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Windmill Open Afternoon
Oldland Mill, Oldlands Lane, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8ND Come and see inside the oldest working windmill in Sussex. Refreshments, memorabilia and our own flour will be on sale. Entry is by Voluntary Donation of £3 per person or £5 per family. For more info: Prof. F J Maillardet 01273 842342 f.j.maillardet@brighton.ac.uk Sunday 06 August, 13:00-17:00
A Feldenkrais One to One Taster Experience & an ‘Awareness Through Movement’ Lesson
£15 (Concessions £13, Under 16s £11). Contact: 01403 750220 www. thecapitolhorsham.com
Friday 11 – Sunday 13 August
West Dean Garden’s Chilli Fiesta
West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Chichester PO18 ORX Enjoy live Latin music, cookery demos, hidden cinema and more at the UK’s largest chilli festival with family-friendly camping on-site. From £14.40 Adults, from £2 Children. Contact: www.chillifiesta.co.uk 01273 811301 gardens@westdean.org.uk
Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling BN6 8TT Lessons involve exploring habits and patterns of movement (in sitting or lying) in order to find greater ease and comfort. Feldenkrais International Training Centre 01273 844140 office@feldenkrais-itc.com www.feldenkrais-itc.com
Friday 11 – Sunday 13 August
Monday 07, 14 & 21 August, 08:00-17:00
Open Air Cinema - The Lost Boys
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 07 August – Sunday 13 August
Take The Tour At The No.1 Retirement Development in Haywards Heath
Fleur-de-Lis Haywards Heath, Bolnore Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BA Renaissance Retirement’s superior development on Bolnore Road will be open all week for tours – Please call 01444 455699 to book a tour, or just drop in! Wednesday 09 August, 11:00-15:00
MSDC Play Day
King George’s Field, East Grinstead RH19 3LN Children’s free event on King George’s Field. Fun activities for children under 13 years. www.midsussex.gov.uk Friday 11 August, 19:00-23:00
Men in Black – Open Air Cinema
Sackville School, Lewes Rd, East Grinstead RH19 3TY We bring you the American modern cult classic Men in Black as it celebrates its 20th anniversary, comedy, action and more, all you need to make a great film. Plus one Will Smith’s highest grossing films Category: PG For prices please see website www.cinestock.co.uk Friday 11 & Saturday 12 August 14:30 & 19:00
The Capitol Summer School presents Bugsy Malone
The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG A wonderful stage adaptation of the classic movie starring Jodie Foster, performed by the students of The Capitol Summer School.
Summer Beer & Music Festival
The Blackboys Inn, Lewes Road, Blackboys, Uckfield TN22 5LG Hog Roast, Live Music, 20 Beers, BBQ www.theblackboys.co.uk Saturday 12 August, 19:00-23:00
The Ravenswood Hotel, Cinder Hill RH19 4HY Packed full of Hollywood greats this coming of age vampire related classic with it’s even more successful sound track, it’s a firm favourite for any 80’s child. For prices please see website www.cinestock.co.uk Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 August, 10:00–17:30
Firle Vintage Fair 2017
Firle Park, Near Lewes BN8 6NS Located in the quintessentially English South Downs, Firle Vintage Fair is a celebration of the beauty and antiquities of the past. £7 if you book online / £10 on the door. www.firlevintagefair.co.uk Saturday 12 & Sunday 13, Saturday 19 & Sunday 20, Friday 25 – Monday 28 August, 10:30-18:00
Jousting Tournaments
Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG Spectators will be treated to a thrilling display of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with Royal Box. Jousting is included in the price of admission tickets. Contact: 01732 865224 www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 August, 20:0022:00
Sussex Bonsai Group – Bonsai Display
Old Barn Garden Centre, A24 Dial Post, Horsham RH13 8NR All welcome. www.sussexbonsaigroup. wordpress.com Saturday 12 – Saturday 19 August
Family Week at Blackland Farm
Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4HP Family Week at Blackland Farm – come and camp with your family and experience the on-site activities. Booking advised. Please see website for price list. Contact: Melissa White melissa.white@girlguiding.org.uk 01342 810493 Sunday 13 August, 14:30
