August 2018 Diary Dates

Diary Dates August 2018 Do you have a Mid Sussex community or charity event to promote?

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DATES Wednesday 01 – Friday 17 August, 09:00-17:00

Acorns Holiday Fun!

Westmeston Parish Hall, Near Ditchling BN6 8RL Fun-filled forest school adventure days in Sussex countryside for children aged 2-11. Discounts for families and groups of friends.

Contact: Janet Irwin 01444 455081 janetirwin@janetirwin.com www. theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com Wednesday 01 – Friday 31 August, 09:30-17:30

Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers

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Lunch Time Concerts in Holy Trinity Church Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ Meridian Voices. Concerts are held on the first Friday of each month.

Tea, coffee and squash available from 12:30 and there is no charge.

Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Visit Ranger Camp where you can send secret messages, find water and tie bush crafts knots. Pick up your Ranger Log Book at the admissions desk. Under 4 free, children £6, adults £10. 01903 881530 info.arundel@wwt.org.uk (ends 02.09.18).

Friday 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 August, 18:30-21:30

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

K2 Leisure Centre, Combat Room, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley RH11 9BG Adults only Self Defence classes based on Yoshinkan Aikido. Warm and friendly club, suitable for all genders who would look to protect themselves against aggressors of all sizes.

First lesson free, £37.50 monthly.

Contact: George 07882 186130 or Stan 07581 511801 facebook.com/CrawleyAikidoClub

‘Gages’ Home Delivery Service Forest Row Parish Council Delivered to the Forest Row and Ashurst Wood Area This service allows residents that are unable to visit us for lunch to have a home-cooked meal delivered. Soup £2, Main Meal £4.50, Dessert £2. The cost to deliver a meal is 50p per day. sara.smart@forestrow.co.uk

Forest Row Village Club – Happy Hour

Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW Happy Hour every Friday, with beer from £2.50. Contact: 01342 822856 frvillageclub@outlook.com www.forestrowvillageclub.co.uk Friday 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 August, 19:00-20:00

Aikido (Self Defence)

Tuesday 07 & 21 August, 20:00-22:00 Saturday 04, 11, 18 & 25 August, 12:00-16:00

Lindfield & District Folk Dance

130 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LT All levels and abilities welcome. We can help you get started and give advice. £2 incl. tea/coffee and biscuits 01444 455611.

Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4JR Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £3 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free.

Contact: Mike 01444 482741.

Sunday 05 August, 10:00-14:00

Tuesday 07 August, 20:00–23:00

Observer Field, Newbury Lane, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ The Cold War underground bunker built in 1961 and in use until 1991 has been restored. £5 entry fee. www.facebook.com/ cuckfieldnuclearbunker or ring Ed Combes 07970 832667.

A pub in Lewes A round of golf? Day at the races?

Country walk? Dinner? Casino? Quiz?

Cinema? Holiday? These are events from The Group Diary. The Group meets in Lewes on the first Tuesday evening of every month. Visit www.thegroup.org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call.

Sussex Crafts – Knit & Natter

Cuckfield Royal Observer Post Nuclear Bunker Open Day

Monday 06, 13 & 20 August, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Wednesday 08 August, 13:00-14:00

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 2PE 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 472503 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk

All Saints Church, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HS Light lunches and music and singing concert. Everyone welcome.

Free entry, but donations towards lunch and concert costs would be appreciated. Contact: allsaints@ lindfieldnfo/tigerarts 01444 483294.

Monday 06 August, 10:30-13:00 Thursday 02- Sunday 05 August

Friday 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 August, 19:45-21:45

Wakehurst, Ardingly Road, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN New interactive evening event in the gardens. Seeking art in nature, explore Wakehurst through soundscapes, sculptures and art installations. Tickets on sale now. Adults £15/£12 Friend of Wakehurst. kew.org/wakehurst, 01444 894066.

Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX This month we have: On Air Night, 2 x Nag & Natter Nights, Radio Night and Table Top Sale, Last Fox Hunt of the year. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 www.msars.org.uk

The Wonder Project

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society

Saturday 04 August, 09:00-12:00 Thursday 02 August, 12:00

Burgess Hill and District Probus Club Meeting Mid Sussex Golf Club, Spatham Lane, Ditchling, Hassocks BN6 8XJ Club for retired professional and business men. Lunch followed by a short talk by a professional speaker, providing an opportunity to meet with those of similar interests. We meet on the first Thursday of each month. For further info: Secretary fredreynolds3672@gmail.com 01444 236661.

