March 16 Diary Dates Sussex Living Magazine

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DiaryDates Tuesday 01 March, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers – A morning’s walk from Hurstpierpoint

Hurstpierpoint, Trinity Road CP in Long Term section (BN6 9RG) Hurstpierpoint, Bedlam Street, Foxhole Shaw, Pyecombe, Ockenden’s Wood, Hurstpierpoint. No dogs please. Map 1122. TQ281165.

6.3mi/10.1km. Contact on the day Erica 07885 595131 Wednesday 02 March, 09:30-12:30

Diabetes Course

Nightingale Primary Care, Dolphins Practice, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BN If you have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic or know that you are at risk of developing diabetes and would like to find out more about this programme, please call the Wellbeing Team on 01444 477191 or e.mail wellbeing@midsussex.gov.uk Wednesday 02 March, 19:15 for 19:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Oaks Hall, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Society annual competitions. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Thursday 03 March, Register 08:15-08:45

Michael Hall School Whole School Open Morning Kidbrooke Park, Forest Row RH18 5JA Tours leaving at 09:00, followed by a talk about Steiner Education at 10:15.

After talk tours leave to the Early Years and Lower School. There is also the chance to stay for a talk about the Upper School and then take a tour to the Upper School. The tours finish at 12:15, where you will be returned to the Mansion for lunch between 12:15 and 13:00, and there will be a chance to speak to teachers and staff.

Contact: 01342 822275 info@michaelhall.co.uk

family skiing holiday in the French Alps. Director: Ruben Ostlund Swedish 2014, 120 mins, 15 Cert.

Doors open at 19:30. Free coffee and biscuits beforehand and wine can be purchased. Ample free parking behind the hall. Guests and temporary members are welcome for £5.00.

Friday 04 March, 19:45-21:30 (Doors open 19:15)

Forensic Entymology

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX From crime scene to court. A talk

by Dr Martin Hall of London’s Natural History Museum, followed by a presentation by the Cornerstone Project. Proposed new Sheddingdean Church and Community Centre.

Hosted by The Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network. There will be a raffle and refreshments. Members £2. Non members £3. Under 16 years free. Contact: 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net

Thursday 03 March, 20:00

Force Majeure

Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT A compelling, intelligent and grimly entertaining tale about a couple’s disintegrating relationship during a S u ss e x L i v i n g Month 201x

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Homemade cakes, clothes, books, jigsaws, toys, jewellery, cards, gifts, tombola and raffle. Refreshments available. Entry 20p. Contact: Rosemary Harding 01273 846946 rosemary.harding@mypostoffice.co.uk www.pawsandclaws-ars.org.uk Saturday 05 March, 10:00-16:00

Back from Beijing – Launch of New Pearl Collection

YMCA Football Club, Gorings Mead, Horsham RH13 5BP Give blood, save lives. Contact: Sharon De Souza 01923 367679 Monday 07, 14 & 21 March, 08:00-17:00

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes 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. Contact: 01273 478221 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk

Saturday 05 March, Gates Open 10:30, Opening Match 11:30

Weald Classic Vehicle Club

Friday 04 March, 19:30 for 20:00

The All England Polo Club, Hickstead RH17 5NU The All England Polo Club at Hickstead will play host to the Arena Polo International Test Match, with two 10-goal players captaining the teams. General Admission - £5.00.

Post-Match luncheon - £49.50.

Contact: Grace 01273 834315 ext. 107

Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX 4th & 18th Radio Night and Table Top Sale, 11th, Talk on Bats Amanda Millar. Come along for a chat, a cuppa, use the radio shack equipment or sell some things.

Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 newsletter@msars.org.uk www.msars.org.uk

‘Friends of East Grinstead Museum’ Speaker Night Wealden Iron’

East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT The speaker for the evening will be Jeremy Hodgkinson. Free to ‘Friends of the Museum’ and visitors welcome at £2.50.

Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton BN7 3AE An opportunity for prospective students of all ages to talk to members of staff about all of the College courses. There will be tours of the main College teaching and residential facilities. Prospective students and employers can find out more about the College courses, apprenticeships and training, plus help and advice on fees, funding and careers. This is an informal, drop-in session, with no booking needed.

