Friday 2nd September
Playin’ the Blues
Live Band with Stu Roberts, Dave Markee & Stu Barker
Not to be missed ! from 830pm
e: eat@thesportsmanpub.com
t: 01444 233460
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The Sportsman, Cuckfield Road, Goddards Green BN6 9LQ
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Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Local talent shines on the mic
Bryony Rushton from Chelwood Gate has been given the big thumbs up by judges at the Open Mic UK auditions. Along with other impressive acts, Bryony has made it through to the Regional Finals and will now be performing at the live showcases of Open Mic UK 2011.
Open Mic UK 2011 is the exciting national talent competition which searches for the UKs best singers, singer/songwriters, rappers and vocalists of all genres who perform either covers or original material.
One contestant who has evidently caught the judge’s eye is local talent Bryony Rushton, now competing for a place in the National Final at The O2 in London and the chance to grab a breakthrough recording contract. Thousands of hopefuls entered nationwide and hundreds of auditionees queued patiently on the day for their turn to impress the judges. Those who made it through the audition stage will now take part in a live Regional head to head battle alongside the best talent in their area. They’ll be performing in front of hundreds of audience members and a professional judging panel to win a place at the National Grand Final.
Chris Grayston head of Future Music comments “we are searching for an act whose live performance will impress an audience, industry judges and A&R associates, and who has the potential to become a professional recording artist. The standard was high last year and this year looks set to be even better.”
The competition is divided into age categories; 16 and under, 17-22 and 23 and over; all types of singers, vocal performers, groups and acoustic singer/songwriters are invited to enter Open Mic UK. There’s over £50, 000 in prizes up for grabs this year and the overall winner of Open Mic UK 2011 will be offered a recording contract, with up to £30, 000 investment! They’ll also have the opportunity to tour across the UK.
There are plenty of development opportunities available to acts taking part courtesy of ICMP, who will be offering songwriting courses and masterclasses throughout the competition. The latter stages of the competition will also provide acts with the opportunity to impress many guests from record labels, agencies and the entertainment industry as well as judges from BBC Introducing, national radio and regional press.
The winners will not only get to perform on stage at The 02 at Live Fest, London’s largest indoor festival, but they will be thrust into the media spotlight through television, radio and print media and will be invited on the Open Mic UK Tour, which boasts 100 gigs across the country. Last year’s under 16’s winner, Hatty Keane, has been signed to BGM Music. Since being crowned the overall runner up of the competition last year, Hatty has been featured in a variety of local, regional and national press, performed live sets alongside Tinchy Stryder and Roll Deep and is currently working on new material. Previous winner Birdy has recently been a favourite on Radio 1 having signed to Warner Music and is set for a huge career at just 15 years of age.
For more information go to the website www.openmicuk.co.uk or better still come down and support your local talent performing! You can purchase tickets from the website www.openmicuk.co.uk or on the door subject to availability or from Bryony Rushton at www.bryonybrookeperformances.co.uk.
Open Mic UK 2011 is the exciting national talent competition which searches for the UKs best singers, singer/songwriters, rappers and vocalists of all genres who perform either covers or original material.
One contestant who has evidently caught the judge’s eye is local talent Bryony Rushton, now competing for a place in the National Final at The O2 in London and the chance to grab a breakthrough recording contract. Thousands of hopefuls entered nationwide and hundreds of auditionees queued patiently on the day for their turn to impress the judges. Those who made it through the audition stage will now take part in a live Regional head to head battle alongside the best talent in their area. They’ll be performing in front of hundreds of audience members and a professional judging panel to win a place at the National Grand Final.
Chris Grayston head of Future Music comments “we are searching for an act whose live performance will impress an audience, industry judges and A&R associates, and who has the potential to become a professional recording artist. The standard was high last year and this year looks set to be even better.”
The competition is divided into age categories; 16 and under, 17-22 and 23 and over; all types of singers, vocal performers, groups and acoustic singer/songwriters are invited to enter Open Mic UK. There’s over £50, 000 in prizes up for grabs this year and the overall winner of Open Mic UK 2011 will be offered a recording contract, with up to £30, 000 investment! They’ll also have the opportunity to tour across the UK.
There are plenty of development opportunities available to acts taking part courtesy of ICMP, who will be offering songwriting courses and masterclasses throughout the competition. The latter stages of the competition will also provide acts with the opportunity to impress many guests from record labels, agencies and the entertainment industry as well as judges from BBC Introducing, national radio and regional press.
The winners will not only get to perform on stage at The 02 at Live Fest, London’s largest indoor festival, but they will be thrust into the media spotlight through television, radio and print media and will be invited on the Open Mic UK Tour, which boasts 100 gigs across the country. Last year’s under 16’s winner, Hatty Keane, has been signed to BGM Music. Since being crowned the overall runner up of the competition last year, Hatty has been featured in a variety of local, regional and national press, performed live sets alongside Tinchy Stryder and Roll Deep and is currently working on new material. Previous winner Birdy has recently been a favourite on Radio 1 having signed to Warner Music and is set for a huge career at just 15 years of age.
For more information go to the website www.openmicuk.co.uk or better still come down and support your local talent performing! You can purchase tickets from the website www.openmicuk.co.uk or on the door subject to availability or from Bryony Rushton at www.bryonybrookeperformances.co.uk.
Weddings at Upwaltham Barns, Chichester
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Upwaltham Barns, Chichester, West Sussex, GU28 0LX
t: 01798 300252 w: www.upwalthambarns-weddings.co.uk
One of the prettiest venues in the south of England, Upwaltham Barns is a set of traditional flint long barns surrounded by the beautiful South Downs. The love and care poured into the restoration of the Barns is reflected in the warm and friendly atmosphere of this family-owned venue.
Upwaltham Barns consists of three interior areas; the East Barn, the South Barn and the Bar. Exposed beams and brickwork in both barns make this venue beautifully rustic and romantic. The East Barn is licensed for civil wedding and partnership ceremonies for up to 150 guests and is equally suitable for a drinks reception. Its original stonework, wooden beams and neutral colour tones create a warm, tranquil atmosphere. Also licensed for civil ceremonies, The South Barn can seat 160 guests for dining and up to 200 for an evening reception. The barn’s wooden beams are entwined with dazzling fairy lights and recesses in the brick walls can be decorated with tea lights, making this spacious barn wonderfully intimate. The adjoining Bar has leather sofas, rugs, and a woodburner for an authentic cosy, country feel.
There are several outdoor areas at Upwaltham Barns. The wonderful cottage gardens have been lovingly maintained and decorated with beautiful flowers. The Courtyard at the heart of the venue is a wonderful place for a drinks reception, canapés, hog roast or barbecue. The Moroccan-style snug area with plumped out cushions and tea lights is a cosy place for guests to retreat to throughout the day.
In addition, the French inspired Jasmine Cottage is available for the wedding couple on the day and night of the wedding. It has been beautifully decorated with gorgeous fabrics and vintage furniture.
Katherine Jenkins is coming to Brighton
Katherine Jenkins, the record-breaking multi platinum selling mezzo-soprano, today announces her UK Daydream theatre tour, starting 7th January 2012 in Oxford. Taking in 21 cities across the UK, Katherine will be performing up close and personal for her first theatre tour in three years and will perform at The Brighton Centre on Friday 10th February 2012.
Coinciding with the release of her latest album, Daydream, released October 10th on Warner Bros Records, the album is her most personal to date drawing together music and songs she loves from across classical, traditional, folk and easy pop that have inspired her over the course of her life.
Recorded in Los Angeles and London in spring this year, Katherine has once again teamed up with John Shanks in the U.S (credits include Take That & Westlife and Katherine’s hit 2010 single Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming), and Simon Franglen in London (credits include Barbra Streisand, Céline Dion and the Oscar nominated soundtrack to James Cameron’s Avatar).
Capturing what audiences love about Katherine – her astonishing vocal range, her championing of great songs, always willing to test new ground – Daydream reflects on the exciting stage that she now has reached in her life and career.
Stand out tracks on the album include the stunning Shanks produced Break It To My Heart, a deeply moving interpretation of the Celtic classic Black Is The Colour, I Dreamed A Dream from Les Misérables rarely performed in French, a brand new composition of Ave Maria and Katherine’s stirring tribute to service men and women through the ages A Flower Tells A Story.
The Daydream tour will also see Katherine perform some of her best-known songs that she has performed and recorded over her last seven albums including tracks from her debut album Premiere through to her best selling album Believe.
Katherine says “I had an amazing time on my first arena tour but Daydream is a very intimate album and I wanted my tour to reflect that. It's a chance for my fans to see me up close and personal in some of the UK's most beautiful theatres”.
As one of the UK’s best-loved artists, with album sales in excess of 5 million copies, her new album, Daydream, reflects her success here and abroad (her last album Believe went platinum in many countries) and signals the start of the next stage of her life.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 2nd September 2011 and are available at www.brightoncentre.co.uk
Coinciding with the release of her latest album, Daydream, released October 10th on Warner Bros Records, the album is her most personal to date drawing together music and songs she loves from across classical, traditional, folk and easy pop that have inspired her over the course of her life.
Recorded in Los Angeles and London in spring this year, Katherine has once again teamed up with John Shanks in the U.S (credits include Take That & Westlife and Katherine’s hit 2010 single Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming), and Simon Franglen in London (credits include Barbra Streisand, Céline Dion and the Oscar nominated soundtrack to James Cameron’s Avatar).
Capturing what audiences love about Katherine – her astonishing vocal range, her championing of great songs, always willing to test new ground – Daydream reflects on the exciting stage that she now has reached in her life and career.
Stand out tracks on the album include the stunning Shanks produced Break It To My Heart, a deeply moving interpretation of the Celtic classic Black Is The Colour, I Dreamed A Dream from Les Misérables rarely performed in French, a brand new composition of Ave Maria and Katherine’s stirring tribute to service men and women through the ages A Flower Tells A Story.
The Daydream tour will also see Katherine perform some of her best-known songs that she has performed and recorded over her last seven albums including tracks from her debut album Premiere through to her best selling album Believe.
Katherine says “I had an amazing time on my first arena tour but Daydream is a very intimate album and I wanted my tour to reflect that. It's a chance for my fans to see me up close and personal in some of the UK's most beautiful theatres”.
As one of the UK’s best-loved artists, with album sales in excess of 5 million copies, her new album, Daydream, reflects her success here and abroad (her last album Believe went platinum in many countries) and signals the start of the next stage of her life.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 2nd September 2011 and are available at www.brightoncentre.co.uk
Movie Showcase 2011
Tuesday 25th October at 20.00
Haywards Heath MovieMakers
Wesley Hall, Methodist Church,
Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath
Movie Showcase 2011 – Our Annual Public Showing
A selection of our award winning films will be shown at Wesley Hall, Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath on Tuesday 25th October 2011 at 8 pm
Doors open at 7.45pm.
Tickets £4 on the door, including refreshments.
A raffle will be held in the interval.
Visitors very welcome, simply come along and see what we do. For more information about Haywards Heath MovieMakers please see our website: www.hhcvs.f9.co.uk
Haywards Heath MovieMakers
Wesley Hall, Methodist Church,
Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath
Movie Showcase 2011 – Our Annual Public Showing
A selection of our award winning films will be shown at Wesley Hall, Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath on Tuesday 25th October 2011 at 8 pm
Doors open at 7.45pm.
Tickets £4 on the door, including refreshments.
A raffle will be held in the interval.
Visitors very welcome, simply come along and see what we do. For more information about Haywards Heath MovieMakers please see our website: www.hhcvs.f9.co.uk
Christmas at Lingfield Park
Entertaining at Christmas
Both the Trackside Restaurant and our hospitality suites are the perfect place for an afternoon Christmas party with work colleagues or friends. During December, there’ll be a choice of locally sourced carved meats including a festive option on offer in the Trackside and as it’s always a popular base at this time of year - it’s important to book early.
Alternatively, for larger groups, a private hospitality suite can give you an exclusive area from which to enjoy the afternoon. There’s a choice of options and a range of packages to choose from all starting from just £75+VAT per person.
Book early for Party Nights – 10% discount on offer!
Our Christmas party nights take place on selected Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings throughout December in the Pavilion Suite. Each evening will start with a three-course meal with wine before our resident DJ takes over to begin the festivities. Prices start from just £45 per person but book before 30th September and you’ll receive a 10% discount!
For further information, please contact 01342 834 800 or visit www.lingfieldpark.co.uk
Join us, you’re welcome!
Both the Trackside Restaurant and our hospitality suites are the perfect place for an afternoon Christmas party with work colleagues or friends. During December, there’ll be a choice of locally sourced carved meats including a festive option on offer in the Trackside and as it’s always a popular base at this time of year - it’s important to book early.
Alternatively, for larger groups, a private hospitality suite can give you an exclusive area from which to enjoy the afternoon. There’s a choice of options and a range of packages to choose from all starting from just £75+VAT per person.
Book early for Party Nights – 10% discount on offer!
Our Christmas party nights take place on selected Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings throughout December in the Pavilion Suite. Each evening will start with a three-course meal with wine before our resident DJ takes over to begin the festivities. Prices start from just £45 per person but book before 30th September and you’ll receive a 10% discount!
For further information, please contact 01342 834 800 or visit www.lingfieldpark.co.uk
Join us, you’re welcome!
Autumn/Winter Racing at Lingfield Park
As summer begins to turn into autumn, we can look forward to an exciting racing programme at Lingfield Park. With 22 fixtures still to go from September until the end of the year, it means there is lots of opportunity to visit this picturesque venue. Some of the upcoming highlights are listed below:
Discover Racing Day - 27 October
See behind the scenes of racing and hear from industry experts from a range of roles. As its half term, we’ll also have face painters and a behind-the-scenes tour to entertain all the family.
Racing and Beer Festival – 11 & 12 November
Two days of racing including the Listed ‘Churchill Stakes’ on Saturday. Our Autumn Beer festival will also run during both days giving you the opportunity to sample a range of locally brewed ales. There’ll be live music before and after racing from a local band on each day, ensuring a great atmosphere.
National Hunt Racing - 8 & 22 November, 10 December
We see a return to Jump racing with three fixtures planned in November and December. These popular events often showcase some talented novice horses who are looking to gain experience.
Christmas at Lingfield Park - Saturday 10 & 17 December
There are nine race meetings throughout December as Christmas comes to Lingfield Park but our two Saturday meetings in particular will be family friendly. If we’re good, Santa might pay us a visit too!
Tickets are on sale now for all of these events priced from just £13.50. Don’t forget that accompanied under 18’s are admitted free of charge.
