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DATES From 01 – 14 December
‘Harvest Home’
Cuckfield Museum, Queen’s Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Cuckfield’s farming past. How did you use a horse rasp or a ‘beatle’? How did a dairymaid preserve her complexion? Entry free but donations appreciated. More information from www.cuckfieldmuseum.org Sunday 01 December. 15:00-17:00
Christmas Concert in aid of Action Medical Research for Children St John’s Church, Dormansland RH7 6QU The Greenstede Singers will perform a selection of traditional and modern Christmas songs and carols. £10, payable at the door to include refreshments. Children free. audreyebateman@gmail.com Sunday 01 December & 22 December, 18:00-19:00
1. Service of Light 2. Nine Lessons and Carols St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Church Lane, Bolney RH17 5QR 1. A service of light with Advent hymns and Carols. 2. A Carol Service to lead us into Christmas, followed by refreshments. Sunday 01 December, 18:30-19:30
A Candlelit Advent
St Nicholas’ Church, Church Road, Worth, Crawley RH10 7RT A reflective candlelit service full of beautiful music performed in ancient surroundings. Elizabeth Whyman 03001118150 hello@worthparish.org www.worthparish.org Monday 02, 09 & 16 December, 08:00-17:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
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The Young at Heart Club (Members & Non-members)
The Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Musical guest, movie shows, guest speakers, quizzes, chair aerobics, craftwork etc. Members £5 per month, non-members £2 per week. 2 course lunch extra. Contact: Angela 07931 426691 angela.white@salvationarmyorg.uk Wednesday 04 December, 13:45 for 14:00-16:30
Burgess Hill Flower Club
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Demonstration by Gill Homer, entitled” Seasons Greetings.” Competition: Festive Fun. Visitors £6.00, first visit free with Sussex Living magazine. Judith Alexander 01444 871886 alexander9@tiscali.co.uk Thursdays 05 & 19 December, 09:00-14:30
The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals’ (Charity No. 274855) Maria’s Good as New Sales Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH 11 7DH Lots of items for sale. Donations of unused toiletries and any unwanted presents suitable for raffle prizes needed, please. Maria 01293 403432 Thursday 05 December, 10:00-17:00
East Sussex Teachers Registration Open Day
The Mallings, 112 Malling Street, Lewes BN7 2RG Register with Class Cover for day to day, short/long term placements and permanent work for Teachers/ TAs/ LSAs/TEFL/SEN/Nursery/Primary/ Secondary/Colleges. Contact: Lara@classcover.com 01273 957908 Thursday 05 December, 12:00
Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes BN7 2PE Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale. This is a well-established auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. 01273 472503 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk
Burgess Hill and District Probus Club Meeting
Monday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 December, 20:00
Thursday 05 December, 14:30
Minton Badminton Club
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP We meet every Monday. New members would be most welcome – we are particularly short of men at the moment! Come along for a “taster” – no obligation to join. Contact: 01444 400054 Tuesday 03 December, 20:00-22:00
Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club
Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4JR Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £3 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free. Contact: Mike 01444 482741
Various locations This event is for professional and business men. Lunch followed by a short talk by a professional speaker – providing an opportunity to meet with those of similar interest. 01444 236661 fredreynolds3672@gmail.com
A Talk Entitled Christmas Past in West Sussex by Dr Caroline Adams Clare Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A talk by Dr Caroline Adams. Members £3.00. Guests £5.00. Membership £7.00. David Waite 01444 453954 dclwaite@btinternet.com Thursday 05 December, 19:30 for 20:00
Ditchling Film Society – ‘Green Book’ 12A Cert 130 mins Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling BN6 8TA Director Peter Farrelly. The story is influenced by the Japanese recession. Free coffee, tea and biscuits are
