Sussex Living - Diary Dates - December 2014

Diary Dates December 2014 Do you have a Mid Sussex community or charity event to promote?

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The Kings Centre, Burgess Hill See Local Living.

unhurried environment. Browse the stalls for gifts and enjoy a rest in our vintage tea-room. Contact: Beyond the Fringe 07540405703.

From Monday 01 December (Every Monday Night in December), 19:00-21:30

Wednesday 03 and Thursday 04 December, 10:00-17:00

Sayers Common Hall or Similar We offer a range of sewing classes for all levels. Lots of fun projects to make. Get Sewcial Local! £20 per class plus Fabric.

Contact: Fleur Lane 07740003540 www.thevillagemaker.co.uk

Gorringes, 15 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2PD Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables Auction. Contact: Julie Kelly juliek@ gorringes.co.uk 01273 472503

Monday 01 Thursday - 05 December

Greyhound - Open Mic Night

John Lloyd, Bankside Farm, Jacobs Post, Ditchling Common, East Sussex RH15 Beginner/Intermediate Course. Cost £640. Please bring several small items of furniture to work on. Contact: 01444 480388 or info@johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk

Thursday 04 December, 19:30

Monday 01 December

The Village Maker Monday Makery

Furniture Making/ Restoration Techniques

Monday 01 and Tuesday 06 January, 11:00-16:00

A 1920’s Christmas

Nymans Gardens, Handcross RH17 6EB Enjoy a stroll down the festively lit garden, then peep into the candlelit Garden Hall to see what a 1920’s Christmas with the Messel family would have been like with family activities, music playing, candlelight and Christmas trees. (House closes at 15:00 and will not be open after 24th December). Normal admission applies.

Tuesday 02 December, 13:30-14:30

The Forest Row Lifeboat Choir Christmas Carol Concert

Chequer Mead Theatre,De La Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS Annual Carol Concert to raise funds for the RNLI. £4.50 concessions £3.50.

Box Office 01342 30200 tickets@ chequermead.org.uk Friday 02 December, 20:00-22:00

Lindfield & District Folk Dance Club

Ashenground Community Centre, Vale Road, Haywards Heath Folk dancing for fun, no partner needed. £2 including tea or coffee and biscuit at half time. First evening free.

Contact: Mike 01444 482741 Wednesday 03 December; 20:00

Winter Early Opening for Photographers

Sheffield Park & Garden, Uckfield TN22 3QX Catch the Garden early in the day with the morning mists rising from the lakes and the frost covering the trees. Special early opening at 8am for Photographers also on 10th and 14th of December.

Normal admission prices apply. Contact: 01825 790231 nationaltrust.org.uk/ Sheffield-park-and-garden Wednesday 03 December, 09:30-21:30

Christmas Late Night Shopping Mabels Emporium, 10 Victoria Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9NF Have your hair styled in a relaxed,

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Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables Auction

Thursday 04 December, 20:00

Greyhound Inn, Keymer Road, Hassocks Every Thursday! Whatever your talent come and show it off or just watch others. Pop in for a fun night out entrance free!

Ditchling Film Society

Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling See Local Living.

Friday 05 December, 09:30-12:30

Knitted Christmas Baubles

Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Knitted fairisle baubles for intermediate and advanced knitters using double pointed needles. Cost £30. Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540.

Friday 05 December, 19:30-21:30

East Grinstead Society Meeting - ‘A Sense of Place’

Main Hall, East Court Mansion, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT A talk by Christopher Wheatley, who moved to East Grinstead in 1997 and has discovered it has many fascinating aspects, which makes it a very special place. All welcome. Non-members £1.50 and members £1, including refreshments. Contact: Joan Roberts 01342 322648 www.eastgrinsteadsociety.org From Friday 05 until Sunday 07 December Opening hours on Friday from 10:00-21:00, Saturday 10:00-18:00 and Sunday 11:3016:00 followed by our very popular Service (with Carols) at 16:30

Festival of Christmas Trees

The Church of the Holy Cross, Uckfield This will be the seventh year that a Christmas Tree Festival has been held and as in previous years it is expected that the Church will be filled with a wonderful display of over seventy decorated Christmas Trees. This Festival reflects the truly wide range of activities within our local community, and last year over four thousand people visited the Festival. Please enter this link into your computer to read an article about last year’s event (photographs of the 2013 Festival of Christmas can be seen in the Photo Gallery too) www.churchoftheholycrossuckfield. co.uk/index.php/photo-gallery2/ Christmas-tree-festival-2013 On the Saturday morning Jimmy, the Juggling Jester will be entertaining the children,

Do you have a Mid Sussex community or charity event to promote? email info@sussexliving.com and ask for a Diary Dates form. and on both the Saturday and Sunday afternoons there will be live musical entertainment featuring some of Uckfield’s most talented musicians.

