Wednesday 1st December
Burgess Hill Gardens & Allotments Association
Open Meeting in the Cyprus Hall, commences 7.45pm
Speaker: Harry Townsend 'A Wheelbarrow though New Zealand'. Admission: Members Free, Visitors £1.
Contact Flo Whitaker on 01444 245509.
Sussex Living magazine is a free monthly A4 glossy magazine for Mid Sussex with community and lifestyle editorial. We put more copies into Mid Sussex than any other quality publication, paid or free. 19,000 copies are printed and distributed throughout Mid Sussex and the surrounding villages. In the same area, a local county magazine, the Sunday Times and Cosmopolitan Magazine, circulate less than 3,000 copies between them.
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Sussex Wildlife Trust: Woodcraft Skills Day
Saturday 22 January, 11:00-15:00
Woodcraft Skills Day – For Parent and Older Child
Work together and develop a range of woodcraft skills on this one-day course with Sussex Wildlife Trust for parents or carers with a child aged 10 and above. Activities include fire lighting, using tools to make items from greenwood and working with other natural materials. Please bring lunch, there will be the opportunity to cook your food over the campfire if you wish. Robust outdoor clothing recommended. Woods Mill, Henfield. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Toilets. Wheelchair accessible and disabled toilets.
Members: Adults £10 /children £10
Non-members: Adults £15 /children £15
Booking essential please ring 01273 497561
Woodcraft Skills Day – For Parent and Older Child
Work together and develop a range of woodcraft skills on this one-day course with Sussex Wildlife Trust for parents or carers with a child aged 10 and above. Activities include fire lighting, using tools to make items from greenwood and working with other natural materials. Please bring lunch, there will be the opportunity to cook your food over the campfire if you wish. Robust outdoor clothing recommended. Woods Mill, Henfield. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Toilets. Wheelchair accessible and disabled toilets.
Members: Adults £10 /children £10
Non-members: Adults £15 /children £15
Booking essential please ring 01273 497561
Mid Sussex Ramblers - Weekend Walks
Sat 11 December 10.15
The Seagull Has Landed!
Upper Lodges Car Park on Ditchling to Brighton Road.
High Park Corner – St Mary’s Farm – Falmer (Pub lunch at The Swan) – Amex Stadium – Great Wood – Upper Lodges.
Leader John.
NO DOGS PLEASE.
7.5 miles
01444 483860
TQ324098
Sun 12 December 10.00
Wilmington Circular.
The Long Man and Priory Car Park, southern end of village.
Wilmington – Winchester’s Pond – Jevington (Pub lunch at Eight Bells) – Folkington – Wilmington.
Leaders Paul and Sue
8 miles
01825 722135
TQ544042
The Seagull Has Landed!
Upper Lodges Car Park on Ditchling to Brighton Road.
High Park Corner – St Mary’s Farm – Falmer (Pub lunch at The Swan) – Amex Stadium – Great Wood – Upper Lodges.
Leader John.
NO DOGS PLEASE.
7.5 miles
01444 483860
TQ324098
Sun 12 December 10.00
Wilmington Circular.
The Long Man and Priory Car Park, southern end of village.
Wilmington – Winchester’s Pond – Jevington (Pub lunch at Eight Bells) – Folkington – Wilmington.
Leaders Paul and Sue
8 miles
01825 722135
TQ544042
What's on at Hammerwood Park, East Grinstead
5th December - Emerson College Forest Row - programme of Chopin and Liszt by acclaimed international recitalist Adolfo Barabino - Tickets £12.50 on the door
18th December 4pm - Hammerwood Park East Grinstead - Christmas Organ recital by John Clark-Maxwell, Eton Music Scholar. Please phone 01342 850594 to reserve seats.
David Pinnegar B.Sc. A.R.C.S.
Hammerwood Park
East Grinstead Sussex
RH19 3QE - UK
Tel +44 1342 850594
18th December 4pm - Hammerwood Park East Grinstead - Christmas Organ recital by John Clark-Maxwell, Eton Music Scholar. Please phone 01342 850594 to reserve seats.
David Pinnegar B.Sc. A.R.C.S.
Hammerwood Park
East Grinstead Sussex
RH19 3QE - UK
Tel +44 1342 850594
Vivace Choir at Danny House, Hurstpierpoint
Wednesday 8 December
Vivace Choir concert
Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint, 7pm
Join us for another evening of festive frolics with the highly talented and totally infectious Vivace Choir. Doors open at 7pm, tickets cost £10 and include a glass of wine and a mince pie. All proceeds to Chestnut Tree House. Seating is limited so don't delay, buy your tickets now by calling Jo James on 01444 412437 (after 6pm) or email jo@joannjames.plus.com .
Vivace Choir concert
Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint, 7pm
Join us for another evening of festive frolics with the highly talented and totally infectious Vivace Choir. Doors open at 7pm, tickets cost £10 and include a glass of wine and a mince pie. All proceeds to Chestnut Tree House. Seating is limited so don't delay, buy your tickets now by calling Jo James on 01444 412437 (after 6pm) or email jo@joannjames.plus.com .
Fran-tastic!!! Sussex Band Reaches UK Finals of X Factor Style Competiton
Sussex band 'Fran Classic' have won their way through to the national finals of the 'Open Mic UK' competition and will compete for the title at the O2 Arena on 15 January 2011.
The trio was one of four acts that made it through the regional final which was held at the Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday to win a place at the O2 event.
Band members Roman Scott from Henfield Dan Wheale from Albourne and Fraser Forbes from Hurstpierpoint played a three minute set which included a cover of Jason Mraz's 'Geek in the pink' as well as one of their own compositions 'Not Living'.
Lead singer and guitarist Fraser said "We were a bit nervous before we went on but had a great time once we got out on stage. The opportunity to play at the O2 is amazing and we're all really looking forward to the experience."
Fran Classic have been together as a band for only a year although they have known each other since childhood and will be competing against more than 20 other acts in an effort to win the prize of a management contract record deal and 100 date expenses paid tour.
Notes to Editor: For further information contact Fraser Forbes on 07835 153977.
Click here to veiw an unpluged song preformed backsage at the area finals:
http://www.facebook.com/l/0ccbfhdsje4QqC5JT4jVPjZz9gQ;www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdWub8pFwIQ
To hear one of Fran Classic's songs go to www.myspace/franclassic or to watch a
video of one of their performances go to http://www.facebook.com/l/0ccbfnqgqXwmwuN_wpFLT5DEaMQ;www.muzu.tv and search the Open Mic UK
section for Fran Classic.
The trio was one of four acts that made it through the regional final which was held at the Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday to win a place at the O2 event.
Band members Roman Scott from Henfield Dan Wheale from Albourne and Fraser Forbes from Hurstpierpoint played a three minute set which included a cover of Jason Mraz's 'Geek in the pink' as well as one of their own compositions 'Not Living'.
Lead singer and guitarist Fraser said "We were a bit nervous before we went on but had a great time once we got out on stage. The opportunity to play at the O2 is amazing and we're all really looking forward to the experience."
Fran Classic have been together as a band for only a year although they have known each other since childhood and will be competing against more than 20 other acts in an effort to win the prize of a management contract record deal and 100 date expenses paid tour.
Notes to Editor: For further information contact Fraser Forbes on 07835 153977.
Click here to veiw an unpluged song preformed backsage at the area finals:
http://www.facebook.com/l/0ccbfhdsje4QqC5JT4jVPjZz9gQ;www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdWub8pFwIQ
To hear one of Fran Classic's songs go to www.myspace/franclassic or to watch a
video of one of their performances go to http://www.facebook.com/l/0ccbfnqgqXwmwuN_wpFLT5DEaMQ;www.muzu.tv and search the Open Mic UK
section for Fran Classic.
Artists provide alternative to Christmas pop-ups
Put more love into your Christmas – that's the message from artists working in an empty shop in Shoreham by Sea.
And to help, they're running sessions every Tuesday evening until Christmas, helping people to make cards, decorations and gifts. The emphasis will be on the unusual, and there will be lots of inspiring ideas using affordable, easy to find and even recycled materials. Everything that's needed will be provided, and there will be tea, coffee and biscuits available to keep everyone fuelled throughout the sessions. The evenings will be led by Shoreham artist Lou Durham, with help from other artists.
'Many of Britain's town centres are suffering this Christmas, with an estimated 12,000 independent shops closed in the last year,' says Dan Thompson, from the Empty Shops Network, 'so we're suggesting people make something special, as an antidote to the Christmas shops filling the holes in our high streets this month.'
The weekly workshops will be held at Agora, the HQ of the Empty Shops Network. The organisation have been leading the campaign to recycle empty shops and other unused spaces across the UK. Dan is the network's founder, has written two guides to reusing empty shops, and is acknowledged as a leading authority on arts and community use of empty spaces. Agora itself was derelict, and has been refurbished to provide a space for the local community to use. It has hosted exhibitions, workshops, meetings and rehearsals.
Put More Love Into Christmas is open at Agora, 1a New Road, Shoreham by Sea every Tuesday from 23rd November until Christmas, from 7-9pm, and sessions cost £5. For more information follow @artistsmakers on Twitter or visit www.artistsandmakers.com
MID SUSSEX BUSINESS EVENT OF THE YEAR! OPEN 4 BUSINESS 2010
Thursday 9th December 2010
5.30pm – 8.30pm
Norfolk Pavilion, South of England Showground, Ardingly
Mid Sussex District Council will be hosting the third of its very successful Open 4 Business events on Thursday 9th December 2010.
This free business exhibition and networking evening is open to all Mid Sussex companies and will provide a wealth of information and business opportunities to local companies. It is an event that your company cannot afford to miss!
This year the Federation of Small Businesses is co-sponsoring the event and we will be there to provide information about the services we provide to support small businesses.
Over 40 organisations and companies have signed up to exhibit, and will provide information and advice on a range of topics vital to running a successful business. These include HM Revenue and Customs, Business Link, Sussex Enterprise, the West Sussex Sustainable Business Partnership, the Gatwick Diamond Initiative and training colleges and universities. All the local business associations will also be attending the event.
This year, for the first time, a number of Mid Sussex companies that provide services to other businesses will also be exhibiting. Their services include IT and web design, legal services, finance and insurance, printing and publishing, secretarial services, HR consultancy, business coaching and mentoring, and venues for conferences and team building days.
There will also be lots of time for networking, with opportunities to meet and do business with fellow Mid Sussex companies. Free refreshments will be provided and the bar will be open throughout the event.
Don't miss this exciting event and business opportunity. Prior registration is required, so please register here to book your place now!
For more information, please email Mid Sussex District Council or telephone 01444 477347.
5.30pm – 8.30pm
Norfolk Pavilion, South of England Showground, Ardingly
Mid Sussex District Council will be hosting the third of its very successful Open 4 Business events on Thursday 9th December 2010.
This free business exhibition and networking evening is open to all Mid Sussex companies and will provide a wealth of information and business opportunities to local companies. It is an event that your company cannot afford to miss!
This year the Federation of Small Businesses is co-sponsoring the event and we will be there to provide information about the services we provide to support small businesses.
Over 40 organisations and companies have signed up to exhibit, and will provide information and advice on a range of topics vital to running a successful business. These include HM Revenue and Customs, Business Link, Sussex Enterprise, the West Sussex Sustainable Business Partnership, the Gatwick Diamond Initiative and training colleges and universities. All the local business associations will also be attending the event.
This year, for the first time, a number of Mid Sussex companies that provide services to other businesses will also be exhibiting. Their services include IT and web design, legal services, finance and insurance, printing and publishing, secretarial services, HR consultancy, business coaching and mentoring, and venues for conferences and team building days.
There will also be lots of time for networking, with opportunities to meet and do business with fellow Mid Sussex companies. Free refreshments will be provided and the bar will be open throughout the event.
Don't miss this exciting event and business opportunity. Prior registration is required, so please register here to book your place now!
For more information, please email Mid Sussex District Council or telephone 01444 477347.
Late Night Opening and Family Carol Service in Forest Row
Thursday 16 December
This is the third year of this wonderful event where villagers just turn up and we wander round the village stopping at different places to sing. A lovely family event full of atmosphere.
Hurstpierpoint Traders’ Christmas Evening
Thursday 9 December, 18.00-21.00
The High Street will be closed between 6pm and 8pm. The main attraction will be a live crib – courtesy of Jessica Jenkins of Washbrooks Farm – in the bus shelter, with 3 celebrity Wise Men in attendance!
Nikki Sharp of the Cook Shop has arranged for a Steam Engine (working!) to be in place by the lane entry to the car park, and we are close to confirming the Police car scene which was a great success 2 years ago.
The Mint House are organising a children's book reading outside the shop, together with a shepherd (the reader!) and a sheep. Clive Miller will be doing his sausage bbq, and the Scouts will be selling hot soup on the Green.
JanTon News are organising a mega raffle of a Giant Teddy Bear, all in aid of our designated charity. Lighthouse IFA will be once again inviting visitors to guess the closing price of the DOW Jones in New York – with a cash prize for the winner! Neil Batsford, the Town Crier, will be joining us for the evening.
Most shops will be open all evening offering drinks and nibbles to shoppers. This year all funds raised during the evening will be donated to a small charity - the Mobile Christmas Service. It provides hot food in warm locations, clothes and toiletries, companionship, and advice for homeless people over the Christmas period. Don't miss this enjoyable start to the Christmas season, and support our local shops.
