Fitness Experts to Help Hundreds of Haywards Heath PeopleTransform Their Bodies In 10 Weeks…FREE
Ben Davis, the co-owner of Sussex Bootcamps is on a mission with his team to change the shape of Mid Sussex. His Your Best Body Challenge could help hundreds of local residents transform their bodies in 10 weeks, free of charge.
“There’s no cost to participate in the challenge,” says Ben, “all we ask is that each person make a small, one-time donation to Star Light Children’s charity. That’s it.”
Your Best Body Challenge is part of the fitness and weight loss contest phenomenon started by the hit TV show, The Biggest Loser. “That show really focused the nation’s attention on the benefits of participating in a contest, guided by certified personal trainers, in terms of the motivation and accountability necessary for success,” explains Ben “It’s difficult to lose weight on your own. Anyone who’s tried and struggled knows that – and unfortunately, that’s the majority.”
Go to http://www.sussexchallenge.com and that will give you the details of the challenge and provides a complete guide that can be downloaded instantly, containing instructions, questions and answers, rules and regulations, prizes awarded to winners and even a complete 10-week exercise and nutrition program.
“Anyone living here in Mid Sussex over the age of 18 is welcome to participate,” Ben says. “We want to help as many people as we can, and this is the best way to do that.”
The challenge starts Saturday April 10th at Whitman’s Green, Cuckfield.
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Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Easter at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint
Holy Trinity Hurstpierpoint - Holy Week and Easter
Palm Sunday 28th March
08.00 Eucharist
09.45 Ceremony of Palms in the School and procession to Church for the Parish Eucharist
Maundy Thursday 1st April
11.00 Eucharist
20.00 Eucharist of the Lord’s Supper, Watch with Christ in Gethsemane and Compline [finishing at midnight]
Good Friday 2nd April
10.15 Procession of Witness from South Avenue to the Village Green
followed by Coffee and Hot Cross buns in Church
11.00 Children’s Time [finishing by 11.30]
12.00 Meditations on the Stations of the Cross until
4.00 The Liturgy of the Day
Holy Saturday 3rd April
09.00 Morning Prayer
20.15 The Easter Vigil, Renewal of Baptismal Promises and first Eucharist of Easter
Easter Day 4th April
08.00 Eucharist
09.45 The Parish Eucharist with Baptism and Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Contact:
Fr John Joyce, Rector of Hurstpierpoint, tel: 01273 832203
Palm Sunday 28th March
08.00 Eucharist
09.45 Ceremony of Palms in the School and procession to Church for the Parish Eucharist
Maundy Thursday 1st April
11.00 Eucharist
20.00 Eucharist of the Lord’s Supper, Watch with Christ in Gethsemane and Compline [finishing at midnight]
Good Friday 2nd April
10.15 Procession of Witness from South Avenue to the Village Green
followed by Coffee and Hot Cross buns in Church
11.00 Children’s Time [finishing by 11.30]
12.00 Meditations on the Stations of the Cross until
4.00 The Liturgy of the Day
Holy Saturday 3rd April
09.00 Morning Prayer
20.15 The Easter Vigil, Renewal of Baptismal Promises and first Eucharist of Easter
Easter Day 4th April
08.00 Eucharist
09.45 The Parish Eucharist with Baptism and Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Contact:
Fr John Joyce, Rector of Hurstpierpoint, tel: 01273 832203
Hassocks Residents in Brighton Marathon
April 18th sees the first ever Brighton Marathon and lots of local people are taking up the challenge and training hard for this 26.1 mile run. If you see runners out and about looking absolutely shattered, like they can barely lift their feet, chances are that’s one of us nearly home from a loooooong run! We’re building up the distance and are now trying to do runs of around 20 miles. For some of us that means being out for over four hours. The challenge in running the marathon is not so much in running on the day, we’re all hoping that the crowds, the atmosphere and our adrenaline will see us through April 18th, but more in getting out four or five times a week and running. We’ve run in wind, rain, hail and even through six foot snow drifts on the downs!
We are running for many different reasons, because it’s there, because it’s been a lifetime goal, because we love to run and for some of us because we are trying to raise money for a charity that is important to us. If you can support any of us by cheering us on on the day, (it promises to be a really good Brighton day out,) giving us a shout when you see us around locally or by donating to the charities we are raining for we’d all be really grateful. For details of how to donate please give me a call.
Jane Roweth 844358
Running for Cancer Research
Paul Paye
Mark
Rich Dobson
Clare Seth (doing the London Marathon)
Running for Have a Heart supporting local children
Jane Roweth
Running for the challenge and the pure joy
Marina Bullivant
Liz Hollingdale
Corin Denno
Helen Graham
We are running for many different reasons, because it’s there, because it’s been a lifetime goal, because we love to run and for some of us because we are trying to raise money for a charity that is important to us. If you can support any of us by cheering us on on the day, (it promises to be a really good Brighton day out,) giving us a shout when you see us around locally or by donating to the charities we are raining for we’d all be really grateful. For details of how to donate please give me a call.
Jane Roweth 844358
Running for Cancer Research
Paul Paye
Mark
Rich Dobson
Clare Seth (doing the London Marathon)
Running for Have a Heart supporting local children
Jane Roweth
Running for the challenge and the pure joy
Marina Bullivant
Liz Hollingdale
Corin Denno
Helen Graham
St Lawrence Fair 700, Hurstpierpoint
Hurstpierpoint St Lawrence Fair is 700 years old in the summer of 2012. It was granted a Royal Charter by Edward II in the 14th century.
It is planned to have something special to mark the anniversary and a meeting will be held at The Three Amigos (Vinyards) on Monday 19th April at 8 p.m.
If you would like to be involved or have ideas about how the village might mark this occasion please e-mail Steve Whitehead on:
steve_whithead@tiscali.co.uk
or ring him on 01273 835323.
It is planned to have something special to mark the anniversary and a meeting will be held at The Three Amigos (Vinyards) on Monday 19th April at 8 p.m.
If you would like to be involved or have ideas about how the village might mark this occasion please e-mail Steve Whitehead on:
steve_whithead@tiscali.co.uk
or ring him on 01273 835323.
Celebrate the Easter Holidays with Cats Protection’s Eggstravaganza!
Cats Protection’s National Cat Adoption Centre is holding an Eggstravaganza to help families and children make the most of their school Easter holiday!
The centre, based in Chelwood Gate, Sussex, is holding the special day on Saturday 10 April (10am to 4pm), offering a fun day out and a chance to meet more than 250 unwanted cats in desperate need of new homes.
And officially opening the Eggstravaganza is someone that families with young children will recognise – CBeebies television presenter, Sarah-Jane Honeywell!
Sarah-Jane, who has three Birmans called Aslan, Zazel and Gandalf said: “As someone who loves cats and works on children’s television I am thrilled to be taking part! I adore my three cats and spend every moment I can with them so I hope families come along on the day to meet their ideal family pet!”
Activities include an Easter egg hunt, face painting and a raffle. Visitors are asked to bring their own Easter bonnet, as there will be a prize for the best one. Autographed photos of well-known children’s stars, including Rolf Harris and Emma Watson, are also up for sale, with proceeds going towards helping cats in the centre’s care.
Two cats hoping for eggstra-good luck are ginger cat Eggbert and tabby-and-white Bunny, who were brought to the centre last October after their previous owner couldn’t look after them anymore. Both cats are extremely affectionate and are looking for a home where they can be the only pets.
Tania Marsh, the centre’s Deputy Manager said: “As well as being a great way to end the school easter holiday, the Eggstravaganza is a great chance to meet Eggbert, Bunny and other cats like them, so why not come along!”
To find out more about the Eggstravaganza, please call the centre on 08707 708 650 or email ncac@cats.org.uk <mailto:ncac@cats.org.uk> . A map and directions to the centre can be found at http://www.cats.org.uk/contact/ncc.asp.
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
East Grinstead: Wednesday Business Networking lunch
The next Wednesday Business Networking lunch is on Wednesday 31st March 2010.
The Dorset Arms
High Street
East Grinstead
West Sussex
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Cost: FREE
We meet in the large section at the rear of the pub.
Tea, Coffee, food and drinks are available from the bar at standard prices.
ALL BUSINESSES ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AND NETWORK.
I hope you can make it, and I look forward to seeing you there.
Best,
Dale Bulbrook
WebDesigns Ltd / VillageCow, East Grinstead
The Dorset Arms
High Street
East Grinstead
West Sussex
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Cost: FREE
We meet in the large section at the rear of the pub.
Tea, Coffee, food and drinks are available from the bar at standard prices.
ALL BUSINESSES ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AND NETWORK.
I hope you can make it, and I look forward to seeing you there.
Best,
Dale Bulbrook
WebDesigns Ltd / VillageCow, East Grinstead
Keymer and Hassocks Mens Club, Adastra Park, Hassocks
On May 5th, the Club will be holding an experimental open evening in which the Downsview Deli will be bringing in a selection of local cheeses for tasting. We are also approaching local vineyards for a selection of wines and we will have some Dark Star ales on tap. All members and their guests are welcome and, if you can bring anyone along who might become a member that would be very helpful. Please publicise this evening, which runs from 7pm to 9pm, as widely as possible.
David Price, Chairman
dpricecoal@aol.com
David Price, Chairman
dpricecoal@aol.com
Lindfield Arts Festival 14 –16 May 2010
We are delighted to introduce the first Lindfield Arts Festival taking place on the 14 –16 May 2010, a celebration of creativity in all its forms in and around our village.
The Lindfield Arts Festival will promote the creative arts and Lindfield itself through this wide-ranging annual event. We aim to bring together a broad network of local artists, groups and clubs to create theatre, spectacle, street art, music, comedy and literature, resulting in a stunning weekend of cultural activity and celebration for the whole community to enjoy.
The Festival will showcase:-
Local Artists
Contempory, Student, Established Art Groups,Video Art, Photography
Literature
Bringing together Book Groups for previews, talks and readings by Authors and Actors. Poetry Mic
Drama
Workshops and displays of Productions throughout the day.
Music
Bands, Acoustic sets, Drum workshops, Singers, Choirs
Cookery
Workshops, Chef demonstrations, Local Restaurant demonstrations Local cuisine
SCULPTURE TRAILS, HISTORICAL WALKS, COMPETITIONS.
We need your help to create not just a fantastic family weekend but a festival that will grow and evolve in the future. We need creative people in our area to be part of this new venture, help us make it happen.
Interested? We want to hear from you, contact us to find out not just what you can do for us but what the Lindfield Festival can do for you!
http://www.lindfieldartsfestival.com/
The Lindfield Arts Festival will promote the creative arts and Lindfield itself through this wide-ranging annual event. We aim to bring together a broad network of local artists, groups and clubs to create theatre, spectacle, street art, music, comedy and literature, resulting in a stunning weekend of cultural activity and celebration for the whole community to enjoy.
The Festival will showcase:-
Local Artists
Contempory, Student, Established Art Groups,Video Art, Photography
Literature
Bringing together Book Groups for previews, talks and readings by Authors and Actors. Poetry Mic
Drama
Workshops and displays of Productions throughout the day.
Music
Bands, Acoustic sets, Drum workshops, Singers, Choirs
Cookery
Workshops, Chef demonstrations, Local Restaurant demonstrations Local cuisine
SCULPTURE TRAILS, HISTORICAL WALKS, COMPETITIONS.
We need your help to create not just a fantastic family weekend but a festival that will grow and evolve in the future. We need creative people in our area to be part of this new venture, help us make it happen.
Interested? We want to hear from you, contact us to find out not just what you can do for us but what the Lindfield Festival can do for you!
http://www.lindfieldartsfestival.com/
Spring Sunday in East Grinstead
Just to let you know the fantastic Spring Sunday set in the beautiful Historic High Street will be back on Sunday April 11th and this year it is going to be bigger and better !
Last year a great day was had by everyone and the feedback from the public was exceptional. The High Street looked at its very best, and the press and the Town Council ran the story for months afterwards; it was heralded as the nicest and most prestigious event in the Town Calendar. To top that Sackville College raised more on that day than any other town event ....ever...!
We will be running the event again this year and will be inviting the top local attractions to set up stall and promote themselves. On the day our local nurseries will be displaying colour on the High Street steps with their bedding plants & shrubs, local crafts people will be demonstrating their skills and the most prestigious visitor attractions from the surrounding area will be there.
Music will play an important part with bands & singers performing all day, and Alan Charman and his vintage bus will once again be ferrying people, free of charge, to see the sights of East Grinstead.
This is a great day to show East Grinstead and the Mediaeval High Street at its best. It is once again being organised by the High Street traders, with the Town Council, the Tourist Office and EGBA offering financial and promotional support.
Any money raised on the day will be given to the Peanut Ward, at QVH.
For more information contact Carole Weighill at Threadneedles on 01342 410698, email: carole@threadneedles.co.uk or Simon Kerr at the Tourism office in the library, email tourism@eastgrinstead.gov.uk
Last year a great day was had by everyone and the feedback from the public was exceptional. The High Street looked at its very best, and the press and the Town Council ran the story for months afterwards; it was heralded as the nicest and most prestigious event in the Town Calendar. To top that Sackville College raised more on that day than any other town event ....ever...!
We will be running the event again this year and will be inviting the top local attractions to set up stall and promote themselves. On the day our local nurseries will be displaying colour on the High Street steps with their bedding plants & shrubs, local crafts people will be demonstrating their skills and the most prestigious visitor attractions from the surrounding area will be there.
Music will play an important part with bands & singers performing all day, and Alan Charman and his vintage bus will once again be ferrying people, free of charge, to see the sights of East Grinstead.
This is a great day to show East Grinstead and the Mediaeval High Street at its best. It is once again being organised by the High Street traders, with the Town Council, the Tourist Office and EGBA offering financial and promotional support.
Any money raised on the day will be given to the Peanut Ward, at QVH.
For more information contact Carole Weighill at Threadneedles on 01342 410698, email: carole@threadneedles.co.uk or Simon Kerr at the Tourism office in the library, email tourism@eastgrinstead.gov.uk
MID SUSSEX CAMERA CLUB
The Mid Sussex Camera Club held its annual Panel Photograph competition at the CVS Centre in Burgess Hill,
As usual the event was very well attended on the night and there were plenty of entries to be judged. The judge for this event was Mike Constable.
There were 2 classes of entry, Projected Digital Images and Prints.
The results in each class are entered below.
Prints
1st Place Batrick Bedwell :- Travels in Switzerland
2nd Place Jim Hunter :-Hickstead Horse Power
3rd Place Mervyn Seltzer:- Wild Africa
Projected Images
1st Place Mervyn Seltzer :- The Cheetah
2nd Place Derek Powell:- Seeing Around the C- Curve Panel
3rd Place Charles Hobley:- The Race Meeting.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all of the entrants for making the evening such a success.
For more information on the Mid Sussex Camera Club please visit our club website at http://www.midsussexcc.org.uk
As usual the event was very well attended on the night and there were plenty of entries to be judged. The judge for this event was Mike Constable.
There were 2 classes of entry, Projected Digital Images and Prints.
The results in each class are entered below.
Prints
1st Place Batrick Bedwell :- Travels in Switzerland
2nd Place Jim Hunter :-Hickstead Horse Power
3rd Place Mervyn Seltzer:- Wild Africa
Projected Images
1st Place Mervyn Seltzer :- The Cheetah
2nd Place Derek Powell:- Seeing Around the C- Curve Panel
3rd Place Charles Hobley:- The Race Meeting.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all of the entrants for making the evening such a success.
