Diary Dates November 2019 Do you have a Mid Sussex community or charity event to promote? Visiwww.sussexliving.com and fill in a Diary Dates form.
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DATES Friday 01 – Sunday 10 November, 10:00-16:30
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Saturday 02 November, 10:00-15:00
Monday 04, 11, 18 & 25 November, 20:00
Morris & Co Inspired by Nature
Forest Row Market
Minton Badminton Club
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. 01342 323029 standen@nationaltrust.org.uk, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standenhouse-and-garden
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
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
Friday 01 – Sunday 03 November, 10:00-17:00 Daily
Spellbinding Halloween Trail & Activities 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 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 info@bordehill.co.uk www.bordehill.co.uk
Saturday 02 November, 10:00-17:00
Woman’s Lifestyle Show
Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2FU A shopping event for all women featuring fashion, beauty, health and wellbeing, pamper treatments, expert speakers, food, drink and free goodie. £5 Kids under 16 go FREE. www.womanslifestyleshow.com info@womanslifestyleshow.com
Cocktail Masterclass and Dinner Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Shake up your Saturday; have a blast at our cocktail masterclass! £79.50 per person. 01342 824988 Saturday 02 – Sunday 03 November, 11:00-16:00
Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton PO18 0EU These enchanting walks offer a truly out of the ordinary experience – you will be guided around the museum by lamplight. Entry £25 per person. 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk
Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton PO18 0EU Discover how homes in the past were lit and heated, the resource needed and what this meant for everyday life! General entry fee applies. 01243 811363
Historic Life Weekend: Fire & Light
Friday 01 & Friday 15 November, 19:00-21:00
Saturday 02 November, 18:30-19:45
Centre Church, 180 Leylands Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8HS For anyone who has a physical, emotional or spiritual condition, our trained team offers confidential prayer for healing. All Healing Rooms are free of charge. For an appointment: 07531 160192 or burgesshill@healingrooms.org.uk www.burgesshillhealingrooms.org.uk
St Nicholas’ Church, Church Road, Worth, Crawley RH10 7RT Worth Choir sing Walford Davies’ Requiem as we remember those who are no longer with us. Elizabeth Whyman 03001118150 hello@worthparish.org
From 01 November
Danny Park, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BB 18:00 Best Guy Competition Judging, 18:30 Firework Display, 18:50 Bonfire lit with all the Guys and the best Guy on top. Advanced tickets from Pierpoint Pets, Mishon Mackay in Hurstpierpoint or Marchants or QD Stationery in Hassocks.
Healing Rooms, Burgess Hill
‘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. Saturday 02 November, 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. Burgess Hill Methodist Church 01444 236733
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Lindfield Bonfire Society Procession, Bonfire and Firework Display
Linfield Common 6.30pm Fancy Dress Competition, 7.30pm Procession, 8.30pm approx. Firework Display. Sarah Tampion-Lacey lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk
Saturday 02 November
Friday 01 – Saturday 02 November, 16:45-19:15
Museum at Night November
Tuesday 05 November, 18:30-21:30
A Requiem for All Souls Day
Sunday 03 November, 17:30
Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club Family Bonfire & Fireworks
Monday 04, 11, 18 & 25 November, 08:00-17:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
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
Tuesday 05 November, 19:00-21:00
‘Gardening for Wildlife’
Henfield Hall, High Street, Henfield BN5 9DB Adrian Thomas, RSPB project manager to give a talk to Henfield Garden Club on creating a wildlife friendly garden. £5 to non-members. Pat Hemsworth 07717470274 pathemsworth@hotmail.com Wednesday 06 November, 11:00-15:00