Christmas Services at St Swithun's Church, East Grinstead
Sun 5 December 10am
Christingle Service
Sun 5 December 6.30pm
Candlelit Advent Carol Service
Sun 19 December 6.30pm
Parish Carol Service
Christmas Eve 4.30pm
Toddler Crib Service
Christmas Eve 6pm
Crib Service
Christmas Eve 11.30pm
Midnight Mass
Christmas Day 8am
Eucharist
Christmas Day 10am
All Age Eucharist
Sun 26th December 10am
Said Eucharist with hymns
Sun 26th December 4pm
Evening Prayer
St Swithun’s Church
Church Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3AZ
Tel. 01342 323 307
Christingle Service
Sun 5 December 6.30pm
Candlelit Advent Carol Service
Sun 19 December 6.30pm
Parish Carol Service
Christmas Eve 4.30pm
Toddler Crib Service
Christmas Eve 6pm
Crib Service
Christmas Eve 11.30pm
Midnight Mass
Christmas Day 8am
Eucharist
Christmas Day 10am
All Age Eucharist
Sun 26th December 10am
Said Eucharist with hymns
Sun 26th December 4pm
Evening Prayer
St Swithun’s Church
Church Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3AZ
Tel. 01342 323 307
Monday, 29 November 2010
Friends of East Sussex Hospices Christmas Fair
Wednesday 1 December 2010
Friends of East Sussex Hospices Christmas Fair
Norfolk Pavilion, South of England Show Ground, 10am to 3pm
Help the Friends celebrate Christmas and support East Sussex hospices, including Chestnut Tree House. Ample parking and refreshments on the day. For more information contact Sue Renshaw on 01825 890398 or email fesh@framfield.com. For more information about Friends of East Sussex hospices visit www.fesh.org.uk.
Friends of East Sussex Hospices Christmas Fair
Norfolk Pavilion, South of England Show Ground, 10am to 3pm
Help the Friends celebrate Christmas and support East Sussex hospices, including Chestnut Tree House. Ample parking and refreshments on the day. For more information contact Sue Renshaw on 01825 890398 or email fesh@framfield.com. For more information about Friends of East Sussex hospices visit www.fesh.org.uk.
Mid Sussex Ramblers - Walk
Tue 7 December 10.00
Ardingly Reservoir Circular.
Ardingly Reservoir Car Park (small charge).
Stone Hall – White House – Jarretts Farm – Staplefield (Pub lunch at Jolly Tanners or picnic) – Tyes Place – Sidnye Farm – Ouse Valley Viaduct – Ardingly Reservoir.
Leader Rowena.
NO DOGS PLEASE
10 miles
01825 722043
TQ334286
Ardingly Reservoir Circular.
Ardingly Reservoir Car Park (small charge).
Stone Hall – White House – Jarretts Farm – Staplefield (Pub lunch at Jolly Tanners or picnic) – Tyes Place – Sidnye Farm – Ouse Valley Viaduct – Ardingly Reservoir.
Leader Rowena.
NO DOGS PLEASE
10 miles
01825 722043
TQ334286
East Sussex Council for Voluntary Youth Service AWARDS CELEBRATE VOLUNTERS IN EAST SUSSEX
East Sussex Council for Voluntary Youth Service AWARDS CELEBRATE VOLUNTERS IN EAST SUSSEX
The winners of awards recognising the talent and selfless dedication of volunteers who change the lives of thousands of young people in East Sussex each day have been announced.
The winners and runners-up in eight categories celebrating youth and community voluntary work in East Sussex were announced at the ESCVYS 2010 Awards held in the Winter Gardens in Eastbourne on Thursday. (November 18)
Eight awards were presented to young volunteers across East Sussex, in recognition of their contribution to inspiring and motivating young people during the past year.
A tremendous performance was staged by Ali Gunes, of Chailey Youth Group. Ali is an up and coming UK rapper who performed one of his own tracks. Ali writes his own music and lyrics and is performing in local venues around the county. Ali AKA KDOTTJ is currently 18th in the UK underground charts and wants to get his music heard. “Music is my life, I cannot go a single day without listening to beats and writing my lyrics” KDOTTJ was commended highly for his performance and is hoping to attend other music events.
Ali Gunes, 17, of Chailey won the YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2010. Ali was instrumental in setting up Chailey Youth Group (CYG) 4 years ago to support his community in meeting the local needs of young people in the village targeting crime, vandalism and providing the young people somewhere safe and motivating to meet on Friday nights. KDOTTJ has run media projects and song writing competitions.
“Chailey youth group is a small, grass roots organisation run by dedicated volunteers in their spare time which provide an invaluable service in their community. They were awarded second in the charity 4Childrens awards ceremony last June for their tremendous enthusiasm and dedication to change.”
Award winner-
YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Wave Leisure
WINNER – Ali Gunes, of Chailey Youth Group
Volunteers walk over burning coals to help Cats Protection
We may be a nation of animal lovers, but on 4th November eighteen volunteers went the extra mile – or should we say extra 20 feet – and raised £2,800 for Cats Protection with a barefoot walk over hot coals.
The daredevil event was held at Withdean Sports Complex in Brighton, with the fearless cat lovers supported by around forty cheering spectators.
These thrill-seeking participants braved 800 degrees Fahrenheit to raise cash for the cat charity which helps 215,000 unwanted cats and kittens each year.
Katrina Hodges, Cats Protection’s Fundraising Manager said: “The Firewalk was not only worthwhile, but also fun. It was great that the event not only raised an incredible amount of money for Cats Protection, but also inspired everyone taking part to try something new and exciting.
“I’d like to say a very big thank you to our intrepid firewalkers, and to everyone who sponsored them. The funds will go a long way to helping us ensure a brighter future for unwanted cats.”
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and helps over 215,000 unwanted cats and kittens through a national network of 256 volunteer-run branches and 30 adoption centres.
The daredevil event was held at Withdean Sports Complex in Brighton, with the fearless cat lovers supported by around forty cheering spectators.
These thrill-seeking participants braved 800 degrees Fahrenheit to raise cash for the cat charity which helps 215,000 unwanted cats and kittens each year.
Katrina Hodges, Cats Protection’s Fundraising Manager said: “The Firewalk was not only worthwhile, but also fun. It was great that the event not only raised an incredible amount of money for Cats Protection, but also inspired everyone taking part to try something new and exciting.
“I’d like to say a very big thank you to our intrepid firewalkers, and to everyone who sponsored them. The funds will go a long way to helping us ensure a brighter future for unwanted cats.”
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and helps over 215,000 unwanted cats and kittens through a national network of 256 volunteer-run branches and 30 adoption centres.
Something Shiny in Burgess Hill
GREAT NEWS!
“Something Shiny Gifts & Engraving” in Burgess Hill now has a shop online!
Visit us @ shinygifts.co.uk
Browse through our unique range of gifts for everyone.
From weddings to christenings, birthdays to anniversaries, we have it all, including Christmas bits and bobs.
Make use of our in-house engraving service to help you personalise your gift and thus make it even more special.
Join us on WEDNESDAY 1st DECEMBER for LATE NIGHT SHOPPING until 9pm. Enjoy a glass of wine with a mince pie while you shop for your Christmas gifts in peace. Lucky dip discounts and a super raffle prize to be won!
See you soon, be it online or in store!
“Something Shiny Gifts & Engraving” in Burgess Hill now has a shop online!
Visit us @ shinygifts.co.uk
Browse through our unique range of gifts for everyone.
From weddings to christenings, birthdays to anniversaries, we have it all, including Christmas bits and bobs.
Make use of our in-house engraving service to help you personalise your gift and thus make it even more special.
Join us on WEDNESDAY 1st DECEMBER for LATE NIGHT SHOPPING until 9pm. Enjoy a glass of wine with a mince pie while you shop for your Christmas gifts in peace. Lucky dip discounts and a super raffle prize to be won!
See you soon, be it online or in store!
Haywards Heath Horticultural Society
All events take place at the Centenary Hall, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath.
Contact phone number 01444 471733
Talks Entry fee: £2.00. Free refreshments. Start 7.45pm
Raffle and Plant sale
20th January
A Natural History of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland; a talk by Patrick Coulcher, a well known local author
Contact phone number 01444 471733
Talks Entry fee: £2.00. Free refreshments. Start 7.45pm
Raffle and Plant sale
20th January
A Natural History of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland; a talk by Patrick Coulcher, a well known local author
Uckfield Christmas Magic
Fri 10 December
This magical event is filled with festive entertainment for the whole the family! All in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
From 6pm. For more information call 01323 432180 or email events@stwhospice.org
Uckfield Town Centre East Sussex
This magical event is filled with festive entertainment for the whole the family! All in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
From 6pm. For more information call 01323 432180 or email events@stwhospice.org
Uckfield Town Centre East Sussex
Barnsgate Manor is now open for dinner
Barnsgate Manor at Herons Ghyll on the A26 between Crowborough and Uckfield is now open for dinner in the newly refurbished Manor House Restaurant, Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm. Last orders is at 9pm. They are offering a traditional English menu and an example menu can be seen on their website www.barnsgate.co.uk. To book, call 01825 713366.
Lindfield Christmas Festival Night
Tuesday 7 December, 18.00-21.00
Father Christmas is expected at the United Reformed Church at 6.00 p.m. The High Street will be closed from 5.30 - 9.30 p.m., with diversions in place. Please contact Pieter Hemsley at the Parish Office if you would like to book a stall – 01444 484115 clerks@lindfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk.
Hurstpierpoint Singers
Our Christimas Carol Concert will be on Sunday, 19th December at 2.30pm in Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, conducted by our Musical Director, Stephen Hope.
We shall sing ‘Christmas Day’ by Gustave Holst. A selection of carols and readings will complete the programme, and we hope our audience will join in heartily with some of the carols. There will be a raffle during the interval, and wine or juice and mince pies will be brought round at the end whilst you chat with friends.
Our recent Choral Workshop held in September in Hassocks was great fun and a successful event, increasing our Membership. If you would like to join our Choir, we would be very happy to welcome you.
Tickets £9, Children £5 available at: Janton News, High Street, Hurstpierpoint; Pavillion Electrics at Hassocks; from Choir Members; and on the door.
Cuckfield Local Market
Saturday 11th December
Local Market
Monthly (2nd sat of every month) food market of local produce in the courtyard of the Talbot Inn. Come and buy some delicious local cheeses, game, fish, organic vegetables, apple juice, jams, chutneys, cakes, bread, meat, poultry and more. Bring along any of your own excess produce and swap it for something else on our exchange stall.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Local Market
Monthly (2nd sat of every month) food market of local produce in the courtyard of the Talbot Inn. Come and buy some delicious local cheeses, game, fish, organic vegetables, apple juice, jams, chutneys, cakes, bread, meat, poultry and more. Bring along any of your own excess produce and swap it for something else on our exchange stall.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Carols at The Walled Garden at Cowdray
Sunday, 12 December
5pm start
Conifers school singing with a solo from Tobie Thomas.
Father Christmas on his sleigh arrives just before the Carol Concert and a fantastic time is had by all.
Money raised last year for The Lions Club of Midhurst was £565 with £465 being raised by an Auction which takes place after the Carol concert for The Chestnut Tree House Hospice.
Mulled wine and mince pies.
Tickets are £5 each and have to be pre booked and paid for.
Contact The Walled Garden on 01730 816881
info@walledgardencowdray.co.uk
www.walledgardencowdray.com
The Walled Garden at Cowdray
Cowdray Park
Midhurst
West Sussex GU29 9AL
5pm start
Conifers school singing with a solo from Tobie Thomas.
Father Christmas on his sleigh arrives just before the Carol Concert and a fantastic time is had by all.
Money raised last year for The Lions Club of Midhurst was £565 with £465 being raised by an Auction which takes place after the Carol concert for The Chestnut Tree House Hospice.
Mulled wine and mince pies.
Tickets are £5 each and have to be pre booked and paid for.
Contact The Walled Garden on 01730 816881
info@walledgardencowdray.co.uk
www.walledgardencowdray.com
The Walled Garden at Cowdray
Cowdray Park
Midhurst
West Sussex GU29 9AL
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Swim with Sharks and help the NSPCC
Friday 10th December, Cheshire
Sussex Living’s Designer Lee Meads is raising money for the NSPCC through the Chandlers Champion Challenge.
The experience will begin with some scuba training, before making a spectacular dive in Chester’s Blue Planet aquarium, which is home to Europe’s largest collection of Sand Tiger Sharks. The largest shark being 10 foot long weighing in at 26 stones and possessing over 250 teeth! So it’s certainly something to get your Jaws into!
Support Lee and the NSPCC by sponsorship through this link:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MeadsSillenceRaft
Sussex Living’s Designer Lee Meads is raising money for the NSPCC through the Chandlers Champion Challenge.
The experience will begin with some scuba training, before making a spectacular dive in Chester’s Blue Planet aquarium, which is home to Europe’s largest collection of Sand Tiger Sharks. The largest shark being 10 foot long weighing in at 26 stones and possessing over 250 teeth! So it’s certainly something to get your Jaws into!
Support Lee and the NSPCC by sponsorship through this link:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MeadsSillenceRaft
Mid Sussex Ramblers - Walk
Sun 5 December 10.00
Ditchling Circular Walk.
Ditchling Village Hall Car Park.
Westmeston – Meadowsweet Cottage – The Plantation – Blackbrook Wood – Sussex Border Path – Ditchling.
Leaders Bernard and Barbara.
Brief snack stop en route.
7 miles
01273 844840
TQ326151
Ditchling Circular Walk.
Ditchling Village Hall Car Park.
Westmeston – Meadowsweet Cottage – The Plantation – Blackbrook Wood – Sussex Border Path – Ditchling.
Leaders Bernard and Barbara.
Brief snack stop en route.
7 miles
01273 844840
TQ326151
Lindfield Crafts and Market
Friday 3rd December
King Edward Hall
9.00am - 12.15pm
Contact Beverley on 01444 440274
or allthingsnicecft@aol.com for more information
King Edward Hall
9.00am - 12.15pm
Contact Beverley on 01444 440274
or allthingsnicecft@aol.com for more information
Spinal Research Raceday at Plumpton Racecourse – Wednesday 1st December
The Stewart Family are continuing their generous support of Spinal Research by sponsoring the complete raceday at Plumpton Racecourse on Wednesday 1st December, to raise awareness of the 40,000 people suffering with a spinal injury in the UK.
