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Editor’s comment A warm welcome to our July issue of Sussex Living. This month we are definitely making the most of Summer, with loads of ideas for activities and days out in Sussex. Or why not make it into a whole week away, taking inspiration from our article on camping from page 46? Sasha Kanal and I had the fun task of drawing on past experiences, and getting out under the stars, to write this piece. So whether it’s glamping and pampering you prefer, or would rather rough it in the wilds, read on to discover how you too can enjoy the great outdoors. While visiting a Sussex cottage garden this month, Ruth Lawrence was canny, and patient enough to snap a beautiful shot of a dragonfly. You can see the picture, and read all about these elusive creatures on page 56. Also inspired by the Sussex countryside, this time in the rain, was Roger Linn. Read his evocative poem ‘Summer Rain’ on page 43. I have been fighting my own battles this month, with the slugs! They seem to enjoy munching their way through my veg patch, but I’m thrilled to report that I’m onto a winner with the sweetcorn, which is getting taller every day. Just can’t wait to grill them (sweetcorn, not slugs) on the BBQ! A clarification and apology: in the ‘Through the Garden Gate’ article in the June issue, the photographs were wrongly accredited. The title photograph on the first page, the pink rose and purple delphinium were taken by John Peters. The photograph of Lesley Manning was taken by Ruth Lawrence and the two photographs of Orchard House garden, as well as the red alstroemeria were all taken by Michael Denman. Happy Holidays everyone.

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Those long holidays stretching ahead with not a cloud in sight… a time to relax or a time to temper the cry of ‘I’m boooored’? Keep the kids entertained, and you too, with these fab ideas. Happy holidays!

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With school holidays just around the corner, are you breathing a sigh of relief at the prospect of no more lunch boxes and school runs for a while, or panicking over how to amuse and entertain your young ones? Well fear not, as Mid Sussex has much to offer in the way of summer activities, many of which cost nothing (just your time and energy!). Here’s our guide to making the most of the holidays.

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If you are relaxed enough to simply go with the flow over the course of the summer holidays, consider yourself lucky. For us mere mortals, I always found it helped to create some structure. So, Mondays we’d go to the library, Tuesdays see friends, Wednesdays go swimming, Thursdays go out for the day and Fridays visit the park.

Obviously you don’t want to engineer every second of the day and there’s no need to stick to your plan rigidly, but in my experience it helped psychologically to know that something was planned, even if it didn’t happen.

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Living in such amazing countryside, taking a picnic and exploring nature is always a popular option. The Woodland Trust run a scheme called Nature Detectives, providing free activity sheets you can download and print off to give some focus to your walk. Parks and playgrounds are also great places to take a picnic and meet up with friends. Hopefully, the children get to let off steam and play with their friends, while you get some adult company, or quiet time. Failing that, the garden is an endless source of fun and adventure. Encourage your children to make dens, or indulge in a spot of garden camping. Fresh air is always a winner. “Getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day is important for children’s overall health and fitness,” explains Rebecca Smethurst, who works with West Sussex County Council to offer free activity programmes to eligible children. Your local leisure centre is also a valuable source of distraction. While there are organised paid for activities throughout the summer, you can also use it on an ad hoc basis for activities like swimming, roller discos, craft, or gym activities. Cycling can also be a fun day out. Your local country park has dedicated routes for cyclists of all ages and many also hire bikes.

The library is a great place for ideas and every summer they run a Reading Challenge for children.

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If the weather’s bad craft activities, cooking sessions, or creating a home cinema, complete with popcorn and friends, can all be enjoyable alternatives to getting outside. Having said that, sometimes a splashy walk in the rain can be surprisingly fun. The library is also a great place for ideas and every summer they run a Reading Challenge for children. This involves reading six age specific books. Planning some quiet reading time into the day gets children away from screens and can help to relax everyone, as well as calming the mood.

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Living so close to the seaside, a day out at the coast is a splendid option. Travelling by train increases the sense of adventure and if you take a picnic, a walk on the Pier, or a paddle in the sea, the seaside can provide a great value day out. Mid Sussex also has a fi ne selection of museums, castles and historic homes to visit and if you’re feeling particularly inspired, you can bring

an educational element to the trip. Many of these attractions will have specific activities for children to enjoy during their visit. Most young children adore animals and again, we’re lucky to have a wonderful selection of farms and nature reserves on hand to visit. Joining up with friends and taking a picnic adds to the occasion. For older children, our local reservoirs offer courses in windsurfi ng, sailing and kayaking, although perhaps the summer holidays is the perfect time for them to explore their independence and learn to organise their own time around personal interests. Hopefully, some of these ideas will appeal and help you make the most of the summer. And if all else fails, just remember a combination of food, friends, sleepovers and pocket money are all excellent distractions.

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Burgess Hill Supporting St Peter & St James Hospice and Mid Downs Radio, take the Garden Safari tour on Sunday 12th July and meet the wildlife of Burgess Hill! When I approached the home of Cathy Barnett, it was unmistakably a house owned by someone who loved to be in the garden. It was a veritable smorgasbord of greenery, on the cusp of blossoming into the vibrant colours of summer. A scenario quite easily complemented by Cathy’s engaging, bubbly personality. “Burgess Hill, has a good sense of community,” she said as she began to tell me about the upcoming Garden Safari, on the afternoon of Sunday 12th July. Burgess Hill in Bloom is a Community Group, partly sponsored by Burgess Hill Town Council plus fundraising. From this event, around ten gardens are invited to take part in the Garden Safari, which is sponsored by Present Company this year. They might not necessarily be the winning gardens, but they are gardens that are interesting, different, large, small, traditional or quirky; gardens that provide a broad spectrum of colour and variety of style across the town. “And we’ve never had to advertise for gardens,” Cathy reflected. Those who wish to go on safari, can purchase a map on the day for £4 (children are free) and then from 1:00-5:30pm they can tour the gardens at leisure. “We put balloons on the gates of the gardens in safari, so they are easy to find,” Cathy told me. “There is no competition, there is no voting,” said Cathy. It’s an opportunity to look at other people’s gardens, chat to gardeners, share a cup of tea – and all in wonderful surroundings. “Even as organiser, I get to see the other gardens, pick other

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brains and nab an idea or two. Everyone is nosey!” After the Safari, the gardeners and those who have been on safari have the opportunity to get together at a local pub, to draw the winning raffle tickets and to enjoy a buffet. “We’re a very friendly bunch here,” said Cathy beaming happily. The profits from the raffle and sales of the maps are split evenly between St Peter & St James Hospice and Mid Downs Radio. Last year £500 was raised to benefit these good causes. This year, Mid Downs Radio are promoting the event over the airwaves, just as they have done in the past. Cathy laughed as she remembered, “Last year a lady arrived at one garden where cream cakes were being offered to visitors. This lady came with a rug, and gladly accepted a cake or two. She promptly unrolled the rug and removed a few clothes, although thankfully not quite all of them. To the astonishment of the home owner, she then indulged in a little sunbathing.” All of which goes to prove that when you go on safari, you can never be sure of what you might see.

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Dancing In The Street The East Grinstead Project is back this year with another High Street event. The Dance in the High Street is coming to East Grinstead High Street on Sunday 12th July at midday. Come along and you will see almost 2 hours of entertainment ranging from belly dancing, community dancing and musicians to stilt walkers, jugglers and stunts! The event celebrates our High Street and the East Grinstead residents while advertising some of our local businesses. We have also asked the Lions to join us and take donations on the day. So come along and soak up the atmosphere at the EGP Dance in the High Street.

Score For The Hillians It was quite a season for Burgess Hill Town Football Club. The Hillians played 65 league and cup games and amassed a record breaking 109 league points in the season, a new record for the Ryman League. They conceded only 39 league goals, and scored 105. An amazing quarter of their goals were scored in the last ten minutes of games. In their last game of the season – and with the championship already won – they earned a draw away to second place Folkestone when Joe Keehan scored in the 89th minute. There’s a clear message here – this is a team that never gives up. We didn’t give up easily in Cup competitions either, having good runs and beating opposition in higher leagues on the way. Last season attendances increased by about 60%. “This season has been special for so many reasons; cup runs, the nonleague day, improved facilities and a winning team have all been huge factors in recruiting supporters,” said a delighted Hillians’ General Manager John Rattle. “Everyone at the club has been overwhelmed with the way the town has supported the team

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at the Green Elephants Stadium this year, with special thanks to those fans who travelled to away games.” This coming season the Hillians will be playing in the Ryman Premier League and we wish them well. In the meantime we have intriguing pre-season friendly matches to look forward to at the Green Elephants Stadium against Football League Division 2 teams Northampton Town (3pm on Saturday 11th July) and Crawley Town (7.30pm on Wednesday 15th July).