For more information on the Mid Sussex Camera Club please visit our club website at http://www.midsussexcc.org.uk
The Sportman, Goddards Green East, Easter Sunday Lunch
Easter Sunday Lunch
Set 2 Course lunch £17.95 per person
Choose either starter & Main or Main & Dessert
followed by freshly brewed tea or coffee with chocolate eggs
STARTERS
Smoked salmon & prawn marie rose parcels
On a bed of rocket & watercress
Highland lentil soup
served with herb croutons & crispy parma ham
Salad of roasted duck with fresh mango
Served with a peppered raspberry dressing
(v) Breaded garlic mushrooms
Garlic and herb mayo & dressed leaf salad
Chicken & pork liver pate
With farmhouse chutney & granary toast
MAIN COURSES
Roast Leg of Lamb with Yorkshire Pudding
Roast Breast of Turkey with chipolata sausage & sage stuffing
Roast Sirloin of Beef with Yorkshire pudding
Roast Leg of Pork with Yorkshire Pudding
OR
(v) Traditional Nut Roast
on a bed of caramelised onions
Saffron, Seafood & Chicken Paella
Served with parmesan & dressed rocket salad
Grilled peppered Salmon fillet
buttered samphire shoots & Béarnaise Sauce
(v) Roasted Butternut Squash, spinach, mushroom & parmesan tartlet
On a sweet red pepper coulis
All served with a family service selection of fresh vegetables & roast potatoes
DESSERTS
A choice of desserts, ice creams& cheeses are available from our puddings board
Children’s Easter Sunday Picnic
Healthy Snack lunchbox, Capri Sun or Fruit shoot & Easter Egg Hunt at either 11.30am & 3.30pm - All for £10.00 each
Not joining us for lunch, but want to entertain the kids??
book in the kids & have a drink whilst they go hunting for only £5.00
Happy Easter!
Set 2 Course lunch £17.95 per person
Choose either starter & Main or Main & Dessert
followed by freshly brewed tea or coffee with chocolate eggs
STARTERS
Smoked salmon & prawn marie rose parcels
On a bed of rocket & watercress
Highland lentil soup
served with herb croutons & crispy parma ham
Salad of roasted duck with fresh mango
Served with a peppered raspberry dressing
(v) Breaded garlic mushrooms
Garlic and herb mayo & dressed leaf salad
Chicken & pork liver pate
With farmhouse chutney & granary toast
MAIN COURSES
Roast Leg of Lamb with Yorkshire Pudding
Roast Breast of Turkey with chipolata sausage & sage stuffing
Roast Sirloin of Beef with Yorkshire pudding
Roast Leg of Pork with Yorkshire Pudding
OR
(v) Traditional Nut Roast
on a bed of caramelised onions
Saffron, Seafood & Chicken Paella
Served with parmesan & dressed rocket salad
Grilled peppered Salmon fillet
buttered samphire shoots & Béarnaise Sauce
(v) Roasted Butternut Squash, spinach, mushroom & parmesan tartlet
On a sweet red pepper coulis
All served with a family service selection of fresh vegetables & roast potatoes
DESSERTS
A choice of desserts, ice creams& cheeses are available from our puddings board
Children’s Easter Sunday Picnic
Healthy Snack lunchbox, Capri Sun or Fruit shoot & Easter Egg Hunt at either 11.30am & 3.30pm - All for £10.00 each
Not joining us for lunch, but want to entertain the kids??
book in the kids & have a drink whilst they go hunting for only £5.00
Happy Easter!
Borde Hill: Juginder Lamba exhibition
Borde Hill Garden is offering visitors a rare opportunity to see inside its stunning and historic Grade II listed Tudor Mansion next April (8th – 22nd), when it will host an exclusive indoor exhibition of Juginder Lamba’s distinctive sculptures celebrating the beauty and power of nature.
During his prestigious career, internationally renowned Juginder Lamba has previously exhibited at the British Museum and the Bronx Museum in New York. His overlapping Indian, African and British background is evident in his sculptures. Born in Nairobi in 1948, his gift to be silent and listen to the voice of nature is his Indian heritage while his recognition of the great power innate in natural objects recalls African influences.
Moving to the UK in 1962, his intellectual and emotional awakening found him growing up in Britain, adjusting to a new culture. Through this energetic and creative tension between cultures, Lamba has arrived at a visual language that is not bounded by cultural insularity, giving his work, varying from wood to stone and bronze. an accessibility that is independent of its historical roots. His art transforms these indigenous cultural experiences, opening up new perspectives and ways of seeing.
Lamba’s sculptures, whilst celebrating nature, also address a contemporary environment where the processes of survival, destruction and renewal prevail. His work can be seen as instruments of meditation and contemplation, perfectly complementing the tranquillity and peace that can be discovered within Borde Hill Garden.
The sculptures will be displayed in Borde Hill Mansion, an Elizabethan house dating from 1598 with congruent Victorian extensions. Visitors can discover the history the Stephenson Clarke family who bought and renovated the mansion in 1892 and who still reside in the house and manage the estate today. Colonel Stephenson Robert Clarke, creator of the Garden, sponsored many expeditions by the great plant hunters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and fine examples of many of their discoveries are growing throughout the botanically rich Garden. These extend into 200 acres of magnificent woodland and parkland that enjoy panoramic views of the Sussex Weald.
The Juginder Lamba exhibition will be on view from 8 – 22 April 2010. The Garden will be open from 10am – 6pm everyday. Tours of the House and exhibition will be held at 11.00am and 1.00pm for groups and at 2.00pm for individual visitors. All group tours must be pre-booked and pre-paid at £9.50 per person, inclusive of Garden entry.
Admission for individual members is £11.
Booking and tickets are available by telephoning 01444 450326 or sending an email to info@bordehill.co.uk <http://www.blogger.com/info@bordehill.co.uk> .
Visit www.bordehill.co.uk for more details
During his prestigious career, internationally renowned Juginder Lamba has previously exhibited at the British Museum and the Bronx Museum in New York. His overlapping Indian, African and British background is evident in his sculptures. Born in Nairobi in 1948, his gift to be silent and listen to the voice of nature is his Indian heritage while his recognition of the great power innate in natural objects recalls African influences.
Moving to the UK in 1962, his intellectual and emotional awakening found him growing up in Britain, adjusting to a new culture. Through this energetic and creative tension between cultures, Lamba has arrived at a visual language that is not bounded by cultural insularity, giving his work, varying from wood to stone and bronze. an accessibility that is independent of its historical roots. His art transforms these indigenous cultural experiences, opening up new perspectives and ways of seeing.
Lamba’s sculptures, whilst celebrating nature, also address a contemporary environment where the processes of survival, destruction and renewal prevail. His work can be seen as instruments of meditation and contemplation, perfectly complementing the tranquillity and peace that can be discovered within Borde Hill Garden.
The sculptures will be displayed in Borde Hill Mansion, an Elizabethan house dating from 1598 with congruent Victorian extensions. Visitors can discover the history the Stephenson Clarke family who bought and renovated the mansion in 1892 and who still reside in the house and manage the estate today. Colonel Stephenson Robert Clarke, creator of the Garden, sponsored many expeditions by the great plant hunters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and fine examples of many of their discoveries are growing throughout the botanically rich Garden. These extend into 200 acres of magnificent woodland and parkland that enjoy panoramic views of the Sussex Weald.
The Juginder Lamba exhibition will be on view from 8 – 22 April 2010. The Garden will be open from 10am – 6pm everyday. Tours of the House and exhibition will be held at 11.00am and 1.00pm for groups and at 2.00pm for individual visitors. All group tours must be pre-booked and pre-paid at £9.50 per person, inclusive of Garden entry.
Admission for individual members is £11.
Booking and tickets are available by telephoning 01444 450326 or sending an email to info@bordehill.co.uk <http://www.blogger.com/info@bordehill.co.uk> .
Visit www.bordehill.co.uk for more details
Borde Hill Garden,
Balcombe Road,
Haywards Heath,
West Sussex RH16 1XP
Tel: 01444 884-121
www.bordehill.co.uk <http://www.bordehill.co.uk <http://www.bordehill.co.uk/> >
Balcombe Road,
Haywards Heath,
West Sussex RH16 1XP
Tel: 01444 884-121
The Easter Bunny rallies round for Rockinghorse
The children’s charity Rockinghorse is urging the people of Brighton and Hove to spring clean their wardrobes and head down to their charity shop in George Street this Easter Saturday for an Easter egg hunt and free Easter egg giveaway.
The Easter egg hunt, supported by Morrisons, will be from 10am. Entry is free but parents are encouraged to bring a bag of donated goods that can be sold in the shop. Not only this, but any donor who brings a bag of goods will receive a chocolate egg as a thank you from Rockinghorse.
The store, which opened in December 2009 is urgently looking for donations of unwanted good quality clothing (particularly women’s), toys, books, accessories and other household items.
Gavin Fisher, Chief Executive at Rockinghorse, said: “We’re extremely grateful for everyone’s support so far in making the shop a success. Now that spring is upon us, it’s the perfect time to spring clean your wardrobe and all for a good cause. Every donated item can make a real difference to the lives of sick children in Sussex.”
To take part in the Easter egg hunt, please arrive at the shop at any time between 10am and 4pm. All donations of goods will receive a free Easter egg.
The shop can be found at, 73 George Street, Hove, BN3 3YE.
If you have items for the shop and would like to arrange collection, please call Rockinghorse on 01237 730286.
For more information on Rockinghorse visit www.rockinghorse.org.uk
The Easter egg hunt, supported by Morrisons, will be from 10am. Entry is free but parents are encouraged to bring a bag of donated goods that can be sold in the shop. Not only this, but any donor who brings a bag of goods will receive a chocolate egg as a thank you from Rockinghorse.
The store, which opened in December 2009 is urgently looking for donations of unwanted good quality clothing (particularly women’s), toys, books, accessories and other household items.
Gavin Fisher, Chief Executive at Rockinghorse, said: “We’re extremely grateful for everyone’s support so far in making the shop a success. Now that spring is upon us, it’s the perfect time to spring clean your wardrobe and all for a good cause. Every donated item can make a real difference to the lives of sick children in Sussex.”
To take part in the Easter egg hunt, please arrive at the shop at any time between 10am and 4pm. All donations of goods will receive a free Easter egg.
The shop can be found at, 73 George Street, Hove, BN3 3YE.
If you have items for the shop and would like to arrange collection, please call Rockinghorse on 01237 730286.
For more information on Rockinghorse visit www.rockinghorse.org.uk
Monday, 29 March 2010
East Grinstead Classic Bus Running Day
Sunday 25th April 2010
9:00 am - 4:15 pm
WE ARE WINDING THE CLOCK BACK TO 1964 AND RE-CREATING THE BUS ROUTES OF YESTERDAY FOR THIS SPECIAL DAY
Travel back in time on a fleet of restored historic buses as they once again connect up to its surrounding communities. You can ride all day from village to village and connect with nearby rail stations too - as well of course as the Bluebell Railway at Kingscote. An excellent chance for families to have a care free trip around the town on the top deck of one of the many buses taking part. Bus memorabilia will be on sale at the High Street HQ as well as special events on the routes with bus operator Southdown PSV hosting an open day at their Snow Hill depot in Copthorne.
This excellent (and free!) event grows in popularity year on year. The High Street is filled with vintage buses from years gone by to re-create some of the 'lost routes' of the past and enable the public to travel back in time! A wonderful event for parents and children - and grandparents too.
9:00 am - 4:15 pm
WE ARE WINDING THE CLOCK BACK TO 1964 AND RE-CREATING THE BUS ROUTES OF YESTERDAY FOR THIS SPECIAL DAY
Travel back in time on a fleet of restored historic buses as they once again connect up to its surrounding communities. You can ride all day from village to village and connect with nearby rail stations too - as well of course as the Bluebell Railway at Kingscote. An excellent chance for families to have a care free trip around the town on the top deck of one of the many buses taking part. Bus memorabilia will be on sale at the High Street HQ as well as special events on the routes with bus operator Southdown PSV hosting an open day at their Snow Hill depot in Copthorne.
This excellent (and free!) event grows in popularity year on year. The High Street is filled with vintage buses from years gone by to re-create some of the 'lost routes' of the past and enable the public to travel back in time! A wonderful event for parents and children - and grandparents too.
Charity Fashion Show in Ditchling
On April 23rd 2010 Soroptimists International of Hayward's Heath & District will be holding a charity fashion show in Ditchling Village Hall at 7-00pm for 7-30pm given by Travelling Trends of high street fashions with a 50% to 70% discount. all items to be purchased on the evening,admission £5 to include a glass of wine. Tickets available at Ditchling Post Office or from 01273 842929, 01825 722525 or 01444 41277.
Ditchling and the South Downs - a journey with magic lantern, voices and music
From the field to the foundry
A journey with magic lantern, voices and music
Friday, 11th June, 7.30pm
Ditchling Village Hall
A journey with magic lantern, voices and music
Friday, 11th June, 7.30pm
Ditchling Village Hall
An unusual opportunity to explore the history of the South Downs and the Ditchling area through the media of a genuine 19th century ‘magic lantern’, readings and the traditional local songs and music of the era. The magic lantern – Victorian ancestor of the slide projector – depicts images of past times recorded on glass ‘slides’ and shows the old way of life of our village and its environs.
Accompanied by selected poetry and prose readings and local tunes played on authentic traditional instruments, these beautiful images of a bygone way of life evoke both historical enquiry and a nostalgic reflection of the past. The presenters, readers and musicians are dressed in costumes of the period.
All proceeds from the evening will go to our three beautiful Beacon Churches – St Margaret’s (Ditching), St Martin’s (Westmeston) and Streat Church. Tickets cost £8 to include a glass of wine, available from Ditchling Post Office or Sylvia Bain (Tel. 01273 845361)
Ditchling Morris May Bank Holiday
MAY BANK HOLIDAY:
As part of their 25th Anniversary celebrations, Ditchling Morris will be hosting a weekend of spectacular Morris Dancing in Hassocks, Keymer, Oldland Mill and Ditchling.
As usual on the 1st May, Ditchling Morris will be up at the crack of dawn to welcome in the summer on Lodge Hill at 5.00am.
On Sunday 2 May, they will be joined by a host of Morris teams in Keymer at The Greyhound Inn at 11.00am, Thatched Inn, 12.00noon and 1.30pm, Oldland Mill, 1.00pm and 2.30pm, and finally The Bull Hotel, Ditchling, 3.30pm.
Other teams joining Ditchling Morris will be Hammersmith Morris, Cuckoos Nest and Brighton Morris, Knots of May, The Earl of Stamford Morris and Plumpton Primary School Morris.
Monday 3rd May will see Ditchling and Hammersmith Morris at Villa Adastra, 11.00am, Hassocks Hotel, 12.00 noon and the Greyhound at 2.00pm.
This is an event not to be missed with so many first class Morris teams promoting our national dance heritage.
For further information contact the Squire on 01273 844454.
