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Pembury House Open Garden
New Road, Clayton, Nr Hassocks BN6 9PH See Local Living. Monday 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 March, 08:00-17:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street, Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a well-established regular auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. Contact: clientservices@ gorringes.co.uk 01273 478221 Tuesday 03 March, 10:00-15:00
Join us for Lunch & Fun Activities at Age UK East Grinstead
Swan Mead, Queens Road, East Grinstead RH19 1BE Come and enjoy lunch at our fun and friendly Day Centre. We host a range of activities; Bingo, quizzes and more. A lovely two course lunch with us is just £5. We run this event weekly Tuesday – Friday. Contact: Lana Scott 01342 327046 fun@ageukegandd.org Tuesday 03 March, 10:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers - High Weald Wander
Little London lay-by opposite Ardingly Showground Fulling Mill Farm - Philpots - West Hoathly - Chiddinglye - StonelandsGreat Strudgate Farm - New House Farm - The Oaks - Little London. 7.5 miles TQ344303. Please bring a picnic lunch. Contact: Yvonne 01444 441926. Mobile on the day: 07843 566602. No dogs please. Tuesday 03 March, 19:00
Pub Quiz
The New Inn, 76 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RQ New monthly pub quiz on the first Tuesday of every month. £2 per person. Contact: Mel or Tom, The New Inn 01273 834608. Tuesday 03 March, 19:30
Vegan & Macrobiotic Pop-Up Restaurant
Big Life Organics, 112 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL Come and experience macrobiotic cuisine at its very best. Our delicious vegan 3-course set menu (£25 pp) is freshly prepared and organic where possible. Organic wine/beer also available. Contact: 01444 628667 or shop@biglifeorganics.co.uk to book. www.biglifeorganics.co.uk Wednesday 04 March, 13:45-16:00
Burgess Hill Flower Club
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill A Floral Demonstration by Bob Tunks followed by a Raffle for the Flower Arrangements. Visitors £5.50, but
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Saturday 07 March, 09:30-11:30
Ditchling Film Society
Newick Horticultural Society Coffee Morning & Membership Renewal
Thursday 05 March, 20:00
Saturday 07 March, 10:00-12:00
Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks Every Thursday! Whatever your talent come and show it off or just watch others. Pop in for a fun night out - entrance free! Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo. co.uk
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Spring Fair with home-made cakes, clothes, books, jigsaws, toys, jewellery, cards, gifts, tombola and raffle. Refreshments available. Entry: 20p. Contact: Rosemary Harding 01273 846946 rosemary.harding@ mypostoffice.co.uk
Thursday 05 March, doors open 19:30, film starts 20:00 Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling See Local Living.
Greyhound - Open Mic Night
Thursday 05 March, 19:00-22:00
Friends of Sussex Hospice - Pub Quiz
Elephant and Castle, Whitehill, Lewes BN7 2DJ This Pub Quiz is in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice. £5 per person (food not included). Contact: 01273 473797 Friday 06 March, 19:45-21:30 (doors open 19:15)
‘Wildlife Habitats around Burgess Hill: The legacy of Early Peasant farming’ an illustrated talk by Heather Warne, archivist and historian.
Scout Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill Hosted by The friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network. There will be a raffle and refreshments. Members £2. Non members £3. Under 16 years free. Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Friday 06- Sunday 15 March, various dates and times
Burgess Hill Fairtraid Festival Events
Most events held in Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill, otherwise in Martlets Cafe and St John’s Church Burgess Hill See Local Living. Friday 06 March, 20:00-22:00
‘Shops & Businesses in East Grinstead between the Wars’
East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT The Friends of East Grinstead Museum Speakers Night. A talk by Jean Glynn. Free to members, £2.50 for non-members, pay on entry. Contact: East Grinstead Museum 01342 302233. Saturday 07 March
Super Saturday Courses
Ifield Community College, Crawley Avenue, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 ODB One day courses include: Cookery, Bicycle Maintenance, DIY Basics - Plumbing, Floristry, Nutrition, Coppicing at Ends Place Farm, Warnham plus lots more! One day courses cost from £45 (concessions are available). Contact: Aspire Sussex
Community Centre, Newick All welcome.
