April 2016 Diary Dates Sussex Living Magazine

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Hurstpierpoint Museum & Heritage Group - Austerity to Prosperity in WWII

Village Centre Foyer, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Opening Times: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 09:00-13:30, Thursday & Friday, 09:00-17:00, Saturday 09:00-13:00 and whenever the Village Centre is open. Closed on Sundays.

Saturday 02 April, 08:30-12:30

Car Boot Sale with Table Top Inside

St Mary’s Church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS Free entrance. Bargains galore!

Refreshments available including hot bacon rolls from 8.30am. Sellers may arrive from 7.30am please. Contact: Karen West on 01342 302083. karenmedinawest@yahoo.co.uk www.stmaryeastgrinstead.co.uk Saturday 02 April, 14:00-16:45

Spring Show of Flowers and Produce

24 High Street, King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2HH Join us to celebrate the horticultural achievements of our fellow gardeners.

Entry £1, children free. All welcome.

Contact: Heather Martin 01444 487775 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Saturday 02 April, 10:00-12:00

‘Pond Dipping at Bedelands’

Meet at Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve Car Park, Burgess Hill RH15 8DL Come and discover hidden minibeasts below the water! Led by Dominic Moore. All equipment provided and all ages are welcome.

Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Saturday 02 April, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers West Hoathly Circular

Finches Field Car Park RH19 4PN Finches Field Car Park, Philpots, Wakehurst, St Strudgate Farm, “snack stop”, Selsfield, Gravetye, West Hoathly. Optional pub lunch in The Cat at the end of the walk.

Car share. 6.6mi/10.6km. TQ 366 325. Leisurely. Contact: Tony 01444 483053 or 07597 199768 on the day.

Saturday 02 April, 19:00

Sausage & Mash Quiz

Plumpton Village Hall, 1 Westgate, Plumpton Green BN7 3BQ Teams of 8 (individuals welcome).

Ticket price £12, to include Sausage & Mash and a dessert. Licensed Bar only. Please bring your own cutlery and plates. Contact: Gill 01273 891218 or Sue 01273 891701. In aid of St Peter & St James Hospice.

Sunday 03 April

Introductory Day for the Feldenkrais Method

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6

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Sunday 03 April, 14:00-17:00

‘Feathers’ Spring/Summer Fashion Show

Oldland Mill Open Afternoon

Oldlands Lane, Hassocks BN6 8ND Volunteers will be available to give guided tours and serve refreshments.

Donations are greatly appreciated we suggest £3 per person or £5 per family. There is no parking at the Mill, but it can be reached with a pleasant walk via Oldlands Lane, Keymer, or Lodge Lane, Ditchling. Contact: George Rankin 01903 816573 Monday 04, 11, 18, & 25 April, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a wellestablished auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. Contact: 01273 478221 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk

Thursday 07 April, 19:00 for 19:30

The Bowls Club, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB In support of Rockinghorse. Tickets £10 - Canapes and Bucks Fizz. Call Anne at Feathers 01273 834686 Thursday 07 April, 19:30

Mid Sussex Association National Trust - A Talk

Thursday 07, 14, 21 & 28 April, 20:00

Saturday 09 April, 10:00-14:00

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! Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo.co.uk

Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9AY Craft Fair in support of Heber Opera.

Many varied stalls from local makers.

Home-made refreshments available all day. Entry 50p with a free cup of tea, coffee, or cold drink. For more information or to take a stall at £20, please email jenny.letton@btinternet. com 01273 834703 07770 762811

Greyhound - Open Mic Night

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX A Floral Demonstration by Lyn Carter - Floral Fantasia Colourtastic.

Visitors welcome. With a copy of Sussex Living Magazine your 1st visit will be free. Contact: Hazel Foster 01273 757176 hazelF31@outlook.com

Borde Hill Garden Limited, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP Enjoy one of Britain’s best collections of champion trees with Britain’s greatest tree experts. Includes talks, Q & A session and tour. RHS Members and Borde Hill Friends and groups (15+): £10, Non-RHS Members: £12. Contact: info@bordehillgarden. co.uk www.bordehill.co.uk 01444 450326

Bridge Afternoon

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

Fundraising for St Peter and St James Hospice. £34.00 per table (4 people). Contact: Mrs Jean Whybro 01444 415910 or jwhybro@hotmail. com

The RHS presents: Terrific Trees!