Charity Race Day Friday 7th August will be a great ﬁnish to the three-day racing festival at Brighton Racecourse. It’s a day to generate funds and raise awareness of the outstanding work of two great charities, Teenage Cancer Trust and Whoopsadaisy. Gates open at 12 noon and the ﬁrst of 7 exciting races will be off at 1:50pm. Tickets for the day can be purchased online via brighton-racecourse.co.uk. Or if you would prefer to really show your support for the charities there are places for lunch in a luxury marquee, prices are just £70 + VAT per person and include admission to the races, gourmet 3-course lunch and a fun afternoon of fundraising. Call Brighton Racecourse on 01273 603 580 or visit www. brighton-racecourse.co.uk.

Let’s Get Swimming St Lawrence CEP School, Hurstpierpoint, would like to transform the swimming pool into a fully enclosed indoor facility – but we need help to raise the £90,000 needed to fulﬁl this dream! So, if you would like to fundraise, donate or offer us corporate sponsorship we would be delighted to hear from you. The children enjoy swimming lessons from May once the air temperature meets the guidelines. But, it is an outdoor pool and with only a limited time during the year that it is warm enough to use, and with the growth in pupil numbers, the amount of time the children can spend in the pool is decreasing. An enclosed pool area would mean that the temperature

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Open-Air Shakespeare Join The Hurstpierpoint Players for an evening of Shakespearean fun as they perform William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in the garden of The New Inn, Hurstpierpoint from 23rd to 26th July. There will be four performances from Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th July at 7.30pm each evening, regardless of the weather, so bring your waterproofs just in case! Directed by Sam Nixon and starring some of our best local talent, this promises to be a magical evening exploring fantasy, fairyland and relationships. There will also be a wonderful set, fantastic costumes and live music. The Hurstpierpoint Players was formed in 1936, in the New Inn! Back then they had to use whatever premises were available for rehearsals and performances. They purchased the building that became The Players Theatre in 1976, back then a general store called Graveleys. Hurstpierpoint Players is a registered charity and, as with all charities, it relies heavily on fund-raising activities and donations of benefactors to maintain it’s building and produce high quality shows. So,

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health of the Herring stream, particularly relevant as it is fed by the Lag stream which is considered to be one of the most important unspoiled chalk streams in the south, if not the whole country. Bob Kenhard has been working constantly on the project for the past three years, dealing with mountains of paperwork and form-ﬁlling. His input has been crucial. The bus shelter is to be ‘opened’ by two members of Friends & Neighbours, representing the older members of Hassocks who use this busy central bus stop, and we look forward to seeing you there.

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angle. It has been brought down by crane for inspection and for repairs to the mountings and surrounding roof. This will be very expensive. This leopard has been on the roof since 1986, and replaced an older one which was up there for 130 years and can still be seen inside. It would be a shame if this local landmark could not be restored for lack of funds. There will be a Grand Book Sale during the Summer and in December there are Carol Evenings in the Chapel. These

The Rev’d Dr John Mason Neale wrote many hymns and carols there, including ‘Good King Wenceslas’ evenings are always popular and booking is essential! Sackville College is open to the public over the summer until mid September, between 2.00 and 5.00pm, last admission 4.15pm, Wednesday to Sunday. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Taking cuttings can be tricky, but thankfully Flo Whitaker is here to guide you through the process, from snip to soil, so you can try it yourself! People often say to me (well, a bloke down the pub once casually mentioned it), “I’ve tried taking cuttings of things - but they always die.” If this sounds like you then you’ll be delighted to know that in almost every case, the fault lies with the gardener and not the plant. The trouble is that different plants like to be propagated at different times of the year. They do this just to annoy us and those scholarly horticultural lists of ‘What to do and when to do it’ can be bewildering. However, midsummer is a good time to take cuttings of many garden favourites; including bedding geraniums, pelargoniums, fuchsias, penstemons, lavenders and pinks/carnations. For these types of plants, shoots that are inﬂexible and woody are too old to make good cuttings. Conversely, sappy and bendy ones are too immature. Look for those that are ‘semi-ripe’; vigorous

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Ruth Lawrence visits another beautiful garden opening its gates for the national gardens Scheme this month, with a steep and varied land and waterscape.

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Sitting directly opposite Ardingly Showground, Peter and Marlene Holter’s cottage stands on the edge of one of the steepest lanes in Sussex. Their long, sweeping garden reaches back to where the land drops into a valley and the planting is laid out as a series of ‘islands’ that divide the length into different habitats. When the couple moved to Cobb Cottage North, they planted a wide variety of contrasting trees and a hornbeam hedge which copes better with the wet soils than traditional beech. A variegated tulip tree is a particular favourite of Peters; its tulip like flowers bloom in the summer, then in autumn its leaves turn butter yellow before shedding to the ground. One large fi r was grown from a cone fallen from a tree at Borde Hill Gardens; it lay a long time in the greenhouse before the seeds fell out and the resulting tree now stands 25 feet tall. A home-grown sweet chestnut and a stately

weeping willow contrast with the orchard of apple, pear and plum trees. The ‘fiesta’ apple, a modern cross, yields a staggering 400lbs of fruit from a single tree and Peter produces his own apple juice. The fruit and veg garden provides for most of the couple’s needs; as well as leeks, shallots, aubergines and garlic, Peter grows exhibition onions which grow up to six inches in diameter and weigh up to 3 kilos. A visit to the Paprika Museum in Hungary yielded seeds which have produced a crop. Paprika is popular over there for use in stews and goulashes although it originated in South America. One of the most striking features of the garden is the series of ponds that take advantage of the slope; frogs and newts have made it their home but herons have made sure that no fish remain. It appears as a landscape in miniature with ferns and iris tumbling from between gaps in the

Large native teasels stood tall and spiky while pretty bright lilac phlox will be in flower for the Open Garden days in July.

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Finches, green and spotted woodpeckers, jackdaws and nuthatches are regular visitors while bees are in thankful abundance.

rocks. A rose arbour creates a stunning centrepiece where varieties chosen for their scents and colours complement one another throughout the season. Walking through the garden, I was drawn by the contrast of colour, shapes and even sounds; a self seeding annual grass called ‘briza’ gave a distinct rustle in the wind while the spreading silvery leaves of a cardoon contrasted with the purple black leaves of an ornamental elderflower. Large native teasels stood tall and spiky while pretty bright lilac phlox will be in flower for the Open Garden days in July. A beautifully gnarled twisted willow came from a window box cutting which sprang into leaf and it now stands 20 feet tall while the distinctive red lantern-like flowers of a clerodendron draw the eye into another corner of the garden. Bird and insect life is rich here; finches, green and spotted woodpeckers, jackdaws and nuthatches are regular visitors while bees are in thankful abundance. I followed the flight of a spectacular dragonfly as it hovered and dived from pond to plant; it

was a treat to see one at such close range. Peter and Marlene keep chickens as part of their drive towards self-sufficiency. The birds roam freely on grass and their eggs have a naturally bright orange yolk, much to the delight of friends and neighbours who get to share them. The half-acre garden not only caters for culinary and aesthetic needs, it also works on a sensory level, engaging the visitor as they walk around the contrasting zones. During the Open days, tea and homemade cakes will be on sale – Victoria sponge, bakewell tart and fruit cake have been promised! Home grown plants will be on sale and advice will be to hand on any aspect of the garden and its evolution; there will also be plenty of parking next to the cottage and across the road.

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As the heat turns up, transform your garden into a haven of relaxing spaces, from patio decking, water features and garden rooms to your own personal spa. The possibilities are endless this Summer! Time spent enjoying the natural light and fresh air of the great outdoors is a great way to relax and unwind. So, why not transform your outdoor space this summer, to create the perfect backdrop for those hazy lazy days of summer. Here’s our guide to garden structure, to help you create your ideal framework for making the most of your plot. Hit the Decks Patio areas act as a transitional space between inside and out. Whether you choose decking, paving stones, or tiles for this area, it’s an easy way to make a space for dining, or relaxing. When designing this area think about creating movement and interest with curved shapes, raised terrace areas, or even building a pergola roof. Adding some kind of roof not only adds shade, but also makes the space into more of an open room, which can be enjoyed throughout the year.

