WHAT’S ON MARCH 2019
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WHAT’S ON MARCH 2019
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RUNNING UNTIL 14th July Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams
At The Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL Spanning 1947 to the present day, this exhibition will trace the history and impact of one of the 20th century’s most influential couturiers, exploring the enduring influence of the fashion house, and Dior’s relationship with Britain. £20 – £24. Membership benefits include Free entry to all exhibitions (starts from £70). 020 7942 2000
House and Home P.2 - 23 Leisure P. 24 - 31 BAFTA Pictorial P.32 - 39 Food and Drink P.40 - 47 Wedding Services P. 48 - 51 Health and Wellbeing P.52 - 54
Friday 1st - 5th March - Fat Tuesday
Garden Services P.55 - 61
At various venues in Hastings. In New Orleans and Rio they call it Mardi Gras, in Venice it’s known as Carnivale and Hastings has “Fat Tuesday” (English for Mardi Gras). Traditionally occurring on Shrove Tuesday which is the last day before Ash Wednesday, “Fat Tuesday” is a chance for people to let their hair down before (in theory) observing the restrictions of Lent. This Festival borrows heavily from the New Orleans take on Mardi Gras, combining the enjoyment of good music, a flair for dressing up and partying. www.hastingsfattuesday.co.uk
Nursing and Care P.62 - 65 Animal and Pets P.66 & 67
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Friday 1st - 2nd March - Disney’s Broadway Hits
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At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 0207 589 8212. Musical extravaganza featuring songs from best-loved Tony® and Academy Award®-winning scores including Beauty and the Beast, Aida, The Lion King, Aladdin, Mary Poppins, Tarzan® and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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ENENDEN Hospital is offering FREE consultations for hip and knee replacements until 30 April plus 10% discount on the treatment price! The private hospital, rated “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), will also be holding a free open morning for prospective patients to find out more about hip and knee replacement surgery. Come along to the hospital near Cranbrook in Kent on Saturday, 23 March, from 10.30am to 12.30pm and hear presentations from Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons Richard Goddard and Kumar Reddy. Mr Goddard is a highly-experienced surgeon who graduated from Leeds University School of Medicine in 1997. He is a member of international orthopaedic faculties and frequently lectures on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, knee replacement and partial knee replacement surgery. Mr Reddy specialises in total hip and knee replacements, revision total hip and knee replacements, arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction and meniscal repairs. Benenden Hospital carries out nearly 300 hip and knee replacements every year with physiotherapy included and podiatry also available. Rose and Sue are two former patients…. Sue’s problems with her knees first started when she fell over and twisted her leg For about three months, she struggled to walk and arthritis began to set in over the years. “It got to the point where it was really impacting on my life,” she said. “Lifting anything was virtually impossible because it would give me real pain, so would just getting in and out of the car. I’m a lawn bowler and, although I was still playing, it was a struggle.”
Sue underwent two knee replacements at Benenden and has since made a full recovery. She is now back playing bowls and recently completed a 10-mile sponsored walk for charity! “I love the personal touch that Benenden Hospital provides. From my first appointment through to the end of my treatment, the staff listened to any issues I had, however minor, and made me feel very at ease. “Now I feel like a new person and I just want to give others the confidence to do it.” Having spent three months in another hospital after suffering complications following an operation, Rose was naturally “extremely apprehensive” about going to Benenden for a total hip replacement. But she says: “Benenden Hospital restored my confidence to go ahead with the operation. From day one, everyone was so helpful and kind.” “I couldn’t wish for a better consultant, he was absolutely brilliant. I was seen straight away.” A Benenden Health member, Rose underwent a hip replacement and was discharged after four days. “I cannot say how I relieved I was when they tapped me on the shoulder and said ‘no complications’. “I was on Bensan Ward and nothing was too much trouble for the nursing and catering staff. I came home and never had any problems and the pain had gone which was a bonus. “Although I was taking painkillers, I could walk and I would have no hesitation in recommending Benenden Hospital.” * To book a free consultation at Benenden Hospital, call 01580 232494 or for more information, go to www.benenden.org.uk/hips-knees
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Running until 9th March - From Prism to Art
Friday 1st March - The Mountain Firework Company
At The Trinity Theatre Gallery, Church Road, Tunbridge Wells from 10am - 10pm daily. As a child, Clive was drawn to the magic of light and glass when his grandfather gave him a prism, and now he creates glass art including everything from representational to abstract. Get a taste of how stained and fused glass techniques can be used to create stunning pieces of unique contemporary art. 01892 678678.
At Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye East Sussex TN31 7LE. 8pm. A hugely talented 5-man combo, who play their own brilliant blend of alt-folk, country, Americana, Bluegrass, are coming back to do an outof-season gig. 01797 224442.
Running Until 22nd March - Age Is A Stage
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. Light or reignite your creative spark in this course for the older generation who still feel young. No experience is necessary. 10.30am – 12pm, £10 per session. Break the rules, be playful, look at the world with a fresh eye. 0844 871 7615
Friday 1st & 2nd March - The 39 Steps
At The Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. Sat Mat. 2.30pm. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a classic spy novel, add a dash of comedy and you get The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for 9 to 99 year olds! This two-time Tony & Drama Desk award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs. 01892 678678.
Friday 1st - 3rd March The Baby Show
At Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, London. E16 1XL. The UK’s largest event for pregnant Mum’s, babies and parents to be, The Baby Show is a unique family-friendly shopping and advice experience where you’ll find everything for pregnancy, maternity, bump, baby and of course you. www.thebabyshow.co.uk
Friday 1st - 3rd March - FFX Tool Show
At The Kent Event Centre, Detling, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF. From 10am daily. all the biggest manufacturers to give you the best handson tool show for the professional and DIYer. Building on the success of last year’s show at the Kent Event Centre, 2019 is set to be the biggest and best so far. Set in approximately 50,000 ft² of first-rate indoor exhibition space, you’ll be able to enjoy live tool demonstrations from industry experts, see new product releases and have a chance to compete in exclusive competitions from our powerhouse brands.
Beyond the Ordinary is coming to the Azur Marina Pavilion, St Leonards on Sea!
Enjoy a wonderful evening on Friday 29th March with Grant Colyer, renowned celebrity Psychic Medium. Doors open at 6.30pm and you will be welcomed with a glass of Prosecco followed by a Buffet Service meal. Grant will take the stage at 8.00pm to give his demonstration of Mediumship where he will give proof of life after death and pass messages or guidance onto you from loved ones in the Spirit World. After Grant’s demonstration our Wandering Mediums will be amongst you for an hour or so giving mini readings while you enjoy after show drinks from the late bar. Get your tickets online: www.beyondtheordinary.life Are you ready to go Beyond the Ordinary’s Mind Body Spirit? Imagine having a fabulous day out, on Sunday 31st March 10.30am to 4.30pm FREE ADMISSION Treat yourself to a piece of stunning crystal jewellery. Have your aura photographed and discover various Alternative Healing and Natural Therapies. Have a one-to-one Reading with one of our many professional and emerging readers *Exhibitor and Reader enquiries welcome www.beyondtheordinary.life
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Sat. 2nd & Sun 3rd March - Winter Opening Weekends
At Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex TN31 6PH. 10am-4pm. The garden will be open across two weekends to give visitors the chance to see its more structural side, along with winter flowering shrubs, bulbs and hellebores. There will also be a number of activities taking place ÂŁ5.00 for adults. Activities and Talks on Sunday from noon. Free for children. 01797 252878
Sat. 2nd & Sun 3rd March - A Day Out With Thomas
At Kent and East Sussex Railway, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HE. Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Take a ride behind Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and say hello to Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty. Plus lots more to enjoy including: Watch re-enactments of classic Thomas stories. Children’s rides, soft play area, bouncy castles, facepainting at
the station. Miniature railway Enjoy unlimited steam train rides along the platform. Other Thomas & Friends-themed activities.
Sat. 2nd - March The Rocket Man
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. A tribute to multi-Grammy award-winning legend and superstar, Sir Elton John. Join us on a musical journey, charting the rise to fame of one of the biggest selling artiste of all time. 01892 530613.
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Sat. 2nd - 3rd March - RYA Dinghy Show 2019
Spring Ball in Tunbridge Wells for Parkinson’s UK
At Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY. 10am-6pm. (5pm Sun). RYA Dinghy Show in association with Yachts and Yachting magazine and Suzuki Marine. Do you love to be out on the water? Returning to Alexandra Palace on the 2-3rd March, the RYA Dinghy Show welcomes sailors old and new and celebrates everything we love about the sport. Packed with free interactive features to entertain and inspire the whole family including sailing simulators and a 360 film experience giving you the chance to feel the thrill of sailing on dry land. As well as the expert talks and coaching sessions from world class sailors, you’ll also discover hundreds of boats from beautiful classics to the very latest in cutting edge design along with sailing clubs, dinghy classes, boat builders, holiday companies and much more! 020 8365 2121
Michelle Ware from Robertsbridge is holding a charity Spring Ball, in honour of her mum Vera Padley (as pictured), who sadly passed away last year after living with Parkinson’s. The Spring Ball which is open to everyone, will be held at The Spa Hotel in Tunbridge Wells on Saturday 13 April. Tickets include a sparkling drinks reception, three-course dinner with coffee and fudge and entertainment from The Swing Thing, followed by a disco. The money raised from the night will be donated to Parkinson’s UK. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition for which there is currently no cure. It affects 145,000 people in the UK, including an estimated 19,806 people in the South East of England. Vera, who lived in Crowborough with her husband Roy Padley, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 14 years ago at the age of 73, the same year she lost Roy to Cancer. “So please buy a ticket or better still get some friends together to buy a table and support this brilliant cause. All the money raised will go towards Parkinson’s UK’s pioneering research to find better treatments and a cure for the condition, as well as funding their support services.” Tickets for the Spring Ball cost £65 per head, or £585 for a table of ten. To buy your ticket please call Michelle on 07809 382 362.
Sat. 2nd - 3rd March - London Film & Comic Con
At Olympia, London. Promising to bring some of your favourite stars from TV, film and comics as well as a whole host of fun activities including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of merchandise to browse. The will provide a perfect weekend of pop culture, cosplay and above all fun. www.londoncomicconspring.com
Sat. 2nd March - The Best Of Billy Ocean
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE 01273 709709 7pm. From £25. Following his sold out tour last year British Soul icon Billy Ocean has announced a huge UK headline tour where he will perform the best of his greatest hits and favourite tracks.
