February 2017 Sussex Living Diary Dates

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DiaryDates Wednesday 01 February, 13:00-14:00

Burgess Hill Flower Club AGM

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Annual General Meeting and presentation of cups. Come along and meet our members and have tea and cakes with us. £2.00 entry or free with a copy of Sussex Living Magazine.

Contact: Mrs A M Todd 01444 235823 Wednesday 01 February, 18:00-21:00

Pre-Diabetes Classes

The Brow Medical Centre, Burgess Hill RH15 9BS Free course.

Contact: 01444 477191 wellbeing@midsussex.gov.uk Wednesday 01 February, 19:15 for 19:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Ray Burnett and Barrie Wright entertain.

Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com

Friday 03, 10, 17 & 24 February 19:30-22:00

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society

Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Meetings every Friday. This month we have our talk by Sussex, Surrey & Kent Air Ambulance, Meet the Committee and ‘Other Radio Shacks!’ Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 newsletter@msars.org.uk, www.msars.org.uk Saturday 04 – Sunday 26 February

Romance – A Romantic Art Exhibition

South Downs Heritage Centre, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY A display of romantic art by local and regional artists. www.southdownheritagecentre.co.uk 01273 847707 Saturday 04 February, 10:00-12:00

Lindfield Horticultural Society Seed Swap and Coffee Morning

Ditchling Film Society – Mustang Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8QT See Local Living

King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Bring along your seeds to exchange and take home something new to try in your garden this summer.

Membership enquiries: 01444458509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk

Thursday 02, 09, 16 & 23 February, 20:00

Sunday 05 February, 10:00

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! thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo. co.uk

Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9SJ TQ 281 165. Hurst College, Cobbs Mill, Langton Lane, Hurstpierpoint.

(No dogs please) 5mi/8km Moderate.

Contact: Alison G 01273 833794

Thursday 02 February, 19:30 for 20:00

Greyhound - Open Mic Night

Every Friday in February, 11:45

Gages Community Lunches

Forest Row area New bus service running every Friday.

Our bus will collect you so you can enjoy a home-cooked lunch in our community café then return you home afterwards. £2 return.

Contact Sara Smart 01342 822661 or Sue Young 01342 822661 sue.young@ forestrow.gov.uk Friday 03 February

Young Epilepsy Recruitment Drive

Young Epilepsy, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, Surry RH7 6PW See Local Living Friday 03 February, 19:30-22:30

An Evening with the Rev Peter Owen Jones

Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BB A presentation of his life and work by this popular author and TV presenter.

Tickets £15 by post from Janice Kent, reMEmber, PO Box 1647, Hassocks, BN6 9GQ. Contact: Janice Kent on 01273 831733 or me_cfs@hotmail.com

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

Mid Sussex Ramblers – Hurstpierpoint to the North

Monday 06 – Friday 10 February

French Polishing & Modern Hand Finishes

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ All aspects of finishing wood will be covered, from the initial preparation, to final waxing. £590. Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate.

Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk Monday 06, 13, 20 & 27 February, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 1TJ 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 Monday 06 February and others

Heat For Health Various See Local Living

Tuesday 07, 14, 21 & 28 February,

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 07 February, 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 07 February, 20:00

The Group for Unattached Men & Women 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, theatre, holidays etc. www.thegroup.org.uk Tuesday 07 February, 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 Wednesday 08 February, 19:30

Rotary Film Night – Bridget Jones’s Baby

Sullington Parish Hall, |Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP 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 08 February, 19:45-22:00

Hassocks Horticultural Society

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN69UY Our speaker this month is Lesley Baker - GB Tree Surgery, whose presentation is entitled ‘Tales of a Tree Surgeon’, and is a light hearted quiz about leaves, logs and trees.

Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50 Refreshments included.

Contact: Derek Swaine 01273 842516 Wednesday 08 February, 20:00

Balcombe History Society – A talk by Ros Black – Temperance

Tales from Sussex and Surrey

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Lady Henry Somerset and the Duxhurst colony for inebriate women plus reference to other local places including Bolney and Cuckfield. £1 members and £3 visitors, including refreshments.