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Boomerang This September 12/13th sees an inaugural music festival come to our local community in Mid Sussex. Boomerang Hickstead promises to be a grand weekend of music, frolics and fun! Edward and Lizzie Bunn are the brother and sister team who run the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead. Their late father, Douglas Bunn, purchased Hickstead Place in 1959 and he developed the venue into the world-class show jumping venue much loved and admired, throughout the equestrian world today. Hickstead hosts two international events each year, The Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby and the Longines Royal International Horse Show. But this year, there will be a third event and one that is completely different – Boomerang Hickstead – a musical event spread over two days on the 12th and 13th September. Edward told me enthusiastically that planning for Boomerang began ﬁve years ago, although the event could not be held until the A23 improvements had been completed and a trafﬁc survey had been undertaken. “We had hosted some classical concerts about twenty years ago,” he said with a smile, “but this event will be on a different scale, completely.” Lizzie pointed out “We know how to host horse events, but we’ve been learning how to host concerts.” Agreeing, Edward said, “At Hickstead, we like to do it big and do it right.” Just a few minutes in their company reveals the level of passion and excitement they both have for Boomerang. At racecourses, musical events are usually tacked on to the end of the race card as an addendum. But at Hickstead’s equestrian events where up to 3,500 horses are on site, along with

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1,000 stables and hundreds of trade stands, this would be impossible. “Hickstead is special,” said Edward; the show jumping events have a certain cachet and are known throughout the equestrian world. Lizzie told me “The decision was made to make Boomerang a distinct event, independent from the equestrian shows. An event with its own separate identity, but one which we hope will generate a crossover from our normal audience” The name itself – Boomerang – comes from the horse of the same name, which Irishman Eddie Macken rode to victory in the British Jumping Derby over four consecutive years from 1976-1979. But it also has another meaning as Edward told me, “A boomerang always comes back and we hope our concert goers will do the same.” Experts have been brought in to book the artists and on Saturday 12th September it will be the turn of headliners Simple Minds to take to the stage, with support from The Proclaimers, The Shires and Andreya Triana. On Sunday 13th September, Jesse J and The Vamps will be the headline acts, supported by Soul II Soul and Rae Morris, plus further acts are still to be announced. It’s a balance and blend of artistes that should appeal to all music lovers. There are acts for Mum and Dad, something for the twenty-somethings and teenagers, while the bill will also have plenty of excitement for the younger members of the family. Edward revealed that the ﬁ rst year is the hardest, in terms of establishing an event, getting it off the ground, getting a good reputation and avoiding clashes with other concerts. That’s why Boomerang is being held in September, as an event to round off the summer. The concerts are expected to begin around 3pm and on both days the artistes will perform until 10:30pm (check website for up-to-date times). There will be free car parking and for those that prefer not to drive, there is the pre-bookable ‘Boom Bus’ which will shuttle ticket holders back and forth from Burgess Hill Station, before and after the

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concerts. And to keep everyone fuelled all day there will be pop-up food stalls and bars within the arena. From the ofﬁce, high above the showground, Edward and Lizzie indicated where the stage and arena would be conﬁgured. The stage will be on one side of the showground, with grandstands on the other. In between there will be space for those who wish to spread themselves out on the grass and for those who like to be packed like sardines in front of the stage. “Well spaced or tight,” as Edward says, “we have a capacity for 15,000 people.” Factor in what sounds like an impressive lighting plan and it should be an event to remember. Whether it’s the picnic-like atmosphere of the afternoon, the magic twinkling lights of sunset and twilight, or the strobes and lasers of darkness, it all bodes well. Lizzie added, “We’re trying to create an experience, a day out to remember.” Edward went on to tell me that all residents within half a mile of the venue have been given a pair of free tickets, adding that, “It’s all been positive feedback so far. Even where we thought there might be some resistance there has been nothing but kind words spoken. People seem to be excited about having an event like this on their doorstep.” He pointed out “The South East is missing an event venue like this, one that is adjacent to a main arterial road and with good public transport links.” Both Lizzie and Edward are “extremely optimistic” about Boomerang. It certainly promises to be a fantastic and memorable couple of days to round off the summer and I, for one, cannot wait.

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Sunday 26th July, 12:00-15:00 This year our Fair will be held in Downside Meadow, Poynings Road, Fulking. Join us for a wonderful day of live music, BBQ, pizzas, crepes, cream teas, homemade cakes and a bar. There will also be a dog show, book stall, bric a brac and country craft stalls with demonstrations including HART, weaving and a pole lathe. There will also be lots to entertain the children, with alpacas, owls, sheep and ferret racing as well as a puppet show, childrens’ games, gladiators, stocks, whack the rat and a bouncy castle. And as if that was not enough, there will also be a tombola and tractors, something to keep everyone happy! Parking is free. Adult entrance £1, children under 13 free. For more information call 01273 857271.

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Saturday 18th July, 10:00-16:30 This year, Wivelsfield Village Day is themed around a celebration of ‘Wivelsfield’s Wonderful Woodlands’ and will take place on the Village Green. There will be lots of attractions, including a fun fair, mini steam train, bouncy castles, dog show, games and for the first time, our Grand Competition! There are also trade stalls and plenty of food and drink

stands. We have a packed programme including sporting displays and arena events which will also run thoroughout the day. This promises to be a fantastic fun day out for all the family - we look forward to seeing you there. For further details visit www. wivelsfieldvillageday.org.uk/

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Saturday 18th July, starting at 13:00 Our bi-annual Fair will be held on Henfield Common, providing a fun day out for everyone. We have our usual dog show, fun fair, refreshments from the W.I, tea tent and beer tent, Rushfields Food Stall and much more. This year we have an added exciting attraction of The Sheep Show with its New Zealand style presenters who educate and entertain with their fantastic sheep, the highlight of which is ‘The Sheep Show Hustle Dancing Sheep’. The Show Tent is an opportunity for adults and children to enter over 80 classes, ranging from cooking, fruit and vegetables, to art, craft, and photography. The Summer Show has proved to be a highlight of the year in Henfield and is truly a fabulous community event. Show Schedules can be obtained from Henfield Parish Council Office, Henfield Hall (01273 492507) or downloaded from the Council’s web site, www.henfield.gov.uk S u ss e x L i v i n g July 2015

LOCAL WALK

BY LES CAMPBELL

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Get out and about this July with a lovely circular walk through the High Weald countryside around Horsted Keynes. This enjoyable 5 mile walk passes through lovely High Weald countryside to the north of Horsted Keynes. It follows mainly field paths and tracks with short sections of quiet country roads. It is a little hilly in places, with short sections likely to be muddy after wet weather. The paths are generally well signed and waymarked. From the car park in the centre of Horsted Keynes village, return to the crossroads and take the narrow lane opposite indicated by a pair of concrete bollards. Follow the lane ahead downhill to the Church. Keep to the left of the Church, and opposite the school, take the signed footpath downhill. At a path junction keep right and follow round the edge of a lake. Just before reaching a field, turn left on a signed path over plank bridges and follow this path uphill through a strip of woodland and into a field. Cross the field and out to the road. Turn right along the road for approximately 100 yards, and opposite a timber clad building, turn left, and follow a narrow fenced path alongside Leamland Wood to emerge in a field. To your left, is Horsted Keynes Station, an important stop on the Bluebell Railway which operates between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead. Cross the field diagonally to join a gravel track and a small private car parking area and a bridge over the railway. Go over the bridge, and follow a track downhill and into a large field. On reaching the field, turn sharp right and go through a rather awkward metal barrier to regain

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the railway. Turn left and follow a narrow fenced path along the west side of the railway. On reaching a pedestrian crossing turn right across the track, then immediately left and follow up the east side of the railway to join the access track to Horsted House Farm. Cross to the path opposite and follow a narrow fenced path along a field headland. At the end of the fenced section, go over a stile and maintain direction ahead to a metal gate leading into a paddock. At the next signpost, close to an oak tree, bear slightly left to a stile in the hedgerow in front of you. Go over the stile and follow a confi ned path out to the road at Vox End. Cross to the wide verge opposite, and turn left for 50 yards to a small wooden gate opposite Saxons. Follow a wide grassy path down the field and at the bottom, go across a narrow walkway along the top of a pond. On the other side, turn left then right uphill through woodland to emerge in a large field. Turn left and then right along the edge of the field and walk downhill to fi nd a gap in the trees ahead. Descend to a footbridge, then uphill to a kissing gate. Turn left and then right on a fenced path and follow this out to a road close to Restlands. continued on page 38

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Turn right along the road and then left into Broadhurst Manor Road. Turn right on the surfaced track to Broadhurst Manor, keep right at a pond, then bear left on the signposted track beside Garden House Cottage. Follow this track with a series of ﬁshing ponds on your right to Broadhurst Lake. From here, carry on uphill to the Church and retrace your steps along Church Lane to the centre of Horsted Keynes and the car park. DISTANCE:

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Let’s face it, spinach is the tough guy of the vegetable kingdom. When other vegetables lie simpering on your plate showing how well they get on with the meat and potatoes, spinach looks up at you saying “OK, come over here if you think you’re hard enough.” Of course part of this reputation as a bit of a bruiser comes from the vegetable’s long-term relationship with Popeye and his fondness for a can of the stuff when bulging muscles and super strength were required in a crisis. However its slightly salty, tangy taste certainly gets your attention and is very much in vogue with today’s culinary fashion. This nononsense veg is a nutritional powerhouse packed with iron, manganese, magnesium and a veritable alphabet of vitamins, so its supposed ability to restore vitality and energy is probably well deserved. Spinach may have a big personality, but that doesn’t mean it is without friends. Nutmeg and garlic, lemon juice and olive oil, butter and even chopped raw onion bring new dimensions to the taste, and when combined with something as simple as poached

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food & Drink

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Spicy Chicken Wings 1 380g bottle of sweet chille sauce ½ a teaspoon of Tabasco sauce (or perhaps more to taste) 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 2 dozen chicken wings Chopped coriander leaves, for garnish

1.Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminium foil. 2.In a large bowl mix the four, sauces and the garlic powder. 3.Add the chicken wings and toss them to coat well. The glaze should be thick enough to easily coat the wings. 4.Transfer the wings to the baking sheet and roast them until fully cooked, 15 to 20 minutes. Raise the oven temperature to 220°C/425°F and continue to cook the wings until their glaze begins to brown, about 5 minutes. 5.Transfer the wings to a serving dish and garnish them with the coriander leaves.

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Tomato & Basil Elephants’ Ears Whenever I come across the words elephants’ ears, which admittedly isn’t all that often, I’m reminded of a very famous aria from a very famous Italian opera in which the singer (in Italian) suddenly appears to be singing ‘elephants’ ears’, which, of course he isn’t, but it sounds remarkably like it. I won’t name the opera because it just might spoil it for you. So, what about eating some Elephants’ Ears rather than hearing them? 250g of sundried tomatoes, chopped 9 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped A large handful of basil leaves, chopped 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 4 or 5 tablespoons of good olive oil 150g of freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 sheet of puff pastry, defrosted 1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water, for egg wash 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. First, make the paste: put the sundried tomatoes and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process for 30 seconds. Add the basil, salt, and pepper. With the blade running, slowly pour

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the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until puréed. Add the Parmesan cheese and purée for 15 seconds. Set aside. 3. Now unfold one sheet of puff pastry and put it on a lightly floured board. With a rolling pin, lightly roll the dough until it’s a 13-inch square and spread with the paste. 4. Fold the sides of the square toward the centre so they go halfway to the middle. Fold them again so the two folds meet exactly at the middle of the dough. Then fold one half over the other half as though closing a book. You will now have 6 layers. Slice the dough into 3/8-inch slices and put the slices, cut side up, on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Brush each piece with egg wash and put in the oven. Bake for 6 minutes. Turn each pastry slice over and continue baking another 5 minutes.

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Campﬁre With the camping season in full swing and a huge selection of beautiful campsites in Mid Sussex, now is the time to embrace the great outdoors and get under the canvas. Sasha Kanal takes everything but the kitchen sink as she goes ‘glamping’, and Sara Whatley gets back to basics for a night out in the ‘wilds’. Whatever style you favour, camping is great fun for family, friends, adventures and romantic breaks, just don’t forget the marshmallows! continued on page 48

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I’ve done my fair share of ‘proper’ camping – from staying in a narrow, two-man tent on a blowy hillside in the Lake District to setting up camp on an isolated Irish beach in Connemara. However, the older I get, the more I It’s comfort I realise that it’s comfort I crave under canvas. crave under Yes, give me fresh air and canvas; I no the great outdoors, give me res and rising to the Dawn longer want to campfi Chorus. But I no longer want to wake up cold wake up cold and remain that way the rest of the day, nor do I want and remain that for to scrabble around on a damp tent way for the rest floor desperately seeking out my children’s socks in messy rucksacks, of the day. because the ones they are currently wearing are sodden…again. My damascene moment came during an ill-fated camping trip to the Isle of Wight three years ago. Holed up and shivering inside our tent during a gale, I vowed I would never come camping again

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without some creature comforts at hand. Out with so-called authenticity and roughing it, next time it would be duvets and pillows, rugs, cushions and lanterns… and yes, I would even use (whisper it)… bunting! I got to test out my version of glamping on a two-week family holiday to Provence in 2013 (see left). This time we really did our research into what we needed to create our very own child-friendly haven in France and boy, did we do it in style. There are a few basic rules you need to follow in order to turn mere ‘camping’ into ‘glamping’ (a fusion of glamour and camping in case you didn’t know), but the rest is up to you. Happy glamping people! Eating and Seating First things fi rst, we knew it was time to elevate our eating and seating arrangements if we were to have some

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We placed colourful Moroccan rugs inside the living area along with large floor cushions, which the children could lounge on before bed. modicum of luxury on our watch. Replacing our one-ring fuel stove (intended for expeditions rather than camping holidays) with a four-ring gas cooker meant we could expand our culinary repertoire and avoid arguments about keeping the old stove out of the wind for fear of losing the flame (not very glamorous). With this in the bag, the seating and dining table set-up was next to be overhauled. Proper camp dining chairs and a sturdy, but lightweight outdoor dining table are a must for civilized feasting. Add a colourful oilcloth to the table (easily removed when it comes to a game of cards once the kids are in bed) and you make a statement that it’s mealtime. It’s these little rituals that count when you camp and help to delineate different points in the day - especially useful if you’re short on space. Making sure that all your tableware and cutlery matches, also ups the style ante and makes you look organised even if you’re not. A separate small food prep table next to the cooker gives you a nice space to chop vegetables away from the main dining table,Sussex while acting as extra storage space for Life also August.pdf 15/06/2015 14:32:12

oil, condiments and water. This area affectionately became known as our ‘Camp Kitchen’ in France and we even had lightweight shelves and a collapsible larder cupboard to store things like tins and jars. Some comfy foldaway armchairs (preferably with drinks holders) means you have somewhere to slouch and read a book post-dinner. Got it Covered? The next best thing we did was to invest in a large canvas canopy to attach to our tent and the surrounding trees (many come with their own poles if there’s nothing to attach it to). This created a wonderful dining/cooking and living area outside and proved invaluable for providing some much needed shade from the searing Provencal sun. It also means you can sit outside during a downpour and aren’t confi ned to the tent. String bundles of continued on page 50

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solar fairy lights around it and you have a magical pergola come the evening – something the children (and the adults) never tire of. Attention to Detail Adding those finishing touches inside and out can make all the difference to how you feel about your canvas space. We were proud to come back to our tent in Provence A four-ring gas night after night and see it festooned with fairy lights, colourful bunting cooker meant and with a line of solar ground we could expand lights lighting the way. Practically this helps too when it’s dark and a our culinary torch isn’t enough to guide you. We repertoire. placed some colourful Moroccan rugs inside the living area of our six-man tent along with large floor cushions, which the children could lounge on just before bed. It goes without saying that you bring air mattresses for supreme comfort at bedtime and duvets and proper pillows are a must. A durable rug outside in the dining/living

Organised Glamping For those who want to take glamping to the next level and don’t fancy doing any of the above themselves, then there’s a huge selection of unusual and well-appointed accommodation options out there to suit everyone. In the past five years, demand for glamping options that are already set up for you, has rocketed and now everyone wants in on the act. From Mongolian yurts and traditional bell tents to shepherd’s huts, gypsy wagons and Scottish bothys, the aim is to experience all the benefits of life outdoors but with some trappings of luxury thrown in. Safari-style lodges are hugely popular all over the UK at present and come with kitchens, wood-burning stoves and butler’s sinks. Deluxe tree houses complete with their own designer bathrooms and outdoor hot tubs would turn the most die-hard haters of camping into Tarzan for the night. Persian tents kitted out with antique rugs, chandeliers and a four-poster bed adds a touch of five-star hotel to the proceedings. Breakfast and dinner delivered to your door and the option for an on-site massage completes the picture. So where are you going this year?

