Diary Dates January 2020 Do you have a Mid Sussex community or charity event to promote? Visiwww.sussexliving.com and fill in a Diary Dates form.
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DATES Wednesday 01 January, 09:30-16:30
Tick n’ Twitch
Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB New Year, new birds! Begin your 2020 bird list here and enter to win a monocular, recording book and ID book. Regular centre admission price. 01903 881530 info.arundel@wwt.org.uk www.wwt.org.uk/arundel Wednesday 01 January, 10:00
Mid Sussex Ramblers – Turners Hill Circular Meet in Lion Lane, Turners Hill RH10 4NS (TQ341357) Turners Hill, The Old Pump House, Cox’s Skips, The River Medway, Sandhill Lane, Crawley Down, Worth Way, Rowfant Business Centre, Tulleys Farm, Pound Hill, Butcher’s Wood, Lion Lane, Turners Hill. 4.4mi/7.1km Moderate. Jill 01273 480167 07938 833868 on the day. Wednesday 01 - Saturday 04 January, 19:30 & 14:30 on 4th
The Sound of Music
Do you have a Mid Sussex community event to promote? Email info@sussexliving.com and ask for a Diary Dates form. Visit our Diary Dates page. on www.sussexliving.com business men. Lunch followed by a short talk by a professional speaker – providing an opportunity to meet with those of similar interest. 01444 236661 fredreynolds3672@gmail.com Friday 03 & 17 January, 09:30-15:00
The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals’ Books Sales Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH Lots of different books for sale from only 50p each. chlof2003@googlemail.com Friday 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31 January, 19:45-21:45 unless stated
Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society Rear basement of Cyprus Hall, Millfield Suite, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX 1 – Radio Night, 2 – Nag & Natter Night, 3 – Radio Night & Table Top Sale, 4 – Update on Future Training, 5 – G5RV on the Air. Contact: Stella Rogers 07803 086838 m6zrj@msars.org.uk, www.msars.org.uk
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB This classic and timeless musical, presented by Henfield Theatre Company, is a moving portrayal of the inspirational Maria von Trap. £10 and £12 (under16s) £12 and £14 (adults). Box Office: Stevens Estate Agents 01273 492141 or www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com
Saturday 04 January, 10:00-15:00
Wednesday 01- Saturday 05 January, various times
Sunday 05 January, 10:30
The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG The story of the boy who never grew up, starring Anthony Sahota as Peter Pan. Box Office 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com
Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AL Join us for the Sussex National. A great days racing just after Christmas for the racing aficionado and families, especially as kids race free. From £17 in advance. Accompanied children under 18s are free. From £17 in advance. £22 on the day. 01273 890383 racing@plumptonracecourse.co.uk www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk
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
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 Monday 06 January, 20:00-23:00
The Group, a club for unattached men and women aged 50+ Worthing Country walk? Dinner? Theatre? A round of golf? Day at the races? Quiz? Cinema? Dancing? Holiday? These are events from the Group diary. The Group meets in Worthing on the first 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. Tuesday 07 January, 19:00-21:30
Henfield Garden Club AGM Henfield Hall BN5 9DB Henfield Garden Club celebrates its 20th Anniversary tonight with its Founder. AGM and talk on heritage apple orchards to follow. Tea/coffee/ cake will be served. Non-members £3 per person. New members are welcome to join. Pat Hemsworth 07717 470274 pathemsworth@hotmail.com Tuesday 07 January, 20:00-22:00
Peter Pan
Wednesday 01- Saturday 05 January, various times
Dick Whittington
The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ The Hawth’s fun-packed family pantomime, starring Charlie Brooks (EastEnders, I’m A Celebrity winner), Gemma Hunt (CBeebies’ Swashbuckle), David Ribi (CH5’s Milkshake). Box Office 01293 553636 www.hawth.co.uk Thursday 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 January, 09:00-14:30
The League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals’ Maria’s Good as New Sales
Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH 11 7DH Lots of items for sale. Donations of unused toiletries and any unwanted presents suitable for Raffle prizes needed, please. Maria 01293 403432. Thursday 02 January, 12:00
Burgess Hill and District Probus Club Meeting This event is for professional and
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Sky Sports Racing Sussex National
Monday 06, 13, 20 & 27 January, 08:00-17:00
General Antiques & Collectables Auction
Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes 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 and collectables. 01273 472503 clientservices@gorringes.co.uk Monday 06, 13, 20 & 27 January, 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 Tuesdays 07, 14, 21 & 28 January, 14:30-15:30
Free One to One IT Help
