bird, try these green beans. You will need, surprise surprise, green beans, unsalted butter, 2 large shallots peeled and thinly sliced, 200g of roughly chopped hazelnuts, salt and some freshly ground black pepper.

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil.

Add the beans, return to a boil and cook for 3 or 4 minutes until tender, but with bite.

• Put them in a bowl of iced water to cool, then drain and set them aside.

• In a sauté pan, melt the butter over a medium heat, add the shallots and hazelnuts and cook for 3 or 4 minutes until the shallots are softened.

• Stir in the cooked beans, salt and pepper and heat until the beans are warmed through.

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Sunday Lunch: £8.95 1 course, £12.00 2 course, £15.00 3 course.

Food served 7 days a week • À la carte menu • Traditional bar menu • All fresh produce • Function facilities available for birthdays, wakes, christenings etc • Daily specials available.

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01273 842645

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Christmas at Oathall Farm Shop

In Christmas week we will be open on Tuesday 23rd December between 1pm and 5pm and on Christmas Eve between 9am and 1pm. We are open as usual on Friday 9th January. Tuesday 16 December is our last date for Christmas orders.

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Village Pub, Restaurant and B&B For a special occasion, a night out with friends or Sunday lunch with the family

Christmas Party Menu Christmas Day Menu £60 per person

New Year’s Eve £45 per person

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£19.95 per person

We will be selling a selection of Christmas fare from free range barn-reared turkeys, gammon,Christmas sausages and ribs of beef.

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Cyrnel Bakery Artisan bakery using traditional methods and natural ingredients.

Visit us in Forest Row for an amazing selection of speciality breads, cakes, tarts and quiches.

For Christmas, we have our very own, traditionally handmade Christmas puddings, cakes and famous mince pies.

You are guaranteed a warm welcome at our shop or at Lewes Farmers Market on the first Saturday of every month.

Established 1976

BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS! Special menu for Christmas parties available.

A selection from our new menu: • Jheenga Malai • Murgh Tikka Makhani • Lamb Rann • Mirchi Murgh-Juhl

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•MAKE A BOOKING AND ORDER TAKEAWAY ONLINE•

OPEN: Mon – Fri 7.30am – 3.00pm Sat 7.30am – 1pm

BRANCHES AT:

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Lower Road, Forest Row East Sussex RH18 5HE Tel: 01342 822283

Indian Restaurant

Tel: 01444 457527/ 01444 412794

Tel: 01273 833156/ 01273 834016

139 South Road, Haywards Heath

Car Park at rear of restaurant

Email: clark282@btinternet.com

Nupur

Indian Restaurant

122 High Street, Hurstpierpoint

www.nizamindian.co.uk

David and Leisa welcome you

to The Thatched Inn

10% OFF ADVANCED CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR BOOKINGS Mon-Thurs only

“The restaurant that sets the standard for Indian, Bangladeshi and Nepalese Cuisine” Pre Christmas Party Menus from 27th November Boxing Day: Regular menu served 12-2.30pm Booking essential New Year’s Eve: Regular menu served 6-9.30pm

Please phone or view online for menu details

Elvis Night

15th - 16th December • Fresh Food prepared to order on the premises Great night of music, • Specials Menu changes daily comedy and laughter • Spectacular views over the countryside Tickets £15 includes finger buffet • Large Garden, children are welcome • Dog friendly

Tel: 01273 842946 | www.thatchedinn.co.uk Grand Avenue, Keymer, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 8DH

POPULAR DISHES INCLUDE GREAT GURKHA, NAGA, LAL MASS AND MANCHURIAN

Banquet every Sunday Call for special offers on Take Away Menu

Book by phone or email: teknsharma@hotmail.com 58 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1EA

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With winter on the way, stay warm this season from top to toe. Jackets, coats and boots will keep you cosy, while little ones stay snug as a bug too!

And don’t forget to treat yourself with these fabulous spa offers.

JoJo Boutique

Our seasons favourite is this charming FennWrightManson wool alpaca mix jacket with hidden front pockets; easy to wear, investment piece to keep you warm this winter £180.

Limes Treatment Room

Full range of beauty treatments available including skin care using Temple Spa. 15% off all treatments in November when you mention Sussex Living.

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Introducing our lovely new therapist Amy, formerly of Alexander House Hotel & O’Spa. She is offering a FREE file & polish hands with any pedicure in November!

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Leaping Hare

Pure wool, fitted coat with cuffs and pockets, red braided trim and coconut shell buttons £220. Available from Leaping Hare’s boutiques in Lindfield, Steyning and Hurstpierpoint.

Willo Baby & Childrenswear

‘Maximillian the Moose’ and ‘Roberta the Robin’ playsuit and hat sets, available with matching applique bibs, all 100% cotton.

Cuckfield High street 01444 413 880 www.willo-baby.co.uk

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Bespoke Footwear

New Season boots now in.

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Happy Feet Boutique of Lindfield

Boys and Girls Winter Boots now in store from Start-Rite, GEOX, Ricosta & Hush Puppies.

Waterproof, fleece lined and on trend – the choice is yours.

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126c High street, Hurstpierpoint, West sussex BN6 9PX 01273 831110

Offering a wide selection of affordable fashion, footwear & accessories.

Stockists of N&Willow, Signature, In Town and so much more.

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Sarah Lacey Dry Cleaning Because special clothes deserve special care

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heAlth BeAuty style

By Amy newson

Tights these days are more than just an accessory – they are a fashion statement found in all sorts of fabulous designs, colours and prints, not only keeping your legs warm but keeping you truly on trend.

the forerunners of tights have been around for centuries, though the hosiery you have in your drawers at home only emerged less than 100 years ago. In the decadent 1920s when hemlines rose enough to show women’s legs, it became the fashion to wear sheer stockings made of silk.

On 15th May 1940 the nylon stocking created a stampede of American women looking to take advantage of this cheaper and more durable garment. Two years later frustrated women were deprived of this luxury as America entered World War II and nylon was requisitioned for making parachutes. These were the days when gravybrowning with eyebrow-pencil seams were found on the legs of fashion-conscious women and American soldiers swept British ladies off their feet with their supplies of nylons.

When the miniskirt became a fashion emblem in the 1960s, tights took over from stockings, and the emergence of spandex made them cheap enough for everyone.

Since those days, the variety of tights has increased dramatically: not just in colours and patterns but in appearance too. This is where the

In the decadent 1920’s when hemlines rose to show women’s legs, it became the fashion to wear sheer silk stockings

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question of ‘denier’ comes in, which basically means the thickness of the material used. You can get different deniers: 100 denier is completely opaque and 3 is barely visible when worn.

Now that the weather is turning, the question is: have you looked in your tights’ drawer yet? Tights are a must if you want to wear dresses and skirts in cold weather, and this season opaques have made a comeback! For the past decade they haven’t been considered the ‘thing’ to wear, but now you can feel fashion forward putting your best (covered) leg fi rst.

If you want to join in with the fashion-conscious, try pairing black opaque tights with a shorter skirt and knee high boots or socks. But don’t feel compelled to wear just black or sheer tights – boost your outfit by adding some colourful and quirky patterned ones.

They can really complete your look, especially when the colour complements your outfit or accessories.

For those who want a more individual look there are plenty of small boutiques out there, which stock unique and often bespoke patterns and designs.

So look on the bright side of chilly November days; the latest in tights-wear will enable you to look good, and keep warm!

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How I Long To Be With You: War Letters Home by Bryony Hill This fourth publication from Bryony Hill depicts the reality of life in World War II through a collection of discovered family letters. Pain, frustration, humour and bravery make up a poignant tribute to a family separated, but striving.

Paul, Jelly and Wilber in the days of peace.

The title of this collection of family letters brilliantly describes the overwhelming feelings of loss and separation experienced by thousands upon thousands of people torn apart by war. In the book we follow, through letters, photographs and the occasional explanatory note, the correspondence written throughout the war by two sides of Bryony’s family.

Her maternal grandfather, ‘Smithy’, an Indian army officer, writes to his wife with a passion that sometimes makes for uncomfortable reading, as though one were intruding on an intensely private conversation. His grief at their separation is palpable. The letters between Bryony’s father Trevor, in the Royal Navy, his younger brother Paul, a Hurricane pilot and their parents living in Haywards Heath, are extraordinary for any number of reasons, but principally for their indomitable spirit.

Whether through simple naivety, upbringing, or as a legacy of Empire they express an unshakeable belief in the final victory of good over evil. The possibility that ‘we’ could actually lose does not seem to have ever occurred to them, even in the darkest days. For example, writing on the tragic loss of the battleships HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales, Trevor says ‘..setbacks like this will get us

going more quickly than anything else.’ He goes on to ask if the marmalade arrived safely. In the Spring of 1942, when the future was distinctly bleak, Trevor writes reassuringly to his parents ‘Directly we get on the up and up, none of our enemies will hold out for any length of time.’ His parents respond with homely news from Sussex, only occasionally mentioning the war.

The collection begins in 1938 with ‘Smithy’ the enigmatic professional soldier writing from India and foreseeing the gathering clouds of war, and ends in 1945 with Trevor, in typically chatty style, looking forward to playing tennis at Withdean again. Between these two dates the narratives flow together to form a remarkable and absorbing record of tragedy and humour and at least one great mystery. Here is a tale of ordinary lives lived in extraordinary circumstances. It is a story of bravery and boredom; love and loss. This is no Hollywood Director’s view of people at war, but a faithful, sometimes politically incorrect, but always very moving picture of how we really were.

Info Box ‘How I Long To Be With You’ will be published by The Book Guild Ltd on 27th November.

Bryony Hill will be doing book signings at various local events during November and December: Saturday 22nd November – Market Place Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill.

12:00pm onwards, Burgess Hill Christmas Celebrations & Lights Switch On. Wednesday 3rd December – Mabel’s Emporium, 10 Victoria Way, Burgess Hill.

3:00pm-6:00pm, Christmas Shopping event.

Saturday 6th December – Rushfields Plant Centre, Henfield Road, Poynings.

11:00am, Christmas signing.

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Normally this column relates to my experiences of life lived in rural Sussex ... well mostly. However, so content am I to live in our bucolic backwater that I seem to have lost track of how the great world of online shopping works. Or at least what a simple purchase says about you. Some weeks ago I took my courage in both hands and made a purchase on ebay. It was my fi rst, and to date, only foray into the big scary world of buying and selling. I bought a small plate in the Brambly Hedge series. The transaction worked perfectly and the plate arrived as advertised.

So far so good.

Yesterday, ebay contacted me by email to say that thanks to my purchasing record, they were able to offer me special deals on some items, which they knew I’d like. The fi rst of these offers, carefully chosen to reflect my lifestyle, was ‘Flea and Tick remover for Cats’. A nice thought I suppose, but as I do not have a cat, this selection fell at the fi rst hurdle.

Having helped with my non-existent cat problem, ebay were confident that their next offer would fit right in with what they clearly imagined was my dynamic and healthy way of life. It was a gigantic ‘Professional Vegetable Juicer’. As I may have mentioned before, having been brought up in Scotland, I believe both exercise and vegetables are works of the devil. So the monster juicer also missed the target.

However, undeterred, ebay played their trump card and employing the intimate knowledge of me gained through my Brambly Hedge plate purchase, they thoughtfully offered me a ‘Soft-close Toilet Seat.’

I have absolutely no idea what the purpose of this item is, let alone why ebay should think I need one. Don’t they know I live in the country?