A Wild Night Out Its time to get back to basics for a night out with nature, just you and a crackling campfire under the stars – the only question is, how wild will you go? I can’t actually remember the first time I went camping; it has just always been part of my life. And no matter how many times I go, I don’t think I will ever lose my appreciation of waking up with the birds in the first light of dawn, then snoozing until you are stifled by the suddenly boiling air and you desperately throw off the blankets and rip open the zip and then – bliss – the still dewy grass, the cool morning breeze and smell of sizzling bacon come wafting into your tent as you lay back and watch the clouds scudding past. That, for me, is pure camping heaven. My childhood holidays were usually spent in a tent, giving my siblings and I the chance to run wild in the safety of the campsite and explore the surrounding areas. It didn’t matter where we went – here or abroad – as long as we had some canvas over our heads and grass beneath our feet, we were happy as sandboys. School trips were often spent camping, and as I advanced into my first foray of teenage holidaying, a tent was still my shelter. I have camped on a Portuguese beach, around much of Europe, gone bivouacing in a Welsh forest and spent many happy

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weekends under the stars at some of the numerous campsites Sussex has to offer. In recent years, camping has undergone a bit of an overhaul. It no longer has to be your basic tent, beans and sleeping bag scenario; it has moved to the realms of positive luxury. But being the seasoned camper that I am, I’m not here to talk about luxury camping; I love my tent, beans and sleeping bag. The next step on from basic camping is wild camping. There is some discussion among the experts about what exactly constitutes wild camping, but really there are no hard and fast rules. For some it might be taking your tent to a large leafy campsite with naturally segregated areas creating a sense of independence, and basic amenities to hand. For others it might be taking your tent and only the very basics to a field or woodland and enjoying the peace and quite. continued on page 52

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And for the serious wild camper the tent stays at home, the bivi bag and tarpaulin come out and nature is fully embraced. It is important to remember that all land in the UK is owned, so permission from the relevant landowner must be sought before tucking yourself away for the night. Once you have permission to camp, it is also vital to be respectful to and look after the land. Try not to trample wild flowers and vegetation, discretely bury natural waste and take all rubbish away with you. If possible, leave no trace at all. Taking all this on bored, and with permission

from the landowner, my husband and I set off for a night of wild camping. We settled somewhere between the ‘very wild’ and the campsite, so packed our rucksacks with tent, sleeping bags, basic cooking equipment, food, water and a few other vitals. It is unlikely you will be able to reach your wild campsite by car, so making sure all you need is comfortably on your back makes the trip more enjoyable. We arrived on a sunny afternoon at our chosen destination and pitched up along the far edge, the trees at our back for protection and the open field sloping away in front of us, ready for a beautiful sunset. Our tent, now so well travelled it is almost threadbare in places, was up in minutes, Come our sleeping bags morning, we and unrolled. The thick meadow grass provided woke early some natural softness and – my under our roll mats, and a glass or two of favourite cider (another part – opened local ‘vital’ basic) made the night even more the tent to let nature in. comfortable. Our supper was sizzling sausages cooked on the fire, a wedge of fresh bread and hunk of Sussex cheese – simple, local and delicious. No need for posh plates and cutlery, and we used a penknife to turn the sausages with – although a stick would have done the job too. We gathered stones from the forest to build our

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fire on, protecting the earth underneath. Where possible, it is best to build your fire on rock, use an already established fire pit or clear the grass to the bare soil. Also, building a wall of rocks around your fire will help protect it from the wind, keep the fire enclosed and personally, I love to rest my feet on the rocks which stay warm for hours with residual heat; just be careful not to burn your soles! It is amazing how very deeply dark it gets away from towns and villages (unless you are camping under a full moon) so I find it important to bring a torch. However, I use it sparingly as I find my eyes get accustomed to the dark quite quickly, and it actually prohibits vision to focus on a very bright light. After we had eaten, drunk and chatted the night away, I took a moment before crawling into my sleeping bag to step away from our campsite and out into the field. Here, I stood quietly and looked up to the sky. With the gentle crackle of the dying fire behind me, I listened to the night. It was so quiet, and then as I listened deeper, individual

sounds sprung out at me. There was the wind rustling through the trees, creating a sort of shore shingle sound. A slightly disconcerting quick dart of a startled animal in the bushes, the gentle hum and tick of insects in the grasses. The single call of a bird, I imagine half asleep calling to it’s young. If you are lucky, you may see and hear owls just before dusk and after dawn out on the hunt. Come morning, we woke early and – my favourite part – opened the tent to let nature in. Soon it was time for breakfast so we stoked the fire alight again and boiled water for tea in a mess tin. We had picked up a few rashers of bacon the day before, which went very well with a tin of beans! A cursory hand and face wash under a bottle of water, then we packed the tent down and gathered our belongings. Looking over our shoulders as we left we made sure the only thing that remained from our visit was the slightly flattened grass we had slept on. Wild camping may not be everyone’s cup of tea, and I wont deny it is smashing to come home to a hot shower, but just one night away from mod cons relaxing in the arms of the wild is a revitalizing and exciting experience. Even in your own back garden, a night under the stars is a night well spent.

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Benefiting from a full refurbishment and new consultation rooms, Northlands Pharmacy is proud to retain its reputation as a community hub of health care, information and patient services. Northlands Pharmacy in Haywards Heath, has long played an important role in providing valuable health advice to the local community. With a new refurbishment and an expanded range of services, it’s no surprise that Northlands is the first port of call for anyone needing help treating minor ailments. Owners Gary and Intan Marshall, have recently invested in a complete remodelling of the pharmacy, which now boasts two purpose built private consulting rooms, along with improved waiting facilities. “It’s an exciting time for us. We’ve always seen ourselves as the place to come for friendly and informative health advice, but now we have upgraded facilities to improve what we can offer our patients and the community,” explains Gary. Stocking a full range of specialist health products, Northlands Pharmacy provides such respected healthcare advice, that the local surgery even use the team as a triage resource when GP appointments are full. As pharmacy services move beyond simply dispensing prescriptions towards a more patientcentred role, Northlands continues to offer patients many additional services. One of the most important of these is the Medicines Use Review, aimed at those with chronic conditions on long-term medication. “We sit down with patients and ensure they understand what they are taking, the best time to take it and reinforce the importance of their medication,” Intan explains. “That’s where our new rooms will benefit patients.” The emphasis today is on preventative medicine and Northlands also provide a New Medicines Service, keeping in regular contact with those

We’ve always seen ourselves as the place to come for friendly and informative health advice, but now we have upgraded facilities to improve what we can offer our patients and the community

taking new medication. “It helps people through any early side effects they may experience. Today most medicine is preventative, so it’s important that people persevere through any initial problems with new medication, as things usually settle down and long term health prospects will improve as a result.” Northlands also provide a wide range of healthrelated services including a delivery service for the housebound, blood pressure monitoring and interpretation, along with a wide range of mobility aids. The pharmacy is also about to adopt the new electronic prescribing service, which will deliver faster prescription processing for patients. Gary began his career in pharmaceutical manufacturing, but made the decision to move into retail pharmacy with the Northlands store thirty years ago and has never looked back. “In thirty years I’ve never got up in the morning and thought I don’t want to go to work today,” he smiles. “There’s always something new to learn and being able to help people with health advice and continuity of care is very uplifting. It’s also wonderful being such a part of the local community and seeing our customers and their families grow up.”

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As temperatures rise with Summer finally heating up, make sure you know how to keep cool and safe in the sun. It isn’t just about comfort – dangerously high temperatures can result in heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Follow these easy tips to make the most of the hot summer days ahead. Wear lightweight, light-coloured cotton or linen clothes. Heat is trapped by synthetic material, but cotton absorbs perspiration and its evaporation helps you feel cooler. The light colour reflects the heat and sunlight better than anything dark. Shorts and skirts paired with tops made of loose, airy material increase ventilation and help regulate your body temperature. Don’t forget to use sun cream on any exposed skin, with a minimum 15 SPF to avoid sunburn, which can lead to quicker aging of the skin and serious skin health problems. Flip-flops and sandals allow the feet to breathe; there’s nothing worse on a hot day than wearing closed shoes with no air circulation. Too much makeup can prevent sweating, making you feel hotter. Try to loosely brush on some matt powder for oil control during the day and for the evening, when it starts to cool down, a light foundation is good for better coverage. Tying up your long hair and keeping it off your face and neck is a wise choice in scorching temperatures. Run your wrists under a cold tap for 30 seconds

each, every couple of hours. Major veins pass through this area, so it helps to cool the blood. Fill a spray bottle with water and keep it in the fridge for a quick, refreshing spray of cool water after being outdoors. Try taking tepid baths or showers just below body temperature, especially before going to bed. Cold showers may seem more tempting, but your body will generate heat afterwards to compensate for the heat loss. Drink plenty of water! Keep plastic bottles of water in the freezer: the ice will melt in the heat leaving you with amazing icy cold water to sip on the go. As an alternative, try drinking chrysanthemum tea, which is said to be a cooling herbal remedy, but do check you are safe to drink it before consuming. Avoid drinking alcohol and caffeine as these are dehydrating. Eat small meals and more often! A larger meal increases the metabolic heat your body creates to break down the food. Try eating salads, raw food and fresh fruit and vegetables to avoid cooking – standing over the stove isn’t what you want on a hot day. Enjoy the sun and remember the hottest part of the day is between 11am and 3pm, so when out and about avoid the direct sun as much as you can. And of course, if you feel ill always consult your doctor.