Entertaining at Christmas
Both the Trackside Restaurant and our hospitality suites are the perfect place for an afternoon Christmas party with work colleagues or friends. During December, there’ll be a choice of locally sourced carved meats including a festive option on offer in the Trackside and as it’s always a popular base at this time of year - it’s important to book early.
Alternatively, for larger groups, a private hospitality suite can give you an exclusive area from which to enjoy the afternoon. There’s a choice of options and a range of packages to choose from all starting from just £75+VAT per person.
Book early for Party Nights – 10% discount on offer!
Our Christmas party nights take place on selected Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings throughout December in the Pavilion Suite. Each evening will start with a three-course meal with wine before our resident DJ takes over to begin the festivities. Prices start from just £45 per person but book before 30th September and you’ll receive a 10% discount!
For further information, please contact 01342 834 800 or visit www.lingfieldpark.co.uk
Join us, you’re welcome!
Discover Racing Day - 27 October
See behind the scenes of racing and hear from industry experts from a range of roles. As its half term, we’ll also have face painters and a behind-the-scenes tour to entertain all the family.
Racing and Beer Festival – 11 & 12 November
Two days of racing including the Listed ‘Churchill Stakes’ on Saturday. Our Autumn Beer festival will also run during both days giving you the opportunity to sample a range of locally brewed ales. There’ll be live music before and after racing from a local band on each day, ensuring a great atmosphere.
National Hunt Racing - 8 & 22 November, 10 December
We see a return to Jump racing with three fixtures planned in November and December. These popular events often showcase some talented novice horses who are looking to gain experience.
Christmas at Lingfield Park - Saturday 10 & 17 December
There are nine race meetings throughout December as Christmas comes to Lingfield Park but our two Saturday meetings in particular will be family friendly. If we’re good, Santa might pay us a visit too!
Tickets are on sale now for all of these events priced from just £13.50. Don’t forget that accompanied under 18’s are admitted free of charge.
Entertaining at Christmas
Both the Trackside Restaurant and our hospitality suites are the perfect place for an afternoon Christmas party with work colleagues or friends. During December, there’ll be a choice of locally sourced carved meats including a festive option on offer in the Trackside and as it’s always a popular base at this time of year - it’s important to book early.
Alternatively, for larger groups, a private hospitality suite can give you an exclusive area from which to enjoy the afternoon. There’s a choice of options and a range of packages to choose from all starting from just £75+VAT per person.
Book early for Party Nights – 10% discount on offer!
Our Christmas party nights take place on selected Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings throughout December in the Pavilion Suite. Each evening will start with a three-course meal with wine before our resident DJ takes over to begin the festivities. Prices start from just £45 per person but book before 30th September and you’ll receive a 10% discount!
For further information, please contact 01342 834 800 or visit www.lingfieldpark.co.uk
Join us, you’re welcome!
Flu Vaccinations in Mid Sussex
Round up.....round up all patients of Mid Sussex Health Care!
Flu is unpleasant for everybody, but for the general healthy population it is a relatively short illness which people recover from quite quickly...this is why we don't offer the flu vaccination to everyone although it can be much more serious for certain groups of people. If you are: over the age of 65, are pregnant, have an ongoing medical condition eg: kidney/liver/heart disease or are a carer then please JUST TURN UP for your flu vaccicine at one of the following surgeries ( no appointment necessary)
Hurstpierpoint Health Centre
Saturday 8th October 9:30-11:30
Hassocks Health Centre
Saturday 15th October 9:30-11:30
Ditchling Health Centre
Saturday 22nd October 9:30-11:30
Mid Sussex Health Care
Telephone: 01273 834388 Fax: 01273834529
Flu is unpleasant for everybody, but for the general healthy population it is a relatively short illness which people recover from quite quickly...this is why we don't offer the flu vaccination to everyone although it can be much more serious for certain groups of people. If you are: over the age of 65, are pregnant, have an ongoing medical condition eg: kidney/liver/heart disease or are a carer then please JUST TURN UP for your flu vaccicine at one of the following surgeries ( no appointment necessary)
Hurstpierpoint Health Centre
Saturday 8th October 9:30-11:30
Hassocks Health Centre
Saturday 15th October 9:30-11:30
Ditchling Health Centre
Saturday 22nd October 9:30-11:30
Mid Sussex Health Care
Telephone: 01273 834388 Fax: 01273834529
Ditchling Players - Autumn Production 9th to 12th November
Since the very successful 'The Ditchling Story' in May things have been a bit quiet with the Players, well at least on the surface, behind the scenes we have been sorting out things for our autumn production and I’m pleased to say that, over the last month or two things have come together.
In November we shall be putting on 2 one-act plays, nothing unusual about that you may think, but these are being directed by two of our members who have never directed a play before!! Penelope Bennett & Sarah Trayler with assistance from experienced directors, Nan Crofton & Sonia Stock, respectively, are producing two comedies 'Shop for Charity' by Charles Mander and 'The Virtuous Burglar' by Dario Fo .
Penelope’s play takes place in a small charity shop, set in almost any town in England and is amazingly topical, exploring, as it does the relationships between the staff and their motives for working in the shop. Where is the charitable support at home for these characters as they try to raise funds for the “people in the Third World”?
Sarah’s play is more of a farce being a tale of mistaken identity, thwarted passion and a web of marital intrigue. A burglar is discovered when the owner of the flat returns unexpectedly with his mistress. When the owner's wife arrives, the burglar is forced to pretend that the mistress is his wife. A profusion of spouses and lovers appear and the burglar, apparently the only one not having an affair, is forced into pretending to have multiple wives. Then his own wife arrives!
Rehearsals are well under way and I’m sure that as well as the cast both Penelope & Sarah would be pleased to see as many of you in the audience as possible. The production dates are Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th November at Ditchling Village Hall with tickets on sale from the 17th October at Clifford Dann, High Street, Ditchling. We look forward to seeing you there.
In November we shall be putting on 2 one-act plays, nothing unusual about that you may think, but these are being directed by two of our members who have never directed a play before!! Penelope Bennett & Sarah Trayler with assistance from experienced directors, Nan Crofton & Sonia Stock, respectively, are producing two comedies 'Shop for Charity' by Charles Mander and 'The Virtuous Burglar' by Dario Fo .
Penelope’s play takes place in a small charity shop, set in almost any town in England and is amazingly topical, exploring, as it does the relationships between the staff and their motives for working in the shop. Where is the charitable support at home for these characters as they try to raise funds for the “people in the Third World”?
Sarah’s play is more of a farce being a tale of mistaken identity, thwarted passion and a web of marital intrigue. A burglar is discovered when the owner of the flat returns unexpectedly with his mistress. When the owner's wife arrives, the burglar is forced to pretend that the mistress is his wife. A profusion of spouses and lovers appear and the burglar, apparently the only one not having an affair, is forced into pretending to have multiple wives. Then his own wife arrives!
Rehearsals are well under way and I’m sure that as well as the cast both Penelope & Sarah would be pleased to see as many of you in the audience as possible. The production dates are Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th November at Ditchling Village Hall with tickets on sale from the 17th October at Clifford Dann, High Street, Ditchling. We look forward to seeing you there.
Helen Yorke playing at Hammerwood Park
Hi!
Inspired by playing at Hammerwood earlier this year, Helen Yorke has asked if she can play another recital at Hammerwood. So 4pm on Sunday 11th September is the day . . . and we hope that you will go out of your way to come. Helen's a great pianist, teaching both at Trinity College of Music and at the Birmingham Conservatoire and from her programme
- 1st Partita of Bach,
- Ravel Sonatine,
- Chopin Ballade Nr 3 and the Scherzo in Bb minor
as well as some Chopin nocturnes and etudes
she's clearly putting the piano to the test . . .
Please bring children - children are free of charge and adults bringing children are half price, and if you're not bringing children £10 and £12 (Members/Non-members)
Why were there riots last month? Because children have not enough to do and are disenfranchised from higher things. So as we provide this special opportunity, we hope that you will take advantage of what we provide.
Furthermore, many people say they cannot come due to distance: if we charged £200 per ticket and required you to dress up - to tell you that it's a special occasion, you'd all flock as to Glyndebourne. But Hammerwood is more special than that and Hammerwood concerts are not merely just another concert competing to be heard in a venal world.
Because of the "Dimensional" tuning that I use on the piano, the audience to this concert will be hearing the music in the spirit within which it was written. Even though Ravel was writing after the period within which such tuning is supposed to have disappeared, the fact that he wrote part of the Sonatine in D flat major instead of C sharp major suggests that he was aware of a difference.
I refer to "Dimensional" tuning as the effect of what my tuning work achieves is to throw some chords into focus and other chords out of focus. Composers wrote deliberately exploiting these effects which we miss now with universal equal tuning. The difference is that of a beautiful professional portrait photograph and a snapshot taken with a box Brownie, simple digital camera or iPhone.
I have just returned from tuning two pianos in Genoa, one a Bechstein formerly belonging to an extraordinary musician and a Steinway at the home of an international recitalist. After tuning, the pianist played an arpeggio and raved that whereas normally the arpeggio comes out as a series of individual notes, the technique I use caused each note to add to the previous note so as to create a crescendo, a feat apparently only equalled by the late Claudio Buitoni of Florence.
So we do hope that you will make special efforts to come both to this concert on 11th September and on 2nd October to hear Neil Crossland play Schubert. Please phone us 01342 850594 to let us know that you are coming.
(We are also looking for a date later in October or early November for Marc Naylor's clarinet quartet . . . )
Best wishes
David Pinnegar
Hammerwood Park
East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3QE
Tel. 01342 850594
Inspired by playing at Hammerwood earlier this year, Helen Yorke has asked if she can play another recital at Hammerwood. So 4pm on Sunday 11th September is the day . . . and we hope that you will go out of your way to come. Helen's a great pianist, teaching both at Trinity College of Music and at the Birmingham Conservatoire and from her programme
- 1st Partita of Bach,
- Ravel Sonatine,
- Chopin Ballade Nr 3 and the Scherzo in Bb minor
as well as some Chopin nocturnes and etudes
she's clearly putting the piano to the test . . .
Please bring children - children are free of charge and adults bringing children are half price, and if you're not bringing children £10 and £12 (Members/Non-members)
Why were there riots last month? Because children have not enough to do and are disenfranchised from higher things. So as we provide this special opportunity, we hope that you will take advantage of what we provide.
Furthermore, many people say they cannot come due to distance: if we charged £200 per ticket and required you to dress up - to tell you that it's a special occasion, you'd all flock as to Glyndebourne. But Hammerwood is more special than that and Hammerwood concerts are not merely just another concert competing to be heard in a venal world.
Because of the "Dimensional" tuning that I use on the piano, the audience to this concert will be hearing the music in the spirit within which it was written. Even though Ravel was writing after the period within which such tuning is supposed to have disappeared, the fact that he wrote part of the Sonatine in D flat major instead of C sharp major suggests that he was aware of a difference.
I refer to "Dimensional" tuning as the effect of what my tuning work achieves is to throw some chords into focus and other chords out of focus. Composers wrote deliberately exploiting these effects which we miss now with universal equal tuning. The difference is that of a beautiful professional portrait photograph and a snapshot taken with a box Brownie, simple digital camera or iPhone.
I have just returned from tuning two pianos in Genoa, one a Bechstein formerly belonging to an extraordinary musician and a Steinway at the home of an international recitalist. After tuning, the pianist played an arpeggio and raved that whereas normally the arpeggio comes out as a series of individual notes, the technique I use caused each note to add to the previous note so as to create a crescendo, a feat apparently only equalled by the late Claudio Buitoni of Florence.
So we do hope that you will make special efforts to come both to this concert on 11th September and on 2nd October to hear Neil Crossland play Schubert. Please phone us 01342 850594 to let us know that you are coming.
(We are also looking for a date later in October or early November for Marc Naylor's clarinet quartet . . . )
Best wishes
David Pinnegar
Hammerwood Park
East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3QE
Tel. 01342 850594
FREE cooking demo - TONIGHT!
Dear all fish lovers!
We are proud to announce our next monthly FREE cooking demo at The Woolpack Pub in Burgess hill ahead of the event this time!
Our very own very own pool of knowledge and experienced with all things fish James Thomas will be leading the exciting and varied event. The focus on next weeks cooking demo will be on our very local and incredibly abundant brown crabs. James and I have had many chats about the beauty of crabs in all aspects including the fact that they multiply quicker than we can eat them! they are all over our shores and the subject of the largest crab fishery in Western Europe, centred around the coasts of the British Isles, with more than 60,000 tonnes caught annually.
Most however, like many of our fish goes straight to France, Italy and Spain!!! Crab is one of the most versatile of foods in the fish world with hundreds of recipes found online and in cooking books. From a crab linguine to a summer salad garnished simply with a dressed crab.. a chili crab stir fry to a crab cake.. you can create any dish from any part of the world with crab!
We will show you not only how to cook and prepare the crab, we will show you how to pick it and dress it! so come along and have fun with us at The Woolpack Pub next Wednesday!
The event will start at 8pm but you are all advised to get there earlier in order to get yourself a drink and a good spot!
The even is completely free although remember its a tasting not a feeding!
We look forward to seeing you!
Sebastian Candelon
Director
The Fresh Fish Shop Ltd
Unit 15, Sheddingdean Business Center
Marchants Way
Burgess Hill
RH15 8QY
Tel. 01444 616044
Fax. 01444 616054
Email: sebastian@thefreshfishshop.com
We are proud to announce our next monthly FREE cooking demo at The Woolpack Pub in Burgess hill ahead of the event this time!
Our very own very own pool of knowledge and experienced with all things fish James Thomas will be leading the exciting and varied event. The focus on next weeks cooking demo will be on our very local and incredibly abundant brown crabs. James and I have had many chats about the beauty of crabs in all aspects including the fact that they multiply quicker than we can eat them! they are all over our shores and the subject of the largest crab fishery in Western Europe, centred around the coasts of the British Isles, with more than 60,000 tonnes caught annually.
Most however, like many of our fish goes straight to France, Italy and Spain!!! Crab is one of the most versatile of foods in the fish world with hundreds of recipes found online and in cooking books. From a crab linguine to a summer salad garnished simply with a dressed crab.. a chili crab stir fry to a crab cake.. you can create any dish from any part of the world with crab!
We will show you not only how to cook and prepare the crab, we will show you how to pick it and dress it! so come along and have fun with us at The Woolpack Pub next Wednesday!
The event will start at 8pm but you are all advised to get there earlier in order to get yourself a drink and a good spot!
The even is completely free although remember its a tasting not a feeding!
We look forward to seeing you!