Friday 03 – Sunday 05 August, 10:30–17:00

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show

Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, near Hailsham BN27 3QS Designer makers display and sell their exquisite work in the Elizabethan barn and in marquees on the lawns. Craft demonstrations too. Adult - £9.80, Child (5-16) - £4.90, Student/Senior £8.80, Family - £25.50 (2 adults and up to 4 children). Gift Aid ticket options available. The Sussex Guild 01273 479565 (10:00 – 17:00),

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The Worthing Craft Supplies Market

St Symphorian’s Church, Durrington Hill, Worthing BN13 2PU A one-stop market for an eclectic mix of craft supplies – from items which are used every day and those which are tricky to find in high street shops.

Free entry.

Saturday 04 August, 10:00-15:00

Forest Row Market

Community Centre Car Park, or Foresters Green, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Locally produced fine food and crafts market. Contact: Mrs Sue Young (Market Manager) sue.young@forestrow.gov.uk 01342 778062 www.forestrow.gov.uk Saturday 04 & Sunday 05 August

Castles Canines

Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG Demonstrations, displays and entertainment for our canine friends.

Enter your pooch in a fun dog show with rosettes for the winners.

Dogs on leads welcome.

The Group for Unattached Men & Women Aged 50+

Coffee, Cake and the Collection at East Grinstead Museum East Grinstead Museum, Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BJ An opportunity to handle artefacts and share memories over a cup of tea and cake at the Museum. info@eastgrinsteadmuseum

Tiger Arts Lunchtime Concert

Thursday 09 August, 13:30-12:00

Children’s Sewing Workshop – Denim Tote Bag Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY One of our many children’s sewing workshops this summer. Drop them off for 3 hours of educational fun, with the emphasis on fun. £25.

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

Tuesday 07 August, 09:30-14:30

Patchwork Flip ‘n Stitch Cushion Made and Making, Garden Studio, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Lose yourself in a day spent creating a visually stunning patchwork cushion front using a simple jelly roll and some careful stitching. £60. Contact: 07967 819540 www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk Tuesday 07 August, 10:15-12:00

NHS Retirement Fellowship (Mid Sussex Branch) Meeting

Franklands Village Hall, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath RH16 3RS Monthly Branch Meeting with visiting speaker Clair Baldry. New members are always very welcome. Contact: David Goodger goodger_david@ hotmail.co.uk 01444 483480.

Tuesday 07 August, 19:30-21:00

Worthing Antique, Arts & Collectors Club Worthing Lecture Theatre (below main library) Richmond Road, Worthing BN11 1HD All are welcome. Annual membership is £30 or £5 per talk. Contact: Andrew Pescott 07984 403890 or worthingantiqueclub@yahoo.co.uk

Friday 10 – Sunday 12 August, Gates open at 10:00

Chilli Fiesta 2018

West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Chichester PO18 0RX Dance to live Latin music, watch cookery/gardening demos, taste chilli foods and buy chilli plants. Camp onsite with great facilities. Early birds (Save 20%): Children £2.00, Friday 10 August Adults from £14.40, Saturday 11 August, Adults from £16.00, Sunday 12 August Adults from £14.40. For camping prices or all weekend tickets visit Chillifiesta.co.uk 01243 811301.

Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 August

Bluebell Railway – Steam Through The Ages Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL Travel through 100 years of history in one day! Travel tickets are valid all day so hop on and off the trains to explore each station as much as you like all day. www.bluebell-railway.come/ whats_on/steam-through-the-ages/ Saturday 11, 18 & 25 & Sunday 12, 19 & 27 August

Jousting

Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG

The Knights of Royal England return to battle it out at the annual Jousting Tournament. Spectators will be treated to a thrilling display of action and more! For further info: hevercastle.co.uk or 01732 865224.

Sunday 12 August, 13:00-17:00

Open Garden in Aid of St Peter & St James Hospice 9 Sycamore Drive, Burgess Hill RH15 0GG Explore this cosy garden featured in Amateur Gardening magazine in 2016 and discover why it was described as “inspirational”. £3 adults and children free. Martin Savage 01444 239546.

Monday 13 – Friday 17 August

French Polishing & Modern Hand Finishes John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ Hand polishing techniques, including preparation, colouring, staining and French polishing. Test Panels. Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate. £590.

Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388. info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Monday 13 August, 20:00

The Group for Unattached Men & Women Aged 50+ A pub in Burgess Hill A round of golf? Day at the races?

Country walk? Dinner? Casino? Quiz?

Cinema? Holiday? These are events from The Group Diary. The Group meets in Burgess Hill on the second Monday evening of every month. Visit www.thegroup.org.uk Wednesday 15 August, 20:00-22:30

Royal Marines Association Upstairs Function Room, The Royal British Legion, 9-11 Buckingham Road, Shoreham by Sea BN43 5UA A gathering of Ex Royal Marines and veterans to have a meeting about local events and to socialise together.