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Sunday 3rd March - Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. This afternoon Barry Wordsworth whisks us away on an exciting musical travelogue that opens with Mendelssohn’s atmospheric and popular Fingal’s Cave Tickets from £12.50. 01273 709709.
Sunday 3rd March - RTWSO: Katherine Lacy
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 3pm. From £24.75. Katherine Lacy appears for the first time to Tunbridge Wells as soloist in Malcolm Arnold’s Clarinet Concerto No 2. Katherine has been principal clarinet with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for several years whilst following an expanding career as a soloist which has included first performances of a number of contemporary works. 01892 530613.
Sunday 3rd March The Bohemians: Queen Greatest Hits Tour
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 7.30pm. £19. Internationally renowned Queen Tribute band The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert, featuring the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time. So many fabulous hits to be covered but they’re all here, from the early piano and harmony heavy masterpieces , to the later, catchy pop of the eighties and Rock anthems of the early nineties. 01323 802020.
Sunday 3rd March - Sooty’s Magic Show
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. 11am & 2.30pm. Direct from their hit ITV series, Sooty, Sweep and Soo and TV’s Richard Cadell will amaze you with impossible tricks and sidesplitting jokes! Be astounded at Sooty’s flying car, Soo’s singing unicorn and Sweep’s levitating sausage! With special guests circus star Michael Jordan and the ultraviolet specialties of Fantasie de la Nuit. 01323 412000.
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effort, two live albums, and various musical collaborations. 0207 589 8212.
Mon. 4th & 5th March - Bill Burr
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 8pm. Known for playing Breaking Bad’s Patrick Kuby, , Burr is also one of comedy’s mostrevered working stand-ups. 0207 589 8212
Mon. 4th March Live Traditional Jazz
Sunday 3rd March - Umbrella Parade
From The Stade to St Mary in the Castle, Hastings East Sussex TN343AE. Umbrella Parade - An explosion of colour, music and fun for all the family, The Umbrella Parade is a firm Hastings Fat Tuesday favourite, and all you need to take part is a decorated umbrella.
to a head in a dramatic play-off. Under the Radar - Six stages showcasing emerging artists from across the UK hosted by BBC Introducing, Joe Strummer Foundation, Off Axis, ACM, Incubate and Rhythmix. Sonics - A two-day celebration of avant garde electronic musicElectronic pioneers. www.hastingsfattuesday.co.uk
Sunday 3rd March - Kent Boat Jumble
At The Hop Farm Family Park, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6PY. 01622 87206 10am4pm. giant boat jumble for mariners and collectors alike. Stallholders entry 7:30am to 9:30am. Public entry from 10am. Stallholders at the Kent Boat Jumble will be selling a wide variety of items. www.boat-jumbles.co.uk
Sunday 3rd March - Pablo Alborán
Preservation Sunday - The culmination of the Umbrella Parade brings festival-goers together to enjoy food and drink and great music, as the rivalry of the four second line brass bands comes
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. After the success of his ‘Prometo Tour’ in Spain and Latin America, Spanish singer-songwriter Pablo Alborán will make his UK debut. Pablo has released four studio albums, all of which ranked number 1 in Spain, including his self-titled debut
Town Square Social Club (ex. British Legion), 4-6 London Road, Bexhill. Live Traditional Jazz with Creole Jazz and guests, 8 pm. Great friendly atmosphere, bar and dancing. Non-members always very welcome, admittance only £5 on the door. Jazz on the first Monday of every month. 01424 435844.
Monday 4th - 9th March The House On Cold Hill
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. Following the incredible sell-out stage success of Not Dead Enough, The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple, the No. 1 bestselling author Peter James is back with the world premiere of this spine-chilling thriller. 0844 871 7615.
Tuesday 5th March Tournament and the Joust Talk
At Leeds Castle, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME17 1RG. Discover how tournament and the joust developed from early battle training which was so dangerous, it was actually banned by Henry II. Hear how despite this, Jousting continued to grow into a popular sport. 12pm. There is no need to pre-book. Included with the price of admission. 01622 765400.
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Tuesday 5th - 9th March - Trial By Laughter
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Evenings 7.45pm, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 2.30pm 01323 412000. Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s Trial By Laughter. Following critical acclaim for The Wipers Times, Ian Hislop and Nick Newman have once again taken inspiration from real life events for their new play Trial by Laughter.
Wednesday 6th & 7th March Music & Drama Education Expo
Share your passion for music and drama at Olympia London. Wed: 9am-5pm. Thu: 9am-4.30pm Offering over 70 workshops, seminars and debates from leading teachers, academics and practitioners, Music & Drama Education Expo is the place to be for all your musical and theatrical needs. musicanddramaeducationexpo.co.uk/london/
Wednesday 6th March - Jason Mraz
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. Multiple GRAMMYÂŽ Awardwinner Jason Mraz returns to the Royal Albert Hall in support of his latest studio album Know (released 18 August 2018). Since getting his start in San Diego coffeehouses, Jason Mraz has quietly amassed a diverse fan-base, delivering his positive message and soulful, folk-pop sound to rapt audiences around the world. 0207 589 8212.
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Wednesday 6th - 7th March - It’s Not A Sprint
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 7.30pm. £12.00. ‘A psychological tussle on stage ... an insistent feminist pulse beats throughout.’ The Guardian. 01273 709709.
Thursday 7th March - A Canada Evening
At The Mermaid Inn, Rye, E. Sussex from 6.30pm. Join the Elite Canada Specialist and the travel experts at Southern Cross Travel for a Canada evening. See page 26 and 27 for full details.
Thursday 7th March - Convo 2019
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7pm. From our Earth’s beginnings, to the connected world we live in today, music has always been a universal means of communication. Bird songs to love songs, ancient scores to film scores, Morse code to coding, ‘Convo’ explores how music gives us all a voice and our lives a soundtrack. Convo is an ambitious new work by emerging composer Charlotte Harding. 0207 589 8212.
Thursday 7th March - Blak Whyte Gray
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 7.30pm. Fierce and affecting dance theatre from the award-winning East London hip hop company that brought us The Five and The Prophecy of Prana. 01273 709709
Thursday 7th March - Arrival
Wednesday 6th March - Farm Expo
At The Kent Event Centre, Detling, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF. A new event for 2019, Farm Expo offers machinery, supplies, and services for the agricultural industry. With tradestands, seminars, debates, and networking opportunities, Farm Expo looks towards the future of farms, farming, and rural enterprises. Organised by the Kent County Agricultural Society and free to attend, Farm Expo is a key date in the agricultural calendar. Speakers and special guests to be announced soon. https://kentshowground.co.uk/farmexpo/
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. Arrival’s multi award-winning show is returning for 2019 following sell-out shows in over 20 different countries worldwide, bringing the magic of ABBA to stages across the UK. 01892 530613.
Thursday 7th March - Ivo Graham: Motion Sickness
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 8pm. “Endlessly amusing hour from the politest man in comedy” **** The i. As seen/ heard on Live At The Apollo. 01892 678678.
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Friday 8th March - A Night of Championship Boxing
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 6.30pm. Rising heavyweight star Daniel Dubois will have his tenth professional fight and double Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams will challenge for a first world title when Frank Warren proudly returns boxing to the historic surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall. Also on the bill, Liam Williams makes a first defence of his British middleweight title. 0207 589 8212.
Friday 8th - 10th March Country to Country
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. Europe’s biggest country music festival is back at The O2 for its seventh year. With his first show in the UK for over ten years, a major coup for C2C, the celebrated four time Grammy (™) Award winner, chart record breaker and international superstar Keith Urban will play C2C for the first time ever, while one of Nashville’s most revered and hugely acclaimed musician’s Chris Stapleton makes his much-anticipated return to the festival in a headline spot. Superstar trio and award winning fan favourites Lady Antebellum also return as headliners, following their hugely popular show at The O2 last year. Doors 4.30pm. 0844 856 0202.
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Friday 8th March - Live at Brighton Dome
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE 01273 709709 7.30pm. Live at Brighton Dome returns in March on International Women’s Day for another stellar evening of comedy with Sara Pascoe, Felicity Ward, Sara Barron, Lolly Adefope and Josie Long.
Friday 8th March - Bouncers
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. he international smash hit comedy returns! Lucky Eric, Judd, Les and Ralph are back and telling the tales of a Yorkshire nightclub. Of lads and lasses, sticky floors and shots galore, and the early morning taxi home, all under the watchful eyes of the Bouncers. 01892 678678.
Friday 8th March - Sun Records
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. From £24. The legendary record label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas and scores more rockin’ pioneers, comes to life live on stage. Revisit the blessed recording studio where the distinctive sound we know and love today was crafted from gospel, blues, hillbilly, country, boogie and western swing by musical visionary Sam Phillips. 01892 530613.
Friday 8th - 10th March - Move It
At Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, London. E16 1XL. MOVE IT is the World’s biggest and best dance event, celebrating all forms of dance and the performing arts across three amazing days. No matter what level you are, MOVE IT has something for every dancer, teacher, spectator and professional, at this electric celebration of all things dance and performing arts. Watch breathtaking Main Stage performances, take part in dance classes. Discover dance career opportunities and brush up on your acting and vocal skills in performing arts workshops. moveitdance.co.uk
Friday 8th March - Norma Kamali in Conversation
At The Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL 7PM - 8.45PM. Norma Kamali is known as an innovator, inventor and designer, using creativity to design empowering styles for women for more than 50 years. Join Norma in conversation with style editor Gianluca Longo for a look at her award winning entrepreneurial career and her commitment to initiating real change for women today. £20. www.vam.ac.uk 020 7942 2000.
Saturday 9th & 10th March - A Day Out With Thomas
At Kent and East Sussex Railway, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HE. Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Take a ride behind Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and say hello to Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty. Plus lots more to enjoy including: Watch re-enactments of classic Thomas stories. Children’s rides, soft play area, bouncy castles, facepainting at the station. Miniature railway Enjoy unlimited steam train rides along the platform. Other Thomas & Friends-themed activities.
Saturday 9th & 10th March - Vegan Life Live
At Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY. 020 8365 2121. Try pizza, kebabs, ice creams, pasta, curry, soul food – we’d recommend arriving with an empty stomach to take advantage of all the amazing food. For those who want some ideas to take home to their own kitchens, learn from some amazing vegan chefs in our cookery demos. They’ll be whipping up quick family dinners to delicious desserts, and everything in between. From 10am daily.
