WHAT’S ON JUNE 2019
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Contents House and Home P.2 - 22 Food & Drink P.23 - 31 Chelsea Flower Show P.32 - 38 Garden Services P.39 - 46 Leisure P.47 - 58 Wedding Services P.59 - 63 Health & Beauty P.64 - 65 Nursing & Care P.66 - 69 Animal & Pet Services P.70 - 71
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What’s On June 2019 Until 16th June - Terror
Booking via Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. Enter the courtroom. Hear the evidence. Make your judgement. Evenings 7pm Matinees 2pm Saturdays and 2.30pm Sundays. A hijacked plane is heading towards a packed football stadium. Ignoring orders to the contrary, a fighter pilot shoots the plane down – killing 164 people to save 70,000. Put on trial and charged with murder, the fate of the pilot is in the audience’s hands. See www.trinitytheatre.net/events
Sat. 1st June - Trooping the Colour - Colonel’s Review
The Colonel’s Review is the second rehearsal for the Trooping the Colour parade. The procession can be viewed along The Mall or along the edge of St James’s Park facing Horse Guards Parade. 10am-12.25pm.
Sat. 1st June - The Dolly Parton Story
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings,TN34 1JX. 7.30pm. An incredible journey through the career of the ‘Queen of Country’ who currently holds an astonishing 153 major awards. 01424 462288
Sat. 1st June - The Streets Of Battle
At High Street and Abbey Green, Battle, TN330AD. 12-4pm. Featuring Gary and Pel’s Car Crash Wedding, Grand Theatre of Lemmings’ Bouncing Bunnies, Flying Buttresses - What the Tortoise Taught Us, Battle Youth Theatre, Raven Drummers, And Dolly Delicious Stiltwalker.
Sat. 1st June - The Counterfeit Stones
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. Their latest fast shuffle, The Midnight Scambler promises yet another night of pure, unadulterated Copy-Rock. 01892 530613.
Sat. 1st - 2nd June - The Jungle Book
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Saturday 1pm & 5pm. Sunday 11am & 3pm. £16.50. 01323 412000.
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Sat. 1st June - National Slam Final 2019
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 2pm. Poets from round the UK will compete for the coveted title of National Poetry Slam Champion in an all-day extravaganza which will see you, the audience, decide who gets crowned the master of spit and wit. 0207 589 8212.
Sat. 1st & 2nd June - 54th Traction Engine Rally
At Tinkers Park, Hadlow Down TN22 4HS. 10am-5pm. Arena events throughout the afternoon. Food, fun fair, jazz bans, beer tent, narrow gauge railway and lots more attracyions.Ad £8. Ch. £2.
Sat. 1st June - Spandau Ballet Tribute Show
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 8pm with True Gold The Spandau Ballet Experience. 01323 410611.
Sat. 1st Sun. and 2nd June - Magic Flute
At St Mary in the Castle, Pelham Crescent, Hastings TN34 3AF. Ensemble OrQuesta 2019 Opera Academy. HASTINGS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA & CHAMBER CHOIR. Marcio da Silva - Stage/Music Director Neylson Crepalde - Conductor. Magic Flute Mozart. See page 4.
Sun. 2nd June - Penshurst Village Summer Fête
At Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG Tel: 01892 870307. 12.00pm - 4.00pm Join the community of Penshurst Village in their annual Summer Fête! Featuring live music, BBQs, a Hog Roast, games, a dog show and a collection of community-led shows and entertainment, the village fête is a wonderfully traditional summer day out for all the family! £2.00 Ad. children under 16 free. Free Parking.
Ripley Forge and Fireplaces Ltd, a family run business , has been part of the Robertsbridge community for over 70 years. They have an extensive showroom where you can see a vast range of traditional and contemporary woodburning and multifuel stoves. Their extensive yard and showroom houses a multitude of firebacks, baskets and dogs, as well as a plethora of fireplace accessories and unusual gifts. They offer free out of hours site surveys and installation carried out by Hetas registered experienced fitters. Gates, fencing, general ironwork made to your specification. Ripleys are experienced and skilled Blacksmiths who can offer a bespoke service whether you are looking for fireplace accessories, gates, fencing, traditional ironwork, garden furniture, a barbecue or an unusual garden sculpture, they can manufacture it for you. They are open from Monday to Saturday, 8am to 4.30pm, go and have a look, they are more than just a specialist fireplace shop.
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Sun. 2nd June - Beyoncé Tribute Show
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 8pm. Nicola T is quite possibly the most accurate Beyoncé tribute in the UK today. With all live vocals, identical costume changes and all choreography exact to Beyoncé herself! 01323 410611.
Sun. 2nd June - I am Turtle
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. Ages 5+ Discover the ancient song of the Sea Turtles as they guide us through shipwrecks and seashells. £8. 01892 678678.
Sun. 2nd June - “Rock Stars” in Our Eyes
At The indigo at the O2, Docklands, London. 1pm & 7.30pm. Many of the best performing arts schools from across the country will come together to exhibit exciting new dance trends to the best rock music of all time. 0844 856 0202.
Sun. 2nd - 7th June - Hugh Jackman: The Man. The Music. The Show.
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. 6pm. With live orchestra and including hit songs from: The Greatest Showman, Les Misérables, The Boy From Oz, and more from Broadway and Film 0844 856 0202.
Sun. 2nd June - Steve Royle as Dan Leno – A Royal Jester
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 3.30pm. Steve Royle stars as the legendary Victorian music-hall comedian and Drury Lane pantomime star, Dan Leno 01323 802020.
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Sun. 2nd June - London to Brighton Car Run 2019
Leaving from Greenwich Park, London. 7am - 12pm. One of the most impressive displays of vintage, classic, sports and kit cars in the country.
Sun. 2nd June - Quadrophenia The Album - Live
White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings,TN34 1JX. 7.30pm The Goldhawks, replicate The Who’s sound. 01424 462288
Mon. 3rd June - Meadow Gardening
At Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex TN31 6PH. 01797 252878 10am-4.30pm. Head Gardener Fergus Garrett will lead this Study Day held at Great Dixter House and Gardens. Refreshments and lunch are included and we are offering a 10% discount on plant sales for attendees in the nursery on the day.
Mon. 3rd June - Kevin Clifton in Burn the Floor
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 7.30pm. Combining jaw-dropping choreography and ground-breaking moves, Burn the Floor brings their famous, infectious and rebellious energy to the stage every single night in the UK, starring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton, and the new Italian heartthrob, Graziano Di Prima. 01273 709709
Mon. 3rd June - The Tiger Lillies
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 8pm. The Grammy-nominated, Godfathers of alternative cabaret return with a very special show celebrating their 30th anniversary. 0844 871 7615
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Tues. 4th June - Phoney Fools and Horses
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 7.30pm. Del Boy is putting on a show at the Nags Head so that Raquel can sing. It stars Del Boy, Rodney, Boycie, Uncle Albert and Trigger. The first half of the show will have brilliant stand-up comedy, singers and dancers followed by Phoney Fools and Horses in the second half. All Tickets £5. 01323 802020.
Tues. 4th June - Learn To Jive
At East Dean & Friston Village Hall. Every Tuesday from 7.45pm. 8pm. £7. All levels welcome. See page 49 for details.
Tues. 4th June - Sean Paul
At The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR. Sean Paul is undeniably one of the most instantly recognisable and popular voices in music and he has continued his remarkable strike rate over the recent years with a string of hits including Sia (feat. Sean Paul) – ‘Cheap Thrills’: 01273 290131
Tues. 4th - 8th June - Avenue Q
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 7.45pm. This hilarious musical is packed with a little mischief, a lot of heart & catchy songs like ‘Everyone’s a little bit racist’ & ‘The Internet is for Porn’ that will have you saying LOL, OMG & WTFUZZ? 0844 871 7615
Wed. 5th June - 1812 Fireworks and Proms Concert With Band of the Surrey Yeomanry
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 8pm. A truly iconic tradition that is celebrated every Wednesday evening, consisting of a culmination of concert music ending triumphantly with traditional proms favorites and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 overture accompanied by a spectacular Firework display. 01323 410611.
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Wed. 5th - 6th June ABTT Theatre Show
At Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY. The Theatre Show is an event created by a small team of industry specialists whose objective is to build an environment where suppliers of goods and services can meet up with industry professionals involved in the staging of live performance. 020 8365 2121
Wed. 5th June - Jools Holland
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings,TN34 1JX. 7.30pm. Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring Gilson Lavis with special guests Pauline Black & Arthur “Gaps” Hendrickson from The Selecter and guest vocalists Mabel Ray, Ruby Turner & Louise Marshall. 01424 462288.
Wed. 5th - 8th June - Doctor Dolittle
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Presented by Eastbourne Stagers. Evenings 7.30pm. Saturday 2.30pm. The classic tale of kindness to animals trots, crawls and flies onto the stage. 01323 412000.
Thurs. 6th June A Midsummer Night’s Dream
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings,TN34 1JX. 1.30 & 5pm. The timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage. The show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories 01424 462288.