Paws & Claws Spring Fair
Saturday 07 March, Gate Opens 10:30, First Match 11:30, Test Match 13:30
Arena Polo Test Match for the Bryan Morrison Trophy, England v Ireland
The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, West Sussex RH17 5NU The Arena Polo Test Match returns to Hickstead again this Spring. Make sure you are in the crowd, and experience one of the highlights of the global winter polo season, live and ring-side. Rally together your friends and head to Hickstead for an unbeatable winter day out, and enjoy a drink on our clubhouse viewing deck as you are treated to the spectacle of fierce, world-class arena action unfolding in the arena below you. Spectator admission £5.00. Post Match Luncheon £50 inc. admission. Contact: Polo Secertary Phern Latta Polo@hickstead.co.uk 01273 834315 hickstead.co.uk/polo/the-arena-polotest-match.aspx
classics from the 60s. Members free, guests £3 each. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829
Sunday 08 March, 10:00-12:00
Pond Open Day
Lingfield Nature Reserves, Behind the Fire Station, Saxbys Lane, Lingfield Pond dipping fun for all the family. Nets and equipment provided and experts on hand to help identify “mini-beasts”. Free Admission. Contact: Anne Richards 01342 870200 or Sally Cole 01342 833814 or www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk. Sunday 08 March, 14:30
Coro Nuovo Concert Hallelujah!
Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield A Festival of Stirring Music. There will be pieces from Handel, Verdi, Smetana, Stanford and others. They are delighted to be featuring Calum Jones, a very promising young tenor of 19 years old. Tickets are £12 and are available from Paul Goldfinch 01444 882649, Wealden Stores, Cuckfield. Carousel Music 01444 417654 or e.mail FOHTCC@ btinternet.com Sunday 08 March, Doors/Licensed Bar: 19:00; Film: 19:30
Wivelsfield Films “Mr Turner” 12A Drama
Chailey Village Hall (next to The Five Bells) Chailey Green, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4DA Jumble Sale organised by Chailey Bonfire Society including lots of toys, books, clothes, linen, bric-a-brac and good as new items. 30p entrance fee. Contact: Trevor Smith 01273 891008
Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Led by a masterful performance from Timothy Spall and brilliantly directed by Mike Leigh, “Mr Turner” is a superior Hollywood biopic which explores the last quarter century of the great if eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner. Note: The screening of ‘The Lion King’ at 16:30 is supported by Wivelsfield FILMS; all proceeds to Wivelsfield Playgroup. Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the film and during the interval. Tickets £6 on the door, in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page for Wivelsfield Films or wivelsfieldfilms. wordpress.com. Free, easy parking at the hall.
Saturday 07 March, 11:00-15:00
Sunday 08 March, 20:00
Saturday 07 March, 11:00-12:00
Jumble Sale
Heber Opera Craft Fair
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint There will be a wide variety of stalls with many interesting crafts and refreshments available throughout the day. Admission is 50p, to include a cup of tea or coffee, or a glass of orange juice. Stall-holders please contact Jenny Letton on 01273 834703 or jenny.letton@btinternet.com Saturday 07 March, 20:30-23:30
Music Box
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE Back by popular demand Pat & the Boys are back covering all the
Uckfield Film Society A Touch of Sin
Picture House, Uckfield Billiant exploration of violence and corruption in contemporary China, inspired by four shocking and true events that forced the world’s fastest growing economy into a period of self-examination. Monday, 09 March, 19:45
Hassocks Field Society
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks “The Voyages of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace” - a talk by Ray Hale. Members £1.50. Visitors £2. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 83235.
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Greyhound - Quiz Night
Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks We currently hold a monthly quiz on the second Monday of each month. Why not pop along for this fun night and pit your wits against others. Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@ yahoo.co.uk Tuesday 10 March, 19:45
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society - The Importance of Wildlife Ponds
Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint An illustrated talk by Pete the Pond who has created and manages many garden and wildlife ponds both large and small. Members £1. Non members £2. Contact: greenhpp@ tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 11 March, 18:30
Annual General Meeting followed by a talk on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mid Sussex Health Care - Patient Participation Group, Hurstpierpoint Health Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint All patients of the Practices of Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks and Ditchling, are invited to the Annual General Meeting, which will be followed by a talk on the subject of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). We hope to see many of you there. There is no charge. Further details from Chairman, Terry Harper on 01273 833554 or email terry.harper@ btinternet.com Wednesday 11 March, 19:00
St George’s Millennium Garden Trust Annual General Meeting
Bowls Club Pavilion, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint After a short meeting we will welcome Janet Kennish who will speak about ‘The History of Saddlescombe Farmhouse’. Members and visitors will be most welcome. For newcomers to Hurstpierpoint village, the Millennium Garden lies between St George’s Lane and Brown Twins Road thus connecting the Highfield Drive/College Lane area to the centre of the village. It is well used by residents and visiting walkers and managed by the Trust with the much appreciated help of volunteers. Enquiries: Secretary 01273 832756. Wednesday 11 March & Thursday 12 March, 19:00-21:30
Get To Know Your Sewing Machine Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT A beginners workshop completed over two evenings. Come along and master tension, seams, stitches and more whilst making your own cushion. £60. Contact: 07967 819540 sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk www.madeandmaking.co.uk Wednesday 11 March, 19:30
Rosemary Moon cooks ‘A Taste of West Sussex’ Field + Forrest, 43 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2AB
Come and meet Rosemary and enjoy a drink and some nibbles whilst she prepares some inspiring dishes! £5 per ticket. Contact: Andrew 01444 483700, enquiries@fieldandforrest.com
Friday March 20th 9.30am-1pm
Wednesday 11 March, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00
Hassocks Horticultural Society - Japanese and English Gardens – Differences and Similarities
a delightful mix of stalls with something for everyone, including a huge plant stall.