Commenting on his support for the Spinal Research Raceday at Plumpton, Andy Stewart said: “For obvious reasons this is a cause close to my heart, and a raceday sponsorship is a great opportunity to increase awareness of Spinal Research and highlight the great work that it does for victims of spinal injuries. Many people involved in racing have experienced spinal accidents and we are committed to continue the quest to help, understand and to seek a cure.”
Spinal Research is the UK’s leading charity funding medical research around the world to develop reliable treatments for paralysis caused by a broken back or neck. There are over 40,000 people who have suffered paralysis through spinal cord injury in the UK, and this number is increasing at a rate of over 800 a year. Injuries are sustained as a result of falls, road traffic accidents and sporting and activity injuries, in particular horse riding, diving and rugby.
Spinal Research raises over £2million a year to fund research into clinical treatments as well as vital basic scientific research. Thanks to this work, the treatment of paralysis is improving all the time and some therapies can now, in some cases, help restore movement and feeling, in the process transforming the lives of paralysed people.
The Stewart Family’s sponsorship on behalf of Spinal Research started with the Supreme Novices Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March, won by Menorah, who is now one of the favourites for the 2011 Champion Hurdle.
The meeting includes the second of six qualifiers, the Cenkos Channel Islands supports Spinal Research Novices’ Chase, for Plumpton's £60,000 SIS Cheltenham Bonus race series, and the Stewart Family are also sponsoring a race in support of fifteen times champion jump jockey A.P. McCoy for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year competition.
Doors open at 11.00am, with the first of seven races due off at 12.30pm. Accompanied Children under 18 enjoy free entry, and with admission prices starting from only £12.50 for Adults in advance, including a free race programme, it’s a great value day out.
For more details and to buy tickets please visit www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk
Commenting on his support for the Spinal Research Raceday at Plumpton, Andy Stewart said: “For obvious reasons this is a cause close to my heart, and a raceday sponsorship is a great opportunity to increase awareness of Spinal Research and highlight the great work that it does for victims of spinal injuries. Many people involved in racing have experienced spinal accidents and we are committed to continue the quest to help, understand and to seek a cure.”
Spinal Research is the UK’s leading charity funding medical research around the world to develop reliable treatments for paralysis caused by a broken back or neck. There are over 40,000 people who have suffered paralysis through spinal cord injury in the UK, and this number is increasing at a rate of over 800 a year. Injuries are sustained as a result of falls, road traffic accidents and sporting and activity injuries, in particular horse riding, diving and rugby.
Spinal Research raises over £2million a year to fund research into clinical treatments as well as vital basic scientific research. Thanks to this work, the treatment of paralysis is improving all the time and some therapies can now, in some cases, help restore movement and feeling, in the process transforming the lives of paralysed people.
The Stewart Family’s sponsorship on behalf of Spinal Research started with the Supreme Novices Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March, won by Menorah, who is now one of the favourites for the 2011 Champion Hurdle.
The meeting includes the second of six qualifiers, the Cenkos Channel Islands supports Spinal Research Novices’ Chase, for Plumpton's £60,000 SIS Cheltenham Bonus race series, and the Stewart Family are also sponsoring a race in support of fifteen times champion jump jockey A.P. McCoy for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year competition.
Doors open at 11.00am, with the first of seven races due off at 12.30pm. Accompanied Children under 18 enjoy free entry, and with admission prices starting from only £12.50 for Adults in advance, including a free race programme, it’s a great value day out.
For more details and to buy tickets please visit www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk
Santa Run
Santa Run – Sunday 12th December 2010
Get in the mood for Christmas by joining Santas of all shapes, sizes and ages in our fun and festive Santa Run at East Court in East Grinstead. Each participant will receive their very own Santa outfit (or Santa hat for children under 6 years old) and as an early Christmas present, you will also be rewarded with a well-deserved medal and refreshments when you finish.
At both venues, Santas will run three laps of about 1k each and the emphasis on this run is very much on having fun! Advance entry is £10 per adult and £5 per child. To find out more and to register online visit www.stch.org.uk/christmas or contact 01293 447364.
St Catherine’s Hospice
Sunday 12th December 2010
10:30 am-12:00 pm
Get in the mood for Christmas by joining Santas of all shapes, sizes and ages in our fun and festive Santa Run at East Court in East Grinstead. Each participant will receive their very own Santa outfit (or Santa hat for children under 6 years old) and as an early Christmas present, you will also be rewarded with a well-deserved medal and refreshments when you finish.
At both venues, Santas will run three laps of about 1k each and the emphasis on this run is very much on having fun! Advance entry is £10 per adult and £5 per child. To find out more and to register online visit www.stch.org.uk/christmas or contact 01293 447364.
St Catherine’s Hospice
Sunday 12th December 2010
10:30 am-12:00 pm
Saturday, 27 November 2010
Albourne Village Craft Fayre
Albourne Village Craft Fayre
Come and buy your locally made Christmas gifts at the Albourne Village Craft Fayre
Saturday 4th December
The doors will be open from 10.30am to 2.00pm
Admission on the door is just 50p.
There will be refreshments available including drinks and homemade cakes.
If you are interested in having a stall at the Craft Fayre, please contact Lesley Ritchie on 01273 832191 or Jerry Butler on 01273 834827
Come and buy your locally made Christmas gifts at the Albourne Village Craft Fayre
Saturday 4th December
The doors will be open from 10.30am to 2.00pm
Admission on the door is just 50p.
There will be refreshments available including drinks and homemade cakes.
If you are interested in having a stall at the Craft Fayre, please contact Lesley Ritchie on 01273 832191 or Jerry Butler on 01273 834827
Chequer Mead: A Winter Concert
The Band of the Life Guards presents:
A Winter Concert
Friday 3rd December, 7.30pm
In aid of SSAFA/Forces Help (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association/Forces Help)
Christmas starts here! We are delighted to welcome the Band of The Life Guards who will perform a variety of music at this very popular annual concert. A rare treat indeed. Book early to avoid disappointment and support this worthy cause giving essential assistance to our Armed Forces (both past and present) and their families.
TICKETS: £16.00 Concessions: £14.00
Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre, East Grinstead
www.chequermead.org.uk
A Winter Concert
Friday 3rd December, 7.30pm
In aid of SSAFA/Forces Help (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association/Forces Help)
Christmas starts here! We are delighted to welcome the Band of The Life Guards who will perform a variety of music at this very popular annual concert. A rare treat indeed. Book early to avoid disappointment and support this worthy cause giving essential assistance to our Armed Forces (both past and present) and their families.
TICKETS: £16.00 Concessions: £14.00
Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre, East Grinstead
www.chequermead.org.uk
Ditchling Morris and Mummers 25th Year Christmas 2010
This year is the 25th time that Ditchling Morris and Mummers will appear at the Bull Hotel, Ditchling on Boxing Day. We shall perform the same play as that on the 26th December 1986 and we hope to have some of the original players taking part. We shall be collecting for charity and this year our charity is the St Peter and St James Hospice.
Mumming plays and Morris are part of our heritage and one of our principle aims and objectives is to promote this. We perform Morris dances in the Cotswold style and Mumming plays from Sussex of which there are 17 in total.
This year’s play comes from the village of Fittleworth. The village is about 2 miles from Pulborough in West Sussex.
Characters include Father Christmas, Billy Twing Twang, King George the Turkish Knight, Valiant Soldier, the Prince of Peace and of course the Doctor.
It is a very popular event and attracts well over 300 people from all over Sussex. Last year we raised over £1000 and our target this year is to exceed this figure.
Don’t miss this event on Sunday, 26 December at The Bull Hotel, Ditchling, at 1pm. We will have carol singing followed by the Mummers Play and Morris Dancing.
Mumming plays and Morris are part of our heritage and one of our principle aims and objectives is to promote this. We perform Morris dances in the Cotswold style and Mumming plays from Sussex of which there are 17 in total.
This year’s play comes from the village of Fittleworth. The village is about 2 miles from Pulborough in West Sussex.
Characters include Father Christmas, Billy Twing Twang, King George the Turkish Knight, Valiant Soldier, the Prince of Peace and of course the Doctor.
It is a very popular event and attracts well over 300 people from all over Sussex. Last year we raised over £1000 and our target this year is to exceed this figure.
Don’t miss this event on Sunday, 26 December at The Bull Hotel, Ditchling, at 1pm. We will have carol singing followed by the Mummers Play and Morris Dancing.
Friday, 26 November 2010
Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair
Friday 26th November
~ Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair, Village Centre, Trinity Road.6.30pm - 9.00pm
There will be gifts and presents available to suit all ages and pockets. Crafts; stained glass; paperweights; jewellery; photographic prints; cards; books; pictures; candles; Christmas decorations; scarves; calendars; chutneys; produce; stocking fillers and many more. Refreshments available.
Saturday 27th November
~ Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair, Village Centre, Trinity Road. 9.30am - 1.00pm
There will be gifts and presents available to suit all ages and pockets. Crafts; stained glass; paperweights; jewellery; photographic prints; cards; books; pictures; candles; Christmas decorations; scarves; calendars; chutneys; produce; stocking fillers and many more. Refreshments available.
~ Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair, Village Centre, Trinity Road.6.30pm - 9.00pm
There will be gifts and presents available to suit all ages and pockets. Crafts; stained glass; paperweights; jewellery; photographic prints; cards; books; pictures; candles; Christmas decorations; scarves; calendars; chutneys; produce; stocking fillers and many more. Refreshments available.
Saturday 27th November
~ Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair, Village Centre, Trinity Road. 9.30am - 1.00pm
There will be gifts and presents available to suit all ages and pockets. Crafts; stained glass; paperweights; jewellery; photographic prints; cards; books; pictures; candles; Christmas decorations; scarves; calendars; chutneys; produce; stocking fillers and many more. Refreshments available.
Mid Sussex Ramblers - Walk
Sun 28 November
10.15 Horsted Keynes and Bluebell Circular.
Horsted Keynes British Legion car park
Broadhurst Manor – Tanyard – Bluebell Railway – Horsted Keynes Station – Little Oddynes Farm – Nobles Farm – Sandpits Wood – Horsted Keynes.
Leaders Ray and Alison.
NO DOGS PLEASE.
Refreshments should be available at Horsted Keynes Station. (BRPS members bring your Membership card! ) or bring your picnic. 6.75 miles
01342 311632
TQ383282
10.15 Horsted Keynes and Bluebell Circular.
Horsted Keynes British Legion car park
Broadhurst Manor – Tanyard – Bluebell Railway – Horsted Keynes Station – Little Oddynes Farm – Nobles Farm – Sandpits Wood – Horsted Keynes.
Leaders Ray and Alison.
NO DOGS PLEASE.
Refreshments should be available at Horsted Keynes Station. (BRPS members bring your Membership card! ) or bring your picnic. 6.75 miles
01342 311632
TQ383282
Chequer Mead Lunchtime Concert Series presents:
THE LIFEBOAT CHOIR
Tuesday 7th December, 1.30pm
The Forest Row Lifeboat Choir was formed in 1946 after the loss of the Rye Harbour Lifeboat, "Mary Stanford" and her 17 crew in 1928. The brother of a crew member lived in Forest Row, met the village postman and moved by the disaster, they formed the choir to raise funds for the RNLI. They continue to do so to this day.
TICKETS: £4.00 Concessions: £3.50 £3.00 each when buying three concerts in the series
www.chequermead.org.uk
Tuesday 7th December, 1.30pm
The Forest Row Lifeboat Choir was formed in 1946 after the loss of the Rye Harbour Lifeboat, "Mary Stanford" and her 17 crew in 1928. The brother of a crew member lived in Forest Row, met the village postman and moved by the disaster, they formed the choir to raise funds for the RNLI. They continue to do so to this day.
TICKETS: £4.00 Concessions: £3.50 £3.00 each when buying three concerts in the series
www.chequermead.org.uk
Henfield Garden Club
Tuesday 7 December
Christmas Party for Members Only.
Henfield Hall, 7.30pm
Entertainment by Patcham Silver Youth Band.
Further information 01273 493754
Christmas Party for Members Only.
Henfield Hall, 7.30pm
Entertainment by Patcham Silver Youth Band.
Further information 01273 493754
Henfield Spirit of Christmas
Friday 10 December, 16.00-20.00
Fun for all the family. Carol singing, handbell-ringing, musical groups, charity fund-raising stalls and a variety of amusements for the children (including fairground rides) will be highlights of the festivities.
Santa and his sleigh (courtesy of the BP Guild) will be in the centre of the village and he will also have a grotto nearby in the bus shelter (courtesy of Henfield Youth Club). Other activities in Henfield for the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ evening include competitions, shops open with refreshments for customers and various food stalls. Come and enjoy an evening of dazzling features, under the bright Christmas lights of Henfield.
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Wivelsfield Little Theatre: The Nativity – but not as we know it!
Sunday 28 November - Thursday 2 Dec 19.30
The Nativity.
Wivelsfield Little Theatre at Wivelsfield Parish Church, Church Lane
THE NATIVITY - BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT!
First presented in Wivelsfield Church in 2003, this production of a mediaeval Mystery Play received rave reviews. Forget any memories of your schooldays - this is different.
Presented largely by candlelight it portrays the birth of Christ as our forebears saw it. Jesus is born before the audience's eyes, Joseph loses his cool with Mary and Herod has children under the age of two killed. But the shepherds are a laugh a minute!
Performances are at 7.30pm. The Box Office is 01444 471751. Tickets are £7.
As always, we do not recommend The Nativity as suitable viewing for children under 12.
www.wivelsfieldlittletheatre.co.uk
The Nativity.
Wivelsfield Little Theatre at Wivelsfield Parish Church, Church Lane
THE NATIVITY - BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT!
First presented in Wivelsfield Church in 2003, this production of a mediaeval Mystery Play received rave reviews. Forget any memories of your schooldays - this is different.
Presented largely by candlelight it portrays the birth of Christ as our forebears saw it. Jesus is born before the audience's eyes, Joseph loses his cool with Mary and Herod has children under the age of two killed. But the shepherds are a laugh a minute!
Performances are at 7.30pm. The Box Office is 01444 471751. Tickets are £7.
