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Editor’s comment Welcome to our December issue, which is all about Christmas – surely everybody’s favourite season. This year, we have Rushfields Plant Centre in Poynings to thank for our beautiful Christmas front cover photo. With a huge selection of seasonal decorations on display at Rushfields, our photographer Lee was truly spoilt for choice! Cuckfield’s Christmas Tree Festival is in its 11th year, and it’s looking more festive and sparkly than ever. The idea is pure genius: get local organisations to sponsor and decorate a tree, display all the trees in a beautiful village church and make a community event of it – all in the name of charity! Roger Linn went to investigate (pages 7-11). The Christmas panto is a much loved British tradition – but have you ever wondered where it comes from? Hanna Lindon looks into its history, as well as other countries’ quirky Christmas traditions, on pages 45-46. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a Christmas conoisseur, why not try your hand at our ‘12 Days of Christmas Quiz’ on pages 56-58. It’s all about festive foods and, just to whet your appetite even more, there are three mouthwatering prizes to be won! Our thanks go to The

New Inn (Hurstpierpoint), The Inn on the Green (Scaynes Hill) and Tottington Manor (Edburton near Henfield) for their generous assistance with the prizes. Ruth Lawrence caught up with Peter Bourne, an avid collector of antique photography equipment, who was kind enough to share his wonderful collection of Thornton-Pickard cameras with us (pages 31-33). Getting from London to Brighton before the railway linked coast and capital was an arduous business involving coaches, horses and regular stops at inns en route. Interestingly, many coaching inns have survived to this day, though perhaps without the equine facilities. Find out more on pages 61-62. All that remains for me is to wish you all a very merry Christmas and happy New Year.

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Contents 7-11

Cuckfield Christmas Tree Festival

by Roger Linn

12-17

Celebrate Christmas:

56-58

Church Services

31-33

Blooming Times

61-62

Local Living

64-68

Diary Dates

Antique cameras:

Business to business

Capture the magic by Ruth Lawrence

Distribution

Mirror mirror on the wall…

Letters & Feedback

The Last Word by Tanis Banham and Carla Faulks

The Gift of Health & Beauty for a happy Christmas and New Year

39-40

Coaching Inns through Sussex by Ruth Lawrence

by Nicole Tata

36-37

12 Days of Christmas Quiz by Nicole Tata

by Flo Whitaker

23-29

Cookes Catering: Perfect cooks for all occasions

72-78

Local Business Directory

Newick to North Chailey Walk by Les Campbell

45-46

Panto: It’s behind you! by Hanna Lindon

7-11

The View from the Downs by Roger Linn

It’s present time! Shopping inspiration for Santa’s little helpers

Food Glorious Food by Robert Hanson

52-54

A Shout for the Sprout by Robert Hanson

31-33

56-58

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Pure magic and enchanting are words you hear a lot when people describe what has become one of the most delightful events of the Sussex Christmas season: the Christmas Tree Festival at Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield. This year the body of the church will be filled with over 70 decorated and illuminated Christmas trees. It will be open to the public from 6th December – to coincide with the Cuckfield village street festival – until Sunday 8th December. The Festival will close at 6pm on the Sunday evening with a traditional carol service sung amongst the scents of pine, amid the softly lit trees. And, of course, the service will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Now in its eleventh year, the Christmas Tree Festival has almost doubled in size since the Revd Jean Sedgely, then the assistant priest of Holy Trinity, came up with the idea as a way of raising much needed funds for the church and for a selected charity. ‘Sponsors’ are invited to purchase a tree in the festival which they can then decorate in any way they please, but usually in a way that reflects their business, aims or objectives. Nowadays, such is the Festival’s reputation that sponsors come from a wide area of Sussex, not just from Cuckfield village itself. They include charities, schools, local companies, shops and stores; estate agencies, sports clubs, youth organisations and many other groups. They are asked to pay £15 for the privilege of having their own tree, though many of them contribute much higher amounts. In a ringing endorsement of the event’s popularity, there’s already a waiting list for next year. After the event, sponsors can take their tree away or simply ‘un-decorate’ it and the bare trees are sold off continued on next page

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again to anybody who wants to buy one. The public pay an entrance fee of £4, and under-16s go free. When I spoke to Jean, she told me that the idea was not entirely hers originally, but one she had imported having seen it work elsewhere. “The daunting thing,” she laughed, “was not whether we could make it work, but whether we could pitch the idea successfully to the Parochial Church Council. I felt as though I was in an episode of Dragons’ Den!” Fortunately, Jean must have ‘sold’ the idea well, because the church council not only approved it, but agreed a loan of £200 to get the Christmas Tree Festival off the ground – a loan they subsequently turned into a gift. That first year, there were 40 trees in the church and the selected charity, St Peter and St James’ Hospice, received £1,500. Since then, the Festival has contributed a remarkable

£38,500 to other charities including local ones like St Catherine’s Hospice and national ones like Help For Heroes. During the three days of the Festival last year, over 3,000 people visited the church. Jean is immensely proud of how her ‘baby’ has grown. “I think it’s been so successful because it appeals equally to men and women, children and adults. Everybody is simply enchanted by the sight of so many beautifully decorated trees in Cuckfield’s lovely church.” To find out how everything comes together, I spoke to Paul Goldfinch, a member of the Festival Planning Group and the man responsible for the publicity surrounding this year’s event. “It must take an enormous amount of work and planning,” I said. Paul laughed. “It certainly does but we have a regular army of volunteers drawn from the continued on next page

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St Peter’s Church, Twineham

Sunday, 1 December, 18:00 Advent Evensong Tuesday, 17 December, 19:30 Carol Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Mass

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Sunday, 22 December, 16:00 Christingle Service

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Sunday, 15 December, 16:30 Candlelit Garland of Words & Music Sunday, 22 December, 18:00 Candlight Nine Lessons and Carols Tuesday, 24 December,16:00 Family Crib Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:00 Midnight Mass Wednesday, 25 December, 08:00 Holy Communion (BCP)

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Sheddingdean Baptist Church, Sheddingdean C.P. School, Petworth Drive RH15 8JT

Tuesday, 24 December, 17:30 Christmas Eve Family Crib Service

BURGESS HILL St John’s Church, Lower Church Road RH15 9AA

Sunday, 1 December,10:00 Advent Sunday Eucharist & Toy Service Sunday, 1 December,18:00 Advent Carol Service Sunday, 22 December, 18:00 Nine Lessons and Carols Service Tuesday, 24 December,11:30 Midnight Mass Wednesday, 25 December, 08:00 Said Christmas Eucharist Wednesday, 25 December,10:00 Sung Family Christmas Eucharist Friday, 27 December. 19:00 Said Mass of St Stephen Sunday, 29 December, 10:00 St John’s Patronal Festival Eucharist & Holy Family Sunday, 5 January, 10:00 Epiphany Sunday Eucharist

Contact: Fr Kevin O’Brien, 01444 232582.

Sunday, 22 December, 10:30 Children’s Nativity Service Sunday, 22 December, 16.30 Service of Carols and Readings (with hot drinks and mince pies) Wednesday, 25 December, 10:30 Christmas Day Celebration

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All Saints United Reformed Church, Junction Road RH15 0JS Sunday, 8 December, 10:30 Family Nativity Sunday, 22 December, 18:30 Carols by Candlelight Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Christmas Eve Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 10:00 Café Style Family Church

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Sunday, 1 December,10:00 Family Service with Pete’s Pantry

Sunday, 15 December, 10:00 Children’s Christingle Service Sunday, 22 December, 18:00 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Tuesday, 24 December, 15:30 Crib Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 08:00 Holy Communion (BCP) Wednesday, 25 December,10:00 Family Service Sunday, 29 December, 08:00 Holy Communion (BCP) Sunday, 29 December,10:00 Parish Communion

Tuesday, 24 December, 23.15 Midnight Eucharist of the Nativity Wednesday, 25 December, 9:45 Holy Communion

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CUCKFIELD Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ

Friday, 6 – Sunday, 8 December Christmas Tree Festival Sunday, 15 December, 09:45 Family Carol Service Sunday, 22 December, 18:00 Service of Lessons and Carols Tuesday, 24 December, 14:30 Christmas Eve Crib Service Tuesday, 24 December, 16:30 Christmas Eve Crib Service Tuesday, 24 December, 16:30 Stable Service in the Old School (Because of maximum numbers, our crib and stable services are ticketed. Free tickets are available from the Church Office (Mon-Fri, 9am-12 noon.)