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Our guest speaker this month is Stephen Morphew. He will present an illustrated talk entitled “Japanese Gardens and English Gardens – Some Differences and Similarities”. While different in many ways, there are some surprising parallels. Come along to see him to find out. All welcome. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Contact: Sylvia Hancock 01273 844544 n8a5cluv@talktalk.net Wednesday 11 March, 20:00
Lindfield Horticultural Society Talk by Steven Moore of Rapkyns Nursery King Edward Hall, Lindfield A return visit from a real plants man. Steven will use plants to illustrate his talk on ‘Ideas for Early Spring Colour’. £1 members, £2 visitors. All welcome. Contact: Publicity Officer 01444 451363 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Wednesday 11 March, 20:00-22:00
Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society - March Meeting
Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN An illustrated talk in French by Joel Binet, Alliance Francais speaker on Les Chemins de Provence des coulers, des senteurs et des saveurs. Visitor’s fee is £4 per evening, payable at meetings. Contact: Barbara Stevens 01444 452385. 14 March - 28 March
Clarins Gift Of Beauty
Profiles Health & Beauty Ltd, 16 Keymer Road, Hassocks Complimentary Clarins gift when you purchase 2 or more Clarins products. Contact: Profiles Team 01273 846348 profileshassocks@gmail.com www. profileshealthandbeauty.co.uk@ profilesbeauty
Next Market 24th April Contact Beverley
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The Big Bluebell Walk is coming to woodlands near you. It couldn’t be easier to take part as it is all about walking your support for Canine Partners and raising awareness of our amazing dogs. We have two Big Bluebell Walks in Sussex: Haywards Heath April 5, 12pm-2pm Arlington April 13, 14 and 15, 10am–5pm Heyshott April 25, 10.30am
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Amazing dogs. Transforming lives.
Please contact Holly Bryan on 01730 716013 or email hollyb@caninepartners.org.uk to find out more Canine Partners for Independence. A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No. 2516146. Charity Commission Registered No. 803680. Scottish Registered Charity No. SC039050. Registered Address: Canine Partners, Mill Lane, Heyshott, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 0ED T: 08456 580 480 E: info@caninepartners.org.uk
Henfield Theatre Company Presents an amateur production of
Replatively n a e i k g S A comedy by Alan Ayckbourn Directed by Hilary Westlake
Thursday 12 March, 10:00-16:00
The Spring Brocante - Country Interiors & Vintage Fair
Upwaltham Barns, Chichester GU28 0LX (12 minutes outside Petworth) The Spring Brocante is the perfect event to source interiors for your country homes. You will find everything from pieces of antique painted furniture to textiles and little vintage finds. We have two barns full of stands and a courtyard full with gazebos selling antiques and vintage garden pieces, more antiques & vintage. We have garden talks at 2pm on starting a cutting garden and getting ready for Spring. Lunches, tea and cake served. Easily found – free hard ground parking. Entrance £5.00 children free. Contact: The Country Brocante
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Saturday 14 March
Saturday 14 March, 09:30-12:00
St Francis Sports and Social Club at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath See Local Living.