Thurs. 6th June The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
At The De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill On Sea. 7.30pm. Elgar’s Cello Concerto. 01424 229111.
Thurs. 6th - 22nd June Hampton Court Palace Festival
An 11 night of open-air intimate music festival in the stunning grounds of Hampton Court Palace. This unique series of summer concerts takes place in the Palace’s Tudor courtyard which provides a stunning backdrop to every show. Start your evening in style with picnics and drinks in the beautiful Palace Gardens, or dine in the sumptuous State Apartments, before taking your seats for the evening’s entertainment. https://hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
Thurs. 6th June Thank ABBA for the Music
At The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. With stunning costumes, live band, interactive video projection, some tongue-incheek Swedish humour, and of course ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies - this is the ultimate feel-good party show! 01323 412000.
Thurs. 6th - 16th June Thank ABBA for the Music
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. Royal Albert Hall and English National Ballet present Cinderella. a truly spectacular ballet as the Royal Albert Hall is brought to life with over 90 dancers, a live orchestra, and plenty of surprises. Enter an enchanting kingdom where forest creatures live alongside princes, a growing tree appears to dance in the wind, and Cinderella’s wit and generosity get her to the ball – with the help of a little bit of magic. 0207 589 8212.
Thurs. 6th - 8th June - The South Of England Agricultural Show
At The South of England Centre, Ardingly, West Sussex. Gates Open: 9am-6:30pm. The threeday spectacular will of course still feature the best of British agriculture, horticulture, livestock and equestrianism with multiple displays and competitions throughout the programme. However, this year’s event will – more than ever – centre around the pure ‘everyday’ yet undiscovered pleasures of countryside lifestyle, products and activities. www.seas.org.uk
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. Shakespeare’s most enduringly popular comedy of love and intrigue, magic and mayhem, is brought to life by family favourites Quantum Theatre in their wonderfully funny and exuberant production of the Shakespeare classic. 01892 678678.
Thurs. 6th June The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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Whiter Than White Launderette are celebrating our first year in Little Common and welcome new customers to experience our renowned customer service and quality of our launderette services. The following is a testimonial from one of our many satisfied customers. ‘Lovely Service at Laundrette’. I’ve just returned from taking a duvet to be washed at the newly-opened Whiter than White Launderette in Little Common village and have to say what a treat it was to meet such pleasant and helpful, proprietors. You can just sit and have a read whilst your washing is being done, or go off and do some shopping and they even offer an ironing service and will collect and deliver your laundry if you want them to. It is so nice to see the small shops being occupied and I hope that people will make use of this facility.” .... S. Nash.
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Thurs. 6th June - Nightclubbing
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings,TN34 1JX. Rachael Young and her badass band of super-humans embrace Afrofuturism and the cult of Grace Jones in NIGHTCLUBBING; 01424 462288
Fri. 7th - 9th June - Polo In The Park
At Hurlingham Park, 17 Broomhouse Ln, Fulham, London SW6 3DP. Enjoy access to the Grandstand to watch the world’s best polo, The Grazing Paddock for restaurants and street food, Champagne Lanson Garden, iconic Mahiki and Polo Bars, Slingsby Cocktail Bar, PIMM’s Bus, Fever-Tree Bar and Garden, Luxury Shopping Village, Little Hooves Kids Club and Pitch Invasion (Sunday only). polointheparklondon.com
Fri. 7th - 8th June - Alzheimer’s Show
At Olympia Central, London. From 9.30. The Alzheimer’s Show provides direct access to the best products, services and latest information; this event makes a real difference to the lives of people with dementia. alzheimersshow.co.uk
Fri. 7th - 8th June The Great British Gin Festival
At The Kent Event Centre, Detling, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF. Sat. 6.30pm 10.30pm. Sun. 12noon-4pm. facebook.com/ TheGreatBritishGinFestival
Fri. 7th - 23rd June South East Open Studios
Fri. 7th June Rob Beckett: Work in Progress
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 8pm. “He already has the confidence of a veteran” The Times. 01892 678678.
Fri. 7th June - Sophie Ellis-Bextor
At The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR. 6.45pm. With Full Orchestra and Band. Plus support Alice Jemima. The renowned singer will perform orchestral versions of her hits as well as songs from the great canon of disco songs. 01273 290131
Now in its 22nd year, artists, craftspeople, printmakers and designers open their studio spaces for South East Open Studios. See P.56 www.seos-art.org
Fri. 7th - 15th June - Special Rose Week
Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, Near Wadhurst TN5 7HE. Masses of gorgeous pinks can be found spilling out of their box hedged borders in the Rose Garden. 01580 200888.
Fri. 7th - 9thth June - Hastings World Crazy Golf Championships
At Hastings Adventure Golf, Pelham Place, Hastings. Prize fund of £4,500. For the first time in its 17 year history, t a junior competition category is now open to young players aged 8 - 14 years. 01424 437227
Fri. 7th June - Bexhill Farmers Market
Every Friday. Devonshire Sq, Bexhill 8.30am2pm. See page 26.
Fri. 7th June Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
At The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 8pm. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns with its ‘Anniversary Tour’, From £26.50. 01323 412000.
Fri. 7th June Robbie Williams Tribute Show
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 01323 410611. 8pm with Paul Reason and His Band. The UK’s Official Number 1 Robbie Williams Tribute.
Fri. 7th June - Gin Tasting Evening
At Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG. 5 - 7pm, £30 per person. Prebooking essential. Discover new smaller batch gins from our home county all in the wonderful surrounds of the medieval Baron’s Hall! Tel: 01892 870307 penshurstplace.com
Sat. 8th - 9th June - Junipalooza
At Tobacco Dock, The Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London. E1W 2SF. There’ll be 70 exhibitors in attendance, with over 200 gins on offer between them. Once through the door, you’ll be handed a tasting glass, a show guide and some water and sent on your way to a four hour Gin odyssey. tobaccodocklondon.com
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meet the locals a refurbishment project using local professionals
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aced with a long term rental property which had lost it’s former glory, we had to make some difficult decisions about what to do with it. Do we sell it and cash in the investment? Do we use the profit and buy something else? Or do we renovate and update it?
Sitting on the cash in the bank wouldn’t be sensible with such low interest rates and paying a huge stamp duty fee just to buy another house seemed ridiculous. The only option left was to renovate it so that became the plan. The house is a mix of 1960’s & 70’s, a three bed detached bungalow that hadn’t had any major work done for many years. Every wall and ceiling had wallpaper on it. We wanted to redesign the property to add another bedroom and more en-suite facilities. The central heating needed updating and the radiators were struggling to heat the property. We have found that using local professionals is always best so we called in Plumber Don to advise us on updating the heating system and re plumbing the property to accommodate the extra bathrooms. Don advised an unvented system to provide the necessary water pressure and as we were having stone floors fitted, this was definitely the time to replace all the radiators for modern, efficient, thermostatically controlled ones.
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he radiators, the new boiler, baths, shower enclosures and all plumbing fixtures and fittings were supplied by City Plumbing. Our mission was to renovate this bungalow to become a four bedroom and four bathroom property full of warmth and charm. The heart of any home is of course the kitchen, so we decided on a natural stone flooring supplied and fitted by Padstone Natural Stone Tiles. Owner Patrick has worked with us on many other projects in the past and always comes up with design suggestions we hadn’t thought of. The limestone we selected is a type we have used before and provides not only an attractive finish with all of it’s natural marble and fossils within it, but is also a smooth surface which is easy to wipe and keep clean. For the bathrooms we chose a grey porcelain tile which couldn’t be damaged by general household cleaning products. Patrick advised on the layout of the tiling to create the desired look for each room.
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ne of the biggest decisions in the project was to remove the old pine plank roof in the lounge to create a vaulted ceiling to give the room the feeling of light and space. Having used them several times before, we asked PB Builders to take care of this and all other construction parts of the project together with the fitting of a new kitchen and all painting and finishing work. Ben and Paul (PB Builders) coordinated with our other trade professionals to complete each part of the job so that all the other work could be kept moving. In effect they were our Project Managers making sure everything came together as planned. All electrical work at the property was completed by Tom Papworth of Papworth Electrical. Again we have known Tom for many years and he has completed numerous projects for us. All the sockets in the house had to be updated and since the boiler had now been moved to a separate part of the house this all had to be wired in separately. Finally, the lighting all needed updating and security systems had to be installed. Are you renovating too? Our trusted professionals can be seen here from page 18 - 22 and we would thoroughly recommend them to you.
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Food & Drink
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Sat. 8th June - Gin Festival
creating the world economy and will also illustrate the incomparable beauty of the ocean environment. 11am, 2pm & 3pm. shipwreckmuseum.co.uk
Sat. 8th June - Take That: Greatest Hits Live
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. Tame Impala is an Australian psychedelic music project led by multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker, who writes, records, performs, and produces the music. 0844 856 0202.
At The Eight Bells, The Moor, Hawkhurst TN18 4NX. Saturday 8th June is World Gin Day! Come and celebrate with a selection of 20 gins on offer, live music and a fantastic BBQ. See P.28
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 01892 678678. 8pm. Watch this broadcast live from their last UK concert of the tour, this highly anticipated anniversary show promises to be their best yet.