Friday 08 April 19:30 for 20:00

The Friends of East Grinstead Museum - A Talk

East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT The talk is ‘The Role of a Town Crier’ by Jonathan Jones. Friends of the Museum go free, guests welcome £2,50.

Wednesday 06 April, 19:45

Friday 08 April, 20:00

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Illustrated talk: ‘The Importance of Wildlife Ponds’. Speaker: Pete the Pond! Admission: Members free.

Visitors £1. All welcome! Contact: Flo Whitaker 01444 245509 bhhs@talktalk.net

Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ An illustrated talk about Broadstone Stream, Forest Row. The speakers, Guy Woodward and Alan Hildrew from the University of London have carried out what is probably the world’s longest running, 40 years, continuing detailed study of a stream.

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Open Meeting

Thursday 07 April, 14:30

Property Auction

Clarendon Church, 21-23 Clarendon Villas, Hove BN3 3RE A selection of residential flats and houses, commercial property and development opportunities for sale by public auction. Contact: Auction

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Bedelands car park off Maple Drive Led by Geoff Kent and John Prodger, followed by members’ breakfast.

Discover the bird’s first calls of the morning in a delightful setting.

Breakfast costing £2 will be provided for members if booked with Jen Ranger 01444 246830 by at least 8th April please. Free, all welcome.

Contact: Mary Smith 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Saturday 09 April, 10:00-11:30

Thursday 08 April, 10:00-16:00

Wednesday 06 April, 14:00-17:00 (Doors open 13:30)

Dawn Chorus Bird Walk on Bedelands’

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN The Day it Rained Crabs and Frogs

by Ian Currie. Contact: Gail Burrell 01444 482055

Wednesday 06 April, 13:45 for 14:00

Burgess Hill Flower Club

Saturday 09 April, 06:00-09:00

The Friends of Weirwood Nature Reserve Society

Saturday 09 & 16 April

Free Parent Workshops

Burgess Hill For anyone caring for a child to find new ways to get their children to listen to them! Contact 01444 413893, time4childrencharity@gmail.com

Coffee Morning and Mini-Market Guide HQ, Trinity Road car park, Hurstpierpoint See Local Living

Craft Fair

Saturday 09 April, 10:00–14:30

Spring Craft Fair

The Old School, Church Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ 40+ Stalls. Home produce, books, handbags, jewellery and other gift ideas. Coffee, lunch and tea available all day. Admission free.

Contact: Peter Groves 01444 456900 oldschoollmanagr@tiscali.co.uk www.oldschoolcuckfield.co.uk Saturday 09- Saturday 23 April 10:00-17:00 Tuesday - Saturday

92 Years of Artistic Excellence in Sussex Worthing Museum & Art Gallery, Chapel Road, Worthing BN11 1HP The Society of Sussex Painters, Sculptors and Engravers biannual exhibition of inspiring, diverse contemporary artwork continuing a tradition of excellence. Free Admission. Contact: The Secretary, Helen Armstrong 01273 881304 hh.armstrong@ntlworld.com Saturday 09 April, 10:30–15:30

Silver Jewellery Ring Making Class

Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Join us and make your own beautiful ring from 925 (sterling) silver, under the expert tuition of a professional jeweller. Perfect for complete beginners! Cost £44. Contact: 01444 236607 getcraftyonline@gmail.com www.getcraftyonline.co.uk Saturday 09 April, 19:00-23:30

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Lindfield Young Farmers Club Charity Barn Dance

Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, Eastern Road RH17 7QH Live music and calling by D’Arcy Spice. Cowboy and cowgirl fancy dress, straw bales for seats, and a Ploughman’s and desserts. The meal will be provided by purely local suppliers! Buy your tickets (£20) at www.craigpayne.co.uk/barndance. In aid of St Peter & St James Hospice.

Saturday 09 April, 19:30-21:30

Mid Sussex Choir 70th Anniversary Concert

St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria and Puccini’s Messa di Gloria with orchestra and soloists. Tickets available from all choir members or Carousel Music in Haywards Heath.

