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Contents
House and Home P.2 - 29
Heathfield Christmas P.13 - 15 Antiques & Collectables P.18 & 19 Bexhill Christmas P.20 - 24 Nursing and Care P.25 Hawkhurst Christmas P.26 and 27 Battle Christmas P.28 - 30 Food and Drink P.30 - 47 Rye Christmas P.46 - 48 Fashion and Leisure P.49 - 57 Health, Beauty and Fitness P.58 - 61 Garden and Waste Services P.62- 65 Wedding Services P.66 & 67 Animal and Pet Services P.68 - 71
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What’s On November 2016 Mon. 31st Oct. - 6th Nov. Winter Art and Antiques Fair Olympia
At Olympia National Hall, London. Presenting work from across the arts, antiques, jewellery and design spectrum, over 100 dealers will come together to enjoy this unique shopping experience. www. olympia-antiques.com
Mon. 31st Oct. - 6th Nov. - Spirit of Christmas Fair
At Olympia Grand Hall, London. A collection of unique gifts, decorative accessories, stunning fashion pieces, gorgeous children’s clothing & toys, gourmet food & drink and much more.
Tues. 1st - 5th Nov. - A Princess Undone
At the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Eves: 7.45pm. Wed. and Sat. Mats. 2.30pm. Stephanie Beacham stars as HRH Princess Margaret in this fascinating and insightful new play which comes to Eastbourne as part of a select national tour. 01323 412000.
Tues. 1st - 5th Nov. - A Tale of Two Cities
At the Theatre Royal Brighton. Eves: 7.45pm. Thurs. & Sat. Mats. 2.30pm Dickens considered his novel, A Tale Of Two Cities the best story he had ever written. Interweaving one family’s intensely personal drama with the terror and chaos of the French Revolution. 0844 871 7615.
Wed. 2nd Nov. Steve Harley Acoustic Trio
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 7.30pm. Steve Harley is back on the road with his Acoustic Trio line-up, accompanied by virtuoso players and long-standing Cockney Rebel members, James Lascelles (piano/percussion) and Barry Wickens (violin/guitar/mandolin). Tickets £27.50. 01892 530613.
Wed. 2nd Nov. - Nitin Sawhney
At the Royal Albert Hall, London at 7.30pm. Producer, songwriter, DJ, multi-instrumentalist and orchestral composer Nitin Sawhney in this one-off concert. 0207 589 8212
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Wed. 2nd Nov. Jack The Ripper - The Real Truth
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings in the Sussex Studio at 7.30pm. Show by Trevor Marriott - retired British Police murder squad detective, and leading Ripper expert, who since 2002 has been conducting a cold case investigation into Murders of 1888. 01424 462288.
Wed. 2nd Nov. ROH Cinema: Anastasia
At the Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 7.15pm. Live Transmission. Kenneth MacMillan’s full-length ballet is a compelling exploration of identity in the turbulent wake of the Russian revolution. 01892 678678.
Thurs. 3rd Nov. - Carpenters Story
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings. 7.30pm. Widely regarded as the first ever “Tribute” show back in its 1989 incarnation. Phil Aldridge’s lavish arrangements, stunning vocal harmonies and Claire Furley’s uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter combine to bring back memories of pop’s most melodic duo. £25.50. 01424 462288.
Thu. 3rd Nov. Jurassic Park in Concert
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. 2:30pm, and 7:30pm. John Williams’ classic score to Jurassic Park will thunder through the Royal Albert Hall this year, as the iconic venue hosts the world premiere of Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece in a film-and-liveorchestra extravaganza. 0207 589 8212.
Thurs. 3rd Nov. Bill Phelan’s Muskrat Ramblers
Tori Freestone Trio
At the Azur Bistro. St Leonards on Sea. 8-11pm www.1066jazzclub.co.uk
Thurs. 3rd Nov. - Tori Freestone Trio
At the Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 8pm. Tori Freestone has been developing her own repertoire which explores the openness of the saxophone trio whilst drawing on her folk and contemporary jazz influences.
Blount Aerials have been established since 1971 and have been trading in Eastbourne and the surrounding area ever since. We are a small family run business that cover not only domestic properties but communal systems too. We recognise that no two scenarios are the same and aim to provide the highest level of service to all of our customers. Whether you’re looking for a repair or a complete new installation our experienced engineers will listen to your needs and fully explain the options available to you. We are members of the Confederation of Aerial Industries and have been since 1978 with our membership number of 003! Prior to the digital switchover we gained our CAI plus membership, this was created to set a higher standard; reinforcing the professionalism of our engineers with added checks and more stringent standards. This status means that all of our engineers are CRB checked and fully insured, together with the added peace of mind that we comply to all of the industry recognised standards. All of the installations we complete are covered by a 12 month guarantee, alongside this the CAI are able to provide a double guarantee for single household installations for its members clients. We feel this gives our customers the peace of mind they need together with the knowledge that the workmanship carried out will be of the highest standard possible. Although we have moved premises in the last year, the engineers that visit you in your home are the same, with the Head Engineer, Ian Whitehorn now being a Director of the company. Before this Ian had been working for Blount Aerials for 10 years proving himself to be an exemplary worker. Our core values will never change and we will always aim to provide our customers, past, present and future with the best possible service no matter how big or small their requirements.
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Thurs. 3rd - 6th Nov. - The Luxury Travel Fair
At Olympia West, London. Discover the world’s most breath-taking and un-spoilt destinations, enjoy an inspirational day out and plan your next individually tailor-made luxury travel experience. www. luxurytravelfair.com
Fri. 4th Nov. - Legends of 80’s Disco - C.C.CATCH and BAD BOYS BLUE
At the indigo at the O2, Docklands, London. 7pm. Two Iconic Artists Under One Roof !!! 0844 8560202.
Fri. 4th - 12th Nov. - The Dresser
At the Stables Theatre, The Bourne, Hastings.7.30pm. Sun. Mat.3pm. Written by Academy Award-winning author Sir Ronald Harwood, The Dresser recounts the events of an evening in a provincial theatre during World War II. As the sirens wail and the bombs fall, a troupe of actors prepare for a performance of Shakespeare’s King Lear. 01424 423221.
Ripley Forge and Fireplaces Ltd, a family run business , has been part of the Robertsbridge community for over 70 years. They have an extensive showroom where you can see a vast range of traditional and contemporary woodburning and multifuel stoves. Their extensive yard and showroom houses a multitude of firebacks, baskets and dogs, as well as a plethora of fireplace accessories and unusual gifts. They offer free out of hours site surveys and installation carried out by Hetas registered experienced fitters. Gates, fencing, general ironwork made to your specification. Ripleys are experienced and skilled Blacksmiths who can offer a bespoke service whether you are looking for fireplace accessories, gates, fencing, traditional ironwork, garden furniture, a barbecue or an unusual garden sculpture, they can manufacture it for you. They are open from Monday to Saturday, 8am to 4.30pm, go and have a look, they are more than just a specialist fireplace shop.
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Heathfield Christmas
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hristmas in Heathfield starts on Saturday 3rd December with the Heathfield Family Fun Day.
From 1-5pm there will be stalls in the Tesco Express car Park in Station Road, selling all kinds of Christmas treats, with entertainment from local children singing traditional carols. The Christmas lights will be switched on in the High Street at 4.30pm and there is also a window competition around the theme of ‘a Christmas Song’.
On 26th November there will also be a Heathfield Christmas Market from 10.00am-3.00pm At State Hall, Station Road, Heathfield. This popular event returns for it’s third year! The venue is easily located near to the town’s car parks and supermarkets. Over 30 exhibitors are expected at this event, bakers, artisans, crafters and businesses. Entry is free to visitors on the day. Email info@khinfinityevents.co.uk for details.
This event has always been a great success and brings large crowds into the centre of the town and signals the start of the Christmas shopping season in Heathfield.
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Fri. 4th Nov. - Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band
At St. Mary in the Castle, Hastings at 7.30pm. Showing her new 12 piece power house supergroup, is the new Bellowhead? Seats £21.50 from 01424 841414.
Fri. 4th Nov. - Tom O’Dell
At the Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton. 6.30pm. With support from Rag ‘n’ Bone Man and Johnny Lloyd. £26.20. 01273 290131.
Fri. 4th Nov. - Romeo and Juliet
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 8pm. Romance. Swordfights. Potions. Tragically slow messengers… The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons give Shakespeare’s tale of ill-fated love a fresh twist! 01892 678678.
Nicholls Bros is a local family run business trading for 50 years in the driveway, construction and surfacing industry. We specialize in all driveway finishes, red & black macadam, concrete, block paving or we can brighten up dull and tired old driveways with our hot tar and gravel bonded surface dressing, for a fraction of the cost of a new driveway. Our complete design service includes all necessary preparation, drainage and edging works. Commercial and agricultural areas, such as car parks and farm tracks are also catered for. For a free - no obligation quotation 01424 838350 nichollsbros@gmail.com
Fri. 4th Nov. - Are You Experienced?
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells. 7.30pm. Are You Experienced? are the world’s finest tribute to Jimi Hendrix, the greatest legendary rock guitarist the world has ever seen. £18.50. 01892 530613.
Sat. 5th Nov. - Bonfire and Firework Spectacular
At Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, near Maidstone, Kent.
Sat. 5th Nov. - Battle Bonfire and Firework Display
At Battle High Street and Battlefield from 7.15pm. Battle Bonfire Boys, one of the world’s oldest membership societies commemorate this event in style with a torchlight procession and grand firework display.
Sat. 5th Nov. - Wired 2016: Next Generation
At Tobacco Docks, Wapping Lane, London. 9am to 5pm. WIRED2016: Next Generation will introduce 12- to 18-year-olds to the ideas and individuals explored by WIRED.This one-day event is designed for young people, with a mix of inspiring talks from pioneers, practical workshops and Q&A sessions into how digital technology is shaping the world they’ll inherit. www.tobaccodocklondon.com
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Sat. 5th Nov. - Pure Elite Championship
At the Indigo at the 02, Docklands, London. Pure Elite is the fastest growing bikini, Fitness and muscle model competition in Europe. Athletes and models from across the world compete for prizes and most importantly the title and trophy within their category. http:// pure-elite.com/
Sat. 5th Nov. - Hastings Herring Fair
Free under cover event where you can discover more about this undervalued but versatile fish, herring. Celebrating the Silver Darlings of the sea, Hastings Herring Fair will combine food stalls and cookery demonstrations with live music, and local beers, wines and ciders – all inside a marquee on the Stade (adjacent to the fishing beach and Jerwood art gallery). From 11am. 0 1424 451111
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Sat. 5th Nov. - Hal Cruttenden
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 8pm. Host of Live At The Apollo and star of Radio 4, the great Hal is back ranting about the real evils of the modern world - over sharing on social media and the 5:2 diet. The more he complains the funnier he gets. 01892 678678.
Sat. 5th Nov. - Pierdom - My Pier Portrait
At Hastings Pier. Come along and take part in a free trail inspired by Simon Roberts’ open air photography exhibition ‘Pierdom’. Learn about the history of photography with reference to photographic portraits taken on Hastings Pier. Take your own portrait on Hastings Pier. Meet in the Birch Room. No need to book - just turn up between 11am and 3pm.
