June 2019 Diary Dates Sussex Living

Diary Dates June 2019 Do you have a Mid Sussex community or charity event to promote?

Visiwww.sussexliving.com and fill in a Diary Dates form.

DIARY DATES

DIARY

DATES Saturday 01 – Sunday 02 June

Wood Machining

John Lloyd Fine Furniture, Bankside Farm, Ditchling Common RH15 OSJ Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate. £300. For more Information: John Lloyd 01444 480388 www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk/ training-courses info@johnlloydfinefurniture.com Saturday 01 June, 10:00-12:30

St Catherine’s Hospice Coffee Morning Burgess Hill Theatre Club, 103 Church Walk, Burgess Hill RH15 9AS (Opposite BH Post Office) Sale of delicious home-made cakes, pies, jams, chutneys, marmalades, tombola and beautiful hand knitted garments by Jenny. Judy Redd 01444 248595.

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

be one or two special extra days, so watch out for them too. £1 adults, accompanied children FREE.

guests, free for members. Sara Callarman 07952233865 lewes. gardensociety@hotmail.co.uk

his amazing CBD Chocolates, Sauerkrauts and other healthy Snacks.

Free. 01342 824 673 Social Media sites.

Monday 03, 10, 17 & 24 June, 08:00-17:00

Wednesday 05 June, 19:45

Saturday 08 June, 10:00-14:00

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex 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

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Illustrated talk with Andy Stevens, Head Gardener at Borde Hill Gardens.

Admission: members free, visitors £1.

All welcome! 01444 245509.

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 1BP Lovely assortment of unique stalls and produce including pork, cakes, chutneys, Game On Jellies and sauces.

Plus, fabulous plants from Rapkyns.

Tiggers Pre School running the charity table and providing refreshments.

Info: 01444 811462.

General Antiques & Collectables Auction

Tuesday 04 June, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers “Damsel & Dragonfly Nature Walk”

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

Horsted Keynes British Legion CP RH17 7AS TQ384282. Horsted Keynes, Church, Birchgrove Road, Hurstwood Lane, Broadhurst Manor looking out for insects. Picnic lunch, no dogs, binoculars or camera with a good zoom lens is a good idea. 4.5mi/7.2m Leisurely. Contact: Peter 01444 415367 or 07842 537361

Saturday 01 - Sunday 30 June, 10:00-17:00

Tuesday 04 June, 20:00-22:00

Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP An enticing collection of contemporary sculpture displayed within a stunning historic garden, featuring works in bronze, stone, metal, glass and ceramic. Price included in Garden admission. Andrew Loin 01444 450326. This event finishes on Monday 30 September.

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.

Sunday 02 June, 09:30-14:00

St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Church Community Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EN FREE event for over 60’s, many stalls and activities, entertainment and lunch included. To book: Nicola 01444 242760 nicola5@msopc.org.uk www.msopc.org.uk

Saturday 01 June, 10:00-15:00

Forest Row Market

Sculpture Exhibition – 20th Anniversary

RSPCA South Godstone Car Boot Sale RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne Road/A22, South Godstone RH9 8JB Free parking and disabled parking.

Set up 8.30am. Buyers 9.30am.

Refreshments. Dogs welcome on lead. No Food Sellers or Traders. Adult buyers: 50p admission. Sellers: All vehicles £10. Trailers £3. Pay on entry.

0300 1230741.

Sunday 02 June, 11:00-15:00

Open Day

East Mascalls Lane, Walstead, near Lindfield RH16 2QL Wildflower Wood Enchanted Woodland Wedding Venue complete with Giant Nordic Tipis. Free.

01273 845398 www.wildflower.events Sunday 02 & Sunday 15 June, 14:30-17:00

High Salvington Windmill Open Day - a fully working windmill from the 17th century.