Sebastian Candelon
Director
The Fresh Fish Shop Ltd
Unit 15, Sheddingdean Business Center
Marchants Way
Burgess Hill
RH15 8QY
Tel. 01444 616044
Fax. 01444 616054
Email: sebastian@thefreshfishshop.com
Recycling residents enjoy improved facilities in Mid Sussex
Community recycling points (also known as ‘bring sites’) have been upgraded and made easier to use for the residents of Mid Sussex to recycle.
New mixed recycling bins at recycling bring sites at Cyprus Road - Burgess Hill, Sainsbury’s in Brooklands Way - East Grinstead and Sainsbury's in Bannister Way - Haywards Heath have been improved. The new facilties now accept plastic bottles and food or drink cans, as well as glass, making it more convenient.
If you have extra recycling that won’t fit in your kerbside bin at home, you can now pop it in the banks when you next visit the shops. The bins have blue lids and are clearly labelled. Paper banks at the bring sites have also been refurbished as part of the work while charity banks at the sites will take your surplus textiles and shoes.
“Residents currently help to recycle 46% of all the waste gathered and we hope that these upgraded recycling points will help to push up these excellent rates even further”, said Councillor Pru Moore, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Sustainability. “We want to encourage people to think even more widely about household items which can be used and recycled, it is amazing what fantastic second lives these items can go on to have!”
For more information on recycling in Mid Sussex visit the District Council website at www.midsussex.gov.uk/recycling or email wastematters@midsussex.gov.uk.
New mixed recycling bins at recycling bring sites at Cyprus Road - Burgess Hill, Sainsbury’s in Brooklands Way - East Grinstead and Sainsbury's in Bannister Way - Haywards Heath have been improved. The new facilties now accept plastic bottles and food or drink cans, as well as glass, making it more convenient.
If you have extra recycling that won’t fit in your kerbside bin at home, you can now pop it in the banks when you next visit the shops. The bins have blue lids and are clearly labelled. Paper banks at the bring sites have also been refurbished as part of the work while charity banks at the sites will take your surplus textiles and shoes.
“Residents currently help to recycle 46% of all the waste gathered and we hope that these upgraded recycling points will help to push up these excellent rates even further”, said Councillor Pru Moore, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Sustainability. “We want to encourage people to think even more widely about household items which can be used and recycled, it is amazing what fantastic second lives these items can go on to have!”
For more information on recycling in Mid Sussex visit the District Council website at www.midsussex.gov.uk/recycling or email wastematters@midsussex.gov.uk.
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Tuesday, 30 August 2011
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CONTRABAND
Saturday 3rd Sept
CONTRABAND
6 piece band new to the club
see website for more details
www.thisiscontraband.co.uk
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion
Woodsland Road, Hassocks
01273 845829
CONTRABAND
6 piece band new to the club
see website for more details
www.thisiscontraband.co.uk
Clayton & Keymer Royal British Legion
Woodsland Road, Hassocks
01273 845829
Sue Mitchell Therapy
I am passionate about improving the lives of my clients through my massage and therapy practice. My effective and relaxing treatments are designed to enable my customers to deal with the stresses of modern life, whether this is the reduction of a specific pain or a general refreshing of the body, mind and spirit.
I practice from my home in the charming village of Plumpton Green, near Lewes, East Sussex. The village is easy to travel to from neighbouring towns and villages including Lewes, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Chailey, Barcombe, Scaynes Hill, East Chiltington, Offham, Lindfield, and Wivelsfield Green. Parking in the village is easy and free!
Gift vouchers are always available as gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Valentines Day and other special occasions for a cash amount or a specific treatment.
Pay in advance for 5 treatments and get a 6th completely free!* Pay by cash, cheque or the Paypal facility on the Payments page of this site.
*Treatments to be used within a 6 month period
Some of my clients have been kind enough to allow me to publish their comments about my treatments
I have had 48 hours pain-free for the first time in three and a half months thanks to a massage with Sue. Meron Shapland, Plumpton
The best stress-busting massage I have ever had! Anon, Plumpton
Pure Heaven! Better than any drug money could buy, eases mind, body and soul giving tranquility and peace. Sarah Bane, Plumpton Green
After Hopi Ear Candling treatment - I hadn’t realised how much discomfort I had until it disappeared after my visit to you. For the first time in ages I’m without sinus pain!! Brilliant! George Allan, Plumpton Green
One of the most beneficial massages I have ever had and I have experienced quite a few around the world in my lifetime. Don Geen, Ditchling
Sue gives a massage that is so deeply relaxing while stretching and healing the body at the same time, it is extremely satisfying. My lower back and shoulder pain has been eased enormously. Jo Hoban, Lewes
For further details or to book.
Tel: 01273 890046
Mobile: 07815 065779
Email: sue@suemitchelltherapy.co.uk
Web: www.suemitchelltherapy.co.uk
I practice from my home in the charming village of Plumpton Green, near Lewes, East Sussex. The village is easy to travel to from neighbouring towns and villages including Lewes, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Chailey, Barcombe, Scaynes Hill, East Chiltington, Offham, Lindfield, and Wivelsfield Green. Parking in the village is easy and free!
Gift vouchers are always available as gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Valentines Day and other special occasions for a cash amount or a specific treatment.
Pay in advance for 5 treatments and get a 6th completely free!* Pay by cash, cheque or the Paypal facility on the Payments page of this site.
*Treatments to be used within a 6 month period
Some of my clients have been kind enough to allow me to publish their comments about my treatments
I have had 48 hours pain-free for the first time in three and a half months thanks to a massage with Sue. Meron Shapland, Plumpton
The best stress-busting massage I have ever had! Anon, Plumpton
Pure Heaven! Better than any drug money could buy, eases mind, body and soul giving tranquility and peace. Sarah Bane, Plumpton Green
After Hopi Ear Candling treatment - I hadn’t realised how much discomfort I had until it disappeared after my visit to you. For the first time in ages I’m without sinus pain!! Brilliant! George Allan, Plumpton Green
One of the most beneficial massages I have ever had and I have experienced quite a few around the world in my lifetime. Don Geen, Ditchling
Sue gives a massage that is so deeply relaxing while stretching and healing the body at the same time, it is extremely satisfying. My lower back and shoulder pain has been eased enormously. Jo Hoban, Lewes
For further details or to book.
Tel: 01273 890046
Mobile: 07815 065779
Email: sue@suemitchelltherapy.co.uk
Web: www.suemitchelltherapy.co.uk
Monday, 29 August 2011
60s Music Evening in Ditchling
60s Music Evening in Ditchling
Saturday October 15, 7.30pm
Ditchling Village Hall
Following the last two years’ sell-out 60s music disco in Ditchling Village Hall, we are repeating the event on October 15 featuring, as before, DJ Andy Young and all those great bands of the 60s decade.
Come and dance to the Rolling Stones, Beatles, Kinks, Supremes, Manfred Mann and all your favourites and help raise money for a wildlife charity (see below) at the same time.
Tickets cost £12 and include light refreshments. A well-stocked bar will be available, but you can bring your own drinks if you prefer. As numbers are strictly limited, it is advisable to book your tickets early to avoid being disappointed, which happened to some people the last two years. Tickets are available from August 1st at Ditchling Post Office and Parkers or by phoning 01273 845361. NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR.
The charity which will benefit is Fauna & Flora International (reg charity 1011102), backed by Sir David Attenborough. Last year we helped Indonesia’s threatened orang utans; this year we’re donating the proceeds to the very endangered Cross River gorillas of Cameroon.
Make sure you get ‘Satisfaction’ by getting your ticket early – don’t risk turning ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ by leaving it too late!
Saturday October 15, 7.30pm
Ditchling Village Hall
Following the last two years’ sell-out 60s music disco in Ditchling Village Hall, we are repeating the event on October 15 featuring, as before, DJ Andy Young and all those great bands of the 60s decade.
Come and dance to the Rolling Stones, Beatles, Kinks, Supremes, Manfred Mann and all your favourites and help raise money for a wildlife charity (see below) at the same time.
Tickets cost £12 and include light refreshments. A well-stocked bar will be available, but you can bring your own drinks if you prefer. As numbers are strictly limited, it is advisable to book your tickets early to avoid being disappointed, which happened to some people the last two years. Tickets are available from August 1st at Ditchling Post Office and Parkers or by phoning 01273 845361. NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR.
The charity which will benefit is Fauna & Flora International (reg charity 1011102), backed by Sir David Attenborough. Last year we helped Indonesia’s threatened orang utans; this year we’re donating the proceeds to the very endangered Cross River gorillas of Cameroon.
Make sure you get ‘Satisfaction’ by getting your ticket early – don’t risk turning ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ by leaving it too late!
EVOLUTION WEEK – The Timber Alternative
12th - 17th September 2011
At County - The Home Improvers Showrooms
Haywards Heath - 49 Sussex Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4ED 01444 414344
Tunbridge Wells - 57-59 London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0PB 01892 542692
Heathfield - Unit 17 Ghyll Industrial Estate Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8AW 01435 861490
Come view our fabulous timber alternative product for windows, doors & conservatories by evolution .
Take advantage of the FREE upgrade to A-rated glass for September only on this product.
Call Dean Allen on 07944 187716 or Steve Hammatt on 07963 560240 for full details.
At County - The Home Improvers Showrooms
Haywards Heath - 49 Sussex Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4ED 01444 414344
Tunbridge Wells - 57-59 London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0PB 01892 542692
Heathfield - Unit 17 Ghyll Industrial Estate Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8AW 01435 861490
Come view our fabulous timber alternative product for windows, doors & conservatories by evolution .
Take advantage of the FREE upgrade to A-rated glass for September only on this product.
Call Dean Allen on 07944 187716 or Steve Hammatt on 07963 560240 for full details.
Bewarm TV: Are you ready for Digital?
February 29th 2012!!!
Our skilled experienced engineers are on hand for Digital Aerial upgrades, Satellite installations and advice about Digital Switchover
To get the best from Digital TV and High Definition broadcast, why not update to a stunning new Sony BRAVIA television! With amazing picture quality, breathtaking 3D and a host of exciting facilities such as BBCiPlayer, Skype, there’s never been a better time to buy a Sony!
WIN YOUR MONEY BACK!
Buy a 32” or larger TV during September and enter our draw to win your money back ! T & C’s apply
Bewarm TV
119 South Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4LR, Tel: 01444 441744
51 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9NN, Tel: 01444 248484
www.bewarmtv.co.uk
Email: Sales@BewarmTV.co.uk
Our skilled experienced engineers are on hand for Digital Aerial upgrades, Satellite installations and advice about Digital Switchover
To get the best from Digital TV and High Definition broadcast, why not update to a stunning new Sony BRAVIA television! With amazing picture quality, breathtaking 3D and a host of exciting facilities such as BBCiPlayer, Skype, there’s never been a better time to buy a Sony!
WIN YOUR MONEY BACK!
Buy a 32” or larger TV during September and enter our draw to win your money back ! T & C’s apply
Bewarm TV
119 South Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4LR, Tel: 01444 441744
51 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9NN, Tel: 01444 248484
www.bewarmtv.co.uk
Email: Sales@BewarmTV.co.uk
Jewellery Classes at Giraffe Gems in September
Thursday 1st 10.30-12.30 Crimps and Balls necklace.
Thursday 1st 2-4pm Children's Class Bertie the Bag-keeper.
Saturday 3rd 10.30-12.30 Beginners' Class.
Tuesday 6th 10.30-12.30 Spirals and Semi-precious necklace.
Wednesday 7th 2-4pm Needle and Thread Beginners, Class.
Thursday 8th 2-4pm Autumn Fantasy.
Tuesday 13th 2-4pm Safety Pin Bracelet.
Wednesday 14th 10.30-12.30 Pearls Lariat.
Thursday 15th 10.30-12.30 Beginners' Class
Wednesday 21st 10.30-12.30 Diva Bracelet.
Thursday 22nd 10.30-12.30 Shades of Autumn Necklace.
Saturday 24th 10.30-12.30 Beginners' Class.
Tuesday 27th 2-4pm Shades of Autumn Necklace.
Friday 30th 10.30-12.30 Cuff Bracelet made on Memory Wire.
Giraffe Gems
Ote Hall Farm
Janes Lane
Burgess Hill
West Sussex RH15 0SR
01444 248475
Thursday 1st 2-4pm Children's Class Bertie the Bag-keeper.
Saturday 3rd 10.30-12.30 Beginners' Class.
Tuesday 6th 10.30-12.30 Spirals and Semi-precious necklace.
Wednesday 7th 2-4pm Needle and Thread Beginners, Class.
Thursday 8th 2-4pm Autumn Fantasy.
Tuesday 13th 2-4pm Safety Pin Bracelet.
Wednesday 14th 10.30-12.30 Pearls Lariat.
Thursday 15th 10.30-12.30 Beginners' Class
Wednesday 21st 10.30-12.30 Diva Bracelet.
Thursday 22nd 10.30-12.30 Shades of Autumn Necklace.
Saturday 24th 10.30-12.30 Beginners' Class.
Tuesday 27th 2-4pm Shades of Autumn Necklace.
Friday 30th 10.30-12.30 Cuff Bracelet made on Memory Wire.
Giraffe Gems
Ote Hall Farm
Janes Lane
Burgess Hill
West Sussex RH15 0SR
01444 248475
Albourne Village Show
ALBOURNE VILLAGE SHOW: 10th SEPTEMBER, 2011
1.00pm-4.30pm
This year the Albourne Village Show has now become a popular, regular event in the Village. The two grand marquees housing the exhibits will still be the focus of the show with more than 100 classes of flowers, fruit, veg, preserves, cakes, crafts and much more. There are several special classes for children including a painting class for under 5s.
Following the success of last year there will be a return of the fun dog show run by Allsorts Dog Rescue so don’t forget to bring along your pooch. There are classes for all shapes and sizes of dog and lots of rosettes to be taken home.
There will be a teas in the Village Hall, a barbecue, and a beer tent featuring local ales. In addition, several local organisations will be having stalls on the day and this year there will be a games tent primarily for children but all are welcome to fish for a duck, play your cards right or have a go at the hoopla - and more.
The ever popular craft tent will be a feature of the show where you will find several different types of craft stalls to see and buy and don’t forget the ever popular auction of produce at the end of the show.
Last year a star attraction was the apple pressing which will be repeated this year. Watch the apples crushed in the mill then pressed in the spindle press. Please bring along your surplus apples and for a small fee we will turn them into juice or donate your unwanted apples! We will be selling freshly pressed juice at the show as well as peserves, pure apple juice ice lollies, toffee apple and more.
As you can see, there will be lots to see and do so please come along and support us. Success depends on your participation. We also need your entries so get planning, planting and making without delay.
