Diary Dates Sussex Living March 2019

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DATES Throughout March

Haywards Heath: Cuckfield’s Noisy Neighbour Cuckfield Museum, Queen’s Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL This continues through April and May. How the coming of the railway in 1841 transformed a deserted heath into a thriving market town. Free but donations welcome. www.cuckfieldmuseum.org Friday 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29 March, 19:45-21:45 unless stated

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX This month – Radio Night, Natter Night and Table Top Sale. Stella Rogers, 07803 086838 www.msars.org.uk Friday 01 March, 20:00-21:30

Friends of East Grinstead Museum Speaker Night East Grinstead Museum, Cantelupe Road RH19 3BJ Melanie Gibson-Barton will talk on Murder Mystery and Mayhem, the Belgian Royal Family. Free to Friends, Visitors £3. Judy Wojtowicz 01342 714636.

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Monday 04, 11, 18 & 25 March, 08:00-17:00

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 Saturday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 March, 12:00-16:00

Sussex Crafts – Knit & Natter 130 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LT All levels and abilities welcome. We can help you get started and give advice. Come and join us and make new friends whilst having fun. £2 incl. tea/coffee and biscuits. 01444 455611.

Saturday 02 March, 18:30-23:00

Brighton Medieval Banquet – Hosted by Mayo Wynne Baxter The Grand Brighton, 97-99 King's Road, Brighton BN1 2FW MWB’s taking a medieval approach to fundraising for their charity Sussex Cancer Fund. This themed dining experience is truly unique!

Jason Edge 01273 477071. Tickets available at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ brighton-medieval-banquet-2019tickets-46290056806

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 2PE Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale. This is a well-established auction holding between 600 and 800 lots of antique and other furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, silver and collectables. 01273 472503 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk Monday 04, 11, 18 & 25 March, 20:00

Minton Badminton Club

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.

Tuesday 05 March, 10:30

Mid Sussex Ramblers Wivelsfield Wander Car Park Church Lane, Old Wivelsfield RH17 7RD TQ313159. Local paths and woods.

5mi/8km Moderate. Contact: William 01444 831098 or 07801 711401 on the day.

Tuesday 05, 12, 19, 26 March, 14:30-15:30

One to One IT help for Over 60s Sixth Form Library, Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks BN6 9JS Free drop-in computer tuition for over 60s with the Hurstpierpoint College students. Transport from Trinity Road car park 2.15pm. Nicola, 01444 242760, nicola5@msopc.org.uk, www.msopc.org.uk Tuesday 05 March, 19:00-22:00

Millennium Garden Trust AGM Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY After a short meeting there will be a talk by Amanda Miller, whose subject will be ‘Busy Bees’. Members and visitors welcome.

Tuesday 05 March, 19:00

Worlds End Association AGM and Talk Manor Field School, 160 Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0PZ Talk by Geoff Hutchinson on William Pitt and the Martello Towers of Sussex and cheese and wine social. Free. www.worlds-end-association.com Tuesday 05 March, 19:30-21:00

Worthing Antique, Arts and Collectors’ Club Worthing Lecture Theatre (below main library)

WHAT’S ON AT THE CAPITOL DAME PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE & PIERS LANE: ADMISSION ONE SHILLING

Hear the extraordinary story of Myra Hess and her famous wartime National Gallery Concerts.

SATURDAY 6 APRIL 7.30PM

North Street, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1RG www.thecapitolhorsham.com

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Richmond Road, Worthing BN11 1HD Our talk is by Juliet Sargeant, RHS gold medal winner. Talk: Is There Space for Gardens in our Art Galleries? All are welcome. Annual membership is £30 or £5 per talk. Andrew Pescott 07984 403890.

Tuesday 05 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 06 March, 11:00-15:00

Bonhams Fine Art, Antiques and Jewellery Valuation Day Charleston House, West Firle, Lewes BN8 6LL Complimentary auction valuation. By appointment only.

Contact: 01273 220000.

