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From Boots to Bustles – Costume Finds from Sussex Attics

Cuckfield Museum, Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Cuckfield Museum’s new costume display featuring locally donated treasures. Entry free, but donations appreciated. More information from www.cuckfieldmuseum.org Saturday 01 April, 06:00-09:00

Dawn Chorus Bird Walk on Bedelands led by Geoff Kent and John Prodger

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve. Meet in Bedelands car park off Maple Drive Discover the bird’s first calls of the morning in a delightful setting.

Saturday 01 April, 10:00-12:00

Pond Dipping at Bedelands

As above Come and discover hidden mini-beasts below the water! Led by Dominic Moore. All equipment provided and all ages are welcome. Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 Saturday 01 April, 10:00-12:00

Paws & Claws Spring Fair

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Spring Fair with homemade cakes, clothes, books, toys, jewellery, cards, gifts, tombola and raffle. 20p entry.

Contact: Rosemary Harding 01273 846946 rosemary.harding @mypostoffice.co.uk www.pawsandclaws-ars.org.uk Saturday 01 April

Super Saturday Course

The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ New one day course – Develop drawing for relaxation. £38.50.Aspire Sussex 0345 6 010161 enquiries@ aspiresussex.org.uk www.aspiresussex. org.uk Saturday 01 April, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers – West Hoathly Circular

Finche Field Car Park, West Hoathly RH19 4QE Finche Field CP, Gravetye, Selsfield Common, Chiddingly Farm, CP. Optional pub lunch. 5.1mi/8.2km.

Moderate, TQ366 326. Contact: Tony 01444 483053 or 07597 199768.

Saturday 01 April, 10:00-13:00

Coffee Morning & Needlecraft Sales

products such as jewellery, greeting cards and much more. Homemade lunch and refreshments available all day. Free entry. Contact: Peter Groves 01444 456900

Saturday 01 April, 10:00-15:00

Forest Row Village Market

Community Centre Car Park or Forresters Green, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Fine Foods and Crafts Market, with a social atmosphere including activities and demonstrations. Contact: Sue Young AIPM, DIMA (Market Manager) 01342 822661 sue.young@forestrow.gov.uk www.forestrow.gov.uk/forest-rowmarket.aspx Saturday 01 – Sunday 02 April, 10:00 -17:00

Contemporary Craft Show in Horsham

Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham RH12 1RL A variety of spectacular and beautifully made crafts exhibited in spacious Parkside. Nearby parking, railway station and town centre. £3 (children and students free.) Contact: The Sussex Guild 01273 479565 (between 10am 5pm). info@thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 01 April, 14:00-16:45

Lindfield Horticultural Society Spring Show of Flowers and Produce

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Celebrate the horticultural achievements of our fellow gardeners.

Homemade cakes and coffee and sale of plants too. £1, children free. All welcome.

Saturday 01 April, 18:00

Bach’s St Matthew Passion

Jubilee Community Centre, Charleswoods Road, East Grinstead RH19 2HL East Grinstead Choral Society with celebrated international tenor Mark Padmore as the Evangelist, Baroque orchestra, sung in German. £15 Adult; £7.50 Student. Box Office 01342 328774.

Saturday 01 April, 19:30

Burgess Hill Choral Society Spring Concert St Andrew’s Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0LG See Local Living Saturday 01 April, 19:30

West Sussex Scouts Fundraising Concert

Martlets Hall Foyer, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Tea, coffee, cakes and raffle. Sale of needlecraft items by Sheddingdean Quilters. Proceeds to Cornerstone building project.

Adastra Hall, Hassocks, BN6 8QH West Sussex Scouts are going to Uganda to do building works in a rural primary school. This concert is to raise funds for this project. Tickets £10, under 16s £5, either on the door or call 07711 422433.

Saturday 01 April, 10:00-14:30

Saturday 01 – Sunday 30 April

The Old School, Church Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ Over 40 stalls spread over 4 halls selling a wide variety of hand crafted

Bolnore Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4WH Take the tour at the no. 1 retirement development in Haywards Heath!

Spring Craft Fair

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Renaissance Retirement’s Fleur-de-Lis Haywards Heath

The biggest and best retirement development in the town is now selling and open for tours all week.

Phone Maureen or Megan on 01444 455699. Or email haywardsheath@ renaissancegroup.co.uk

Sunday 02, 16 & 30 April, 10:00-14:00

Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale. This is a well-established auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. 01273 478221 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk

Conservation Work Parties

Monday 03 & 17 April, 19:30-21:30

Sunday 02 April, 10:30

23 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB ‘Folk dancing is Friendship set to Music. All welcome and you don’t need a partner. Membership £2.50 and £1.50 each evening. First evening free.

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.

Meet in car park Come and help to conserve your local green area. Stay as long as you wish.

Mid Sussex Ramblers Newtimber Hill

Footbridge on Old A23, Pyecombe Street BN45 7ED Pyecombe Street, Newtimber Hill, Saddlescombe, nr Varncombe Hill, Tumulus, West Hill, Pyecombe Street.