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Do something remarkable – adopt Meet Tim, tball o o f d l o r he is a 6 yea e boy. l tt i l s u o v e chi loving, mis Up until this year Tim had a difficult start in life and needed a caring and stable family to understand him together with his younger brother, Jack.

That is where the Elliott family came in. They provided Tim and Jack with an ideal happy, stable environment in which to nurture and grow.

Could you also offer a new home to an older child or siblings?

West Sussex County Council is looking for people across the county who can offer children a secure family life.

Adopting children is a life-changing experience. If you feel you could make a positive difference to a child’s life and provide a stable, loving and permanent home then we want to hear from you!

Come along and chat to us about adoption at our information evening on Tuesday 4 November 6-9pm at County Hall North, Horsham. There will be a presentation at 6.30pm.

Members of the adoption team – as well as experienced adopters – will be on hand to answer your questions. The event is being held as part of National Adoption Week from 3-9 November.

Making the decision to adopt is one of the biggest steps anyone can make, but also one of the most rewarding.

There are many children, from many different backgrounds, who are waiting to be adopted. They have had unsettled lives and need parents who can offer them love and reliable care to help them rebuild their trust in adults.

We also need families who can care for children with disabilities, those exposed to foetal alcohol and drug misuse and attachment difficulties.

Our goal in West Sussex this year is to find over 50 families for children. The majority of these children are siblings – could you help brothers and sisters to stay together?

People from all walks of life can make a success of adoption.

It doesn’t matter whether you are single or living as a couple, in or out of work. We celebrate racial and cultural diversity and welcome all enquiries.

Adopting children is a rewarding but sometimes challenging process. West Sussex County Council’s Adoption team is here to help every step of the way and offer a range of support services for adoptive parents and their children.

New rules have made the adoption system quicker and ensure more children get the stable, loving home they urgently need.

For information about adoption go to www.westsussex.gov.uk/adoption Alternatively you can email fostering.adoption@westsussex.gov.uk or call 0330 222 7775.

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National Adoption Week Open Evening Tuesday 4 November 2014

6 to 9pm (presentation starts at 6.30) County Hall North, Chart Way, Horsham, RH12 1XH

If you cannot make the open evening then there is a community event at the County Mall Shopping Centre, Crawley, on Wednesday 5 November, 12 to 5pm.

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Saturday 06 Dec, 10:00-15:00

Saturday 29 Nov, 10:00-14:00

Albourne, Sayers Common and Twineham Christmas Market

Sayers Common Church Hall Come and enjoy homemade cakes, Christmas Cakes and preserves.

Handmade cards and decorations, gifts and toys. Father Christmas will also be there, so please come along and meet him! Contact: Jean MacCarthy ssmaccarthy@aol.com 01444 248520

Ashurstwood Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 Nov 10:0016:30

Christmas Fayre

Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurstwood, Sussex RH19 3PH Lots of stalls selling unusual items for Christmas, wreath making, candle dipping, demonstrations of green woodworking and bronze casting. Café selling hot food and drinks. £1 per person. Contact: info@forestgarden.info www.forestgarden.info Lisa 07956 815458

Do you have a seasonal Mid Sussex community event to promote? email info@sussexliving.com and ask for a Diary Dates form.

Balcombe Village Craft, Gift & Local Produce Market

Victory Hall, Balcombe Come and browse our Balcombe Christmas Market with a variety of lovely stalls, new and old, with lots of tempting ideas for the festive season. You can also order your Christmas cake, produce, chocolates, plants etc. Refreshments will be by Tiggers, the village preschool. Contact: 01444 811462

Burgess Hill Saturday 22 Nov, 11:00-17:30

Burgess Hill’s Christmas Celebrations & Lights Switch On

Burgess Hill Town Centre Come along to Burgess Hill’s Christmas Celebrations & Lights Switch On with lots of FREE family festive fun! Christmas Lights will be turned on at 17:00 at The Bandstand in Church Walk. Event organised by Burgess Hill Town Centre Partnership. Check out

www.cometoburgesshill.co.uk and Facebook /teamburgesshill to find out more.

Sunday 23 Nov, 11:00–16:00

Christmas Art & Craft Fair

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8DX Locally handmade arts, crafts and gifts, plus refreshments, homemade cakes and bakes, and tombola for charity. Free entry! Contact: 01444 236607 bhcraftfair@gmail.com www.getcraftyonline.co.uk/bhcraftfair.html www.facebook.com/ bhcraftfair Friday 28 Nov, 17:30-20:00 & Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 Nov, 10:00-17:00

Open Evening : Burgess Hill Artists Christmas Exhibition

The Martlets Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill Works on display and for sale by members of the community based Burgess Hill Artists group which works to promote the work of artists, painters, makers, photographers and designers with a connection to the Mid Sussex region. Many of our members also volunteer their time and skills in promoting the creative arts with local residents. A pop-up tea and cake sale over the weekend plus a percentage of all artist sales will go towards supporting the work of the Cherry Tree Centre Age UK West Sussex. Join us for our Open Evening on Friday 28 November, to kick off the festive season and when all exhibiting BHA Members will be on hand to discuss their work. Free entrance. Contact: Melanie Hodge01444 245896, info@burgesshillartists.co.uk, www. burgesshillartists.co.uk Saturday, 29 Nov, 14:00-17:00

Festive Fair at Woodlands Mead School

Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9EY The fair is organised by The Friends of Woodlands Meed to raise funds to help provide specialist equip-

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ment for the special needs pupils who attend the school and college.

There will be plenty to entertain the whole family with many local craft schools for Christmas shopping.

Also, lovely homemade cakes, an amazing raffle, ‘have-a-go stalls’ for the children and a chance to visit Santa in his grotto! Contact: Anna Hull 07769667035, annahull74@ gmail.com Saturday 13 Dec, 10:00-14:00

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Christmas Market

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX An array of stalls in support of local groups: cakes, flowers, plants, greeting cards, woodwork and handicrafts. Refreshments available.

Free admission. Contact: 01444 245509, bhhs@talktalk.net Saturday 18 October to Tuesday 16 Dec, 10:00-15:30

Cards for Good Causes

Burgess Hill Library, The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Christmas Cards, calendars, wrapping paper, toys and stocking fillers from 25 different Charities both National and local. Contact: Caroline Exall 01444-410679, pimandray@gmail.com

Chailey Saturday 22 09:00-17:00 & Sunday, 23 Nov 10:00-16:00

Christmas Fayre at Townings Farm Shop

Townings Farm, Plumpton Road, North Chailey Come and enjoy a taste of Christmas. Lots of local and seasonal produce for you to try. Order your turkey, gammon and ham. Sample delicious local produce. Festive food, hampers and gifts. Contact: Carole Uridge, info@towningsfarm.co.uk, tel: 01444 471352. www.towningsfarm.co.uk

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partner for 2014 is Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance. There will be live music and light refreshments throughout the festival. Admission £4. Accompanied children under 16 are free. Contact: 01444 456461 or www.cuckfieldctf.org.uk

Saturday 06 Dec, 14:00-16:30

Charity Table Top Christmas Market

the haven centre, hophurst lane, crawley down, west sussex rh10 4lJ We would love to see you at our Christmas Market. There will be a prize for the best decorated table!

Contact: Mrs Jill Ebers 01293 404214, jillebers@msn.com Easy parking, refreshments and toilets.

Proceeds for Alzheimers Society.

Cuckfield Friday 07 Nov, 09:30-13:00

Cuckfield Crafts and Market

Queens hall, high street, cuckfield rh17 5el 35 plus quaint, quirky and contemporary stalls comprising of jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags! Refreshments available. Contact: Beverley 01444 440274, allthingsnicecft@aol.com Free admission.

Saturday 8 Nov, 10:30-14:30

Christmas Craft and Gift Fair

the old school, church street, cuckfield, west sussex rh17 5JZ 40 plus stalls selling interesting and original gifts. Father Christmas calling! Refreshments throughout the day. Free entry. Contact: Peter Groves 01444 456900 or oldschoolmanager@tiscali.co.uk

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Ditchling Saturday 22 Nov, 10:00-16:00

Mid Sussex Festive Food, Drink and Gift Fair

warden park Academy, Broad street, cuckfield rh17 5dp Wright Works will be amongst the other fabulous businesses exhibiting at this very successful festive shopping experience. Contact: Emma Myers 01444 450793/07787 108388 emmamyers40@yahoo.co.uk Friday 12 to Sunday 14 Dec Friday 11:30-19:30, Saturday 11:30-18:30 Sunday 11:30-17:30, Carol Service 18:00

The Christmas Tree Festival

holy trinity church, cuckfield, west sussex rh17 5JZ The Christmas Tree Festival is based at the Grade 1 listed church of the Holy Trinity. Local schools, shops, businesses, clubs and societies are invited to decorate a Christmas tree, either to a Christmas theme or to reflect their organisation. This gives the decorators an opportunity to tell the rest of the community about their activities and achievements. The charity

Saturday 29 Nov, 10:00-14:00

Ditchling Pre-School Christmas Fair

ditchling village hall, lewes road, ditchling Christmas family fun event, with stalls, activities, café, raffle and much more including Father Christmas. Entrance:£1.00. Contact: ditchlingpreschool@googlemail. com Saturday 29 Nov, Saturday 06 and 13 Dec, 10:00-17:00

Christmas Shopping Weekends

turner dumbrell workshops, dumbrells court road, ditchling Make time to visit the Turner Dumbrell Workshops in Ditchling for an inspiring Christmas shopping experience. Find that unique gift from a wealth of gorgeous handmade pieces including: gemstone and freshwater pear jewellery by Auricula; crafts, decorations and gorgeous handmade items from Made & Making; handbags by Jane Hopkins; paintings and prints by Philip Dunn, and much more. For further details please call Natasha on 01273 845582.

East Grinstead Sunday 16 Nov, 09:00

Raise Money for a Great Claus! (3km)

chartham park golf & country club, east grinstead Help make magical memories for local families this Christmas, by joining in St Catherine’s Hospice’s festive Santa Runs! Santa Runs are back and this year they are bigger and merrier than ever. Everyone who takes part receives their very own Santa outfit, with under 6s receiving a Santa hat. Everyone is welcome and you can complete the short distance at any speed you choose; whether it’s a holly hop, snowflake skip, jingle bell jog or winter wonderland walk. The money raised will contribute to the £180,000 it costs St Catherine’s to care for terminally ill people and their families in Sussex and Surrey over the 12 days of Christmas.

Register online at www.stch.org.uk/ santarun or by calling Louise on 01293 447364. The Santa Run is sponsored by the Gatwick Group.

Saturday 29 Nov to Sunday 04 January, 10:00-15:00

A Family Christmas at Standen

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Bespoke Footwear

Christmas with a Conscience

Stylish Claudia Canova couture hip flask, £25.

Send husbands in to choose from your gift wish list – now available, more details at Bespoke-footwear on Facebook.

Invest in an award-winning Wheelybug for your 1-3 year old in a Bee Design this Christmas and you’ll be helping to save bumblebees from extinction. Available from Hippychick.

126c High street, Hurstpierpoint, West sussex BN6 9PX 01273 831110

www.hippychick.com/wheelybugs Order line: 01278 434440

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Carousel Music

Musical instruments, accessories, sheet music and musical gifts.

Instrument hire and repair service.

