Sussex Living Diary Dates March 2020

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Sunday 01 March

Monday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 March, 20:00

Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever Road, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Follow a trail of thousands of snowdrops starting to emerge from their winter hibernation – the first sign that spring is just around the corner. www.hevercastle.co.uk

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP We meet every Monday. New members would be most welcome – we are particularly short of men at the moment! Come along for a “taster” – no obligation to join. Contact: 01444 400054.

Sunday 01 March, 14:30-17:30

Monday 02 March, 20:00-23:00

Hever Castle Snowdrop Walk

Swing into Spring for Charity Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green, Haywards Heath RH17 7QH Exciting big band with singer plays swing, ballads and rock numbers.

Make a party, come after lunch or before supper. Tickets £12.50. rccl@gmx.com Monday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 March, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes BN7 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

Minton Badminton Club

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

Country walk? Dinner? Theatre? Quiz?

Cinema? Holiday? These are events from The Group Diary. The Group meets in Worthing on the first Monday evening of every month. Meetings also in Lewes, Burgess Hill, Brighton and Horsham. Visit www.thegroup. org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call.

Tuesdays 03, 10, 17 & 24 March, 14:30-15:30

Free One to One IT Help for Over 60s

Hurstpierpoint College Reception, College Lane, Hassocks BN6 9JS In collaboration with MSOPC, bring your laptop, iPad etc. and ask any

questions, big or small. Coffee and chat afterwards. Mid Sussex Older Peoples Council 01444 242760, www.msopc.org.uk Tuesdays 03 March, 19:00

Final AGM of the Millennium Garden Trust Club Suite, Village Hall, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY After a short meeting there will be a review of some of the highlights over the past 20 years. Members and visitors welcome. Enquiries: Secretary 01273 832756.

Tuesday 03 March, 19:30-21:00

Worthing Antique, Arts & Collectors’ Club – Talk by BBC2’s Abi & Kate The Chichester Room, Field Place , Worthing BN13 1NP Abi and Kate are from BBC2’s The Victorian House, Arts & Crafts. All are welcome. Annual membership is £30 or £5 per talk.

Andrew Pescott 07984403890 or worthingantiqueclub@yahoo.co.uk www.worthingantiqueclub.com Tuesday 03 March, 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. £3 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free.

Contact: Mike 01444 482741.

Wednesday 04 – Saturday 28 March

A History of Cuckfield in 20 Objects

Cuckfield Museum, Queens Hall, Cuckfield RH 17 5EL Cuckfield Museum’s opening display: 20 intriguing objects tell the story of Cuckfield from prehistory to the present day. Entry free but donations welcome. Museum open Wed, Thurs, Fri 10-12.30pm and Sat 10-3pm.

Open for 3 months. See www. cuckfieldmuseum.org Wednesday 04, 11, 18, 25 March, 12:30-15:00

The Young at Heart Club (Members & Non-members)

The Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Musical guest, movie shows, guest speakers, quizzes, chair aerobics, craftwork etc. Members £5 per month, non-members £2 per week.

2 course lunch extra.

Michelham Priory House & Gardens

Ardingly Choral Society Mid Sussex Sinfonia Conductor Robert Hammersley

Discover & Explore great days out - All ages - All weathers

Daffodil Festival Sat 14th to Sun 29th March 80,000 Daffodils bursting into colour.

Olivia Bell - Soprano Jane Haughton - Alto Lawrence Olsworth-Peter - Tenor Mike Christie - Bass

Watercolour Workshop Thurs 19th April

Learn to paint with artist Paul Clark. Booking Required.

Mother’s Day Sun 22nd March

Treat mum to a delicious afternoon tea. Booking Required.

7.30pm Sunday 5th April 2020

Easter Weekend Fri 10th &

Mon 13th April Easter Egg Trail & seasonal hands-on activities.

Ardingly College Chapel Tickets £15, Concessions £13 available from M Kershaw 01825 791241 www.ardinglychoralsociety.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1123464

BUY TICKETS ONLINE

www.ardinglychoralsociety.org.uk

Living History Day Sun 10th May Celebrate 2000years of craft, food and costumes. Hands-on activites and demonstrations throughout the day.

Visit our website for more details on these events & others.

Upper Dicker, Nr Hailsham East Sussex, BN27 3QS.

