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Editor’s comment In a bloom of yellow daffodils, our April issue has arrived – hope you enjoy reading it. With a history reaching back to the Roman conquest, Sussex Wine is finally having its moment in the sun. The wine world is taking note of local award winning reds, whites and sparklers, and putting Sussex firmly on the map. I unearthed some vine history and look to the future, which is very bright for this Sussex industry. Many thanks to Chris Foss, the Head of the Wine Department at Plumpton College, for kindly reading and advising on the article. Pages 45 to 50 have the story. This month Lisa de Silva gets victorious with the Victorians on pages 24 to 29, where she looks at their architecture, interior design and outside space. So many of their designs still hold strong today, such as geometric terracotta floor tiles and glass greenhouses and conservatories; we have a lot to thank those Victorians for. April in the garden is the time to plant and grow; Flo Whitaker guides you through the best for this season, from salad crops to peas and beans, on page 30. Ruth Lawrence also enjoyed being in the garden this month, albeit a very special one. She visited Newtimber Place who open their magical garden, including moat, for the NGS Open Garden scheme in April. All money raised goes to restoring the beautiful Newtimber Church, a very worthy cause indeed. See pages 32 to 34 to get you in the mood for a good day out. Wishing you all a lovely long Bank Holiday weekend, and a very Happy Easter.

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When i walked through the door into the West Sussex Accordion Club, the fi rst sound that hit me was the sonic boom of laughter; it was set to be a fun afternoon. The Club began in September 2009 and meets on the last Saturday of the month at St Andrews Youth Centre, Burgess Hill. Ron and Sue Bennett run the Club and each meeting is a themed ‘3-hour squeeze.’ They are gregarious and welcoming hosts who like to keep things spontaneous. While I chatted to Ron, several gleaming accordions appeared from their cases. Each instrument was distinct with wonderful glittering patterns and all appeared to be much loved by their owners. Music stands were erected and the impromptu sound was reminiscent of a Parisian side street. Just a few minutes later, without warning, without a call to order or instruction, the wonderful sound of impulsiveness fi lled the room as the fi rst tune of the afternoon began. More of the seventeen players joined in and the volume and intensity of the playing increased as the music continued.

There is no collective noun for accordions, but it seemed to me that a ‘delight of accordions’ would be appropriate. The tunes continued throughout the afternoon: Bluebell Polka, Highland Cathedral, Amazing Grace, House of the Rising Sun, Ye Banks and Braes and I Belong to Glasgow. All were played with a good sense of humour and plenty of smiles. Sue Bennett is the Club’s musical director, and life and soul of the party. She and Ron ﬁ rst met and began ‘A Fine Romance’ at another accordion club in Uxbridge. The structure there was quite formal, Ron told me, “But the joy of the West Sussex Accordion Club is that there is no real structure and members go with the theme and mood of the day.” Sue is keen for the Club to be fun, to encourage all levels of playing. As playing numbers grew, non-players began to come and watch to be part of the atmosphere and bonhomie, “A sort of fan club,” as Ron calls it. Violet is 101 and comes to most meetings with her friend Jean and Sue’s mum, Doreen Brindley, who is the resident Tea Lady. I learnt that Ron acquired his accordion back in 1957 when he was seven years old and it’s in as good condition now, as it was back then. A good accordion holds its value and retains its musical quality over time. Cheaper accordions are good

Without warning the wonderful sound of impulsiveness filled the room as the first tune of the afternoon began.

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There is no collective noun for accordions, but it seemed to me that a ‘delight of accordions’ would be appropriate.

Partway through each squeeze, members break for tea, cake and other food based around the theme of the month. Meetings are very sociable, full of anecdotes and, “For some members who are on their own, it’s an important part of their month,” Ron told me. “Sometimes, it’s more like a party than a club!” Musical mistakes are accepted with good humour and a motto of, “If you’re going to play a bad note, play it loudly.” The Club has performed publically and these appearances are rehearsed to a performance standard. Just last year they played a World War I memorial concert, and more public performances are planned. New members are always welcome, Ron told me, regardless of their playing standard. He then let me have a go on his accordion; the left hand controls the bass notes and the right hand plays the keyboard, while squeezing the accordion generates the volume. It was good fun to try although I doubt I will be topping any concert bills any time soon! Ron pointed out “The biggest problem comes at 4:30pm when it’s time to go home.” And of course Ron was right; the squeeze was a lot of fun and three hours passed in the blink of an eye – I didn’t want to leave either.

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Burgess Hill Choral Society Spring Concert Join BHCS for a superb evening of music, under the musical direction of Michael Stefan Wood BEM. The choir will be singing the great German Requiem by Johannes Brahms, a work which he wrote with the intention of consoling the bereaved and emphasising comfort and peace in death rather than focussing on the terrors of judgement. The resultant Requiem is the central and possibly most profound and moving work of the composer’s career. The concert also includes the Pastoral Symphony (number 6) by Ludwig van Beethoven, a lyrical and at times dramatic work inspired by the composer’s love of nature and his regular walks in the countryside around Vienna. The concert takes place on Saturday 25th April at 7.30pm at a different venue for BHCS: the King’s Church in Victoria Road, RH15 9LR. Tickets: £14 (£12 concessions) and free of charge for accompanied under 16s, available from Burgess Hill Town Council’s Help Point or by calling 01444 239535. For more information visit www. burgesshillchoralsociety. org.uk.

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Bolney Pram Race Easter Monday is now synonymous with The Bolney Pram Race; an epic, fancy dress, madcap dash over a course of 2km. Push or sit in a pram and switch positions at each of the 7 pit stops along the way. All in the name of charity of course (otherwise no one would be crazy enough to participate) we have raised over £40,000 in the past 6 years! We are supporting SERV and Dreamﬂight again this year, two amazing charities which support the local Sussex community as well as operating nationally. SERV transport emergency blood, blood products, x-rays, patient notes and laboratory samples to hospitals at night free of charge, which saves the NHS £175,000pa, and Dreamﬂight

takes seriously ill and disabled children on a holiday of a life-time to Orlando, Florida. An afternoon of fun based at The Eight Bells, Bolney, with bouncy castle, face painting, Stix drummers, Royal Males Barbershop Quartet, Hogroast and paella, Live Music, and a prize draw to win two BA return ﬂight tickets to a long haul destination! For further information email www. bolneypramrace.co.uk or call 01444 881396.

Become a Winner and Play a Round The Sussex Vale Rotary Club is holding their annual charity Race and Quiz Night in thr Adastra Hall, Hassocks on the evening of 25th April. It is an enjoyable opportunity to have a little ﬂutter, whilst also exercising the grey matter. It is always a convivial evening, with lots of excitement during the races and much scratching of heads during the quiz. The cost is only £10 per ticket, with no bar provided, so please bring your own drinks and nibbles. Race Programmes, which

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Family Race & Quiz Night Please join Downlands Community School in Hassocks on Friday 8th May, 7 for 7.30pm start, for a night of fun, sponsored by our local business contacts and run by Paul Bowley. There will be a ﬁsh or sausage and chips supper and a drink included in your admission. Please contact Reception at Downlands or visit Orion News in Hassocks to purchase your tickets. Tickets cost £10.00 per adult, £6.00 per child, £30 for a family of four or £50 for a table of six adults. Cheque (payable to Downlands Association) or cash are acceptable. Why not gather

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Ditchling Players Spring Production The audition held in January for ‘The Ladykillers’ by Graham Linehan was a great success and we are now fully cast with everyone busy learning their lines and moves. Everyone is beavering away backstage, as they always do, to ensure that everything is just right. Some of you may not be familiar with the name Graham Linehan, but may have seen some of his work on the television, such as ‘Father Ted’ & ‘The IT Crowd’ (both BAFTA award winning comedies). In November 2011 his stage adaptation of this Ealing comedy debuted in Liverpool before moving to the Gielgud Theatre, London, where it broke box-ofﬁce records and received rave reviews. For those of you who remember the ﬁlm this is a highly successful re-working of the original with a freshness and slightly up-dated feel without ever compromising its original charm and atmosphere. With this production we are pleased to welcome both some new faces to the Players as well as some more familiar ones too. Tickets go on sale at Clifford Dann, High

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Vintage Bus Day You know the old saying, ‘You wait for one bus and then three turn up at once’? Well if you come along to East Grinstead on Sunday April 12th you will see not just three, but quite often a dozen or so wonderful restored old buses all arriving in the town’s historic High Street. And as if that’s not good enough, then a second surprise is that they all invite you to ride for free around the town and out to the surrounding villages and countryside. The annual Bus Running Day brings dozens of veteran single and doubledecker buses into the town as they re-create the bus routes from a day decades ago. You can choose to go on a long or a short journey, often the bus will be going over roads that no longer have a current bus service, and if you are really cunning you can plan your journey to hop on one bus and then transfer to another route. All the services start and ﬁnish in East Grinstead so no one gets stranded. It is a hugely popular event not just for bus enthusiasts but families

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Nestled in the South Downs, Saddlescombe Farm is a place that time forgot. Full of original architecture and features, but as was always intended, still a working farm today. If a Victorian farmer were to visit Saddlescombe Farm today, they would feel right at home amongst the barns, manor house and Donkey Wheel, with a centrepiece of the farmhouse, walled garden and orchard. The warren of rooms, some laid with vast flagstones of Sussex marble, has hardly changed since its Victorian heyday when a bedroom served as a school. The farm itself reaches back even further than the Victorian times however; from Domesday to the Knights Templar, from Victorian life to today’s restoration, Saddlescombe is first and foremost a working farm. It has shaped the surrounding landscape and witnessed the ups and downs of farming for over 3000 years. By the end of the twentieth century many changes had taken place at Saddlescombe, yet thankfully not to the integral structure of the stead. Machines took over from farm hands and sheep farming came

to an end after. But now, for the first time since 1942, sheep farmers have moved back to the farm with a flock of ewes and eight rams. Saddlescombe Farm forms part of the National Trust’s Devil’s Dyke Estate. Recently much restoration work has been carried out, the latest exciting development is the conversion of a Victorian barn to a learning space for schools and community groups, ready for use by the end of the summer. Secretive and remote, Saddlescombe lies cradled in a fold of the hills near the Devil’s Dyke. Somewhere along the line, the relentless passage of time seems to have hit a bypass there. A variety of archaeological finds have been discovered in the nearby countryside, including Bronze Age loom weights, Mesolithic arrowheads and Roman pots. Particularly fascinating is the 17th century ‘donkey wheel’, a rarity in the South East where only four still exist. It was turned from within by an obedient and industrious donkey to draw water from a well deep under the chalk to serve the farm and hamlet. Ultimately, the Trust wants the public to enjoy much greater access to Saddlescombe. Ranger Graham Wellfare sums-up the unique charm of this gem on our doorstep. “It’s one of the last remaining downland farms that’s intact,” he says. “The collection of buildings chart the evolution of farming over the last 400 years. Its history is still evolving now it’s a working farm again.” One of the most invigorating ways of reaching the farm is on foot, over the hills from Pyecombe and the surrounding areas, affording you fabulous views of the downland and the farm. Perfect for their Spring Open Day this April.

Particularly fascinating is the 17th century ‘donkey wheel’, a rarity in the South East where only four still exist. Saddlescombe Farm Open Day on Sunday 26th April 2015 between 10.30am and 4pm, follow signs near Devil’s Dyke.