High Salvington Windmill, Furze Road, High Salvington, Worthing BN13 3BP We will be open on the first and third Sundays during the summer months until 15th September. There will also

2 SUSSEX LIVING | June 2019

Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club

Wednesday 05 June, 10:00-14:00

Mid Sussex Older People’s Council at the Burgess Hill Festival

Wednesday 05, 12, 19 & 26, June, 12:30-15:00

The Young at Heart Club (Members & Non-members)

The Salvation Army, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Musical guests, movie shows, guest speakers, quizzes, chair aerobics, craftwork etc. Members £5 per month and non-members £2 per week. 2 course lunch extra. Contact: Angela 07931 426691 angela.white@ salvationarmy.org.uk Wednesday 05 June, 19:30 for 19:45-21:00

Kate Bradbury – Wildlife Gardening for Everyone and Everything

St Thomas a Becket Church Hall, 23 Cliffe High Street Lewes BN7 2AH Kate is passionate about organic, wildlife-friendly gardening. Author of The Bumblebee Flies Anyway, contributor to the Guardian and Gardener’s Question Time. £3 for

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Open Meeting

Thursday 06 – Saturday 08 June

The South of England Show South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL Thrilling displays, motorcycle stunts, wine walk, street food, flower display, live music, Gruffalo Trail, heritage zone, show jumping and hound show.

Tickets cost £22 for adults, £20 for senior citizens/students, and under 16s go free with a paying adult. seas.org.uk 01444 892700.

Thursday – Monday, 10:00-17:00 - Every Week

Clock Field

North Street, Turners Hill RH10 4NS A development of 33 three, four and five bedroom houses.

Clock Field Marketing Suite – 01342 616 105 clockfield@ shanlyhomes.com shanlyhomes.com Thursday – Monday, 10:00-17:00 - Every Week

The Willows

Church Street, Warnham RH12 3DZ A private development of two, three and four bedroom houses and 4 one and two bedroom apartments.

The Willows – 01403 611 191 shanlyhomes.com Thursday 06, 13, 20 & 27 June, 11-11:30 and 14:30-15:00

Wildflower Spotlight Sessions Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB Join a wetland herbalist to discover the wetland plants and herbs flowering this month and discover their historic uses. Entry: Included in regular admission price.

01903 881530. info.arundel@wwt.org.uk www.wwt.org.uk/arundel Thursday 06 June, 12:00

Burgess Hill and District Probus Club Meeting

This event is for professional and 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 07 June, 11:00-16:00

Organergy Pro & Pribiotic Snacks The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Join Alex from Organergy to sample

Balcombe Village Craft, Gift & Produce Market

Saturday 08 June, 10:00-14:30

Doughty’s Material Roadshow Plumpton Village Hall, Plumpton Green BN7 3BQ One of the biggest suppliers of material for patchwork. Entrance £1.

Refreshments available. Proceeds to St Peter and St James Hospice. For more info: Sue Akers 01273 891701.

Saturday 08 – Sunday 30 June, 10:00-17:00

Waterlily Festival at Sheffield Park and Garden

Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield TN22 3QX Five weeks (finishes Sunday 14 July) of events to celebrate the glorious waterlilies at Sheffield Park and Garden, including evening picnics and art workshops. See Sheffield Park and Garden website for individual event entry fees. 0344 2491895.

Saturday 08 June, 11:00-15:00

An Old-fashioned Village Fete – “Musicals through the Ages” St Peter & St Paul, Old Town, Lingfield RH7 6AH Games, raffles, silent auction, plant stall, and children’s entertainment.

BBQ, Pimms/Beer tent. Tea/cake.

Ploughman’s lunch in Miller Room.

Johnny 01342 833416.

Saturday 08 June, 14:00-17:00

Wivelsfield Church Summer Fete Great Ote Hall, Janes Lane, Burgess Hill RN15 0SR Brass band, bouncy castle, pony rides, children’s swimming, cakes, plants, tombola, raffle, hot dogs, ices, cream teas and many stalls. Free car park and entrance. 01444 413176.

Saturday 08 June, 19:00

St Catherine’s Hospice’s Midnight Walk Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre, Broadbridge Lane, Horsham RH12 3YS Open to all ages and abilities, with distances of 2, 7, 13 or 20 miles.

Make your steps count for your local hospice. £15 per person. events@stch. org.uk 01293 447355.

Saturday 08 June, 19:30-21:30

An Evening of Classical Music with Mid-Sussex Sinfonia St Wilfrid’s Church, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH Marina Finnamore plays Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto; Haydn’s ‘London

DIARY DATES Symphony, Mendelssohn’s ‘Hebrides’ Overture and Svendsen’s Romance for Violin with Martin Palmer. £10 in advance; £14 on the door; Under 18’s £1. Sue Carpenter 01273 478036 suelcarpenter@gmail.com

reference to the areas of Brighton, Shoreham and Worthing. This is a change to the advertised lecture.

