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What’s On May 2016
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Sun. 1st & 2nd May Spring Garden and Leisure Show
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At The South of England Centre, Ardingly, W. Sussex from 9am - 5pm.
Sun. 1st May - Eric Bibb Band
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells. This tour follows the October release of Eric Bibb’s latest album, Lead Belly’s Gold, which has received outstanding reviews and debuted at No 5 on the French Jazz charts. ‘I’m really looking forward to playing again in the UK and Ireland’ said Eric. ‘And we’ll be playing a lot of new and old favourites too!’ Tickets: £26.50, £22.50. 01892 530613.
May 2016 House and Home P.2 -25 Fuel & Fire P.16 & 17 Heathfield Feature P.18 - 21 Battle Feature P.22 - 23 Bexhill Feature P.24 - 25 Leisure P.26 - 33 Brian May feature P.34 - 39 Food & Drink P.40 - 48 Garden Services P.49 - 55 Health, Beauty & Fitness P.56 - 57 Animal & Pet Services P.58 - 59 Senior Living P.60 - 62 Wedding Services P.63 - 65 Wild Bird Care P.66 - 67
Sun. 1st May - The Magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein.
At The White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm. Your favourite songs from the golden age of musical theatre sung by leading West End soloists from shows such as Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera, a huge community choir and full orchestra. This glittering evening is hosted and narrated by star of stage and screen and ‘Sixth Doctor’, Colin Baker. 01424 462288.
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Phoenix Choir: Following their triumphant Mozart concert earlier this year, Eastbourne’s Phoenix Choir presents a programme with a difference for their summer’s concert. Under the swinging beat of director Michael Fields, the choir will perform two popular sacred works inspired by jazz: John Rutter’s GLORIA and Bob Chilcott’s LITTLE JAZZ MASS. Alongside these will be Victorian madrigals; arrangements of songs from the sixties and the world premiere of a new composition by the choir’s pianist, Gavin Stevens. This light-hearted concert takes place at 7.30pm in All Saint’s Church, Grange Road Eastbourne, BN21 4HE. Tickets available:£12 adult, £6 students/under18s in advance from WeGotTickets.com, Reid & Dean Estate agents, Cornfield Road or Eastbourne’s Tourist Information centre. More info via www. phoenixchoir-eastbourne .co.uk
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Sat. 30th April and Sun. 1st May - Magnificent Motors
One of the biggest FREE motoring spectaculars on the south coast. More than 600 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses, and more all displayed on Eastbourne’s Western Lawns. A classic car extravaganza which celebrates over a century of motoring, with live music entertainment in tow throughout the weekend. www.visiteastbourne.com/magnificent-motors
Sun. 1st May - Stage and Screen Makeup Course
At The Trinity Theatre, T. Wells at 10am - 4pm | 12yrs+ . This two day course will give you the chance to learn exciting new skills from professional artists from within the industry. This course will engage and inspire young makeup artists of the future, covering the basics in application and prosthetics, as well as concept, creative and special effect make up. £100 . 01892 678678.
Until 12th March 2017 Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear
At the V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL. Discover the evolution of underwear design from the 18th-century to the present day. Features over 200 examples of underwear for men and women, highlighting the enduring themes of innovation and luxury. From the custom-made, such as a rare example of home-made ‘stays’ worn by a working woman in England in the 18th-century, to pieces by current designers including Stella McCartney, Rigby & Peller and Paul Smith, the exhibition explores the relationship between underwear and fashion. It covers notions of the ideal body, and the ways that cut, fit, fabric and decoration can reveal issues of gender, sex and morality. 020 7942 2000. See page 34 - 39.
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Sun. 1st May - Music’s Not Dead Presents Michael Chapman
At The De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 7.30pm. In the Cafe Bar. £14.50 2016 - 50 Years On The Road Tour – with BJ Cole & Sarah Smout. ‘This man is so laid back that he makes JJ Cale sound like he’s on helium.’ – Q Magazine. 2016 marks guitarist Michael Chapman’s 75th birthday and 50 years since he went on the road professionally. 01424 229111.
Sun. 1st May - An Audience with Stewart Townsend
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. Worship, performance and chat with one of today’s leading songwriters. 9.15pm. £7.50 Under 18s £2.50. 01323 412000.
Until 7th May - Tulip Festival
At Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst from 11am - 5pm. £10.50. 30, 000 tulips in the gardens, 108 varieties. Cafe, gift shop and plant sales. 01580 200888. www.pashleymanorgardens.com
Mon. 2nd May - May Day Fair
At Barrack Hall Park, Bexhill On Sea. Traditional May Day Fair with crowning of the May Queen; games and rides; children’s entertainment; Hooe Village Band; maypole dancing and furry friends! 10am - 4pm.
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Mon. 2nd May - May Day Celebrations
At Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, near Maidstone, Kent. Traditional Maypole and Morris dancing throughout the day.
Mon. 2nd May - Winchelsea Cellar Tours
From Town Well, Castle Street, Winchelsea East Sussex TN36 4EL. Guided tour of Winchelsea cellars that date back to the time when the town was a hub of the wine trade in England. £5. Booking essential. 07596 182874
Mon. 2nd May - Tenterden Mayfair and Dog Show
At The Recreation Ground, Tenterden from 12 noon to 4pm. Community and charity stalls, beer tent, arena displays, dancing and gym displays, old vehicles, dog show, food stalls, army cadets and much more.
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Tues. 3rd May - UB40
At the Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton at 7pm. Featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue. Labour of Love 1 and 11 Tour. 01273 290131.
Tues. 3rd - 8th May - Hastings Folk Festival
The Hastings Folk Fest is a week of folk-related events and activities taking place in Hastings. Two headline acts – Show of Hands (Saturday 7 May,) and Peter Knight’s Gigspanner with very special guests Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin (Sunday 8 May,), both at St Mary in the Castle. Tickets for both these events are now available from the Tourist Information Centre. http://hastingsfolkfest.org
Tues. 3rd - 7th May - King Lear
At the Theatre Royal Brighton. Eves: 7.45pm. Thurs. and Sat. Mats. 2.30pm. Four-time Olivier Award nominee Michael Pennington leads a cast of fourteen distinguished actors in Max Webster’s epic new interpretation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy. The production marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death and is part of an extensive national tour. ‘Michael Pennington: a magnificent classical actor’ THE GUARDIAN. 0844 871 7615.
Tues. 3rd - 5th May - London Wine Fair (Trade Fair)
At Olympia Grand Hall, London. Running annually since 1981, the London Wine Fair brings producers, exporters and distributors together with buyers from the grocery, on and off trade and import sectors. With a focus on the ability to taste from a vast collection of wines in a professional forum from practically every major wine producing country in the world, the Fair sees around 25,000 bottles opened over the course of the three day event. www.londonwinefair.com
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Tues. 3rd - 6th May - Bluebird Specials
At The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station. Travel in the 1913 Observation Carriage for full panoramic views of the Bluebells. Services will depart at 12.05pm and 2.35pm from Sheffield Park Station for the one hour and 40 minute return journey to East Grinstead. Adults are priced at £17.00 and Children £8.50. 01825 720800.
Tues. 3rd May - The Witch of Leeds Castle
At Leeds Castle, near Maidstone, Kent. acclaimed historical novelist, Anne O’Brien, to talk about her new book, ‘The Queen’s Choice’ which tells the story of Joanna of Navarre, the fiercely intelligent and opinionated French princess who married Henry IV and was later imprisoned in Leeds Castle for witchcraft by his son Henry V. This talk takes place at 5.30pm to 6.30pm in the Maiden’s Tower on the Castle Island and is included with the price of admission. Booking essential. Register online 01622 765400.
Tues. 3rd May The Solid Silver 60’s Show
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. Commonly referred to as an institution on the 60s circuit, SS60s is the |UK’s original and premier sixties show, bringing you classic hits performed by the original hit makers. 2016 is no different with the unforgettable talents of Peter Noone, Dave Berry and very special guest from USA, Brian Hyland as well as Solid Silver 60s favourites New Amen Corner and special guests The Merseybeats. From £25.50. 01323 412000.
Tues. 3rd - 7th May - HMS Pinafore
At the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Presented by Eastbourne Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Evenings 7.45pm (no Wednesday evening performance) Wednesday & Saturday matinee 2.30pm. 01323 412000.
Wed. 4th and 5th May - Pensioners Treat
At the Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway. Travel by steam train through the picturesque countryside with the Kent & East Sussex Railway on either 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 25 and 26 May 2016 and if you are over 60 take advantage of the special £12.50 all day unlimited travel rover ticket (Usually £17). Everyone travelling on the railway can enjoy a relaxing steam train ride in beautifully restored carriages as the train takes passengers on a 21 mile return journey through Tenterden, Northiam and Bodiam stations. The return journey from Tenterden to Bodiam takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Wed. 4th May - Half Way to Paradise
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings. 7.30pm. Rock legend Billy Fury & his Fury’s Tornados play together for the first time in 40 years...With the benefit of new technology & amazing new film footage, during the show Billy comes alive - singing & performing on giant screen while his own all original Fury’s Tornados play live below...as they did all those years ago. 01580 765155.
Wed. 4th - 7th May - Kindly Keep it Covered
At the Polegate Community Centre. Eves. at 7.45pm. Sat. mat. 2.45pm. Presented by the Polegate Community Association Drama Group. 01323 483348. www.polegatedramagroup.co.uk
Wed. 4th May - 1812 Firework Concert
At the Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. (also on 11th, 18th and 25th May). A truly iconic tradition that is celebrated every Wednesday evening, consisting of a culmination of concert music ending triumphantly with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 overture accompanied by a spectacular Firework display- with The Band of the Surrey Yeomanry. Doors and bar open at 7:30pm, Concerts start at 8:00pm, Concerts finish at approximately 10:00pm. 01323 410611.
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Wed. 4th - 25th May - Dancing Horizons Short Course
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 1– 3 pm. £7.50 per session, members £6.50. Dancer Lucy Pearce leads this contemporary dance short course for people aged 55 yrs +. The 4 week course will introduce the fundamentals of contemporary dance technique, giving the participants an opportunity to learn new skills, enhance your health and well-being, build confidence and make friends, in a friendly and supportive setting. No experience necessary. 01424 229111.
Thurs. 5th May - Tosca
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings. 7.30pm. Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly praised chorus and full orchestra. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rome, with spectacular costumes, and featuring a boys choir with a choir boy solo, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias “Vissi d’arte” and “E Lucevan le Stelle”. Tickets £33.50. 01424 462288.
Thurs. 5th - 26th May - Sussex Modernism Lecture Series
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. Thursday 5, 12, 19 and 26 May. 10.30am–1pm. £11.00 per lecture, members £10 per lecture, £40 for the whole series. 01424 229111.
Thurs. 5th May - Ireland’s Call
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. Ireland’s Call follows the extraordinary journey of the strong-headed Sean Dempsey, who at the end of WW2 leaves behind his childhood sweetheart Cora and his beloved homeland Ireland, in search of a better life in the Big Apple. Tickets £22.50. 01323 412000.
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Thurs. 5th May - Above and Beyond
Electronic supergroup Above & Beyond will play the prestigious Royal Albert Hall., London. The Acoustic tour, in support of Above & Beyond’s forthcoming studio album Acoustic II, will feature acoustic interpretations of hits from their Billboard Dance Chart topping LP We Are All We Need, and other tunes including Alchemy and On My Way To Heaven. 0207 589 8212.
Fri. 6th May Shazia Mirza: The Kardashians Made Me Do It
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells at 8pm. Following an acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run, Shazia Mirza takes her new comedy show on tour. An exploration of life, love and Jihadi brides. 01892 678678.
Fri. 6th May - Queen Tribute Show
At the Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. With HRH & The Great Pretender. His fantastic 5 piece show scaramouches brilliantly from the early hits of the 1970’s through to the stadium rock anthems of the 1980’s with a rhapsody of surprises along the way. Unique and unrivalled, not only powerfully recreating the wonderful sound of Queen, but also recapturing the outrageous and infamous fashions of the outlandish Freddie Mercury. Doors and bar open at 7:00pm, Concerts start at 8:00pm. 01323 410611.
Fri. 6th May - Symphonic Queen
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At the Royal Albert Hall, London. Back by popular demand, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents a tribute to great British rock band Queen, with a magnificent and unforgettable evening of anthems that will truly rock you, all accompanied by a spectacular light show. Doors 6.45pm. 0207 589 8212.
Fri. 6th May - Meet of The Tongue
At the Ostrich Public House, Station Road, Robertsbridge. 8pm - 10pm. £5. Storytelling, music and the spoken word every month with a professional performer. 01580 860528.