Wednesday 06 March, 13:45 for 14:00-16:30

Burgess Hill Flower Club

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Flower Demonstration by Maggie Hayes entitled Moving On. Competition: Spring has Sprung.

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

Wednesday 06 March, 14:00-16:00

Welcome to Mill View

Mill View Care Home, Sunnyside Close, Dunnings

Road, East Grinstead RH19 4QW Mill View is pleased to welcome dementia specialist Dr Nori Graham, who will be covering a number of topics to help you understand what it might be like to live with dementia, as well as offering some practical advice. To find out more or to book your free place: 01342 887803 or amy. batchelor@careuk.com Every Wednesday, March, 18:00-20:00

Free Mini Consultations for Hernia Repair BMI The Esperance Hospital, Hartington Place, Eastbourne BN21 3BG Free mini consultations for hernia repair at BMI The Esperance Hospital Take the opportunity to talk to our expert. Free. To book call us on 0800 157 7762 or email info@bmihealthcare.co.uk Thursday 07 March, 14:30

The Buzz of Bees

Queens Hall, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Local bee keeper Otto Somodi talks about the joys and challenges of bee keeping in Mid Sussex. £5 and £3 for members. Phone Mike Nicholson on 01444 457448 to book a place or email events@cuckfieldmuseum.org Thursday 07 March, 19:30 for 20:00

Ditchling Film Society - Ice Mother Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling BN6 8TA Director: Bodan Slama, Czech 2017, 106 mins – No UK Cert. Free coffee,

Friday 08 March, 11:00-16:00

Organic Coffee and Raw Cake Taster Day The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE We are very happy to be sampling two types of organic Fair Trade coffee, along with some exquisite raw vegan cakes made by us here at the Seasons Kitchen. Free. 01342 824 673. Social Media sites.

Friday 08 March, 20:00-21:30

Burgess Hill Heritage and History Association's 40th Anniversary Celebration Meeting Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Browse our archives and displays on Emily Temple and Victoria Pleasure Gardens. We are also holding a fundraising auction. Members £1.50, Visitors £3.50. Fred Avery 01444 235088.

Sunday 10 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.

01444 236733.

Alternate Monday’s March, 09:00-13:00

Free Mini Consultations for Foot and Ankle Conditions BMI The Esperance Hospital, Hartington Place, Eastbourne BN21 3BG Free mini consultations for foot and ankle conditions at BMI The Esperance Hospital. Take the opportunity to speak with our expert. To register call us on 0800 157 7762 or email info@bmihealthcare.co.uk Monday 11 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). Music on Stamps ‘conducted’

by Graham Little. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Monday 11 March, 14:30

The Painted Churches of Romania The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB John Osborne with a Classics degree, and thirty years teaching will enthuse us with his knowledge of the beauty of the decorated churches in Romania.

Guests welcome to attend at £5.00 per lecture.

Stephen Wyman 01273 494633.

Monday 11 March, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Roman Sussex - a talk by David Rudling.

Members £1.50, Visitors £2.00. Contact: Beryl Varley 01273 832351.

Contemporary

Sussex Chorus

CRAFT SHOW

Saturday 23rd March 2019 The King’s Church Burgess Hill 7.30pm

Haydn

The Creation Jack Thompson Conductor Kent Sinfonia Sophie Edwards Soprano Stephen Brown Tenor Jack Holton Bass John Walker Continuo Tickets: £15 and £5 (under 16s and students) From: Sussex Chorus 01444 412579, Carousel Music Burgess Hill Help Point, eventbrite.co.uk

sussexchorus.org registered charity no. 271678

tea and biscuits are available and wine can be purchased by the glass.

Guests and temporary members are welcome for £5 payable at the door.

in Horsham

Sat 6 - Sun 7 April 10.00am - 5.00pm

Batik Ceramics Enamelling Furniture Glass Jewellery Knitwear Leatherwork Metalwork Pewterwork Silversmithing Textiles Woodturning Woodwork Quilt Making Admission: £3 Adults Students and Chidren Free

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DIARY DATES Monday 11 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 Monday evening of every month.