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Now trading for 30 years, Rushfields Plant Centre has come a long way since the green field it was when they first opened. The only thing still standing from then is the cow shed (now converted into a holiday cottage); everything else has grown from there. The latest development is a refit of their already popular café, which first opened in 1997. “It was a twenty seater with a wood burner,” explains Adrian Hillman, one of the four directors. Over the years as Rushfields has grown, so has the café, to it’s current vision of warm wood tables and counters, a tempting display of goods in crates, big hand-written chalk boards with that day’s menu

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and specials and a selection of cakes irresistibly nestled under gleaming glass domes. Food is now charmingly served on rustic wooden platters for an authentic country feel. Beneath large, low lampshades, and local pictures displayed on an exposed brick wall, the tables are heaving, and the chatter and clatter resonate around the whole plant centre. “It’s the heart of the business,” Adrian tells me. Since June last year, Daryl

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has managed the café. She comes from a catering background, and has simply turned things around. “She has done wonders,” Adrian says, “there is such a lovely atmosphere in there.” They can now seat up to 120 people, and if you wish to book for parties of six or more, they will happily meet your needs. The café uses the farm shop produce in their dishes, from the meat and cheese to the bread and even the puddings – try it then buy it! There is a new seasonal menu arriving soon, including a high-tea and cream tea in the afternoons, perfect to enjoy on a warm spring day in their outside seating area. With table service and enthusiastic staff, Adrian tells me they are “proud to shout about the café,” and well they should be. The meat from the farm shop is so local you can see the cows and lambs over the fence, and trust me, it is all delicious. “Our sausages are hand made on the premises and are 84% quality meat,” Adrian explains. And with a huge range of flavours to chose from, we are thoroughly spoilt for choice. Pies and sausage rolls absolutely fly off the shelves, all made in their dedicated pie kitchen, and for those with a sweeter tooth, a new range of fruit pies will be available soon. Tempting visitors away from the food, is a whole range of other goods for the home and garden. Having recently undergone a revamp, the gift area is now much more accessible and user friendly; “We’ve had a very positive response from our customers,” says Adrian. There is clear and bold signage to help direct you around, and beautiful displays of gifts and ornaments. www.sussexliving.com

As well as children’s games and books, and a large range of greetings cards there is an extensive choice of outdoor wear, both clothes and footwear, including practical and fashionable choices from Regatta. There is a dedicated cook shop area, where you will find everything from colourful mixing bowls and jugs, to cake tins, Kilner jars, weighing scales and whisks. With fun aprons and tea cosies as well, there is everything a keen baker would need on offer here, and all under one roof. A very popular area of Rushfields is their dedicated bird section. In this shop-within-a-shop, you will find bags of food for all different varieties of birds; “It’s like a gourmet menu,” says Adrian, naming hedgerow food, finch food, songbird food, blackbird food, fat with peanuts, fat with berries…the list is endless. “When we first started doing bird food we had two dustbins, one with seeds, one with peanuts, with a half pint jug in each,” Adrian recalls. “We sold it per jug into a bag, and that was our entire range.” That was 15 years ago, but today you will not only find food on offer, there are also

feeders, baths and houses to keep our feathered friends happy. Even the more practical gardening needs have not been forgotten; there is a nice display of irrigation equipment and watering cans, as well as a large selection of tools to choose from. Terracotta pots are stacked from small to big, and come in a range of colours as well. And of course being a plant centre, there are potted plants, shrubs, trees, seed packets and bulbs all in numerous quantity. With Easter signaling the start of spring for many gardeners, this is the prefect time of year to visit Rushfields. They have a large car park and beautiful views of the downs. “People do spend the whole day here,” Adrian tells me. “They come for lunch, wander around the plant centre then back to the cafe for an afternoon tea.” Sounds like a wonderful day to me; see you there!

With Easter signaling the start of spring for many gardeners, this is the prefect time of year to visit Rushfields.

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Moving towards more experimental architecture, the Victorians took full advantage of the availability of products by rail, and introduced some interior trends still very much in fashion today.

Victory for the Victorians

The Victorian era (1837-1901) played host to one of the countries greatest housing booms. A combination of population growth and industrialisation, led to many people migrating from rural to urban areas, creating a massive demand for new homes. During this period, over 6 million houses were built, many of which are still standing today. Now bored with regular flat-fronted Georgian architecture, the Victorians were eclectic, ornamental and decorative in their styling. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take a closer look.

Domestic Architecture

The arrival of the rail network, the abolition of tax on glass and bricks, together with new manufacturing processes, had a huge impact on Victorian domestic architecture. It ended the need to build houses using local materials, as building products could now be manufactured elsewhere, before being moved to site by rail. This was the era of the terrace, built back to back and tightly packed for the working classes, but more generously spaced for the wealthy. As a reaction against Georgian understatement, Victorian architects experimented with

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a number of decorative styles from striking Gothic, through to simple Arts & Crafts, but there are a number of architectural features common to most Victorian homes. These include patterned brickwork, created using coloured bricks, terracotta chimneys and slate roofs, made from materials quarried in Wales and carried by rail. During the early part of the period, decorative roofs were all the rage, with gables covered in terracotta ridge tiles and edged with stylised wooden panels, known as bargeboards. These were often topped by ornamental finials. Sliding sash windows are another characteristic of Victorian homes and with the development of large panes of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sheet glass,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; windows initially comprised six large panes, later reduced to four. Threesided bay windows were also popular as was stained glass, which was used in doors and as detailing at the tops of windows.

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With the mass production of plaster mouldings, plasterwork became increasingly ornate as the mouldings could be made in a factory and put up by general tradesmen. Consequently, plaster ceiling roses and cornicing were the norm, with the level of detailing dependant on the status of the room. Skirting boards were deep and many homes had dado rails to protect wall coverings from chair

Candles were still common at the start of the period, but gas and electric lighting became increasingly widespread

backs and picture rails for hanging paintings and prints. In larger homes, there was usually a cellar to store the coal required for the open fires and an attic room, which provided accommodation for domestic servants.

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During this time a succession of technological developments, transformed the lives of wealthier Victorians. Candles were still common at the start of the period, but over the years, gas and eventually electric lighting became increasingly widespread, with chandeliers and wall lights gracing the main reception rooms. Colour schemes were dark and rich, with deep reds and greens particularly popular. Paint effects, like stencilling and stippling, were common and when wallpaper went into mass production during the mid 19th century, William Morris floral, bird and animal prints became the height of fashion. Wallpaper was usually applied between the skirting board and dado rail. Grandiose fireplaces were a prominent feature of the more important rooms, which were often crowded with furniture, including button-backed chairs, sofas, ottomans and chaise longues, plants, ornaments and paintings. The Victorians also loved heavy curtains, which kept out both the cold and prying eyes. These were hung in layers, with heavy velvet and damasks, which draped to the floor, hung over layers of lace continued on page 29

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Growing for Charity Andrew and Carol Clay’s home is the stuff of fairytales. Wrapped by a moat and surrounded by glorious expansive gardens, it’s impossible not to be transported somewhere magical once you’ve opened the white gate and stepped across the water. It has been suggested that the original house was probably built by Richard Bellingham’s son, who was Sheriff of Sussex in 1567. The house boasts a beautiful symmetry and is built of brick and fl int with an imposing roof of Horsham stone. Surrounding the property is a spring-fed moat, which is 50ft wide in places and lined with blue clay. Making their home in the water are eels and

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The house boasts a beautiful symmetry and is built of brick and flint with an imposing roof of Horsham stone.

This small community wishes to preserve the village feel and the church is an essential, much used part of village life. Its peaceful setting and pleasing architecture makes it well worth a visit after enjoying the gardens of Newtimber Place. Andrew and Carol have put so much love and attention into their inspirational garden that it deserves concentrated observation. The Open Garden Day should provide ample opportunity to enjoy, learn and dream from a truly special place.

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Hassocks to Burgess Hill Walk Enjoy this month’s linear walk from station to station, taking in the green and flat scenery as you go. Just look out for muddy lanes after April showers! This linear 5 mile walk links Hassocks and Burgess Hill railway stations and follows field paths, an old green lane and surfaced paths. And as an added bonus, it has no hills! When doing the recce, there were a couple of muddy sections to negotiate, and a few stiles, mostly the squeeze variety! From the west side of Hassocks Station, with your back to the station, walk for a few yards and then turn right into Stanford Avenue with the Purple Carrot café on the corner. The road shortly bears sharply left and you should follow this out to join the A273. Cross via the traffic island to the squeeze stile opposite, and cross the field ahead diagonally to a stile beside a gate. Go over the stile and

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cross the next field diagonally on an obvious path. Go over another stile and cross a footbridge, then bear slightly left then right up an enclosed path with a golf course on your right. At a threeway path junction, turn left along a narrow path between fences. This joins a tarmac track and you should carry on ahead to shortly turn right on a signed bridleway leading to Clayton Wickham Farmhouse. At the entrance to Clayton Wickham Farm, side step to your right, and follow the signed bridleway. This bridleway is known locally as Hog’s Pudding Lane and after a period of wet weather it is easy to see why! Follow this old track-way, which eventually widens out for just over a mile, ignoring all paths off to your left and right. At a gate at the entrance to Hammond’s Mill Farm, turn left for about fifty yards then right over a signed path and footbridge. Go up the right hand field edge to a squeeze stile then carry on ahead slightly uphill to a stile beside a gate. Go over the stile and follow along a right hand field edge to another squeeze stile beside a metal gate. Follow a right hand field edge to join a surfaced bridleway. Turn right, and walk parallel with Jane Murray Way to join the A273 just to the south of a roundabout. This path forms part of the Green Circle Network which is a series of footpaths, cycle tracks and bridleways linking all the green sites together and this section has recently been dedicated as a formal public right of way. Cross the road with care, to the gate opposite continued on page 38

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then turn immediately right through a belt of trees to walk parallel with the A273. On joining a wide track turn left, and follow this to cross a bridge over the railway. At the other side turn left, and follow the surfaced bridleway for about a mile to arrive at Burgess Hill Station. DISTANCE:

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over a period of time to build stamina and endurance. Always start with small short and achievable runs, gradually building up the distance over time. Ideally you want to give yourself six months to train but depending on ﬁtness levels and previous running experience you may not need such a long period of time. You need to aim to have completed your longest run by approximately three weeks before the marathon as this will give your body time to recover. Shorter runs should still be

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International Carrot Day is upon us Each month of the year a certain food or drink is crowned supreme, and not always the most obvious candidate! This month we celebrate the humble carrot. Did you know that April 4th is the day when we are supposed to celebrate all things Carroty? I was certainly unaware that it was possible for any vegetable to achieve global celebrity status, let alone one of - and let’s be honest here - such humble origins. I mean we are not talking Purple Sprouting Broccoli or Swiss Chard, but the orange coloured pointy job that your mother made you eat by telling you that it would make you see in the dark. Actually, carrots contain lots of Vitamin A which is essential for night vision, so if you were low on the vitamin, carrots probably would help, even if they couldn’t turn you into a superhero. I have had a love hate relationship with them since my early days when they appeared in every school dinner as an over-boiled, taste free, orange accompaniment to whatever the main course was supposed to be. Then I discovered that they could be a brilliant roasted veg with Sunday lamb, and that a fresh crunchy carrot is a great snack when you are trying to cut down on the calorie intake. And when you’re not there’s always carrot cake. The carrot does of course deserve its day if only because it was the vegetable which won us the second world war. Any nation that could cheerfully consume delicacies like curried carrot, carrot jam, and carrot savoury pudding simply because the government asked it to, was never going to allow itself to be beaten. The animated cartoon ﬁgure ‘Dr Carrot’ became very popular and I’ve even seen a wartime photograph of children ‘enjoying’ carrot lollies which, unbelievably, were simply carrots with sticks in them. Simple, streamlined, packed with ‘good for you’ stuff, and perhaps best of all, coming in a perfect easy-to-handle shape that doubles as a pretend cigar, the carrot is the vegetable of vegetables. Fair play to you mighty carrot on your special day.

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FOOD & DRINK

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Spring has sprung with fresh flavours, bright colours and perfect pairings – get involved!

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Tiger prawns have been around for hundreds of thousands of years but nowadays they seem to be more and more common in the shops. No wonder – they’re jolly good, especially when marinated and grilled with Indian spices. As well as raw tiger prawns you’ll need: garlic paste, fresh ginger, gram (chickpea ﬂour), fresh lime juice, oil, paprika, toasted nigella seeds, and yoghurt. Quantities will obviously depend on the number of prawns you are to cook. I give approximate measures for a dozen prawns. Sprinkle the prawns with lime juice and a little salt. Mix it all well and then set aside. Heat a couple of tablespoons of oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add the ﬂour and keep stirring over a low heat

until it turns light brown. Put it aside to cool. In a bowl mix a good teaspoon of garlic paste, an inch of ginger, peeled and ﬁ nely chopped, half a teaspoon of nigella seeds, half a teaspoon of paprika, 2 tablespoons of yoghurt and a tablespoon of the now cooled chickpea ﬂour paste. Add the prawns and mix them in, then refrigerate for half an hour. To cook the prawns, put them on wooden skewers and grill them for a good 3 minutes on each side. Serve with a simple salad of fresh peas and cos lettuce, a match made in heaven. Another perfectly paired food combination is Angel Hair Pasta and Fresh Crab, with a good kick of chilli!