Sat. 8th June - Tame Impala
Sat. 8th June - Trooping the Colour
Horseguards Parade Ground, London. 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards will Troop their Colour in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen The Parade begins at Horse Guards at 10.00am and will finish by 12.25pm. On the day of The Queen’s Birthday Parade only (8th June), the fly-past by the Royal Air Force takes place (only on QBP 8th June) at 1.00pm and can be watched from the Mall.
Sat. 8th June - Elton John Tribute Show
Sat. 8th & 9th June - Open Studio
At Longleys Studio Barns, Harebeating Lane, Hailsham BN27 1ER. From 11.00am – 5.00pm An exciting exhibition of fabulous and affordable art by fourteen established professional artists in a lovely country setting. www.longleysstudiobarns.com
Sat. 8th June - World Oceans Day
At Shipwreck Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW. Attend one of three special free presentations at which speakers will show the importance of the oceans in
Sat. 8th June - Eid Festival 2019
At Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London. 12noon - 6pm. Thousands of Londoners and visitors join us every year for this event, hosted by the Mayor of London, to celebrate the end of Ramadan with an exciting stage line up, family fun and delicious food.
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 8pm. Jimmy Love recreates the great sound of Elton John with enthusiasm and flamboyance of any Elton John concert. 01323 410611.
Sat. 8th June - Craft Fair
At St. Barnabas Church, Sea Road, Bexhill-onSea TN40 1JG. (Between Railway Station and Seafront) 10am - 3pm. FREE ENTRANCE. See P. 51. Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Sat. 8th June - Anne-Marie
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE 01273 709709. 7pm. 2018’s biggest-selling UK debut act of the year, Anne-Marie released her UK Top 3 debut album in April.
Sat. 8th-9th June - Homefront Weekend
At Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham. Step back in time to the 1940s as Michelham Priory pays tribute to the war years with displays, activities and entertainment.
Sat. 8th & 9th June Rum & Reggae Festival
At The Kent Event Centre, Detling, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF. 19:00 - 23:00. Take a Rum journey around the world, hosted by our very own Reggae Sound System, tasting rare and special craft rums from the West Indies, Cuba, South America & The United States. www.eventbrite.com
Sat. 8th & 9th June - WISH Africa Expo
At Olympia Conference Centre. 9am - 6pm. The two day, multi-industry conference showcasing the best of Africa in Architecture, Technology, Art, Fashion, Food and Drink as well as Travel. https://expo.wishafrica.co
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Sat. 8th June - Children’s Open Water Swim Session
At Leeds Castle, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME17 1RG. Thetrilife.com will be hosting an open water swim session for 8 to 16 year olds with BTF Level 3 Coach Duncan Scott. Starting an open water triathlon/aquathlon with confidence is key for every competitor. 01622 765400.
Sat. 8th - 9th June - My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 12 nonn & 4pm Sat. 11am & 3pm Sun. Enjoy the classic fairy tale ballet together, in this new version especially for children aged three upwards. 01892 530613.
Sun. 9th June - OXFORD LIEDER
At Fairlight Hall, Martineau Lane, Fairlight, TN35 5DR. Rowan Pierce soprano, Robert Schumann Frauenliebe und –leben. Edvard Grieg Sechs Lieder Op.48. All events begin at 11amconcerts last approximately 1 hour and are followed by coffee and cake. Tickets £10 01424 814132
Sun. 9th June - Southern Classic Car & Vehicle Show
The Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes Station. Classic Cars and Steam Engines — what more could you ask for? Class Awards plus Raffle Draw No booking required by vehicle exhibitors – just turn up. Spectators £2. www.southernclassics.org.uk
Sun. 9th June - Sounds Of The 70’s
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 8pm. 01323 410611. The Zoots host a raw talent, have a spectacular stage presence and know how to entertain a crowd. With outrageous make up, wild costumes (including the platform boots) and all things glitter.
Sun. 9th June - Orchestral Blockbusters
At St Barnabas Church, Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1JG. Sussex Concert Orchestra presents a summer concert packed to the brim with energetic rhythms, gorgeous textures and unforgettable melodies.
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Sun. 9th June - The Wind in the Willows
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 2.30pm. Ages 4+ From an idyllic riverside setting, through the snowbound Wild Wood via Mr Toad’s motoring misadventures to the final Battle for Toad Hall, this unique adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s original book oozes with charm and wit. 01892 678678.
Sun. 9th June - Rich Hall
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring. There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Hall’s precision dismantling of the tenuous relationship between two countries is as freewheeling and deadly accurate as ever. 0844 871 7615.
Sun. 9th June - Auditions - Treasure Island
At The Stables Theatre, The Bourne, Hastings. 01424 423221. These are the audition pieces for specific roles. Mike Poole – Director 01424216700. 07774 949532.
Mon. 10th - 12th June - Rotterdam
We are always delighted to welcome visitors to our beautiful vineyard here in the heart of 1066 country Whether you want to just turn up and enjoy the countryside (self guided tours), or come en masse for a fully-tutored tour & tasting with one of our knowledgeable tour guides (group tours), we look forward to seeing you. Our range of gift vouchers provide a wonderful way of enjoying our informative and entertaining vineyard tours, either for yourself or as a great gift for friends or family. We also cater for coach parties. If you have been given a voucher for a tour and tasting, please contact us on 01424 752501 or at sales@carr-taylor.co.uk for details and dates.
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. 01323 412000. A bittersweet comedy about gender, sexuality and being a long way from home from writer Jon Brittain, co-creator of Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho. Eves 7.45pm. Wed & sat Mats 2.30pm. From £17.
Mon. 10th June - Kelly Jones
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 7pm. Don’t Let the Devil Take Another Day plus special guest The Wind + The Wave. Heralded as one of the finest voices of his generation, Sterophonics front man Kelly Jones will give audiences a rare opportunity to see unique and intimate performances. 01273 709709.
Now Serving Breakfast 8:00-11:30am Wednesday- Saturday
Friday Pizza Night
5:00-9:00pm every week, freshly handmade and baked in our wood fired pizza oven. Delicious traditionally cooked pizza from £5.00 Come along to our monthly quiz and supper night only £6.50 Why not try our range of homemade gourmet burgers from £6.00 Including our famous Mighty Cross
Now Booking For Fathers Day - 16th June
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Tuesday 11th - 15th June - Little Miss Sunshine
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. Based on the Oscar-winning film, Little Miss Sunshine is a new musical comedy from Tony Awardwinners James Lapine and William Finn. Mon - Sat at 19:45. Thurs and Sat at 14:30 and 19:45 0844 871 7615.
Tuesday 11th - June - Lenny Kravitz
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Let Love Rule, Lenny Kravitz is bringing a very special show to The O2 on Tuesday 11 June, following the blazing success of his 2018 Raise Vibration Tour earlier this year. UK exclusive for 2019. 0844 856 0202.
Tuesday 11th - June - ROH Live: Romeo and Juliet
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 7.15pm. Live transmission from the Royal Opera House, 01892 678678.
Wed.12th - June - Richard Durrant’s Music for Midsummer
At St Peters Church, Church Street, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2HE. £15 per person. Sink into summer with a live performance at St Peters Church, Bexhill. Guitarist and composer Richard Durrant returns as part of his 2019 Music for Midsummer Tour. 01424 229111.
Wed.12th - June - Corporate Crazy Golf Tournament
At The Trinity Theatre Garden, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 5.30pm til late. Team (4 people): £80 (£20 per player). Cheerleader: £10 per person Each ticket includes fabulous food and a chilled drink* from “The Last Hole Kitchen & Bar” 01892 678678.
Wed.12th - June - An Audience With Harry Redknapp
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings,TN34 1JX. 7.30pm. I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here winner and famous football manager will be telling stories from his football days and his time in the jungle. Expect a hilarious evening, Harry Redknapp is a great raconteur and has a wealth of hilarious stories. 01424 462288.
Thurs. 13th - June - Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. Recorded Transmission. Inspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the new award-winning five-star hit musical for today. 01892 678678.
Thurs. 13th - June - Bye Bye Baby Celebrating Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
At The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. From £24.50. Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography – all backed by their excellent 4-piece band. 01323 412000.
Thurs. 13th - June - Wannabe: The Spice Girls Show
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 7.30pm. Swing it, shake it, move it, make it down however you can. Costumes, groups & families all welcome for the biggest 90s party in town. £25. Group discounts. 01323 802020.
Thurs. 13th - 15th June - Westlife
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. 6pm. The show will see the global pop kings perform brand new songs, alongside their greatest hits and all 14 of their UK No.1 hits. 0844 856 0202.