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

Tuesday 12 March, 14:30

Lindfield Preservation Society King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was founded in 1917.

This illustrated talk by Ian Everest reflects on its origins and how it manages to inspire new generations to honour those who fell for their country. All welcome, entry free.

John Chapman 01444 484470.

Tuesday 12 March, 19:15-22:15

Charity Casino Night in Aid of St Peter & St James Hospice St Wilfred’s Church Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EN Tickets £20 (to include buffet supper).

20 chips to start. Prize for luckiest female and luckiest male (nonmonetary). Tickets: Geoff Atkins 01444 235516, 07969 344136.

Tuesday 12 March, 19:45

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Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY New Ideas for your Fruit and Vegetable Garden. An illustrated talk by Steve Millam from Brinsbury College on new methods of cultivation and some different crops to try. £1 Members, £2 Non-members. Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Wednesday 13 & Wednesday 27 March, 14:00-16:00

Art Demo by Chris Forsey and Workshop

East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Bring your own artwork and be guided by an expert artist.

Non-members £3 per session.

Wendy Vick, wmv4585@gmail.com Wednesday 13 March, 18:45

Mid Sussex Health Care Patient Participation Group AGM and Talk United Reform Church, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB AGM followed by talk by Dr Terry Lynch GP on Managing Our Local Health Needs. Contact: celia.lindsay@icloud.com Wednesday 13 March, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00

Hassocks Horticultural Society Tulip Mania Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QF Come along to hear about the infamous price wars of the tulips in

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Holland in the 17th century. Speaker, Leslie Chamberlain. All welcome.

Members £1.50,visitors £2.50.

Refreshments included.

Wednesday 13 March, 20:00-21:30

Balcombe History Society Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Mike Webster - Geology of the Weald and important fossil finds of Cuckfield, Sussex and Surrey. £1 Members, £3 visitors - includes refreshments.

Julie Budgen 01444 811641, julie.budgen55@outlook.com Wednesday 13 March, 20:00

National Trust Talk Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN The talk, Shepherds of the South Downs

by Ian Everest.

Thursday 14 March, 18:30-20:00

Cycling Without Age Hurst & Hassocks Pilot’s Social 26 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AN Proper Cycling & Coffee. A get together for pilots (volunteers who cycle our power-assist trishaw) and anyone who might like to learn more and get involved.

01273 833606.

The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society

Thursday 14 - Saturday 16 March, 19:45

Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Simone Veil by Joyce Quin. All members and visitors are most welcome. 01444 452385.

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB During preparations for a wedding there are many revelations. It is entertaining, funny and emotional and there is adult content! £10 and £8. Box Office: Stevens Estate Agents Henfield High Street 01273 492141 and www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com

Wednesday 13 March, 20:00

Lindfield Horticultural Society: King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Native Orchids of Sussex, Surrey & Kent. Peter Lovett will talk about our native orchids which are exquisitely beautiful and extremely variable, growing in diverse habitats. £1 Members, £3 Visitors. All welcome.

01444 458509.

Thursday 14 March, 14:30

Mid Sussex Association

Full Circle

Friday 15 March, 10:00-12:00

The Visually-Impaired Reading Group Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1BN This group meets every third Friday.

Transport provided. If interested, please contact Dorothy Lazenby on 01444 450947.

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Friday 15, 19:00-21:00 & Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 March, 11:00-16:00

Feldenkrais For Your Future Weekend

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Join in for a weekend of Feldenkrais with Garet Newell – open to all. £180.00. Contact: 01273 844140, office@feldenkrais-itc.com, www.feldenkrais-itc.com Friday 15 March, 19:15-21:45

Music for Everyone

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

Saturday 16 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 16 March, 14:15

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society Spring Show Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Daffodils, spring flowers, cookery, photography, children’s and pre-school playgroup sections. Tea and home-

made cake, raffle and auction at end of show. Exhibiting is free to all. For details pick up a schedule from Gibsons in Hurstpierpoint High Street. £1 entry.