Tickets are £12 in advance, £15 on the night with children under 16 free with a paying adult. Contact: Ann Waterhouse 07710 442289 contact@midsussexchoir.org.uk www.midsussexchoir.org.uk Sunday 10 April

The Greater Haywards Heath Bike Ride

Haywards Heath To take part, please book online or alternatively, visit HHTC at 40 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath 01444 455694. To help marshal, call Ruth on 01444 453399 ruth@i-dmc.co.uk Sunday 10 April, 09:30-16:00

East Grinstead Bus Day East Grinstead High Street See page 75

Sunday 10 April, 11:00-16:00

Plumpton Tennis Club Open Day Plumpton Tennis Club, King George V Playing Fields, Plumpton Green BN7 3DP See Local Living Sunday 10 April, 14:00 (meet at 13:45)16:45

Charity Walk (Sheila’s Walk) and Cream Tea in aid of Action Medical Research for Children.

Hartfield Village Hall, High Street, Hartfield TN7 4AA A guided 5 mile walk, followed by a cream tea in the Hall. (Parking is permitted in the Surgery Car Park nearby, TN7 4AD). £10 per head, £3 for children under 8 and dogs, on leads, are welcome. Places must be booked and paid in advance by calling Claire on 01342 323697 audreyebateman@gmail.com www.action.org.uk Sunday 10 April, 19:30-21:30

Spring Concert

Ardingly College Chapel, College Lane, Ardingly RH17 6SQ Ardingly Choral Society with Mid Sussex Sinfonia and international soloists will perform Haydn’s joyous oratorio The Creation, conducted by Robert Hammersley and in aid of

Marie Curie. Entry Fee: £14 (£12 concessions) from Carousel Music 01444 417654 or Mr M Kershaw 01825 791241 www.ardinglychoralsociety.org.uk

Monday 11 April, 14:00-14:15

organiser Irene Eltringham-Willson for a journey round a variety of beautiful Sussex gardens in her talk.

Entry £1 members, visitors £2. All welcome. Heather Martin 01444 487775 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Wednesday 13 April, 14:00

Monday 11th April, 19:45

Mid Sussex Health Care, Patient Participation Group, Hurstpierpoint Health Centre, Trinity Road BN6 9UQ All patients of the Practices of Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks and Ditchling are invited to the Annual General Meeting, which will be followed by a talk on the subject of Eyes (Retinitis Pigmentosa) to be given

by Sue Drew, Engagement Manager of RP Fighting Blindness. Contact: Terry Harper 01273 833554 terry.harper@btinternet.com

Jubilee Room, King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH A Postal History of Hungary presented by Bill Hedley FRPSL. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com

Hassocks Field Society - A Talk

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH “50 years of bird ringing at Beachy Head”, a talk by Dr. Sarah Mckenzie.

Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00.

Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Monday 11 April, 20:00

The Group

A pub in Burgess Hill Unattached? Aged 50+? The Group is not a dating agency, but an opportunity to meet other single men and women. 400 members in Sussex.

We meet in Burgess Hill on the second Monday evening of every month. We also meet in Lewes, Horsham and Brighton. Contact: www.thegroup.org.uk Monday 11 April, 20:00

Greyhound - Quiz Night

The 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.

Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@ yahoo.co.uk Tuesday 12 April, 19:30

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 13 & 27 April, 14:00-16:00

East Grinstead Art Society

St Swithun’s Church Hall, St Swithun’s Close, East Grinstead RH19 3AZ 1. Demonstration – Anne Marie Brody – figurative oils/pastels. 2.

Society AGM. Visitors welcome £3.

Contact: Wendy Vick 01342311093 wmv85@outlook.com Wednesday 13 April, 19:30-21:30

Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District Film Night

Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP Tonight’s film is ‘Suffragette’ with an interval when refreshments will be available. Need help with transport?

Call Malcolm Bennett 01798 812407. £5 tickets from The Card Shop, Storrington. mk01ben@yahoo.co.uk Wednesday 13 April, 19:45-22:00

Hassocks Horticultural Society Parks & Gardens of Flanders

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 on 01444 239853.

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH Our guest speaker this month is Melanie Gibson-Barton whose illustrated presentation is an exploration of the distinctive style of Flemish gardening. Visitors always welcome. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included.