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Saturday 9th March - Prosecco Festival
At The Kent Event Centre, Detling, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF. 12 noon - 11pm. With more than 40 types of Prosecco, Spumante, Cava’s, Brut, Pink Fizz and even Prosecco cocktails on offer. And for those nonfizz fans, we will have a bottled lager area too. Drinks are purchased via our token system. A Prosecco festival wouldn’t be complete without an array of Italian streetfoods, which can be purchased at the festival, designed to complement our array of fizz. Think gorgeous calzone and homemade meatballs. www.proseccofestival.co.uk
Saturday 9th March - Craft Fair
At St. Barnabas Church, Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1JG. (Between Railway Station and Seafront) 10am - 3pm. FREE ENTRANCE. See P. 30 Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Saturday 9th March - Banff Mountain Film Festival
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 2pm & 7pm. These extraordinary short films follow the world’s top explorers and action film-makers as they brave intrepid journeys into the most spectacular regions of planet Earth. Witness breath-taking cinematography, stunning scenery and an exhilarating dose of adrenaline – all on the big screen! 01892 530613.
Saturday 9th March - Showaddywaddy
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 7.30pm. £27. Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the World extensively. Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe. 01323 802020.
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Saturday 9th March - A Tribute To Buddy Holly
At The Civic Centre, Uckfield. 7.30pm. Marc Robinson from London’s West End stars. Also featuring tributes to Roy Orbison and Elvis. £19. 01825 769694. civivcentreuckfield.com
Saturday 9th March - James
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 0207 589 8212. 7.30pm. Legendary Manchester rockers James return to the Royal Albert Hall in 2019. The band is behind some of the biggest hits of the last 30 years and have sold over 12 million albums worldwide. In typical non-conventional James style, the band will play their 2019 ‘Living In Extraordinary Times’ UK tour with support from… themselves.
Saturday 9th March - Ales On Rails
At the Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells West Station, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5QY. Departing Tunbridge Wells West at 19:00, on board will be two ales from the High Weald Brewery and two from the Westerham Brewery, the train will return for the final time at approximately 21:30. What’s included in the £10 ticket price? • Two return journey’s to Eridge from Tunbridge Wells West. • First pint of ale included in the ticket price! • Allocated seating in one of our heritage carriages. • Access to bar car ‘Kate’ with its full range of wines (including sparkling), bottled beers and ciders, spirits, cocktails and hot or cold soft drinks. 01892 537715.
Sunday 10th March - The Sleeping Beauty
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. Recorded Transmission 3pm. A resplendent fairytale ballet perfomed by the Bolshoi, The Sleeping Beauty features scores of magical characters including fairies, the Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, and a beautiful young Princess Aurora performed by Olga Smirnova, a “truly extraordinary talent” (The Telegraph). This is classical ballet at its finest. 01892 678678.
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.
We are a well-established, HETAS registered company with over 40 years’ experience in the trade, selling and installing a wide range of stoves, range cookers, chimney linings, stove and cooker spares and maintenance products as well as selling a large range of the best quality cookware. We sell and install only genuine, leading brands of woodburning stoves and multifuel stoves including Aga, Esse, Clearview, Charnwood, Morso, Euroheat, Woodwarm, Stovax, Jotul, Yeoman, Franco Belge and many more. You can view, in detail, most makes and models of stoves and range cookers we currently sell from our showroom based in Heathfield, East Sussex. For more information about Stoves & Range Cookers, or to arrange your FREE visit & quotation, call the showroom on 01435 86 86 86. - 18 -
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Sunday 10th March - Oxford Lieder
At Fairlight Hall, Martineau Lane, Fairlight, TN35 5DR. 11am. Rozanna Madylus mezzo-soprano. Gustav Mahler Rückert Liederand. Also songs by Alma Mahler, Lili Boulanger and Rebecca Clarke. Rozanna Madylus was a winner of the Oxford Lieder Young Artist Platform in 2012. She sings Mahler’s peerless settings of Friedrich Rückert, alongside songs by his wife Alma Mahler. Lili Boulanger was the first female winner of the Prix de Rome composition prize. She died at the age of just 24. Rebecca Clarke is the pioneering English composer and violist. 01424 814132.
Sunday 10th March - Brendan Cole Live: Show Man
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 01892 530613. 7.30pm. This brand-new production for 2019 promises unparalleled entertainment as Brendan Cole leads his stunning cast in a thrilling extravaganza of music and dance. The very first winner of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing is joined by an amazing team of professional dancers, singers and a live band to showcase the superb choreography and dazzling performance that has kept him in the public eye for 15 years.
Sunday 10th March - Swing Dance FEATURING ALBERT’S BIG BAND
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. You are invited to follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous dancers from Carlos Acosta to Sara Baras and take to the dancefloor in the breathtaking surroundings of the Hall. Dance the Lindy Hop, Jive and Jitterbug as you spend the evening moving and grooving to the sounds of our very own Albert’s Big Band on a specially laid dance floor. They’ll be performing renditions of classics by Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. 0207 589 8212.
Monday 11th March The Nicki Wrld Tour featuring Juice Wrld
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. Global hip-hop icon NICKI
MINAJ has announced new details for her highly anticipated world tour, which stops at The O2 on Monday 11 March 2019. MINAJ has decided to move forward with new creative that will give her fans a fully immersive Queen experience. In addition, the tour will now feature Chicago rapper JUICE WRLD, who is replacing FUTURE on the tour. 0844 856 0202.
Monday 11th March - George Ezra
At The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR. Doors 6:30pm George Ezra continues his phenomenal ascent with the announcement of his first ever headline arena tour. With very special guest Sigrid. 01273 290131
Monday 11th March - Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 7.45pm. The show brings to life the music of Ireland’s favorite sons ‘The Dubliners’. Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan. This talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group to life. 0844 871 7615
Monday 11th March - The Secrets of Hampton Court
At The Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2SA. 9.45am-3pm. £35pp. Kings Queens, Indian Princesses And Things That Go Bump In The Night. Lecturer Linda Collins in association with The Arts Society offers a fascinating day uncovering the secrets of Hampton Court. 01424 775257 or 01424 429840.
Monday 11th March - Music Leads the Way!
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7pm. More than 1,800 children from across Berkshire take to the stage for a sensational celebration of music and song organised by music education charity Berkshire Maestros and including performances from Berkshire County Youth Choirs and Berkshire Youth Symphony Orchestra. 0207 589 8212.
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Tuesday 12th March Peter Andre ‘Celebrating 25 Years’ Tour
At indigo at The O2, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. 25 years since Peter Andre burst onto the Australian music scene, the internationally acclaimed, global media star is back with a 25-date tour of the UK. 0844 856 0202.
Tuesday 12th March - The Era Of The Great House Party
At Leeds Castle, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME17 1RG. 12 noon. (Included with admission) Discover what was happening at Leeds Castle during the ‘between the wars’ and ‘post war’ periods. Hear about how the last private owner Lady Baillie made this her weekend retreat, one of the great houses of England and the centre of lavish hospitality and partying for leading politicians, ambassadors, international royalty and film stars. 01622 765400
Tuesday 12th - 16th March - Cat In The Hat
Tuesday 12th March David Rodigan and The Outlook Orchestra
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. 2018 marked David’s 40th anniversary in the music business – championing, broadcasting and DJing the music he’s loved all his life. His collaboration with the critically acclaimed 25-piece Outlook Orchestra started in March, and they went on to sell out the Royal Festival Hall in 25 minutes, before embarking on a 40th Anniversary DJ tour of Europe and a trip to Jamaica with the BBC. 0207 589 8212
Tuesday 12th - 16th March - Carolines Kitchen
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Direct from its hit London run and ahead of New York transfer, this searing, sharp, state of the nation comedy comes to Eastbourme. Eves 7.45pm, Wed & Sat Mats 2.30pm. From £18. 01323 412000.
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. Based on the much-loved book by Dr Seuss that has captivated generations of readers, The Cat in the Hat features feline frivolity aplenty, with his acrobatic accomplices Thing 1 and Thing 2. 01892 530613.
Tuesday 12th March Tom Jones & The Shades of the 60s
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 7.30pm. Starring the age-defying voice of Daniel Chettoe, best known for his outstanding vocal performances on Britain’s Got Talent. Daniel leads an exceptionally talented cast including the iconic trio, The Shades of the 60s, who come together to bring highlights of Tom’s many friends and co-stars to life alongside him, enough to give you Chills and Fever! 01323 802020.
Wednesday 13th - 31st March - Richard lll
At Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY. Headlong, Alexandra Palace and Bristol Old Vic with Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Oxford Playhouse present RICHARD III. “One of the unmissable theatre shows of 2019” The Guardian & Time Out. For all ticket enquiries please call 0871 220 0260.
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Wednesday 13th March A Very Special Evening With Russell Watson
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 7.30pm. Join four time Brit Classical Award winner Russell Watson for a very special evening, accompanied by his pianist and guest choir. Having sold more than seven million albums worldwide, Russell Watson is firmly established as the UK’s bestselling classical crossover artist of all time. 0844 871 7615
Wednesday 13th - 14th March - Post Malone
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. 0844 856 0202. 6.30pm. Continuing his global domination, history-making multiplatinum Dallas, TX artist Post Malone is set to close out his first European arena tour with a headline show at The O2.
Wednesday 13th March - Loreena McKennitt
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. Multi-award winning Canadian singersongwriter and musician Loreena McKennitt will bring her Lost Souls Tour to the Hall. Her eclectic Celtic blend of pop, folk and world music has sold over 14 million albums worldwide, reaching multi-platinum status in a number of countries. This concert will draw on her expansive back catalogue, including songs from her latest album, Lost Souls. 0207 589 8212.
Wednesday 13th March - Peter Andre
At The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR. 01273 290131 Doors 6pm. Plus special guest Max Restaino, with support from Kalon Rae and Lauren Halil. Popstar, singer, songwriter and tv personality announces 25 year celebration uk tour.