Sat. 5th Nov. - Pierdom - The Chinese State Circus
At the Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton. 2.30pm. Over 2000 years of artistry and music combine in an incredible performance suitable for all the family, showcasing a troupe of 30 award-winning Chinese acrobats, dancers and musicians also featuring the legendary...SHAOLIN WARRIORS. 01273 290131.
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Sun. 6th Nov. - Skeletons Out of the Closet
At the De La War Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 11am. Free entry. Booking essential. Build your own pop up shrine from paper and card. Inspired by one of the most important traditions during Day of the Dead in Mexico. 11am Pop Up Shrines - 7years +. 1pm Black Hole Workshop (18 years +) 01424 229111.
Sun. 6th Nov. - Beauty and the Beast
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 2.30pm. When Beauty sees beneath the ugly frightening exterior of the Beast and discovers a loyal, loving heart she reminds us of the true meaning of love. An excellent show for grown-ups and children alike. 01424 229111.
Sun. 6th Nov. - Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra
At the Concert Hall, Brighton. With the Brighton Festival Chorus. 2.45pm. Leigh Melrose baritone, Sarah Tynan soprano. Brahms Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny). Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem Op.45. 01273 709709.
Sun. 6th Nov. - Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 3pm. ARNOLD: English Dances Set 1 Op. 27. TIPPETT: Concerto for Double String Orchestra. VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: A London Symphony. Cond. GEORGE VASS. 01892 530613.
Sun. 6th Nov. - The Sensational 60’s Experience
At the Theatre Royal Brighton. 7.30pm. Seven legendary names take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. With the definite feel good factor this is must see 60’s show. 0844 871 7615.
Sun. 6th Nov. - Aliens Live
Sat. 5th & 6th Nov. - Comedy Course
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 10am – 4pm | 11yrs+. The Toby comedy duo Sarah and Lizzie Daykin are back with a brand new comedy course. Over the two days you’ll cover improvised, physical character and slapstick comedy and use your own embarrassing stories to create your own sketches to perform on the Trinity stage. £80 (2 days). 01892 678678.
Sat. 5th & 6th Nov. - The Fertility Show
At Olympia Central, London. Whether you’ve just started trying for a
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. 3pm and 7.30pm. James Cameron’s 1986 science-fiction action horror film Aliens will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a special screening at the Royal Albert Hall, accompanied by James Horner’s score performed in full by live orchestra. 0207 589 8212.
Mon. 7th - 12th Nov. - The Mouse Trap
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells. The legendary, record-breaking, Box Office smash hit thriller returns! Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP A classic. A landmark. A legend. Evenings at 7.30pm. Matinees Wed & Sat at 2.40pm. 01892 530613.
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Bexhill Christmas Christmas Late Night Shopping & Shining Lights Big Switch on take 2
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un starts at 4pm and continues untill 8pm with a Christmas Market and Children’s rides in Western Road and Music and entertainment in Devonshire road with other attraction’s around the town. Devonshire Road will be closed off to all traffic between 5pm and 9pm as the celebrations get underway. Western Road will also be closed off for a Christmas market. Shining Lights is a local group from the community formed together to bring back the magic of christmas into Bexhill. Last year they managed to raise enough money to bring that sparkle back bringing to the town with 8-10,000 people attending the big switch on event. The group rely heavily on donations in order for this to continue. So if you are passionate about this Bexhill Christmas event and what it does for the local trade then they would be very grateful of any donations even if it’s just £1 it all helps. See Shining lights on Facebook or donate at www.gofundme.com/2rgycqw4
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Discover Just Love It in Bexhill! Situated within 100 metres of the De La Warr pavilion, Just Love It stocks vintage iconic and retro homeware. Stock, ranges from iconic mid century furniture accessories and lighting, to the more unusual and quirky items. Their range of unusual lighting has proven to be popular, including large converted tripod theatre lights, soda siphon lamps, industrial lighting and ex London traffic lights. Their aim is to supply quality at a reasonable price to homes and businesses. - You will “Just Love It “ ! Come and see us on Friday 2nd December for the Bexhill Lights Switch on evening and enjoy Guitarist, David Bourne who will be playing from 4pm-8pm.
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Bexhill Santa Dash on Saturday 3rd December
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ollowing the growing success of the past couple of years, Bexhill Lions Club is holding the Town’s fourth Santa Dash on Saturday 3rd December.
This popular fun family festive event is open to all ages and abilities. The De La Warr Pavilion and Bexhill’s seafront will again be the setting for this sponsored event. So get into the festive spirit, whilst raising vital funds for your chosen good causes. You can run, jog, walk, push prams, walk the dog or use a wheelchair on the flat user friendly promenade. This year there will be awards for the best decorated pram, wheelchair and dog. Santas can dash along the Seafront towards Brookfields Road, returning to the DLWP terrace, a distance of 2km(1.2miles). Or for those Santa’s keen to get in training for their busy Christmas deliveries can go on to Galley Hill then turn back to West Parade Toilets and return to the terrace, a distance of 5km (3.1miles). Adults and children over 5 years of age will receive a free Santa suit and youngsters a Santa hat. All participants will also receive a medal. We would also love you to decorate your pram, wheelchair and even the dog!
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Glastonbury’s spectacular celebration of David Bowie is coming to De La Warr Pavilion on 14 December.
Tues. 8th - 12th Nov. - Keep Dancing
Presented by The Paraorchestra and Friends A Celebration of David Bowie
Philip Glass: Heroes Symphony / Low Symphony
Following his critically acclaimed headlining appearance at Glastonbury Festival 2016 performing to over 20,000 people, Charles Hazlewood brings his mesmerising project out on tour this December. The British Paraorchestra (BPO) is the world’s first professional ensemble of disabled musicians, founded by Charles Hazlewood and television director, Claire Whalley in November 2011. Following their world debut at the Paralympic Closing Ceremony in 2012 alongside Coldplay, the BPO is pioneering a global movement to recognise and showcase disabled musicians with extraordinary abilities. This intense yet celebratory symphonic journey, conducted by the award-winning Charles Hazlewood with a 42-piece orchestra, takes the musical essence of Bowie’s Heroes and Low albums and re-expresses them through Glass’s un-mistakable and hypnotic brand of alchemy to produce a night of reflection and wonder. Tickets £26.50 available from dlwp.com or by calling 01424 229111
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. Eves. 7.30pm. Thurs. and Sat. mats. 2.30pm. Olympian Louis Smith takes to the floor! The brand new dance show celebrating the world of Ballroom and Latin dance. Featuring Robin Windsor and Anya Garnis, other professionals and a guest celebrity from Strictly Come Dancing alongside world-champion Ballroom and Latin Dancers Keep Dancing features all of your favourite styles of dance. 01323 412000.
Tues. 8th Nov. - The Boys in the Band
At the Theatre Royal Brighton. Eves: 7.45pm. Thurs. and Sat. mats. 2.30pm. Mark Gatiss stars in the first major revival of this iconic play in almost 20 years. Razor sharp and packed with wit, The Boys in the Band is fresh, startling and brilliantly entertaining. 0844 871 7615.
Tues. 8th Nov. - Musical Matinee - Blue Hawaii
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 2pm. (1961) Cert. U Starring Elvis Presley and Angela Landsbury. £3.50. 01424 229111.
Tues. 8th - 12th Nov. - Dead Sheep
At the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Eves: 7.45pm. Wed. and Sat. Mats. 2.30pm. This acutely observed and hugely enjoyable play heads to Eastbourne for one week only and it tells the true story of how Mrs Thatcher, once the most powerful woman in the world, was brought down by Geoffrey Howe, her one time friend and political soul mate. 01323 412000.
Wed. 9th - 13th Nov. - Country Living Xmas Fair
Mon. 7th Nov. - Paul Simon
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon returns to the Royal Albert Hall in 2016 with his new album Stranger to Stranger. Support will come from Bristol-based singersongwriter Rothwell. 0207 589 8212.
Tues. 8th Nov. - Only Fools and Boycie
At the White Rock Theatre, Sussex Studio at 7.30pm. Enjoy an evening with John Challis , one of the nation’s greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses. In this one-off show the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career. £18. 01424 462288.
At the Business Design Centre, Upper Stret, Islington. Wed 9th Nov 10am5pm Thurs 10th Nov 10am-8pm Thurs Late Night 5.30pm-8.30pm Fri 11th Nov 10am-6pm Sat 12th Nov 9.30am6pm Sun 13th Nov 10am-3pm Ticket Prices: Adult advanced standard ticket - £14.00. Spend a day finding unique gifts, handmade decorations, beautiful homeware, and artisan food. There are also organic beauty products, jewellery and fashionable winter wear. www.countrylivingfair.com/xmas/
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Wed. 9th Nov. - Autumn Tea Dance
At the White Rock Theatre, in the Sussex Studio at 2pm. 01424 462288.
Wed. 9th Nov. Dr Hook - Featuring Dennis Locorriere
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm. For the first time in 30 years Dennis Locorriere, who, from the very beginnings of DR. HOOK to the height of their success, was the unmistakable voice of the band’s biggest hits and best loved songs, is on tour. 01424 462288.
Thurs. 10th Nov. - Stephen K Amos
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 8pm. The globe-trotting laughter master returns with his new tour. In the last twelve months, Stephen has performed his unique brand of feel-good comedy all over the world. 01892 678678.
Thurs. 10th Nov. - The Sounds of Stage and Screen
At the Sinden Theatre, Homewood School, Tenterden at 8pm. A concert of all your favourite songs from West End musicals and the Silver Screen. Tickets from £12.00. www.sindentheatre.com
Thurs. 10th Nov. - SJM Concerts presents Slaves plus special guests
At the De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill On Sea. £16 adv. Doors – 7pm. Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. On top of releasing their brand new album ‘Take Control’ on September 30th, Slaves will also be laying waste to venues across the country. 01424 229111.
Thurs. 10th Nov. - Robertsbridge Jazz Club
At Robertsbridge Village Hall, 8pm - 10.30pm with The Art, Theman Quintet. Tickets £10 on the door or £8 in advance from Judges Bakery, Robertsbridge. www.robertsbridgejazzclub.com information at 01580 880274 or facebook.
Thurs. 10th Nov. - Bluewater’s Christmas Night Light
At Bluewater, Kent from 6.30pm. Free firework spectacular for everyone.