available and wine can be purchased by the glass beforehand. Guests and temporary members are welcome for the sum of £5 payable at the door. Friday 06 December, 10:00-15:00
West Sussex Teachers Registration Open Day
1 Swan Court, Station Road, Pulborough RH20 1RL Register with Class Cover for day to day, short/long term placements and permanent work for Teachers/TAs/ LSAs/TEFL/SEN/Nursery/Primary/ Secondary/Colleges. Contact: Kirsten@classcover.com 01798 872446 Friday 06 December, 16:00-20:00
Rushfields Special Late Night Christmas Event! Rushfields, Henfield Road, Poynings BN45 7AY Join us for an evening of festive fun. Many and varied food stalls to visit – each with a different foodie theme, including tastings. Hundreds of gifts, trees and decorations and much more! Friday 06 December, 17:00-21:00
Henfield Christmas Late Night Opening
High Street, Henfield BN5 The theme is A Christmas Carol. Children/family activities. Food and drink. Most shops will be open. Santa’s Sleigh will be out and Santa will be there too! Friday 06 December – Tuesday 31 December. Various times
Dick Whittington
Burgess Hill RH15 8HS For anyone who has a physical, emotional or spiritual condition, our trained team offers confidential prayer for healing. Free of charge. For an appointment 07531 160192 or burgesshill@healingrooms.org.uk Friday 06, 13, 20 & 27 December, 19:45-21:45 unless stated
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society
Rear basement of Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX 6th, Nag & Natter Evening. 13th, Radio Night. 20th, Christmas Quiz - Sue G6YPY4. 27th, Closed. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 m6zrj@msars.org.uk www.msars.org.uk Saturday 07 December, 09:00-18:00
Christmas Shopping Extravaganza
The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE We will be serving up warming soups with crusty breads, mince pies and hot drinks to keep you going. Carol singers in the afternoon. 01342 824 673 Social Media sites. December 07, 11:00 to 3:00
Twisted Gin
Rushfields Plant Centre, Poynings BN45 7AY Come and try our award winning gin at Rushfields. Contact Melissa Webb, 01273 053333 sales@afterthoughtspirits.co.uk www.afterthoughtspirits.co.uk
The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ Finishes Sunday 5th January. The Hawth’s fun-packed family pantomime, starring Charlie Brooks (EastEnders, I’m A Celebrity winner), Gemma Hunt (CBeebies’ Swashbuckle), David Ribi (CH5’s Milkshake). Box Office 01293 553636 hawth.co.uk
Saturday 07 & 14 & Sunday 08 & 15 December
Friday 06 December, from 18:00
Saturday 07 December
Alice in a Twilight Christmas Wonderland Hever Castle, Hever Road, Edenbridge TN87NG A magical after-dark adventure with Alice in Wonderland characters in the illuminated gardens and a beautifully decorated castle. An experience to remember. 01732 865224 Friday 06 December, 18:30
Freeman Brothers Community Remembrance Service Hurstpierpoint Bowls Club, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB If you would like to attend, please do let us know in advance. RSVP 01273 831497 or hurst@freemanbrothers.co.uk Friday 06, 12, 13, 19, 20 & 23 December, 19:00-21:00
Healing Rooms, Burgess Hill Centre Church, 180 Leylands Road,
Sail to Santa
Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Board an elf powered boat to see Father Christmas. £6 per child, £2 per adult plus centre admission. Online booking www.wwt.org.uk/arundel
poponin
94 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PX Hurst Village Christmas Event. Saturday 07 December, 10:00-12:30
Cliffe Christmas Fair, Lewes Cliffe Hall, Cliffe High Street, Lewes BN7 2AT Festive fun for all the family, stalls, home-made cakes, stocking-fillers, games and tombola. Contact: Trevor Butler, Churchwarden warden@st-thomas-lewes.org.uk Saturday 07 December, 10:00-15:00
Forest Row Market
Hartfield Road, Forest Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Fine Foods and Crafts Market. Contact: Sue Young (Market Manager) 01342 778062 market@forestrow.gov.uk www.forestrow.gov.uk December 2019 | SUSSEX LIVING 3
DIARY DATES Saturday 07 December, 10:00-16:00
Willows – 01403 611191 Shanlyhomes.com
Bluebell Vineyard, Sliders Lane, Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RU Enjoy a free glass of award-winning English Sparkling wine along with 25% off all wines. wineinfo@bluebellvineyard.co.uk 01825 791561
Saturday 07 December, 10:30-12:30