Contact: Maureen.copelin@ntlworld. com, 01273 236437.

doors will close at 3.30pm.

Entry is free. www.associationofsussexartists.co.uk Friday 17 August, 19:15-21:45

Music for Everyone

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Organist/keyboard player. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269.

Saturday 18 August, 10.00-13:00

Repair Café Forest Row

Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ If your jeans need patching, your bike is squeaking or your kettle won’t boil bring it along and see if we can help. Free to enter. All repairs are free but donations will be gratefully received towards ongoing costs of the service. www.facebook.com/ RepairCafeForestRow/ Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 August

Care & Repair of Antique Furniture

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ This course is designed as a practical intro to the care of antique furniture.

Students are requested to bring a maximum of 3 smallish pieces to work on. Skill Level: Beginner. £250. Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388. For more info please look on website. Email: info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 August, 10:30-17:00

Vintage & Steam

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU Experience the nostalgic sights and sounds of a traditional steam festival, with a vintage fairground, music, tea tent, and crafts. £14 adults, £6.50 child (4 years and under enter free), £4.50 disabled + helper, £38 family (2 adults + 3 children). 01243 811363 office@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk

Thursday 16 August, 14:00-22:00 Saturday 18 August, 14:00-16:00

Hickstead Showground, Haywards Heath RH17 5NU Join Tom and Family for an afternoon of alfresco foolery at Hickstead Showground. Magic, silliness and so much more including a special guest enterianer! Plus Tom’s Family disco to cap it all off! www.fooleryfest.co.uk, Facebook ‘Tomfooleryuk’ Friday 17 August, 10:00-12:00

Sew Time with East Grinstead Embroiderers East Grinstead Library, 32-40 West Street, East Grinstead RH19 4SR An informal drop-in group for everyone, whether beginner or experienced. Donations towards costs only. Laura Muir 07932 736710, egembroiderers@gmail.com Saturday 18 August, 20:00-22:45

Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BN This group meets every third Friday.

Transport provided. Contact Dorothy Lazenby on 01444 450947.

Friday 17 – Saturday 25 August, 10:30-17:00

Sussex Artists On Show In Horsham

Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1JF Celebrating 90 years since its foundation in 1928, the Association of Sussex Artists is holding its Annual Exhibition in Horsham in August.

Last year more than 450 items were on show, with prices ranging from £10 to £3,500. Saturday August 25th the

Sunday 19 August, Lunchtime

Gus MacGregor Plays Sunday Lunch at Tottington Manor Tottington Manor, Edburton, Nr Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9LJ Gus MacGregor, a local contemporary singer/songwriter/guitarist returns to Tottington to entertain during Sunday lunch. Come and enjoy Gus’ music which is both touching and humorous in equal measure.

Sara Luff 01903 815757, info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk Sunday 19 August, 14:00-16:00

Blue Cross Tea Party 67 Lodge Lane, Keymer See Local Living.

Monday 20 – Friday 24 August

Skills Week – Sharpening & Essential Cabinet Making Hand Skills John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ Sharpening, simple dovetails, hand skills and techniques, setting out and principle of cabinetmaking. Make a Cheese Board and Biscuit Box. Skill Level: Beginner. £590.

Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Tuesday 21 August, 10:00-15:00

Jewellery and Antiques Valuation Day The Courtlands Hotel, 19-27 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JE Bonhams Specialists will be in attendance to give free valuations on items you may be considering selling at auction. Tel 01273 220000 or guildford@bonhams.com Tuesday 21 August, 19:00-20:00

FooleryFest

The Visually-Impaired Reading Group

Meadow, crafts and plants for sale.

Cost: £8.50, Concessions £8.00, Children £2.00, under-fives free.

Sarah Bray 01444 400589 Gardens@highbeeches.com www.highbeeches.com

Foot and Ankle Pain Information Evening

entitled Wonders of Yew. Free entry.

Michael Nailard 01273 834001.

Friday 24 - Monday 27 August

The Attic Art Club Original Art Fair The Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT Friday 24, 16:00-20:00 Refreshments served 18:00, Saturday 25, Sunday, 26, Monday 27, 10:00-17:00. Exhibition of Sussex based artists. Works of art, sculpture, glass, jewellery, wood turning, prints and cards for sale.

Commissions accepted.

Friday 24 August 19:00–23:30

The Marley Experience Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Green, Nr Fletching, East Sussex TN22 3RB The Marley Experience is an eight piece Bob Marley Tribute who bring their audiences close to the original Wailers sound. Dining tickets: £55, Standing tickets: £18 Trading Boundaries,01825 790200, tradingboundaries.com, showroom@tradingboundaries.com Saturday 25 August

£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 25 August, 09:00-15:00

Burgess Hill Zip Wire St John’s Park, Burgess Hill See Local Living.