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Easter at Barnsgate Manor near Uckfield
EASTER SUNDAY
LUNCH
Sunday 4th April 2010
A Glass of Bucks Fizz on Arrival
~Starters~
Pea & Spring Onion Soup
~or~
Smoked Mackerel & Leek Tart
~or~
Cured Ham, Buffalo Mozzarella,
Sun Blushed Tomatoes & Pesto Dressing
~or~
Melon & Pineapple Salad
~Main Courses~
Roast Sirloin of Beef
Yorkshire Pudding and Horseradish Sauce
~or~
Baked Salmon with or without Chorizo & Pea Salsa
~or~
Slow Roast Belly of Pork
with Apple & Sage Sauce
~or~
Vegetarian Options
Ratatouille Crumble
~or~
Butternut, Ricotta & Spinach Risotto
~**~
Selection of Homemade Desserts
~**~
Fresh Filter Coffee or Tea & Mints
Price : £26.00 per person including VAT
Barnsgate Manor
Herons Ghyll, Nr Uckfield, East Sussex. TN22 4DB
01825-713366
info@barnsgate.co.uk
LUNCH
Sunday 4th April 2010
A Glass of Bucks Fizz on Arrival
~Starters~
Pea & Spring Onion Soup
~or~
Smoked Mackerel & Leek Tart
~or~
Cured Ham, Buffalo Mozzarella,
Sun Blushed Tomatoes & Pesto Dressing
~or~
Melon & Pineapple Salad
~Main Courses~
Roast Sirloin of Beef
Yorkshire Pudding and Horseradish Sauce
~or~
Baked Salmon with or without Chorizo & Pea Salsa
~or~
Slow Roast Belly of Pork
with Apple & Sage Sauce
~or~
Vegetarian Options
Ratatouille Crumble
~or~
Butternut, Ricotta & Spinach Risotto
~**~
Selection of Homemade Desserts
~**~
Fresh Filter Coffee or Tea & Mints
Price : £26.00 per person including VAT
Barnsgate Manor
Herons Ghyll, Nr Uckfield, East Sussex. TN22 4DB
01825-713366
info@barnsgate.co.uk
Ditchling Village Hall: John Field - the troubled genius
The Beacon Churches of Ditchling, Streat and Westmeston present:
An evening of works and music in celebration of the Irish Romantic composer John Field (1782-1837). The programme will also include music by Chopin, Clementi, Glinka, Haydn, Liszt and Mendelssohn
Ambrose Page - piano
Patricia Hope - narrator
Followed by canapes and a glass of wine
Saturday 24th April 7pm
Ditching Village Hall
Tickets available soon from Pam Burr 0273 842133 or Catharine Robinson 01273 841732.
An evening of works and music in celebration of the Irish Romantic composer John Field (1782-1837). The programme will also include music by Chopin, Clementi, Glinka, Haydn, Liszt and Mendelssohn
Ambrose Page - piano
Patricia Hope - narrator
Followed by canapes and a glass of wine
Saturday 24th April 7pm
Ditching Village Hall
Tickets available soon from Pam Burr 0273 842133 or Catharine Robinson 01273 841732.
London Harness Horse Parade - 5th April 2010
Last Year the London Harness Horse Parade took the lead in reducing entry fees. To assist exhibitors to cope with ever spiralling costs, the Committee of the London Harness Horse Parade have again taken the decision to keep the reduced entry fees for the 2010 Parade, which takes place as usual on Easter Monday (5th April 2010) at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex.
Due to the generous sponsorship of Fullers Brewery, we are once again able to offer each exhibitor of Heavy Horses £50. towards their travel costs, together with a refund of entry fees for entries forward. Heavy Horses are a vital part of the Parade and this definitely encouraged more Heavy Horses to attend the 2009 Parade, with over 20 Heavy Horses forward representing 7 different breeds. It is hoped that this will continue to encourage more Heavy Horse exhibitors to take part - be it a Trade Turnout, drawing an Agricultural Implement or taking part in the Decorated Harness class. Grateful thanks are passed to Fullers Brewery for their sponsorship support in this respect.
Visitors to the 2010 Parade will once again be able to see the static display of Horse Drawn vehicles, as well as plaiting and harnessing demonstrations. New to the 2010 parade will be shoeing and farriery demonstrations, which should be of great interest to all spectators. There will also be a display of Historic Vehicles to give visitors a chance to see the progression from horse drawn vehicles to the first motor cars. In addition there will be a display of farm machinery. All these attractions will be joined by the old favourites such as the Fullers Brewery Dray Rides and the Pearly Kings and Queens, maintaining the Parades strong London Heritage. We also look forward to welcoming two Chelsea Pensioners who are travelling down to Sussex to take part in this very special Horse drawn Parade.
The London Harness Horse Parade has always strived to maintain its strong traditions and family values and keep its exhibitors and supporters at its heart. We look forward to the return of many past exhibitors and to welcoming new faces. Whether you join us as an exhibitor or spectator, Easter Monday really is a special day and needs putting in your diary. Steeped in tradition, the Parade offers onlookers a glimpse into a world gone by and for those participating, a chance to show off their best turnouts as well as meet up with friends and fellow enthusiasts.
For more information: Visit www.lhhp.co.uk or phone 01737 646132.
Due to the generous sponsorship of Fullers Brewery, we are once again able to offer each exhibitor of Heavy Horses £50. towards their travel costs, together with a refund of entry fees for entries forward. Heavy Horses are a vital part of the Parade and this definitely encouraged more Heavy Horses to attend the 2009 Parade, with over 20 Heavy Horses forward representing 7 different breeds. It is hoped that this will continue to encourage more Heavy Horse exhibitors to take part - be it a Trade Turnout, drawing an Agricultural Implement or taking part in the Decorated Harness class. Grateful thanks are passed to Fullers Brewery for their sponsorship support in this respect.
Visitors to the 2010 Parade will once again be able to see the static display of Horse Drawn vehicles, as well as plaiting and harnessing demonstrations. New to the 2010 parade will be shoeing and farriery demonstrations, which should be of great interest to all spectators. There will also be a display of Historic Vehicles to give visitors a chance to see the progression from horse drawn vehicles to the first motor cars. In addition there will be a display of farm machinery. All these attractions will be joined by the old favourites such as the Fullers Brewery Dray Rides and the Pearly Kings and Queens, maintaining the Parades strong London Heritage. We also look forward to welcoming two Chelsea Pensioners who are travelling down to Sussex to take part in this very special Horse drawn Parade.
The London Harness Horse Parade has always strived to maintain its strong traditions and family values and keep its exhibitors and supporters at its heart. We look forward to the return of many past exhibitors and to welcoming new faces. Whether you join us as an exhibitor or spectator, Easter Monday really is a special day and needs putting in your diary. Steeped in tradition, the Parade offers onlookers a glimpse into a world gone by and for those participating, a chance to show off their best turnouts as well as meet up with friends and fellow enthusiasts.
For more information: Visit www.lhhp.co.uk or phone 01737 646132.
Mid Sussex Camera Club - April meetings
April 2010:
5th No Meeting (Easter)
12th Journey to the Far East, Kate & Steve Tilbury
19th POY Competition. Judge: David Mendus
26th Annual General Meeting – All the Club Members.
We meet on Mondays September to April at 19:30 for 20:00 at The Mid Sussex (South) C.V.S. (Community Room, Upstairs), 38 Church Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9AE.
All interested in photography (must be 18 or over) are welcome to attend. More details can be found on the club website www.midsussexcc.org.uk or by contacting the Club General Secretary on 01444 870416.
5th No Meeting (Easter)
12th Journey to the Far East, Kate & Steve Tilbury
19th POY Competition. Judge: David Mendus
26th Annual General Meeting – All the Club Members.
We meet on Mondays September to April at 19:30 for 20:00 at The Mid Sussex (South) C.V.S. (Community Room, Upstairs), 38 Church Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9AE.
All interested in photography (must be 18 or over) are welcome to attend. More details can be found on the club website www.midsussexcc.org.uk or by contacting the Club General Secretary on 01444 870416.
Saturday, 27 March 2010
The Hillbillies at Burgess Hill
The Hillbillies
Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill
17th April
The Burges Hill District Lions Club, sponsored by South Downs Nurseries at Hassocks, have organised a dance to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Music is by the Hillbillies and special guest is the Chris Green Project. The music is mainly 60's & 70's including rock and roll, soul, blues,
country & swing. Doors open at 7:15 pm for 8:00 pm Tickets cost £15 . 00 and are available
from Tony Parris on 01444 243003.
Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill
17th April
The Burges Hill District Lions Club, sponsored by South Downs Nurseries at Hassocks, have organised a dance to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Music is by the Hillbillies and special guest is the Chris Green Project. The music is mainly 60's & 70's including rock and roll, soul, blues,
country & swing. Doors open at 7:15 pm for 8:00 pm Tickets cost £15 . 00 and are available
from Tony Parris on 01444 243003.
Easter activities for children at Freedom Leisure
Keep your little bunnies happy this Easter holidays with help from Freedom Leisure
Freedom Leisure can keep your little bunnies ‘hopping’ with excitement this Easter holidays, including Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday, with a whole range of fun activities. From swimming, trampolining and football training with local professional teams to cinema trips, Easter egg hunts, roller discos, party games, swimming and cooking to dance routines and talent shows, there is something to please every child. Plus, with fully trained friendly staff, a wide range of activities on offer and bucket loads of fun to be had, your children won’t want to leave!
Easter activities will run from Thursday 1 April – Friday 16 April 2010.* Freedom Leisure offers great value options with both half and full days available. Prices start from just £8.00 per child per half day and £14.00 per full day**.
Activities are available for children aged 5 -12 years and will be running across all Freedom Leisure centres from 8:30am – 5:30pm daily. Activities will differ depending on facilities available at each centre. K2 Crawley will also be holding hourly drop in sessions including street dance, cheerleading, go karts, climbing, abseiling, and table tennis, starting from just £3.50 per hour for non-members.
Jeff Hart, Managing Director for Freedom Leisure, commented: “With many parents juggling full time work and raising a family we know that the school holidays can be a bit of a nightmare. With Freedom Leisure’s school activities parents can leave their children for the working day safe in the knowledge that they’ll be having lots of fun, making new friends, keeping active and learning new skills. ”
Please book early at your local Freedom Leisure centre to avoid disappointment.
For information about half term activities at your local Freedom Leisure centre please visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk <http://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/>
Freedomleisure is a not for profit leisure trust managing 19 leisure and fitness centres across Sussex and Kent, including K2 Crawley, one of the country’s flag-ship leisure centres. New additions to the portfolio included Mid Sussex leisure centres in Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath, and entertainment venues Clair Hall and Martlets Hall.
Freedom Leisure can keep your little bunnies ‘hopping’ with excitement this Easter holidays, including Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday, with a whole range of fun activities. From swimming, trampolining and football training with local professional teams to cinema trips, Easter egg hunts, roller discos, party games, swimming and cooking to dance routines and talent shows, there is something to please every child. Plus, with fully trained friendly staff, a wide range of activities on offer and bucket loads of fun to be had, your children won’t want to leave!
Easter activities will run from Thursday 1 April – Friday 16 April 2010.* Freedom Leisure offers great value options with both half and full days available. Prices start from just £8.00 per child per half day and £14.00 per full day**.
Activities are available for children aged 5 -12 years and will be running across all Freedom Leisure centres from 8:30am – 5:30pm daily. Activities will differ depending on facilities available at each centre. K2 Crawley will also be holding hourly drop in sessions including street dance, cheerleading, go karts, climbing, abseiling, and table tennis, starting from just £3.50 per hour for non-members.
Jeff Hart, Managing Director for Freedom Leisure, commented: “With many parents juggling full time work and raising a family we know that the school holidays can be a bit of a nightmare. With Freedom Leisure’s school activities parents can leave their children for the working day safe in the knowledge that they’ll be having lots of fun, making new friends, keeping active and learning new skills. ”
Please book early at your local Freedom Leisure centre to avoid disappointment.
For information about half term activities at your local Freedom Leisure centre please visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk <http://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/>
Freedomleisure is a not for profit leisure trust managing 19 leisure and fitness centres across Sussex and Kent, including K2 Crawley, one of the country’s flag-ship leisure centres. New additions to the portfolio included Mid Sussex leisure centres in Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath, and entertainment venues Clair Hall and Martlets Hall.
Brighton Carnival 2010 will be on Sunday, 25th July
There's a real buzz in the air about Brighton Carnival with organisers and participants saying that they are determined to make it happen, despite recent news from the Arts Council England – the Carnival’s principle funder - that they will be unable to provide funds this year.
Following a meeting with representatives of eleven community groups last week, the Directors of Brighton Carnival Association say that participants have never been more enthusiastic to do everything they can to generate enough funding to run the event.
During a frank discussion in which the Directors ran through the costs of putting on the Parade, the groups all said that they were eager to step up and meet the challenge head on. Ideas for fundraising events, club nights, and unique carnival ways to raise funds were discussed and will soon be seen in action around the city.
Ady Griffith, local artist and part of Inspiring Arts and The Buddhist Centre said, “Brighton Carnival is an amazing display of colour, creativity, dance and music that benefits the whole city! The Brighton Buddhist Centre and Inspiring Arts love being involved, dancing on the streets. So let’s make it happen! Let’s donate to make it great!”
BCA needs to raise enough funds to pay for the infrastructure on parade day, such as equipment and stages, in addition to salaries for the very small team who manage the event and all the community activity that happens in advance.
There are many ways to help out. Local businesses can sponsor £150 and become a Carnival Hero for ‘saving the day’. Individuals who have enjoyed the free event in past years are also invited to visit the Carnival website and make a donation.
Malcolm Duffitt, from Brighton School of Samba, twice winners of the Carnival Award for ‘Best Big Band’, says, “Brighton School of Samba love Brighton Carnival because we get to bring the sights and sounds of Rio to the streets of Brighton! Smiling faces, shimmying bodies and tapping feet - and that's just the audience! Donating to Brighton Carnival will keep this unique city event alive, and will continue to encourage more local people to participate in the spirit of Carnival.”
The Directors of the Brighton Carnival Association kicked off the fundraising themselves by leading the way with donations. Carnival Chair Caroline Fletcher said ‘We want to build this year’s event from the ground up and knowing that everyone is chipping in to help makes it more special than ever.’
Brighton & Hove City Council, who have also previously funded Brighton Carnival have also showed their support. A council spokesman said: “We are working closely with the Carnival board to provide advice and support and have encouraged them to apply for our community grants to help make up some of the shortfall.”
To find out more about Brighton Carnival or make a donation visit www.brightoncarnival.co.uk <http://www.brightoncarnival.co.uk <http://www.brightoncarnival.co.uk/> >
Following a meeting with representatives of eleven community groups last week, the Directors of Brighton Carnival Association say that participants have never been more enthusiastic to do everything they can to generate enough funding to run the event.
During a frank discussion in which the Directors ran through the costs of putting on the Parade, the groups all said that they were eager to step up and meet the challenge head on. Ideas for fundraising events, club nights, and unique carnival ways to raise funds were discussed and will soon be seen in action around the city.
Ady Griffith, local artist and part of Inspiring Arts and The Buddhist Centre said, “Brighton Carnival is an amazing display of colour, creativity, dance and music that benefits the whole city! The Brighton Buddhist Centre and Inspiring Arts love being involved, dancing on the streets. So let’s make it happen! Let’s donate to make it great!”
BCA needs to raise enough funds to pay for the infrastructure on parade day, such as equipment and stages, in addition to salaries for the very small team who manage the event and all the community activity that happens in advance.
There are many ways to help out. Local businesses can sponsor £150 and become a Carnival Hero for ‘saving the day’. Individuals who have enjoyed the free event in past years are also invited to visit the Carnival website and make a donation.
Malcolm Duffitt, from Brighton School of Samba, twice winners of the Carnival Award for ‘Best Big Band’, says, “Brighton School of Samba love Brighton Carnival because we get to bring the sights and sounds of Rio to the streets of Brighton! Smiling faces, shimmying bodies and tapping feet - and that's just the audience! Donating to Brighton Carnival will keep this unique city event alive, and will continue to encourage more local people to participate in the spirit of Carnival.”
The Directors of the Brighton Carnival Association kicked off the fundraising themselves by leading the way with donations. Carnival Chair Caroline Fletcher said ‘We want to build this year’s event from the ground up and knowing that everyone is chipping in to help makes it more special than ever.’
Brighton & Hove City Council, who have also previously funded Brighton Carnival have also showed their support. A council spokesman said: “We are working closely with the Carnival board to provide advice and support and have encouraged them to apply for our community grants to help make up some of the shortfall.”