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Put the pasta into a large pan of boiling water and cook until it is al dente, 3 or 4 minutes. In another pan heat the olive oil, add the garlic, spring onions and chilli. Sauté for a couple of minutes; season with a little salt and lots of pepper. Add the wine and cook it for a minute or two to let it reduce. Add the crabmeat and basil (or parsley). Mix everything together before serving with a squeeze of lime juice and a splash of olive oil. *Spider crabs contain rather less meat than the common crab, are a lot more difficult to deal with, but have much more flavour. Seriously.

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knowledge and interest. In the 1950s, with the planting of new vineyards, this was the time of the modern commercial wine industry, which accelerated rapidly in the 1970s. Nowadays, English wines and sparkling wines are world-class and are highly respected offerings to a renowned industry. In the past there has been some confusion over ‘British Wine’ and ‘English Wine’, which is one of the reasons the English wine industry has not always been viewed terribly favourably. ‘British Wine’ is basically a drink made in Britain with fermented grape juice which can originate from anywhere in the world, and is nowhere near the award winning ‘English Wine” now being produced. Sussex in particular is proving to be very

Pinot Noir:

A main-stay of sparkling white wine, the Chardonnay grape is the fundamental ingredient in the mix. This grape variety is also produced into still wines. Chardonnay is a very versatile grape, yielding to the winemaker’s skills and aspirations, so can range from sweetly rich to dry and ripe. This is a popular all round grape, easy to grow, easy to produce and sell.

With a reputation as a diﬃcult grape to grow and vinify, Pinot Noir is however one of the oldest and greatest of all grape varieties. As well as being a classic grape for red Burgundy, Pinot Noir is also an important element of sparkling wine. Incidentally, Pinot Noir is certainly one of my favourite wines; some pouring out so light in both colour and viscosity, and with such a mouthful of berry fruits, while others are richer with cherry chocolate, this wine never fails to surprise and delight me.

Pinot Meunier:

Making up the trio of grape varieties most commonly used in sparkling wine, Pinot Meunier is the least well known of the three. It is a black grape which has been grown in England for over 40 years.

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favourable to wine production, following in the footsteps of our monastic wine making ancestors. This can be attributed to the limestone, chalky soil that is found here, as well as the more temperate climate we have experienced in recent years. Sussex is blessed with many south-facing slopes as well, which are suitable for growing the grape varieties found in sparking wine, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. It is likely sparkling wine has been produced in Sussex for nearly 2000 years, but only very recently has it piqued the wine world’s interest. English sparkling wines are winning over Champagnes in international trophies

The South East was one of the main areas of monastic viticulture

Similar to Sauvignon Blanc, the Bacchus grape variety has intense aromas, strong and aromatic, with fresh, clean flavours. It has a high sugar content, and ages well developing interesting flavours. This grape variety is successful in Germany, and is now very popular in the UK as well.

Seyval Blanc:

This is a perfect grape variety to grow in England as it is quite a hardy character, producing good crops in cool and damp weather, and it also has a good disease resistance. Often used for blending, Seyval Blanc can also be produced as a single varietal wine, giving a clean and sappy flavour and a crisp acidity.

Schönburger:

A popular grape variety in England, Schonburger produces white wines with low acidity but high sugar levels. Flavours reach into the ripe fruits with hints of flowers reminiscent of Gewurztraminer.

and competitions. In fact, this region is producing such worldclass wine and sparkling wine, that Sussex based wine estates are teaming together to put in a bid to receive a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status. This means that a glass of Sussex will have the same protected name status as Champagne or Bordeaux. The appellation will also mean that all Sussex wine production will have to be produced in continued on page 50

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Sussex from grapes grown in Sussex. After such a rich history, the English wine industry looks to be growing from strength to strength. And what a wonderful accolade it would be to walk into a pub and ask for a glass of Sussex. Red Wine Grape Varieties Rondo:

Another hardy, disease-resistant grape variety which has adapted well to the English climate. This is a hybrid vine with characteristics of the Regent grape. Rondo has plumy and fruit-driven notes, with overtones of classic red varieties. It blends very well with other grape varieties producing some lovely drinkable, summer-berry fruit style rosè wines, and some darker juicy reds with oaky, smoky flavours.

Regent:

This grape variety is relatively new to the UK wine industry, and is another example of a modern hybrid vine. Again, it is disease resistant and grows well in the English climate. Showing real promise, this variety has high yields, low acidity and high sugar levels, producing young wines with light delicate flavors and promising to develop to a fuller body.

Dornfelder:

Producing fresh and fruity wines, this grape variety has German heritage and grows very well in our English climate. It is a fine example of a quality English wine production, and can hold notes of pure fruit, an earthy smokiness and even a surprise liquorice finish.

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A Home for Life

With 32 new apartments, extensive leisure facilities and beautiful surrounding countryside, St George’s Park is a community village offering a unique home for life. I have driven past St George’s Park in Ditchling countless times; now I was entering the expansive landscaped grounds, about to discover what makes this village for the over 60’s so unique. I was greeted by Marketing Director Philip Smith. St George’s is owned and managed by the charity Augustinian Living and Philip explained the advantages this can hold to any potential newcomer. “The apartments for sale are lifetime homes, fully adaptable for future changes,” he told me. Residents can be assured that St George’s can never be sold to a commercial developer as it is specifically prohibited within the planning approval. Nuns have been caring for people on this site since 1866 when they settled here from Belgium and the ethos is one of providing safe, independent living in an area of incomparable natural beauty. 32 new apartments are being built off plan. Half have already been sold, the majority having two spacious bedrooms, ideal for couples

downsizing from large houses. I was surprised at the space; 1,323 square feet for the largest apartment which is easily double the size of a standard city two bed. The smallest apartment is half this size; more than generous for a single person wanting just one bedroom. When the new apartment buildings are finished, which is due by November, St George’s will be home to some 330 people – small enough to make a community but large enough to feel eclectic. The facilities will be second to none; a 14m swimming pool with sauna and Jacuzzi, fully equipped gym, two games rooms, hobby room and a therapies room. A large communal restaurant and bar are up and running now along with a concert hall, library, indoor tennis and a pool room. The restaurant, boasting a lovely green outlook, serves a delicious menu. Many residents prefer to eat together than cook separately and so enjoy the lively conversation that flows around food and wine. A sense of community is perhaps

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Residents have access to numerous activities, including gardening in the allotment and fishing in the picturesque lake

The 250 acre grounds are home to wildlife, include an extensive woodland and a beautiful lake in which residents can fish.

the most important attribute of life at St George’s. People know their neighbours, make lifetime friends and most importantly, are literally a moments walk from one another. This is country living without the isolation that can often accompany the rural dream. There are daily activities that range from poetry, line dancing, painting, cribbage and mahjong to name but a few. There is an active choir and numerous physical activities including bowls on a purpose built green and a croquet lawn. An 81 year old resident told me, “I play short tennis, go line dancing, paint and enjoy walking…I also share an allotment with my friend.” If someone simply wishes to enjoy time on their own in nature, the 250 acre grounds are home to wildlife and include an extensive woodland and a beautiful 3 acre lake in which residents can fish. Spring bluebells and rare orchids dot certain areas that are designated Sites of Nature Conservation Interest and the wildfowl that inhabit the lakes and surrounding areas are also protected. The stunning setting of St George’s prompted one resident to comment, “the rural location with its lakes, fields and farm animals was so appealing…and the chance to have an allotment meant that we didn’t look back.” With the arts and crafts village of Ditchling on the doorstep and the curving South Downs peeping enticingly across open fields, this is the place for comfortable rural living yet it lies only an hour from London by train and Gatwick is half that distance. Philip told me that some residents keep a second home in the sun for winter and can lock up early in the morning and be sipping a beer in Spain by lunchtime! Although there are parking spaces available, many residents have realised they don’t need their own transport, preferring to use the ‘Pay as you go’ car club which allows the booking of a car from

an hour to several days. A private minibus runs to Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath and there is a bus stop directly outside the entrance offering links to Brighton and Lewes. There is so much happening within St George’s that it’s rarely necessary to look outside for entertainment or recreation. A sense of belonging seems to quickly settle on new residents; one lady said, “I don’t think I’ve ever felt alone since I’ve been here, there’s always someone to talk to, go around with, eat with….there’s so much going on.” Another lady commented that “when you buy at St George’s you invest in a new lease of life, you instantly become a member of a bustling community.” Many residents bring their pets with them when they move to St George’s; the grounds are a dog walker’s paradise and the Park is surrounded by footpaths and close to the South Downs Way. Apartments in this award winning development sell quickly; there is a marketing suite where potential residents can view the new accommodation and ask the many questions they are sure to have before making such an important life change. If you are of retirement age and seeking to make your home within a safe, open and active community, St George’s is likely to exceed your expectations. A happy home and a sense of belonging are deeply necessary to our health and wellbeing and here, they exist in abundance.

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spring quiz

by roger linn

Spring Egghead Quiz Are you a runny yolk or hardboiled brain box? Test your knowledge with our fun Spring Quiz and be in with a chance to win some eggcelent prizes.

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What common wildflower is also known as ‘The Lent Lily’? Who wrote the song ‘The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la’? If it is spring in Sussex, what season is it in Australia? Easter Sunday is held on which day each year? Which of the following does spring symbolise, Life; Love; Rebirth; Mirth ? The first day of spring is called the Vernal Equinox. When is it this year? Which animals ‘box’ in the spring? Who is the Roman goddess of spring?

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Which composer wrote ‘The Rite of Spring’? Who sang ‘In Your Easter Bonnet’ in the film Easter Parade? Saffron comes from which spring flower? The May birthstone, which precious stone represents spring?

When Wordsworth wandered ‘lonely as a cloud’, how many daffs did he see?

In spring, do the clocks go back or forward? ‘In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of ---- ’ (4)

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On the spring equinox, the hours of light and dark are exactly equal. True or False?

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Where does Cherry Blossom signal the arrival of spring?

In the UK, in which direction do migrating birds fly in spring?

On which day should you be careful in April to save face?

And finally, in the world of Rock’n Roll, who is known as ‘The Boss’?

Please email your answers to info@sussexliving.com, including your name, address, and telephone number by 30th April 2015 for a chance to win one of these fabulous prizes*:

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The three winners will be picked at random by Sussex Living Ltd, from all entries with 20 correct answers. In the event that there are fewer than three entries with 20 correct answers, those with the most correct answers will be taken into account. Sussex Living’s decision will be final (your statutory rights remain unaffected). The winners will be informed by email and have their names printed in our June 2015 issue. *Our thanks go to the management at Get Waisted, People for Places and Paul Andre Boutique Jewellers for so generously donating these competition prizes.

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environment

by ruth Lawrence

Let the beauty and intricacy of nature be a natural medicine for when you are feeling ill, low or tired. A couple of weeks ago I fell from the top of a ladder onto a concrete floor. Luckily nothing broke but the pain and resulting stiffness led on to a bout of flu that left me weak and listless. Fed up of being confined indoors by fatigue, I drove myself to a stretch of woodland by a lake, slowly walked the hundred yards to the shore and lay down on a sunlit bed of pine needles where I stayed most of the afternoon. As the hours passed my inability to move far forced me to notice the minute details going on around me, and how much more I seemed to see than usual when actively walking or passing through the landscape. Tiny feathers from waterfowl sprang, densely camouflaged, from the stripe of needles and leaves while low red sunlight filtered through rushes at the water’s edge, turning them to fire torches, waving in the breeze. I saw my first two butterflies of the year – magpie-monotone wings with scarlet stripes that shouted of the arrival of the warmer season. I heard the wind creaking branch and leaf until I almost fell asleep and I watched clouds pass and coalesce in a pale blue sky. Eventually appetite told me to move; I left the water’s edge renewed and enlivened, wondering how nature had lent me as much energy as I’d have gotten from a weeks sleep.

I saw my first two butterflies of the year – magpie-monotone wings with scarlet stripes that shouted of the arrival of the warmer season.

