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DATES Tuesday 01 – Thursday 31 October, 10:00-16:30
Morris & Co. Inspired by Nature
Standen House & Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE The exhibition tells the story of the origins of Morris & Co. and reveals the inspiration behind its iconic patterns. National Trust members free. Adults: £12.60. Child: £6.30. 0134 2323029 standen@nationaltrust.org.uk, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standenhouse-and-garden Finishes Sunday 10 November. Tuesday 01 October, 11:00
Celebrating ‘St John’s at Christmas’ and Meet the Artist The Spire Café, St John the Evangelist, Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA A local artist, Melanie Hodge, will be launching a picture of the Church (Christmas Cards and fine art prints) alongside an exhibition of her work. Refreshments will be provided. From Tuesday 01 October
‘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 Finishes Saturday 14 December. Tuesday 01 October, 19:00 for 19:30
Bob Flowerdew talk on ‘No Work Gardening.’ Invited by Henfield Garden Club Henfield Hall, High Street, Henfield BN5 9DB Bob will suggest ways to reduce labour but increase yield of produce and flowers. Expect some humorous vitriolic diatribe also! £5 ticket entry for non-members from Village Care shop. Pat 01273 493973. Wednesday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 October, 12:30-15:00
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 02 October, 19:45
Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Open Meeting
Do you have a Mid Sussex community event to promote? Email info@sussexliving.com and ask for a Diary Dates form. Visit our Diary Dates page. on www.sussexliving.com Trinity Hall, Coleman’s Hatch TN7 4HF Run by the Trinity Cafe team and friends, Raffle and competition as well as excellent tea, coffee, cakes and scones. Free entry. If you would like to donate prizes or cakes or just pop along, we look forward to seeing you. Pauline 01342 823618.
Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG GB Looks East presented by Brian Baldock. Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com
Thursdays 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 October, 09:30-14:30
Downlands Community School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LP For more details about this outstanding school, please come along to our Open Evening. Call 01273 845892 for more information or www.downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk
The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals’ Maria’s Good as New Sales Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH Lots of items for sale. Donations of unused toiletries and any unwanted presents suitable for Raffle prizes needed, please. Contact: Maria 01293 403432. 70th Anniversary this year! Thursday 03 – Sunday 06 October
Cuckfield Book Festival
Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 A packed weekend with many famous authors including Jenni Murray, Robin Ince, Penelope Lively, Simon Williams, Vanessa Berridge, and more! Starting at £10 per session. Sheila Mortimer info@cuckfieldbookfest.co.uk cuckfieldbookfest.co.uk Thursday 03 – Monday, 10:00-17:00 – Every Week
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 Thursday 03 – Monday, 10:00-17:00 - Every Week
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 Willows – 01403 611191 Shanlyhomes.com Thursday 03 October, 12:00
Burgess Hill and District Probus Club Meeting
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. Contact for details, 01444 236661 fredreynolds3672@gmail.com Thursday 03 October, 14:30
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Illustrated talk: ‘The Winter Garden’, with Andy McIndoe; author, plantsman and winner of 25 gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show. Admission: Members free. Visitors: £1. All welcome! www.burgesshillhorticulturalsociety. com 01444 245509.