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Did you know that this Summer is all about culottes? What you might not know is that these ‘divided trousers’ have a bit of a feminist backstory: they were popular in 18th century France, where they were associated with the ruling class (so much so, that working class revolutionaries were known as ‘sans-culottes’ – without culottes). After this they became popular in Victorian England. These long split skirts allowed women to ride a horse astride a man’s saddle rather than having to use the more ‘ladylike’ sidesaddle. They also enabled more freedom of movement for riding bikes and playing sports, like tennis. This season culottes have had a mixed reception and are notoriously tricky to wear well. Nevertheless, the shops are bursting with culottes for every budget, taste and occasion in a wide variety of different materials such as denim, leather and crepe. They are available in all sorts of styles; from patterned to colour-blocked,

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ANIMALS

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Based in Mid Sussex, Paws & Claws Animal Rescue Centre is home to a host of lovely cats, many of whom are looking to be adopted. Read on to fi nd out how you can help our furry friends.

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purrrlease Paws & Claws in Sayers Common is a haven for homeless cats. It is run by a dedicated group of volunteers, who all happily give their time and energy to look after the resident felines, and as a small charity, it depends entirely upon the vital efforts of a dedicated band of fundraisers and the local community. Events such as coffee mornings, book fairs and an annual Open Day, this year on the 12th July from 2-4pm, bring in much needed funds, all of which go directly to the benefit of the cats at the Centre. Founded in 1977 by Pauline Cantor with the help of five friends and £30, Paws & Claws provided a much needed service in the Mid Sussex area. Now 38 years on, the animal rescue service is still going strong. Surrounded by the rolling Downs, the Rescue Centre comprises two Homing blocks where each cat has a comfortable pen and an outside run. There is also an Isolation unit where the cats go on fi rst arrival. For the older, long-term residents there is a special home called the Pavilion which is completely furnished for their comfort, with a sitting room, covered patio and garden. I met with Lyn, who is Chairman of the charity. She explained how gratifying it is to work with these animals, and to see them happily re-homed. “If we ever get kittens they get re-homed immediately, but it is the older residents who take

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Burgess Hill Flower Club Aqua Flora

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Greyhound - Open Mic Night

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT Every Thursday! Whatever your talent, come and show it off or just watch others. Pop in for a fun night out - entrance free! New musicians will be very welcome. Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@ yahoo.co.uk

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Beautiful Open Gardens raising money for St Peter & St James Hospice. See www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk for more details.

Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £2 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free. Contact: Mike 01444 482741

Part of the Eastbourne Festival of Artists Open Houses/Studios Art. On the River comes of age - 21st Annual Exhibition showcasing 18 artists - painting/mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, wildlife photography. Admission Free - Donations to the Macular Disease Society for the partially sighted. Contact: Mary Beaney, mary.beaney@ btinternet.com www.artontheriver.co.uk

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Wednesday 08 July, 1400-16:00

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Oldland Mill, Oldlands Lane, Hassocks BN6 8ND

Art on the River Exhibition Saving The Best Till Last Haven Farm, High Street, Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5JU

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Keymer Post, South Downs Way, 50.901N, 0.131W Radio Operation for contest. Contact: Stella Rogers, 07803 086838, newsletter@msars.org.uk, www.msars.org.uk

Saturday 04 July, 10:00-14:00

Car Boot Sale

Chailey Village Hall, South Street, Chailey BN8 4DA Being held in aid of St. Peter’s Church reordering fund. Selling spaces £10. Entry free. Contact: Nicola Lack nicolajlack@ googlemail.com 01825 721107

Saturday 04 July, 10:30

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Disco Fever Night

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE With local DJ Dave Packham. Come on down and dance the night away with sounds from the 60s to present day. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829

Sunday 05 July, 11:00-16:00

Oldland Mill Special Event Day On Special Event Days we run several regular activities and host varied attractions. The mill itself is also open, with refreshments, mill gifts and memorabilia available. A free shuttle bus will be provided every 20 minutes from The Thatched Inn, Ockley Lane. Groups can also be picked up by shuttle bus from Hassocks Station by prior arrangement. Contact: Fred Maillardet 01273 842342

Sunday 05 July & Sunday 19 July, 10:00-14:00

Conservation Work Parties

Bedelands Nature Reserve. Meet in car park for 10:00 Help to maintain your local nature reserve and enjoy the workout for free. All tools supplied. Stay as long as you wish. Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net

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Saturday 04 July, 11:00-15:00

St Barnabas Church 60th Anniversary Summer Fair

St Barnabas Church, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Come and join in the fun as St Barnabas celebrates its 60th anniversary. Stalls, games, entertainment, raffles, refreshments and fun. Contact: Jane Stanford 01293 543065 janestanford53@ yahoo.co.uk

Saturday 04 July 13:00-17:00

Hurstpierpoint Bowling Club

South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB Hurstpierpoint Bowling Club will be open during the St Lawrence Fair for visitors to try bowling with some club members. All are welcome, including children. See you there! Contact: Anne Clifford 01273 842770 a.clifford59@btinternet.com

Harmony at Home Children’s Boutique - Mid Season Sale 25% off most clothing lines. Pop in and grab a bargain! Contact: 01444 482393

Monday 06, 13, 20 & 27 July, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes BN7 1TJ

Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a wellestablished 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

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Summer Evening Racing

Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton BN2 9XZ Enjoy an evening of 7 thrilling races! FREE return shuttle bus from Brighton

East Grinstead Art Society : Demonstration

St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead RH19 3AZ Contact: Wendy 01342 311093

Wednesday 08 July, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00

Hassocks Horticultural Society “Secret Gardens of Sussex”

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH This month we have a visit from Mrs Lesley Chamberlain, who will be presenting an illustrated talk with the intriguing title of “Secret Gardens of Sussex”. As usual, visitors very welcome. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Contact: Sylvia Hancock 01273 844544 n8a5cluv@talktalk.net

Friday 10 – Sunday 19 July

Uckfield Festival

Various Uckfield Town Centre Locations A week of events with appearance of Mark Steel, Comedian, Edinburgh Theatre Preview, Music, Grand Parade, Big Day and much more. Contact: Dorothy Sparks 01825 764287 www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk

Friday 10 - Sunday 12 July

Teddy Bears’ Weekend Various

Celebrate families across Sussex by hosting an event for Teddy Bears weekend. Picnics, parachute jumps, grand dinners, genteel teas - anything that Sussex’s intrepid teddies can do! To raise support for the families of Sussex, please join us and make this the biggest ‘Bear Party’ of the year! Contact: 01273 832963 admin@familysupportwork.org.uk

Friday 10 July, 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 10 & Friday 24 July, 10:30

Action for Deafness Coffee Club

Action for Deafness, 22 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4EA Come along and join the group for coffee and a chat – bring your friends too. Free entry. Contact: Gerry Turton 01444 415582 www.actionfordeafness.org.uk SuSSex Living July 2015

DiaryDates Friday 10 July, 19:30 - Saturday 11 July, 14:00 & 19:30

Turning Pointe School of Dance The Little Mermaid

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Turning Pointe School of Dance returns with another beautiful story ballet, based on the original fairytale of The Little Mermaid. Tickets £12. Contact: 01444 242888 www.martletshall.org

We’re celebrating our 40th anniversary with a spectacular Sleep Walk... bring your family and friends. There’ll be prizes for the best costume, so don’t forget the facepaint to go with your favourite onesie! Entry fee £15 and closes 03 July. Contact: Fundraising 01444 471598 or sleepwalk@stpeter-stjames. org.uk. You can also register on-line.