Bluebell Vineyard Christmas Wine Sale
Saturday 07 December, 10:00-16:00 & Sunday 08 December, 12:00-16:00
St Leonard’s Church Christmas Tree Festival
Church Road, Turners Hill RH10 4PB Come and see our trees decorated by the local community to help support our Church. Entry by donation. Darren Harris 07484 744175 Every Thursday -Monday throughout December from 10:00-17:00
Clock Field
North Street, Turners Hill RH10 4NS A development of 33 three, four and five bedroom houses. Clock Field Marketing Suite – 01342 616 105 clockfield@shanlyhomes.com shanlyhomes.com Every Thursday – Monday throughout December from 10:00-17:00
The Willows
Church Street, Warnham RH12 3DZ A private development of two, three and four bedroom houses and 4 one and two bedroom apartments. The
RSPCA Brighton Christmas Fair Patcham Methodist Hall, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8QE Loads of Christmas bargains. Cakes, books, tombola, raffle, delicious goodies and much more! All proceeds go to help the animals. Free admission. 01273 554218 Saturday 07 – Monday 23 December, 10:30-16:00
Meet Green Father Christmas Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton, Chichester PO18 OEU Seated in his chamber, Green Father Christmas will be selecting presents from a large wooden chest to give to each child that he meets! Meet Green Father Christmas (Child) £10. Accompanying Adult – Annual member (maximum 2) £5. Accompanying Adult – Annual member- free. 01243 811363 office@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk/whats-on Saturday 07 December, 11:00-12:00
The Mewes Vets Annual Christmas Party
The Mewes Vets Ltd, 4 Haywards Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4HT There will be mulled wine and mince pies available for all. We will be revealing the winners of our calendar competition and our 2020 calendars
supporting the British Chihuahua Club Rescue Association will go on sale for the first time. Tel: 01444 456886
the Village, and collect a prize from Seasons, Lower Road, Forest Row. 01342 824673
Saturday 07 December, 11:00-15:00
Saturday 07 December, 13:00-15:30
South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN69LY SERV is a UK registered charity that provides night time transportation of blood, blood products and other urgentmedical itemsfor NHSHospitals across Sussex.
The Windmills Junior School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LS Visit Father Christmas in his grotto, enjoy BBQ, mulled wine, beer, mince pies, festive music, craft stalls, games and Silent Auction. friendsofwindmills@gmail.com facebook.com/friendsoffows
SERV Sussex at South Downs Nurseries
Saturday 07 December, 11:00-14:00
The Windmills Junior School Christmas Fayre
Christmas Fair
Saturday 07 December, 14:00-17:00
St Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Lots of stalls including books, cakes and home produce, crafts, raffle, tombolas, toys, children’s activities etc. Refreshments available. Father Christmas will be there. Free entry.
Christingle Service followed by Festive Fayre, Christmas Crafts and St Nick’s Grotto St Symphorian’s Church, Durrington Hill BN13 2PU Traditional Christingle followed by events for everyone. £3 for St Nick’s Grotto. Jane Winter 01903 268109
Saturday 07 December, 11:00-15:00
Saturday 07 December, 16:00-19:00
Orchards Shopping Centre, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Photos with Santa in his grotto and carol singing.
High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 Once again, The Hurstpierpoint High Street will be filled with the sounds, smells and sights of Christmas! The High Street traders are excited to invite you to celebrate Christmas with live entertainment, delicious food, Santa and a live nativity! www.hurstchristmas.org
Orchards Christmas
It’s a Wonderful Hurst
Saturday 07 December, 11:30-15:30
Christmas Trail and Shopping Extravaganza
The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Collect a sheet from the Christmas Market. Collect the stamps around
Saturday 07 December, 19:30
Burgess Hill Choral Society, Bach
M RC H N T S Presents
Find Elf on the Shelf In Hassocks High Street
Lots of naughty elves have made their way to Hassocks High Street this Christmas, and it’s your job to find them. Each elf will be dressed up and hiding in the shop window causing mischief. Use the form to fill in the name of each elf and post it into the elf box inside Marchants Estate Agents, Hassocks with your £1 donation.