A Sussex Farm during the 1950s
Thursday 03 October, 09:30-12:00
Thursday 03 October, 19:15 for 19:30
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Queens Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Ian Everest uses fascinating photos and film footage to illustrate his talk on farming life in Sussex in the 1950s. £5 or £3 for members. To book a place please phone Mike Nicholson on 01444 457448 or email events@cuckfieldmuseum.org
Mid Sussex Philatelic Society
Thursday 03 October, 18:00-20:30
Downlands Community School Open Evening
Thursday 03 October, 19:30 for 20:00
Ditchling Film Society “Woman at War”
Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling BN6 8TA Director: Benedikt Erlingsson, Icelandic 2018, 101 mins – 12A Cert. 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. Fridays 04 & 18 October, 09:30-15:00
The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals’ Book Sales Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH Lots of different books for sale from only 50p each. chlof2003@googlemail.com Fridays 04 & 05 October, 10:00-12:00
Open Mornings
Copthorne Prep School, Effingham Lane, Copthorne RH19 4NE Two opportunities to visit: see the school in action on Friday, more time to talk to staff on Saturday. Copthorne Prep School 01342 712311. Friday 04, 11, 18 & 25 October, 19:45-21:45 unless stated
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society
Rear basement of Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX 1- ChrisG4ZCS - “Time” & its relevance to Amateur Radio. 2 – Radio Night. 3 – PhilG4UDU “Where is Radio Going.” 4 – Radio Night. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 www.msars.org.uk m6zrj@msars.org.uk Saturday 05 – Sunday 06 October
John Lloyd Fine Furniture – Wood Machining Bankside Farm Workshops, Ditchling Common, Burgess Hill RH15 OSJ An introduction to using machinery that might be found in a small to medium sized woodworking workshop. Skill Level: Beginner/ Intermediate £300. For more details: www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Saturday 05 October, 09:30-12:30
Windlesham House School Open Morning Windlesham House School, London Road,
Pulborough, Washington RH20 4AY (off A24 Southbound) Meet our Headmaster and other members of staff and enjoy an individual tour of the school with some of the children. Contact: Sophie Armstrong-Flemming 01903 874701 Windlesham.com admissions@windlesham.com Saturday 05 October, 10:00-12:00
Elisabeth Willett Silver Sunday Coffee Morning
Upstairs at the Help Point (stairs to right of building), 96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill RH15 9AS Mid Sussex Older People’s Council’s free coffee morning for over 60’s in memory of Elisabeth Willett. No need to book. Nicola 01444 242760 nicola5@msopc.org.uk Saturday 05 October, 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 Saturday 05 October, 10:30-11:30
Coffee Morning, run by Burgess Hill Methodist
Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Entrance off Gloucester Road. Come and have a chat over tea or coffee. All welcome. No charge. 01444 236733. Saturday 05 October, 10:30-13:00
Hurst College Sixth Form Open Morning Hurst College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS Provides an opportunity to tour the facilities, listen to presentations by the Headmaster and current students and meet key members of staff. Contact: Dianne Allison 01273 836937 www.hppc.co.uk/Open-mornings registrar@hppc.co.uk Saturday 05 October, 10:30-13:00
Lancing College Open Morning Lancing College, Lancing BN15 ORW Ideally suited for parents and pupils considering the Third or Fourth Form at Lancing College from 2020 and beyond. Please register: lancingcollege.co.uk/lancing-college/ admissions/open-mornings. Saturday 05 & Sunday 06 October, 10:00-17:00
Surrey Hills Wood Fair
Fish Pond Copse, Bookhurst Road, Cranleigh GU6 7DW A great family day out with lots to see and do in beautiful woodland and meadows celebrating the Surrey Hills. Children under 12 go free. £7.50 on-line or £10 on the door. Wendy Varcoe 01483 661150 wendy@surreyhillsenterprises.co.uk Book on-line at www.surreyhills.org Tickets also available from Guildford
DIARY DATES Tourist Information Centre 01483 444334 www.tickets.visitguildford.com
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Monday 07, 14, 21 & 28 October, 08:00-17:00
Saturday 05 & Sunday 06 October, 10:30-17:00
Sunday 06 October, 11:00-15:00
Draw in the Forest 2019
Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex 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
Autumn & Countryside Show: Farming/ Food/Horticultural
Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton PO18 OEU Experience the sights and sounds of the countryside and celebrate the end of the harvest at this wonderful seasonal show! Standard museum entrance fees apply. See website for details. 01273 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk office@wealddown.co.uk Sunday 06 October, 09:30-14:00
RSPCA South Godstone Car Boot Sale RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road/A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB Free parking + disabled parking. Set up 8.30am. Buyers 9.30am. Refreshments. Dogs welcome on lead. No Food Sellers or Traders. Adult buyers: 50p admission. Sellers: All vehicles £10. Trailers £3. Pay on entry. 0300 12 0741. Sunday 06 October, 10:30-11:30
Harvest Festival, Family Service, All Age Worship Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Entrance off Gloucester Road. Come and join us, as all ages worship together. All food donated given to Burgess Hill Food Bank. A free will
The Ashdown Forest Centre, Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JP Come draw, doodle, scribble, sketch or paint on the Ashdown Forest. For more information: 01342 823583 education@ashdownforest.org Sunday 06 October, 14:00-17:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
Oldland Windmill Open Afternoon
Monday 07 October, 19:30
Oldland Windmill, Oldlands Lane, Hassocks BN6 8NB Our final Open Afternoon of 2019, where refreshments, memorabilia and our own flour are available. Please find further details at www.oldlandwindmill.co.uk Voluntary donation of £3 per person, £5 per family
Holy Trinity Church Hall, Forest Row RH18 5AF Rehearsals start in early October and we would welcome new members to sing Carols to raise funds for the RNLI. For more information ring Jenny 01342 825371 or Roger 01342 324196.