Saturday 16 March, 19:30 & Sunday 17 March, 18:00

Steyning Drama Club

The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ Mixed Doubles, a comedy based on a quiz night at the local tennis club where things don’t turn out quite as expected. Tickets £12.50 (includes supper), available online www.steyningdramaclub.co.uk and Steyning Book Shop.

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Lancing College Lunchtime Concert Recital Room, Music School, Lancing College BN15 ORW Lunchtime concerts offer a variety of musical delights from current pupils. Each concert lasts about half an hour and features five or six individual or group performances.

Box office 01273 452213.

Tuesday 19 March from 19:30pm-21:30pm

Come and Meet the WI

Sunday 17 March, 19:30

Wivelsfield Films

Wivelsfield Films, Off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Stan & Ollie (PG). 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 18 March, 19:00-21:00

Worthing Rethink Mental Health Carers Group Meadowfield Hospital, Swandean, Arundel Road, Worthing BN13 3EF Support group for friends and family carers of people who experience mental health difficulties. Mark Hughes 07763 082094 worthingmhcarers@gmail.com,

Cuckfield Bapitist Church, Polestub Lane, Cuckfield, RH17 5GP Come and meet Cuckfield WI and enjoy wine and cheese throughout the evening. Ask us questions, get to know us and meet our new 'youngest ever president' Hayley. Free.

Hayley Wicker-Bradbury Hayley.bradbury@yahoo.co.uk 07919 923650.

Tuesday 19 March, 19:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting

Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The cheers and tears in my life as a celebrant by Mrs Claire Bradford.

Visitors welcomed. Jane Biggs 01273 834421.

Wednesday 20 to Sunday 24 March

Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Free daily garden tours and floral displays. March 20-22, Talk by Johnny Walkers, March 23 and 24, Children’s craft workshop. Contact 01732 865224, hevercastle.co.uk/whatson Wednesday 20 March,14:30

St Symphorian’s You Group – Jack the Ripper The Atkinson Room at St Symphorian’s Church Hall A friendship group sharing fresh knowledge, friends and experiences.

Theme – Who was Jack the Ripper

by John Eddleston. £3 per person includes refreshments. Jane Winter 01903 268109 theoffice@stsymphorians.co.uk Wednesday 20 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.

Friday 22 March, 11:00-16:00

Taster Day with Jamie from Meridian Foods The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest

£199

SATURDAY 29TH JUNE 2019 Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster Soar through the air to provide hospice care! Experience the world from a completely different perspective and enjoy the ultimate adrenaline rush strapped to a Stearman biplane, all to raise money to support families living with terminal illness. Enjoy spectacular views and the thrill of zooms and climbs at speeds up to 130mph!*

For more information or to book, visit www.stpjhospice.org or call 01444 470726 *12 stone weight limit

REGISTR WITH A ATION FEE PLEDG E TO RAISE £1,000

Registered charity number: 1056114

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Ardingly Choral Society Mid Sussex Sinfonia Conductor Robert Hammersley

Sally Harrison - Soprano Jane Haughton - Alto Lawrence Olsworth-Peter - Tenor Mike Christie - Bass

7.30pm Sunday 7th April 2019 Ardingly College Chapel

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

BUY TICKETS ONLINE

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DIARY DATES Row RH18 5HE We are thrilled to be sampling some amazing organic nut butters, and fruit bars. Free. 01342 824 673.

Social media sites.

Saturday 23 March, 09:00-12:30

Hassocks Village Market 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 23 March, 09.30-11:00

Jumble Sale

St. Barnabas Church Hall, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY Variety of items for sale, books, brica-brac, clothing, household items and toys. Refreshments available. In aid of refurbishment project. Adults 40p children free. All welcome. Parish Office 0300 1118150.

Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Fairtrade groceries and chocolate.

Enjoy a cup of fairly traded coffee or tea. Activities for children. Order your Chocolate Meaningful Easter Eggs.

Julia Scotland 01444 871812.