Antiques Valuation Day including Books and Manuscripts Charleston House, West Firle, Lewes BN8 6LL Bonhams will be offering free auction valuations on items you may be considering selling at auction. Tim Squire-Sanders 01273 220000 hove@bonhams.com Wednesday 06, 13, 20 & 27 November, 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 06 November, 19:30 for 19:45-21:00
The Winter Garden by David Fitton St Thomas a Becket Church Hall, 23 Cliffe High Street, Lewes BN7 2AH Wisley trained David Fitton, former Head of Horticulture at Plumpton College, garden advisor to Paradise Park on the Winter Garden. £3 for guests free for members. Sara Callarman 07952233865 lewes.gardensociety@hotmail.co.uk
Ian Currie. Admission: Members free, Visitors: £1. All welcome! 01444 245509 www.burgesshillhorticulturalsociety. com Thursday 07 November, 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 Every Thursday – Monday throughout November 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 November 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 Willows 01403 611 191 shanlyhomes.com Friday 08 November, 20:00-21:30
Burgess Hill Heritage and History Society Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX The Roman Hassocks to Barcombe Greensand Way by local archaeologist, Dr David Rudling. The museum will be open from 19:00. Members £1.50, guests £3.50. Fred Avery 01444 235088 Friday 08 - Saturday 09 November – various times
Dear Zoo Live
The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG The timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage. A charming production using child-engaging puppets, music and audience interaction. £15. www.thecapitolhorsham.com 01403 750220 Saturday 09 November, 10:00-13:00
Charities Christmas Fair
Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB A chance to buy Christmas cards, gifts, take part in raffles and tombola, and stock up on home baked goodies. Adults 50p. Under 16s FREE. Marilyn Jones 01273 492289 Saturday 09 November, 10:00-14:00
Wednesday 06 November, 19:45
Balcombe Village Christmas Craft, Gift & Produce Market
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX ‘Storms and Hurricanes’ – an illustrated talk with professional meteorologist,
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 1BP Free entry. Refreshments and Tombola in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Lots of lovely stalls selling tempting ideas for presents including antique restored
Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Open Meeting
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boxes. Handmade silver jewellery, handbags etc. plus produce including pork products, cakes, chutneys and jams, sauces and jellies. 01444 811462 Saturday 09 November, 10:30-12:30
Richard Hewitt presents ‘Aviation in Scotland, 1933 to date.’ Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Monday 11 November, 14:30
RSPCA Brighton Autumn Fair
The Bellini Family
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Lots of bargains, cakes, books, tombola, raffle, delicious refreshments and much more! All proceeds go to help the animals. Free admission. RSPCA Brighton Animal Shelter 01273 554218 info@rspca-brighton.co.uk www.rspca-brighton.co.uk
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Our speaker Patsy Erskine-Hill, well qualified and widely travelled, will delve into the lives of Jacopo Bellini and his sons Gentile and Giovanni, successful artists of the Italian Renaissance. Guests welcome to attend at £8.00 per lecture. Stephen Wyman 01273 494633
Sunday 09 November, 19:30
Monday 11 November, 19:45
St. Andrew’s Church, Castle Lane, Burgess Hill RH15 0LG A wonderful evening of French music conducted by Jack Thompson. Tickets £15pp/£5 (U16’s and students) from 01444 412579, Carousel Music, Burgess Hill Help Point and eventbrite.co.uk
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH “Out on a Limb” – a talk by Lesley Baker. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00. Beryl Varley 01273 832351
Sunday 10 November, 10:15-11:15
A pub in Burgess Hill 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. Tuesday 12 November, 14:30
French Music with Sussex Chorus
Remembrance Day Service St Nicholas’ Church, Church Road, Worth, Crawley RH107RT A moving and respectful service with sung extracts of Walford Davies’ Requiem and a minute silence. Elizabeth Whyman 03001118150 hello@worthparish.org Sunday 10 November, 12:00-13:00