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Hawkhurst Christmas Festival
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his year’s event will take place on Saturday 10 December, from 12 -5pm. It will be based in the Royal Oak Hotel car park, by kind permission of Nikki Podac, and along the Colonnade. There will be a Christmas market, but also it is an opportunity for local organisations and charities to raise some funds We would also be pleased to hear from any groups that have not attended in the past. Entertainment will be provided by Wadhurst Brass Band and we are pleased to say that we will be joined by the ever popular Hawkhurst Harmonies. We are are holding a Grand Raffle, as in the past, the proceeds of which will go to a local charity. We are always looking for help, especially on the day and are very grateful for those volunteers that we already have but if you could spare a couple of hours to set up before the event and again at the end, we would be pleased to hear from you. For further information or more details please contact Colin Williamson, Chairman, on 01580 752370, or email:- carole.williamson@live.co.uk
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Battle Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday 26th November
ather Christmas Comes to Battle high street at 1.45pm on Saturday 26th November. He will sleigh down the High Street to his Grotto at Memorial Hall with the Christmas parade and band as escort. Children can visit Santa in his Grotto from 2:15 till 4:45 and there are also refreshments, entertainment and popular charity market in the hall and children’s rides on the Abbey Green. A 5pm the towns Christmas Lights will be switched on by Father Christmas.
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Beauty Barn Training Academy Offering great flexibility in your own time without expensive kit requirements. Training is available on 1:1 basis or in small groups with students trained to an exemplary standard, resulting in a fully accredited course qualification which is also insurable. Our courses are delivered by a team of highly experienced lecturers with an extensive knowledge of their subject specialism. All the training courses are recognised by a leading professional body, The Beauty Guild, ensuring quality training with experienced tutors. The Beauty Barn Training Academy ( BBTA ) is set in a tranquil rural location within the heart of the 1066 countryside, on the outskirts of Battle and 1/2 mile from the A21 with ample free parking.
Battle Mowers Ltd offers a range of New and Secondhand Mowers with a choice of cylinder and rotary in either electric or petrol or ride on Tractors. They also offer a range of Shredders, Log Splitters, Chainsaws, Brush Cutters and Hedge Cutters. They are a Direct Hayter Dealer and they are a Briggs and Stratton Authorised Service Centre. Battle Mowers offer a servicing and cylinder/bottom blade sharpening service to all major cylinder mowers. They have a workshop that can give the back up and expertise required to any gardener.
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Thurs. 10th Nov. - Charleston Jazz Band from Holland
Food & Drink
At the Azur Bistro, St. Leonards, 8pm - 11pm. www.1066jazzclub.co.uk
Fri. 11th & 12th Nov. - Luxury Christmas Gift Fair
At Salomons Estate, T. Wells, TN3 0TG. A fabulous collection of boutique owners and artisan makers selling hundreds of beautiful and unique Christmas gifts and decorations. See page 50 for details.
Fri. 11th Nov. - Frankenstein
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 8pm. A brand new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic horror masterpiece fusing ensemble storytelling, live music and stunning theatricality. From the artistic team behind Blackeyed Theatre’s successful production of Dracula. 01892 678678.
Fri. 11th - 13th Nov. - The BBC Good Food Show London
At Olympia Grand Hall, London. See Michelin masters including Tom Kerridge and Michel Roux Jr cooking live in the Supertheatre, as well as a host of other top chefs and experts. bbcgoodfoodshowlondon.com
Sat. 12th Nov. - The Lord Mayor’s Show
The Lord Mayor’s Show is a procession of more than 7,000 people, 200 horses and 140 floats. Starts 9am with River Pageant Flotilla including QRB Gloriana. Tower Bridge opens in salute at 9.25am. Procession sets off from Mansion House at 11.05am and returns by the Victoria Embankment at 1pm. 5.15pm magnificent firework display over the Thames launching between Black Friars and Waterloo.
Thurs. 10th Nov. - KT Tunstall
At the Concert Hall, Brighton. 7pm. Multi platinum selling singer songwriter KT Tunstall returns with her totally addictive modern classic rock EP ‘Golden State’. Tickets from £17.50. Scotland born and Los Angeles based, KT Tunstall emerged with her 2004 debut ‘Eye To The Telescope’ and soon after won a BRIT Award, an Ivor Novello Award and earned Grammy and Mercury Prize nominations. 01273 709709.
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Sat. 12th Nov. - Madness The Los Palmas 6 Pay Tribute To The Nutty Boys
Tribute show at the Queens Hall Theatre, Cranbrook at 7.45pm. Playing all the hits from Baggy Trousers to It Must Be Love. www. queenshalltheatre.co.uk
Sat. 12th Nov. - Designer Maker Exhibition
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 10am - 4pm. work ranging from glassware and ceramics to textiles and woodworking. As well as all visitors being most welcome to view the exhibition, you may purchase much of the work on sale which may fill the gap for that unusual and unique gift with Christmas approaching. Free admission.
Sat. 12th Nov. Vinehall Concert Skampa Quartet and Tom Poster (Piano)
At Vinehall School, Robertsbridge in the Chaplin Theatre. Works by Haydn, Brahms and Smetana. Tickets/details. 01580 883092.
Sat. 12th Nov. - King Lear
At St. Mildreds Church, Tenterden at 7.30pm. Performed by Bowler Crab Productions. Tickets ÂŁ15. www.bowler-crab.com. See page 55.
Skampa Quartet
Sat. 12th & 13th Nov. - Christmas Fair
At Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, near Hailsham. See main page 49.
Sat. 12th Nov. Festival of Remembrance
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. Doors 12.30pm. Performance 2pm. The Royal British Legion welcomes members of the Royal family, Government Ministers and the public to join in an annual Festival of Remembrance. This annual Festival commemorates and honours all those who have lost their lives in conflicts, and is a moving and enjoyable experience. 0207 589 8212.
The White Hart, Catsfield A traditional village Bar & Restaurant The White Hart is well known for it’s traditional home cooked food and amazing atmosphere whenever you visit. It is one of the few pubs in the area which has a dog friendly bar, and makes an ideal stopping off point when you are out enjoying the Sussex countryside. If you are planning a night out with friends, discover the new facilities at The White Hart.
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magine you could create your ultimate fantasy train set. Relaxing onboard a dining car on a quaint branch line in some remote, timeless and beautiful landscape. Could such an idyllic railway exist in 2016? At Staplecross Shrub Centre you can experience luxury rail dining at its very best in the new Railway Tavern Restaurant. Freshly made each day using the best local produce, the cuisine aboard this historic railway carriage is an unsurpassable delight. Menus feature the finest seasonal delicacies, crafted into classic and innovative dishes by their talented head chef and his team. Imagine yourself on a journey through the beautiful British countryside, as their chef leads you on an equally exciting gastronomic adventure. Each course is expertly prepared in a compact kitchen and accompanied by some excellent wines and indulgent extras. It’s a great excuse to dress up and have some fun. No journey is complete without taking a stroll through the train, admiring the unique flourishes that make this carriage one of a kind. And don’t forget to take advantage of the fabulous 50% OFF OPENING OFFER..........All aboard!!
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Sat. 12th Nov. - John Widdicombe
At the Concert Hall, Brighton. 8pm. Josh Widdicombe, that guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair, is back due to popular demand. £19.00. 01273 709709.]
Sat. 12th & 13th Nov. - COMMANDO SERIES 2016
Pick your experience, from ‘Treat me like a Commando’ with authentic Instructors on course and chance to carry a rifle and webbing weighing 21lbs, to ‘Just Get me Round’ and ‘We are Family’. There are different level obstacles and it is open to 8 years plus (accompanied by an adult). Over and above the obstacle course, you can immerse yourself in the experience by sleeping in the Castle caves and taking part in a survival experience. 01732 865224.
Sat. 12th Nov. - Hastings Storytelling Festival
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 2pm. Dame Jacqueline Wilson , multi award-winning, best-selling author and former Children’s Laureate appears as part of Hastings Storytelling Festival 2016, alongside world-famous illustrator and Festival Patron, Sir Quentin Blake. www. hastingsstoryfest.org.uk
Sat. 12th Nov. - WBFF UK Fitness and Fashion Spectacular
At Indigo at the 02, Docklands, London. Some of the most highest calibre fitness models in the WBFF hail from the UK. The best of the best compete live at the Indigo 2. http://www.wbffshows.com/
Sat. 12th Nov. - John Hackett Band
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 8pm. Best known for his work alongside his brother, Steve Hackett (Genesis), John brings his four-piece rock band with Nick Fletcher and former local lads, Jeremy Richardson and Duncan Parsons. They perform songs from John’s rock albums Checking Out Of London and Another Life , plus new material by band members. 01892 678678.
Sat. 12th & 13th Nov. - The RHS London Urban Garden Show
At RHS Lindley Hall, London. 10am - 5pm and 6pm - 10pm. Browse and buy plants from some of the country’s best growers both indoor and outdoor plants. The evening event includes food, drink and live music. www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events
Sat. 12th & 13th Nov. - The London Drum Show
At Olympia Central, London. Get up close and personal with some of the world’s best drummers, as well as testing hundreds of pieces of kit and accessories from big name brands such as SIA, Gretsch Drums and 64Audion. www.londondrumshow.com
Sat. 12th Nov. - Rye Bonfire Celebrations
This hugely popular event draws large crowds for the parade which travels through the town finishing on the Salts where the fireworks are launched from the farside of the fishing fleet moor.
Sun. 13th Nov. - The Specials
At the Winter Garden Theatre, Eastbourne. 7pm. The Specials head out on their first UK tour in two years. These will be the first shows since the sad loss of drummer John (Brad) Bradbury in December. £42. 01323412000.
Sun. 13th Nov. - Music’s Not Dead Present Steve Gunn
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. Doors 7.30pm. £12.50 in advance, £15 Door. Steve Gunn – Eyes On The Lines. 01424 229111.
Sun. 13th - 20th Nov. - ATP World Tour Finals
At the 02 Arena, Docklands, London. Global tennis superstars will battle it out throughout the year, across 61 ATP World Tour tournaments and four gruelling Grand Slams, in order to qualify for this prestigious seasonending showdown. The ATP’s crown jewel event has been staged in London since 2009. In 2014, the tournament set an all-time attendance record of 263,560. www.theo2.co.uk
Sun. 13th Nov. - Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 2.30pm. Aimed at 4 to 11 year olds – though adults have fallen under its spell, despite their best efforts to look… grownup! 01892 678678.
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Sun. 13th Nov. - Berlioz - Grande messe des morts
At the Royal Albert Hall, London at 7.30pm with the BBC Concert Orchestra. This breath-taking, roof-raising masterwork was written to commemorate the fallen of the 1830 Revolution. 0207 589 8212.
Sun. 13th Nov. - Remembrance Day Concert
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 3pm. Johannes Brahms – Requiem. Gustav Mahler – Rückert-Lieder. RTWCS Chorus and the Salomon Orchestra with soloists Natalie Montakhab and Alex Ashworth. 01892 530613.
Sun. 13th Nov. The Hollies
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. No support act is needed as The Hollies perform their Classics. From £23.50. 01323 412000.
Mon. 14th Nov. Russell Brand Exposed
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 7.30pm. The controversial comic explores these themes along with media, politics, sex, fatherhood and death. 01892 530613.
Mon. 14th Nov. - Pride and Prejudice
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm. Richard Darbourne Ltd are delighted to present the highly praised, sparkling and fresh stage adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. £20. 01424 462288.
Mon. 14th - 27th Nov. - Fresh Paint
At theTrinity Theatre, T. Wells. Fresh Paint is a new visual arts competition for 5 – 18 year olds at Trinity Theatre, celebrating the creativity of local young people. This exhibit will contain original artwork from children and young people in the Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge area.