To find out more about Brighton Carnival or make a donation visit www.brightoncarnival.co.uk <http://www.brightoncarnival.co.uk <http://www.brightoncarnival.co.uk/> >
Martell's bring military might to East Grinstead
Department store Martell’s is to stage its third Military Exhibition on Saturday 24 April between 10 – 4 pm. Following on from the success of the last two, this will be the biggest and best so far and will be opened by Nicholas Soames, MP for Mid Sussex. The event, being staged at Queens Walk and Queens Road will showcase all things military. It is a must-see for anyone interested in military, models or the war years.
Martell’s will be raising money at the event for Help the Heroes, an organisation formed to help those who have been wounded in Britain's current conflicts. There will also be representation from several other charities including The British Legion, SSAFA and The Royal Naval Association. The Town Mayor has also been invited and it is hoped he will attend.
The exhibition will feature over 25 military vehicles, including one which is a 12ft x 12ft x 12ft field kitchen.
There will be demonstrations from the UK Tank Organisation featuring its large-scale remote control tanks and jeeps. Spectators will be able to stand back and admire the shock and awe tactics at close quarters.
To get everyone in the mood the 42nd Street Big Band will be performing tunes from the 1940s, while a local magician and balloonist will be performing shows (for charity) along Queens Walk.
Much-loved manufacturer Airfix will be on hand with a plentiful supply of Spitfire models for wannabe model makers to try their hand at constructing and painting - for free. But the painting won’t stop with the fuselage as Military Face Painting will also be available for little ones (or big ones!) wanting to try out some camouflage make up of the military kind.
W. Britain, William Britain or simply Britains, has been synonymous with toy soldiers since 1893. They produce authentic toy soldiers and military miniatures of outstanding quality and will be present to preview the latest models and answer questions. Two of Britain’s life sized re-enactment actors will also be on board from the first and second world wars. These specialists will not only look the part, but will be able to talk the talk while they walk the walk and will answers questions on their period of expertise.
Darren Oomen, Toy Department Manager for Martell’s explains “This idea started small, as an informal opportunity to show off a few military vehicles in our car park. But from the response over the last two years it’s clear that there is a massive interest in military, militaria and all its associations and Martell’s are proud to be a part of that”.
And if all of that whets the appetite for a career in military, would-be recruits can check out the Air Training Corps recruiting stand.
Martell’s will be raising money at the event for Help the Heroes, an organisation formed to help those who have been wounded in Britain's current conflicts. There will also be representation from several other charities including The British Legion, SSAFA and The Royal Naval Association. The Town Mayor has also been invited and it is hoped he will attend.
The exhibition will feature over 25 military vehicles, including one which is a 12ft x 12ft x 12ft field kitchen.
There will be demonstrations from the UK Tank Organisation featuring its large-scale remote control tanks and jeeps. Spectators will be able to stand back and admire the shock and awe tactics at close quarters.
To get everyone in the mood the 42nd Street Big Band will be performing tunes from the 1940s, while a local magician and balloonist will be performing shows (for charity) along Queens Walk.
Much-loved manufacturer Airfix will be on hand with a plentiful supply of Spitfire models for wannabe model makers to try their hand at constructing and painting - for free. But the painting won’t stop with the fuselage as Military Face Painting will also be available for little ones (or big ones!) wanting to try out some camouflage make up of the military kind.
W. Britain, William Britain or simply Britains, has been synonymous with toy soldiers since 1893. They produce authentic toy soldiers and military miniatures of outstanding quality and will be present to preview the latest models and answer questions. Two of Britain’s life sized re-enactment actors will also be on board from the first and second world wars. These specialists will not only look the part, but will be able to talk the talk while they walk the walk and will answers questions on their period of expertise.
Darren Oomen, Toy Department Manager for Martell’s explains “This idea started small, as an informal opportunity to show off a few military vehicles in our car park. But from the response over the last two years it’s clear that there is a massive interest in military, militaria and all its associations and Martell’s are proud to be a part of that”.
And if all of that whets the appetite for a career in military, would-be recruits can check out the Air Training Corps recruiting stand.
Friday, 26 March 2010
Bolney Pram Race, Easter Monday 5th April 2010
Bolney’s annual test of man, machine, stamina and a touch of madness is set for Easter Monday, 5th April. The Bolney Pram Race, a community tradition which dates back 20 years was revived last year, after a noticeable absence. Local villagers and supporters built 22 prams which were manned by an interchanging “driver” and a “rider” who had to race around the village course (at quite a gradient) stopping at sponsored, compulsory refreshment stations along the way.
“The idea of course is to raise money for charity” Bob Dryer, the driving force behind the race’s revival, explains “but we do have a lot of fun along the way. The enthusiasm from the local community last year was staggering” and this wasn’t just the 300+ people who either participated, or turned up to cheer competitors on. “Ladies from the Bolney WI marshalled the event, Jessie Foote, at 97 years old one of Bolney’s most senior residents rang the starting bell, local companies and clubs generously sponsored stations, prizes, and trophies, and even assisted with pram building and a providing a safety car.”
More than £800 was raised last year and every penny was given to SERV (Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers), an incredible charity providing out-of-hours transportation of blood and other items urgently required by our local NHS hospitals. They operate 365 days a year, providing 24 hour cover on all bank holidays. “Although the vast majority of runs are made by volunteers at their own expense the charity do now have 4 dedicated bikes but just paying for the 2 sets of tyres that they go through in a year costs £920 per bike.” says Rod Thompson, one of the Sussex SERV riders “and this year of course the weather has been the biggest challenge of all. We are raising funds for a much needed, dedicated 4 wheel drive vehicle.”
And this year organisers are certainly raising the bar with Pit Lane Passes available at £10 each which will include a glass of bubbly, canapés and smoked salmon sandwiches, and a birds-eye view of the Le Mans style start and finish line. Local company Delano LLP and Traffic Systems Ltd are supervising Pram Building Workshops for participants every Saturday in March. There will be live music after the completion of the main race and food will be served from the outside bar at The Eight Bells, Bolney who are hosting the event.
As one local resident enthused last year, quoting Winston Churchill “Have we ever known a greater day like this?”
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If you would like to be a pram race sponsor, participate in the race, purchase a Pit Pass or just come along for an afternoon’s entertainment visit www.bolneypramrace.co.uk or call The Eight Bells Pub, Restaurant and Bed & Breakfast on 01444 881396. For more information about SERV go to www.serv.org.uk
Children’s Race starts 12 noon suggested £2 donation per entry
Adult Race starts 1pm £10 per entry
Entertainment from 2.30pm
“The idea of course is to raise money for charity” Bob Dryer, the driving force behind the race’s revival, explains “but we do have a lot of fun along the way. The enthusiasm from the local community last year was staggering” and this wasn’t just the 300+ people who either participated, or turned up to cheer competitors on. “Ladies from the Bolney WI marshalled the event, Jessie Foote, at 97 years old one of Bolney’s most senior residents rang the starting bell, local companies and clubs generously sponsored stations, prizes, and trophies, and even assisted with pram building and a providing a safety car.”
More than £800 was raised last year and every penny was given to SERV (Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers), an incredible charity providing out-of-hours transportation of blood and other items urgently required by our local NHS hospitals. They operate 365 days a year, providing 24 hour cover on all bank holidays. “Although the vast majority of runs are made by volunteers at their own expense the charity do now have 4 dedicated bikes but just paying for the 2 sets of tyres that they go through in a year costs £920 per bike.” says Rod Thompson, one of the Sussex SERV riders “and this year of course the weather has been the biggest challenge of all. We are raising funds for a much needed, dedicated 4 wheel drive vehicle.”
And this year organisers are certainly raising the bar with Pit Lane Passes available at £10 each which will include a glass of bubbly, canapés and smoked salmon sandwiches, and a birds-eye view of the Le Mans style start and finish line. Local company Delano LLP and Traffic Systems Ltd are supervising Pram Building Workshops for participants every Saturday in March. There will be live music after the completion of the main race and food will be served from the outside bar at The Eight Bells, Bolney who are hosting the event.
As one local resident enthused last year, quoting Winston Churchill “Have we ever known a greater day like this?”
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If you would like to be a pram race sponsor, participate in the race, purchase a Pit Pass or just come along for an afternoon’s entertainment visit www.bolneypramrace.co.uk or call The Eight Bells Pub, Restaurant and Bed & Breakfast on 01444 881396. For more information about SERV go to www.serv.org.uk
Children’s Race starts 12 noon suggested £2 donation per entry
Adult Race starts 1pm £10 per entry
Entertainment from 2.30pm
Easter Bunny Trail at Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath
29th March – 18th April 2010
The EASTER BUNNY TRAIL will once again be taking place within the beautiful setting of Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, throughout the Easter holidays from Monday 29th March to Sunday, 18th April and is perfect for children aged 3 – 11 years. Each child who finds the Easter Bunnies hidden around the Garden and solves the word or picture puzzle which each Bunny holds will be rewarded with a delicious chocolate Easter egg.
This great day out is not just a treat for the children however - parents accompanying the youngsters around the Garden can enjoy the extensive collection of camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons which are magnificent at this time of year. Thousands of Spring-flowering bulbs and plants will also make an impressive display in the formal Garden and the ancient Woodland.
If the Trail isn't enough exercise for them, the children can use up their surplus energy in the Pirates' Adventure Playground with its Wild West Fort, Tree Top Walkway and Obstacle Course. Toddlers are entertained in the 'safe sand pit' area. Café Elvira serves morning coffee, delicious home cooked lunches and Sussex cream teas, whilst The Green Tree Gallery is ideal for art and crafts.
Entry to the Garden, which includes the Easter activities and the Pirates' Adventure Playground, is £7.50 per adult, £6.50 Senior Citizens and £4.00 per child. Friends of Borde Hill Garden tickets cost £22.00 per adult and £13.00 per child and provide free Garden and Playground entry throughout the season 2010. Borde Hill Garden is easily accessible by road and rail, with direct services from London Victoria and the South Coast.
The EASTER BUNNY TRAIL will once again be taking place within the beautiful setting of Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, throughout the Easter holidays from Monday 29th March to Sunday, 18th April and is perfect for children aged 3 – 11 years. Each child who finds the Easter Bunnies hidden around the Garden and solves the word or picture puzzle which each Bunny holds will be rewarded with a delicious chocolate Easter egg.
This great day out is not just a treat for the children however - parents accompanying the youngsters around the Garden can enjoy the extensive collection of camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons which are magnificent at this time of year. Thousands of Spring-flowering bulbs and plants will also make an impressive display in the formal Garden and the ancient Woodland.
If the Trail isn't enough exercise for them, the children can use up their surplus energy in the Pirates' Adventure Playground with its Wild West Fort, Tree Top Walkway and Obstacle Course. Toddlers are entertained in the 'safe sand pit' area. Café Elvira serves morning coffee, delicious home cooked lunches and Sussex cream teas, whilst The Green Tree Gallery is ideal for art and crafts.
Entry to the Garden, which includes the Easter activities and the Pirates' Adventure Playground, is £7.50 per adult, £6.50 Senior Citizens and £4.00 per child. Friends of Borde Hill Garden tickets cost £22.00 per adult and £13.00 per child and provide free Garden and Playground entry throughout the season 2010. Borde Hill Garden is easily accessible by road and rail, with direct services from London Victoria and the South Coast.
Burgess Hill Lions: Books for our boys
HAVE you any unwanted books taking up space or gathering dust? Well, a local charity can put them to good use to fund community projects and to boost our soldiers’ moral in Afghanistan.
Burgess Hill District Lions depends on a constant supply of books, and now there’s a new, more convenient way to donate your second-hand books. From today (17 March), they may be taken to the South Downs Heritage Centre at South Downs Nurseries in Hassocks, which is open every day of the week.
The books will then be sold at the local Lions’ Book Den which is the biggest second-hand book shop in Mid Sussex. Based at 99 Church Walk in Burgess Hill, it sells up to 1,500 titles every week, so new stock is always needed.
Additionally a local Lion has received a direct appeal from his son for books at the military Camp Bastion, in Afghanistan. The soldier has asked Mid Sussex residents to help with he refers to as some home-from-home comforts in the shape of reading books, crossword and puzzle books.
These are desperately needed for the forces’ rest room which is used by a large number of soldiers during their breaks. “The room is in operation 24-hours a day”, he explains. “And we are trying to create a library to be used by all service personnel on operation OP Herrick
The charity realises it’s not always convenient to drop the books off in town and is working with its partners at the South Downs Heritage Centre in Hassocks to make it easier to donate unwanted items which can be used to support projects in Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks and Burgess Hill.
“The Book Den is a very popular venue in the town”, says Lion President Colin Owen. “It's also the final re-cycling place for books as the paper cannot easily be re-cycled. Please pop-in to browse”, he adds. “We welcome people’s old books, CDs, Videos and DVDs. We will sort them and re-cycle any which we can’t sell”, explains Mr Owen. “So nothing goes to waste.”
The Heritage Centre doesn’t charge for admission, instead it asks visitors for donations in aid of local charities including the Burgess Hill District Lions, who use them to benefit the local community. “For over fifty years the Lions have been doing marvellous work in the area, raising money to support those who need a little extra help”, says Jonathan Tate the managing director of South Downs Nurseries. “I am delighted to support them and their community projects through what has been a most successful partnership since the Heritage Centre opened.”
Full details online at www.south-downs.co.uk <http://www.south-downs.co.uk> or call into the garden centre close to Stonepound on the A273 in Hassocks.
Burgess Hill District Lions depends on a constant supply of books, and now there’s a new, more convenient way to donate your second-hand books. From today (17 March), they may be taken to the South Downs Heritage Centre at South Downs Nurseries in Hassocks, which is open every day of the week.
The books will then be sold at the local Lions’ Book Den which is the biggest second-hand book shop in Mid Sussex. Based at 99 Church Walk in Burgess Hill, it sells up to 1,500 titles every week, so new stock is always needed.
Additionally a local Lion has received a direct appeal from his son for books at the military Camp Bastion, in Afghanistan. The soldier has asked Mid Sussex residents to help with he refers to as some home-from-home comforts in the shape of reading books, crossword and puzzle books.
These are desperately needed for the forces’ rest room which is used by a large number of soldiers during their breaks. “The room is in operation 24-hours a day”, he explains. “And we are trying to create a library to be used by all service personnel on operation OP Herrick
The charity realises it’s not always convenient to drop the books off in town and is working with its partners at the South Downs Heritage Centre in Hassocks to make it easier to donate unwanted items which can be used to support projects in Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks and Burgess Hill.
“The Book Den is a very popular venue in the town”, says Lion President Colin Owen. “It's also the final re-cycling place for books as the paper cannot easily be re-cycled. Please pop-in to browse”, he adds. “We welcome people’s old books, CDs, Videos and DVDs. We will sort them and re-cycle any which we can’t sell”, explains Mr Owen. “So nothing goes to waste.”
The Heritage Centre doesn’t charge for admission, instead it asks visitors for donations in aid of local charities including the Burgess Hill District Lions, who use them to benefit the local community. “For over fifty years the Lions have been doing marvellous work in the area, raising money to support those who need a little extra help”, says Jonathan Tate the managing director of South Downs Nurseries. “I am delighted to support them and their community projects through what has been a most successful partnership since the Heritage Centre opened.”
Full details online at www.south-downs.co.uk <http://www.south-downs.co.uk> or call into the garden centre close to Stonepound on the A273 in Hassocks.