Guests welcome to attend at £8.00 per lecture. Contact: 01273 494633 Stephen Wyman.

Saturday 08 June

Monday 10 June, 20:00-23:00

Gin Masterclass & Dinner Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Celebrating World Gin Day in the best way, with Gin cocktails, a masterclass and dinner! £79.50 per person.

Contact: 01342 824988.

Sunday 09 June, 11:00-17:00

Fletching Garden Trail Fletching TN22 3SP A range of private gardens in Fletching open their gates for one day each year. £6 per adult, children free – parking free all day. Fletching School 01825 722356.

Monday 10 June, 10:00 Coffee, Talk 10:30-11:30

The Arts Society Steyning

The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Church Street, Steyning BN443XZ Anne Anderson will give an illustrated talk on Pre-Raphaelites. Annual membership £38.00. Visitors £5.00 donation. Leonard Warner 01903 812752.

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.

Wednesday 12 June, 08:00-11:00

#WakeuptoOrganic

The Seasons, Medway House, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5HE Join us to try FREE mini Breakfast on us! This is a nationwide event and we will be celebrating Organic foods by sharing ideas and recipes with everyone for free. Contact: 01342 824 673 Social Media sites.

Wednesday 12 June, 19:45 for 20:00-22:00

Monday 10 June, 14:30

Hassocks Horticultural Society – “Fruit Trees”

The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 6DB Justin Reay will give a talk on The Painted Ocean with particular

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QF Growing various types of fruit trees and their pest management - Mark Piper, Fruit Tree Grower, Hook Farm.

“The Painted Ocean”

All welcome. Members £1.50, Visitors £2.50. Refreshments included.

Thursday 13 June, 14:30

Mid Sussex Association National Trust Talk Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, H aywards Heath RH16 3DN “Hampton Court” by Tim Kidd.

Contact: Gail Burrell 01444 482055.

Thursday 13 June, 09:30

Windlesham Open Evening for Prep and Pre-prep Entry

Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 June

Hever Castle Father’s Day Weekend

Windlesham House School, London Road, Pulborough RH20 4AY The evening will begin with a welcome from our Headmaster, Richard Foster and the opportunity to hear from our Director of Studies and our Head of Junior Curriculum.

To register: 01903 874701 or admissions@windlesham.com

Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Say thank you to Dad this Father’s Day and spoil him with a memorable day out and meal. Children can take part in free craft workshops. www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224.

Saturday 15 June, 11:00-15:00

Forest Row Summer Fete

Saturday 15 June, 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 15 June, 10:00-16:30

Standen House & Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE The exhibition tells the story of the origins of Morris & Co. and reveals the inspiration behind its iconic patterns.

National Trust members free. Adults: £12.60. Child: £6.30. 0134 2323029 standen@nationaltrust.org.uk, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standenhouse-and-garden Finishes Sunday 10 November.

Morris & Co. Inspired by Nature

Forester’s Green, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 Entertainment, Fun Dog Show, Activities and Stalls.

FRTA@btinternet.com Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 June, 11:00-17:00

Partridge Green Open Gardens and Scarecrow Trail Weekend Partridge Green, Horsham RH13 8HX 24 gardens open for various charities.

Many serving homemade treats and a scarecrow trail along the way.

Donations at each garden. Yvonne Newman 01403 711598.

Petworth Festival

2019

Tuesday 16 July Saturday 3 August

Featuring

Rick Wakeman Sir John Tomlinson MILOŠ Julian Clary Viktoria Mullova Georgie Fame Imogen Cooper

07396 150638 •Sheds •Garages •Log Cabins •Garden Buildings (Offices, Summerhouses) •Play Houses & Play Equipment

and many more

Show site is at Maidenhead Aquatics Come and see a selection of our sheds and garden buildings on the A23 Slip Road, Old London Road, Hickstead, West Sussex RH17 5LZ

Our prices are affordable and can fit any budget

sales@ajsheds.co.uk | www.ajsheds.co.uk STUDIO PROOF

PROOF DATE/TIME: 2 April 2019 2:37 PM OUR FILENAME: May19 AJ sheds 4

Miloš Karadaglić Photo: Andy Earl/Mercury Classics

Full details on www.petworthfestival.org.uk Box Office opens 9 May June 2019 | SUSSEX LIVING 3

DIARY DATES Saturday 15 June, 12:00-16:00

DANEFEST

School Lane, Danehill RH17 7JE Danehill School Summer Fair with bands, Morris Dancing, Maypoles, food, games, teas, waterslides, 75ft Inflatable assault course and more.

