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Dear Residents, Whats inside this month Welcome to the September issue, fingers crossed we will have an Indian Summer on our hands! This month we’re pleased to bring you a fabulous article from an East Grinstead, awardwinning stylist with the latest autumn trends. We also have a wonderful, sumptuous recipe for a special occasion, and surprisingly easy to cook.
The Spitfire’s Coming To Town
The East Grinstead Steeplechase
Dorothy Hatswell from the museum brings us an historical feature about Steeplechases in East Grinstead. And we are celebrating the great tradition of Bonfire in Susssex this month - see our article. Thank you for all the support you give to our local businesses, without this support, we would not be able to bring you this magazine every month.
Bonfire Season’s Hotting Up
Will Bayley MBE on Strictly
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THE BLUEBELL IS BEST A list was compiled of the best steam journeys in the UK and the historic Bluebell Railway was named the best in England. The Bluebell Railway Plc Chairman and Board together with the all the staff and volunteers were delighted with the high standing given to their railway by the recent Boundless survey of UK’s Best Steam Rides. The accolade of ‘Best for a colourful Springtime Journey’ was also very gratefully received. Such recognition is always a great boost for the team. Well done!
Local Paralympian hits the BIG BIG time Will Bayley MBE, the gold winning Paralympian in table tennis, who grew up in Groombridge (only 20 mins away from EG!) was named as a contestant for Strictly Come Dancing this year. Will said: “I’m so proud to be on the show, it’s my family’s favourite show. I have no dance experience at all, but I hope I can do well. I want to inspire people with a disability - that would mean a lot to me. I want to prove to people I can do this.” Good luck to Will!
NEWS FROM OUR SCHOOLS Both our local comprehensive schools, Sackville and Imberhorne, had another fabulous set of both GCSE and A’Level results this year, well above national average – well done to all involved. Sackville recently honoured an incredible achievement, one of their teaches Mr. Steve Latus celebrated teaching at Sackville for forty years straight! When he started, Mrs Thatcher had just become prime-minister and Pink Floyd had just released ‘The Wall’ - a long time to serve one school! He is very fondly remembered by hundreds of geography students and those who were in the several year groups he headed up. Some lovely comments came through from old and current pupils: ‘Great man, taught me and now teaching my son. Keep going! You were a firm favourite back in my day and still are now!’, ‘The man is a legend, he taught me many years ago, and has since taught my daughter, I’m hoping my son will have the same experience soon!’. Imberhorne celebrates their 60 Years Reunion on 14th September. Dancing Through the Decades’ promises to be a fabulous opportunity for generations of ex-students to meet old classmates along with former members of staff, and celebrate their magical memories of the school but best of all to have a great time and lots of fun! The event will run between 1pm and 11pm, with music, dancing, refreshments, memory boards and more. We hope it will provide a wonderful opportunity for friends to be reunited. For more information and to book tickets, see the school website.
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a ‘carnival’ type atmosphere. Very different to the usual fireworks night! The origins of ‘Bonfire’ date back to the Observance Act of 1606 (which made it a requirement to celebrate the foiling of the gunpowder plot), although repealed in 1859, as we know Bonfire Night continues up and down the country. The first Bonfire Societies however, were formed in 1853 as a
compromise with the Sussex authorities to make events less raucous, and safer. The whole affair is very Sussex (with some Kent towns also taking part) and one cannot mention bonfire, without hearing about Lewes… as the traditional centre and county town of Sussex, it’s the beating heart of bonfire traditions and many locals will have visited the town on that annual, spectacular night. In this county, bonfire also remembers the many Sussex Martyrs – 17 protestant martyrs in Lewes during the reign of bloody Mary I, and of course in East Grinstead we have our own 3 martyrs which we commemorate. As our county motto of Sussex is, ‘We Wunt be Druv’ (i.e. we won’t be told what to do and
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Correction: The eagle eyed amongst you will have spotted that the gremlins got into our feature, "Don't Lose Your Way" in the August issue. The total number of rights of way across England and Wales exceeds 140,000 rather than the figure mentioned. There are some 2000 miles in East Sussex alone. Happy walking!