7, Commercial square, Haywards Heath West sussex rH16 1dW 01444 417654 www.carousel-music.co.uk

Penny Farthing Jewellers The Mint House

Amazing books, gifts and lots of retro games, all at your local “Indie” bookshop 94 High street, Hurstpierpoint West sussex, BN6 9PX 01273 834443 theminthouse@btconnect.com

Downsview Deli, Coffee & Gift Shop Christmas shopping? Relax, we have Coffee, Cake and a yearround selection of wonderful Gifts all under one roof.

15 Keymer road, Hassocks BN6 8ad 01273 843078

An array of multi coloured sapphires adorned with diamonds in 18 carat white gold available from Penny Farthing Jewellers.

28 High street, east grinstead West sussex, rH19 3as 01342 323331 www.pennyfarthingjewellers.co.uk

Sarah Lacey Drycleaning

At Sarah Lacey Drycleaning we have a range of beautiful Gisela Graham Christmas decorations and gifts to choose from.

1 College road, Haywards Heath West sussex rH16 1QN 01444 416644 www.sarahlacey-drycleaning.co.uk

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FestiveEVENTS the advent garden. Shop and cafe.

Normal admission applies (NT Members free) 01342 323029 standen@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Standen

Brambletye Hotel - 01342 824144 Shearers Fine foods - 01342 822752 Chadder & Co - 01342 823243

Shelter, 01273 554218, email info@ rspca-brighton.co.uk, www.rspcabrighton.co.uk

Saturday 08 Nov, 11:00-16:00

Saturday 15 Nov, 09:45–12:45

Forest Row

kidbrooke park, priory road Forest row Fun for all the family at an historic mansion. Christmas gifts, crafts, clothing, food, toys and more. Puppet Shows and Café. Free admission and parking.

pauline thaw centre, dale Avenue, hassocks Please support this worthwhile cause. Plenty of stalls and a bumper raffle. Entrance: 50p to include coffee and biscuits Contact: Jean Taplin: 01273 845276

Handcross

Saturday 22 Nov, 10:00-14:00

Thursday 6 Dec, 14:00-18:00

The Forest Row ‘St Nicholas’ Celebration & Christmas Shopping Afternoon

lewes road, Forest row rh18 5ed Celebrate the ‘Feast of St Nicholas’ in Forest Row with market, funfair, free prize draw, special offers and fun for all. Free entrance. Contact: Forest Row Business Forum.

Mansion Market

Friday 14 Nov, 18:30

Handcross Christmas Fayre Night

high street, henfield Come along to the village and enjoy an evening to start your Christmas preparations. At “The Little Handcross Bakery”, sample Mince Pies and seasonal tasters. At “Handcross Hardware” you will be able to join in with Christmas craft-making, buy gifts, and stock up with wrapping papers, and other Christmas items at last year’s prices!

Hassocks

Friends of Villa Adastra Fayre

Downlands Community School Christmas Market

dale Avenue, hassocks A family friendly morning with Christmas Carols, seasonal treats and gift ideas.

Contact: 01273 845892

keymer road, hassocks Children’s parade, Father Christmas grotto, funfair, local choirs singing and the big switch on of the Christmas lights. Contact: Sherrian Guest 01273 842081 Saturday 29 Nov, l0:00-12:00

Adastra hall, keymer road, hassocks Bn6 8Qh Lots of bargains, cakes, books, tombola, raffle, delicious refreshments, and much more! All proceeds go to help the animals. Free admission. RSPCA Brighton Animal

Adastra hall, keymer road, hassocks Bn6 8Qh Christmas Fair with many stalls including homemade cakes, books, clothes, jewellery, gifts, cards, tombola and raffle. Refreshments also available. Entrance: 20p. Contact:

All proceeds to

St. Peter and St. James Hospice.

the windmills Junior school, dale Avenue, hassocks Bn6 8ls Come and support your local junior school at our biggest fund-raiser of the year. There will be plenty of fun and games, book and toy stalls, Christmas crafts and, of course, Father Christmas in his grotto. Our Food Hall will be jam-packed with bakes, cakes, mince pies, mulled wine, milk-shakes, a delicious BBQ and live music along with our Silent Auction. Bring the whole family!

Free entry. Contact: friendsofwindmills@gmail.com, facebook.com/ friendsoffows or phone Claire on 07967 655131

Field + Forrest

Raffle Tickets available from November 1st.

Age concern hassocks & district,the pauline thaw centre, dale Avenue, hassocks Bn6 8lw Christmas sale and Ploughman’s lunch incorporating the launch of our new Mini-bus. Please come along and be the first to try it out and enjoy a free coffee. To book, please call Jill Marsh 01273 844461 enquiries@achassocks.co.uk. Numbers limited.

Saturday 06 Dec 13:00-15:30

Light up Hassocks: It’s Christmas!

Paws & Claws Christmas Fair

Christmas Sale and New Bus Launch

The Windmills Junior School Christmas Fayre

Friday 28 Nov, 16:00-20:00

Win our giant 2.5kg Chocolate robin by James Chocolate!

Field + Forrest

Saturday 06 Dec, 09:00-13:30

Saturday 01 Nov, 10:00-12:30

RSPCA Brighton Autumn Fair

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

Field + Forrest

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Panettone, Turkish Delight, Lebkuchen, Stilton.

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Happy Feet Boutique of Lindfield

Children’s slippers under £10 and Start- Rite wellies from £18.50, just some of the styles on offer at this children’s fitted footwear specialist. lindfield, West sussex, rH16 2lB 01444 487744 www.happyfeetboutique.co.uk

PAKitToMe

Foldaway Compact Backpack, the perfect present for any age with designs to suit everyone!

From £12.00. See the website for ordering. www.envirotrend.co.uk

SWALK

We are thrilled with our new homeware range from XD Design in SWALK and this Mulled Wine Carafe set at £36.50 is our favourite, with double walled glasses, bamboo stand and tealight to keep your wine warm all evening!

Ashley & Thomas

Hydrangea Range, exquisite toiletries, candles and Sussex made soaps, from £4.99.

66 High street, lindfield West sussex rH16 2Hl 01444 484400 www.swalkstore.com

54a High street Hurstpierpoint West sussex BN6 9rg 07748 630316

Hampers Real Transfer

8mm Cine Film and all types of Video digitally captured to DVD. Archive your family memories forever, making them secure and easy to watch again. Perfect Christmas presents for all the family.

Cuckfield road, Hurstpierpoint 01273 833167 www.realtransfer.co.uk

Made and Making

Wide selection of sewing and craft workshops, parties, bespoke events and 1-2-1 tuition. The perfect present. Gift vouchers from £5.

3 turner dumbrells Workshops, ditchling 07967 819540 www.madeandmaking.co.uk

Christmas Hampers for everyone!

Gourmet treats for Grandma, delicacies for Dad.... we have luxury hampers for all the special people in your life. Choose from ready made or customise your own.

117 High street, Hurstpierpoint, West sussex BN6 9Pu 01273 833452 hampersofhurst@idnetfreemail.co.uk www.hampersofhurst.com

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Give The Gift of Christmas

the hassocks hotel, hassocks The Toys and Tins Appeal will run until 15 December 2014. With Christmas fast approaching have a thought for those children who’s Christmas isn’t quite so special. This could be for a variety of reasons such as sickness, disability or perhaps the family just can’t afford presents this year. We are a small group of mums and volunteers who spend our spare time fund-raising to help other families through Christmas. We are asking the residents of Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath to help make sure underprivileged children in our area have gifts to open on Christmas Day. The public generously donated hundreds of toys last year and we are urging you do the same this year. You can donate new and good condition used toys at one of our drop off points: 197 Maple Drive, Burgess Hill and 3 Friars Close, Hassocks. Santa will give the gifts to the children at our Christmas Party at the Hassocks Hotel on Sunday 21st December 2014. There will be entertainment by Punch and Judy, a magic show and a visit from Burgess Hill Mascots. We also give families a Christmas Dinner Hamper so that they can enjoy the Christmas festive lunch which many people cannot afford. Please support this cause and put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas.

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Wednesday 05 Nov to Wednesday 17 Dec, Monday-Saturday 10:00-16:00

Cards for Good Causes

haywards heath library, Boltro road rh16 1Bn Christmas cards, calendars, wrapping paper, toys and stocking fi llers for 25 Charities both National and local. Contact: Caroline Exall 01444 410679 pimandray@gmail. com Saturday 06 Dec, 14:30-16:30

Christmas Fayre

tavistock & summerhill school, summerhill lane, haywards heath rh16 1rp Loads of lovely things to make, do and buy, including mulled wine,

mince pies, Carol Singing, raffle and of course, Father Christmas!

Free entry.

Saturday 22 (12:00-17:30) to Sunday 23 Nov (11:00-16:00)

The orchards Christmas Festival Weekend

the orchards shopping centre, haywards heath For more details and full programme of events please visit www. theorchardsshopping.com

Henfield Saturday 08 Nov, 10:00-13:00

Charities Christmas Fair

the henfield hall, coopers way, henfield Do some early Christmas shopping and get some great bargains, whilst supporting 37 National and Local Charities. Refreshments also available. Contact: Margaret Hollingsworth 01273 493754 margaret@ deadlinegraphics.co.uk Saturday 15 Nov, 10:00-16:00

Christmas Fayre at Birchfield Nursery

cloud tree coffee shop, Birchfield nursery, kidders lane, henfield Bn5 9AB Please come along and enjoy Mulled Wine and Mince Pies and lots of Christmas Cheer!

Friday 12 Dec, 16:00-20:00

Henfield Christmas Shopping Evening

high street, henfield In the High Street there will be Carol Singers, charity stalls, and Santa’s sleigh (BP Guild) with shops offering nibbles and drinks to customers. Henfield Enterprise (the Chamber of Trade and Commerce) says traders will put their usual effort into Christmas attractions, special offers and glorious window displays (Theme: Classic Christmas).

The Youth Club will have a base for Santa’s Grotto in the bus shelter and lucky children will get to meet the great man himself – and collect a gift! Charity stalls will be in Barclays Square, as usual. See contacts below if you want to book a place.

BN5 magazine will have a stall selling a new Henfield Calendar in aid of HART (Henfield Area Response Team). Contacts: Mike Beardall on 01273 495619 (07889 707807) or Tony Jackson 01273 492636 (07793 288090). Email: press@mikebeardall.com

Highbrook Saturday 06 Dec, 11:00-18:00

Highbrook Christmas Market & Christmas Tree Festival

village hall and church, highbrook Wander between the Village Hall and the Church as local food and drink producers offer you their fare ahead of the Christmas rush. The Highbrook Cafe will be serving tea and Highbrook-made cake or soup as you weigh up which ‘Made in Highbrook’ products to take away with you. Christmas trees will be on sale. Young visitors can visit Santa in his grotto. A visit to our

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Marston Barrett Limited

Jewellers and Silversmiths of Distinction in Lewes who specialize in antique, secondhand and contemporary jewellery, silver, watches & clocks. For a unique shopping experience come along and see us…

Polka Dot Interiors

Charming tea cups each presented in a gift box £12.50.

72/72 High street, lewes, east sussex. BN7 1Xg 01273 474150 www.marstonbarrett.com

59 High street, Hurstpierpoint 01273 831421 www.polkadotinteriorsllp.com

Balcombe Estate

Olivers Wine Warehouse

Our sawmill is open 7 days a week, 9am-4pm, for the sale of Christmas trees, logs, oak and softwood beams, planks, fencing stakes and other woodland products.

Great Christmas offers, hampers & gift boxes available.

Come and see us for a bespoke wrapping service.

