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DiaryDates Friday 01 July - Sunday 21 August, 10:0016:30

We’re Alive!

Farley Farm House, Muddles Green, Chiddingly BN8 6HW Open on Sundays only. An exhibition of paintings, textiles and furniture

by Brighton artist Orna Schneerson Pascal in the gallery at Farley Farm House - Home of the Surrealists. Free entry. Contact: Orna Schneerson Pascal 0791 303 2370 orna@artorna. com www.artorna.com Friday 01 July - Wednesday 31 August, 09:30-17:00

Quooker Tap Giveaway

Kitchens Bespoke, 88 London Road, East Grinstead RH19 1EP We will include a Quooker chrome basic tap (3 litre boiling tap) with any order over £10,000 placed at this time.

Contact: 01342 313133

Ashdown Arts Pop-up Exhibition Garden Room, The Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Arts and Crafts Sale. Free entry.

Contact: Don.Collishaw@btinternet. com Saturday 02 July, 10:00-15:00

A Day to Remember!

Horsted Keynes Station, Horsted Keynes, West Sussex RH17 7BB Enjoy local produce from the trade stalls lining the station platforms, or enjoy freshly cooked snacks and nibbles in the picnic area. Contact: 01825 720800, info@bluebell-railway. co.uk, www.bluebell-railway.com

Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood TN22 4AD A fun day out for the whole family with activities and entertainment for everyone. Contact: Kimberley Goodey 07583 393363 kimberleygoodey@hotmail.com

Pyecombe Village Weekend

Pyecombe Church, Church Hill, Pyecombe BN45 7 FE Flower festival, dog show, teas and lunches, bric-a-brac stalls and a Songs of Praise. Contact: Andrew Munday 01273 566276 avmunday@yahoo.com Saturday 02 & Sunday 03 July, 09:30-17:00

The Smallholders & Country Show South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL Country living show with animals, rural craft exhibitors, trade, craft and food stalls and family entertainment.

Adults £11, online £10. Seniors £9, online £8. Children 5-14 £7, online £6. Family £29, online £26. Contact: Alison Dixie 07714 102381 alison@smallholdershows.co.uk Saturday 02 & Sunday 03 July, 10:00-17:00

Wild Food Festival

Wakehurst, Ardingly, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN Come and explore all things wild at our inaugural festival this summer - in association with Fantastic British Food Festivals. Children 16 and under go free. Adults - normal garden admission ticket allows entry to the festival site.

Contact: www.kew.org/wakehurst Saturday 02 July & each 1st Saturday of the month, 10:00-15:00

S u ss e x L i v i n g July 2016

Burgess Hill Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0EG The vitality of live music and visual impact of the big band will make this evening a night to remember. £10.00 per ticket. www.burgesshillgirls.com/ tickets or contact 01444 241050 Reception@burgesshillgirls.com

Oldland Mill “Wind and Steam”

Monday 04, 11, 18, 25 July, 08:00-17:00

Saturday 02 July, 13:00-17:00

Saturday 02 July, 09:00 - Sunday 03 July 19:00

Sunday 03 July, 14:00-17:00

Saturday 02 July, 11:00-15:30

Saturday 02-Sunday 03 July, 10:00-16:00

Sussex Food Festival

Brian J 07985 201335 on the day.

Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5DZ Fine Foods and Crafts Market with something for all the family. Contact: Sue Young 01342 822661 sue.young@ forestrow.gov.uk www.forestrow.gov.uk/ forest-row-market.aspx

South Avenue Recreational Ground & High Street stlawrencefair@gmail.com

St Lawrence Fair

Tent! £1 for Adults. All parking is free next door on The Adur Recreation Ground. Contact: 01273 466971 naomi.rhymes@dogstrust.org.uk

Oldlands Lane, Hassocks BN6 8ND Grinding flour with Jess the Steam Traction Engine. Donations are greatly appreciated . There is no parking at the Mill, but it can be reached with a pleasant walk via Oldlands Lane, Keymer, or Lodge Lane, Ditchling.