Activities will be available for young people both in the Church and in the Belmont Centre where there will also be morning coffee, lunches and afternoon teas provided throughout the three days. Do come, a warm welcome awaits all of you to this truly festive and community venture.

Saturday 06 December, 10:30–15:00

Saturday 06 & Sunday 07 December, 09:00-16:00

Christmas at Sheffield Park: Edible Decoration Workshop

Festive Food & Drink Fayre

South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TL A one-stop shop to pick up an abundance of Christmas delights with festive fun to suit everyone and all under one roof. Society members and children under 16 years are FREE. Adults £2.50. Senior citizens and students £2.

FREE parking. Tickets available on the door. Contact: South of England Agricultural Society www.seas.org.uk 01444 892700 info@seas.org.uk From Saturday 06 December (every Saturday Morning in December) 09:0012:00

The Village Maker Saturday Sewcial

Sayers Common Hall or Similar We offer a range of sewing classes for all levels. Lots of fun projects to make. Get Sewcial Local! £20 per class plus fabric. Contact: Fleur Lane 07740003540 www.thevillagemaker. co.uk Saturday 06 December, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Rock and Rails

West Hoathly, Finches Field car park West Hoathly - Gravetye - Mill Place - Stone Hall - Blackland Wood - Sharpethorne - West Hoathly. Followed by optional refreshments at the Cat Inn. Leader John 01444 483860 Mobile on the day 07917 032135. 10 miles.

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Saturday 06 December, 10:00-12:30

RSPCA Brighton Christmas Fair

Patcham Methodist Hall, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8QE Lots of Christmas bargains, cakes, books, tombola, raffle, delicious refreshments, and much more! All proceeds go to help the animals.

Free admission. Contact: RSPCA Brighton Animal Shelter, 01273 554218, email info@rspca-brighton. co.uk, www.rspcabrighton.co.uk Saturday 06 December, 10:00-14:00

Doggie Christmas Photo Shoot

Rufus & Phoebes, 7-8 Middle Row, High Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3AX Bring your dog for a free fun Christmas Photo Shoot [costumes optional].

Option to buy photos delivered in time for Christmas. Contact: Rufus & Phoebes – 01342 458150 rufusandphoebes@apl.com www. rufusandphoebes.com

Silver Jewellery Ring Making Class Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9NN Learn to shape, solder, texture and finish a beautiful ring from sterling silver! Perfect for beginners. Materials and refreshments included. Cost £44.

Contact: 01444 236607 getcraftyonline@gmail.com www.getcraftyonline. co.uk/ringmaking.html Saturday 06 December; 11:00 and 14:00 Sheffield Park & Garden, Uckfield TN22 3QX Bring your little ones along and help them create their own edible gingerbread tree decoration to take away. Booking essential. Also available on 13th and 20th of December. Child: £3.50 includes gingerbread shape and decorations.

Contact: 01825 790231 nationaltrust. org.uk/Sheffield-park-and-garden Saturday 06 December, 11:00-15:00

Albourne, Sayers Common and Twineham Christmas Market

Sayers Common Church Hall, Sayers Common Father Christmas Grotto. Café for lunch and snacks, craft stands, home-made cakes and goodies, Teddy Bear tombola, Christmas decorations etc. Adult and child Christmas Competition with cash prizes. All age entries. Contact: Mrs Jean MacCarthy ssmaccarthy@aol.com 01444 248520.

Saturday 06 December, 11:00-16:00

Highbrook Christmas Market & Christmas Tree Festival

Village Hall and Church, Highbrook Wander between the Village Hall and the Church as local food and drink producers offer you their fare ahead of the Christmas rush. The Highbrook Cafe will be serving tea and Highbrookmade cakes or soup as you weigh up which products to buy. Christmas trees will be on sale. The Church will be illuminated with up to 25 decorated Christmas trees sponsored by local businesses, schools and organisations etc.

For more information, please contact Peter Browne 01444 892746.

