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nehouse.plus.com. In aid of the Oldland Mill Trust.
outside Martells, artists display/sell art work and greeting cards. Contact: Wendy Vick 01342311093 wmv85@outlook.com
Friday 27 May, 20:00-22:00
Sussex Bonsai Group - Club Meeting
Saturday 28 May, 09:00-13:00
Hassocks Village Market
Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road. Wivelsfield RH17 7QH Every fourth Wednesday of the month (except December). A Bonsai club with demonstrations and help with all aspects of Bonsai tree growing. All welcome. First visit free. Subsequent visits £5.00 or join the Group. Contact: Ray Brunsden 01444 244267 ray.b@talktalk.net www. sussexbonsaigroup.wordpress.com
National Tyres Forecourt, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8AR A lively and bustling village market supporting local producers and crafts-people. Huge selection of fresh produce much more. Music and singing, weather depending, plus Hassocks Football Club promoting their services to the community. Contact: Sarah Lessacher, 07810 800248 or via facebook “Hassocks Village Market”
Friday 27 May, 20:00-22:00
Hurstpierpoint Historical & Geographical Society talk
Saturday 28 May, 09:30-14:30
Felt Making Workshops - Bags
Hurstpierpoint Guide Hall, Adjacent to Trinity Road car park, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY The Booth Museum of Natural History by John Cooper. Free to members (£10 annual subscription). £3 for non-members. Chairman: Bill Kent 01273 832280 w.kent123@ btinternet.com This meeting will be preceded by the brief AGM that starts at 19:45
Made and Making, Studio 9, South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks BN6 9LY Learn how to wet felt your own bag using resist techniques. £65. Contact: www.madeandmaking.co.uk sarah@ madeandmaking.co.uk 07967 819540 Saturday 28 May - 30 May, 10:00-17:00
Wild Wood 2016 at Wakehurst
Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN Immerse yourself in Wakehurst’s woodland. Join us for an actionpacked Bank Holiday Weekend of woodland activities for all the family including tree climbing, bushcraft,
Saturday 28 May, 08:30-16:00
East Grinstead Art Society
St Swithun’s Church Hall, St Swithun’s Close, East Grinstead RH19 3AZ Queen’s Walk exhibition/sale –
storytelling and more. Children 16 and under go FREE. Adults – normal garden admission ticket allows entry to the festival site. www.kew.org/wakehurst
Saturday 28 May, pm
Lindfield Dramatic Club - 80th Anniversary
Jubilee Room, King Edward Hall, 24 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH See Local Living Sunday 29 May, 10:00-12:00
‘Pond Dipping at Bedelands’
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve – meet at Bedelands Car Park off Maple Drive Come and discover hidden minibeasts below the water! Led by Dominic Moore. All equipment provided and all ages are welcome. Contact: Mary Smith (Secretary of Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network) 01444 242667 mary.s.smith@talktalk.net Sunday 29 May
1. Introduction to Beekeeping, 10:00-17:00 2. Children’s Green Woodworking, 09:00-17:00
Forest Garden Shovelstrode, Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurstwood RH19 3PH 1. A one day course to learn about the management of the honey bee and different types of hives and equipment required for beekeeping with an opportunity to examine a working
hive, £75. 2. A one day course aimed at learning basic green woodworking skills with parent and child. This will be a wonderful bonding experience and hopefully the beginning of a shared passion for greenwood. £85. Contact: Lisa 07956 815458 www. forestgarden.info info@ forestgarden.info
Monday 30 May, 09:00-13:00
Mammoth Car Boot Sale
Oakmeeds Community College, Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EA Burgess Hill & District Rotary Club Mammoth Car Boot Sale raising funds for local and international communities and charities. £10 per car, Small vans £15, Large vans £20. Contact: Mike Greenfield 01273 844314. Brian Lewis 07860 586317 www.therotaryclub.co.uk or email sec. bhrotary@gmail.com Monday 30 May, 14:00-17:00
The Friends of St Peter’s Church Chailey – Open Garden in aid of St Peter’s Restoration Fund
Chailey End, Oxbottom Lane, Newick, Lewes BN8 4RA Open Garden: beautiful garden setting with a variety of interesting plants, shrubs and trees. Teas available. Tickets £3 (children under 16) Free. Contact: Janet Barnes 01825 722574 Janet.barnes42@btinternet. com www.stpeterschailey.org
The Floral Fringe Fair at Knepp Castle
Shipley, West Sussex RH13 8LJ (7 Miles South of Horsham)
(www.knepp.co.uk)
Saturday June 4th & Sunday June 5th 2016 10.30 am to 5.00pm
A quirky, quality, friendly event with a vintage twist. • 10.30am to 5pm both days • Classic cars/vintage stalls • Children under 14 £1, children under 4 free
• Wildlife stalls/plants/ artists and makers
• Dogs welcome on leads
• Street food stalls and beer tent
• Buy your lunch at the fair & picnic by the lakes
• Entry £6.50
07939 272 443 www.floralfringefair.co.uk jeanjackman@hotmail.com /FloralFringeFair Advert for Floral Fringe.indd 1
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