Contact: Julie Budgen 01444 811641 Wednesday 08 February, 20:00

Lindfield Horticultural Society

‘Garden Sage Garden Centre’ King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Ed Nugent will tell us all about Garden Sage Nursery in Hassocks, discuss nurseries and talk about plant varieties and growing in general. £1 members, £2 visitors. All welcome.

Lindfield Horticultural Society, membership enquiries: 01444 458509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Wednesday 08 February, 20:00-22:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society

Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Illustrated talk in French by Mrs Barbara Stevens entitled “Depui Saint-Malo jusqu’a Cognac – un voyage de decouvertes. All members and visitors are most welcome.

Contact: Barbara Stevens 01444 452385 Thursday 09 February, 09:30-12:30

Pre-Diabetes Classes

Dolphin Surgery, Nightingale Primary Care Centre, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BN Free half-day course. Contact: 01444 477191 wellbeing@midsussex.gov.uk Thursday 09 February, 19:00 for 19:30

Pyecombe Village Quiz Night

Pangdean Barn, Pyecombe BN45 7FJ Entrance £6 per person, includes 1 drink and nibbles. For tickets or to secure a table contact Karen on 01273 8570138 or karenalew1@aol. com. Maximum 6 per team, prizes for 1st three winners. Proceeds go to Pyecombe Church.

Thursday 09 February, 20:00

The Plough Inn Pub Quiz

Station Road, Plumpton Green BN7 3DF Every second Thursday of each month join us for this special quiz and help raise money for Friends of Sussex Hospices. £1.50.

Nicole Palmer 01273 890311 theploughinnatplumptongreen@ hotmail.co.uk Friday 10 February, 09:30-14:30

Felt Making

Made and Making, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Learn wet felting techniques and make your own gorgeous felt scarf in the process. All materials included. £65 including all materials. Contact:

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

Saturday 11 February, 14:30-16:30

West Sussex Coeliac Group AGM

The King’s Centre, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9LR The Annual General Meeting for members of the local Coeliac Group in West Sussex. Contact: William Andrews 07773 298713 westsussex@coeliac.org.uk Saturday 11 February, 09:30-13:30

Beginners Painted Furniture Techniques

Made and Making, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Bring along a small item and we’ll show you how to prep, paint and finish to a professional standard. £55 including paint. www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Sunday 12 February, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers – Newick to Isfield Circular

Layby outside Newick Primary School, Allington Road, Newick BN8 4NL TQ 414 209 Cockfield Lane, Longford Bridge, White Bridge, Isfield (lunch at Laughing Fish Pub), Riverside Path, Vuggles Farm, Founthill, Newick.

10mi/16.1km Moderate. Contact: Sue 01825 722135 or 07905 225711 on the day.

Monday 13 February, 10:00-12:00

Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society

The Steyning Centre, Church Street, Steyning BN44 3XZ Illustrated talk by Ian Swankie: Romans & Romantics: 17th & 18th century art in the Guildhall Art Gallery. Annual membership is £36.00, visitors £5.00 donation.

Contact: Ann Blakelock 01903 297553 Monday 13 February, 14:00 for 14:15-16:00

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield, RH16 2SL Lunch at the Bent Arms from 12:00.

Roger Johnson presents a miscellany of Sarawak philately. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Monday 13 February, 14:30

Andrea Palladio: A Renaissance Architect and his Legacy

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Speaker – Mr Stephen Richardson.

The designs of this Italian architect are instantly recognisable – working mainly in the 16th century Venetian republic, he followed the styles of the Roman and Greek architecture. Guest Welcome - £5 Annual membership – only £29. Contact: 01273 494945 www.adurvalley.org Monday 13 February, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT

“The Story of the Crystal Palace”, a talk by Ian Gledhill. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.00. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351

Epps: Discover the wealth of modern and contemporary art in the streets of the City of London. Nonmembers welcome: £7 on the door.

Monday 13 February, 20:00

Wednesday 15 February, 12:00-15:00

The Group for Unattached Men & Women

A pub in 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 Monday 13 February, 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. thegreyhoundinnkeymeer@yahoo. co.uk Tuesday 14 February, 14:30

Lindfield Preservation Society

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH An illustrated talk on the “River Ouse-Source to the Sea” by Geoffrey Mead. Rivers are fundamental to creating the shapes of our landscapes.