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Sunday, 22 December, 15:30 All Age Carol Service Wednesday, 25 December, 10:30 Christmas Day Service Friday, 27 December, 12:00 Coffee at the Chapel

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Sunday 1 December, 11:00 Christingle Service Sunday, 8 December, 18:00 Informal Service of Readings and Carols by candlelight (Chelwood Gate) Sunday, 15 December, 11:00 Nativity and Carol Service Sunday, 22 December, 18:00 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Tuesday, 24 December, 23:00 Midnight Communion Service Wednesday, 25 December, 08:30 Holy Communion (BCP) (Chelwood Gate) Wednesday, 25 December, 10:00 Family Communion Sunday, 29 December, 10:00 Joint All-Age Service

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Sunday, 22 December, 18:00 Carols by Candlelight Tuesday, 24 December, 16:30 Family Crib Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Mass Wednesday, 25 December, 09:45 Christmas Celebration

St Martin’s Church, Westmeston

Sunday, 22 December, 16:00 Carols by Candlelight Wednesday, 25 December, 09:45 Christmas Celebration

Streat Church, Streat

Sunday, 15 December, 18:00 Carols by Candlelight

EAST GRINSTEAD St Mary’s Church, Windmill Lane RH19 2DS

Thursday, 12 – Sunday, 15 December Tree Festival celebrations Sunday, 22 December, 18:00 Carol Service Tuesday, 24 December,16:00 Crib Service with Nativity Play Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Mass with Candlelight Wednesday, 25 December, 08:00 Mass (said) Wednesday, 25 December,10:00 Main Celebration with Carols

Parish Church of St Swithun’s, High Street, East Grinstead RH19 3BB Sunday, 01 December, 18:30 A service of Advent Carols Sunday, 22 December, 18:30 The Parish Carol Service Tuesday, 24 December, 16:30 Toddler Crib Service Tuesday, 24 December, 18:00 Crib Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Mass Wednesday, 25 December, 08:00 The Eucharist Wednesday, 25 December, 10:00 All-age Eucharist

Contact: Robert Everest, 01342 325026, www.swithun.webeden.co.uk

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Sunday, 22 December, 10:30 Family Christmas Service Tuesday, 24 December, 18:30 Christmas Eve Carols by Candlelight

FOREST ROW Holy Trinity, Priory Road/ Lewes Rd RH18 5AF

Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 December, 10.00-18.00 Christmas Tree Festival Sunday, 22 December, 18:00 Parish Carol Service Tuesday, 24 December, 17:00 Crib Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:00 Carols and Midnight Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 10:00 Christmas Communion Sunday, 5 January, 10:00 Worship Together for Epiphany

St Dunstans Church, Hammerwood Road, Ashurst Wood RH19 3QU

Friday, 13 December, 18:00 Carol Singing around Ashurst Wood Sunday, 15 December, 15:30 Messy Christmas Tuesday, 24 December, 15:00 Crib Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 10:00 Christmas Communion

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HANDCROSS, SLAUGHAM, STAPLEFIELD St Mark’s, Brantridge Lane, Staplefield RH17 6EN Sunday,15 December, 18:00 Village Carol Service & Lessons Tuesday, 24 December, 16:00 Crib Service Wednesday, 25 December, 09:00 Holy Communion

All Saints, Horsham Road, Handcross RH17 6DF Thursday, 19 December, 10:30 Spotlight Service Wednesday, 25 December, 09:00 Holy Communion

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Sunday, 22 December, 10:30 Children’s Christmas Service

Sunday, 22 December, 18:30 Carols By Candlelight Tuesday, 24 December, 23:15 Midnight Holy Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 10:00 Celebration Service

Contact Rev Gary Simmons, 01444 400221.

HASSOCKS St Cosmas & St Damian Church, Keymer Road, Keymer Tuesday, 24 December, 18:00 Traditional Nine Lessons & Carols Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Mass with Carols Wednesday, 25 December, 08:00 Holy Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 09:45 Family Eucharist with Carols

St John the Baptist Church, Underhill Lane, Clayton BN6 9PJ Wednesday, 25 December, 08:00 Holy Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 11:15 Holy Communion with Carols

St Francis’ of Assisi Church, Priory Road, Hassocks Tuesday, 24 December, 16:00 Family Crib Service Wednesday, 25 December, 10:30 Family Eucharist with Carols

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks Sunday, 22 December, 15:00-16:30 Carols Together (for all ages)

Contact Father Christopher Powell on 01273 843570.

St Edward ‘s Roman Catholic Church, Lodge Lane, Keymer

Tuesday, 24 December, 21:00 First Mass of Christmas with Carols Wednesday, 25 December, 10:30 Mass with Carols

Hassocks URC, Keymer Road, Hassocks

Sunday, 22 December, 10:30 All Age Christmas Festival Service Sunday, 22 December, 18:30 Carols by Candlelight Tuesday, 24 December, 15:00 Family Crib Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Communion Service Wednesday, 25 December, 10:00 Short Christmas Day Family Service

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HAYWARDS HEATH Christ Church, New England Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3LE Sunday, 22 December, 10:30 All-Age Service & Nativity Sunday, 22 December, 18:30 Christmas Carols Wednesday, 25 December, 10:30 Christmas Day Service

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St Paul’s RC Church, Hazelgrove Road RH16 3PQ Monday,16 December, 19:00 Advent Reconciliation Service Tuesday, 24 December, 18:00 Children’s Mass Tuesday, 24 December, 21:00 Carols/Mass Wednesday, 25 December, 9:30 Mass Thursday, 26 December, 10:00 Mass at St Stephens’, Horsted Keynes Sunday, 5 January, 15:00 Epiphany Carol Service

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HENFIELD The Community Church, Henfield Youth Club, Deer Park, Henfield BN5 9JQ

Sunday, 22 December, 14:30-17:00 Christmas Carnival & ‘It’s a Boy!’ Free fun-filled afternoon with snow board simulator, bouncy castle, Santa sumos, kids’ ‘make and take’ corner, refreshments, face painting and much more! ‘It’s a Boy!’ is a feel-good film the whole family will enjoy.

Free Church, High Street Tuesday, 24 December, 23.30 Midnight Communion

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St Peter’s Church, Henfield

Sunday, 1 December, 16:00 Christingle Sunday, 22 December, 18:30 Carol Service Tuesday, 24 December, 16:00 Crib Service & Nativity Play Tuesday, 24 December, 23:00 Midnight Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 09:00 Christmas Day Parish Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 10:30 Celebrate! Communion

St Peter’s Church, Woodmancote

Sunday, 22 December, 11:00 Carol Service Tuesday, 24 December, 22:00 Christmas Eve Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 09:45 Holy Communion

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Sunday, 15 December, 11:15 Carol Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Communion Wednesday, 25 December,11:15 Holy Communion

HURSTPIERPOINT Holy Trinity Church, High Street

Sunday, 22 December, 18:00 Carol Service Tuesday, 24 December, 17:00 Christmas Eve Crib Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:00 Midnight Mass Wednesday, 25 December, 08:00 Christmas Day Eucharist Wednesday, 25 December, 09:45 Parish Eucharist

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Sunday,16 December, Free10:30 Design Carol Service & Quotation Tuesday, 17 December, 11:45-16:00 Senior Moments Christmas Special for Over 60s (includes Lunch, booking essential) Sunday, 22 December, 10:30 Carol Service Sunday, 22 December, 16:00 Carol Service Wednesday, 25 December, 10:30 Christmas Morning Worship

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Methodist Church, 42 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9SA

Sunday, 01 December, 15:00 Advent Carol Service Sunday, 08 December, 15:00-16:30 Christingle and Girls’ Brigade Parade Saturday, 21 December, 15:00–17:00 Messy Church: Worship, a Bible Story, Messy Activities and Food!