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

Paws & Claws Spring Fair

Blood Donation Session

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society

Friday 04, 11 & 18 March, 19:30-22:00

Tottington Manor Hotel, Edburton Road, Edburton BN5 9LJ Wedding Fayre. Contact: Janet Nazempour 01903 815757 tottingtonmanor@yahoo.com

Greyhound - Open Mic Nights

Saturday 05 March, 10:00-12:00

Monday 07 & Friday 18 March

Monday 07 March, 19:00-21:00

Saturday 05 March, 09:00-12:30

Thursday 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 March, 20:00

visit at a more convenient time.

Contact: Diana Banham 01273 667626 www.roedean.co.uk

Auricula, 12 Turner Dumbrell Workshops, Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Be sure to visit Auricula for the launch of their Spring/Summer pearl collection – just in time for Mother’s Day! Contact: Natasha Caughey, 01273 845 582, natasha@auricula. co.uk, www.auricula.co.uk

Thursday 03 March, 17:00-20:30

Wedding Fayre

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Spring Information Morning

Saturday 05 March, 10:00

Roedean School Open Day

Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton BN2 5RJ To book a place for this Open Day, please use the online booking form.

However, if your commitments prevent you from joining us, then we are happy to arrange an individual

The Bryan Morrison International Test Match

Saturday 05 March, 19:30-20:00

Ringmer Support Group Quiz

Ringmer Village Hall, Ringmer BN8 3EZ Quiz hosted by Ringmer Support Group in the village hall. £24 for a team of 4 with light refreshments halfway and a raffle. Details from Bob Cairns 01273 812784 Sunday 06 March, 11:00

Mothers Day Sparkling Wine Tour and Tasting Ridgeview Wine Estate, Fragbarrow Lane, Ditchling Common BN6 8TP A tour of the award-winning vineyard and winery followed by an exclusive tasting of current and archive wines with canape pairing. £25 per person.

To book your special tour, please telephone Hannah Simpson-Banks 01444 242040 www.ridgeview.co.uk hannah@ridgeview.co.uk Sunday 06 March, 19:30-20:45

Choral and Orchestral Concert

Worth Abbey, Paddockhurst Road, Turner’s Hill, Crawley RH10 4SB Including Charles Gounod’s “Messe Solonnelle de Sainte Cecile”. The highly regarded Worth School Orchestra and Choir perform in aid of Worth Abbey Outreach Peru.

Entry Free. Retiring collection in aid of Outreach Peru. www.outreachperu.org.uk

Friends of Sussex Hospice Pub Quiz

Abergavenny Arms, Rodmell BN7 3EZ FOSH Pub Quiz organised by Lewes Support Group. Further details from Helen Clement 01273 474061 Tuesday 08 March, 19:30

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 Tuesday 08 March, 19:45

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society - a talk

Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Trees for Smaller Gardens, an illustrated talk by Tim Teear, owner of Arundel Arboretum and Angmering Park Estate. £1 members. £2 non members. Contact: Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 09 & 23 March, 14:00-16:00

East Grinstead Art Society

St Swithun’s Church Hall, St Swithun’s Close, East Grinstead RH19 3AZ 1. Demonstration – Sonia Griffin – Watercolour techniques. 2. Workshop.

Visitors welcome £3. Contact: Wendy Vick 01342 311093 wmv85@outlook.com Wednesday 09 March, 19:00

Annual General Meeting of the Millennium Trust The Bowls Club Pavilion, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9QB See Local Living Wednesday 09-12 March, 19:30

See How They Run!

Barn Theatre, Southwick Street, Southwick BN42 4TE Southwick Players present See How They Run! by Philip King, directed by Richard Lindfield. Join the Southwick Players for an evening of delightful nonsense and mistaken identities in the Reverend Toop’s vicarage. And

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Box Office 01273 597094 publicity@southwickplayers.org.uk www.southwickplayers.org.uk

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

Wednesday 09 March, 19:00

The Plough Inn, Station Road, Plumpton Green BN7 3DF Join us for this special quiz and help raise money for Friends of Sussex Hospices. £1.50 per person. Contact: Nicole Palmer 01273 890311 theploughinnatplumptongreen@ hotmail.co.uk

Rotary Film Night

Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington RH20 3PP ‘The Lady in the Van’. Tickets £5 from ‘The Card Shop’ in Storrington.