Contact: George Rankin 01903 816573

Forest Row Village Market

The Orchards Shopping Centre, 10 St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH High Sheriff and Town Mayor welcome friends with Dementia or Alzheimer’s to be our very special guests. Mini zoo, dancing, singing, magic shows, drawing competition and much more! Contact: Nicola Bird 01444 410620 NBird@bmorep.com www.theorchardsshopping.com

Saturday 02 July, 12:00-18:00

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High Hurstwood Fete

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Gorringes, Garden Street, Lewes, East Sussex NB7 1TJ Gorringes hold a weekly Monday sale located at Gorringes Garden Street Auction Rooms, Lewes. This is a wellestablished 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 Tuesday 05, 12, 19, 26 July, 09:30-12:00

The IT Girl Limited

Morley’s Wine Bar, 42 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RG A drop-in session for IT every Tuesday.

Contact: Emma 07938 838861 admin@theitgirl.co.uk

Saturday 02 July, 14:00 onwards

Tuesday 05, 12, 19, 26 July, from 18:00

Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoinrt BN6 9SP Come along for a fun packed afternoon/evening. Suitable for everyone who wants to enjoy themselves!

Morleys Wine Bar, 42 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RG Come and enjoy two of our home cooked burgers and a carafe of House wine for the fantastic price of £25.

Locally sourced ingredients prepared here in our kitchens. Choose from either a 500ml carafe of our House Sauvignon, Tempranillo or French Rose. Perfect! Contact: Toby Payne 01273 835000

White Horse BBQ & Live Band

Sunday 03 July, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers Clayton Windmills & Chattri Memorial

Clayton Windmills Car Park BN6 9PG New Barn Farm, Rag Bottom, Lower Standean, Ewe Bottom, Chattri Memorial, Sussex BoardersPath, South Downs Way. TQ302 134.

6.8mi/10.9km. Moderate. Contact: 01273 480167 or 07938 833868 on the day.

Sunday 03 July, 10:00-15:00

Weir Wood Reservoir Open Day

Legsheath Lane (main car park) Forest Row RH18 5HT There will be bird ringing; bird watching through telescopes; the moth display and pond dipping. Great Crested Grebes, Common Terns and other birds may be seen from the hide and the car park area. Free entry.

Sunday 03 July, 11:30-16:00

Dogs Trust Shoreham’s Fun Day

Dogs Trust, Brighton Road, Shoreham BN43 5LT Bouncy castle, children’s rides and games, Dog Show Classes, raffle, tombola, Dogs Trust Merchandise and yummy refreshments including a Beer

Morleys Burger Night

Tuesday 05 July, 19:30

Pub Quiz

The New Inn, 76 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9RQ At The New Inn we run a monthly quiz on the first Tuesday of the month.

Teams from 4-6 people. All funds go to a charity chosen by the participants.

Tuesday 05 July, 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. £2 including tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free.

Contact: Mike 01444 482741 Wednesday 06 July, 19:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers Circular Walk from Pyecombe

Pyecombe Street BN45 7ED Newtimber Hill, Newtimber, Wolstonbury Hill. TQ 285 128.

3.5mi/5.6km. Moderate. Contact:

Wednesday 06 July, 19:30

ConChord Big Band Concert in Association with Burgess Hill Girls

Wednesday 06 - Saturday 09 July, 19:30

The Taming of the Shrew

Red Oaks, The Hooks, Henfield BN5 9UY Shakespeare in a beautiful garden setting. The traditional play with modern musical accompaniment by “The Katherinettes”. Please bring a picnic from 6pm. Cost £10. Box Office; Henfield Furnishings, High Street, Henfield 01273 490080 www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com Thursday 07 July, 10:30-11:30

Mid Sussex Health Care Patient Participation Group (PPG) - Talk on Dementia

Hurstpierpoint Health Centre, Education Room, Lower Ground Floor, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UQ All patients of the Practices of Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks and Ditchling are invited to an educational talk on the subject of Dementia, by speakers from Know Dementia. Free entry. Further details from Chairman, Terry Harper on 01273 833554 or email terry.harper @btinternet.com Thursday 07 July

Broadleys Summer Sale

34-40 High Street, East Grinstead RH19 3AT Summer Sale of designer clothing brands, including Hugo Boss, Gant, Tommy Hilfiger, Hackett, Great Plains and Sandwich. Also great shoe collection. Contact: Simon Broadley 013325745 simon@broadleys.co.uk Thursday 07 July, 19:00-20:30

How to Garden - ‘A Guide for the Bewildered’ (Part 1)

Garden Sage Nurseries, Allwoods, London Road, Hassocks BN6 9NB Helping you get to grips with your new or unruly garden and advice on keeping it looking tip-top. Entry fee for each session £5; booking essential.