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LINDFIELD All Saints Church, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HS

Sunday, 15 December, 16:30 Service of Lessons and Carols Sunday, 15 December, 18:30 Service of Lessons and Carols Tuesday, 17 December,10:15 Carols & Cakes (in the Tiger Lounge) Sunday, 22 December, 10:30 Family Carol Service Sunday, 22 December, 18:30 A Cornerstone Christmas Tuesday, 24 December, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30 Christingle Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:15 Midnight Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 08:00 Christmas Communion (BCP) Wednesday, 25 December, 9:30 All Age Christmas Service Wednesday, 25 December, 11:00 Christmas Communion

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Sunday, 22 December, 16:30 Carols by Candlelight Wednesday, 25 December, 10:30 All Age Service

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LINGFIELD St Peter and St Paul Church, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6HA

Sunday, 1 December, 18:30 Advent Music & Readings Sunday, 22 December Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Tuesday, 24 December, 15:00 Christmas Eve Children’s Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Service Wednesday, 25 December, 08:00 Holy Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 10:00 Family Communion

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Sunday, 8 December, 18:30 Annual Christmas Carol Service Sunday, 29 December, 10:30 Christmas Communion and Carols

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Sunday, 15 December, 14:30 Carols Wednesday, 25 December, 10:00 Holy Communion with Carols

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Sunday, 22 December, 18:00 Carols Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Mass

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Sunday, 8 December, 18:00 Carols with Band Accompaniment Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Mass

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Tuesday, 17 December, 16:00-20:00 Crib Display – designs from around the world Saturday, 21 December, 14:00-17:00 Crib Display Sunday, 22 December, 10:30 Nine Lessons & Carols Service Sunday, 22 December, 16:30 Candlelight Carol Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:30 Midnight Communion Service Wednesday, 25 December, 10:30 Christmas Day Service

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WIVELSFIELD Church of St Peter & St John the Baptist, Church Lane, Wivelsfield RH17 7RD Sunday, 22 December, 18:00 Carol Service Tuesday, 24 December, 14:30 Christmas Eve Crib Service Tuesday, 24 December, 23:00 Midnight Eucharist Wednesday, 25 December, 08:00 Prayer Book Holy Communion Wednesday, 25 December, 09:30 Sung Eucharist with Carols

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Unexpected Christmas gifts of plants are well-intentioned but can reduce the recipient to secret thoughts of the ‘I’ve got no space for it/It won’t like my soil/ I hate it’ variety. Yes, of course, gardeners’ love plants – but not necessarily all plants. I love trees with a passion, but present me with a monkey puzzle and I’ll run a mile. There’s nothing worse than giving a plant that’s doomed to remain unloved. Unless you know precisely what would be welcome, best to steer clear. There are plenty of other gift ideas to choose from. Modern clothing has revolutionised gardening. Nowadays, we can keep dry and snug in lightweight fleeces – and you can never own too many. Likewise,

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parkrun Do you have an interesting garden that is full of character? By opening your garden to the public you can show off your horticultural skills whilst helping St Catherine’s Hospice care for local people. St Catherine’s is now signing up participants for the charity’s summer 2014 Open Gardens scheme. By opening their garden to the public in return for a donation to St Catherine’s, green-fingered Sussex and Surrey residents can show off the fruits of their labour whilst helping St Catherine’s nurses care for local people with a terminal illness. Since 2010, Open Garden hosts have raised a fantastic £75,000 for their local hospice, with many taking part in the National Garden Scheme at the same time and selecting one day to support St Catherine’s. Opening your garden is a rewarding way to share your passion and for the public to discover hidden gems in their local area. St Catherine’s will offer all the support participants need to make their Open Garden events a success, from help with advertising to providing materials needed on the day. Gabi Field, Community Fundraiser at St Catherine’s Hospice, said: “Every year we are astounded by the variety of gardens on show and the generosity of the visitors and hosts. Last year, Open Garden events raised more than £20,000, which helped St Catherine’s Hospice to ease the physical and emotional pain of local people with a terminal illness and their families. The size of your garden is not important, anyone can get

parkrun was launched in Clair Park, Haywards Heath in July, with the help and support of West Sussex County Council, Mid Sussex Country Council, Haywards Heath Town Council and two local running clubs: Burgess Hill Runners and Haywards Heath Harriers. parkrun is a free, timed 5km run every Saturday morning at 9am. It is a run and not a race and is aimed at people of all ages and abilities, so please don’t feel that you are too slow to participate. There are always people cheering the last person over the line. We have created a warm and welcoming atmosphere for people to get ﬁt for free. Our youngest participant was 6 years old and the older being in his 70s. In the 16 events since we launched we have completed over 1100 runs with times, ranging from just over 17 minutes to over 45 minutes. 500 diﬀerent people have participated with many becoming regulars every Saturday morning. You can get more information from www.parkrun. org.uk/clair/ and www.facebook. com/clairparkrun. Or email clairhelpers@parkrun.com and we will answer any questions that you may have.

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The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Sussex launched in May 2011, and under the chairmanship of Melvyn Tarran has quickly become an established part of the local music scene. Mainly an appreciation society, they also perform when they get the chance! Concerts are held six times a year on Sunday afternoons at Haywards Heath’s Birch Hotel, and are frequently given by famous G & S stars! The well-known actor/ author/G & S enthusiast Michael Simkins will be principal guest at the Annual Luncheon on 12th January. All events are open to non-members, and further information can be had from Bill Colbourne on 01444 456227, or visit the website gilbertandsullivantoday.org.uk

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Ardingly Choral Society Come and celebrate Christmas Eve with Ardingly Choral Society, singing Christmas Carols and hearing Haydn’s exuberant Nelson Mass with soloists and instrumentalists in the wonderful surroundings of Ardingly College Chapel at 8pm to ﬁnish at 9.15pm. Entry is free but we hope for generous donations to St Peter & St James Hospice; annually we raise at least £1,000 for this most worthwhile cause. This concert has been running for 17 years and has continued to gain in popularity, drawing a wide audience from across the area. Traditional Christmas Carols

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Santa in the Park Christmas puddings might usually be blamed for expanding our waistlines over the festive season, but not this year. Over 300 Santas will be chasing the Christmas pudding around Victoria Park in Haywards Heath on Sunday 8th December. Get the festive season off to a fantastic start by taking part in a 3-mile sponsored run/jog or 1-mile sponsored walk in aid of The British Heart Foundation, who are giving away Santa Suits. All participants are being encouraged to decorate their suits and then there will be a prize for the best decorated Santa. Over the past 4 years, hundreds of Santas have helped to paint Victoria Park red and have found it so much fun that The British Heart Foundation, in conjunction with Freedom Leisure and the pupils of Ardingly College, have decided to do it all over again. The Mayor of Haywards Heath, John Sabin, will be getting the Santas off to a flying start and Mid Downs Hospital Radio will be providing fantastic music for the event. Many local businesses and schools will be entering into the Christmas spirit with their own teams. Santas must all register prior to the event online at www. bhf.org/santainthepark2013. All that is asked is that you raise a minimum sponsorship of £25 to help the BHF FIGHT FOR EVERY HEARTBEAT. All ages are encouraged to take part. Santa Fun Run/Jog registration opens 9.45 am, warm up at 10.15 and start time at 10.30 am. Santa Walk registration opens 10.45, warm up at 11.00, start time 11.15am. Entrance fee for adults

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Donate your old phones Woodlands Meed, a special school for 2-19 year olds in Burgess Hill, which opened in 2012, have joined with Hearts & Minds, a charity that raises awareness and the quality of life of individuals and families affected by Autism, to help raise funds for much needed resources. Hearts & Minds will exchange mobile phones for equipment – 165 phones will get us an iPad, 150 an iPad mini, 120 a 15” laptop. Woodlands Meed have found iPads to be extremely beneficial in supporting all the children at school and college sites, particularly those with communication needs. We can also exchange phones for cash towards the cost of educational visits or pupil rewards. This incentive also helps prevent pollution

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Come to Bethlehem – in Bolney! Join us on Saturday 21st December, 5pm for a lanternlit musical procession from the Rawson Hall down Bolney Street with Mary, Joseph and their little donkey – bring lanterns and join the Holy Family’s journey to “Bethlehem”. At 5.30pm, we will arrive at Bolney Church for our Crib Festival & Family Entertainment – there will be dance, music, drama, Palestinian food and a special address by the Mayor of Bethlehem. Come dressed as shepherds and angels! This is a free event but there will be a collection in aid of the Shurooq School for Blind Children, Bethlehem. For further details contact Laura Littlejohn on 0794 1056616 or email lauralittlejohn@aol.com

The Big Give Christmas Challenge St Peter & St James Hospice’s fundraising department is pleased to announce that we have completed the ﬁrst phase of the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge, a national matched giving event. Raising money to fund the work of one of our Community Nurses for a whole year, the ﬁrst phase saw 18 special people and 1st Central Insurance in

Haywards Heath pledge a total of £9,500. This has allowed us to draw the maximum amount from The Big Give Charity Champion pot, a further £9,500, making a matched pot of £19,000. The next phase is in the name…the challenge! From 10am on 5th December, we are asking both existing supporters and those who are new to us to go on-line to The Big Give and make a donation. While funds last your donation could be doubled, using the matched pot of money. We need to raise a total of £19,000 online during this time to ensure we receive the entire matched pot. Jo from the fundraising department said “Donors must go on-line as soon after 10am as possible - it is first-come, firstserved until the money runs out. If you aren’t successful at first, please keep trying; funds are released gradually and it will make a huge difference to our patients and their loved ones.”