Michael Hall School, Priory Road, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JA Come and meet the teachers, parents and listen to a talk about the Early Years in a Steiner environment. Contact: Julie Ruse 01342 822275, julie.ruse@michaelhall.co.uk www.michaelhall.co.uk
Quiz Night for MND
Saturday 14 March
Super Saturday Courses
Shoreham Academy, Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 6YT One day courses include: Cookery, Criminal Psychology, DIY Basics Tiling, Mosaics, Rag Rug Making plus lots more! One day courses cost from £45.00 (concessions are available). Contact: Aspire Sussex 03456010161 enquiries@aspiresussex.org.uk www.aspiresussex.org.uk Saturday 14 March, Pre-Prep 09:00, Prep 10:00, Senior 10:30
Hurstpierpoint College Open Mornings
Chalkers Lane/College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex Parents and their families are warmly invited to one our Open Mornings. Visitors attend an introductory talk, followed by a tour around the campus to see the College in action and ending with the opportunity to join staff and pupils for a buffet lunch. To book your place for the Pre-Prep and Prep School, please contact Mrs Christina Treadaway on 01273 836927 or christina.treadaway@
Early Years Open Morning
Saturday 14 March, 09:30-13:30
Free Open Morning for Level 3 EYE Holistic Baby and Child Care Emerson Course
Rudolf Steiner House, London NW1 6XT Come and meet the core tutors on this pioneering new part-time course: Join in presentations, mini workshops and Q and A. Register for free attendance to Open Morning: registrar@ emerson.org.uk Full Course info: emerson.org.uk/ holistic-baby-and-child-care Saturday 14 March, 10:00-12:00
This is a pleasant opportunity to see the campus with a personal student tour guide, as well as to meet the Head Master, monks and teachers over refreshments. Please book your place in advance. Contact: Yvonne Lorraine 01342 710231 ylorraine@ worth.org.uk or Lucy Garrard 01342 710155 lgarrard@worth.org.uk
Saturday 14 March, 11:00–16:00
Mansion Market
Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JB The Mansion Market is held in and around an historic 18th century mansion, and has become well known for its friendly atmosphere and the quality of the stall-holders’ wares. You will find local organic produce, designer clothing for all, plants, work by talented artists and crafts people, books, jewellery and much more. It is a fun day out for all the family with an all-day Cafe, Puppet Shows for children, and parking and admission are totally free. Contact: Meri 01342 824944.
Coffee and Cake
Saturday 14 March, 14:30-16:30
Saturday 14 March, 10:15-12:45
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Do come along to see members’ exhibits of Flowers, Floral Art, Vegetables, Cookery, Handicrafts, Photography and Paintings. There is a Children’s Open Class, the
St Francis Church Hall, Hassocks BN6 8PS ‘Coffee and Cake’ to start the Mothering Sunday weekend. Children’s corner available.
Worth School Open Morning
Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex RH10 4SD
Hassocks Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show
subjects being “3 Miniature Daffodils in a Pot”, “A Decorated Child’s Wellington Boot”, “3 Butterfly Cakes”. In addition there will be a Raffle. All welcome. Admission 50p. Refreshments available. Contact: Sylvia Hancock 01273 844544 n8a5cluv@talktalk.net
Saturday 14 March, 19:30-21:30
Forest Row Choral Society J.S.Bach’s St John Passion
St Swithun’s Church, St Swithun’s Close, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3AZ Featuring soloist Mark Padmore, one of Britain’s leading tenors singing the Evangelist with harpsichord and orchestra. Adults £15, under-16s £5. Tickets from Seasons, Forest Row, The Bookshop, 22 High Street, East Grinstead or WeGotTickets (booking fee) or on the door if available. Contact: G.Bainbridge 01342822791 frcs.org.uk Saturday 14 March, 19:30-22:45
Murder Mystery Evening
Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead RH19 2HL Charlwood’s Badminton Club present an evening of intrigue performed by Copthorne Players. Try to solve the crime and enjoy a fish and chip supper. Proceeds supporting local charities. £15 per head (including food). Contact: Tony Harvey: 07903977770 or Rachael Moles - 07913152253.
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Saturday 14 March, 20:00
Newick Horticultural Society Quiz Night with Ploughman’s Supper & Bar Village Hall, Newick (on A272) Tickets £9 in advance from 01825 724295.
Mothering Sunday at The Bluebell Railway - Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea
Mothering Sunday at The Bluebell Railway; Golden Arrow Evening Pullman
The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Grinstead Dine aboard a beautiful 1920s Pullman Carriage whilst enjoying a delicious three course meal, cooked onboard as you travel through the Sussex countryside. Booking essential - limited availability! from £74.00 per person. Contact: 01825 720800 info@bluebell-railway.co.uk
The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex Travel within The First Class Lounge Cars with a choice of luxury teas and delicious selection of sandwiches, cakes, tarts, scones, meringues and shortbread. Booking essential. £44.00 per person. Contact: 01825 720800 info@bluebell-railway.co.uk Monday 16 March, 10:00-14:00
Fostering Drop-in Sessions
King Edward Hall, Lindfield A year in the life of a downland farm recorded in colour on 16mm cine film. The film shows an age when over twenty men were employed on the 1,000 acre farm – and forty at harvest time. The film, narrated by the speaker, is preceded by an illustrated introductory talk. Contact: john_ chapman@talk21.com 01444484470. All welcome, entry free.