Haywards Heath road, Balcombe West sussex rH17 6QN 07887 868247 sawmill 01444 811446 www.balcombeestate.co.uk

unit 6, Borers Yard Copthorne West sussex rH10 3Hl 01342 712777 www.oliverswinewarehouse.co.uk

TRUG

Hurst’s Garden & Gift Shop. Gifts, tools, seeds, compost and feed/insect sprays.

Bespoke handcrafted trugs and motto signs made by a local lady. Delicious ice cream.

110 High street, Hurstpierpoint, West sussex BN6 9tB 01273 834763 www.trug.co www.facebook.com/trug.Co

Rushfields

A huge range of gifts for all the family this Christmas. From gardening and home wear to gift wrapping and toys.

Henfield road, Poynings, West sussex BN45 7aY 01273 857445 www.rushfields.com

Rufus & Phoebes

Roadster II Pet Stroller.

Allows you to take your dog with you wherever you go!

Sporty, comfortable and durable. In seasonal red.

7 - 8 Middle row, High street, east grinstead, West sussex rH19 3aX 01342 458150 www.rufusandphoebes.com

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Horsham Sunday 16 Nov, 10:30

Raising Money for a Great Claus! (4km)

horsham park golf & country club, horsham Help make magical memories for local families this Christmas, by joining in St Catherine’s Hospice’s festive Santa Runs! Santa Runs are back and this year they are bigger and merrier than ever. Everyone who takes part receives their very own Santa outfit, with under 6s receiving a Santa hat. Everyone is welcome and you can complete the short distance at any speed you choose; whether it’s a holly hop, snowflake skip, jingle bell jog or winter wonderland walk. The money raised will contribute to the £180,000 it costs St Catherine’s to care for terminally ill people and their families in Sussex and Surrey over the 12 days of Christmas.

Register online at www.stch.org.uk/ santarun or by calling Louise on 01293 447364. The Santa Run is sponsored by the Gatwick Group.

Hurstpierpoint Sunday 30 Nov, 12:00-15:00 & 15:00-18:00

Christmas Wine Tasting

south downs cellars, 100 high street, hurstpierpoint Bn6 9pX Our Christmas wine tasting will showcase our top 40 recommendations for drinking this Christmas, with discounts offered on all orders. £10 per person. To book, please phone Lucy Driver 01273 833830, wine@southdownscellars.co.uk, www.southdownscellars.co.uk Sunday 30 Nov, 14:30

A Festive Celebration

holy trinity church, hurstpierpoint This is a Festive Celebration featuring the delights of the Sussex based ensemble Brass Fusion and the choral talents of The Bothy Singers.

The afternoon will feature a wide

variety of musical styles presented by both the brass group and the singers, including a few festive favourites.

Brass Fusion and The Bothy Singers have been performing successfully around Sussex for a number of years, but are really looking forward to performing together for the first time. They would like to invite you along to begin the festive season in style with them. Tickets on the door £5, refreshments and raffle also available. For further information visit www.brassfusion.co.uk or contact Heather Hush on 01273 831023 Tuesday 04 Dec, 17:30-20:30

Festive Fun in Hurst

high street, hurstpierpoint (high street closure 17:30-20:30 for safe shopping).

A wide variety of shops will be offering mulled wines and cider, prosecco and fizz, tasty nibbles, fish, meat and

delicious delicacies, that will give you the inspiration to impress at the Christmas table! Not forgetting gifts for him, her and them! If you are looking for toys, books, china, jewellery, clothes, the latest gadget for the kitchen or a treat for a beloved pet - you can source it all in Hurstpierpoint High Street. In addition, there will be a variety of health treatments and hair and beauty vouchers on sale - which means there really is something for everyone! Local artists and societies’ stalls in the High Street will be selling handcrafted beautiful items, and the evening wouldn’t be complete without Carol Singing, children’s storytelling and of course, Father Christmas! Whatever the weather, this will be an evening of “Hurstpierpoint magic” guaranteed to fi ll you with festive cheer and huge relief that so much is available on your doorstep!

Friday 05 Dec, 18:30-21:00 and Saturday 06 Dec 09:30-13:00

Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair

village centre, trinity road, hurstpierpoint Bn6 9uy Great unique gifts and presents available at this traditional Christmas Fair. In aid of HGC and Lions.

Refreshments available. Entrance: 50p per adult to include a tea or coffee. Children free. Contact Rebecca Hair 07944 420400 r_p_hair@ yahoo.co.uk

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Auricula

This rose-gold leather bangle with tourmaline charms is the perfect accessory to this season’s berry tones, £40.

The Village Maker

Fabulous Handmade Gifts – Made by you. Sewing classes for handmade gifts and decorations. Call Fleur to book.

12 turner dumbrell Workshops, ditchling 01273 845582 www.auricula.co.uk

07740 003 540 classes@thevillagemaker.co.uk

Doggydoodles

The ultimate pet grooming salon, hand strip, nail clipping for cats and dogs. Recommend a friend and get £5.00 off your next visit.

34 High street, Hurstpierpoint 01273 833666 www.doggydoodles.co.uk

Sussex Osteopath and Complementary Health Clinic

John Lloyd Fine Furniture

Christmas gifts available from our range of natural and organic products. Gift vouchers for a variety of massage treatments also available.

Gift vouchers for our one and two day Summer Masterclasses - the perfect Christmas present for the practical person in your life.

135-137 High street, Hurstpierpoint, West sussex BN6 9Pu 01273 835116 info@sussex-osteopath.co.uk www.sussex-osteopath.co.uk

Wright Works

Bespoke silver keepsakes, made to your specifications. Most silhouettes can be tackled including chicken prints, or a kiss from a loved one. Commissions welcome, prices start from £40.

Bankside Farm, ditchling Common, 01444 480388 www.johnlloydfinefuniture.co.uk

Fat Fish

Fresh fish and seafood daily. Orders taken for your christmas treats and family favourites. Seafood platter and smoked salmon specialists.

115 High street Hurstpierpoint,West sussex BN6 9Pu 01273 83551 www.fat-fish.co.uk

07825092621 www.wright-works.co.uk or find pieces at the Paul Badham gallery, the Orchards, Haywards Heath.

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The Orchards Christmas Festival Weekend 22 ND - 23 RD NOVEMBER

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4.30PM

Christmas Parade in South Road with Father Christmas, his real reindeer and a brass band

5PM

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Keymer Sunday 30th Nov, 18:00

Advent Carol Service

st cosmos and st damian church, keymer Music and words for the Start of Advent, as we look in expectation for the coming of Christ at Christmas.

Lindfield Saturday 15 Nov, 10:00-15:00

Lindfield Bonfire Society Christmas Gift and Craft Fayre�

king edward hall, lindfield Festive Fayre packed with over 35 stalls offering gifts for young and old at prices to suit all pockets, from seasonal decorations to jewellery, home and garden gifts, cupcakes, books, scarves, handbags, wood turned items and bunting. Coffee, tea, mince pies and hot bacon rolls.

Bring your whole family for a fun packed day of seasonal cheer! Contact: Beverley Smith, 01444 440274, email allthingsnicecft@aol.com Tuesday 02 Dec, 18:00-21:00

Lindfield Christmas Festival Night

high street, lindfield The High Street will be closed from 17:30-21:30 with diversions in place.

Father Christmas is expected at the United Reformed Church at 18:00.

We hope plenty of people will take stalls - please contact Iain McLean at the Parish Office as soon as possible if you would like to book a stall

01444 484115, clerks@lindfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk

craft stalls, food and entertainment.

A relaxed and friendly event raising funds for the school. Entrance £1.

Contact: fosg@sga.uk.net

Lingfield Saturday 22 Nov 15:00-17:00

Wednesday 03 Dec, 18:00-21:00

Dormansland Christmas Market

Steyning Grand Christmas Shopping Night

dormansland primary school, clinton hill, dormansland, lingfield, surrey rh7 6pe Handmade Christmas decorations.

Locally produced food. Santa’s Grotto. Children’s crafts and games.

Refreshments. An event for the whole village to enjoy and stock up for the festive season. Contact: Helen Gooch helen_gooch@hotmail.co.uk 07901711008

Plumpton Saturday 29 Nov, 12:00-16:00

Festive Fair

plumpton village hall Local Food Stalls - cakes, chutneys, jellies, bread, flour, honey, free-range meats, cheeses, still and sparkling wines and beers. Local Craft Stalls - wood-turning, homemade cards, bird boxes, Botanical paintings, wild life pictures, local pictures, knitted scarves, jewellery, hand-designed boxes, handmade teddy bears. Father Christmas guaranteed!Tombola and raffle with major prizes. Primary School Choir.

Field craft activities for children.

Lunches and teas in support of Plumpton Tennis Club.

high street, steyning The High Street is closed to traffic and stalls, entertainment, street food and a fun fair take over. Most High Street businesses stay open for late night shopping. There will also be live music, Carol Singers, a children’s parade and a visit from Father Christmas!

Pyecombe

Wivelsfield Green

Saturday 22 Nov, 13:45-16:00

Thursday 20 Nov, 19:30-22:00

hurstpierpoint village centre Many stalls including jewellery, cakes, raffles, tombola, gifts, brica-brac etc. Refreshments available.

Free Admission. Contact: 01273 846150 wendy.desborough@btinternet.com

wivelsfield primary school, south road, wivelsfield green, east sussex rh17 7Qn 20 local art, crafts and small business stalls selling books, jewellery, clothing, home accessories, pictures, toys, gifts novelty chocolates, cards, soaps and pamper/beauty products.

Refreshments available. Raffle.

Pamper area including massage, reflexology and manicures. A fundraising event for Wivelsfield School PTA. Tickets £2 (£3 on the door) which includes a free glass of wine.

Contact: nicky.collins@waitrose. com 01444 230377 / 07710 086126

Pyecombe Church Christmas Fayre

Steyning Saturday 22 Nov, 10:00-16:00

Friends of Steyning Grammar School Winter Fair

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Saturday 22 November

11am – 5.30pm Burgess Hill Town Centre Christmas Light Switch On - 5pm at The Bandstand

Ice Rink • Father Christmas • Real Reindeer Live Music • Fancy Dress Competition Bryony Hill Book Signing

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the last memory i had of the sport was being harangued by a brisk PE mistress decades ago, so I was curious as to what had changed. The most welcome shift was the informality, a bunch of friendly people out for some exercise with a difference. If running exhausts you and walking doesn’t feel challenging enough, this sport claims to stimulate your mind as much as your body. Everyone was issued with a map and Jane Lambert, my guide for the session, talked me through the meaning of the different symbols and how to navigate my way around an unknown area at night.

Although most people would tend to associate orienteering with navigating across open country in daylight, it’s a measure of the sport’s breadth that urban and evening events are extremely popular with all ages. I loved the thought of having a different viewpoint of streets that look unfamiliar in the dark and once Jane and I set out at a fast walk, I realised just how different an urban environment looks at night when you are trying to locate something. The ‘something’ we were after could be the numbers on a particular streetlamp,

Encompassing the Wild a postcode from a mailbox or a letter halfway up a telegraph pole. The idea is to fi nd your way to the location, log the number or letter and continue to the next. The great thing was that you could follow your own path as there was no set route; you log as many locations as you want in as efficient a

Darkness had fallen and a full moon was emerging from behind the clouds. gathered in an urban cul-de-sac, a dozen of us were decked out in head torches and running shoes. Welcome to the world of Southdowns Orienteers.

route as possible before heading back to base. The locations you discover are allocated points and on returning, the points are totted up and compared.