We seem to know instinctively that being in natural places is good for us, but why does it heal us more quickly than being in man made environments? A test carried out on 260 people in Japan found that people who gazed at forest scenery for 20 minutes tested far lower for the stress hormone cortisol than those who had not. Our ancestors lived in nature for 5 million years; we are still programmed to fit a natural environment and our bodies respond to nature in unexpected ways at molecular level. Research by university students found that mice exposed to the friendly bacteria found in soil produced more serotonin, a lack of which is linked to depression in people. Perhaps that could explain the positive physical feelings that gardeners seem to enjoy when they are literally ‘hands on’ in the soil; perhaps we could all do with digging in the dirt a little more? We don’t really need to be told that nature does us good; the tricky bit is making sure we do something about it. Next time you’re feeling tired, cut off or irritated, go outside and let nature give you exactly what you need.

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Wild Flower Power Take part in a new national wild flower survey throughout the flowering season, and help preserve the unique and special Sussex countryside for the future

Saving survey

To help combat this situation, and to ensure the future of our favourite blooms, The National Plant Monitoring Scheme has been launched by a partnership of the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland, Plantlife, and the Joint Nature Committee. For the next few months (and following flowering seasons), 28 different habitat-types nationwide will be surveyed, to identify which species are flourishing and those that need particular attention.

Do your bit

In order to complete such an in-depth stock take of the country’s flora, 2000 volunteers are needed – and that’s where you come in. It’s easy to get involved – register online and you will be allocated a 1km square with habitats such as hedgerows, riverbanks and road verges to study. Irene Lucas has taken part in previous Plantlife surveys and is an NPMS volunteer; “I’ve always loved wild flowers but it was only when I moved to the countryside and discovered Plantlife’s Wild Flower Count that I really got to know what was growing around me. I

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became reacquainted with the species I had loved as a child such as silverweed and common bird’s-foottrefoil, as well as discovering new ones I’d not seen before. It was also lovely to be able to introduce my youngest daughter, who we raised in a town, to the world of wild flowers.” It shouldn’t take more than a sunny morning or afternoon, a few times throughout the season, to note down the flowers you see – a guilt-free way to enjoy the spring and summer sunshine. And you don’t have to know the difference between ragwort and hawkbit; each participant will receive training and ongoing support, plus a detailed illustrated ID guide. Together we can make a difference.

What’s your pick of the bunch? To mark the start of spring, Plantlife is launching the first ever Nations’ Favourite Wild Flower Vote 2015, to find out which flower the British public hold closest to their hearts. From a shortlist of 25, including the Sussex-found cowslip, honeysuckle, and bee orchid, people will be asked to select their top bloom. The results will be announced in June. What will your favourite be? Cowslip

Honeysuckle

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Can you imagine a Sussex landscape without flowers? The colour of red clover, field scabius and bird’sfoot-trefoil stripped from the Downs’ chalk grasslands, and the spring carpets of bluebells missing from ancient woodlands – along with the associated wildlife. But, every 1-2 years, a plant species is lost from Sussex, alone*.

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Need to Lose Weight once and for all? An interview with Rachel Ricketts, a leading Weight Loss Consultant. Rachel Ricketts, a leading light in the field of weight loss and weight maintenance, is delighted to be celebrating her 11th year as a weight loss consultant. Rachel and her team have helped thousands of people to successfully lose weight with her Metabolic Weight Loss Programme, achieving outstanding results time and time again.

eating to another way, so that you can comfortably lose and maintain your weight. It is structured, easy to follow and tailored for individual needs as required. Time after time, clients say they are not hungry or having cravings. How do you keep your clients motivated while they’re on the programme?

Rachel, how does it feel having helped so many people? I have met some wonderful people from all walks of life and have made many friends. I am delighted to see how life changing it is for clients when they have been able to finally lose and maintain their weight. What is the typical type of person that comes to you? By the time most of our clients reach us, they have done faddy diets, been to diet clubs, lived off diet shakes, taken slimming pills and so on. Going from one diet to another, getting more and more confused, they don’t know which way to turn. Many are worried about health issues due to being overweight and are looking for something that will finally help them lose weight once and for all. We are so often told we are the last chance! Why is The Metabolic Weight Loss Programme so successful? The programme is not a quick-fix diet. It is a step-by-step approach, taking you from the way you are

No matter how hard you have tried in the past, The Metabolic Weight Loss Programme could just be the answer to resolving your weight problem once and for all.

Many of our clients report an average weight loss of 7-14lbs. a month, which is very motivating! Alongside this, they feel so much better with their health, well-being and increased energy levels. Getting into clothes they never thought they would be able to wear again is also very encouraging! What does your support consist of? One-to-one consultations are available every 7-10 days, with email support as needed in between. Time after time, clients say without our invaluable support, they couldn’t have lost their weight. For those who are not able to visit us at The Weight Loss Centre, a very successful remote service is provided throughout the UK and overseas – distance is no object!

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HEALTH BEAUT Y ST YLE

BY AMY NEWSON

Soak your worries away with Amy Newson’s guide to bath essentials, and enjoy the health benefits while you’re at it!

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There’s nothing better than a warm, soothing bath at the end of a busy day. Relaxing in the tub with a glass of wine and a good book is just what the doctor ordered for relieving the symptoms of stress caused by the daily grind. You may not know that this leisure activity is not only good for unwinding, but can also boost your immune system, help you ﬁght nasty colds and alleviate skin conditions such as eczema. What’s more, taking a hot bath increases sweating, which rids the body of toxins. Have a look at these different bath products to ﬁ nd the perfect one for you, and then enjoy!

Essential oils

For a relaxing bath add Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Lavender, Marjoram or Sandalwood oils.

Essential oils are basically a concentration containing aroma compounds from plants: in other words, the plant’s ‘essence’. Just add six to eight drops of the essential oil to your bath and breathe in the comforting fragrant steam. For a relaxing bath add Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Lavender, Marjoram or Sandalwood oils. Lavender is known to have many beneﬁts including pain relief (for headaches, migraines, joint and muscle pain) and helps to battle insomnia and anxiety. For an invigorating start to the day, try adding some stimulating Eucalyptus, Lemongrass or Rosemary oil to your bath.

Bath salts

Bath salts soften hard water which can really dry out your skin. They contain many beneﬁcial minerals and nutrients which further help keep skin soft and

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smooth. These minerals include Magnesium (which helps fight stress and combat fatigue), Calcium (which keeps water retention under control and bones healthy), Potassium (to balance the skin’s moisture levels), Bromide (which soothes tired and sore muscles) and Sodium (which helps maintain a healthy balance of lymphatic fluids in your body). Bathing in warm water helps to open up your pores and allows the minerals to be absorbed. Bath salts not only benefit your health, but also leave you with wonderful, deeply cleansed skin as they help draw out oil and dirt.

Bath bombs

Bath bombs can be found in many different shapes and sizes, and often vary in their ingredients. Some specialise in producing bubbles, different coloured bath water and scents. Look for bath bombs containing dried ﬂower petals or glitter to add something special to your bathing routine. To enjoy soft moisturised skin use bath bombs which contain Ylang Ylang or Patchouli essential oils, as these help regenerate skin cells and can therefore battle dry skin conditions. Now you know that a bath isn’t only great for relaxing but also beneﬁts your body and mind, next time you’re suffering from a headache or sore muscles jump in a tub infused with essential oils, bath salts or a yummy bath bomb and let it work its wonders!

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health & Communit y

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We Cancervive Together With first hand experience of the effects of cancer, not only on the patient, but on friends and family alike, Paul Huggett set up Cancervive, a support group for those in need.

In November of 1990 Paul and his wife Pam were living in Hurstpierpoint with their two daughters, Rebecca, age 4 and Sarah, 18 months. Then overnight their whole world changed; “Pam had found a lump in her breast,” says Paul. “Her mother died from breast cancer so this made things worse.” A week later they had an appointment at the hospital. Paul recalls that all he wanted was to talk to somebody in his own shoes, away from the medical surroundings, but there was nothing on offer, so he coped alone. Pam sadly passed away in June 1994. Left a single father, Paul carried on and in 1998 he met Bridget, who he married a year later. On their wedding day Paul’s aunt reminded him that it was 5 years after Pam’s death, which was the time she wished for him to wait before remarrying. “I had carried out Pam’s wishes,” Paul tells me. “And with Bridget, we were a family again.” Tragically, a year later they found a lump in Bridget’s breast. She went through treatment and had her ups and downs over the years, but sadly passed away in June 2007. Alone again, Paul was desperate for some help, and to reach out and help others in his situation. Before Bridget’s death she helped Paul plan Cancervive, much to the joy of her consultant and the Macmillian nurses – this support group was badly needed. Paul co-founded Cancervive with his eldest

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daughter, Rebecca, and in 2007 they had their first Committee Meeting. With support from local media, they received their first two callers; “The charity was finally up and running,” Paul tells me proudly. It was as he first envisioned; a space where those affected by cancer could talk openly and freely away from medical professionals and counsellors. It is shared support from people who have been in your shoes, who have experienced your situation and who are ready and willing to listen. Completely self funded, Cancervive offers support groups, including one for teenagers, which is in the process of being set up, and a 24 hour telephone line. If more personal support is needed, one-to-one sessions can be set up either in the home, or the Cancervive office in Hurstpierpoint. There is no obligation to come to a set amount of sessions; Cancervive want to see you as and when you need them. The charity is dependant on donations and fund raising events to keep going. They have a Charity Golf Day on 28th May 2015 at Cuckfield Golf Club and their yearly Motorbike Ride Out in September 2015, where there will be family fun, a barbeque and a band. If you would like to volunteer for Cancervive they would love to hear from you, especially for help with fund raising, business planning or if you have a personal experience of cancer. Together, we can survive.

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Raising Awareness with Action for Deafness Approximately 10 million people in the UK live with partial or full hearing loss. During Deaf Awareness Week (4-10 May) Action for Deafness will be continuing to work to raise awareness of communication needs and the social isolation that affects many deaf people. Having to deal with communication difficulties on a daily basis can make it harder for deaf people to feel part of the community, leaving them vulnerable to social isolation and depression. There are now a number of initiatives to help overcome these problems and improve the quality of life for those with hearing loss. Leading the way in West Sussex is local charity, Action for Deafness which offers support, advice, audiology services, assistive learning devices, along with sign language and lip reading classes. Close to the charity’s heart is Deaf Awareness Week, which this year runs from 4th-10th May, focusing on the theme, Connect & Communicate. “The idea is to help reduce the social isolation felt by deaf and hard of hearing people,” explains Chief Executive Officer, Jane Shaw. “There’s a range of events planned to encourage deaf people to connect and communicate with each other, as well as those designed to help the general public connect and communicate with deaf and hard of hearing people.” With these aims in mind, the charity has recently purchased a minibus which will be showcased on Wednesday 6th May during a coffee morning at the charity’s head office in Haywards Heath. The minibus will be available to help to reduce social isolation for profoundly deaf people by taking them on trips to garden centres, local historic sites, or shopping, in fact anywhere where communication might prove challenging. Volunteers with signing skills will be available to accompany passengers. The criteria for use will be quite strict so please contact AFD for further details.

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The charity is also hosting a Dementia Friends training day on 13th May. “There is a proven link between deafness and dementia due to increased social isolation,” explains Jane. “This training day is for deaf people, staff, volunteers and anyone else affected by hearing loss”. Places are limited so booking is essential. The British are famous for their reserve, but the Connect & Communicate campaign seeks to emphasise that when it comes to communicating with deaf people, the more expressive the body language, the better. It’s important to always face the person and speak clearly, without shouting. Repeat yourself if necessary and if all else fails, write down what you want to say; let’s keep communicating effectively.