The Garden Show at Firle Place
Firle, Nr Lewes BN8 6LP Easter 19 - 21 April 2018 10am – 5pm Daily - Art, Design, Your Garden & You! Discover specialist growers, plenty of garden related goods, artisan designs, homeware products, garden furniture, sundries, fashion accessories and the most delicious country foods. Firle Arts & Craft Market will again be held in the beautiful Old Georgian Riding School showcasing local art and design work and Weald Craft Tent will be full with a variety of artisan and craft wares. Expert advice daily from ‘The Gardening Doctors’, Val & Steve Bradley, along with knowledgeable key speakers: on Saturday Ian Bedford, a research entomologist, will be explaining the best ways of ‘Gardening For Butterflies’, and on Sunday Ben Cross from Crosslands Nursery will be extolling the ‘British Cut Flower Industry’ Beautiful Firle House will be open 12pm – 4pm during the show at a reduced rate and visitors have the opportunity to wander into Firle Place Herb Garden and around to the Park where Spring lambs will be frisking about! There are plenty of activities on site to keep all the family occupied. There will be all ‘The Fun of the Fair’ keeping younger visitors busy and happy whilst anyone from 5years to any age can try their hand at archery! Ongoing Artisan workshops and demonstrations and ‘The Jazz Trio’ will be wandering the gardens delighting all with their evocative music whilst Huxley Birds of Prey thrill the crowds as they soar to the skies.
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Thursday 14th March - Elkie Brooks
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 0844 871 7615. 7.30pm. Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards, her annual tours are treat for fans.
Thursday 14th March - 4th May - The Bay At Nice
At The Menier Chocolate Factory, 53 Southwark Street, London SE1 1RU. In Leningrad in 1956, Valentina Nrovka has been invited to the Hermitage to offer her opinion on the authenticity of a Matisse painting, as she knew the great artist personally. Her daughter Sophia, also a painter, meets her there to seek her mother’s help, both financially and politically. This first London revival of David Hare’s play since its premier at the National Theatre in 1986 explores a mother and daughter’s fight for personal ideals and domestic responsibilities, as well as the choices made both in life and art. Tues. - Sat. 8pm. Sat. & Sun. 3:30pm.
Thursday 14th March - Short Stay Show
At Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, London. E16 1XL. 9am-5pm. The hottest and newest hospitality and accommodation event to hit the UK in 2019. This is a ground-breaking event for an emergent industry that is disrupting the traditional model of short-term accommodation. https://shortstay.show
Thursday 14th March - The Horne Section
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 8pm. Following their hit BBC Radio 4 series, and many years of sellout shows. Expect a heady mix of spontaneous stand-up, spectacular performance and outlandish musical talent led by the brilliant comedian Alex Horne. 01323 802020.
Thursday 14th March - Roy Harper On Tour
At The De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill On Sea. Renowned folk singersongwriter Roy Harper celebrating 50 years of monumental classics including McGoohan’s Blues. 01424 229111.
Thurs. 14th March - Robertsbridge Jazz Club: Simon Spillett 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 15th March - Robert White: The Tank Top Tour
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 7.30pm. Robert White wowed the judges on the finals on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent. He is now set to bring all that fun you saw on the TV live across the country as he announces his debut UK tour: The Tank Top Tour. £20.50. 01323 802020.
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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.
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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Join our Elite Canada Specialist and the travel experts at Southern Cross Travel for a Canada evening at The Mermaid Inn, Rye on Thursday 7th March from 6.30pm. preferred tour operators. The team will then be delighted to chat through any holiday ideas or questions you may have over a glass of wine. Don’t forget to pick up a quiz sheet on arrival for your chance to win fantastic prizes including a gift voucher from Southern Cross Travel for a future stay at The Mermaid Inn!
his is a great opportunity to learn more about Canada as a diverse, fantastic holiday destination for all holiday-makers, and a chance to discover the huge selection of holidays available with Southern Cross Travel and our preferred Canada tour operators – Prestige Holidays, APT and Rocky Mountaineer. Whether travelling as a family, a couple or setting off on a solo adventure, our travel experts will be on hand to talk to you about all things Canada in the historic setting of The Mermaid Inn. Join us from 6.30pm in the Tudor Room for a glass of wine and canapes before enjoying short presentations from our Canada offers a plethora of holiday styles – tailor-made self-drive itineraries with incredible scenery, wildlife spotting and outdoor activities; iconic rail journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer; city breaks; indigenous experiences in the wilderness; fully escorted touring with APT and a variety of cruise holidays too.
We really hope you can join us and fall in love with Canada!
Friday 15th - 16th March - Dorothy Stringer Dance Show
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 7pm. Dorothy Stringer School showcase a full programme of performances in a range of dance styles, something for everyone’s taste. Over 300 pupils come together to deliver a show that has been credited with being of a professional standard. 01273 709709.
Friday 15th - 16th March Variations / The School Film double bill
If you would like to join us on Thursday 7th March, please call Southern Cross Travel to reserve your place on 01797 229200, email our Elite Canada Specialist (anneka@southerncrosstravel.co.uk) or call in to our Rye office at 77a The Mint. This is a complimentary event but we have limited numbers, so pre-booking is essential.
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 01892 678678. A youth theatre double bill of one act plays! Variations by Katie Hims (part of National Theatre Connections 2019), performed by Trinity Youth Theatre. A play about family, string theory and breakfast. 7.30pm on 15th, 2pm on 16th.
Friday 15th - 16th March - The Sleep Show
At The Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 0QH. With exclusive content from experts and the latest products, the event looks at how you can enjoy better sleep and health through live talks, clinics and advice, practice sessions and relaxation classes. Expert tips and guidance for all ages, as well as tips and techniques for both body and mind. 10am - 5.30pm on the 15th-16th March 2019. for further information including the event programme and schedule of events please visit www.thesleepshow.com Ticket Prices: From £12.50+vat.
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On April 6th (2 weeks before Easter) Battle Choral Society are performing Handel’s Messiah. Come and hear live the soaring uplifting words and music . Newcomers are always welcome, an audition is the main entry requirement. Part of the success of the choir is the sociable coffee break at half time, and raffle at the end. We work hard to practice the music at home, so we can hold our own in the overall sound.. We warm up first, and we have piano accompaniment from Duncan Reid during rehearsals. The choir meets on Monday evenings at Battle Memorial Hall. We are a ‘mixed bunch’ who share a love of classical music. Comments from choir members include :’we have a good repertoire. It was a very special memorial day, and a great Christmas concert’(Ruth); ‘ John Langridge is very easy to get along with’ (Gillian) Comments about singing the Messiah ’its jolly good sing’ (Nicola) ‘its uplifting’(Helen), and ‘it’s the best loved work, most frequently performed’(John Langridge, music director). www.battlechoral.com
Friday 15th - 16th March - Mountbatten Festival of Music
Opera South East welcomes Fraser Grant back again to direct this April’s production of Verdi’s, La Traviata. Based on Alexandre Dumas fils’s novel and play La Dame aux camélias, inspired by the life and death of the real Parisian courtesan Marie Duplessis. Verdi offered a more complex and sympathetic portrayal of his heroine than Dumas, highlighting Violetta’s noble nature and her devotion to Alfredo. La Traviata had an initially lukewarm reception, but after Verdi revised the work in 1854 it became enormously successful. It is currently the most performed opera in the world, and the role of Violetta a favourite for many star sopranos. Aching to belong yet desperate to be free, Violetta, finds herself trapped in a dying body just as a youthful and ardent lover gives her very existence new meaning. As her life fades away, memories of the recent past swirl before her. Set against the backdrop of a Paris about to be changed for ever, this production of the most beloved of all operas promises to be both poignant and exciting. Kenneth Roberts, conductor, is joined in the pit by the Sussex Concert Orchestra, for this wonderful feast of music and drama. You’ll be sitting on the edge of your seats throughout!
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 2pm & 7.30pm. The Mountbatten Festival of Music returns, featuring the Massed Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, performing over two nights at the Royal Albert Hall
including a new Saturday matinee performance. These concerts display the outstanding versatility of some of the world’s finest military musicians and are given the “West End” treatment with spectacular lighting effects. 0207 589 8212.
Friday 15th - 17th March - London St. Patrick’s Day Festival
At Trafalgar Square, Trafalgar Square, London. 12 noon - 6pm. The London St Patrick’s Day Festival, now approaching its seventieth year, attracts more than 125,000 people to events across London and to the parade and festival in central London and Trafalgar Square. It’s become a destination event showcasing the best of Irish food, music, song, dance, culture, and arts.
Friday 15th - 17th March - Branch Line Weekend
At The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, E. Sussex TN22 3QL. a fun-packed weekend showcasing Bluebell Railway’s small locomotives and some very special visitors! Visiting LSWR engines W24 ‘Calbourne’ and Beattie Well Tank No.30587. 01825 720 800
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Friday 15th - 16th March - Mindful Living Show
At The Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 0QH. The Mindful Living Show offers a unique opportunity to learn more about mindfulness and meditation. With exclusive content for beginners and more experienced practitioners the event serves everyone whether a professional or a personal interest. This annual event looks at how mindfulness can benefit your life, health and work through live practice, study, fun and relaxation. Access from 10am - 5.30pm on the 15th-16th March 2019. for further information including the event programme and schedule of events please visit www.mindfullivingshow.com
Sat. 16th March - Comedy Cafe
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 8pm. Gareth Richards | Julian Dean | Ian Smith . 01892 678678.
Sat. 16th March - UFC Fight Night London
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. 4PM. UFC® announced their eagerly anticipated return to London on Saturday 16 March at The O2, marking the organisation’s 11th live event in the capital. 0844 856 0202.
Sat. 16th - 17th March Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly... 0844 871 7615
Sat. 16th March - Paul Carrack
At The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR. 7.30pm. Paul Carrack, one of the most revered voices in music and a figurehead of soulful pop for decades, will return to the delight of his legions of admirers with the new album ‘These Days’ 01273 290131.
Sat. 16th March - Vinehall International Classical Concert Series - Trio Isimsiz
At Vinehall School, Robertsbridge. 7.30pm. Works by Mozart, Fauré and Brahms. 01580 883092 www.vinehallschool.com
BEATLES DAY TWENTY ! IT WAS TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY... YES ! Now celebrating it’s 20th year this amazing “not to be missed” show comes to White Rock Theatre in Hastings on April 7th set on four stages running simultaneously. It’s a non-stop show of acts by all ages and different styles, each performing 15 minute sets of Beatles or Beatles related songs. Folk, Jazz,rock, blues,Pop its all there ! Some of the top local bands will be performing plus some very special surprises ! As well as Beatles favourites you will hear solo hits, plus rock and roll standards and classic songs from Wings or the Travelling Wilburys and more. It’s a family show with something for everyone. With your entry wristband you can come and go as you please. There are several bars and the restaurant to visit. We have a fantastic raffle and memorabilia for sale on the day. It’s the only place to be on April 7th ! All musicians, volunteers and organisers give their time for free. ALL the money raised goes to MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT. So far we have raised £277,000 ! This will be the last year managed by Beatles Day founder and musician Pete Prescott. We hope you will enjoy the show !