Sunday 06 October, 14:30
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Esther Dawson will be giving a talk on the Ridgeview Wine Estate. £1.50p to include a raffle ticket. Elizabeth Taylor 01444 235837 www.u3asites.org.uk/burgess-hill
Brass Fusion in Concert St Andrew’s Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0LG In aid of End Polio Now, Rotary present an afternoon of music by Brass Fusion where members of the audience are given the opportunity to choose from a Jukebox list. Tickets £5 in advance from Burgess Hill Family Funeral Services, Burgess Hill, or Mansell McTaggart, Haywards Heath or Julie Smyth on 07759 698831. Tickets £6 on the door.
Forest Row Lifeboat Choir
Monday 07 October, 09:45-12:00
U3A Monthly Meeting “Ridgeview Wine Estate”
Monday 07, 14, 21 & 28 October, 20:00
Minton Badminton Club
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP We meet every Monday. New members of any ability would be most welcome. There is no need for
“Copthorne Prep has given both our children the most wonderful start to their education” (Year 4 & Reception Parent, 2018)
An independent day and boarding prep school for boys and girls aged between 2-13 years offering an excellent all round education and with a nursery open 48 weeks a year.
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a partner as pairings are changed throughout the evening. Contact: 01444 400054. Tuesday 08 October, 19:00 for 19:30–22:00ish
The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals’ Quiz Evening The Apple Tree Pub, West Green, Crawley RH11 7DL A fun Quiz Evening for all the Family, teams of 6 but come along and we’ll make up a team. £9 including buffet or veggie buffet. Maria Hains 01293 403432. This is the League’s 70th Anniversary year. Tuesday 08 October, 19:45
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society – A Head Gardener’s Year Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An illustrated talk by Mark Saunders, Head Gardener at Fittleworth House. £1 members £2 non-members. Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 08 October, 20:00
Lindfield Horticultural Society: A talk by Julie Sargeant, Chelsea Gold Medal winner King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Juliet Sargeant will be sharing her experience in garden design which led to a Gold at Chelsea. Entry £5, £2.50 members. All welcome. 01444 458509. Wednesday 09 October, 08:30-13:00
Open Morning
Michael Hall Steiner Waldorf School,
Open Mornings Friday 4 & Saturday 5 October 10.00am - 12 noon
01342 712311 . www.copthorneprep.co.uk
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DIARY DATES Kidbrooke Park, Forest Row RH18 5JA Visit the School and see just how it feels to be a child in this environment, soaking up this stimulating and rewarding teaching environment. www.michaelhall.co.uk 01342 822275. Wednesday 09 October, 11:00-15:00
Bonhams Jewellery and Fine Art Valuation Day
Charleston House, West Firle, Lewes BN8 6LL Appointments and enquiries: 01273 220000 hove@bonhams.com bonhams.com/hove Wednesday 09 October, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00
Hassocks Horticultural Society – British Alstroemeria & UK Cut Flower Industry
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QF Ben Cross, specialist from Crosslands Flower Nursery will be giving a talk on the British Alstroemeria and the UK Cut Flower Industry – insight into growing alstroemeria and the impact of imported flowers. All welcome. Members £1.50. Refreshments included. Derek Swaine 01273 842516. Wednesday 09 October, 20:00
The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society – An illustrated talk in French Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN ‘Le Consul a l’exemple du livre eponyme de William Boyd’ by Michael
Smewing. All members and visitors are most welcome. 01444 452385.
Friday 11 October, 19:00-21:30
Thursday 10 October, 14:00-16:00
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX 20:00. AGM followed by a talk by former Town Crier, Neil Batsford. The museum will be open from 19:00. Members £1.50, guests £3.50. Fred Avery 01444 235088.