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 08, 15, 22 & 29 January, 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 Wednesday 08 January, 14:00-16:15
East Grinstead Art Society Meridian Hall, East Court, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Critique of members’ paintings by Anne-Marie Brody, a well-known local artist and teacher. £3 to nonmembers. Ian Graham 01342 321818 iangraham111@btinternet.com Wednesday 08 January, 20:00
The Perils of Gardening – A Talk by Andrew Harding King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH
A talk about the Perils of Gardening. £1 members, £2 non-members. Lindfield Horticultural Society, Membership enquiries: 01444 458509 www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk Thursday 09 January, 19:30 for 20:00
Ditchling Film Society – “Shoplifters”
Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling BN6 8TA 15 Cert 121 mins. Director: Hirokazu Koreeda. The story is influenced by the Japanese recession. Free coffee, tea and biscuits are available and wine can be purchased by the glass beforehand. Guests and temporary members are welcome for £5 payable at the door. Friday 10 January, 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 Friday 10 January, 20:00-21:30
Burgess Hill Heritage and History Society Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Researching the History of Houses. Jackie Marsh-Hobbs tells us how it’s done. The museum will be open from 19.00. Members £1.50, guests £3.50. Fred Avery 01444 235088 Sunday 12 January,16:30-17:30
Sunday Service
Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8QD Entrance off Gloucester Road. Come and join us in Worship, at our new service time for the Second Sunday of the month. A free will offering will be taken during the service. 01444 236733 Monday 13 January, 14:30
Britain’s Canals
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Roger Butler, canal enthusiast, will take us on a fascinating journey to some of Britain’s 2,000 mile inland waterway network. Guests welcome to attend at £8.00 per lecture. 01273 494633 Stephen Wyman. Wednesday 15 January, 20:00- 22:00
The Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society – An illustrated talk in French Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN An illustrated talk by Baroness Joyce Quin about the illustrious life of Simone Veil. All members and visitors are most welcome. 01444 452385. Monday 13 January, 10:00-12:00
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Art Nouveau Architecture Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning BN44 3XZ A look at the astonishing flowering of this highly decorative style that flourished briefly around 1900. Illustrated talk by Ian Gledhill. Free to members: £5.00 donation for visitors. Monday 13 January, 19:45
Hassocks Field Society Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH “Fire at Uppark House”- a talk by Ken Lloyd. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00. Beryl Varley 01273 832351 Monday 13 January, 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 give one of the contact numbers a call. Tuesday 14 January, 19:45
A Wood on Clay
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society, Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY A talk by Paul Roberts on the landscape and nature at Lag Wood and Pheasant Field, Hassocks. Plus drinks and nibbles to celebrate the New Year. £2 members, £3 non-members. Kathy Green greenhpp@tiscali.co.uk Thursday 16 January, 14:30
Mid Sussex Association of the National Trust Clare Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN A Talk on History of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew presented by Sarah Oldridge. Members £3.00. Nonmembers £5.00. Membership £7.00. David Waite 01444 453954 dclwaite@btinternet.com Friday 17 January, 10:00 – 12:00
Indigo Umbrella Discussion Group Private room at the Harvester, Beech Hurst Gardens, Butler’s Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BB Guest speaker Nigel Grace talking about the pyramids and tunnels at Visoko, Bosnia, ahead of Indigo visit there in April. No entry fee, suggested donation £2. Contact Judy Sharp on 07597 020512 judy@indigoumbrella. co.uk www.indigoumbrella.co.uk
Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Doors open at 18:00. International organist/keyboard player Pete Shaw. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 Saturday 18 January, 10:00-13:00
Repair Café Forest Row
Thursday 23 January, 14:00-16:00
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
124 – 142 Longstone Road, Eastbourne BN22 8DA Social gathering for those who have worked or volunteered in the NHS or Social Care. Annual membership fee £20. Meeting charge – members £1, visitors £2. Contact: Jane Dubery 01323 726811. Every last Thursday of the month.
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
Mid Sussex Ramblers – Ditchling Common Circular Car Park at Ditchling Common BN6 8SQ TQ337180 Numerous stiles and muddy underfoot after rain. Middleton Common Lane, Little Blackbrook Wood, Streat Lane, Green Lane Inholmes Cottage. Challoners, Greenacres, The Potteries, Ditchling Common. 7.5mi/12.1km Moderate. Jill 01273 480167 07938833868 on the day. Saturday18 January, 10:15 - 13:15
Hassocks Village Market 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’.