Herstmonceux Castle Gardens and Grounds Most readers of this magazine are probably aware of Herstmonceux Castle but how many have actually visited this hidden gem or are aware of its unique history? Today the castle and estate operate as both a university campus and a popular tourist attraction. Beyond its beautiful themed and formal gardens are open parkland and woodland trails to explore. Despite its primary function being of an academic nature, guided tours of the castle are made available whenever possible. Times and dates are shown in advance on the website: www.herstmonceux-castle.com
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Sat. 16th & 17th March - St Paddy’s Weekend
At The New Inn, Main Road, Westfield TN35 4QE. Irish Theamed Food with Live Music on Saturday from The Chandeliers. Guinness only £3 a pint on Sun. 17th. See page 46.
Sat. 16th March - The Best Of Wham
At indigo at The O2, Docklands, London. The Best of Wham! comes to indigo at The O2 on 16 March 2019. 0844 856 0202.
Sat. 16th March - St Patricks Party
At St Mary in the Castle, 7 Pelham Crescent, Hastings. -11pm. 4-11pm. Expect a fantastic day of live music, opening with an Irish music session, followed by the Garry Blakeley band and with Soul Town closing the night with a set of hits from The Commitments film. Great range of Irish beer, whiskey & food. Fancy dress encouraged. www.musicglue.com
Sat. 16th March - Circus of Horrors – Psycho Asylum
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 8pm. From £19. Imagine a fangtastic Rock Show with amazing light effects & set combined with an amalgamation of bizarre, dare devil & astounding Circus acts, accompanied by a rock n roll sound scape of mainly original songs & performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek. 01323 802020.
Sunday 17th March - Blue Planet II - Live In Concert
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. 2pm & 6.30pm. a selection of stunning visuals from the television series, highlighting the incredible natural wonders of our blue planet in breath-taking detail, projected on a state of the art 200 square metre 4K Ultra HD LED screen. Accompanied by the original immersive music score by Bleeding Fingers Music, the concert will be performed live by a full symphony orchestra. 0844 856 0202.
Sunday 17th & 18th March - Dear Zoo Live
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Rod Campbell’s bestselling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. This production will delight all those who have read the book. Sun. 1.30 & 3.30pm. Mon. 11am. 01323 412000.
Sunday 17th March - Let’s Face The Music
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 2.30pm. Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a nostalgic celebration of much-loved songs and duets from the classic musicals of the golden age of Hollywood! Featuring the ever-popular music of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Lerner & Loewe, Leonard Bernstein and much more! 0207 589 8212.
Sunday 17th March - Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 2.45pm. In this the final concert of our current season Conductor Laureate Barry Wordsworth is joined by Steven Osborne, one of Britain’s most gifted pianists, performing Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.3, probably one of the great Romantic piano works, familiar to many from the 1996 film Shine, based on the life of pianist David Helfgott. 01273 709709.
Sunday 17th March - Andra - Traditional
At The indigo at the O2, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. Romanian singer Andra brings her TRADITIONAL concert to indigo, performing songs from the Romanian folklore collected from all the historical regions of the country. Andra wilI be joined by the Advahov Brothers Orchestra and special guests. 0844 856 0202.
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Sunday 17th - 20th March The International Food and Drink Event (Trade Show)
At Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, London. E16 1XL. Discover emerging trends by meeting thousands of future focused producers face-to-face at the UK’s leading and largest food and drink industry event. www.ife.co.uk
Sunday 17th March GEMS Concert and Prize Giving
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 2.30pm. The culmination of two extremely busy and enjoyable days of the Tunbridge Wells Art Festival, and showcases a varied selection of the festival’s outstanding performances. 01892 678678.
Monday 18 March 2019 The Music And Life of J.S. Bach
musicianship featuring 1800 primary children from Buckinghamshire coming together with BMT musicians and partners. 0207 589 8212.
Tuesday19th March Into Wild Africa
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 6.30pm. Free but spaces limited. Join Heidi Crundwell on Tuesday 19th March to launch her Wild Africa exhibition at Trinity Theatre. Heidi will be giving a talk detailing the stories behind some of the images and her experience in Zambia, finding her style and her journey into photography. She will also talk about some of the threats facing African wildlife today and the conservation efforts that are actively helping the wildlife there. The exhibition which runs until 31st March will include stunning images of wildlife taken in Zambia’s oldest and largest national park, the Kafue National Park. 01892 678678.
Tuesday19th - 20th March - George Ezra
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. George Ezra continues his phenomenal ascent with the announcement of his first ever headline arena tour. The tour takes in 10 arena shows across the UK, culminating in these two shows at The O2 0844 856 0202.
At the Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2SA, 2.00 p.m. Musicians and music lovers alike love, hate, adore, shun and praise Johan Sebastian Bach – yet all agree his music presents one of the greatest challenges in the history of music. Lecture by Peter Medhurst, run by The Arts Society Rother Valley. Visitors welcome (entrance £7). Enquiries: Kay 01424 775257
Monday 18 March - KT Tunstall
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE 01273 709709. 7pm. Following 3 sold out intimate rock club shows this September, Brit and Ivor Novello Award winning singer and songwriter KT Tunstall, who is about to release her 6th studio album, WAX, announces a full UK & Ireland tour for March 2019. Touring for the first time with an all-female band.
Monday 18 & 19th March Twirlywoos Live
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings,TN34 1JX. 1.30 & 4.30pm on 18th, 10.30am on 19th. From the producers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Sarah and Duck Live on Stage comes another enchanting show for young audiences. 01424 462288
Monday 18 & 19th March Echoes 8
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7pm. Echoes 8 – Love & Life: Dare to Dream is a celebration of singing and
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72nd British Academy Film Awards T
he winners of the EE British Academy Film Awards have been announced at a ceremony hosted by Joanna Lumley at the Royal Albert Hall, London. What’s On Magazine was invited attended this red carpet event which honours the best national and foreign films of 2018. The Favourite was named Outstanding British Film, with Olivia Colman receiving the BAFTA for Leading Actress, Rachel Weisz taking Supporting Actress and Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara winning Original Screenplay. Sandy Powell won Costume Design, Fiona Crombie and Alice Felton won Production Design and Nadia Stacey won Make Up & Hair. Roma won four awards: Best Film, Director, Cinematography and Film Not in the English Language. Alfonso Cuarón won in each of these categories.
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Rami Malik won Leading Actor for his performance as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody; the film also won the award for Sound. Supporting Actor went to Mahershala Ali for his performance in Green Book. BlacKkKlansman won Adapted Screenplay. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse took the award for Animated Film, and Documentary was won by Free Solo. A Star Is Born won Original Music and Vice took the BAFTA for Editing. Black Panther received the BAFTA for Special Visual Effects. Writer/Director Michael Pearce and Producer Lauren Dark received the award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer for Beast. 73 Cows won the British Short Film award, while the BAFTA for British Short Animation was won by Roughhouse.
The Special Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema was presented to Elizabeth Karlsen and Stephen Woolley, a producing partnership who have created some of the most iconic British films of recent years, including The Crying Game, Company of Wolves, Little Voice, Scandal, Carol and Colette. The Fellowship, the highest honour the Academy can bestow, was presented to editor Thelma Schoonmaker by HRH The Duke of Cambridge, President of BAFTA, and Cate Blanchett. The EE Rising Star Award, voted for by the public, went to Letitia Wright. The ceremony, which was hosted by Joanna Lumley, was held at London’s Royal Albert Hall and featured performances by Cirque du Soleil and Jess Gillam. ALL PICTURES BY WHAT’S ON MAGAZINE
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Thandie Newton
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Bradley Cooper
Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce
Viola Davis
Lily Collins (Les MisĂŠrables)
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Olga Kurylenko
Gemma Whelan
Stacy Martin
Lucy Boynton
Amy Adams (Vice)
Laura Whitmore
Amy Jackson
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Linda Cardellini
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Laura Harrier (BlacKkKlansman)
Tanya Burr
Nadine Labaki
Marina De Tavira Roma)
Viggo Mortensen and goddaughter Thea
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Millie Mackintosh
Brian May & Anita Dobson
Olivia Colman - BAFTA for Leading Actress and Oscar Winner for Best Actress
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Roger Taylor and Sarina Potgieter
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Danai Gurira (Black Panther)
Letitia Wright (Rising Star Award)
Christian Bale and Sibi Blazic
Claire Foy
Olivia Grant, Richard E. Grant and Joan Washington
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Mary J Blige
Sophie Okonedo
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge
Margot Robbie
Rami Malek (BAFTA - Leading Actor)
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Food & Drink
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Tuesday 19th - March - Prom Praise for Schools
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 6pm. Featuring a choir of over 3000 children, accompanied by the All Souls Orchestra, and including special guest artists comedian Paul Kerensa, Rap Artist Faith Child, Performers from West End has Faith and Springs Dance Company. 0207 589 8212.
Tuesday 19th - 23rd March - The Picture Of Dorian Gray
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Evenings 7.45pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm. This bold new production based on the classic novel celebrates Wilde’s wonderful language and will appeal to audiences old and new. Featuring Wilde’s famous wit and a stellar cast, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a fast-paced thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seats right up until the final scenes of the play. From £16. 01323 412000.
Tuesday 19th - 23rd March - Noughts and Crosses
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman and adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world. Eves 7.45pm Thur & Sat Mats 2.30pm. 0844 871 7615.
Tuesday 19th March David Gray
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 7pm. In support of his new album Gold in a Brass Age David Gray performs as part of a European Tour. Gold In A Brass Age is defined by an intuitive approach from Gray, exploring new electronic textures and sound palettes, along with new production techniques in the process. 01273 709709.
Tuesday 19th March - The National Career Guidance Show
At Olympia, London. The National Career Guidance Show is for careers advisers, to both adults and young people, careers leads in schools and careers educators from any other setting. https://olympia.london
Wednesday 20th March - Gael Force
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings,TN34 1JX. 7.30pm. Gaelforce Dance, the celebration of Irish dance, music and song, has dynamically tapped its way into the beating hearts of millions of audience members worldwide since its inception in 1999. 01424 462288.