Sometimes, instead of jotting down letters on paper, the locations have devices attached to them which you simply log into with an electronic timing chip, but we followed the old school method and wrote them down as we went. Locations are marked on the map with a circle; you have to find your way there with a view to including as many as you can. We covered a surprising distance in our session and I felt as though I’d exercised but wasn’t out of breath and more importantly, I’d continued on page 81

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used my mind instead of simply slugging around a predetermined course. It felt great to pick my own route and think about how best to plot a course while accruing the most locations and therefore points.

Head torches are a must; urban streetlights don’t shine everywhere and if the event includes woodland or open space, you need light but free hands. Jane and I made it back to base in under an hour, although we chose a short route. The more competitive members completed every logging point at a jog and arrived back individually shortly afterwards. Jane told me that many events end at a pub which makes a perfect reward for all that leg and brain work; the club has a strong social element and connections are forged in shared experience

Southdowns Orienteers formed in 1976 and has produced both British champions and the occasional world champion. and challenge. There are events at least once a week that average about an hour and the daytime events tend to attract more families. With over a hundred members in the mid Sussex area the ages range from 2 to 82 although the late double world champion was still taking part in her nineties! Orienteering is a huge sport in Scandinavia and is proving extremely popular here; Southdowns Orienteers formed in 1976 and has produced both British champions and the occasional world champion.

Children’s sense of independence and adventure is nurtured in this sport while adults seem to welcome the stress busting benefits and physical challenge while exercising the brain as well as the muscles. I returned to base feeling refreshed, invigorated and eager to try more; an ideal way to keep fit and engage my senses while getting fresh air and good company at the close of the day.

Southdowns orienteers For further information and to find an event near you visit www.southdowns-orienteers.org.uk

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environment

by ruth lawrence

For our ancestors, whose lives were closely connected to plants by sheer necessity, identifying the right cure from the hedgerow could make the difference between health and illness.

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Until the 18th century, fleas were rife and in rural Sussex, four particular herbs were especially valuable to keep them at bay; fleabane, mugwort, wormwood and rue.

Their names sound almost poetic when run together but all four posses violently aromatic insecticidal chemicals.

Mugwort and wormwood contain some 40 insecticidal oils and alkaloids; Sussex farmers wore wormwood in their clothes to kill lice and fleas and it was scattered on floors of cottages, manor houses and farms following advice from East Hoathly agriculturalist Thomas Tusser:

Fortunately, plants also healed without detrimental effects; marsh and hedge woundworts were frequently gathered in Sussex, due to their powerful blood staunching powers. Leonard Mascal, of Plumpton Place, wrote in the Tudor period of how to bruise the plants before using them as bandages. One herbalist wrote how “a very poore man mowing did cut his leg with the sieth,” which he bandaged with copious quantities of marsh woundwort, tied with his shirt, and the wound healed perfectly.

An even simpler remedy existed, one which was available from any hedgerow, eloquently described

by West Sussex botanist John Goodyer in 1657; “the cobweb being laid on doth staunch blood and keeps ulcers as may break out at ye top of the skinne from inflaming.” Even a 20th century report from a local paper described how a man badly injured by a piece of farm machinery arrived at hospital with a spiders web tied in the wound, doctors admitting that this is what saved him from bleeding to death.

Walking the hedgerows was akin to strolling down the aisles of a chemist. We no longer need to forage for healing plants but naming them can be a fine way to remember those who did.

Reference; A Dictionary of Sussex Folk Medicine by Andrew Allen

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Henbane had darker qualities; its Sussex dialect name was ‘Devil’s Eye’ and for good reason. It was the poison of choice for Dr Crippen, containing hallucinogenic, mind altering and death inducing alkaloids such as hyoscine. However in small doses, Sussex people used it as a sleep inducer and pain killer, chewing on its root to relieve toothache or using it as an active ingredient of laudanum.

Before the 18th century, worms were a major problem in Sussex, particularly in ports and towns with overcrowding, poor sanitation and poverty.

Children were given laxatives of birch juice or stronger purges of dog’s mercury and hellebore, which occasionally proved fatal. In 1772, the Sussex Weekly Advertiser reported the case of a child who died from being wormed with caper spurge and Gilbert White, the famed diarist of Selborne cited how hellebores would “often kill the worm…but... often kill both” child and worm.

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The development was built on a wooded hill, laid out with

Dormans Park in Lingfield is a desirable residential area attracting residents of the calibre of Tom Cruise and Peter André.

walks and avenues

While the name suggests that there was once an original stately home on the site of Dormans Park, further investigation reveals that the building of the railway, not a grand house, led to the development of the exclusive residential area.

Until the 1880s, the Lingfield area was relatively isolated, covered by open farmland and woodland.

At the time, the nearest railway stations were at East Grinstead and Oxted and it wasn’t until 1884, when the new stations at Dormans and Lingfield were opened, offering direct trains to London Victoria, that the land was deemed suitable for development.

Taking a lead from a similar enterprise near Lake Como in Italy, the Bellaggio Estate Company acquired 218 acres of farmland in 1887, with the aim of developing a number of upmarket homes offering a peaceful environment, along with recreational and sporting facilities.

There were to be three principal roads (The Approach, Furzehill Chase and Swissland Hill), a Clubhouse where residents could eat, drink and socialise, two trout lakes, a large cricket ground and a toboggan slide, which would run down from what today is the Bentley Lodge property, across Furzehill Chase and down into an open space which had once been an orchard.

The advertisement below from the Ling field Directory (1887) gives us more of a flavour of the development.

The development was built on a wooded hill, laid out with walks and avenues and was just a five minute walk from Dormans railway station. The Clubhouse was designed to provide extra accommodation for those visiting Dormans Park, as well as acting as a social focal point for residents.

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The Defiance coach outside the ‘club-house’/hotel at Dormans Park (then called Bellagio), late 1800s.

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The term ‘bungalow’ had been imported from India and while we think of it as a single storey home, this was not the case for Mr Briggs who defi ned it as a small country house, built and maintained at minimal cost.

When the scheme was fi rst conceived, it was possible to buy a plot of land and have a bungalow built for £150. By the following year, the price had risen to between £300 and £700, but even at that price these homes were felt to be an affordable option for a gentleman to enjoy a country house, with the added convenience of club life.

To add to the attraction, a new racecourse, Lingfield Park, was opened in 1890 by the Prince of Wales who went on to become King Edward VII. The course initially opened for jump racing but was given permission to operate as a flat racing venue in 1894.

However, despite the attractive prospect of living in Dormans Park, it seems that the original

plans had been a little overambitious.

The Bellaggio Estate Company was wound up in 1893 and apart from the Clubhouse, there were only 15 completed homes. In 1895, the remaining land was sold, along with the Clubhouse, which was now known as the Dormans Park Hotel, offering “20 bedrooms, about five acres of gardens, nursery gardens, vineries, orchard, stables, electric light works (at goods siding)”.

The existence of electric power works at the siding suggests that electricity feeding the hotel and properties was generated by a steam engine, fired by coal, which would have been delivered by rail trucks.

Dormans Park entrance, late1890s-early1900s.

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Dormans Park Post Office, late1890s-early1900s.

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The postbox today Photo: © Paul Dixon

Over the next 10 years, the land changed hands several

of large gardens were tempted to sell off part of their land for a tidy profit to property developers.

Meanwhile, Dormans Park Hotel, which had provided a focus for the residents’ social lives, had been taken over during World War II to accommodate members of the armed forces, many of them Canadian. After their departure, the hotel was bought by the Chartered Bank of India, China and Australia (later The Standard Chartered Bank) and renamed Hatton Court. The bank used the building as a training centre for their annual intake of graduate trainees, but sold it to a property developer in 1960, who demolished it, building 14 houses in its place.

Today, future growth is limited to suitable land and, in 1984, Tanbridge District Council declared its aim to preserve the existing character of Dormans Park, with its trees and gardens, natural beauty and insulation from traffic. Having said that, land does still occasionally become available and the development, which has spanned the last 127 years, now boasts a range of property styles from Victorian grandeur to hi-tech contemporary homes.

What hasn’t changed is the desire to live in a peaceful place amidst beautiful natural surroundings and many of the homes in Dormans Park now command multi-million price tags – a far cry from £150 in 1887.

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Over the next 10 years, the land changed hands several times, but as more land was sold for house building, the problem of responsibility for the upkeep of the roads, verges, footpaths and bridleways needed a resolution. In 1905, a residents’ meeting was called where it was decided that an annual Road Rate would be charged to all occupiers of houses in Dormans Park to care for these communal spaces. A Trust was established and Trustees elected to administer this process and residents received a title to the roads, verges and footpaths, which would pass to future owners as the properties were sold on.

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Burgess Hill Flower Club

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Tea and Biscuits and a Raffle for the Flower Arrangements. Visitors £5 50 but with a copy of Sussex Living Magazine your first visit is free.

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Wednesday 05 Nov, 18:30-21:00

Age UK East Grinstead & District, Swan Mead, Queens Road, East Grinstead RH19 1BE A coach trip for people who would like to ‘shop till they drop’. Advance booking required. Cost £13.00 per person. Contact: Lana Scott or Sue Willox on 01342 327046.

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Mid Sussex Ramblers Small Dole Circular

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TQ214128. One steep ascent and descent. No Dogs Please. Please bring picnic lunch. Optional refreshments in The Fox pub at the end. Leader: Erica. Mobile on day 07885 595131 Tuesday 04 Nov, 19:30-21:30

Henfield Garden Club Talk

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Lindfield Bonfire Society November 5th Celebrations

Wednesday 05 Nov, 19:45

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society - ‘Bees and Gardening’

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX An illustrated talk by speaker, Michael Lynn. Fascinating creatures, essential to life on earth. Come and learn how to make your garden more bee-friendly next year. Members free, Visitors: £1. Contact: 01444 245509 bhhs@talktalk.net

Sunday (10:00-16:30). An art exhibition, which includes the eclectic work of inspirational 90 year old artist, Rosalie Sinclair-Smith. Rosalie is one of 29 artists featuring as part of the Attic Art Club exhibition, which was founded in a tiny attic space in 1937 by six artists who were a regular sight in the surrounding countryside in their straw hats and easels.

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Mid Sussex Ramblers - Clayton Windmills Circular

Jack and Jill Windmills Car Park, Mill Lane off Clayton Hill 8.5 miles. To Patcham for a pub lunch and back passing the Chattri (memorial to Indian soldiers who served in WWI) via Pyecombe and Keymer Post.

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Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling See Film and Theatre Section

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Manor Field Primary School, Junction Road, Burgess Hill Join Wright Works at an evening of shopping and pampering. Tickets £5 or two for £8 available from Smiles and Styles, Church Road, Burgess Hill. Gail Wickens thebigindulgence@gmail.com www.facebook. com/thebigindulgence

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Saturday 08 Nov, 19:30

Ditchling Players, ‘The Nightingales’ by Peter Quilter

Art Workshop with John Thompson: Clouds in the Landscape

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Friday 07 Nov, 09:30-13:00

Cuckfield Crafts and Market Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL See Village Christmas Events Friday 07 Nov, from 20:30

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The Sportsman, Goddards Green, Nr Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9LQ Live Music from this local Hurstpierpoint band. Free entrance. Contact: 01444 233460 www.thesportsmanpub.com Friday 07 to Sunday 09 Nov

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Mid Sussex Ramblers Remembrance Day Walk, Ashdown Forest

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Wivelsfield FILMS - The Love Punch (12A)

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG See Film and Theatre Section Sunday 09 Nov, 19:30-21:30

Mid-Sussex Annual Remembrance Concert

Dolphin Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY See Local Living Section Monday 10 Nov, 19:45

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society presents ‘An Evening with Chris Beardshaw’

Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill Chris will give an illustrated talk: “If you get to know your plants, you’ll become a better gardener”. Fee: £9.00. Contact: Martlets Hall Box Office 01444 242888 www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/ centres/martlets-hall Monday 10 Nov, 20:00-23:00

The Group

A Pub in Mid Sussex A club for single men and women, aged 45+, meets in Mid Sussex, Lewes, Brighton and Horsham.