As always, we do not recommend The Nativity as suitable viewing for children under 12.
www.wivelsfieldlittletheatre.co.uk
The Windmills Junior School Christmas Fayre, Hassocks
The Windmills Junior School Christmas Fayre, Hassocks
Sat 27th November 10-12.30
Admission by donation. Stalls including tombola, toys, games, crafts to make, lucky boxes, Santa's grotto, silent auction with gifts from local businesses, refreshments and lots more. Come and join in the fun!
Sat 27th November 10-12.30
Admission by donation. Stalls including tombola, toys, games, crafts to make, lucky boxes, Santa's grotto, silent auction with gifts from local businesses, refreshments and lots more. Come and join in the fun!
Burgess Hill Football Club Fixtures
Saturday 27/11/2010 Metropolitan police 3.00pm
Saturday 18/12/2010 Faversham Town 3.00pm
Monday 27/12/2010 Leatherhead 3.00pm
Saturday 08/01/2011 Horsham YMCA 3.00pm
Saturday 29/01/2011 Whyteleafe 3.00pm
Saturday 05/02/2011 Whitstable Town 3.00pm
Saturday 19/02/2011 Chatham Town 3.00pm
Saturday 12/03/2011 Fleet Town 3.00pm
Saturday 26/03/2011 Worthing 3.00pm
Saturday 09/04/2011 Merstham 3.00pm
Saturday 23/04/2011 Dulwich hamlet 3.00pm
Saturday 30/04/2011 Ramsgate 3.00pm
Burgess Hill Football Club 1st team Home Matches. Leylands Park, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill RH15 8DL. Tickets £8.00 Adults, £6.00 Senior Citizens/Conc, £2.00 (Junior under 16)
Saturday 18/12/2010 Faversham Town 3.00pm
Monday 27/12/2010 Leatherhead 3.00pm
Saturday 08/01/2011 Horsham YMCA 3.00pm
Saturday 29/01/2011 Whyteleafe 3.00pm
Saturday 05/02/2011 Whitstable Town 3.00pm
Saturday 19/02/2011 Chatham Town 3.00pm
Saturday 12/03/2011 Fleet Town 3.00pm
Saturday 26/03/2011 Worthing 3.00pm
Saturday 09/04/2011 Merstham 3.00pm
Saturday 23/04/2011 Dulwich hamlet 3.00pm
Saturday 30/04/2011 Ramsgate 3.00pm
Burgess Hill Football Club 1st team Home Matches. Leylands Park, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill RH15 8DL. Tickets £8.00 Adults, £6.00 Senior Citizens/Conc, £2.00 (Junior under 16)
Balcombe Village Craft Gift & Local Produce Market
Balcombe Village Craft Gift & Local Produce Market
Saturday NOV 27.
Victory Hall
10-2pm .
Lots of lovely stalls to browse with ideas for your Xmas shopping!
Including Peruvian 'Alpaca' wool wraps, scarves hats etc, Teabag designs,
posh pens,phoenix cards ,Usbourne books,Garden Products, plus
lovely local produce, sausages, honey, apple juice,cakes etc.
This months table & refreshments in aid of Tiggers Play group.
for further info contact 01444 811462.
Saturday NOV 27.
Victory Hall
10-2pm .
Lots of lovely stalls to browse with ideas for your Xmas shopping!
Including Peruvian 'Alpaca' wool wraps, scarves hats etc, Teabag designs,
posh pens,phoenix cards ,Usbourne books,Garden Products, plus
lovely local produce, sausages, honey, apple juice,cakes etc.
This months table & refreshments in aid of Tiggers Play group.
for further info contact 01444 811462.
Desperate Measures
Saturday 11th December 8.30pm – 11.30pm
Come and enjoy a friendly evening of entertainment
At Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks
With 4 piece band Desperate Measures playing classic rock & blues
All guest welcome. 01273 845829 for all enquires
Come and enjoy a friendly evening of entertainment
At Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion, Woodsland Road, Hassocks
With 4 piece band Desperate Measures playing classic rock & blues
All guest welcome. 01273 845829 for all enquires
Forest Row Film Society
Friday 26 November, 20.00
Brambletye Hotel
Brambletye Hotel
VANISHING OF THE BEES (Cert. U)
A fascinating documentary about the disappearance of bees all around the world. Screened in collaboration with Transition Forest Row.
www.forestrowfilmsociety.org
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Heber Opera
Sussex opera company Heber Opera is 21 years old this year. To celebrate, three concerts in November will feature arias, ensembles and choruses from the many operas performed by Heber Opera since it was founded by director Roger Clow in 1989. The concert dates and venues are
Friday 19 November, 7.30 pm The King Edward Hall, Lindfield
Saturday 20 November, 7.30pm Plumpton Village Hall, Plumpton Green
Sunday 28 November, 2.30 pm Hurstpierpoint Village Centre
The final concert in Hurstpierpoint is a true birthday celebration, including something from every one of Heber Opera’s productions. There will also be a longer interval, with tea and cake served.
Tickets are £10 for 20 and 21 November, and £12 for 28 November. The £12 ticket price includes a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Reserve your tickets by calling 01273 495220 (office hours).
Friday 19 November, 7.30 pm The King Edward Hall, Lindfield
Saturday 20 November, 7.30pm Plumpton Village Hall, Plumpton Green
Sunday 28 November, 2.30 pm Hurstpierpoint Village Centre
The final concert in Hurstpierpoint is a true birthday celebration, including something from every one of Heber Opera’s productions. There will also be a longer interval, with tea and cake served.
Tickets are £10 for 20 and 21 November, and £12 for 28 November. The £12 ticket price includes a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Reserve your tickets by calling 01273 495220 (office hours).
Beacon Churches Pre-Christmas Bazaar, Ditchling
Sat 27 Nov 10-12 noon
The Barn, Ditchling Village Green
Our Christmas Bazaar will open the festive season with an attractive range of stalls and games so you can do some early Christmas shopping and enjoy seasonal refreshments at the same time. All proceeds go to Beacon Churches funds so please support the stalls, with your gifts for sale, offers of prizes and general contributions. Any general enquiries can be directed to Sylvia Bain on 01273 84531
Tombola, Cakes & Preserves, Books, CDs, DVDs, Bric-a-Brac, Grand Raffle Games
Please be generous in your support of the stalls so we can make the 2010 bazaar a great success!
The Barn, Ditchling Village Green
Our Christmas Bazaar will open the festive season with an attractive range of stalls and games so you can do some early Christmas shopping and enjoy seasonal refreshments at the same time. All proceeds go to Beacon Churches funds so please support the stalls, with your gifts for sale, offers of prizes and general contributions. Any general enquiries can be directed to Sylvia Bain on 01273 84531
Tombola, Cakes & Preserves, Books, CDs, DVDs, Bric-a-Brac, Grand Raffle Games
Please be generous in your support of the stalls so we can make the 2010 bazaar a great success!
Danny House Lecture
Royal Geographical Society lecture on Dover Castle.
At Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BB at 11 a.m. on Thursday 25 November, Paul Pattison will give a Royal Geographical Society lecture on Dover Castle.
Tickets at £5 from Richard Burrows at Danny House (Tel.: 01273 83 30 00).
Barry Johnson
01273 83 58 44
At Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BB at 11 a.m. on Thursday 25 November, Paul Pattison will give a Royal Geographical Society lecture on Dover Castle.
Tickets at £5 from Richard Burrows at Danny House (Tel.: 01273 83 30 00).
Barry Johnson
01273 83 58 44
Christmas Carols at Lancing College
At 3pm on Sunday 5th December The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home is to hold its 5th Annual carol concert in the beautiful historic venue of Lancing College Chapel. With performances from Worthing Voices with Cantamus and Messengers Youth gospel choir as well as traditional congregational carols this festive concert is not to be missed.
Tickets are £5 each and all proceeds go directly to QAHH. This is a major event in the charity’s calendar and raises vital funds for ex-Servicemen and women of all ages with physical and/or neurological disabilities. With the support of the local community QAHH provides nursing care and rehabilitation services to enable our residents to live as active, independent and fulfilled lives as possible in a caring environment they can think of as home.
For more information, or to purchase advance tickets, please call the fundraising department on 01903 218444 or email fundraising@qahh.org.uk.
Tickets are £5 each and all proceeds go directly to QAHH. This is a major event in the charity’s calendar and raises vital funds for ex-Servicemen and women of all ages with physical and/or neurological disabilities. With the support of the local community QAHH provides nursing care and rehabilitation services to enable our residents to live as active, independent and fulfilled lives as possible in a caring environment they can think of as home.
For more information, or to purchase advance tickets, please call the fundraising department on 01903 218444 or email fundraising@qahh.org.uk.
East Grinstead Museum
5 December
Christmas Fun & Crafts - things to make and do for Christmas
Old Market Yard
Cantelupe Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 3BJ
info@eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk
01342 302233
Christmas Fun & Crafts - things to make and do for Christmas
Old Market Yard
Cantelupe Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 3BJ
info@eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk
01342 302233
Ditchling Film Society
Ditchling Village Hall
Thu 2 Dec 2010, 20.00
EL BANO DEL PAPA (Cert. 15)
Directors: C. Charlone, E. Fernandez. Uruguay 2007. 90min
Keen-eyed and unsentimental. this sweet and evocatively titled Uruguayan comedy is almost certainly one of the sweetest films you’re likely to see this year. The twinkle-eyed, but luckless, Beto scrapes a living by smuggling goods across the Brazilian border on his bicycle. However, when the Pope Juan Pablo II decides to come to his small Uruguayan border town, he – along with the rest of the villagers – decides it is his one chance to cash in on the flurry of activity that the visit prompts. Beto’s grand plan is to build a toilet outside his house for paying customers but first he has to deal with the corrupt border patrol. With its air of a modern-day morality tale, in which the pomp and platitudes of the church are contrasted with the realities of life at the sharp end of poverty, this is a beautifully played, bittersweet comedy about honesty, friendship and family ties.
Members Free. Guests and temporary members £4 payable at the door. Doors open from 7.30pm.
Family Shopping Day in East Grinstead
Sunday 5 December
London Road will be closed. Charity stalls, French Market, Father Christmas Grotto, live broadcasts from Meridian FM and lots more.
Charitable Festive Fun at this year’s Cuckfield Christmas Tree Festival
The annual Cuckfield Christmas Tree Festival will be held over the weekend of the 11th & 12th December 2010. The Festival sees the beautiful Holy Trinity Church transformed into a Christmas wonderland of light and music with over 70 uniquely decorated trees adorning the pews and aisles.
Now in it’s eighth year, the festival brings Christmas spirit and a little bit of magic to all those who visit. The organising committee is pleased to announce that this year’s partner charity will be the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA). Once again local businesses, organisations and societies are being invited to sponsor and decorate one of the 70 trees on display.
2010 marks the DSA’s 40th anniversary of providing help for people with Down’s syndrome. Back in 1970 the organisation started as a small support group of parents helping other parents. During the past 40 years it has grown into a highly respected national charity covering ALL aspects of living with Down’s syndrome.
Alexa Dizon, Events Manager at the DSA said “We are truly honoured to be part of such a special event and are incredibly excited to be able to decorate our own tree with decorations hand made by our local members. The DSA relies almost entirely on voluntary donations to continue operating and events such as these are an integral part of our fund raising each year.”
The Rev'd Canon Nick Wetherall, Vicar of Holy Trinity Church said “ It is a real pleasure to work with the staff at the DSA this year because it is a highly valuable and worthwhile charity and it can only serve to strengthen our existing ties with Court Meadow School here in Cuckfield”.
The festival is open on Saturday 11th December from 11.30am until 6.30pm and on Sunday 12th from 11.30am until 5.30pm followed by a special Carol Service at 6.00pm with mulled wine and mince pies. Admission to the festival is £3. Children under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult.
Now in it’s eighth year, the festival brings Christmas spirit and a little bit of magic to all those who visit. The organising committee is pleased to announce that this year’s partner charity will be the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA). Once again local businesses, organisations and societies are being invited to sponsor and decorate one of the 70 trees on display.
2010 marks the DSA’s 40th anniversary of providing help for people with Down’s syndrome. Back in 1970 the organisation started as a small support group of parents helping other parents. During the past 40 years it has grown into a highly respected national charity covering ALL aspects of living with Down’s syndrome.
Alexa Dizon, Events Manager at the DSA said “We are truly honoured to be part of such a special event and are incredibly excited to be able to decorate our own tree with decorations hand made by our local members. The DSA relies almost entirely on voluntary donations to continue operating and events such as these are an integral part of our fund raising each year.”
The Rev'd Canon Nick Wetherall, Vicar of Holy Trinity Church said “ It is a real pleasure to work with the staff at the DSA this year because it is a highly valuable and worthwhile charity and it can only serve to strengthen our existing ties with Court Meadow School here in Cuckfield”.
The festival is open on Saturday 11th December from 11.30am until 6.30pm and on Sunday 12th from 11.30am until 5.30pm followed by a special Carol Service at 6.00pm with mulled wine and mince pies. Admission to the festival is £3. Children under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult.
Light Up Hassocks
The Christmas lights in Hassocks are being switched on on 25th November, so if you are reading this after that date Hassocks will have been well and truly lit up for Christmas. The lights are being turned on at 6.15 p.m. on the 25th by Josh Pay who was the winner of the poster competition we ran with Hassocks Infant School. There were over 50 entries and the judges, local artist Hagop Kasparian and District Councillor Sue Hatton had a difficult task to pick the winner. But, as you can see, Josh’s entry was a worthy winner.
We have had an excellent response to our fundraising over the past few months. In particular, the coffee morning in October raised a fantastic £352. A big ‘thank you’ must go to all the cake bakers from the WI and other local residents for their delicious donations, and to David Knight of Knight’s Budgens for donating the tea, coffee and squash plus a raffle prize.