Thurs. 13th June - National Landlord Investment Show
At Olympia Conference Centre, London. The UK’s leading Landlord and Property exhibition that gives Property Professionals unparalleled advice. Enjoy networking with UK Landlords and Investors and anyone interested in the rented sector. www.landlordinvestmentshow.co.uk
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Thurs. 13th - 16th June Gardeners World Live
At The NEC Birmingham. With 28 designs to be experienced, you will be spoilt for choice with out Beautiful Borders collection this year - so make sure you make some time to see them all! www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com
Thurs. 13th June - Robertsbridge Jazz Club: The Mike Hext Quintet
At Robertsbridge Village Hall, 8pm - 10.30pm. Tickets £10 on the door or £8 in advance from Judges Bakery, Robertsbridge. Information at 01580 880274 or facebook. www.robertsbridgejazzclub.com
Friday 14th & 15th June - CAMRA Real Ale & Cider Festival
At The Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway, Tenterden Station. A wide range of real ales, ciders and perry available at Tenterden Town Station and on some train departures from 10.45 am. Food available on Friday evening and Saturday all day & evening. www.kesr.org.uk/events
Friday 14th June - ROMAN ROMP
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF. 8pm. A farcical adult comedy by K.R.S. Foster. The company that brings you the Adult Panto each year will be returning in the summer with their farcical adult comedy, ROMAN ROMP. £17 - £18. 01323 802020.
Friday 14th June - Buddy Holly Tribute Show
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 8pm. With Rob Maskell & the Cricketers. This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. 01323 410611.
Friday 14th - 22nd June - Hansel And Gretel
At The Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NU. Following last season’s production of The Turn of the Screw, we continue our collaboration with English National Opera with Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel. In the unique environment of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, experience the Grimm Brothers’ fairytale anew in this operatic retelling, sung in English. 0333 400 3562 to book by telephone or http://openairtheatre.com
Friday 14th June - 6th Sept. - Gallery Exhibition
At Beauport House Gallery, Bannatyne Hotel, Hastings. See page 55.
Friday 14th June - Rhod Gilbert
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 01273 709709 8pm. It has been a while, but the multi-award-winning Welsh comedian is back, with a brand new live show. In a six-year break from stand-up, a lot has happened to Rhod.
Friday 14th June The Solid Gold Rock ‘n’ Roll Show
At The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. celebrating Marty Wilde’s 80th birthday, together with special guest from the USA Charlie Gracie, plus Mike Berry, and The Wildcats, as well as very special guest Little Miss Sixties, Nancy Ann Lee as they join forces in The Solid Gold Rock n Roll Show. From £28.50. 01323 412000.
Friday 14th June An Evening with Sir Ranulph Fiennes
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. From £30.25. Both light-hearted and strikingly poignant, Living Dangerouslyoffers a personal journey through Sir Ranulph’s life. 01892 530613.
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Chelsea 2019 Andy Sturgeon wins prestigious Best Show Garden Award at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019
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he Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has awarded 118 RHS Medals to the gardens and floral exhibits in the Great Pavilion at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show (21-25 May) with Andy Sturgeon scooping the title of Best in Show for The M&G Garden. Celebrating nature’s extraordinary power to regenerate landscapes with new growth, The M&G Garden is a vibrantly green and lush environment, featuring a biodiverse range of pioneering plant species from around the world. Its dramatic composition offers a variety of textures and designs, with burnt oak timber sculptures slicing through the natural woodland. A decorated designer, Andy was awarded Best in Show when he last exhibited at the world famous Flower Show with The Daily
Telegraph Garden in 2016. RHS judge James Alexander-Sinclair said: “We seldom have the pleasure of judging perfection but in this case, Andy Sturgeon’s garden did not disappoint. The garden delighted designers, thrilled landscapers and perked up the plants people to no end.” Gardens among the Gold Medal winners also included The Morgan Stanley Garden by Chris Beardshaw, The Welcome to Yorkshire Garden by Mark Gregory and Sarah Eberle’s return to Main Avenue with The Resilience Garden, which also won the Best Construction Award. In the Artisan and Space to grow categories, two debut designers scooped the coveted Best in titles this year, with Artisan awarded to Alistair Bayford for the Family Monsters Garden and Best in Space
to Grow going to Facebook: Beyond the Screen by Joe Perkins. For the first time the RHS has attributed an additional Best Construction Award between the two smaller garden categories, meaning a double win for Facebook and Joe Perkins. A total of 57 Gold Medals were awarded to nurseries and growers at the heart of the Show in the Great Pavilion alongside 25 Silver-Gilt Medals, eight Silver Medals and two Bronze Medals. The Diamond Jubilee Award for the best exhibit in the Great Pavilion was presented to Kelnan Plants, who were awarded their eighth gold medal for an impressive display of mature Restio and South African flora. Lily and bulb specialists Harts Nurseries won the coveted President’s Award, presented and chosen by RHS President Sir Nicholas Bacon.
Queen Elizabeth and William, the Duke of Cambridge are given a tour by Catherine, in her RHS Back to Nature Garden, which she designed with landscape architects Andree Davies and Adam White
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RHS Back to Nature Garden
Joanna Lumley in the Donkeys Matter Garden
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Joan Armatrading in the Space to Grow CAMFED Garden
David Walliams
Paddleboarder Jo Mosely poses in The Welcome to Yorkshire show garden
Florella’s Future, Discovery Zone, in the Great Pavilion
Singer Natalie Rushdie in The Savills and David Harber Garden
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Warner’s Distillery Garden. Designed by: Helen Elks-Smith.
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Normandy veterans pause in the D-Day Revisited Garden
The Morgan Stanley Garden. Designed by Chris.Beardshaw Ellie Harrison
Miles Stone: The Kingston Maurward Garden.
The Donkey Sanctuary: Donkeys Matter.
Judi Dench launches a re-elming initiative on the Hillier Nurseries Stand
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Walker’s Forgotten Quarry Garden. Designed by: Graham.Bodle.
Rotherview Nurseries (Gold Medal Winners) See page 40.
The High Maintenance Garden For Motor Neurone.Disease Association.
The Dubai Majlis Garden. Designed by Thomas Hoblyn..
Walker’s Forgotten Quarry Garden
The Resilience Garden. Designed by Sarah Eberle
The Savills and David Harber Garden
The M&G Garden. Designed by Andy Sturgeon
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Miles Stone: The Kingston Maurward Garden.
Charlotte Hawkins and Chris Evans
The Greenfingers Charity Garden. Designed by Kate.Gould.
Floella Benjamin wins a Gold Medal for her Floella’s Future exhibtion
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Family Monsters Garden. Designed by: Alistair Bayford..
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Laura Slater X The Plant Room Land.
The Wedgwood Garden Designed by Jo Thompson.
The Morgan Stanley Garden. Designed by Chris Beardshaw
Kazuyuki Ishihara’s Green Switch garden (Gold Medal)
Presenter Anita Rani
Kirsty Alsop
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Garden Services
Sat. 15th June - The Illegal Eagles
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JX. 7.30pm. This phenomenal group of musicians have been touring for over two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics! 01424 462288
Sat. 15th June - Phoenix Choir & The Fletching Singers
At All Saints Church, Grange Rd, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. Midsummer Mass and Feel The Spirit. £12 in advanve. phoenixchoir-eastbourne.co.uk
Sat. 15th & 16th June - Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 6pm on 15th & 2.30pm on 16th. Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake comes to cinemas with a fresh look for the 21st century and is “as bold and beautiful as ever” (The Telegraph). 01892 678678. Sat. 15th & 16th June (Also 22nd-23rd) - Open Studio At Pound House, Udimore, Rye, TN31 6BA. Open 11am-5pm. Print demo day Sat. 22nd June. Talk at 3pm. See Brenda Hartill RE page 55.Sat. 15th June - Reginald D Hunter At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 8pm. Celebrating his twentieth anniversary as a comedian living and performing in the UK, Reginald D Hunter brings his highly anticipated new show to Brighton Dome. £24. 01273 709709.
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GIFTS FOR MEN I can’t help thinking men are a little hard done by on the high street for gifts, so we’ve pulled out all the stops to bring you some great ideas. Here’s just a few of our favourites!
Razor honing pad
Dramatically extend the life of cartridge and disposable razors by three to five times! This will save money, reduce unnecessary plastic waste and help you to enjoy a smoother shave for much, much longer. Made from thick naturally tanned cowhide leather and a reclaimed teak base (which has excellent natural water resistance), it is lightweight and portable, useful and designed to last – what’s not to love?
Camera lamp
These fabulous lamps are upcycled and converted cameras that no longer serve their purpose as fully functioning cameras. Each one comes with an industrial looking LED bulb and is operated by an on/off switch on the mains cable. All are PAT (safety) tested.
Salmon curing kit
Struggling to get your Dad a fantastic gift for Father’s Day? This award-winning salmon curing kit contains everything you need to make artisan dry-cured fish at home. Just add the salmon! Ideal for a proper Foodie who loves venturing into new food trends - three curing flavours are provided, or someone that is a beginner and wants to try out new culinary experiences - a unique hands-on experience to remember. Complete with easy to read instructions.
Still going strong 6-years on! Hastings-based, family-run, tree surgery firm, Danson Tree Care Ltd, is celebrating its’ 6-year anniversary this month and would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone that has helped to keep them going.