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Fri. 6th - 8th May A Place in the Sun Live
At Olympia National Hall, London. The official exhibition of the Channel 4 TV show is the perfect place to help guide you through the buying process and find your ideal property abroad. Featuring over 150 exhibitors from around the world ready to showcase their collection of beautiful overseas homes, with agents coming from Spain (including the Canaries and Balearic Islands), France, Italy, Portugal and Florida. If you’re looking for property elsewhere then countries such as Malta, Egypt, the Caribbean, Cyprus and Greece will also be represented. www. aplaceinthesun.com
Fri. 6th May Channel 4’s Comedy Gala
At the 02 Arena, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. Join Aisling Bea, Alan Carr, Hal Cruttenden, Joel Dommett, Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Bridges, Lee Nelson, Michael McIntyre, Nathan Caton, Rob Beckett, Roisin Conaty, Russell Kane, Sean Lock, Seann Walsh, Shappi Khorsandi and Warwick Davis as we raise money for a new operating theatre at Great Ormond Street Hospital. 0844 8560202.
Sat. 7th May - Bryan Adams
At the 02 Arena, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. ‘The Get Up Tour’ in support of his forthcoming studio album ‘Get Up’. 0844 8560202.
Sat. 7th May Military & Local History Display
At Orchard Farmshop, A21, Hurst Green, 10am - 4.30pm. Featuring Wealden Brass at 1.45pm and 3pm. Organised by Etchingham Military and Aviation Preservation Group.
Sat. 7th May - Stars In The Round
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. ‘The Stars’ in the Round brings together some of the greatest amateur performing arts troupes, for a spectacular dance show. Doors 5.45pm. This year is their 20th anniversary and they are proud to have given many hundreds of thousands of young performers the chance to appear at legendary venues, including Her Majesty’s Theatre, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, indigo at the O2 and Disneyland Paris. 0207 589 8212.
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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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Sat. 7th & 8th May - Motors By The Moat
At Leeds Castle, near Maidstone, Kent. The perfect weekend for anyone with a passion for cars. Get up close to a variety of high performance and classic cars from around the world. The cars will be displayed on the Castle lawns with plenty of other entertainment for the whole family to enjoy including a look-a-like Lightening McQueen and the ‘89 Batmobile. 01622 767860 for all event queries.
Sat. 7th May - Make, Bake and Grow Sale
At Fairwarp Village Hall, Nursery Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3BD. 10.30am 2.30pm. Many stalls selling food, drink, crafts. ornaments, equipment etc. 01825 712632.
Sat. 7th & 8th May - My First Ballet - Sleeping Beauty
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings. An enchanting version of the fairy tale ballet created especially for children aged three upwards. This unique collaboration between English National Ballet and English National Ballet schools is created by English National Ballet’s Associate Artist George Williamson and performed by second year students from English National Ballet School. 01424 462288.
Sat. 7th May - Show of Hands
At St. Mary in the Castle, Hastings at 7.30pm. Acknowledged as the finest accoustic roots duo in England. £21.50. 01323 841414.
Sat. 7th & 8th May - National Pet Show
Sat. 7th May - Meet John and Carole Barrowman
At Waterstones, Bluewater at 1pm. Signing copies of their new book, Conjuror. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Sat. 7th May - Day of Dance
At Trafalgar Square, London. Westminster Morris Men and Morris dance team from across England. 2:00pm to 6:00pm. From 2-5pm, you can come and see them perform at: The Wellington, Wellington Street Adelaide Street, Waterloo Place, Glasshouse Street, Gerrard Street, Victoria Embankment. After, they’ll head for a massed display of dancing in Trafalgar Square at 5pm.
Sat. 7th May - Richard Forster in Conversation with Dr. Matthew Taunton
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 12 noon. Richard Forster will discuss Levittown with Dr Matthew Taunton from University of East Anglia and author of Fictions of the City: Class, Culture and Mass Housing in London and Paris, 2009 (Palgrave MacMillan). 01424 229111.
Sat. 7th May - Scheherazade And The 1001 Nights
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 7.30pm. Stories of magic and adventure, of genies and magic carpets, of Sinbad and Aladdin, of ghouls, demons and faeries. In this world premiere performance, these wonderful tales are retold in thrilling dance by an international, award winning cast. 01892 678678.
Sun. 8th May - Stig of the Dump
At Excel, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London. With hundreds of different animals, fun and educational talks, training demonstrations and amazing animal action displays the National Pet Show, is the ultimate day out for pet lovers, owners and families. www.thenationalpetshow.com/
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 4pm. It is nearly 50 years since Stig and Barney’s adventures first saw the light of day but this timeless children’s classic remains as charming and entertaining as ever. Suitable for 6yrs+. 01892 678678.
At The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton. Rock legends. 6.30pm. Rock Legends, YES, Set for Double-Header 2016 Spring UK- European Tour. £39. 01273 290131.
At the Theatre Royal Brighton. 7.30pm. One of the first operas in English, Dido and Aeneas is a tale of love and loss, as Dido, Queen of Carthage, is abandoned by the Trojan prince Aeneas and dies overwhelmed by grief. 0844 871 7615.
Sat. 7th May - Yes
Sun. 8th May - Dido and Aeneas
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Mon. 9th May - OMD
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. Doors 7pm. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark will bring their classic 1980s albums Architecture and Morality and Dazzle Ships to the Royal Albert Hall, both albums performed in their entirety. 0207 589 8212.
Mon. 9th May - Music’s Not Dead Presents Daniel Bachman
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 7.30pm. Daniel Bachman is a 6 string and lap steel guitar player from Virginia currently living in North Carolina. Bachman grew up steeped in the traditional music of the Commonwealth, drawing from and expanding on it in his own fingerstyle guitar albums. 01424 229111.
Tues. 10th - 14th May - Invisible
At the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Eves: 7.45pm. Wed. and Sat. Mats. 2.30pm. From one of the most exciting playwrights to emerge since Alan Ayckbourn, Torben Betts, and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre Company (Birdsong, Three Men In A Boat), comes a brand new production of the smash hit, sell-out comedy, Invincible. 01323 412000.
Tues. 10th May - 25th June David Baddiel - My Family; Not The Sitcom
At the Meniere Chocolate Factory, Southwark Road, London. A massively disrespectful celebration of the lives of David Baddiel’s late mother, Sarah, and dementia-ridden father, Colin. 020 7378 1713.
Sun. 8th May - Hastings Runners 5 Mile
From Town Hall, Hastings, TN34 1TL, 10.30am. A flat, fast and scenic certified course, running along the seafront, starting and finishing in Hastings town centre. www.hastingsrunners.org.uk
Sun. 8th May - Springboard: Composition for Screen Superheroes & Caped Crusaders
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. 10.30am. Don your best cape and mask and join us to work in small teams led by RCM Composers for Screen to create unique compositions to accompany a film clip featuring a favourite caped crusader. For ages 13-18. 0207 589 8212.
Sun. 8th May - BBL Play Off Finals
At the 02 Arena, Docklands, London. 3.30pm. fantastic double-bill of British basketball. 0844 856 0202.
Equilibrium building Solutions LTD We at EBS feel that trust, honesty quality and reliability are what every customer is looking for, when they instruct a contractor to carry out any building works. We have a large recommendation base of satisfied customers, who pass on our details time and time again, references are available on request. With a strong belief that a company is only as good as the people working there, Equilibrium Building Solutions have a professional and qualified team, who receive ongoing training and development. All employees are handpicked for their willingness to assist in the advancement and growth of the company, as well as the pride they take in every aspect of their work.
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Tues. 10th & 11th May - Cafe Culture Show
At Olympia West, London. Now in its 11th year, the show has become a must-visit for start-ups to one-shop independents, and from five-outlet entrepeneurs to major coffee shop chains. Visit over 200 exhibitors, thousands of brand new products and over 30 masterclasses. www. caffecultureshow.com
Tues. 10th May - YES
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 6.45pm. Grammy Award-winning prog-rockers, YES, return to the Hall to conclude the UK leg of their 2016 Spring Tour. Fans can look forward to a truly unique experience as the band will perform two of its iconic albums, Fragile and Drama, in their entirety, in addition to classic tracks. 0207 589 8212.
Wed. 11th & 12th May - The Business Show
At Excel, 1Western Gateway, RoyalVictoria Dock, London. Britain’s biggest business exhibition and conference, providing an unprecedented wealth of expert business advice. www.thebusinessshow.co.uk
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.
Woodstock Fires are a well-established, HETAS registered company with over 40 years’ experience in the trade, selling and installing a wide range of stoves, range cookers, chimney linings, stove and cooker spares and maintenance products as well as selling a large range of the best quality cookware. We sell and install only genuine, leading brands of woodburning stoves and multifuel stoves. We also stock a variety of top quality cookware including brands. Woodstock Fires pride themselves on the level of service offered to their customers. As well as private individual, these also include domestic builders, architects, landlords and local authorities.
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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If you find sticks or debris falling down your chimney give us a call, you may need to have Caps or Cowls fitted to avoid birds nesting. If they’ve already nested we can book you in to clear them once the birds have flown. Nests can cause blockages which can lead to smoke and carbon monoxide build up. If concerned please give either Guy or Carl a call on the details above.
Kristel Fireplaces have been installing stoves and fireplaces in Kent and Sussex for 35 years. We are a family run business and pride ourselves on high quality workmanship and personal service and advice from the initial survey right through to installations. We have a wide selection of Woodburning Stoves and Multifuel Stoves, Fireplaces, Gas and Electric Fires on display in our showroom and are stockists of most leading makes. Installations are carried out by HETAS approved installers and we also do a supply only service and offer free home surveys and estimates during the day, or if it is more convenient in the evenings. We carry in stock Flue Pipes, Chimney Liners, Pots and Cowls etc.
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Heathfield Feature The Heathfield Show The Largest Agricultural Show in the South East Saturday 28th May 2016 This year’s Heathfield Show will be the 69th one day agricultural show held in Heathfield. It is a celebration of all that’s good about The Weald and surrounding areas. From Rye to Lewes, Eastbourne to Mayfield, visitors flock to see what’s great about the rural area in which we live. Local farmers, producers and businesses come to the Heathfield Show annually to compete, sell and chat, meet with old friends and drink with new ones. The Show provides the best shop window for all to come and browse, buy or merely socialise. It is a day out in our beautiful countryside. This year’s major attraction are the JCB Dancing Diggers. Using their buckets and arms they can position themselves into arches and will pirouette around the Main ring to music. This display needs to be seen to be believed, position yourselves around the ring early to get the best view. The process of selecting local start-up businesses to take the opportunity of a free pitch at the Show in the New Enterprise Zone has been completed. 10 companies have been selected, amidst fierce competition. From glitzy horse tack to a new deli in Horam, from beautiful wool from local sheep to a start up kit for University students, the variety of stalls within this area is rich and varied. Another area of the Show ground worth visiting. Once again entry for children will be free if under 16 and accompanied by an adult. Take advantage of purchasing your tickets in advance for substantial discounts. On line tickets are available direct from our web site www.heathfieldshow.org as well as a few local outlets.
Wed. 11th - 15th May - The Complete Deaths
Thurs. 12th May - The John Mann Music Show
At the Theatre Royal Brighton. Eves. 7.30pm. Sat. and Sun. Mats. 2.30pm. There are 74 onstage deaths in the works of William Shakespeare, Spymonkey will perform them all – sometimes lingeringly, sometimes messily, sometimes movingly, always hysterically. These ‘seriously, outrageously, cleverly funny clowns’ (Time Magazine) will scale the peaks of sublime poetry, and plumb the depths of darkest depravity. 0844 8717615.
At the Winter Garden, Eastbourne. 2.30pm. A host of the worlds most popular music played on the Organ and Grand Piano. £7. 01323 412000.
At the East Sussex National, Uckfield, 10am - 4pm. Over 50 exhibitors from country chic to boutique. See main advertisement on page 26 for a chance to win £50 spending at the show.
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. Doors 7.15pm. Folk hero Ralph McTell will play a special Royal Albert Hall concert celebrating his illustrious career and wide-ranging body of work. 0207 589 8212.
At Excel, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London. The Business Show, Britain’s largest and fastest growing business exhibition and conference. www.bstartup.com
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells at 8pm. Venetia Twigg here adapts Brecht’s epic morality play to ask a modern-day audience these enduring questions of society and status quo. 01892 678678.
Wed. 11th & 12th May - Country Lifestyle Luxury Gift Fair
Wed. 11th & 12th May - Business Start Up
Thurs. 12th May - Robertsbridge Jazz Club The Henry Lowther Quintet
At Robertsbridge Village Hall, 8pm - 10.30pm. Tickets £10 on the door or £8 in advance from Judges Bakery, Robertsbridge. www.robertsbridgejazzclub.com info at 01580 880274 or facebook.