The following traders also kindly donated prizes for the raffle or tombola: Designers Choice, The Market Place, the staff at Barclays Bank, National Tyres, Leahy’s Hairdressers, Stanford Spa Lagoon, Hassocks Pet Centre, Carol’s Café, Deux Amies, the Hassocks Hotel, Hair Emporium, Childhelp Hassocks, Thatcher’s Hairdressers, Rocking Horse Antiques Market, Pavilion Electrics, Hassocks Wines, Boots and Day Lewis Chemist.
We have also been fundraising at recent Village Markets. Many thanks to Kate O’ Sullivan, the Market Manager, for enabling us to do so.
The following shops and groups have donated directly to Light Up Hassocks: Rotary Club, Indigo, Hedgehog & Bumbles, Humanity at Heart and the Hassocks WI Committee and Roger Booth Associates have supported the printing of our publicity material.
We’ve had fantastic support from Hassocks residents, who have not only attended our events, but have given generously through the collecting tins in shops, at Hassocks Station on 1st November and sponsored individual lights.
Lighting up Hassocks has been a real community project and we hope you’ll enjoy the results over the coming weeks. Happy Christmas from everyone on the WI Community Group Light Up Hassocks committee.
Best wishes, Lucinda Hawkes
We have had an excellent response to our fundraising over the past few months. In particular, the coffee morning in October raised a fantastic £352. A big ‘thank you’ must go to all the cake bakers from the WI and other local residents for their delicious donations, and to David Knight of Knight’s Budgens for donating the tea, coffee and squash plus a raffle prize.
The following traders also kindly donated prizes for the raffle or tombola: Designers Choice, The Market Place, the staff at Barclays Bank, National Tyres, Leahy’s Hairdressers, Stanford Spa Lagoon, Hassocks Pet Centre, Carol’s Café, Deux Amies, the Hassocks Hotel, Hair Emporium, Childhelp Hassocks, Thatcher’s Hairdressers, Rocking Horse Antiques Market, Pavilion Electrics, Hassocks Wines, Boots and Day Lewis Chemist.
We have also been fundraising at recent Village Markets. Many thanks to Kate O’ Sullivan, the Market Manager, for enabling us to do so.
The following shops and groups have donated directly to Light Up Hassocks: Rotary Club, Indigo, Hedgehog & Bumbles, Humanity at Heart and the Hassocks WI Committee and Roger Booth Associates have supported the printing of our publicity material.
We’ve had fantastic support from Hassocks residents, who have not only attended our events, but have given generously through the collecting tins in shops, at Hassocks Station on 1st November and sponsored individual lights.
Lighting up Hassocks has been a real community project and we hope you’ll enjoy the results over the coming weeks. Happy Christmas from everyone on the WI Community Group Light Up Hassocks committee.
Best wishes, Lucinda Hawkes
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Mid Sussex Happy Breed Dog Rescue Society:
Mid Sussex Happy Breed Dog Rescue Society:
Don't miss our Christmas Fayre, to be held at Adastra Hall, Hassocks, Saturday 27th November 10.00am to 12.00midday; a chance to browse for Christmas gifts, enter our grand raffle and enjoy coffee and a mince pie.
Don't miss our Christmas Fayre, to be held at Adastra Hall, Hassocks, Saturday 27th November 10.00am to 12.00midday; a chance to browse for Christmas gifts, enter our grand raffle and enjoy coffee and a mince pie.
BATTLE OF BRITAIN ANNIVERSARY SUPPER
Saturday 27th November at 7.15pm
BATTLE OF BRITAIN ANNIVERSARY SUPPER IN AID OF THE RNLI (Hurstpierpoint and District Branch)
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre
Come and join us for an evening of fun and nostalgia with a 1940’s theme. Entertainment by Daisy Pipperage - why not enter into the spirit of the evening and dress in 1940’s outfits – (entirely optional) There will be a cash bar, a fund raising raffle with some great prizes, spot raffles, prizes for the best outfits and the sale of RNLI souvenirs, Christmas cards, and diaries etc.
Tickets at £12.50 each are available from the Mint House, 94 High Street Hurstpierpoint Tel: 834443, Shafers, 52 Keymer Road Hassocks and from Committee members.
Jo Kaddish (Chairman Hurstpierpoint and District Branch)
843857
BATTLE OF BRITAIN ANNIVERSARY SUPPER IN AID OF THE RNLI (Hurstpierpoint and District Branch)
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre
Come and join us for an evening of fun and nostalgia with a 1940’s theme. Entertainment by Daisy Pipperage - why not enter into the spirit of the evening and dress in 1940’s outfits – (entirely optional) There will be a cash bar, a fund raising raffle with some great prizes, spot raffles, prizes for the best outfits and the sale of RNLI souvenirs, Christmas cards, and diaries etc.
Tickets at £12.50 each are available from the Mint House, 94 High Street Hurstpierpoint Tel: 834443, Shafers, 52 Keymer Road Hassocks and from Committee members.
Jo Kaddish (Chairman Hurstpierpoint and District Branch)
843857
Vivace Choirat Danny House, Hurstpierpoint
Wednesday 8 December
Vivace Choir concert
Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint, 7pm
Join us for another evening of festive frolics with the highly talented and totally infectious Vivace Choir. Doors open at 7pm, tickets cost £10 and include a glass of wine and a mince pie. All proceeds to Chestnut Tree House. Seating is limited so don't delay, buy your tickets now by calling Jo James on 01444 412437 (after 6pm) or email jo@joannjames.plus.com .
Vivace Choir concert
Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint, 7pm
Join us for another evening of festive frolics with the highly talented and totally infectious Vivace Choir. Doors open at 7pm, tickets cost £10 and include a glass of wine and a mince pie. All proceeds to Chestnut Tree House. Seating is limited so don't delay, buy your tickets now by calling Jo James on 01444 412437 (after 6pm) or email jo@joannjames.plus.com .
Star Cinema Adastra Hall, Hassocks
Friday 26 November, 19.30
JULIA AND JULIA (Cert 12a)
The film tells the rue story of American Julia Powell who, in 2002, decided to cook her way through a cookbook written by another Julia who lived in Paris as the wife of a diplomat in 1949. The film moves between their two stories as they learn to cook and find success in their different ways.
Doors open 7pm. Refreshments and raffle. Tickets only available at the door. £4/£3.50 concessions. Contact Sherrian Guest on 01273 842081.
Burgess Hill Christmas Festival Day
Saturday 4 December, 10.00-15.00
There will be music, entertainment, charity stalls and fun for all the family in Church Walk & The Martlets. Father Christmas will be giving away presents
plus fun fair rides for the children and a bouncy castle and face painting for them to enjoy!
East Grinstead: 'Twas the Sunday before Christmas’
Sunday 19 December, 10.00-16.15
'Twas the Sunday before Christmas’ – Traditional Victorian themed, family christmas shopping day in East Grinstead's historic High St. No promise of the snow that fell to dress the street for last year's event, but plenty to entertain the family.
Symphony of Music and Carols at Burgess Hill
Symphony of Music & Carols at It’s Magic Christmas Concert
Come and enjoy an enchanting evening of Christmas Music at The Triangle, Burgess Hill on Sunday 12 December. The very talented Sussex Symphony Orchestra will be led by the charismatic conductor, Mark Andrew James. Andrew Rees recently described as ‘an exciting tenor with a voice to burnish gold’ will be joined by soprano Jo Appleby to celebrate the Christmas season with seasonal and traditional music that perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas.
Andrew Rees true to his Welsh background began singing at a very early age. He graduated with honours from the Royal Northern College of Music to become a full time teacher but his calling in life was to perform. He studied opera and joined the renowned English National Opera as a principal tenor. Andrew has performed at all the major concert venues in the UK and broadcast live on Radio and TV many times and recently at the prestigious Henley Festival and Classical Glastonbury. Jo Appleby is a classically trained soprano performing regularly at Glynebourne and former member of the opera group Amici Forever, with whom she achieved a platinum album. This year Jo appeared at the O2 Arena in Carmen, and with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Glastonbury Abbey and Canary Wharf.
The Sussex Symphony Orchestra will be led Mark Andrew James who has chosen an outstanding repertoire of Christmas music and Carols. The SSO now in its 17th successful year has grown to become one of the country’s leading semi professional orchestras, made up of professional, semi professional and amateur musicians who are all based in Sussex.
Join us for a glittering performance by international stars, performing classical and contemporary Christmas songs along with traditional carols for all to sing.
Further info on Sussex Symphony Orchestra can be found on www.ssomusic.co.uk ; Jo Appleby www.myspace.com/joappleby ; Andrew Rees www.myspace.com/andrewreestenor
Sunday 12 December, 15.00-17.00
The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8WA
01444 800045
www.itsmagic.org.uk
Tickets: £18/£15 Concession/Child free (under 16) from 01444 800045 or online www.itsmagic.org.uk
In person: The Triangle, Martlets Hall, Miss Lou’s Church Walk, Burgess Hill; Baldwins South Road Haywards Heath
Come and enjoy an enchanting evening of Christmas Music at The Triangle, Burgess Hill on Sunday 12 December. The very talented Sussex Symphony Orchestra will be led by the charismatic conductor, Mark Andrew James. Andrew Rees recently described as ‘an exciting tenor with a voice to burnish gold’ will be joined by soprano Jo Appleby to celebrate the Christmas season with seasonal and traditional music that perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas.
Andrew Rees true to his Welsh background began singing at a very early age. He graduated with honours from the Royal Northern College of Music to become a full time teacher but his calling in life was to perform. He studied opera and joined the renowned English National Opera as a principal tenor. Andrew has performed at all the major concert venues in the UK and broadcast live on Radio and TV many times and recently at the prestigious Henley Festival and Classical Glastonbury. Jo Appleby is a classically trained soprano performing regularly at Glynebourne and former member of the opera group Amici Forever, with whom she achieved a platinum album. This year Jo appeared at the O2 Arena in Carmen, and with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Glastonbury Abbey and Canary Wharf.
The Sussex Symphony Orchestra will be led Mark Andrew James who has chosen an outstanding repertoire of Christmas music and Carols. The SSO now in its 17th successful year has grown to become one of the country’s leading semi professional orchestras, made up of professional, semi professional and amateur musicians who are all based in Sussex.
Join us for a glittering performance by international stars, performing classical and contemporary Christmas songs along with traditional carols for all to sing.
Further info on Sussex Symphony Orchestra can be found on www.ssomusic.co.uk ; Jo Appleby www.myspace.com/joappleby ; Andrew Rees www.myspace.com/andrewreestenor
Sunday 12 December, 15.00-17.00
The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8WA
01444 800045
www.itsmagic.org.uk
Tickets: £18/£15 Concession/Child free (under 16) from 01444 800045 or online www.itsmagic.org.uk
In person: The Triangle, Martlets Hall, Miss Lou’s Church Walk, Burgess Hill; Baldwins South Road Haywards Heath
Christmas Services at St Swithun's Church, East Grinstead
Sun 5 December 10am
Christingle Service
Sun 5 December 6.30pm
Candlelit Advent Carol Service
Sun 19 December 6.30pm
Parish Carol Service
Christmas Eve 4.30pm
Toddler Crib Service
Christmas Eve 6pm
Crib Service
Christmas Eve 11.30pm
Midnight Mass
Christmas Day 8am
Eucharist
Christmas Day 10am
All Age Eucharist
Sun 26th December 10am
Said Eucharist with hymns
Sun 26th December 4pm
Evening Prayer
St Swithun’s Church
Church Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3AZ
Tel. 01342 323 307
Christingle Service
Sun 5 December 6.30pm
Candlelit Advent Carol Service
Sun 19 December 6.30pm
Parish Carol Service
Christmas Eve 4.30pm
Toddler Crib Service
Christmas Eve 6pm
Crib Service
Christmas Eve 11.30pm
Midnight Mass
Christmas Day 8am
Eucharist
Christmas Day 10am
All Age Eucharist
Sun 26th December 10am
Said Eucharist with hymns
Sun 26th December 4pm
Evening Prayer
St Swithun’s Church
Church Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3AZ
Tel. 01342 323 307
Monday, 22 November 2010
SHEILA SOUTHWELL WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS
They begin again on January 13th 2011 when the subject will be "A Snow Scene". Meetings are monthly from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. with a different subject each month including flowers, birds, portraits and landscapes. Lots of demonstrations and individual attention by this friendly and encouraging tutor.
Bookings essential - contact Sheila on 01273 841106 to get the shedule for 2011.
Bookings essential - contact Sheila on 01273 841106 to get the shedule for 2011.
Ditchling: Victorian Music Hall
Friday 3 December
Victorian Music Hall, Ditchling Village Hall 7.30
Porter-Pies and Punch and much more for your delectation. Tickets £15 from Ditchling Post Office or call 01273 890491.
Victorian Music Hall, Ditchling Village Hall 7.30
Porter-Pies and Punch and much more for your delectation. Tickets £15 from Ditchling Post Office or call 01273 890491.
Uckfield Christmas Magic
Fri 10 December
This magical event is filled with festive entertainment for the whole the family! All in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
From 6pm. For more information call 01323 432180 or email events@stwhospice.org
Uckfield Town Centre East Sussex
This magical event is filled with festive entertainment for the whole the family! All in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
From 6pm. For more information call 01323 432180 or email events@stwhospice.org
Uckfield Town Centre East Sussex
Late Night Shopping in Lingfield
Friday 3 December, 18.00-20.00
Annual Late Night shopping in Lingfield with Meridian FM.
Hurstpierpoint Traders’ Christmas Evening
Thursday 9 December, 18.00-21.00
The High Street will be closed between 6pm and 8pm. The main attraction will be a live crib – courtesy of Jessica Jenkins of Washbrooks Farm – in the bus shelter, with 3 celebrity Wise Men in attendance!
Nikki Sharp of the Cook Shop has arranged for a Steam Engine (working!) to be in place by the lane entry to the car park, and we are close to confirming the Police car scene which was a great success 2 years ago.
The Mint House are organising a children's book reading outside the shop, together with a shepherd (the reader!) and a sheep. Clive Miller will be doing his sausage bbq, and the Scouts will be selling hot soup on the Green.