Antler cufflinks
These antler cufflinks are handcrafted beautifully using red deer antler in a small workshop in the Scottish Highlands that up-cycles waste products such as shotgun cartridges and reclaimed wood from local Scottish estates into handmade, shooting-themed gifts. Every piece of antler is unique, the colour and size depending on the age of the stag and the area where it lived.
“The last six years has flown by . . . we always try to go that extra mile for our customers; I think that’s why they keep coming back! We are very lucky to have some prestigious clients now, but our local customers got us off the ground, and we never forget that.” Karen Danson, owner of Danson Tree Care.
Paula Williams, Founder of BRITISH design BRITISH made, 64 High Street, Battle, TN33 0AG, helping you to buy British. What you buy here will not have arrived from far flung places or travelled thousands of miles by air and sea. We use 100% renewable electricity, every drop made from British sun, wind and rain. We aim to re-use or recycle at least 90% supplier packaging to reduce landfill. We seek out and promote products that are made with sustainable or recycled materials.
Happy Anniversary Danson Tree Care Ltd.
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Sat. 15th June - Jimmy Carr
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 01892 530613. 7pm & 10pm. One of the best-loved comedians in the world, Jimmy Carr announces his brand-new tour for 2019 and 2020, Terribly Funny.
Sat. 15th June - Crematorium Open Day
At Wealden Crematorium, Horam. see page 66 for details
Sat. 15th -16th June - Father’s Day Supercar Weekend
At Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG. Classic cars in a stunning location with a myriad of food options to boot. Alfa Romeos on Saturday and fabulous Ferraris on Sunday. 01732 865224.
Sunday 16h June - Sussex Day at Pickhams
At Pickhams, Wilmington, BN26 6RR, 11am - 7pm. Open Gardens, crafts, live music, talk on Quirky Sussex, local landscape art. Bar, cakes, cream teas, light lunches, evening barbeque. Craft pitches. Tickets for lunches, music and the talk via www.pickhams.com Free entrance to gardens (donations invited). 01323 705153.
Sun. 16th June - Jazz Dance Company
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. 01323 412000. 7.30pm. The Jazz Dance Company showcase styles from Hip Hop, Commercial and Contemporary to Music Theatre, Tap, Technical and Lyrical Jazz.
Sun. 16th June - Cartier Queen’s Cup Final 2019
Guards Polo Club, Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park Egham, Surrey TW20 0HP The thrilling final of the Cartier Queen’s Cup Tournament brings together a fabulous combination of fast-paced polo and firstclass hospitality. Add in Cartier’s always gorgeous guest list and a day that is historically attended by HM The Queen and this becomes one of the standout events of the Summer Season. guardspoloclub.com
Tom’s Groundworks - It is all change in 2020 for septic tank regulations – not a topic at the top of your ‘must read’ list, but if you live in a rural property, it might need to be. There is new legislation which will be enforced by the Environment Agency from the 1st January 2020. You may need to swap your septic tank for a sewage treatment plant. Tom’s Groundworks are experienced at installing these and will provide you with a free written quote and talk you through the legislation. This
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Roses at Pashley Manor Gardens From mid-June the roses are at their best at Pashley Manor Gardens – a blend of old fashioned and modern roses are complemented by foxgloves, clematis, London pride, sweet peas and summer flowering shrubs. Masses of gorgeous pinks can be found spilling out of their box hedged borders in the formal Rose Garden and the pale pink, abundant blooms of Rosa Irene Watts parade either side of the Rose Walk. In the Herbaceous Borders many red hued shrub roses in the beds are complemented by rich red climbing roses on the eighteenth century walls, while in the pool garden the unusual silver sheened petals of Rosa Burgundy charmingly mirror the gleam of the water. Such is the profusion of roses at this time that even the front of the house is covered in the pink tinged, creamy yellow flowers of the climbing Rosa Gloire de Dijon. Over the Special Rose Week there will be the opportunity to take a rose themed walk round the gardens and there is a great selection of potted roses, from 26 times Chelsea Gold Medal winners Peter Beales Roses, available to buy, as well as rose themed gifts from the Shop – even the menu in the café features rose inspired dishes over this week!
is a job that will not be best left until the winter months. You can find us on the My Builder website at www.mybuilder.com who verify all our references and insurance cover. We have the experience of running large scale projects such as new builds and extensions down to retaining walls, patios, driveways and bespoke garden walls. We can carry out demolition work and have our own crusher to turn rubble into a useful aggregate for reuse on site or elsewhere.
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GARDEN SERVICES Mon. 17 June - Foujita: The Japanese Frenchman who loved women and cats.
At the Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2SA, 2.00 p.m. The French state bought a painting by Foujita 26 years before they purchased a Picasso. He arrived in Paris in 1913 and women fell at his feet. He was a true eccentric, with “the accent of a herring” and the talent of a great artist. Lecture by Linda Collins, run by The Arts Society Rother Valley. Visitors welcome (entrance £7). Enquiries: Kay 01424 775257
Mon. 17th & 18th June - Backstreet Boys
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. The “DNA World Tour” - their biggest arena tour in 18 years. Over the course of three months, the guys will perform all over Europe and North America, headlining The O2 on Monday 17 June 2019. 0844 856 0202.
Mon. 17th - 22nd June - The Girl On The Train
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 0844 871 7615. Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel – an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide - and starring Samantha Womack, this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment.
Tues. 18th - 22nd June - Royal Ascot
At Ascot Racecourse, High St, Ascot SL5 7JX. The Royal Meeting is the perfect occasion for socializing, hosting a choice of four separate enclosures with plenty to offer in terms of dining. Royal Ascot is equally synonymous with sartorial elegance and is awash with colourful fashions as well as the most magnificent millinery creations. www.ascot.co.uk
Tues. 18th June - Rhythm Of The Dance
At The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. £26.50. This dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent, an exciting 2-hour trip through hundreds of years of Irish dance and music. 01323 412000.
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GARDEN SERVICES Tues. 18th - 20th June - An Evening With King Crimson
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. You can expect to hear material from twelve of their studio albums, including many of the songs from their seminal 1969 release In The Court of the Crimson King. 0207 589 8212.
Tues. 18th June - Romesh Ranganathan: Work in Progress
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 8pm. Join Romesh Ranganathan as he tries out some new material ahead of his new tour. Age guidance 14+ (swearing and adult content). 01892 678678.
Wed. 19th - 23rd June - House & Garden Festival
At Olympia Grand, London. Bringing together three individual events; The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia, HOUSE & GROW and Spirit of Summer. They all present complementary collections offering inspiration and choice to create timeless versatile living spaces to suit all styles, & summer shopping. www.houseandgardenfestival.com
Wed. 19th - 23rd June - TASTE Of London
At The Regent’s Park, London. Taste incredible signature dishes from some of London’s hottest restaurants, see top chefs put their individual twists on summer dishes in live demonstrations, get hands-on with interactive masterclasses, indulge in champagne, wine and whiskey tastings and sample unique ingredients and products amongst the producers market. For further information and to book tickets visit the Taste of London website. https://london.tastefestivals.com
Wed. 19th June - Ronnie Scott’s All Stars
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JX. 7.30pm. £26. In this, the 60th Anniversary of one of the world’s most iconic music venues, the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the road to celebrate the ‘Ronnie Scott’s Story’. 01424 462288
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GARDEN SERVICES Thurs. 20th June - Il Divo
At The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR. 6.30pm. Il Divo have evolved into the pre-eminent tenor powerhouse vocal group with 160 Gold and Platinum albums in 33 countries to their credit, over 30 million albums sold. From £39.05. 01273 290131
Thurs. 20th June - Lollypops & Moptops
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. a new 50s & 60’s package show featuring 60’s icons The Dreamers formerly Freddie & The Dreamers with hits such as ‘I’m Telling You’ plus The Temple Brothers with their tribute to The Everly Brothers, National Tribute Award Winners along with Buddy Walker one of the UK’s leading tributes to Buddy Holly. 01323 412000.
Thurs. 20th June - Stars of Les Miserables In Concert
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JX. 7.30pm. The Barricade Boys are back on the road with their FIVE STAR international tour! Fabulous harmonies, incredible vocals, dashing good looks and fantastic personalities. 01424 462288.
Thurs. 20th June - The Merry Wives of Windsor: Live From Shakespeare’s Globe
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 7.20pm. Live Transmission. Double-meanings & disguises in The Merry Wives of Windsor as Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing Mistress Page and Mistress Ford. 01892 678678.
G. Bridgland Ltd was established in May 1981 and specialise in tree surgery and grounds maintenance, covering a wide area. The majority of our business comes from recommendations by previous customers but we also have ongoing contracts with local housing associations. All of our tree surgeons/arborist’s are qualified experts and have extensive experience. We are able to offer advice and recommendations. When work is completed the site is left safe and in a clean condition. We can offer comprehensive grounds maintenance contracts for either commercial or domestic needs.