For more information and to ﬁnd the link please go to www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk. Remember, your donation will not be matched until 10am on 5th December, so rise and shine to support your Hospice services.

Festive parking boost In the run up to Christmas, Mid Sussex District Council is oﬀering an early boost to local shoppers and traders by providing all-day town centre parking for just £1. The Council is helping to spread the Christmas cheer with discounted parking on Saturdays in the towns of Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath. The £1 parking oﬀer will only be available in long stay car parks owned by Mid Sussex District Council. As normal in the District, parking will continue to be

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Enjoy a candlelit garland of words and music at St Mary’s Church, Balcombe, on Sunday 15th December, 4.30pm. The English Arts Chorale present a Christmas programme of music and readings in aid of St Mary’s Church. £12 central nave; £9 side aisles; children half price. Tickets (to include interval refreshments) available from Threads, Balcombe, Ali Cunningham: cunninghamalib@ btinternet.com, 01444 811370 or online at englisharts.org.

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…preserving the magic Peter Bourne does not do things by halves. His camera collection spans three centuries and encompasses such a broad variety that i was forced to limit my curiosity to a single manufacturer, upon which Peter has become a passionate authority: Thornton-Pickard.

To the untrained observer, Thornton-Pickard sounds like a couple of prohibition era detectives. In fact, the name denotes a partnership that produced cameras from what claimed to be “one of the finest camera works in the world” at premises in Altrincham. Founded in 1888 by John Thornton and Edgar Pickard, their range included large field cameras with a ground glass focusing screen, which required the photographer to compose the image under a dark cloth to cut out light. Peter showed me one stunning example, a T-P ‘Amber’ camera with red bellows and a mahogany body (pictured left). This could either be mounted on a sturdy tripod for stability or braced against the body using a neck strap. It’s easy to see the appeal these cameras hold; they are chock-full of character and visual beauty while producing incredibly detailed results due to the large area that makes up the negative. One of the first cameras in Peter’s collection was a T-P Junior Special. As the photographer looks down from above the camera to focus, there’s a much more portable feel to these models that were made in the interwar years of the 1920s. Initially, Peter wasn’t so fascinated by these early cameras but his interest was sparked in the 1970s, which led to him becoming a serious collector in the decade that followed. He admits he’s never counted the number of cameras he’s owned, but ownership is only part of the appeal. “I’m into old things and I like to restore them,” he said while picking up a ‘seaside’ camera, used by photographers who would prowl the beaches looking for holidaymakers keen to continued on next page SuSSex Living December 2013

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pay for a snap as a memento. Examples of the photographer’s work were displayed above the camera body and a pencil and notepad were clipped to one side to take orders. Cameras were not owned by everyone, and photos of our ancestors were likely to have been taken by opportunistic photographers while relaxing on their annual holiday. The military needed sturdy cameras that would survive during warfare. Peter has a solidly built T-P military camera used to take photos in the trenches. It is mounted on a heavy duty wooden tripod with a central weight. Such cameras like these have left us with a record of what life was like for soldiers fighting on the front. It’s easy to forget that, in a pre-digital age, every image had to be produced by hand and negatives were susceptible to damage

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chock-full of character and visual beauty.

or destruction. Peter showed me an album of photographs from the 1840s where the quality of early work could be clearly seen. Subjects spring to life because of the fine detail, possible because of the size of early glass plate negatives. One of the most surprising cameras in Peter’s collection looks more like a weapon than anything to do with photography. The Mk III Hythe Gun camera (pictured above) was developed for the training of aerial combat gunners to enable them to hit their targets successfully. Initial experiments consisted of mounting a camera on the gun but, by 1916, an 11 inch lens and shutter was fitted inside the barrel casing to enable 14 exposures to be made on rollfilm. The camera was operated exactly how the gun would be fired: the photograph was taken by pulling the trigger. Even the ammunition cartridge provided a purpose in activating a film perforator to show the instructor that the drill had been carried out correctly. A photograph taken by the gun camera in 1916 shows an aircraft targeted securely within the sights.

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This purpose specific camera would have helped many an airman hone his skills before tackling the airborne enemy. Peter told me how this camera became a target itself – one of misunderstanding: someone he knew was arrested after police assumed he was wielding a machine gun instead of trying to focus a photograph! Although production ceased at Thornton Pickard in 1939, the company left a legacy of quality cameras that are highly sought after by a new generation of analogue process enthusiasts. Although digital is quicker, easier, inexpensive and ubiquitous, there is nothing quite like producing a handmade print using a century old camera with so much exquisite detail contained within the negative. Fine art photographers are rediscovering the quality and uniqueness of the old processes and equipment, and Peter is seeing a resurgence of interest in these classic cameras. Peter has gradually assembled his own collection from auctions and private sales, often

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From The Bull on the Green pub at Newick, turn right along Church Road passing The Royal Oak on your left and shortly The Crown Inn on your right. At the cul-de-sac on your left leading down to Newick Church, take the track opposite signed to the The Twitten House. At the entrance to the house, sidestep to your right to follow an enclosed path between hedges. At the playing field, cross diagonally to the far left-hand corner. Go through a metal gate and follow the hard surfaced path ahead; at a path junction, carry on ahead. Go through a wooden gate, ignoring the path off to your right, and maintain direction ahead. Shortly, look out for a three-way signpost in the hedge, and follow in the direction indicated to a visible signpost in the hedgerow. Go through a gap in the hedge and turn hard left to walk downhill on a left-hand field edge to a sign at the bottom of the field. Pass through a gap in the hedge and bear half-right towards the far right-hand corner, ignoring the more obvious path that goes straight down into woodland. Cross a footbridge, go over a stile and where the woodland bears away to your left, go slightly right uphill to a stile which leads to an enclosed path and the buildings of Tilehurst Farm. Follow the track out to a lane in the vicinity of Cornwell’s Bank.

Cross to the narrow path opposite and follow this out to another road by the property ‘Sandrock’. Turn left along the road, ignoring the turning signed to Newick and Barcombe, and after about 100 metres, go right over a stile and follow the obvious path ahead between two oak trees to go over two more stiles and into a strip of woodland by a four arm signpost. Carry on ahead through a strip of woodland, soon to go right over a stile and into a field. Follow a meandering path left through the field, ignoring a signed path in the top right-hand corner, and go through a gap in the hedge by a signpost. Pass round two sides of a tennis court and out to a track. Opposite a house, go right over a stile and into a field. Cross this field on an obvious path to a stile in the top right-hand corner. Go over the stile and follow the wide grassy path ahead from where, on a fine day, there are extensive views southwards with the South Downs in the distance. continued on next page SuSSex Living December 2013

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The track bears right and drops steeply downhill; at the bottom, turn left at a signpost to walk just inside the wood parallel with the field. The track bears right to cross a substantial bridge and shortly, at a fork in the paths, take the left-hand path and follow this uphill through Frick Wood to emerge alongside a field which takes you out to the A272 at the junction with Downs View. Turn left along Downs View to join the A275 close to The King’s Head pub and the crossroads.

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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Have you ever wondered who was the first pantomime dame, or why panto has such a strong association with Christmas? The tradition goes back a very long way.

Like many of our best-loved Yuletide traditions, pantomime far predates the Christian festival of Christmas. The first references to the art form come from Ancient Greece – and by the 1st century AD, Roman orators were already condemning panto for its ‘erotic’ content and the ‘effeminacy’ of its dancing. But it wasn’t until the 17th century that this continental commedia dell’arte came to England. Already known for their love of slapstick and their comedic folk plays, the English took the Italian tradition and made it their own. The first real pantomime revolved around the story of Harlequin and Columbine: two eloping lovers, who are pursued by Columbine’s father Pantaloon and his comic servants Clown and Pierrot. In the 18th century, London’s theatres began competing to put on the most popular and creative panto production. Early performances included Tavern Bilkers at Drury Lane, The Loves of Mars and Venus - a new Entertainment in Dancing after the manner of the Antient Pantomimes, and The Necromancer; or, History of Dr. Faustus at Lincoln’s Inn.