4.3mi/6.9km. Moderate, TQ284 128.

Contact: Phil 01273 835931 Sunday 02 April, 11:00-16:00

RSPCA South Godstone Easter Fayre

RSPCA South Godstone, Eastbourne Road/ A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB Games and competitions for all the family. BBQ , hot/cold food, cakes.

All money raised goes towards helping animals at centre. Entrance to the fayre is free but donations are much appreciated. Easter Egg Hunt is £3.00 per child, every child gets a prize.

Tours of the centre for £1 per person and under 16s go free Sunday 02 April, 14:00-17:00

Windmill Open Afternoon

Oldland Mill, Oldlands Lane, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8ND Come and see inside the oldest working windmill in Sussex. Refreshments, memorabilia and our own flour will be on sale. Voluntary donations appreciated. For more info: Prof.

F J Maillardet 01273 842342 f.j.maillardet@brighton.ac.uk Sunday 02 April, 19:30-21:30

Centenary Spring Concert

Ardingly College Chapel, College Lane, Ardingly RH17 6SQ Ardingly Choral Society with Mid Sussex Sinfonia and international soloists will perform Verdi’s Requiem, conducted by Robert Hammersley.

Tickets £15 (£13 concessions) online at www.ardinglychoralsociety.org.uk, Carousel Music 01444 417654 or M Kershaw 01825 791241 Monday 03 and 04 April

Keymer Folk Dance Club

Tuesday 04, 11, 18 & 25 April, 10:30-13:00

IT Drop-in Sessions

Morley’s Bistro, 42 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RG Computer or gadget problems?

Why not come to one of our informal ‘drop-in’ sessions being held at Morley’s Bistro. £5 for one 15 minute session.

The IT Girl Ltd, Emma 07938 838861 admin@theitgirl.co.uk Tuesday 04 April, 19:30

Pub Quiz

The New Inn, 76 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RQ At The New Inn we run a monthly quiz on the first Tuesday of the month.

Teams from 4-6 people. All funds go to a charity chosen by the participants.

Tuesday 04 April, 19:30

Henfield Garden Club

Henfield Village Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB Guest speaker, Geoff Banks. Geoff will give a talk on ‘from courtyard to seaside sanctuary.’ Non-members welcome. Free coffee and biscuits. Our summer outings also start this month.

Enquiries: 01273 493973.

Tuesday 04 & 18 April, 19:30-21:30

Singing For Those Who Can’t

Village Club, Mill Lane, Ashington RH20 3BX New fun choir, all ages, all genders, free refreshments. Beatles, Abba, Queen etc. Sing like no-one is listening. £5.

Contact: Di Clarke 01903 893156 diann.clarke@outlook.com Tuesday 04 April, 20:00-22:00

Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club

Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4JR Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £2 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free.

Mike 01444 482741

Cornish Baking Day with David Pengelly

Tuesday 04 April, 20:00

Monday 03, 10 & 24 April, 08:00-17:00

A pub in Lewes Unattached? Aged 50+? The Group might be exactly right for you. We meet in Lewes on the first Tuesday evening of every month. The Group is not a dating agency, but it is an opportunity to meet other single men and women.

We also meet in Burgess Hill, Horsham and Brighton. Walks, dining, golf,

The Aga Shop, 10 Market Square, Horsham RH12 1EU Contact: 01403 254955 horsham@aga-web.co.uk

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 1TJ

The Group for Unattached Men & Women

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theatre, holidays etc. www.thegroup.org.uk

Wednesday 05 April, 20:00-22:00

Wednesday 05 April, 10:20

Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A French film, ‘Gemma Bovery’, with English sub-titles inspired by Gustave Flaubert’s 1856 novel, Madame Bovary. All members and visitors are most welcome. Contact: Barbara Stevens 01444 452385

Mid Sussex Ramblers Pub Social

The Sportsman, Cuckfield Road, Goddards Green BN6 9LQ The Sportsman 01444 233460.

TQ284 201. Contact: 01273 835931 Wednesday 05 April, 10:30-13:30

RHS Talk: ‘Magnolias; Aristocrats for gardens of all sizes’ with Jim Gardiner

Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP A fascinating magnolia presentation by leading horticulturalist and RHS expert Jim Gardiner. Includes private garden tour and refreshments on arrival. RHS Members and Friends of Borde Hill: £25.00 (£27.50 with Gift Aid) Non-members: £30.00 (£33.00 with Gift Aid). 01444 450326 info@bordehill.co.uk www.bordehill.co.uk Book tickets at: www.bordehill.co.uk/events Wednesday 05 April, 14:00-16:30 (Doors open 13:30)

Bridge Afternoon

Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Bridge Afternoon with afternoon tea.

Fundraising for St Peter & St James Hospice. £36 per table (4 people).