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ollowing sell-out events and record audiences in 2018, JAM on the Marsh returns in July to set South East Kent ablaze. Join the critically acclaimed and widely adored King’s Singers, making their first visit to this unique shore, be amazed by Jon Foreman’s large-scale, daily-changing beach art on the sands at Dymchurch, come to Changeling Theatre’s racy Nell Gwynn under the copper beach tree in New Romney, luxuriate in orchestral
music by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Finzi and Paul Mealor with the London Mozart Players, have a blast of Debussy, Satie and Scott Joplin with one of the finest brass groups, The Symphonic Brass of London, or hear Bach as you never have before with Art of Moog’s Bach on Synths. Children are welcome FREE at all events, and we’ve created some especially for them, like Children’s Sunday, full of storytelling, clowning, nature sculptures
Friday 21st - 29th June International Tennis
and steam trains. For info and tickets, please go to www.jamconcert.org/events
Friday 21st June - Pamela’s Palace
At The Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. The Nature Valley International boasts a fantastic line-up of worldclass tennis as a combined men’s and women’s event. It is a WTA Premier level and ATP 250 level tournament based at the prestigious Devonshire Park. www.lta.org.uk/major-tennis-events
Fri. 21st - 29th June - The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
At The Stables Theatre, The Bourne, Hastings. ‘Imagine a 42nd St, with corpses where the songs ought to be,’ The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 promises ‘a non-stop barrage of laughter!’ 7.30pm. 01424 423221
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. With dazzling original music and jaw-dropping dance routines, Pamela and her girls bring you all the drama of a Mike Leigh An outstanding sitcom comic creation…. a real treat of a show” The Scotsman 01892 678678.
Fri. 21st June - Supremes Tribute Show
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 8pm. The Arrindell Sisters ‘Spirit of Soul and Motown’ is a tribute to the classics of Diana Ross and the Supremes, that are still played around the world, even 60 years after they were first released. 01323 410611.
Friday 21st June - Buzzcocks | The Skids
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. The Royal Albert Hall is delighted to present a one-off evening featuring three pioneering bands from the first generation of punk and new wave: Buzzcocks, The Skids and Penetration. 0207 589 8212.
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Hooe’s Old Motor Club holds its 50th Vintage Car Show & Concours D’elegance on Sunday, August 4th, 2019 This show, which supports local charities, has a free car park, auto related trade and other stands plus refreshments. Musical entertainment is provided by Hooe Village Silver Band. The arena events include parades and informed commentary on the classes of cars, motor cycles and commercial vehicles from pre 1905 up to 1970 plus the ever popular Lady and Vehicle Concours. If you have an interesting or historic vehicle that you would like to show, please contact the secretary, Mr J Bishop 01323 843202 or Ron Wanmer on 01323 840346. For further details: www.hooeoldmotorclub.org.uk
Eridge Horse Trials & Country Market 13th & 14th July A fantastic line up of sport and attractions await you at the 2019 Eridge Horse Trials & Country Market just outside Tunbridge Wells. Competitions range from Novice to Open were local riders will be going head-to-head with some of the top international competitors in the sport promising to set the scene for some great spectator action. As well as the superb range of over 60 Country Market exhibitors, public
catering and mini fun fair the event includes ‘Cars in the Park’, on the Saturday for the classic car enthusiast. Sunday offers the very popular ‘Dogs in the Park’, which will incorporate a fun dog show, dog agility, scurries and distraction alley. This year also sees falconry displays and terrier racing. Come along with friends, family and dogs to see the thrills and spills of eventing – and more. Full details and admission costs at www.eridge-horsetrials.co.uk
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LEISURE Friday 21st June - Jean Genie The Ultimate tribute to David Bowie
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JX. 7.30pm. Expect a 2 hour show of all the hits of the Ziggy and White Duke Eras. 01424 462288
Friday 21st June - Hits Out Of Hell
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 7.30pm. Hits Out of Hell – The Meat Loaf Songbook is a 2 hour and rock and roll extravaganza, brought to you by Craig Halford and his full band. £23.50. 01323 802020.
Friday 21st June - My Leonard Cohen
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. D’Arrietta and his band provide gutsy and arresting interpretations of Leonard Cohen’s powerful works, framed by a personal narrative and poetic recitations. £25. 01323 412000.
Friday 21st - 23rd June - A Midsummer Night’s Dream
At Half House Farm, Three Oaks TN35 4NE. See page 55. Fri. & Sat. 7.30pm, Sun. 3pm. www.bowler-crab.com 07801 893115.
Sat. 22nd & 23rd 1066 Cycling Festival
Saturday 22 at Source Park, Seafront, by the Pier, Hastings. 2pm 6pm. Sunday 23rd at De La Warr Lawns, Bexhill 10am - 3pm. Free Entry. A celebration of cycling. Historic Half Hundred: A British Cycling endorsed 50 mile ride taking in the best views of the 1066 area. Please use the web link for more information – www.visit1066country.com/cyclingfestival See page 55.
Sat. 22nd & 23rd - Beach Garden & Summer Party
At Wishbarn Antiques, Wish Street, Rye TN31 7DA. Between 2 - 5pm. Come and join us for a glass of fizz and listen to the acclaimed pianist Mike Hatchard Jazz and a cartoonist.
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Bexhill 60’s Revolution Following on from the hugely successful Bexhill Roaring 20s, the same team brings the Bexhill 60s Revolution to the Town on Saturday 13 July. This is a town wide event celebrating the decade that changed history in so many ways. An era of optimism, the sixties were indeed a revolution. The event will include a procession around the town with Austin Powers, open top bus with a Beatles band playing live, mini cars, classic cars, scooters, motorbikes & the batmobile. There will also be a Carnaby market, live stage with The Counterfeit Stones, original Tremeloes and much more including an Apollo spacesuit and presentation in the De La Warr Pavilion plus 60s Art and stage performances on the terrace featuring the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car, 60s dance workshops and live music. PLUS much more!
Sat. 22nd - An Evening of English Madrigals (See Page 4)
At St Clenents Church, All Saints Street, Hastings. 7pm. HASTINGS PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER CHOIR. Marcio da Silva - Conductor
Sat. 22nd - 23rd Hastings Midsummer Fish Fest
At Stade Open Space, Hastings Old Town. Enjoy a variety of delicious summer fish dishes from local restaurants along with a range of the best produce the area has to offer. Locally made wine will also be available, as well as a beer festival, and the fishermen will be showcasing their skills and their catch.
Sat. 22nd - The Who Tribute Show
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 8pm. Who Are You UK are the UK’s hottest The Who tribute recreating the unique excitement and power of one of rocks greatest ever bands. 01323 410611.
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Pirate Day celebrates ten years of buccaneering in Hastings In that time a world record was achieved in 2010 and again in 2012. Seven years on, Hastings still holds the Guinness World record for The Largest Gathering of Pirates, a remarkable achievement. This is a true community and visitor event which attracts visitors from across the World, literally from United States to Australia. The tenth anniversary will see an official Guinness World record attempt for Largest Human Image of a Boat, in our case a Pirate Ship! Filmed from the air. The image will go worldwide. Everyone is invited to be part of this image.
THIS IS HASTINGS PIRATE DAY Entertainment for all ages across Hastings at Pirate Day 2019 Sat. 22nd - 23rd Hever’s Home Front
Step back in time to wartime Britain at Hever’s Home Front at this 1940s event. Take part in a swing dance in the tea dance tent, tap your toes to music and browse stalls selling vintage wares and refreshments. Experience the sights and smells of the time with authentic cooking along with displays of US military vehicles. hevercastle.co.uk
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LEISURE Sat. 22nd - Eastbourne Music Extravaganza
At The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 12.30pm. £6. bringing Samba, Percussion and String Orchestra performances from children of all ages from Eastbourne. 01323 412000.
Sat. 22nd - Bowie Experience
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. £26. Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. 01323 412000.
Sat. 22nd - Local & Live Sessions
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells.Doors 7pm. Music from 8pm. The ever-popular Local & Live Sessions showcase the very best new artists from Kent and Sussex. 01892 678678.
Sat. 22nd - Space Spectacular
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 3pm & 7.30pm. Music from deep space and beyond. A voyage through a galaxy of favourite music from deep space and beyond, with lights, lasers and indoor fireworks. Featuring works by Holst, Strauss and John Williams – perhaps the greatest film composer of all time and winner of over 40 prestigious awards, including 5 Oscars. 0207 589 8212.
Sat. 22nd - 23rd - SWEATLIFE 2019
At Tobacco Dock, The Dock, Tobacco Quay, London. E1W 2SF. Sweatlife The Festival is a party with 6,000 people high on endorphins. We bring together our favourite studios, yoga teachers and people who’ve been inspiring us all year – to create one sweaty, fun, thought-provoking weekend, where you’ll have access to two jam-packed days of classes, workshops and talks. www.lululemon.co.uk/sweatlife
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LEISURE Sun. 23rd - Move! A celebration of dance and movement
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 6pm. Theatretrain return to the Royal Albert Hall once again! With a fifteen piece orchestra and a five hundred strong choir led by Robert Hyman, this production integrates a myriad of musical styles and dances. 0207 589 8212.