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DIARY DATES Contact: Angela 07931 426691 angela.white@salvationarmyorg.uk Wednesday 04 March, 13:45 for 14:00-16:30

Burgess Hill Flower Club

BLUEBELL RAILWAY BRANCH LINE WEEKEND 3rd - 5th April 2020

Come along for a fun-packed weekend showcasing small locomotives!

Timetables will recreate the branch line feel of our Railway in its heyday by concentrating on the ‘small but mighty’ engines at their best.

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Demonstration by Angie Hyde.

Title Barnabys and Dumbledors.

Competition: Spring. Visitors £6.00, first visit free with Sussex Living magazine. Judith Alexander 01444 871886.

Wednesday 04 March, 19:15 for 19:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG “1940: A Desperate Year for Britain.”

A thematic evening with Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Thursdays, 05,12,19 & 26 March, 09.00-14:30

The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals

Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH 11 7DH Maria’s good as new sale. Lots of items for sale. Donations of unused toiletries and any unwanted presents suitable for Raffle prizes needed, please. Maria 01293 403432.

Thursday 05 March, 10:00-17:00

East Sussex Teachers Registration Open Day

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Springtime themed bunny hunt and nature trails for children.

All day travel is included in the ticket price.

Hop on and off at each of our stations as much as you like throughout the day.

The Mallings, 112 Malling Street, Lewes BN7 2RG Register with Class Cover for day to day, short/long term placements and permanent work for Teachers/TAs/ LSAs/TEFL/SEN/Nursery/Primary/ Secondary/Colleges. Contact: Lara@classcover.com 01273 957908 Thursday 05 March, 12:00

Burgess Hill and District Probus Club Meeting Various locations This event is for professional and business men. Lunch followed by a short talk by a professional speaker – providing an opportunity to meet with those of similar interest.

01444 236661 fredreynolds3672@gmail.com Thursday 05 March, 14:00-16:00

Community Sing-a-Long (Dementia Friendly) St Andrew’s Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0LG A fun afternoon for people living with dementia and their carers.

Singing, tea and cake. Organised

by Burgess Hill Rotary. Free entry. jtmax1@hotmail.co.uk Thursday 05 March, 14:30

‘The Rev. Francis Sewell, Benefactor’

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The Queens Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Richard Bryant looks at the Rev. Francis Sewell who financed the mid C19th restoration of All Saints Church, Lindfield. £5 or £3 for members. Please phone Mike Nicholson to book a place on 01444 457448 or email events@ cuckfieldmuseum.org Fridays 06 & 20 March, 09:30

The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley

RH 11 7DH Maria’s good as new sale. Lots of different books for sale from only 50p each. chlof2003@googlemail.com Friday 06 March. 10:00-12:00

Coffee Morning in aid of ‘Bloodwise’ Haywards Heath United Reformed Church Hall, 55 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 411 Coffee Morning with tea and coffee, home-made cakes, and bargain books for sale. Free admission. Margaret Drake 01444 454618.

Friday 06 March, 10:00-15:00

West Sussex Teachers Registration Open Day 1 Swan Court, Station Road, Pulborough RH20 1RL Register with Class Cover for day to day, short/long term placements and permanent work for Teachers/TAs/ LSAs/TEFL/SEN/ Nursery/Primary/ Secondary/Colleges. Contact: Kirsten@classcover.com 01798 872446.

Friday 06 March, 19:00-21:00

Henfield Garden Club Speaker Evening Henfield Hall, Henfield BN5 9DB Anne Edwards from the Chelsea Physic Garden will explain the interesting work carried out there in the fields of medicinal, herbal, edible and useful plants. Non-Members £3 per person.

New members are welcome to join.

Pat Hemsworth 07717 470274 Friday 06 March, 19:00-21:00

Healing Rooms

Healing Rooms, Burgess Hill Centre Church, 180 Leylands Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8HS For anyone who has a physical, emotional or spiritual condition, our trained team offers confidential prayer for healing. Free of charge.

For an appointment, call 07531 160 192 burgesshill@healingrooms.org.uk www.burgesshillhealingrooms.org.uk Friday 06 March, 19:30-21:30

Green Circle Illustrated talk about Hedgehogs Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX This talk is by Ann Winney of Hurst Hedgehog Haven. Members £2.

Visitors £3 under 16 years free.

Mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Friday 06, 13, 20 & 27 March, 19:45-21:45 unless stated

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society Rear basement of Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX 1 - Radio Night, 2 – Talk by Phil G4UDU ‘SDR – Remote Radio,’ 3 - Radio Night & Table Top Sale, 4 – AGM. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 m6zrj@msars.org.uk, www.msars.org.uk Saturday 07 March, 10:00-15:00

Forest Row Market

Hartfield Road, Forest Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Fine Foods and Crafts Market.

Contact: Sue Young (Market Manager) 01342 778062 market@forestrow.gov.uk www.forestrow.gov.uk

DIARY DATES Saturday 07 March,10:30-12:00

Coffee Morning, run by Burgess Hill Methodist Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Entrance off Gloucester Road. Come and have a chat over tea or coffee.

All welcome.

Saturday 07 March, 19:30

Back to Bacharach The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG Celebrating the music of Burt Bacharach. 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com Sunday 08 March, 16:30-17:30

Family Service, All Age Worship Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Come and join us, as all ages to worship together. A free will offering will be taken during the service.

Monday 09 March, 10:00-12:00

The Arts Society Talk “Up the Nile with Amelia: A Victorian Voyage” Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ Writer, artist, musician, collector, Amelia Edwards tells a remarkable story. In 1873, she travelled the length of Egypt and drew, and recorded, her impressions of all she saw. Free to members, £5.00 donation from visitors. 01903 8121752.

Monday 09 March, 14:30

A Brief History of Wine The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB David Wright, with thirty years in the world of wine as a retailer and importer, will take us on a journey through 7,000 years of wine making in the shape of decorated vessels, paintings, buildings and literature.

Guests welcome to attend at £8.00 per lecture. Stephen Wyman 01273 494633.

Monday evening of every month.

Meetings also in Lewes, Worthing, Brighton and Horsham. Visit www.thegroup.org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call.

Tuesday 10 March, 14:30

Lindfield Preservation Society – A Talk by Paul Reader King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH A look at the history of Wakehurst, from around 1900 when the garden was developed by Gerald Loder to the present and the relationship between the National Trust and Kew. All welcome, entry free. John Chapman 01444 484470.

Tuesday 10 March, 19:45

Recycling in West Sussex Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society, Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Colin McFarlin will be informing us on what we can, can’t, should and shouldn’t recycle and the best way to do it. £2 members, £3 non-members.

Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 11 March, 14:00-16:00

Francis Court Carers Support Meeting

Francis Court Care Home, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne RH10 3LQ Come along to our monthly carers meeting where we offer support and advice for local family carers and relatives in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Enjoy tea and cake with the care home team. For more info: 01342 887825 or email beverly. jordan@careuk.com Wednesday 11 March, 14:00-16:15

East Grinstead Art Society Meridian Hall, East Court, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Mixed media demonstration by Rick Holmes using inks and rollers with acrylics, inks and pastels. £3 to nonmembers. Ian Graham, 01342 321818 iangraham111@btinternet.com

Monday 09 March, 18:30-20:00

Wednesday 11 March, 20:00

The Yews Community Centre, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BJ Would you know what to do in a pet emergency? Come to our Pet First Aid Course to find out. £24 per person – payable 7 days prior to session.

Contact: Helen 01444 456886 hb.themewes@gmail.com themewesvets.co.uk/events/post/32/ pet-first-aid-course-for-pet-owners/

King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH A talk on the Stately Specimen Trees of Worth Estate and it’s trees. £1 Members, £3 Visitors. Membership enquiries: 01444 458509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk

Monday 09 March, 19:45

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Andrew will be speaking about protecting UK from pests and diseases and eradication of disease outbreaks in Sussex. Entry £2.50. Hassocks Horticultural Society. Derek Swaine 01273 842516.

The Mewes Vets Pet First Aid Course

Hassocks Field Society – Talk Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH “Bees and Beekeeping,” a talk by Amanda Millar. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00. Beryl Varley 01273 832351.

Monday 09 March, 20:00-23:00

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

Country walk? Dinner? Theatre? Quiz?

