Diary Dates Sussex Living Feb 2020

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Saturday 01 – Sunday 02 February

Saturday 01 February, 10:00-15:00

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ Learn how to safely and effectively operate all the big machines together with lots of handy tips. £300.

Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk

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

Saturday 01 February, 09:30

Monday 03 – Friday 07 February

Wood Machining

Windlesham House School Open Morning Washington, Pulborough RH20 4AY There will be talks from Headmaster, Richard Foster, academic staff from Prep and Pre-Prep and the opportunity to meet other key members of staff. During your visit some of the children will give you an individual tour. To register: 01903 874701 or admissions@windlesham.com

Forest Row Market

‘School in Action’ Week Great Walstead School, East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield RH16 2QL Come and chat with Chris Calvey, our Headmaster, meet our dedicated staff and take a guided tour of the school.

01444 483528 admissions@greatwalstead.co.uk www.greatwalstead.co.uk Monday 03, 10, 17 & 24 February, 08:00-17:00

Saturday 01 February, 10:00-12:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Coffee Morning and annual seed swap. £1. Debbie, Lindfield Horticultural Society 01444 413193.

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex 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

LHS Coffee Morning, Seed Swap and Plant Sale

and collectables. 01273 472503 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk

Tuesday 04 February,19:00-21:00

Monday 03 February, 20:00-23:00

Tisshaws Solicitors, 3 Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1SN A free event for those considering divorce or separation to meet experts and get the information they need.

Free. Tisshaws Solicitors 01444 472700 info@tisshawssolicitors.co.uk www.tisshawssolicitors.co.uk

The Group, a club for Unattached Men & Women Aged 50+ A pub in Worthing Unattached? Aged 50+? There’s a great opportunity to meet new people. And it’s in Worthing! On the first Monday evening of every month, The Group meets in a local pub. And that’s not all.

There’s a diary with dozens of events, all organised by members, including walks, theatre, quizzes, holidays.

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

Visit www.thegroup.org.uk for venue details.

Tuesdays 04, 22 & 25 February, 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

The Divorce & Separation Survival Guide Seminar

Tuesday 04 February, 19:00-21:30

Henfield Garden Club AGM The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB Speaker Mark Saunders, Head Gardener at Fittleworth House, West Sussex, will talk about ‘An Almost A-Z of Good Garden Plants.’ Members free, Guests £3pp. New member annual fee £10, £15 for a couple. Pat Hemsworth 07717 470274 pathemsworth@hotmail.com Tuesday 04 February, 19:30-21:00

Worthing Antique, Arts & Collectors’ Club

The Chichester Room, Field Place, Worthing BN13 1NP Our talk is from Dendy Easton, BBC’s

11 January — 18 March, Petworth House, West Sussex.

Booking: 0344 249 1895 or nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

Exhibition Organised by the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford. Nash, The Sun Descending - Study 3, watercolour and chalk, 1945, detail. © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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DIARY DATES Antique Roadshow. All are welcome.

Annual membership is £30 or £5 per talk. Andrew Pescott 07984403890 worthingantiqueclub@yahoo.co.uk www.worthingantiqueclub.com Every Thursday – Monday throughout February from 10:00-17:00

The Willows

Church Street, Warnham RH12 3DZ A private development of two, three and four bedroom houses and one and two bedroom apartments.

The Willows – 01403 611 191 Shanlyhomes.com Wednesday 05, 12, 19 & 26 February, 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. Contact: Angela 07931 426691 angela.white@ salvationarmyorg.uk Thursday 06 - Saturday 08 February

“Zog”

The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG ”Zog” will have thousands of children laughing and falling in love with theatre. Superbly fun, colourful and heartwarming. Bigger, brighter and more ROAR-SOME than ever!! www.thecapitolhorsham.com 01403 750220.

Thursday 06 February, 10:00-13:00

Wellesley Wealth Advisory, Investment & Tax Planning Seminar

Friday 07 February, 11:00-16:00

Nadarra Cosmetics

Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE We are thrilled to have the wonderful Margaret, founder and director of this great local Sussex based company.