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Gender role reversal had been used to comic effect since the early origins of theatre, but it wasn’t until Victorian panto that the ‘dame’ became a true tradition. A law change in 1843 allowed pantomimes – at that time, mostly mime acts – to follow a spoken script. This encouraged writers to adapt traditional fairytales into comic productions. And, from the very beginning, characters like the Widow Twankey in Aladdin and Jack and the Beanstalk’s Dame Trott were played by men. The Victorians adored and applauded famous drag acts like original dame Dan Leno and George Lacy, just as modern panto audiences can’t get enough of Shaun Prendergast, Lily Savage and Stanley Baxter. Today, no pantomime would be complete without the introduction of a comic cross-dresser. Few people, however, realise the connection between the dame and the introduction of panto as a Christmas tradition. continued on next page SuSSex Living December 2013

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The Christmas connection The old festival of Twelfth Night, a night of feasting on 5th January, has been celebrated in England since pre-Christian times. The theme of the festivities is the turn of the year, and our ancestors used to literally think that this meant the world ‘turning upside down’. Gender role reversal was a key theme of Twelfth Night, hence the comic confusion caused by men and women swapping dress in Shakespeare’s play of the same name. In the Middle Ages, it became traditional for a Mummer’s Play to be performed on Twelfth Night, with men dressing up in women’s costumes and vice versa. This was both the earliest origin of the pantomime dame, and the beginning of a long association between panto and the Christmas season. So, when you attend a post-Christmas panto, you’re following a tradition that goes back for hundreds of years.

Pantomime today The journalist Leigh Hunt once wrote that not to like panto is not to like love – and the incredible popularity of this festive art form backs him up. In York, the country’s biggest panto destination, more than 55,000 people attend the annual production. Dozens of pantomimes will take place this year in Mid Sussex alone, ranging from big productions at East Grinstead and Haywards Heath to smaller, amateur showings at villages across the area. In recent times, it’s become popular to attract audiences with a celebrity cast. Expect to see a glitzy array of celebs in Sussex pantos this season, including Catchphrase presenter Stephen Mulhern and Sid Sloane in Crawley’s production of Cinderella, and TOWIE star Mario Falcone in Worthing’s Wizard of Oz. Whether they feature soap stars or schoolchildren, however, pantomimes are about one thing: bringing us together to enjoy a fabulous, festive laugh.

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Christmas around the world While pantomime has become a popular festive tradition in Britain, other countries have their own ways of celebrating the season. In the Netherlands, Christmas begins on the last Saturday in November, when St Nicholas arrives by boat to bring the children presents. Sweden’s Saint Lucia’s Day on 13th December sees a procession of young girls holding lights and sweets parade through the towns and villages. Mexico celebrates Epiphany on 6th January, and it’s the Three Kings who distribute presents to Mexican children. In Norway, children receive their gifts from a very different source. Instead of Santa, they have the Julebukk: a goat-like gnome who comes bearing toys and sweets. Many countries also believe in mischievous Christmas spirits. In Norway, Jul Nisse plays tricks on children who don’t leave him porridge. Kids in the Netherlands live in fear of St Nicholas’s helper, Black Pete, who punishes bad children. And in Greece, fresh basil is wrapped around a wooden cross to deter Killantzaroi – naughty goblins that turn milk sour and ride on people’s backs.

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When it comes to Christmas presents – and the time is fast approaching – I believe that the surprise element is almost more important than the usefulness or value of the ‘pressie’. Asking someone what they want for Christmas is all very well and ensures that at least somebody is satisfied with the transaction, but it’s hardly in the spirit of Christmas. My Scottish mother, who was not exactly a romantic flibbertygibbet, would say something like “Is that a new jersey?” “Yes,” you’d reply. “How much did it cost?” she’d go on, and you, knowing where this was leading, would reply “About thirty quid, Mum.” “Fine,” she’d say, “I’ll give you that for your Christmas.” Job done. She may perhaps have been an extreme example of the let’s-not-have-any-fun brigade, but she did once send her 12-year-old granddaughter a Christmas present with instructions that it shouldn’t be opened in front of her brothers because it contained pants! Of course, if she hadn’t included the instructions it would have worked brilliantly. Not only would it have been a complete surprise for her granddaughter (though not necessarily in a good way), but it would have afforded her brothers more fun than any of their own presents. Surprise means that you’ve given the matter some original thought. And the act of giving should give you as much pleasure as the person receiving the gift. Anything else is simply ticking a box – like using wedding present lists. Where’s the fun in that? Inevitably, not all surprises will be entirely successful, as my wife remarked on unwrapping my Christmas gift of exactly the same stylish top as I had given her for her birthday only three months previously. And some surprises are more creative than others. When my family were asked to buy me fishing-themed presents for Christmas one year, one of my children gave me a CD of the The Trout – Schubert’s Piano Quintet in A Major. It really is the thought that counts. Happy Christmas. www.sussexliving.com

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Salmon is traditional Christmas fare, but not all that long ago I discovered gravad lax (buried salmon). This is a Nordic dish consisting of raw salmon, cured (buried) in salt, sugar, and dill. It is usually served as an appetizer, sliced thinly and accompanied by hovmästarsås (also known as gravlaxsås), a dill and mustard sauce, either on bread of some kind, or with boiled potatoes. It goes very well with scrambled eggs. Do try it. If you prefer your salmon unburied, how about a frittata?

smoked salmon & Chive Frittata 4-5 slices of smoked salmon, very finely sliced 3 tablespoons of finely chopped chives* 6 large eggs, beaten lemon or lime wedges, to serve A 24-hole mini muffin tin, well oiled 1. Heat the oven to 200º C, 180º C fan, 400º F, Gas Mark 6.

2. Divide the smoked salmon and chives between the muﬃn cases.

3. Then season the beaten egg and divide it between the cases.

4. Cook until the mixture has puffed up and

become golden (approx. 8-10 minutes) and serve immediately.

*If you buy your chives from a supermarket, they will almost certainly come in a bundle about as thick as a ﬁnger, held together by a couple of rubber bands. The easiest way to deal with this is to keep the chives in their bundle and snip the chives into tiny pieces with a pair of scissors. Be careful not to include the rubber bands.

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Now for the biggest decision of the season, at least as far as the kitchen is concerned: which bird is it to be – chicken, duck, turkey, or goose? The turkey is a fairly recent (and generally pretty tasteless) arrival at our Christmas feasts. Not long ago, the goose was king. I’ve found that ducks are a jolly good alternative; you’re more likely to have not quite enough, rather than too much in the case of turkey, or too much fat in the case of the goose. Chickens are out, since we consume enough of them during the rest of the year. But then there is always the somewhat contrary solution of having all your eggs in one basket, as it were. You could, believe it or not, have a Twelve Bird Roast. Take a deep breath; this colossal solution to your perennial ‘What shall we have for Christmas Dinner?’ question consists of: A turkey stuffed with a goose, stuffed with a chicken, stuffed with a pheasant, stuffed with an Ayelesbury duck, stuffed with a Barbary duck, stuffed with a poussin, stuffed with a guinea fowl, stuffed with a partridge, stuffed with a pigeon, stuffed with a mallard duck, stuffed with a quail! I can think of all sorts of fitting names for this uber-gluttonous construction, but as it’s the season of goodwill, I shall rein myself in. With one bird for each of the 12 days of Christmas, this dish is the True Love Roast. Have a wonderful Christmas. www.sussexliving.com

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Come and see what we have to offer this Christmas! Delicious, locally sourced Christmas menu, newly refurbished restaurant, fully stocked cocktail bar, heated patio terrace. Plenty of space to cater for any size Christmas party you are planning. Why not pop in one evening and relax over a drink while you check out our Christmas menu and book your party? Or simply give us a call to see how we can make your Christmas special this year. Tel. 01444 831 022 Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath - West Sussex RH17 7NE www.innonthegreenweb.co.uk S u ss e x L i v i n g December 2013

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The first recipe for Brussels Sprouts appeared in Modern Cookery by eliza Acton, published in 1845. In fact, if it hadn’t been for Mrs Beeton, Eliza would be a lot better known today than she is; Mrs Beeton is said to have ‘borrowed’ well over 100 of Eliza’s recipes for her own book. Almost inevitably, there will be tensions and disagreements at Christmas, and often they centre around food preferences. So it might be helpful to know that there’s a genetic explanation as to why some people love Brussels sprouts and others most definitely don’t. Scientists from the Eden Project have a theory that a love or hate of sprouts comes down to your DNA and a particular mutated gene, present in about half of the world’s population, which decides whether or not we will like sprouts. People with the mutation are said not to taste the bitterness of the Brussels sprouts. So, please forgive me if you are genetically unable to enjoy the following recipes.