Adults £3, Childen £2, under 3’s free.

special golfing gift! From £37.50 per person. Contact: 01342 824988.

Monday 17 June, 20:00-23:00

The Group, a club for unattached men and women aged 50+

The Rectory Garden, The Street, Poynings BN45 7AQ A fun Country Fete raising money for Church repairs - featuring Maypole Dancing, Puppet Show, Cream Teas, Pimms, Live music and side stalls.

Free entry. Nigs 07595255427.

Worthing Opening at a new Worthing venue - Country walk? Dinner? Theatre?

A round of golf? Day at the races?

Quiz? Cinema? Holiday? These are events from the Group diary. The Group meets in Worthing on the third 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.

Saturday 15 June, 19:30

Tuesday 18 June, 19:45

Saturday 15 June, 14:00-16:30

Poynings Country Fete

Sussex Chorus – Summer Concert Chapel, Hurst College, College Lane Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS The main work they will sing is Will Todd’s Mass in Blue (originally entitled Jazz Mass). Tickets £15 or £5 for students and children under 16 from the Sussex Chorus Ticket Manager 01444 412579, Carousel Music 01444 417654, Burgess Hill Help Point 01444 247726.

Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 June

Cuckfield Music Festival Various Venues in Cuckfield Ten events will range from jazz to classical and folk to popular. Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ cuckfieldmusicfest or via website www.cuckfiwlsmusicfest.co.uk Saturday 15 June, 20:00-21:30

Balcombe History Society Exhibition

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Garden Sage – the growth of the nursery by Ed Nugent. Visitors welcomed. Jane Biggs 01273 834421.

Wednesday 19 June, Lecture & Coffee, 10:00-11:50

The Arts Society Mid Sussex Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Lecture by Tony Faber on “Indians, Buffalo and Storms: The American West in the 19th Century.”

Non-members welcome: £7 on the door. www.theartssocietymidsussex.org.uk Wednesday 19 June, 20:00-22:00

Royal Marines Association, Brighton & Hove District

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe RH17 6HP Exhibition - An opportunity to view some of the items from our archive plus a WW2 display. £1 Member, £3 Visitors – includes refreshments.

01444 811641.

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.

Sunday 16 June

Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 June

Davina’s Big Sussex Bike Ride East Sussex National Golf Club, Little Horsted, Uckfield TN22 5ES See page 8.

Sunday 16 June

Father’s Day Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Upper Dicker, Nr Hailsham BN27 3QS Treat dad to a picnic in our stunning gardens. We’ve got hampers for four including a Longman Beer for dad available to pre order. £30 for a Hamper for four. Contact: 01323 844224.

Sunday 16 June

Sussex Day Michelham Priory House & Gardens Upper Dicker, Nr Hailsham BN27 3QS Celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Sussex. Demos, talks, music food & drink plus lots more. Entry: Standard admission price. www.sussexpast.co.uk Sunday 16 June

Father’s Day Lunch Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, Nr Forest Row RH18 5JR Enjoy the perfect relaxing family afternoon, in our 2 AA Anderida Restaurant. All Dad’s will receive a

4 SUSSEX LIVING | June 2019

The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead RH17 5NU International Showjumping - Showing classes at all levels. Hundreds of trade stands selling everything from saddlery to fashion. A must for all horse lovers and a great family day out! For advance ticket discounts visit www.hickstead.co.uk 01273 834315 Thursday 20 June, 10:00-13:00

The 50th Anniversary of the Mid Sussex Riding for the Disabled Association

TQ389210. Evening on the commons for Nightjars. Finish in the dark – please bring torches. 2mi/3.2km Moderate. Contact: William 01444 831098 or 07801 711401 on the day.