Join us to sample and try these magnificent products, which are 100% Organic. Q&A session and fabulous offers on the day. Free. 01342 824 673 Social Media sites.

Friday 07 February, 19:00-21:00

Healing

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 Saturday 08 February, 09:30-11:00

Jumble Sale

St Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Lots of stalls including books, bric-abrac, clothing, household textiles and toys. Refreshments available. Adults 50p, children free. All welcome.

0300 111 8150.

Saturday 08 February, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers – Barcombe Circular TQ420158 Barcombe Village Store, Park at the Car Park next door or on the roadside. BN8 5DH Royal Oak Pub, Mill Lane. Croft Ham, Barcombe Baptist Church, Birdshole Lane, Barcombe Recreation Ground, The Royal Oak Pub. 3mi/4.8km Moderate. Jill 07938833868.

Camden Place, Camden Park Road, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 5HJ Listen to how Wellesley Wealth Advisory can help you protect your wealth with bespoke investment, pension and tax planning solutions.

There is no entry fee however guests need to register by visiting. www.wellesleywa.co.uk/events/ bromley/ or calling Eleanor Burgess on 01444 244551.

Saturday 08 – Saturday 29 February

Thursday 06 February, 10:00-17:00

Family Service, All Age Worship

East Sussex Teachers Registration Open 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 Friday 07 February, 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.

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Hever Castle Snowdrop Walk Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever Road, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Finishes Sunday 01 March. 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 Sunday 09 February, 16:30-17:30

Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Entrance off Gloucester Road.

Come and join us, as all ages to worship together. A free will offering will be taken during the service.

01444 236733.

Monday 10 February, 10:00-12:00

Man and Animals in Art, a lecture by Susie Harries Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ How should we look at animals? This talk looks at what artists, in portraying animals, have been trying to tell us about ourselves. Free to members £5 donation for visitors. 01903 812752 www.theartssocietysteyning.org.uk Tuesday 11 February, 14:30

Lindfield Preservation Society – ‘Come Fly With Me’ by Neil Sadler King Edward Hall, 24 High Street,

Lindfield RH16 2HH “An odd thing happened today at the airport.” International airports are fascinating places but what happens if you work at one… especially as a police officer at Britain’s London Gatwick. All welcome, entry free. John Chapman 01444 484470.

Tuesday 11 February, 19:00 for 19:30-22:00

The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals’ Quiz Evening The Apple Tree Pub, West Green, Crawley RH11 7DL A fun quiz evening for all the family, teams of 6, but come along and we’ll make up a team. £9 including buffet.

Maria Hains 01293 403432.

Saturday 11 February, 19:45

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society – ‘Leonardslee Gardens’ Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY A talk on the history and recent restructuring of the gardens by the Head Gardener Stephen Herrington. £1 members, £2 non-members.

Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Sunday 12 February, 14:00-16:15

East Grinstead Art Society Meridian Hall, East Court, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Mixed media demonstration

by Adrienne Parker. £3 to nonmembers. Ian Graham 01342 321818 iangraham111@btinternet.com Wednesday 12 February, 20:00

Leonardslee Gardens

by Ray Abraham

King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH A Talk by Ray Abraham, Head Gardener of Leonardslee. £1 Members, £3 Visitors. Debbie 01444 413193.

Wednesday 12 February, 20:00

Balcombe History Society Talk Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Tony Perkins – ‘BALCOMBE’ – A sixtyminute film. The development of Balcombe over the centuries. Discover the history of the village. £1 members, £3 visitors at the door, includes refreshments. Julie Budgen 01444 811641 julie.budgen55@outlook.com Wednesday 12 February, 20:00-21:45

Adrian Thomas – Gardening for Wildlife Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Adrian - author, wildlife enthusiast and gardener - will be showing us how to create wildlife havens in our gardens. Members £1.50, visitors £2. Derek Swaine 01273 842516 jeannederek42@btinternet.com Thursday 13 February, 14:30

Mid Sussex Association of the National Trust Talk Clare Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A talk on the historic building known as Preston Manor, Preston Park, Brighton by Jackie Marsh-Hobbs.