Arts Society Ashdown Forest Crowborough Community Centre Pine Grove, Crowborough TN6 1FE Pots and Frocks: The World of Grayson Perry from Essex Punk Potter to Superstar National Treasure. Lecture by Ian Swankie. Members free, guests £6. Donald Speedie 01892 663388 AFDFASnews@gmail.com Friday 11 October, 09:00-13:00
Hospice Care Week Annual Charity Coffee Morning South Downs Nursery, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY All profits from our hot drink sales and other fun events will be donated to our chosen local hospices. Representatives from each hospice will be present to help. Last year we raised more than £2,500! Friday 11 October, 11:00-16:00
Taster Day with Brambletye Fruit Farm The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE We are delighted that Ellis from the Farm will be here talking sharing her harvest with us and talking about their Organic and Biodynamic Farming Methods. 01342 824 673 Social media sites info@seasonsforestrow.co.uk
Burgess Hill Heritage and History Society
Saturday 12, 10:00-16:00 & Sunday 13 October, 10:00-15:00
The Sussex Baby Show, with Babytodd
South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly RH17 6TL Explore, Shop and Enjoy! A unique and fun shopping showcase event for expecting and young families, in and around Sussex. Earlybird £3.50 (pre-booking required) £5.00 on the door. U16’s free with supervision. www.babytodd.co.uk sarah@babytodd.co.uk 07760115433 Saturday 12 October, 10:00
Lindfield Horticultural Society: Coffee Morning and Plant Sale King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH A chance for a chat over coffee or tea and plants for sale. Entry £1. All welcome. 01444 458509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Saturday 12 October, 10:00 -12:00
Autumn Fair
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Club suite, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY
Plenty of stalls including cakes, bric-a-brac, gifts, plants, books, cards, jewellery, household, prize every time tombola, all at 50p stall raffle and refreshments. In aid of Paws & Claws Animal Rescue charity. Saturday 12 October
High Hurstwood Bonfire High Hurstwood, Uckfield TN22 4AD Torch lit procession followed by a bonfire and fireworks. Contact: Kimberley Goodey highhurstwoodevents@gmail.com Sunday 13 October, 10:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers – A circular walk from Ansty Ansty Recreation Ground Car Park RH17 5GW, TQ290233 Butler’s Farm, Hilders Farm, Lovell’s Farm, Bolney Crossways, Bunction Lane, Pickwell Farm, Black Forest, Ansty. 5.5mi/8.9km Moderate. Contact: Margaret 01444 441530 or 07961 618373 on the day. Monday 14th October – 10am start Sunday 20th October – 10pm end
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DIARY DATES Monday 14 October, 10:00 Coffee, Talk 10:30-12:00
The Arts Society Steyning – Turbulent Times: Russian History as depicted by 19th Century Painters The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Church Street, Steyning BN443XZ Tony Brenton takes a tour through itinerant art and its interactions with the vast, repressed and unruly Russia that it both loved and detested. Visitors £5.00 donation. Leonard Warner 01903 812752.
craft school. £1 Member, £3 Visitors – includes refreshments. 01444 811641. Wednesday 16 October, 14:30-16:30
St Symphorian’s You Group – Peter Hills on Pills, Potions and Patients The Atkinson Room, St Symphorian’s Church Hall, Durrington BN13 2PU A friendship group sharing fresh knowledge, friends and experiences. A nostalgic look at common cures. £3 per person includes refreshments. Jane Winter 01903 268109.
Monday 14 October, 14:30 preceded by the AGM 14:00 sharp
Thursday 17 October, 10:30-12:30
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB James Taylor will take us through the Russell Cotes Museum and Art Gallery, Bournemouth completed in 1901 in the Art Nouveau style as a present for his wife. Guests welcome to attend at £8.00 per lecture. 01273 494633 Stephen Wyman.
Upstairs at East Grinstead Library, 32-40 West Street, East Grinstead RH19 4SR Mid Sussex Older People’s Council’s free Coffee Morning for over 60’s. No need to book. Free. Nicola 01444 242760 nicola5@msopc.org.uk www.msopc.org.uk
Monday 14 October, 20:00-23:00
Free Lunchtime Concert
Beautiful, Curious and Rare
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.