It's Magic: Jazz & Soul on Broadway, Haywards Heath
JAZZ & SOUL ON BROADWAY
SUNDAY 30 MAY, 2010
THE BROADWAY, HAYWARDS HEATH
THE BROADWAY, HAYWARDS HEATH
WEST SUSSEX RH16 3AS
Tel. 01444 255115
Tel. 01444 255115
www.itsmagic.org.uk <http://www.itsmagic.org.uk>
12 different Jazz & Soul bands will be performing
Start time: 11.00
Finish time: 22:00
Tickets: £9 in advance (£12 on the gate)
12 different Jazz & Soul bands will be performing
Start time: 11.00
Finish time: 22:00
Tickets: £9 in advance (£12 on the gate)
from 01444 255115 or online www.itsmagic.org.uk <http://www.itsmagic.org.uk>
Transport links: 5min walk from Haywards Heath main line station
JAZZ UP YOUR LIFE & DISCOVER YOUR SOUL
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JAZZ & SOUL ON BROADWAY – Spring Bank Holiday Sunday 30 May, 2010
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JAZZ & SOUL ON BROADWAY – Spring Bank Holiday Sunday 30 May, 2010
Roof-raising rhythms and laid-back melodies will have toes tapping up and down The Broadway at It’s Magic second annualJazz & Soul on Broadway. A gathering of a wide range of artists and influences as it is possible to include under the umbrella title ‘jazz’ and ‘soul’ will be on stage in The Broadway, Haywards Heath on Sunday 30 May, 2010.
The music will just keep on coming from 11am until 10pm featuring an eclectic mix of summer sounds; from chilled lunchtime jazz to energetic evening soul sessions providing the very best in traditional jazz, funk, blues and soul. The star-studded line up will not only appeal to jazz and soul lovers, but to fans of all musical genres, our aim is to please everyone.
4000 music enthusiasts will descend on The Broadway throughout the day, and as well as catering for every musical taste, bars and restaurants in The Broadway will tumble out into the road providing the finest selection of food and drink throughout the day and late into the evening.
Things may be tough but life doesn’t have to come to a standstill. The ambience of the event will give visitors a chance to relax and enjoy a day with friends and family whilst non-stop music from 12 outstanding Jazz & Soul bands will be performing great music from two stages back to back from 11am until 10pm. We aim for good vibes and a happy feeling.
Roll up then, shake off those winter blues and swing out.
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Plumpton Racecourse Easter Racing Festival
Plumpton Racecourse is set for its biggest meeting of the year with the popular two-day totesport Easter Racing Festival on Easter Sunday, 4th April and Bank Holiday Easter Monday, 5th April.
Accompanied Children under 16 enjoy free entry, and with admission prices starting from only £10 for Adults it’s a great value day out for all the family. There is plenty of entertainments in addition to the racing, including a traditional funfair in the centre of the course, Easter Activity Centre and Easter Egg Trail, and Mobile Zoo.
Chief Executive Claire Sheppard said “Plumpton’s Easter Festival is an ideal day to bring the family racing. It has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and many racegoers enjoy bringing their own picnics into the centre of the course for a day out in the glorious Sussex countryside. You can book a table in advance in the Plumpton Pavilion Marquee for a delicious 3 course lunch, or choose from a selection of food outlets including a delicious Hog Roast or local sausage BBQ.”
With many thousands expected to attend, racegoers are advised to arrive early or travel by train as Plumpton train station is adjacent to the racecourse.
Doors open from 11am on both days, with the first race on Easter Sunday at 2pm and Easter Monday at 2.30pm.
Full details can be found at www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk <http://www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk/> or by calling the Racecourse Office on 01273 890383.
Accompanied Children under 16 enjoy free entry, and with admission prices starting from only £10 for Adults it’s a great value day out for all the family. There is plenty of entertainments in addition to the racing, including a traditional funfair in the centre of the course, Easter Activity Centre and Easter Egg Trail, and Mobile Zoo.
Chief Executive Claire Sheppard said “Plumpton’s Easter Festival is an ideal day to bring the family racing. It has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and many racegoers enjoy bringing their own picnics into the centre of the course for a day out in the glorious Sussex countryside. You can book a table in advance in the Plumpton Pavilion Marquee for a delicious 3 course lunch, or choose from a selection of food outlets including a delicious Hog Roast or local sausage BBQ.”
With many thousands expected to attend, racegoers are advised to arrive early or travel by train as Plumpton train station is adjacent to the racecourse.
Doors open from 11am on both days, with the first race on Easter Sunday at 2pm and Easter Monday at 2.30pm.
Full details can be found at www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk <http://www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk/> or by calling the Racecourse Office on 01273 890383.
First Eco Fair for Hassocks and Ditchling
Find out how to reduce your energy bills by making your home more energy efficient. Evaluate what kinds of renewable energy might work for your home. Learn about grants available and the new 'feed in tariffs'. Bring your questions and talk to local people with experience and knowledge. Stalls will include the Energy Savings Trust, solar and other renewable energy suppliers, energy efficiency advisers, architects and others.
An event of HKD Transition, a local group working to help our community make the transition from climate change to sustainability, from oil dependency to local resilience.
Ditchling Village Hall, Saturday 10 April, 11 am to 4 pm.
Entry charge £3 (£2 concession and accompanied children under 16 are free).
For more information contact Juliet Merrifield 01273-841120, info@hkdtransition.org
An event of HKD Transition, a local group working to help our community make the transition from climate change to sustainability, from oil dependency to local resilience.
Ditchling Village Hall, Saturday 10 April, 11 am to 4 pm.
Entry charge £3 (£2 concession and accompanied children under 16 are free).
For more information contact Juliet Merrifield 01273-841120, info@hkdtransition.org
Burgess Hill Bike Ride
The 18th annual Burgess Hill Bike Ride will start and finish at Oakmeeds Community School, Station Road, Burgess Hill on Sunday 6th June starting at 9am. Riders will be able to enter to cycle over distances of either 10, 20 or 40 miles of glorious Mid Sussex countryside. The event is organised by the Burgess Hill Round Table and Lions clubs who very much hope to break the record entry of 836 riders for last year. 50% of the proceeds will go to St Peter & James Hospice and the balance will go to other local good causes. Entry is £10 for adults and £5 for children (aged 10-16) who must be accompanied by an adult. To see full details please visit the official web-site at www.burgesshillbikeride.co.uk <http://www.burgesshillbikeride.co.uk/> or email bike.ride@crayfield.net.
Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, hosts Rolls Royce & Bentley Day
Borde Hill’s popular events series would not be complete without a display of classic car design set within the classic beauty and dramatic scenery of its garden. This year is no exception with a fantastic line-up of pre-war and post-war Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars that will be presented on the South Lawn with a backdrop of the Tudor Mansion on Sunday 4th July.
This event will appeal not only to enthusiasts of classic motoring, but also to anyone who enjoys the very finest in automotive engineering design. The contrast between man made and natural beauty and elegance will be there for all to appreciate and debate will surely follow as to which gives the greatest pleasure.
The cars will be on display until 4.00pm when they will leave Borde Hill in a cavalcade of style and elegance, providing a fitting finale to a grand day out.
Listed by English Heritage as of Grade II* historic importance, this year is the 45th anniversary of the first public opening of Borde Hill Garden as a registered charity. Created over a century ago by Colonel Stephenson Robert Clarke, stunning and botanically-rich Borde Hill is today one of the most admired gardens of Sussex.
The garden is open 22 March -12 Sept & 23 - 31 Oct, daily 10am-6pm. Other attractions include the new children’s adventure playground, fishing lakes, Café Elvira, Jeremy’s Restaurant (Good Food Guide 2008) and the Green Tree Gallery.
Sunday 4th July, 10am–4.00 pm
Borde Hill Garden
Borde Hill Garden
Balcombe Road, Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH16 1XP UK
Tel. 01444 450326
Tel. 01444 450326
www.bordehill.co.uk
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Reader letter from Australia
Dear South Downs Living,
I found your article about the Victoria Pleasure Gardens in this month's edition to be of particular interest.
As a little fella growing up in Burgess Hill in the 60's, this area (and I think we might have called it Victoria Lake?) was a popular spot for us to hang around. Naturally there was no sing of its previous existence, and indeed I was ignorant of it until I read the article!
My old man worked at Sutton Power units, which was located in the Victoria Industrial Estate. I do remember that there were swans on the lake, but no fish as I recall. (I was a keen fisherman!)
I will be visiting my old childhood haunts in May of this year, when I undertake the South Downs Way, and keen to see what will undoubtedly be huge changes in the area.
I enjoy the South Downs Living online..keep up the great work!
Cheers,
Michael Atkins, NSW, Australia
I found your article about the Victoria Pleasure Gardens in this month's edition to be of particular interest.
As a little fella growing up in Burgess Hill in the 60's, this area (and I think we might have called it Victoria Lake?) was a popular spot for us to hang around. Naturally there was no sing of its previous existence, and indeed I was ignorant of it until I read the article!
My old man worked at Sutton Power units, which was located in the Victoria Industrial Estate. I do remember that there were swans on the lake, but no fish as I recall. (I was a keen fisherman!)
I will be visiting my old childhood haunts in May of this year, when I undertake the South Downs Way, and keen to see what will undoubtedly be huge changes in the area.
I enjoy the South Downs Living online..keep up the great work!
Cheers,
Michael Atkins, NSW, Australia
BLOWUP - East Grinstead Outdoors Photographic Exhibition
No, not the famous 1966 movie in which photographer David Hemmings believes he has photographed a murder, but in fact a chance for you to have one of your photographs blown up to giant size on a weather proof metal panel to be displayed to all the passing world at this year’s East Grinstead Outdoors Photographic Exhibition.
This year the exhibition will be hosted in the gardens and frontage of the Chequer Mead Arts and Theatre Centre and the theme is ‘My East Grinstead’
Contributions are invited, up to five entries per person with the proviso that landscape format only is acceptable and that the subject must depict East Grinstead and its immediate surroundings. You can submit entries by email to the address below or in person at the Tourist Desk in East Grinstead Library. The closing date is March the 31st and the exhibition will run from June to September. Full rules follow
1. Title - "My East Grinstead".
2. Location of display - Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre.
3. Subjects - Each photographic should depict one or more of the following in relation to East Grinstead:
people, places, work, play, sport, landscape or culture.
4. Geographical Limits - Whilst photographs must depict the East Grinstead area, Ashdown Forest or Weir Wood Reservoir would be acceptable. West of the M23, and Surrey, Kent or East Sussex would not.
5. Format - Photographs should be landscape in format i.e. top and bottom longer than sides with a 3:2 ratio.
Minimum size: 150 by 100 mm. or 6 inches by 4 inches. If submitted on a CD or DVD please give us the full size files as direct from your camera. Portrait i.e. upright photographs will not be accepted.
6. Other requirements - Each photograph must be accompanied by the name, address and telephone number (and e-mail address). Photographs may have a title or subject indicated. Photographs taken by both amateur and professional photographers welcome
7. Copyright and reproduction - It is a condition of submission of photographs that whilst the copyright remains with the photographer, East Grinstead Observer, East Grinstead Town Council, Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre and East Grinstead War Memorial Ltd, the promoters, have the right to reproduce any photograph for the purposes of the exhibition.
8. Entries, conforming with 5 above, may be submitted as prints on or on CDs or DVD and sent or handed in to: The Tourist Desk, East Grinstead Library, West Street, East Grinstead, RH19 3SR. Telephone 01342 410121 for enquiries or information. Entries may also be submitted via e-mail to "myeastgrinstead@talktalk.net". Entries are restricted to 5 per person. Last date for entries is 31 March 2010.
This year the exhibition will be hosted in the gardens and frontage of the Chequer Mead Arts and Theatre Centre and the theme is ‘My East Grinstead’
Contributions are invited, up to five entries per person with the proviso that landscape format only is acceptable and that the subject must depict East Grinstead and its immediate surroundings. You can submit entries by email to the address below or in person at the Tourist Desk in East Grinstead Library. The closing date is March the 31st and the exhibition will run from June to September. Full rules follow
1. Title - "My East Grinstead".
2. Location of display - Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre.
3. Subjects - Each photographic should depict one or more of the following in relation to East Grinstead:
people, places, work, play, sport, landscape or culture.
4. Geographical Limits - Whilst photographs must depict the East Grinstead area, Ashdown Forest or Weir Wood Reservoir would be acceptable. West of the M23, and Surrey, Kent or East Sussex would not.
5. Format - Photographs should be landscape in format i.e. top and bottom longer than sides with a 3:2 ratio.
Minimum size: 150 by 100 mm. or 6 inches by 4 inches. If submitted on a CD or DVD please give us the full size files as direct from your camera. Portrait i.e. upright photographs will not be accepted.
6. Other requirements - Each photograph must be accompanied by the name, address and telephone number (and e-mail address). Photographs may have a title or subject indicated. Photographs taken by both amateur and professional photographers welcome
7. Copyright and reproduction - It is a condition of submission of photographs that whilst the copyright remains with the photographer, East Grinstead Observer, East Grinstead Town Council, Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre and East Grinstead War Memorial Ltd, the promoters, have the right to reproduce any photograph for the purposes of the exhibition.
8. Entries, conforming with 5 above, may be submitted as prints on or on CDs or DVD and sent or handed in to: The Tourist Desk, East Grinstead Library, West Street, East Grinstead, RH19 3SR. Telephone 01342 410121 for enquiries or information. Entries may also be submitted via e-mail to "myeastgrinstead@talktalk.net". Entries are restricted to 5 per person. Last date for entries is 31 March 2010.
Hurstpierpoint RNLI Barn Dance
Saturday 27th March, 7.15pm – 11pm
HURSTPIERPOINT & DISTRICT BRANCH RNLI will be holding a BARN DANCE in aid of the Shoreham Lifeboat/Lifeboat Station Appeal at Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road.
Tickets at £12.50 each include a Ploughman's supper. There will be a licensed bar, sale of souvenirs and a raffle with some lovely prizes. Local band "One-the-Rum" will be providing the music – don't worry if you haven't been to a Barn Dance before, as there will be an excellent caller to guide you through the moves. Tickets will be available from the Mint House, High Street Hurstpierpoint, Shafers, Keymer Road, Hassocks or any Committee Member. Please do come along and support this worthy cause – and have a great night out at the same time!
Jo Kaddish (Chairman Hurstpierpoint and District Branch) 01273 843857.
HURSTPIERPOINT & DISTRICT BRANCH RNLI will be holding a BARN DANCE in aid of the Shoreham Lifeboat/Lifeboat Station Appeal at Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road.
Tickets at £12.50 each include a Ploughman's supper. There will be a licensed bar, sale of souvenirs and a raffle with some lovely prizes. Local band "One-the-Rum" will be providing the music – don't worry if you haven't been to a Barn Dance before, as there will be an excellent caller to guide you through the moves. Tickets will be available from the Mint House, High Street Hurstpierpoint, Shafers, Keymer Road, Hassocks or any Committee Member. Please do come along and support this worthy cause – and have a great night out at the same time!
Jo Kaddish (Chairman Hurstpierpoint and District Branch) 01273 843857.
Hurstpierpoint Singers
Full programme details to be confirmed later, but currently we intend holding our Spring Concert at 7.30pm on 27th March, at Holy Trinity Church, Hurstpierpoint.
The programme will include The Passion of Christ by Handel, with soloists, accompanied by the Sinfonia da Chiesa and conducted by our Musical director, Stephen Hope.
On 25th July at 7.15pm we shall enjoy combining with several other choirs run by our conductor to become Sussex Festival Choir and perform in Arundel Cathedral in aid of local hospices. This year we shall sing Walton's Belshazzar's Feast and Chichester Psalms by Bernstein. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings at 8pm at Horsham.
Tickets from:
The Mint House, High Street, Hurstpierpoint
Pavilion Electrics, Hassocks
Choir members, or on the door.