Mon. 14th Nov. - Behind the Scenes at Great Dixter
At Great Dixter, Northiam, Kent from 12.30pm to 3.30pm with Rachel Dodd. Exploring the borders. www.greatdixter.co.uk
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Ken Hom
Ken Home OBE is the man who showed the British how to cook Asian food. A leading authority on Chinese cuisine, he is one of the most respected and celebrated TV chefs of all time. His phenomenal success is easily measured. he is the autor of almost forty books, which have inspired millions of home cooks around the world. And in Britain alone, the Ken Hom wok is in one in seven kitchens.
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he story of his life - My Stir-Fried Life (just published) makes his accomplishments all the more remarkable. Here, Ken Hom reflects on his imporbable journey, which begains in the hustle and bustle of Chicago’s Chinatown, where he was a fatherless boy raised by his mother, and employed - at the age of eleven- to work in his uncle’s restaurant. This cook’s story is both alluring and powerful, in a way, it is the story of a young man who struggled to escape the social boundaries of minority, and to find acceptance - through food and cooking for others. It is a compelling and hugely entertaining autobiography - told in Ken’s gentle, familiar voice - that celebrates the power of sharing, and highlights how food can inspire and change lives, not just his but the lives of those he has met. Ken Hom deliveres a deliciously uplifting memoir and, with his much-loved graceful wit and zen-like charm, he draws the reader into one big party: fun and hilarity in all corners of the glove, forever mixing and mingling and, of course, eating at the tables of gastronomy’s great, good.... and sometimes not-so-good.
As the reader, you are at his side, happily being whisked along on his travels and tours, meeting presidents, prime ministers, Hollywood stars, singers and sportsmen. Ever the considerate and dependable teacher, he also dips into his favourite recipes, passing on morsels of culinary wisdom that he has acquired during his well-fed career. My Stir-Fried Life is an enriching, high spirited feast in a constantly sunny world, where the chopsticks never stop clattering, the platters are always abundant, and reams - no matter how ridiculously unbelievable - can and do come true.
“Ken Hom not only intorudced me to the hitherto esoteric world of Chinese cuisine but allowed me to understand its enormous importance to the rest of the world both culturally and intellecturally .... and that is it just extraordinarily lovely to eat.” Rick Stein. “A master of his craft, a legend in TV Food”. James Martin.
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Ken Hom with Co Author James Steen What’s On Magazine met up with Ken Hom to find out more about his new book. How did your cooking career begin? I started working at my uncle’s restaurant in Chicago’s China Town. My uncle was quite a debonair figure and he owned one of the best restaurants in town. We had a very loyal following of Chinese clientèle and he introduced dim sum to China Town which just blew everybody away. My uncle understood that he had to serve not only the Chinese market but also the Western market. You have to remember this was the late 60’s. I started working with my uncle because of my life of crime.... let me explain... I took my first bus trip at the age of 10 to downtown Chicago and I saw all these wonderful goods laid out in the shops. I took a small thing from one of the shops which at that age was thrilling, especially when you are poor and I thought, ‘well this is easy’. The next time I went, I took a bag as a gift for my mother for Christmas. Of course after a while I was caught and my uncle had to come and bail me out with my mother. My mother punished me, not
by yelling, but for two weeks she would come and make my dinner and then she would sit in the corner and cry for five hours. I cannot tell you how devastating that was for me. Now I won’t even take the soap from a hotel room. My uncle Paul agreed to put me to work in his restaurant so that I could make real money and buy what I needed. He became my mentor and surrogate father. He was a smart businessman and I learnt a lot of what I know today from him. I worked for him for four hard years. When I was about seventeen I moved to California and became a hippy. It was the time of the Vietnam war and I became very anti establishment. We didn’t accept the food that was being offered by these multi national food corporations which we thought was poisoning us and of course we were right. We wanted to eat good healthy food organically grown and started to explore flavours. I started cooking French food and hosted lots of dinner parties. At that time everyone smoked a ‘joint’ before eating so by the time the food came everyone was ravenous. People would bring brownies
made with marijuana which they grew in their back yards. I went to France for a year in 1973 and when I returned the USA in 1974. I didn’t know how I was going to pay the rent, so fortunately I was asked to do a cookery class by this woman who was married to a congressman. She was asking me to run an Italian cooking class which I knew something about as I had stayed with an Italian family during my time in France. It was a great success and she paid me 300 dollars which covered my rent for a month and a half. After that she said ‘do you know anything about Chinese cooking?’. So of course I could do this blind folded. I ran three courses for her and thought I had hit the jackpot, so I enlarged my kitchen at my house and started to run cookery schools from home. We held it like a dinner party so around twelve people would come along and enjoy both the food and wine. Pretty soon the world had spread and I was asked to write a book by one of the largest publishers in New York. This lead to a job at the California Culinary Academy which was a school for professional chefs. During this time I learnt that I really just wanted to be a teacher.
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of my life. I have never had to learn lines before and for the series I had to specify exactly how much of each ingredient I was adding, and there was a certain pattern of speech you had to learn. They sent me tapes of Delia Smith and expected me to present in her style. There was also the issue that because my cooking was so fast I had to slow down to fill the time allocation they had for the programme. We had twenty eight people on the set including three firemen so it was quite pressurised and something I just wasn’t used to. It was much easier for Madhur Jaffrey as she was a trained actress, she was used to learning lines and working with cameras. I was so traumatised that I couldn’t do another series for another nine years, I should have had therapy. What other cuisines do you enjoy cooking? I enjoy very much cooking in Thailand, Thai cooks are so wonderful, you show them how to do something and when they bring you the food, it tastes better than when you make it yourself. Thai’s really have a sense of palette. In the early 1990’s I designed all the food for Cathy Pacific Airlines from Economy to First Class. That was a great experience because I went to all of their thirty five airports. One day I flew back from Sydney to Hong Kong and I was the only person from First Class. They had this tin of Iranian Caviar and the stewardess said to me ‘do you like Caviar?’ and of course I said ‘yes’. I told her to forget about the meal and just leave me the tin of Caviar, so for eight hours I slowly demolished that tin.
Ken Hom with What’s On Editor.
I hate this nonsense about celebrity cooks, being a teacher has always been more important to me. In the process of teaching how different dishes came about I found myself learning a lot. The University of Berkley had a wonderful library where I was able to research origins of dishes and ingredients. How did your first British T.V series begin? I was at a birthday party for the food editor of the New York Times. His name was Craig Claiborne and, at that time he was the most powerful food writer in the country. The New York Times was the voice of the nation and if they gave you their stamp of approval you knew you were doing something right. Craig asked to interview me for the New York Times and I had two full pages in the paper. My publisher who was just going to print 5,000 copies of my new book increased the print run to 26,000 copies and they put me on a book tour. It took me one and a half months to cover thirty five cities and it gave me wide exposure. While I was at the party I met Madhur Jaffrey who was also made famous by Craig Claiborne. She contacted me later that summer saying that English t.v. were desperate to talk to me. I had only been to England once before and didn’t have a good experience as far as food was concerned. I went to a supermarket and saw shrivelled carrots and dried up potatoes which shocked me. Anyway, the BBC had been searching for a couple of years looking for a presenter who could teach Chinese cooking and Madhur Jaffrey told them that I was that person. I was offered the series after my first audition. I was looking forward to it because they had agreed not only to film in the UK, but also at some of my classes in Hong Kong. The filming in Hong Kong was easy because I just had to explain what I did and how I educated people. When it came to the filming back in the studio it was the most wrenching experience
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How did your famous Wok came about? After my T.V. series I was approached by about twenty companies, all who wanted me to slap my name on their wok. I couldn’t do that because I wanted complete control, I wanted to design it, I wanted to test it and I wanted to approve every single thing. Even Terence Conran approached me, but in the end only one company offered me what I wanted. I thought it was so important to be true to myself and have a product which delivered everything that I taught. I tried out all the samples and made sure it worked the way I wanted it to work. Wherever I go in this country now I always have people that come up to me and tell me they still have my wok from thirty years ago. Initially we expected to sell around twelve thousand but instead we sold around eighty thousand. I actually travelled around the UK giving demonstrations, which I think is one of the best things that I have ever done. I have a lot of love and affection for the UK. The people have taken me into their homes and more importantly into their kitchens to the point where I feel like a kitchen God. What British food to you like? I love fish and chips but I like my chips really crispy, I hate soggy chips and I don’t like vinegar on them, I prefer tartare sauce. Is there anywhere you haven’t travelled to yet? I would love to go to Iran because I have some wonderful Iranian friends and I would love to go to India.
Thank You Ken Ken Hom My Stir-Fried Life is out now, published by the Robson Press. The book was co-authored by Londonbased journalist, author and food writer James Steen.
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Mon. 14th - 16th Nov. - Raffles The Mystery of the Murdered Thief
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. A sparkling whodunit based on the thrilling classics by E W Hornung. Harry “Bunny” Manders is convinced that his erstwhile partner in crime, the gentleman cracksman A J Raffles, drowned while escaping a daring theft aboard a transatlantic liner. But a chance reply to a newspaper advertisement reveals an entirely different scenario. Eves 7.45pm. Wed. Matinee 2.30pm. From £15.50. 01323 412000.
Mon. 14th Nov. Michael Ball & Alfie Boe
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Mon. 14th Nov. - ROH Cinema: Les Contes D’Hoffman
At The Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells at 6.15pm. Live Transmission. Vittorio Grigolo in the title role leads an excellent cast including Thomas Hampson, Sonya Yoncheva, Christine Rice and Sofia Fomina in Offenbach’s fantastical operatic drama. 014892 678678.
Mon. 14th Nov. - Shakespeare Schools Festival
At The White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7pm. a series of unique performances by children from local schools. Whether you are a parent, friend or another local school, SSF is a wonderful way to experience the language, magic and possibilities of Shakespeare. 01424 462288.
Tues. 15th - 19th Nov. - Lady Chatterley’s Lover
At The Theatre Royal Brighton. Eves: 7.45pm. Thurs. and Sat. Mats 2.30pm.. This world premiere production, adapted and directed by Phillip Breen, is brought to the stage by English Touring Theatre and Sheffield Theatres. 0844 8717615.
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A Friendly Country Inn for Drinking and Dining The Ostrich, Station Road, Robertsbridge, E. Sussex TN32 5DG Tel: 01580 881737 www.ostrichhotel.com Open: 12 noon - 11pm
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: Booking is still advised for their Sunday Roast priced at just £8.50. SERVED 12-4pm. Situated a stone’s throw from the mainline station of Robertsbridge and within easy reach of Bateman’s, Great Dixter, Bodiam Castle and Scotney Castle, The Ostrich offers a range of facilities including: bed and breakfast accommodation, free function room hire, a large car park and a unique tropical garden! It also serves a selection of French, Spanish and Italian wines available by the glass or bottle, real ales and bar snacks. Tony & Rosemary Robins welcome all visitors to their Victorian freehouse. Live Music Jam Nights: Held every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm. Open to all musicians. Strange instruments very welcome. (No Electric) The Ostrich also hosts Dementia Supper Clubs SE
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Tues. 15th Nov. - Ross Noble - Brain Dump
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells. 8pm. Come and be part of this truly unique live experience. Join Ross as audience and performer come together for a massive Brain Dump. Age 15+. £25. 01892 530613.