Sunday 15th March, 16:00-18:15
Monday 16 March, 19:45–21:15
St John’s Church, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA An afternoon of Classical music with the Marsyas Trio plus tea, coffee and cake. This is a Burgess Hill Fairtrade Festival event. £7.50 (book online or via the Burgess Hill Help Point)
St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road East Grinstead East Grinstead Natural History Society - Lecture with slides. £4.50 for guests including refreshments. Contact: Terriss Bacon 01342 315051.
Mother’s Day Classics
The Badgers Trust - Jeff Hayden
Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 0EG An exceptional opportunity for girls with potential. Give your daughter the very best start in life. Deadline for applications is Friday 13th March 2015. Contact: Mrs Y. Irvine, Head of Admissions 01444 241050 registrar@burgesshill-school.com www.burgesshill-school.com
Lindfield Preservation Society An illustrated talk on “A Sussex Farm during the 1950’s” by Ian Everest
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve. Meet in car park Come and help to conserve your local green area. Stay as long as you wish. Contact: 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net
Conservation Work Party
Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Learn all the skills of patchwork and quilting to make a beautiful cushion cover or table mat. Enjoy this workshop and you could join the table runner workshop the following week. £60. Contact: www.madeandmaking.c.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Tuesday 17 March, 14:30
Worthing Library, West Sussex Come along to this information session to meet members of the Fostering team, ask questions and discover more about what it takes to become a foster carer. To view our video on a real-life foster family, visit our West Sussex videos pages and see our “Fostering - the inside story” film.
Sunday 15 March, 10:00-14:00
Wednesday 18 March, 09:00-15:30
Patchwork - An introduction day – Ohio Square Cushion
Sunday 15 March
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Tuesday 17 March
Tuesday 17 March, 19:45-21:45
Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint The Work of the Samaritans. Visitors welcome. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421.
Assessment Day for Fully Funded Junior School places for September 2015
Wednesday 18 March, 12:00-17:00
Brighton Greyhound Racing and 2 Course Lunch
Pick up point, Kings Street, East Grinstead, 11:45 Come and join us for a trip to the races, you can enjoy a two course lunch and have a bet or two. £25.00. Contact: Lana Scott 01342 327046 fun@ageukegandd.org Wednesday 18 - Sunday 22 March
Heyland and Whittle exhibiting at The Country Living Spring Fair
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Wednesday 18 March, 19:30-21:00 (repeated Tuesday 24 March, 10:00-11:30)
Cooking Demonstration: Dairy & Sugar Free Desserts Big Life Organics, 112 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL Learn some wonderful, new dairy free and naturally sweetened desserts and treats to tempt even the sweetest tooth! £25 per person. Book early to avoid disappointment. Contact: 01444 628667 or shop@ biglifeorganics.co.uk to book. www.biglifeorganics.co.uk Wednesday 18 March, 20:00-21:30
Balcome History Society : ‘Landscapes of War and Peace: Sussex, the South Downs and the Western Front’
Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Dr John Godfrey recently completed an MA in Military History. His research focused on the experiences of soldiers from Sussex fighting on the Western Front, and how the Sussex
landscape may have influenced them. Please note, this Talk will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting. Members £1, Visitors £3 (includes refreshments).Contact: julie.budgen@btinternet.com
about Steiner education and/or the Upper School. Organic Lunch provided, Crèche available. Julie Ruse 01342 822275, julie.ruse@michaelhall.co.uk www.michaelhall.co.uk
Thursday 19 March, 10:00-16:00
Thursday 19 March 11:00-17:00
Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2JN Bonhams Jewellery Specialist will be at the office to provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. To make an appointment, please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220 000 or email jenny.bouston@bonhams.com
Feathers of Hurstpierpoint, 155 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9PU Do come to this Roadshow where you will be given goodie bags, discounts and a glass of bubbly! Contact: 01273 834686 www.feathersofhurstpierpoint. co.uk
Jewellery Valuation Day
Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 March, 19:45
“Relatively Speaking”
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB The wonderful Alan Ayckbourn comedy of mistaken identity and misunderstanding, set in 1960s swinging London. The play launched Ayckbourn’s career. £8 and £10. Box Office: Henfield Furnishings, High Street, Henfield, 01273 490080. www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com Thursday 19 March, 08:30- 13:00
Whole School Open Morning
Michael Hall School, Priory Road, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JA Tours leave at 09:00, listen to a talk
Friday 20 March
St Leonard-Mayfield School Open Morning The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6PH The Headmistress and the Head and Deputy Head Girl talk about life at Mayfield. Two of our younger pupils give an insight into their own experiences of Mayfield. Then pupils lead guided tours of the buildings and grounds. Lunch provides visitors with an opportunity to meet with parents whose daughters are already at Mayfield, and to speak to senior staff and subject teachers about the academic, extra-curricular, pastoral and spiritual life of the school. If you would like to attend, please contact the Admissions Office 01435 874642 or admissions@mayfieldgirls.org to register your interest.