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THE SPITFIRE’s coming to Town
This September our town is honoured to host the very first Battle of Britain Film Festival, presented by the Spitfire Society in association with the town council. East Grinstead has indelible links to the RAF and the Spitfire legacy, through the lifesaving work of Sir Archibald McIndoe on burned aircrew in WW2; and, of course, the world-famous Guinea Pig club, formed at Queen Victoria hospital all those years ago. Most locals know the story well. With that in mind, all locals are invited to participate in all the festival events throughout the day: 9:15am, film screening of Spitfire: Inspiration of a Nation (PG). This film is an epic tale of determination, vision and courage. It is the story of an aeroplane that was forged in competition, shaped as the war clouds gathered and refined in the white heat of combat – going on to become the most famous fighter aircraft ever made.
11:30am, Civic Dedication at the McIndoe Statue and reception at Sackville College. The High Street from College Lane roundabout to Church Lane will be closed from 11am to 12pm. Members of the public who would like to attend are requested to arrive at 11:15am. Small models of Spitfire and Lancaster planes will be placed into the ground on the McIndoe Lawn with the final one being placed by the Town Mayor. There will be short speeches from members of the current RAF and member of the Guinea Pig Club followed by a blessing and the last post. The service should last around 30 minutes. 12:30pm, film screening of Lancaster Skies (PG). This film is a loving homage to the classic British war films of the 40s and 50s. It tells the story of Douglas Miller, a broken, solitary, Spitfire ace, who survived the Battle of Britain. Douglas must take the place of a Lancaster Bomber crew's cherished and respected
skipper, who was killed in action: 2.45pm, presentations & book signing, by historians Dr Emily Mayhew on the Guinea Pig Club and VicePresident Paul Beaver on the role of Fleet Air Arm pilots in the Battle of Britain. 3:45pm, Film screening of The Secret Spitfires (PG). In 1940, the Germans destroyed the Spitfire factories in Southampton and believed they had ended the threat from their nemesis. But unknown to them, the British were building Spitfires in secret. For more information about tickets see the Chequer Mead website or call: 01342 302000. All day ticket holders receive a complimentary society pint glass and supporter’s badge! Profits from the event will be donated equally between the Queen Victoria Hospital Charity and The Spitfire Society Spitfire Fund.
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Dear Sariah, I know this is a dilemma all parents face but my son has gone from being a really sweet boy to having an extreme case of teenage-itis... he pretty much refuses to clean his room, seems to do what he pleases, we manage to get him to do a couple of small jobs every now and again with much effort.. every request is met with an eye roll and then tempers flare. Any helpful suggestions would be welcome! – Rachel F.
As for the little jobs you’d like him to do, negotiation is key. Explain how important his contribution to running the house is and perhaps give him specific weekly responsibilities, such as unstacking the dishwasher, walking the dog, etc. It’s not unreasonable to expect him to do at least one job a day. I’m going to assume that he has
a mobile phone, perhaps access to a games console. These can be excellent bargaining tools for parents who struggle to get children to contribute to household chores. If you are constantly met with defiance when asking for his help, explain that those things are luxury items that can be removed temporarily if needs be. In my home, the weekly allowance is attributed to chores. No chores = no money. Teenagers can be tricky. That’s the truth. They need firm boundaries and open conversations. Often, a rational discussion about why you’re asking them to do something is all you need. Whilst it's often hard not to engage in bickering with a belligerent teen, try to remain the adult. Love them, laugh with them and don’t unstack the dishwasher if you’ve asked him to do it. Just turn off the WiFi if he refuses.
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Hi. You haven’t mentioned how old your son is but I’m going to assume he is an actual teenager. By definition, many teenagers struggle to see beyond their own world and are often difficult to negotiate with when you’re asking them to do something that they don’t feel they need to do. My first piece of advice regarding teenagers is to pick your battles. It’s easy to feel like you are constantly asking them to do something and being met with deaf ears or petulant attitude but it can also, from their perspective, feel like you are constantly on their back. The teenage years are often tricky to negotiate, so you need to think about what is really important in terms of boundaries and respect. The first battle that I would let go is your son’s room. I know this can be difficult to do but it’s his space and it can be helpful to respect that space. If he wants to sleep in a messy room, ask yourself why this bothers you? Often it is about control. If you can, try stepping away from the control of his room and leave him to it. Occasionally you may have to ask him to collect up the towels or bring down some plates but privacy and ownership in a bedroom is really important to teenagers.
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Susie runs ‘Styled by Susie’ with up-to-date style advice across the seasons to her many followers on social media.