Tues. 15th & 16th Nov. - Music from The Heart 1 & 2
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 7.30pm. 400 East Sussex Music Service students from Hastings & Rother Area Music Centre present two celebration concerts. Tickets £6 to £9 per event. 01424 229111.
Wed. 16th Nov. - Magical Mozart by Candlelight
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells. 7.30pm. From the producers of A Viennese Strauss Gala, this sumptuous, fully costumed show immerses us in the wonderful music and the classical baroque world of one of the world’s greatest romantic composers. £21. 01892 530613.
Wed. 16th Nov. - Jongleurs - On The Road
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 8pm. Jongleurs, the UK’s Number One Comedy Company is coming to Hastings by popular demand! With over 30 years experience of running clubs and shows, Jongleurs has helped launch the careers of some of our biggest comedy stars. 01424 462288.
Thurs. 17th - 20th Nov. - Taste of London Festive Edition
At Tobacco Dock, The Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London. E1W 2SF. The world’s greatest restaurant festival. Enjoy signature dishes from the city’s finest restaurants, learn tricks of the trade from world-class chefs and sample gourmet food and drink producers all in one stunning setting. Whether you’re a well-dined gourmand, a newfound food lover or simply looking for a good time with friends, there’s something for everybody at Taste of London. Thu 18:00 – 22:30, Fri & Sat 11:00-16:30 & 18:00-22:30, Sun 11:00 – 17:00. http://london.tastefestivals.com
Thurs. 17th - 19th Nov. - Jongleurs - Simply Christmas
At Excel, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London. There’s no better way to get into true Christmas spirit than spend the day wandering through beautiful stalls of exclusive handmade gifts and decorations, listen to some live festive music and indulge in tasty traditional treats at Simply Christmas. 10am - 4.30pm. (5pm Sat). www.simplychristmasshow.co.uk
Thurs. 17th & 18th Nov. Going Global, The Business Show and Business Start Up
All three shows at Olympia, London. www. greatbritishbusinessshow. co.uk www. bstartup.com www.goinggloballive.co.uk
Thurs. 17th Nov. - Poppy
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 8pm. Poppy premiered in 2014 at Royal Victoria Place in Tunbridge Wells. London Ballet Company now returns to commemorate the end of The Battle of the Somme on the 18th November 1916 where 420,000 soldiers lost their lives. 01892 678678.
Thurs. 17th - 19th Nov. - Stictching, Sewing and Hobbycraft
At Excel, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London. Lots of inspiring features plus an extensive programme of free workshops, demonstrations and talks. www.stitchandhobby.co.uk
Thurs. 17th Nov. - That’ll Be The Day Christmas Special
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells. 7.30pm. Topped with lashings of Christmas spirit get ready to party as That’ll Be The Day returns with its Brand New 2016 Christmas Show! 01892 530613.
Thurs. 17th Nov. - Motown’s Greatest Hits
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. This stunning 100% live show combine’s first class music together with slick choreography, and an amazing band. From £20. 01323 412000.
Thurs. 17th - 20th Nov. - Classical Spectacular
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. 3pm and 7.30pm. From the very best classical music and state of the art technology to electrifying multicoloured laser displays and our famous thundering finale to the music of the 1812 Overture – the November 2016 season promises to be bigger and more thrilling than ever! 0207 589 8212.
Christmas Menu Available From 1st to 24th December Two Course £16 Three Courses £20
Starters
Homemade Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate With Courgette Relish & Warm Toast Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Soup Baked Camembert Garlic Mushrooms with Pancetta
Main Course
Traditional Roast Turkey served With all the trimmings Local Venison in Red Wine With Jerusalem Artichoke Puree Baked Cod with a Herb Crust & White Wine Cream Sauce Mushroom & Nut Wellington
Desserts
Christmas Pudding with Custard Dark Chocolate & Orange Parfait With a Fruit Coulis Winterberry Pavlova Chocolate & Salted Praline Sundae Selection Of Local Cheese & Biscuits Coffee & Mince Pie
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Hailsham Street Market and Christmas Extravaganza 2016 This year’s event will take place on Saturday 3rd December on the High Street and Vicarage Field in Hailsham, from 9am4pm. There will be lots of activities for all the family, including Santa & Sleigh, face painting, balloon modelling, gingerbread decorating, live entertainment from Hailsham FM, a delicious hog roast and a food and gift market with over 50 stalls.
A quick visit for lunch to Callenders of Hailsham yesterday led to us booking in for our family get together. The menu of all traditional festive local produce is amazing. As we sat under the fabulous stained glass window and just relaxed, it was the polite and friendly service that convinced us that this was the place for us. Our neighbours had their wedding anniversary do here and everything was wonderful. Menus start from under ten pounds for two courses and all wines and beers are sensibly priced too. Top quality, award winning modern British food and service, we can’t wait to go back. I think I shall have Prawns to start, or maybe the Smoked Duck, followed by a Steamed Venison Pudding, with a glass of Rioja, and the Light and Zingy Lemon Crème Brule to finish. I really can’t wait. Check out all their menus on the web and give them a call. You really should book your table today.
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ancy putting on the Ritz this Christmas? Throughout December The Chocolate Lounge on Hastings seafront (opposite the skate park) is offering a fabulous Festive Tea worthy of the finest London hotel. This is no ordinary afternoon tea but a luxurious menu of seasonal finger sandwiches, cranberry topped pie, filo parcels, mince pies and a show-stopping Edible Snow Scene and festive drinks. Take a break from Christmas shopping and relax with friends in the comfortable surroundings with a hot drink (excellent coffee, a range of teas and the most decadently luxurious hot chocolate!) and, if you can’t manage the Festive Tea, treat yourself to a light snack or freshly baked cake or savoury from the kitchen. Christmas parties can be pre-booked with Becky on 01424 722404. The Chocolate Lounge, 27-31 White Rock, open 7 days a week, 9.30am to 8.00pm. Admission: over 18s only.
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he Rye Christmas Festival is back! The same team who brought back the spirit of Christmas to Rye last year are set to repeat the day of fun and festivities again on Saturday December 10th, 10am till late. The town will be full of the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas with an abundance of activities, features and events. Spread throughout the town over the course of the day, every corner you turn will uncover something to do for all ages, abilities and budgets. The festival this year is based on the theme ‘Tales of Old’ and inspiration from Hans Christian Anderson and Brothers Grimm will be evident throughout town from street performers, artists, storytelling, procession, grottos, markets, music, fairground rides and more. Most events are on a drop-in basis but any bookable events such as the grotto will be announced via the Rye Christmas Facebook page www.facebook.com/christmasinrye. For information please visit www.christmasinrye.co.uk
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Fashion & Leisure W
e are looking forward to the Christmas parties here at HALO and it seems that lots of you are too. Whether your style is full on glamour or simply a smarter pair of jeans than normal with a nice top; we are here to help you find the perfect outfit. We have added British based GIRLS ON FILM to our stable of brands and you will see some of their outfits featured in our picture advert. Their collection is very fashionable and affordable with each of these styles being just £39. We also have some gorgeous new velvet & sequin sandals to set off your party outfit perfectly. If you are more into quiet country walks then loud Christmas parties, we have lots of gorgeous new knitwear to keep you cosy and warm whilst you enjoy our beautiful area. Christmas shopping is now upon us and as ever we have lots of lovely unusual gifts for you to choose from. We keep a close eye on the prices to ensure you get value for money. We do our upmost to stock as many “Ethically Sourced” gifts as we can and do our very best to support British brands. With that in mind we would urge you to support your local traders & help to keep the small towns alive. So this year why not START your Christmas shopping locally and see how much you can complete before turning to order online? Remember HALO is shopping Heaven.
Thurs. 17th - 19th Nov. - Frankenstein
At the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. A brand new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic horror masterpiece fusing ensemble storytelling, live music, puppetry and stunning theatricality. Evenings 7.45pm. Friday Matinee 1.30pm. From £15.50. 01323 412000.
Thurs. 17th Nov. - Frog Island Jazz Band
At the Azur, St. Leonards on Sea 8pm - 11pm.www.1066jazzclub.co.uk
Thurs. 18th Nov. - Comedy Cafe
firmly established as one of the finest singers in the UK and continues to gain fans from all around the world with her totally ‘down to earth’ approach to everyone she meets. 01424 462288.
Fri. 18th Nov. - The Stylistics
At the Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton at 6.30pm. For one night only The Stylistics, The Real Thing and Heatwave will be coming together for a 70’s DISCO FEVER NIGHT with support from the Soul Survivor’s DJ Paddy Shevlin. From £32.90. 01273 290131.
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 8pm. Performing: Tony Marrese | Phil Jerrod | Ian Stone. 01892 678678.
Fri. 18th Nov. - Maximum Rhythm and Blues
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 7.30pm. Join 60s luminaries The Manfreds, PP Arnold and Zoot Money for a fabulous evening of Rhythm and Blues nostalgia, and some of the greatest hits ever written! £28.50. 01892 530613.
Fri. 18th Nov. - Sam Bailey
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm. Sam Bailey is now
1066 Jazz Club meets on Thursday nights and presents
a different live jazz band every week. The music inspires dancing, and many styles can be seen here - anything goes! Our “Brolly Parade” takes place during the second number of the band’s second set, and provides a colourful spectacle said by visiting bands to be one of the best in the country.
3-Nov Bill Phelan’s Muskrat Ramblers. 10-Nov Charlestown Jazz band from Holland 17-Nov Frog Island Jazz Band. 24-Nov Imperial Jazz band 27th November Sunday Lunch time Jazz with Red Hot and Blue
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hristmas Gift Shopping as it should be, at a choice of two stunning venues in either Kent or East Sussex Fri 11 & Sat 12 November – Salomons Estate, Tunbridge Wells TN3 0TG Thurs 24 & Fri 25 November – East Sussex National Hotel, Uckfield TN22 5ES From Country Chic to Fabulous Boutique, there’s 100s of gifts to suit every taste and every budget at each of the Country Lifestyle Luxury Christmas Gift Fairs in two very different but stunning venues in November. The first fair is to be held on 11th & 12th November at the stately Victorian Mansion Salomons Estate, a venue steeped in history in Tunbridge Wells with the fair spread throughout the Mansion and Victorian Theatre. The second Christmas Fair on 24th & 25th November is at the impressive East Sussex National Hotel & Spa, a luxury modern setting in 1100 acres of English countryside,
offering 400 hard standing car parking spaces and just 25 mins North on the A22 from their hugely successful 2015 Christmas Gift Fair venue, Ashburnham Place, which was sadly outgrown. With Christmas well on its way, you’ll meet creative designers and boutique owners, many of whom are local in Kent, Surrey or Sussex, showcasing their latest designs, Winter collections and in-demand gift products and decorations to get your home ready for the festive season ahead. They’ll be bringing fresh new ideas and presents for you to buy for your loved ones selling a vast array of wonderful & unique gifts for the trickiest on your Christmas present list. From winter fashion & jewellery, gifts & toys, Christmas decorations & homeware, beauty products, artisan items and the opportunity to take home and enjoy items from a selection of Food and Drink exhibitors
Fri. 18th & 19th Nov. - King Lear
At the Stables Theatre, The Bourne, Hastings. William Shakespeare’s ultimate investigation into the boundaries of family morals is vividly brought to life by professional Shakespearean theatre company Bowler Crab Productions. Adults £13. 01424 423221. See page 55.