Walking, eating out, sport, arts and music, theatre and travel. Not a dating agency, but an opportunity to make new friends doing the things you enjoy. Contact: www.thegroup. org.uk

Tuesday 11 Nov, 14:30

Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 Nov, Evenings 19:30, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 14:30

Lindfield Preservation Society presents a talk on ‘Sussex Wildlife Trust’ by Nikki Hills

“Calamity Jane”

King Edward Hall, Lindfield Sussex Wildlife Trust is the leading nature conservation organisation covering East and West Sussex. This illustrated talk will give an overview of the Trust, focusing in particular on their work relating to the marine environment and its conservation.

Contact: John Chapman 01444 484470 john_chapman@talk21.com All welcome - entry free.

Tuesday 11 Nov, 18:30

Wednesday 12 Nov, 09:30-12:00

Free Motion Embroidery

Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Have a creative morning learning free motion stitching; how to stabilise your work and incorporate applique. Open to adults and 13 years plus. £30.

Contact: sarah@madeandmaking. co.uk 07967 819540 Wednesday 12 Nov: 19:30

First World War Poppies & Poetry Evening

Sheffield Park Gardens, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3QX An evening full of poetry and readings to commemorate the outbreak of the First World War. Adult tickets £15 which includes a buffet. Booking essential. Contact: 01825 790231 Tuesday 11 Nov, 19:45

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society - Secret Sussex Gardens

The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ See Film and Theatre Section

Charity Fashion Show in Aid of Dame Vera Trust

The New Inn, High Street, Hurstpierpoint This fashion show features Feather’s Fashions, Bespoke Footwear women’s shoes, boots and bags and men’s shoes, jewellery and accessories from Ashley & Thomas and Hair by Anna Amelia. For further information, please contact Anne 01273 834686.

Wednesday 12 Nov, 19:30

Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint An illustrated talk by Lesley Chamberlain guiding us around some of the best private gardens in Sussex.

Members £1, Non members £2. greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk

Lindfield Horticultural Society AGM and a talk from Dr Margaret Pilkington – A Celebration of Wild Flowers

King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2HH A photographic tour of wild flowers through the seasons illustrating the

inextricable link between the flowers and pollinating insects such as butterflies and bumblebees. Contact: 01444 451363 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Wednesday 12 Nov, 20:00-22:00

Hassocks Horticultural Society: Annual General Meeting Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks Annual General Meeting of the Society. Contact: Sylvia Hancock.

01273 844544 n8a5cluv@talktalk.net Wednesday 12 Nov, 20:00-21:30

Balcombe History Society - ‘Memories of WWII’ Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Roy Bliss returns to present interviews with Balcombe residents caught in the last war. Cost at the door is £1 for members and £3 for visitors, including refreshments.

Thursday 13 Nov, 15:00-17:30

Haywards Heath Prostate Cancer Support Group The Dolphin Surgery, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath Meeting to discuss Prostate Cancer Treatments, Outcomes, Side Effects, Supplements. Speaker: Consultant Oncologist Dr Fiona McKinna, Sussex Cancer Centre, Brighton.

Contact: Arthur Millard 01403 262868 a.millard44@btinternet.com

Open Morning November 15th

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An Exceptional Co-educational Nursery and Preparatory School

We put learning at the heart of all we do Summerhill Lane Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1RP Tel: 01444 450256

www.tavistockandsummerhill.co.uk Tavistock & Summerhill School is a registered charity number 800086.

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Imberhorne School Sixth Form Open Evening

Imberhorne School, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead RH19 1QY Information evening about courses available at Imberhorne School Sixth Form. Visit departments and hear from staff and students at Imberhorne. Contact: Mr Chris Walsh (Head of Sixth Form) 01342 323562 cwalsh@imberhorne.co.uk

Saturday 15 Nov, 10:00-12:00

Paws & Claws Coffee Morning

Balcombe Parish Rooms, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, West Sussex RH17 6LH Stalls selling gifts, cards, calendars, books, DVDs, bric a brac. There is also a raffle and tombola. Entrance 30p. Contact: Lyn Basset 01444 459464 Saturday 15 Nov, 10:00-15:00

Lindfield Bonfire Society Christmas Gift and Craft Fayre

Thursday 13 and Monday 20 Nov, 19:30

King Edward Hall, Lindfield See Village Christmas Event

Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling See Film and Theatre Section

Saturday 15 Nov, 10:15-12:45

Ditchling Film Society

Friday 14 Nov, 16:30-17:30 Children’s Fancy Dress. 18:30-20:30 Adults Tap Session

BBC Children in Need Sponsored Tap Sessions

Keymer Church Hall, Keymer Everyone welcome. Contact: Robin 01903 817029 robin@letsdancehassocks.com See Local Living Section Friday 14 Nov, 20:00-22:00

Burgess Hill Local History Society - ‘Queen Victoria’s State Funeral’ Cyprus Hill, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Patrick Gallager will explain the practical problems with the first state funeral for a reigning Monarch for over 60 years. Members £1, Visitors £3 including refreshments.

All welcome. Contact: paulinetm@ gmail.com Saturday 15th Nov, 09:30-16:30

Sussex Woodcraft Society Annual Show

Henfield Village Hall, Henfield,West Sussex BN5 9DB Competitions, members demonstrating their woodcraft, stalls selling work all handmade in Sussex. Refreshments, tea, coffee homemade cakes.

Tombola. Free Entry. Contact: Wendy Quantrill, 01273 845977 wendy.quantrill7@gmail.com www. sussexwoodcraft.co.uk Saturday 15 Nov, 10:00-12:00

Open Morning

Tavistock and Summerhill School, Summerhill Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 1RP You are warmly welcomed to a whole school Open Morning, with an opportunity to experience the school routine. Please contact the Registrar on 01444 450256 Saturday 15 Nov, 10:15

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Worth Way and Rowfant

Rofant, Worth Way Car Park, opposite Colas and Rowfant Old Station 6.9 miles. Worth Way, Horsepasture Wood, Worthlodge Forest, Worth Church, Worth Way, Old Rowfant, Rowfant House, Rowfant Station.

TQ323367. 665ft ascent. Leaders: Ray & Alison 01342 311632, mobile on the day 07762 737890. Please bring a picnic lunch.

Worth School Open Days

Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill RH10 4SD 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. Please call Yvonne Lorraine on 01342 710231 or visit www. worthschool.co.uk Saturday 15 Nov 10:30-15:00

Introduction to Metal Jewellery Making

Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9NN Make a beautiful pendant by piercing (cutting) out copper or sterling silver.

Suitable for beginners. All materials and refreshments supplied. Cost: £39.

Contact: 01444 236607 getcraftyonline@gmail.com www.getcraftyonline.co.uk/metaljewellery.html Saturday 15 Nov, 19:00

Rat Pack Tribute Night

The Felbridge Hotel and Spa, London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 2BH Enjoy our fantastic Rat Pack Tribute Band, a glass of Champagne on arrival, 3 course meal and disco until the early hours. £50 per person. Call our Events Team. 01293 337700, events@felbridgehotel.co.uk, www. felbridgehotel.co.uk Saturday 15 Nov, 19:00

60th Anniversary Rock n’ Roll Party

Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3QX Join us for a rock n’ roll party to celebrate 60 years of the National Trust at Sheffield Park and Garden with live band and buffet. Booking Essential. Adult £35 (includes buffet).

Contact: 01825 790231 sheffieldpark@nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday 15 Nov, 20:30-22:30

Rapscallion

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion,Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE Local 4 piece Band with a great following. Covering covers from the 60s to the present day. Guest fee £3, members free. Contact: ckrbl@ btconnect.com 01273 845829 if you require any more information Sunday 16 Nov, 09:30-13:30

Wealden Bowls Centre Open Day Maresfield Sports Park, Batts Bridge Road, Maresfield East Sussex See Local Living Section

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21st Annual Antiques, Collectables and Fine Food Fayre

Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9UY 30 plus specialist Antiques and Collectables Dealers, dedicated Fine Food Fayre and Café. Free Parking opposite. Adults £1, accompanied children under 12 free. Contact: Ian Buckeridge, ianbckeridge@yahoo. co.uk or 07938 385470 Sunday 16 Nov, 10:15

Mid Sussex Ramblers Hurstpierpoint Circular to the West

Hurstpierpoint, Trinity Road Car Park BN6 9SJ 6 mile walk. Circular walk to the West. TQ281165. Leader: Phil 01273 835931 Sunday 16 Nov, 10:30-16:00

Totepool Southern National

Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0SX The Totepool Southern National is the second richest race of the year at Fontwell Park and is run over 3 and a half miles. Tickets from £10 (in advance). Under 18’s go free. Contact: Fontwell Park Racecourse, 01243 543335, info@fontwellpark.co.uk , www.fontwellpark.co.uk Monday 17 Nov, 19:45-21:15

East Grinstead Natural History Society - Wallace and Darwin

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St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road East Grinstead Lecture with slides by Ray Hale. £4 for guests including refreshments.

Contact: Lesley Berry 01342 324955 Tuesday 18 Nov, 10:00-16:00

Fostering Drop-In Session

Horsham Library, Lower Tanbridge Way, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1PJ 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 Tuesday 18 Nov, 19:45-21:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint West Sussex Annual Meeting and Display of members’ Craft Work. Contact: Brenda Mack 01273 832575 Wednesday 19 Nov, 19:00-21:00

ABC – After Breast Cancer

Woodhatch Community Centre, Whitebeam Drive, Reigate RH2 7LS We offer support and information for anyone who is having or has had treatment for breast cancer. Fee: £3 donation. Contacts: Liz Darragh/Chris Turner - Breast Care Nurses 01737 768511 Ext. 6688 liz.darragh@sash. nhs.uk / chris.turner@sash.nhs.uk Wednesday, 19 to Saturday 22 Nov, 19:3022:00

Wivelsfield Little Theatre - “’Allo ‘Allo”

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG See Film and Theatre Section

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Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22 Nov, 20:00 Saturday, 16:00

The Warninglid Players, “Par for the Course”

The Seaforth Hall, Cuckfield Lane, Warninglid RH17 5UB See Film and Theatre Section Thursday 20 Nov, 10:00-14:00

Jewellery Valuation Day

Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JN Bonhams Jewellery 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 Thursday 20 Nov, 14:30

Mid Sussex Association National Trust Meeting

Clair Hall, Haywards Heath AGM and Social Event. Contact: Gail Burrell 01444 482055 Thursday 20 Nov, 18:00

Haywards Heath and District Business Association Haywards Heath Golf Club See Business to Business page

Friday 21 to Sunday 23 Nov, 11:00-17:00

MADE Brighton – The Design and Craft Fair

The Dome Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE Over 100 contemporary designer makers across all media showing and selling their work to the public. £6.50, under 14s free. Contact: info@ brighton-made.co.uk www.brightonmade.co.uk Friday 21 to Sunday 23 Nov

Henfield Heber opera

See Local Living Section Friday 21 Nov, 19:15-21:45 - Doors open at 18:00

Easy-Listening Music for Everyone

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Chris Stanbury, International organist and entertainer. Entry £5 on the door.

Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 Nov

John Lloyd - Two Day Woodworking and Machinery Course

Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15 OSJ Learn how to safely and effectively use all those scary pieces of woodworking and machinery. Contact: 01444 480388 or info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Saturday 22 Nov, 09:00-13:00

Hassocks Village Market

National Tyres Forecourt, Keymer Road, Hassocks A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts people. Huge selection of fresh bread, free range meats - pork and chicken, fresh fish, traditional cheese, free range eggs, plants, home baked cakes and much more. Music and singing

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Saturday 22 Nov, 10:00-16:00

Mid Sussex Festive Food, Drink and Gift Fair

Warden Park Academy, Broad Street, Cuckfield RH17 5DP See Village Christmas Events Saturday 22 Nov, 14:00-16:30

Monthly Charity Table Top Sale for the Alzheimer’s Society

The Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, West Sussex RH10 4LJ Please come and have a browse. Easy parking. Refreshments available, as are toilets. Contact: Mrs J Ebers 01293 404214 Saturday 22 - 23 Nov, 10:00-16:30

Christmas Fayre

Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurstwood, Sussex RH19 3PH See Village Christmas Events Saturday 22 - 23 Nov, 10:00-17:00

Chailey & Newick Painting Group Annual Art Exhibition

Chailey Village Hall, BN8 4DA (A275, next to Five Bells) New original paintings showing our year’s work, cards, demonstrations, home-made refreshments. Easy parking and disabled access. Contact: www.chaileyandnewickpaintinggroup.org.uk Saturday 22 - 23 Nov, 13:00-16:00

Blind Veterans UK Christmas Fair Blind Veterans UK, Greenways, Ovingdean BN2 7BS Everyone is welcome. There will be a wonderful mix of craft stalls, and Christmas goodies. Refreshments and Raffle. Free entry. Contact: Rachel Chitty 01273 391455 rachel. chitty@blindveterans.org.uk www. blindveterans.org.uk Saturday 22 Nov, 19:30

Hurstpierpoint & District Branch of RNLI Fundraising Event Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint See Local Living Section

Saturday 22 Nov, 20:30-23:30 D.S.E. Band (Decadence Sleaze Excess) Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE New to the club, a 5-piece live cover band from East Sussex. 6 decades of popular music, taking you on a journey through the soulful 60s into the 70s disco era, into 80s funk and 90s pop, up to the present day and features the iconic songs of music legends such as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Chic, Prince and Stevie Wonder to name but a few. £3 entry fee for guest of a member. New members are welcome Sunday 23 Nov, 10:00-12:00

Lingfield Nature Reserves - Work Parties 2014

The Butterfly Garden, off Vicarage Road, Lingfield Maintenance tasks on the Nature Reserve 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. Fairtrade refreshments are provided for volunteers. For further information on this event please contact Anne Richards (01342 870200) / Sally Cole (01342 833814) or visit www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk Sunday 23 Nov, 11:00-16:00

Christmas Art & Craft Fair

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8DX See Village Christmas Events

One of the best family days out in Sussex!

Reindeer Specials

Sunday 23 Nov, 13:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Clayton Windmills Circular

Jack and Jill Windmills car park, Mill Lane off Clayton Hill New Barn Farm - Lower Standean - North Bottom - Ditchling Beacon South Downs Way - car park. Leader Ann P. One steep climb. 5.5 miles TQ303134 01273 843850 Monday 24 Nov

A Shopping Trip to Ikea Croydon

Age UK East Grinstead & District, Swan Mead, Queens Road, East Grinstead RH19 1BE A coach trip for people who would like to ‘do it the Swedish way’.

Advance booking required. Cost £13.00 per person. Contact: Lana Scott or Sue Willox on 01342 327046.

Monday 24 Nov, 19:30

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 /jan.horner@sash.nhs.uk Wednesday 26 Nov

Get to know your Overlocker

Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Come along and understand how to get the best from these wonderful machines. £60. Contact: www. madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 81540 Wednesday 26 Nov, 20:00-22:00

On the Texas Trail- 130 species from the Lone Star State

Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT East Grinstead RSPB local group.

David Hassell gives an illustrated lecture. Tickets £4 for guests. Contact: Lesley Berry 01342 324955 Friday 28 Nov, 20:00

Jackson – Live in Concert

Martlets Hall , Burgess Hill, Civic Way RH15 9NN The exciting tribute to the King of Pop returns to our stage for another year of incredible performances with his live band and dancers. Tickets £18.50. Contact: 01444 242888 www.martletshall.org

We have a family of Reindeer visiting us this Christmas at Kingscote Station.

Our Reindeer Specials depart from East Grinstead and stop at Kingscote to visit the Reindeer family with an opportunity for photos.

At Horsted Keynes children visit Father Christmas in his cabin and receive a gift. Adults receive a free mince pie and children receive Smarties which are collected from the Grinsteade Buffet coach at East Grinstead.

r Special Half Term & o f s Weekend Offer!

Kid uid Selected 25th October - 2nd November Children will a Q travel for £1 on third class services. (3-15 years only) Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day of travel.

Why not book in advance with our Bluebell Bonus Tickets and get 20% off Adult tickets!

Santa Specials

A ten mile round trip to the beautifully restored Horsted Keynes station with special Dickensian themed activities for you to enjoy.

Santa Highlights Include: • Santa visits every child on board • Every child receives a gift from Santa • Photo opportunity with Santa at Horsted Keynes

• On board refreshments • Free children’s roundabout at Sheffield Park Station • Dickensian themed games and activities at Horsted Keynes

Exclusive Victorian Specials Monday 22nd December

Enjoy a very special journey starting and finishing at Sheffield Park Station on Monday 22nd December in one of our Victorian carriages, all over one hundred years of age. You will have an exclusive compartment for up to six passengers to enjoy on your ten mile round trip.

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

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Coffee Morning for MacMillan Nurses

The Woolpack, West Street, Burgess Hill There will be coffee, tea, cake, tombola, raffle, handmade cards and many other stalls.

Saturday 29 Nov, 09:30-17:00

Love Lane Vintage - “The Winter Brocante’

Petworth House, Kennel Lodges, Hampers Green, Petworth Do join us and you will find a special collection of hand picked exhibitors selling decorative antiques and artisan giftware. There are amazing marquees to create a magical winter wonderland, outside gazebo stalls, alfresco prosecco hay bar and wonderful food. Free parking. Contact: lovelanevintage@me.com Saturday 29 Nov, 10:00-16:00

Handcrafted Card and Gift Sale

Nina’s Craft Shop, Market Place Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill RH159NP Handcrafted cards and gifts for all occasions. Contact: Nina’s Craft Shop 07726597721 Saturday 29 Nov, 10:00-1600

Christmas Fair at Chiddingstone Castle

Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone near Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7AD Enjoy Christmas shopping in this historic castle in a rural setting. Quality stalls, delicious mulled wine and

mince pies! Entrance: £3 per person.

Contact: www.chiddingstonecastle. org.uk 01892 870347

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Saturday 29 Nov, 10:15

St Stephen’s School, Hunters Chase, South Godstone RH9 8RH Visit Santa and his elves at the Grotto! A fun-packed day with games, stalls, face painting and lots more!

Free entry but admission fee for Santa’s Grotto (see website for details) Contact: 0300 1238275 www.rspcafriendsofsouthgodstone.org.uk

Mid Sussex Ramblers Ardingly Circular A & B

Little London lay-by opposite Ardingly Showground Circular A: Long Shaw Wood and Cob Lane - Hapstead Farm - Withyland - then: Longer route A - Cockhaise Brook - Cricket Field - Brook House - Hammington Lane - Great Lywood Farm - Little London. Leaders Ray and Alison. Optional pub stop after the walk. 6 miles. Circular B: Long Shaw Wood and Cob Lane - Hapstead Farm - Withyland, then Shorter route B - Berry Farm - Great Lywood Farm - Ardingly College - Ardingly Reservoir - Ardingly Showground - Little London. Leaders Ray and Alison. Mobile on the day 07841 422939, No dogs please. Please bring a snack. Optional pub stop after the walk.

5.5 miles TQ344303 01342 311632 Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 Nov, 10:00-17:00

open Evening : Burgess Hill Artists Christmas Exhibition

The Martlets Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill Town Centre* Works on display and for sale by members of the community-based Burgess Hill Artists group featuring painters, makers, photographers and designers - all with a connection to Mid Sussex.

Free. Contact: Melanie Hodge, 01444 245896, info@burgesshillartists.co.uk, www.burgesshillartists.co.uk

Saturday 29 Nov, 20:30-23:00

Shakedown

RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre Christmas Fair

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE 4 piece band covering a unique catalogue of rock and classics from Small Faces, The Who, Tom Petty and many more. £3.00 guest fee. Free for members. ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829 for any more information.

Saturday 29th Nov - Sunday 04 Jan

A Family Christmas at Standen Standen (NT) West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4NE See Village Christmas Events

Saturday 29 Nov, 20:00

The Thinking Drinkers Guide to The Legends of Liquor (By Tom Sandham & Ben McFarland)

Sunday 30 Nov, 12:00-15:00 & 15:00-18:00

Christmas Wine Tasting

South Downs Cellars, 100 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PX See Village Christmas Events

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Alcohol: one minute a soulmate, one minute a psychopath; slide onto the bar stool of discovery and enjoy free deluxe drinks. Tickets: £18. Contact: 01444 455440 www.clairhall.org

Sunday 30 Nov, 11:00-15:00

Sing-a-long-a Frozen

The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ See Film and Theatre Section

Saturday 29 Nov, 20:00-22:45. Doors 19:45

Sunday 30 Nov, 19:30

Festive Ballroom Social Dance

Cue for a Song

The Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN 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

The Capitol Theatre, North Street, Horsham RH121RG Local performers singing songs from the musicals in aid of Cancer Research UK. Tickets £15. See facebook.com/listenbarnaby barnes. audio@gmail.com 07817 385620.

Tickets: www.thecapitolhorsham.com 01403750220

Jackson Live In Concert

Fri 28 Nov 8.00pm Martlets Hall

Wishbone Ash

Fri 7 Nov 8.00pm Martlets Hall

The legendary pioneers of the twinguitar rock that influenced groups from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden, perform a glorious mixture of both old and new tracks.

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Thurs 20 - Sat 22 Nov 7.30pm Martlets Hall

Act Two Productions present a hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining show with a talented cast of performers and puppets.

MARTLETS HALL Burgess Hill 01444 242888 www.martletshall.org

One of the most accurate and exciting tributes to the ‘King Of Pop’ ever to have toured UK theatres..

The Thinking Drinkers Guide to The Legends of Liquor

Sat 29 Nov 8.00pm Clair Hall

Slide onto the bar stool of discovery and enjoy several free deluxe drinks as the Thinking Drinkers explore the liquid lives of history’s greatest elbow-benders.