Choir members who wish may join the four day tour to Bruges with the Orchestra to sing Vivaldi's Gloria and Haydn's Mass plus motets, at the end of May.
Finally, we thank our intrepid audience who supported our well attended Christmas Carol Concert despite the snow and ice.
New choir members are always welcome. Phone Ingolf Kabza on 0273 833727 for more information.
The programme will include The Passion of Christ by Handel, with soloists, accompanied by the Sinfonia da Chiesa and conducted by our Musical director, Stephen Hope.
On 25th July at 7.15pm we shall enjoy combining with several other choirs run by our conductor to become Sussex Festival Choir and perform in Arundel Cathedral in aid of local hospices. This year we shall sing Walton's Belshazzar's Feast and Chichester Psalms by Bernstein. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings at 8pm at Horsham.
Tickets from:
The Mint House, High Street, Hurstpierpoint
Pavilion Electrics, Hassocks
Choir members, or on the door.
Choir members who wish may join the four day tour to Bruges with the Orchestra to sing Vivaldi's Gloria and Haydn's Mass plus motets, at the end of May.
Finally, we thank our intrepid audience who supported our well attended Christmas Carol Concert despite the snow and ice.
New choir members are always welcome. Phone Ingolf Kabza on 0273 833727 for more information.
Gtate Fires of Sussex, Haywards Heath
Grate Fires of Sussex is the little shop with the big choice. There are over twenty fireplaces on display and as many fires to cater for everyone's taste from Traditional to Contemporary.
We keep in stock a vast selection of Fire Baskets, Guards, Coal Buckets, and Fireguards as well as many gift items to complement your fireplace.
At Grate Fires of Sussex, we pride ourselves in our customer service and hope you will visit our friendly family run showroom.
25% off all fireside accessories when you mention South Downs Living:
bellows, chestnut roasters, companion sets
coal buckets, fire guards, log baskets, grates
Grate Fires of Sussex
9 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath RH16 1DW
Tel: 01444 452626
info@gratefires.co.uk
www.gratefires.co.uk
We keep in stock a vast selection of Fire Baskets, Guards, Coal Buckets, and Fireguards as well as many gift items to complement your fireplace.
At Grate Fires of Sussex, we pride ourselves in our customer service and hope you will visit our friendly family run showroom.
25% off all fireside accessories when you mention South Downs Living:
bellows, chestnut roasters, companion sets
coal buckets, fire guards, log baskets, grates
Grate Fires of Sussex
9 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath RH16 1DW
Tel: 01444 452626
info@gratefires.co.uk
www.gratefires.co.uk
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Reader letter ...
Dear Mr Booth,
It gives me great pleasure to respond to your request for feedback on South Downs Living because from the first time I picked it up, when my son took out a self-ad in November 2008, I have looked forward to each monthly edition.
Quite apart from its content, the excellent articles of local and general interest, lovely photographs and useful advertisements, what I enjoy is the feel of it, the glossiness and the sturdy pages. I take only two other magazines, Saga and Radio Times, and they now use such thin paper it is hard to turn just one page at a time.
You will gather that I am not in my first youth, so the quality of your production takes me back to a time when I treated myself to the occasional Vogue, and now I have the same high-class sensation all for free!
Yours sincerely,
Marjorie Hancock, Haywards Heath
It gives me great pleasure to respond to your request for feedback on South Downs Living because from the first time I picked it up, when my son took out a self-ad in November 2008, I have looked forward to each monthly edition.
Quite apart from its content, the excellent articles of local and general interest, lovely photographs and useful advertisements, what I enjoy is the feel of it, the glossiness and the sturdy pages. I take only two other magazines, Saga and Radio Times, and they now use such thin paper it is hard to turn just one page at a time.
You will gather that I am not in my first youth, so the quality of your production takes me back to a time when I treated myself to the occasional Vogue, and now I have the same high-class sensation all for free!
Yours sincerely,
Marjorie Hancock, Haywards Heath
East Grinstead: Wednesday Business Networking lunch
This is a reminder that the next Wednesday Business Networking lunch is on Wednesday 24th March 2010 at The Dorset Arms, High Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm Cost: FREE
We meet in the large section at the rear of the pub.
Tea, Coffee, food and drinks are available from the bar at standard prices.
ALL BUSINESSES ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AND NETWORK.
I hope you can make it, and I look forward to seeing you there.
Dale Bulbrook
WebDesigns Ltd / VillageCow, East Grinstead
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm Cost: FREE
We meet in the large section at the rear of the pub.
Tea, Coffee, food and drinks are available from the bar at standard prices.
ALL BUSINESSES ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AND NETWORK.
I hope you can make it, and I look forward to seeing you there.
Dale Bulbrook
WebDesigns Ltd / VillageCow, East Grinstead
Lindfield Bonfire Society: Barn Dance
Sat 3rd July, King Edward Hall, Lindfield, 7.30-11.30pm
Live Band and caller
Tickets £10 from 01444 414587 or email beechamjandb@btinternet.com
bring your own bottle and picnic
What's On in Mid Sussex this weekend: 27-28 March
Saturday 27, 6.00
Dawn Chorus Bird Walk on Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Burgess Hill.
If you like birds, you will enjoy this early morning walk. Help spot and identify the many species of birds that can be found in this area. Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Bring a drink and binoculars in you have any. Please wear suitable footwear as may be slippery. Sorry, no dogs please. Walk led by a member of the group. Admission: free but donations welcome.
Meet in Bedelands’ car park off Maple Drive at 5.50am.
For more information please contact Mary Smith, Secretary of The Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network, on 01444 242667.
Saturday 27, 09.00
Hassocks Village Market. National Tyres Forecourt
Saturday 27, 10.00
Balcombe Craft Gift & Local Produce Market. Victory Hall, Balcombe.
Free Entry. Refreshments. Plenty of Parking. Lots of lovely interesting stalls, with plants and local produce. The Charity this month will be The Chestnut Tree Childrens Hospice who will have a table and will run the refreshments which will give them an extra opportunity to make more money! Please come! Contact Glenda Thomson on 01444 811452.
Saturday 27, 10.00
Paws and Claws Spring Fair. Adastra Hall, Hassocks.
There will be lots of bargains on the stalls and refreshments will be available.
Saturday 27, 11.00
Jumble Sale. Chailey Village Hall.
Jumble Sale in aid of the Chailey Bonfire Society. Donations of jumble will be much appreciated on the day from 9am, or for collection call 01273 890777.
Saturday 27, 14.00
Table Top Sale. Haven Centre, Crawley Down.
Bric-a-brac, Crafts, Produce. Refreshments available. Entrance: 20 pence per adult. For information please call 01342 716791/716437.
Saturday 27, 19.15
Barn Dance. Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road.
Hurstpierpoint & District Branch RNLI will be holding a Barn Dance in aid of the Shoreham Lifeboat/Lifeboat Station Appeal.
Tickets at £12.50 each include a Ploughman’s supper. There will be a licensed bar, sale of souvenirs and a raffle with some lovely prizes. Local band ‘One-the-Rum’ will be providing the music. Don’t worry if you haven’t been to a Barn Dance before, as there will be an excellent caller to guide you through the moves. Tickets will be available from the Mint House (Hurstpierpoint), Shafers (Hassocks) or any Committee Member. Please do come along and support this worthy cause – and have a great night out at the same time! More information from Jo Kaddish on 01273 843857.
Saturday 27, 19.30
Hurstpierpoint Singers Spring Concert. Holy Trinity Church, Hurstpierpoint.
The programme will include The Passion of Christ by Handel, with soloists, accompanied by the Sinfonia da Chiesa and conducted by our Musical director, Stephen Hope.
Tickets from The Mint House (Hurstpierpoint), Pavilion Electrics (Hassocks), choir members or on the door. New choir members are always welcome. Phone Ingolf Kabza on 01273 833727 for more information.
Saturday 27, 19.30
Stars 2010. Clair Hall, Haywards Heath.
A spectacular evening of song, dance and comedy featuring all the glitz, glamour and razzmatazz from some of the best West End and Broadway shows. Enjoy the incredible talent of Buxbaum Productions and sizzle with excitement at ‘Steam Heat’, the newest dance/cabaret group in town. Be captivated by Arabesque School of Performing Arts and blown away by the Murray Way Swingers and the musical skills of St Paul’s Singers. Gasp at the versatility of Sussex Supremes Twirlers and come away enchanted by the voice of new discovery, 14 year old Emily Marples. Once again these wonderful Sussex performers are joining together to raise desperately needed funds for Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s hospice in Sussex, so please do come along and support us. Tickets: £12 / £10 (concs). Box office: 01444 455440.
Sunday 28, 10.00
Forest Row Indoor Market. Village Hall, Forest Row.
Antiques, crafts, books, quality clothes, organic cakes, music and much more! Contact Cathie Hubert by email: forestrowindoormarket@hotmail.com
Sunday 28, 10.30
Mid Sussex Ramblers: 5 mile circular walk via East Chiltington Church and Plumpton Place.
Meet Plumpton Recreation Ground car park (opposite rail station). No dogs please.
Leaders: Bernard and Barbara. Tel: 01273 844840.
Dawn Chorus Bird Walk on Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Burgess Hill.
If you like birds, you will enjoy this early morning walk. Help spot and identify the many species of birds that can be found in this area. Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Bring a drink and binoculars in you have any. Please wear suitable footwear as may be slippery. Sorry, no dogs please. Walk led by a member of the group. Admission: free but donations welcome.
Meet in Bedelands’ car park off Maple Drive at 5.50am.
For more information please contact Mary Smith, Secretary of The Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle Network, on 01444 242667.
Saturday 27, 09.00
Hassocks Village Market. National Tyres Forecourt
Saturday 27, 10.00
Balcombe Craft Gift & Local Produce Market. Victory Hall, Balcombe.
Free Entry. Refreshments. Plenty of Parking. Lots of lovely interesting stalls, with plants and local produce. The Charity this month will be The Chestnut Tree Childrens Hospice who will have a table and will run the refreshments which will give them an extra opportunity to make more money! Please come! Contact Glenda Thomson on 01444 811452.
Saturday 27, 10.00
Paws and Claws Spring Fair. Adastra Hall, Hassocks.
There will be lots of bargains on the stalls and refreshments will be available.
Saturday 27, 11.00
Jumble Sale. Chailey Village Hall.
Jumble Sale in aid of the Chailey Bonfire Society. Donations of jumble will be much appreciated on the day from 9am, or for collection call 01273 890777.
Saturday 27, 14.00
Table Top Sale. Haven Centre, Crawley Down.
Bric-a-brac, Crafts, Produce. Refreshments available. Entrance: 20 pence per adult. For information please call 01342 716791/716437.
Saturday 27, 19.15
Barn Dance. Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road.
Hurstpierpoint & District Branch RNLI will be holding a Barn Dance in aid of the Shoreham Lifeboat/Lifeboat Station Appeal.
Tickets at £12.50 each include a Ploughman’s supper. There will be a licensed bar, sale of souvenirs and a raffle with some lovely prizes. Local band ‘One-the-Rum’ will be providing the music. Don’t worry if you haven’t been to a Barn Dance before, as there will be an excellent caller to guide you through the moves. Tickets will be available from the Mint House (Hurstpierpoint), Shafers (Hassocks) or any Committee Member. Please do come along and support this worthy cause – and have a great night out at the same time! More information from Jo Kaddish on 01273 843857.
Saturday 27, 19.30
Hurstpierpoint Singers Spring Concert. Holy Trinity Church, Hurstpierpoint.
The programme will include The Passion of Christ by Handel, with soloists, accompanied by the Sinfonia da Chiesa and conducted by our Musical director, Stephen Hope.
Tickets from The Mint House (Hurstpierpoint), Pavilion Electrics (Hassocks), choir members or on the door. New choir members are always welcome. Phone Ingolf Kabza on 01273 833727 for more information.
Saturday 27, 19.30
Stars 2010. Clair Hall, Haywards Heath.
A spectacular evening of song, dance and comedy featuring all the glitz, glamour and razzmatazz from some of the best West End and Broadway shows. Enjoy the incredible talent of Buxbaum Productions and sizzle with excitement at ‘Steam Heat’, the newest dance/cabaret group in town. Be captivated by Arabesque School of Performing Arts and blown away by the Murray Way Swingers and the musical skills of St Paul’s Singers. Gasp at the versatility of Sussex Supremes Twirlers and come away enchanted by the voice of new discovery, 14 year old Emily Marples. Once again these wonderful Sussex performers are joining together to raise desperately needed funds for Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s hospice in Sussex, so please do come along and support us. Tickets: £12 / £10 (concs). Box office: 01444 455440.
Sunday 28, 10.00
Forest Row Indoor Market. Village Hall, Forest Row.
Antiques, crafts, books, quality clothes, organic cakes, music and much more! Contact Cathie Hubert by email: forestrowindoormarket@hotmail.com
Sunday 28, 10.30
Mid Sussex Ramblers: 5 mile circular walk via East Chiltington Church and Plumpton Place.
Meet Plumpton Recreation Ground car park (opposite rail station). No dogs please.
Leaders: Bernard and Barbara. Tel: 01273 844840.
Monday, 22 March 2010
Easter Activities for the Children at Freedom Leisure
Keep your little bunnies happy this Easter holidays with help from Freedom Leisure
Freedom Leisure can keep your little bunnies ‘hopping’ with excitement this Easter holidays, including Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday, with a whole range of fun activities. From swimming, trampolining and football training with local professional teams to cinema trips, Easter egg hunts, roller discos, party games, swimming and cooking to dance routines and talent shows, there is something to please every child. Plus, with fully trained friendly staff, a wide range of activities on offer and bucket loads of fun to be had, your children won’t want to leave!
Easter activities will run from Thursday 1 April – Friday 16 April 2010.* Freedom Leisure offers great value options with both half and full days available. Prices start from just £8.00 per child per half day and £14.00 per full day**.
Activities are available for children aged 5 -12 years and will be running across all Freedom Leisure centres from 8:30am – 5:30pm daily. Activities will differ depending on facilities available at each centre. K2 Crawley will also be holding hourly drop in sessions including street dance, cheerleading, go karts, climbing, abseiling, and table tennis, starting from just £3.50 per hour for non-members.
Jeff Hart, Managing Director for Freedom Leisure, commented: “With many parents juggling full time work and raising a family we know that the school holidays can be a bit of a nightmare. With Freedom Leisure’s school activities parents can leave their children for the working day safe in the knowledge that they’ll be having lots of fun, making new friends, keeping active and learning new skills. ”
Please book early at your local Freedom Leisure centre to avoid disappointment.
For information about half term activities at your local Freedom Leisure centre please visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk <http://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/>
Freedomleisure is a not for profit leisure trust managing 19 leisure and fitness centres across Sussex and Kent, including K2 Crawley, one of the country’s flag-ship leisure centres. New additions to the portfolio included Mid Sussex leisure centres in Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath, and entertainment venues Clair Hall and Martlets Hall
Freedom Leisure can keep your little bunnies ‘hopping’ with excitement this Easter holidays, including Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday, with a whole range of fun activities. From swimming, trampolining and football training with local professional teams to cinema trips, Easter egg hunts, roller discos, party games, swimming and cooking to dance routines and talent shows, there is something to please every child. Plus, with fully trained friendly staff, a wide range of activities on offer and bucket loads of fun to be had, your children won’t want to leave!
Easter activities will run from Thursday 1 April – Friday 16 April 2010.* Freedom Leisure offers great value options with both half and full days available. Prices start from just £8.00 per child per half day and £14.00 per full day**.
Activities are available for children aged 5 -12 years and will be running across all Freedom Leisure centres from 8:30am – 5:30pm daily. Activities will differ depending on facilities available at each centre. K2 Crawley will also be holding hourly drop in sessions including street dance, cheerleading, go karts, climbing, abseiling, and table tennis, starting from just £3.50 per hour for non-members.