Friday 21 – Sunday 23 June, All Day

St Catherine’s Hospice’s Lake District 5 Peaks Challenge Lake District Join St Catherine’s to test both your physical and mental endurance as you conquer the rugged peaks of the Lake District. Registration fee and sponsorship required. Contact: Michaela Clements 01293 583063 events@stch.org.uk Friday 21, 16:00-21:00 & Saturday 22 June, 10:30-16:00

The Power of Music

The Orchards Shopping Centre, St. Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH The Orchards, Ensemble Reza and Rok Skool have joined forces to bring together the very best local musical talent and a salute to the power of youth; they’ll be performing live and loud – and all for YOU. Free. Nicola Bird, Manager, 01444 410620 nicola.bird@midsussex.gov.uk www.theorchardsshopping.com

Saturday 22 June

Scaynes Hill Flower Show and Plant Sale Millennium Village Centre, Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill RH17 7NY Flower Show and Plant sale with refreshments by S.H.W.I. Adults 50p and children 25p. Show Secretaries: Mrs D Elliott 01444 831676 and Mrs A Hicks 01444 831599.

Saturday 22 June, 12:00-16:00

Downlands Community School Summer Fair & GCSE Art Exhibition Downlands Community School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LP Live Music, BBQ, Craft Beer Tent, G&T Bar and Dog Show. We’ll have fun inflatables, craft stalls and student stalls and a showcase of the work of the wonderfully talented students in GCSE Art. Entry: Donation. Nicki Burston 01273 845829.

Sunday 23 June, 10:30-16:30

Music for Everyone

Newtimber Country and Vintage Fayre

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Doors open at 18:00. Organist/ keyboard player John Cooper. Entry £5 on door. Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269.

Church Lane, Newtimber BN6 9BT Traditional Country Fayre with local food, rural crafts, nursery fun for all the family. Entry: £1 Adults and free for under 16s. newtimberfayre@gmail.com

Saturday 22 June, 09:00-12:30

Sunday 23 June, 14:30-17:30

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’.

Blue Haze, 50 Hurst Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9NL Come and join us for a delicious cream tea. £5.00 per ticket and, if you fancy, a glass of Prosecco (for a donation) to complete your afternoon in Jo’s wonderful garden. Buy your tickets at the gate on the day. Gill Johnson 01273 832819.

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 June, 10:00-17:00

Hever Castle – “Hever in Bloom”

Friday 21 June, 19:15-21:45

Hassocks Village Market

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB For the first time designer makers exhibit their spectacular and beautifully made crafts in Henfield.

Adults £3, students and children free.

01273 479565 (between 10am - 5pm) info@thesussexguild.co.uk www.thesussexguild.co.uk Saturday 22 June, 10:00-12:00

Chestnuts Riding School, A23 Southbound, Pyecombe BN457FJ Any previous riders or volunteers of Mid Sussex RDA are invited to help us enjoy our Day of Celebration. Ruby Grimshaw Chair Mid Sussex RDA 01273 281138 mid sussex- rda.org ruby.grimshaw114@gmail.com

Traidcraft Stall, Coffee Morning and Godly Play

Thursday 20 June, 20:30

Saturday 22 June, 11:00-13:30

Car Park by A272 North Chailey BN8 4EY

St. Barnabas, Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley RH10 7DY

Mid Sussex Ramblers “Chailey Nightlife”

Lots of stalls including crafts, raffle, tombola, children’s activities, refreshments include lunches, BBQ. Charity event. Free entry.

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 and a piece of cake. Children’s activities. Julia Scotland 01444 871812. julia@pjscot2.plus.com

Summer Fair

RNLI Tea Party

Tuesday 25 – Sunday 30 June

Experience the quintessential English Rose Garden at the height of its summer beauty with free tours of the award-winning gardens and a floristry workshop with Hever’s Florist. www.hevercastle.co.uk 01732 865224.

Wednesday 26 June, 19:30-22:00 (Picnic from 18:00)

“Ikarus inc” from the Rude Mechanical Theatre Company Ditchling Village Green BN6 8SP Hilarious, romantic, searching and laced with rock’n’roll. £17 + cons. 01323 501260 www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk Wednesday 26 June, 19:45-22:00

“The Secret Lives of Heathland Birds” – John Eyre The Main Hall, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT Well-known and passionate Hampshire-based naturalist John Eyre with a ground-nesting and ground-breaking view of life in

DIARY DATES the nest for Nightjar, Woodlark, and Dartford Warbler. £4 members, £5 non-members.