Remembrance Sunday – Pilot Officer John D Crossman Memorial Pilot Officer John D Crossman Memorial, Tablehurst Farm, London Road, Forest Row RH18 5DP A short service at the Pilot Officer John D Crossman Memorial for Remembrance Sunday. Transport is available on request. Free Event Anna Pearce: 07724 944 960 Anna@ AnnaPearce.com www.facebook.com/ pilotofficerjohndcrossmanmemorial See page 52 for more information Sunday 10 November, 19:30
Ardingly Choral Society – Remembrance Concert in aid of The Royal British Legion The Dolphin Leisure Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY Poulenc – Gloria, Mozart – Vespers (excerpts) and Hammersley – Remembrance. £15 (£13 concessions) Book online at www.ardinglychoralsociety.org.uk or M Kershaw 01825 791241 Monday 11 November, 10:00-12:00
The Two Gustavs: Mahler and Klimt. A lecture by Gavin Plumley
Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ Gustav Klimt broke away from the imperially endorsed art institutions in Vienna in 1897 and founded the Secession – the same year that Gustav Mahler took charge of the Opera House in the city. Free to members, £5 donation for visitors. Monday 11 November, 14:00 for 14:15 – 16:30
Hassocks Field Society
The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN An illustrated talk in French by Rene Gimpel entitled ‘Jean-Paul Sartre, itineraire d’un intellectual engage.’ All members and visitors are most welcome. 01444 452385 Wednesday 13 November, 20:00-22:00
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 Thursday 14 November, 10:30-15:30
Monday 11 November, 20:00-23:00
The Group for Unattached Men & Women Aged 50+
“The Gilbert and Sullivan Story” by Ian Gledhill King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH The story of the most successful musical partnership ever, with music from most of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas. All welcome, entry free. Meeting and Membership information from John Chapman 01444 484470
Hever Christmas Fair
Hever Road, Hever, EdenbridgeTN8 7NG Hever Castle is proud to host the Hever Christmas Fair for which all proceeds go to Hever Primary School and St. Peter’s Church, Hever. Open for just one day, at the fair you will find gifts, gadgets, textiles and decorations. Tickets are not available online for this event. Entry to fair: £3. Free entry to grounds. Castle entry: £2.80 www.hevercastle.co.uk Thursday 14 November,14:30
‘West Sussex at War 1939-45’ Queen’s Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL West Sussex Record Office archivist Matthew Jones uses photographs and documents to illustrate his talk about life in wartime Sussex. £5 or £3 for members. Please ring Mike Nicholson on 01444 457448 to book a place or events@cuckfieldmuseum.org Thursday 14 November, 14:30
Saturday 12 November, 14:15
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society – ‘What on earth do I do now?’ Preceded by AGM Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY A talk on creating a garden by Sandy Coppen from The Beeches in Barcombe. £1 members £2 nonmembers. Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk
AGM of the Mid Sussex Association of the National Trust Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN AGM Followed by talks from speakers representing National Trust Properties. Members £3.00. Non-Members £5.00. Membership £7.00. David Waite 01444 453954 dclwaite@btinternet.com Friday 15 November, 14:30-18:00
Wednesday 13 November, 19:30
Lindfield Horticultural Society AGM and talk about Nymans Gardens by Joe Whelan King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Joe Whelan, Head Gardener at Nymans National Trust Gardens will be giving a talk. Membership enquiries: 01444 458509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Wednesday 13 November, 20:00-21:30
Balcombe History Society
Mid Sussex Philatelic Society
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Peter White – ‘Town Criers and Bellmen – past and present’. A talk by a Town Crier of 40 years! £1 members, £3 visitors which includes refreshments. Contact: Julie Budgen 01444 811641 julie.budgen55@outlook.com
King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2SL (Lunch at the Bent Arms from 12:00).