Download form online: www.marchantsestateagents.co.uk OR collect a form: Marchants Estate Agents, 1 Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8AE
WIN
A christmas goodie bag
£1 Entry
With all proceeds going directly to
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DIARY DATES Christmas Oratorio and Carols for Audience St. Andrew’s Church, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill RH15 0LG A joyful evening of splendid music conducted by Michael Stefan Wood and accompanied by Sussex Bach Players. £14 a ticket, under 18s- free. Tickets: 07522 493966, at Burgess Hill Help Point and on the door. Saturday 07 December, 19:30-21:00
Forest Row Lifeboat Choir Christmas Concert Freshfield Hall, Lewes Road, Forest Row RH18 5ES Carol Concert to raise funds for the Shoreham Harbour RNLI Station. Light supper included please bring your own drinks. £10. Tickets available at Foresta Travel, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DY and Roger 01342 324196 Sunday 08 December, 19.00–21.45
Christmas Concert
The Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Christmas Concert by The Champagne Quartet. Excerpts from Handle’s Messiah and popular carols with audience participation. £12.00 in advance, £15.00 On The Door. 01444 800045 info@itsmagic.org.uk www.itsmagic.org.uk Sunday, 08 December, 12:00-17:00
Serenity Grand Christmas Fayre Felpham Community Hall, Meaden Way, Felpham PO22 8FA
Serenity Fayres working with Cancerwise to bring a pamper and shopping experience to soothe, cleanse and inspire your mind, body and spirit. Sunday 08 December, 15:00-16:30
Mid Sussex Sinfonia - “Howard Blake Concert” The Dolphin Leisure Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY0 Works by Howard Blake, including ‘The Snowman’, ‘Sussex Prelude’ and ‘All God’s Creatures.’ £12 in advance; £14 on the door; £3 under 18’s. Sue Carpenter 01273 478036 suelcarpenter@gmail.com Sunday 08 December, 16:30-17:30
Family friendly Carol Service suitable for all ages Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Carols and Christmas readings by candle light. Includes refreshments served during the service. Monday 09 December, 14:00 for 14:15-16:30
Mid Sussex Philatelic Society
King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2SL (Lunch at the Bent Arms from 12:00). “Rocks and Riches” with Anne Stammers and ‘Early Great Britain’ with Bob Clements. Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Monday 09 December, 14:30
The Art of Celebrating Christmas The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB
Dr Sarah Pearson will describe and illustrate the ways of depicting Christmas from the Middle Ages to – almost – Modern Times. Guests welcome to attend at £8.00 per lecture. Stephen Wyman 01273 494633
wot I wrote’ by Douglas Eaton. Visitors welcomed. Jane Biggs 01273 834421
Monday 09 December, 20:00-23:00
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Lecture: Grandfather Frost & Old New Year – The Russian Christmas. Lecturer: Dr Rosamund Bartlett. Nonmembers welcome: £7 on the door. theartssocietymidsussex.org.uk
The Group for Unattached Men & Women Aged 50+ A pub in Burgess Hill A round of golf? Day at the races? Country walk? Dinner? Theatre, Quiz? Cinema? Holiday? These are events from The Group Diary. The Group meets in Burgess Hill on the second Monday evening of every month. Meetings also in Lewes, Brighton and Horsham. Visit www.thegroup.org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call. Saturday 10 December, 19:30
Sussex Harmonisers Carol Concert
St John the Evangelist Church, Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA Harmonised Christmas Carols sung by the choir and participation welcomed. Free event – donations for charity. Refreshments available. Tickets available on Ticketsource and at the Town Help Point Stjohnsbh.admin@icloud.com
Wednesday 11 December, Coffee10:00, Lecture 10:00-11:00
The Arts Society Mid Sussex
Wednesday 11 December, 14:00-15:00
The Young at Heart Club Present Eaton & Webb (Vocals & Keyboard)
The Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX After lunch entertainment. Non-members £2. Contact: Angela 07931 426691 angela.white@salvationarmyorg.uk Wednesday 11 December, 20:00- 22:00