JanTon News are organising a mega raffle of a Giant Teddy Bear, all in aid of our designated charity. Lighthouse IFA will be once again inviting visitors to guess the closing price of the DOW Jones in New York – with a cash prize for the winner! Neil Batsford, the Town Crier, will be joining us for the evening.
Most shops will be open all evening offering drinks and nibbles to shoppers. This year all funds raised during the evening will be donated to a small charity - the Mobile Christmas Service. It provides hot food in warm locations, clothes and toiletries, companionship, and advice for homeless people over the Christmas period. Don't miss this enjoyable start to the Christmas season, and support our local shops.
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Capturing Colour: Film, Invention and Wonder
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
4 December 2010 to 20 March 2011
We take the moving image in colour for granted, but the search for a way to capture the world in colour is a story of ingenious inventions, personal obsession, magic and illusion, scientific discovery, glamour, hard work and determination.
This new exhibition explores and celebrates this quest for colour on film. It focuses on the moving image in Britain from the origins in magic lanterns, early colour photography and Kromskops, to applied colour films, Kinemacolor, Technicolor, Kodachrome and Eastmancolor. Fantasy worlds, fairy tale genies, the wonders of the natural world, pageantry, cinema blockbusters and home movies all illustrate the stories of our desire to capture the world in colour.
Free admission
For full press information follow the link below
http://www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk/Pages/CapturingColourFilm,InventionandWonder.aspx
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
4 December 2010 to 20 March 2011
We take the moving image in colour for granted, but the search for a way to capture the world in colour is a story of ingenious inventions, personal obsession, magic and illusion, scientific discovery, glamour, hard work and determination.
This new exhibition explores and celebrates this quest for colour on film. It focuses on the moving image in Britain from the origins in magic lanterns, early colour photography and Kromskops, to applied colour films, Kinemacolor, Technicolor, Kodachrome and Eastmancolor. Fantasy worlds, fairy tale genies, the wonders of the natural world, pageantry, cinema blockbusters and home movies all illustrate the stories of our desire to capture the world in colour.
Free admission
For full press information follow the link below
http://www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk/Pages/CapturingColourFilm,InventionandWonder.aspx
Rock Show for Christmas, Burgess Hill
THE LAST CARNIVAL with support band 900 Spaces
Sunday 12 December, 19.30
The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill
West Sussex RH15 8WA
01444 800045
www.itsmagic.org.uk
Tickets: £8(all ages) from 01444 800045 or online www.itsmagic.org.uk
In person: The Triangle, Martlets Hall, Miss Lou’s Church Walk, Burgess Hill; Rockability, Sussex Road, Baldwins South Road Haywards Heath
The Last Carnival strikes out with forgotten Rock Show Music for the 21st Century. Ingredients for this Christmas show: Take the roots of 50s/60s rock and roll, add a little country and blues and mix with 80s/90s British guitar music. Add some modern day disillusionment for colour. Always make sure all songs have plenty of melody. Season well with lots of emotion. Serve hot! One of Brighton’s biggest up and coming bands will be celebrating at The Triangle on Sunday 12 December. Their guitar driven music is big on melody with rousing choruses sprinkled with heartfelt ballads. Prepare for dancing and thumping rhythms. Their undoubted potential has already been recognised by local media and already booked to play at high profile shows.
This will be an extraordinary evening of pure energy!
Support band 900 spaces are a four piece Indie band. Their music is probably best described as disco inspired Indie-Pop, and the band have been playing and producing independently released EP’s since 2008. Conceptualised in 2005 by front-girl Emma Lou, and guitarist Adam House, the band have spent long hard hours designing every crease and fold in the 900 Spaces dynamic. 2010 has seen the release of a new double A side 'Lady Go' on Itunes, Amazon, and a limited CD run
Catch them live in and around Brighton and London in the new year, or on www.myspace.com/900spacesuk
If you do one thing for your health and happiness this Christmas, then take notice of these up and coming bands on the brink of discovery.
Tickets £8 (all ages) online www.itsmagic.org.uk or 01444 800045. In person: The Triangle, Martlets Hall, Miss Lou’s Church Walk, Burgess Hill; Rockability, Sussex Road & Baldwins South Road Haywards Heath
Sunday 12 December, 19.30
The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill
West Sussex RH15 8WA
01444 800045
www.itsmagic.org.uk
Tickets: £8(all ages) from 01444 800045 or online www.itsmagic.org.uk
In person: The Triangle, Martlets Hall, Miss Lou’s Church Walk, Burgess Hill; Rockability, Sussex Road, Baldwins South Road Haywards Heath
The Last Carnival strikes out with forgotten Rock Show Music for the 21st Century. Ingredients for this Christmas show: Take the roots of 50s/60s rock and roll, add a little country and blues and mix with 80s/90s British guitar music. Add some modern day disillusionment for colour. Always make sure all songs have plenty of melody. Season well with lots of emotion. Serve hot! One of Brighton’s biggest up and coming bands will be celebrating at The Triangle on Sunday 12 December. Their guitar driven music is big on melody with rousing choruses sprinkled with heartfelt ballads. Prepare for dancing and thumping rhythms. Their undoubted potential has already been recognised by local media and already booked to play at high profile shows.
This will be an extraordinary evening of pure energy!
Support band 900 spaces are a four piece Indie band. Their music is probably best described as disco inspired Indie-Pop, and the band have been playing and producing independently released EP’s since 2008. Conceptualised in 2005 by front-girl Emma Lou, and guitarist Adam House, the band have spent long hard hours designing every crease and fold in the 900 Spaces dynamic. 2010 has seen the release of a new double A side 'Lady Go' on Itunes, Amazon, and a limited CD run
Catch them live in and around Brighton and London in the new year, or on www.myspace.com/900spacesuk
If you do one thing for your health and happiness this Christmas, then take notice of these up and coming bands on the brink of discovery.
Tickets £8 (all ages) online www.itsmagic.org.uk or 01444 800045. In person: The Triangle, Martlets Hall, Miss Lou’s Church Walk, Burgess Hill; Rockability, Sussex Road & Baldwins South Road Haywards Heath
Santa Run
Santa Run – Sunday 12th December 2010
Get in the mood for Christmas by joining Santas of all shapes, sizes and ages in our fun and festive Santa Run at East Court in East Grinstead. Each participant will receive their very own Santa outfit (or Santa hat for children under 6 years old) and as an early Christmas present, you will also be rewarded with a well-deserved medal and refreshments when you finish.
At both venues, Santas will run three laps of about 1k each and the emphasis on this run is very much on having fun! Advance entry is £10 per adult and £5 per child. To find out more and to register online visit www.stch.org.uk/christmas or contact 01293 447364.
St Catherine’s Hospice
Sunday 12th December 2010
10:30 am-12:00 pm
Get in the mood for Christmas by joining Santas of all shapes, sizes and ages in our fun and festive Santa Run at East Court in East Grinstead. Each participant will receive their very own Santa outfit (or Santa hat for children under 6 years old) and as an early Christmas present, you will also be rewarded with a well-deserved medal and refreshments when you finish.
At both venues, Santas will run three laps of about 1k each and the emphasis on this run is very much on having fun! Advance entry is £10 per adult and £5 per child. To find out more and to register online visit www.stch.org.uk/christmas or contact 01293 447364.
St Catherine’s Hospice
Sunday 12th December 2010
10:30 am-12:00 pm
The Wanted at the Brighton Centre
The Wanted, the UK’s freshest new boyband, have announced their first nationwide UK Tour and the Brighton Centre are delighted to announce that they will be performing at the venue on Friday 1st April 2011.
The Wanted released their self titled debut album through Geffen Records last week and it went straight into the top 5. The 13-track album blasts off with #1 smash hit All Time Low, the boy’s anthemic debut single. Their second single Heart Vacancy went straight into the top two last month.
Max, Tom, Nathan, Jay and Siva have spent the past few months living and working together. They travelled to Europe where they were co-writing and recording with some pop luminaries for their album. From Danish pop maestro Cutfather (Christina Aguilera, Pixie Lott, Santana) and Rami & Carl Falk (‘N Sync, Britney Spears) in Sweden to hitmakers Steve Mac (Kelly Clarkson) and the legendary Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams, James Blunt) based in the UK.
Within a few short months The Wanted have built up a huge fanbase. With over 9 million plays of their videos on YouTube and nearly 400,000 fans on Facebook, these boys have become one of the year’s biggest breakthroughs and are most definitely here to stay. This promises to be one of the most anticipated tours of 2011, don’t miss out on seeing The Wanted live.
Book your tickets now at www.brightoncentre.co.uk
The Wanted released their self titled debut album through Geffen Records last week and it went straight into the top 5. The 13-track album blasts off with #1 smash hit All Time Low, the boy’s anthemic debut single. Their second single Heart Vacancy went straight into the top two last month.
Max, Tom, Nathan, Jay and Siva have spent the past few months living and working together. They travelled to Europe where they were co-writing and recording with some pop luminaries for their album. From Danish pop maestro Cutfather (Christina Aguilera, Pixie Lott, Santana) and Rami & Carl Falk (‘N Sync, Britney Spears) in Sweden to hitmakers Steve Mac (Kelly Clarkson) and the legendary Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams, James Blunt) based in the UK.
Within a few short months The Wanted have built up a huge fanbase. With over 9 million plays of their videos on YouTube and nearly 400,000 fans on Facebook, these boys have become one of the year’s biggest breakthroughs and are most definitely here to stay. This promises to be one of the most anticipated tours of 2011, don’t miss out on seeing The Wanted live.
Book your tickets now at www.brightoncentre.co.uk
Sunday, 21 November 2010
Daily Thought
Go easy. You may have to push forward, but you don't have to push so hard. Go in gentleness, go in peace.
Do not be in so much of a hurry. At no day, no hour, no time are you required to do more than you can do in peace. Frantic behaviors and urgency are not the foundation for our new way of life.
Do not be in too much of a hurry to begin. Begin, but do not force the beginning if it is not time. Beginnings will arrive soon enough.
Enjoy and relish middles, the heart of the matter.
Do not be in too much of a hurry to finish. You may be almost done, but enjoy the final moments. Give yourself fully to those moments so that you may give and get all there is.
Let the pace flow naturally. Move forward. Start. Keep moving forward. Do it gently, though. Do it in peace. Cherish each moment.
Today, God, help me focus on a peaceful pace rather than a harried one. I will keep moving forward gently, not frantically. Help me let go of my need to be anxious, upset, and harried. Help me replace it with a need to be at peace and in harmony.
Do not be in so much of a hurry. At no day, no hour, no time are you required to do more than you can do in peace. Frantic behaviors and urgency are not the foundation for our new way of life.
Do not be in too much of a hurry to begin. Begin, but do not force the beginning if it is not time. Beginnings will arrive soon enough.
Enjoy and relish middles, the heart of the matter.
Do not be in too much of a hurry to finish. You may be almost done, but enjoy the final moments. Give yourself fully to those moments so that you may give and get all there is.
Let the pace flow naturally. Move forward. Start. Keep moving forward. Do it gently, though. Do it in peace. Cherish each moment.
Today, God, help me focus on a peaceful pace rather than a harried one. I will keep moving forward gently, not frantically. Help me let go of my need to be anxious, upset, and harried. Help me replace it with a need to be at peace and in harmony.
EXHIBITION and SALE of PAINTINGS in Lindfield
EXHIBITION and SALE of PAINTINGS in aid of THE PARKINSON'S DISEASE SOCIETY, UK
U.3.A Pastel & Acrylic group are staging an exhibition and sale of
paintings Friday and Saturday 26th&27th November 9a.m.--4.30p.m.in The Old
Stables, The Tiger Hall, High Street,Lindfield (next to All Saints Church at
the top of the High Street). Charity greetings cards will also be for sale.
U.3.A Pastel & Acrylic group are staging an exhibition and sale of
paintings Friday and Saturday 26th&27th November 9a.m.--4.30p.m.in The Old
Stables, The Tiger Hall, High Street,Lindfield (next to All Saints Church at
the top of the High Street). Charity greetings cards will also be for sale.
Burgess Hill Gardens & Allotments Association
Wednesday 1st December
Burgess Hill Gardens & Allotments Association
Open Meeting in the Cyprus Hall, commences 7.45pm
Speaker: Harry Townsend 'A Wheelbarrow though New Zealand'. Admission: Members Free, Visitors £1.
Contact Flo Whitaker on 01444 245509.
Burgess Hill Gardens & Allotments Association
Open Meeting in the Cyprus Hall, commences 7.45pm
Speaker: Harry Townsend 'A Wheelbarrow though New Zealand'. Admission: Members Free, Visitors £1.
Contact Flo Whitaker on 01444 245509.
Friends of East Sussex Hospices Christmas Fair
Wednesday 1 December 2010
Friends of East Sussex Hospices Christmas Fair
Norfolk Pavilion, South of England Show Ground, 10am to 3pm
Help the Friends celebrate Christmas and support East Sussex hospices, including Chestnut Tree House. Ample parking and refreshments on the day. For more information contact Sue Renshaw on 01825 890398 or email fesh@framfield.com. For more information about Friends of East Sussex hospices visit www.fesh.org.uk.
Friends of East Sussex Hospices Christmas Fair
Norfolk Pavilion, South of England Show Ground, 10am to 3pm
Help the Friends celebrate Christmas and support East Sussex hospices, including Chestnut Tree House. Ample parking and refreshments on the day. For more information contact Sue Renshaw on 01825 890398 or email fesh@framfield.com. For more information about Friends of East Sussex hospices visit www.fesh.org.uk.
Balcombe History Society: History Exhibition
Saturday 4 December, 10.30 to 12.00
Balcombe History Society, The Parish Room, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, RH17 6JN
A Balcombe History Exhibition. All the archives donated by Leslie Fairweather, which he used in the preparation for his book “Balcombe – The Story of a Sussex Village,” will be on display. Other items will include old maps and books.