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Chestnuts INGREDIENTS: 1 kg of Brussels sprouts (weight after trimming) 6 or more rashers of smoked streaky bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces 200g of vacuum-packed chestnuts 50g of unsalted butter 1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the

boil, add the sprouts and cook for 5 minutes. Drain, then run under the cold tap and drain again.

2. Heat a large frying pan, add the bacon and

gently fry until crisp and golden (approx. 10 minutes). Take the bacon out of the pan, leaving the fat behind.

3. Add the chestnuts and fry them over a high

heat or until they are just coloured (approx. 5 minutes), then tip them onto a plate.

4. Add the sprouts to the frying pan with a

splash of water, then cover the pan and finish cooking, stirring now and again, over a medium heat until the sprouts are just tender (approx. 5 minutes).

5. Uncover the pan, turn up the heat and add most of the butter. Sauté the sprouts for another 2 minutes.

6. Add the bacon and chestnuts, season them

generously with salt and pepper, then serve with the last knob of butter on top.

You could, the day before, or even two days before, par-boil the sprouts, drain and cool them, then chill them in the fridge. You could also fry the bacon and chestnuts in advance and chill them too. On the day, just ﬁnish cooking the sprouts and assemble the dish.

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The Brassica Growers Association wants more people to love their greens and embrace the sprout this Christmas. As well as tasting great, Brussels sprouts contain high levels of Vitamin C, protecting cells and keeping them fit and healthy, and also helping the body in absorbing iron from food. In fact, one 80g serving of cooked sprouts provides 80% of your recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin C, and 44% of your RDA of folic acid. They also provide Vitamin K – used by the body for blood clotting, and helping wounds to heal properly. There’s increasing evidence that vitamin K is needed to help build strong bones too.

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2. Put the egg in a bowl, the flour on a plate and the

breadcrumbs on a second plate. Dip each croquette into the flour first, to coat, then the egg and lastly the breadcrumbs. Make sure each is fully covered. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.

3. To make the dip, combine the tomatoes, coriander,

Worcester sauce and shallot, season and set aside. You can leave the dip chunky or, for kids, blend it smooth.

4. Pour the oil into a large, deep frying pan, to a depth of about 4cm, and put over a medium-high heat. Fry the croquettes until golden all over for a total of 5 minutes – you may need to do this in 2 batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Drain on kitchen paper and serve immediately with the dip.

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Coaching Inns through Sussex London commuters may grumble about delayed trains and traffic jams on the A23 – but that’s nothing compared with the journey from coast to capital 250 years ago.

Before the Prince Regent made Brighton his playground by the sea, the London to Brighton road was a treacherous, often impassable track. Horace Walpole remarked in 1749 that “if you love good roads, be so kind as to never go into Sussex. Coaches grow there no more than balm or spices” while overturned carriages, snapped poles and injured passengers were commonplace. As the century progressed, a road building boom began and old taverns along the coach roads were spruced up, and new inns were built to cater for rest and refreshment while horses were changed. The new buildings had simple stone fronts and an arched access to an inner courtyard with stables. Mail coaches, introduced in 1784, cut hours from the journey and for the next 80 years, inn owners enjoyed a constant stream of traffic en route to and from the coast. The Sussex Advertiser complained in 1791 that “you are paid no attention to at the inns where you stop, although you pay exorbitantly for refreshment.” The George Hotel in Crawley became a halfway house for coaches bound for the coast. The Prince of Wales’ famous yellow carriage (his barouche) often

occupied the courtyard, while Whig statesman Charles James Fox was a frequent visitor. A great regency gambler called Colonel Mellish used to alight here for a bottle, and all the noted bare-fist fighters of the period used to stay there before their bouts at Crawley Down. As many as 50 coaches a day would change horses at The George and the last postboy was finally paid off in 1887. The names of the coaches conveyed the new found speed made possible by the improved roads. An itinerary of 1821 lists the Meteor, the Royal Eagle, the Eclipse, the Dart, the Rocket and the Tally-ho. Journey times varied from just over five hours to around seven hours to cover the fifty-odd miles, depending on the route taken. East Grinstead was an important stop on the southbound coach road and the Dorset Arms gave rest and recuperation to several famous guests. Prime Minister Spencer Perceval was a frequent visitor before his assassination in the lobby of the House of Commons. Perdita Robinson, society beauty and mistress of the Prince of Wales, would lunch there on her way to Brighton, as did Princess Victoria with her mother, the Duchess of Kent. Perdita apparently never paid her bills; they were eventually settled by the state. Heavy lunches were a feature at another favourite stop for the Prince of Wales: the Jolly Tanners in continued on next page S u ss e x L i v i n g December 2013

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Staplefield. Rabbit pies were a house speciality and lunch usually lasted for at least two hours. The Kings Head in Cuckfield was a busy coaching inn that frequently took in injured travellers from the London to Brighton road. In 1819, the Coburg coach overturned at Cuckfield, killing one and injuring several passengers. After changing horses, the leaders started off “in an unruly fashion”, according to an eye witness account, and the coach collided with a waggon. The inn was home to an Act of Parliament clock in the bar, made by Smiths of Cuckfield in 1797, when Parliament imposed a tax of five shillings on every watch and clock. People sold their personal timepieces, relying instead of communal clocks such as this, which always had large, unglazed faces to be easily seen at a distance. The Kings Head had room for 40 pairs of horses and there would have been plenty of work for ostlers, grooms, saddlers, blacksmiths and

The Dorset Arms, East Grinstead, from Coaching Days and Coaching Ways

Cuckfield High Street must have rung with hoofbeats and coach horns as heavy waggons rumbled down the hill.

chambermaids. By the end of the 18th century, 50 coaches a day were passing through Cuckfield. The High Street must have rung with hoofbeats and coach horns as heavy waggons rumbled down the hill. Children gathered to watch royalty alight from their fine carriages outside the Kings Head. Local clockmaker Edward Bates noted in his diary: “1813 August 26th the Prince of Orange and the Russian Ambassador passed though Cuckfield.” Further diary entries reveal visits by the Prince Regent, Baron Dinsdale (who died at the Kings Head), the Grand Duchess of Oldenburg and the Earl of Fife. When the London bound coaches stopped for a long time at Cuckfield, passengers often walked to Handcross where the publican of the Red Lion would appear, carrying a gallon bottle of gin and a basket of gingerbread. According to Shergold in his Recollections of Brighton in Olden Times, he would announce, “you must be tired, gentlemen. Come! Take a glass and a slice.”

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Last Stage Coach through Cuckfield, from Coaching Days and Coaching Ways

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Friday 06 December, 13:30-16:30

life is a song; let’s sing it together! United Reformed Church Hall, 55, South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LQ

Sing along with the Mr Blew Duo – songs that we all know and love. Enjoy listening to, and joining in with, carols sung by members of the Ardingly College Choir. Enjoy a natter and make new friends, over a cuppa and a mince pie. If you need any more information, would like to come along but are not sure how you will get there, please leave a message on the the Mid Sussex Older People’s Council answerphone on 01444 242760 or email anita@msopc.org.uk

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cuckfield christmas tree Festival see pages 7-11.