Cinema? Holiday? These are events from The Group Diary. The Group meets in Burgess Hill on the second

Lindfield Horticultural Society –- Talk by Dr Doggett

Wednesday 11 March, 20:00-21:45

Plant Health – a talk by Andrew Gaunt (DEFRA)

Wednesday 11 March, 20:00- 22:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society – An illustrated talk in French Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN 1885-1900- Quinze Ans qui ont transforme la France – vue generale de March 2020 | SUSSEX LIVING 5

DIARY DATES l’epoque. Christopher Doidge, former Head of Modern Languages at Lancing College. All members and visitors are most welcome. 01444 452385.

Thursday 12 March, 14:30

Mid Sussex Association of the National Trust Talk Clare Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Talk to be presented by Jan Parsons on the title of ‘Ancient Roads – Journeys through Thrace and Italy.’

Members £3.00. Non-Members £5.00.

Membership £7.00. David Waite 01444 453954 dclwaite@btinternet.com Friday 13 March, 14:00-17:00

Annual Bridge Drive

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QH Annual Bridge Drive in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice, which includes a delicious Afternoon Tea. Free parking.

Raffle. £40 per table. Contact: Gaynor 01444 440452.

Friday 13 March, 20:00-21:30

Burgess Hill Heritage and History Society Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX The Archaeology of the South Downs National Park by John Manley. The museum will be open from 19:00.

Members £1.50, guests £3.50.

Fred Avery 01444 235088.

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 March

Birdy Behaviour Walks

Sussex Chorus

Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Whether singing for love, squabbling for territory or building a nest the birds are busy in spring. Discover more with our wardens at 11:30 or 14:30.

Regular centre admission price.

01903 881530 info.arundel@wwt.org. uk www.wwt.org.uk/arundel Saturday 14 to Sunday 29 March

Daffodil Festival

Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Upper Dicker, Nr Hailsham BN27 3QS A host of 80,000 daffodils bursting into colour on this seven acre island.

Standard admission applies. www.sussexpast.co.uk Saturday 14 March

Hurst College Open Morning Chalkers Lane/College Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS We warmly invite you to visit us at our next Open Morning. Hurst is a coeducational school for pupils age 4-18 years. Book your place now at www.hppc.co.uk Saturday 14 March, 14:15

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Daffodils, spring flowers, floral art, cookery, photography, novice and children’s sections. Tea and homemade cake, raffle and auction at end of show. Exhibiting is free to all.

For details pick up a schedule from

Saturday 21 March 2020 7.30pm King’s Church Burgess Hill RH15 9LR

Gibsons in Hurstpierpoint High Street. £1. Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Saturday 14 March 2020, 10am to 4pm

Phoenix Choir of Crawley ‘Messiah’ Singing Workshop Crawley Baptist Church, Crabtree Rd, West Green, Crawley RH11 7HU Experienced singers are invited – vocal technique session with Jane Haughton and choral singing sessions. £15 (plus £3 score hire if required).

Angela 01293 515287 www.PhoenixChoirCrawley.or PhoenixChoirCrawley@gmail.com

Off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG 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.

Monday 16 March, 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).

Another helping of Christine Earl and Patrick Reid. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Monday 16 March, 19:45

Mid Sussex Ramblers Newick & Fletching Circular

East Grinstead Natural History Society - Speaker – Phil – “Jaws & Claws”

Parking in Allington Road Near Primary School BN8 4NL TQ414209. Fields and Farms and River Ouse. 6mi/9.7km Moderate. Contact: Elizabeth B, 07989 217818.

St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead RH19 4AT Enjoy handling live mini beasts. £4.50 including refreshments. Secretary 01342 315051.

Sunday 15 March, 10:00-13:00

Monday 16 March, 20:00-23:00

Sunday 15 March, 10:00

Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden, High Beeches Lane, Handcross RH17 6HQ Immerse yourself in a Forest Bathing experience, embrace bathing in the healing nature of this beautiful woodland garden. £30.00. Janey Bray janey@be1withnature.co.uk www.be1withnature.co.uk Sunday 15 March, 19:30

Wivelsfield Films

The Group, a club for unattached men and women aged 50+ Worthing Opening at a new Worthing venue - Country walk? Dinner? Theatre?

A round of golf? Day at the races?

Quiz? Cinema? Holiday? These are events from the Group diary. The Group meets in Worthing on the third Monday evening of every month.

Meetings also in Brighton, Lewes, Burgess Hill and Horsham.