Interval with refreshments. Unsold tickets will be available for purchase on the door. If you would like help with transport or more details please contact Malcolm Bennett 01798 812407 or Ken Collins 01903 740745 Wednesday 09 March, 19:45-22:00

Hassocks Horticultural Society a talk

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Garden Styles Through History & the Work of the Sussex Garden Trust Our guest speaker is Jim Stockwell who will be giving an illustrated presentation highlighting several garden styles which have been popular from medieval to the 20th century and the current work of the Sussex Garden Trust. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included. Contact: Derek Swaine 01273 842516 jeannederek42@btinternet.com Wednesday 09 March, 20:00

An Insight into Oathall School Farm - a talk

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH

By Howard Woods MBE for the Lindfield Horticultural Society.

Howard will talk about his life as a teacher running Oathall School Farm. £1 members, £3 visitors. All welcome. Membership enquiries: 01444-456509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Wednesday 09 March, 19:30 for 20:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Mystery Towers & Concrete Ships

King Edward Hall, Lindfield (opposite the village pond) RH16 2HH A talk by Trevor Povey which will explore how and why these towers and ships were built and their effect on the coastal village of Southwick during the First World War. TQ346252.

Contact: Brian J 07985 201335.

Wednesday 09 March, 20:00-22:00

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society - Monthly Meeting

Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN “L’itineraire d’un Marchand de Tableaux, Rene Gimpel 1881-1945 (illustrated).

Thursday 10 March

Mayfield Open Morning

Mayfield School TN20 6PH Open Mornings at Mayfield are held on normal teaching days and are designed to be an honest and transparent reflection of school life. Academic life is at the heart of everything, but beyond the classroom lies a wealth of opportunities.

Thursday 10 March, 20:00

Mad March Pub Quiz

Friday 11 March, 19:00

Songs from the Rat Pack Black Tie evening with 3 Course meal

Rowfant House, Wallage Lane, Rowfant, Crawley RH10 4NG Songs from the Rat Pack with Mark Wright Live whilst you enjoy a three course dinner. £35 pp includes 3 course dinner. Contact: 01342 714869 functions@rowfanthouse.co.uk www.rowfanthouse.co.uk

Haywards Heath United Reformed Church, 55 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LL We will have lots of items including bargain books, cakes, jewellery, gifts, toiletries, refreshments and more.

Free entry. Contact: Margaret Drake 01444 454618 drakesinwater@thepond51.fsnet.co.uk

Karen Neeson 07813189556 karenneeson@hotmail.com

Saturday 12 March, 10:15-12:45

Monday 14 March

Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill RH10 4SD Come and listen to introductions to life at Worth by the Head Master, pupils and senior staff, tour the campus with pupil guides, and meet a wide range of staff over lunch.

Places need to be booked in advance by completing the Enquiry Form on information@worth.org.uk or Yvonne Lorraine 01342 710231 or Lucy Garrard 01342 710255.

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Come along and treat yourself to coffee (or tea) and cake. Contact: Vicky Chalmers 01444 413893 time4childrencharity@gmail.com

Worth School Open Day

Saturday 12 March, 10:30-12:30

RSPCA Brighton Easter Fair

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX A talk “Sussex Saints & Martyrs”.

Members £1, Visitors £3 to include refreshments. All welcome. Contact: pauline@gmail.com

Patcham Methodist Hall, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8QE Lots of Easter bargains, cakes, books, tombola, raffle, delicious refreshments, and much more! All proceeds go to help the animals. Free admission.

Contact: RSPCA Brighton Animal Shelter 01273 554218 info@rspca-brighton.co.uk www.rspca-brighton.co.uk

Saturday 12 March, 09:30–10:30

Saturday 12 March, 11:00-16:00

St. Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7EB Books, bric a brac, clothing, home produce, refreshments, toys, etc.