The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society – Soiree Amicale Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN For members and invited guests. 01444 452385
Tuesday 10 December, 19:45
Wednesday 11 December, 20:00-22:00
Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The history of Panto and the ‘pantos
Adur Bowling Club, Recreation Ground, Old Barn Way, Southwick BN42 4NT
Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting
Royal Marines Association, Brighton & Hove District
Sussex National RACEDAY Sunday 5th January
Gates Open
10:30am
First Race
12:40pm
Sussex National
2:40pm
Last Race
3:40pm
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DIARY DATES Socials - Battle of Trafalgar Meeting and Social. Contact Secretary as alternates between two venues. £3 Branch Membership. Contact: Maureen Copelin Maureen.copelin@ntlworld.com 01273 236437 Thursday 12 December, 10:00-14:00
The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals’ Christmas Fair Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH Christmas Fair with Raffle, Tombolas, homemade cakes, jams and lot’s more. This is the League’s 70th Anniversary year! Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 December, daily from 14:00
‘Celebrating our Local Community’ – A Tree Festival St Mary’s Church, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS An interesting display of illuminated, decorated trees and refreshments, with Parish Carol Service at 6pm on 15th December. All donations will benefit Water Aid, Dementia Action Alliance and Family Support Work (a charity supporting families in need in Sussex). Friday 13 – Tuesday 31 December, Various times
starring Anthony Sahota as Peter Pan. Box Office 01403 750220
Ditchling Morris Dancers and Rock Choir.
Friday 13 December, 18:30
Saturday 14 December, 19:00
Big Festive Quiz Night St Symphorian’s Church, Durrington Hill BN13 2PU Festive Quiz for teams of up to 6 people. £3 per person. Jane Winter 01903 268109 Saturday 14 December, 10:00-15:00
Christmas Market
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX An array of stalls, many in support of local groups, selling homemade produce and handicrafts. Refreshments available. Hosted by Burgess Hill Horticultural Society. www.burgesshillhorticulturalsociety. com Saturday 14 December, 10:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers – Lakes & Woods Horsted Keynes Rec. car park or roadside parking RH17 7AE, TQ383281 Broadhurst Manor, Twyford, Warren Farm, Horsted Keynes. Bring a picnic, possible drinks in pub after walk. 6mi/9.7km. Moderate. Ron 07785 717450
Peter Pan
Saturday 14 December, 11:00-15:00
The Capitol Theatre, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG Finishes Sunday 05 January. The story of the boy who never grew up,
Orchards Shopping Centre, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Photos with Santa in his grotto,
Orchards Christmas
Workshops, Ditchling Common RH15 0SJ Skills Week – Sharpening & Essential Cabinetmaking Hand Skills Skill Level: Beginner. £590. For more information www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk
A Traditional Sussex Christmas with Cotillion St John the Evangelist Church, Church Lane, Newtimber BN6 9BT Folk group Cotillion celebrate Christmas as Sussex used to, in days gone by, with a festive evening of songs, poetry and storytelling. £10 Adults, £4 for under 18s to include mulled wine and mince pies. Lucy Dalrymple 01273 831877 lucy. newtimber@icloud.com Saturday 14 December, 13:30
Cat & Canary Mummers Play Upper Station Road, Henfield BN5 9PJ Come and enjoy The Sompting Tipteerers as they present their Mummers Play. Tel: 01273 492509
Skills Week
John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm
Worthing Opening at a new Worthing venue – Country walk? Dinner? Theatre? A round of golf? Day at the races? Quiz? Cinema? Holiday? These are events from the Group diary. The Group meets in Worthing on the third Monday evening of every month. Meetings also in Brighton, Lewes, Burgess Hill and Horsham. Visit www.thegroup.org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call.