Saturday 23 March, 10:00-14:00

Vintage and Antiques Fair – Lindfield Bonfire Society The King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH A vintage and antiques fair including a café serving hot drinks, bacon rolls and homemade cakes to eat in or take away. £1 per person (LBS members, under 16’s and OAP ‘s free). Contact: Sarah 01444 487470.

Saturday 23 March, 19:30-21:45

Emily Sun, Violin and Jennifer Hughes, Piano Recital

The King’s Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR This is the choir’s first performance conducted by its new Director of Music, Jack Thompson. The soloists are Sophie Edwards (soprano), Stephen Brown (tenor) and Jack Holton (bass/baritone). Tickets, £15 or £5 for students and children under 16, from the Sussex Chorus Ticket Manager (01444 412579), Burgess Hill Help Point (01444 247726).

Sunday 24 March, 10:00-16:00

Hurst Hedgehog Haven South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Rd, Hassocks BN6 9LY Ann from Hurst Hedgehog Haven will be at South Downs Nurseries giving advice on what we can do to help hedgehogs in our local area.

Explore unique wedding suppliers within the stunning surroundings of our extraordinary converted chapel.

Pre-register online for free entry. £5.00 per person. 01342 824988 www.ashdownpark.com/luxurywedding-show-march-2019 Monday 25 March, 19:45

Hassocks Field Society Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH The Greatest Treasure House in England: Petworth House. A talk by Frances Farrer-Brown.Members £1.50, Visitors £2.00. Beryl Varley 01273 832351.

Wednesday 27 March, 19:15 for 19:30

Mid Sussex Philatelic Society Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG Club competitions, Bourse and Q&A session. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com

Sunday 24 March, 11:00-15:00

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Information on what we do.

01273 844692

St. Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath, Church Road RH16 3QH This internationally known violinist, who has played at Buckingham Palace, will play works by Beethoven, Poulenc, Strauss and Frolov. £12 Members/£15 Non-members.

Under 18/Student £3.00/5.00.

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

Saturday 23 March, 10:00-12:00

Saturday 23 March, 19:30

Luxury Wedding Showcase

Old Court House, East Court, College Lane East Grinstead RH19 3LT Ashley Grove’s passion for nature and the great outdoors was obvious.

Taking inspiration from his parents, he was soon pointing out species of birds to them in their garden. £4 members, £5 non-members.

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Near Forest Row RH18 5JR

Wednesday 27 March, 20:00-22:00

Saturday 23 March, 10:00-12:00

HHD U3A Groups Open Morning

Traidcraft Stall, Coffee Morning and Messy Church

Sussex Chorus Spring Concert – Haydn’s Creation

Luxury Wedding Show Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Near Forest Row RH18 5JR Come and discuss your dream wedding flowers with Chez Fleur at this prestigious wedding fair – free entry on the day! Belinda Campopiano 07811 892644 belinda@chezfleur.co.uk, www.chezfleur.co.uk Sunday 24 March, 11:00-16:00

Wednesday 27 March, 19:45-22:00

Shetland to Scilly – The Birds of the British Isles

LOCAL COMPANY ESTABLISHED OVER 30 YEARS

The Family Run Garage in Lindfield

• Largest Mercedes fleet in Sussex • Quality vehicles at competitive prices • Comprehensive 25 item safety inspection carried out before each hire • 24 hour 365 day Mercedes breakdown cover

• No mileage charge • FREE evening collection (subject to availability) • Ample free parking

Also available are sack trolleys & ratchet straps for hire Newhouse Farm, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex BN6 9LL

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➲ Friendly Welcome ➲ Top Quality Service ➲ On Site MOT’s ➲ Realistic Prices ➲ All Makes Cared For ➲ Diagnostic and Electrical Specialists

Tel: 01444 482988 or 01444 483988 Lewes Road, Lindfield RH16 2LG www.lindfield-motors.co.uk

Sussex Bonsai Group Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH This meeting is for Bonsai enthusiasts – beginners and experienced. A demonstration on all aspects will take place - given by Corin Tomlinson.

All welcome to attend. First visit free.

Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net.