MSOPC Silver Sunday Coffee Morning
Thursday 17 October, 13:00-14:00 – Doors open 12:30 All Saints United Reformed Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 OJS Bring a pre-concert packed lunch and we will supply free coffee and tea. Classical cellist, Ivana Peranic and guitarist, Jon Rattenbury. Tim Penn 01444 232035. Thursday 17 – Saturday 19 October, 19:45
Henfield Theatre Company – One Man, Two Guvnors
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.
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB One Man, Two Guvnors, by Richard Bean, is a wonderful comedy that was a smash hit in the West End. The play, set in 1960s Brighton, is a mad mixture of farce, slapstick, pantomime, music hall and audience participation. Plus a live skiffle band! £8 and £10. Box Office: Stevens Estate Agents, Henfield 01273 492141 and on line at www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com
Wednesday 16 October, 20:00-22:00
Friday 18 October, 19:15-21:45
Tuesday 15 October, 20:00-22:00
Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club
Royal Marines Association, Brighton & Hove District Adur Bowling Club, Recreation Ground, Old Barn Way, Southwick BN42 4NT 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. Wednesday 16 October, Lecture:10:00-11:50, Coffee:10:00
The Arts Society Mid Sussex Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Lecture by Sarah Deere-Jones on ‘The History of the Harp.’ Nonmembers welcome: £7 on door. midsusssex@artssociety.org www.theartssocietymidsussex.org.uk Wednesday 16 October, 20:00-21:30
Balcombe History Society Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Ros Black – ‘Grace Kimmins / Chailey Heritage’ - she worked in the slums of London before setting up her Chailey
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. Friday 18, 19:30 & Saturday 19 October, 15:00 & 19:30
ACE Theatre Company Presents Bothered and Bewildered by Gail Young King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH A poignant comic drama, sure to provide both laughter and sadness as a family come to terms with Altzheimer’s Disease. Tickets £11, concessions £9. Raising funds for Dementia Action Alliance. Chrissie White 01342 893010 chrissiewhite@ btconnect.com www.tickettailor.com/ events/acetheatre Saturday 19 October, 10:00-16:00
Beginner Photography Workshop
Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB
Understand the fundamentals of photography, master your camera and find out how to take your pictures to the next level with Ben Cherry, an award winning photojournalist. £70 per person – online booking only. 01903 881530 info.arundel@wwt.org.uk www.wwt.org.uk/arundel Saturday 19 – Thursday 31 October
Hever Castle – Halloween Half Term
Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Treat the children to a spine-tingling programme of entertainment over the Half Term break with prizes for the best Halloween costumes. www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224. Saturday 19 October, 10:00-13:00
Repair Café Forest Row
Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ If your jeans need patching, your bike is squeaking or your kettle won’t boil, bring it along and see if we can help. Free to enter. All repairs are free, but donations will be gratefully received towards ongoing costs of the service. www.facebook.com/ RepairCafeForestRow Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 October, 10:00-17:00
The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1DP Over fifty professional craftspeople exhibit their stunning work in the auditorium at the iconic De La Warr Pavilion. £3 adults, students and children free. The Sussex Guild Shop & Gallery 01273 479565 www.thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 19 October, 19:30-21:30
Mid Sussex Sinfonia Concert – “Nordic Legends” The King’s Centre, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR Sibelius’s ‘Finlandia’ and Symphony No.2 and Grieg’s ‘Peer Gynt’ Suite No.1. £12 in advance; £14 on the door; £3 under 18’s. Sue Carpenter 01273 478036 suelcarpenter@gmail.com Saturday 19 October, 19:30-21:45
Haywards Heath Music Society Alexandra Lomeiko, violin and piano recital St. Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath, Church Road RH16 3QH A first appearance for this award winning violinist who will play works by Bach, Faure, Ravel and Szymanowski. £12 members/£15 non-members. Under 18/Student £3.00/5.00. Christine Colbourne 01444 456227 colbourne@ btinternet.com www. haywardsheathmusicsociety.org.uk
Sunday 20 October, 19:30
Downton Abbey
Wivelsfield Films, Off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Tickets £6 in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page. Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the film and during the interval. Monday 21 October, 20:00-23:00
The Group, a club for unattached men and women aged 50+ 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. Tuesday 22 October, 18:30-20:30
West Sussex County Council Fostering Information Session Centenary House (Committee Room 4), Durrington Lane, Worthing BN13 2PQ If you’re thinking about fostering, our information sessions are the best way to find out more about the fostering process. Wednesday 23 October, 19:45-21:30