Contact local Box Office: Jean Whybro 01444 415910 iwhybro@hotmail.com Wednesday 05 April, 14:15

Hurstpierpoint W I Meeting

The Girl Guide Headquarters, Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Speaker: Dr Mary Gibbens – ‘My life as an Ophthalmic Surgeon’.

Competition: A Pair of Sunglasses.

Visitors welcome £3.

Wednesday 05 April, 14:30

Romans in the Ouse Valley

The Tudor Hall, The Old School, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ Dr David Rudling of the Sussex School of Archaeology looks at settlements excavated at Beddingham, Barcombe and currently at Plumpton. £5 or £3 for members. Please phone Mike Nicholson to book a seat on 01444 457448 or email: events@cuckfieldmuseum.org Wednesday 05 April, 19:45

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Open Meeting

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Illustrated talk: ‘Tools of the Trade’.

Do you stand in your cluttered shed, wondering where it all came from?

Russell Bowes, gardening historian, can tell you! Admission: Members free, Visitors: £1. All welcome! bhhs@ talktalk.net Flo Whitaker: 01444 245509

The Mid-Sussex FrancoBritish Society

Thursday 06 April, 19:00-23:00

Comedy Night

Olivers Coffee & Wine, 17/18 Borers Yard, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne RH10 3LH The two acts performing on the night are Sally-Anne Hayward and Rudi Lickwood! £20 a ticket to include your first drink. Contact: 01342 821755 sales@oliverscoffeeandwine.co.uk Thursday 06 April, 19:30

Mid Sussex Association National Trust

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH 3DN Talk – Tea and the English by Dr Sally White. £3.00 Members, £5.00 Nonmembers. Members do not need to be NT members now. Contact: Gail Burrell 01444 482055 Thursday 06 April, 19:30 for 20:00

Ditchling Film Society – Dheepan

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8QT A powerful story about a Tamil freedom fighter called Dheepan. Director Jacques Audiard. 15 Cert. Free coffee and biscuits beforehand and wine can be purchased by the glass. Guests and temporary members are welcome for £5 payable at the door.

Thursday 06, 13, 20 & 27 April, 20:00

Greyhound - Open Mic Night

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT Every Thursday! Whatever your talent, come and show it off or just watch others. Pop in for a fun night out - entrance free! thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk Every Friday in April, 11:45

Wild Strawberry Events Spring Craft Fair. Contact: Kim Stewart 07899664070

Friday 07, 21 & 28 April, 19:30-22:00

Saturday 08 & Sunday 09 April, 14:00-17:30

Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX This month we have the following:Surplus Equipment Sale, Radio Night and Equipment Sale, Quiz and Cakes. Shut on Good Friday 14th.

Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 newsletter@msars.org.uk, www.msars.org.uk

The Triangle, Burgess Hill RH15 8WA Come and join us for Swimathon 2017 and help raise money for Marie Curie UK and celebrate Swimathon’s 30th Anniversary. Swim 1.5k, 2k or 5k by yourself or get your friends involved and complete the challenge as a team.

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society

Friday 07 April, 20:00-21:30

The Story of the Argus – Burgess Hill History Society

Saturday 08 April, 19:00 until late

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN The band will be performing the amazing songs of the greatest rock band of the seventies – Led Zeppelin.

Standing – limited seating available on the balcony. Tickets £16 & £18. www.martletshall.org 01444 242888

Warren Ballroom, Worthing College, Sanditon Way, Worthing BN14 9FD An evening of 1920s glitz, dance lessons, beautiful and tasteful burlesque and great music. £15pp includes welcome drink. Contact: Lily BanisterWeir 01903 528613 lily.banister-weir@guildcare.org

Whole Lotta Led

Friday 07 April, 19.30 Saturday 08 April, 19.30

Opera South East presents... The Magic Flute – by W A Mozart – Sung in English with Chorus and Orchestra

Hastings White Rock Theatre Mozart’s popular humanist masterpiece shows the majestic power of art and music can change people and tame beasts. Tickets from the White Rock Theatre at £21, £17 and £13. Concessions £2 off.

Accompanied children under 16 are free. Greg Solomon 07771 533 758 enquiries@operasoutheast.org.uk www.operasoutheast.org.uk Ticket link: White Rock Theatre tickets

Friday 07, 14, 21 & 28 April, 18:30-21:30 Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW Watch out for June Band Night – Far Cry. Contact: 01342 822856 frvillageclub@outlook.com www. forestrowvillageclub.co.uk Friday 07 April, 19:30

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP A presentation by Tony Perkins of the early battles and the Balcombe connection. £1 members and £3 visitors, including refreshments.