Thurs. 12th May - The Out of the Blue Battle 10k
At Ashburnham Place, Battle, TN33 9NF. 7pm. Takes place in the 220 acre Ashburnham Place Estate. http://nice-work.org.uk/events.php?id=199
Thurs. 12th May - Ralph Mctell
Thurs. 12th May - The Good Person Of Szechwan
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Pictured (L to R) Bob Hawes, Bob Tipping, Fergus Marco, Fiona Hawes & Olivia Watts
RFM Coachworks
The independent specialists for prestige car restoration. Our equipment comprises of a Jig Bracket Alignment System, two and four post ramps, and a State of the Art Nova Verta Spraybooth/lowbake oven for high quality refinishing of paintwork to manufacturers original specifications. All our paint schemes are water based and environmentally friendly, however we retain Solvent based paints for use with classic and prestige car restorations to ensure a perfect finish. See our website Gallery to view a selection of the vehicles we have repaired and resprayed from start to finish. We can also service your vehicle and prepare it ready for its annual MOT check complete with Diagnostics. We have Courtesy Cars and a FREE local collection and delivery service. Precision such as this takes time, knowledge, and many years of experience, using highly technical methods to restore exclusive cars to former beauty. RFM personnel are expected to achieve consistent perfection and are regarded almost as artists in their field. So whether you have a brand new Aston Martin, a top of the range 4x4 or own a classic vintage motor car, RFM can offer you the consummate service – beyond compare.
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Fi Mehra Designs: ‘’I have been designing and making jewellery
for the last 25 years. I trained at the Birmingham school of jewellery, my career started in trade workshops, and I then decided to branch out on my own. I have recently relocated from Wiltshire to East Sussex and have designed some new ranges inspired my new surroundings, such as the Seashell and Boat ranges. I use Silver, gold, precious and semi-precious stones in my work and love to experiment with different textures and finishes on the metals. More recently I have been using rough diamonds and opals in some of my new ranges and am introducing a lot more gold into my designs. I attend trade shows across the country and have been exhibiting at the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate for over 10 years and have just returned from another successful show. My next trade show is at the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane, it will be my first time exhibiting at this show and I am really looking forward to it. A lot of my customers are based in the North of the country and Scotland, so I am looking forward to exploring Sussex to find some galleries and jewellery shops in the area.’’
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Battle Medieval Fayre 29 May 2016 - 30 May 2016
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edieval Madness is coming to Battle once again, with colourful costumes and the specticle of the merrie maypoling. The entertainment is a mix of juggling, jesting, and general tomfoolery. There will be talks by Hands on History and an opportunity to see and try on mediaeval amour and weaponry. Battle’s very own Knights of the Realm will be strutting their stuff with boo-ing and cheering to encourage them in their chivalrous endeavours. On Monday the May Queen and Dancers from Battle and Langton School will lead the parade down the High Street at 1 pm accompanied by the Section 5 Drummers. After the crowning of the May Queen at around 1.30 the children will demonstrate their maypoling.
1066 Falconry will be showing their birds and 1066 Lacemakers will be demonstrating the delicate art of lacemaking. Local potters will be offering an opportunity for young ones to try throwing a pot, and there will be games and facepainting for the young and the young at heart. All this plus stalls offering tempting trinkets and foods! There is no admission charge and all monies raised go directly to help fund the event which is organised by volunteers from the Battle Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by many local businesses and individuals.
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Bexhill’s Anglo Continental Market Sat & Sun 14/15 May 2016
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ow in it’s 17th year the Bexhill Anglo Continental Market is very popular both with shoppers and traders. Devonshire Road is closed to traffic and for two weekends a year (May & September) becomes the venue for a real Continental Street Market. Around 50 traders at the market bring the taste and smells of the Continent to Bexhill. We have genuine French traders and many local traders and crafts people including soft furnishings, home made cakes, handbags, cheeses, shoes, scarves, crockery, basketwork and much more. Also, as in previous years, some classic cars will be on display. Make a day of it. Enjoy lunch in one of the many restaurants or cafes, come and visit the De La Warr Pavilion or Bexhill Museum, or just have a leisurely stroll around the market, shops and seafront. Bexhill welcomes visitors - you can park for free all day on our seafront and for a couple of hours in most of our town centre roads. If you are a trader and want to take space, please telephone Lynn on 01424 215584 or email bexhill100@bexhill100mc.co.uk for further information
Angry Whelk Seafood is a newly established fish and seafood shop in Bexhill-On-Sea. Our aim is to provide high quality fresh fish and seafood to our customers at a competitive price. Our fishmonger visits the market twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays so if there is something you require that’s not already on the counter let us know by Monday or Thursday and we will endeavour to source it for you. Can’t see what you want in the counter? No problem... we will endeavour to source whatever you require from anchovies to eels and exotics to live crabs and lobsters. We specialise in seafood platters made to order with any kind of seafood or fresh fish that you require. Prices range from £20 for a small, £30 for a compartment platter, to £80 and over for a large platter dependent on the seafood or fish required.
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Records & Retro: Situated in the seaside town of Bexhill-onSea, Records and Retro specialises in buying and selling vinyl LP’s and Singles. We also sell music related retro items including record decks, speakers, T-Shirts, posters and a plethora of other items. Please feel free to visit us to see the full range. We would love to see you! If you have a vinyl collection or old record deck gathering dust in your attic or taking up valuable space in your house, then please contact Ken. He will be able to discuss your collection with you and let you know what it might be worth. If you are a vinyl collector, then please come and visit us at the shop or contact us. The chances are we might have just what you are looking for.
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Leisure SUMMER IS ON ITS WAY and with a couple of Bank Holidays, May is always a month to look forward to. Whether you are planning a trip away or enjoying what the UK has to offer, you are sure to need a few new items to liven up your Summer wardrobe. With several deliveries each week HALO always has lots of exciting new stock to tempt you with. Maxi dresses remain on trend and offer an ideal solution to those not keen to bare winter white legs just yet. Another big look this year is the jumpsuit or it’s younger sister – the playsuit. Halo has some gorgeous styles in stock many of which can be dressed up or down to suit the occasion. On the footwear front there are fabulously comfortable loafers in summer neutral shades, fashionable flat lace-up sandals and patterned pumps to name just a few. The new Summer jewellery lines have now arrived and many styles are available in gold, silver or rose gold. So come in for a look next time you are in Heathfield, you can be assured of a warm welcome and the friendly staff is always on hand to offer as much or as little help as you may need.
Thurs. 12th May - Jongleurs On The Road
At The White Rock Theatre, Hastings. With over 30 years experience of running clubs and shows, Jongleurs has helped launch the careers of some of our biggest comedy stars. Now, in our ‘Jongleurs On The Road’ show, we proudly present four of the brightest and funniest acts on the current UK comedy circuit. Over 18’s only. £12. 01424 462288.
Thurs. 12th May - Some Guys Have All The Luck
At The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne at 7.30pm. A brand new theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod
Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar! £20.50. Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and charismatic performance assuming the persona of this legendary singer. 01323 412000.
Fri. 13th May - Russell Watson
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells. 7.30pm. The UK’s best selling classical crossover artist of all time returns to the stage with his brand new show, Songs from the Heart, featuring a stunning collection of our best loved songs. £49.50. 01892 530613.
Fri. 13th May - Purple Zeppelin
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. As featured in the BBC TV documentary The Joy of the Guitar Riff, Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, together on the same bill for the very first time!! £20.00 7.30pm. 01323 412000.
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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Making memories shine bright
Our carefully selected exhibitors and attractions include... Live Music & Dancing featuring Union Music Stage Headline Acts include Mountain Firework Company, Harry’s Tricks & Noble Jacks, DJ Sets from 1 Brighton FM Teepee Village & Boutique Living Area Outdoor & Country Living stands Garden Design & Architectural Salvage Home-wares & Kitchenalia, Sensational Street Food Pop up Bars from Local Breweries & Vineyards Harvey’s Real Ale Bar, Shire Horses & Dray & Vintage Truck Artisan Food & Drink Market Wonderful Children’s Zone with Street Entertainers Foraged Food, Wild Cocktail & Chocolate Making Workshops Lost Bohemia Catwalk & Fashion Marquee Wild Flower Wreath Making workshop Artisan & Master Craftsmen Fabrics & French Haberdashery Candy Queens Beauty Boutique & Glitter Beards Fairy Trail with Willow Wands & Painted Fairy Doors!
We have revamped our annual night walk to enable as many people as possible (including families) to take part in memory of a loved one and help us to raise much-needed funds for St Peter & St James Hospice. Our shiny 10km Star Walk will set off slightly earlier at 10.30pm and there is an additional 2km route around Victoria Park, for those with little legs. Dress up in sparkles and glitter, get together with your family and friends and join us for the biggest fundraising night in the Hospice’s calendar! Everyone taking part will get: A finisher’s memento Delicious breakfast PLUS a special star lantern to carry and light up the route The money you raise is vital to help us provide specialist care and support to local people and their families when they need us most. Thank you! www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk/event/star-walk-2016
Fri. 13th May - Elvis Tribute Show
At the Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. with Mark Summers as Elvis with The Memphis Sons. Doors open 7pm. Concert 8pm. In advance (early bird): Adult: £7.75, Child: £5.50. Full Price: Adult: £9.50, Child: £6.50. 01323 410611.
Fri. 13th May - Iggy Pop
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. Doors 7pm. Godfather of punk Iggy Pop presents songs from his new album Post Pop Depression (March 2015), and classic tracks spanning Iggy’s impressive career in an exclusive concert. 0207 589 8212.
Fri. 13th - 15th May Tenterden Marks The Queen’s 90th Birthday
Evening reception on Friday at the Town Hall, (invitation only). Picnic in the Park from 2pm - 9pm on Saturday on the Recreation Ground with music from the last nine decades. BYO picnic or food available. Sunday church service at 11am - 11.30am.
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Fri. 13th - 15th May Dubai Property Show
At Olympia West, London. A highly targeted and unique showcase of Dubai and UAE properties. It’s aim is to bring the finest real estate developers and brokers together to meet and network with property investors on a global platform. www. dubaipropertyshow.com
Fri. 13th May - Barbara Dixon
At St. Mary in the Castle, Hastings at 7.30pm. Multi million selling recording artist and Olivier award winning actress. One of the most enduring and popular entertainers in the UK. £21.50 and £24.50. 01323 841414.
Fri. 13th May - NT Encore: A View from The Bridge
Fri. 13th May - 12th June - Running Wild
At Regents Park Open Air Theatre. Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NU. For Will, going to Indonesia isn’t just another holiday with mum. It’s a new start, and the chance to ride an elephant called Oona. But then the tsunami hit. In a new adaptation by Samuel Adamson, Michael Morpurgo’s novel is one “that you know from the start is going to break your heart” (Times). Ticket-related enquires 0844 826 4242.
Fri. 13th May - Il Divo
At the 02 Arena, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. Carlos, Urs, David and Seb are delighted to announce that they will be bringing their Amor & Pasion tour to the UK in 2016, performing songs off the new highly anticipated album alongside all of their biggest hits. 0844 856 0202.
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 7pm. Recorded Live Transmission Arthur Miller’s tragic masterpiece starring Mark Strong and directed by Ivo van Hove confronts the American dream in this dark and passionate tale. In Brooklyn, longshoreman Eddie Carbone welcomes his Sicilian cousins to the land of freedom, but when one of them falls for his beautiful niece, they discover that freedom comes at a price. Eddie’s jealous mistrust exposes an unspeakable secret - one that drives him to commit the ultimate betrayal. 01892 678678.
Sat. 14th May Bel Agê The Anti Ageing Health & Beauty Show
At Olympia National Hall, London. The Bel Agê Anti-Ageing Health & Beauty Show will showcase treatments from world-renowned beauticians and cosmetic specialists. This is your chance to sample new products and hear celebrity speakers share their beauty secrets. Created to educate and inform on how to combat the first and secondary signs of ageing, both inside and out. Live demonstrations of the latest antiageing treatments and techniques. www.london.anti-ageingshow.com
East Hastings Sea Angling Association Our Sea Angling and Social Club is situated in a prime position overlooking the English Channel on the Stade in Hastings, East Sussex. Formed over one hundred years ago, we now boast a premier clubhouse with a large licensed bar, function room (available for hire), large social area with comfortable seating, access for the disabled and good food available every day. Angling members can either berth their own boat in our compound, subject to availability and boat suitability for beach launching; or can make use of one of our many club boats free of charge (supply of outboard engine required). We are also one of the only clubs in the south east holding Clubmark status, enabling us to offer qualified coaching to junior members. The club is open every day and the bar is open at noon in the summer months and 3pm until July 4th. The tea bar is open from 7am-3pm for breakfast, lunches and snacks. The clubhouse makes a great venue for parties, wedding receptions and all sorts of other special events and can be hired by members. Please contact us for full details and please mention What’s On when contacting us. - 28 028_May028.indd 1
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Sat. 14th May - Eurovision Spectacular
At Tenterden Town Hall at 7.30pm. An evening of the sublime and the utterly ridiculous. Live acts, dancing, bar, voting. £10 entry - Euro-tastic dress code. Online Box Office www.thetuesdays.co.uk
Sat. 14th May Royal Tunbridge Wells Orpheus Male Voice Choir
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 7.30pm. With their outstanding harmonies the RTWOMVC is back for another fabulous evening of spirituals, hymns, show, and popular music. Included is one of opera’s best-known arias Nessum Dorma, and Bridge Over Troubled Water, Paul Simon’s biggest hit single. Conducted by Richard Walshaw and accompanied by David Gandon, with the talented guest choir of Bennett Memorial Music Academy. 01892 678678.