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Serving the Community with Pride

This year sees the Burgess Hill District Lions celebrate their 60th Birthday in style with a Birthday Card Competition and a Fun Town Day on Saturday 11th April. There are some people who go about their lives with a quiet, stoic and fuss-free dedication to helping others. Chris Muschamp (pictured right), President of the Burgess Hill District Lions Club, is one of those people. “I always describe the Lions as ordinary people doing extraordinary things,” says Chris warmly. “Our aim is to help the community and give charitable support where it’s needed, whether that be raising money through our bookshop or helping local individuals in desperate situations.” Currently standing at 40 members, the Burgess Hill District Lions is a Charitable Trust and one of over 70 clubs in the South East. It is also part of The International Association of Lions Clubs, which has a staggering 1.3million members worldwide in 200 countries and is the world’s largest and most active Service Club organisation. Lions clubs look to support their local communities as well as respond to international humanitarian disasters, such as earthquakes and floods. A recent South East area project helped by the Burgess Hill District Lions to support Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance to equip their helicopters with night flying capability has already saved 400 lives in the region. Crucially, the club is also responsible for distributing twenty public access defibrillators across the Mid Sussex area alone. Covering Ditchling, Hassocks, Hurst, Albourne and Haywards Heath, the Burgess Hill Lions also support the smaller but no less important causes in our area. As Chris explains, “We’ve provided a cooker on Christmas Eve so a lady could cook her Christmas Lunch, and carpets to a home where the baby had been crawling on concrete floors. The Lions also supplied i-Pads with highly specialized computer programmes for Autism to a special-needs school in

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Working both overseas and locally in Sussex, nADFAS members are passionate about the preservation of our arts, culture and heritage, as Roger Linn ﬁ nds out. The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS), which admittedly sounds a bit of a mouthful, is a leading arts charity opening up the world of the arts through a national and international network of some 360 local societies. Its members are committed to promoting and preserving our rich heritage in the decorative and fi ne arts. Most societies meet once a month and by an exciting programme of lectures, study days and visits, their members experience and learn about the arts, heritage and history in the cheerful company of other like-minded people. In fact being a NADFAS member is a great way to meet new people with similar interests and form lasting friendships. The lectures are delivered by internationally respected experts from across the entire spectrum of the arts and the range of topics covered is truly extraordinary; music, painting, literature, ceramics, historical artefacts and much, much more. There are currently some 300 accredited lecturers available to the individual societies’ secretaries, many of whom

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you will have seen on television programmes like ‘Antiques Roadshow’. Between them they offer over 4,000 lecture titles, but for a lecturer to gain acceptance onto the prestigious NADFAS speakers list, is no easy task. In addition to their academic qualifications, they need to be fine speakers with many years of experience. And ultimately they are required to pass the nerve-racking test of presenting a 20 minute, illustrated, mini-lecture to a panel of representatives at NADFAS House in London. Amongst the lecturers, this is sometimes irreverently known as ‘trial by tweed’. The standard is very high. NADFAS however is by no means a passive organisation and members have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of active, hands-on, arts-related activities. The members of the Church Recorders

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St Peter & St JameS HOSPice iS celebratinG itS 40tH anniverSary year with a host of exciting events throughout the year. you’re invited to them all!

May 30 is the Open Garden Party, Party at the hospice (1.30-5pm), which will kick off the summer Open Gardens Programme. Last year, the open garden events were hugely successful raising a fantastic sum of money to support the vital work of the hospice. There are lots of new gardens taking part this year, so please do come along. There are beautiful gardens being opened throughout the community, including Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, Ditchling, Plumpton, Uckfield, Wivelsfield, Cuckfield, Chailey and Ringmer. The Open Gardens Programme will finish with a fantastic finale! The hospice is holding a Family Fun Day at Beech Hurst Gardens, Haywards Heath, in August where there will be something for everyone…and all proceeds will be going to support the hospice. Sleep Walk 2015 promises to be even bigger and better than ever! Make a note for your diary and join hundreds of revellers at midnight on Saturday 11 July – the Early Bird Entry is just £12, if you book

before 22 May, so don’t delay in registering and booking online at www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk/event/ sleep-walk2015. The 10k route leads around Haywards Heath and Lindfield where everyone is encouraged to pop on their pyjamas, onesies and face paint! The hospice is delighted to announce its first ever antiques ntiques and collectors Fair which will be

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held at the hospice. With guest appearances from the experts on ‘Antiques Roadshow’ and ‘Antiques Road Trip’, it is sure to be a brilliant event. It will be on Sunday 19 July, from 11am – 4pm and as well as having the chance to have your items expertly valued, there will be delicious refreshments, a jazz band and countless stalls with collectibles and interesting treasures. As the year draws to a close, St Peter & St James will be getting into the festivities with its first ever reindeer race. What better way to get into the Christmas spirit! There are countless community events taking place, so please do support St Peter & St James Hospice. Go to www.stpeter-stjames. org.uk/events for updated details on everything that is planned. The hospice relies on its community for 86% of its funding as the Government gives just 14% and St Peter & St James needs £2.6m to provide its vital services to its patients. The services are free of charge to the patients and the hospice wants to be able to provide this vital treatment for the next 40 years…at least! Please help the hospice celebrate its 40th anniversary by supporting the events and fundraising activities.

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A FUN TOWN DAY TO CELEBRATE OUR 60TH BIRTHDAY on

Saturday, 11th April, 2015 10am to 4pm

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group, for example, go into churches of all religions to record their rich artistic heritage for posterity, whilst the Heritage Volunteers work under the direction of professional curators to help preserve our history. They work on a variety of projects in churches, museums, historic houses, galleries and archives. And the Young Arts group provides youngsters with opportunities to get involved in creative arts activities. In Sussex we are particularly well served by NADFAS. From Chichester in the west to Hastings in the east, there are no less than twenty-four active individual societies and in addition to their busy lecture programmes they have ambitious special interest days and overseas cultural tours planned. Typical subjects for these special interest days include wonderful titles like ‘The First World War - The Poetry Art and Music of Wilfred Owen and his Contemporaries’ or ‘The Romanovs - Tyrants and Martyrs of Imperial Russia’ and ‘New York New York!’ Overseas, tours planned for our intrepid Sussex members this year include Krakow, Madrid and Western Sicily. NADFAS supports arts and arts heritage through a substantial grant-giving programme to help a wide range of activities. The grants are often made in addition to the contribution of local members and funding is intended to support people with their ideas, skills and projects, rather than large capital or architectural schemes. In 2013 for example, the Grants Committee awarded over £96,000 to NADFAS societies and to organisations and individuals involved in arts education and heritage conservation. These ranged from small donations supporting quite limited local events, to substantial awards to encourage and support employers to run relevant arts and crafts apprenticeships so that centuries old craft skills may not be lost. If you would like to become a member of NADFAS, each individual society processes their own applications for membership and some have waiting lists. Subscription fees vary, but to fi nd out more about joining, have a look at NADFAS Sussex online (sussex.nadfas.net) to fi nd your nearest society and then contact the Membership Secretary. If you would be unable to attend the regular meetings, then you can become a NADFAS Affi liate member simply by applying online.

In Sussex we are particularly well served by NADFAS

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ARTS & CRAFT STALLS FOOD STALLS LOCAL CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS STALLS MID-DOWNS RADIO 10am

Opening by Town Mayor Anne Jones, MBE supported by the Town Crier Bandstand

11am & 11.40am

Burgess Hill Marching Youth

Church Walk

2.15pm

Schools' Lions 60th Birthday Card Competition - Prize Giving

Martlets Hall

2.30pm

Southway Junior School Choir

Martlets Hall

2.45pm

Fancy Dress Competition ages 3 to 7 & 8+ Martlets Hall

On Sunday 12th April at The Birch Hotel, Haywards Heath, The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Sussex will present ‘The Magic of the Menezes.’ The youthful brother and sister team of David Menezes (tenor) and Elizabeth Menezes (soprano), both of whom have sung in many parts of the world with a variety of opera companies, but whose first love is Gilbert & Sullivan. The concert begins at 2.45pm, and admission is £4.50 for members and £9.50 for non-members, both prices to include interval refreshments. Tickets and further information from Edwin Cowley, 37 Hill House Close, Turners Hill, Crawley RH10 4YY. Cheques should be made payable to G & S Today. No need for SAE - simply arrive in good time and collect your tickets at the door.

Admission is £4.50 (members) and £9.50 (non-members)

Advance booking is essential. Ring 01342 715709 for tickets & information.

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Book review

It’s A Dog’s Life For The Other Half by Steve Ankers

Married to a vet, and related to one as well, Steve Ankers spends his life surrounded by animals. Hilarity ensues as he shares their tails… Recently I wrote in this magazine about my unfeigned admiration for vets, so it was a happy accident that Steve Ankers’ book landed on my desk for review. It’s a Dog’s Life For The Other Half is a funny, idiosyncratic account of his long-suffering life immersed in the world of animals from domestic pets and livestock to the most exotic. In the book you will meet enough creatures to satisfy even the most avid animal fancier. There are cats and dogs, many, many sheep, a vulture, at least one python and a veritable Dr Doolittle parade of walking, flying, crawling and swimming characters. Steve tells his tale with a very light touch and it ensures the reader is carried along at some speed through the events which make up this extraordinary story – or rather stories, for the book is crammed with anecdotes. Not only is Steve married to a vet, but his brother John is the longest serving vet in rural Northumberland and many of his stories make it into the book as well. In fact Margaret, the book’s heroine, and Steve met while she was working as his brother’s assistant. The author’s wry sense of humour takes us from his earliest days as a boy on Merseyside, through growing up with an animal-mad brother, becoming an environmental guru, to marriage, and even to the triple bypass heart surgery that caused him to slow down. Before moving to Northumberland to work in John’s practice, Margaret, the very Scottish future-Mrs-Ankers, had worked in Shetland and the stories of her life amongst the islanders and their beasts are both hilarious and heart-warming – thank you presents of peat and fresh fish were not uncommon! When the family set up residence in Manchester, Margaret worked for the PDSA, treating pets for people who couldn’t afford vet fees. Their home at this time seems to have had a constantly fluctuating population of delightful pets, brought home or rescued from work. These included a kitten who wanted to be a goalkeeper and a duckling who thought her mother was a rabbit. Around twenty years ago the family moved to Sussex and in It’s a Dog’s Life.., Steve goes on to recount their animal adventures on ground which will be very familiar to readers of Sussex Living. The tales are by turns funny, moving, serious and utterly comic. I felt that the book might have benefitted from some photography, but the author draws such excellent word pictures that perhaps they are unnecessary. It’s certainly a great read.

Further Information It’s a Dog’s Life For The Other Half is available from independent bookshops in Mid Sussex.

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Rogers Inspirational Easter Tile Sale

Haywards Heath Tile Showroom, Spencer House, Mill Green Industrial Estate, Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XQ Crawley Tile Showroom & Bathroom Studio, Metcalf Way, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 7SU Redhill Tile Showroom, 22 Monson Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 2ET Be inspired with up to 75% off tiles and a minimum of 20% off everything including bathrooms. Contact: Rogers Ceramics 01293 612057 isales@rogersceramics.co.uk www.rogersceramics.co.uk Sundays 10:00-14:00 or as long as you can stay

Conservation Work Parties on Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve

Meet in Car Park off Maple Drive Can you help in simple path clearing tasks or general tidying? Contact: www. bh-green-circle.org.uk Mary Smith (Secretary of Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network) 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Wednesday 01 April, 13:45-16:00

Burgess Hill Flower Club - An

Easter Workshop with Gill Sadler Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX You are most welcome to come and enjoy the fun of Flower Arranging with us. Visitors £5.50, but with a copy of Sussex Living Magazine your first visit is free. Contact: Hazel Foster 01273 757176 hazel1F31@talktalk.net

Wednesday 01 April, 19:45

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society - An Illustrated Talk by Steven Moore of Rapkyns Nursery Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Based near Henfield, Rapkyns specialise in unusual varieties of familiar plants. Plants will (of course!) be available for sale. Admission: Members free and visitors £1. Contact: Flo Whitaker 01444 245509 bhhs@talktalk.net Thursday 02 April, 20:00, Doors open 19:30

Ditchling Film Society “Tracks” (12 Cert)

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT This film is set in the Australian outback and is about Robyn Davidson, a 27 year old woman who decided to walk 1,700 miles west from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean accompanied only be 4 camels and her dog. This beautiful film transforms the desert into an amazing blaze of texture and colour. Free coffee and biscuits beforehand and wine can be purchased by the glass. Ample free parking behind the hall. Guests and temporary members are welcome for the sum of £5, payable at the door.

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Thursday 02 April, 20:00

Saturday 04 April, 10:00-16:00

Sunday 05 April, 14:00-17:00

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks Every Thursday! Whatever your talent come and show it off or just watch others. Pop in for a fun night out - entrance free! Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk

Henfield Village Hall, Coopers Way, West Sussex BN5 9DB Jam Pot Spring Vintage Fair will have wonderful painted and pine vintage furniture, linens, cushions, garden-ware, toys, perfumes, jewellery, enamelware, cups and saucers and lots more. £1 admission. Contact: Mary Kingston 01273 492913

Oldlands Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 8ND Volunteers will be available to give guided tours and serve refreshments. Donations are greatly appreciated we suggest £3 per person or £5 per family. There is no parking at the Mill, but it can be reached with a pleasant walk via Oldlands Lane, Keymer, or Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling. Contact: Fred Maillardet 01273 842342.