Adults 40p, Children free entry. All welcome. Contact: Phyl Pennell on 01293 883362 or Parish Office 0300 111 8150, office@worthparish.org.uk, www.worthparish.org.uk

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH17 5JB There’s something for everyone at this interesting and unusual market. Local organic produce, gifts and crafts from many parts of the world, designer clothing, plants, jewellery and much more. All day Cafe; Puppet Shows; Taster Therapy Sessions. Free parking and admission.

Friday 11 March, 20:00-22:00

Burgess Hill Local History Society

Jumble Sale

Saturday 12 March, 09:30-12:00

Michael Hall Early Years Open Morning

Kidbrooke Park, Forest Row RH18 5JA There will be time to have a coffee and mingle with other parents, followed by a presentation from one of our Kindergarten Teachers at 10:00 for about an hour, followed by questions and answers. There is no need to register beforehand and there is a Crèche available during the talk.

Please follow the directions from the main Car Park to our Kindergarten.

Saturday 12 March, 09:30-13:30

Produce Only Market

Balcombe Parish Room, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe (next to Victory Hall) All your favourites: Sausages, pork, bacon, jams, chutneys and cakes.

Bo Jangles, truffles and sweets. Luigi (Campania Wines). Pasta and sauces.

Game On. New Sussex brand making seasonal marinades and condiments for game, meat and cheeses. Oscar, dog food products and accessories.

Rapkyns Nursery and their beautiful plants!! Coffee/teas in support of Balcombe Scouts.

Contact: 01444 811462 Saturday 12 March, 10:00-12:00

Spring Sale in aid of Church Funds

Mansion Market

Saturday 12 March, 19:00-21:30

The Majesty of Mozart

St Mary’s Church, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS EGCS presents Mozart’s much loved Great C Minor Mass, Symphony No 40, Ave Verum Corpus and Laudate Dominum. Period instruments. Adult £14. Student £7. Contact: Margaret Barnett 01342 328774 www.egcs.co.uk Saturday 12 March, 19:30

Coro Nuovo at the Movies St Peter’s Church, Chailey Green, Chailey BN8 4DA See Local Living

Sunday 13 March, 14:30

Coro Nuovo at the Movies St Andrew’s Church, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill RH15 OLG See Local Living

Coffee Morning/Bake Off

Monday 14 March, 12:30-14:30

Craft Club – A Lunchtime Crafting Event

Made and Making, Studio 9, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Come along and join in this months craft. All materials are supplied so all you have to do is turn up and carry on crafting. £20. Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Monday 14 March, 14:00 for 14:15

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Jubilee Room, King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH The Treaty Port of Wei Hai Wei presented by Nick Kerridge. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Monday 14 March, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society - The Jewels of South East Asia

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH A talk by Ray Hale. Members £1.50.

Visitors £2.00. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Monday 14 March, 20:00-22:00

Mad March Pub Quiz

Oak Barn Restaurant, Cuckfield Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8RE Join in the Mad March Pub Quiz raising money for St Peter & St James Hospice. Entry £2 per person - up to 8 in a team. Prize for the winning team. Please call the Oak Barn Restaurant to book a team on 01444 258222 or the Fundraising Team on 01444 470811. Teams can also turn up on the night.

Monday 14th March, 20:00

The Group for Unattached Men and Women

Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill RH15 8DL Meet in car park. Stay as long as you wish. Come and help to conserve your local green area. Contact: Mary Smith (Secretary of Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network) 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net

A Pub in Burgess Hill Unattached? Aged 50+? The Group might be exactly right for you. We meet in Burgess Hill on the 2nd Monday evening of every month. Not a dating agency, but an opportunity to meet other single men and women.

400 members in Sussex. We also meet in Lewes, Horsham and Brighton.

Walks, dinners, golf, holidays etc.

Contact: www.thegroup.org.uk

Sunday 13 March, 13:30-17:00

Monday 14 March, 20:00

Memorial Hall, 3 Old London Road, Brighton BN1 8XR Monthly fair, crafts, vintage items, health products, plants. Contact:

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT We currently hold a monthly quiz on the second Monday of each month.

Sunday 13 & Sunday 27 March, 10:00-14:00

Conservation Work Parties

Patcham Fair

Greyhound - Quiz Night

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DiaryDates Why not pop along for this fun night and pit your wits against others.

Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymer@ yahoo.co.uk

Tuesday 15 March, 14:30

Lindfield Preservation Society - Illustrated Talk

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH An illustrated talk on “The Wealden iron industry (from the Iron Age to the early-19th century)” by Jeremy Hodgkinson. All welcome, entry free. (Meeting and Membership information from John Chapman 01444 484470). All welcome.

Tuesday 15 March, 19:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Club Suite, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The Story of Swallowfield by Tony Turner. Visitors welcome. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421 Tuesday 15 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. Entry £2 to include tea/ coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening is free. Contact: Mike 01444 482741 Friday 16 March, 20:00-21:30

Balcombe History Society ‘The Journal of Helena Hall of Lindfield’

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Our speakers, Margaret Nicolle and Linda Grace will give us a talk on WWII diary of life on the home front from the remarkable perspective of a local woman. This talk will be preceded by a short A.G.M. £1 members, £3 visitors at the door, including refreshments. Contact: Julie Budgen 01444 811641 julie.budgen@btinternet.com Thursday 17 March, 09:30-14:30

Presser Foot Perfection

Made and Making, Studio 9, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Learn how to use an array of different presser feet on your machine. Presser feet are supplied so you can try before you buy. £60. Contact: 07967 819540 sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk www.madeandmaking.co.uk Thursday 17 March, 15:00-17:30

Haywards Heath Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Dolphin Surgery, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BN St Peter & St James Hospice to provide details of their services and Professor Robert Thomas who will discuss dietary advice. Free entry.

Contact: Arthur Millard 01403 262868 arthur.millard71@gmail.com Thursday 17 March, 18:00-21:00

Diabetes Course

The Brow, Burgess Hill RH15 9BS If you have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic or know that you are

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at risk of developing diabetes and would like to find out more about this programme, please call the Wellbeing Team on 01444 477191 or e.mail wellbeing@midsussex.gov.uk

social events and interest groups.

Members and non-members welcome.

Contact: Jacqueline Brewer 01273 841072 j.brewer420@btinyernet.com

Thursday 17 March, 19:00-23:00

The Bolney Horticultural Society Spring Show

The Fold, St Patrick’s Night

Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Green, Nr Fletching TN22 3RB The band’s Celtic styling is created

by Linda Game’s fiery Fiddle and Hanna’s Flute and Mandolin. The band is renowned for their eclectic mix of styles with classic folk-rock, dance music, funk and Americana.

Tickets: Conc. £9.50/£15/£25 dining tickets - include a hot main meal. Contact: 01825 790200 showroom@tradingboundaries.com www.tradingboundaries.com

Saturday 19 March, 15:00

Rawson Village Hall, The Street, Bolney RH17 5PF There will be the chance to vote on members exhibits, enjoy a cup of tea, before settling down to listen to an illustrated talk on ‘Gardens in the South East of England’. All are welcome.

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 March

Make A Splash for Sport Relief 2016!

Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL 35 plus, quaint, quirky and contemporary stalls comprising of jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags, knitted and crochet items, books, cards, scarves, homemade cakes and so much more!

Refreshments available. Admission is Free. Contact: Beverley Smith 01444 440274 allthingsnicecft@aol.com

Kings Centre, Moat Road, East Grinstead RJ19 3LN The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 8WA The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Swimathon returns to the Kings Centre on 19th and The Triangle on 20th March. This charity event will see 1000s of people take the plunge in their local pool. Put together a relay team to go the distance or challenge yourself to beat your personal best!

Challenges include 1.5km, 2.5km or 5km so visit our website to register now! www.placesforpeopleleisure.org

Friday 18 March, 19:15-21:45. Doors open 18:00

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 March, 10:00-17:00

Friday 18 March, 09:30-13:00

Cuckfield Crafts & Market

Music for Everyone

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Celebrated organist/keyboard player Ian Griffin. Entry £5 on the door.

Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net Friday 18 March, 19:30-21:30

East Grinstead Society Meeting

Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT ‘The Air Ambulance Service’ a talk by Keith Smith. The Kent-Surrey-Sussex Air Ambulance trust charity has saved lives for 25 years and flew 1506 missions in 2015. All welcome. Nonmembers£3.00 – members £1.00 – including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648 www.eastgrinsteadsociety.org Saturday 19 March

Haywards Guns Open Day

Buncton Barn, Buncton Lane, Bolney RH17 5RE Have a go at Clay Shooting £25 per person, pre-book 01444 882815 www.haywardsguns.co.uk Saturday 19 March

Mini Farm Animal Cuddles

The Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Come and meet some very special friends at the Mini Farm, learn all about them and maybe even help us feed them!

Saturday 19 March, 10:00-12:30

Hurst, Hassocks & Ditchling U3A Open Morning Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Find out about our speakers, trips,

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show

Stanmer House, Stanmer Park, Brighton BN1 9QA Designer makers of the Sussex Guild display and sell their exquisite work in the delightful setting of Stanmer House. Adults £3, accompanied children free. Contact: The Sussex Guild 01273 479565 info@thesussexguild.co.uk www.thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 19 March, 14:15

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society Spring Show

Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY See Local Living Saturday 19 March - Sunday 03 April

An Exhibition by Local Artist Peter Messer

The Keizer Frames Gallery, 15 Malling Street, Lewes BN7 2RA The Keizer Frames Gallery in Lewes will be hosting an exhibition by the popular local artist Peter Messer.

The exhibition opens on Saturday 19th March, with a private view from 18:00-20:30. Contact: 01273 471647 www.keizerframes.com Saturday 19 March, 19:00

Sussex Vale Rotary Club Annual Charity Race & Quiz Night Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH See Local Living Saturday 19 March, 19:30

Hurstpierpoint Singers Spring Concert

United Reformed Church, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB

John Stainer’s “Crucifixion” with it’s dramatic music and tuneful congregational chorales, is presented with Eric Thiman’s less well known “Last Supper”. £10 (includes refreshment) available from Hassocks Hardware, Janton News, Hurstpierpoint or on the door.

Contact: Joan Denley 01273 834534 micheal.den@btinternet.com

Saturday 19 March, 19:30-21:30

A Patchwork Mass

Holy Trinity Church, Lewes Road, Forest Row RH18 5AF Forest Row Choral Society presents highlights from major works spanning four centuries. Palestrina, Liszt, Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach and Haydn.

Tickets £15 on the door or in advance from Seasons, Forest Row under 16s free. Contact: Genia Bainbridge 01342 822791 geniab48@gmail.com www.frcs.org.uk Saturday 19 March, 19:30-21:45

Sing Verdi Requiem with Sussex Chorus

St Bartholemew’s Church, Ann Street, Brighton BN1 4GP This concert will be dedicated to Sir David Willcocks who died in September last year. Sir David was the choir’s Vice President and occasional guest conductor until his death. Rehearsals are on Monday nights from 19:30 to 21:45 at St Paul’s Catholic College, Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill BH15 8GA. For more information contact: secretary@ sussexchorus.org or on 01444 454091.

Saturday 19 March, 19:45

Haywards Heath Music Society - A Recital by Caroline Tyler

St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH This concert is open to non-members, and tickets, priced at £12 adults, £11 seniors and £3 students (with reductions for members) are available from Carousel Music or on the door. To encourage parents to bring their family along, up to two adults accompanied by an under-18 will be admitted for half price. Contact: Christine Colbourne 01444-456227, or www.haywardsheathmusicsociety. org.uk Sunday 20 March, 10:00

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

Sunday 20 March, 11:00-16:00

RSPCA South Godstone Easter Fayre

RSPCA South Godstone, Eastbourne Road/ A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB Games and competitions for all the family. BBQ , hot/cold food and cakes. All money raised goes towards helping animals at the centre. Entrance to the fayre is free but donations are much appreciated.

Easter Egg hunt is £3.00 per child, every child gets a prize.

Tours of the centre for £1.00 per person, under 16s go free. Contact: Darren Parrish 0300 123 0741 friendsofsouthgodstone1@sky.com

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info@bordehill.co.uk www.bordehill.co.uk

Wivelsfield FILMS - Spectre (12A)

Friday 25 - Monday 28 March

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks. Tickets £6 from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page for Wivelsfield Films or wivelsfieldfilms.com. Some tickets on the door. Free, easy parking at the hall.