Remember – 1pm – 4.30pm, Saturday 10th September, at Albourne Village Hall and on the green. Entry fee: 50p per adult. Parking is available near to the hall.
FOR A COPY OF THE SHOW SCHEDULE, INCLUDING ALL CLASSES, RULES AND HINTS, PLEASE GO TO www.albourneparishcouncil.co.uk or PHONE 01273 834827 OR 01273 833978
There are still opportunities for sponsorship. Please contact us if you are interested in this aspect of the show.
1.00pm-4.30pm
This year the Albourne Village Show has now become a popular, regular event in the Village. The two grand marquees housing the exhibits will still be the focus of the show with more than 100 classes of flowers, fruit, veg, preserves, cakes, crafts and much more. There are several special classes for children including a painting class for under 5s.
Following the success of last year there will be a return of the fun dog show run by Allsorts Dog Rescue so don’t forget to bring along your pooch. There are classes for all shapes and sizes of dog and lots of rosettes to be taken home.
There will be a teas in the Village Hall, a barbecue, and a beer tent featuring local ales. In addition, several local organisations will be having stalls on the day and this year there will be a games tent primarily for children but all are welcome to fish for a duck, play your cards right or have a go at the hoopla - and more.
The ever popular craft tent will be a feature of the show where you will find several different types of craft stalls to see and buy and don’t forget the ever popular auction of produce at the end of the show.
Last year a star attraction was the apple pressing which will be repeated this year. Watch the apples crushed in the mill then pressed in the spindle press. Please bring along your surplus apples and for a small fee we will turn them into juice or donate your unwanted apples! We will be selling freshly pressed juice at the show as well as peserves, pure apple juice ice lollies, toffee apple and more.
As you can see, there will be lots to see and do so please come along and support us. Success depends on your participation. We also need your entries so get planning, planting and making without delay.
Remember – 1pm – 4.30pm, Saturday 10th September, at Albourne Village Hall and on the green. Entry fee: 50p per adult. Parking is available near to the hall.
FOR A COPY OF THE SHOW SCHEDULE, INCLUDING ALL CLASSES, RULES AND HINTS, PLEASE GO TO www.albourneparishcouncil.co.uk or PHONE 01273 834827 OR 01273 833978
There are still opportunities for sponsorship. Please contact us if you are interested in this aspect of the show.
Weddings at Slaugham Place, Haywards Heath
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| Peter Prior Photography www.peterprior.com |
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| Peter Prior Photography www.peterprior.com |
Slaugham Place, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6AL
t: 01444 220182 w: www.wedding-venues.co.uk/slaughamplace
Slaugham Place is a picturesque marquee wedding reception venue just twenty minutes south of the M25. The twelve-acres of private grounds includes formal gardens, a river, beautiful mature trees and the restored ruins of a four hundred year-old Elizabethan manor house with moat, dramatically floodlit at night.
With its atmospheric ruins and extension gardens, Slaugham Place will provide a fairytale location for your wedding. Limitless photographic opportunities, lush sweeping lawns for garden games and tranquil gardens for you and your guests to enjoy make Slaugham Place the ultimate summer wedding reception venue. Its vast grounds give you the opportunity to arrive by helicopter if you wish, for a truly grand entrance.
Up to 500 guests can be seated for dining in a fully equipped luxury marquee provided by our dedicated marquee and catering supplier Supper Event. With over twenty-five years’ experience you can relax knowing your big day is in safe hands.
Wedding couples can exchange vows nearby in a quaint and beautiful medieval church called St. Mary’s. Alternatively, there are several places nearby where you have your civil ceremony.
Slaugham Place is available exclusively on the day and evening of your wedding affording you and your guests total privacy and seclusion. With several hotels within five minutes of the venue, you and your guests will not have far to go after the successful conclusion to your celebrations.
Worth Abbey Parish Open Day
Event: Worth Abbey Parish Open Day
Date: Sunday September 4th
Time: 2 p.m to 6.30 p.m.
Venue: Worth Abbey, Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex, RH10 4SB
No admission charge.
Come to see one of Sussex’s best kept and most beautiful secrets. The Benedictine parish and monastery of Worth Abbey, featured in two BBC television series, is holding an historic Open Day in September, and all are welcome.
In celebration of the completion of a major restructuring and refurbishment, Worth Abbey parishioners are extending an invitation to view the iconic Abbey church and Worth’s beautiful grounds. From 2pm on 4 September, everyone will be welcome to this very first, no-obligation, Open Day.
There will be guided tours of the grade II listed church and the grounds, as well as opportunities to find out more about the work and the activities that take place at Worth, from parishioners and the monastic community.
Other highlights will include an ‘Any Questions’ session with Father James Cutts, the Parish Priest, and the opportunity to hear the renowned Worth School Choir and organ music by D’Arcy Trinkwon, the international concert organist, who is Worth’s resident organist.
Trails and entertainments for younger visitors and refreshments will make this informal day an occasion for all the family. In the tradition of Benedictine hospitality, there will be no charge for any of the events.
Visit www.worthabbeyparish.co.uk to find out more about the day.
Date: Sunday September 4th
Time: 2 p.m to 6.30 p.m.
Venue: Worth Abbey, Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex, RH10 4SB
No admission charge.
Come to see one of Sussex’s best kept and most beautiful secrets. The Benedictine parish and monastery of Worth Abbey, featured in two BBC television series, is holding an historic Open Day in September, and all are welcome.
In celebration of the completion of a major restructuring and refurbishment, Worth Abbey parishioners are extending an invitation to view the iconic Abbey church and Worth’s beautiful grounds. From 2pm on 4 September, everyone will be welcome to this very first, no-obligation, Open Day.
There will be guided tours of the grade II listed church and the grounds, as well as opportunities to find out more about the work and the activities that take place at Worth, from parishioners and the monastic community.
Other highlights will include an ‘Any Questions’ session with Father James Cutts, the Parish Priest, and the opportunity to hear the renowned Worth School Choir and organ music by D’Arcy Trinkwon, the international concert organist, who is Worth’s resident organist.
Trails and entertainments for younger visitors and refreshments will make this informal day an occasion for all the family. In the tradition of Benedictine hospitality, there will be no charge for any of the events.
Visit www.worthabbeyparish.co.uk to find out more about the day.
GLORIOUS comedy at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead
Associated Actors present The Green Room Theatre Company in Peter Quilter's hilarious comedy "Glorious".
The true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the eccentric American soprano dubbed "the Diva of Din" and "Disaster on the high C's".
In spite of her imperfect pitch singing opera, she became a hugely popular cult in the 1940's in New York. She sold out at Carnegie Hall (over 3000) in her final concert. Maureen Lipman played this role successfully in the West End, and it is now played by actress Hal Dyer, wife and widow of local actor Michael Robbins.
Chequer Mead Theatre
East Grinstead
Friday 2 - Saturday 3 September, 2.30pm/7.30pm
Tickets £10
Tel. 01342 302000 or email info@chequermead.org.uk
The true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the eccentric American soprano dubbed "the Diva of Din" and "Disaster on the high C's".
In spite of her imperfect pitch singing opera, she became a hugely popular cult in the 1940's in New York. She sold out at Carnegie Hall (over 3000) in her final concert. Maureen Lipman played this role successfully in the West End, and it is now played by actress Hal Dyer, wife and widow of local actor Michael Robbins.
Chequer Mead Theatre
East Grinstead
Friday 2 - Saturday 3 September, 2.30pm/7.30pm
Tickets £10
Tel. 01342 302000 or email info@chequermead.org.uk
Sunday, 28 August 2011
NEW - Garage Doors from Keymer Double Glazing
NEW!! Garage Doors from Keymer Double Glazing, the premier, established installer of uPVC / PVCu windows, doors, conservatories and PVCu roofline products for the West Sussex and surrounding areas.
- steel up and over doors
- Side hinged doors
- ABS doors
- Timber doors
- Golden Oak and Rosewood doors
- Steel roller doors
Hamnet Osborne Tisshaw: Advice on family law matters
Costs of obtaining legal advice on separation or divorce need not be prohibitive!
Understandably, anyone stepping through the door of a solicitor’s office will be nervous about the bill that they may be presented with. However, obtaining good quality legal advice is not as expensive as you may think. The short and long term advantages of getting legal advice can be cost-saving and can certainly help to alleviate stress at a very difficult time.
We wish to be as transparent as possible about our fees and seek to provide advice at very competitive rates. With significant changes anticipated in the legal aid funding system far fewer people will be eligible for assistance and this, especially in the context of the current economic climate, is why we are taking steps to introduce some fixed fees and continue to allow payment by instalments.
We are also introducing fixed fees to provide ad hoc advice at various stages of the proceedings for those wishing to act for themselves. For example, if you prepare your own divorce petition we will check the Court papers before they are sent. Or, if you reach financial agreement, we will draw up a Consent Order.
We have an experienced team of family lawyers including three solicitors and one legal executive. Our fee earners are members of the Family Law Advanced Panel, Children’s Panel and Resolution. We offer expertise in high-level financial settlements, Children Act applications and Care proceedings. We currently undertake uncontested divorces for £450 (£540 incl.VAT) plus Court fees of £385, total £925. This does not include financial advice.
We offer an initial consultation of up to 1 hour for a fee of £50 including VAT. For more information regarding our services and fixed fees, please visit:
www.hotsol.co.uk
To make an appointment please phone 01444 443030
Hamnett Osborne Tisshaw Solicitors
3 Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3PH
Understandably, anyone stepping through the door of a solicitor’s office will be nervous about the bill that they may be presented with. However, obtaining good quality legal advice is not as expensive as you may think. The short and long term advantages of getting legal advice can be cost-saving and can certainly help to alleviate stress at a very difficult time.
We wish to be as transparent as possible about our fees and seek to provide advice at very competitive rates. With significant changes anticipated in the legal aid funding system far fewer people will be eligible for assistance and this, especially in the context of the current economic climate, is why we are taking steps to introduce some fixed fees and continue to allow payment by instalments.
We are also introducing fixed fees to provide ad hoc advice at various stages of the proceedings for those wishing to act for themselves. For example, if you prepare your own divorce petition we will check the Court papers before they are sent. Or, if you reach financial agreement, we will draw up a Consent Order.
We have an experienced team of family lawyers including three solicitors and one legal executive. Our fee earners are members of the Family Law Advanced Panel, Children’s Panel and Resolution. We offer expertise in high-level financial settlements, Children Act applications and Care proceedings. We currently undertake uncontested divorces for £450 (£540 incl.VAT) plus Court fees of £385, total £925. This does not include financial advice.
We offer an initial consultation of up to 1 hour for a fee of £50 including VAT. For more information regarding our services and fixed fees, please visit:
www.hotsol.co.uk
To make an appointment please phone 01444 443030
Hamnett Osborne Tisshaw Solicitors
3 Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3PH
Cruise on the Ouse
Cruise on the Ouse, Saturday 3rd September 2011 from 11am – 3pm.
A fun family day out with a bouncy castle, magician, live entertainment, face painting, and food & drink. Sponsor a duck for £1 and join us on Saturday 3rd September from 11am – 3pm at The Anchor in Barcombe Mills. Entry and car parking are free. For details call 01444 471598 or visit our website at www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk
A fun family day out with a bouncy castle, magician, live entertainment, face painting, and food & drink. Sponsor a duck for £1 and join us on Saturday 3rd September from 11am – 3pm at The Anchor in Barcombe Mills. Entry and car parking are free. For details call 01444 471598 or visit our website at www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk
KASABIAN at the Brighton Centre
Monster 10-date arena tour
New LP ‘Velociraptor!’, out September 19th
The gargantuan Kasasbian take their even bigger ‘Velociraptor!’ LP on the road this winter for a 10-date tour, flexing their muscles in some of the country’s best arenas and they are set to perform at The Brighton Centre on Monday 28th November 2011.
One of the year’s most eagerly awaited LP releases, ‘Velociraptor!’, is out September 19th through Columbia and includes stompers ‘Switchblade Smiles’ and ‘Days Are Forgotten’. The band have been wracking up those youtube hits for the ‘Switchblade Smiles’ video and ‘Days Are Forgotten’ has already been chosen as the soundbed for the new Sky Sports football season TV ad.
Kasabian are guitarist Sergio Pizzorno, singer Tom Meighan, bassist Chris Edwards and drummer Ian Matthews.
Tickets go on sale Friday 2nd September at 9am from www.brightoncentre.co.uk
Saturday, 27 August 2011
Crawley Black History Month
Every year Crawley Black History Month gets bigger and better and this year is no exception with a wide variety of events taking place across the town - many of which are free!This year there is a Barbados theme, in celebration of the Barbados Olympic Team being based in Crawley in 2012. Here are just some of the great events to look out for:
Jump Up! Blue & Gold Carnival, Sat 24 September 11am, Crawley Town Centre
Everyone is welcome to get involved. Simply come along wearing blue and gold (the colours of the Barbados flag) or why not take part in one of the FREE Carnival workshops at Crawley Library on Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 September (10am - 11.30am and 2pm - 3.30pm) where there will be mask making workshops to get ready for the parade.
Jump Up! Caribbean Style, Sat 8 October 7.30pm, The Hawth
An evening of celebration showcasing local and national talent. Party Caribbean style with headline band, Brighton-based reggae outfit, Steady Bredrens and local performers include singer/songwriter Grace Saif and Len Cameron, dance from Extreme Beatz Academy plus spoken word from 20 year old Zimbabwean poet Krphk and much more.
As well as the parade, little ones can look forward two shows in The Hawth Sudio. Droplets (16 & 17 Oct) takes audiences on a wet and wonderful journey from the West to Africa and Puppetcraft bring a mythical African tale to life in Circle of Tales (22 Oct) with African and English language, puppets, video and the sweet sounds of live music played on traditional instruments.
These are just some of the highlights of the month, other events at The Hawth include Conversations with the Blues, a chance to hear from Paul Oliver and Bluesman Michael Roach (5 Oct) and the Road to Crawley Exhibition: Kufamba-Rastor/Walking the Road will be available to view from Mon 10 – Fri 21 October detailing the personal stories of journeys made and choices taken by Crawley’s African Caribbean and South Asian communities which led them to the town.
If you would like to find out more about any of the events above please visit www.crawleyblackhistory.co.uk or call The Hawth and ask for a flyer.
Box Office: 01293 553636 Online: www.hawth.co.uk
Jump Up! Blue & Gold Carnival, Sat 24 September 11am, Crawley Town Centre
Everyone is welcome to get involved. Simply come along wearing blue and gold (the colours of the Barbados flag) or why not take part in one of the FREE Carnival workshops at Crawley Library on Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 September (10am - 11.30am and 2pm - 3.30pm) where there will be mask making workshops to get ready for the parade.