Saturday 06 December, 14:00-16:00

Christmas Open Day

Made and Making, The Workroom, Unit 3 Turner Dumbrells, Dumbrell Court Road, Ditchling BN6 8GT Pop in and find a present or stay and try your hand at crocheted tree bunting or knitted paper chains. Plus you can snoop through our table of bargains as we have a craft clear out ready for 2015. Free entry. Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540.

Saturday 06 December, 14:30-16:30

Tavistock and Summerhill Christmas Fayre

Tavistock and Summerhill School, Summerhill Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1RP Lots of lovely things to make, do and

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Cuckfield Crafts & Market

buy, including mulled wine, mince pies, raffle, lots of stalls and Father Christmas! Contact: Katie Johnson 07944 598005.

Friday December 12th 9.30am-1pm

Saturday 06 December, 15:00-20:00

The Forest Row ‘St Nicholas’ Celebration & Christmas Shopping Afternoon

Lively village market offering a delightful mix of stalls with something for everyone, seasonal decorations and gifts for all ages.

Lewes Road, Forest Row RH18 5ED Celebrate the ‘Feast of St Nicholas’ in Forest Row with market, funfair, free prize draw, special offers and fun for all. Free entrance. Contact: Forest Row Business Forum. Brambletye Hotel 01342 824144 Shearers Fine foods 01342 822752 Chadder & Co - 01342 823243.

Tea, coffee and cakes are available.

Admission Free.

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Contact Beverley allthingsnicecft@aol.com | 01444 440274 Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield

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Traditional afternoon teas & Christmas festive teas (need to be pre-booked).

Homemade cakes, cookies, cupcakes & variety of refreshments.

Complimentary arts and crafts for FREE children, including a ENTRY free balloon

Woodland Santa

Standen (NT), West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4NE Join Santa in the woodland for hot chocolate and marshmallows (may be muddy). Price includes gift. Normal admission applies (NT Members free) plus £3.50 per child Contact: 01342 323029 standen@ nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust. org.uk/Standen

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Christmas Concert in aid of Action Medical Research

St. John’s Church, Dormansland, Surrey RH7 6RA The Greenstede singers will perform a selection of traditional and modern songs, with a harp solo. Refreshments will be available. £8 – tickets available from Claire on 01342 323697 or at the door. Contact: audreyebateman@ gmail.com. Further details about the charity can be found at www.action. org.uk

Chase the Pud, Haywards Heath in aid of The British Heart Foundation

An Exceptional Co-educational Nursery and Preparatory School Summerhill Lane Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1RP Tel: 01444 450256

www.tavistockandsummerhill.co.uk Tavistock & Summerhill School is a registered charity number 800086.

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Saturday 06 December, 19:30-22:00

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Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead RH19 2HA Annual Carol Concert to raise funds for the RNLI. £6 including refreshments. Tickets available on the door or from Bullfrog Music, East Grinstead or Roger Collins 01342 324196.

Every Saturday and Sunday between 06–21 December, 11:00 & 14:00

All profits from this launch will go to Winstons Wish Childrens Charity

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Carols and Cakes with the Forest Row Lifeboat Choir

Ardingly College, College Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6SQ Santas run through beautiful woods and fields of Ardingly College chasing the pudding. Full Pud 10km, half pud 5km or walk at 10:15. Pre event registration £10, to include Santa suit.

Free for children under 12. Registration on the day £15. Contact: John Higgins. bhf.org.uk/chasethepud 0300 330 3322 frsupport@bhf.org.uk Sunday 07 December, 10:00

Christingle and Toy Service

St John’s Church, Burgess Hill Raising funds for the Children’s Society and toys for children distributed by the Family Support work. These events take place during the 10am Eucharist.

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Contact: Kate Rhodes 01444 232342 rhodon@talktalk.net

Sunday 7 December, 15:00

An Afternoon with Janet Cannetty-Clarke

St Mary’s Church, Balcombe Conductor and Musical Director of the Ditchling Choral Society, now the Sussex Choras.

Sunday 07 December, 19:30-22:30

“That’ll Be The Day” Christmas Show

The Triangle, Burgess Hill Get ready for a party as the UK’s most successful Rock ‘N’ Roll show, ‘That’ll Be The Day”, returns with its Brand New Christmas show! Tickets £22/ Concessions £20.

Contact: 01444 800045/www.itsmagic. org.uk or The Triangle, Burgess Hill.