Thursday 28 March, 10:30-12:00

Mother’s Day Bouquet Workshop The Hayloft, Talbot Inn, Cuckfield RH17 5JX Come and make a fabulous gift wrapped hand tied bouquet for Mother’s Day. Give as a gift or come yourself! £50 or two places for £90.

Belinda Campopiano, 07811 892644, belinda@chezfleur.co.uk, www.chezfleur.co.uk

Marsden Hospital. Entry is free and refreshments will be available.

Arthur Millard 01403 240284 arthur.millard71@gmail.com Friday 29 to Sunday 31 March, 11:00-17:00

Feldenkrais Three Day Course – Introduction to a Training Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling BN6 8TT Immerse yourself in a Three-Day Experience of The Feldenkrais Method. £225.00. Feldenkrais ITC Ltd office@feldenkrais-itc.com www.feldenkrais-itc.com 01273 844140.

Friday 29, 19:30 & Saturday 30 March, 14:30 & 19:30

ACE Theatre Company Presents Miniskirts and Revelations

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.

King Edward Hall, High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH A comedy by Margaret Graham, set in the 1960s, including music from the era, three generations of a family run a guest house together. ÂŁ10 (concessions ÂŁ8). Contact: Chrissie White 01342 893010 chrissiewhite@btconnect.com www.tickettailor.com/events/ acetheatre www.acetheatre.com

Thursday 28 March, 15:00

Friday 29 March, 19:30

The Dolphin Surgery, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BN There will be a talk by Professor Robert Huddart from the Royal

Furnace Green Community Centre, Ashburnham Road, Crawley RH10 6QZ Great evening of live music showcasing popular Tony Stace.

Members ÂŁ5, Visitors ÂŁ7.

Thursday 28 March, 14:00-16:00

Memory Sing-a-Long

Haywards Heath Prostate Cancer Support Group

Crawley Keyboard Music Concert

Do you need help with parental controls? • PCs, laptops, tablets,smartphones • Software, networks, Microsoft, Apple • Security, backups, data protection • The Cloud, connecting all your devices, access from anywhere

Brenda Mayne 01293 784166.

from Stabat Mater and the New Wold Symphony plus Brahams and Tavener. ÂŁ12 (under 16s free). On the door or from Mansell McTaggart Estate Agents, Forest Row. www.frcs.org.uk

Friday 29 March, 20:00

A Passion for Piers The Guide Hall, Trinity Road Car Park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Illustrated talk on historic seaside piers by Jackie Marsh Hobbs, Brighton Historian and Royal Pavilion Guide.

Free to members of Hurstpierpoint Historical Society, ÂŁ3 to non-members or ÂŁ2 to members of other historical societies. Bill Kent, 01273 832280 w.kent123@btinternet.com

Sunday 31 March

Mothering Sunday Luncheon Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Near Forest Row RH18 5JR An afternoon your mum will love!

Enjoy a three-course luncheon, plus your mum will receive a Molton Brown gift. ÂŁ55.00 per person. 01342 824988.

Saturday 30 March, 10:30-15:30

Mother's Day Workshop

Sunday 31 March

The Orchards Shopping Centre, 10 St Wilfred's Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH A special free workshop for your special mama! www.theorchardshopping.com

Mothering Sunday Champagne Afternoon Tea Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Near Forest Row RH18 5JR Experience the splendour of a Champagne Afternoon Tea in our drawing rooms, with a gorgeous Molton Brown gift for every mum. ÂŁ49.50 per person.

01342 824988.

Saturday 30 March, 13:30-15:45

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society – Flower and Produce Show Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX A traditional horticultural show, full of springtime scents and colours! Also, refreshments, tombola, plant and produce stalls. Admission: 50p. email: bhhs@talktalk.net, 01444 257806.

Don't forget to let us know about your community and charity events and volunteer opportunities. Please send over your details by the 5th of the month before to get into Diary Dates.

Saturday 30 March, 19:30

Forest Row Choral Society Concert Holy Trinity Church, Forest Row RH18 5AF Dvorak Mass in D Major with extracts

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