Spotlight Events

Tue 1 to Mon 28 Nov

UNO22 ELEVEN: UNO is ONE

Tuesday 1st to Monday 28th November, Mon to Sat 10am to 4pm, Weds 11am to 2pm, Closed Sundays A Selection of Art, Craft and Design to Celebrate Our First Birthday. Happy Birthday Gallery Uno! A year on the Sussex Arts Collective’s gallery in Seaford has evolved and matured and continues to thrive. Their ever changing series of month long exhibitions have been fully embraced by their growing number of patrons and visitors and continues with UNO22 ELEVEN. Come along to celebrate their first birthday. You won’t see fireworks but you will see yet more dazzlingly impressive artwork befitting of the occasion.

During this exhibition the featured exhibitor is Alejandro Martinez; a Brighton artist whose spectacular panoramic prints of Sussex views have proved to be a huge hit. Gallery Uno, 14A High Street, Seaford BN25 1PG

Jacques Offenbach - Belle Lurette

November 10th: Lewes, 20th: Hove, 25th: Eastbourne, December 6th: Bloomsbury Theatre

10, 20, 25 Nov & 6 Dec

Live comic opera, fully staged, new English version. New Sussex Opera presents another neglected gem, not staged in the UK for 140 years. Amazingly, Offenbach wrote it at the same time as The Tales of Hoffmann, as he was dying. It had its first performance a month after he died. ‘A musical testament and a musical marvel’ (Operetta Research Centre) ‘I have rarely spent three such happy hours in an opera house” Opera Now – (NSO’s Princess of Trébizonde 2021) The NSO Chorus, St Paul’s Sinfonia, c. Toby Purser, d. David Foster cast includes Monica McGhee, Paul Featherstone, Robin Bailey, Giles Davies, Kristin Finnigan www.NewSussexOpera.org

Peter Pan at The Hawth

Friday 9th December to Monday 2nd January This year’s fun-filled pantomime at The Hawth in Crawley is The All New Adventures of Peter Pan. This swashbuckling adventure stars Rita Simons (Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders) as evil, dastardly Captain Hook who tries to outwit Karim Zeroual (Strictly Come Dancing and CBBC) as Peter Pan. Rita and Karim will be joined by Crawley regulars Michael J Batchelor and Richard Franks, both returning by popular demand.

The show will feature lots of audience participation and amazing special effects, and promises to be The Hawth’s biggest and most spectacular pantomime ever. The croc is ticking so hook your tickets now! hawth.co.uk

Fri 9 Dec to Mon 2 Jan

Tue 20 Dec Mediaeval Baebes – MydWynter Tour

Tuesday 20th December Most recognised for the title track to the renowned ITV series Victoria, the internationally acclaimed Mediaeval Baebes are bringing their MydWynter Tour to St Mary’s Church in Horsham.

Weaving their story-telling magic and exalting the true spirit of Christmas with hauntingly joyous music, they will be performing Christmas carol classics, traditional folksongs and showcasing arrangements from their new MydWynter Album. This timeless show of beguiling choral music, dance, and theatre is accompanied by a dazzling array of exotic and period instruments. Come join the Mediaeval Baebes for an evening of glorious merriment. Tickets from: www.mediaevalbaebes.com Follow on social media: facebook.com/mediaevalbaebes

Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens The ‘finest woodland gardens in England’

Ablaze with the colours of autumn, the gardens take on a whole new guise. Built over 200 years ago, the Grade I listed gardens are a unique haven in the Sussex High Weald. With over 240-acres to explore, the gardens are a magical place to visit any time of the year with rock garden, sculpture park and art gallery, rare wallaby colony and a magical world in miniature at the ‘Beyond the Dolls’ House’ exhibition.

Live life in full bloom with an annual membership and get a FREE ticket to our sell-out event, Leonardslee Illuminated! www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk info@leonardsleegardens.co.uk

Open daily

Sat 10 Dec

A Very Victorian Christmas Concert at St Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath

Saturday 10th December, 7pm Performed in Victorian costume by Coro Nuovo choir, the concert includes popular Christmas carols, seasonal readings and poems, and a performance by Sussex Young Musician of the Year, Zoe Barnett on the classical guitar. Festive refreshments will be available during the interval. Tickets are £12.50 in advance and £15.00 at the door Buy online: www.coronuovo.org.uk Email: tickets@coronuovo.org.uk Ticket helpline: 01444 717750

The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Midhurst Rother College

Saturday 3rd to Sunday 4th December At this year’s Sussex Guild show in Midhurst, you’ll find a colourful feast of creativity to brighten the dark days of winter and provide inspiration for unique and personal seasonal gifts. In the airy communal spaces of Midhurst Rother College you’ll find fifty-five designers exhibiting a wide range of contemporary crafts. Discover exciting batik, ceramics, furniture, glass, jewellery, knitwear, leatherwork, patchwork, pewter, printmaking, silversmithing, textiles, textile art and woodwork.