Tuesday 09 December, 19:45-21:45

Wolstonbury WI Monthly Meeting Club Suite, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint “Joy to the World” floral art demonstration by Gillian Sadler.

Visitors welcome. Contact: Brenda Mack, Secretary, Wolstonbury WI. 01273 832575.

Wednesday 10 December, 20:00-22:00

The Mid-Sussex FrancoBritish Society

Function Suite, Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath Soiree Amicale for members and invited guests. Vistor’s fee is £4 per evening, payable at meetings. Contact: Barbara Stevens 01444 452385 dandbstevens@btopenworld.com Thursday 11 December until Sunday 14 December.

Each day from 14:00-18:00, but until 20:00 on Friday

St Mary’s Church Tree Festival

St Mary’s Church, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead RH19 2DS A display of trees, music and refreshments. Donations to Macmillan Nurses, British Red Cross Ebola Appeal and Family Support Work.

Free entry.

Contact: Karen West 01342 302083 karenmedinawest@yahoo.co.uk http://www.stmaryeastgrinstead.co.uk Thursday 11 December, 14:30

Mid Sussex Association National Trust

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath A talk - ‘Tibet and Spitsbergen’ by John Apperley. Contact: Gail Burrell 01444 482055.

Thursday 11 December, 10:00-16:00 Fostering Drop-in SessionEast Grinstead Library, 32-40 West Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4SR Interested in becoming a foster carer?

Come along for a friendly, informal chat and find out more! Contact: www.westsussex.gov.uk/fostering 0330 222 7775.

Thursday 11 December, 19:30 (lasts 113 minutes)

Film- Intouchables

Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham By Sea Intouchables – voted the cultural event

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of 2011 in France. Comedy/Drama directed by Oliver Nakache & Eric Toledano and was inspired by a true story. Free to members of the film club & £5.00 for guests.

01273 464440 or email ropetacklefilmclub@gmail.com.

Thursday 11 December, 19:30

Vivace! Festive Frolics

Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BB Tickets to include a glass of wine and mince pies are £10. To book, please ring Jo James after 6pm on 01444 412437. Don’t delay, as tickets are limited. All proceeds in aid of Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice.

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Saturday 13 December, 10:00-12:30

Girlguiding Martlets District Christmas Bazaar

Burgess Hill Division Guide Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EN Christmas Bazaar in aid of funds for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Senior Section, includes grand raffle. Free entry. Contact: Janet Samuel, Martlets District Commissioner, mdguides@ gmail.com

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Christmas Market

Hurstpierpoint Film Society

Village Cinema at The Players Theatre, High Street, Hurstpierpoint See Local Living.

Friday 12 December, 9:30-13:00

Saturday 13 December, 11:00-16:00

Cuckfield Crafts and Market

Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL Cuckfield Crafts and Market held in The Queens Hall Cuckfield 35 plus quaint, quirky and contemporary stalls comprising of jams to jewellery, vintage homewares to Italian handbags! Refreshments available.

Contact Beverley 01444 440274 allthingsnicecft@aol.com Friday 12-14 December, 11:3019:30/18:30/17:00

KSS Air Ambulance

Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield See Local Living.

Friday 12 December, 20:00

The Blues Band

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN If music matures like fine wine, 1979 was a vintage year. That is when the incredibly talented group returned to the blues. Entry Fee £19.50/£18.50.

Contact: 01444 242888.

Friday 12 December, 20:00-22:00

Burgess Hill Local History Society Special Christmas Evening

Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Usually only open to members, but for this year only, we join with Wivelsfield Little Theatre in celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Details from www. burgesshillmuseum.co.uk Saturday 13 December, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers Hassocks Downland Circular

Outside the Hassocks Hotel, Station Approach East, Hassocks BN6 8HN Circular walk via the South Downs Way. Leader Brian J. Mobile on the day 07985 201335. 5 miles TQ304155.

Saturday 13 December, 10:30

Mid Sussex RamblersHassocks Flat Circular

Outside the Hassocks Hotel, Station Approach East, Hassocks BN6 8HN Cinder Path - Clayton - Halfway House - Keymer - Adastra Park - Hassocks. Leader Eric 01273 843715. 3.5

Santa Specials & Reindeer Specials running throughout December!

Saturday 13 December. 10:00-14:00 Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX An array of stalls in support of local groups: cakes, flowers, plants, greeting cards, woodwork and handicrafts.