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St John Passion Jack Thompson Conductor with Oxford Bach Soloists Stephen Brown Evangelist and Academy of St Paul’s Tickets: £15 and £5 (under 16s and students) From: Sussex Chorus 01444 412579, Carousel Music, Burgess Hill Help Point, Eventbrite.co.uk

oxfordbachsoloists.com

sussexchorus.org registered charity no. 271678

www.thecapitolhorsham.com

Box Office: 01403 750220

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DIARY DATES Visit www.thegroup.org.uk and give one of the contact numbers a call.

Tuesday 17 March,19:00

‘The King’s Men’ Concert given by the Choral Scholars of King’s College, Cambridge St Mary’s Church, London Road, Balcombe RH17 6PX Close-harmony group singing a varied repertoire from classical, to their own arrangements of folk, spiritual and pop songs. £15 (includes refreshments) from ‘Threads’ in Balcombe or from ali.cunningham99@ btinternet.com. Any unsold tickets will be available on the door.

Tuesday 17 March, 19:30-10:00

Worlds End AGM and Talk on Sussex Mills Manor Field School, Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0PZ Contact: Gerry 07767 364255 gerry. canning@worlds-end-association.com www.worlds-end-association.com

Balcombe RH17 6HP Simon Stevens – ‘How many Bronze Age, Iron Age and Romano-British Buildings in Hurstpierpoint?’

Revelations from the archaeological dig at Chalkers Lane, Hurstpierpoint.

Members £1, £3 visitors £3, which includes refreshments. Contact: Julie Budgen 01444 811641 julie. budgen55@outlook.com Wednesday 18 March, 20:00-22:00

Royal Marines Association, Brighton & Hove District Adur Bowling Club, Recreation Ground, Old Barn Way, Southwick BN42 4NT Socials - Battle of Trafalgar Meeting and Social. Contact Secretary as alternates between two venues. £3 Branch Membership. Contact: Maureen Copelin Maureen.copelin@ntlworld.com 01273 236437.

Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 March, 19:45

“The Stepmother”

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Sussex murders and misdemeanours in the 18th and 19th centuries. Visitors welcomed. Jane Biggs 01273 834421.

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB By feminist author, Githa Sowerby, this masterpiece of a play was consigned to archives for 80 years and recently rediscovered. £9 and £11. Box Office: Stevens Estate Agents, Henfield High Street 01273 492141 or online www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com

Wednesday 18 March, 20:00-21:30

Thursday 25 March, 14:00-16:00

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road,

124 – 142 Longstone Road, Eastbourne BN22 8DA

Tuesday 17 March, 19:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Balcombe History Society

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Eastbourne Blind Society

Social gathering for those who have worked or volunteered in the NHS or Social Care. Annual membership fee £20. Meeting charge – members £1, visitors £2. Contact: Jane Dubery 01323 726811.

Every last Thursday.

Friday 20 March, 19:00-21:00

Healing Rooms

Centre Church, 180 Leylands Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8HS For anyone who has a physical, emotional or spiritual condition, our trained team offers confidential prayer for healing. Free of charge.

For an appointment 07531 160192 or burgesshill@healingrooms.org.uk www.burgesshillhealingrooms.org.uk

Saturday 21 March, 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 21 March, 19:30-21:45

Classical Concert

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Doors open at 18:00. International organist/keyboard player. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269

St. Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath, Church Road, RH16 3QH Award winning concert pianist Caroline Tyler, with Sarah Dubost, cello and Andrew Thurgood, violin, will perform Chopin’s Polonaise Fantasie Op.61, Ravel’s Jeux d’Eau and trios

by Rachmaninov and Shostakovich. £12 members/ £15 non-members.

Under 18/Student £3.00/5.00.

Christine Colbourne 01444 456227 colbourne@btinternet.com www. haywardsheathmusicsociety.org.uk

Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March

Saturday 21 March, 19:30 -21:30

Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever Road, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Spoil Mum with a memorable family day out. Young visitors can take part in a craft workshop and there will be a special menu in the restaurant. www.hevercastle.co.uk

The King’s Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR Bach’s St John Passion telling the Easter story with Sussex Chorus, the Oxford Bach Soloists and Academy of St Paul’s, conducted by Jack Thompson BA M Mus FRSA. £15 and £5 for students and under 16s. Sussex

Friday 20 March, 19:15-21:45

Music for Everyone

Hever Castle – Mother’s Day Weekend

Sussex Chorus Spring Concert

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DIARY DATES Chorus Ticket Manager 01444 412579, Burgess Hill Help Point 01444 247726, Carousel Music 01444 417654 or online Eventbrite.co.uk Sunday 22 March

Mother’s Day at South Lodge South Lodge, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Nr Horsham RH13 6PS With 5 dining options to choose from, why not treat your mum to lunch or afternoon tea this Mother’s Day? 01403 891711 southlodge@exclusive. co.uk exclusive.co.uk Sunday 22 March, 12:30

Mothering Sunday Luncheon Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Bookings start from 12:30 and includes coffee and petit fours after dessert and a Molton Brown treat for each Mum. £55.00 per person.