Last month, East Grinstead-based, 36-year-old Susie made national press when she posted to her many Instagram followers, explaining how she came to the rescue of a teenager trying on sunglasses whose friend was grabbing passers-by to get them to tell the teenager how terrible she looked in the glasses. Susie soon set things straight by offering her own style advice of how great the glasses looked and encouraging her to buy them if her gut feeling was a yes!
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The catwalks have been increasingly non-binary. With that in mind, there are more unisex lines being introduced and the silhouettes this season reflect that.
It’s time to say goodbye to shorts and sandals, Autumn is just around the corner!
The beauty of buying a trouser suit is you can get different styles out of it.
I’ve been keeping a close eye on the emerging trends to see what patterns are forming - so, say hello to statement bags, neon shoes, feathers and (yes!) double denim.
Switch out trainers for loafers or brogues and wear it as a set - or use the jacket with a pair of jeans for a smart, casual look.
As always, you can skip a trend or jump on it, depending on your preference.
Or you can wear the trousers with a fine-knit jumper with loafers or brogues and a biker jacket.
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FEATHERS: I’ll be leaving this trend alone - I can just imagine getting my feathers matted on a drizzly school run! Keep an eye out for feathers on shoes (very Nineties) and on Christmas party frocks. It’s lovely to see some designers creating synthetic feathers to keep their lines cruelty free. Others have been sourcing feathers that have naturally molted.
STATEMENT BAGS: Big bags are flattering if you’re curvy - but my favourite thing about them is how much I can fit into them. Choose prints or patterns to jazz up a dark winter coat, or a neutral hue to complement more outfits.
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These went out of fashion a few years ago but they are back with a bang. I’ve always loved adding a belt to my outfits as it gives my shape definition. You can have fun with a thin belt or thick one, or even a chain style!
DOUBLE DENIM: Is that the sound of B*Witched playing? Yes, double denim is back, particularly the darker shades of denim such as indigo and black. With this in mind, you can keep wearing those denim boiler suits throughout the winter months - pop an extra layer underneath to keep you cosy.
NEON SHOES: Hailey Bieber caught my eye with her neon heels, distressed jeans and blazer, earlier in the year. A pop of colour can make a dark winter outfit, and if you’re wearing a black dress to your Christmas do, let your feet do the talking with some brights.
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LEATHER: Get those coated (or leather-look) jeans back out, because leather is here to stay! They’re a great alternative to skinny jeans. You can dress them down with a hoodie and trainers, or up for evening drinks with heels and a blouse. If you haven’t got one already, start looking out for a biker jacket next season - you can wear it with everything. I prefer pleather over leather, because I find it less bulky (and it’s cheaper).
POCKETS: I’ve kept the best one for last – pockets! So many clients leap with joy when they try on a dress with pockets. I love them because I’m so awkward, it’s somewhere to put my hands while I’m talking to someone. Pockets are getting a supersized makeover and you’ll see them on coats and blazers in particular.
For more style tips, follow Susie Hasler, Styled by Susie on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/styled.by.susie Facebook: www.facebook.com/StyledBySusie Her website: www.styledbysusie.co.uk And blog: www.styledbysusie.blog
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NEW FOR 2019: JUMBLE TRAIL Are your cupboards cluttered? Is your shed stuffed? Do you want to turn some of your pre-loved goodies into cash while supporting a local charity? Or do you just love browsing and finding a bargain? Come and join the East Grinstead Jumble Trail on the 22nd September! Similar to the traditional American yard sale, our Jumble Trail will see neighbours and friends setting up stalls in front of their houses in EG and surrounding villages. On sale will be toys, music, clothes, homemade baked goodies, arts and crafts and loads more. Visitors can follow online or paper maps to walk around their local streets, hunting for bargains as they go.
There is a £5 fee per stall, a small amount of which goes towards covering admin costs, and the rest will go to QVH Charity to help fund equipment. So, what are you waiting for, sign up now! Email EGJumbleTrail@gmail.com or message us via Facebook page ‘East Grinstead Jumble Trail’, so we can work towards a more sustainable future and grab a good bargain in the meantime.