Wednesday 13 November, 20:00- 22:00
Cheese and Wine Tasting Event The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE As we are nearing the Festive Season, we will be Sampling 6 Organic Wines, and paring them with 6 beautiful Cheeses. Free entry. 01342 824673 info@seasonsforestrow.co.uk Social media sites. Friday 15 November, 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 16 - Sunday 17 November, 10:00-16:00
Brighton Retired Greyhound Trust at South Downs Nurseries The Brighton & Hove branch of the
Retired Greyhound Trust will be at South Downs Nurseries between 10am - 4pm, raising funds and awareness with a few four-legged friends in tow! Pop in and say hello. Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 November
Winter Wellness Weekend Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Try free taster sessions on mindfulness, yoga and more to stay healthy and stress free this winter. Regular Admission rates apply. www.wwt.org. uk/wetland-centres/arundel Saturday 16 November, 10:00-12:30
Christmas Fayre
The Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Come and pick a gift for Christmas. Free entry. Refreshments and bacon butties available. Angela 07931 426691 angela.white@salvationarmyorg.uk Saturday 16 November, 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 16 November, 10:00-15:00
Lindfield Bonfire Society Christmas Gift and Craft Fair The King Edward Hall, Lindfield High Street RH16 2HH Three halls packed with a wide variety of gifts and crafts. All day café offering hot bacon rolls, homemade cake, hot and cold drinks to eat in or take away. £1 (children, OAP’s and LBS members free). Sarah Tampion-Lacey 01444 487470 www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com Saturday 16 November, 10:00-16:30
Sussex Mineral & Fossil Show Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Displays and sales of minerals, crystals, fossils. Ultraviolet minerals room. Children’s activities: gold panning, crystals and fossils hunt. Illustrated talks. Adults £3, children £1. Alan Simmonds 01403 274647 alan@ simmonds5.plus.com www.smls.online Saturday 16 November, 11:00-16:00
RSPCA South Godstone Christmas Fair
RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road/A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB Games, stalls, face painting, craft stalls and lots more. Santa’s Grotto: £4.00 per child, present included. Light refreshments. Free parking. All proceeds directly support the animal centre. Adults £2.00, children 5-16 years £1.00, under 5’s: free. 0300 123 0741 Saturday 16 November, 14:00-16:00
St Mary’s Church’s Autumn Fair St Mary’s Church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS Stalls plus fun and games – something November 2019 | SUSSEX LIVING 3
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Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Annual Meeting and Members’ Craft Competition. This will be followed by a game of Bingo! Visitors welcomed. Jane Biggs 01273 834421
Saturday 16 November, 19:30-21:45
Haywards Heath Music Society Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Andrey Lebedev, guitar and Iosif Purits, accordion. This award winning duo will play classical and modern works from European and South American composers with a 2019 feel. £12 members/ £15 non-members. Under 18/Student £3.00/5.00. Christine Colbourne 01444 456227 colbourne@btinternet.com www. haywardsheathmusicsociety.org.uk Sunday 17 November, 11:00-14:00
VetFest Henfield
Hawthorn House (Former Barclays Bank), High Street, Henfield BN5 9DL Celebrate the opening of Hawthorn Vets new site with other local businesses and much more. All are welcome! Danielle Kaelin 01403 710332 reception@hawthornvets.co.uk www.hawthornvets.co.uk Sunday 17 November, 19:30
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 18 November, 14:00-17:00
Gateway Dental offers Free Oral Cancer Screening Gateway Dental, 73 Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9DY November is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Call Gateway Dental practice on 01444 232188 to make an appointment for your complimentary screening. Gateway Dental: 01444 232188 reception@gatewaydental.co.uk www.dentalhealth.org
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? 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 19 - Wednesday 20 November,19:30
An Evening of Eric and Ern
The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG A brilliant homage to Morecambe & Wise, starring Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens. As featured on BBC R2 with Zoe Ball. £23.50 (Concessions £20). www.thecapitolhorsham.com 01403 750220 Tuesday 19 November, 19:45
Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity
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Saturday 23 November, 09:00-12:30
Hassocks Village Market
The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Langley Drive, Crawley RH11 7SX In aid of The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals and Cancer Research. Live Entertainment. Raffle and Auctions. £40 per person. Maria 01293 403432. It is the League’s 70th Anniversary this year! Saturday 23 November, 20:00
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
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’.