Sat. 14th May - Shakespearean Theatre - Hamlet
At the Old Chapel, Alfriston at 7.30pm. The Bard’s greatest tragedy performed in this beautiful intimate setting. £16.50. 01323 841414.
Sat. 14th May - Dancing in the Streets
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. Join the original and the best celebration of Motown’s Greatest Hits. Experience the energy and electricity of the motor city in a stunning production packed with hit after hit, all killer, no filler! The talented cast and band will bring to life the infectious, melodic, foottapping songs with a touch of soul and style guaranteed to have you signing along. 01323 412000.
Sat. 14th May - Bewl Water Marathon and Half Marathon
At Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, Kent. The Bewl Water marathon starts near the Bewl reservoir dam wall, and the route for the marathon is a picturesque and circular 2 lap route around the reservoir trail,it takes in some spectacular views of the countryside. www.hermesrunning.com
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Sat. 14th May - Film, Music Gala
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. Doors at 6.45pm. Film Music Gala will be back in 2016 with two performances (matinee and evening)! Don’t miss this rousing film music celebration – a spectacular concert for movie fans of all ages, promising a wide assortment of timeless film scores and your all-time Hollywood blockbuster soundtracks performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. 0207 589 8212.
Sat. 14th May - Mr Maker and the Shapes Live
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells. 1.30pm and 4pm. Come and join your ultimate arts and craft hero Mister Maker, for his first ever live theatre tour! Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not forgetting, The Shapes! 01892 530613.
Sat. 14th & 15th May - Pakistan Property Expo
At Excel, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London. This show presents a golden opportunity for real estate developers and agencies from Pakistan to sell their properties to NRP’s living in the UK. http://pakistanpropertyexpo.co.uk/
Sat. 14th - 29th May - 1066 Wine and Food Festival
Various locations in Hastings Good wine and food with a special focus on the quality local produce that 1066 Country has to offer and celebrating the social and cultural aspects of good dining and drinking. The opening ceremony is in the historic Battle Abbey, courtesy of English Heritage. Guest of honour Jilly Goolden will naturally be toasted in English traditional method sparkling wine, acknowledging the 1066 area as being at the heart of English wine production. www.1066wineandfoodfestival.com
Sat. 14th & 15th May - Anglo Continental Street Market
At Devonshire Road, Bexhill on Sea. Hosted by Bexhill 100 Motoring Club. See main advertisement and feature on page 24.
Sat. 14th & 15th May - Southern At War
At The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park. Military vehicles, band from 2pm. Concert party all day, locomotive sheds & more. 01825 720800.
Sun. 15th May - Jose Carreras .. A Life in Music
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. Legendary tenor José Carreras returns to the Royal Albert Hall for his first headline appearance since 2008 to premiere A Life in Music, his stunning new show which offers a very personal, intimate career retrospective from one of the greatest ever opera stars. Doors: 6:45pm. Starts: 7:30pm. 0207 589 8212.
Sun. 15th May - High Speed Photography
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. In the Heineken Green Room. Doors 12 noon. Learn about the history and practicalities of the process of ‘slow motion’ filming in a talk by Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, Gary Evans. High-speed and ‘slow-motion’ photography captures events that are over in the blink of an eye, and is one of the techniques which were used to capture the images showcased in the visually stunning Royal Photographic Society’s International Images for Science exhibition (4 May – 2 June 2016). 0207 589 8212.
Sun. 15th May - Il Divo
At the Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton. Carlos, Urs, David and Seb are delighted to announce that they will be bringing their AMOR & PASIÓN tour to the UK in 2016, performing songs off the new highly anticipated album alongside all of their biggest hits. Doors 6.30pm. £125. 01273 290131.
Sun. 15th May Brownbread Horse Rescue Open Day
At Brownbread Street, Ashburnham, BATTLE, TN33 9NX. Join the rescue centre for it’s open day. Stalls available; stage and arena performances, classic cars, pony rides, archery, dog show, live music, BBQ, refreshments and more. http://brownbread-horse-rescue.co.uk
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Fall in love with Brazil with Southern Cross Travel
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ften referred to as the Marvellous City, Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and beautiful setting. With verdant forest enveloping the hills that line the Atlantic Ocean, pristine white-sand beaches and a fascinating melting-pot of cultures, Rio holds a unique draw for visitors from the world over. Attractions in Rio include some of the best views in the world from the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer and the stunning Sugarloaf Mountain, reached by cable car (as featured in James Bond’s Moonraker). Pass a sun-filled day soaking up the Carioca culture on world-famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches and fall in love with a Cidade Maravilhosa. Iguazú Falls are one of Brazil’s most impressive natural attractions. Located on the triple border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, you can easily combine these countries and the diverse attractions each has to offer. The Falls comprise up to 275 separate waterfalls in a seemingly endless horseshoe, right in the heart of the jungle, and are truly a spectacle to behold. On a visit to the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls, you will have the opportunity to get close to one of the largest sections of
the waterfalls – don’t forget a plastic poncho to keep dry! If you also choose to visit the Argentinean side, be prepared for breath-taking panoramas and magnificent scenery. Brazil is home to the Amazon Rainforest, one of the largest rainforests in the world. You can stay at a jungle lodge and explore the rainforest with the expert guides or, if you would like to get even further off the beaten track, an Amazon River cruise offers itineraries from 3 days to 1 week. Stretching up to 30 miles wide during the wet season, the scale of the river can only be appreciated by boat, and you will have endless opportunities to spot wildlife, including caiman, pink river dolphins and howler monkeys, in their natural habitat. By night, the rainforest comes alive and the sounds of the creatures who live in the depths of the Amazon are exhilarating. There is nothing quite like cruising down the Amazon River – an experience that will stay with you forever. For your tailor-made holiday to Brazil (and other countries in South America), contact your local, independent travel experts at Southern Cross Travel. Specialists in tailor-made holidays, Southern Cross Travel will create a bespoke itinerary, working closely with preferred tour operators such as Latin Routes, to incorporate your travel wish-list into a dream holiday! Contact us today to discuss your next holiday in our Wadhurst or Rye office – call 01892 783896 (Wadhurst) or 01797 229200 (Rye) or email holidays@southerncrosstravel.co.uk. Let us turn your holiday dream into a reality!
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Sun. 15th May - Hamlet
At Herstmonceux Castle, near Hailsham. The Festival Players Theatre Company presents Hamlet. Open Air Shakespearean Theatre. (Castle’s Inner Courtyard). 2016 commemorates 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare and in this special anniversary year we are delighted to present during our summer season two of his most famous works. Bring rugs, cushions, low backed chairs, picnics and an Elizabethan appetite for gloriously liberating open air theatre. Ad. £16.60 per ticket. Students £12.50 per ticket. 01323 833816.
Sun. 15th May - Pulse (Trade show)
At Olympia Grand, London. With a reputation for irresistible products and stand-out design, Pulse is ramping up its offer this year to bring retailers even more exclusive content, educational insight and inspiring trends. Meanwhile, the ‘Living’ section of Pulse will showcase the crème de la crème of UK and international design with a focus on gifts, interior accessories, stationery, fragrances and more. www. pulse-london.com
Sun. 15th May - The Fureys
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings. 7.30pm. Legends of Irish music & song, the FUREYS will perform all their hit s ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc. £20. 01424 462288.
Sun. 15th May - Records Fair
Brighton Record & CD Fair at the Brighton Centre SYNDICATE WING, RUSSELL ROAD. Frequented by the frivolous thrifty and famous The Brighton Record and CD Fair offers the very best in new and vintage items on all formats. At our Brighton Centre SYNDICATE WING Fair we offer the very best in VINYL CDs DVD Music Books Mags and Memorabilia. For more information call 01273 553966 / 07732279403
51st Annual Traction Engine Rally Sat 4th and Sun 5th June 2016 Since the late 1800’s Claude Jessett’s family lived in Hadlow Down and after Claude married Joyce nearly sixty years ago they spent all their married life in the family home at Tinkers Park. Claude had an interest in all things mechanical and acquired his first traction engine during the Second World War. The engine remains part of the collection, and played no small part in inspiring Claude and Joyce to hold their first steam rally in 1966. Since then there has been an unbroken line of fifty annual Steam Rallies, each one providing a chance to see a fascinating range of exhibits, from the smallest stationary engine driving a water pump, to a huge traction engine designed for ploughing fields. With steam rollers, tractors, cars and motorbikes being just some of the exhibits on show this year’s rally promises to be a wonderful occasion for adults and children alike. The famous Jessett collection of mechanical musical instruments will be in operation, as will the “Great Bush Railway”. Pause to watch the steam engine events while enjoying some hot or cold food along with a pint of Harveys from the beer tent. The Harris family’s traditional fairground has been involved since the first rally and their rides are sure to be a hit with everyone. Then it’s on to the stalls, with all manner of items for sale, from autojumble and tools to books and plants. Right from the start the rally has been in aid of Cancer Research UK and this year is no exception. For more information please visit www.tinkerspark.com
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Sun. 15th May - The Railway Children
At The Trinity Theatre, Church Road, Tunbridge Wells at 2.30pm. Image Musical Theatre returns with this wonderful adaptation of E Nesbit’s classic. Giving the whole audience the chance to join in and up to 10 children the opportunity to perform on stage with our professional team of actors this show proves to be family entertainment at it’s very best. Suitable for 5yrs+ 01892 678678.
commercial success. The record was certified triple platinum in the UK and went on to sell over a million copies and bag multiple Brit awards. Hear top ten singles including A Design for Life, Everything Must Go, Kevin Carter and Australia, alongside album tracks which haven’t been played live since 1996. Editors will join the band as special guests for the tour. 0207 589 8212.
Mon. 16th & 17th May - The Manic Street Preachers
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. Doors. 6.45pm. Playing two sets on the night, the Welsh rockers will play the album in full followed by rarities and curios, greatest hits and a few brand new songs. Originally released in spring 1996, Everything Must Go was the band’s first massive
Mon. 16th May Ronnie Spector Sings the Fabulous Ronettes
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 7pm. The Bad Girl From Spanish Harlem Reaches Back Into Her Catalogue for New Show. This is the iconic rock singer’s first show created specifically to pay tribute to the music of the ultimate girl group she co–founded as a teenager from New York’s Spanish Harlem. Tickets: £29.50 - £34.50 01424 229111.
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Brian May Brian is passionate about stereo photography, a Victorian fad in which two flat images are fused in a special viewer to produce a scene in 3D. His new book ‘Crinoline: Fashion’s Most Magnificent Disaster’, which is out now, is accompanied by his patent 3D viewer called the OWL. It allows readers to see the Victorian-era illustrations included in the book in another dimension.
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compelling, visually striking 3-D exploration of one of fashion’s most disastrous yet most celebrated garments, the Crinoline, featuring contributions from Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes has been published to coincide with the V&A’s highly anticipated exhibition, Undressed: 350 Years of Underwear. (Running until Sunday 12 March 2017). A crinoline is a stiffened or structured petticoat designed to hold out a woman’s skirt, popular at various times since the mid-19th century. Originally, crinoline described a stiff fabric made of horsehair (“crin”) and cotton or linen which was used to make underskirts and as a dress lining. What’s On Magazine went along to the Sands Films Studio in London to meet Brian for this exclusive feature and to find out more about his new book.
Brian, how did the book come about? Stereo photography goes right back to my childhood. When I was about 11 years old, you would get toys in cereal packets—it’s a great shame that kids don’t have that pleasure today—and in Weetabix packets they gave away little stereo cards. I sent off my one and sixpence to get the viewer, and it arrived in the post. I put my card in the viewer and suddenly I felt like I could walk through the window and touch the picture of the hippopotamus. I thought, why do people insist on having flat pictures when you can take pictures that have real depth? I remember so well the magic and joy of that moment and it has stayed with me all my life. Brian took his sterio camera with him on many of the Queen tours and he told us that he’ll soon be producing a Queen-in-3D book, with all the pictures of Freddie and the band “hopefully by Christmas”, he tells us.