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For the curried parsnip purée • 250g parsnip, peeled and chopped • 5g curry powder • 5g ground coriander • 4g ground cumin • 1 pinch ground turmeric, small • vegetable oil • 50 ml milk • 50 ml double cream • Salt Place a saucepan over a medium heat and add a dash of vegetable oil, followed by the parsnips and spices. Reduce the heat and cook for 40 minutes, or until the parsnips start to soften. Add the cream and milk, bring to a simmer and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, transfer the contents of the pan to a blender and blitz on full speed until a smooth purée forms. Transfer the purée to a clean saucepan and season to taste with salt. Cover with a cartouche until ready to reheat and serve.
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THE EAST GRINSTEAD STEEPLECHASE by Dorothy Hatswell, East Grinstead Muesum A visitor asked me recently if I knew anything about the East Grinstead Steeplechase. I didn’t, but I was curious and tried to find out if it even existed. She thought it might have been run over the area that is now under the Weirwood Reservoir, as this would have been flat, as racecourses are today. On investigating, it appears, as is obvious when you think about it, steeplechases are run over obstacles, such as hedges and ditches. The origin of them lies in races run over rough countryside in the 18th and 19th centuries, literally from steeple to steeple. These were very prominent landmarks towards which the riders could steer. East Grinstead’s Church, St Swithuns, once had a spire, which was struck by lightning in 1763. As the present tower can be seen for miles around, it would seem possible that it would be the beacon for races in the district. With almost everyone then having a horse, and the fact that the army was largely cavalry, the use of horses for their amusement would be an obvious choice of recreation, apart from fox-hunting, especially for the gentry with time on their hands. Steeple-chasing began in the south of England, but later proved more popular in the north. I have yet to find where the East Grinstead Steeplechase started from, but the West Hoathly area seems to be a possibility. This would be right for the distance between them. Most steeplechases were run over a distance of
between two and four miles. The terrain also, would have been ideal, crossing farmland with its fences, hedges and ditches and numerous small streams. The final climb towards the town would provide a testing finish to the race. The only reference I have found, so far, to the East Grinstead Steeplechase was, in a book by William Blew, but it did not mention the course. On p. 295 there is the record of it being run on April 5th 1836. The race was won by Major Martin Becher on a horse called Wise. Martin Becher was a prominent and successful steeplechasing jockey in the early C19th. His name lives on at Aintree, on the Grand National Course. The notorious Becher’s Brook is named after him. In the same year as the East Grinstead Steeplechase, Becher was unseated at this difficult fence. He was aware of the danger from the horses behind him, so he rolled into the ditch to shelter. The incident was the talk of the riders, as he was a well-respected and competent jockey. So, to commemorate his unusual fall, the fence was named after him. John Hislop, a well-known writer on all things connected to horse racing, wrote, “Steeplechasing has about it rather more glamour and excitement than the flat, a trace of chivalry, a spice of danger and a refreshing vigour that…flat racing lacks…. It gives the impression of being a sport and not primarily a business.”
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NEW: Experience Wakehurst with a four-legged friend
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NEW EVENT FOR 2019: ‘Fit for Life’ To be opened by local Olympic gold medal-winner ‘Fit for Life’ is a community event being held in East Grinstead involving a number of health, wellbeing & fitness organisations at Sackville School. The event has the objective of encouraging members of the community to improve their awareness of existing or potential health, wellbeing & fitness issues. Promotion & improvement of their selfmanagement or avoidance of these issues and their adoption of healthy lifestyle activities, and to facilitate engagement with existing support or provision services will be demonstrated.
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What’s On in September THURSDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER Do you ever need an excuse to get out and about? This month sees the fourth meeting of the new First Thursday Café morning, taking place at the Chequer Mead café, 10:30am – 12pm, thereafter on the first Thursday of each month. The aim is simply to provide a meeting place for local people of all ages and backgrounds. Everyone is welcome at this independent drop-in, with relaxed and friendly surroundings. Just call in for a free coffee/tea and a chat to other locals – or just sit back and soak up the atmosphere. A good excuse to get away from the screens or what have you, and have a relaxed drink in a lovely, chilled out setting. All welcome, including children. Please tell your friends! THURSDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER East Grinstead Choral Society All singers welcome! Come and join our friendly choir at the launch of our exciting new season. Free taster evenings. For further information visit www.egcs. co.uk or find us on Facebook.7.30pm, Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, RH19 2HL. SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER Hartfield Village Fete Horticultural & Dog Show A cracking afternoon for all the family. Fun Dog show and Doggie Dash. Amazing horticultural display in the marquee, Loads of free entertainment for the children. Traditional side shows BBQ, Bar, Teas Vintage Cars & Steam engines. 12 Noon, Town Croft, High Street, Hartfield, TN7 4AA. WEDNESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER East Grinstead Horticultural Society Autumn Show plus "The Evolution of a Formal Garden into a Nature Reserve" - Peter Lovatt. New members and visitors always welcome. For more information call 01342 326894 or come along. 7.30pm (Doors open at 7.15), The Old Court House, East Court. THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER Mid Sussex Association National Trust Talk: The Tower of London by Alan Kingshott, 2:30pm, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN.