Burgess Hill Horticultural Society - Illustrated talk: ‘Vikings – There Goes the Neighbourhood!’ Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Tour guide, linguist and cruise ship speaker, Jane Ann Davey, tells the fascinating history of the Vikings in Britain. £3, including tea/coffee refreshments. 01444 245509. www. burgesshillhorticulturalsociety.com Wednesday 23 October, 20:00-22:00
Sussex Bonsai Group – Group Meeting
Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH At this meeting, Lee Verhorevoort will be demonstrating on all aspects of a Japanese White Pine. All welcome to attend. First visit free. Tea and coffee will be available. Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net Thursday 24 October, 14:00-16:00
Community Sing-a-Long (Dementia Friendly) St Andrew’s Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0LG A fun afternoon for people living with dementia and their carers. Singing, tea and cake. Organised by Burgess Hill Rotary. Free entry. jtmax1@hotmail.co.uk
Sunday 20 October, 10:00
Thursday 24th October 2019, 10am - 1pm
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Enjoy a morning of mushroom foraging on our estate followed by a delicious lunch, with wine, coffee and petit fours. £49.50 per adult. Contact: 01342 824988.
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on selected days. £2 per trail, plus admission, to include a prize (FREE to Friends). Additional charge applies for some activities. Andrew Loin 01444 450326 Finishes on Sunday 03 November. info@bordehill.co.uk www.bordehill.co.uk
Friday 25 October, 11:00-16:00
Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 October, 10:30-16:30
Taster Day with Conscious Chocolate
The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE We are extremely excited to welcome Emma, Founder and Director of Conscious Chocolates to the shop. She will be sharing her incredible Raw Plant Based Chocolates with all. 01342 824 673 Social media sites info@seasonsforestrow.co.uk Friday 25 October, 19:30-22:00
Crawley Keyboard Music Concert Furnace Green Community Centre, Ashburnham Road, Crawley RH10 6QZ Great evening of live music showcasing popular Pete Shaw. Visitors made welcome. Tea and Coffee available. Members £5. Visitors £7. Brenda Mayne 01293 784166 facebook.com/crawleykeyboardclub Saturday 26 October, 09:00-12:30
Hassocks Village Market National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR Held every 4th Saturday in the month, this is a lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts people. Huge selection of fresh produce, plants and much more. Contact: hassocksvillagemarket1@ gmail.com or via Facebook ‘Hassocks Village Market’. Saturday 26 October, 09:30-11:00
Jumble Sale
St. Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Lots of stalls including books, bric-abrac, clothing, toys, etc. Refreshments available. Adults 50p, children free. All welcome. Parish Office 0300 1118150 Saturday 26 October, 10:00-11:45
Children’s Monster Craft Morning St Symphorian’s Church, Durrington Hill BN13 2PU Ten monster crafts for children to try. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £3 per child aged 2- 12 years. Jane Winter 01903 268109 theoffice@stsymphorians.co.uk Saturday 26 October, 10:00-12:00
Traidcraft Stall, Coffee Morning and Godly Play Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Traidcraft Stall. Sample a cup of fairly traded Machu Pichu ground coffee. Children’s activities. Julia Scotland 01444 871812 07522866237 julia@pjscot2.plus.com Saturday 26 October, 10:00-17:00 Daily
Crafts Show
Lancing College, Lancing BN15 0RW A chance to find some of the finest craftwork from talented professional makers and designers. Something for all tastes and budgets. Adults £3.50. Accompanied under 16s free. www.woodlandcrafts.co.uk 01243 641306 Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 October
Hallowe’en Weekend
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker BN27 3QS Traditional entertainment with Punch & Judy, crafts, trails and heaps of scary Hallowe’en fun with Crazee Hazzee. Standard Admission. 01323 844224 www.sussexpast.co.uk Saturday 26 October, 20:00
Strictly Dance Magic – Ballroom Dance – Halloween Theme Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Doors open 7.45pm. Ballroom, Latin, Jive, Sequence. New dancers always welcome. Lovely wood sprung floor, soft lighting. Free on-site parking. £7 with complimentary refreshments. Details 07767 411115, 01444 248926. Sunday 27 October, 12:00-17:00
Serenity Fayre
Felpham Community Hall, Meaden Way, Felpham PO22 8FA Serenity Fayres working with Cancerwise to bring an inspirational event to soothe, cleanse and inspire your mind, body and spirit. £3 donated to Cancerwise. Chris Warden 07885 838402 serenityfayres@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/SerenityFayres/ Sunday 27 October, 14:00
Halloween Afternoon Tea and Pumpkin Carving
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH1 85JR A great afternoon for children of all ages. Pumpkin carving, cake decorating and afternoon tea! Fancy Dress Competition too! £18.50 per child (12 years and under) £29.50 per adult. Contact: 01342 824988. Monday 28 – Thursday 31 October, 10:00-18:00
Lingfield Art Exhibition
Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre, High Street, Lingfield RH7 6AB Original art works. Paintings, ceramics, sculpture and cards by local artists for sale. Affordable prices. Refreshments and home-made cakes available. Free Entry (Catalogue £1). Also open on 01 and 02 November and Sunday 03 November 10:00-16:00. 0134 324929.