Refreshments available. Free admission. Contact: 01444 245509 bhhs@ talktalk.net

Thursday 11 December, 20:00 and Saturday 13 December 15:00

One of the best family days out in Sussex!

Mansion Market

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JA A wonderful opportunity to find the perfect gift, sample amazing food, puppet shows and more … all in an atmospheric 18th Century Mansion.

Free entry and free parking. Contact: 01342 822275 www.michaelhall.co.uk Registered Charity Number 307006.

Saturday 13 December, 12:00-17:00

Afternoon Tasters

Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint A Traditional Afternoon Tea with homemade cakes etc. Come along to enter the raffle - the prize will be Afternoon Tea for 4 taken too the address of your choice within the Mid Sussex Area.

Contact: Kathy or Nadia on 07756 545 686 afternoontasters@outlook. com Saturday 13 December, 14:30-16:30

The ‘Magic of Christmas’

Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks An afternoon of your favourite Carols and songs - and some entertainment too - with local concert party Friends and Neighbours as your hosts.

Advance tickets are just £2.50 , £1.00 child and will include your refreshments. They will be on sale from Monday 1st December from Pavilion Electrics in Keymer Road, Hassocks or by ringing 01273 845291. Please join us for a friendly, enjoyable and festive afternoon. For further details please ring 01273 8452291.

Saturday, 13 December, 19:00-21:30

Carols and Christmas Cheer

The Church of St Peter & St Paul (Lingfield Parish Church), Old Town, Lingfield RH7 6AH East Grinstead Choral Society presents Britten’s Ceremony of Carols; Messiah extracts; audience Carols with Lingfield Silver Band; Harp; Organ.

Tickets £15 for adults, £8 Full-time student; Family £25 up to 2 adults and 3 children. Box Office: 01342 328774.

Further information and on-line booking: http://www.egcs.co.uk

Treat your littles ones this Christmas with a day out they’ll never forget! Check the website or call for dates and further details.

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Fairy Godmother Specials 27th – 30th December

After Christmas come and take a ride on our of our vintage steam trains from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead where the Fairy Godmother and a children’s entertainer will be on board the train with a special Christmas treat for the children.

New Years Eve Golden Arrow Spectacular!

We are excited to announce the 2014 New Years Eve Golden Arrow Spectacular!

The evening will begin at Sheffield Park Station with a mulled wine & amuse bouche canapés reception. You will then board the 1920’s Pullman train where you can step back in time and enjoy the splendour of travel in “times gone by” whilst feasting on a delectable five course menu.

Let us entertain you onboard with the fascinating tricks of our “up close magician”, if this was not enough we have our very own Polar Express Train Guard who will impersonate and make you laugh the evening away with a cocktail of fun filled jokes.

Before the clock strikes midnight you will arrive at the atmospheric Horsted Keynes Station. Welcome in the new year with a complimentary glass of champagne and a rendition of Auld Lang Syne. All aboard, arrival back at Sheffield Park for 12:45am carriages for 01:00am.

This really is a party that is not to be missed. Bring the New Year in with style and decadence at the Bluebell Railway!

Dont forget we also have our afternoon tea services on 3rd and 4th of December!

Please Note: Bookings are essential for all of the above events

Tel: 01825 720800 info@bluebell-railway.co.uk

The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com Twitter @bluebellrailway facebook.com/bluebellrailway SuSSex Living December 2014

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Christmas Party Night

Tottington Manor, Edburton Road, Edburton, West Sussex BN5 9LJ Rob Morris sings favourite feel-good swing/rock and roll songs from The Drifters, Elvis, Sinatra, Dean Martin, Buble, Stones and Rod Stewart. £35.00 per person including a glass of bubbly on arrival and a delicious festive three course buffet. Contact: Sara Luff 01903 815757 info@tottingtonmanor. co.uk Saturday 13 December, 19:30

Burgess Hill Choral Society Christmas Concert

St Andrew’s Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill The concert features Fauré’s Requiem and ‘Cantique de Jean Racine’, SaintSaëns’ Christmas Oratorio and carols for choir and audience. £14 with £12 concessions; Tickets are free of charge for accompanied under-16s. Ticket queries: 01444 239535 or visit http:// www.burgesshillchoralsociety.org.uk Saturday13 December, 19:30-21:30

Mid Sussex Choir Christmas Concert

St Wilfrid’s Church, Church Road, Haywards Heath Our annual Christmas Concert including choruses and chorales from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio plus Carols (old and new) for choir and audience to join in. Tickets £12 in advance (£15 on the night) from all members of the choir, Carousel Music or pre-order

Patrons Dame Beryl Grey DBE Dame Gillian Lynne DBE Alfreda Thorogood Christopher Hampson Peter Schaufuss

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from the website contact link or email via contact@midsussexchoir.org.uk.