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SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER Join us for our first ever Pop-up Beer Festival and Charity Auction, all to raise funds for our church. 5 – 10pm. St Mary's Church, Windmill Lane, RH19 2DS.
MONDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER Su Reed - Naturalist & Member of Horsham Natural History Society. Speaking on 'Wildlife
& Plants in unusual places’. 7:45pm – 9:15pm, The East Grinstead Natural History Society. St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, RH19 4AT.
WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER Collectors Fair After a break in August, 15 dealers will be selling (and buying) coins, stamps, postcards, etc. 10am - 3pm, Chequer Mead Arts Centre, De La Warr Road, RH19 3BS. THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER Felbridge & District Horticultural Society. Gravestones and graveyards of Sussex, an illustrated talk by Kevin Gordon. At 8:15pm, The Village Hall in Felbridge. FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER East Grinstead Society Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance - an update. At 7:30 pm, Main Hall, East Court Mansion, College Lane, RH19 3LT. SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER Popular Sequence Dance. Programme to include Helena Q/St, Catherine Watz, Tango Las Vegas, Alpine Stroll, Saunter Sheraz, September Saunter, Suzanne Q/st. Tina Tango, 7:30 10:30pm, £5 each, St Mary's Church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 2DS. SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER Haywards Heath Music Society Rhythmie Wong pianist, her recital will include Ravel’s Gaspard de la Nuit and other classical composers’ works. Tickets adults £15, under 18 £5 Tel: 01444456227 or at the door (season tickets available for all 6 concerts £60) www. haywardsheathmusicsociety.org.uk. 7:30pm, St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath. WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER RPSB EG group meeting A talk by Alan Loweth on the creation of Broadwater Warren
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THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER Fever, Riot and Victorian Feminism: The Sisters who put East Grinstead on the Map. Talk by Dr Kathryn Ferry on the Sisters of St Margaret, the order of Anglican nuns founded by John Mason Neale, Warden of Sackville College. Find out how they gave up privileged lives to become nurses and teachers before either profession was formally opened up to women and how they overcame prejudice through pioneering social work. Tickets £10 (incl. glass of wine) from The Bookshop, High Street and Spires Hairdressing, Church Lane. 7pm, Common Room, Sackville College, RH19 3BX.
SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER The Rotary Club of East Grinstead Meridian will host a community event in the town, involving a number of health, wellbeing & fitness organisations: encouraging members of the community to improve their awareness and management of health, wellbeing & fitness issues. Admission free, Sackville School, 10am – 3pm. See article and ad in this magazine for full details.
SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER Halsford Park School Colour Fun Run. The colour run is a fantastically fun community event for children up to the age of 16 and their families, hosted at Halsford Park School. Spectators are welcome too, can watch and support the runners for free, and maybe throw some colour as well. 10am registration opens for both the 1k and 2k events, 10:30 group warmup, 11am 1k colour run – for children, unaccompanied or with accompanying adults,11:30am Friends of Halsfard Park School AGM – all welcome, 12pm 2k colour run – for children only. Participants must book a place and pay in advance, by Friday 13 September. See website for details or email: colour.runeg@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, 12TH OCTOBER The Twin Towers: Where were you on 9/11? Sussex Occasional Singers, aka The Sussex Cantorum, perform The Third Millennium, a work written in direct response to this horrific event by the East Grinstead collaborators, the author
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and poet Nick Nye and composer Simon Austin. Posing urgent questions of beliefs and actions taken in their name, this hard-hitting cantata features the choir, bass Mark Beesley, Autumnal Strings, led by George Clifford, flautists Ivor Humphreys and Jennifer Kirk and the harpist, Anna Wynne. The packed programme includes two World Premieres of Simon’s music: His End Was… for solo flute, to be performed by its commissioner, Ivor Humphreys and Summoned, to another Nick text, by the soprano Helen Underwood Lewis. A nod to American music is through Barber’s lovely A Cappella part song, The Coolin and an arrangement of the ironic Spiritual Soon we will be done with the troubles of the world! But the mainstay of the programme is Baroque, with Bach’s fabulous Cantata 140, Wachet Auf, featuring Mark and Helen and the oboist Helen Nye at the start, the evening finishing with a flourish in Handel’s evergreen anthem, Zadok the priest. Tickets are available from Bullfrog Music, East Grinstead, choir members and at the door, £15. A retiring collection will support St Catherine’s Hospice. At 7:30pm, in Highbrook All Saints.