Contact: Derek Swaine 01273 842516 jeannederek42@btinternet.com

Tuesday 12 April, 19:45

Wednesday 13 April, 20:00-21:30

Weald Classic Vehicle Club

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society - Designing with Water

Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An illustrated talk by Amanda Patton winner of the prestigious Judges Award at the 2013 Society of Garden Designers’ Awards. £1 members £2 non members. Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 13 April, 20:00

“All Gardens Great and Small the National Gardens Scheme”

24 High Street, King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2HH A talk by Irene Eltringham-Willson.

Join us to welcome NGS county

Balcombe History Society ‘Christopher Dodwell, a brave glider pilot’

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Tony Perkins, accompanied by Christopher’s chrildren will give an illustrated narration from the written testimonies of a brave glider pilot who operated in the last war and brought his family to live in Balcombe. £1 members, £3 visitors at the door, including refreshments. Contact: Julie Budgen 01444 811641 julie.budgen@btinternet.com Wednesday 13 April, 20:00-22:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British

Society - Hommage a Rose Valland

Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN An illustrated talk in French by Carole Noble, Ancienne Presidente du Horsham French Club on Hommage a Rose Valland. All members and visitors are most welcome. Visitor’s fee is £4 per evening, payable at meetings. Contact: Barbara Stevens 01444 452385 Thursday 14 April, 09:30-12:30 & 5 sessions thereafter

Patchwork Sampler Quilt

Made and Making, Studio 9, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY A six session course for beginners in patchwork. Make a 12 block ‘quilt as you go’ sampler quilt and learn all the fundamentals of patchwork and quilting. Cost £145 www. madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Thursday 14 April, 09:45-12:00

Haywards Heath Ceramics Group Lecture Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Fergus Gambon from BBC Antiques Road Show on “Welsh Porcelain”.

Guests £10.00. Membership Secretary: 01444 483372 or 01444 414477 www.HHCG.org.uk

Thursday 14 & Sunday 17 April, 14:00-17:00

Worth NGS Open Garden

Worth Abbey and Grounds, Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex RH10 4SB See page 37 Friday 15 April, 10:00-12:00

Fund Raising Coffee Morning

Haywards Heath URC, 55 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL Coffee Morning in aid of Bloodwise (formerly Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research) with home made cakes, bargain books, tea, coffee and biscuits.

Free entry. Contacts: Margaret Drake 01444 454618 drakesinwater@ thepond51.fsnet.co.uk Friday 15 & Saturday 16 April, 11:30–15:30

Bowley and Gallagher new office opening

209 Preston Road, Preston Park, Brighton BN1 6SA The Gallagher and Bowley families invite old friends and new to the open day and launch of their new funeral office. Please call in for a drink, a catch up and a look around.

Contact: Paul Bowley, Bowley Funeral Service, Keymer Road, Hassocks 01273 841711 pabowleyFS@aol.com Matthew Gallagher, P & S Gallagher, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill 01444 239869 matthew@pandsgallagher.co.uk Friday 15 April, 19:30-21:30

East Grinstead Society Meeting Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT ‘Shadows of the Second World War’, a talk by Margaret Nicolle, S u ss e x L i v i n g April 2016

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one of the editors of Helen Hall’s Journal, a vivid daily diary of village life in the war years; 1940–1945, published in 2014. All welcome. Nonmembers£3.00 – members £1.00 – including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648 www.eastgrinsteadsociety.org

Saturday 16 April, 19:30

Friday 15 to Sunday 17 April

Haywards Heath Music Society : “From Bach to Boogie”

The Bluebell Railway & GB Railfreight Diesel Weekend

The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL An intensive 3-train service for all three days are planned, with evening Beer Trains on the Saturday. For further details, please look on www. bluebell-railway.com/event/dieselweekend. Contact: 01825 720800 info@bluebell.co.uk Friday 15 April, 19:15-21:45

Music for Everyone

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Doors open at 18:00. Celebrated International organist/keyboard player, Chiho Sunamoto. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.ney Friday 15 April, 20:00

Omid Djalili

The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ Omid is an award-winning stand-up and an acclaimed actor. Intelligent, sometimes provocative, always entertaining, his stand-up is a comedy masterclass. Tickets: £24 The Hawth Box Office: 01293 553636 Online: www.hawth.co.uk Saturday 16 April-Sunday 01 May

East Grinstead Music & Arts Festival

Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre De La Warr Rd, East Grinstead RH19 3BS See Local Living Saturday 16 April, 10:00-13:00

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. Contact: Sarah 01444 487470 lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail. com www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk Saturday 16 April, 10:00-14:00

Balcombe Village Craft, Gift & Local Produce Market

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP There will be a variety of lovely stalls with tempting ideas for Spring! Local produce includes sausages, bacon, Italian pastas and sauces, cakes, chutney and jams. Game On jellies and condiments. Chocolate and truffles. Oscar doggie treats! Rapkyins Nursery with their lovely plants. Free parking. Contact: 01444 811462

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Bloom Annual Party

Conservative Club, 1-3 Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Live music, fish and chip supper, £10 per person. Tickets can be obtained from Cathy Barnett on 01444 244617.