Jeff Hart, Managing Director for Freedom Leisure, commented: “With many parents juggling full time work and raising a family we know that the school holidays can be a bit of a nightmare. With Freedom Leisure’s school activities parents can leave their children for the working day safe in the knowledge that they’ll be having lots of fun, making new friends, keeping active and learning new skills. ”
Please book early at your local Freedom Leisure centre to avoid disappointment.
For information about half term activities at your local Freedom Leisure centre please visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk <http://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/>
Freedomleisure is a not for profit leisure trust managing 19 leisure and fitness centres across Sussex and Kent, including K2 Crawley, one of the country’s flag-ship leisure centres. New additions to the portfolio included Mid Sussex leisure centres in Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath, and entertainment venues Clair Hall and Martlets Hall
Hurstpierpoint Over 60 Club SOS!
Can you help please?
We have a thriving club, with a full programme and always a good audience – enjoying talks, music, slide shows, a walk every fortnight and the occasional outing.
We meet on the second Tuesday at the Village Centre in Trinity Road, 2.15pm.
However, our chairman of many years needs to retire, so we are appealing for anyone who would volunteer to join us – perhaps serving as Deputy for a year to learn the ropes.
We have a keen and competent Committee, ready to continue, so is there anyone interested in the village to volunteer?
There is no pay but the rewards are fabulous!
Please ring 01273 835153.
We have a thriving club, with a full programme and always a good audience – enjoying talks, music, slide shows, a walk every fortnight and the occasional outing.
We meet on the second Tuesday at the Village Centre in Trinity Road, 2.15pm.
However, our chairman of many years needs to retire, so we are appealing for anyone who would volunteer to join us – perhaps serving as Deputy for a year to learn the ropes.
We have a keen and competent Committee, ready to continue, so is there anyone interested in the village to volunteer?
There is no pay but the rewards are fabulous!
Please ring 01273 835153.
Glyndebourne Charity Concert
Sunday 18th April 300pm
Mozart's Requiem performed by The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment & the Glyndebourne Chorus
Tickets from £10 to £50, available from Glyndebourne box office 01273 813813
Lunch will be available before the concert.
Glyndebourne Charity Concert is supporting two local organisations:
The Linklater Pavilion, a new centre for the study of Environmental Change being constructed on Lewes Railway Land Nature Reserve. Its purpose is to serve the Trust's educational aspirations to enable people to capture, understand and celebrate aspects of their local environment and systems on which we all depend.
Leo House at Home is a charity that cares for life-limited children and young people and strives to help give each child and his or her family the best quality of life possible.
Please come along to the concert, enjoy Glyndebourne and its wonderful music, and support these two very worthwhile local organisations.
For any further information please contact Liz Williams, email liz@williamslewes.info
Mozart's Requiem performed by The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment & the Glyndebourne Chorus
Tickets from £10 to £50, available from Glyndebourne box office 01273 813813
Lunch will be available before the concert.
Glyndebourne Charity Concert is supporting two local organisations:
The Linklater Pavilion, a new centre for the study of Environmental Change being constructed on Lewes Railway Land Nature Reserve. Its purpose is to serve the Trust's educational aspirations to enable people to capture, understand and celebrate aspects of their local environment and systems on which we all depend.
Leo House at Home is a charity that cares for life-limited children and young people and strives to help give each child and his or her family the best quality of life possible.
Please come along to the concert, enjoy Glyndebourne and its wonderful music, and support these two very worthwhile local organisations.
For any further information please contact Liz Williams, email liz@williamslewes.info
Forest Row Indoor Market
Our new Market next Sunday the 28th of March is going to be even better than the first!!!!
We now have hand made jewels, hand made chocolates and goodies for Easter, old hand made toys and wooden game boards, clothes (French), organic local products, books, music , Organic food and lunch in our cafe, old antique Maps from London, interior decorators, and things for the house, Hand made dolls and toys, felt dolls, and much much more!!! A very good quality market !!!
This Sunday we have also offered some space to a Michael Hall class who will be selling clothes to fundraise for their trip! And as always our lovely Ilke and Sally coming with their sewing machine to fix your clothes or design your brand new dress!!!
We now have hand made jewels, hand made chocolates and goodies for Easter, old hand made toys and wooden game boards, clothes (French), organic local products, books, music , Organic food and lunch in our cafe, old antique Maps from London, interior decorators, and things for the house, Hand made dolls and toys, felt dolls, and much much more!!! A very good quality market !!!
This Sunday we have also offered some space to a Michael Hall class who will be selling clothes to fundraise for their trip! And as always our lovely Ilke and Sally coming with their sewing machine to fix your clothes or design your brand new dress!!!
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Good as New Sale at St Andrews Church, Edburton
Fantastic Good as New Sale
Clothes Accessories Toys Books etc
&
Local Art Exhibition and Plants
Saturday 22ND & Sunday 23RD MAY 2010
10.00 AM – 5.00 PM
St. Andrew’s Church, EDBURTON
Edburton Road, Edburton BN5 9LN
CREAM TEAS AVAILABLE ALL DAY
10.00 AM – 5.00 PM
St. Andrew’s Church, EDBURTON
Edburton Road, Edburton BN5 9LN
CREAM TEAS AVAILABLE ALL DAY
In aid of St. Andrew’s Church Restoration and Maintenance Fund - Charity No. 243143
Saturday, 20 March 2010
Free dining at Ashdown Park, Forest Row, East Sussex
For further information on the new card call 01342 824988.
Egg-citing goings on at Buchan Country Park near Crawley
There’s lots to do this Easter at Buchan Country Park, near Crawley, from traditional crafts to learning how to become a spring detective.
Try out traditional craft activities on Saturday April 3, from 11 am to 1pm, including decorating eggs and making cards and chocolate sweets. The event costs £3 per child, accompanying adults free.
On Sunday April 4 and Monday April 5, from 1pm to 4pm, families can solve the clues to the Buchan Park Mystery Trails and find the Easter treasure. £2 per child per trail, accompanying adults free. No booking required.
Learn how to be a Buccaneer Ranger on Wednesday April 7 and Friday April 9, from 10am to 1pm. Activities include wildlife surveying, practical conservation and wood working for eight to 15 year olds. £5 per child.
Go Wild in the Garden on Sunday April 11, from 11am to 3pm, and learn how to make your garden wildlife friendly. Visit the wild garden and browse stalls with native wild flowers, cottage garden plants, bird boxes and butterfly friendly shrubs. Free admission.
The ever popular Buchan Bushcraft returns on Tuesday April 13 and Wednesday April 14, from 9.45am to 4pm, for eight to 14 year olds. Learn how to build shelters, track animals and cook fireside food. £15 per child, including cooked lunch and refreshments.
A three-mile guided walk takes place on Thursday April 15 from 11am to 1pm, exploring all four corners of the park and the ancient tradition of ‘beating the bounds’. £3 per person or £10 group ticket (four people).
And on Friday April 16 children can learn how to become a spring detective, from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 4pm. Become a wildlife watcher and discover the hidden secrets of Buchan Park. £3 per child, accompanying adult free.
West Sussex County Council Leader Henry Smith said: “There’s lots to do this Easter at Buchan Country Park, with fun for all the family while learning about our West Sussex countryside and wildlife.”
To book activities contact 01293 542088 or e-mail buchan.park@westsussex.gov.uk. For further information visit the County Council website at www.westsussex.gov.uk/buchan.
Try out traditional craft activities on Saturday April 3, from 11 am to 1pm, including decorating eggs and making cards and chocolate sweets. The event costs £3 per child, accompanying adults free.
On Sunday April 4 and Monday April 5, from 1pm to 4pm, families can solve the clues to the Buchan Park Mystery Trails and find the Easter treasure. £2 per child per trail, accompanying adults free. No booking required.
Learn how to be a Buccaneer Ranger on Wednesday April 7 and Friday April 9, from 10am to 1pm. Activities include wildlife surveying, practical conservation and wood working for eight to 15 year olds. £5 per child.
Go Wild in the Garden on Sunday April 11, from 11am to 3pm, and learn how to make your garden wildlife friendly. Visit the wild garden and browse stalls with native wild flowers, cottage garden plants, bird boxes and butterfly friendly shrubs. Free admission.
The ever popular Buchan Bushcraft returns on Tuesday April 13 and Wednesday April 14, from 9.45am to 4pm, for eight to 14 year olds. Learn how to build shelters, track animals and cook fireside food. £15 per child, including cooked lunch and refreshments.
A three-mile guided walk takes place on Thursday April 15 from 11am to 1pm, exploring all four corners of the park and the ancient tradition of ‘beating the bounds’. £3 per person or £10 group ticket (four people).
And on Friday April 16 children can learn how to become a spring detective, from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 4pm. Become a wildlife watcher and discover the hidden secrets of Buchan Park. £3 per child, accompanying adult free.
West Sussex County Council Leader Henry Smith said: “There’s lots to do this Easter at Buchan Country Park, with fun for all the family while learning about our West Sussex countryside and wildlife.”
To book activities contact 01293 542088 or e-mail buchan.park@westsussex.gov.uk. For further information visit the County Council website at www.westsussex.gov.uk/buchan.
Friday, 19 March 2010
Hassocks Superhome wins praise of West Sussex County Council
A Hassocks resident has gone the extra green mile and achieved ‘Superhome Status’ from the National Energy Foundation.
Chris Handel and his family have transformed their former 1920s three-bedroom chalet bungalow into a four-bedroom house that meets top green credentials. The family has installed high-grade insulation throughout the house, solar thermal panels on the roof, a wood burner and gas boiler. Together with water efficiency measures, their gas, electricity and water bills have been reduced by more than 60 percent, saving them more than £1,000 per year. The energy efficiency rating of their house has moved from an F to a B.
West Sussex County Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Environment and Economy Mike Hall said: “I’d like to congratulate the Handel family for their dedication to going green. West Sussex has a number of Greening Campaigns for communities that encourage households to take simple measures to cut their energy usage.
“There are also various schemes available where households can apply for grants to help them go green. Residents can contact the West Sussex Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre for further details.”
Chris said: “Given the winter we have had and ever higher utility bills some of the measures we took have already paid for themselves and our house is much more comfortable too. Once we had decided to do something we found that there’s lots of advice and help out there making it easier to act then we first imagined.”
The family are holding an open day at their house on Sunday March 28 for anyone interested in finding out more.
West Sussex residents can learn more at the Hassocks, Keymer and Ditchling Eco-Fair, which takes place on Saturday April 10, at Ditchling Village Hall, between 11am and 4pm.
The fair will give ideas and information to residents on how they can make their homes and lives more environmentally friendly. There will also be displays of energy efficient products, renewable energy installations and information on grants and schemes.
For further information on the Eco Fair and the Superhome open day visit www.hkdtransition.org.uk. To contact the West Sussex Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre telephone 0800 512 012.
Chris Handel and his family have transformed their former 1920s three-bedroom chalet bungalow into a four-bedroom house that meets top green credentials. The family has installed high-grade insulation throughout the house, solar thermal panels on the roof, a wood burner and gas boiler. Together with water efficiency measures, their gas, electricity and water bills have been reduced by more than 60 percent, saving them more than £1,000 per year. The energy efficiency rating of their house has moved from an F to a B.
West Sussex County Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Environment and Economy Mike Hall said: “I’d like to congratulate the Handel family for their dedication to going green. West Sussex has a number of Greening Campaigns for communities that encourage households to take simple measures to cut their energy usage.
“There are also various schemes available where households can apply for grants to help them go green. Residents can contact the West Sussex Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre for further details.”
Chris said: “Given the winter we have had and ever higher utility bills some of the measures we took have already paid for themselves and our house is much more comfortable too. Once we had decided to do something we found that there’s lots of advice and help out there making it easier to act then we first imagined.”
The family are holding an open day at their house on Sunday March 28 for anyone interested in finding out more.
West Sussex residents can learn more at the Hassocks, Keymer and Ditchling Eco-Fair, which takes place on Saturday April 10, at Ditchling Village Hall, between 11am and 4pm.
The fair will give ideas and information to residents on how they can make their homes and lives more environmentally friendly. There will also be displays of energy efficient products, renewable energy installations and information on grants and schemes.
For further information on the Eco Fair and the Superhome open day visit www.hkdtransition.org.uk. To contact the West Sussex Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre telephone 0800 512 012.
Plumpton Racecourse wins the best Jumps Racecourse at the 2009 Groundstaff Awards
A presentation to the award winning Groundstaff at Plumpton Racecourse will take place at their next racemeeting on Monday 22nd March, following victory as the best Jumps Racecourse in the prestigious 2009 Neil Wyatt Groundstaff Awards.
This is the first time that Plumpton has won this Award, with judging from a panel comprising representatives from across the racing industry including the National Trainers Federation, Professional Jockeys’ Association, and British Horseracing Authority Course Inspectors.
Claire Sheppard, Chief Executive said “We are very proud that the industry has recognised the outstanding efforts of Mark, Mac, Alan, John, Ray and all our raceday staff, whose contribution and hard work is so crucial to the success of each raceday.“
“This award also recognises the investment made in track drainage, pioneering use of frost covers, and other course improvements made by Plumpton over recent years. The Directors of Plumpton highlighted improvements to the track as the priority when they took over the course eleven years ago, and that we now regularly attract Festival calibre horses is testament to our enhanced reputation within the industry in this regard.”
Monday’s At The Races Raceday features a competitive 7 race card. Doors open at 12 noon with the first race underway at 2.30pm. Admission tickets start from only £14 for Adults, £9 for Senior Citizens, and free admission for children under 16.
For further information call 01273 890383 or visit www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk.
This is the first time that Plumpton has won this Award, with judging from a panel comprising representatives from across the racing industry including the National Trainers Federation, Professional Jockeys’ Association, and British Horseracing Authority Course Inspectors.
Claire Sheppard, Chief Executive said “We are very proud that the industry has recognised the outstanding efforts of Mark, Mac, Alan, John, Ray and all our raceday staff, whose contribution and hard work is so crucial to the success of each raceday.“
“This award also recognises the investment made in track drainage, pioneering use of frost covers, and other course improvements made by Plumpton over recent years. The Directors of Plumpton highlighted improvements to the track as the priority when they took over the course eleven years ago, and that we now regularly attract Festival calibre horses is testament to our enhanced reputation within the industry in this regard.”
Monday’s At The Races Raceday features a competitive 7 race card. Doors open at 12 noon with the first race underway at 2.30pm. Admission tickets start from only £14 for Adults, £9 for Senior Citizens, and free admission for children under 16.
For further information call 01273 890383 or visit www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk.
Sussex Wildlife Trust - Events and Courses Summer 2010
Make a Date with Nature! Find out more about wildlife this year with Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) and its popular events and courses programmes. Make a date with nature throughout the spring and summer months and discover more about the natural world on your doorstep.
The Trust runs a wide selection of family events, wildlife courses, walks and talks on subjects including nature photography, bushcraft, rockpooling, wildlife gardening and badger watching.
To receive a copy of our Wildlife Events in Sussex Summer 2010 or Wildlife Courses in Sussex 2010 please ring main reception on 01273 492630 or alternatively all our events and courses are listed on the website www.sussexwt.org.uk
The Trust runs a wide selection of family events, wildlife courses, walks and talks on subjects including nature photography, bushcraft, rockpooling, wildlife gardening and badger watching.
To receive a copy of our Wildlife Events in Sussex Summer 2010 or Wildlife Courses in Sussex 2010 please ring main reception on 01273 492630 or alternatively all our events and courses are listed on the website www.sussexwt.org.uk
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Burgess Hill girls to join record bid on BBC Weather News
The girls joined in with the BBC News School Report as part of their Geography topic on The Local Area. They took temperature readings at 9.15am on Thursday 11th March and emailed them to the BBC to be included in a special broadcast.