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8QT A regular contributor on BBC Antiques Roadshow and specialist in 18th and 19th century English furniture Lennox will present My Life

Ditchling Downs WI – A talk by Lennox Cato

Plant Heritage Sussex Region Spring Lecture

Friday 07 April, 20:00

The Foyer, Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN At this Coffee Morning we will have lovely coffee, tea and cakes, plus a tombola. For sale – cakes, jams, pickles/ chutneys and knitted items by Jenny H. Enquiries: Mrs J Redd 01444 248595

Forest Row Village Club Happy Hour

Saturday 08 April, 14:00-16:30

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Paul Green brings along old copies of the newspaper, photos and other memorabilia. Members £1, Visitors £3. Fred Avery 01444 235088

Saturday 08 April, 10:00-12:30

Forest Row Area Join us for a delicious home-cooked lunch every Friday, in our Community Café. Our bus service will pick you up and return you home afterwards. Cost of bus £2 return. Contact Sara Smart 01342 822661.

Swimathon 2017

Haywards Heath Town Hall, 20 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BA James Miller, RHS Alpine Horticulturist will give a fascinating talk on growing alpines the RHS way and its back stage design and plant arrangements for the famous and well known Alpine House. Entry Fee £4.

Gages Community Lunches

Wednesday, 05 April, 20:00

Balcombe History Society – A talk

by Tony Perkins – Zulu War

in Antiques. Tickets £10, to include a glass of wine, and are available from Ditchling Village Post Office.

Coffee Morning in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice

Saturday 08 April

Easter Mini Farm

The Orchards Shopping Centre, 10 St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Begin the Easter happiness … Come and make friends with some very lovable and cuddly people here at The Orchards on the Saturday before Easter! You can pet them and feed them too. Contact: Nicola Bird 07415 980629 Saturday 08 April, 10:30-17:00

Spring Craft Fair

Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UF

Great Gatsby

Saturday 08 April, 19:00

Haywards Heath Music Society

St Wilfrid’s Church, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH The Society welcomes cellist, Laura van der Heijden, the 2012 winner of the BBC Young Musician competition.

She will be accompanied by pianist Tom Poster.

Tickets £12 adults, £11 seniors and £3 students and are available from Carousel Music.

Saturday 08 April, 19:30–21:30

Mid Sussex Choir Spring Concert

Haywards Heath Methodist Church Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Beautiful music for a spring evening, featuring the Requiems of John Rutter and Fauré plus solos. £12 in advance, £15 on the night. Tickets available from all choir members and Carousel Music in Haywards Heath.

Contact: 07710 442289 contact@midsussexchoir.org.uk Saturday 08 April, 19:30

Hurstpierpoint Singers Spring Concert

Holy Trinity Church, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PX A varied programme of music by British composers – Donald Swann’s setting of poems by JR Tolkien, arranged for solo voices and choir by Paul Simpson; Vaughan William’s 5 Mystical Songs and John Rutter’s Sprig of Thyme. Tickets £10 (incl. a glass of wine or soft drink) will be available via members of the choir or from JanTon News, Hurstpierpoint and Hassocks Hardware or on the door.

Accompanied under-12s are free.

Saturday 08 April, 19:30-21:30

Forest Row Choral Society S u ss e x L i v i n g April 2017

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Spring Concert

Holy Trinity Church, Lewes Road, Forest Row RH18 5AF Choral concert featuring Faure’s Requiem with excerpts from Cherubini’s Requiem. Conductor: Tom Scratchley. Soprano soloist: Eloise Irving and Bass soloist: Andrew Jaques.

Tickets £12 (under 16s free). Contact: Genia Bainbridge 01342 822791 Sunday 09 April, Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00, Film 19:30

Wivelsfield FILMS – Lion (PG)

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Based on the biography A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley with Larry Buttrose. Tickets £6 in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page. Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the film and during the interval.

Saturday 08 April, 11:00-16:00

Mansion Market

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA This market is a pleasant and social occasion to browse, buy unusual presents, eat tasty food, enjoy music or a puppet show or just relish the ambience of Kidbrooke Mansion.

To book a stall: 01342 824944 Sunday 09 April, 14:45 17:00

The Pirate King Returns to Sussex!

The Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath RH17 7SF James Cleverton (baritone) in a programme of songs and arias from opera, operetta, and Gilbert & Sullivan. £6 for members and £12 for non-members, both prices to include interval refreshments. Edwin Cowley, 01342 715709 ecowley@theiet.org www.gilbertandsullivantoday.org.uk Monday 10 – Friday 14 April

Antique Furniture Restoration Techniques

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common, RH15 OSJ Skill Level: Beginner/intermediate.

Cost £590. Students should bring small items of furniture to work on.

Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Monday 10 April, 10:00-12:00

Steyning Decorative & Fine Arts Society

The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Church Street Steyning BN44 3XZ Illustrated talk by Carol Petipher titled ‘The Collections of Napoleon and Josephine at Chateau de Malmaison’.

The annual membership is £36.00, visitors very welcome for a £5.00 donation. Contact: Ann Blakelock 01903 297553 Monday 10 April, 14:00 for 14:15-16:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2SL Lunch at The Bent Arms from 12:00.