Saturday 16 April, 19:45

St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH The Society welcomes a group of highly-talented brass players, the Prince Bishops Brass Ensemble, who will conclude the season with an evening of varied music. Open to non-members, and tickets, priced £12 for adults, £11 seniors and £3 students (with reductions for members) are available from Carousel Music or on the door. Up to two adults accompanied by an under-18 will be admitted for half price. Contact: 01444 456227 www. haywardsheathmusicsociety.org.uk Sunday 17 April, 10:00

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

Sunday 17 April, 10:30-14:00

Greek Animal Rescue - Coffee/ Open Morning

Balcombe Parish Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HR (next to Victory Hall) There will be a raffle, tombola, gifts, homemade cakes, lunches, homemade soup and crusty bread. Information about the work of the charity will be on hand including photos of the dogs looking for new homes. Contact: Linda 01273 833211 Snowy173@ sky.com Sunday 17 April, Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00, Film 19:30

Wivelsfield FILMS - ‘Brooklyn’

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Parking at the hall and refreshments available. Tickets £6 on the door, in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page for Wivelsfield Films or wivelsfieldfilms.com Monday 18 - Saturday 23 April, MondayThursday 19:30, Friday 17:00 & 20:15, Saturday 14:30 & 19:30

Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical

The Hawth Crawley, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ Get ready for the ride of your life as the ultimate party, comes to The Hawth – starring West End theatre and boyband Blue’s DUNCAN JAMES as Tick! Monday-Thursday Eve: £40. Friday 17:00: £37.50.

Friday 20.15 & Saturday: £42.50.

Discounts: £50 off. Groups 6 or more: £7.50 off. Box Office: 01293 553636 Online: www.hawth.co.uk Monday 18 April, 19:45-21:45

East Grinstead Natural History Society - Kent & East Sussex

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Roy Sutton St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BB Past history and present. £4.50 for guests including refreshments.

Contact: Secretary 01342 315051

Wednesday 20 April, 19:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Pub Social Jolly Tanners, Handcross Road, Staplefield RH17 6EF TQ 273 283. Contact: Phil 01273 835931

Tuesday 19 April, 09:00–14:00

Wednesday 20 April, 20:00

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.

Contact: Mrs Jennifer Gandy, Registrar 01435 874642 registrar@mayfieldgirls.org

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH The AGM will be followed by an illustrated talk, “Gongoozling for beginners...” by Neil Sadler. Life on the canals of England and what happens when things don’t go exactly to plan! All welcome, entry free. Meeting and Membership information from John Chapman 01444 484470 john_chapman@ talk21.com.

Mayfield School Open Morning

Lindfield Preservation Society AGM

Tuesday 19 April, 09:30-12:30

Thursday 21 April , 19:00

Made and Making, Studio 9, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Learn how to draw and cut lino before creating different textures using a selection of tools. You will then learn how to ink and print and your lino cut is yours to take home and make lots of repeat prints from.

Cost £40. www.madeandmaking. co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540

East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT See Local Living

An introduction to Lino Printing

Tuesday 19 April, 19:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Club Suite, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Downton Revisited by Katherine Collett. Visitors welcomed. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421 Tuesday 19 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. Contact Mike on 01444 482741 Wednesday 20 April, 11:00-15:00

Ribkoff Roadshow at Feathers

Feathers of Hurstpierpoint, 155 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9PU Join us for the Ribkoff Roadshow.

Goodie bags, discounts and a glass of bubbly on the day. For further information Contact 01273 834686 www.feathersofhurstpierpoint.co.uk Wednesday 20 April, 12:00

Dame Vera Lynn ‘Periwinkle’ Appeal Golf Tournament

Mid Sussex Golf Club, Spatham Lane, Ditchling BN6 8XK Stapleford competition - teams of 4.