Jump Up! Caribbean Style, Sat 8 October 7.30pm, The Hawth
An evening of celebration showcasing local and national talent. Party Caribbean style with headline band, Brighton-based reggae outfit, Steady Bredrens and local performers include singer/songwriter Grace Saif and Len Cameron, dance from Extreme Beatz Academy plus spoken word from 20 year old Zimbabwean poet Krphk and much more.
As well as the parade, little ones can look forward two shows in The Hawth Sudio. Droplets (16 & 17 Oct) takes audiences on a wet and wonderful journey from the West to Africa and Puppetcraft bring a mythical African tale to life in Circle of Tales (22 Oct) with African and English language, puppets, video and the sweet sounds of live music played on traditional instruments.
These are just some of the highlights of the month, other events at The Hawth include Conversations with the Blues, a chance to hear from Paul Oliver and Bluesman Michael Roach (5 Oct) and the Road to Crawley Exhibition: Kufamba-Rastor/Walking the Road will be available to view from Mon 10 – Fri 21 October detailing the personal stories of journeys made and choices taken by Crawley’s African Caribbean and South Asian communities which led them to the town.
If you would like to find out more about any of the events above please visit www.crawleyblackhistory.co.uk or call The Hawth and ask for a flyer.
Box Office: 01293 553636 Online: www.hawth.co.uk
Henfield Theatre Company: The School for Scandal
The Henfield Theatre Company are proud to offer for their Autumn production The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, directed by Jerry Nice.
This play is often called the greatest comedy of manners in the English language and is one of the most frequently performed of all the theatre classics. It displays Sheridan’s mastery of stage comedy, his flair for witty dialogue and his delight in satirising the pretentiousness of 18th century high society.
So, why not put the following dates in your diary and treat yourselves to an evening of 18th century comedy and be glad you live in the 21st century – or maybe not!
Performances will be on the 20th, 21st and 22nd October 2011 at The Henfield Hall, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9DB at 7.45pm and tickets are priced at £8.00 for elevated seating and £6.00 for ground level seating.
Tickets are obtainable from the box office at Henfield Furnishings, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9DB (telephone 01273 490080) from the 3rd October and the production has been sponsored by Wickwoods Country Club, Hotel & Spa (telephone 01273 857567)
This play is often called the greatest comedy of manners in the English language and is one of the most frequently performed of all the theatre classics. It displays Sheridan’s mastery of stage comedy, his flair for witty dialogue and his delight in satirising the pretentiousness of 18th century high society.
So, why not put the following dates in your diary and treat yourselves to an evening of 18th century comedy and be glad you live in the 21st century – or maybe not!
Performances will be on the 20th, 21st and 22nd October 2011 at The Henfield Hall, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9DB at 7.45pm and tickets are priced at £8.00 for elevated seating and £6.00 for ground level seating.
Tickets are obtainable from the box office at Henfield Furnishings, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9DB (telephone 01273 490080) from the 3rd October and the production has been sponsored by Wickwoods Country Club, Hotel & Spa (telephone 01273 857567)
Weddings at Bartholomew Barn, Kirdford nr Petworth
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| Rupert Watts Photography www.rupertwatts.com |
Bartholomew Barn, Kirdford, Petworth, West Sussex, RH14 0LN
t: 01403 330049 w: www.bartholomewbarn.co.uk
Bartholomew Barn is a stunningly pretty wedding reception venue situated on the edge of bluebell-carpeted woods and surrounded by open countryside. The Barn is easily reached from Petworth, Midhurst, Billingshurst and Pulborough, yet you will feel like you’re away from it all in this scenic, secluded and peaceful setting.
The barn seats up to 110 guests for dining and 130 guests for an evening reception making it perfect for intimate weddings. A log burner sits at the end of the barn making this space feel cosy in the winter, while tall windows and glazed patio doors ensure the barn is light and airy. Up to 150 guests can be seated for the wedding breakfast with the use of an additional marquee extension.
The charming walled courtyard features a central koi pond, illuminated at night to great effect. This sheltered area has patio furniture, heaters and parasols and an open-sided barn that is often used for a hog roast or barbecue. The gardens beyond are filled with colour all year round, perfect for wedding photos.
A ceremony licence has been applied for and there are a few places locally where couples can hold their civil wedding or partnership ceremony. It is also possible for couples to hold other types of ceremonies that don’t require a licence, e.g Humanist, Pagan, Jewish weddings and blessings.
New Financial Controller at Plumpton Racecourse
The Directors of Plumpton Racecourse are delighted to announce that Michael Moloney has been appointed as Financial Controller at Plumpton Racecourse.
Moloney was previously Financial Controller at the Carlton Hotel in Galway City, and has worked at Galway Races on a part time basis for the past eleven years assisting his father who is Manager of the course.
Plumpton Chief Executive Claire Sheppard said “We are delighted to welcome Michael to Plumpton and are confident he has all the credentials to help Plumpton continue to grow, and build on the improvements that have taken place in recent years.”
Moloney, who will join Plumpton on 18th September for the start of the new season, is looking forward to his new role. He said “I am thrilled about the new position and am looking forward to joining the team at Plumpton in continuing the success and providing a first class level of service to our racegoers and industry professionals alike.”
Moloney replaces Ian Powell, who will be retiring at the end of September.
Moloney was previously Financial Controller at the Carlton Hotel in Galway City, and has worked at Galway Races on a part time basis for the past eleven years assisting his father who is Manager of the course.
Plumpton Chief Executive Claire Sheppard said “We are delighted to welcome Michael to Plumpton and are confident he has all the credentials to help Plumpton continue to grow, and build on the improvements that have taken place in recent years.”
Moloney, who will join Plumpton on 18th September for the start of the new season, is looking forward to his new role. He said “I am thrilled about the new position and am looking forward to joining the team at Plumpton in continuing the success and providing a first class level of service to our racegoers and industry professionals alike.”
Moloney replaces Ian Powell, who will be retiring at the end of September.
Friday, 26 August 2011
New Horizons Appeal Autumn Gift Fair
It’s Bigger and Better for 2011!
A larger marquee to ease shopping, a new look restaurant area solely for dining and extra loos, but the wonderful parkland setting remains the same thanks to the generosity of Sir Charles and Lady Burrell.
September timing for the New Horizons Appeal Autumn Gift Fair in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice at Knepp Castle, Shipley, West Sussex, with a Preview Night, Wednesday 21 September, 6.30-9pm (drinks and canapés) and Fair Day, Thursday 22 September, 9.30am-4pm.
Over 80 stalls await, offering everything from local produce and home made cakes to gifts for her, him and baby, from housewares and linens to leather bags, designer clothing and the latest swimwear. Knepp offers the perfect setting for such a delightful event, with ginger piglets and roaming wild deer this is the making of a perfect day out with friends - shop and lunch in pleasurable surroundings.
“The annual St Catherine’s Hospice Autumn Gift Fair is a great gathering with lots of people getting together to start their Christmas shopping nice and early.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to see friends whilst also raising money for such an important local cause”, commented Horshams MP, Francis Maude.
The Preview Night, Wednesday 21 September, 6.30pm-9pm, both a sociable and productive affair. Advance ticket can be purchased from ticket hotline- 01293 447367 at £15 per person.
Fair Day, Thursday 22 September, 9.30am-4pm, is a great days shopping and a must for lunch. Admission is £5 which includes a coffee and trendy cupcake. Free parking and disabled facilities available.
The Fair is organised by the volunteer ladies of the New Horizons Appeal in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice, and the venue given free by Sir Charles & Lady Burrell so guaranteeing that all money raised goes direct to helping the hospice that helps those terminally ill in Sussex and East Surrey.
For further information contact Paula Daly on 01293 447367/ pauladaly@stch.org.uk or visit www.stch.org.uk.
A larger marquee to ease shopping, a new look restaurant area solely for dining and extra loos, but the wonderful parkland setting remains the same thanks to the generosity of Sir Charles and Lady Burrell.
September timing for the New Horizons Appeal Autumn Gift Fair in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice at Knepp Castle, Shipley, West Sussex, with a Preview Night, Wednesday 21 September, 6.30-9pm (drinks and canapés) and Fair Day, Thursday 22 September, 9.30am-4pm.
Over 80 stalls await, offering everything from local produce and home made cakes to gifts for her, him and baby, from housewares and linens to leather bags, designer clothing and the latest swimwear. Knepp offers the perfect setting for such a delightful event, with ginger piglets and roaming wild deer this is the making of a perfect day out with friends - shop and lunch in pleasurable surroundings.
“The annual St Catherine’s Hospice Autumn Gift Fair is a great gathering with lots of people getting together to start their Christmas shopping nice and early.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to see friends whilst also raising money for such an important local cause”, commented Horshams MP, Francis Maude.
The Preview Night, Wednesday 21 September, 6.30pm-9pm, both a sociable and productive affair. Advance ticket can be purchased from ticket hotline- 01293 447367 at £15 per person.
Fair Day, Thursday 22 September, 9.30am-4pm, is a great days shopping and a must for lunch. Admission is £5 which includes a coffee and trendy cupcake. Free parking and disabled facilities available.
The Fair is organised by the volunteer ladies of the New Horizons Appeal in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice, and the venue given free by Sir Charles & Lady Burrell so guaranteeing that all money raised goes direct to helping the hospice that helps those terminally ill in Sussex and East Surrey.
For further information contact Paula Daly on 01293 447367/ pauladaly@stch.org.uk or visit www.stch.org.uk.
Hassocks Village Market
Hassocks Village Market, National Tyres Forecourt, Saturday 27 August, 9.00am – 1.00pm
Offering award-winning Sussex produce. All products locally sourced and ethically produced. Honey from the South Downs, specialist olive oil and vinegars, homemade chutneys, pies, free range pork and lamb, organic chicken, free range eggs, organic vegetables, artisan bread, traditional cheeses, plants, bespoke garden advice, woodwork and crafts, handmade jewellery and more.
If you would like information, or to book a stall, please call Kate on 07966 179694
Offering award-winning Sussex produce. All products locally sourced and ethically produced. Honey from the South Downs, specialist olive oil and vinegars, homemade chutneys, pies, free range pork and lamb, organic chicken, free range eggs, organic vegetables, artisan bread, traditional cheeses, plants, bespoke garden advice, woodwork and crafts, handmade jewellery and more.
If you would like information, or to book a stall, please call Kate on 07966 179694
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society
Saturday 24 September, 2.15pm
Hurst Horticultural Society Autumn Show
Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint
Probably the best show of the year, bulging with autumn flowers, fruit and vegetables.
Why not exhibit some of your produce, have a go at one of the cookery classes or get your children to enter the children's section - all for free with cash prizes for winners.
Schedules from Gibsons the greengrocers in Hurstpierpoint High Street.
Home-made cake and tea all afternoon and grand auction of donated exhibits at end of show.
Hurst Horticultural Society Autumn Show
Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint
Probably the best show of the year, bulging with autumn flowers, fruit and vegetables.
Why not exhibit some of your produce, have a go at one of the cookery classes or get your children to enter the children's section - all for free with cash prizes for winners.
Schedules from Gibsons the greengrocers in Hurstpierpoint High Street.
Home-made cake and tea all afternoon and grand auction of donated exhibits at end of show.
News from Lancing College
David Hare OL, and the company of ‘South Downs’, photographed at Lancing College.
‘South Downs’ is David Hare’s new one-act play, which will premiere at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester, and will run from 2 September – 8 October. David Hare, one of our most respected playwrights, was a pupil at Lancing College in the 1960s. This play is set in 1962, in a public school on the South Downs; David Hare, the Director, Jeremy Herrin, members of the cast, costume and technical teams have all visited Lancing to research the setting and context.
Jeremy Tomlinson, Registrar at Lancing College, and his colleagues have helped them in their researches, and Jeremy has given them an in-depth tour of the College.
The photograph shows David Hare (centre back row, in a blue shirt), with Anna Chancellor (standing second from the right), next to Nicolas Farrell (far right), who are both starring in the play.
Quiz Night for Amnesty International
East Grinstead & District Amnesty International Group
presents their annual
presents their annual
QUIZ NIGHT
22 October 2011
22 October 2011
Ashurstwood Village Centre
Maypole Road
Maypole Road
Doors Open: 7.00
QUIZ STARTS: 7.30
QUIZ STARTS: 7.30
PRICE: £8 INCLUDES SUPPER
Please bring your own drinks (and glasses!)
Please bring your own drinks (and glasses!)
TEAMS OF UP TO 8 PEOPLE
(or come along and join a table)
(or come along and join a table)
Phone: 01342 322095 (weekends or evenings)
to book your tickets or send email to peterellway@fsmail.net
OLLY MURS 2012 ARENA TOUR
The Brighton Centre is delighted to announce that Olly Murs, whose new single ‘Heart Skips A Beat’ featuring Rizzle Kicks came out on Monday 22nd August, will play a headline arena tour in 2012 appearing in Brighton on Tuesday 7th February.
The last 12 months have been a hugely exciting and successful time for Olly. He released his debut single in August 2010, which promptly shot straight to number one. His debut album followed in November and has just been certified double platinum (600,000 sales). Earlier this year he played a sold out UK tour including three nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
Tickets go on sale 9am on Friday 26th August and are available at www.brightoncentre.co.uk
The last 12 months have been a hugely exciting and successful time for Olly. He released his debut single in August 2010, which promptly shot straight to number one. His debut album followed in November and has just been certified double platinum (600,000 sales). Earlier this year he played a sold out UK tour including three nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
Tickets go on sale 9am on Friday 26th August and are available at www.brightoncentre.co.uk
Thursday, 25 August 2011
Viva Elvis at East Court, East Grinstead
From 1st September 2011, tickets will be available for ‘Viva Elvis at East Court!’ – a New Years Eve event not to be missed!
Join us on 31st December for an evening of entertainment with Elvis and Friends, with a four course dinner, music through to Midnight, all the glitz and glamour of Vegas!
For more information please call 01342 317856 or email gillastley@hotmail.co.uk and we will send you a booking form and further information.
This is a non-profit making event to be held in the Meridian Hall at East Court, East Grinstead.
Join us on 31st December for an evening of entertainment with Elvis and Friends, with a four course dinner, music through to Midnight, all the glitz and glamour of Vegas!
For more information please call 01342 317856 or email gillastley@hotmail.co.uk and we will send you a booking form and further information.
This is a non-profit making event to be held in the Meridian Hall at East Court, East Grinstead.