Ribkoff Roadshow at “Feathers”
Thursday 19 March, 15:00-17:30
Haywards Heath Prostate Cancer Support Group The Dolphin Surgery, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BN Dr Fiona McKinna, Consultant Oncologist, Sussex Cancer Centre. Contact: Arthur Millard 01403 262868 a.millard44@btinternet.com
Friday 20 March, 19:15-21:45 Doors open at 18:00
Music for Everyone
The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Celebrated National and International organist Len Rawle playing Music for Everyone. Entry £5 on the door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net
Friday 20 March, 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. Admission is Free. Contact: Beverley Smith 01444 440274 allthingsnicecft@aol.com
Friday 20 March, 19:30-21:30
East Grinstead Society Meeting - “The Town Preparations For World War II” Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT
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Ceramics Enamelling Furniture Glass Jewellery Metalwork Pewterwork Printmaking Silk Painting Silversmithing Textiles Woodturning Woodwork Quilt Making
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Beer, Wine & Food Festival The Duck In The Truck
Friday 6th March 8.00pm Martlets Hall
Saturday 28th March Clair Hall
The Manfreds
From The Jam
Considered one of the finest bands of their era as Manfred Mann, original frontman Paul Jones will be performing many of their classic hits.
With incendiary live performances, their reputation precedes them! All the classic The Jam hits with original member Bruce Foxton.
Heartwarming theatre this Easter for duckings aged 3-7yrs. Join Duck and his friends in this happy new adventure.
Variety of local sourced beers and ciders, cheeses and pickles and fairtrade wines. With live music throughout the night.
Thursday 12th March 8.00pm Clair Hall
Admission: adults £3.00 children free
MARTLETS HALL Burgess Hill 01444 242888 www.martletshall.org
Saturday 28th March Martlets Hall
CLAIR HALL Haywards Heath 01444 455440 www.clairhall.org
Stanmer House,
Stanmer Park, Brighton BN1 9QA SuSSex Living March 2015
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DiaryDates A talk by past President and well known local historian, Michael Leppard. All welcome. Nonmembers£1.50 – members £1.00, including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648 www. eastgrinsteadsociety.org
Saturday 21 March
Super Saturday Courses
Marle Place Adult Education Centre, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8HZ One day courses include: Patisserie, Sugarcraft, Art, Interior Design, Bicycle Maintenance, Mosaic Tiling at Oathall Community College plus lots more! One day courses cost from £45.00 (concessions are available). Contact: Aspire Sussex 03456010161 enquiries@aspiresussex.org.uk www.aspiresussex.org.uk Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March, 10:0017:00
The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show
Stanmer House, Stanmer House Park Road, Brighton BN1 9QA Come to meet the makers and see the very best of Sussex crafts in an ideal setting. Adults £3 - children free. Contact: The Sussex Guild Shop & Gallery, 01273 479565 info@thesussexguild.co.uk www.thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 21 March, 10:30-15:00
Introduction to Metal Jewellery Making
Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9NN Make a beautiful pendant by piercing (cutting) out copper or sterling silver. Suitable for beginners. All materials and refreshments supplied. £39. Contact: 01444 236607 getcraftyonline@gmail.com www.getcraftyonline.co.uk/ metaljewellery.html Saturday 21 March, 12:00-18:00
St. Patrick’s Day Raceday
Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0SX Get together with friends or family and enjoy the great atmosphere around St Patrick’s Day with live music, free entertainment and horseracing! Tickets start from £12. Contact: 01243 543335 www.fontwellpark.co.uk info@fontwellpark.co.uk Saturday 21 March, 14:00-16:30
A Winter Trees Walk – Led by John Prodger and Shirley Siems
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve – meet in car park off Maple Drive for 14:00 Do you know an oak from a hornbeam or a birch from an ash? Can you tell from the bark or the leaves? Find out what trees inhabit the woods of Bedelands with John and Shirley. Contact: 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Saturday 21 March, 19:00-21:30
Handel: Dixit Dominus;
O Praise the Lord with One Consent
Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead RH19 2HL East Grinstead Choral Society presents these ever-popular and inspiring choral works, accompanied by Meridian Sinfonia on period instruments. £15 Adult; £8 full time student. Box office: Margaret Barnett magsbarnett5869@btinternet.com 01342 328774 www.egcs.co.uk Saturday 21 March, 19:30
French Sacred Music Concert
Sunday 22 March, 11:00-16:00
Luxury Wedding Show at Ashdown Hotel & Country Club
Ashdown Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, East Grinstead RH18 5JR Catwalk shows:12:30 & 14:30 Luxury Wedding Show brings together a selection of the finest wedding suppliers. Inspiring catwalk shows featuring the latest top designer’s collections. £5.00 or complimentary if you register online. Contact: Bridget York 07961 430599 bridget.york@entireaffair.com www.luxuryweddingshow.co.uk
All Saints Church, The Drive, Hove BN3 3QE See Local Living.