£6 on the door, in advance from the Post Office & Village Stores or The Cock Inn or online via the Facebook page for Wivelsfield Films or wivelsfieldfilms.com

Monday 13 July, 20:00

Top tips on how to adapt your vegan diet for the warmer weather – with lighter cooking, beach and picnic food ideas for everyone! Cost: £25. Contact: 01444 628667, classes@biglifeorganics.co.uk, www.biglifeorganics.co.uk

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT

Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 July, 09:0017:00

Greyhound Quiz Night

See page 10

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

See page 21

Sunday 12 July, midday

Tuesday 14 July, 19:30

Saturday 11 July, 11:30

East Grinstead Highstreet

Weald Inn, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9SJ

Saturday 11 & Sunday 19 July, 11:00-17:00

Cobb Cottage North Open Garden Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TH

Spitalford Bridge Celebration Spitalford Bridge, Hassocks

Sunday 12 July, midday

Burgess Hill Garden Safari Various addresses, Burgess Hill

Dance in the High Street See Local Living

See Local Living

Sunday 12 July, 14:00-16:00

Saturday 11 & Wednesday 15 July

Coombe Dawn, Sayers Common BN6 9HZ

Burgess Hill Town Football Club Green Elephants Stadium, Burgess Hill

Paws & Claws Open Day See page 66

See Local Living

Sunday 12 July, 10:00-15:00

Saturday 11 July, (Doors open at 19:00, Music from 19:30)

The Hide car park, Legsheath Lane, off East Grinstead Lane

The Eight Bells Summer Party The Eight Bells, The Street, Bolney RH17 5QW

With Live Music from Whos Who and supporting act The Jam’D. Contact: 01444 881396

Friends of Weirwood Reservoir See Local Living

Sunday 12 July, Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00; film 19:30

Wivelsfield Films- ‘The Second Marigold Hotel’

Saturday 11 July, 22:00-0300

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG

Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY

Free, easy parking at the hall. Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the film and during the interval. Tickets

Sleep Walk 2015

Weald Classic Car Club Meeting 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 more information, please call Fred Bone on 01444 239853

John Lloyd - “An Introduction to Cabinetmaking Skills” Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common, Burgess Hill, East Sussex RH15 OSJ

The fee for this two day Masterclass is £250. For further information and bookings, please visit www. johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk/courses or call 01444 480388

Wednesday 15 July, 19:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers Hurstpierpoint Circular to the North Hurstpierpoint, Trinity Road car park

Tuesday 14 July, 20:00

Circular ramble to the north. 5 miles. TQ281165. No dogs please. Contact: Alison 01273 833794

A pub in or around Burgess Hill

Wednesday 15 July, 19:30-10:00

A club for single men, aged 45+. Not really! It’s a club for everybody, but we would like more men to join!! Walking, theatre, golf, arts and music, in fact lots of things to do. Contact: www.thegroup.org.uk

Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ

The Group

Wednesday 15 July, 10:30-12:00

Summer Cooking Demonstration Big Life Organics, 112 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL

Singing Allsorts Summer Concert

Local amateur, 50 voice choir present their annual summer concert. Raising funds for local charity Kerwin Court and Alzheimer’s research. £8 pre-booked or £10 on the door. Contact: jordanjjordan865@aol.com, James 01444 410333 www.singingallsorts.co.uk

Sing-a-Longa Frozen

Tangled & Frozen in the

Disney’s FROZEN with on screen lyrics and the help of two favourite characters.

The fabulous Act Too Academy host another weeklong creative, drama, dance and song holiday academy.

Ultimate Genesis by Los Endos

Blake In Harmony

Saturday 18th July 11.30am & 3.30pm Chocolate Factory Monday 17th – Friday 21st August Clair Hall ‘Let It Go’ with this full screening of Martlets Hall

Friday 25th September 7.30pm Martlets Hall

Friday 8th October 8.00pm Clair Hall

Brit-Award-winning harmonizers Don’t miss this opportunity to see and BLAKE are back and better than hear all the drama and excitement of ever! With a new album, new songs & a Genesis gig from the 70’s and 80’s. their most uplifting live show yet! No fan should miss!

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Charity

Golf Day

at Mid Sussex Golf Club Friday 25th September 2015

Registration at 11am Package includes coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, 18 holes of golf and 2 course dinner.

Teams of 4 at £50 per head. Additional dinner guests £20 per head. Sponsorship packages also available. Please contact Action for Deafness for details.

TO BOOK please email: info@actionfordeafness.org.uk or call 01444 415582 Charity No. 1122579 Company No. 6205458

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supporting Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund Best Dressed Filly wins a 5* luxury two night stay at the Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa First Runner-Up will be treated to a luxurious overnight stay at Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa Second Runner-Up will enjoy a dining extravaganza for two people on the 8-course “e Pass Experience” menu at South Lodge Hotel

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Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 July

CDIO Nations Cup International Dressage Hickstead, All England Showground, Hickstead, Sussex

A chance to see some of the best horses in the world performing top level Dressage. Grandstand/ Hospitality/ Summer Ball (18 July) tickets online at www.dressageathickstead.com the Dressage at Hickstead office 01444 882150

Friday 17 July, 10:30-12:00

Visually-Impaired Reading Group Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BN

Meets every 3rd Friday – members discuss CD/tape/large print book over coffee! 4Sight membership £10 p.a. £2 per session includes transport. Contact: Dorothy Lazenby 01444 450947 dmlaz@ talktalk.net

Friday 17 - Sunday 19 July, 16:45-22:00

Lewes Speakers Festival 2015

All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes BN7 2LE Speakers include: Dennis Skinner, Louis de Bernieres, A C Grayling, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Christina Lamb and David Lewis at www.lewesspeakersfestival.com £10-12.50 Call Ticketsource on 0333 666 3366 www.lewesspeakersfestival.com

Friday 17 July, 19:15-21:45. Doors open at 18:00

Music for Everyone

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Celebrated organist/keyboard player, Elizabeth Harrison. £5 entry on the door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net

Friday 17 July, 19:30-21:30

East Grinstead Society Meeting ‘Lost Villages of Sussex’ Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT

A talk by Peter Harris of Steyning, who was a former activist in the Federation of Sussex Amenity Societies. All welcome. Non-members£1.50 – members £1.00 – Including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 32264

Saturday 18 July, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers - “Up and Down and Back Again”

Clayton Recreation Ground car park near the church Circular walk via Patcham for picnic and then up the Downs near road bridge and back to Clayton. Buses 40 and 40X and 273 stop near the Jack and Jill pub regularly. Please bring a picnic lunch. Dogs on leads only. 9 miles. TQ299140. Contact: Frances 01273 842628

Saturday 18 July, 11:30 & 15:30

Sing-a-longa-FROZEN

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics on the screen to help you sing along with Anna and Elsa during the film. Tickets - £15/Child £10 - Group discounts available from the box office. Contact: 01444 455440 www.clairhall.org

Saturday 18 July,

Henfield Summer Show and Wivelsfield Village Day

Henfield Common and Wivelsfield Green See page 35

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Saturday 18 July

Sussex Air Ambulance Bake Off Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH

The Sussex Vale Rotary Club and Hassocks WI have teamed together again to organise a local version of the competition. All proceeds will go to Sussex Air Ambulance. For more information please contact Duncan Honeyman 01273 845068

Saturday 18 July, 11:00-17:00 & Sunday 19 July, 10:00-13:00

Cuckfield Royal Observer Post Open Weekend

Cuckfield Underground Bunker, Near Cuckfield Churchyard, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ For more information please visit www. facebook.com/cuckfieldnuclearbunker, www.rocremembered.com or phone Phillipa Malins 01444 452307

Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 July. 10:00-17:00

Scythe and Cider Festival Wakehurst’s English Country Fair Wakehurst Place, Ardingly RH17 6TN

A weekend of family entertainment including scything competitions, cider tent, artisan food, rural and children’s crafts and much more. Normal Wakehurst admission prices apply, entry to the event is free with your garden admission ticket. Kids 16 and under go free. Contact: www.kew.org/wakehurst

Saturday 18 July, 14:00-17:00

Garden Party

Villa Adastra, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH A garden party with entertainment and a good variety of stalls. Entrance fee £2 to include tea and cakes. Contact: Mrs J Taplin 01273 845276.

Sunday 19 July

The Big Road Ride

Imberhorn Lane, East Grinstead See page 64

Sunday 19 July, 10:00

Dash of Colour

Martello Tower, Seaford Seafront, Seaford BN25 1JH This is a colourful 1 or 3 mile dash in support of Blind Veterans UK and Help for Heroes. £20 adults, minimum sponsor £30 and £10 children minimum sponsor £15. Contact: Rachel 01273 391455 rachel.chitty@blindveterans.org.uk

Sunday 19 July, 10:00

Weald Classic Vehicle Club Chalet Cafe, Henfield Road, Cowfold RH13 8DU

Please join us for Breakfast. All welcome. Contact: wealdclassicclub@gmail.com

Sunday 19 July, 10:00-16:00

National Cat Adoption Centre ‘Summer Fun Day’

NCAC, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath RH17 7DE A fun packed day for all the family including: Live band, beer tent, BBQ, local fire brigade, classic cars and bikes, bouncy castle, stalls, facepainting, games and activities, tour, raffle, tombola, birds of prey and much much more! All under cover of a marquee, so come rain or shine. Free entry. Contact: Tania Marsh 01825 741331

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Hill RH15 OSJ

Braypool Sports Field (opposite RSPCA Animal Shelter), Braypool Lane, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8ZH

The fee for this three day Masterclass is £375. For further information and bookings, please visit www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk /courses or call 01444 480388