Greyhound - Open Mic Night

Friday 03 April

Haywards Heath Lions Swimarathon

The Dolphin Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY Teams swim in a 55 minute relay for their chosen good cause and for the Lion’s charity, SERV Sussex. Contact: Haywards Heath Lions Club 01444 451157, hhlionsswim.co.uk lionsswimarathon@gmail.com Friday 03–Monday 06 April

Little Bo Peep; Easter Specials at The Bluebell Railway

The Bluebell Railway, Sheﬃeld Park Station East Sussex Meet Little Bo Peep on board The Bluebell Railway all through the Easter Weekend! Easter Gifts included for every child (and something for the adults too!) Booking essential. Call for more details. Entry Fee £10+. Contact: 01825 720800 minfo@ bluebell-railway.co.uk

Jam Pot Spring Vintage Fair

Saturday 04 April, 11:00-15:00

Easter Celebrations in Burgess Hill Town Centre

Burgess Hill Town Centre Join in Burgess Hill’s Easter Celebrations. Lots of family fun with PamPurredPets’ Petting Animal Farm, Face Painting, Easter Egg Hunt Competition and Giant Egg Storytime at Market Place Shopping. Contact: www.cometoburgesshill. co.uk info@cometoburgesshill.co.uk Facebook/teamburgesshill Twitter @ teamburgesshill Sunday 05 - Monday 06 April, 10:00-16:00

Keep it Local Craft Fair at The Llama Park

The Flaming Mojos

The Sportsman, Goddards Green, West Sussex BN6 9LQ Live music from 8.30pm. Free entrance. Contact: 01444 233460 www.thesportsmanpub.com

The Llama Park, Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JN The Keep it Local Craft Fairs are synonymous with outstanding quality. “Quite simply the best fair we’ve ever been to”. Entrance Free to Craft Fair, café and shop. Fees apply to see the Llamas. Contact: Anne Marriner 01342 328427 anne@keepitlocalevents.co.uk www.keepitlocalevents.co.uk www.llamapark.co.uk

Saturday 04 April

Sunday 05 - Monday 06 April, 12:00-17:00

Friday 03 April, 20:30

Free BBQ Demo

The Alfresco Shop @ Doves Barn Nursery, Copthorne Road, Felbridge, Surrey RH19 2PB Come along and learn a new BBQ recipe or two, picking up helpful barbecuing tips. Small charge if you fancy tasting what we cook! Contact: Martin and Ruth Hicks 01342 327774 info@thealfrescoshop.co.uk www.thealfrescoshop.co.uk Saturday 04 April, Sessions from 10:00

Flower Arranging

The Ballroom, Blind Veterans UK, Greenways, Ovingdean BN2 7NS Sheila Knight from the Flower Shed will be your tutor. You will make a gorgeous table arrangement to take home. £20 per person. Contact: Rachel 01273 391455 rachel.chitty@ blindveterans.org.uk Saturday 04 April, 10:00-12:00

‘Pond Dipping at Bedelands’

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve – meet at Bedelands Car Park off Maple Drive for 10am to walk to the dipping pond Come and discover hidden minibeasts below the water! Led by Dominic Moore. All ages are welcome. Contact: Mary Smith (Secretary of Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network) 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net

Easter Fun at Parham House & Gardens!

Parham House & Gardens, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 4HS Complete the Easter trail, meet the Easter Bunny and play garden games. Visit the hatchery with chickens, quail and ducks. Adults £8.00, Senior Citizens £7.00, Children (5-15yrs) £4.00, Under 5’s Free, Family (2 adults, 4 children)£22.00. (Upgrade to House available). Contact: 01903 742021 www.parhaminsussex.co.uk enquiries@parhaminsussex.co.uk Sunday 05 April, Gates open 11:00, First race 14:25, Last race 17:25

Totepool Easter Sunday Family Raceday

Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3AL Day one of the two day totepool Easter Family Festival includes a children’s Easter Bonnet competition, fun fair and other entertainment. Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure £18 on the day. Picnic Enclosure £10 on the day. Children under 18 go FREE. Advanced online admission £14 (closes 6 days prior to the event). Race programme and parking FREE. Contact: 01273 890383 Allison@ plumptonracecourse.co.uk or linda@ plumptonracecourse.co.uk

Oldland Mill Open Afternoon

Monday 06, 13, 20, 27 April, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street, Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a well-established regular auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. Contact: clientservices@ gorringes.co.uk 01273 478221 Monday 06 April

Eight Bells Bolney Pram Race See Local Living

Monday 06 April Gates open 11:00, First race 14:15, Last race 17:45

Totepool Easter Monday Family Raceday

Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3AL Day two of the two day totepool Easter Family Festival includes a fun fair, family entertainment and appearances throughout the day from Peppa Pig. The same contacts and admission details apply as for the 5th April. Tuesday 07 – Thursday 09 April, 10:00-15:00 (except Thursday 10:00-16:00 performance)

‘Billy Elliot’ Theatre Workshop

Scout HQ, Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9EN Participants will work on selected scenes, exploring the story through dance and singing, presenting the juxtaposition of the miner’s struggle and the beauty of ballet. £80 per student and £70 per sibling. DirectorKim Wright. Contact: 07504059640 info@jktheatrearts.com www.jktheatrearts.com ednesday 08th April 2015. 07.45 for 8.00pm to 10.00pm

“The Tale of the Tulip”

Hassocks Horticultural Society Meet at Adastra Hall, Keymer Road Hassocks Once again we will have the pleasure of a visit from Russell Bowes, and he will present an illustrated talk entitled “The Tale of the Tulip” This will be a great evening, so come along to see and enjoy. As usual, visitors very welcome. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Sylvia Hancock. 01273 844544 n8a5cluv@talktalk.net SuSSex Living April 2015

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Cuckfield Crafts & Market Friday April 24th 9.30am-1pm Lively village market offering a delightful mix of stalls with something for everyone, including a huge plant stall. Tea, coffee and cakes are available.

Next Market June 12th

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

Could you offer Bruce an indoor home? He is an affectionate cat and would make a very rewarding pet. We would very much like to see him settled into a nice new home, ideally with a secure garden As he is FIV positive he would need to always stay indoors.We have successfully re-homed a number of cats like Bruce who have gone on to lead a good and happy life

Wednesday 08 April, 20:00

Lindfield Horticultural Society - Talk by Barry Newman ‘Preparing for your Show’

King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2HH Chairman of the National Vegetable Society, grower, exhibitor and judge, Barry will have tips for both novices and experts. £1 members, £2 visitors. All welcome. Contact: Publicity Officer 01444 451363 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Thursday 09, Friday 10, & Saturday 11 April

The Bolney Players “When The Lights Go On Again”

Farney Close School, Crossways, Bolney RH17 5RD Matinee (14:30) performances on 10th and 11th and evening performances on 9th, 10th, & 11th, at 19:30. This is a musical with over 30 wartime favourite songs. The show is staged by permission of Roy Sault and Capricorn Productions. Tickets are £9.00 for adults (and £7.50 for children for the matinee performances only) and are available from bolneyplayers.ticketsource.co.uk. For those without online booking facilities call 0333 666 3366 - a ticketsource box office where a £1.50 booking fee applies

FIV is not a risk to humans

Thursday 09 April, 19:30

Contact Val on 01444 457758 if you can offer a cat a home or want to know more

Mid Sussex Association National Trust Lecture The Studio, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A talk by Peter Anderson ‘Oddities and Eccentricities of Sussex’ Friday 10 April, 19:30-21:30

‘Gardener’s Forum’

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Jean Griffin, Radio Sussex expert gardener will be pleased to answer all your questions and queries on your garden, pit plants, allotments etc. Raising funds for Crohn’s Disease Research. Entrance£3. Refreshments will be available. Advance tickets from Pavilion Electrics in Keymer Road, Hassocks or by ringing Dorrie Mottram on 01273 845291 or pay at the door. Friday 10 April, 20:00

Life at Standen, an illustrated talk by House Manager, Ben Dale East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Speakers Night, Friends of East Grinstead Museum. Free to members, £2.50 to visitors. Contact: East Grinstead Museum 01342 302233

Friday 10 April, 19:00 AGM 20:00-21:15 Talk

Friends of Weir Wood Nature Reserve Society - ‘The Making of the High Weald’

Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5DZ An invitation to an illustrated talk by Matthew Pitts, High Weald Woodlands Officer. The historical development of the landscape by man and industry and how they have influenced what we see today. Charge – donations please. Preceded by AGM of the Society at 19:00. Non-members welcome to attend to learn about the Society. Tea and coffee after the AGM. Further information www.weirwood.me.uk

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Saturday 11 April, 06:00-09:00

‘Dawn Chorus Bird Walk on Bedelands’ led by Geoff Kent and John Prodger, followed by Member’s Breakfast

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve. Meet for 6 am start in Bedelands car park off Maple Drive. Discover the bird’s first calls of the morning in a delightful setting. Breakfast costing £2 will be provided for members if booked with Jen Ranger 01444 246830 by at least 10th April please. Free - all welcome. Contact: Mary Smith (Secretary of Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network) 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Saturday 11 April, 08:30-12:30

Car Boot Sale with Table Top inside

St Mary’s Church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS Bargains galore! Refreshments available. Sellers may arrive from 07:30 please. Book and pay for your pitch in advance at £10. Contact: Karen 01342 302083 karenmedinawest@yahoo.co.uk www.stmaryeastgrinstead.co.uk Saturday 11 April, 10:00-11:30

Friends of St Christopher’s Home for the Elderley - Annual Coffee Morning & Mini Market

Guide HQ, Trinity Road Car Park Hurstpierpoint Please do come along and join us at the above event. Entrance fee is 50p per person to include coffee or tea and biscuits and there are a wide range of stalls including cakes, books, dvds, cds, raffle, tombola, plants and gifts. If you have any small items you would like to donate for sale please get in touch with me, Jo Kearns - 01273 834200. We are happy to arrange collection. We always welcome gifts of home-made cakes, buns, scones etc. St Christopher’s is a small residential home for elderly people and the Friends Group works to raise funds to arrange benefits and social outings for all the residents. Saturday 11 April, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Curcular from Balcombe Church

Lay-by on east side of B2036 just north of Balcombe village, (near to church). Balcombe church - Little Strudgate Farm - Newhouse Farm - Great Strudgate Farm - Stonelands Wakehurst Place - Horsebridge Wood - Ardingly Brook - Balcombe Lake Balcombe. 10 miles TQ307309. Please bring a picnic. Some steep ascents and descents may be slippery in places. Contact: 01825 722135 Saturday 11 April, 19:30-22:00

Charity Concert by Vivace Choir

St Mary’s Church, The Causeway Horsham Concert in aid of Cuckfield Stroke Communication Group and Horsham Parkinson’s UK branch. £10.00 to include drink and nibbles. Contact Details: 01403 266173 or vivacehorsham@gmail.com Saturday 11 April, 20:00

“Wilbury Jam”

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Popular local band, Wilbury Jam, are performing to raise funds for

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Tuesday 14 April, 19:45

Saturday 12 April, 10:00-12:30

Lindfield Preservation Society – Annual General Meeting followed by an illustrated talk on “Different Perspectives” by Garry Sharp

Museum Free Open Morning

Basement of Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX What Can You Learn from the Census? Also bring us your Local History questions. Free entry. Refreshments available. All welcome. Contact: paulinetm@gmail.com Saturday 12 April

East Grinstead Vintage Bus Day See Local Living

Monday 13 April to Saturday 18 April, Monday-Friday, 10:00-16:00, Saturday 10:00-14:00

New Showroom Open Week + Remnants Sale

Unit 3 Catsland Farm, Bramlands Lane, Henfield BN5 9TG Come and meet the design team at our new Interiors Showroom, browse through 70 designers of wallpapers, fabrics, furniture, rugs, paints, accessories, plus our popular Remnants Sale. Contact: www. fabricsandpapers.com hello@ fabricsandpapers.com 01273 495500 Monday 13 April, 19:30-21:30

Conversation in Spanish, Italian, French or German

The White Horse Inn, 16 West Street, Ditchling, West Sussex BN6 8TS A relaxed opportunity to meet with and chat to other speakers of German, Spanish, French or Italian. Fee: None, though you are kindly requested to purchase a drink from the host pub. Contact: Piers Euro Languages in Action eurolanguagesinaction@gmail. com www.eurolanguagesinaction.com Monday 13 April, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society “Sky Lab, Science and Medicine in Space”

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road Hassocks A talk by Professor M Whittle. Members £1.50. Visitors £2. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Monday 13 April, 20:00

Greyhound - Quiz Night

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks We currently hold a monthly quiz on the second Monday of each month. Why not pop along for this fun night and pit your wits against others. Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@ yahoo.co.uk Tuesday 14 April, 19:30

Weald Classic Vehicle Club

Weald Inn, Royal George Road Burgess Hill We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Weald Inn. Owners and enthusiasts welcome. Come and have a chat, listen to a few stories or even tell a tale or two. For further information, please call Fred Bone on 01444 239853.