Sunday 22 March, 20:00
Saturday 21 March, 19:45
Picture House, Uckfield A deeply controversial multi-award winning documentary, sometimes raw, terrifying and painfully difficult to watch. A surreal study of the Indonesian death squads of the 1960s.
Haywards Heath Music Society - Ensemble Reza
St Wilfrid’s Church The group will be playing Mozart’s String Quintet No 4, and Schonberg’s lyrical (and tonal!) Verklarte Nacht. Open to non-members, and tickets are £12 for adults, £11 seniors and £3 for students.
Uckfield Film Society “The Act of Killing”
Monday, 23 March, 19:45
Hassocks Field Society
Love Lives On In Us Party Mid Sussex Golf Club, Ditchling See Local Living.
Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks “European Garden History” a talk by Stephen Morphew. Members £1.50. Visitors £2. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351
Sunday 22 March
Tuesday 24 March, 19:00
Haywards Heath See Local Living.
The Bolney Stage, London Road, Bolney, Sussex RH17 5RL
Saturday 21 March, 19:00
Neighbours in Faith Tea Party
Tapas and Wine Evening
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DiaryDates A selection of classic Tapas dishes with five accompanying wines. Limited to 40 people. £29.95 per person - Bookings only. Contact: Martin Barratt or Mark Lavis 01444 881200 bolney.stage@hcpr.co.uk
Wednesday 25 March, 20:00–22:00
Falkland Islands- Share the Delights of Wildlife Heaven, Gordon Small Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT East Grinstead RSPB local group - Illustrated lecture. £4 for guests. Contact: Lesley Berry 01342 324955 Saturday 28 March
Walk In Her Name
Horsham Park to Queens Head Pub See Local Living. Saturday 28 March, 09:00-13:00
Hassocks Village Market
National Tyres Forecourt, Keymer Road Hassocks A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts-people. Huge selection of fresh bread, free range meats, eggs and fish, traditional cheese, plants, home baked cakes and much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Football Club promoting their services to the community. Contact:
Sarah Lessacher, 07810 800248 or via Facebook “Hassocks Village Market”.