Eleanor Holdcroft, a Year 2 pupil said, ‘We were surprised to see that it was only seven degrees Celsius – it felt much colder!’
Each school taking part has a disc on an interactive weather map which will be used to show the variation of temperatures across Britain.
To create a new record more than 250 schools needed to send in their temperatures and the BBC believe this target was reached and are waiting for the Guinness World Records to give their official verification.
The activity aims to encourage children to develop journalistic skills and engage with the news. BBC Forecaster, Carol Kirkwood, commented on the event on the BBC Breakfast programme saying, ‘The weather is the one thing in our lives which changes on a daily, even hourly, basis. It's hugely interesting and lots of fun.’
Burgess Hill School for Girls, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 0EG
Tel: (01444) 241050
Forthcoming Open Morning: Wednesday 5th May 2010 - 10.45am to 12.15pm
Tel: (01444) 241050
Forthcoming Open Morning: Wednesday 5th May 2010 - 10.45am to 12.15pm
General Election Public Meeting at Hurstpierpoint Village Centre
GENERAL ELECTION 2010
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PUBLIC MEETING
FREE ADMISSION
Kindly sponsored by The Hurstpierpoint Society
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YOU GRILL THE CANDIDATES!!
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COME TO THE VILLAGE CENTRE
Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint
Friday 30 April at 7.30 p.m.
ALL WELCOME
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The Runners
DEREK DEEDMAN – Liberal Democrat
NICK HERBERT – Conservative
TIM LUNNON – Labour
OTHERS – To be advised
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The Riders
****YOU**** _______________________________________________________________________
Questions please to Lindsay Keith in writing by Tuesday 26 April at 1 Bedlam Street Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EW Fax 01273 832555 or E: law@keithsolicitors.co.uk
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PUBLIC MEETING
FREE ADMISSION
Kindly sponsored by The Hurstpierpoint Society
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YOU GRILL THE CANDIDATES!!
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COME TO THE VILLAGE CENTRE
Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint
Friday 30 April at 7.30 p.m.
ALL WELCOME
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The Runners
DEREK DEEDMAN – Liberal Democrat
NICK HERBERT – Conservative
TIM LUNNON – Labour
OTHERS – To be advised
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The Riders
****YOU**** _______________________________________________________________________
Questions please to Lindsay Keith in writing by Tuesday 26 April at 1 Bedlam Street Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EW Fax 01273 832555 or E: law@keithsolicitors.co.uk
The Big Event at Hassocks Infant School
Thomas Mann wrote "Art is to the community what the dream is to the individual". I think he was expressing that Art allows us to be free and to go where we want and to create a world where anything is possible.
The Friends of Hassocks Infant School are hosting at the school, an exhibition called 'The Big Event' on the 24th and 25th of April, 10am – 4pm.
The theme is "Being Mum - Being Dad". We would be delighted to welcome you ALL to come and see the fantastic works of art created by the adult members of your community. Ticket sales will raise money for the school, and go towards enhancing the learning experience for the children of our community.
Tickets will be on sale on the door or advanced tickets may be purchased from the school office: £3 adult, £1.50 children (5-15yrs) and the over 60s, family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £8, under 5s free. Please come, and perhaps you'll feel inspired to go home and pick up a brush, throw a pot or take a photograph. For details please call the school office 842549 or email fohisgroup@gmail.com
The Friends of Hassocks Infant School are hosting at the school, an exhibition called 'The Big Event' on the 24th and 25th of April, 10am – 4pm.
The theme is "Being Mum - Being Dad". We would be delighted to welcome you ALL to come and see the fantastic works of art created by the adult members of your community. Ticket sales will raise money for the school, and go towards enhancing the learning experience for the children of our community.
Tickets will be on sale on the door or advanced tickets may be purchased from the school office: £3 adult, £1.50 children (5-15yrs) and the over 60s, family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £8, under 5s free. Please come, and perhaps you'll feel inspired to go home and pick up a brush, throw a pot or take a photograph. For details please call the school office 842549 or email fohisgroup@gmail.com
Spring Gig at The Adastra Hall in Hassocks
The Weald Tennis and Squash Club are hosting a Spring Gig at The Adastra Hall in Hassocks featuring THE BIG KAHUNA on Saturday 24th April starting from 7.30pm - 11.30pm.
Tickets cost £15 in advance or £20 on the door (includes food) Over 12s only. There will be a bar.
The band will performing a massive selection of their dance songs, from soul to reggae, pop to swing, in their own unique big band style.
For more information and tickets contact Maddy Dunckley on 01273 833577 maddydunckley@aol.com or call into reception at the tennis club in Southbank, Hassocks.
Tickets cost £15 in advance or £20 on the door (includes food) Over 12s only. There will be a bar.
The band will performing a massive selection of their dance songs, from soul to reggae, pop to swing, in their own unique big band style.
For more information and tickets contact Maddy Dunckley on 01273 833577 maddydunckley@aol.com or call into reception at the tennis club in Southbank, Hassocks.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
London Harness Horse Parade South of England Showground, Ardingly
APRIL 5TH 2010
Last Year the London Harness Horse Parade took the lead in reducing entry fees. To assist exhibitors to cope with ever spiralling costs, the Committee of the London Harness Horse Parade have again taken the decision to keep the reduced entry fees for the 2010 Parade, which takes place as usual on Easter Monday (5th April 2010) at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex.
Due to the generous sponsorship of Fullers Brewery, we are once again able to offer each exhibitor of Heavy Horses £50. towards their travel costs, together with a refund of entry fees for entries forward. Heavy Horses are a vital part of the Parade and this definitely encouraged more Heavy Horses to attend the 2009 Parade, with over 20 Heavy Horses forward representing 7 different breeds. It is hoped that this will continue to encourage more Heavy Horse exhibitors to take part - be it a Trade Turnout, drawing an Agricultural Implement or taking part in the Decorated Harness class. Grateful thanks are passed to Fullers Brewery for their sponsorship support in this respect.
Visitors to the 2010 Parade will once again be able to see the static display of Horse Drawn vehicles, as well as plaiting and harnessing demonstrations. New to the 2010 parade will be shoeing and farriery demonstrations, which should be of great interest to all spectators. There will also be a display of Historic Vehicles to give visitors a chance to see the progression from horse drawn vehicles to the first motor cars. In addition there will be a display of farm machinery. All these attractions will be joined by the old favourites such as the Fullers Brewery Dray Rides and the Pearly Kings and Queens, maintaining the Parades strong London Heritage. We also look forward to welcoming two Chelsea Pensioners who are travelling down to Sussex to take part in this very special Horse drawn Parade.
The London Harness Horse Parade has always strived to maintain its strong traditions and family values and keep its exhibitors and supporters at its heart. We look forward to the return of many past exhibitors and to welcoming new faces. Whether you join us as an exhibitor or spectator, Easter Monday really is a special day and needs putting in your diary. Steeped in tradition, the Parade offers onlookers a glimpse into a world gone by and for those participating, a chance to show off their best turnouts as well as meet up with friends and fellow enthusiasts.
For more information: Visit www.lhhp.co.uk or phone 01737 646132.
Burgess Hill Girls Win Place in National Speaking Final
Three pupils from Burgess Hill School for Girls are heading to the National Finals of the ESU Schools Public Speaking Competition after winning the South East Area Final on Thursday 11th March.
After a tightly fought competition held at Dartmouth House in London, involving six other area finalists from the whole of the South East, Burgess Hill School for Girls emerged as the winners.
Elizabeth Cody gave a spirited speech on the introduction of a new form of National Service and she was very capably supported by Madeleine Whelan as Questioner and Rowena Henley as Chair.
Special congratulations go to Rowena who was judged the best Chair of the competition.
The girls earned their place in the event after winning the Brighton, Hove & District Branch Final last month. They will now go on to represent the South East in the National Finals to be held at The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London on Friday 23rd April.
Forthcoming Open Morning:
Wednesday 5th May 2010 - 10.45am to 12.15pm
Wednesday 5th May 2010 - 10.45am to 12.15pm
Burgess Hill School for Girls
Keymer Road
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 0EG
Keymer Road
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 0EG
Tel. 01444 241050
Cats Protection near Haywards Heath launches 'Feline Oscars'
Sussex charity launches “Feline Oscars” – enter your magnificent moggie today!
The hunt is on to find the UK’s top cat as Cats Protection, which is based near Haywards Heath, launches its prestigious Rescue Cat Awards – and organisers are on the prowl for entrants.
Dubbed the ‘Feline Oscars’ the awards are designed to celebrate the real life stories of survival, bravery and heroism in the cat world.
With support from celebrity guests and prizes that cats would love to get their paws on, the UK’s leading feline welfare charity promises this year’s Rescue Cat Awards, which is sponsored by Purina PetCare, will be one to remember.
Owners have until 27 May to enter their puss in one of four categories:
The awards – held every two years - are open to any living cat rescued as a stray by its current owner or adopted from an animal welfare organisation. Winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony the New London Theatre in August.
Peter Hepburn, Cats Protection’s Chief Executive, said: “These awards highlight how rescue cats make wonderful pets and enhance many people’s quality of life. Cats Protection has around 7,000 fabulous cats in its care at any one time and can help you find your perfect companion and friend.”
2008’s Rescue Cat Awards saw two finalists from Sussex make their way to the ceremony, which took place in The Pharaohs Palace Hospitality Suite as part of the Tutankhamun Exhibition in London’s O2 Arena.
Eight-year-old rescue cat Casper from Seaford was shortlisted for the Ultimate Survivor award in 2008 after enduring a horrible experience when his owners suffered a dreadful house fire in which their other five cats perished. Casper himself passed out due to the smoke and fumes and it took a fireman 20 minutes to resuscitate him. After this Casper was seriously ill but, much to the delight of his owners and the vet that looked after him, he pulled through. Over the ensuing months Casper experienced a lot of upheaval as he moved with his owners in and out of different temporary accommodation but the experience seemed to make him a more confident cat. Now happily settled down again, his family have adopted new cats and Casper is a loving and caring friend to them all!
Star of stage and screen Brian Blessed, who was one of the judges of the 2008 Rescue Cat Awards, said: “As a proud owner of rescue cats down the years, I know what adorable creatures they are and how they constantly amaze their owners.
“I hope that Cats Protection’s Rescue Cat Awards 2010 will attract many entries to remind us of the love, companionship and sheer wonder that rescue cats bring to our lives.”
For more information and an entry form, please visit www.cats.org.uk or email rescuecatawards@cats.org.uk. Alternatively please call 03000 12 12 12.
The hunt is on to find the UK’s top cat as Cats Protection, which is based near Haywards Heath, launches its prestigious Rescue Cat Awards – and organisers are on the prowl for entrants.
Dubbed the ‘Feline Oscars’ the awards are designed to celebrate the real life stories of survival, bravery and heroism in the cat world.
With support from celebrity guests and prizes that cats would love to get their paws on, the UK’s leading feline welfare charity promises this year’s Rescue Cat Awards, which is sponsored by Purina PetCare, will be one to remember.
Owners have until 27 May to enter their puss in one of four categories:
- Hero Cat – Cats that save the day!
- Ultimate Survivor – Tales of feline survival against the odds
- Best Friends – Where a best feline friend has radically improved the quality of human life.
- Most Incredible Story – Belief-defying, true stories from the cat world
The awards – held every two years - are open to any living cat rescued as a stray by its current owner or adopted from an animal welfare organisation. Winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony the New London Theatre in August.
Peter Hepburn, Cats Protection’s Chief Executive, said: “These awards highlight how rescue cats make wonderful pets and enhance many people’s quality of life. Cats Protection has around 7,000 fabulous cats in its care at any one time and can help you find your perfect companion and friend.”
2008’s Rescue Cat Awards saw two finalists from Sussex make their way to the ceremony, which took place in The Pharaohs Palace Hospitality Suite as part of the Tutankhamun Exhibition in London’s O2 Arena.
Eight-year-old rescue cat Casper from Seaford was shortlisted for the Ultimate Survivor award in 2008 after enduring a horrible experience when his owners suffered a dreadful house fire in which their other five cats perished. Casper himself passed out due to the smoke and fumes and it took a fireman 20 minutes to resuscitate him. After this Casper was seriously ill but, much to the delight of his owners and the vet that looked after him, he pulled through. Over the ensuing months Casper experienced a lot of upheaval as he moved with his owners in and out of different temporary accommodation but the experience seemed to make him a more confident cat. Now happily settled down again, his family have adopted new cats and Casper is a loving and caring friend to them all!
Star of stage and screen Brian Blessed, who was one of the judges of the 2008 Rescue Cat Awards, said: “As a proud owner of rescue cats down the years, I know what adorable creatures they are and how they constantly amaze their owners.
“I hope that Cats Protection’s Rescue Cat Awards 2010 will attract many entries to remind us of the love, companionship and sheer wonder that rescue cats bring to our lives.”
For more information and an entry form, please visit www.cats.org.uk or email rescuecatawards@cats.org.uk. Alternatively please call 03000 12 12 12.
Henfield Asperger's Syndrome Help Group
Henfield Asperger’s Syndrome Help-group is a recently formed group for families dealing with children who have a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a condition that currently effects up to 20 children in our village. Asperger’s syndrome was first identified by Hans Asperger, a Viennese paediatrician, over fifty years ago. He identified a consistent pattern of abilities and behaviour that predominantly occurs in boys. This pattern includes a lack of empathy, little ability to form friendships, one-sided conversations, intense absorption in a special interest and clumsy movements.
HASH meets monthly and we talk through positive ways to help make our children’s lives easier, and the world around them less confusing. We are there not only to help with practical problems such as obtaining statutory benefits and educational statements, but as a shoulder to cry on when needed at any time, and a well balanced sense of humour when not.
People with Asperger’s syndrome perceive the world differently from everyone else, and it is most important for those involved with their care and education to develop tolerance, acceptance, and have a willingness to learn. These children can find everyday situations strange and baffling, and often misinterpret language and non verbal social signals. This often leads them into conflict with conventional ways of thinking, feeling and behaving, causing a child to be stigmatised and labelled “emotionally disturbed”, “rude”, “naughty” “depressive”, “weird”, “nerd” etc.
I found the following example from Andrew Matthew’s book Making Friends (1990, p.129) useful because it made me aware of how we interpret language, and how much the meaning can changes when the emphasis is put on a different word. For a child with ASD the true meaning would be incomprehensible despite their ability to understand the individual words in this sentence.
I didn’t say she stole my money. (but someone said it)
I didn’t say she stole my money. (I definitely didn’t say it)
I didn’t say she stole my money. (but I implied it)
I didn’t say she stole my money. (but someone stole it)
I didn’t say she stole my money. (but she did something with it)
I didn’t say she stole my money. (she stole someone else’s)
I didn’t say she stole my money. (she took something else)
Many children with ASD, including my son, have an above average IQ, and although it is not possible to change or ‘cure’ the ASD, it is possible for the child to be taught concepts and ways of adapting to the world that the rest of us take for granted. Through a desire to ‘fit in’ many older children can disguise their disability very effectively, and learn to use their special skills constructively. However all children on the autistic spectrum are different, and it is not possible to find one method perfect for every child, it is therefore vital to try new things and ‘think outside the box’. Working as a group we can share our experiences as different problems present themselves at different stages of our child’s development. Having parents of older children and young adults making contact has been very encouraging , as it has proved that these children, with the right help, can grow up to gain high qualifications, good jobs and form positive social relationships.
For more information please phone Sue McLaughlin on 01273493996
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