Raising funds for the Special Needs Baby Unit, Princess Royal Hospital League of Friends. £50 per person.

Contact: Michael Stratford 01903 884204 stratford.m@hotmail.co.uk

Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations

Thursday 21 April, 19:00

Beacon Lighting for the Queen’s 90th Birthday St John’s Park (Opposite Skate Park) Burgess Hill Marching Youth Band and School Choirs, plus Town Crier. Contact: www.burgesshill.gov.uk Thursday 21 April, 20:00

Wivelsfield Historical Society Talk

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road RH17 7QH Old Sussex Shepherds by Ian Everest.

An illustrated look at the shepherd’s year and gear when Sussex farming and shepherds’ lives had remained the same for centuries. Visitors welcome £2.50. Contact: Paula Wood 01444 471242 www.wivelsfield-historicalsociety.co.uk Friday 22 & Saturday 23 April, 19:30

Romeo and Juliet

Annington Rd, Botolphs, West Sussex, BN44 3WB See Local Living Friday 22 & Saturday 23 April, 19:30

Del and Rodney – The Comedy Dinner Show

The Eight Bells, The Street, Bolney RH17 5QW 2 hour interactive performance and a 3 course meal with Del, Rodney, Uncle Albert and Boycey. Presented

by Laughlines – the people who brought you The Fawlty Towers Experience! £49.95 pp includes 3 course meal and evening’s entertainment. Contact: Emma Wasyliw 01444 881396 info@ theeightbellsbolney.co.uk Saturday 23 April, 10:00-12:30

Ringmer Support Group Book Sale

Scout Hut, Lewes Road, Ringmer BN8 5QH Book Sale in support of St Peter & St Jamers Hospice. £1 entry to include coffee and biscuits. All books and

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DVDs 50p each. Contact: Bob Cairns 01273 812784

Saturday 23 April, 10:00-15:00

Sheddingdean Quilters Needlecraft Sale

The Martlets Hall Foyer, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Sale of needlecraft items and raffle of hand stitched double quilt.

Homemade cakes and refreshments.

Proceeds to the Cornerstone Project.

Connect: Sue Jenkinson 01444 242592 sjenkinson70@gmail.com Saturday 23 April, 10:15-12:45

Worth School Open Day

Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill RH10 4SD Open Days offer informal opportunities to listen to introductions to life at Worth by the Head Master, pupils and senior staff, tour the campus, and meet a wide range of staff over lunch. Places are restricted so need to be booked in advance by completing the Enquiry Form online or phone 01342 710200.

Saturday 23 April, 19:30

Burgess Hill Choral Society

St Andrew’s Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill See Local Living Saturday 23 April, 19:45 for 20:00

Strictly Dance Magic

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Ballroom, Latin, Jive and Sequence Dance. £5.00 to pay at door.

Refreshments included. Soft lighting and sprung floor. Raffle profits in aid of CMT UK Support. Enquiries Ruth and David Saunders 01444 248926 or 07767 411115 www.strictlydancemagic.co.uk.

Sunday 24 April, 10:30-16:00

Sunday 24 April, 14:30-16:30

‘Royal’ Afternoon Tea

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH An Afternoon Tea to celebrate the 90th Birthday of our Queen. Tickets £3.50, available from 11 April at Pavillion Electrics or 01273 845291.

A ‘Grand Royal Raffle’ will add to the excitement, so do come along for goodies to eat as well as goodies to win!

Monday 25 April, 09:30–14:30

Silver Jewellery Ring Making Class

Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Join us and make your own beautiful ring from 925 (sterling) silver, under the expert tuition of a professional jeweller. Perfect for complete beginners! Cost £44. Contact: 01444 236607 getcraftyonline@gmail.com www.getcraftyonline.co.uk Monday 25 April, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society - A Talk

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH “Limeburners, Lords and Ladies”, a talk by Richard Howell. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Wednesday 27 April, 10:45-12:00

‘See Us at Work’ Open Morning

Burgess Hill Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG This Open Morning will provide prospective families and students the chance to find out more about the opportunities available at our School. Please contact: Miss M Roach - Registrar 01444 241050 registrar@burgesshillgirls.com www. burgesshillgirls.com

National Trust - Saddlescombe Farm Open Day and Farmer’s Market

Wednesday 27 April, 18:00-19:00 & Saturday 30 April, 11:00-12:00

Sunday 24 April, 12:00-16:00

Wednesday 27 April, 19:15 for 19:30

Saddlescombe Farm, Saddlescombe road, Brighton BN45 7DE A rare opportunity to discover this historic hamlet, hidden in the downs. £5 Adult, £3 Children, £13 family, £1 parking – NT members free.