Wednesday 20th March - Someone Like You
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. Someone Like You – The Adele Songbook is a stunning live concert tribute performance, celebrating the music of one of our generations finest singersongwriters. Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC special, the outstanding Katie Markham leads a super-talented six piece band through all your favourite Adele hits plus much more in this internationally acclaimed show. 01892 530613.
Wednesday 20th March - Music Is For Life
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7pm. Join Merton Music Foundation to experience the energy of 1,500 young singers and instrumentalists at the spectacular Music is for Life: Liquid History concert at the Royal Albert Hall to showcase the very best musical talent that the London Borough of Merton has to offer. 0207 589 8212.
Thursday 21st March - DS:UK (Dire Straits Tribute)
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. £20.75. Includes selected hits from their albums to date including Tunnel of Love, Romeo and Juliet and Private Investigations and also featured many other fan favourite songs that didn’t make it onto the live Alchemy album itself.
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Thursday 21st March - 40 Years Of Disco 2
At The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR. 6.30pm. From £50. Featuring Village People, The Gibson Brothers, The Three Degrees, Imagination Featuring Leee John, Odyssey, The Trammps, The Real Thing. After the huge success of this year’s ‘40 Years Of Disco’ tour Tony Denton Promotions has announced the line up for 2019 that once more brings together disco legends for this unique arena concert. 01273 290131
Thursday 21st - 22nd March - Orlando
At The Stables Theatre, The Bourne, Hastings. 7.30pm. Drawing on a decade’s worth of criticallyacclaimed theatre-making, Dyad Productions – performer Rebecca Vaughan and writer/director Elton Townend Jones – explore what it means to find our place in the world whilst remaining utterly true to who we are. Orlando is based on the satirical 1928 novel by Virginia Woolf. Ad. £13.50. 01424 423221.
Thursday 21st - Bow Ties and Bentleys
At Leeds Castle, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME17 1RG. 01622 765400. Hear about how a remarkable relationship between Lady Baillie’s younger sister Dorothy Paget and Sir Henry ‘Tim’ Birkin led to an unexpected association between Leeds Castle and the glamorous world of motor racing in the 1930s. A fascinating talk, especially for those with a passion for cars! Talk will take place in the Seminar Room at 12pm. There is no need to pre-book. Included with the price of admission.
Thursday 21st - 24th - Classical Spectacular
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 3pm & 7.30pm. From the very best classical music and state of the art technology to electrifying multicoloured laser displays and our famous thundering finale to the music of the 1812 Overture, the March 2019 season promises to be bigger and more thrilling than ever. 0207 589 8212.
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
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Friday 22nd March - 7th April - The Ideal Home Show
At Olympia Grand, London. Celebrating 111 years, step into a world of ideas and inspiration at The Ideal Home Show. Whether you have a big project or want to add those finishing touches; find fresh ideas and more at the Ideal Home Show. Catering to every need and taste, the show includes eight enhanced sections. Discover Interiors, Style, Gardens, Home Accessories and treats to savour at the Eat & Drink Festival. For a wealth of great brands, exclusive offers as well as beautiful products, why not visit the Home Renovation, Health & Fitness and Market Place. Spectacular features including the fully built Show Homes and Gardens, stunning Room Sets and The Renovation Advice Hub will all return ready to inspire your designs. www.idealhomeshow.co.uk
Friday 22nd March - 7th April - Eat & Drink Festival (Within The Ideal Home Show)
At Olympia West, London. Enjoy the ultimate foodie shopping experience at the Eat & Drink Festival. Take home ingredients, condiments, sweet treats and drinks from over 100 of the best artisan and independent producers. Learn how to create your very own culinary masterpieces from TV personalities and celebrated chefs and also learn tips and trick for top tipples from drink industry experts. Last year’s line‐up included; Rosemary Shrager, Dean Edwards, Theo Randall , Olly Smith and Rachel Green. https://www.eatanddrinklondon.com
Friday 22nd March - Tom Stade: I Swear To...
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 8pm. Direct from the Edinburgh Festival, join Tom as he attempts to figure out exactly where he fits into this emerging new world of feelings and FaceTime. Exactly when did he, and all his stuff become vintage – and why didn’t he see it coming? 01892 678678.
Friday 22nd March - Taking Care Of Elvis
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. Rehearsed in an exact replica of the Sun Studios, featuring the musical instruments of the era, starring a multi-talented cast of singers and a supporting cast of amazing musicians, the sound of Sun is brought to life live on stage in the official concert show that takes you back to the birthplace of rock’n’roll. From £24. 01892 530613.
Friday 22nd March - Arash and Sogand
At The indigo at the O2, Docklands, London. 8pm. Arash became a hit in the music industry back in 2004 with the song ‘Boro boro’ making it to number 1 in Sweden. His debut album called Arash blew away fans all over the world, consisting of many great singles recognized across multiple borders. Despite the songs being in Farsi, he gained recognition across Europe, America and The Middle East. 0844 856 0202.
Friday 22nd March - Waterloo - Best Of Abba
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings,TN34 1JX. 7.30pm Tribute Show. Captures the unique ABBA sound and feel with incredible attention to detail by a full live cast and band 01424 462288
Sat. 23rd March - Some Guys Have All The Luck
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings TN34 1JX. 7.30pm. Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and charismatic performance assuming the persona of legendary singer-songwriter and performer Rod Stewart, right down to the last detail. 01424 462288.
Sat. 23rd March - NT: Antony & Cleopatra
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 2pm. Recorded Transmission. Originally broadcast live from the National Theatre, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power. 01892 678678.
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Sat. 23rd March - The Superstars of Gymnastics
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. 11.30am & 5.30pm. Featuring global megastars Simone Biles and Max Whitlock. The very best talent in gymnastics over two sessions at The O2. Two-time Olympic medallist Oksana Chusovitina of Uzbekistan and Germany’s Fabian Hambuchen, a gold medallist on horizontal bars at Rio 2016 are among the stars already confirmed. 0844 856 0202.
Sat. 23rd - 24th March The London Festival of Railway Modelling
At Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY. From 10am. A must for every railway enthusiast and a fantastic family day out for all. Aside from the awe-inspiring venue, visitors can enjoy over 40 handpicked layouts from around the globe and in excess of 120 exhibitors to browse and purchase from. The vast selection of trade stands covers those ‘must-have’ items to ‘specialist’ items in rarer scales and gauges. 020 8365 2121.
Sat. 23rd March - The Wailers
At The indigo at the O2, Docklands, London. 8pm. The Wailers is a reggae band formed by bassist Familyman Barrett & remaining members of Bob Marley & the Wailers. 0844 856 0202.
Sat. 23rd - 24th March Aesthetic Medicine Live (Trade Show)
At Olympia, London. 10am - 6pm (5pm Sun) A dedicated event for medical aesthetic practitioners. aestheticmed.co.uk
Sat. 23rd March Allo Allo French Bistro Dinner
At Civic Centre, Uckfield. 7.30pm £35.50. Join BBC TV’s Allo Allow’s Mimi Lebonq (Sue Hodge) for a 3 course French dinner followed by a laughter filled visual and musical entertainment with hilarious behind the scenes stories. 01825 769694.
Sat. 23rd March - The Upbeat Beatles
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 01323 802020. 7.30pm. £22. There isn’t a band to touch them – 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know why! No other band can perform this song like the Upbeat Beatles! The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation.
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Wedding Services T
he PowderMills Hotel recently hosted their Spring Wedding Showcase. Visitors had the opportunity to view the facilities of the hotel and could also discuss a range of wedding options with a selection of wedding providers offering a variety of services including cakes, photography, jewellery, dresses, floristry, entertainment, cars and much more. Located just outside the medieval town of Battle, the hotel is steeped in history going back over 400 years and is an ideal venue for a romantic country house wedding. Cont. P. 50
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he PowderMills is a suitable venue for weddings at any time of year – with log fires to welcome you and your guests on a cold winter’s day and stunning lakeside views for your drinks reception on a glorious summer day.
Empress Coaches
Champagne & Confetti
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Health & Wellbeing Sat. 23rd - 24th March - Bugs & Grubs Weekend & See The Gruffalo!
At Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3AU. The beloved beast will be making personal appearances at 10.40am, 12pm, 1.20pm, 2.40pm & 4pm. Please note, this is a costumed character appearance event, and not a live show. 01622 763936
Sunday 24th March - London Philharmonic Orchestra
At The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 3pm. Glinka Overture, Ruslan and Ludmilla, Elgar Cello Concerto, Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 Darrell Ang conductor Kian Soltani cello. From £13. 01323 412000.
Sunday 24th March - An Evening with The Hairy Bikers
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 7pm. an epic night of cooking and conversation. Big hearted, down-to-earth cooks with a love of good food, Si and Dave have been cooking together for more than twenty years. They have created haute cuisine dishes with Michelin-starred chefs and travelled the world in the pursuit of great food. They’ve also explored the length and breadth of the British Isles to discover brand new recipes and create their own fresh takes on cooking classics. 0844 871 7615.
Sunday 24th March - Alice In Wonderland
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 1.30 & 5pm. Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance returns with 150 children aged 4 to 18 as they present their dance production of Alice in Wonderland. 01892 530613.
• Are you looking to strengthen your core muscles or improve your posture? • Do you feel the need for ‘me time’ and an opportunity to relax and enjoy a therapy? • Have you injured yourself and think treatment would be beneficial? We often hold workshops in Meditation; Alexander Technique, Pelvic Floor, Garuda Pilates, Ballet barre and Posture. We regularly have taster sessions, therapies and new treatments. Please like us on www.facebook. com/TheBodyJunction to hear about our special offers and taster days. Coming up An exciting Fascia workshop May 12th 10am -4pm Call us for more info or to book or visit our website www.bodyjunction.co.uk
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Sunday 24th -26th March - London Bridal Fashion Week
At Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, London. E16 1XL. (Trade Show) With exhibitors from across the globe, and visitors from over 40 countries attending in 2018, London Bridal Fashion Week is undeniably a key date in the international buying calendar. www.londonbridalweek.com
Sunday 24th March - 9 to 5: The Musical
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 01892 678678. 7.30pm. The production features a West End professional live band and some of the freshest, most glorious voices, dancers and actors on stage from the next generation of musical theatre performers.
Sunday 24th March - The Holiday & Leisure Show
At The Kent Event Centre, Detling, Nr Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF. 10am4pm. The Holiday & Leisure Show focuses on the many varied leisure opportunities that exist throughout the South East, as well as national and international destinations and attractions. Incorporating Cruises, Luxury Travel, Exotic Holidays, Short Breaks, Flights, Hotels, Castles, Attractions, Historical Sites, Gardens, Museums, Day Trips, Tours and Coach Trips. theholidayandleisureshow.co.uk 01233 661890.