Friday 06 December, 09:30-13:30

crazy Patchwork christmas stockings Made & Making, Turner Dumbrells Workshops, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT

Newhaven Fort Then & Now – a talk by Ian Everest, who became manager of the Fort in 1987 and prepared the building for opening to visitors the following year. Non-members £1.50, members £1 including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts, 01342 322648, www.eastgrinsteadsociety.org

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Saturday 07 December, 10:30-12:00

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Big Life Organics, 112 South Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4LL

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Please come and listen to FREE live music! Tel. 01444 233460. www.thesportsmanpub.com

Saturday 07 – 08 December, 11:00-17:00

christmas shopping & Workshops Turner Dumbrells Workshops, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT

Let us take the hassle out of your Christmas shopping. Come and ﬁnd a selection of unique handmade gifts or enjoy a craft workshop. We are looking forward to welcoming you to a unique shopping experience. Contact: 01273 845582, natasha@auricula.co.uk or for workshops book online www.madeandmaking.co.uk. Call Sarah on 07967 819540 for details.

Saturday 07 December, 10:00-14:00

‘tis the season…. christmas open day Jennifleur Florist, 163 Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill

Please join us for mulled wine in the winter garden with Chirstmas lights, chiminea and Carol singers. All will warm your hearts with festive cheer.! Also, lovely gifts for sale. Free entry. Contact: Jenniﬂeur, 01444 257797, shop@jenniﬂeur.co.uk

Free talk: so what is Microbiotics?

An enlightening talk by Pharmacist David McCarthy, who will focus on factors that weaken our body and how to regain strength by eating in a balanced way. Free entry.Places are limited so please telephone to book on 01444 628667 or email classes@biglifeorganics.co.uk www.biglifeorganics.co.uk

Saturday 07 December, 10:30-11:30

children’s christmas Make and take

Nina’s Craft Shop, Upstairs at Miss Mabel’s, Victoria Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 9NF Children can have fun with glue and glitter, making a Father Christmas, placemat and Christmas Star. Book early as places are limited. £3 per child. Contact: 07726 597721.

Saturday 07 December, 11:00-15:00

Windmill nursery christmas Fair Jubilee Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead Contact: Lorna Davis, 01342 326146, lornadavis4@sky.com

Saturday 07 December, 11:00-16:00

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their fare ahead of the Christmas rush. The Highbrook Café oﬀers tea and Highbrookmade cake or soup as you weigh up which ‘Made in Highbrook’ products to take away with you. Christmas trees for sale, Santa’s grotto. Free admission. Contact Peter Browne 01444 892746.

Saturday 07 December, 14:30

carols and cakes Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead, RH19 2HA The Forest Row Lifeboat Choir and guests present a Christmas Carol Concert to raise funds for the RNLI. Tickets are £6 and available on the door, from Bullfrog Music East Grinstead or from Roger 01342 324196 .

Saturday 07 December, 15:00-17:00

sussex chorus afternoon Family christmas concert The King’s Church, 33-35, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9LR Sussex Chorus – conductor Neil Jenkins, narrator Rosie Jenkins, John Walker keyboard, the singing trio Three Penny Piece, Oathall Community College Choir, and the West-Eacott School of Music Choir. Interval drinks and gifts from Father Christmas. Tickets £12, students & under 16 £3, available from Sussex Chorus Ticket Manager 01444 412579; Burgess Hill Help Point 01444 247726 and www. WeGotTickets.com

Chris Barber Exciting evening of high quality jazz and blues. Fri 6 Dec | Clair Hall Whole Lotta Led Keeping the songs and spirits of Led Zeppelin alive! Fri 13 Dec | Martlets Hall Elvis On Tour The very best performances from Las Vegas included Fri 13 Dec | Clair Hall Re-Take That Breathtaking versions of all the hits Sun 15 Dec | Martlets Hall

Saturday 07 December, 19:30-21:30

Mid sussex choir’s christmas concert St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3QH With choruses from The Messiah, Gustav Holst’s Christmas Day, new carols from Alun Cook and Robin Mayhew. Tickets £12 (£10 in advance), available from choir members, Carousel Music shop in Haywards Heath or online: www.midsussexchoir.org.uk Contact: Annette Robinson, contact@ midsussexchoir.org.uk 01273 845076.

Sunday 08 December, 09:45

santa in the Park Victoria Park, Haywards Heath, RH16 4AP See Local Living.

Sunday 08 December, 10:00-16:15

christmas Family Festival London Road, East Grinstead Big outdoor Christmas Family Festival with lots of stalls and fun and games for all.

Sunday 08 December, 12:00-14:00

santa’s grotto National Cat Adoption Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, RH17 7DE Various stalls, face-painting and a chance to win a Christmas hamper. £3 to visit Santa. Contact: Tania Marsh, 01825 741331, ncac.deputy@cats.org.uk

Gareth Davies Jones Nine Lessons and Carols in this Christmas special Thurs 19 Dec | Martlets Hall A Very Snowy Christmas Charming winter tale for kids aged 3-7 years Sun 22 Dec | Martlets Hall

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Sunday 08 December, 19:30

that’ll be the day christmas show The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill

Britain’s touring rock ‘n’ roll comedy phenomenon – produces an annual special festive mix of pop hits, saucy comedy and a mini-panto. Tickets (£22) from It’s Magic Events, 01444 800045 or online www.itsmagic.org.uk

Sunday 8 December, 19:30

Wivelsfield Films: blue Jasmine (12a) Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG

Director: Woody Allen, 2013. Cate Blanchett carries off a magnificently watchable lead performance as Jasmine, the self-deluding New York socialite fallen on hard times who, deeply troubled and in denial, arrives in San Francisco to impose upon her sister. Jasmine was once a Park Avenue princess married to a devilishly handsome Manhattan financier, terrifically played by Alec Baldwin. Refreshments and 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 via wivelsfieldfilms.wordpress.com

Sunday 08 December, 20:00-21:00

uckfield Film society: roman holiday Uckfield Picture House, High Street, Uckfield, East Sussex

Director: William Wyler. A romantic comedy drama with a Cinderella theme in reverse. Audrey Hepburn plays a princess on an oﬃcial goodwill tour in Rome who rebels against oppressive protocol and escapes for one day and experiences the pleasures of everyday Rome. Contact 01825 764909.

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Monday 09 December, 11:00-14:00

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Wreath Making Kiki and Cole, High Street, Hurstpierpoint Make your own wreath and Christmas decorations. It will be great fun! Please enquire regarding price, which will include coﬀee and a mince pie. Contact: Fi 01273 832246, www.kikiandcole.co.uk, info@ kikiandcole.co.uk

Monday 09 December, 19:45-21:45

east grinstead natural history society St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead Christmas Social evening - Visitors £4 including refreshments. Contact Lesley Berry on 01342 324955 for more details.

Monday 09 December, 20:00-23:00

the group A pub near Haywards Heath A club for unattached men and women,

Monday 09 December, 20:00

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8QT Quiz Night every second Monday. Tel. 01273 842645.

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Thursday 12 December, 14:30

Mid sussex association national trust lecture Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath ‘Mrs Greville and Polesden Lacey’ by Heather Woodward. Non-Association Members £5. Contact Gail Burrell, 01444 482055. Membership 01444 457648.

Thursday 12 December, 15:00-19:00

singers needed for carol singing Victoria Station, London Carol Singing at Victoria Station in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice.

Thursday 12 December, 20:00

Kiki and Cole, High Street, Hurstpierpoint See 9 December.

hurst Village Films: the taste of others (cert. 15)

Wednesday 11 December, 09:00-11:15

Players Theatre, High Street, Hurstpierpoint

Wreath Making Workshop with chez Fleur The Sportsman, Goddards Green, Nr Hurstpierpoint

Have fun making a delightful door wreath for Christmas using fresh eucalyptus and festive decorations. £38 including refreshments and materials. Contact: Belinda Campopiano, Chez Fleur, 07811 892644. belinda@chezﬂeur.co.uk, www. chezﬂeur.co.uk

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Friday 13 December – Sunday 05 January

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The Hawth, Crawley

Stephen Mulhern (Catchphrase, Britain’s Got More Talent) and Sid Sloane head an all-star cast in the Christmas show not to be missed! Contact: Box Oﬃce 01293 553636. www.hawth.co.uk

Friday 13 December, 09:30-13:00

cuckfield crafts and Market Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield

Cuckﬁeld Crafts and Market held in The Queens Hall, Cuckﬁeld, 35 plus quaint, quirky and contemporary stalls comprising of jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags! Refreshments available. Free admission. Contact: Beverley 01444 440274, allthingsnicecft@aol.com

Friday 13 December, 10:00-12:00

christmas coﬀee Morning Haywards Heath United Reformed Church, 106-108 South Road, Haywards Heath

We would love you to join us for a coﬀee or tea. Homemade cakes, gifts and books on sale. The proceeds are in aid of the Church.