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This book is the fourth published by Brian May’s ‘London Stereoscopic Company’ and is based on his enormous collection. Since the beautiful original mahogany and brass viewers now cost a fortune at auction, each volume also includes the plastic viewers he had designed and manufactured to allow others to share his passion. Can you tell us about how the stereoscopy and the crinolines work together in the book. You have two incredibly explosive phenomena happening at once in Victorian Society, on the one hand they get to see photography for the first time ever, not only photography but 3D photography which that they can take home to their own drawing rooms and they can experience the world through their stereoscopes. On the other hand you have this incredible thing called ‘Crinoline’ which is giving ladies more and more space around them. You have to understand that, previously a woman had no status and this thing called crinoline started to give women a presence. When a woman walked into a room with Crinoline around her, people had to take notice, they had to give her space. For me the initial passion was stereoscopy because all these wonderful images of Crinolines are in glorious 3D and you can enjoy them. Gradually I realised the importance of what we were looking at through the stereoscopes and it became the inspiration to design my own stereoscope. I think VR (Virtual Reality) will really make a big impact in the next few years but it is essentially stereoscopy, it’s 3D imaging. You really feel like you could walk in and touch these people in the book and talk to them about their Crinoline dreams and that is what the book is, it’s Crinoline dreams. I was thrilled that that Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes wanted to contribute to the book. I guess I thought that maybe what we were doing wouldn’t be big enough for them and they wouldn’t want to be bothered, but they were very enthusiastic. I am also very thankful that the V&A has collaborated with us, and it’s proved to us, more than anything, that crinoline is still alive. We now have some young designers who have also come in contributing to this exhibition with their new designs. I hope the book will show how amazing and beautiful these things are. Many of the images mock the women having to be helped into their huge skirts
by circles of servants, and then getting stuck in doors or blown off their feet when they ventured out, or being forced to shed the crinolines before boarding a horsedrawn omnibus, or lift them up to cope with steps, revealing an expanse of ankle. However, many Victorian women loved the new fashion, which was lighter and more comfortable than the previous layers of petticoats, and made them feel more powerful, literally taking up more space in the world. My wife, (Anita Dobson) and daughter Emily, who modelled replica Victorian outfits said they felt and moved differently in the bell-like gowns.” ***** The voluminous crinoline underskirt was immensely popular between the years of 1856 to 1867, but was by its very nature severely impractical: a strong gust of wind would blow the dress up exposing the woman’s legs and undergarments; worse still, the crinolines were cumbersome, caused accidents and proved to be a serious fire hazard. As the shapes of crinoline garments grew more and more extreme, artists were inspired to capture the absurdities and misfortunes of the wearers through stereo photos, as well as in cartoons and drawings. Just as Crinoline came into fashion, the stereoscope – the equivalent of TV and Film for the Victorians – became a huge craze. Stereo photographers capitalized on the ridiculous spectacle of the women in crinolines, giving impoverished Victorian husbands some consolation in laughter. Although the hoops and inflatable frames disappeared, this wonderful humorous imagery produced during the Crinoline decade has lasted intact over the centuries – and is rediscovered in this book. The London Stereoscopic company, reborn in the 21st Century, explores “fashion’s most magnificent disaster” in the form of this delightful, lavish coffee table book, containing high quality reproductions of the original stereo images from the period. Brian May and Denis Pellerin have spent decades collecting and digitally restoring the stereo cards that are published here. Viewing the result through the supplied OWL stereoscope, readers will thrill to the magical three-dimensional realism of these scenes, just as the Victorians did. Crinoline – the book – begins with the emergence of the steel petticoat and the initial onset of the “Crinoline Age”, and then takes the reader on a fascinating visual journey, including a wealth of colourful
3-D imagery, to the historical moment when women began to protest against the “cage” and it was eventually phased out. However, contemporary designers such as the late Alexander McQueen, Zandra Rhodes and Vivienne Westwood have reintroduced the crinoline to the catwalk, bringing the dramatic garment of the 19th century all the way into the 21st century with a modern twist. Dame Vivienne Westwood says: “The crinoline idea had been with me for quite some time before I developed it into a collection. I wanted to save experimenting with the crinoline for a rainy day, so to speak…. The first time I ever saw a crinoline was in the ballet Petruschka and I was immediately drawn to it. The mini crinoline encourages you to walk with a certain swing and it swiggles, which I also like.”
ABOUT THE IMPRINT AND THE HISTORY OF THE LONDON STEREOSCOPIC COMPANY Some time in 1854 ‘The London Stereoscope Company’ was born. Their business was selling stereo views and viewers to the public, and they were leaders in a boom – a craze which swept England, Europe, and eventually the United States too, of stereo photographs of every conceivable subject, which, viewed by means of a stereoscope, presented scenes in life-like three dimensions. In a world which had never experienced Television, the Movies, or the Internet, this was a major sensation. In February 1856, The London Stereoscopic Company (LSC) advertised, in the Photographic Journal, ‘The largest collection in Europe, upwards of 10,000’ stereo views. BRIAN MAY’S introduction to stereoscopy was as a child, finding 3-D cards in his breakfast cereal. Brian, discovering that he could free-view them without the viewer too, was entranced, and quickly figured out how to make his own stereo views, and was hooked for life. Scouring Portobello Road market for stereoscopic items some years later, Brian discovered the intriguing Diableries cards, which stirred a special passion which was to lead to the Diableries book 40 years later. While studying Astronomy at Imperial College, Brian became a regular viewer at Christie’s photographic auctions, at the time a rich source of hitherto unknown stereo views from the 1850s onwards.
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In 2008 Brian realised his dream of recreating The London Stereoscopic Company, its aim to bring the magic of true stereoscopy to the modern world. In order to share the magic of Victorian 3-D, Brian designed his own OWL stereoscope, which is now produced in large quantities. The OWL has become a new standard around the world in stereoscopic viewing. In 2011 Brian met a redoubtable French scholar, Denis Pellerin, (pictured with him below) one of theworld’s experts on French and English Photographic History. Their two passions connected immediately, and Denis became Brian’s curator, conservator, researcher, and co-author. Denis said the “disaster” of the title was also historically true: hundreds of women died as their huge skirts brushed against an open fire or a candle and burst into flames, or were blown into water or under the wheels of traffic. However, there were also stories of women who had fallen or thrown themselves from bridges and were parachuted gently down and kept afloat by their skirts. The London Stereoscopic Company is now restoring and republishing Victorian classic cards, as well as original stereoscopic works relating to Astronomy and unseen, historic ‘Queen’ (the Rock
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Group) images. Finally the LSC completed the picture by entering into book publishing, with each new work accompanied by an OWL Stereoscope included in the package. The first three titles were: A Village Lost and Found (based on a celebrated series by TR Williams made around 1853). Diableries (the entire genre of 1860s French Devilments brought together for the first time). The Poor Man’s Picture Gallery (stereo views of famous paintings in the Tate Gallery). The London Stereoscopic Company is the ONLY publisher in the world dedicated exclusively to publishing stereoscopic
works. Their mission is to share the world’s greatest 3-D images, from Victorian times to the present day. BRIAN MAY’S OWL: Brian has created the definitive high-quality modern-day stereoscope; reminiscent of an Owl, he named it just that. Every book the LSC publishes comes with an Owl, and the illustrations in the book, reproduced by the highest resolution printing technology available will, through this device, delight you all just as they did in Victorian times. “A very special and wonderful book with enlightened research unveiling fascinating facts such as crinolines being considered an extremely dangerous form of clothing at one time. Great examples of 3-D pictures totally in keeping with its historical importance, complete with 3-D viewer.” Dame Zandra Rhodes “Crinolines and Stereoscopic photographs were twin sensations of the mid 19th century. We, the authors of this book, decided it was fitting that they should be reunited in the 21st century, and their intimate association recognised at last. This book explores the history of crinoline ‘in depth’. It’s also an attempt to fathom the unique appeal of this dangerous fashion, which, surprisingly, is alive and
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well in the present day, and its place in popular culture.” Brian May & Denis Pellerin Crinoline: Fashion’s Most Magnificent Disaster, by Brian May & Denis Pellerin, published in hardback (with a slipcase and 3-D front cover, accompanied by Brian May’s patent 3-D viewer, the Owl) £50, available to buy from all good bookstores and online www.londonstereo.com
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Food & Drink
Mon. 16th May - Vivaldi in Venice
At the Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2SA. 2.30pm. Come to this lecture, exploring the amazing world of Vivaldi’s music, music that is as intrinsically Venetian as the canvasses of Canaletto, compositions which were to shake the world of music. A Rother Valley Decorative and Fine Art Society event. Visitors welcome. Enquiries: Kay 01424 775257.
Mon. 16th May - Good Planting
The Rye Bakery is a family run business and has been established for over 100 years. The present owner has been running The Rye Bakery for nearly 25 years. The bakery has a staff of 44 and make regular wholesale deliveries to over 90 regular customers. Trade enquiries are always welcome. Please call in to The Rye Bakery where you will find only the finest Artisan breads and pastries made everyday as well as coffee, tea and sandwiches to eat in or takeaway.
At Great Dixter, Northiam, Kent. 10am-4.30pm. Head Gardener Fergus Garrett will lead this Study Day held at Great Dixter House and Gardens. Refreshments and lunch are included and we are offering a 10% discount on plant sales for attendees in the nursery on the day. ÂŁ100 per person Book Online or contact Perry Rodriguez on tel: 01797 252878.
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Tues. 17th - 21st May - Our Ladies of the Perpetual Succour
At The Theatre Royal, Brighton. Eves: 7.30pm. Fri. and Sat. Mats. 2.30pm. Catholic schoolgirls go wild as the choir trip to Edinburgh goes badly wrong. Funny, sad and raucously rude, this exhilarating cocktail of singing, sex and sambuca finds six girls on the cusp of change. Love, lust, pregnancy and death collide head-on in a single day in this blisteringly funny musical play about losing your virginity and finding yourself. 0844 871 7615.
Tues. 17th May - Boden Clothes Sale
At The Kent Showground, Detling, near Maidstone. 01622 633064.
Tues. 17th - 21st May - Jungle Book
Tues. 17th May - Eastbourne’s Tea Dance
At The Winter Garden, Eastbourne. Three hours of ballroom magic (including a well-deserved tea break!) will pass by in a whirlwind with a varied programme of live music from Chris Mannion. 2-5pm. £6. 01323 412000.
Tues. 17th May - Pasha Kovalev - It’s All About You
At The White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm. On his Fifth UK tour you can expect another evening of your favourite music, spectacular dancing, energy, lights and sparkling Costumes , filled with positive emotions and great entertainment for the entire family. Guest Starring Anya Garnis from Strictly Come Dancing BBC1 and So You Think You Can Dance USA . 01424 462288.
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Evening and matinee performances. This spectacular new production from the award-winning Metta Theatre brings Kipling’s classic tale crashing into the 21st Century with breathtaking street dance and circus. Mowgli is finding her way in the urban jungle. With a beat-boxing bin man Baloo, graffiti artist Bagheera and a skateboarding Wolf crew, this heart-warming coming of age story will astonish and amaze. Choreographed by Kendra J Horsburgh (Into The Hoods, Sadler’s Wells and Blaze, International Tour) and featuring jaw-dropping tricks from an extraordinary cast of performers from Zoo Nation and Cirque du Soleil, this is a show for everyone. 01323 412000.
Wed. 18th May - Archaeological History of St. Nicholas
At St. Nicholas Church, Pevensey at 7pm. A talk about exhibits from recent excavations on church land by Dr. Scott McLean, Professor of History and former head of field studies at Herstmonceux Castle. £7.50.
NEW SEASON MENU Main Courses Beer Battered Cod Chips & Peas £9.75 Scampi Chips & Peas £9.00 Beef & Ale Pie New Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables £9.25 Cottage Pie Seasonal Vegetables £8.50 Beef Lasagne and Salad £8.50 Chicken Tikka Masala Rice & Poppadum £8.50 Sausage and Mash with Onion Gravy £8.50 Burger & Fries £8.00 add Cheese £1 Macaroni Cheese & Salad £7.50 gluten free available Gammon Steak Chips and peas With Egg or Pineapple £9.25 Ham Egg Chips & Peas £8.50 Childrens Menu Sausage Mash Beans or Peas £5.95 Fish Chips & Peas £ 6.25 Chicken Nuggets Chips Beans or Peas £ 5.50 Burger and Fries £5.95 Macaroni Cheese £ 5.25 Gluten Free Available Ham Egg Chips & Peas £5.25
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Wed. 18th May - Josh Groban
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.15pm. Having already sold-out three shows this autumn in support of his first UK No. 1 album Stages, multiplatinum-selling artist Josh Groban will come to the Hall as part of an extended UK tour. 0207 589 8212.
Wed. 18th & 19th May - Museum’s and Heritage Show
Trade event at Olympia West, London. The UK’s largest event for the cultural sector. The Museums + Heritage Show brings together all of the latest technologies, services, latest thinking and ideas for anyone working in museums, galleries, heritage and cultural visitor attractions. www. museumsandheritage.com
Wed. 18th & 25th May - 1812 Firework Concert
At the Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. A truly iconic tradition that is celebrated every Wednesday evening, consisting of a culmination of concert music ending triumphantly with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 overture accompanied by a spectacular Firework display- with The Horsham Borough Band. Doors and bar open at 7:30pm. 01323 410611.
Wed. 18th May - Julian Clary
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 8pm. National trinket, author and TV star Julian Clary returns to Eastbourne for a brand new show celebrating 30 years of camp comedy. In a strictly adults only show, he will tell all about his love life, the true and heart stopping story about how he saved Dame Joan Collins’ life and the perils of his DIY electrical home enema kit. Julian will be proudly displaying his well-deserved ‘MBE’ (Mincer of the British Empire), but because he’s a very giving comedian he will be handing out his own honours to a few lucky audience members. Come and witness a masterclass in camp comedy. £24.00. 01323 412000.