Peter Pugh presents ‘The TransSiberian Railway’. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com

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S u ss e x L i v i n g April 2017

Monday 10 & Tuesday 11 April : Netball Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 April : Hockey

Netball and Hockey Sports Camps Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks BN6 9JS Sports camps for children in Years 3-8 from any school/club. £30 for one day £50 for both days. Sibling discounts available. sportscamps@hppc.co.uk Monday 10 April, 14:30

Adur Valley Fine Arts Society (Henfield) – The Duc de Berry

by Shirley Smith

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield, BN5 6DB Jean, Duc de Berry (1340-1416) was the 3rd son of John II, King of France, and ruled over one of the most glittering courts of Europe. A great patron, he also commissioned some of the most beautiful works of art and manuscripts of the 14th & 15th Cs. Guest Welcome - £5. Annual membership – only £29 Monday 10 April, 19:45-21:15

East Grinstead Natural History Society

St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead RH19 4AT A talk on Southern Africa given by Bob Self. Key vegetation and associated wildlife – a welcome return of a widely travelled naturalist. £4.50 for guests including refreshments.

Contact: 01342 315051 Monday 10 April, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 9UY ‘The Natural Year in Focus – July to December’ a talk by Peter Lovett.

Members £1.50, Visitors £2.00.

Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Monday 10 April, 20:00

Greyhound - Quiz Night

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT We currently hold a monthly quiz on the second Monday of each month.

Why not pop along for this fun night and pit your wits against others. thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk Monday 10 April, 20:00

The Group

Burgess Hill Unattached? The Group might be exactly right for you. We meet in Burgess Hill on the 2nd Monday of every month. Not a dating agency, but an opportunity to meet other single men and women. Our members tend to be aged 50+. We also meet in Lewes, Horsham and Brighton. Walks, dinners, golf, holidays, theatre etc. www.thegroup.org.uk Tuesday 11 April, 10:30-12:00

Lace Making Demonstration at Sussex Crafts

Sussex Crafts, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JU Come and find out about this wonderful traditional craft, have a go and decide if it’s the thing for you. All ages welcome. Free. Contact: Sarah Freeman 01444 455611 Tuesday 11 April, 10:50

Mid Sussex Ramblers Seafront

Walk from Shoreham

Norfolk Bridge car park BN43 5LT Spring seaside walk. TQ 212 048.

5mi/8km Easy. Contact: Frances 01273 842628 Tuesday 11 April, 19:30

Weald Classic Vehicle Club

variety of workshops this Easter. £40.

Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540

Thursday 13 - Wednesday 19 April

Flying Scotsman-Flying South

Weald Inn, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9SJ We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Weald Inn. Owners and enthusiasts welcome. Come and have a chat, listen to a few stories or even tell a tale or two. For further information please call Fred Bone 01444 239853

Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL Visit the Bluebell Railway and see the iconic locomotive ‘Flying Scotsman’.

From £10 for admission - £25pp to travel (Tickets for Flying Scotsman – if available £35pp). Bluebell Railway 01825 720800 www.bluebell-railway.com

Tuesday 11 April, 19:45

Friday 14 April, 08:00-19:00

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society – Restoring Historical Gardens

Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An illustrated talk by journalist, garden designer and historian Guy Deakin on his experience of restoring, renovating and reworking historical gardens. £1 members, £2 non-members. greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 12 April, 19:30

Rotary Film Night – I Daniel Blake

Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP Tonight’s film is starring Dave Johns and Haley Squires.Tickets £5 from The Card Shop in Storrington. Unsold tickets will be available for purchase on the door on the night. Contact: Ken Collins 01903 740745. If you would like help with transport, please contact Marion Emery 01903 813014 Wednesday 12 April, 19:45-22:00

Hassocks Horticultural Society, Heathers - Plant Selection, Growing Tips & Aftercare

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN69UY Our speaker this month is John Hall of John Hall Plants Ltd. John has specialised in growing heathers for 40 years. With practical demonstrations, he will talk about all aspects of growing heathers. Come along for a pleasant evening. Visitors very welcome.

Members £1.50.Visitors £2.50.

Refreshments included.

Contact: Derek Swaine 01273 842516 Wednesday 12 April, 20:00

Lindfield Horticultural Society: ‘Alstroemeria’ a talk by Ben Cross

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH A 4th generation grower, Ben grows and harvests over 40 varieties of British Alstroemeria all year round and will tell us all about it. £1 members, £2 visitors. All welcome. Lindfield Horticultural Society, membership enquiries: 01444 458509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Tuesday 13 April, 09:30-12:30

Children’s Screen Printing Workshop

Made and Making, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY For children aged 10 and over. Create your own unique printed pencil case.

All materials included. We have a

Haywards Heath Lions Club’s 34th Annual Swimarathon

The Dolphin, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY Teams of 6 swimmers raising funds for Chailey Heritage ‘Dream’ Centre and a good cause of their own choosing.

Contact: lionsswimarathon@gmail.com Saturday 15 April, 10:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers North Chailey Tea Shop Walk

North Chailey Recreation Ground car park BN8 4ET North Chailey Rec. Red House Common, Great Noven Farm, Chailey Windmill, Tea Shop! Dogs welcome.