Wednesday 20 November, Coffee 10:00, Lecture 10:00-11:50
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 November, 09:00-16:00 (Sat. 09:00-17:00)
Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN The Richest of Legacies – the British Colonial Buildings of India. Lecturer: Anthony Peers. Non-members welcome: £7 on the door. Midsussex@ artssociety.org
South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL A shoppers’ paradise. Get the Christmas preparations sorted whilst enjoying a festive family day out. £5.85 for adults and £4.95 for seniors/ students (inclusive of a 10% online discount which ends midnight 22.11.19). Under 16s go free with a paying adult. South of England Agricultural Society 01444 892700. info@seas.org.uk www.seas.org.uk
Sunday 24 November, 11:00-14:00
Saturday 23 November, 10:00-12:00
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH ‘Working with Bats’, a talk by Amanda Millar. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00. Beryl Varley 01273 83235
Tuesday 19 November, 20:00-22:00
Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club
The Arts Society Mid Sussex
Wednesday 20 November, 14:30-16:30
St Symphorian’s You Group – A talk on canoeing and fun in the water The Atkinson Room at St Symphorian’s Church Hall, Durrington BN13 3HU A friendship group sharing fresh knowledge, friends and experiences. A talk on canoeing and fun in the water. £3 per person includes festive refreshments. 01903 268109 Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 November, 20:00
Ditchling Players Autumn Production - Private Lives by Noel Coward
Ditchling Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT Marital chaos ensues when Elyot and Amanda honeymoon with new partners, in adjacent suites. One of Coward’s wittiest plays. £9.00 (Wednesday) & £10.00 (Thursday to Saturday). www.ditchlingplayers.org.uk Thursday 21 November, 18:30-20:30
Monday 18 November, 20:00-23:00
01342 824673 info@seasonsforestrow. co.uk Social media sites.
West Sussex County Council Fostering Information Session County Hall (Committee room 2) West Street, Chichester PO19 1RG If you’re thinking about fostering, our information sessions are the best way to find out more about the fostering process. Friday 22 - Sunday 24 November, 10:30-16:00 Christmas Market
Weald & Downland Living Museum
Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU Find that perfect gift at our bustling Christmas Market. With over 150 stands – selling arts, crafts, food, unusual gifts and much more. £8 for adults (over 18) office@wealddown.co.uk 01243 811363 www.wealddown.co.uk/whats-on Friday 22 November, 11:00-16:00
Taster Day with Seggiano Fine Italian Foods The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Come try some amazing Christmas foods from Italy. This will be a very busy event, so make sure you are early. Free.
Winter Fair
Traidcraft Stall, Coffee Morning and Messy Church 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 07522 866237 julia@pjscot2.plus.com Saturday 23 November, 10:00-13:00
Downlands Christmas Market Downlands Community School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LP Christmas Market with festive stalls, Christmas Tree Forest, refreshments and Carols from the Downlands School Choir and Orchestra. Entry by donation. Nicki Burston 01273 845892 www.downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk nburston@downlands.org
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 or 01444 248926
Dogs Trust Shoreham’s Annual Christmas Fair
Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5LT There will be carol singers to entertain throughout the event, stalls selling lovely items for both dogs and humans and much more. For more info: 01273 466971. Donations into the rehoming centre please. Monday, 25 November, 19:45
Hassocks Field Society
Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 November, 13:00
Christmas Decoration Workshop & Afternoon Tea Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Join in a fun filled afternoon of festive table decoration creation with fresh flora and afternoon tea in our drawing rooms. £47.50 per person. 01342 824988 Wednesday 27 November, 19:15 for 19:30
Mid Sussex Philatelic Society
Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Visit from Worthing Philatelic Society. Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Wednesday 27 November, 19:45-22:00
Saturday 23 – Monday 25 November, 10:30-16:00
Christmas Market
Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU Buy Christmas gifts and enjoy a great day out, as over 150 stands ‘pop up’ all over the Museum’s site! £8 adults (over 18), free child (0-17 years), free disabled (plus single helper). 01243 811363 office@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk Saturday 23 November, 11:00-15:00
Pyecombe Winter Fayre
Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8QH Arts and crafts, gifts, homemade cakes, Grand Raffle, first prize £100. Proceeds go to the church and local community events. pyecombesocialcomittee@yahoo.com Saturday 23 November, 19:00 for dinner at 20:00. Dancing till 01:00 am
Maria’s Charity Dinner Dance
Hawfinches, Goshawks and Honey Buzzards
The Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Mark Mallalieu will give an illustrated talk about these special birds. £4 RSPB group members, £5 non-members. Phil Holland 01342 311295 Wednesday 27 November, 20:00-22:00
Sussex Bonsai Group – Group Meeting Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH At this meeting, we will be holding a Workshop. Please bring a tree or two along for help and advice. Free for members. £5 for guests. Tea and coffee available. Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net Thursday 28 November, 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.