Contact: 01273 041785 info@gardensage.co.uk www.gardensage.co.uk Thursday 07 July, 19:00-22:00

Kenneth Branagh Theatre Live – Romeo and Juliet Hurst Village Cinema, Players Theatre, 147 High Street, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9PU This cinema season continues with a new vision of Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale of forbidden love. £10 members, £14 non-members.

Contact: David Saitch 01273 835875 info@hurstfilms.com www.hurstfilms.com

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Ditchling Film Society - “Pride”

Ditchling Village Hall, 12 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 8TT An inspirational true story about a group of LGBT activists who raised money to help families affected by the British miner’s strike. Coffee, refreshments and wine. Guests and temporary members are welcome for £5 payable at the door.

Thursday 07, 14, 21 & 28 July, 20:00

Greyhound - Open Mic Night

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 Thursday 07 July, 19:00-19:30

Adur Valley Fine Arts Society (Henfield)

Summer Show. Homemade cakes and coffee will be on offer as well as a sale of plants. £1, children free.

All welcome. Membership enquiries: 01444 456509

single men and women. Our members tend to be aged 50+. We also meet in Lewes, Horsham and Brighton. Walks, dinners, golf, holidays etc. Contact: www.thegroup.org.uk

Saturday 09 July, 15:00-17:00

Monday 11 July, 20:00

Tottington Manor, Edburton, Nr Henfield BN5 9LJ Live singer and bouncy castle. £15 Adults, £7.50 Children. 01903 815757 tottingtonmanor@yahoo.com

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.

Contact: thegreyhoundinnkeymeer@ yahoo.co.uk

BBQ

Saturday 09 July

Village Barn Dance

Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9UY Dancing to Touchstone Barn Dance Band with supper and a bar. Tickets £12 available from Mishon Mackay and Feathers. This fundraising evening is for Hurstpierpoint Bowling Club Extension Plans.

Henfield Hall, Cooper’s Way, Henfield BN5 9DB ‘The History of the Harp, from Mediterranean Antiquity to 20th Century Europe’. Speaker Sarah Deere-Jones. Sarah traces the history and performs on her own instruments. £15 including cheese and wine buffet.

Guests welcome. Contact: 01273 494945 www.adurvalley.org.uk

Saturday 09 July, 22:30

Friday 08 - Sunday 17 July

Tablehurst Farm Open Day

Uckfield Festival

Uckfield Town TN22 1AJ Annual celebration for all, ranging from music to colourful children’s events to The Picture House Cinema Centenary and much more! Contact: Dorothy Sparks 01825 764287 wwwuckfieldfestival.co.uk Saturday 09 July, 09:00-15:00

Bike Security Tagging

Brand Cycles, 45-47 Crawley Down Road, Felbridge RH19 2PP Bring your bike along, sign up and away you go with a secure bike!! Free.

Contact: Nick Brand 01342 821827 info@brandcycles.co.uk www.brandcycles.co.uk Saturday 09 July, 10:00-12:00

Paws & Claws Summer Fair

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Summer Fair with homemade cakes, clothes, books, jigsaws, toys, jewellery, cards, gifts, plants, tombola and raffle.

Refreshments available. Entry 20p.

Contact: Rosemary Harding 01273-846946 rosemary.harding @mypostoffice.co.uk www.pawsandclaws-ars.org.uk Saturday 09 July, 14:00-16:00

Scaynes Hill Flower Show & Plant Sale Scaynes Hill Millennium Village Centre, Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill RH17 7PH Exhibits, plant sale, teas and raffle.

Adults 50p and children 25p.

Saturday 09 July, 14:00-16:45

Summer Show

King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH Lindfield Horticultural Society invites you to join us in celebrating our horticultural achievements at our

Star Walk - 10km

The Dolphin, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 lLY Sign up to our fantastic Star Walk and make memories shine bright! Register now to walk 2km or 10km www. stpeter-stjames.org.uk 01444 470811 Sunday 10 July, 11:30-17:00

London Road, Forest Row, RH18 5DP (just off A22) Organic BBQ and food stalls, children’s activities, walks and talks, trailer rides, music and entertainment, face painting, crafts. Admission Free.