The Thatched Inn – Elvis Night
St Mary’s Church, London Road, Balcombe RH17 6PX Candlelit concert by the English Arts Chorale. Heartwarming Christmas music and readings (sacred and secular). Audience participation in some carols. £12 (unreserved) incl. www.englisharts. org or 01444 811370 and ‘Threads’. Monday 16 – Friday 20 December
The Group, a club for unattached men and women aged 50+
Monday 16, Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 December
Sunday 15 December, 16:30
Joy to the World! Christmas Music and Words
Monday 16 December, 20:00-23:00
Grand Avenue, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8DH Great night of music, comedy and laughter. Tickets £18 – includes finger buffet Tuesday 17 December, 20:00
Advent Carol Concert by Candlelight Ardingly College Chapel, Ardingly RH17 6SQ Haydn-Nelson Mass, Carols. Non-members welcome to perform. Rehearsal 6.30pm. In aid of St Peter & St James Hospice.
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Saturday 19 December, 19:30
Mid Sussex Brass Band and Youth Band Christmas Concert St John the Evangelist Church Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA Joyful Christmas Carols played by the Brass Band. £8. Refreshments available. Tickets from Ticketsource and at the Town Help Point Stjohnsbh.admin@icloud.com Friday 20 December, 19:15-21:45
Music for Everyone
The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Doors open at 18:00. Organist/ keyboard player John Cooper. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 Saturday 21 December, 10:00-12:00
items by Richard Sutcliffe, violin Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Charity Christmas Concert for Action for Children. Free admission – donations to Action for Children. Rod Willerton 01444 441479 rodwillerton@mac.com Sunday 22 December, 10:30-11:30
Carol Service
Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Traditional Carols and Christmas readings service. A free will offering will be taken during the service. Sunday 22 December, 18:30-19:30
Lessons and Carols
Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Traidcraft Stall. Sample a cup of fairly traded Machu Pichu ground coffee and cake. Children’s activities. Julia Scotland 01444 871812, 07522866237
St Nicholas’ Church, Church Road, Worth, Crawley RH107RT The traditional start to Christmas with an inspiring mix of choir-only music and carols in beautiful surroundings. Mince pies will be served. Elizabeth Whyman 03001118150 hello@worthparish.org www.worthparish.org
Saturday 21 December, 11:00-15:00
Tuesday 24 December, 10:00
Traidcraft Stall, Coffee Morning and Godly Play
Orchards Christmas
Orchards Shopping Centre, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Santa returns with Christmas Carol Singers. Saturday 21 December, 15:00-17:00
Christmas Concert by the Haywards Heath Singers plus
Mid Sussex Ramblers – Haywards Heath & Cuckfield Haywards Road Car Park RH16 4PH, TQ332235 Ashenground Wood, Copyhold Lane, Cuckfield Church, Blunts Wood, Muster Green. Optional refreshments in the Star after the walk. 5.5mi/8.9km. Moderate. Mike H, 07999710065
Tuesday 24, 15:00-15:45 & 23:00-24:00 & Wednesday 25 December, 09:30-10:30
Blessing of the Crib. Midnight Mass. Sung Eucharist for the family
Christingle. A free will offering will be taken during the service. Tuesday 24 December, 23:30-00:30
Midnight Mass
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Church Lane, Bolney RH17 5QR A family service with the children making up the crib to celebrate our Lord’s birth. First service of Christmas. Sung Eucharist.
St Nicholas’ Church, Church Road, Worth, Crawley RH107RT Join us in the tranquil surroundings of the 11th oldest Church in England for our traditional Midnight Mass. Elizabeth Whyman 03001118150
Tuesday 24 December, 16:00-17:00
Wednesday 25 December, 10:00
Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Christmas service for children including the preparation of a
Good News Church, 149 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PU Come and celebrate with us our Saviour’s birth.
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