Sun. 23rd - Primavera An Evening of Classical Music
and over again’ as her diary records. 0844 856 0202.
Sun. 23rd June - Kapow - 5K Superhero Obstacle Challenge
At Hamden Park, Eastbourne from 10am. See main advertisement Page 52.
Sun. 23rd June - Sing-A-Long-A The Greatest Showman
At Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG a selection of well-known musical masterpieces, inside the atmospheric Baron’s Hall. Visit www.primavera-ensemble. co.uk to book. Tel: 01892 870307
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JX. 2pm. Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zach Efron and hiss Rebecca Ferguson (…or maybe not) as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible - with lyrics on the screen. 01424 462288.
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton BN1 1SD. In ‘Another Planet’, Tracey Thorn returns to the scene of her 1970’s childhood where ‘life was slow and very little happened, over
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 8pm. A Night in Nashville Hosted by Sarah Jayne; Jayne will take us on a journey through the history of Country Music. 01323 410611.
Sun. 23rd June - Outsider Memoirs: Tracey Thorn & Dustin Lance Black
Sun. 23rd June - Dolly & Friends
Sun. 23rd June - Quincy Jones: Soundtrack of the 80s.
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. 6pm. There will be clips of Quincy talking about stories behind the songs and albums in the show and the great man will also be hosting the event and introducing the artists live whilst a live orchestra is conducted by the incredible Jules Buckley. 0844 856 0202.
Mon. 24th June - Behind the Scenes at Great Dixter: June
At Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex TN31 6PH. a guided walk around the garden highlighting plants of interest or in flower and give an overview of the tasks that are happening in in the garden. £45. 01797 252878
Mon. 24th - 25th June - The Beach Boys
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 8pm. Happily for us all, The Beach Boys continue to create and perform with the same bold imagination and style that marked their explosive debut over 50 years ago. 0207 589 8212.
Mon. 24th - 25th June Woman to Woman - Judie Tzuke, Julia Fordham and Beverley Craven
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. This unique collaboration is a rare chance to see all three artistes performing their classic hits and classic album tracks together alongside their sensational band. 7.45pm. 0844 871 7615.
Tues. 25th June - Les Musicals
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 7.30pm. Come and immerse yourself into the world of Musical Theatre with classics from Les Miserables, Phantom Of The Opera, Blood Brother and many more. 0844 871 7615.
Wed. 26th June - Paul Young
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 8pm. Everyone’s favourite 80s crooner Paul Young is back on tour, performing his muchloved album ‘No Parlez’ in celebration of 35 years since its release. 01892 530613.
Wed. 26th - 30th June Cirque du Soleil: Toruk
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. 0844 856 0202. Inspired by James Cameron’s recordbreaking movie AVATAR, Cirque du Soleil’s uniquely different touring show TORUK – The First Flight will make its UK debut.
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LEISURE Wed. 26th June - Interpol
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 7pm. £31.00. American rock band Interpol head to Brighton Dome with their sixth studio album Marauder. 01273 709709.
Wed. 26th June - Hormonal Housewives
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 7.30pm. No subject is taboo for these girls and no thought is too private as the challenges of modern womanhood are sliced, diced and put to rights. Vicki Michelle, Julie Coombe & Josephine Partridge. 0844 871 7615.
Wed. 26th & 27th June - Gladys Knight
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. Gladys Knight, Empress of Soul and seven time Grammy winner, is delighted to return to the Royal Albert Hall for two nights. 0207 589 8212.
Thurs. 27th June - Some Guys Have All the Luck
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 7.30pm. Frontman Paul Metcalfe exudes the energy, charisma, looks and voice of the real Rod! Get ready for a fun filled night of Rod Stewart classics! 0844 871 7615.
Bexhill Museum offers something for everyone – from local history and archaeology to fashion and Bexhill’s motor heritage. The unique collections are housed in a distinctive building which combines the traditional Edwardian with a modern extension. An accredited museum, we hold a number of important objects unique to the local area, including a model of the De La Warr Pavilion, the ‘Old Windmill’ painting by LS Lowry and a restored prototype of the 1950s Elva sports car. We are open daily from February to mid-December: Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 11am – 5pm. We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly children and families. Children can do one of our quiz sheets, try the hands-on exhibits in the Motor Racing Gallery or take part in one of our special themed activities throughout the year. We offer a range of fascinating talks, lectures and walks related to the museum collections throughout the year to adult visitors. There is also a busy education programme for schools. Bexhill Museum is an independent charity that relies on volunteer support.
Now in its 22nd year, artists, craftspeople, printmakers and designers open their studio spaces for South East Open Studios. Open to the public from 7th to 23rd June, 2019, art lovers can grab a guide, create their own art trail and explore both the creativity and the beautiful landscape of the South East this summer. For the 17 days of the event, artists throw open their studio doors to the public and visitors can tour and explore unusual studio spaces from custom sheds to remote workshops, beachside galleries to beautiful purpose-built studios. Seeing the creativity artists put into their work spaces can be as fascinating as the art itself, and throughout the event many artists will be demonstrating in their studios. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet the creators behind distinctive and inspiring artworks, including ceramics, sculpture, glasswork, painting, printmaking and textiles.
Pictured: Leon Serpollet in his steam car “Easter Egg” (the fastest car in the world at that time) winning Britain’s first motor car race on the seafront at Bexhill 19.5.1902.
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Rye Harbour Holiday Park Based on the picturesque East Sussex Coastline surrounded by miles of glorious countryside. It is the perfect location for holiday home ownership. As well as fantastic facilities, we currently have a superb range of holiday homes and lodges on offer with prices to suit most budgets. We also have a range of low deposit, flexible finance packages to help make your dream holiday home ownership an affordable reality. To book an appointment please call our friendly team on 01797 229226.
Sussex Rocks offers a week long Summer School from 12 - 16 August 2019 and various workshops throughout the other school holidays. We have activities and classes for students of all ages and abilities from beginners to advanced from the age of 8 to 18. We cover most styles of music and encourage students to work together in small groups, bands or as duos playing whatever genre of music they choose. We offer half days for our younger students and have some exciting new activities lined up for them this summer, whilst our older students may like to participate in our new song writing class. Students are required to bring their own instruments.
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LEISURE Thurs. 27th June - 3rd July MASTERPIECE London Art Fair
At The South Grounds, The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, SW3 4LW. Visitors can view and buy the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery - from antiquity to the present day. An unparalleled opportunity for new and established collectors to discover exceptional works for sale across a range of price points from 160 international exhibitors and across every major market discipline. www. masterpiecefair.com
Thurs. 27th - 29th June - The Tiger Who Came To Dinner
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, singa-long songs and clumsy chaos! Times vary. 01892 530613.
Thurs. 27th June - John Barrowman
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 7.30pm. This summer, entertainer extraordinaire John Barrowman will celebrate his 30 years on stage and screen with favourite songs and fabulous stories from his life and career. 01273 709709.
Friday 28th June - Kate Bush Tribute Show
Friday 28th June - 27th July - A Midsummer Night’s Dream
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 8pm Them Heavy People are ‘Wowing’ audiences with every gig, as their stage show includes projections and iconic costume changes that all add up to make this band the closest interpretation of a Kate Bush show. 01323 410611.
At The Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NU. Through live music, playful adventure and physical invention, see the lovers’ world transformed into a place of magic, laughter and healing, as we journey into the woods. openairtheatre.com
At St Andrew’s Church Fairlight, TN35 4AB. Summer Festival celebrating the five senses: floral displays, original artworks, hand-made crafts, music and culinary delights, including a BBQ Saturday 5pm, nature discovery activities for children, and a musical extravaganza with Dr David Flood, Musical Director Canterbury Cathedral, 7.30 Saturday. Entrance free. Full programme and tickets for the concert and grand draw available. 01424 812799 and 01424 815008
At The Hop Farm Family Park, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6PY. 01622 872068. 11am-2am. a weekend of live bands, DJ’s, vintage scooters, hot food, custom show, market and more...... www. thebig7scooterrally.com/
Friday 28th - Sunday 30th June - Summer Festival
Friday 28th - 30th June - Big 7 Scooter Rally
Friday 28th & 29th June - Conversations with Nick Cave
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 7.30pm. unfiltered, unscripted and unmoderated Q&A. 01273 709709.
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Friday 28th & 29th June - Tony Bennett
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 8pm. Legendary 19-time Grammy Award winner Tony Bennett returns to the Royal Albert Hall this June to celebrate his 69th anniversary as a recording & performing artist. 0207 589 8212.
the greatest way possible - with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want. 0844 871 7615
Sat. 29th June - Bloc Party
At The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR. 6.30pm. Bloc Party will play their seminal debut album Silent Alarm live and in full at four huge shows across the UK this summer, including a date in Brighton. 01273 290131.