Children under 16 are free with a paying adult.

Saturday 13 December, 19:45

Christmas Carol Concert with the Forest Row Lifeboat Choir and Guests

Freshfield Hall, The Square,Forest Row RH18 5ES Annual Carol Concert to raise funds for the RNLI. £10 to include a supper.

Tickets available from Bishops in Forest Row, or Roger Collins 01342 324196.

Sunday 14 December, 14:30

Brass Fusion in Concert

Henfield Hall, Henfield Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fine music, including some festive favourites. Raffle and refreshments available. Tickets £5 on the door.0 Sunday 14 December, 14:30

Christmas Extravaganza

Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint Kick off the Christmas Season with the Hurstpierpoint Singers presentation of Christmas music, both traditional and fun; with readings and carols for all the family to join in, mince pies and Christmas raffle. Come and enjoy the festive spirit. Tickets £8.00 (includes a glass of wine or soft drink), accompanied children under 12 Free!

Tickets are available from:- Hassocks Hardware, The Mint House & Janton News, Hurstpierpoint or at the door.

Contact: micheal.den@btinternet.com 01273 834534

Sunday 14 December, 16:30

Candlelit Concert by the English Arts Chorale

St Mary’s Church, London Road, Balcombe, West Sussex RH17 6PX EAC promises beautiful Christmas Music and Readings, both joyful and more serious. The audience is also invited to join in singing Carols. Tickets £12 (to include interval refreshments), and may be purchased online via www. englisharts.org. Enquiries or further information: Mrs A Cunningham on 01444 811370.

Sunday 14 December, 09.30-16.30

Food Rocks Christmas

Hickstead Showground, The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead RH17 5NU A day of sensational food, drink, Christmas gifts, music and seasonal fun for all the family. £4 advanced/£6 on gate. Under 16s £2 advanced/£3 on gate.

Contact: www.foodrockssouth.co.uk.

Simon on 07899 753352. info@ foodrockssouth.co.uk.

Sunday 14 December, Doors/licenced bar: 19:00; film: 19:30

Wivelsfield FILMS - “Belle”

Wivelsfield Village Hall, off Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QG Cert PG (for thematic elements, some language and brief smoking images).

This drama is inspired by a true story.

Belle is the illegitimate mixed race

daughter of an Admiral. Her lineage affords her certain privileges, yet her status prevents her from the traditions of noble social standing. Homemade cakes, ice creams and drinks served before the film and during the interval.

Tickets £5.50 on the door, in advance from the Post Office and Village Stores or The Cock Inn, or online via the Facebook page for Wivelsfield Films or wivelsfieldfilms.wordpress.com Free, easy parking at the hall.

Tuesday 16 December, 10:00

Mid Sussex Ramblers Horsted Keynes Circular

Horsted Keynes British Legion car park Heaven Farm - Perrymans Hill Chelwood Common - (pub lunch ay Coach and Horses) - Cumnor House School - Horsted Keynes. Leader Paul J. Mobile on the day 07711 772853.

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Tuesday, 16 December, 10:00-16:00

Asian Art Valuation Day

Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JN Bonhams Asian Art Specialist will be at the office to provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. By appointment.

For further information or to make an appointment, please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220000 or e.mail jenny.bouston@bonhams.com Tuesday,16 December, 18:00-19:00

Make your own Shamballa Bracelet

The Old Cinema 59-61 The Broadway Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3AS www.gielgudacademy.co.uk

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DiaryDates Get Crafty, 24 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9NN Learn to make your own gorgeous shamballa bracelet. All materials, instruction and refreshments are supplied. Perfect for complete beginners!

Cost £15. Contact: 01444 236607 getcraftyonline@gmail.com www. getcraftyonline.co.uk Wednesday 17th December, 10:00-16:00

Paintings Valuation Day

Bonhams, 19 Palmeira Square, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2JN Bonhams Paintings Specialist will be at the office to provide free and confidential auction valuations on items you are considering selling. By appointment.