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society - Lawn and Lawnmower History

Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint An illustrated talk by Clive Gravett who will be bringing some of his old mowers. Members £1 Non-members £2. greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 15 April, 20:00

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH This talk will give a description of the Quadcopter used to photograph the Lindfield area from the air with some interesting examples showing a “Different Perspective”. Contact: John Chapman 01444 484470 john_ chapman@talk21.com All welcome including non-members. Entry is free. Wednesday 15 April, 20:00-22:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society- Le mouvement collaborationniste Breton - le Bezen (la Formation) Perrot 1940-1944

The Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Illustrated talk by Mark Watson, Head of French Studies at Ardingly College. All members and visitors are most welcome. (£4 payable on evening). Contact: Barbara Stevens 01444 452385

One of the best family days out in Sussex! Bo Peep Easter Specials Meet Little Bo Peep on board the Bluebell Railway all through the Easter Weekend, with an Easter Gift and Crème Egg for everyone!

• Steam hauled ride through the beautiful sussex countryside • Travel in the unique 1913 Observation Car • Gift for every child • On-board children’s entertainer • Free cupcake for each adult Little Bo Peep will be travelling on the 12.15pm & 2.45pm service from Sheffield Park and 1.15pm & 3.45pm (sat & sun only) from East Grinstead from 3rd to 6th April

Adults: Child (3-13 years): Toddler (no seat allocation):

£20.00 £10.00 £8.00

Seats not reserved on the return journey but tickets will allow travel on any other trains throughout the day. All seats must be booked in advance by telephoning the Customer Service Team on 01825 720800, or call into the Travel Centre at East Grinstead station or Sales & Information Office at Sheffield Park.

Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 April, 19:30

Wivelsfield Little Theatre ‘Prescription for Murder’

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG See Local Living Friday, 17 April,19:00-22:00

Newick Support Group Quiz with Sausage & Mash Evening

Newick Village Hall, Newick BN8 4LY See Local Living. Quiz Night with Newick Support Group. Further details from Glenda Blackaller 01825 722607. (In Support of St Peter & St James) Friday 17 April, 19:15-21:45 Doors open 18:00

Music for Everyone

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX International organist Claudia Hirschfeld. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net Friday 17 April, 19:30-21:30

East Grinstead Society Meeting

Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT ‘Hidden Country Houses in Sussex’ – Gordon Gould of the Ashdown Ramblers Association presents photographs taken whilst walking in Sussex. All welcome. Nonmembers£1.50 – members £1.00 – Including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648 www.eastgrinsteadsociety.org

Bluebell Specials Travel in our 1913 Observation Carriage for full panoramic views of the Bluebells. Services will depart at 12.15pm and 2.45pm from Sheffield Park Station for the one hour and 40 minute return journey to East Grinstead. Adults are priced at £17.50 and Children £8.75. From 27th Apr - 8th May (not including bank holidays)

Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea Enjoy a full afternoon tea on board the Wealden Rambler on selected dates throughout the year.

Afternoon tea includes a choice of luxury teas, a selection of delicious sandwiches followed by mouth-watering cakes, tarts, scones, meringues and shortbread.

First Class train fare plus afternoon tea is £44 pp

Booking is essential for all these services

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

The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com Twitter @bluebellrailway facebook.com/bluebellrailway

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The Bolney

Lindfield Bonfire Society Vintage Coffee Morning King Edward Hall, 24 High Street Lindfield RH16 2HH Coffee and tea served in vintage tea cups with homemade cake and pre-loved bookstall. Contact: Sarah Tampion-Lacey 01444 487470 lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com Saturday 18, 10:00-17:00 Sunday 19 April, 09:00-16:00

Easter Monday 6th April, 2015

Proudly Sponsored by Bolney’s annual test of man, machine, stamina and a touch of madness! Start planning... start building...start training...

Live Music, Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Stix Drummers, Hog Roast, Corporate Hospitality, Prize Draw to win 2 long-haul British Airways flights, and more. Doors open 11am at The Eight Bells, Bolney.

Funds raised this year in support of SERV. SERV, motorcycle “bloodrunners” giving incredible out of hours support to NHS hospitals, 365 days fo the year.

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Dreamflight takes seriously ill and disabled children on a life-changing holiday to Orlando, Florida. Provides an opportunity to experience independence, meet other children with similar illnesses to themselves, and to have FUN!

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Life between Earth and Cosmos Why Biodynamics? With Kai Lange

Emerson College, Hartfield Road, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JX The first in a series of Short Courses in Sustainable Agriculture. Leading us beyond materialism. Working with the living soil, plants and animals linking Earth and Cosmos. £140 Course fee only. £210.50 Course fee plus single room and all meals. £165.50 course fee, plus lunch and breaks – no accommodation. Contact: Details registrar@emerson.org.uk 01342 822238 http://emerson.org.uk/shortcourses Saturday 18 April, 10:15

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Ifield circular via Rusper

Car park behind the Plough pub and church in Ifield Street, Crawley Druids - the Mount - Ventners Rusper (Pub lunch - star or Plough) Lambs Green - Stumbleholm Far - car park. 7 miles TQ247376 Saturday 18 April, 11:00 & 14:00

Chris & Pui Show

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Get a groovy move on and book today to see the freshest family show in town, the all new Chris & Pui Show. £12 Adults and £10 Children (Under 3’s Go Free!). Contact: 01444 242888 www.martletshalls.org Saturday 18 April, 11:00-16:00

Spring Art & Craft Fair

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8DX Over 20 stalls of locally handmade arts, crafts and gifts, plus refreshments and a tombola in aid of The Royal Naval Association. Contact: 01444 236607 bhcraftfair@gmail.com www.getcraftyonline.co.uk/bhcraftfair. html www.facebook.com/bhcraftfair Saturday 18 April, 19:00-23:00

“Trapper”

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road Hassocks BN6 8HE The unforgettable Barry & The Boys are back playing the all- time classics of the 60s.£3.00 guest fee. Free for members. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect. com 01273 845829 Sunday 19 April, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers - The Great Escape

Staplefield Common, west side Staplefield - Stanbridge Grange - A23 underpass - Slaugham - Handcross - Nymans Woods - Staplefield. 5 miles TQ275282. Celebrating the restoration of a link across the A23 effectively severed for many years by traffic volumes then road widening. Another attempt on the walk originally scheduled for 5th October last year. The tunnel really is now open. Contact: John 01444 483860 Mobile on the day 07817 032135 Sunday 19 April, 11:00-15:00

Oathall Community College Farm - Lambing Day Appledore Gardens, Lindfield, Haywards Heath,West Sussex RH16 2AQ Our small and unique educational farm unit is open to the public to see our new born lambs. Refreshments available. Entrance Free (donations welcome). Contact: jblackholly@oathall.org Sunday 19 April, 11:20

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Early Purple Orchids : a walk for nature lovers

Trinity Road car park, Hurstpierpoint Hurstpierpoint - Randolph’s Farm - Wolstonbury Hill, (picnic lunch) - The Warenne - Coldharbour Farm Hurstpierpoint. 6.5 miles TQ281165. Steep ascent and descents. Please bring a picnic lunch. No dogs please. Contact: Peter L 01444 4153673 Tuesday 21 April, First Race: 15:40. Last Race: 19:50

Season Opening Race Evening

Plumpton Village Hall, Plumpton BN7 3BQ The Quiz Night returns to Plumpton Village Hall. Tables of 8. £10 per person to include food. Please bring own cutlery and plates. Licensed bar. Raffle. To book a table, please contact Gill Gamble on 01273 891218. (In support of St Peter & St James) Saturday 18 April, 19:30-21:30

Tuesday 21 April, 19:45-21:45

Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN An evening of operatic delight. Familiar arias and choruses performed by the choir with guest soloists who are all trained by Janet Gration.

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint The Jewels of South East Asia speaker Ray Hale. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421. Visitors welcome.

A Night at the Opera

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Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9XZ Enjoy the start of the racing season with 7 thrilling races! FREE return shuttle bus from Brighton Train Station. Advance tickets from £11. Children under 18 go free. Contact: Brighton Racecourse 0123 603580 info@brighton-racecourse.co.uk www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk@ BrightonRace

Plumpton Support Group Sausage & Mash Quiz Night

Tickets £12 in advance (£15 on the night) from all members of the choir, Carousel Music in Haywards Heath or pre-order from the website via the contact link or email via contact@ midsussexchoir.org.uk. Children under 16 enter free with a paying adult.

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

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Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club

Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road Haywards Heath Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £2 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free. Contact: Mike 01444 482741 Wednesday 22 April, 18:00 & Saturday 25 April, 11:00

Bowls “Taster Sessions”

Hurstpierpoint Bowls Club, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB We are offering FREE coaching, FREE 6 weeks membership and FREE use of equipment. Please wear flat shoes or trainers. We are a very friendly and also socially active club and look forward to meeting you. Contact: Anne 01273 842770 a.clifford59@btinternet.com Thursday 23rd April 9:30am to 2:30pm

Learn to sew with jersey

Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT If you can use dressmaking patterns but are scared of knits come along and learn the tips and tricks. We’ll make a flattering jersey top which you can wear with pride. £65. www.madeandmaking.co.uk. sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk. 07967 819540 Thursday 23 April, 10:00-16:00

Jewellery Valuation Day

Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2JN Bonhams Jewellery Specialist will

be at the office to provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. To make an appointment, please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny.bouston@bonhams.com

Monday 23 April, 19:45–21:15

East Grinstead Natural History Society - Sussex Dinosaurs John Cooper

St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road East Grinstead Lecture with slides. £4.50 for guests including refreshments. Contact: Terriss Bacon on 01342 315051 Friday 24 April, 09:30-13:00

Cuckfield Crafts & 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 Smith Tel 01444 440274 allthingsnicecft@aol.com Friday 24th April, 10:00–12:00

Coffee Morning

Haywards Heath United Reformed Church, 55 South Road, Haywards Heath Coffee Morning in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. Free entry. Contact: Mrs Margaret Drake 01444 454618 drakesinwater@thepond51. fsnet.co.uk Friday 24 April, 10:00-14:00

Fostering Drop-in Session

Horsham Library, Lower Tanbridge Way, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1PJ Come along to meet members of the Fostering team, ask questions and discover more about what it takes to become a foster carer. To view our video on a real-life foster family, visit our West Sussex videos pages (www.westsussex.gov.uk)and see our ‘Fostering -the inside story’. Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April

The Attic Club Art Fair

The Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling, East Sussex BN6 Opening Times: Friday 24th, 13:0020:00 Refreshments during evening viewing. Saturday 25th, 10:00-17:00 and Sunday 26th, 10:00-16:00. Admission free with voluntary donations to Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice. Friday 24 April – Saturday 25 April

Arise Women’s Conference 2015, “Shine” Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3DN Arise Women’s Conference 2015, “Shine”, is back for a weekend of Spirit-filled teaching and worship, with guest speaker Yvonne Brooks! £20. Contact: Ruwach Christian Church, 01444 459025, office@ ruwach.org.uk, www.ruwach.org.uk Friday 24 April, 18:00-19:00

Plumpton Support Group Bluebell Walk

Equestrian Centre, Plumpton College, Plumpton

The Chris & Pui Show

Saturday 18th April Martlets Hall

CBeebies favourite double act is coming to town! With songs, comedy sketches, a dash of magic and heaps of joining in!