Sat. 29th June Beach Boys Tribute Show
Friday 28th June - Soul Legends featuring Special Guest - Lemar
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 7.45pm. Go on a journey from the swinging sixties to present day via all the classic seventies and eighties floor fillers. You will be treated to an evening of classic hits from all the soul legends. 0844 871 7615
Sat. 29th June - Sing-A-Long-A The Greatest Showman
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 2pm & 7.30pm. Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron and hiss Rebecca Ferguson as you experience The Greatest Showman in
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 8pm. The Beached Boys magically capture the original sixties surfing sound of the Beach Boys, providing entertainment that will prove unique. 01323 410611.
at 4pm. Everybody is welcome. The Little Common Royal British Legion band will be performing, and there will be games for the children, bric-a-brac stalls, refreshments, a BBQ, cake stalls, tombola, a bottle stall, plant stall, a clothes stall and a beer tent, too. New volunteers wanted call Lee on 01424 215 87.
Sat. 29th & 30th June - Brightling Park International Horse trials
At Brightling Park, Robertsbridge TN32 5HH. Top class competition, international riders, dressage, show jumping and cross country. Concert Saturday night. See page 52.
Sat. 29th June - Salome
At St Mary In The Castle, 7 Pelham Crescent, Hastings, TN34 3AF. EDIFICE DANCE THEATRE HASTINGS PHILHARMONIC ENSEMBLE. Music by Philip O’Meara. 01424 715880.
Sat. 29th June - Annual Garden Party
Mais House, 18 Hastings Road, Bexhill-onSea, East Sussex, TN40 2HH. Garden Party to coincide with British Armed Forces Day on June 29th 2019, starting at 2pm and finishing
Sat. 29th June - Walk Like A Man
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 7.30pm. ÂŁ24. a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. 01323 802020.
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his August, Hastings based Empress Coaches celebrates ninety years in business.
service to Hellingly Hospital near to Hailsham as there was no direct travel from Hastings until that time.
Established in 1929 by local businessman Harry Phillips, his diversification into buying a brand new 20 seat Dennis coach could not have been more different than his skills as a musician and Pianoforte tuner by trade.
By the start of the Second World War Harry had already sold the Dennis for a larger 26 seat Bedford and continued on with evacuation work and ferrying the Home guard around. In the boom years of the 1950’s and 60’s Empress were busy in the summer months with day trips and private hires but by the 1970’s and
The coach was put to good use for excursions and a newly established
80’s were adapting to a changing market in what customers wanted for their travel needs in a changing world. Today, Empress operate a twelve vehicle fleet catering for small to medium group sizes with coaches seating 12, 16, 22 and up to 28 seats, all air condtioned. For that extra special occasion three classic 20 seat Bedford coaches are also available to hire. (See facing page)
Trisha Wood Contemporary Artist:
Ted lost his Mother last year and commissioned Trisha to make a silver signet ring and matching cufflinks to wear at his forthcoming wedding. Made in the beautiful wedding colours, these pieces are very special as infused into the jewellery is his late Mothers’ ashes. Ted said, “By having these pieces made, Mum will be by my side at our Wedding and forever close to me.” Trish Wood created memorial jewellery with respect, empathy and care. Each piece is expertly hand-crafted and made in high quality silver. A unique and everlasting tributes for your lost loved ones and pets. - 60 -
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HEALTH & BEAUTY s Moved into the area and looking at classes to make new friends? s Want to strengthen your core muscles & improve your posture? s Looking for an opportunity to enjoy a therapy? s Are you injured and need Physiotherapy? We have many classes available including Pilates, Yoga, Garuda and Tai Chi and hold workshops including Meditation, Alexander Technique and Posture. We also offer Physiotherapy and a variety of massage & complementary therapies. We have a light & airy studio, several treatment rooms and a free car park. Please like us on www.facebook.com/ TheBodyJunction to hear about our special offers and taster days.
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The new season’s make up from RVBLAB The Make Up is now available at NU-U The Beauty Room in Burwash – glamorous, sophisticated, high impact make up with ultra-thin pigments, a soft touch & a bright finish. Come and try it! Until 30th June there will be an offer on ½ hour Make Up appointments for a special price of just £10.00 so that you can try the new season’s colours - Bring this magazine with you to qualify. On that appointment if you choose to buy 3 or more full price make up products, the make up session will be free of charge. Please call to make an appointment so that you don’t miss out. There is also an offer on the new sun care range from Diego dalla Palma Professional which have Bronzyl & DNA Smart Protection, UVB UVA IR new generation photostable filters and are water resistant. In June, with any 3 sun products purchased you will receive a free beach towel worth £12.50. Call Sue on 01435 882379 to book an appointment.
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NURSING & CARE Sun. 30th June - Run Or Dye! Parkland Run
At Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG Tel: 01892 870307.
book the 1k, 3.5k, or 5k route it’s guaranteed you’ll cross the finish line covered head to toe in rainbows of colour! 8.00am - 11.00am Visit www.runordye.co.uk to register your place. This year organisers aim to reach £100,000 raised for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
Sun. 30th June - Simply Red Tribute
At The Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. 8pm. Amazing sound a like Red Mick is a superb tribute artiste whose visual and vocal likeness to Mick Hucknall is really quite extraordinary. 01323 410611.
Sun. 30th June Last Night Of The Bexhill Proms
Get smothered in technicolour as the most colourful run, walk, or dance in Kent returns to the Penshurst Place parkland. Whether you
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At The De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill On Sea. 7.30pm. Featuring the Bexhill Festival Choir led by Lorraine Barry and award-winning soprano Kristy Swift. 01424 229111.
lan Gannon and his family have been working in and around the funeral industry locally for some years. Alan saw an opportunity to start his own independent family run funeral directors in the local area, after seeing the amount of families who struggled to meet the ever rising costs of a funeral (currently averaging approximately £4469 in the South East). Alan says “ Its not about how much you spend on a funeral, its about the people who are involved” Alan prides himself on being the only person you will be dealing with at every stage of the arrangement, and contactable whenever you need him “Some families need more time than others, having my own funeral directors means I can give as much time, and care to each family as required” For Alan the importance of being able to deliver a funeral at an affordable cost without compromising on quality or professionalism is key “I have created a funeral package which is affordable to everyone, however if you wish to add to it you can”
Sun. 30th June - Peter & the Wolf Live
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 2.30pm. 0207 589 8212. This screening of the timeless Oscar®winning animation will be accompanied by Prokofiev’s indelible score, performed live by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Learn more about the wonderful world of orchestral music through one of the most beloved stories of our time.
Sun. 30th June The Planets: An HD Odyssey
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. 0207 589 8212. Gaze in wonder as breathtaking NASA images and footage are projected onto a giant screen, complementing Holst’s aweinspiring suite, The Planets performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Alan Gannon & Sons also offer direct Cremations Direct cremations have always been around but are now increasing in popularity due to its simplicity and cost. This is aided with celebrities such as david bowie and author Anita Brooker opting for this. A direct cremation is where a deceased is transported from the mortuary directly to the crematorium within a few days following the death. It is a minimalist option, whereby there are no attendance, procession, or ceremony. A direct cremation should not be considered a ‘Cheap Funeral’, simply it removes the constraints and stress of making prompt formal decisions. This then allows families to arrange more fitting memorial service or reception at a time, and place more suited for all to attend, if desired. Alan Gannon & Sons believe in compassion, a personal service and putting families first. Alan says “I’m in a position of trust when families are at their most vulnerable. Something I hold with high regard, I cannot let them down”.
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Town and Country Homecare Our aim is to help people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible and to asssist those who need help due to frailty, disability or illness to live as independently as possible with comfort and dignity. Between us we have a combined total of 80 years experience in the care industry and it is our mission to provide a high quality, reliable and responsive service tailored to the unique needs of each service user. Our Private Care Service is able to provide a package of care, tailored to suit an individuals exact needs. This could give you or your relative many more years of living at home, at a fraction of the cost of living in a care home. Our staff are all DBS checked, fully trained and can help with both Personal Care and/or Domestic Care. We welcome Service Users who are privately funding their care as well as Service users who receive a Direct Payment or use the Kent Card. Our “Private Care Service� business looks after more than 150 service users in their own homes, whilst continuing to provide seervices to both Kent and East Sussex County Councils. Call today and make your life just a little bit easier
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Birds of a feather... There are still some who still think that the birds do not need feeding in our gardens this time of year. The reason being there is plenty of natural food to be found so keeping our feeders out makes them lazy and spoils them. Just looking back a few years we know that our actions have caused a drastic decline in numbers of many of the birds that once used to be common not only in the countryside but also in the urban areas. So it seems acceptable to destroy their natural habitat to a point of extinction but not to ensure we do what we can to help
them when in fact they need it. So please continue to keep some of your feeders full and make sure any bird baths in your gardens are topped up and clean. Enjoy your garden birds. Three of the next generation in my garden over the last month... Siskins, Pied Wagtails and Starlings
Allan ..... Feathers Wild Bird Care www.featherswildbirdcare.co.uk www.feathersoptics.co.uk
Sun. 30th June - Someone Like You - The Adele Songbook
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 7.30pm. Handpicked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Special, the outstanding Katie Markham leads a supertalented six-piece band through all your favourite Adele hits plus much more in this internationally acclaimed show. 0844 871 7615.
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