Balcombe History Society, The Parish Room, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, RH17 6JN
A Balcombe History Exhibition. All the archives donated by Leslie Fairweather, which he used in the preparation for his book “Balcombe – The Story of a Sussex Village,” will be on display. Other items will include old maps and books.
Henfield Friends Christmas Celebration
Thursday 9 December 2010
The Henfield Hall, 7pm
Come along and join the Henfield Friends for their annual Christmas celebration, featuring the St Peter’s Church Handbell Ringers, St Peter’s school choir, The Celebration Choir and The Henfield Consort. Tickets £4, under 18’s only £1, available from ‘Top Shelf’ and The Henfield Churches.
in aid of St Barnabas House
The Henfield Hall, 7pm
Come along and join the Henfield Friends for their annual Christmas celebration, featuring the St Peter’s Church Handbell Ringers, St Peter’s school choir, The Celebration Choir and The Henfield Consort. Tickets £4, under 18’s only £1, available from ‘Top Shelf’ and The Henfield Churches.
in aid of St Barnabas House
Lindfield Christmas Festival Night
Tuesday 7 December, 18.00-21.00
Father Christmas is expected at the United Reformed Church at 6.00 p.m. The High Street will be closed from 5.30 - 9.30 p.m., with diversions in place. Please contact Pieter Hemsley at the Parish Office if you would like to book a stall – 01444 484115 clerks@lindfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk.
Katherine Jenkins is coming back to Sussex
Whilst on her American Tour, It’s Magic are thrilled that Katherine has announced that she is pleased to return to Haywards Heath for a summer concert next July 9th. Tickets will be on sale from 1st February to register your interest email info@itsmagic.org.uk
Hurstpierpoint Singers
Our Christimas Carol Concert will be on Sunday, 19th December at 2.30pm in Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, conducted by our Musical Director, Stephen Hope.
We shall sing ‘Christmas Day’ by Gustave Holst. A selection of carols and readings will complete the programme, and we hope our audience will join in heartily with some of the carols. There will be a raffle during the interval, and wine or juice and mince pies will be brought round at the end whilst you chat with friends.
Our recent Choral Workshop held in September in Hassocks was great fun and a successful event, increasing our Membership. If you would like to join our Choir, we would be very happy to welcome you.
Tickets £9, Children £5 available at: Janton News, High Street, Hurstpierpoint; Pavillion Electrics at Hassocks; from Choir Members; and on the door.
Cuckfield Local Market
Saturday 11th December
Local Market
Monthly (2nd sat of every month) food market of local produce in the courtyard of the Talbot Inn. Come and buy some delicious local cheeses, game, fish, organic vegetables, apple juice, jams, chutneys, cakes, bread, meat, poultry and more. Bring along any of your own excess produce and swap it for something else on our exchange stall.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Local Market
Monthly (2nd sat of every month) food market of local produce in the courtyard of the Talbot Inn. Come and buy some delicious local cheeses, game, fish, organic vegetables, apple juice, jams, chutneys, cakes, bread, meat, poultry and more. Bring along any of your own excess produce and swap it for something else on our exchange stall.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Organ Concert at Hammerwood Park
We are organising a recital by very talented young organist John Clerk Maxwell on Saturday 18th December – look out for time and programme details as well as a little more information on him.
To find out more, please call.
David Pinnegar B.Sc. A.R.C.S.
Hammerwood Park
East Grinstead
RH19 3QE - UK
Tel +44 1342 850594
To find out more, please call.
David Pinnegar B.Sc. A.R.C.S.
Hammerwood Park
East Grinstead
RH19 3QE - UK
Tel +44 1342 850594
Saturday, 20 November 2010
Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair
Friday 26th November
~ Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair, Village Centre, Trinity Road.6.30pm - 9.00pm
There will be gifts and presents available to suit all ages and pockets. Crafts; stained glass; paperweights; jewellery; photographic prints; cards; books; pictures; candles; Christmas decorations; scarves; calendars; chutneys; produce; stocking fillers and many more. Refreshments available.
Saturday 27th November
~ Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair, Village Centre, Trinity Road. 9.30am - 1.00pm
There will be gifts and presents available to suit all ages and pockets. Crafts; stained glass; paperweights; jewellery; photographic prints; cards; books; pictures; candles; Christmas decorations; scarves; calendars; chutneys; produce; stocking fillers and many more. Refreshments available.
~ Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair, Village Centre, Trinity Road.6.30pm - 9.00pm
There will be gifts and presents available to suit all ages and pockets. Crafts; stained glass; paperweights; jewellery; photographic prints; cards; books; pictures; candles; Christmas decorations; scarves; calendars; chutneys; produce; stocking fillers and many more. Refreshments available.
Saturday 27th November
~ Hurstpierpoint Christmas Fair, Village Centre, Trinity Road. 9.30am - 1.00pm
There will be gifts and presents available to suit all ages and pockets. Crafts; stained glass; paperweights; jewellery; photographic prints; cards; books; pictures; candles; Christmas decorations; scarves; calendars; chutneys; produce; stocking fillers and many more. Refreshments available.
Sussex Wildlife Trust: Woodcraft Skills Day
Saturday 22 January, 11:00-15:00
Woodcraft Skills Day – For Parent and Older Child
Work together and develop a range of woodcraft skills on this one-day course with Sussex Wildlife Trust for parents or carers with a child aged 10 and above. Activities include fire lighting, using tools to make items from greenwood and working with other natural materials. Please bring lunch, there will be the opportunity to cook your food over the campfire if you wish. Robust outdoor clothing recommended. Woods Mill, Henfield. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Toilets. Wheelchair accessible and disabled toilets.
Members: Adults £10 /children £10
Non-members: Adults £15 /children £15
Booking essential please ring 01273 497561
Woodcraft Skills Day – For Parent and Older Child
Work together and develop a range of woodcraft skills on this one-day course with Sussex Wildlife Trust for parents or carers with a child aged 10 and above. Activities include fire lighting, using tools to make items from greenwood and working with other natural materials. Please bring lunch, there will be the opportunity to cook your food over the campfire if you wish. Robust outdoor clothing recommended. Woods Mill, Henfield. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Toilets. Wheelchair accessible and disabled toilets.
Members: Adults £10 /children £10
Non-members: Adults £15 /children £15
Booking essential please ring 01273 497561
Swim with Sharks and help the NSPCC
Friday 10th December, Cheshire
Sussex Living’s Designer Lee Meads is raising money for the NSPCC through the Chandlers Champion Challenge.
The experience will begin with some scuba training, before making a spectacular dive in Chester’s Blue Planet aquarium, which is home to Europe’s largest collection of Sand Tiger Sharks. The largest shark being 10 foot long weighing in at 26 stones and possessing over 250 teeth! So it’s certainly something to get your Jaws into!
Support Lee and the NSPCC by sponsorship through this link:
What's on at Hammerwood Park, East Grinstead
5th December - Emerson College Forest Row - programme of Chopin and Liszt by acclaimed international recitalist Adolfo Barabino - Tickets £12.50 on the door
18th December 4pm - Hammerwood Park East Grinstead - Christmas Organ recital by John Clark-Maxwell, Eton Music Scholar. Please phone 01342 850594 to reserve seats.
David Pinnegar B.Sc. A.R.C.S.
Hammerwood Park
East Grinstead Sussex
RH19 3QE - UK
Tel +44 1342 850594
18th December 4pm - Hammerwood Park East Grinstead - Christmas Organ recital by John Clark-Maxwell, Eton Music Scholar. Please phone 01342 850594 to reserve seats.
David Pinnegar B.Sc. A.R.C.S.
Hammerwood Park
East Grinstead Sussex
RH19 3QE - UK
Tel +44 1342 850594
Hurstpierpoint: Book Launch
Hurstpierpoint author, Kevin Carey, launched his first novel at the Mint House bookshop in the High Street last Saturday. Dozens of people enjoyed a glass of wine, bought signed copies of the book, and explored the newly refurbished shop.
Kevin is a well-known community activist, writer and poet who has produced drama and sings in two choirs.
This is the summary of Perpetua’s story
Perpetua, a 19-year-old Afro-Caribbean girl from South London says she is God and performs amazing technological miracles to prove it. Her mission has hilarious and tragic consequences as politicians, bishops, tabloid hacks and gang leaders try to come to terms with her mission. This profoundly philosophical and witheringly satirical novel follows Perpetua to her humiliating death live on television on Good Friday 2007. Her story is told by a tabloid journalist, a social worker responsible for her surveillance, an FE multimedia student and a theology postgraduate. The novel concludes with Perpetua's Resurrection, paving the way for sequels.
Artists provide alternative to Christmas pop-ups
Put more love into your Christmas – that's the message from artists working in an empty shop in Shoreham by Sea.
And to help, they're running sessions every Tuesday evening until Christmas, helping people to make cards, decorations and gifts. The emphasis will be on the unusual, and there will be lots of inspiring ideas using affordable, easy to find and even recycled materials. Everything that's needed will be provided, and there will be tea, coffee and biscuits available to keep everyone fuelled throughout the sessions. The evenings will be led by Shoreham artist Lou Durham, with help from other artists.
'Many of Britain's town centres are suffering this Christmas, with an estimated 12,000 independent shops closed in the last year,' says Dan Thompson, from the Empty Shops Network, 'so we're suggesting people make something special, as an antidote to the Christmas shops filling the holes in our high streets this month.'
The weekly workshops will be held at Agora, the HQ of the Empty Shops Network. The organisation have been leading the campaign to recycle empty shops and other unused spaces across the UK. Dan is the network's founder, has written two guides to reusing empty shops, and is acknowledged as a leading authority on arts and community use of empty spaces. Agora itself was derelict, and has been refurbished to provide a space for the local community to use. It has hosted exhibitions, workshops, meetings and rehearsals.
Put More Love Into Christmas is open at Agora, 1a New Road, Shoreham by Sea every Tuesday from 23rd November until Christmas, from 7-9pm, and sessions cost £5. For more information follow @artistsmakers on Twitter or visit www.artistsandmakers.com
Late Night Opening and Family Carol Service in Forest Row
Thursday 16 December
This is the third year of this wonderful event where villagers just turn up and we wander round the village stopping at different places to sing. A lovely family event full of atmosphere.
Henfield Spirit of Christmas
Friday 10 December, 16.00-20.00
Fun for all the family. Carol singing, handbell-ringing, musical groups, charity fund-raising stalls and a variety of amusements for the children (including fairground rides) will be highlights of the festivities.
Santa and his sleigh (courtesy of the BP Guild) will be in the centre of the village and he will also have a grotto nearby in the bus shelter (courtesy of Henfield Youth Club). Other activities in Henfield for the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ evening include competitions, shops open with refreshments for customers and various food stalls. Come and enjoy an evening of dazzling features, under the bright Christmas lights of Henfield.
Ditchling Morris and Mummers 25th Year Christmas 2010
This year is the 25th time that Ditchling Morris and Mummers will appear at the Bull Hotel, Ditchling on Boxing Day. We shall perform the same play as that on the 26th December 1986 and we hope to have some of the original players taking part. We shall be collecting for charity and this year our charity is the St Peter and St James Hospice.
Mumming plays and Morris are part of our heritage and one of our principle aims and objectives is to promote this. We perform Morris dances in the Cotswold style and Mumming plays from Sussex of which there are 17 in total.
This year’s play comes from the village of Fittleworth. The village is about 2 miles from Pulborough in West Sussex.
Characters include Father Christmas, Billy Twing Twang, King George the Turkish Knight, Valiant Soldier, the Prince of Peace and of course the Doctor.
It is a very popular event and attracts well over 300 people from all over Sussex. Last year we raised over £1000 and our target this year is to exceed this figure.
Don’t miss this event on Sunday, 26 December at The Bull Hotel, Ditchling, at 1pm. We will have carol singing followed by the Mummers Play and Morris Dancing.
Keymer Fire Station to close
Keymer fire station may close due to cut backsDespite strong opposition, Peter Evans, Cabinet Member for Public Protection, has given the go-ahead to plans in the Fire and Rescue Service’s ‘Modernisation Programme’ to increase manpower at Burgess Hill’s retained station and close the station at Keymer.
Hassocks will be covered from Burgess Hill, using whole-time firefighters from Horley to provide additional cover at peak times in the day.
What do you think?
Will this ‘modernisation’ help provide a better service across the county or will it create problems?
Published on Thu Nov 18 17:02:18 GMT 2010 by the Mid Sussex Times
Friday, 19 November 2010
Cuckfield Crafts and Market
Cuckfield Crafts and Market
Friday 26th November
Queens Hall
9.30am - 1.0 pm
Contact Beverley on 01444 440274
or allthingsnicecft@aol.com for more information
Friday 26th November
Queens Hall
9.30am - 1.0 pm
Contact Beverley on 01444 440274
or allthingsnicecft@aol.com for more information
HASSOCKS TOWN WOMENS GUILD
Our November meeting was well attended when our speaker, Ian Gledhill, gave an entertaining talk on Gilbert & Sullivan, followed by by an "operetta" quiz. Our Christmas social afternoon was celebrated with seasons goodies. Our next meeting will be on January 25th 2011 when our speaker will be Suzanne Glossop. We are looking forward to our visit to the Theatre Royal to see "Cinderella". Do come and join us, you are assured of a warm welcome. Meetings are held at Pauline Thaw Center, Dale Avenue, Hassocks and start at 2.30 p.m. Contact 01273 841106.
Mid Sussex Ramblers - Walk
Tue 7 December 10.00
Ardingly Reservoir Circular.
Ardingly Reservoir Car Park (small charge).
Stone Hall – White House – Jarretts Farm – Staplefield (Pub lunch at Jolly Tanners or picnic) – Tyes Place – Sidnye Farm – Ouse Valley Viaduct – Ardingly Reservoir.
Leader Rowena.
NO DOGS PLEASE
10 miles
01825 722043
TQ334286
Ardingly Reservoir Circular.
Ardingly Reservoir Car Park (small charge).