Sunday 24th - 25th March - Childish Gambino
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. GRAMMY, Golden Globe and Emmy-Award winning and multi-talented recording artist, actor and producer Donald Glover a.k.a. Childish Gambino plays two shows at The O2. 0844 856 0202.
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Q&A with Systemic Constellation Practitioner Shivaun Woolfson What is Systemic Constellation?
It’s a therapeutic model developed by German philosopher and psychotherapist Bert Hellinger. It recognises that individuals are part of ‘systems’ – within a family, at the workplace, or even cultural or tribal contexts. Because of this, it’s a bit different from mainstream therapies. Often, issues are relational, not just limited to the person who’s experiencing the problem. Knowing this allows for healing, for shifts or movement to occur.
What happens in a session?
It’s hard to explain. It’s an embodied and experience-based process. Usually, a person tells me a bit about what’s troubling them. We ‘constellate’ aspects of that given situation and create a ‘living map’ from these various aspects. Really, what we’re doing is tapping into the ‘Knowing Field’ so that underlying dynamics and entanglements can surface.
Can you explain further?
Maybe an example will help. I had a
client who had a difficult relationship with her daughter, who was very ill. In the session, guilt associated with her inability to ‘fix’ her daughter’s illness surfaced. This became an unspoken burden her daughter was carrying. Not long after the session, things changed between them and they were able to mend their relationship.
Do you have to have multiple sessions?
Some clients experience palpable and immediate shifts after one session. Others ask for a follow up session several weeks, even months or years after.
What about horse constellations?
The process is the same, but in this case, a horse is involved. Horses are very intuitive, and for some people, because the exchange is non-verbal, a horse guided session can be very powerful because horses have no preconception, agenda or bias. They’re like mirrors of the unconscious and unspoken within us in that present moment.
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he design for The RHS Back to Nature Garden, co-designed by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge and Landscape Architects Andree Davies and Adam White, for the 2019 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, (21st-25th May) has been unveiled.
Key elements of the woodland Garden include a beautifully crafted hollow log for children to climb through, a den, waterfall, stream and tree house. Sue Biggs, RHS Director General, said: “We couldn’t be happier with the wonderful design by The Duchess of Cambridge and Andrée and Adam for our Garden at Chelsea this year. “There are many sensory elements to help children to learn. Active play in the fresh air is also important for a child’s development and getting back to nature has been shown to be good for developing
creativity, increasing physical activity and reducing stress.” The tree house, the centre piece of the Garden, is constructed from a beautiful tree with a high platform clad in stag horn oak. It has a natural feel, with the stag horn looking like a bird or animal that has built a home in the tree. A swing seat hangs from the branches, creating a place for children and families to play together. There is a waterfall and stream for families to play with water, from floating Pooh sticks and chasing them along the stream, to making dams with stones and sand to attract more wildlife. Children and adults alike can balance on the stepping stones or simply relax by the stream, paddling in it on a hot day. Wild trees and shrubs and a cool calm colour palette of green and blue provide an instant ‘nature fix’ to relax and calm. The playful and diverse planting includes edibles, plants for craft activities and forest scents, ranging from tiny wild strawberries to magnificent trees. The flowers, fruits and seeds provide food for wildlife and nectar for bees and butterflies. The plants also provide nesting sites for birds, and cover for other animals to hide in the garden. A playful pathway bordered with beautiful
textures of large and small leaves weaves through the garden, around rocks and stepping stones. The garden has been inspired by childhood memories that are triggered by the natural world, as well as special moments that will be created and treasured by families now and in the future. The RHS Back to Nature Garden is key to the RHS’s partnership with NHS England, promoting the physical and emotional well-being that access to green spaces and gardening provides. After RHS Chelsea, much of the planting and some of the landscaping will go to an NHS Mental Health Trust, as part of a national competition run by the RHS. Continuing the collaboration and to engage even wider audiences, The Duchess of Cambridge and Davies White will be co-designing two further RHS Gardens, maintaining many of elements from the Garden at Chelsea, at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival (2 July – 7 July 2019) and RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, which will open in the Autumn later this year. Tickets are now available to buy now at www.rhs.org.uk/shows
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Sunday 24th - The Hop Farm Wedding Open Day
At The Hop Farm Family Park, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6PY. 01622 872068. The Kent Wedding Centre, next to the Hop Farm, features of host of suppliers, from bridal wear through to cake decorators and wedding cars. Open from 11am until 3pm, it’s FREE to visit.
Monday 25th - 30th March - Club Tropicana
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. Eves 7.45pm, Thurs & Sat Mats 2.30pm. The brand new 80s Musical from the producers of the hit UK tour of Hairspray. This star cast is led by Joe McElderry, Neil McDermott, Kate Robbins, Emily Tierney; and former Sugababe star Amelle Berrabah, making her musical theatre debut. Take a trip back to the electric 80s and embark on a summer of love and smash-hit classics! 0844 871 7615
Monday 25th March - Dan Snow
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. £26. An Evening with Dan Snow will feature the well-known historian and TV presenter recount anecdotes of memorable experiences from his very successful career as an historian and broadcaster. Otherwise known as ‘The History Guy’ Dan will also research and include historical facts and stories relating to the specific area/ town of each theatre on the tour and will be aided by the use of digital screens. 01323 412000.
We’re not out of the woods yet . . .
Danson Tree Care, is encouraging homeowners and businesses to get any worrying trees checked by a professional, as the stormy weather may not be over yet. Following the stormy weather, a substantial Corsican pine had begun to list dangerously in our garden. With NO access, Nick had to chop the tree up and carry everything through the hallway – he did so cleanly and quickly. We have recommended Nick in the past and would obviously do so again. Mr & Mrs Brooker, Old Town, Hastings. Call us to arrange an informal site visit and no obligation quote.
Monday 25th March - Rudimental
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. A week of gigs at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust opens with a special gig from Rudimental, who present their emphatic, high-energy live show. 0207 589 8212.
Tom’s Groundworks - We are available for site visits to give you an idea on costs and advise on new builds, extensions, refurbishments, driveways and hard landscaping. We are happy to provide customer references and testimonials from completed projects. Our service includes a free written quote which will come with constructive and tailored advice to get the best results. You can find us on the My Builder website at www.mybuilder.com
who verify all our references and insurance cover. We have several teams of experienced tradesmen and will assign you a named project manager, a time line for the work and regular progress reports. We can carry out demolition work and have our own crusher to turn rubble into hardcore on site. Our efficient office staff are ready and waiting for your call and they are experienced at chasing the best prices for material costs.
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Tuesday 26th - 30th March - Octopus Soup
At The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. The World Premiere of a Brand New British Farce: Octopus Soup! Starring: Nick Hancock (Room 101), Paul Bradley (EastEnders, Holby City) and Eric Richard (The Bill) Evenings 7.45pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm. 01323 412000.
Tuesday 26th March - The Stranglers
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 7pm. Masters of their own highly original sound, that combines a brilliant melodic touch with dark aggression and effortless cool, The Stranglers are now recognised as one of the most credible and influential bands to have emerged from the punk era. 01273 709709.
Tuesday 26th March - 9-5 The Musical
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings,TN34 1JX. The production features a West End professional live band and some of the freshest, glorious voices, dancers and actors on stage from the next generation of musical theatre performers. 7.30pm. 01424 462288.
Wednesday 27th March - Tom Grennan
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. BBC Introducing Artist Of The Year Tom Grennan will make his Royal Albert Hall debut as part of a week of special shows in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The singersongwriter has had a phenomenal 12 months, which saw the release of his debut album Lighting Matches and a sold-out nationwide tour. 0207 589 8212.
Wednesday 27th March - Mike & The Mechanics
Tuesday 26th March - An Evening of Comedy hosted by Kevin Bridges
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. Kevin Bridges will host an exciting evening of comedy, continuing the long tradition of the cream of British comedy joining forces for a unique and unforgettable night of laughs. Joining him on the night will be John Bishop, Kerry Godliman, Romesh Ranganathan, Tommy Tiernan, and more special guests to be announced. This show is in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. 0207 589 8212.
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At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE. 7.30pm. Following on from their recent sold-out tour in the US, the ‘Looking Back Over My Shoulder Tour’ will include tracks from their highly acclaimed latest album ‘Let Me Fly’. Also included will be their massive 80s hit single ‘The Living Years’ which became a No. 1 hit in the US. 01273 709709.
Thursday 28th March - Golden Eagle Jazz Band
At Azur, Marina Parade, Hastings. 1066 Jazz Club meets on Thursday evenings at the Azur on the Hastings/St Leonards seafront. A different live band each week playing 7.45-10.30pm (doors 7.15).
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At Battle Mowers, we stock a wide range of new and used mowers. We offer a choice of cylinder or rotary walk behind mowers which are either electric or petrol powered. We also stock a range of ride on lawn mowers. We offer a range of logspitters, chippers/shredders, chainsaws, brushcutters, hedgecutters and combi-systems. We have a large range of rakes, pruning saws, loppers, secateurs and snips for all your needs. We also have an onsite workshop that can give you the support and expertise that is required in running and maintaining your machine. We sharpen blades, chains and hand tools in our sharpening workshop.
Nicholls Bros is a local family run business trading for 50 years in the driveway, construction and surfacing industry. We specialize in all driveway finishes, red & black macadam, concrete, block paving or we can brighten up dull and tired old driveways with our hot tar and gravel bonded surface dressing, for a fraction of the cost of a new driveway. Our complete design service includes all necessary preparation, drainage and edging works. Commercial and agricultural areas, such as car parks and farm tracks are also catered for. For a free - no obligation quotation 01424 838350 nichollsbros@gmail.com
Thursday 28th March - Dara O’Brian
At The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 01323 412000. 8pm. Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today in this brand new show for 2019. £24. 01323 412000.
Thursday 28th March - Take That
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. Take That will make their debut performance at the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in 2019 as part of their 30th anniversary celebrations. One of the UK’s most beloved bands, Take That have had phenomenal success with their seven chart topping albums, dozens of hit singles and eight BRIT Awards. 0207 589 8212.