4mi/6.4km. Leisurely. Contact: Jackie 01444 248399 or 07810 785681 Saturday 15 April, 13:00–16:00

Lindfield Bonfire Society Easter Egg Hunt

The Red Lion Garden, 60 The High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HL LBS will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt at The Red Lion in Lindfield High Street on Easter Saturday. £1 donation requested for a clue sheet.

All welcome to join in the fun and win an Easter egg. Suggested donation £1.

Sarah Tampion-Lacey 01444 487470 lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com Thursday 15 April, 18:00-Midnight

We’re Celebrating 3 Years!

The Fox Eating & Drinking House, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead RH19 4PJ Yes, it’s our 3rd anniversary and we are having a party to remember. There will be a free hog roast for everyone, cooked by one of our amazing chefs and live entertainment. Contact: 01342 810644 Sunday 16 April, 10:00

Weald Classic Car Club Breakfast Chalet Cafe, Henfield Road, Cowfold RH13 8DU All welcome.

Sunday 16 April, 14:05-17:30

Easter Sunday Family Raceday

Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton BN7 3AL Gates open at Midday, and the last race at 5:30pm. Grandstand & Paddock tickets can be purchased on the day for £21. Picnic Enclosure (centre course only) tickets can also be purchased on the day for £15.

Monday 17 April, 13:55-17:20

Easter Monday Family Raceday

Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton BN7 3AL Take advantage of discounted ticket

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prices by booking in advance. Receive a discount of £5 per person off the gate price or for groups of 10 or more £7 per person off the price of a Grandstand & Paddock ticket. £5 off the gate price of £15 for the picnic enclosure tickets.

Monday 17th April, 09:00-13:00

Mammoth Car Boot Fair

Burgess Hill Academy (Oakmeads School), Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EA Burgess Hill Rotary Club mammoth car boot fair. Free parking in town centre car parks. To book a £10 pitch please call 07564 632733 Monday 17 – Friday 21 April (incl. Bank Holiday Monday)

Skills Week – Sharpening & Essential Cabinet Making Hand Skills

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common, RH15 OSJ Skill Level: Beginner/intermediate.

Cost £590. Students should bring existing toolkit for appraisal. Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Monday 17 April, 08:30 gates open

London Harness Horse Parade

South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL A visual history of how transport developed - horse-drawn carriages, vintage cars plus wagon rides and refreshments. £8 on door, under 16s and parking free. Jackie Shearman, 01737 646132 lhhp@edenbridge-show. co.uk www.lhhp.co.uk Monday 17 April, 09:00-14:30

London Harness Horse Parade

South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL Keep It Local Craft barn at the London Harness Horse Parade at the prestigious South of England Showground, Ardingly. Adults £8, under 16s free. Contact: Kim Stewart 07899664070 Monday 17 April, 12:00-21:00

Bolney Pram Race

The Eight Bells Pub, The Street, Bolney RH17 5QW See Local Living

842946. Contact: Phil 01273 835931.

Wednesday 19 April, 20:00

Lindfield Preservation Society AGM and Talk

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH AGM followed by a talk on ‘Snippets from Sussex Archives’ by Margaret Nicolle. Interesting and amusing anecdotes gathered over the years from various Sussex Archives. All welcome, entry free. Contact: John Chapman 01444 484470 Friday 21 April, 10:00-12:00

Coffee Morning

Haywards Heath URC, 55 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL Coffee Morning in aid of Bloodwise.

Homemade cakes and bargain books.

Tea and Coffee served.

Friday 21 April, 14:00

Hurst Hassocks and Ditchling U3A AGM followed by Keymer Folk Dance Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH The Keymer Folk Dance Club will talk about their history, give a demonstration and invite audience participation. Contact: Jacqueline Brewer 01273 841072 Friday 21 April, 18:45-21:45

Music for Everyone

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Celebrated international organist Claudia Hirschfeld. Entry £5 on the door. Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net. Doors open 18:00.

Friday 21 April, 19:00

Mainly Madness

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN This fantastic genre of music manages to make you smile and stomp your feet to the rock steady beat. Licensed Bar. Standing only. Tickets £12.

01444455440 Friday 21 April, 19:30-21:30

East Grinstead Society Meeting

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road BN6 9UY Kruger National Park holiday by Jo Kaddish and Brenda Mack. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421

Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT The Breadth and Depth of Felbridge; an illustrated talk by Jeremy Clarke, a local historian and co-founder of the Felbridge and District History Group. All welcome. Non-members £3.00 – members £1.00 – Including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648

Wednesday 19 April, 10:15 for 10:45-12:00

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 April

Tuesday 18 April, 19:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Mid Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society talk on ‘Faber and Faber’ Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Talk by Toby Faber. The grandson of the founder traces the history and designs of Faber and Faber through its illustrations. Non-members welcome: £7 on door.