including gifts, jewellery, toiletries, cakes, books, Raffle and Tombola. Coffee and Mince Pies available. Free admission. 01444 454618
Friday 29 November, 16:00
Autumn Fayre
Hassocks BN6 See News Bites Friday 29, 18:30-21:00 & Saturday 30 November, 09:30-13:00
Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Numerous stalls offering a wide range of gifts – get a head start with your Christmas shopping! Homemade refreshments, raffle and a children’s tombola. Admission 50p, includes a free tea or coffee. Children free. Saturday 30 November, 09:00-16:30
Sussex Woodcraft Society – Exhibition and Sale of Members Work The Village Hall, High Street, Henfield BN5 9HN Members have sales stalls with their wood carving, turnings, walking sticks, toys, inlaid boxes and pyrography. Refreshments available. Collection bowl in aid of the Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice. Saturday 30 November, 10:00-12:00
Christmas Fair
Haywards Heath United Reformed Church Hall, 55 South Road, Haywards Heath H16 4LL Christmas Fair with lots of stalls
Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Entrance off Gloucester Road. Come and join in the fun. Competitions, various stalls including cakes, bric-abrac and books. Free entry. 01444 236733 Saturday 30 November & Sunday, 10:00-17:00
Sussex Guild - Contemporary Craft Show in Midhurst
Midhurst Rother College, North Street, Midhurst GU29 9DT Over 60 designer makers exhibit a variety of spectacular and beautifully made crafts. Adults £3, students and children free. 01273 479565 (between 10:00-17:00). info@thesussexguild.co.uk www.thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 30 November
St Andrews Night Supper and Musical Entertainment Lindfield Golf Club, Haywards Heath RH162QN A two course meal followed by some Musical Entertainment. Contact to book 01403 252694 secretary@ midsussexcaledoniansociety.org.uk www.midsussexcaledoniansociety. org.uk
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House & Gardens
Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
Saturday 30 November, 10:00-12:00
Light Up Hassocks
Michelham Priory Sat 9th & Sun 10th November
Festive fun & tasty treats with plenty of stalls, decorations & music in this beautiful setting. Visit Father Christmas and give him any present requests! A magical way to start the Christmas period.
Foraging for Flavour Workshop 22nd November
Discover forgotten foraged foods, make samples of flavoured gins, learn the unusual use of conkers and other foraged plants. Booking required.
Christmas at the Priory
30th Nov,1st, 7th, 8th 14th & 15th Dec
Enjoy some hearty fare, music & activities. Christmas through the ages.
Festive Cream Tea
Fri 29th November, 12.30pm or 2.30pm Join us for a festive cream tea in our stunning Elizabethan Great Barn. Advance booking required.
Wreath Making Workshops
Festive - 1st December Festive Willow - 7th December Booking required.
Call us: 01323 844224 Upper Dicker, Nr Hailsham East Sussex, BN27 3QS. www.sussexpast.co.uk
Fri 6 December - Sun 5 January 01293 553636 hawth.co.uk
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