Making Waves on Broadway - Haywards Heath
Making Waves on Broadway -
Sunday 28 August 11am – 10pm
The Broadway, Haywards Heath
For fantastic Bank Holiday value It’s Magic organizers are gearing up to another magical day of music to play in the Broadway area of Haywards Heath, on Sunday 28th August, an excellent ‘day out’ for only £7 a ticket (purchased in advance), children 11 and under are free. 12 different performers/bands will be playing from 11am til 10pm www.itsmagic.org.uk 01444 800045.
Sunday 28 August 11am – 10pm
The Broadway, Haywards Heath
For fantastic Bank Holiday value It’s Magic organizers are gearing up to another magical day of music to play in the Broadway area of Haywards Heath, on Sunday 28th August, an excellent ‘day out’ for only £7 a ticket (purchased in advance), children 11 and under are free. 12 different performers/bands will be playing from 11am til 10pm www.itsmagic.org.uk 01444 800045.
Parchment Classes
Crafty Ideas by Kaz
Unit 25, The Old Stables
More House Farm, Ditchling Road
Wivelsfield
West Sussex RH17 7RE
!!!Parchment classes starting in September!!!
Come and try this beautiful craft
Fully qualified & experienced tutor
Limited spaces so booking early is advisable
Please call Crafty Ideas by Kaz 01444 471888 for details & to book
Unit 25, The Old Stables
More House Farm, Ditchling Road
Wivelsfield
West Sussex RH17 7RE
!!!Parchment classes starting in September!!!
Come and try this beautiful craft
Fully qualified & experienced tutor
Limited spaces so booking early is advisable
Please call Crafty Ideas by Kaz 01444 471888 for details & to book
Sponsored Walk for St Peter & St James Hospice
Sunday September 11th - registration 10.30am
South of England Showground south gate
5K walk followed by a picnic (bring your own)
All money raised to St Peter And St James Hospice
For more information please visit www.walktall.org.uk
Tina Iggulden
01444 451240
South of England Showground south gate
5K walk followed by a picnic (bring your own)
All money raised to St Peter And St James Hospice
For more information please visit www.walktall.org.uk
Tina Iggulden
01444 451240
1st CENTRAL'S MATT CYCLES 25 MILES TO WORK FOR CHARITY
Many people ride their bike to work, but Matt Tomkins lives 25 miles away First Central Insurance Management which makes quite a difference. He lives in Tunbridge Wells and had never cycled as far before he set off from home at 5.30am to make the epic trip to get to work for 8am.
It was all part of a big fundraising effort the Haywards Heath service provider for online motor insurer 1st Central to raise funds for the Oxfam Trailwalker Charity. They entered 2 teams for the 61.5 mile sponsored trek across the South Downs, supported Matt and organised lots of functions to help swell the funds by £5000.
www.1stcentralinsurance.com
1st Central Insurance
It was all part of a big fundraising effort the Haywards Heath service provider for online motor insurer 1st Central to raise funds for the Oxfam Trailwalker Charity. They entered 2 teams for the 61.5 mile sponsored trek across the South Downs, supported Matt and organised lots of functions to help swell the funds by £5000.
www.1stcentralinsurance.com
1st Central Insurance
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
LIve events at The Sportsman, Goddards Green
Sunday 28th August
Charity Race Night from 600pm
Bank Holiday Special
A fun night of racing, betting & prizes available whilst supporting the fantastic “Dreams come True” kids charity
e: eat@thesportsmanpub.com
t: 01444 233460
w: www.thesportsmanpub.com
The Sportsman, Cuckfield Road, Goddards Green BN6 9LQ
Find us on Twitter (@thesportsmanpub) and Facebook (The Sportsman Pub, Goddards Green)
Charity Race Night from 600pm
Bank Holiday Special
A fun night of racing, betting & prizes available whilst supporting the fantastic “Dreams come True” kids charity
e: eat@thesportsmanpub.com
t: 01444 233460
w: www.thesportsmanpub.com
The Sportsman, Cuckfield Road, Goddards Green BN6 9LQ
Find us on Twitter (@thesportsmanpub) and Facebook (The Sportsman Pub, Goddards Green)
Stephen John Lacey
Stephen John Lacey, loving husband, devoted father, musician, sailor, photographer, blogger and software engineer died suddenly on the 24 July 2011 in a car accident in Kirkland, U.S.A., aged 43.
Stephen moved to Hassocks with his family in 1975 where he attended the local schools and made many friends. Stephen had a passion for music from an early age and played in a band with a group of his school friends. Stephen’s early life was surrounded by the love of his sister, parents and many friends.
Stephen moved to London in 1986 where he attended Imperial College London and earned a Masters degree in software engineering. During his time at University, Stephen’s love of music grew and he performed in a student band.
Stephen originally met his future wife Nabila in 1995 while both were working for RenderMorphics, a London based software company. RenderMorphics was later bought by Microsoft who moved Stephen and a number of his colleagues to the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, Nr. Seattle in the U.S.A. where Stephen worked on the Microsoft flight simulator and X Box. To assist with his work on the flight simulator, Stephen learnt to fly at the nearby Boeing air field and quickly obtained his pilots license. Early in 2006 Stephen moved to Google but later spent some time with Facebook before returning to Google.
It was while both were working at Microsoft in the U.S.A. that Stephen again met up with Nabila and together they returned to England where they married in St. Cosmas & St.Damian Church, Keymer on the 21 July 2001; they recently celebrated their ten year wedding anniversary.
Shortly before moving to the U.S.A. Stephen started sailing and quickly obtained his Masters Certificate. Soon after arriving in the U.S.A. and living beside the Pacific Ocean
it was not long before he was sailing again, this time out of Seattle and Vancouver; his honeymoon was spent sailing around the Greek Islands. Many of Stephen and Nabila’s future holidays were spent sailing in the eastern Mediterranean and off Thailand and Burma; a few years later Stephen, Nabila and friends spent a holiday together sailing around New Zealand. To celebrate his ten year wedding anniversary, Stephen and his family cruised to Alaska from Seattle.
In his short life, Stephen led a life of accomplishment, a passion for learning and a love of technology, music, photography, and sailing. Stephen is survived by his wife Nabila, son Julian, daughter Jasmine (all of Kirkland), mother Janet Lacey, father Michael Lacey, sister Susan Lacey and grandfather John Wickham. Stephen will be sorely missed by his family and many friends worldwide.
A service will be held for Stephen at St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Keymer on Friday 26 August at 2.00pm.; all family and friends will be welcome.
Testimonial from Rachel Ricketts
I have been a regular monthly advertiser with Sussex Living magazine since April 2010. One of the key things I look for when selecting a magazine to advertise in is friendly, caring and high quality customer service. I am delighted to say that I get this month after month from both Tanis and Nicole.
I wouldn’t advertise in a magazine that didn’t care about my business. With Sussex Living, I know they will give me the professional support and genuine concern for promoting my business that I am looking for.
In particular, I am thrilled with my two advertorials and I would like to thank Nicole whose writing skills captured exactly what I wanted to put across to my customers.
I am getting new customers every month as a direct result of advertising in Sussex Living and will keep taking full pages because it works for me!
Rachel Ricketts
www.rachelrickettsweightloss.co.uk
I wouldn’t advertise in a magazine that didn’t care about my business. With Sussex Living, I know they will give me the professional support and genuine concern for promoting my business that I am looking for.
In particular, I am thrilled with my two advertorials and I would like to thank Nicole whose writing skills captured exactly what I wanted to put across to my customers.
I am getting new customers every month as a direct result of advertising in Sussex Living and will keep taking full pages because it works for me!
Rachel Ricketts
www.rachelrickettsweightloss.co.uk
Lindfield Horticultural Society
Saturday 3 September Autumn Show of Flowers and Produce
Lindfield Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show will take place in the King Edward Hall on Saturday 11 September, 2 – 5pm. This is the Show to see Dahlias and Chrysanthemums in all their glory plus the best of the summer’s vegetables. There are also fruit, flower arranging, cookery, handicrafts and children’s classes. The afternoon can be rounded off with tea and homemade cakes – and perhaps a purchase from the plant stall. Admission 50p, children free. Enquiries to Show Secretary on 01444 483236.
www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk
Lindfield Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show will take place in the King Edward Hall on Saturday 11 September, 2 – 5pm. This is the Show to see Dahlias and Chrysanthemums in all their glory plus the best of the summer’s vegetables. There are also fruit, flower arranging, cookery, handicrafts and children’s classes. The afternoon can be rounded off with tea and homemade cakes – and perhaps a purchase from the plant stall. Admission 50p, children free. Enquiries to Show Secretary on 01444 483236.
www.lindfieldhorts.org.uk
Brighton Record Fair: Music sounds better with you!
With thousands of songs under one roof – there is no excuse not to visit Brighton’s world famous record fair.
The Brighton Centre is delighted to announce that the renowned Records Fair is returning once again on Sunday 4th September 2011. With 130 stalls featuring hundreds of thousands of records and CD’s under one roof, it is the ideal day out for any music fan.
With high street chains such as HMV and internet giants like iTunes and Amazon, many question how records fairs are still with us. However, what most people don’t know is that record dealers can not only offer you the best price for music, but they also have the biggest selection with the added benefit of being able to see before you buy, ensuring your purchases are of the best quality which is crucial if you are buying collectors items.
Frequented by the thrifty, frivolous and the famous with new and vintage music related items, available on all formats the 2011 records fair is set to be a huge success especially as this year funds including the money raised from the sale of the Brighton Centre’s recent artists memorabilia and posters will be donated to help the incredible work of the Rocking Horse Charity.
What’s more, for the first time ever the Records Fair is holding their very own ‘Tacky Tour T-Shirt’ promotion not only offering guests who wear their tackiest tour t-shirts half price entry to the fair but also giving them the chance to win £100 worth of cash prizes.
The record fair will be at the Brighton Centre on Sunday 4th September from 9.30am – 4.30pm and costs just £2 to get in (early entry £5). So whether you are 99 or 5 years old there is something for everyone and is the perfect day out for any music fan.
For tickets and more information about the Records Fair please visit www.brightoncentre.co.uk or call 01273 290 131.
The Brighton Centre is delighted to announce that the renowned Records Fair is returning once again on Sunday 4th September 2011. With 130 stalls featuring hundreds of thousands of records and CD’s under one roof, it is the ideal day out for any music fan.
With high street chains such as HMV and internet giants like iTunes and Amazon, many question how records fairs are still with us. However, what most people don’t know is that record dealers can not only offer you the best price for music, but they also have the biggest selection with the added benefit of being able to see before you buy, ensuring your purchases are of the best quality which is crucial if you are buying collectors items.
Frequented by the thrifty, frivolous and the famous with new and vintage music related items, available on all formats the 2011 records fair is set to be a huge success especially as this year funds including the money raised from the sale of the Brighton Centre’s recent artists memorabilia and posters will be donated to help the incredible work of the Rocking Horse Charity.
What’s more, for the first time ever the Records Fair is holding their very own ‘Tacky Tour T-Shirt’ promotion not only offering guests who wear their tackiest tour t-shirts half price entry to the fair but also giving them the chance to win £100 worth of cash prizes.
The record fair will be at the Brighton Centre on Sunday 4th September from 9.30am – 4.30pm and costs just £2 to get in (early entry £5). So whether you are 99 or 5 years old there is something for everyone and is the perfect day out for any music fan.
For tickets and more information about the Records Fair please visit www.brightoncentre.co.uk or call 01273 290 131.
Looking for Community Energy Volunteers
Mid Sussex District Council is looking for Community Energy Volunteers to help local residents stay warm and well in their homes through improved insulation, better understanding of fuel bills, and through practical support and advice.
Full training and support is being offered by Mid Sussex District Council and leading fuel poverty charity National Energy Action to those who wish to become a Community Energy Volunteer. Participants will be offered the opportunity to receive training and the possibility of achieving a formal qualification, meet new people, and really make a difference in the community.
Anyone can become a rural energy champion as long as they have contact with people within their local community either as neighbours, family and friends and/or as a member of a local voluntary group, sports club, faith organisation, etc. Mid Sussex District Council and National Energy Action are particularly keen to recruit champions who come into contact with those residents on low incomes, the elderly, those with young children and/or those living with disabilities or long-term illnesses.
Informal information sessions are being held to recruit potential volunteers on Thursday 1 September at 10-12noon, 2pm-4pm or 6-8pm at West Hoathly Village Hall, North Lane, West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4QG.
“With bills rising and different fuels becoming scarcer, it is so important that we are kept informed about energy and that residents stay warm and well in their homes,” said Councillor Pru Moore, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Sustainability. “I really hope that people with an interest make the most of the Council’s training and then go on to share the learning with their community.” If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email Celia Austin, Sustainability Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, on Celia.Austin@midsussex.gov.uk or call 01444 4777370.
Full training and support is being offered by Mid Sussex District Council and leading fuel poverty charity National Energy Action to those who wish to become a Community Energy Volunteer. Participants will be offered the opportunity to receive training and the possibility of achieving a formal qualification, meet new people, and really make a difference in the community.
Anyone can become a rural energy champion as long as they have contact with people within their local community either as neighbours, family and friends and/or as a member of a local voluntary group, sports club, faith organisation, etc. Mid Sussex District Council and National Energy Action are particularly keen to recruit champions who come into contact with those residents on low incomes, the elderly, those with young children and/or those living with disabilities or long-term illnesses.
Informal information sessions are being held to recruit potential volunteers on Thursday 1 September at 10-12noon, 2pm-4pm or 6-8pm at West Hoathly Village Hall, North Lane, West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4QG.
“With bills rising and different fuels becoming scarcer, it is so important that we are kept informed about energy and that residents stay warm and well in their homes,” said Councillor Pru Moore, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Sustainability. “I really hope that people with an interest make the most of the Council’s training and then go on to share the learning with their community.” If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email Celia Austin, Sustainability Officer for Mid Sussex District Council, on Celia.Austin@midsussex.gov.uk or call 01444 4777370.
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Hurstpierpoint & District Agricultural Association 106th Ploughing Match and Show
Entrance on the day will cost £5 per adult and £2.50 per child or £12 for a family.
This Ploughing Match and Show is the Premier rural Show for the Mid Sussex Area. Approximately 60 Ploughman will compete in various classics from Horse ploughing, Vintage Tractors, Classic Tractors and Modern Tractors and Ploughs. In addition a Hedge laying competition with a dozen competitors, reducing an overgrown 4 metre high hedge into a neat and tidy 4th stock proof hedge. Also Cooking, Handicrafts and Flower Competitions, a novelty Dog Show and a Young Farmers Tug of War.
With a lot happening this will be a wonderful day out for all the family, showing our rural heritage at its best right in the Heart of Hurstpierpoint.