Wednesday 19 April, 19:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers Pub Social

The Thatched Inn, Keymer BN6 8DH TQ313 159. The Thatched Inn 01273

Cabinetmaking Fundamentals

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ Skill Level: Beginner. Cost £250. All materials and tools will be provided Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Saturday 22 April, 08:30-12:30

Car Boot with Table Top Inside

St Mary’s Church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS £10 per pitch in advance. Bargains

galore! Refreshments available – hot bacon rolls from 8.30am! Sellers may arrive from 7.30am. Free entrance.

Contact: Karen 01342 302083

‘Thomas Cromwell and the Sussex Monasteries’ - a talk by Helen Poole.

Members £1.50, Visitors £2.00.

Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351

Saturday 22 April, 09:00-13:00

Tuesday 25 April, 10:00-15:00

National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts-people. Huge selection of fresh produce and much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Football Club. Contact: Amanda Felix 01273 842701 or via Facebook ‘Hassocks Village Market’.

The Boship Farm Hotel, Hailsham BN27 4AT Bonhams specialists will be here to offer and give confidential advice on items you may be considering selling at auction – Pictures, jewellery and antiques. Appointments and enquiries please phone Tim Squires-Sanders 01273 220000 hove@bonhams.com

Hassocks Village Market

Saturday 22 April, 10:00-14:00

Balcombe Village Craft, Gift & Produce Market

Victory Hall, Balcombe RH17 6HP Come and enjoy our first market this year and be inspired by the wide selection of stalls selling gifts and products. Local food produce: cakes, chutneys, jams, ‘Game On’ jellies, Monty Bojangles truffles and Luigi’s produce. Oscar doggie treats and plants from Rapkyns Nursery.

Refreshments in support of Tiggers Pre School Nursery, Balcombe.

Contact: 01444 811462 Saturday 22 April, 11:00-16:00

Feldenkrais For Your Future Introductory Day

The Green Room, Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH An informative introductory day for our Feldenkrais For Your Future, OneYear Course, over eight weekends, starting in June. £60.00. Contact: Marianne Leather office@feldenkraisitc.com 01273 844140 www.feldenkrais-itc.com Saturday 22 April, 15:00

Friends of Ashenground & Bolnore Woods – Nature Photography Afternoon

Ashenground Bridge, Ashenground Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4QA Nature photography with Royal Photographic Society member. If weather bad, reserve date is Saturday 17 June 2017, 15:00. Non-members welcome. Free.

Monday 24 April,10:00-12:30

Quilling

Made and Making, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Come along and spend a relaxing morning learning this ancient craft.

All materials and tools are supplied and you’ll have a unique piece to take home. £16. www.madeandmaking. co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Monday 24 April 19:45-22:00

Hassocks WI – A Talk of Titanic Proportions

Hassocks United Reform Church, 23 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB A talk on the findings of divers to the Titanic. Please note change of venue for April.

Monday 24 April, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT

Bonhams Valuation Day

Tuesday 25 – Friday 28, 19:30 & Saturday 29 April, 14:30 & 19:30

Legally Blonde, the Musical – presented by Haywards Heath Operatic Society

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN The story of college sweetheart Ellie Woods who doesn’t take no for an answer. Reserved seating. Tickets £15 & concessions £13.50 Tuesday 25 April, 19:30

An illustrated talk by Tony Whitbread, Chief Executive of the Sussex Wildlife Trust entitled ‘There is no wealth but life’.

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9UY Tony has formed a clear perspective of the dependency of mankind on the well-being of our natural environment. Learn how our lifestyles must reflect this.

Wednesday 26 April, 19:15 for 19:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 OEG Visit from Horsham & District Philatelic Society. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Wednesday 26 April, 20:00-22:00

Sussex Bonsai Group – Group Meeting

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH We will be holding a Bonsai Demonstration, with three demonstrators. All welcome to attend.

Tea and coffee available. First visit free. Subsequent visits £5 or join the Group. Contact: Ray Brunsden -1444 244267. All welcome.

Thursday 27 April

Mayfield School Open Morning

Mayfield School, The Old Palace, Mayfield TN20 6PH To see first-hand how we can help your daughter to flourish academically, to develop her talents – wherever they lie – and discover hidden ones, join us for our Open Morning. New Sixth Form Centre, Oxbridge Success, Full & Weekly Boarding, Creative Thinking.

Please contact: Mrs Jennifer Gandy, Registgrar 01435 874642 Thursday 27 April, 20:00

Quiz Night

The Fox Eating & Drinking House, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead RH19 4PJ S u ss e x L i v i n g April 2017

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Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geographical Society Talk

Guide Hall, Adjacent to Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY A talk on Bishop Hannington of Hurstpierpoint by Peter Wilkinson (formerly of West Sussex Records Office). Free for members, £3 for nonmembers. Contact: Bill Kent 01273 832280 w.kent123@btinternet.com Saturday 29 April

£10 Tray Day

Clive Miller Butchers, 2 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RU £10 Tray Days are on the last Saturday of every month. 20 different varieties of meats to choose from.