Fri. 18th Nov. - 2nd Jan. - Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, with an array of new attractions and entertainment. Returning on 18th November 2016 for 6-weeks of festive-fuelled fun, visitors will be able to experience the UK’s no.1 Christmas destination with FREE entry onto the site, and the return of much-loved attractions that have become a tradition for
tempting you with their delicious delights, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Each fair will not just offer a thoroughly enjoyable Christmas shopping experience in a unique and stunning venue, but will also offer you the opportunity to make a day out of it. Shop, meet friends and relax and just enjoy Christmas shopping how it should be with great options for a bite to eat & drink at each fair. Each fair is open 10am-4pm, Admission £4, Ample free parking. Wheelchair & Pushchair accessibility & facilities (however please visit the website to see restrictions for both on 11-12 Nov) For more information & chance to win £50 vouchers to spend visit www.countrylifestylefairs/xmasfairs
Londoners, visitors and tourists alike. Tickets are on sale now for the main attractions from the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland website. http://hydeparkwinterwonderland.com
Sat. 19th Nov. - André Rieu: Christmas With André
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells 5pm. Recorded Live Transmission Featuring Live Q&A Transmission. A festive celebration, features an eighty minute recorded Christmas concert, packed with Christmas favourites. 01892 678678.
Sat. 19th & 20th - Baby to Toddler Show
At Excel, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London. A brand new, 2 day shopping event for expectant parents and parents of children up to 4 years of age. With over 100 exhibitors, you can get everything you need from buggies & strollers to feeding equipment, furniture, toys and books all under one roof and at fantastic discounts! http:// babytotoddlerevents.co.uk/
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HI HO HI HO OFF TO PANTOMIME WE GO! Eastbourne is famed for producing the biggest traditional pantomime on the South Coast, this year the Devonshire Park Theatre will proudly host Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (9 December -15 January) from the production team behind the last 15 record-breaking years of Eastbourne panto. Bursting with all the ingredients of a classic fairy-tale pantomime including a wicked Queen with a jealous streak played by Denise Black (Emmerdale), a picture perfect Snow White and a handsome Prince. Not forgetting a
Sat. 19th & 20th Nov. - Passenger
At the Concert Hall, Brighton. 7pm. With his hit single Let Her Go reaching a staggering one billion you tube views, UK based singer songwriter Mike Rosenberg (aka Passenger) is set to announce his eighth studio album. £24. 01273 709709.
Sat. 19th Nov. - Demo and Dine
Sat. 19th Nov. - London Music Mania
Sat. 19th Nov. - Brian Cox
At the Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brihton. Doors 6.30pm. The show will take audiences on a dazzling journey through space and time, delving into ‘high science’ and freewheeling on the edges of the known cosmos. From £33.45. 01273 290131.
Sat. 19th Nov. - Hastings Christmas Light Switch On
At Priory Meadow, Hastings. With the cast of this year’s White Rock Theatre pantomime Cinderella on stage to switch on the Christmas light displays at 5pm.
Sat. 19th Nov. - Robertsbridge Bonfire Night Sat. 19th Nov. - Nutcracker
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm. The Russian State Ballet and Opera House Presents The Nutcracker – an eternal seasonal favourite. Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky. 01424 462288.
Tickets from £15.50 to book or for more information call the box office on 01323 412000 or online www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk.
At Olympia Central, London. This is your chance to browse through a premier selection of rare and deleted vinyl, meet other music fans and barter with the record collecting business. From punk to pop and reggae to R’n’B, you’re sure to find something to suit your taste and style. http://www.vip-24.com/
At Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, near Hailsham. 7pm. Michelham star trained chef demo and three course meal. See page 49.
Bonfire, torchlight procession and firework spectacular sets off from Station Road, Robertsbridge from 5pm.
magic mirror, tempting juicy red apple and of course Martyn Knight as the South’s favourite dame and comic Tucker returning. With live music, spectacular scenery, stunning costumes, sensational song and dance routines, groan-worthy jokes and surprises along the way this spectacular fun-packed family pantomime is the perfect panto for one and all!
Sun. 20th Nov. - Rapunzel and Her Witch
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 2.30pm. Showcasing Krazy Kat’s mastery of visual storytelling, and bristling with creativity and humour, this is an ingenious and imaginative theatre show with big laughs! For 3 to 7 year olds and their families. 01892 678678.
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Little Sew and Sew: Our exciting new shop is already busy supplying amazing Fabrics, Haberdashery and Sewing accessories to a growing number of dressmakers and sewing enthusiasts. Our adult & children’s workshop classes are now running with something for everyone. Learn to sew something pretty and fabulous or perfect your sewing skills with something a bit more tricky. Whatever your experience, you’ll see that sewing is fun and relaxing. Learn from scratch, improve your skills or perhaps start a personal project. With easy parking right outside Little Sew and Sew is well worth a visit.
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Sun. 20th Nov. - Metropolis Music presents: Laura Mvula
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 7pm. £19.50. £19.50 advance Fresh from the announcement of her second Hyundai Mercury Prize shortlisting, in as little as three years for her mesmerising and critically acclaimed album ‘The Dreaming Room’, Laura Mvula performs as part of her UK tour. 01424 229111.
Sun. 20th Nov. - London International Antique Doll, Teddy Bear and Toy Fair
At the Pillar Hall, Olympia, London. Top names in the industry will be bringing their dolls, teddy bears and toys for you to purchase. Ranging across all genres the most respected collectors come together to share items from 1750 – 1950. www. 200yearsofchildhood.co.uk
Sun. 20th Nov. - Shalamar
At the Indigo 02, Docklands, London. With 25 million record sales under their belts, Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniel, along with the newest member Carolyn Griffey are set to thrill. 0844 8560202.
Sun. 20th Nov. - Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan
At the Theatre Royal, Brighton. 7.30pm. Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand up and impressions. 0844 871 7615.
Sun. 20th Nov. - Deacon Blue
At the Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton. 7.30pm. 01273 290131.
Sun. 20th Nov. - Iain Matthews
At the Old Chapel, Alfristion. 7.30pm. From Fairport Convention to Matthews Southern Comfort and Plainsong, these days Iain plays a handful of solo gigs. £17.50. 01323 841414.
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Visit our website www.harryroffeyholidays.co.uk or call our friendly team to book your break on:
Continental Weekend Trips in November
Continental Day Trips in November 2nd Adinkerke Belgium Border
£29.50
5th Cite Europe & Adinkerke
£32.50
11th Ypres Remembrance Tour
£37.50
Continental Day Trips in December 4th Brugge Christmas Markets
£32.50
10th Cite Europe & Adinkerke
£29.50
11th Brugge Christmas Markets
£32.50
14th Adinkerke Belgium Border
£29.50
18th Brugge Christmas Markets
£32.50
UK Day Trips in November 5th Thames Riverboat/Fireworks
£55.00
20th Brighton Dogs/Sunday Lunch
£32.50
UK Day Trips in December 2nd Harrods/Covent Garden
£19.50
3rd Lincoln Christmas Markets
£37.50
5th Dickensian Rochester
£19.50
6th Jamie Olivers Parents pub meal
£39.50
8th Winter Wonderland London
£22.50
10th Dickensian Rochester
£19.50
13th Camden Market
£19.50
15th Winter Wonderland London
£22.50
17th Winter Wonderland London
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£109.00
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£99.00
Continental Weekend Trips in December 3rd Lille & Brugge Xmas Markets 1 Night Bed & Breakfast
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Health, Beauty & Fitness
This year Dentistry for You is celebrating 30 years of NHS service to local communities. To commemorate this occasion, they are proud to announce the opening of their newest Practice, North Chailey Dental Care offering exceptional care for all the family’s dental needs. This fully refurbished surgery, with the latest equipment, is the place to go for all your general dental care. The Principal, Dr Esmail Harunani said, “Regular dental checks are really important – it’s key to have a professional check to see what is going on in your mouth every six months for any change. We are welcoming new patients to be registered on the NHS now for a limited time!” NHS treatment is undertaken by all of their dentists. Dentistry For You dentists also undertake private dental treatment so patients already seen on the NHS may wish to mix some private treatment with their NHS treatment, for example cosmetic treatment, which may not be available through the health service. Some patients are also eligible for free NHS treatment and children under 18 can receive expert care for free as well. Many of us are anxious patients, but at Dentistry For You, the experienced team of friendly and professional staff will put your mind at ease! With very short waiting times, and a friendly and experienced team, look no further than Dentistry For You to transform the way you approach going to the dentist. For more information about the services provided by Dentistry For You call now or visit their website. Christmas Vouchers Available.
The Carriage - First Class Hairdressing
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uilt in the 1930’s as a parcel miscellaneous van and used on the local steam railway, The Carriage is now a unique setting for a thriving hairdressers founded by Charlie Cox in the summer of 2016. The team at The Carriage have over twenty years experience in hairdressing. Leading the team is Charlie Cox, a L’Oreal Colour Specialist and Senior Hair Stylist. For the past ten years Charlie has worked her way up from young apprentice to manager at a successful salon and is now branching out as the proud owner of The Carriage. Another integral part of the team is Eden Hunter, also a Senior Hair Stylist. Eden has over ten years experience in the industry and is a Hair Up Specialist. Both stylists offer dedicated one to one attention and are passionate about what they do. Come and enjoy the amazing setting alongside the fully functioning Northiam Kent and East Sussex railway line. If you would like to book in for an appointment or a free consultation please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01797 252050 www.the-carriage.co.uk See front page advertisement
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Mon. 21 Nov. - Three Baltic Capitals
At the Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2SA, 2.30 p.m. This lecture is about the three Baltic capitals Vilnius, Riga and Tallin. Vilnius is a Baroque city, with magnificent churches and monasteries; Riga is known as the little Paris of the north; and Tallin – perhaps the prettiest of the three – is one of the finest medieval European towns. A Rother Valley Decorative and Fine Art Society lecture. Visitors welcome. Enquiries: Kay 01424 775257
Mon. 21 Nov. - Billy Connolly
Mon. 21 Nov. - 26th Nov. - The Shakespeare Review
At the Theatre Royal Brighton. Eves. 7.45pm. Thurs. and Sat. mats. 2.30pm. Shakespeare meets showbiz in this glittering cabaret style musical, which was originally produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and had a hugely successful West End run.0844 871 7615.