Fundamentals of Drawing
Chequer Mead Theatre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS A monthly life drawing session where you will have the opportunity to work on a long pose and be coached according to your level and experience. All are welcome whether you are an absolute beginner to drawing or a professional artist wishing to practice and not receive tuition. Contact Linda: 07718 205204 www.looklearndraw.com Sunday 19 January, 19:30
Saturday 25 January, 10:00-12:00
Wivelsfield Films, Off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG 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.
Hassocks United Reformed Church, 23, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AB Sample a cup of fairly traded ground coffee and cake. Children’s activities. Julia Scotland, 01444 871812 07522 866237 julia@pjscot2.plus.com
Life Drawing
Wivelsfield Films
Monday 20 January, 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). Philately related to the Battle of the River Plate presented by Graham Booth. Contact: Jim Etherington 01273 471897 jespeth@hotmail.com Wednesday 22 January, 14:00-16:00
East Grinstead Art Society Cranston Suite, East Court, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Members create paintings and drawings in a convivial atmosphere. Ian Graham, 01342 321818 iangraham111@btinternet.com Wednesday 22 January, 19:30-22:00
Sussex Bonsai Group – Group Meeting
The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road,
Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH
Saturday 25 January, 18:30 for 19:00-23:59
Mid-Sussex Caledonian Society Burns Supper Roffey Park, Forest Road, Horsham RH12 4TB A traditional Burns Supper with a 3 course meal with a piper and speeches, some humorous, followed by some easy Scottish Country dancing. Contact to book 01403 252694 or secretary@ midsussexcaledoniansociety.org.uk www.midsussexcaledoniansociety. org.uk Monday 27 January, 19:45
Hassocks Field Society Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Tales of the River Bank” - a talk by Ian Everest. Members £1.50. Visitors £2.00. Beryl Varley 01273 83235 Wednesday 29 January, 10:30
Everhot Cooker Demonstration
W & H Supplies, Meridian House, Ford Road, Ford BN18 0BH On Wednesday 29th January David Pengelly from Everhot will be offering to show our customer’s cooking techniques and will prepare dishes for our customer’s to try. Free. Andrew, 01903 885566 andrew@whsupplies. com www.whsupplies.com
Saturday 25 January, 09:15 - 13:15
Chequer Mead Theatre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS This is a great workshop if you are a beginner to drawing and or lack the confidence. In this intense half day workshop we explore, understand and practise the visual art language namely line, shape, space, value, form, texture, and colour. Each of these will be explained with examples so that you will learn not only how to use these when drawing but also when looking at art. Contact Linda: 07718 205204 www.looklearndraw.com
Friday 17 January, 19:15-21:45
Music for Everyone
Eastbourne Blind Society
Saturday 25 January, 09:00-12:30 Saturday 18 January, 10:00
Friday 17 January, 19:00-21:00
Healing Rooms, Burgess Hill
This Meeting will be the AGMcovering all aspects of the Group. All welcome to attend. Free for first visit. Tea and coffee will be available. Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net
Coffee Morning & Messy Church
Saturday 25 January, 14:00-17:00
East Grinstead Lions invite you to the 42nd Annual Senior Citizens Party Sackville School, Lewes Road, East Grinstead RH19 3TY Afternoon tea and lots of entertainment! Transport available. Tickets: Ian Forbes, 1 Southlands, East Grinstead RH19 4BN enclosing s.a.e. or lionianforbeseg@gmail.com or 01342 326785
Wednesday 29 January, 19:45-22:00
An Evening of Birdsong
The Old Court House, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Adrian Thomas, the RSPB guru of Song and Garden Birds will present this evening of birdsong. £4 RSPB group members, £5 non-members. Phil Holland 01342 311295. Friday 31 January, 18:00-21:00
Evening Wedding Showcase The Chapel, Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR An evening of sampling our beautiful converted Chapel to give you a complimentary taste of an Ashdown wedding. Free of charge. Contact: Reservations Team 01342 820223 APHReservations@elitehotels.co.uk www.ashdownpark.co.uk
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Saturday 25 January, 19:00-22:00
Burns Night Dinner
The Anderida Restaurant, Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR A North-of-the-border themed dinner filled with delicacies and entertainment throughout the meal to commemorate the late poet. £75 per person. Reservations Team: 01342 820223 APHReservations@elitehotels.co.uk www.ashdownpark.co.uk January 2020 | SUSSEX LIVING 3