Contact: Clive Miller 01273 832256 Saturday 29 April, 09:30-12:00

Table Top Sale – In Aid of Jack and Jill Playgroup, Hassocks

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Table Top Sale - toys, books, games, crafts. Refreshments served. All in aid of Jack and Jill Playgroup Hassocks. £1 adults/ 50p Under18s. Sellers £10 per table. Sellers booking forms available from QD Stationery, Hassocks Saturday 29 April, 10:00-13:00

Concert in aid of The Friends of St Peter’s Church

St Peter’s Church, Church Lane, Henfield BN5 9NY Glissando is a recently formed group of eight talented professional harpists and they will be giving an evening of a diverse repertoire. Tickets available from Village Care or the ticket line on 01273 492294 at £15.

Saturday 29 April, 19:45-21:45

‘Nightingales, Night Owls and Bats’ – Led by Ian Woolsey

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve. Meet in car park and bring a torch please.

From songs at twilight to creatures of the night! Discover the creatures that visit and live on Bedelands at night-time.

Pyecombe Church Yard, Church Lane, Pyecombe BN45 7FN Beautiful selection of garden plants and some bric-a-brac for sale. Teas and homemade cakes also available.

Mieke Thomas 07956 368282 Karen Lewis 07818 568999

Saturday 29 April, 10:00-14:00

Sunday 30 April & Monday 01 May

The Ark, Mount Lane, Turners Hill, Crawley RH10 4RA Sale of plants. All day refreshments available. Raffle and stalls.

East Bysshe Showground, Eastbourne Road, Blindley Heath, RH7 6LF Newly amalgamated event with largest gathering of heavy horses in southern England + historic vehicles, dog show, crafts, shops, rides. £10 on gate/£8 in advance, under 16s and parking free Jackie Shearman, 01737 645857 sesha@edenbridgeshow.co.uk, www.sesha.org.uk

Saturday 29 April, 10:15 for 10:30

Lancing College Senior School & Sixth Form Open Morning

Lancing College, Lancing BN15 ORW Our Open Morning is a wonderful opportunity to get a full introduction to life at Lancing College. During the tour, guided by our students, you will be able to explore the facilities, see a full range of classes and activities in action, and talk to teachers. To register, please complete the online registration form or phone Admissions 01273 452213 Saturday 29 April – Monday 01 May, 10:30-17:00

Food & Folk Festival

Weald & Downland Living Museum Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU S u ss e x L i v i n g April 2017

Flying Scotsman Flying South 13th - 26th April

This iconic locomotive will be at Bluebell Railway this April - will you? For more information please see website and to purchase tickets www.ticketsource.co.uk/bluebell-railway.

Pyecombe Plant Sale

Sunday 30 April & Monday 01 May, 09:00-17:00

Plant Sale In aid of St Catherine’s Hospice

One of the best family days out in Sussex!

Sunday 30 April, 14:00-16:00

Lindfield Bonfire Society Vintage Coffee Morning and Tabletop Sale

King Edward Hall, 24 Lindfield High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Tea, coffee and cakes in the Jubilee Hall and Tabletop Sale in the Newcombe Hall. An excellent morning out whatever the weather!

All proceeds in aid of the Procession, Bonfire and Fireworks display on the 5th November. Sarah 01444 487470 lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk

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Saturday 29 April, 19:30

Spring Garden & Leisure Show

South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL Reconnect with the great outdoors and enjoy interactive entertainment, gardening advice, plants to buy and heaps of shopping, food and drink. £10 Adults, £8 Seniors/Students.

Children under 16 free with a paying adult. Book online for 10% discount.

01444 892700 www.seas.org.uk info@seas.org.uk

Blindley Heath Heavy Horse and Country Show

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Friday 28 April, 20:00-22:00

Enjoy the very best of the South East’s produce and folk traditions, plus free cookery classes, music, dancing, and more! Adult £13.50, 65+ £11.50, Child £6, Family £36. 01243 811363 office@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk

Bluebell Specials Visit the Bluebell this Spring and see why the railway got its name!

Travel in our 1913 Observation Carriage for full panoramic views of the bluebells. Services will depart at 11.45am and 2.20pm from Sheffield Park Station for the return journey to East Grinstead.

Sit back and enjoy a trip through the beautiful Sussex countryside Ideal for groups but lovely for everyone!

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We will be raising funds towards St Margaret’s Church extension. Cheese fondue will also be available, please order. Contact: 01342 810644

Bright Bricks Build it Weekend 27th & 28th May

Lego® and steam trains - who could ask for anything more? Fun for all ages. See website for more details.

Sunday 30 April, 18:30-23:00

Folk Concert

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU Enjoy an evening folk music concert with a fantastic line up of folk musicians and bands including headliner Jim Moray. £20 each.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: 01243 811363 office@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk

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Tel: 01825 720800 info@bluebell-railway.co.uk

The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com Twitter @bluebellrailway facebook.com/bluebellrailway Booking is essential for some services. Please see website for details and T&C’s.

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