To book please contact our Reservations Team APHReservations@elitehotels.co.uk or 01342 824988.

Sunday 22 March, from 15:00

Mothering Sunday Champagne Afternoon Tea Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Bookings start from 15:00 and a Molton Brown treat for each Mum. £49.50 per person. To book please contact our Reservations Team APHReservations@elitehotels.co.uk or 01342 824988.

Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 March

The Sound of Music

The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ Direct from the West End, one of the greatest musicals of all time in a magnificent production to enchant the young and the young at heart.

Box Office 01293 553636 hawth.co.uk Wednesday 25 March, 14:00-16:00

Scrabble and Cake

St. Barnabas Pastoral Centre, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Come and enjoy a game of scrabble – or dominoes, jigsaws, etc. Tea/coffee and cake provided. £3.50. Just turn up. All welcome. Parish Office 0300 111 8150.

Wednesday 25 March, 19:30-22:00

Sussex Bonsai Group – Group Meeting

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH The renowned Corin Tomlinson will be demonstrating on aspects of Bonsai. £5 for non-members. All welcome to attend. Tea and coffee will be available. Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net Wednesday 25 March, 19:45-21:30

Ansty Garden Club

Ansty Village Hall, Deaks Lane, Ansty RH17 5AS ‘The Ecology, Conservation & Monitoring of Barn Owls’ – a talk by Stuart Card, Parks and Countryside Technical Officer. Members free.

HigH BeecHes Woodland & Water garden Sunday 15th March

Forest Bathing www.be1withnature.co.uk Embrace Forest Bathing in the healing nature of our beautiful woodland garden

High Beeches Lane, Handcross,West Sussex RH17 6HQ

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Visitors £2. For further information phone Derry 01444 474660.

Wednesday 25 March, 19:45-22:00

Wildlife from Penguins to Puffins Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Richard Coomber will present this illustrated talk. £4 RSPB group members, £5 non-members. Phil Holland, Publicity Officer EG-RSPB group 01342 311295.

Saturday 28 March, 09:15-13:15

DVDs, tombola, raffle, cat items and more. Refreshments available.

Admission 50p.

Saturday 28 March, 10:00-12:00

Traidcraft Stall and Coffee Morning

Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Traidcraft Stall. Sample fairly traded coffee and tea. Homemade cake.

Messy Church. Julia Scotland 01444 871812.

Fundamentals of Drawing

Sunday 29 March, 15:30-17:00

Chequer Mead Theatre, De la Ware Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS Beginner drawing workshop where you will learn and practice the basics of the visual language and kickstart your drawing practice. £40 info@looklearndraw.com www.looklearndraw.com/ bookingonline/fundamentals-ofdrawing

Jazz and Blues for The British Heart Foundation The Great Hall, Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BB Relax and enjoy an afternoon of jazz, blues and contemporary songs with vocalist, Julie Roberts and pianist, Michael Hinton. Tickets £12 from wegottickets.com or phone 01273 965036.

Saturday 28 March, 10:00-11:30

Monday 30 March, 18:30-21:30

Books, Plants and Toys Sale St. Barnabas Pastoral Centre, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Books include paperbacks and hard backs. Variety of plants, toys and games.Refreshments available. Entry free. Parish Office 0300 111 8150.

Saturday 28 March, 10:00-12:00

Paws & Claws Spring Fair Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Gifts, jewellery, cakes, books, toys,

The Mewes Vets Dog First Aid for Canine Professionals The Yews Community Centre, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BJ Are you entrusted to look after someone else’s dog? Come along and learn how to deal with a canine emergency. £66 per person – payable 7 days prior to session. Contact: Helen at enquiries@themewes.co.uk or 01444 456886 themewesvets.co.uk/events