Thursday 28th March - The Odyssey
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 8pm. Sing, O Muse, of the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons and their hilarious new verse adaptation of the most epic journey of all time… Stranded war hero Odysseus must struggle against the odds to get home to his wife; but can he battle his way through grumpy gods, naughty nymphs, monocular monsters and over a hundred sleazy suitors? 01892 678678.
Thursday 28th - 29th March - Panic - At The Disco
At The O2 Arena, Docklands, London. 6.30pm. The tour follows the release of the band’s sixth studio album ‘Pray For The Wicked’, which debuted at No.2 in the UK’s Official Albums Chart and No.1 on the USA’s Billboard 200! 0844 856 0202.
Thursday 28th - 31st March - Country Living Spring Fair
At Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY. 020 8365 2121 10am-5pm. Celebrate the delights of the new season with an inspiring day out at the Country Living Spring Fair. Discover handmade items by wonderfully creative British craftspeople and up-and coming designers, and a mouth-watering array of artisan food and drink. Plus - our exciting fresh line-up includes 5 live stages with talks and workshops on subjects from cookery and crafting to gardening and wellbeing.
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Friday 29th - 31st March - Triathlon Show
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At Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, London. E16 1XL. From 10am daily. The UK’s leading triathlon exhibition returns to Excel this spring and will be packed to the rafters with kit, advice and inspiration. Whether you’re new tri or about to take on an Ironman, you will find everything to suit your ability at the show. Co-located alongside The London Bike Show your ticket will give you access to both shows!
Friday 29th - 31st March - The London Bike Show
At Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, London. E16 1XL. From 10am daily. The UK’s leading exhibition for anyone who loves cycling. Whether you’re a cycling pro or getting back on your bike for the first time in years you’ll be able to find all the bikes, gear, inspiration and advice you need at The London Bike Show. Co-located alongside The Triathlon Show, your tickets will give you access to both shows! thelondonbikeshow.co.uk
Friday 29th March - An Evening with Medium Grant Colyer
At Azur, Marina Pavillion, St Leonards On Sea. From 6.30pm. Grant will take the stage at 8.00pm to give his demonstration of Mediumship. See page 6 for full details.
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ome Instead Senior Care are devoted to providing the highest quality awardwinning help and support for older people in the comfort of their own homes - where they feel most happy and comfortable. It doesn’t matter how simple or complex our clients’ needs are, our CAREGivers ensure that each individual is cared for with respect, dignity and compassion. Our service is relationship-led and is tailored to each individuals needs. Our visit duration of an hour or more enables us to provide a high quality, unhurried service. Many older people are able to live at home independently with the help of a CAREGiver, and once they get that help, they often can’t imagine being without it. In many cases, older people and their families find themselves thinking that some help is needed, however they are unsure about where to start looking for that help, or perhaps don’t really understand how that help will make a difference. Caring for a family member can often become daunting when a person needs help with Personal Care (bathing, having a wash or getting to the bathroom) and getting in a CAREGiver for these tasks can make it possible for a family to continue caring for their family member at home. In many instances, caring for a family member becomes a team effort between family, friends and CAREGivers. Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers are carefully recruited and go through an
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extensive induction process, and they also have the support from our office team 7 days a week. CAREGivers will be individually matched with each client and a relationship of trust is developed through consistency of visits. Through this approach, we can closely observe the health and well-being of our clients and adapt our service to any changes required giving families the peace of mind they need. Many of our CAREGivers have become carers
after experiencing caring for a loved one first hand so they understand the challenges, doubts and emotions that each family is going through. We take great pride in helping our clients to live comfortably and confidently at home and our CAREGivers are devoted to providing the highest quality award winning help and support for older people in the comfort of their own homes.
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Country Carers started in April 2003, serving the local community & providing support and assistance 24/7, 365 days a year. They are a small, very personal company offering bespoke packages to suit each individual needs and requirements ensuring clients can maintain a smooth running home. Every member of their highly competent staff is trained to a high standard and are appointed for their integrity, honesty, friendliness and professionalism. Country Carers are registered with the Quality Care Comission and were rated good overall in June 2017. The Company’s core values are care, comfort and companionship. They are there when their clients need them.
Friday 29th March - The Country Superstars Experience
At The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3PF 01323 802020. 8pm. £20. This truly unique show is hosted by Sarah Jayne who has been performing as Dolly Parton for over 25 years and is Europe’s Leading Tribute to the Queen of Country – Dolly Parton. Sarah Jayne and Award Winning Vocal Impersonator Andy Crust take us on a journey back through time meeting some of the most influential icons who shaped Country music history.
Positions available - for full and part time carers. Working with us we offer good rates of pay, paid holidays and mileage allowance. Experience is desirable but not essential as paid training will be provided.
Friday 29th March - Doves
Friday 29th March - Mark Thomas: Check Up
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. If Mark makes it to 84 the NHS will be 100, what will they both look like? Based on a series of interviews with leading experts in and on the NHS and residencies in hospitals and surgeries, Thomas working with director Nicolas Kent uses his own demise to explore the state we’re in. 01892 678678.
Friday 29th March - Jail & Bail
At The Redoubt Fortress, Eastbourne. 15 well known members of your community are going behind bars to help raise a huge £15000 for St Wilfreds Hospice. You decide who remains inside and who leaves. See page 10 for full details.
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. The wait is over. Manchester rock heroes Doves are back after a nine year hiatus to take to the Royal Albert Hall stage once again in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The three-piece are celebrated for their Mercury-nominated albums Lost Souls and The Last Broadcast, alongside a string of hits including There Goes The Fear, Pounding and Black And White Town. Two very special guests will join Doves: influential Wirral five-piece, The Coral and The Fernweh. 0207 589 8212.
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Sat 30th - 31st March - Walker Stalker
At Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, London. E16 1XL. Walker Stalker Convention started with two friends taking a trip to Senoia, Georgia to watch The Walking Dead film their upcoming season. Their incredible day led to a podcast, and that podcast led to a Walker Stalker Con. http://walkerstalkercon.com
Sat. 30th March - Russell Kane: The Fast and The Curious
At Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE 01273 709709 8pm. £21. He’s back. The keenly-awaited brand new tour show is here. Packing more energy than a Duracell factory, Russell’s RS Turbo laugh engine will motor through love, family and life.
Sat. 30th March - The Script
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. Irish trio The Script will make their Royal Albert Hall debut in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The Script are five albums and ten years into a 30 million record-selling career. 0207 589 8212.
Sat. 30th March - Flamenco Express
At The Stables Theatre, The Bourne, Hastings. 7.30pm. Flamenco Express delivers another cargo of raw, heartwrenching flamenco – with sizzling soloist La Joaquina, guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo, the custodian of flamenco vocal heritage Antonio el Pola, plus the highly-sought elemental power and grace of Emilio Ochando. £13.50. 01424 423221.
Sat. 30th March - Sounds of the 60s Live Hosted by Tony Blackburn
At The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings,TN34 1JX. 7.30pm. An evening hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ, Tony Blackburn of 60s classics performed live by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers. 01424 462288
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Sat. 30th March - The King Is Back
At The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. 01323 412000. 7.30pm. Ben Portsmouth -The World’s Number One Elvis Tribute Artist. Ben, a multi talented musician, singer and songwriter had Elvis’s DNA in his blood from an early age.
Sat. 30th March - Musical Day: Mamma Mia! (for ages 7-13)
At The Trinity Theatre, Church St, Tunbridge Wells. 10am-4pm. Enjoy an all-singing, all-dancing, jam-packed day of musical fun featuring songs and dances from West End hit Mamma Mia! 01892 678678.
Sun. 31st March - Mind Body Spirit
At Azur, Marina Pavilion, St Leonards On Sea. 10.30am - 4.30pm. FREE ADMISSION. Treat yourself to a piece of stunning crystal jewellery. Have your aura photographed and discover various Alternative Healing and Natural Therapies. Have a one-to-one Reading with one of our many professional and emerging readers *Exhibitor and Reader enquiries welcome. www.beyondtheordinary.life
Sun. 31st March - Svetlana Loboda in Concert
At The indigo at the O2, Docklands, London. 7pm. part of her first European tour, performing her ‘Cosmic Show’ which is sure to amaze. A
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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”
pop queen, femme fatale and fashion chameleon, her singles from the latest album H2LO are top hits breaking sales records with her music videos getting over ten million views on YouTube. 0844 856 0202.
Sun. 31st March - Constellation Circle
At The Elysian Centre, Rye 10am-1pm. See main advert on page 54.
Sun. 31st March - An Evening with Katya Zamolodchikova
At The Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton. 8pm. RuPaul’s Drag Race Miss Congeniality and All Stars S2 finalist, Katya Zamolodchikova brings her hilarious new stand up show, Help Me I’m Dying to the UK! Known for her incredibly funny personas and characters, including everybody’s favourite dumpster living hairdresser, Trish, Katya’s show promises to be one hilarious night. 0844 871 7615.
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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WILD BIRD CARE Birds of a feather...
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took these four photographs this month (February)
A Collared Dove in the snow at Feathers early in the month. A very handsome male Bullfinch in my garden. A little Blue Tit looking over one of my garden nest boxes and a singing Dunnock, such a sweet song and a very pretty bird.
Allan ..... Feathers Wild Bird Care www.featherswildbirdcare.co.uk
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Sun. 31st March - The Levellers
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. English folk punk band and live favourites Levellers will continue their 30th anniversary celebrations with a return to the Royal Albert Hall as part of a week of events in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust. 0207 589 8212.
Monday 1st April - Mike + The Mechanics
At The Royal Albert Hall, London. 7.30pm. Mike + The Mechanics return to the Royal Albert Hall in 2019 as part of their nationwide Looking Back Over My Shoulder Tour. Having been founded in 1984 by Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford (guitar), the band reformed in 2010 with Andrew Roachford, one of the UK’s most prolific R&B singers, and Canadian-born singer Tim Howar. 0207 589 8212.
Monday 1st April - Collabro
At The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. 7.30pm. Collabro are the world’s most successful Musical Theatre group. In 2014 they met for their first rehearsal above a pub in London and just a month later went on to rouse the whole of Hammersmith Apollo into a standing ovation during their first ever public performance of ‘Stars’ for the Britain’s Got Talent judges. 01892 530613.
Advance Notice....... Saturday 6th April - Handel’s Messiah
At St Mary’s Church, Upper Lake, High Street, Battle. Performed by Battle Choral Society. 7.30 - 10pm. Tickets £15 from Raggs Boutique or The Crafty Norman or on the door. Conductor: John Langrige. Refreshments available.
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