With free parking and a café serving light refreshments, this event makes seasonal gift shopping as relaxed as possible. The £3 admission ticket allows re-admission throughout the weekend, so there’s time to ponder that extra special purchase or commission. www.thesussexguild.co.uk 01273 479565

Saturday 19th November, 10am to 4.30pm

Over 40 dealers with minerals, gems, fossils, meteorites, flints, books and accessories for sale. Displays and talks, children’s workshop, gold panning and fossil hunt; fluorescent minerals room; mineral and fossil tombola. Refreshments available.

All paying customers

Sat 3 to Sun 4 Dec

Sat 19 Nov Sussex Mineral & Fossil Show

receive a free raffle ticket to win one of four prizes. First prize is a large plate of 370 million years old Orthoceras (an extinct ammonite) as shown in the picture. Admission £3 adults, £1 children, Rockwatch members free Haywards Heath College, Harlands Road, RH16 1LT Close to the station, free parking at the college

See Santa in the sky at Brighton i360 this Christmas!

Saturday 3rd to Saturday 24th December This December, take to the skies with Santa and his Elves, 450ft above Brighton on a Brighton i360 Santa experience. For that extra bit of Christmas tingle, book the Santa Breakfast experience. This magical morning includes a hot breakfast with a craft activity for children, followed by a festive pod journey with Santa and our Elf Experience hosts, and a gift for every child. If you’re looking for a more unique way to kick off your Christmas festivities, book the Winter Solstice Sunrise experience. A one-of-akind opportunity to capture the sunrise on the shortest day of the year, from 138 metres high in the sky. Book Online at: brightoni360.co.uk/christmas

Sat 3 to Sat 24 Dec

Thur 10 Nov to Sun 8 Jan

Thursday 10th November to Sunday 8th January Sparkle, glow and shimmer on a magical steam train covered by thousands of colourful lights. Illuminate the dark landscape and feast your eyes on an amazing light show along the way. Witness the new, big switch on performance as we light up Sheffield Park Station, then enjoy the luxury of your own compartment with your party.

Journeying across the Sussex countryside under cover of darkness, bringing light and colour as you go, enjoying the festive-themed scenes among the trees and a colourful light show in time with music and narration. Tickets available now! www.bluebell-railway.com 01825 720800

Kinsbrook Farmhouse

Open 7 days a week from 2nd November West Sussex vineyard Kinsbrook has opened the doors to its new farm shop and eatery. Visitors can expect superb local

7 days a week from 2 Nov

produce and delicious seasonal dishes in a picturesque vineyard setting.

The Kinsbrook Farmhouse boasts a fresh butchery counter and deli as well as a laidback eatery offering brunch and lunch, masterminded by Head Chef Greg Round of Bonhams.

Located in a newly built barn in the heart of the vineyard, come and enjoy a meal and a glass of wine on the balcony overlooking the vines with the South Downs as your backdrop. Find out more at kinsbrookvineyard.com or follow us @kinsbrookvineyard. Kinsbrook Vineyard, West Chiltington Road, Thakeham, RH20 2RZ

The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair Chichester Christmas Market

Sunday 27th November, 11am to 5pm Now in its 11th year, The Big Purple Psychic & Holistic Fair has its last event at Ardingly for this year at the end of November. With a wealth of clairvoyants, healers, therapists and traders, come and spend an affordable day of love and light at this enlightening event. Free talks and workshops are included in the entry fee of £5. Lee Petulengro, a regular reader from our Chessington fair is also joining us. Lee is a true Romany Gypsy and comes from one of the oldest known family of palmists and astrologists in the world. Pay cash on arrival or in advance via: https:// buytickets.at/thebigpurplepsychicholisticfair www.psychicandholistic.co.uk