Parking £5. Contact: Tablehurst Farm Office, 01342 823173 tablehurst.farm@gmail.com www.tablehurst.farm Monday 11 - Friday 15 & Monday 25 - Friday 29 July

Sharpening & Essential Cabinetmaking Hand Skills

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 0SJ Sharpen, simple dovetails, hand skills and techniques, setting out and principles of cabinetmaking. Simple glue strategies. Make a cheese board and biscuit box. Skill Level: Beginner. £590. Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture. co.uk www.johnlloydfinefurniture.cvo.uk Monday 11 July, Coffee 10:00, Meeting 10:30

Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society Lecture Meeting The Steyning Centre, opposite St Andrew’s Church, Church Street, Steyning BN44 3XZ Illustrated lecture by Claire Walsh on ‘Glamour Holidays in 1920’s: Art Deco’. Members and visitors (donation £5.00). Contact: Ann Blakelock 01903 297553 ann.blakelock@gmail.com Monday 11 July, 20:00

The Group for Unattached Men & Women

Burgess Hill Unattached? The Group might be exactly right for you. We meet in Burgess Hill on the 2nd Monday of every month. Not a dating agency, but an opportunity to meet other

Greyhound - Quiz Night

Tuesday 12 July, 09:30-12:30

Crochet Techniques

Made and Making, Turner Dumbrells Workshops, Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT For those that can already crochet this is a great workshop to help learn the various techniques for joining your work and adding decorative borders. £30. Contact: www.madeandmaking. co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Tuesday 12 July, 10:00-16:00

Antiques Valuation Day

The Courtlands Hotel, 19-27 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JE Bonhams are holding a free valuation day for items that you may be considering including in auction.

Contact: Tim Squire-Sanders 01273 220000 hove@bonhams.com Tuesday 12 July, 19:30

Weald Classic Vehicle Club

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 12 & Wednesday 13 July, 18:00-20:30

Children’s Summer Concert with Trio Aria

Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP Trio Aria’s evening concert will include film and Disney favourites. Kids can join in with their own instruments.

Picnics welcome. £10.00 for adults, £5.00 for children (5-15 year olds) and 4’s and under go for free. Contact: 01444 450326 info@bordehill.co.uk www.bordehill.co.uk Wednesday 13 July

Singing Allsorts Summer Concert

Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ Local amateur 50 voice choir present their annual charity concert. Raising funds for the Sussex Cancer Fund and Tearfund. Bar. Tickets £8 pre-booked or £10 on the night.

Wednesday 13 July, 19:45-22:00

Hassocks Horticultural Society Hardy Geraniums

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH We have a return visit from Graham Spencer of Plants for Europe Limited, giving an illustrated talk on Hardy

Geraniums, including the best ones for British gardens. Visitors welcome. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50 - refreshments included.

Contact: Derek Swaine 01273 842516 jeannederek42@btinternet.com

Thursday 14 July, 19:30-21:00

Don’t Go Into The Cellar! Theatre Company presents: “Tea With Oscar Wilde” Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP An evening theatre event with a difference…join Oscar Wilde as he interviews leading celebrities of the Victorian era. £10.00 per ticket (£11 including Gift Aid). Contact: 01444 450326 info@bordehill.co.uk www.bordehill.co.uk Friday 15 July, 10:00-14:00

Glass Decorating Workshop

Sussex Crafts, 45 High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5JU No artistic skill required! Come and learn how to decorate glass using specialist paints. Decorate a jug perfect for warm summer evenings. £10.

Contact: Sussex Crafts 01444 455611 shop@sussex-crafts.co.uk www.sussex-crafts.co.uk Friday 15 July, 19:15-21:45

Music for Everyone

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Celebrated international organist/ keyboard player, Claire Greig. Doors open at 18:00. Entry £5 on the door.

Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net Friday 15 July, 19:30-21:30

East Grinstead Society Meeting

Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead RH19 3LT ‘A Year as Town Mayor’, a talk by Nick Hodges, who was born and bred in East Grinstead. All welcome. Nonmembers £3, members £1. Including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648 www.eastgrinsteadsociety.org Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 July

Hassocks First BioBlitz

Butchers Wood, Lag Wood and the Pheasant Field Join us in recording as many species of plants and animals as possible over 24 hours. Free, but booking essential.

Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, Keymer and Ditchling Transition. www.hkdtransition.org.uk info@hkdtransition.org.uk Saturday 16 July, 10:00-14:00

Balcombe Village Craft, Gift & Local Produce Market

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Come and browse and enjoy the lovely variety of stalls and produce. Local farm meats, jellies and marinades, cakes, truffles and chocs, plants. This month’s charity, M.E. will have a table and make and sell refreshments.

Contact: Glenda 01444 811462 Saturday 16 July, 11:00-13:00

Acne Clinic: Demo of LED Blue Phototherapy S u ss e x L i v i n g July 2016

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The Retreatery, 56 High Street, East Grinstead RH19 3DE Our nurse led acne clinic will be demonstrating the benefits of LED Blue & Red Phototherapy for the treatment of active acne & anti ageing results... Free reservation required.

Contact: 01342 457070 info@theretreatery.com www.theretreatery.com

Sunday 17 July, 10:00-16:00

Saturday 16 July, 14:00-17:00

Sunday 17th July, 10:30-16:00

Villa Adastra, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Variety of stalls, guest entertainment and performance by the Salvation Army Band. £2 to include tea and homemade cakes. Contact: Mrs Jean Taplin 01273 845276 tarkwa@btinternet.com

Braypool Sports Field (opposite RSPCA Animal Shelter), Braypool Lane, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8ZH Fun for all the family. Fun dog show, stalls, food, bar, children’s games, etc.

Free parking. £5 per car or £1 per pedestrian (includes programme).

Contact: Anne Bond info@rspcabrighton.co.uk 01273 554218 www.rspca-brighton.co.uk

Annual Garden Party

Saturday 16 July, 14:30 & 19:30 & Sunday 17 July, 14:30

‘Dance Upon a Diamond’

The Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ Over 200 pupils from Drusilla Duffill Theatre School celebrate the school’s 60th anniversary. Children from 3-18 years dance in a spectacular showcase of Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz and Song. £17.50 adults, £14 children. Tickets from The Hawth www.hawth.co.uk, 01293 553636, or at the box office.

Saturday 16 July, 19:00-23:00

Charity Cabaret Evening

St Barnabas Church, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY An evening of music and magical entertainment to include a 2 course dinner, a glass of bucks fizz and a silent auction. £15 per ticket. Contacts: Jane Stanford 01293 543065 Karen Fly 07767 795744 Sunday 16 July, 19:00 for 19:30

Summer Party

The Eight Bells, The Street, Bolney RH17 5QW Featuring ‘Fake That’, the 1st and still No. 1 tribute to ‘Take That’, with the support from local band ‘Jo 90’.

Tickets £15. Call 01444 881396 or www.theeightbellsbolney.co.uk for more information.

Saturday 16, 20:30-12:00

Forest Row Village Club Band Night - Jokers Pack

Station Road, Forest Row RH18 5DW A fantastic Rhythm & Blues four piece taking you back to the 60’s, free admission. Contact: 01342 822856 frvillageclub@outlook.com www.forestrowvillageclub.co.uk Sunday 17 July, 10:00

Dash of Colour

Martello Tower, Seaford Seafront BN25 1JH A colourful 1 or 3 mile dash along Seaford seafront whilst you are showered with colours of the rainbow.

Adults £17, Children £10, Under 5s free. Contact: Rachel Chitty 01273 391455 rachel.chitty@blindveterans. org.uk www.blindveterans.org.uk/ dashofcolour Sunday 17 July, 10:00

Weald Classic Car Club Breakfast

Chalet Cafe, Henfield Road, Cowfold RH13 8DU All welcome.

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S u ss e x L i v i n g July 2016

Summer Fun Day

National Cat Adoption Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath RH17 7DE Family Fun Day with, stalls, games, BBQ , band, beer tent, tours, raffle, tombola, local fire brigade and much more. Contact: Tania Marsh 01825 741331 ncac.deputy@cats.org.uk www. ncac.cats.org.uk www.ncac.cats.org.uk

RSPCA Open Day & Dog Show

Sunday 17 July, Doors/Licenced Bar: 19:00, Film 19:30

Wivelsfield FILMS - The Dressmaker (12)

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG A comedy-drama starring Kate Winslet.