Wednesday 26 June, 20:00-22:00

Saturday 29 June, 10:00-14:00

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield RH17 7QH We will be holding a Bonsai Demonstration- given by Malcolm Driffield. All welcome to attend.

First visit free. Tea and coffee will be available. Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net.

Saturday 29 June, 13:00-18:00

Sussex Bonsai Group – Group Meeting

Friday 28 June

Smallbrook Care Home – Dementia Talk Smallbrook Care Home, Suffolk Close, Horley, Surrey RH6 7DU Dementia Talk & Considering a Care Home. Join us for more information, support and advice.

Contact: 01293 772576 managerSM@aspreyhealthcare.co.uk www.aspreyhealthcare.co.uk for times and more information.

Saturday 29 June, 10:00-12:00

Paws & Claws Summer Fair Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH Summer Fair with homemade cakes, clothes, books, toys, jewellery, cards, gifts, tombola and raffle. 30p.

Rosemary Harding 01273 846946 rosemary.harding @mypostoffice.co.uk

Prostate Cancer Support – Free PSA Test The Normandy Masonic Centre, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1JF See page 16.

Storrington Village Day Hormare Recreation Ground, Storrington Road, Storrington RH20 4PG A fun packed day with craft stalls, music, dancing, funfair, kids entertainment, bar and BBQ, Dog Show, Car Boot Sale etc. To book a stall: storrington@outlook.com To book a Car Boot Sale pitch carboot@theallisonfamily.co.uk Saturday 29 June, 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 scents and colours to delight your senses! Also, refreshments, tombola, plant and produce stalls. Admission 50p. 01444 245509.

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.

Sunday 30 June, 10:00-16:00

Introduction to Beekeeping Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurstwood RH193PH A one-day course as an introduction to Beekeeping. You will learn about the management of the honey bee and different types of hives and equipment required for Beekeeping.

There will be an opportunity to examine a working hive. £85 per person. Lisa Aitken 07956 815458 www.forestgarden.info info@forestgarden.info

Sunday 30 June, 14:45-17:00

The Lost Songs of Gilbert & Sullivan The Birch Hotel, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath RH17 7SF Laurence Leng presents a musically illustrated talk on the lost and deleted songs from the Gilbert and Sullivan operas. £6 for members and £12 for non-members. Tickets and information from Edwin Cowley 01342 715709 edwincowley52@gmail.com www.gilbertandsullivantoday.org.uk

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 29 June, 14:15

Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society Summer Show Club Suite, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY Summer flowers, vegetables, fruit, floral art, cookery, handicraft, photography and children’s

Michelham Priory

The Wonderfully Variable & Versatile Rose – Talk

House & Gardens

Talk and Tour with Michael Marriott from David Austin Roses 20 June

10:30am – 2:00pm Join one of the country’s leading rose experts for a fascinating talk offering advice on choosing and caring for the best varieties.

Following from the Talk there will be a guided tour of Jay Robin’s Rose Garden with 750 roses and buffet lunch to follow Advance booking required www.bordehill.co.uk/events

@bordehillgarden @bordehillgarden Registered Charity No: 246589

Registered Charity No: 246589

@bordehillgarden www.bordehill.co.uk | 01444 450326 | West Sussex, RH16 1XP

www.bordehill.co.uk | 01444 450326 | West Sussex, RH16 1XP Registered Charity No: 246589

STUDIO PROOF www.bordehill.co.uk | 01444 450326 | West Sussex, RH16 1XP PROOF DATE/TIME: 15 May 2019 4:06 PM OUR FILENAME: SL proof

Discover & Explore Great Days Out - All ages - All weathers

Homefront Weekend, Sat 8th & Sun 9th June A tribute to the war years with artefacts, food, vehicles & dancing.

Sussex Day, Sun 16th June

Celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Sussex. Food, music, dancing, crafts & more

Father’s Day, Sun 16th June

Treat dad to a picnic in our stunning gardens. Book a hamper for 4 for £30 & make it a day to remember. Booking required.

Classic Vehicle Show, Sat 13th & Sun 14th July Classic domestic, agricultural & military vehicles.

Mid Week Family Fun,Weds in August

Themed midweek events throughout the Summer holidays.

Visit our website for more details on events & our other historic sites!

Upper Dicker, Nr Hailsham East Sussex, BN27 3QS.

www.sussexpast.co.uk June 2019 | SUSSEX LIVING 5