Contact: Graham Wellfare 01273 857712 saddlescombe@nationaltrust. org.uk

Kingscote Estate Wedding Open Day

Kingscote Estate Tithe Barn,Vowels Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4LG See how your special day could look.

Taste Kingscote wines, sample party ingredients food, and find inspiration with wedding suppliers. Entry: free but need to RSVP. Contact: www. kingscoteestate.com/weddings/openday 01342 327535 info@kingscoteestate.com Sunday 24 April, 13:30-16:30

Haywards Heath Spring Festival

Muster Green, Haywards Heath RH16 4AW Come and spend this lovely afternoon in Haywards Heath - you will find something enjoyable for the whole family!

Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net www. sussexbonsaigroup.wordpress.com

Friday 29 & Saturday 30 April, 11:00-16:00

Banks Farm Open Garden

Banks Farm, Boast Lane, Barcombe, Lewes BN8 5DY See page 34 Friday 29 April, 20:00

Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geoghraphical Society

Hurstpierpoint Guide Hall (adjacent to Trinity Road car park, BN6 9UY Speaker, Air Vice-Marshall Sir Peter Millar - Cyprus and the Sovereign Base Areas. £3 for non-members.

Saturday 30 April, 10:00-17:00

Auricula Jewellery are celebrating 10 years of trading!

12 Turner Dumbrell Workshops, Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Come and help us celebrate 10 years of trading. Also the first day of ‘Art in Ditchling’ Open Houses.

Complimentary refreshments; goodybag with every purchase; 10% off with this ad. We hope you can join us! Contact: Natasha Caughey 01273 845582 natasha@auricula.co.uk, www.auricula.co.uk Saturday 30 April, 10:45

Lancing College Open Morning

Lancing College, Lancing N15 ORW For entry to Third Form (Year 9) and

Lower Sixth (Year 12). To register, please complete the online booking form. Mr Dominic Oliver, the Head Master, holds a Q & A session at 12 noon in Great School and this is followed by a buffet lunch with Housemasters, Housemistresses and Heads of Department. We look forward to welcoming you to the College.

Saturday 30 April, 19:00 till late

Blind Veterans UK - Casino Night at The Grosvenor

9 Grand Junction Road, Brighton BN1 1PP This great night out includes entertainment as well as a three course meal. Also included in this package is: Welcome drink, 3 Course meal (pre order), table magician during your meal, £20 of chips for the special charity table, musical entertainment, so you can dance the night away.

Raffle. Tickets £28 per person and places are limited, so book soon!

Call Rachel 01273 391455 or rachel. chitty@blindveterans.org.uk Saturday 30 April, 19:00-23:00

Fawlty Towers Evening

Tottington Manor, Edburton Road, Nr Henfield BN5 9LJ Be entertained by Basil, Sybil & Manuel. 3 Course meal £35.00 per person. Contact: Tottington Manor 01903 815757 info@tottingtonmanor. co.uk

Ever Thought of Playing Bowls

Hurstpierpoint Bowls Club, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB We are offering FREE six weeks membership, FREE coaching and FREE use of all equipment. Apart from flat soled shoes (trainers are fine) nothing else is needed. Please contact me or just turn up. Anne Clifford 01273 842770

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Oaks Hall, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG ‘The White Stuff’ – A thematic display tracing the development of paper presented by Wendy Buckle.

Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com

22nd &23rd

APRIL 2016 The Eight Bells Village Pub,

Restaurant and B&B

Wednesday 27 April, 20:00-22:00

Sussex Bonsai Group – Club Meeting

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH Every third Wednesday of the month (except December). A Bonsai club with demonstrations and help with all aspects of Bonsai Tree growing. All welcome. First visit free. Subsequent visits £5.00 or join the Group.

01444 881396 From the people who brought you “The Fawlty Towers Dining Experience”

£49.95 per person www.theeightbellsbolney.co.uk www.8bellsbandb.com

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