Sun 27 Nov Sat 3 to Fri 23 Dec

Saturday 3rd to Friday 23rd December Woodland Crafts Events Management will be transforming East Street and North Street in Chichester with a superb array of Christmas stalls during December. Focusing on quality and individuality, stallholders are carefully selected for this lovely festive event and there’ll be a host of charming gifts, crafts, artwork, and unusual decorations on offer. With scrumptious speciality food and drink to tempt visitors, as well as all the fantastic shops, cafes, and restaurants in the historic city, where better to make your Christmas shopping go with a flourish? www.chichesterchristmasmarket.co.uk email: info@woodlandcrafts.co.uk

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Evening Roost

Wednesday 9th & Saturday 12th November WWT Arundel Wetland Centre has a large roosting population of marsh harriers with up to eight harriers roosting in the reedbeds. The harriers arrive after 3.30 pm, visible from the Scrape and Reedbed hides. In the late afternoons also look for large numbers of pied wagtails arriving to roost as well as little egrets roosting in the trees near the Sand Martin hide.

Arundel is staying open until 5:30 pm on Wed 9 Nov and Sat 12 Nov to allow visitors to watch the Evening Roost. The late opening is included in the regular admission price, which is free if you are a WWT member. Arundel Wetland Centre open every day from 10am-4:30 pm except Christmas Day and we close at 2 pm on Christmas Eve. www.wwt.org.uk/arundel

Wed 9 & Sat 12 Nov

Burgess Hill Choral Society Christmas Concert

Sat 3 Dec

Saturday 3rd December, 7.30pm At their Christmas concert Burgess Hill Choral Society will perform Vivaldi’s joyous Gloria and Schubert’s Mass in G accompanied by Mozart Players. There will also be carols for choir and audience including old favourites and some new treats. What better way to celebrate the spirit of Christmas?

Tickets (£14 in advance, £16 on the door, under-18s free) available from Burgess Hill Help Point, on the door, by phone 07522 493966 or at: ticketsource. co.uk/burgesshillchoral St Andrew’s Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0LG For further information visit: www.burgesshillchoral.org

Lights of Love at St Michael’s Hospice

Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th December

Dedicate a star and remember a loved one this December. St Michael’s Hospice invites you to join them for their annual Lights of Love remembrance Sat 3 to Sun 11 Dec events, taking place across eight venues in Hastings and Rother. Add your special star dedication to one of the dedicated Lights of Love trees and watch the lights twinkle at the tree lighting ceremony. Whether your loved one received the care of

St Michael’s Hospice or not, all can be remembered at Lights of Love. www.stmichaelshospice.com/ lightsoflove fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com

A Georgian Christmas at Quebec House

Open weekends Saturday 26th November to Sunday 18th December, 11am to 2.30pm Step back in time and experience a traditional Georgian Christmas at Quebec House this festive season. In true Georgian style, the house will be beautifully decorated with natural foliage around every banister and mantlepiece.

Roaring fires, a sumptuous Georgian feast and music from the original piano will all add to the festive atmosphere. Sample Georgian-style bakes in the

Sat 26 Nov to Sun

Kitchen and enjoy a boozy hot 18 Dec chocolate in the Coach House. Normal admission applies www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quebec-house

The Gun Brewery Taproom

Open Thursday to Sunday The Gun Brewery Taproom can be found in the heart of the beautiful Sussex countryside at Gun Hill, near Heathfield.

Open Thur to Sat

Open Thursday to Sunday and serving their full range of (Great Taste Award Winning) Keg and Cask beers, they also offer a selection of delicious wines, soft drinks and amazing street food.

As well as their regular line-up of street food offerings and brewery tours, this month’s events include: Saturday 5th November Fireside Feast Night, with open fire cooking by Pickle & Brine. Thursday 17th November Retro Gaming Night. For more information and to see what’s serving visit: www.gunbrewery.co.uk

Come and Sing with The Sussex Harmonisers! It’s Free!

Carol Concert Tuesday 13th December Come and join us in Burgess Hill for four Tuesday rehearsals, starting on 15th November, or just come along to the free Carol Concert at St John’s on 13th December. We are a friendly group that sings unaccompanied in four-part harmony.

Our female-voice chorus, Sussex A Cappella, rehearses on Monday evenings; our male-voice chorus Sussex Kings of Harmony rehearse on Tuesdays and invites all voices for this programme. We’d love to sing with you so come and have some fun! Find information at: sussexharmonisers.org.uk or email: contact@sussexharmonisers.org.uk St John the Evangelist, Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AA

Tue 13 Dec