The Hurstpierpoint & District Agricultural Association is one of the oldest Associations in the country over its 120 year history only halted during the two World Wars and Foot and Mouth Epidemics. In addition to the Ploughing Match the culmination of every farming year and the start of the next, the Association runs farming competitions in the area for such classes as Field Crops. i.e. wheat ,barley, oats, oil seed rape and maize etc., best managed farms, livestock i.e. dairy cows, beef herds, sheep, ewes and lambs as well as samples of corn hay and silage.
The champion Ploughman of each year’s event is eligible to complete in the Sussex Ploughing Championship which then leads to the National Ploughing Match. Over the years Hurstpierpoint Agricultural Association has sent many winning ploughman to the National Championship, this year Mark Leadbetter has won through to the Nationals. Mark, following in the footsteps of Roger Leadbetter, his Father, is a very well known Sussex Ploughman in his own right. He started ploughing as a teenager in the 1980s. At first he ploughed as a way of making a few extra pounds in the evenings then he made a deal with the farm owner Jimmy Bostock in which Mark ploughed for 12 hours in exchange for one hours flying lesson in his aeroplane. This resulted in Marks love of aviation and subsequently a career as a pilot and as a training Captain with the Airline Flybe.
Marks passion away from flying has always been ploughing where he comments: "It’s a pastime where you see real sportsmanship, as there cannot be many sports where you see competitors stopping during competitions to help each other out." Mark is competing in the National Ploughing Championship near Taunton in Devon in October.
Closer to home don’t forget the 1st of October at Little Park Farm, Hurstpierpoint for our Local Ploughing Match. Everyone is welcome so come along and enjoy spectacular rural day out.
Bank Holiday fun at The Sportsman THIS WEEKEND!
Join us this Sunday evening with our Charity Race Night - in aid of children's charity "Dreams Come True" for an entertaining evening of fun & prizes from 630pm - all welcome, extended kitchen hours serving to food 12noon throughout the day until 8.00pm.
Or on Bank Holiday Monday - our garden will be hosting a massive bouncy castle & inflatable slide to entertain the kids from 2pm - 5pm with food available throughout the day from 12 noon - 7.00pm
Call now for table reservation on 01444 233460
We look forward to seeing you!
Matt & The Team
e: eat@thesportsmanpub.com
t: 01444 233460
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The Sportsman, Cuckfield Road, Goddards Green BN6 9LQ
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Freedom Holiday Homes
Freedom Holiday Homes, the leading self-catering holiday lettings agency in the region, is welcoming holidaymakers in the county this summer to its new office in Hove.
The company has over 230 properties within its portfolio and visitors are able to browse available cottages and book for winter and next year. With the 2012 Olympic Games now less than one year away, customers are able to take full advantage of Sussex’s prime location — with trains running from Hove into Stratford in under two hours every 20 minutes.
Freedom Holiday Homes is currently in the process of finalising the property portfolio for its 2012 brochure, which will be delivered to over 2500 people in January next year. But if you're holidaying in the area now you can get first choice by visiting the cottage agency team at 173 Church Road, Hove, while you're here.
For more information or to see the current property portfolio visit www.freedomholidayhomes.co.uk or call 01273 820882.
The company has over 230 properties within its portfolio and visitors are able to browse available cottages and book for winter and next year. With the 2012 Olympic Games now less than one year away, customers are able to take full advantage of Sussex’s prime location — with trains running from Hove into Stratford in under two hours every 20 minutes.
Freedom Holiday Homes is currently in the process of finalising the property portfolio for its 2012 brochure, which will be delivered to over 2500 people in January next year. But if you're holidaying in the area now you can get first choice by visiting the cottage agency team at 173 Church Road, Hove, while you're here.
For more information or to see the current property portfolio visit www.freedomholidayhomes.co.uk or call 01273 820882.
Russettings Care Home: Memories flood back for Lucy on her 100th birthday
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| Lucy Downing celebrating her 100th birthday with Rachael Bekaert (left), Russettings Care Home Manager, and her son, Peter Downing. |
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| Lucy Downing on her 100th birthday at Russettings Care Home. |
Lucy Downing was born the day before the first “round the world telegram” was sent from the offices of the New York Times in 1911.
And, during the Second World War, it was the telegram that provided the vital source of contact for her and her husband, Ernest, keeping their romance kindled across the battle zones while he served in North Africa.
Their son, Peter, took some of those telegrams along to Russettings Care Home, in Mill Lane, Balcombe, to bring back memories as Mrs Downing celebrated her 100th birthday with residents and staff on Friday (August 19th).
Staff at Russettings, which is owned by Alpha Care Homes, prepared a special celebration for her and activities coordinator Margaret Pickering said: “She was thoroughly spoilt for the day – with flowers, chocolates and her card from the Queen.
“Lucy, who moved into Russettings in February 2010, still enjoys a good chat and she likes me to read to her, which I do often.”
Mrs Downing was born on a farm in Harmsworth, London, on August 19 1911 – and the following day a message left the dispatch room of the Times building in New York, travelling more than 28,000 miles and relayed by 16 different operators around the globe until a reply was received 16.5 minutes later.
She spent her schooldays in Yorkshire but moved back to London and was married at Harmondsworth Church, near Heathrow, when she was 23.
She worked as a personal assistant and bookkeeper in London’s Baker Street, where she handled the accounts of the wartime famous Merrie's Club, a prestigious underground cocktail bar frequented by serving officers.
Her late husband Ernest, who was a solicitor, served in the RAF during the war and the couple later settled in Uxbridge, where they brought up their children, Peter and Christopher, who sadly died from a brain tumour when he was only 23.
She now has two grandchildren, Howard, aged 25, and Anna, 27.
Peter Downing, aged 61, of East Grinstead, said: “As it approached my mother’s 100th birthday, I looked back at her life, and read the telegrams my father sent her during the war, which are now a part of history.
“They were romantic, but not in a tacky way – they were genuine, loving letters from abroad.
"I've also discovered that she worked at the Air Ministry during the war and that, when she was 16, she won a beauty competition in the Daily Chronicle and Sun News.”
He added: “My mother comes from a family who have all lived well into their 90s – but she’s outlasted them all.
“I was at the Russettings care home garden party with her the Saturday before her birthday and she enjoyed several hours outside, attentively watching all that was going on.”
Music at The Hawth
Folk music fans will be delighted to hear that Kate Rusby returns to The Hawth next month with her wonderful voice and her engaging Yorkshire wit. Those who love music will also want to experience ahab in The Hawth Studio. Their unique harmonies and accomplished songwriting make them a band not to be missed.
Kate Rusby Thur 8 September 7.30pm, Theatre
The defining voice of contemporary English folk music, Kate Rusby’s exquisite interpretations of traditional songs and self-penned tunes have won her an audience that reaches beyond the genre. Tonight Kate is accompanied by her acclaimed band.
‘folk music doesn’t get any cooler’ Q magazine
Tickets: £22 (child: £15)
ahab Thur 6 October 8.15pm, Studio
A singer songwriter collective who formed in 2009 after being invited to play the annual Fanfare Festival in Nashville.
Following a successful week they returned to the UK and decided to make the collaboration permanent. After a year spent writing new material and layering the songs thick with harmonies and attracting ever-larger audiences, they head to The Hawth.
Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12)
To book your tickets for Kate Rusby or ahab you can call the Box Office on 01293 553636 or visit The Hawth website. By clicking on the underlined names above you can go straight through to the show and book!
Kate Rusby Thur 8 September 7.30pm, Theatre
The defining voice of contemporary English folk music, Kate Rusby’s exquisite interpretations of traditional songs and self-penned tunes have won her an audience that reaches beyond the genre. Tonight Kate is accompanied by her acclaimed band.
‘folk music doesn’t get any cooler’ Q magazine
Tickets: £22 (child: £15)
ahab Thur 6 October 8.15pm, Studio
A singer songwriter collective who formed in 2009 after being invited to play the annual Fanfare Festival in Nashville.
Following a successful week they returned to the UK and decided to make the collaboration permanent. After a year spent writing new material and layering the songs thick with harmonies and attracting ever-larger audiences, they head to The Hawth.
Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12)
To book your tickets for Kate Rusby or ahab you can call the Box Office on 01293 553636 or visit The Hawth website. By clicking on the underlined names above you can go straight through to the show and book!
Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle
Saturday September 3rd
The Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle invite you to find the 'Hidden denizens of Meadows and Hedges' on Bedelands Nature Reserve led by Dominic Moore from 2-4pm. Meet at Maple Drive car park at 1.50pm
Friday October 7th
The Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle invite you to 'A History of Sussex Agriculture' illustrated talk by Geoff Mead (University of Sussex) form 7.45-9.30pm at Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road. Doors open 7.15pm Admission £2, members £1 under 16yrs free.
The Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle invite you to find the 'Hidden denizens of Meadows and Hedges' on Bedelands Nature Reserve led by Dominic Moore from 2-4pm. Meet at Maple Drive car park at 1.50pm
Friday October 7th
The Friends of Burgess Hill Green Circle invite you to 'A History of Sussex Agriculture' illustrated talk by Geoff Mead (University of Sussex) form 7.45-9.30pm at Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road. Doors open 7.15pm Admission £2, members £1 under 16yrs free.
GBSS – Group B Strep Support charity
Group B Streptococcus (group B Strep) is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborn babies in the UK, although most pregnant women are unaware of it. Without preventative medicine, it infects up to 700 babies a year, killing up to 75 of them and leaving another 40 with serious long-term mental or physical problems. Yet most of these infections could be prevented – sadly, we just don’t prevent it very well here in the UK, although the charity Group B Strep Support is trying to change that.
Group B Strep Support is campaigning for information about group B Strep to be given routinely to women as part of their antenatal care, and for all low risk women to be offered sensitive tests for group B Strep carriage late in their pregnancy. Then, women who are found to be higher risk (those carrying group B Strep in the current pregnancy, plus those in other recognised higher risk groups) should be offered antibiotics in labour to minimise the risk of these devastating infections in newborn babies.
Sadly it seems unlikely that sensitive testing will not be available on the NHS in the near future, although it is available in other European countries as well as in the US and Canada. Until sensitive testing is available, every pregnant women should be given information about group B Strep, including how to go about getting a private test if they choose to. However, this isn't happening – this ignorance is causing babies and their families to suffer needlessly.
Please take a look at the website www.gbss.org.uk or call 01444 416176 for more information or to find out how you can help.
Group B Strep Support is campaigning for information about group B Strep to be given routinely to women as part of their antenatal care, and for all low risk women to be offered sensitive tests for group B Strep carriage late in their pregnancy. Then, women who are found to be higher risk (those carrying group B Strep in the current pregnancy, plus those in other recognised higher risk groups) should be offered antibiotics in labour to minimise the risk of these devastating infections in newborn babies.
Sadly it seems unlikely that sensitive testing will not be available on the NHS in the near future, although it is available in other European countries as well as in the US and Canada. Until sensitive testing is available, every pregnant women should be given information about group B Strep, including how to go about getting a private test if they choose to. However, this isn't happening – this ignorance is causing babies and their families to suffer needlessly.
Please take a look at the website www.gbss.org.uk or call 01444 416176 for more information or to find out how you can help.
Monday, 22 August 2011
Mirror mirror on the wall ...
It's Vintage, dahling!
As a child, I remember delving into Mum’s ‘dressing up box’ where Granny’s old twinsets mingled with flouncy 1970s cocktail robes alongside floaty, pink negligées of unclaimed origin. Teamed with ‘clip clop’ stilettos, a boxy snap-shut leather handbag and lots and lots of fake pearls, I felt terribly grown up.
Fast forward some decades and it is unlikely to have escaped your notice that ‘Vintage’ is having a moment. Can you see what’s happened here? As an exercise in marketing, it’s pure genius. Granny’s old wardrobe has been rediscovered, reconceptualised and rebranded for the next generation, and imbued with old-but-new values of timeless elegance, uncompromising craftsmanship and simple feminine beauty. ‘Vintage’ is now a fashion statement.
As an antidote to every new, ‘hot’ fashion diktat that tumbles from the pages of Vogue et al, ‘Vintage’ can be seen as the thinking woman’s secret to looking stylish without losing her individuality. Remember the huge impact of Julia Roberts, winning her 2001 Oscar wearing vintage Valentino? How about home grown girls such as Sophie Ellis Bextor, Lily Allen and, yes, even Amy Winehouse – all with their own strong sense of style and an enthusiastic nod towards ‘Vintage’.
There are retail outlets everywhere specialising in ‘Retro’ and ‘Vintage’, all offering a wide range of second hand clothes, accessories and jewellery that are stylish yet quirky. Even charity shops have cottoned on and many now have a ‘Vintage’ rail.
You don’t have to go all Mad Men, nor does it have to be vintage Chanel. One-off pieces come in all sizes and price ranges. I recently bought a vintage Mulberry bag for £60 (from a charity shop). And a fall-in-love prom skirt for £135 (from a vintage boutique) which I know I will wear a thousand times. Also, take a fresh look at your own wardrobe: you may already have some ‘Vintage’ pieces but didn’t know it.
The key is not to be afraid. ‘Vintage’ is all about individual style and personality, so it’s good to experiment. If all else fails, I’m back to jeans and T-shirt, teamed with my Granny’s blingy cocktail and worn with nonchalance. It’s vintage, don’t you know! ■
Newtimber Place Garden Open
NEWTIMBER PLACE, Garden Opening September 11th 2pm - 5pm.
Proceeds in aid of Newtimber Church. Fresh tea and cake, Face Painting, Story Telling, Italian Ice Cream and more! Beautiful C17 moated house. Gardens and woods full of bulbs and wild flowers in spring. In summer roses, herbaceous borders ad lawns. Moat flanked by water plants. Mature trees, Wild Garden, ducks, chickens and fish.
Proceeds in aid of Newtimber Church. Fresh tea and cake, Face Painting, Story Telling, Italian Ice Cream and more! Beautiful C17 moated house. Gardens and woods full of bulbs and wild flowers in spring. In summer roses, herbaceous borders ad lawns. Moat flanked by water plants. Mature trees, Wild Garden, ducks, chickens and fish.
DISCOVER BBC TV’S THE MONASTERY
A unique chance to visit BBC Television’s The Monastery is on offer on Sunday 4 September when Worth Abbey welcomes all comers between 2pm and 6.30pm. The Abbey’s parishioners invite you to an historic, first Open Day and promise a fascinating – and free - outing for all the family with activities and events all afternoon.
Join us for a day of discovery. There will be guided tours of the spectacular, recently-refurbished Abbey church and an opportunity to see the beautiful Worth estate, home to a community of more than 20 Catholic Benedictine monks.