Monday 21 March, 19:45-21:15

East Grinstead Natural History Society - Sussex On The Rocks

St Barnabas Church Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead RH19 4AT A talk by Dr Geoffrey Mead Historian. £4.50 for guests including refreshments. Contact: The Secretary on 01342 315051 Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23, 10:00-17:00

Gorringes Auction

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes BN7 2PD Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables Auction. 01273 472503 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk Wednesday 23 March, 09:30-11:30

Coffee Morning

The Woolpack, West Street, Burgess Hill RH15 8NN Tea, coffee, cakes, jewellery, raffle, tombola, books etc. All proceeds to The Alzheimer’s Society.

Thursday 24 March, 10:00-14:00

Fostering - Drop-in Session

Horsham Library, Lower Tanbridge Way, Horsham RH12 1PJ Come along to meet members of the Fostering Team, ask questions and discover more about what it takes to become a foster carer. To view our video on a real-life foster family, visit our West Sussex videos pages (www.westsussex.go.uk) and see our ‘Fostering - the inside story’.

Thursday 24 March, 14:00

Hurst, Hassocks & Ditchling U3A The RAF Museum, Hendon Ditchling Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Hassocks BN6 8TT A talk by David Keen. Contact: Jacqueline Brewer 01273 841072 j.brewer420@btinternet.com Friday 25 March

Major Raffle for Motor Neuron Disease Rushfields Plant Centre, Henfield Road, Poynings BN45 7AT See Local Living

Friday 25 March – Sunday 10 April, Daily activities: 11:00-15:00

Easter Eggsplorer Trail and Activities

Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP Fantastic Easter trail, resident Easter Bunny giving out chocolate treats & Kids Activities 11-3pm. Standard admission charges apply. Free to Friends of Borde Hill. See website for admission charges.

Contact: 01444 450326

Bluebell Railway Bo Peep Easter Specials

Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL Over the Easter Weekend Little Bo Peep will be travelling on special trains from East Grinstead. She will meet all children on board and present them with an Easter Gift. All adults receive an Easter treat as well. All seats must be booked in advance. Adult £22.00, Child £11.00 (3 to 15 years), Toddler £9.00 - no seat allocated.

Call Customer Service Team 01825 720800 or www.bluebell-railway.co.uk Friday 25 March, 20:00

Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geographical Society

Hurstpierpoint Guide Hall (adjacent to Trinity Road car park, BN6 9UY) Bill Gage will speak about Cyril Pashley, pioneer aviator of Shoreham.

Friday 25 & Saturday 26 March, 20:30-23:30 (1 & 2), Sunday 27 March from 13:30 & 20:30 (3 & 4)

Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion Easter Bank Holiday Music Festival

Woodsland Road, Hassocks BN6 8HE A whole weekend of Music: (1) Pop & Rock Classics with Reload, (2) 5 Decades of Rock & Pop with Rapscallion, (3) Starting with Celtic Folk Band Straw Dogs, followed by female solo artist, Mel, (4) 50s, 60s, 70s, Rock & Pop with The Flaming Mo Jo’s.

A traditional horticultural show, full of springtime scents and colours!

Also, refreshments, tombola, plant and produce stalls. Admission: 50p.

Contact: bhhs@talktalk.net Flo Whitaker: 01444 245509

toys, books, clothes and lots of bric-abrac. Refreshments will be available.

30p entry. Contact: Mandy Dembrey 01273 890777

Saturday 26 March, 20:00-22:45

The Eight Bells, Bolney RH17 5QW See Local Living

Easter Ballroom

The Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN Ballroom, Latin, Jive and Sequence Dance. Doors open at 19:45. £7.50 - pay at the door. Licensed bar. Soft lighting. Sprung floor. Enquiries 01444 248926 or 07767 411115.

Sunday 27 March

Vintage Weddings

Pelham House, St Andrew’s Lane, Lewes BN7 1UW Often they are a coordinated promotion with a number of preferred wedding service providers in the Sussex area, covering Brighton, Worthing, Lewes and beyond. These wedding planning events give a demonstration of the quality of the various wedding supplier services to help you plan your Vintage or Classic themed wedding.