Stone Hall – White House – Jarretts Farm – Staplefield (Pub lunch at Jolly Tanners or picnic) – Tyes Place – Sidnye Farm – Ouse Valley Viaduct – Ardingly Reservoir.
Leader Rowena.
NO DOGS PLEASE
10 miles
01825 722043
TQ334286
Mid Sussex Ramblers - Walk
Sun 28 November
10.15 Horsted Keynes and Bluebell Circular.
Horsted Keynes British Legion car park
Broadhurst Manor – Tanyard – Bluebell Railway – Horsted Keynes Station – Little Oddynes Farm – Nobles Farm – Sandpits Wood – Horsted Keynes.
Leaders Ray and Alison.
NO DOGS PLEASE.
Refreshments should be available at Horsted Keynes Station. (BRPS members bring your Membership card! ) or bring your picnic. 6.75 miles
01342 311632
TQ383282
10.15 Horsted Keynes and Bluebell Circular.
Horsted Keynes British Legion car park
Broadhurst Manor – Tanyard – Bluebell Railway – Horsted Keynes Station – Little Oddynes Farm – Nobles Farm – Sandpits Wood – Horsted Keynes.
Leaders Ray and Alison.
NO DOGS PLEASE.
Refreshments should be available at Horsted Keynes Station. (BRPS members bring your Membership card! ) or bring your picnic. 6.75 miles
01342 311632
TQ383282
Antiques, Collectables & Fine Food Fair
Antiques, Collectables & Fine Food Fair
Sunday 21st November 2010
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre (BN6 9UY)
10am to 4pm
Sunday 21st November 2010
Hurstpierpoint Village Centre (BN6 9UY)
10am to 4pm
Plumpton Estate Wines
Plumpton Estate, Cloudy Ridge Wines
Cloudy Ridge White £8.00
Dry with a crisp, refreshing, acidity that perfectly balances the delicate gooseberry, green apple and mineral flavours. An excellent match for fish and light salads, or light and delicate enough to be enjoyed on its own.
Cloudy Ridge Rosé £8.00
This Rosé wine is full of rich and soft aromas of strawberries, plums and red cherries. Youthful, fresh and perfectly poised. Light and fruity enough to enjoy on its own, this wine is perfect for sharing with friends.
Cloudy Ridge Red £8.00
Soft plum, redcurrant and damson fruit characters, harmoniously balanced with gentle cinnamon spice and elegant tannins. This fruit and spice-driven red is perfect for the cold winter months, and an especially good match for pork and roast lamb.
Plumpton Estate, Premium Wines
Morgan’s Reserve Fumé Sold out £10.00
Clean, fresh and youthful, with lots of peach and melon notes coming to the fore, plus a creamy vanilla undertone with a hint of honey.
A rich and well-rounded wine, drinking very well now. A great match for white meats.
Sutherland’s Block Pinot Noir Sold out £10.00
Vibrant red cherry, redcurrant and plum fruit characters, with soft, yet generous, clove, earth, and vanilla undertones. The earthy notes follow through to a rich and balanced finish.
This will improve over the coming year
Sparkling Wines
The Dean Brut Temporarily out of stock £20.00
Dry, with refreshing acidity and delicate fine yet persistent mousse. This wine displays complex crisp apple and citrus fruit notes perfectly balanced with creamy brioche roundness and a long refreshing finish. English sparkling wine at its finest.
The Dean Blush Brut £20.00
Dry and youthful with a fine, creamy, persistent mousse. This wine has an appealing salmon pink blush hue. This sparkler displays delicate cherry and green apple fruit with floral hints well balanced with a soft yeasty body.
We are wholly unique in the UK wine industry as our wines are crafted by students on BSc and Foundation Degree Wine Production courses under the guidance of our Vineyard Manager and Winemaker.
Plumpton College
Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Nr Lewes,
East Sussex, BN7 3AE.
t: + 44 (0) 1273 890454
f: + 44 (0) 1273 890071
e: enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk
w: www.plumpton.ac.uk
For all enquiries and orders please contact Paul Harley, Wine Sales Manager
phone 01273 890454
fax 01273 890071
email paul.harley@plumpton.ac.uk
Plumpton Estate Stockists
Retailers
Butlers Wine Cellars, Brighton, 01273 698724
Corbin’s of Uckfield, Uckfield, 01825 766670
The English Wine Centre, Alfriston 01323 870164
Grapes, Worthing 01903 608563
Highdown Vineyard, Worthing 01903 500663
Middle Farm, Firle 01273 811411
Plumpton Green Post Office, 01273 890229
Waitrose, Lewes, Brighton and Burgess Hill branches
Waitrose Wine Direct, www.waitrosewine.com
The Winehouse, Shoreham, 01273 870055
Cloudy Ridge White £8.00
Dry with a crisp, refreshing, acidity that perfectly balances the delicate gooseberry, green apple and mineral flavours. An excellent match for fish and light salads, or light and delicate enough to be enjoyed on its own.
Cloudy Ridge Rosé £8.00
This Rosé wine is full of rich and soft aromas of strawberries, plums and red cherries. Youthful, fresh and perfectly poised. Light and fruity enough to enjoy on its own, this wine is perfect for sharing with friends.
Cloudy Ridge Red £8.00
Soft plum, redcurrant and damson fruit characters, harmoniously balanced with gentle cinnamon spice and elegant tannins. This fruit and spice-driven red is perfect for the cold winter months, and an especially good match for pork and roast lamb.
Plumpton Estate, Premium Wines
Morgan’s Reserve Fumé Sold out £10.00
Clean, fresh and youthful, with lots of peach and melon notes coming to the fore, plus a creamy vanilla undertone with a hint of honey.
A rich and well-rounded wine, drinking very well now. A great match for white meats.
Sutherland’s Block Pinot Noir Sold out £10.00
Vibrant red cherry, redcurrant and plum fruit characters, with soft, yet generous, clove, earth, and vanilla undertones. The earthy notes follow through to a rich and balanced finish.
This will improve over the coming year
Sparkling Wines
The Dean Brut Temporarily out of stock £20.00
Dry, with refreshing acidity and delicate fine yet persistent mousse. This wine displays complex crisp apple and citrus fruit notes perfectly balanced with creamy brioche roundness and a long refreshing finish. English sparkling wine at its finest.
The Dean Blush Brut £20.00
Dry and youthful with a fine, creamy, persistent mousse. This wine has an appealing salmon pink blush hue. This sparkler displays delicate cherry and green apple fruit with floral hints well balanced with a soft yeasty body.
We are wholly unique in the UK wine industry as our wines are crafted by students on BSc and Foundation Degree Wine Production courses under the guidance of our Vineyard Manager and Winemaker.
Plumpton College
Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Nr Lewes,
East Sussex, BN7 3AE.
t: + 44 (0) 1273 890454
f: + 44 (0) 1273 890071
e: enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk
w: www.plumpton.ac.uk
For all enquiries and orders please contact Paul Harley, Wine Sales Manager
phone 01273 890454
fax 01273 890071
email paul.harley@plumpton.ac.uk
Plumpton Estate Stockists
Retailers
Butlers Wine Cellars, Brighton, 01273 698724
Corbin’s of Uckfield, Uckfield, 01825 766670
The English Wine Centre, Alfriston 01323 870164
Grapes, Worthing 01903 608563
Highdown Vineyard, Worthing 01903 500663
Middle Farm, Firle 01273 811411
Plumpton Green Post Office, 01273 890229
Waitrose, Lewes, Brighton and Burgess Hill branches
Waitrose Wine Direct, www.waitrosewine.com
The Winehouse, Shoreham, 01273 870055
Chequer Mead Lunchtime Concert Series presents:
THE LIFEBOAT CHOIR
Tuesday 7th December, 1.30pm
The Forest Row Lifeboat Choir was formed in 1946 after the loss of the Rye Harbour Lifeboat, "Mary Stanford" and her 17 crew in 1928. The brother of a crew member lived in Forest Row, met the village postman and moved by the disaster, they formed the choir to raise funds for the RNLI. They continue to do so to this day.
TICKETS: £4.00 Concessions: £3.50 £3.00 each when buying three concerts in the series
www.chequermead.org.uk
Tuesday 7th December, 1.30pm
The Forest Row Lifeboat Choir was formed in 1946 after the loss of the Rye Harbour Lifeboat, "Mary Stanford" and her 17 crew in 1928. The brother of a crew member lived in Forest Row, met the village postman and moved by the disaster, they formed the choir to raise funds for the RNLI. They continue to do so to this day.
TICKETS: £4.00 Concessions: £3.50 £3.00 each when buying three concerts in the series
www.chequermead.org.uk
Barnsgate Manor is now open for dinner
Barnsgate Manor at Herons Ghyll on the A26 between Crowborough and Uckfield is now open for dinner in the newly refurbished Manor House Restaurant, Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm. Last orders is at 9pm. They are offering a traditional English menu and an example menu can be seen on their website www.barnsgate.co.uk. To book, call 01825 713366.
Ditchling Players: The Ditchling Story
The Ditchling Story – 17th January 2011
In May 2011 the Ditchling Players intend to stage ‘The Ditchling Story’ (a history of Ditchling told in words and music from Saxon times to the present day). This is an original work specially written for the Players by one of our members, Michael Legat, who also wrote the highly successful ‘Our Finest Hour’.
There are numerous roles of varying sizes and ages to be filled and we are offering the opportunity to anybody who would like to be involved in this exciting project to come along to a meeting at Ditchling Village Hall on Monday 17th January at 7.30pm.
If you would be interested in taking part please either come along on the night or contact us by phone or e-mail on either 01273 843227 peterkirk@btinternet.com or 01273 844868 davidtettersell@btinternet.com
In May 2011 the Ditchling Players intend to stage ‘The Ditchling Story’ (a history of Ditchling told in words and music from Saxon times to the present day). This is an original work specially written for the Players by one of our members, Michael Legat, who also wrote the highly successful ‘Our Finest Hour’.
There are numerous roles of varying sizes and ages to be filled and we are offering the opportunity to anybody who would like to be involved in this exciting project to come along to a meeting at Ditchling Village Hall on Monday 17th January at 7.30pm.
If you would be interested in taking part please either come along on the night or contact us by phone or e-mail on either 01273 843227 peterkirk@btinternet.com or 01273 844868 davidtettersell@btinternet.com
Paul Austin Kelly at Hammerwood Park, East Grinstead
Dear Friends
Is anyone coming on Saturday 20 November at 4pm? I really don't put on any old concerts at Hammerwood just as commercial space fillers in ordinary venues. Each of the concerts we arrange comes about through some personal knowledge of the performer or the programme and if I tell you that someone is amazing . . . they are.
Frankly, I have never ever ever heard a more golden voice than Paul Austin Kelly's - and his accompaniist was revered by the teacher of my organ master of 35 years ago. Martin Isepp is a legend of a musician within his own lifetime, and it's a significant privilege to be able to hear them.
Add to that that this concert is to raise funds for two Cancer charities that provide help to so many, this concert really is worth more than the usual lack of enthusiasm to bother to come out and come to at 4pm. And please remember that as Children are free of charge, so that after their teenage they know that there really is life beyond the nightclub, just grab any children you can bring . . . and bring them.
Please ring 01342 850594 to reserve seats.
Best wishes
David Pinnegar B.Sc. A.R.C.S.
Hammerwood Park
East Grinstead RH19 3QE
Tel +44 1342 850594
Is anyone coming on Saturday 20 November at 4pm? I really don't put on any old concerts at Hammerwood just as commercial space fillers in ordinary venues. Each of the concerts we arrange comes about through some personal knowledge of the performer or the programme and if I tell you that someone is amazing . . . they are.
Frankly, I have never ever ever heard a more golden voice than Paul Austin Kelly's - and his accompaniist was revered by the teacher of my organ master of 35 years ago. Martin Isepp is a legend of a musician within his own lifetime, and it's a significant privilege to be able to hear them.
Add to that that this concert is to raise funds for two Cancer charities that provide help to so many, this concert really is worth more than the usual lack of enthusiasm to bother to come out and come to at 4pm. And please remember that as Children are free of charge, so that after their teenage they know that there really is life beyond the nightclub, just grab any children you can bring . . . and bring them.
Please ring 01342 850594 to reserve seats.
Best wishes
David Pinnegar B.Sc. A.R.C.S.
Hammerwood Park
East Grinstead RH19 3QE
Tel +44 1342 850594
MID SUSSEX CAMERA CLUB
The Mid Sussex Camera Club held its 2nd monthly photograph competition of the season last Monday evening (08/11/2010) at the CVS Centre in Burgess Hill. This was a themed competition, the theme being “Dusk to Dawn”
As usual the event was very well attended on the night and there were plenty of entries to be judged by Ken Scott. There are 2 classes of entry, intermediate and advanced showing prints and projected images.
After a hotly contested competition winners emerged as follows.
Prints (advanced class)
A Time to Reflect Brian Roberts 20
A view From Canada Wharf Charles Hobley 20
Moonlight & Pixels Alec Pelham 19
Twilight Saint Michell Keith Brooks 19
Projected Images (advanced)
Lava Light Derek Powell 20
Dawn over the Marina Norman Axtell 19
Fading Light Norman Axtell 19
Prints (intermediate class)
Busk til Dawn Ray Gray 20
Sunset over the fishing Fleet Ray Gray 20
Flight over Ashdown Patrick Bedwell 20
Projected Images (intermediate)
Alone on the River Ray Leaney 20
By the light of the silvery moon Neil Leighton 20
A Cold Night Ray Leaney 19
Last Man Home Yvonne Wells 19
Congratulations to all entrants for making the evening such a success. For a list of full results and current standings please visit the club website.
For more information on the Mid Sussex Camera Club please visit our club website at http://www.midsussexcc.co.uk
Derek Powell: Lavalight
Neil Leighton: By the light of the silverymoon
Norman Axtell: Dawn over the marina
Norman Axtel: Fading light
Ray Leane: A cold night
Ray Leaney: Alone on the river
Yvonne Wells: Last man home
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