There will be the chance as well to listen to a haunting recital from the renowned Worth choir and the Abbey’s famous resident organist, D’Arcy Trinkwon. Or you could take part in our very own, no-holds-barred, ‘Any Questions’ session, or the activities for younger visitors…Or simply join us for refreshments. All are very welcome.
Take time out to visit one of the best kept secrets in Sussex and learn about life in and around The Monastery. And be ready to be surprised.
Visit our website on worthabbeyparish.co.uk to find out more.
Plumpton College
Plumpton College staff will be at The Edenbridge and Oxted show on 28/29 August. Visitors to the show can meet the staff to find out more about the range of landbased courses on offer. They can also see the range of Holstein cattle exhibited at the show by college staff. Plumpton College is a specialised Land-based College, offering a wide range of full time or part time courses, from school programmes through to Degree level.
It also has centres at Netherfield, Flimwell, Robertsbridge and Brighton, East Sussex. Courses available in Agriculture, Agricultural and Construction Machinery, Animal Management and Veterinary Nursing, Countryside and Environment, Equine Studies, Forestry and Arboriculture, Garden Design, Horticulture, Floristry and Horticultural Machinery, Landscape Construction, Metalsmithing and Silversmithing, Rural Business Management, Sports Turf Management, Sport (Outdoor Education), Wine Business and Wine Production. Apprenticeships available in a range of areas.
Part time courses include wine, beekeeping, garden designers drawing course, welding, beef butchery and hard landscaping.
Taster courses for school students in years 10/11 take place each year. These are free taster courses for secondary pupils aged 15 /16 years ( yrs 10/11). These generally take place during the school holidays and allow students an introduction to a wide range of courses, all within a friendly College environment.
The next taster sessions: Monday, 24th to Thursday, 27th October 2011 for students in yrs 10/11. The main College is situated in the centre of the College's 900 hectare estate, close to Brighton and London, itself one of the major international market places for wine. Plumpton College offers unique Degree courses in wine. There are excellent practical and demonstration facilities for students in their area of study. Student residential accommodation available, both on-campus and at The University of Brighton campus for HE students. Plumpton Green village is nearby, where there is a local shop, post office and bus and train services. Local bus routes service the College. The tuition offered is excellent, with successful employment rates.
Plumpton College,
Ditchling Road, East Sussex, BN7 3AE.
Tel: 01273 890454 w: www.plumpton.ac.uk
It also has centres at Netherfield, Flimwell, Robertsbridge and Brighton, East Sussex. Courses available in Agriculture, Agricultural and Construction Machinery, Animal Management and Veterinary Nursing, Countryside and Environment, Equine Studies, Forestry and Arboriculture, Garden Design, Horticulture, Floristry and Horticultural Machinery, Landscape Construction, Metalsmithing and Silversmithing, Rural Business Management, Sports Turf Management, Sport (Outdoor Education), Wine Business and Wine Production. Apprenticeships available in a range of areas.
Part time courses include wine, beekeeping, garden designers drawing course, welding, beef butchery and hard landscaping.
Taster courses for school students in years 10/11 take place each year. These are free taster courses for secondary pupils aged 15 /16 years ( yrs 10/11). These generally take place during the school holidays and allow students an introduction to a wide range of courses, all within a friendly College environment.
The next taster sessions: Monday, 24th to Thursday, 27th October 2011 for students in yrs 10/11. The main College is situated in the centre of the College's 900 hectare estate, close to Brighton and London, itself one of the major international market places for wine. Plumpton College offers unique Degree courses in wine. There are excellent practical and demonstration facilities for students in their area of study. Student residential accommodation available, both on-campus and at The University of Brighton campus for HE students. Plumpton Green village is nearby, where there is a local shop, post office and bus and train services. Local bus routes service the College. The tuition offered is excellent, with successful employment rates.
Plumpton College,
Ditchling Road, East Sussex, BN7 3AE.
Tel: 01273 890454 w: www.plumpton.ac.uk
Burgess Hill Gardens & Allotments Association
Saturday 3rd September: Burgess Hill Gardens & Allotments Association: Autumn Show in the Cyprus Hall, 2pm - 4:15pm. Refreshments and Cake, Plant & Produce Stall - everything homegrown and homemade! Admission: 50p
Wednesday 7th September: Burgess Hill Gardens & Allotments Association: Open Meeting in the Cyprus Hall, 7:45pm. Speaker, Sue Buckingham's subject will be, 'Wild Flowers and their Habitats'. Refreshments and Produce Stall. Admission: Members free, Visitors, £1
Contact Flo Whitaker
Burgess Hill Gardens & Allotments Association
Tel: 01444 245509
Wednesday 7th September: Burgess Hill Gardens & Allotments Association: Open Meeting in the Cyprus Hall, 7:45pm. Speaker, Sue Buckingham's subject will be, 'Wild Flowers and their Habitats'. Refreshments and Produce Stall. Admission: Members free, Visitors, £1
Contact Flo Whitaker
Burgess Hill Gardens & Allotments Association
Tel: 01444 245509
VINTAGE AND CLASSIC TRACTOR ROAD RUN
IN AID OF CHARITY
SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST
Road run starts from Five Bells, Chailey
Gather from 10am. Depart 11.30am.
Terminates 6pm at Rose and Crown, Fletching
(followed by food and drink and live folk music session – open to all musicians)
Via The Plough, Plumpton and
The Sloop, Scaynes Hill
All welcome. Any tractor, any make, ideally older models but later models welcome as well
FREE ENTRY
Road insurance compulsory.
Info/enquiries Ian 07976 763558 or Howard 07971 792449
SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST
Road run starts from Five Bells, Chailey
Gather from 10am. Depart 11.30am.
Terminates 6pm at Rose and Crown, Fletching
(followed by food and drink and live folk music session – open to all musicians)
Via The Plough, Plumpton and
The Sloop, Scaynes Hill
All welcome. Any tractor, any make, ideally older models but later models welcome as well
FREE ENTRY
Road insurance compulsory.
Info/enquiries Ian 07976 763558 or Howard 07971 792449
September Events at Nymans
Friday 2 September
Bat Walk
7.30pm – 9.30pm
High Weald bat expert, Phil Haskell takes us on a walk through the woods to see the bats which live at Nymans. Plus have a go with our bat detectors to track their movements as they fly about.
Adult £10, child £5
B, NA
Saturday 3 September
Family ARTventures: Autumn Mobile
10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm
Visit our lively new creative space full of resources for fun things to do with great ideas for exploring! Make an autumn mobile inspired by seasonal changes in our wonderful garden and woodland.
Free, NA
Sunday 4 September
House Exhibition: Embroidery
10am – 4pm
Come and see beautiful pieces of embroidery created from this year’s workshops displayed in the Long Gallery.
Free, NA
Nymans Handcross nr Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH17 6EB
01444 405 250
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans/
Bat Walk
7.30pm – 9.30pm
High Weald bat expert, Phil Haskell takes us on a walk through the woods to see the bats which live at Nymans. Plus have a go with our bat detectors to track their movements as they fly about.
Adult £10, child £5
B, NA
Saturday 3 September
Family ARTventures: Autumn Mobile
10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm
Visit our lively new creative space full of resources for fun things to do with great ideas for exploring! Make an autumn mobile inspired by seasonal changes in our wonderful garden and woodland.
Free, NA
Sunday 4 September
House Exhibition: Embroidery
10am – 4pm
Come and see beautiful pieces of embroidery created from this year’s workshops displayed in the Long Gallery.
Free, NA
Nymans Handcross nr Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH17 6EB
01444 405 250
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans/
Key in to computer skills at Hurstpierpoint Library
Does the thought of ‘surfing the web’ scare you? Is the only mouse you know a little furry animal? If this sounds familiar, Hurstpierpoint Library (BN6 9UY) has the course for you.
West Sussex County Council’s Library Service has teamed up with Hurstpierpoint College to offer free computer training for beginners at the Library.
The weekly sessions, which start on Friday September 9, 1.30pm - 4.30pm, will see volunteer students from the college help train anyone who needs an introduction to computers, or to using the internet.
The students will be able to help people get started with using keyboards and develop mouse skills. They will also be able to work with users who have some experience, particularly with emails and using the internet.
County Council Deputy Leader, Lionel Barnard, who oversees the Library Service, said: “This is an excellent opportunity for students of Hurstpierpoint college to use their IT skills and knowledge to help learners access computers and the internet.”
To reserve your place, visit the Library or call 01273 832609. If you would like to discuss your training needs, contact Carol Tester on 01444 235549.
West Sussex County Council’s Library Service has teamed up with Hurstpierpoint College to offer free computer training for beginners at the Library.
The weekly sessions, which start on Friday September 9, 1.30pm - 4.30pm, will see volunteer students from the college help train anyone who needs an introduction to computers, or to using the internet.
The students will be able to help people get started with using keyboards and develop mouse skills. They will also be able to work with users who have some experience, particularly with emails and using the internet.
County Council Deputy Leader, Lionel Barnard, who oversees the Library Service, said: “This is an excellent opportunity for students of Hurstpierpoint college to use their IT skills and knowledge to help learners access computers and the internet.”
To reserve your place, visit the Library or call 01273 832609. If you would like to discuss your training needs, contact Carol Tester on 01444 235549.
Sunday, 21 August 2011
A Talk on ancient trees
The Woodland, Flora & Fauna Group, a volunteer group dedicated to protecting local countryside and wildlife, has organised a public talk by Edward Parker, the Project Manager of the Woodland Trust’s Ancient Tree Hunt.
It will take place on Thursday, 25th August at 7.30 pm in the Main Hall at Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint.
The illustrated talk entitled ‘Ancient Trees’ examines the most spectacular ancient trees of the world including the magnificent range of specimens found in this country, and examines what makes them grow to such ages. It includes giant oaks in England of more than 12 metres in girth and over a thousand years old and Welsh yew trees which could be nearly as old as the Great Pyramids of Egypt.
With a growing awareness of trees having such an important role in our life on earth Edward highlights the work of the Ancient Tree Hunt and his effort to record 100,000 ancient, veteran and notable trees before the end of 2011.
Please come along to listen and marvel at the survival of such ancient natural monuments of ages past. Entry is free and all are welcome. There is a car park opposite the building.
It will take place on Thursday, 25th August at 7.30 pm in the Main Hall at Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint.
The illustrated talk entitled ‘Ancient Trees’ examines the most spectacular ancient trees of the world including the magnificent range of specimens found in this country, and examines what makes them grow to such ages. It includes giant oaks in England of more than 12 metres in girth and over a thousand years old and Welsh yew trees which could be nearly as old as the Great Pyramids of Egypt.
With a growing awareness of trees having such an important role in our life on earth Edward highlights the work of the Ancient Tree Hunt and his effort to record 100,000 ancient, veteran and notable trees before the end of 2011.
Please come along to listen and marvel at the survival of such ancient natural monuments of ages past. Entry is free and all are welcome. There is a car park opposite the building.
Henfield Garden Club
Tuesday 6th September
Henfield Hall 7.30pm
A Talk by gardener and Daily Telegraph journalist Helen Yemm entitled "A Tale of Two Gardens - downsizing without tears". All welcome, non members admission £5
Henfield Hall 7.30pm
A Talk by gardener and Daily Telegraph journalist Helen Yemm entitled "A Tale of Two Gardens - downsizing without tears". All welcome, non members admission £5
The view from the Downs
by Roger Linn
Over the last few years we’ve taken to swapping homes with European families for a couple of weeks at a time. French, Swiss and Austrian families have briefly taken up residence in Hurstpierpoint and reported back to us on the experience, giving me a unique, foreigners’ view of where and how we live.
They have been universally delighted with their stay. For all of them the extraordinary combination of rural life, Hurstpierpoint’s busy High Street, the stunning Downland villages and our proximity to both the coast and the capital has proved unbeatable. And, of course, as far as they are concerned, the cost of living here is ludicrously cheap. Just how cheap, can be inferred from the £2.25 I was asked to pay for a single banana at Zurich airport last week. Fortunately, I find that I can resist bananas quite easily, but nonetheless trying to exchange Sterling for Euros or Swiss Francs at the moment is so embarrassing that it’s rather as though the UK had decided to use lentils for currency… but I digress.
Some aspects of Mid Sussex living were mentioned by everybody, notably: our wonderful country pubs; the humorous state of our road surfaces and, of course, the arcane mysteries of the railway pricing system which operates between Hassocks and London. But each of the families also took something different from their stay here. The French, whose own home is a large apartment in the centre of Marseille and who have been here twice, spent much of their time visiting car boot sales, with which they have become obsessed. The Austrians from a small, pretty town in the Eastern Tyrol, unaccountably stayed in our garden for almost all of their holiday, whilst the Swiss, with three girls under twelve, were uncharacteristically by far the most adventurous, indulging in almost everything that Sussex has to offer from Brighton Pier to Ditchling Beacon.
They all want to come back and, in reading their thank you letters, I can see why. They describe the many reasons why I’m never unhappy returning to Hurstpierpoint from foreign parts – no matter how exotic. ■
Over the last few years we’ve taken to swapping homes with European families for a couple of weeks at a time. French, Swiss and Austrian families have briefly taken up residence in Hurstpierpoint and reported back to us on the experience, giving me a unique, foreigners’ view of where and how we live.
They have been universally delighted with their stay. For all of them the extraordinary combination of rural life, Hurstpierpoint’s busy High Street, the stunning Downland villages and our proximity to both the coast and the capital has proved unbeatable. And, of course, as far as they are concerned, the cost of living here is ludicrously cheap. Just how cheap, can be inferred from the £2.25 I was asked to pay for a single banana at Zurich airport last week. Fortunately, I find that I can resist bananas quite easily, but nonetheless trying to exchange Sterling for Euros or Swiss Francs at the moment is so embarrassing that it’s rather as though the UK had decided to use lentils for currency… but I digress.
Some aspects of Mid Sussex living were mentioned by everybody, notably: our wonderful country pubs; the humorous state of our road surfaces and, of course, the arcane mysteries of the railway pricing system which operates between Hassocks and London. But each of the families also took something different from their stay here. The French, whose own home is a large apartment in the centre of Marseille and who have been here twice, spent much of their time visiting car boot sales, with which they have become obsessed. The Austrians from a small, pretty town in the Eastern Tyrol, unaccountably stayed in our garden for almost all of their holiday, whilst the Swiss, with three girls under twelve, were uncharacteristically by far the most adventurous, indulging in almost everything that Sussex has to offer from Brighton Pier to Ditchling Beacon.
They all want to come back and, in reading their thank you letters, I can see why. They describe the many reasons why I’m never unhappy returning to Hurstpierpoint from foreign parts – no matter how exotic. ■
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