Tilly returns home after working in Parisian fashion houses. Intrigue and drama sets in. Tickets £6 in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page for Wivelsfield Films or wivelsfieldfilms.com Sunday 17 July, 19:30

Coro Nuovo’s Concert

Ascension Church, Vale Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4JS See Local Living Monday 18 - Friday 22 July

Demystifying Dovetails

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 0SJ Hand cut dovetails, moulded drawer slips, lock & escutcheon fitting. Make a dovetailed drawer with lock.. Skill Level: Intermediate. £590. Contact: John Lloyd 01444 480388 info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk www.johnlloydfinefurniture.cvo.uk Tuesday 19 July, 19:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Smuggling by Derrick Fulford. Visitors welcome. Contact: Jane Biggs 01273 834421 Thursday 21 July, 10:00-12:30

Make Your Own Fabric Covered Drum Lampshade

3 Catsland Farm, Bramlands Lane, Henfield BN5 9TG Craft workshop for all abilities, all materials provided, a fun way to achieve an individual and professional looking lampshade. £35. Contact: Liz Smith 07846594640 lizs110@icloud.com Thursday 21 July, 15:00-17:30

Haywards Heath Prostate Cancer Support Group The Dolphin Surgery, Butlers Green Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4BN

Talks by Macmillan Activity Group at Albion in the Community and Elizabeth Ollosson, Brighton Radiographer. Entry is free. Contact: Arthur Millard 01403 262868 arthur.millard71@gmail.com

Thursday 21 July, 19:00-20:30

How to Garden ‘A Guide for the Bewildered’ (Part 2)

Garden Sage Nurseries, Allwoods, London Road, Hassocks BN6 9NB Ideas to improve your garden, with tips on design and choosing/positioning the right plants for the job. Entry fee for each session £5; booking essential.

Contact: 01273 041785 info@gardensage.co.uk www.gardensage.co.uk Wednesday 22 - Friday 24 July

The Lewes Speakers Festival

The All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes BN7 2LE See Ken Livingstone, Dan Cruickshank, Fiona Reynolds, Peter Hain, Malcolm Rifkind and others speak at The Lewes Speakers Festival. www.lewesspeakersfestival.com £9.50£12.50. Box Office: 0333 666 3366 Wednesday 22 - Monday 25 July

East Grinstead Twinning Celebration Weekend Various See page 62

Friday 22 July, 19:30-21:30

Jazz with Steven Davies and The Gentle Jazz Trio

All Saints United Reformed Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill RH15 0JS Steven Davies and his Gentle Jazz Trio are very well known and popular in this area. Entry Free, but there will be a retiring collection. Refreshment in interval. Contact: Gill Cooper 01444 870854 Edwina Ray akrnirala@aol.com Friday 22 July, 20:00

Sir Ranulph Fiennes - “Fear”

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN This evening will be presented

by Fiennes Expedition Speakers.

Everyone will have the opportunity to meet Ranulph Fiennes. Tickets £24.50/£22.50 Box Office 01444 455440 www.clairhall.org Saturday 23 July, 09:00-13:00

Hassocks Village Market

National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and craftspeople. Huge selection of fresh produce and much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Football Club. Contact: Sarah Lessacher, 07810 800248 or via facebook “Hassocks Village Market”.

Saturday 23 July, 10:00

Sanitarium Horror Convention

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN ‘Sanitarium Magazine’ brings the world of horror to Burgess Hill! There will be prizes for the best horror cosplay attendee. Why not break out

your best zombie impression?! Contact: 01444 242888 www.martletshall.org

Saturday 23 July, 10:00-16:00

Garden Party

36 Victoria Close, Burgess Hill RH15 9QS Cream teas, raffle, tombola and lunch available, as well as bric-a-brac and homemade cards to buy. All profits to St Peter & St James Hospice. Contact: Chris Bushell 01444 245940 Saturday 23 July, Gates open from 15:50, first race from 17:50

The Bootleg Beatles

Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield RH7 6PQ Get Back to fun summer evenings, great horse racing and Twist and Shout to the Bootleg Beatles performing live.