All welcome, entry free. (Meeting and Membership: John Chapman 01444 484470).

Tuesday 14 February, 19:30

Weald Classic Vehicle Club

Tania Rodd Sings Live For Lunch The Eight Bells, The Street, Bolney, RH17 5QW Enjoy a superb lunch, in a fantastic setting whilst enjoying the music of yesteryear with the lovely Tania Rodd. Contact: 01444 881396 info@eightbellsbolney.co.uk Wednesday 15 February, 12:00-17:00

Greyhound Racing

Age UK, Queens Road, East Grinstead RH19 1BE Greyhound racing and 3 course lunch - £28 which includes transport. Contact: Lana Scott 01342 327046 community@ ageukeastgrinstead.org.uk Friday 17 February, 09:30-12:30

Pre-Diabetes Classes

Park View Surgery, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8HS Free half-day course. Contact: 01444 477191 wellbeing@midsussex.gov.uk Friday 17 February, 18:45-21:45

Music for Everyone

Cyprus all, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Celebrated organist/keyboard player, Ian House. Entry £5 on the door. Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net.

Doors open 18:00.

Friday 17 February, 19:30-21:30

East Grinstead Society Meeting

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

Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT ‘Vision Aid Overseas in Ethiopia’ – a talk by East Grinstead optometrist, Margaret Lawrence on her visits to Ethiopia and the work of this charity.

All welcome Non-members £3, members £1, including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648

Tuesday 14 February, 19:45

Saturday 18 February – June

The Modern Kitchen Garden

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society, Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY An illustrated talk by Barry Newman, NDH, FNVS, National Vegetable Society judge, RHS judge and Britain in Bloom judge. £1 members £2 non-members.

Tuesday 14 February, 18:00-21:00

Valentine’s Dinner

The Fox Eating and Drinking House, Highbrook Lane, West Hoathly RH19 4PJ Treat your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a romantic meal here at the Fox. 5 course set menu £55 per person. Contact: 01342 810644 Wednesday 15 February, 10:15 for 10:45 – 12:00

Mid-Sussex Decorative & Fine Arts Society talk

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN ‘Gallery on the Street – Public Art in the City of London’ talk by Alexandra

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 18 February, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers – Chelwood Gate

Churlwood Car Park, Wych Cross, Chelwood Vachery, Braberry Hatch, Chelwood Gate.

5mi/8km Leisurely. Contact: Tony 01444 483053 or 07597 199768 Saturday 18 February, 19:00-22:00

Haywards Heath Music Society Concert Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN

The virtuoso string group, Ensemble Reza, will play music by Mozart, Ravel and Korngold. £12 adults, concessions and members’ discount available. Christine Colbourne, 01444-456227 www. haywardsheathmusicsociety.org.uk

Saturday 18 February, 19:45 for 20:0022:45

Strictly Dance Magic – Ballroom Valentine Dance Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Optional red and white dress code.

Licensed Bar. Ballroom, Latin, Jive and Sequence. Sprung floor and soft lighting. Contact: 07767 411115 04 01444 248926 strictlydancemagic@gmail.com Sunday 19 February, 10:00

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

Sunday 19 February, Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00, Film 19:30

Wivelsfield FILMS – Sully: Miracle on the Hudson (12A)

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG A biographical drama film starring Tom Hanks as Sullenberger, following his emergency landing on the Hudson River. 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.

Tuesday 21 February, 19:4

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road BN6 9UY Illicit drug prevention- awareness in the community. The speaker will be Jamie Goldrick. Visitors welcomed.

Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421 Wednesday 22 February, 19:45-22:00

East Grinstead RSPB – Illustrated Lecture

Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Kittiwakes to Albatrosses – seen through the lens of a young birder

by Matt Eade. £4 for members and £5 for guests. Contact: Mark Roberts 01342 843190 Wednesday 22 February, 20:00-22:00

Sussex Bonsai Group – Club Meeting

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH At this meeting we will be holding a re-potting demonstration. Advice on Bonsai care will be on hand.