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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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Mon. 6pm- 9pm Tues. - Sat. 12 - 2pm and 6pm - 9pm Sun. 12 noon - 3pm
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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very village deserves a good neighbourhood pub which brings together the local community, but few match The Ostrich, which offers simple, well-executed dishes at sensible prices in a friendly and traditional setting. Their Spring menu is in full swing and proving popular. Booking is still advised for their Sunday Roast priced at just £7.50. 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. The Ostrich also hosts Dementia Supper Clubs SE
The Ostrich hosts one of 8 Dementia Supper Clubs covering East Sussex, offering an opportunity for people with dementia and their carers to get together informally, share experiences and increase their support network. (See Facing Page) For information about the supper clubs please call 01323 432340
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Wed. 18th May - ROH Cinema: Frankenstein
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 7.15pm. Choreographed by Liam Scarlett Live Transmission. Royal Ballet Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett has chosen Mary Shelley’s gothic classic Frankenstein as the basis for his first full-length narrative ballet for the Covent Garden Main Stage. 01892 678678.
Thurs. 19th May - Queen Tribute Band
At the Queens Hall Theatre, Cranbrook at 7.45pm. With the Bohemians. A truly memorable live re-enactment of Queen. 01580 711856.
Thurs. 19th - 21st May - May Festival Racing
At Goodwood Racecourse, near Chichester. Three thrilling days with a total prize fund exceeding £450,000. https://www.goodwood.com/ sports/horseracing/fixtures-events/may-festival/
Thurs. 19th May - Birds and Bird Song
At Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne at 7.30pm. A talk by Mike Russell, Senior Wildlife Officer for Sussex Wildlife Trust. Visitors welcome, £3.00. 01323 506540.
Thurs. 19th May - Chantal Acda
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 7.30pm. Currently based in Belgium, Dutch-born Chantal Acda (b. 1978) has worked under the Sleepingdog moniker since 2006, making three acclaimed albums that closed on the ‘With Our Heads in the Clouds and Our Hearts in the Fields’ (2010) album for which she collaborated with Adam Wiltzie. From £10.50. 01424 229111.
Thurs. 19th May - Jools Holland
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 7.30pm. JOOLS HOLLAND & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring GILSON LAVIS with special guest PAULINE BLACK & ARTHUR ‘GAPS’ HENDRICKSON FROM THE SELECTER and guest vocalists RUBY TURNER, LOUISE MARSHALL & BETH ROWLEY - From £38.50. 01892 530613.
Thurs. 19th - 22nd May - Art 16
At Olympia National Hall, London. 150 of the world’s most exciting galleries from 40 countries will showcase the masters of the modern era
through to leading international artists from the contemporary scene. 8pm £24. www. artfairslondon.com
Thurs. 19th - David Starkey: Magna Carta
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm. There are few more stimulating thinkers, and few who understand better the way the most powerful have thought throughout our history. £16. 01424 462288.
Fri. 20th May - Abba Tribute Show
At the Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. Doors 7pm. With Abba Fever. A 5 piece live band with 5 part harmonies the show transports you back to the 70’s through the biggest hits of the world’s favourite band. 01323 410611.
Fri. 20th May - The Dammed
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. Doors 6.45pm. UK punk legends The Damned will be celebrating their 40th anniversary with a special performance at the Royal Albert Hall. 0207 589 8212.
Fri. 20th - 22nd May BBC Good Food Show Summer in the City
At Excel, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London. Join an inspirational line up of chefs and experts this May, including Tom Kerridge, James Martin, Paul Hollywood, Marcus Bean, Davina McCall and Hemsley + Hemsley. www.bbcgoodfoodshowsummerlondon.com
Fri. 20th May - Phil Beer Band
At Hailsham Pavilion, George Street, Hailsham at 7.30pm. Best known for his multi instrumental wizardry as one half of England’s foremost accoustic duo Show of Hands. £20. 01323 841414.
Weald Wine Cellars For nearly 30 years we have travelled extensively through the vineyards of France, Italy, Spain, Germany and beyond in pursuit of Europe’s greatest wines. You can find the culmination of that journey at The Weald Wine Cellars Moor hill Hawkhurst. Next door to the Smugglers Ale House (formally the Black Pig). You will also find great wines from Chile, NZ, Australia, Lebanon and beyond. Quality at every price level together with expert advice. LIKE YOU WE KNOW GOOD WINE WHEN WE TASTE IT! Opening hours: Monday 10am - 1pm. Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm. You can make appointments outside these hours by calling 01580753487 or Email kvgriffin@aol.com PRIVATE TASTINGS CAN BE ARRAGNED. Trade enquires welcome, Free local delivery.
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Fri. 20th May - Grumpy Old Women
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 8pm. Returning after a critically acclaimed, total sell-out sell-out spring 2015 tour the Grumpies are back to knock some sense into the nation. Jenny Eclair will be joined by fellow recruits Susie Blake (Mrs Brown’s Boys BBC One, Coronation Street, ITV1) and actress and singer Kate Robbins (Where The Heart Is ITV1, Casualty BBC One). £26.00. 01424 462288.
Fri. 20th May - Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 7.30pm. With special guests Wadaiko Tokara. Two mighty forces combine in a first-time earth-shaking taiko concert tour, as Mugenkyo and Tokara celebrate the 20th anniversary of their meeting at the first European Taiko Festival. 01892 678678.
Sat. 21st May - Drawn To the Page
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. A creative writing workshop inspired by and responding to our current exhibitions. Led by writer and artist Wendy Ann Greenhalgh. 2pm - 5pm. £30. 01273 735 353.
Sat. 21st May - Return of the Grumpy Old Women
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 8pm. Come and bask in an orgy of fury and big laughs in this glorious live version of the hit TV show. 01424 229111.
Sat. 21st May - Wam Bam Cabaret
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. Doors 6.45pm. The Wam Bam Club is one of the longest-running, and best loved, burlesque supper clubs in London. Be dazzled by breathtaking performances of magic, burlesque and even some crazy contortion. Everything from amazing feats of juggling and dexterity to a healthy serving of tongue in cheek comedy featuring the cream of London cabaret scene. 0207 589 8212.
Sat. 21st and 22nd May - The Vogue Festival
At Kensington Gardens, London. Offers attendees the chance to see and hear from leading international designers, photographers, models, and writers in the industry. Workshops, makeovers, career masterclasses and super tutorials, while the Vogue Café and Vogue Shop will be selling unique limited edition pieces as well as a range of festival merchandise. Previous speakers at the two-day extravaganza have included Victoria Beckham, Tom Ford, John Galliano, Mario Testino, Kate Upton and Donatella Versace. http://www.vogue.co.uk/ special-events/vogue-festival-2016/vogue-festival-2016
Hope Cottage Farm Shop and Tearoom - Ninfield’s best kept secret! FARM SHOP Offering a good selection of fresh fruit and vegetables and quality local produce to include jams and preserves, meat, game, poultry, free range eggs and savoury pies and puddings. Gift ideas and gift vouchers available. We also have a wide range of horse and pet feeds along with a horse rug cleaning service. TEAROOM Sit in the comfort of our cosy tearoom and sample the homemade cakes and pastries. Try our delicious breakfast, a light lunch or a delightful Cream Tea at £4.50 or High Tea at £12.00 per person. Tearoom open 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 3.30pm Sunday (Last orders 3.00pm). High Tea and Cream Tea Gift vouchers available. We also provide Gluten Free High Teas at £13.50 per person. GIFT HAMPERS made to order. Create a delicious hamper full of treats for someone special.
Sat. 21st May - Mad About The Musicals 10th Anniversary
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm. Starring Gareth Gates and Michael Courtney. Taking you on a whistle stop tour from the heart of London’s theatre land to the glitz of Broadway, MAD ABOUT THE MUSICALS is back once again, celebrating the very best songs from the shows we all know and love! 01424 462288.
Sat. 21st May - Hastings Pier Reopens/Madness Concert
entertainment, food stalls and music celebrating the Pier’s musical heritage from the 60s and 70s. Tickets are available for a ‘Pay What You Want’ donation to Hastings Pier Charity, and are limited to two tickets per booking. Madness will take to the stage at 7pm - £25. https://www.musicglue.com/hastingspier/
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If you do your weekly shopping in Hailsham, like us, you’ll know it’s free parking every where and with plenty of spaces too, it’s a great little town. Our favourite place to eat, Callenders Restaurant is on the high street. We drop in any chance we get. They serve breakfast, lunch and evening meals every day from 9:30. Liver & Bacon is always a treat for lunch, fab full grill breakfast if we’re in town early, or a perfect chargrilled steak and salad with a glass of wine later in the evening. They can seat groups of up-to forty with menus written especially for your occasion and dietary needs. So we’ll be booking in for our big family do. Hopefully we’ll see you there soon too. Don’t miss out, just drop in, or book a table today on 01323 842400.
Sat. 21st & 22nd May - 1940’s Weekend
At the Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway, Tenterden Station. Each day will feature re-enactments, music, fashion and dancing of the era. Singing Trio ‘My Favourite Things’ will be performing popular songs from the 1940’s on both days and on Sunday visitors can take a seat and listen to the Beverley Big Band who will be performing throughout the day. The energetic vintage dance troupe, The Cinque Ports Lindy Hoppers, will also be entertaining visitors with their fabulous dance moves on both days.
Sat. 21st May - The Counterfeit Stones
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 7.30pm. £21. The Counterfeit Stones celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2016 with yet another ‘Sham Rock’ experience, 25 X 5. 01892 530613.
Sat. 21st May - 12th June The Chelsea Fringe at Leeds Castle
At Leeds Castle, near Maidstone, Kent. The Gardening and Floristry teams at Leeds Castle will once again create a quirky, fun and interactive spectacle not to be missed this spring. Every Tuesday and Thursday during the Chelsea Fringe Festival (24th, 26th, 31st May & 2nd, 7th, 9th June), Head Gardener Andrew McCoryn will be giving a specialist talk on the history of the gardens and day to day maintenance. 11.30am.
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Garden Services
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.
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
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Tulip Festival continues until 7th May at Pashley Manor Gardens, followed by Sculpture event at the end of May. In late spring 30,000 tulips, from palest pink to nearly black to brightest red, create dazzling mantles of colour in every flower bed, pot and border at Pashley. Representatives from Bloms Bulbs will be on site throughout the festival, which continues every day to 7th May, with a display of 2,000 cut tulips and to offer advice and take bulb orders for delivery in the autumn. With sweeping vistas, formal walled gardens and winding woodland paths Pashley is a perfect landscape for sculpture, with some pieces providing focal points while others are tantalisingly glimpsed amidst trees and flowers. Each year Pashley features the work of many eminent sculptors and the exhibition of sculpture in the gardens runs all season, with most pieces available for sale. In addition, for the eight days of the Sculpture in Particular at the end of May (28th May every day to 4th June), the wood panelled Great Hall of the house, which is not usually open to visitors, hosts a display and sale of maquettes and small sculpture featuring pieces designed for indoor display as well as several that would be perfect in smaller gardens.
Oxney Land Services Ltd: With over 10-years experience in the industry, we have established and grown Oxney Land Services Ltd into one of the leading landscape and arborculture contractors in Kent and East Sussex. The company has built a strong reputation on excellent work, a professional approach and ensuring that procedures are up-to-date. Our dedicated team are always on hand to handle your enquiries and guide you through the process to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
Sat. 21st May - Haye Day II
At the 02 Arena, Docklands, London. Former two-weight world champion David Haye will face undefeated Arnold ‘The Cobra’ Gjergjaj on Saturday May 21 as he continues his journey back to the summit the heavyweight division. 0844 8560202.
Sun. 22nd May - Festival of Indian Classical Music
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. ‘A Classical Odyssey’ is a musical offering to maestro Ravi Shankar , the global phenomenon in Classical music. The tribute concert features a solo performance by his daughter the sitar doyenne Anoushka Shankar. Anoushka is credited with many awards and Grammy nominations for her extraordinary projects. 0207 589 8212.
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Chelsea 2016
Preview
Floral archway to celebrate Queen’s 90th and immersive ‘Rose Tunnel’ Floral arches at Bull Ring and London Gate entrances will feature in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday
chosen to create the London Gate arch will be named in due course. The Bull Ring arch will be made using all British blooms donated by UK growers and will be installed with the help of design students from several UK colleges. As the Royal florist responsible for directing the horticultural elements at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and who holds a Royal Warrant of Appointment to HRH the Prince of Wales and HM The Queen, Shane is no stranger to Royal floral design and is looking forward to this new challenge.
This year, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) will celebrate the 90th birthday of HM The Queen with floral arches at both the Bull Ring and London Gate entrances to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (24 – 28 May), sponsored by M&G Investments.