Advance tickets £19, children aged under 17 admitted free. Contact: 01342 834800 (option 1) info@lingfieldpark.co.uk www.lingfieldpark.co.uk Monday 25 July - Friday 19 August, 09:00–17:00, half days available

The Acorns Summer Holiday Fun Club

Westmeston Parish Hall, Lewes Road, Westmeston, nr Ditchling BN68RL Fun-filled adventure days + forest school activities in Sussex countryside. Ages 2 to 11 years, Cost: £45 full day, £25 half day. Please download full details and the registration form from www. theacornsnurseryschool.com 01444 455081 janetirwin@janetirwin.com Wednesday 27-30 July, 19:30-22:00

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

The New Inn pub garden, 76 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9RQ From last year’s magical ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, the same directorial team bring you the captivating Twelfth Night set in 1949. £12.00 per ticket.

Search for Gin Palace Productions on Eventbright and Facebook for tickets. www.eventbrite.com Sam Nixon, 07967 903844, samnix@gmail.com Wednesday 27 July, 09:30-16:30

Teen Dressmaking

Made and Making, Turner Dumbrells Workshops, Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT For those already competent with a machine this is a chance to work with a commercial pattern and make your own sleeveless dress. Ages 12+. £60.

Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Wednesday 27 July, 19:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers Cowfold & Little Parkminster

Cowfold Recreation Ground Car Park RH13 8AE Gervaise Cottage, Clockhouse Farm, The Grinstead, Little Parkminster, Baldwin’s. TQ 215 225. 4.5mi/7.2km Leisurely. Contact: Jill 01273 480167 or 07938 833868 on the day.

Wednesday 27 July, 20:00-22:00

Sussex Bonsai Group - Group Meeting

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road,

www.sussexliving.com

Wivelsfield RH17 7QH This meeting is for Bonsai enthusiasts, beginners and experienced. A demonstration on all aspects will take place on Juniper trees. Free for first visit. Tea and coffee will be available.

Contact: Ray Brunsden 07342 650713 ray.b@talktalk.net www. sussexbonsaigroup.wordpress.com Wednesday 27 - Sunday 31 July

The Longines Royal International Horse Show The All England Jumping Course, London Road, Hickstead RH17 5NU Everything from the thrills and spills of International showjumping to the elegance and glamour of champion showing horses and ponies. Not to mention GREAT shopping!! Ticket prices start at from £20 for an adult.

Saturday 30 July

Ladies Day at The Longines Royal International Horse Show

As above This event is firmly established as one of the highlights of the Sussex Social Calendar. Ladies, you have the perfect excuse to dress up and come and be part of the glamour! Tickets prices start from £25 for Adults and £15 per child. Contact: 01273 834315 www.hickstead.co.uk Saturday 30 July – Sunday 07 August 07:00, 10:00-17:30, Sunday 10:00-15:00

The Adventurers Art Club Annual Exhibition

King Edward Hall, Lindfield RH16 2HH Exhibition of members work, many different styles and mediums.

Entry 50p.

Contact: Val Harvey 01444 455704 john@valjohn5bhc.plus.com

Saturday 30 July, Gates open from 15:50, first races from 17:50

The Eight Bells Bolney

The Michael Jackson Tribute

Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield RH7 6PQ A Thriller of an evening with horse racing, the ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson Tribute live. Advance tickets £19, children aged 17 and under are admitted free. Contact 01342 834800 (option 1) info@lingfieldpark.co.uk www.lingfieldpark.co.uk Saturday 30 July, 12:00-23:30

Rock On The Lawns

Featuring

Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Green, Nr Fletching TN22 3RB Outdoor boutique festival. Free afternoon concert. Headline acts in evening include: The Blockheads and Cutting Crew. BBQ , bars, free parking. Afternoon concert – Free.

Evening concert - £30. Contact: Trading Boundaries 01825 790200 showroom@tradingboundaries.com www.tradingboundaries.com Saturday 30 July, 19:00-01:00

With support from local band

Hickstead Gala Ball

Hickstead Dressage, All England Showground, Hickstead RH17 5NU Olympic themed Gala Ball, Drinks Reception, 3 course Dinner including wine, auction, entertainment, live music and dancing. Table of 10 £950.

Individual tickets £100. www.dressageathickstead.com 01444 882150 to pay by credit card.

Saturday 16th July 16 Tickets £15 DOORS OPEN 7PM - MUSIC STARTS 7.30PM To buy tickets call 01444 881396 or go to www.theeightbellsbolney.co.uk for more information Summer Party Flyer A5.indd 1

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