CLAIR HALL Haywards Heath 01444 455440 www.clairhall.org

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Film & theAtre

& m l i F e r t a e Th Wednesday 5 to Saturday 8 November, Doors open 19:15, Curtain up 20:00

‘The Nightingales’ by Peter Quilter

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT The Ditchling Players autumn production is not far off. Everyone, both on the stage and behind the scenes, have been working hard yet again to bring you another excellent production. But there’s just one thing missing and that’s... an audience! Tickets are on sale now at Clifford Dann, High Street, Ditching.

Tel: 01273 843344 and are £8.00 for the Wednesday performance and £9.00 for the Thursday to Saturday performances, but don’t worry you can also buy them on the door on the night. We look forward to seeing you there.

Sunday 9 November, Doors/Licenced Bar 19:00, Film 19:30

Wivelsfield Films - The Love Punch (12A) Comedy

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG A feel-good romantic comedy starring Pierce Brosnan, Emma Thompson, Timothy Spall and Celia Imrie.

Divorced, middle-aged Richard is looking forward to a worry-free existence as he arrives at his office on his last day of work, having sold his company. Much to his dismay, he discovers that the management buyout of his company was fraudulent. With his company now bankrupt, the employee pension fund has been embezzled, wiping out his retirement fund. Richard enlists his ex-wife Kate to help him track down the shady businessman behind the fraud. Soon, they’re caught up in a cat-and-mouse caper across Europe in a whirlwind of intrigue, mad chases and a jewellery theft that might restore Richard’s future, while rekindling his romance with Kate. Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the fi lm and during the interval. Free, easy parking. 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 wivelsfieldfi lms.wordpress.com Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 November, Evenings 19:30, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 14:30

Calamity Jane

The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ With an Oscar nominated score including Just Blew in from the Windy City and Secret Love, this new production stars Jodie Prenger alongside multi-talented actor/musicians. Tickets: Tuesday – Thursday evenings and Saturday 14:30 £36, Wednesday and Thursday 14:30, £32.50, Friday and Saturday 18:30 £38.50.

Discounts: £3 off, Groups 10 or more: £5 off. The Hawth Box Office: 01293 553636 www.hawth.co.uk Thursday 13 and Thursday 20 November, Doors open 19:30, Film starts 20:00

Ditchling Film Society November Season

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT The first of this seasons fi lms to be screened on Thursday 13 November is ‘Nebraska’. Cantankerous old Woody Grant is convinced he has won a million dollars in a postal sweepstake and is determined to claim his prize, even if it means walking 850 miles to Lincoln, Nebraska to collect it. Stopped by the police on his trip, he is picked up by his middle aged son, David, who soon realises that it is a mail scam. After

returning his father home, Woody escapes and is back on the road accompanied by a reluctant David. The fi lm, shot in monochrome, charts their journey laced with pathos, comedy and regret while at the same time providing a poignant elegy for an America we rarely see. There are terrific performances from Bruce Dern as Woody and Will Forte as David.

Director: Alexander Payne. USA 2013. 115 mins. 15 Cert.

The second fi lm, to be screened on Thursday 20 November, is ‘The Past’. An Iranian man, Ahmad, returns to Paris after a four year absence to finalise his divorce proceedings. He meets up again with his soon to be ex-wife, Marie, and her two daughters from a previous marriage. Ahmad then disconcertingly learns that Marie is in a relationship with an Arab called Samir, who has a son and to complicate matters further, a wife in a coma. The relationship between Marie and her older daughter is deteriorating because she thinks her mother is the cause of Samir’s wife’s comatose state. The situation gets more fraught when the older daughter discloses something heinous she has done. Made by the same Director as ‘A Separation’ there are also a trio of wonderful performances by Berenice Bejo, Tahar Rahim and Ali Mossaffa.

Director: Asghar Farhadi. French & Iranian 2013.

130 mins. 12 Cert.

Free coffee and biscuits beforehand and wine can be purchased by the glass. There is ample free parking behind the hall. Guests and temporary members are welcome for a small charge payable at the door.

Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22 November, Curtain up 19:30

Wivelsfield Little Theatre presents ’Allo ‘Allo! by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft�

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG This comedy, set in war-torn occupied France, follows the antics of the café owner, René and his wife Edith, as they struggle to retain a priceless painting, stolen by the Germans, which they are keeping in the cellar. Members of the Resistance are endeavouring to repatriate British airmen being hidden by René.

They provide a cunningly disguised radio for communications with London, and plan to kidnap Hitler when he makes an unexpected visit to the café.

All this is too much for René who decides to flee the country only to be thwarted by an incompetent British spy and circumstances beyond his control. How does René manage to save his café and life? Tickets at £8 each are available from our box office on 01444 471751.

Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22 November start 20:00, Saturday start 16:00

The Warninglid Players presents Par for the Course

The Seaforth Hall, Cuckfield Lane, Warninglid RH17 5UB Written by Peter Gordon. A funny play set at the Seven Lakes Golf Club on Captain’s day - various events end in complete confusion. Tickets £8.00. Box Office: Elaine 01444 461313 Contact: Rita 01444 461391 Sunday 30 November, 11:00 and 15:00

Sing-a-long-a Frozen

The Hawth Theatre, Crawley Disney’s Frozen gets the full Sing-a-long-a treatment!

Who hasn’t been singing Let It Go and wanting to dress up as Elsa! Join in the full experience with lyrics on screen and sing along with songs from the fi lm. A live host will show you how to use your interactive fun pack before the screening and judge the fancy dress competition. Tickets: £16 (child: £11). Family of four: £50. Family of 3: £36.

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Film review

this summer marked the release of the 8th fi lm from the Planet of the Apes saga: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. The predecessor for this fi lm was Rise of the Planet of the Apes, but having left Rise early because of a toothache, I wasn’t sure what to expect – without a doubt it has been my favourite fi lm of the year so far.

In no place does Matt Reeves let the extraordinary special effects dilute or surpass the emotion and intelligence of the fi lm. I found myself gawping at the apes and like them, at their leader, Caesar, a far more advanced and emotional character than we see from all the apes and even the humans.

Set ten years after Rise, the fi lm establishes that the “Simian Flu” has killed most humans. The evolved apes and the humans reach a fragile peace after close, dangerous encounters, which brings them to the brink of war until the revolution of the apes, determining who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species. The fi lm shows a genetically evolved monster species, that I wanted to survive more than the humans; throughout the fi lm, I grew to adore Caesar just as his followers do.

Dawn is a great addition to the saga and walking away from the cinema I realised what a tense and enjoyable fi lm it was, I strongly recommend it and it is defi nitely worth a watch.

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the thoughts, issues and concerns of Mid Sussex business owners and employees are being sought by the Haywards Heath and District Business Association (HHDBA) on the evening of Thursday 20th November. Taking the form of a Question Time style panel of business and community experts, the discussions will help form the basis of the HHDBA’s plans and strategies for 2015 and beyond.

success Haywards Heath and District Business Association opens a dialogue with the community

Hosted by the Haywards Heath Golf Club for the second year running, the free event will include a buffet dinner and opportunities for delegates to discuss the future of Mid Sussex with their peers.

The 2014 HHDBA committee will share their successes from the year and then open the floor for individuals to address their issues to the diverse question panel.

The HHDBA has grown and flourished under the new committee, celebrating many successes and welcoming new traditions.

Perhaps one of the greatest successes is the revived pace the internship programme has gained over the past few months. The HHDBA not only hosted one intern from mainland Europe, but two! This summer Laurane Fransquin joined the Association from France to fulfi l the work experience requirement for her Masters studies at L’Universitie de Lyon. Giulia Deegan, from Italy, is currently gaining essential marketing and communication experience under the HHDBA’s guidance.

Following the successful launches of several new events, the HHDBA calendar is bursting with more opportunities than ever. In March the Annual Open for Business Conference was launched for local business owners to share and learn new skills for their own companies through in-depth presentations and networking.

It’s not all work though, there’s plenty of time for play too! This summer members got competitive playing golf and pétanque. The Longest Day of Golf and the Pimms and Pétanque events were raucous occasions and have become the most eagerly anticipated events of the year.

The successes from 2014 were guided by the outcomes of last year’s Question Time event which proved to have a significant impact on the following year. Members of the panel included Maureen Scholefield, Chair of HHDBA, Rosemary French, Executive Director of the Gatwick Diamond, Nick Handley, Chair of Sussex Enterprise, Dan Thompson, Managing Director of 1st Central and Gary Wall, Leader of Mid Sussex District Council.

Goody bags will be given to each delegate containing both treats and materials from local businesses. If you wish to advertise your business then this is the right crowd to promote it to!

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Letters Dear Sussex Living… …thank you all for your support with our Open Gardens programme at St Peter & St James Hospice. You wrote an editorial in September about our last garden opening on 6th September at Ham Cottage. We had a wonderful response as a result of this article. The garden was very busy with nearly 140 visitors and both myself and the garden owners were delighted. I was sitting on the gate and able to ask people how they heard of the garden opening and over 50% said they came through seeing your editorial.

This meant that this garden opening was attended by a wonderful mix of people from around Sussex. This was our last garden of the season and we finished on a wonderful note. The Open Gardens have been very successful raising £25,000 for the Hospice. Carol Hughes, Community Fundraiser, St Peter & St James Hospice …thank you for all your help advertising our Flower Arranging Demonstrations. We have had a great boost in the number of our visitors and look forward to seeing more at our Christmas demonstration this month.

Hazel Foster, Burgess Hill Flower Club …after a topsy-turvy year, last month I managed at last to get around to using the prize voucher that I was so delighted to win in Sussex Living’s Christmas 2013 competition.

I took my husband and daughter to the New Inn in Hurstpierpoint where we had a lovely meal. It was full of character, the menu offered plenty of choice and the staff were friendly and attentive. I would like to thank Sussex Living for picking me as the winner in your competition and the New Inn for making my win such a pleasant and enjoyable occasion. Elaine Wardley. …thanks for your publicity for the Mid Sussex branch of Cats Protection garden party. Unfortunately this year, thanks to the rump of Hurricane Bertha, we had less visitors than usual but as the sun appeared and the wind dropped we had a largely dry event with only one downpour. Our regulars know we have the benefit of the Dutch barn so they turned out and we took £1,112, and the people who attended seemed to enjoy themselves.

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October has been somewhat of a hectic, but enjoyable month. The Autumn Show & Game Fair on 4th and 5th October was brilliant, as always, with even more events this year. Many of us from the office attended and thoroughly enjoyed not just the sunshine, but all the animals, stalls and events. It is just such a goodfun family day out.

As we go to print Charlotte and Deborah have escaped the office to attend the Open 4 Business event at The Kings Centre, Burgess Hill. Charlotte has spent hours creating the marvellous Sussex Living pumpkin, which takes pride of place on their stand in a beautiful autumnal display – what a clever girl!

William Kemp joined us for his work experience week. He really got into it, compiling features, fi nding photographs and as he is such a keen cinema goer, he also wrote a fi lm review, on page 95. William was a joy to have in the office as he was so enthusiastic and quick to learn.

Working with Dan in the graphics department, we would like to welcome Gary Simons. He has certainly been a great help, and has fitted into the Sussex Living team very well.

We spent a few days in Spain visiting Mum who has recovered so well from her brain aneurysm in February.

Unfortunately she misjudged her step recently and is now recovering from a broken fi nger (so please stop mowing the lawn Mum)!

There are certainly lots of local events happening within Mid Sussex over November, with bonfi re night coming up, local fi lm, theatre and choral groups and Remembrance concerts. We do hope you get the opportunity to enjoy some of them.

As always, we would like to thank our Advertisers and Readers and wish them a great November.

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