Tues. 22nd & 23rd Nov. - The Sleep Event
At The Business Design Centre, Upper Street, Islington. Trade show for those in the hotel/guest house industry featuring suppliers, products and design. 10am - 9.30pm Tues. 10am - 6pm Wed.
Tues. 22nd - 26th Nov. Rod Stewart
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. The original Fleetwood Mac guitarist, Rick Vito, will join Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show, live on stage. £23.50. 01323 412000.
Tues. 22nd Nov. - A Medieval Christmas
At the Stables Theatre, The Bourne, Hastings. 7pm. Acclaimed historical musicians Blast from the Past present a festive look at medieval music in a show guaranteed to delight young and old alike. 01424 423221.
Tues. 22nd Nov. - Kevin Bloody Wilson
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 7.30pm. A chance to see Australia’s most unique international comedy legend. 01892 530613.
Wed. 23rd Nov. - Elvis in Concert
At the 02 Arena, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. Rod Stewart has today announced the ‘From Gasoline Alley to Another Country Hits 2016’ arena tour that is set to delight fans up and down the UK, as he takes
Tues. 22nd - 26th Nov. - Who Killed Santa Claus
Tues. 22nd Nov. - Soundcrash
At the Royal Albert Hall, London at 7.30pm. Soundcrash presents its first mini-festival, bringing you a historic evening of game-changing sights and sounds. featuring Submotion Orchestra, The Pharcyde, Hidden Orchestra, Andreya Triana & Henry Wu. 0207 589 8212.
Tues. 22nd Nov. - Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
At the Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton at 8pm. 01273 290131.
to the stage at The O2. 0844 856 0202.
machine and then receives a macabre present boxed in a miniature coffin. Not so much a ‘whodunnit’ but more a ‘who’s going to do it’. 01323 412000.
At the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Eves: 7.45pm. Wed. and Sat. Mats. 2.30pm. Barbara Love is a famous TV star who, just before her Christmas party, is threatened by a chilling voice on her answering
At the 02 Arena, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. Live concert experience featuring the most recognisable voice of all time, Elvis Presley, backed by the legendary Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. 0844 8560202.
Wed. 23rd Nov. - Symphonic Rock
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. Hear your musical heroes come to life for one epic night in this must-see show of classic rock anthems and hit songs performed by the amplified Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and rhythm section. 0207 589 8212.
Wed. 23rd Nov. - Turin Breaks
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 7.30pm. £21.50. One of the finest indie bands of the last decade who have sold over a million records to date. 01892 530613.
Want to get in the best shape of your life? Project Novo Fitness is the only non-profit, community focused fitness facility in East Sussex. Our classes combine Olympic weightlifting and gymnastics with body weight movements to give you and outstanding workout that no other fitness facility can match. We have open gym sessions every night of the week from 5.30pm with coached classes taking place Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 6.30pm. Individual and small group sessions are also available during our open gym to help members get comfortable with the movement standards. Drop in is £5 or £20 per month for unlimited use. Come see us at Project Novo....it’s not just a place to workout, it’s a place to get fit while being part of a supportive community.
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Thurs. 24th & 25th Nov. - Luxury Christmas Gift Fair
At the East Sussex National Resort, Uckfield, TN22 5ES. A fabulous collecton of boutique owners and artisan makers selling hundreds of beautiful and unique Christmas gifts and decorations. See page 50.
Thurs. 24th Nov. - Catherine Tate
At the Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton at 7.30pm. 01273 290131.
Thurs. 24th Nov. - Imperial Jazz Band
At the Azur, St. Leonards on Sea. 8pm - 11pm. www.1066jazzclub.co.uk
Thurs. 24th Nov. - 4th Dec. - Pashley Manor Christmas Shop
At Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, open 10am - 4pm.
Thurs. 24th - 26th Nov. - Gang Show
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings. 7pm. Sat. Mat. 2pm. 100 talented local youngsters on the stage in their annual show. 01424 462288.
Thurs. 24th Nov. - Hever Christmas Fair
Wed. 23rd - 27th Nov. - Ideal Home Show at Christmas
At Olympia Grand Hall, London. Ready to deck the halls once again, this annual Christmas shopping event has everything. Whether you’re finishing those last minute DIY jobs in time for the holidays, preparing your Christmas bird, ticking everything off your Christmas list, finding the ultimate party outfit or picking out decorations that add extra sparkle to your winter retreat you’ll discover it all. www. idealhomeshowchristmas.co.uk
At Hever Castle, near Edenbridge, Kent. Proceeds to Hever Primary School and St. Peters Church, Hever.
Thurs. 24th Nov. - Marcus Brigstocke
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 8pm. “ Dazzling, inspired, perfectly observed. I’ve yet to see anything funnier” Daily Telegraph. 01892 678678.
Thurs. 24th Nov. - Christmas with the Salvation Army
At the Royal Albert Hall, London at 8pm. A wonderful evening of music and entertainment, featuring the Salvation Army’s International Staff Band, International Staff Songsters and special celebrity guests including Shakin Stevens; along with traditional carols for all to sing. 0207 589 8212.
Swimming Lessons at AQuality Life Centre All ages and abilities in a friendly atmosphere. Swimming tutor with 25 years experience.
Private Swimming Pool. Lessons available on all days.
Babies and Toddlers. Special 1 to 1 swimming lessons.More options and price for siblings or triplets! Small group (max 3 ) lessons.
Contact Peter: 07869 323 107 info@mr-peters.com www.aqualitylifecentre.co.uk
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5th Anniversary Celebrations at Scarlets Scarlets celebrated a milestone anniversary on Saturday 15th October as they marked five fabulous years since launching their salon in Seaside Road, Eastbourne. Guests enjoyed drinks and delicious nibbles while having the opportunity to find out more about the new products and treatments Scarlets now offer. Taster sessions were offered throughout the day and the new lava Shells Massage proved very popular living up to it’s title as ‘The UK’s Hottest Massage’. Arjun Patel from AP Aesthetics was also on hand to explain about the new Aesthetic procedures now available at Scarlets.
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Thurs. 24th Nov. - Beyond the Barricade
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 7.30pm. Recreating original West End and Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables, present a blockbusting two hour show. £22. 01892 530613.
Fri. 25th Nov. - Nigel Kennedy
At the Concert Hall, Brighton. Biggest selling violinist of all time plays the music of Jimi Hendrix. 01273 709709.
Fri. 25th Nov. - Show of Hands
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells. 7.30pm. Show of Hands are undeniably one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music – England’s finest and most popular roots partnership and something of a ‘people’s band’. £24.00. 01892 530613.
Vince Cottingham is a general builder, landscape gardener and property maintenance company, established in 1996 with years of experience helping customers to make the right decisions and execute them efficiently and professionally. Based in Sussex we have extensive experience in landscaping works, from small projects to complete garden design and construction. The success of the business has been built on recommendations - ensuring clients receive excellent trustworthy service, good workmanship and reliability. We also undertake general building projects that include extensions, refurbishments, new kitchens and joinery works. We are experienced in all types of property maintenance for homes of all shapes and sizes, including listed and conservation.
Phoenix Gardening offers a friendly, reliable, all year round gardening service. A member of the Gardeners Guild, Neil is professionally trained to RHS Level 3 and is a registered waste licence holder. Experienced with extensive plant knowledge, is happy to offer a free, no obligation quotation upon request with competitive hourly or per job rates. As well as gardening in all weathers, Neil can do small handyman jobs. Based in the Hastings area, Neil is happy to travel to areas such as Bexhill, Eastbourne, Tenterden, Sandhurst, Battle, Sedlescombe, Fairlight and Rodmell. Call Neil on 07958 408 667 or 01424 434724.
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Fri. 25th Nov. The Savoy Hotel in the Jazz Age
At the Fashion and Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF. T: 020 7407 8664 . Take a virtual tour of The Savoy, London’s first luxury hotel, with archivist Susan Scott as she goes behind-the-scenes of hotel glitz and glamour during the 1920s. Free talk with exhibition entry - 1920s JAZZ AGE Fashion & Photographs Exhibition tickets: £9.90 adults.
Fri. 25th & 26th Nov. Jools Holland
At the Royal Albert Hall, London at 7.30pm. Musical master of ceremonies Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will be joined by the astounding vocals of Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall, along with a new addition – the rich soulful tones of Beth Rowley. 0207 589 8212.
Fri. 25th - 27th Nov. Hyper Japan Christmas Market
At Tobacco Dock, The Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London. E1W 2SF With a focus on food and shopping, the Christmas Market will feature a scaled up selection of authentic Japanese food and the clash of classic cocktails with a Japanese twist, the Sake Cocktail Awards. Shop for unique gifts and Christmas presents for loved ones at the many stalls all the while feasting on a fantastic selection of Japanese Cuisine! Fri 12:00 – 20:00. Sat 09:00 – 21:00. Sun 09:00 – 18:00.
Fri. 25th Nov. - Pride & Prejudice
At The Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 8pm. A highly praised and sparkling interpretation of one of the most loved stories of all time, this is a must for Austen fans and those looking for a fresh and surprising new piece of theatre. 01892 678678.
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hoto Booth Boutique supply fun and entertaining digital photo booths throughout Sussex, Kent and surrounding areas. Perfect for your Wedding, Birthday Party, Mitzvah, Graduation, Prom, Work Party or Corporate Event. Photo Booth Boutique are a ‘must have’ entertainment company for any event! Each booth comes with a choice of Colour or Black & White Photos and Instant Facebook Sharing*. Our photo booths are custom built and use professional photographic equipment to deliver the highest quality images and a top class experience. Friendly and helpful attendants will be with you throughout your event to help you get the most from your booth. Photo Booth Boutique Now offers a real London Taxi photo booth! Are you looking for a photo booth experience that’s different and unique? Look no further than our real London Taxi photo booth!! This is a real driving classic decommissioned London Taxi that has been professionally converted into a working photo booth. You and your guests can get together in the back with the same state-of-the-art equipment as used in our traditional booths. Our Taxi booth offers Colour and Black & White Photos. We also offer Instant Facebook Sharing, where you can send a photo directly to your Facebook profile page. Each time a guest uses the Taxi booth they get an INSTANT printed copy of their photo. Remember that you have unlimited use, so you are assured to get plenty of great pictures at your special event.
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Organizing and Planning Your Wedding Even though you’ve stocked up on all the most recent bridal publications you can find, it seems that they don’t really help you in organizing and planning your own wedding. Sure, there’s a multitude of pages gorgeous color photographs showing wedding gowns and rings along with lots of “how-to” articles on wedding planning, but all of that may just serve to confuse you even more. Before you panic, you need to realize that all you have to do is begin planning your wedding earlier rather than later. First of all, create a way to file every detail in one place. This can be a binder with tabs for each category. These categories should include Catering, Bakery, Florist, Photography, Ceremony, Music, Reception and Transportation. You can arrange these in order of importance or alphabetically, whichever is easiest for you. Another choice is an accordion file. With this, you can see all categories at a glance. Whatever system you decide upon, keep your receipts, brochures, pictures, business cards and other important items in this same area. When you’ve got your system arranged, start doing some research. Wedding Shows and Fairs are a a fun way to do this, you will find a good selection of Wedding providers in one place giving you the opportunity to look at their work and ask lots of questions. Locate a layout for a wedding timetable. It will have a list of things you need to do according to the timeline of your wedding. These will give you the items in the order that you need to do them. Included will be such thing as talking with your fiance and parents to figure out the budget, deciding on how many people to invite, selecting the type of wedding it will be and possibly interviewing wedding coordinators. The timetable is to help you
keep things on track and you can even use your computer to create one. When you’ve got an idea of how everything works in planning your weddingHealth Fitness Articles, you can start asking your family and friends for help. Assign everyone a task to take care of and you’ll have everything done in plenty of time to enjoy your wedding day.