Contact: 01273 488600 or e.mail weddings@pelhamhouse.com Sunday 27 March, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Offham Circular

Offham, roadside parking 200 yards up unclassified road signposted to Hamsey on eastern side of A275, BN7 3PX Offham Church, Hamsey, Barcombe, Hamsey Map 122. 6mi/9.7km.

TQ401122 Contact: Jill 01273 480167 or 07938 833868 on the day.

Saturday 26 March

Sunday 27 March, 11:00

Croft Road, Crowborough TN6 2NB Crafts, vintage items, health products and more. Contact: Karen Neeson 07813189556 karenneeson@hotmail.com

Rowfant House, Wallage Lane, Rowfant, Crawley RH10 4NG Easter trail 11am-1pm, Children’s afternoon entertainment with Boo Hiccup. Food available all day.

National Paella Day – Paella served from 1pm. £5 per child over 2, adults free. Contact: 01342 714869 functions@rowfanthouse.co.uk www.rowfanthouse.co.uk

Crowborough Town Market

Saturday 26 March, 09:00-13:00

Hassocks Village Market

National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR A bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts-people. Huge selection of fresh produce, plants, home baked cakes and much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Football Club promoting their services to the community. Contact: Sarah Lessacheer, 07810 800248 or via facebook “Hassocks Village Market” Saturday 26 March, 13:00-16:00

Lindfield Bonfire Society Easter Egg Hunt

The Red Lion Garden, 60 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HL LBS will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt at The Red Lion in Lindfield High Street on Easter Saturday 26 March from 1pm to 4pm, £1 donation is requested to join in the fun. Contact: Sarah Tampion-Lacey 01444 487470 lindfieldbonfiresoc@gmail.com Saturday 26 March, 13:30-15:45

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Flower and Produce Show Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX

Easter Family Fun Day

Monday 28 March, Gates open 08:30; Judging 10:30; Parade 13:00

London Harness Horse Parade

South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL See page 8 Monday 28 March, 09:00-13:00

Mammoth Car Boot Sale

Oakmeeds Community College, 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.

Contact: Brian Lewis 01444 235792 or Mike Greenfield 01273 844314 www.therotaryclub.co.uk or email sec. bhrotary@gmail.com

Monday 28 March

The Bolney Pram Race

Monday 28 March, 11:00–13:00

Sparkling Wine Tour and Tasting

Ridgeview Wine Estate, Fragbarrow Lane, Ditchling Common BN6 8TP A tour of the award-winning vineyard and winery followed by a tasting in our tasting room overlooking the picturesque South Downs. £15 per person. Contact: Hannah SimpsonBanks 01444 242040 hannah@ ridgeview.co.uk www.ridgeview.co.uk Tuesday 29 March, 20:00-22:00

St Peter & St James Pub Quiz

Sergison Arms, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4AH Join in the monthly Pub Quiz raising money for St Peter & St James Hospice (held on the last Tuesday of the month). Entry £2 per person - up to 8 in a team. Prize for the winning team. Please call The Sergison Arms to book a team 01444 413768 or the Fundraising Team on 01444 470811.

Teams can also turn up on the night.

Wednesday 30 March, 19:15 for 19:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society

Oaks Hall, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Four displays presented by Hastings Philatelic Society. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Wednesday 30 March, 20:00-22:00

Mad March Pub Quiz

The Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QT Entry £2 per person - up to 8 in a team. Prize for the winning team.

Please call The Greyhound Inn to book a team on 01273 842645 or the Fundraising Team 01444 470811.

Teams can also turn up on the night.

Proceeds to St Peter & St James Hospice - www.stpeter-stjames.org.ukx Wednesday 30 March, 20:00–22:00

Silent spring revisited & looking for Goshawks

Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT

By Conor Jameson Development Manager RSPB. East Grinstead RSPB local group. Illustrated Lecture. £4 for members. £5 for guests. Contact: Mark Roberts 01342 843190

Monday 28 March, 12:00-13:00

Jumble Sale

Chailey Village Hall (next to The Five Bells) Chailey Green, Lewes BN8 4DA Jumble Sale, organised by Chailey Evening Women’s Institute, including S u ss e x L i v i n g March 2016

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