Tea and coffee available. First visit free. Subsequent visits £5 or join the Group. Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267. All welcome.

Friday 24 February, 19:00 for 19:30-22:00

Guild Care Quiz Night

Virgin Active, Golfers Lane, Angmering, Littlehampton BN16 4NB S u ss e x L i v i n g February 2017

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Joe Swift - Man About The Garden Friday 10th Feb Clair Hall In conversation with one the UK’s top garden designers!

Singles Night @ Mama Ghanoushe

Mama Ghanoushe, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH Spend a night meeting like-minded singles at Mama Ghanoushe. Buffet and welcome drink included – bar available. £15. All ages welcome!

Contact: Rachael/Emma 01273 842534 mamaghanoushe @gmail.com www.mamaghanoushe.co.uk Friday 24 February, 20:00-22:00

Guide Hall, Adjacent to Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY “The Influence of Invasions on the English language”. A talk by Peter Lovett. Free for members, £3 for nonmembers. Contact: Bill Kent 01273 832280

Celebrate the life of David Bowie in this fantastic evening dedicated to his iconic music.

Saturday 25 February, 09:00-13:00

Hassocks Village Market

Don’t Dribble On The Dragon Sunday 26th Feb Martlets Hall Heartwarming musical adventure theatre for big hearted adults and loving little ones alike.

Mischief and comedy delight from this influential cult comedian!

Friday 24 February, 19:30-22:30

Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geographical Society Talk

Absolute Bowie Band Saturday 25th Feb Clair Hall

Richard Herring Wednesday 8th March Clair Hall

Quiz Night raising money for our services for people with dementia, older people, carers and children with disabilities. £5 per person. Contact: Lily Banister Weir 01903 528613 lily. banister-weir@guildcare.org

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’.

Saturday 25 February, 10:00–11:45

Book Sale

St. Barnabas Pastoral Centre, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Paper backs, hard backs, childrens, cookery, romance, thrillers, travel, etc. Good condition. Cheap prices.

Free entry. All welcome. Parish Office 0300 111 8150 Saturday 25 February, 10:00-12:00

Sussex Crafts - Children’s Sewing Machine Workshop Come and learn how to use your sewing machine and make unique pieces of work. £30. Contact: Sarah 01444 455611

Saturday 25 February, 11:00-16:00

Westlands Court Open Garden

Cowfold Road, Horsham, West Grinstead RH13 8LZ Opening for the NGS open garden scheme, you can find spring snowdrops, helibores, grasses and silver birches in this beautiful garden in Horsham. Teas, refreshments, plants and advice available.

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Saturday 25 February, 18:30 onwards

‘Circle of Nourishment’ Rokpa International Fundraiser

Mama Ghanoushe, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AH Fundraiser to support vulnerable mothers and babies in Cape Town, South Africa, featuring food, raffles and live music. £15 including meal. Contact: Terri 07854083979 terriyeshe@gmail.com https:// www.rokpa.org/ch_EN/what-wedo/africa/south-africa/circle-ofnourishment.html Saturday 25 February, 19:30 for 19:45

Quiz Night!

Chailey Parish Hall, South Street (A275) Chailey BN8 4BE near Chailey Green There will be tables of six, so make up a team with your friends. Prizes and a raffle. £12.50 per head, which includes a choice of hot supper and pudding with vegetarian options. Please bring your own drinks. To book your table or place, call Janet Barnes 01825 722574 friendsofstpeterschailey@hotmail. co.uk Saturday 25 February, 19:30-23:00

Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Annual Barn Dance. Entry by ticket includes Fish & Chip supper. Bring your own drinks.

Monday 27 February, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 9UY ‘Brighton Station’, a talk by Jackie Marsh-Hobbs. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.00. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Tuesday 28 February, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Plumpton Circular Walk

King George V Playing Field Car Park. If full, park in East View Fields BN7 3BW TQ 364 161. Plumpton, Blackbrook Wood, St Helena Farm, Fountain Inn, North Hall, Mount Pleasant, Plumpton Station. Dogs welcome.

Bring picnic lunch. Possible lunchtime drinks at pub. 8mi/12.9km Moderate.

Contact: Elizabeth B 07989217818

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