Saturday 28 March, 09:00-16:00
Hassocks Shopping Day
Hassocks Eyecare Centre, 17 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AD Later Saturday opening with free microfiber lens cleaning cloth giveaways and refreshments available to anyone who comes in. Contact: Vicki Macken 01273 843946 vicki@hassockseyecare.co.uk. Saturday 28 March, 09:00-17:00
Think Big Shop Small Hassocks
Keymer Road, Hassocks Look out for the red and blue balloons outside participating shops. Some shops may have offers and promotions to thank you for shopping local! Contact: @ shophassocks Facebook/ ThinkBigShopSmallHassocks thinkbigshopsmallhassocks@gmail. com Saturday 28 March, 10:00-12:00
Spring Sale
Haywards Heath URC, 55 South Road Haywards Heath Spring Sale with Jewellery, Books, Toiletries, Raffle and Homemade Cakes. Tea and Coffee available with Hot Cross Buns. Free entrance. Contact: Mrs M Drake 01444 454618 drakesinwater@thepond51.fsnet.co.uk
Ditchling Pre-School
JUMBLE SALE
Saturday 7th March “Good as new” and high end jumble Come and grab a bargain! Entrance Fee £2
Ditchling Village Hall 2pm – 4pm
If you have jumble to donate please call 07733 264321
Saturday 28 March, 10:00-16:00
ASPS Stamp and Postcard Day
Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Stamp and postcard fair and presentations by leading philatelist and postcard collector. Free entry and parking. Contact: Jim Etherington sussexphilately@live.co.uk www.sussexphilately.org.uk Saturday 28 March - 12 April, 10:00-18:00
Easter Eggsplorer
Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP Complete the puzzle and pick-up a delicious chocolate treat by hunting out clues and hidden sculptural bunnies. Enjoy giant garden games. £8.18 adult, £5.10 child. Family Day ticket £22 (2+2) 01444 450326 info@ bordehill.co.uk www.bordehill.co.uk
Centenary Concert with Brighton & Hove Concert Orchestra The Chapel, Blind Veterans UK, Greenways, Ovingdean BN2 7BS An evening of pure entertainment performed by the talented musicians from the Brighton & Hove Concert Orchestra. Free Entry. Contact: Rachel 01273 391455 rachel.chitty@blindveterans.org.uk Saturday 28 March, 19:30
Hurstpierpoint Singers - Spring Concert - “Pergolesi Stabat Mater and Fauré Requiem”
Chailey Village Hall (next to The Five Bells) Chailey Green, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4DA. Jumble Sale, organised by Chailey Evening Women’s Institute, including toys, books, clothes and lots of bric-abrac. Refreshments will be available. 30p entrance. Contact: Mandy Dembrey 01273 890777. Saturday 28 March, 13:30-15:45
Saturday 28 March, 20:30-23:30
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill A traditional flower show – packed with springtime scents and colours! Also, tombola, plant and produce stalls and refreshments. Admission: 50p. Contact: 01444 245509 email: bhhs@talktalk.net
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE Get your glad rags on for an evening of nostalgia. Members free. Guest £3. Contact: ckrbl@btconnect.com 01273 845829
Saturday 28 March 12:00-13:00
Jumble Sale
Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show
Saturday 28 March, 14:00-16:45
Lindfield Horticultural Society - Spring Show of Flowers and Produce
King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2HH There will be classes for spring flowers and shrubs, vegetables, flower arranging, cookery, handicraft, wine and liqueur, photographic and children’s entries. Plant stall and homemade afternoon teas. £1 (accompanied children free). Contact: Publicity Officer 01444 451363 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Saturday 28 March, 14:15
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society Spring Show
Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint Come and judge our children’s life-size scarecrow competition, photography and floral arrangements. Enjoy the spring flowers and salivate over the cookery. Tea and homemade cake, raffle and auction. Why not put in some entries of your own and/ or get the kids to make a scarecrow? It is free. Prizes and cups to be won! Simply pick up a schedule from Gibsons in Hurstpierpoint High Street. Members £1. Non members £2. Contact: greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk
Newick Horticultural Society Spring Show Village Hall Newick (on A272) S u ss e x L i v i n g March 2015
Saturday 28 March, 19:30
Hassocks United Reformed Church Hassocks Pergolesi wrote the “Stabat Mater” in 1736 and Fauré his “Requiem” in 1887. Although 150 years separate these two works in style and composition, both share the same emotional intensity and it is fitting that they are being performed on the Saturday prior to Holy Week. Tickets are£10 and available from Hassocks Hardware, or The Mint House and JanTon News Hurstpierpoint. Tickets are also available on the door. Contact: Joan Denley 01273 834534 micheal.den@btinternet.com
Saturday 28 March, 14:30
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Chiquitita - Abba Tribute & 70s Night
Sunday 29 March, 10:00-12:00
Lingfield Nature Reserves Work Party
Butterfly Garden, Lingfield Nature Reserves, off Vicarage Road Lingfield Maintenance tasks on the Reserves are carried out by volunteers. Please join us to help look after this local open space. Contact: Anne Richards 01342 870200/ Sally Cole 01342 833814 or visit www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk. Sunday 29 March, 19:30-21:30
Spring Concert - “Dvorak’s Stabat Mater” Ardingly College Chapel, College Lane, Ardingly RH17 6SQ Ardingly Choral Society with Mid Sussex Sinfonia and international soloists will perform Dvorak’s Stabat Mater, conducted by Robert Hammersley. £14 (£12 concessions) from Carousel Music 01444 417654 or Mr M Kershaw 01825 791241 www.ardinglychoralsociety.org.uk Monday 30 March, 19:30
Haywards Heath Twinning Association
Town Hall Haywards Heath Come and join us for the AGM and light refreshments, hear about our visits to and from our French and German twin towns. New members welcome. For more information, please contact 01444 239853 or fred@hhta.eu
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