The primary arch, by leading designer Shane Connolly, will span the iconic Bull Ring gate entrance, situated on the bank of the river Thames, while its sister arch will welcome visitors to the London Gate. The designer
Shane said “I’m honoured and delighted to have been asked to design this archway for HM The Queen’s Birthday and really want it to showcase the beauty and range of British grown plants and flowers and the skills of the British flower and plant growers. Having students of floral design to help install it will really be the icing on the cake. It will be the best of British Birthdays for HM The Queen!” Award-winning artist Joseph Massie provides another unique floral display for 2016. ‘Rosa’, a hanging installation beneath the Rock Bank restaurant, that connects Main Avenue and Ranalegh Way, will offer a sensory, immersive experience, and will feature over five thousand fresh rose blooms. Joseph, the British Floristry Association (BFA)
Young Florist of the Year in 2007, has won 17 national and international competitions for his work, including five RHS Gold medals and four Best in Show awards at RHS Chelsea, the youngest person ever to achieve such accolades. Speaking about the installation, Joseph said: “I’m so very excited to be returning to the show to unveil ‘Rosa’. RHS Chelsea has been such a huge part of my journey, and to be able to display my artwork on such a scale really is a very special experience indeed.” The installation (pictured left) will be formed of two lit pools at either end of the walkway, with rows of the finest preserved rose petals flowing towards the ceiling on a seemingly invisible thread, displaying a mix of warm summery pinks and soft apricot tones. As the two columns of petals rise, hanging full headed roses intertwine with them to create a fuller column of rose heads and petals at the tunnel’s peak. Hanging vertically from the ceiling, the roses will dry naturally over the course of the Show, changing in colour and texture over time. The five thousand rose petals used to create the artwork will be recycled at the end of the Show. Tickets to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016 are available to buy at rhs.org.uk/ flowershows.
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Staplecross Shrub Centre is
looking forward to welcoming you to their newly opened Railway Tavern Licensed Restaurant and fully stocked Garden Centre. Work has been going on throughout the winter season to finish the renovation of this amazing Railway carriage and it is already proving to be very popular with both plant and food lovers
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DMS LANDSCAPING SERVICES Situated in East Hoathly we hold a large choice of decorative aggregates, composts, weed suppressants and topsoils, which are all available to view at our site. These materials can be delivered to your door on our versatile fleet of vehicles which include a long reach truck mounted crane, moffat forklift for hard access locations and our smaller crane. Our materials are available for immediate delivery. Come and talk to us and we will provide you with the product, service and delivery option that you require. SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT BELOW.
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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.
Sun. 22nd May - The Wind in The Willows
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 2.30pm. A trio of performers from theCat’s Grin Theatre Company conjures up a multitude of characters. 01892 678678.
Sun. 22nd May - An Evening With Stacey Solomon
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 6.30pm. Over 300 talented young people from PQA Tunbridge Wells, PQA Tonbridge and PQA Rochester will unite on stage to perform and entertain an audience in order to raise funds for the incredible charity Brain Tumour Research. The students will be joined on-stage by X Factor star and singing sensation, Stacey Solomon. £18. 01892 530613.
Sun. 22nd May - Silent Disco Dash
At the Hop Farm, Paddock Wood. 10am - 5pm. Run and fun to tunes played live by Radio 1’s Gregg James.
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Health, Beauty & Fitness Sun. 22nd May - The Tommy Cooper Show
At the White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm. £17. features West End star Daniel Taylor as Tommy Cooper, in the knockout performance of the year. The show comes with a fabulous supporting cast, and all of your favourite jokes. Between the story, the gags and the magic, and Daniel’s incredible portrayal of showbusiness legend Tommy Cooper, this promises to be a very special show. 01424 462288.
Sun. 22nd May - Food and Drink Fair
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 11am-4pm. the De La Warr Pavilion opens its doors to a Food and Drink Fair as part of this year’s 1066 Wine and Food Festival. The Fair will be open from 11am until 4pm with free entry and there will be all kinds of produce and drinks on offer. 01424 229 111.
Sun. 22nd May - Feathers and Flights and Beats
At Herstmonceux Castle Grounds from 11am. Birds of Prey, medieval archery and drumming plus a hands on experience with East Sussex Falconry and the Archers of Herstmonceux. Ad. £6. Ch. £3. Under 5’s free. Conc. £4.95, family £14. 01323 834479. Pay on the day.
Mon. 23rd May - Magic of the Musicals
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. Doors 6.45pm. For one night only leading casts from: Disney’s The Lion King, Hairspray, MAMMA MIA!, Matilda The Musical, Guys and Dolls, In the Heights, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wicked, Beautiful, Sunny Afternoon and Jesus Christ Superstar. 0207 589 8212.
Tues. 24th & 25th May - Correction
At the Theatre Royal Brighton. 7.30pm. Imagine a world where you can’t progress despite your best efforts to push forward. Multi-awardwinning Czech company VerTeDance presents a beautifully poignant piece about our lack of freedom and our power to make decisions. 0844 8717615.
Tues. 24th and 25th May - The Half Life of Love
At the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Eves: 7.45pm. Wed. and Sat. mats. 2.30pm. This latest play from Gail Louw is a thrilling examination of the complex relationships of adopted parents, their children and gay partners. 01323 412000.
Tues. 24th May - Coastal Culture Trail (Business Networking)
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 6.30-9pm. Free event registration essential. After the success of the last Business Networking Event at Towner Art Gallery we are busy planning the next! This time we will focus on the Coastal Culture Trail itself and how the project can benefit your business 01424 229111.
Tues. 24th May Gordon Lightfoot
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. Doors 7.15pm. Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot will return to the Royal Albert Hall in 2016 as part of his first UK tour since 1985. 0207 589 8212.
Tues. 24th - 28th May - The RHS Chelsea Flower Show
At Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3 4SL. Tuesday – Friday (24 – 27 May) 8am – 8pm. Saturday (28 May). 8am – 5:30pm* (* sell off begins at 4pm). www.rhs.org.uk See page 52.
Wed. 25th May - The Great EU Debate
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 7.30pm. Should we Stay Or Should We Go. 01892 530613.
Wed. 25th May - The Story of Guitar Heroes
At The White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm. Presented by Phil Walker , The Story Of Guitar Heroes is a mind blowing live concert style ‘rockumentary’, paying homage to some of the greatest guitar heroes of all time! £20. 01424 462288.
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Silky-Smooth IPL and Laser Beauty Services provides a rapid but gentle way of removing unwanted hair at affordable prices. Fast and safe with long term results, the treatments eliminate facial and body hair to leave you looking and feeling your best with skin as smooth as silk. Sessions at four-weekly intervals with no need to let hair grow for treatment. For best results six to eight sessions are recommended.
Thurs. 26th May - Girls With Balls
At The White Rock Theatre, Hastings in the Sussex Hall at 7.30pm. This new play is inspired by real-life events from 1921 when the Football Association banned women from playing at affiliated grounds. After fifty years of hurt, the ban was finally lifted in 1971. 01424 462288.
Thurs. 26th May - Juan Martin Flamenco Dance Trio
At The Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 8pm. Juan Martín, a truly awe-inspiring guitarist, composer and all encompassing musician returns to tour the UK with a new flamenco programme of music, song and dance direct from Spain. 01892 678678.
photographs, manuscripts, ephemera and original artwork. Items to suit every budget, and excellent opportunities to meet booksellers and learn about collecting books. www.olympiabookfair.com
At Olympia National Hall, London. From medieval manuscripts to modern signed first editions, you will be able to literally hold history in your hands as you view and buy museum-quality books, maps, prints,
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. with Tom-Tastic by Martin Jarvis. With his powerful voice, Martin was always compared with Tom Jones and endlessly requested to perform a “Tom-song”. Doors 7pm. Concert 8pm. 01323 410611.
Thurs. 26th - 28th May The London International Antiquarian Book Fair
Fri. 27th May - Tom Jones Tribute Show
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Animal & Pet Services
The Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare was established in 1975. 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, Eastbourne and Heathfield. We receive no Local Authority, Government or Lottery funding. - 58 058_May058.indd 1
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Fri. 27th & 28th May - White Feather Boxer
At the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne at 7.45pm. Sat. mat. 2.30pm. For the centenary of the passing of the Conscription Act in 1916, we have a new play, set in Bethnal Green; a story about Boxing, the bravest of sports and the courage of the Conscientious Objectors of WW1. 01323 412000.
Fri. 27th May - Friday Night is Music Night
At All Saints Chapel, Eastbourne, BN200 7GE. Polyphony Voices in Harmony will perform Global Polyphony. 7.45pm. Bar opens 7pm. £6.50 from Bonners Music Store or Eastbourne Blind Society. 01323 729511. Mon - Fri. mornings).
Fri. 27th - 29th May MCM London Comic Con
At Excel, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London. MCM Comic Con events are the UK’s largest and most exciting pop culture shows, and the only UK based shows that bring together such a broad scope of popular culture categories including; Movies, Gaming, Comics, Anime, Television Shows, Gadgets, Clothing and Toys. www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/
Fri. 27th & 28th May - Busted
At The 02 Arena, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. Busted will be supported by Wheatus and Emma Blackery on their Pigs Can Fly tour. After a twelve year wait, Busted fans are in for a treat as Matt, James and Charlie return to The O2. 0844 856 0202.
Fri. 27th May - The Proclaimers
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 7.30pm. Craig and Charlie Reid have over the years enjoyed huge successes across the globe and in April last year released their 10th album on the Cooking Vinyl label. They have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide as the emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along raucousness of their songs and their extensive touring has enlightened and entertained fans new and old. In the process they have enjoyed Gold and Platinum singles and albums in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. £28.50. 01892 530613.
Fri. 27th May - Late Night Laughs
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. Doors 9pm. Join some of comedy’s finest up and coming and established names on Friday nights in the Elgar Room. Tonight, host Gareth Richards introduces whip-smart comic Ellie Taylor and hilarious rising star Mark Cooper Jones. 0207 589 8212.
Fri. 27th May - Charity Golf Day
At Wellshurst Golf Club, Hellingly. 10am. £40 pp. 01825 872664. Organised by Hailsham Lions.
Sat. 28th and 29th May - French Themed Tasting Event
At the Rye Spice Co. Rye Harbour Road, Rye. 12 noon to 3pm. Lots of interesting dishes to try including Frogs Legs. See page 40.
Sat. 28th May - 4th June - Sculpture in Particular
At Pashley Manor Gardens, near Ticehurst from 11am - 5pm. £10. Display and sale of garden and indoor sculpture. Cafe, gift shop and plant sales. 01580 200888. www.pashleymanorgardens.com See front page and page 50.
Sat. 28th May - Clare Teal and Her Mini Big Band
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 7.30pm. Clare Teal’s Mini Big Band concerts are becoming renowned across the country for their energetic exuberance and for offering audiences evenings of unbridled entertainment. 018952 530613.
Fri. 27th & 28th May - Stella
At the Theatre Royal, Brighton. 8pm. A theatrical encounter with a truly remarkable person, Stella is a new show inspired by the strange life and lonely death of Ernest Boulton – one half of the now-infamous Victorian cross-dressing duo Fanny and Stella. 0844 871 7615.
Fri. 27th - 29th May - Beer and Cider by the Sea
Beer and cider enthusiasts can enjoy a mouth-watering bank holiday weekend in Eastbourne this May. The three day ‘Beer and Cider by the Sea’ festival, on the seafront’s Western Lawns - between 27 and 29 May - is set to be bigger and better, in what will be its fourth year! Fine ales and cask ciders to enjoy, alongside wines, cocktails and bottled beers, accompanied by live music. Friday 5.30pm - 10.30pm. Saturday Day Session 10.30am - 3.30pm. Saturday Evening 5.30pm - 10.30pm. Sunday 11am - 7pm. Fri & Sat evenings £8. Sat day & Sun session £7. http://www.visiteastbourne.com/events/beerandciderbythesea.aspx
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Senior Living Sat. 28th May - Stevie Wonder Tribute Show
At the Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. A prominent figure in popular music during the latter half of the 20th century, Wonder has recorded more than 30 U.S. top ten hits and won 25 Grammy Awards and with a massive song book Stevie Wonder is one of the most successful musicians in the world. ‘Know Wonder’ will take you on a musical journey through Stevie Wonders musical career, with hits such as ‘Up-Tight’, ‘My Cherie Amour’, Signed, Sealed & Delivered and I Just Called to Say I Love You. Doors and bar open at 7:00pm, Concerts start at 8:00pm. 01323 410611.
Sat. 28th May - Pasadena Roof Orchestra Hot Five
At St. Nicholas Church, Pevensey at 7pm. Members of the famous band perform a jazz night of 20’s and 30’s music. £12.50.
Sat. 28th May The Heathfield and District Agricultural Show
At Little Tottingworth Farm, Broad Oak, Heathfield. 8am - 5pm. See main advertisement and feature on page 18. 01435 864587.