For further information or to make an appointment, please contact Jenny Bouston on 01273 220000 or email jenny.bouston@bonhams.com

funny festive adventure with a very happy ending! Entry Fee £9.50/£9.00 Family (min 3). Contact: 01444 455440.

Saturday 20 December, 17:00

Come to Bethlehem - in Bolney!

Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Bolney Street, Bolney See Local Living.

Sunday 21 December, 10:00

Mass to celebrate the redecorated Parish Church of St Richard

St Richard’s Church, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1QE Please join us to celebrate the redecoration of our Church led by Right Revd.

Mark Sowerby, Bishop of Horsham.

Contact: Louise Walker walkers. fawley@hotmail.co.uk 01444 414950.

Friday 19 December, 19:15-21:45 Doors open at 18:00

Wednesday 24 December, 20:00-21:15

The Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX Steve Hubble, International organist and entertainer. Entry £5 on the door.

Contact: Rosalie Birchmore 01444 241269 bhkeyclub33@talktalk.net

Ardingly College Chapel, College Lane, Ardingly RH17 6SQ Come and celebrate Christmas Eve with Ardingly Choral Society who will perform Haydn’s exuberant Neslon Mass interspersed with carols for all.

Free entry with retiring collection in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice.

Contact: www.ardinglychoralsociety. org.uk

Easy-Listening Music for Everyone

Saturday 20 December, 14:00

Santa’s Little Helper! Who will help save Christmas?

Clair Hall, Perrymount, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN Young Albert gets a surprise when Santa comes and asks for his help! A

Christmas Eve Charity Concert

Friday, 26 December, 10:30-15:50

Boxing Day Racing

Fontwell Park Racecourse,

Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0SX The most popular race meeting of the year! Along with 7 races on the card, we will also show the King George VI at Kempton Park on the large screen.

Tickets from £15 in advance. Children under 18 go free. Contact: 01243 543335, info@fontwellpark.co.uk, www.fontwellpark.co.uk

bread, free range meats, eggs and fish, traditional cheese, plants, home baked cakes and much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Horticultural Society and Hassocks Football Club promoting their services to the community. Contact: Sarah Lessacher, 07810 800248 or via Facebook “Hassocks Village Market”.

Friday 26 December, 11:00

Saturday 27 December until Saturday 03 January Matinée performances at 14:30 on 27 and 28 December and 01 and 03 January.

Evening performances at 19:30 on 27, 29 and 30 December and 01, 02 and 03 January.

Mid Sussex Ramblers - Boxing Day at Horsted Keynes Festival of Winter Walks

Horsted Keynes Station car park. Free and open all day. Please park on the hard standing and not the grass.

Horsted Keynes Station - Sussex Border Path - Broadhurst Manor Road - Sussex Border Path - Church Lane - Church of St Giles - Timber Cottage - Station Approach - Horsted Keynes Station. Leader Jill 01273 480167. Mobile on the day 07938 833868. There are 14 stiles on this route. 5 miles. TQ372292.

Friday 26 December, 13:00

Morris and Mummers at the Bull Hotel

Bull Hotel, Ditchling BN6 8TA See Local Living.

Saturday 27 December, 09:00-13:00

Hassocks Village Market

National Tyres Forecourt, Keymer Road, Hassocks A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts-people. Huge selection of fresh

Hurst Players Pantomine Aladdin

Players Theatre, High Street, Hurstpierpoint This year’s extravaganza is “Aladdin” with all the usual characters you would expect to find in a panto: The Pantomime Dame, Widow Twankey, The Village Idiot, Wishee Washee, The Evil Baddie, Abanazer, The Beautiful Chinese Princess, Ry Sing Sun, The Principal Boy, Aladdin; plus many other strange characters whose job is simply to delight you and your family. Come along to one of the performances and prepare to be entertained! Tickets: £10 for adults, £6 for children, with Family Tickets at £25 for 2 adults and 2 children and are available from “Vanilla”, 40 High Street, Hurstpierpoint. 01273 834506 (09:30 to 17:00 only). Book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact: Bob Sampson 01273 833397

Great Walstead is an independent co-educational school, creating a bright future for pupils aged between 2 ½ and 13 years.

Where the possibilities and the grounds are endless.

Please contact the Registrar on 01444 483528 or visit www.greatwalstead.co.uk

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