RSPCA Open Day & Dog Show

Fun for all the family. Fun dog show, stalls, food, bar, children’s games, etc. Free parking. £4 per car or £1 per pedestrian (includes programme). Contact: Anne Bond info@rspca-brighton.co.uk 01273 554218 www.rspca-brighton.co.uk

Sunday 19 July, 10:30-11:30

Refreshing Church

Burgess Hill Methodist Church,London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD (Entrance off Gloucester Road) Fun Worship for all ages and an opportunity for craft making during the service. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: Burgess Hill Methodist Church 01444 236733

Sunday 19 July, 10:30-16:00

Antiques & Collectors Fair

St Peter & St James Hospice, North Chailey BN8 4ED ‘Antiques Roadshow’ and ‘Antiques Roadtrip’ television presenters will be offering their expert advice and valuations. Free parking, refreshments and entertainment. £1 entry per person. £5 valuation of 3 items (max 9 items). All items need to be portable to carry them from the car park to the hospice. Also a fantastic marquee full of stalls selling antiques and collectables. Contact: 01273 400352

Monday 20 - Sunday 26 July Monday-Saturday 10:00-18:00, extended Thursday-20:00, Sunday-16:00

Wednesday 22 July, 14:00-16:00

East Grinstead Art Society : Workshop

St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead RH19 3AZ Contact: Wendy 01342 311093

Thursday 23 July, 17:00-19:00

Haywards Heath Prostate Cancer Support Group The Dolphin Surgery, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BN

Mr Simon Woodhams MSc, FRCS (Urol), Consultant Urologist. Entry is free. Contact: Arthur Millard 01403 262868 arthur.millard71@gmail.com

Thursday 23 July - Sunday 26 July, 19:30

The Hurstpierpoint Players: Open-air Production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

The New Inn, High Street, Hurstpierpoint See Local Living

Friday 24 July, 19:30-22:00

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society Radio Night

Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Come along for a chat or to use the shack equipment which is also there for you to use. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 newsletter@msars.org.uk, www.msars. org.uk

Lingfield Art Exhibition

Saturday 25 July, 9:00-17:30

This summer event shows the work of over 100 artists and their original exhibits for your pleasure and for sale. Contact: www.lingfieldart.org

East Grinstead Highstreet

Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre, High Street Lingfield RH7 6AB

Monday 20 July, 11:00-12:30

Ornaments for Cakes Demo

Age UK, Swan Mead,Queens Road, East Grinstead RH191LG Come and see Stanley Levy do a demo on cake decoration. Followed by a workshop on the 27/07/15 and have a go yourself. Contact: Lana/Sue 01342 327046 fun@ageukegandd.org

Tuesday 21 July, 10:00-14:00

Chinese Works of Art Valuation Day Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2JN

Bonhams Chinese Works of Art 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

Tuesday 21 July, 19:45-21:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY

Mediterranean Evening. Visitors welcomed. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421

Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 & Friday 24 July, 09:00-17:00

John Lloyd - “Hand Cut Dovetails”

Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common, Burgess

One of the best family days out in Sussex!

East Grinstead Mid Summer Market See Local Living

Saturday 25 July - Saturday 01 August, 10:00-19:00 Sunday 02 August, 10:00-15:45

The Adventurer’s Art Club Annual Exhibition King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH

Please come and view some wonderful art, and we hope you may well be tempted to buy a painting! Admission 50p

Saturday 25 July – Sunday 06 September

Wakehurst Big Summer Adventure

Wakehurst Place, Ardingly RH17 6TN Kew-rious kids go wild at Wakehurst this summer with Muddy Mondays, Golden Globetrotter trail, children’s heritage garden and much more. Normal garden admission prices apply, plus nominal charges of £2 for some activities. Contact: www.kew.org/wakehurst

Saturday 25 July, 13:00-17:00

Falconry Display and Hawk Walks with Breck Falconry High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden, High Beeches Lane, Handcross RH17 6HQ Watch the birds fly and take a hawk for a walk in this beautiful woodland garden. Adults £7 per person. Children under 14 free. Hawk Walks £5 per person. Contact: Sarah Bray 01444 400589 gardens @highbeeches.com www.highbeeches.com

Summer Festival

The Bluebell Railway are delighted to announce our two week Summer Festival running from

Saturday 25th July - Sunday 9th August ✷ Tour of Harveys

Brewery in Lewes

✷ Closed Station Tour from East Grinstead to Tunbridge Wells ✷ Walking tour of the

historic town of Lewes

✷ Kingscote Vineyard Tour ✷ Gravetye Manor Tour & Afternoon Tea ✷ Borde Hill Tour of House & Garden ✷ Visit to National Trust Standen House including a Garden Tour

✷ Evening of Ale & Jazz ✷ Seaside Weekend

including Donkey Rides, Sandcastle Competition, Punch & Judy, Ice Cream

✷ Kids for a Quid week 1st - 7th August ✷ Punch & Judy Shows/ Circus Workshops 3rd - 7th August

✷ Vintage Transport Weekend including displays of classic cars, stationary engines, commercial vans, steam road engines & motorbikes. We look forward to welcoming you aboard to join in with our special summer festival there is something for everyone to enjoy! Booking is essential for some services. Please see website for details and T&C's.

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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DiaryDates Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July, 13:30-16:00

Charity Cream Tea Weekend in aid of the Greek Animal Rescue and Desperate Greekies Dog Rescue Clayton Village Hall, Underhill Lane BN6 9PJ. Below Jack and Jill Windmills

Homemade scones, homemade strawberry and plum jam and yummy cakes. Dog’s welcome. Information and pictures about the work of the charity will be on hand. Plenty of parking. Contact: Linda 01273 833211 snowy173@sky.com

Saturday 25 July, 09:00-13:00

Hassocks Village Market

National Tyres Forecourt, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR

Sunday 26 July, 13:30-18:00

Open Garden

Ham Cottage, Hammingdean Lane, Highbrook RH17 6SR An 8-acre garden created from agricultural land by the present owners. Part wheelchair accessible. £3 per person. Children free. Homemade teas available. All proceeds to St Peter & St James Hospice.

Tuesday 28 July for three weeks, 09:30-13:30

Dressmaking from Patterns

Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT

A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and craftspeople. Huge selection of fresh foods 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”

Nervous about making your own clothes? Come along with the pattern and fabric of your choice and banish those thoughts. (runs 28th July, 4th August, 11th August) Open to 14 years plus. £90 for three weeks. Contact: www.madeandmaking. co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540

Saturday 25 July-Sunday 09 August, 10:1517:15

Children’s Sewing Workshop

Bluebell Railway Summer Festival

Sheﬃeld Park Station, Uckfield TN22 3QL We look forward to welcoming you aboard to join in with our special Summer Festival - there is something for everyone to enjoy! For further details please contact: 01825 720800 or view www.bluebell-railway.co.uk

Saturday 25 July, 11:00-14:00

Mid Sussex Home Birth Group Meeting

East Grinstead - Phone /email for address details Informal, friendly, monthly meetings for women considering home birth. Information and support from experienced home birthing parents and birth professionals. Contact: Diane Holmes 07843 211434 midsussexhomebirthgroup@gmail.com www.midsussexhomebirthgroup.co.uk

Saturday 25 July, 19:00-21:30

Wednesday 29 July

Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT A variety of children’s workshops for the summer holidays; skirt making, short making, bunting, cushions, learn together sessions, patchwork totes and more. All details can be found on the website. £20 per session. Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540

The Longines Royal International Horse Show The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead RH17 5NU

Everything from the thrills and spills of International Showjumping to the elegance and glamour of champion showing horses and ponies. Not to mention GREAT shopping! Ticket prices start from £16 for adults and £8 for children. Contact: 01273 834315 www.hickstead.co.uk

Wednesday 29 - Sunday 02 August

A relaxing evening of jazz. £10 for adults and £2 for children. Season ticket for four concerts £28. Contact: Parish Office 01444 412339 admin@ stwilfridshaywardsheath.org.uk www.stwilfridshaywardsheath.org.uk

All England Jumping Course, Hickstead RH17 5NU

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Sunday 26 & Monday 27 July, 13:00-17:00

Wednesday 29 July, 14:00-17:00

30 Sycamore Drive, Burgess Hill RH15 0GH

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill. Meet on football field.

Safe Haven for Donkeys

Ardingly College, Haywards Heath

Burgess Hill Gardens NGS

Six very varied gardens opening for the NGS. Entrance £5 for all gardens. Contact: John smith 01444871888 jsarastroo@aol.com http://www.ngs. org.uk/gardens/find-a-garden/garden. aspx?id=29876

Sunday 26 July, 12:00-17:00

Fulking Fair

Downside Meadow, Poynings Road, Fulking See page 35

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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 September 11th

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