WHAT’S ON AT CHEQUER MEAD FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER AT 8PM East Grinstead Autumn Comedy Gala: Known for venting his spleen in unguarded “off camera” rants, Jonathan Pie will be trying out his work in progress show as he headlines the Comedy Gala this Autumn. The frustrated news reporter is the brainchild of Tom Walker, who brought the character to life 4 years ago when he became an internet sensation when he famously ‘lost’ it outside the Houses of Parliament. This is political satire at its finest. He will be joined by award-winning Bristolian Jayde Adams, an uncut gem who is renowned for being a force of nature with Dawn French calling her “the 3rd funniest woman in the world. Fact”. Tickets: £15 in advance, £17 on the door.
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What’s On in September SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER AT 2PM West End Stars 1. Matthew Goodgame unites West End Stars in the fight against Dementia, raising awareness and support for The Alzheimer’s Society. He has created a West End Variety show that combines the 'razzle dazzle' of show business and a genuine personal touch that will be warm your hearts. Tickets: £18, Over 60’s £17, Under 16’s: £16, Family Ticket: £64.
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FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER AT 7:30PM The Drifters: Showcasing all their classic hits from the last six decades, The Drifters new show will include the unforgettable Saturday Night at the Movies, You’re More Than a Number, Come On Over to my Place, Up on the Roof, Under the Broadwalk, Kissin in the Back Row, Save the Last Dance, Hello Happiness and many more! Tickets: £28.
Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas: The highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale will be published today! The release of The Testaments is a momentous literary event and will be celebrated with an evening with the Canadian novelist, poet, literary critic and inventor, Margaret Atwood, in an exclusive live cinema broadcast. Tickets: £16.50, Concessions: £15.50
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THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER AT 7:30PM NT Live presents Fleabag. See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBCs hit TV series Fleabag, broadcast live to cinemas from London’s West End. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag
Rock N Roll Paradise: Rock n Roll Paradise is celebrating their 10th year on the road by bringing to the stage an array of tributes to the icons of rock and roll over the decades. Legends include Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison and more. Tickets: £25, Over 60’s: £24. Rigoletto on the Lake: One of Verdi’ most popular works is being performed for the first time on the unique Bregenz lake stage in Austria. Featuring several of opera’s best-known arias, Rigoletto is the unforgettable tale of a sacrifice and revenge; of a father’s rage and a daughter’s shame. Tickets: £16.50, Concessions: £15.50.
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Mid-Sussex Timber celebrates its 90th anniversary Mid-Sussex Timber saw in an outstanding milestone this year, as it proudly celebrated its 90th year in business. Since 1929, MST has been supplying directly imported timber to the traders and retailers and is now one of the largest stockists in Sussex. Since the first branch opened in East Grinstead, the business has gone from strength to strength, having expanded to three other locations including Haywards Heath, Forest Row, and most recently, Crowborough. Fast forward 90 years and the business, to this day, remains family-run and is operated by second and third-generation family members: Tim, Simon, Alex and Cara Waters.
To celebrate this impressive milestone, the team held an evening of racing at Lingfield Park Racecourse and to mark such a notable occasion, the invitation was extended to past as well as present employees. Alex Waters, Operations Director and grandson of the founder, said: “90 years is a landmark anniversary for any company, but for a small independent business such as ourselves, it is even more ground-breaking. A celebration like this gives us a valuable opportunity to reward all our staff who worked so hard to get Mid-Sussex Timber to where it is today’.
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