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Friday April 24, 20:00

Forbidden Nights

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Think Cirque De Soleil meets Magic Mike! A classy new all male variety show with full theatre production and explosive choreography. £19.50 (£18 Group of 6 or more). Contact: 01444 242888 www.martletshalls.org Saturday 25 April, 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, eggs and fish, traditional cheese, plants, home baked cakes and much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Football Club promoting their services to the community. Contact: Sarah Lessacher, 07810 800248 or via Facebook “Hassocks Village Market” Saturday 25 April, 09:30-12:00

Brighton College Open Morning (11+, 13+, 16+) Brighton College, Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 0AL The pupils and teaching staff look forward to welcoming prospective

An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show

Friday 1st May 8.00pm Clair Hall

5 star homage to the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. High energy show with breathtaking choreography and buckets of nostalgia.

Forbidden Nights

Those Magnificent Men

Think Cirque du Soleil meets Magic Mike in this classy all male variety show with full theatre production and explosive choreography. Suitable for 18yrs+

Uproarious comedy about the British pioneering aviators and their daredevil dash across the Atlantic, from award winning theatre company. ‘Chocks Away!’

Friday 24th April Martlets Hall

This walk will be led by Reg Lanaway 01273 890070. Please wear sensible footwear as paths can be muddy. £2 per person or donation, in support of St Peter & St James Hospice.

Sat 2nd May Clair Hall Studio

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DiaryDates pupils and their families to the Brighton College Open Morning. Tours commence at 09:30. Contact: 01273 704201 registrar@brightoncollege.net

Saturday 25 April, 10:00-14:30

Spring Craft Fair

The Old School, Church Lane, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ 40+ stalls. Home produce. Books. Jewellery. Homeware. Photo prints and many more gift ideas. Coffee, lunch and tea available. Free admission. Contact: Peter Groves 01444 456900 oldschoolmanager@tiscali.co.uk Saturday 25 April, 10:00-16:00

Brownie Big Top Performer

Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, West Sussex RH19 4HP Ever fancied joining the Circus? Begin your journey here learning to somersault on our Bungee Trampoline, make your own juggling balls and learn how to use them in the Workshop, all this to gain your Circus Performer badge. £20 Contact: Blackland Farm 01342 810493 www.blacklandfarm.org.uk blackland@girlguiding.org.uk Saturday 25 April, 10:00-16:00

Saturday 25 April, 19:30

Burgess Hill Choral Society Spring Concert The King’s Church, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR See Local Living

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Rough Diamond

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE New to the club, a 4 piece covers band from Sussex, specializing in all the greatest hits of the 60’s and 70’s. £3.00 guest fee. Free for members. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829. Sunday 26 April, 09:00-13:00

Downlands Community School Car Boot Sale

Downlands Community School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LP Sellers - reclaim your shed or find cash in the attic! Buyers - come along and find some treasure! Pitches – Cars £8 in advance (£10 on the day), Vans £10 in advance (£15 on the day). Free entry to buyers but donations to the school are always gratefully received. Please call 01273 845892 to book your pitch

Mid Sussex Scouts Go 2 Japan

Sunday 26th April 10 am to 4pm

Saturday 25 April, 10:30-16:00

Jack Dunckley’s Birchfield Nursery, Kidders Lane, Henfield, BN5 9AB Food, craft and gift stalls. Raffle. St Catherine’s Hospice. Children’s ‘Find a plant’ hunt. Flower arranging demonstrations. Plant offers. Free entry and free parking. 01273 494058. Sales@birchfieldnursery.com. www.birchfieldnursery.com

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Balcombe History Society - Local History Exhibition

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcome RG17 6HP ‘All Change - The Railway Comes to Balcombe’ - The Exhibition will include material from our archive showing the wide influence and impact, the coming of the Railway had on Balcombe. Tony Perkins will also be available to help you trace your Balcombe ancestors from our extensive records. This is also an opportunity to see the beautiful Neville Lytton frescoes in the Victory Hall. Entry £1 (children free). Contact: julie. budgen@btinternet.com Saturday 25 April

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Saturday 25 April, 10:15–12:45

Worth School Open Day

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 Lucy Garrard on 01342 710255 or visit www.worthschool.co.uk Saturday 25 April, 11:00-13:00

Hands-On Sushi Workshop

Big Life Organics, 112 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL Take the mystery out of this delicious and versatile Japanese delicacy and learn how to make your own sushi! A hands-on workshop where you will learn how to roll sushi using a variety of vegetarian fillings then take it home to eat! £45. Contact: 01444 628667, classes@ biglifeorganics.co.uk, www.biglifeorganics.co.uk

Spring Fair at Birchfield Nursery

about the opportunities available. Please contact: Mrs Y Irvine, Head of Admissions 01444 241050 registrar@burgesshill-school.com www.burgesshill-school.com

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Tuesday 28 April

Plumpton Players present “Caught in the Net” by Ray Cooney

Mayfield Open Morning

St Leonards-Mayfield School, The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6PH The Headmistress and the Head and Deputy Head Girl talk about life at Mayfield. Two of our younger pupils give an insight into their own experiences of Mayfield. Then pupils lead guided tours of the buildings and grounds. Lunch provides visitors with an opportunity to meet parents whose daughters are already at Mayfield, and to speak to senior staff and subject teachers about the academic, extra-curricular, pastoral and spiritual life of the school. If you would like to attend, please contact the Admissions Office on 01435 874642 or admissions@mayfieldgirls.org to register your interest.

Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 April & Friday 01 May, Doors and bar open 19:1, Curtain up 20:00

Plumpton Village Hall, 1 West Gate, Plumpton Green BN7 3BQ The hilarious sequeI to “Run for your Wife”. Continual lying to cover up a mischief construct a bizarre mirage with one virtue; a lunatic consistency! For Box Office please contact Plumpton Village shop or tel 01273 890883. Tickets £8 Wednesday April 29, 20:00–22:00

East Grinstead RSPB local group Illustrated Lecture Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Gondwanaland Revisited – the influence of the remarkable geological history of the Southern continents on its wildlife and birds. Martin Davies. £4 for guests. Contact: Lesley Berry 01342 324955

Tuesday 28 April, First Race: 13:55. Last Race: 17:00

Thursday 30 April, 19:30-21:00

Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9XZ Enjoy a day at Brighton Racecourse with 7 thrilling races! FREE return shuttle bus from Brighton Train Station. Advance tickets from £11. Children under 18 go free. Contact: Brighton Racecourse 01273 603580 info@brighton-racecourse.co.uk

Big Life Organics, 112 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL Sprng is a perfect time to cleanse your body. We’ll be preparing lighter dishes to help you harmonise with the energy of the season. All our food is animal and dairy free. £25. Contact: 01444 628667, classes@biglifeorganics.co.uk, www.biglifeorganics.co.uk

Spring Afternoon Racing

Lighter Cooking for Spring

Sunday 26 April, 14:00 (meet at 13:45)-16:30

Charity Walk (Sheila’s Walk) and Cream Tea in aid of Action Medical Research for Children

Hartfield Village Hall, High Street, Hartfield, Sussex TN7 4AA A guided 5 mile walk, followed by a cream tea in the Hall. (Parking is permitted in the Surgery Car Park nearby).£10 per head, £3 for children under 8 and dogs, on leads, are welcome. Places must be booked and paid in advance by calling Claire on 01342 323697 audreyebateman@gmail.com Tuesday 28th April 9:30am to 2:30pm

Get sewing – Alterations an introduction

Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT Come and master simple alterations including changing seams, hems, waistbands and zips. Bring along some of your own garments to work on. £60. www.madeandmaking. co.uk. sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk. 07967 819540 Tuesday 28 April, 10:45-13:00

Summer ‘See Us At Work’ Open Morning

Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 0EG Provides prospective families and students the chance to find out more S u ss e x L i v i n g April 2015

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HHDBA goes from strength to strength

Connect, communicate, develop and grow with the Haywards Heath and District Business Association, for your business and your community. Haywards Heath and District Business Association currently has 166 members and rising. The challenge for voluntary organisations is always to get things done and not just talked about! HHDBA is facing up to this challenge by following a mantra frequently repeated by its Chair, Maureen Scholefield – so what is this magic? Quite simply, get a lot of people involved and do a little well! A modern day version of “many hands make light work”. The HHDBA committee is buzzing with new ideas and we will be seeking additional members ready to be voted in at our Annual Election of Officers event on 28th April 2015 from 18:00 onwards, kindly hosted at the Birch Hotel. The HHDBA Charity of the Year will also be announced that evening. St Peter & St James Hospice is the 2014/2015 Charity and so far £1,402 has been raised. If you would like to be considered for 2015/2016 all you need to do is contact Sue Llewellyn at admin@hhdba.com and give your reasons why we should choose you as our Charity of the Year, on one sheet of A4. You also need to be a member; we charge charities our lowest membership fee.

The HHDBA committee is buzzing with new ideas and will be seeking additional members.

The calendar for July to December will also be published soon. Here are some of our plans: Our Peer to Peer Learning events continue to provide our members with valuable advice Our unique Pimms and Petanque event will return Our ever popular networking events at Idlewild on the second Tuesday of every month will continue Opportunities for you to Showcase your Business Our fun Bollywood 2 event will return HHDBA can help you connect and do business with other members. We also help you develop and grow your businesses. HHDBA also believes that fun and business go hand in hand in these ever pressurised days, which is why we plan so many fun activities and days for our members. Now you know what HHDBA can do for you, it’s time to take action: Come and join the Committee Encourage your favourite Charity to put themselves forward to become our Charity of the Year If you are a member encourage others to join us If you are not a member why not join us at http://www.hhdba.com and see what mischief you can get into!

Haywards Heath and District Business Association For further information or to become a member visit www.hhdba.com

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…Thank you so much for including the details of our NGS garden openings in Sussex Living Magazine. Over the years, your publicity has brought us many delightful garden visitors. Thank you also, to all the 2,000 plus visitors who came to the garden this year and helped us to raise over £20,000 for the National Garden Scheme charities which are mainly MacMillan, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Help the Hospices and the Carers Trust. Thus we achieved our target to raise £15,000 this year, meaning that since we started opening in 1992, we have raised over £100, 000 for the NGS charities. Sussex Living Magazine staff have helped our NGS caring charities through your splendid magazine, thank you. Nick and Jane Baker, Pembury House …I wanted to say thank you for publishing articles on behalf of Coro Nuovo choir. It is always interesting when I ask people how they heard of us, invariably it is from Sussex Living. It is certainly our fi rst port of call when wanting to market an event. Posters and flyers can only do so much but your magazine’s wide audience is able to reach all villages and towns locally. It is the obvious place to look for information about upcoming events in the area, and the front cover always look inviting! Well done from us. Kate Kent, Chair, Coro Nuovo …I am writing on behalf of the Henfield Theatre Company to thank you for all the excellent publicity that you have given to our productions. We believe that local theatre is one of the cornerstones of village life and we put a great deal of time and effort into making it something special for our audiences and ourselves to enjoy. None of it would come to anything if it were not for the publicity given to the shows and plays by high quality local magazines such as yours. We generally have large and very appreciative audiences who have made the effort to buy tickets, often as a direct result of the coverage that you have given us. Many thanks again. Yours sincerely, Martin Love

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With April comes Easter, and a long-awaited break for most of us. The ﬁrst since Christmas! Everyone here is certainly looking forward to having a lovely long weekend, catching up with family and friends, and wouldn’t it be a bonus if the sun shone? We have just celebrated Banksy’s 1st birthday. As you can see, he really enjoyed his ‘mouse mat’ birthday present, and hasn’t stopped playing with it since. It has been amazing seeing his progress over the past year; from a tiny kitten abandoned on a bank by a busy road in Spain, to life in boarding kennels for the next few months until he was legally and medically able to travel over to the UK, to this sprightly cat before us. He is always so delighted to see everyone when they get back from work – tail straight in the air like some sort of meerkat, a greeting scratch on the nearest available carpet, and then a curl and purr around your legs!

There are lots of events happening within Mid Sussex this month, so do have a look at both our Local Living and Diary Date sections, where we hope there is something for everyone to enjoy. As always, we would like to thank our advertisers and readers for their continual support, and everyone in the ofﬁce would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter. A lovely time of year to indulge in some chocolate and hot cross buns – sounds good to us!

TANIS BANHAM & CARLA FAULKS Co-Directors, Sussex Living Ltd

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