Members £3.00. Non-Members £5.00.

Membership £7.00. David Waite 01444 453954 dclwaite@btinternet.com

Friday 14 February, 18:00 onwards

Dinner and Music

18 The Broadway, Haywards Heath RH16 3AL Celebrate St Valentine’s Day with a special menu at la Campagna, with music. 01444 410020.

Friday 14 February, 20:00-21:30

Burgess Hill Heritage and History Society Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Farms in Burgess Hill, come and explore the society’s archives. The museum will be open from 19:00.

Members £1.50, guests £3.50. Fred Avery 01444 235088.

Saturday 15 – Saturday 29 February

A History of Cuckfield in 20 Objects

Cuckfield Museum, Queens Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Cuckfield Museum’s opening display: 20 intriguing objects tell the story of Cuckfield from pre-history 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 Saturday 15 February, 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 15 – Sunday 23 February, 11:00-14:30

South East Puddle Jumping Championships Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Centre open 9.30-16.30. Regular centre admission price applies. Put on your wellies, get out into nature, and have a splashing time. It’s fun for the whole family! 01903 881530 info. arundel@wwt.org.uk www.wwt.org.uk/arundel Saturday 15 February, 19:30-21:30

Haywards Heath Music Society – Jonathan Radford, saxophone, with pianist Ashley Fripp Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road RH16 3DN Jonathan will play works by Debussy, Schumann and Gershwin arranged for alto, tenor and soprano saxophones with piano accompaniment. £12 members/ £15 non-members. Under 18/Student £3.00/5.00. Christine Colbourne 01444 456227 colbourne@btinternet.com www.haywardsheathmusicsociety. org.uk Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 February

Hever Castle – Living with Nature

Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever Road, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Discover more about conservation and local wildlife as part of our half-term event. www.hevercastle.co.uk

DIARY DATES Monday 17 February, 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).

France, the First 100 Years – A display

by Roy Ferguson.

Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Monday 17 February, 20:00-23:00

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 160 192 or burgesshill@healingrooms.org.uk www.burgesshillhealingrooms.org.uk

The Group, a club for unattached men and women aged 50+

Saturday 22 February, 09:00-12:30

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.

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

National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR Held every 4th Saturday in the month, this is a lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts people. Huge selection of fresh produce, plants and much more.

Contact: hassocksvillagemarket1@ gmail.com or via Facebook ‘Hassocks Village Market’.

Wednesday 19 February, 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: copelin@ntlworld.com 01273 236437.

Friday 21 February, 19:00-21:00

Healing Rooms, Burgess Hill

Hassocks Village Market

Saturday 22 February, 10:00-12:00

Big Brew Coffee Morning to Launch Fairtrade Fortnight Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Traidcraft Stall. Sample fairly traded coffee and tea. Homemade cake.

Children’s activities. Julia Scotland 01444 871812 07522866237 julia@pjscot2.plus.com Tuesday 25 February, 19:00-21:00

The Archaeology of the South Downs National Park The Learning Barn, Saddlescombe Farm, Saddlescombe Road BN45 7DE

Acclaimed archaeologist, author and speaker John Manley brings to life the archaeology and history of the South Downs. Refreshments available. £7. To book your place: Jan on 07929 980310 www.poynings.net Wednesday 26 February, 19:45

Ansty Garden Club

Ansty Village Hall, Deaks Lane, Ansty RH17 5AS ‘The Story of Kew Gardens’ – a talk

by Sarah Oldridge, Adult Education Coordinator at Kew. Members free.

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

Wednesday 26 February, 19:45- 22:00

The Secret Lives of our Coastal Birds

Main Hall, East Court, College Lane East Grinstead RH19 3LT Simon Ginnaw will present this illustrated talk. £4 RSPB group members, £5 non-members.

Phil Holland, Publicity Officer 01342 311295.

Friday 28 February, 11:00-16:00

Old Tree Brewery

Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Helping you feel good with this amazing Organic Kombucha. We are thrilled to be supporting this local company. Come try and learn how to keep your gut flora healthy with this amazing drink. Free. 01342 824 673 Social Media sites.

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