Sat. 28th May - 5th June - Half Term Sheepstakes
At Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, near Maidstone, Kent. 10am - 6pm Come along and join in the racing fun at Kent Life. Cheer on our sheep during the sheep races, get involved racing the Kent Life ferrets and join in the family fun and games on the green. Watch the farmer get the sheep ready for summer in our Sheep shearing demos (Tues to Sat) and meet the sheep dog. (Sat 28th May - Monday 30th May).
Sat. 28th May - Summer Half Term Fun at the Farm
At the Hop Farm Country Park, Beltring, near Paddock Wood. Get ready for our “Super Hero” theme! We also have the massively popular “Paw Patrol” visiting each day with four Paw Patrol characters appearing. And also a special Paw Patrol Party Dances each day as well! There are loads of rides and inflatables to have fun on along with our popular attractions that include in-door soft play, 4D Cinema , Driving School, Animal Farm and Giant Jumping Pillows. And why not take a stay-cation at the same time? The fabulous campsite is perfect for spending a few days to enjoy the early Summer, with entertainment on tap for the children (and adults can enjoy the Drive in Movies after dark!). www.thehopfarm.co.uk
Why write a will?
If you have not written a will
The Government will decide, through the courts, who should benefit from your life time’s work, who should inherit and who should bring up your children.
If you have written a will
You decide who you want to handle your affairs these are known as Executors and Trustees If you have children you decide on whom you want to bring up your children and you can leave instructions on Education and Religious upbringing. These are known as Guardians. You decide who should benefit from the will and at what age. You can also decide on who you do not want to inherit from the will. For more information please contact Matthew Lock Tel: 01424 200272. Mobile 07900 732418 E Mail matthew@lockandgurney.co.uk www.lockandgurney.co.uk
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Sat. 28th May - Kent Garden Show
At the Kent Showground, Detling, near Maidstone. Over 300 exhibitors with a wide variety of goods on display and for sale. The features of the show include the floral marquees with their stunning floral displays including medal winners from Chelsea. The garden exhibitors have all manner of gardening goods for sale and include over sixty nurseies. There is a craft pavilion, food hall, brass band and children’s rides. Jacqueline Aviolet and Tom Hart-Dyke will be in attendance all weekend to give answers to your gardening questions. For further information contact Will Chesson on 01795-474660 or write to WMH Leisure, 71 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent. ME10 1AN Admission prices are £8 for adults and £7 for seniors. There is no charge for children (up to age 16). Gates open from 9.30 am until 5 pm with last admission at 4pm (3.30 pm on Monday). Please note that dogs are not allowed at this show.
Sat. 28th May Bows, Arrows and Battle Tactics
At High Street, Battle, East Sussex. 10am 5pm. Helmet down. Sword raised. Bows and arrows at the ready. Steel yourself for action as a Norman or Saxon soldier this half term. Set your kids off to explore the abbey and unlock their imagination. Step forward and join the ranks of the Norman and Saxon armies. Practice your skills in the field with archery, sword, shield and spear, and pick a side for the light-hearted Kids’ Battle of Hastings.
Sat. 28th May - The 8th Rockabilly 5
At The Royal Oak Inn, Rye Foreign, Peasmarsh, TN31 7SY 6pm. This 5 mile cross country race in and around the pretty village of Peasmarsh near Rye always receives fantastic feedback. The course is beautiful, the event, whilst quirky, is great fun. Running, rock ‘n’ roll, a bar and a barbecue - what more could you want? www.nice-work.org.uk
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undertaken by the Registered Manager and another professional. We accept clients who require assistance with their personal care. Clients applying to A & F Quality Care Services should have basic living skills and be motivated to reintegrate into the community or willingness to engage.
Who uses A & F Quality Care Services?
How do people apply?
A & F Quality Care Services has been set up to offer support and personal care to individuals. This includes escorting our clients to appointments and on shopping trips as well as leisure trips. A & F Quality Care Servoces offer companionship, help with any cooking and household chores, as well as support, and can administer medication if required. Live-in care is also available. This ensures our client’s maintain their independence which we feel is of key importance. Suitability for A & F Quality Care Services is through assessment
Sat. 28th May - Adam Ant
At The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton. Doors 6.30pm. Show 7.30pm. Adam Ant is to embark on a 14 date UK tour in May 2016 performing the iconic album “Kings of the Wild Frontier” live and in sequence for the very first time, with many of the album tracks never having been performed live. This follows last years phenomenal success of his debut “Dirk Wears White Sox” album tour. The 3 x platinum Kings of the Wild Frontier album, which sold over 8 million copies, was originally released in 1980 and dominated the UK charts. From £28. 01273 290131.
Sat. 28th May - 5th June - British Mammals Spring Trail
At Penshurst Place, Penshurst, near Tonbridge, Kent. 10.30am - 5pm. Learn about our native furry friends and how to make your garden friendly for them. From 12 noon create some wonderful spring crafts to take home with you.
Sat. 28th May -Pasadena Roof Orchestra ‘Hot Five’
At St. Nicolas Church, Church Lane, Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5LD. 6.15-9.30pm. Pasadena Roof Orchestra members including the founder, John Arthy, play a typical programme of ‘PRO’ music from the 1920’s and
• Referrals from primary care teams and local authorities. • Apply directly to the Registered Manager for an appointment.
What happens next?
Once an appointment has been made to see you, the Registered Manager along with a colleague will come and carry out a detailed assessment of your needs. Your case manager and others directly involved in your care will also be consulted to determine your level of need and to devise a support package. ‘30’s. The band will perform two 50 minute sets. Refreshments will be available at the interval. 01424 216651.
Sat. 28th May - Streets of Battle
The Green/Market Square, Battle. Dizzyo Dare: The Balloon Man 12noon & 1.45pm - Feverous balloon sculptures, high energy comedy and the all-important giant balloon! Granny Tourismo - 12.45pm & 2.30pm - The World’s first Shopping Trolley Dance Display Team are sure to impress on their suped up shopping trolleys. Battle Youth Street Theatre - 1.15pm & 3pm - Local performers, who have been mentored by Inside Out Theatre Co., with their brand new act especially for Streets of Battle. Hastings Voice Squad - 3.30pm - Not a traditional choir. Warm, friendly singers perform songs you might just recognise.
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Sat. 28th May - T.Rextasy
At the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, and have been described by many as “beyond the boundaries of tribute”. Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages - if you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you! £20. 01323 412000.
Sat. 28th May - Comedy Cafe
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells at 8pm. Performing: Julian Deane | Sean Percival | Dana Alexander. Comedy Café £2.50 Food Offer. The best in stand-up, both established and up-and-coming acts. 01892 678678.
Sat. 28th May - Trooping the Colour Major General’s Review
The Major General’s Review is the first rehearsal for the Trooping the Colour parade. The procession can be viewed along The Mall or along the edge of St James’s Park facing Horse Guards Parade. A second
rehearsal will take place on the following Saturday. The Trooping the Colour parade on the Queen’s official birthday will be on 11 June 2016 at Horse Guards Parade in St James’s Park.
Sat. 28th May - 5th June - Edwardian Life
At Hever Castle, near Edenbridge, Kent. May half term holiday fun! Enjoy an Edwardian School, costumed characters, traditional games and prizes for the best dresses boy and girl. Go back in time to the early 20th century this May half term and enjoy a fascinating glimpse of the Edwardian era just before the First World War when the Astors were in residence.
Sun. 29th and 30th May - Battle Medieval Fair
On the Abbey Green, Battle. See main feature on pages 22 and 23.
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Sun. 29th May - Bexhill 100 Classic and Custom Car Show
Bexhill 100 Motoring Club proudly show their wide variety of classic cars on 3 dates: These displays take place along Bexhill’s De la Warr Parade by The Old Bathing Station along Bexhill’s De la Warr Parade. Car Show (29 May 2016). Car Show (26 Jun 2016). Car Show (31 Jul 2016). 01424 730564
Sun. 29th May - Zimbabwean Sculpture
At Grounds of Herstmonceux Castle, Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 1RN. Hilary Manuhwa will be presenting a workshop that will allow a limited number of you to join him to learn how to carve the stone – it is a “hands-on” experience and a very rare opportunity (and it is free!)…so book your place early by phoning 01323 834479. Hilary is also staging his Summer Exhibition each day until 21st August. 0 1323 833816.
Sun. 29th May - Pinocchio (Ballet Theatre UK)
At the Assembly Hall Theatre, T. Wells at 3pm. Follow Pinocchio, the cheeky marionette puppet with an unruly nose, on his epic quest as he overcomes obstacles, faces consequences and even ends up in the belly of a whale yet proves to all that dreams really do come true. Tickets: Adult £18, Under 12s £15. 01892 530613.
Sun. 29th & 30th May - Vitality Westminster Mile and 10K
At St James’s Park, London. The Vitality Westminster Mile (Sunday 29th) is held on the most iconic mile in the world, starting on The Mall and finishing in front of Buckingham Palace. Organised by the London Marathon in partnership with Westminster City Council, there are categories for all ages and abilities, so everyone can take part. http://www.westminstermile.co.uk/ The Vitality London 10,000 will take place at 10.00am on Monday 30 May 2016. It starts and finishes in St James’s Park and uses Green Park as its assembly area. https://www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk
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Birds of a feather.. W hat a super time for doing a spot of garden birding. A wonderful dawn chorus puts be in a happy mood for the rest of the day (that alone pleases Feathers customers) There are lots of energetic kiss chases and lovers tiffs going on, nesting material being gathered and argued over by the Blue Tits while the aggressive X rated Dunnocks triangle will probably never be completely settled. We heard our first Cuckoo
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at Feathers back on the 13th - sadly much rarer now plus for the past couple of weeks I have been spellbound by the wonderful evening song of the Nightingale at home, so all in all a lovely time of the year. Allan.......... Feathers Wild Bird www.featherswildbirdcare.co.uk shop.featherswildbirdcare.co.uk
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Sun. 29th May - Music’s Not Dead - Nadia Reid
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea at 7.30pm. In the Cafe Bar A richness of voice; a depth of emotion; and wise beyond her years; with Listen To Formation, Look For the Signs, 23-year-old New Zealand native Nadia Reid has claimed her place as one of the country’s most evocative and profound young songwriters. £12 to £14. 01424 229111.
Sun. 29th May - Penny Arcade
At the Theatre Royal, Brighton. 8pm. Penny Arcade is a force of nature and New York’s undisputed queen of the underground. Outrageous and inspirational, Arcade occupies a unique position in the American avant-garde and counterculture movement. Longing Lasts Longer is her double award-winning Edinburgh show, which turns contemporary stand-up on its head to create a crack in the post-gentrified landscape. Tickets from £13.50. 0844 871 7615.
Sun. 29th May - The Rye 10K
At 10:00am, from (adjacent to) Jempsons Supermarket, Main Street, Peasmarsh, TN31 6YD . This challenging 10 mile road race - the only 10 mile road race in Sussex - covers the quiet lanes through the stunning countryside outside Rye. www.nice-work.org.uk
Sun. 29th May - In Paint and Print
At The Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. Katie, Dot, Lucy: three local artists with a spirited enthusiasm for paint and print, and a zest for experimentation. Katie has a background in set design, Dorothy in fine art and interior design, and Lucy in business. This exhibition represents their first collaboration. 01892 678678.
Mon. 30th May - St. Edwards Fair
At Bodiam Castle, near Robertsbridge. 11am-4pm. You are cordially invited to join Sir Edward Dallingridge at his annual fair to celebrate St. Augustine’s day. A fun day for all the family with the chance to try on armour, enjoy games and activities and explore local craft stalls. There’s also the opportunity to meet Sir Edward who will be more than happy
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to tell you all about his castle and this fair. A small additional charge will apply for most activities. Traders call 01580 831321 to book a pitch.
Tues. 31st May - 1st June - Micro Town Design Quest
At the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea. 10.30am-4.30pm. In the Studio. £50, £30 conc. for those eligible for free school dinners. Responding to the exhibitions Richard Forster: Levittown and Micro Pavilions participants will design and create a 3D pop-up paper town to populate and photograph. Led by artist Sharon Haward. Please bring packed lunches. 01424 229111.
Tues. 31st May - 4th June - 9 To 5 The Musical
At the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Eves: 7.45pm. Wed. and Sat. Mats. 2.30pm. EODS are thrilled to present, 9 TO 5, The Musical, the hilarious new musical comedy based on the hit movie, that centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their boss. 01323 412000.
Tues. 31st May - Comic Book Sketching Masterclass
At the Trinity Theatre, T. Wells. 10am - 4pm | 8yrs+. Combine your love of storytelling and drawing through creating your own comic book. Simon Gregory, professional Illustrator and Comic Book fanatic, will teach you the basics of creating a character and different techniques to achieve your style. £50. 01892 678678.
Wed. 1st - 12th June Swan Lake
At the Royal Albert Hall, London. Dancers from English National Ballet perform in Derek Deane’s critically acclaimed production of Swan Lake. The production caused a sensation at its world premiere in 1997 and has since been enjoyed by over 500,000 people, captivating audiences worldwide. 0207 589 8212.
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