Mid Sussex Ramblers –
Blackberrying
Lindfield UR Church RH16 2HL Lindfield URC, East Mascalls, Paxhill Park, Lindfield Bridge. Includes a 15 minute break at a hotspot for hedgerow foraging. 4.5mi/7.2km Leisurely. TQ 347 254. Contact: John 01444 483860 or 07817 032135 on the day Monday 14 August, 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. thegreyhoundinnkeymer@yahoo. co.uk Monday 14 August, 20:00
The Group for Unattached Men & Women
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. 400 members in Sussex, and on that evening there will be at least 30 of them there. The Group is not a dating agency, but it is an opportunity to meet other single men and women. Walks, dining, golf, theatre, holidays etc. Take a look at the website, then give us a call. www.thegroup.org.uk Wednesday 16 August, 19:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers – Discover Lewes
Lewes Railway Station Forecourt BN7 2UP Discovering Lewes. TQ 416 098. 4.5mi/7.2km Moderate. Contact: Jill 01273 480167 or 07938 833868 on the day Wednesday 16 August, 20:00-22:30
Meeting of the Royal Marines Association
Friday 18 – Saturday 26 August
Association of Sussex Artists Annual Exhibition
Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1JF Selected paintings, pottery and sculpture by members and nonmembers - all items are for sale. Contact: Mick Oakey 01403 710794 mickoakey@btinternet.com www.associationofsussexartists.co.uk Friday 18 August, 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 Friday 18 August, 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 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net. Doors open at 6pm. Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 August. Gates open to public at 9am both days
Firle Place International Horse Trials, Country Fair & Dog Festival
Firle Place, Firle, Nr Lewes BN8 6LP – just off the A27 between Lewes and Eastbourne. Follow the signs for Firle Place and the main entrance. A great day out in the beautiful surroundings of historic Firle Place – fun for all the family and the dogs. Saturday: £10 a car – Horse Trials, Trade Stands, Weald Crafts – No Dog Festival. Sunday: Family Value – £15 per car, including all occupants. All the above, plus Dog Festival and Farmers Market.
Upstairs Function Room, The Royal British Legion, 9-11 Buckingham Road, Shoreham by Sea BN43 5UA A gathering of Ex Royal Marines and veterans to have a meeting about local events and to socialise together. Yearly Membership Fee of £15 plus £3 local subs. Contact: Maureen Copelin maureen.copelin@ntlworld.com 01273 236437
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 August
Thursday 17 August, 14:00 onwards
Saturday 19 August, 13:30-23:45
Tomfoolery’s ‘Big Summer Blowout’
Hickstead Showground, The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead RH17 5NU Join Tomfoolery and friends for an afternoon of Alfresco Foolery Family Fun! Bring a blanket and Picnic too! £8 per child (over 3) £2 adults. 01403 597179 www.partytom.com Thursday 17 August, 20:00-21:00
Wivelsfield Historical Society
Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QH Art Deco by Ian Gledhill. This influential visual arts design appeared in France before World War I and flourished between the 1920s and 1940s. All welcome. Visitors £2.50.
Bluebell Railway – Seaside Weekend
Horsted Keynes Station, Near Haywards Heath RH17 7BB Our Paddock at Horsted Keynes will be transformed into a sandy beach! Please see www.bluebell-railway.com/ whats_on/seaside-weekend for more information or 01825 720800
Ashington Festival
Ashington Recreation Ground, Ashington RH20 3JX There will be a large carnival, arena/ stage acts, Harris Funfair, a Flower Show, fun Dog Show, a Classic Car Show, a fantastic firework display and lots, lots more. Form more information www.ashingtgonfestival.co.uk Sunday 20 August, 11:00
75th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid – Canadian Memorial Day
The Promenade, Grand Avenue, West Worthing BN11 A Service to remember the Canadians that were stationed in Worthing and Sussex during WWI and WWII.
Saturday 20 August, 11:00-17:00
Heavy Horses