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Sat. 26th Nov. - Front Row Fashion and Performance
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. Doors 6pm, Show 8pm Afterparty 10pm - midnight. Regular ticket £15, afterparty ticket £18 FRONT ROW, the unique and exciting fashion, music and performance art experience is again exploding onto the DLWP stage , and this year’s theme is WEARABLE ART. 01424 229111.
Sat. 26th Nov. - Cara Dillon and Her Band
At St. Mary in the Castle, Hastings at 7.30pm. One of the leading lights of the new generation of young traditional artists emerging into the main stream. £20.50. 01323 841414.
Sat. 26th Nov. - King Lear
At St. Mary’s Church, Rye. 7.30pm. Presented by Bowler Crab Productions. Tickets £15. www.bowler-crab.com See page 55.
Sat. 26th Nov. - Battle Lights Switch On
Fri. 25th Nov. - 4th March 2017 - She Loves Me
At The Menier Chocolate Factory, 53 Southwark Street, London SE1 1RU Tue - Sat, 8pm. Sat & Sun, 3:30pm. This wonderful love story has been the basis for the films The Shop around the Corner and You’ve Got Mail. 020 7378 1713.
Fri. 25th & 26th Nov. - Christmas Spectacular
At The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. The Rattonians return to the Congress with their popular Christmas Spectacular. The first half of the show is the Company’s favourites from the musicals. Act 2 will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit with Christmas favourites and a visit from Santa. Fri. and Sat. 7.30pm. Sat. Mat. 2.30pm. Sun. mat. 3pm. 01323 412000.
At Battle High Street, Father Christmas Comes to Battle. 1.45pm Parade with band escorts Father Christmas’s sleigh down the High Street to his Grotto at Memorial Hall. Father Christmas sees children in his Grotto from 2:15 till 4:45 and there are also refreshments, entertainment and popular charity market in the hall and children’s rides on the Abbey Green. 5pm Lights switched on by Father Christmas.
Fri. 25th & 26th Nov. - The Traveller
At The Stables Theatre, The Bourne, Hastings. A spellbinding story told in the medium of dance, song and spoken word, suitable for all the family. Adults £13. 2pm and 7pm. Dancemoves School of Performing Arts. 01424 423221.
Fri. 25th Nov. - The Stylistics
At The Indigo at the 02 Docklands, London. 7pm. The Stylistics with their charisma, style and harmony, evolved into one of the best-selling soul groups ever. 0844 856 0202.
Sat. 26th Nov - 24th Dec. - Once Upon a Castle
At Hever Castle, near Edenbridge, Kent. Seasonal entertainment includes Christmas Trail (daily), Father Christmas’ Grotto: Pre-booked Interactive Story: Jack and the Beanstalk, Workshop: Grow Your Own Beanstalk, Vintage Fairground. Details at www.hevercastle.co.uk
Sat. 26th & 27th Nov. - Great Dixter Christmas Fair
At Great Dixter, Northiam.. Christmas Fair where local traders, purveyors of fine goods, artisans and artists will be selling their wares in Great Dixter’s Medieval halls, Great Barn, gardens and outbuildings. The Shop and Nursery will be open. Entrance fee: £5.00.
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Sun. 27th Nov. - Jess Glynne
At the Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton. You’ve already heard the 24 year-old’s richly evocative voice on Clean Bandit’s No.1 classicaldance smash ‘Rather Be’, which is the highest selling January No.1 since 1996 with sales in the UK alone of over 600,000, earning platinum status. From £27.90. 01273 290 131.
Sun. 27th Nov. - Simply Red
At the O2 Arena, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. Simply Red will bring their classic album ‘Stars’ to The O2 on Sunday 27 November in what will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the year. The first half of this special show will feature hits and classic Simply Red songswhile the second half of the show will feature the entire ‘Stars’ album in its original running order. 0844 856 0202.
Sun. 27th Nov. -Pre Christmas Table Sale
At Winchelsea Beach, Village Hall, Sea Road, TN36 4NA, 11am - 2pm. All welcome. Christmas tombola. 50p entry includes glass of mulled wine. Enquiries 01797 224820 or 07732 723096.
Sun. 27th Nov. - Jack Frost
The Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare was established in 1976. A cornerstone of the Trust’s founding policy then, as now, was to promote the spaying and neutering of pets. Our Animal Rescue Centre in Hadlow Down, nr Uckfield in East Sussex, provides a base for the animal rescue and re-homing work. Over the years, the Rescue Centre has also become a permanent home to many animals that it is not possible or desirable to re-home. Funds are raised with the generous support of individual donations, legacies, local fund raising, animal sponsors and our charity shops in Uckfield, Hailsham and Heathfield. We receive no Local Authority, Government or Lottery funding. Please look out for our Christmas Food Appeal boxes, where any donation left for the animals in our care is much appreciated.
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 2.30pm. magical, wintery production brings Jack Frost to life through puppetry, live music and enchanting storytelling. 01892 678678.
Mon. 28th Nov. - Kevin Bloody Wilson
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 8pm. £32. In the more than 30 years since his first album (Hey Santa Claus, Living Next Door to Alan) Kev’s concerts continues to sell-out around the globe. 01424 462288.
Mon. 28th & 29th Nov. - Justin Bieber
At the 02 Arena, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. The hype around Bieber’s new music has hit an all-time high. 0844 8560202.
Mon. 28th Nov. - 3rd Dec. - Blood Brothers
At the Theatre Royal, Brighton. Eves. 7.45pm. Thurs. and Sat. mats. 2.30pm. Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. 0844 8741 7615.
Sat. 26th Nov. - The London Philharmonic Orchestra
At the Concert Hall, Brighton. 7.30pm. Glinka Waltz Fantasy, Walton Cello Concerto, Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4, Dima Slobodeniouk cond. Dane Johansen cello. From £10.. 01273 709709
Saturday 26th Nov. Poppinghole Christmas Fair
At Poppinghole Farm, Poppinghole Lane, Robertsbridge. 10am-4pm. Quality gifts for all the family by Kent and Sussex makers. Supporting the M S Society. See page 54.
Sun. 27th Nov. Messiah from Scratch
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. 7pm. 3,500 voices in Handel’s masterpiece. 0207 589 8212.
Sun. 27th Nov. - Guy Davis and Brooks Williams
At the Old Chapel, Alfriston. 7.30pm. Two of the world’s finest guitarist, New York Blues legend Guy and Americana singer Brooks. Seats £17.50 on 01323 841414.
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Birds of a feather.. I t is a sad fact that there has been a huge decline in our “songbird” numbers over the past decade or two.
A number of valid reasons have been suggested but one which has never been proved is the predation by Corvids (mainly Magpies) and Sparrowhawks. It is always going to be hard when you witness your garden birds being predated, attempting to stem this activity is never far from people’s minds. Unfortunately no amount of predator control will reverse or affect the sad decline in such birds as Corn Buntings and Skylarks. Magpies and Sparrowhawks are really just a smokescreen distracting attention from the effects of intensive farming which is widely believed to be the major reason for the devastating drop in numbers of these iconic country birds. So next time you are lucky and privileged enough to see a magnificent Sparrowhawk jet through your garden take a few seconds to wonder at its power and beauty.
Male Sparrowhawk
Allan.......... Feathers Wild Bird Care. www.featherswildbirdcare.co.uk shop.featherswildbirdcare.co.uk
Female Sparrowhawk
Tues. 29th Nov. - Great Big Christmas Sing
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Specially composed for East Sussex children this unique Christmas story will be performed by children from primary schools across the county. 01424 462288.
Wed. 30th Nov. - An Audience with Jodi Picoult
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 12.30pm. This is the first time in two years that her fans will have the opportunity to hear her talk live about her latest and most important book yet, Small Great Things. 01424 462288.
Wed. 30th Nov. - 3rd Dec. - Omelette: Prince of Danish
At Groombridge Village Hall, TN3 9QX. 7.30pm. Supper night on 3rd December. Mat. 3rd December at 2pm. Performed by Groombridge Amateur Dramatics. www.groombridgetheatre.co.uk
Wed. 30th Nov. - The History of Everything in 60 Minutes (More or less)
Wed. 30th Nov. - Great Big Christmas Sing: Bang
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Catastrophe at the Christmas Cracker Factory! Bang! is set in a Christmas Cracker Factory. The people who work there are very proud to be making something which is entirely about adding to people’s happiness at Christmas. It’s all good. 01424 229111.
Wed. 30th Nov. - 4th Dec. - Champions Tennis
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. Joining former World No.1 and twotime US Open Champion Pat Rafter in 2016’s starstudded field will be former World No.1 and seventime Grand Slam Champion John McEnroe, former World No.1 Juan Carlos Ferrero, British fan favourite Tim Henman and the ever-popular Mansour Bahrami. www.royalalberthall.com
Wed. 30th Nov. RAF In Concert
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings in the Sussex Studio at 8pm. “Serial Hastings panto legend” Ben Watson - one man comedy show, fresh from its sell-out successes in London and Brighton. 01424 462288.
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. Musical entertainment performed by the Royal Air Force’s finest musicians. 01323 412000.
At the O2 Arena, Docklands, London. Jess Glynne’s debut album ‘I Cry When I Laugh’ became the biggest selling debut of the year. Going platinum in the UK in only 10 weeks, she is one of only two British female solo artists to have five consecutive UK number one singles. 0844 8560202.
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. Eves: 7.30pm. Thurs. - Nutcracker, Fri. Sleeping Beauty. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live Orchestra with over 30 musicians. 01323 412000.
Wed. 30th Nov. - Jess Glynne
Wed. 30th Nov. - Ballet Virtuoso presents From Ballet to Broadway
At the Queens Hall Theatre, Cranbrook at 7.45pm. Virtuoso is an exciting performance which contrasts the romantic Chopin ballet and classic Swan Lake with a symbolic modern version of Firebird, concluding with teh glamorous Gershwin Ballet based on Hollywood musicals of the 30s and 40s. T: 01580 711856
Thurs. 1st Dec. & 2nd Dec. The Nutcracker & Sleeping Beauty
Advance Notice. Sun. 4th December 2016 The 1066 Christmas Market & Antiques & Collector Fair
At the Azur, Marina Pavilion, St.Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0BU. 9am-5pm. Beautiful seafront location. Christmas gift ideas including vintage and jewellery. Disabled access, easy parking. Licensed bar & refreshments. Stalls available. All enquiries to 07828 187100 (2017 Fairs in March, June, September & December)
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