Spellbinding Halloween Trail & Activities
Monday 28 – Thursday 31 October, 11:00-15:00
Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP Help Sapphire the Witch’s Cat regain her magical powers on a bewitching Garden trail. Includes other activities
Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton PO18 0EU Finishes 01 November. Enjoy the great outdoors this autumn half term at the
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Museum, with fantastic Hallowe’enthemed family activities! General entry fee applies. 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk Monday 28 October, 19:45
Hassocks Field Society Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH “History of Lawnmowers and The Budding Foundation.” A talk by Clive Gravett. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00. Beryl Varley 01273 832351. Tuesday 29 October
Rotary Charity Quiz Night Pulborough Village Hall, Swan View, Lower Street, Pulborough RH20 2BF A fun night out for teams of 2 to 6. Prizes, Raffle and Licensed bar. Tickets £10 per person (with a light supper). Malcolm Gray 01798 873643 Wednesday 30 October, 19:15 for 19:30
Mid Sussex Philatelic Society Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG British Ocean Lines presented by Charles Kay. Jim Etherington 01273 471897. jespeth@hotmail.com Wednesday 30 October, 19:45-10:00
‘Tanzania’ – Land of Endless Space
The Main Hall, East Court, College Lane , East Grinstead RH19 3LT Mike Mockler will give an illustrated talk about this spectacular country for wildlife. £4 RSPB group members, £5 non-members. Phil Holland, EG-RSPB group 01342 311295.
Sussex Chorus
Thursday 31 October, 14:00-16:00
Eastbourne Blind Society, 124 – 142 Longstone Road, Eastbourne BN22 8DA Social gathering for those who have worked or volunteered in the NHS or Social Care. Annual membership fee £20. Meeting charge – members £1, visitors £2. Contact: Jane Dubery 01323 726811. Every last Thursday, but not December. Thursday 31 October to Saturday 02 November, 19:30
Wivelsfield Little Theatre presents ‘HEROES’ Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG By Gerald Sibleyras based on his play translated by Tom Stoppard. The audience are promised a funny and reflective evening with gentle humour. Tickets £9.50. Tickets online at ticketsource.co.uk/wlt or phone 07754 895936 Thursday 31 October, 20:00
Lindfield Dramatic Club’s Production of Ten Times Table by Alan Ayckbourn King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2HH This production is also on Friday 01 and Saturday 02 November. One of Ayckbourn’s hilarious comedies. A committee organizes a local pageant, but battle rages between rival factions. Tickets £10 from Caragon, Lindfield or ronskinner@talktalk.net 01444 482933 www.tickettailor.com/ events/lindfielddramaticclub www.lindfielddramaticclub.webs.com
Saturday 9 November 2019 7.30pm St Andrew’s Church Cants Lane Burgess Hill RH15 0LG
A wonderful evening of
French Music Duruflé Requiem Vierne Messe Solennelle Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine Jack Thompson Conductor Jeremy Weaver Organ
Tickets: £15 and £5 (under 16s and students) From: Sussex Chorus 01444 412579, Carousel Music, Burgess Hill Help Point, Eventbrite.co.uk
sussexchorus.org registered charity no. 271678