Friday 13 December, 16:00-20:00

the spirit of christmas High Street, Henfield

Fairground rides, carol singers, charity stalls, Father Christmas and his sleigh (BP Guild) and shops offering nibbles and drinks to customers. Henfield Enterprise (the Chamber of Commerce) says traders will put their usual effort into Christmas attractions, special offers and glorious window displays (Theme: Coronation Year 1953 Christmas). Henfield 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!

Saturday 14 – 15 December, 11:00-17:00

christmas shopping & Workshops Turner Dumbrells Workshops, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT

Contact: 01273 845582, natasha@auricula. co.uk or for workshops book online www. madeandmaking.co.uk. Call Sarah on 07967 819540 for more information.

Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 December

Mcbean’s Free guided tour Weekend McBean’s Orchids, Cooksbridge, Lewes (on A275, 3 miles north of Lewes)

Guided tours of the growing areas accompanied by an experienced nurseryman who will answer any questions on orchid growing.Free entry. Contact: 01273 400228, sales@ mcbeansorchids.co.uk, www.mcbeansorchids.co.uk

Saturday 14 December, 10:00-16:00

christmas Market

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill

An array of stalls, many in support of

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local groups, including Burgess Hill Horticultural Society, Burgess Hill Flower Club, The Monday Group and Burgess Hill in Bloom. Admission free. Contact bhhs@ talktalk.net

Saturday 14 December, 10:30-11:30

children’s christmas Make and take Nina’s Craft Shop, Upstairs at Miss Mabel’s, Victoria Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 9NF Children have fun with glue and glitter, making a Father Christmas, placemat and Christmas Star. Book early as places are limited. £3 per child. Contact : 07726 597721.

Saturday 14 December, 11:00-16:00

Michael hall school christmas bazaar Michael Hall School, Mansion Market, Kidbrook Park,Priory Road, Forest Row

A great opportunity to ﬁnd unusual, high quality Christmas gifts for all ages in and around an atmospheric 18th century mansion. Pottery, stained glass, leather/ iron/woodwork, jewellery, designer clothing, warm slippers, knitwear, chocolates, organic bakery, plants and much more. Puppet shows, taster therapy sessions and an all-day café. Free admission and parking.

Saturday 14 December, 14:30-16:30

christmas concert of songs and carols Adastra Hall, Keymer Road , Hassocks See Local Living.

Saturday 14 December, 15:00

hurst Village cinema: arthur christmas (u)

Players Theatre, High Street, Hurstpierpoint

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beauty. Additionally, to celebrate Benjamin Britten’s centenary year, the choir sings his Te Deum in C, a relatively short and simple work, written at an early age. A selection of carols for choir and audience complete this well-loved annual event. Tickets are available from members of BHCS, Burgess Hill Town Council’s Help Point, on the door, or telephone 01444 870000. Accompanied under-16s are free.

Sunday 15 December

hurstpierpoint christmas extravaganza Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint Start the Christmas Season in style with Carols and Christmas Songs for all the family to join in. There will be readings, a raﬄe and, of course, mince pies! Tickets (£8, to include a glass of wine or soft drink) from The Mint House, Janton News and Hassocks Hardware. Accompanied children under 12 are free. Contact: Joan Denley 01273 834534.

Sunday 15 December, 15:30-16:30

the Queen alexandra hospital home carol service Lancing College Chapel, Lancing BN15 0RW

Carol Service in aid of physically disabled ex-Servicemen and women. Music: Worthing Voices with Cantamus. Readings: Nicholas Witchell, Nicholas Soames MP. Tickets cost £6. Under 5 s free. To book tickets, call 01903 218444 or buy online at www.qahh.org.uk

Sunday 15 December, 16:30-18:30

rejoice and be merry: a candlelit garland of words and music St Mary’s Church, London Road, Balcombe, West Sussex RH17 6PA See Local Living.

Tickets £4 from Mishon Mackay, online or on the door. Refreshments available. www.hurstﬁlms.com

Monday 16 December, 11:00-14:00

Saturday 14 December, 19:00

Kiki and Cole, High Street, Hurstpierpoint

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Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead, RH19 2HL

East Grinstead Choral Society presents a concert of festive music with excerpts from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Rutter’s Gloria, Britten’s Hymn to the Virgin and audience carols. Adults £12; Under 18/ disabled £5; Family (2 adults, up to 4 children) £25. Box Oﬃce: 01342 302000. magsbarnett5869@btinternet.com

Saturday 14 December, 19:30

the Forest row lifeboat choir christmas carol concert

Freshfield Hall, The Square, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES

Raising funds for the RNLI. Tickets (£10) include a supper and are available from Bishops, Forest Row or Anne on 01825 712562.

Saturday 14 December, 19:30

burgess hill choral society

St Andrews Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill In its ever popular Christmas Concert, the choir performs works by Dvorák and Britten and is joined by mezzo soprano Rose Setten and three other young soloists. Dvorák’s Mass in D, originally composed for the opening of a chapel, is a true gem full of drama, lyricism and

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Saturday 21 December, 09:30-11:30

gluten Free coﬀee Morning Coffee Shop Plus Café, 61 Church Walk, Burgess Hill RH15 9BQ

Meet others with Coeliac condition, get advice and enjoy some delicious gluten free refreshments. Contact William Andrews, 01903 521850, westsussex@ coeliacuk.org.uk

Saturday 21 December, 19:30-22:00

horsham chamber choir: a concert of carols Sedgwick Park House, Sedgwick Park, Horsham RH13 6QQ

Horsham Chamber Choir welcome you to an evening of seasonal music and readings, with mulled wine and mince pies. Entrance Fee£15. Contact: Sarah Russell, 01403 266725, information@ horsham-chamberchoir.org.uk, www. horsham-chamberchoir.org.uk

Sunday 22 December, 10:00-16:00

t’was the sunday before christmas High Street, East Grinstead

A truly unique event, celebrating the historic High Street, with a Dickensian theme. Shopkeepers dress up and encourage you to do the same, with prizes for the best dressed. Get in the Christmas spirit with the smell of roasting chestnuts and be serenaded with the High Street Shop Keepers Choir – entertaining the crowds at the end of the day.

Tuesday 24 December, 20:00

christmas eve charity concert Ardingly College Chapel, College Lane, Ardingly, RH17 6SQ See Local Living.

Contact: Fi 01273 832246, info@ kikiandcole.co.uk, www.kikiandcole.co.uk

Tuesday 17 December, 10:00

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ashdown Forest circular Ashdown Forest, Goat Car Park

6.9 miles. Press Ridge Warren – Churlwood car park – Raven Wood – (picnic) – Ashdown Park Hotel – Greenhall Toll Clump. Leader: Tony. Optional pub after. 01444 483053.

Friday 20 December, 19:15-21:45

Music for everyone

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill

The Burgess Hill Keyboard Club presents celebrated national and international organist/keyboardist, Tim Masters, in concert. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269, bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net

Saturday 21 – 22 December, 11:00-17:00

christmas shopping & Workshops Turner Dumbrells Workshops, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT

Contact: 01273 845582, natasha@auricula. co.uk or for workshops book online www. madeandmaking.co.uk. Call Sarah on 07967 819540 for details.

Thursday 26 December, 13:00-14:00

ditchling Mummers at christmas The Bull, High Street, Ditchling, BN6 8TA

Ditchling Mummers will perform in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice, so please give generously. This year the play comes from Fittleworth in Sussex. Contact: Roger Vail, 01273 844454, anniev@ btinternet.com or John Bacon 01273 843938, jandabacon@aol.com. www. ditchlingmorris.co.uk

Friday 27 December, 10:30-13:30

annual christmas Walk Meet outside Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft car park, Steyning (opp St Andrews Church) A guided 6-mile walk up onto the Downs and back, followed by mulled wine and mince pies at The Steyning Centre. Optional £2 donation to cover costs. Contact: Keith 01903 813381 or www. footprintsofsussex.co.uk/localwalks

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Equine Care I am a professional, friendly and reliable horse carer who can offer you an array of services, which can be tailored to best fit around you when you are busy or unable to care for your horse or pony. With over 30 years experience, you can be safe in the knowledge that your horse/s will receive the care and attention with the highest standard of safety and consistency.

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