Saturday 25 August, 10:00-12:00

Traidcraft Stall and Coffee Morning Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Buy Fairtrade groceries and chocolate.

Sample our coffee or tea. Browse our catalogue of crafted items and greetings cards. Contact: Julia Scotland 01444 871812, 07522 866237, julia@pjscot2.plus.com

BMI The Esperance Hospital, Hartington Place, Eastbourne BN21 3BG Free foot and ankle pain information evening at BMI The Esperance Hospital. Take the opportunity to speak with our consultant about treatment. Contact: 0800 157 7762 or info@bmihealthcare.co.uk Wednesday 22 August, 20:00-22:00

Saturday 25 August, 10:00-12:30

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Summer Dance with complimentary refreshments. Ballroom, Latin, Jive, Sequence. Doors open 19:45.

New dancers always welcome.

Large sprung floor and soft lighting.

On-site parking. Entry £6. Details: 07767 411115, 01444 248926 strictlydancemagic@gmail.com www.strictlydancemagic.co.uk

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield. RH17 7QH At this meeting Corin Tomlinson will be demonstrating Styling a Hemlock Bonsai. Free for first visit.

Ray Brunsden 07342-650713.

Ray.b@talktalk.net

Saturday 25 – Monday 27 August, 10:30-17:00

Sunday 19 August, 11:00-17:00

The Main Hall, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An illustrated talk and yew harp musical interlude by the renowned tree researcher and international author Fred Hageneder. The talk is

Strictly Dance Magic – Ballroom Dance

Heavy Horses working on the Wild Flower Meadow High Beeches Woodland & Water Garden, High Beeches Lane, Handcross RH17 6HQ Heavy Horses on the Wild Flower

Sussex Bonsai Group Group Meeting

Thursday 23 August, 19:00-21:00

The Woodland, Flora & Fauna Group

Cliffe Sumer Fair

St Thomas Becket at Cliffe with All Saints, 27 Cliffe High Street, Lewes BN7 2AH In aid of urgent repairs needed for the church and weather vane. Homemade cakes, teas and coffees and a wide range of stalls to entertain all ages.

There will be a grand raffle, tombola and tin mine to try your hand at.

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show

Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, Near Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 7HE Designer makers display and sell their exquisite work in a large marquee on the lawn. Garden café with local produce. Special price of £9.00. The Sussex Guild. 01273 479565 (10:0017:00), info@thesussexguild.co.uk, www.thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 25 August, 12:00-16:00

Medieval Summer Fair

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DIARY DATES Medieval Themed summer fete, games for all, stalls, grand raffle and dragon’s den. Contact: Office Administrator 01903 268109 theoffice@stsymphorians.co.uk Sunday 26 & Bank Holiday Monday 27 August

Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show

Saturday September 15th 2018, 11am-6pm Lewes Rd, Little Horsted, Uckfield, TN22 5TR

All access tickets £5

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Sunday 26 August, 12:00-16:00

Annual Charity Vintage and Prestige Car Day

Monday 27 – Friday 31 August

Joints Week – Making a Table John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ Ideally students will have some knowledge of tool sharpening as this does not form part of the course. Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate. £640.

Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@ johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Monday 27 August, 09:00-13:00

Mammoth Car Boot Sale

Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EA Burgess Hill & District Rotary Club Mammoth Car Boot Sale raising funds for local and international communities and charities. £10 per car, small vans £15, large vans £20.

07564 632733 www.therotaryclub.co.uk or email julie.bhrotary@gmail.com Thursday 30 August, 10:00-16:00

The Lamb, Goldbridge Road, Piltdown TN22 3XL A fantastic day for the whole family in aid of Chailey Heritage Foundation and St Peter & St James Hospice, with children’s activities, beer festival, Pimms tent, hog roast and much more. Contact: Simon Maltby 01825 724688 thelambpiltdown@hotmail.co.uk, lambpiltdown.co.uk

Teacher & TA Recruitment Day

Monday 27 August

Friday 31 August, 19:30

Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre – Story Book Day, Grimm’s Fairy Tales New Barn Road, Amberley BN18 9LT We will celebrate the love of books and reading on our annual Story Book Day. Come dressed up as your favourite Grimm’s Fairy Tale character!

01798 831370.

The Mallings Business Centre, 112 Malling Street, Lewes BN7 2RG (And every last Thursday of each month). To register with Class Cover for daily, short and long-term supply cover work, give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact: 01273 957908 lara@classcover.com

Crawley Keyboard Concert Furnace Green Community Centre, Ashburnham Road, Crawley RH10 6QZ Great evening of live music showcasing David Thomas. Members and visitors made welcome. Members £5. Visitors £7. Brenda Mayne 01293 784166.

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