Since the national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme started, more Mid Sussex food businesses have opened and a higher number are achieving better scores, month after month. This is great news for businesses and excellent news for the customers eating at the restaurants, pubs or hotels in the district.
Good food hygiene is getting easier to spot these days, with the introduction in April 2011 of the national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Restaurants, pubs, hotels, (as well as cafes, takeaways and other places selling or serving food) are now being rated from 0 - 5 on their hygiene standards when a food hygiene inspection is carried out by Mid Sussex District Council.
Thanks to additional support and training by Mid Sussex District Council, 927 food businesses score between 3 and 5, with 616 scoring top marks. As well as this, an additional 126 food businesses have opened and the Council has assisted the owners by providing advice and starter packs to help them run a successful outlet.
With Christmas fast approaching, plans are being made for the festive period. So, if you are organising a gathering with family, friends or work colleagues at a local restaurant, pub or hotel, you can now check out the food hygiene rating, as well as the menu. It is easy to see the ratings by going to www.food.gov.uk/ratings. Christmas party goers can also look out for the distinctive green and black stickers that businesses are encouraged to display at their outlets to tell their customers the rating they were given.
“I am sure being able to compare the food hygiene standards within pubs, restaurants or hotels will help when choosing where to arrange a Christmas party,” said Councillor Christopher Snowling, Cabinet Member for Health and Community. “It is only right that the customer is supplied with relevant information when deciding where to eat and I hope that visitors to the area see how well we compare with other districts and decide to make the most of the wide choice of establishments Mid Sussex has to offer.
“I am particularly pleased about the improvements in outlets’ scores and I believe much of this is down to high quality training from the council and forming good relationships with the business owners.”
Sussex Living magazine is a free monthly A4 glossy magazine for Mid Sussex with community and lifestyle editorial. We put more copies into Mid Sussex than any other quality publication, paid or free. 19,000 copies are printed and distributed throughout Mid Sussex and the surrounding villages. In the same area, a local county magazine, the Sunday Times and Cosmopolitan Magazine, circulate less than 3,000 copies between them.
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
COME! SING WITH US
'COME! SING WITH US!' at the Christmas Concert of Songs and Carols presented by Friends and Neighbours on Saturday 3rd December at the Adastra Hall, Hassocks, 2.30p.m. until 4.30p.m. Please join us in an afternoon of enjoyable and festive music and song. Advance tickets are on sale at Pavilion Electrics in Keymer Road, Hassocks from Friday 25th November at just £2.50 each and will include your refreshments. Ticket for a child is just £1. We look forward to your company - 'COME! SING WITH US!!' More info and tickets at 01273 845291.
Black Cat Day - 6th November 10am - 4pm and free entry
Lots of great Halloween inspired activities, like fancy dress, pumpkin carving, face painting, a ghost walk and of course meeting out Black Cats (and all the other colours too!).
Fancy dress competition for the best scary costume
Behind-the-scenes tours of the adoption centre
Face painting in the creepy cavern
Bring a carved pumpkin - prizes to be won.
Ghost Walk
Children's games and bouncy castle
Tombola, raffle, refreshments and lots more ghostly goings on...
Cats Protection
National Cat Centre
Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, Sussex RH17 7TT
Tel. 01825 741330
Fancy dress competition for the best scary costume
Behind-the-scenes tours of the adoption centre
Face painting in the creepy cavern
Bring a carved pumpkin - prizes to be won.
Ghost Walk
Children's games and bouncy castle
Tombola, raffle, refreshments and lots more ghostly goings on...
Cats Protection
National Cat Centre
Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, Sussex RH17 7TT
Tel. 01825 741330
PERFECT 10 - all things fabulous!
Our spacious nail & beauty salon provides a relaxing sanctuary where you can enjoy a range of beauty treatments from a simple manicure to a complete top to toe transformation. We only use the finest products, so you can be confi dent that you are receiving the best possible treatments, and our friendly and approachable service makes us a delight to visit.
Perfect 10 Training Academy are now running monthly courses. We are delighted to offer a wide choice of training courses to suit individual requirements. Teaming up with Nubar one of the leading companies for products in the nail industry. We offer you first class products and training.
For a prospectus please visit our website www.perfect10nailsbeauty.com or call 01444 244567
6 Church Road,
Burgess Hill, RH15 9AE.
Perfect 10 Training Academy are now running monthly courses. We are delighted to offer a wide choice of training courses to suit individual requirements. Teaming up with Nubar one of the leading companies for products in the nail industry. We offer you first class products and training.
For a prospectus please visit our website www.perfect10nailsbeauty.com or call 01444 244567
6 Church Road,
Burgess Hill, RH15 9AE.
JINGLE BELLS – your company’s Christmas Wishes on local radio!
Meridian FM, community radio station for East Grinstead and the surrounding villages, are offering a unique opportunity for local businesses to broadcast their own Christmas greetings on the radio this year.
If you would like to take advantage of this fun and festive opportunity to reach your local customers on the radio, please contact Colin Holden at Meridian FM on 01342 325825 or studio@meridianfm.com who will be happy to make the necessary arrangements.
Merry Christmas from all at Meridian FM.
www.meridianfm.com
- Come in and record your very own 15 second message. It only takes 5 minutes at Meridian FM’s studio to reach out to hundreds of customers in the local area.
- Your Christmas message will then be broadcast at least twice a day, every day throughout December, achieving maximum impact.
If you would like to take advantage of this fun and festive opportunity to reach your local customers on the radio, please contact Colin Holden at Meridian FM on 01342 325825 or studio@meridianfm.com who will be happy to make the necessary arrangements.
Merry Christmas from all at Meridian FM.
www.meridianfm.com
Meridian FM: Local Radio for
East Grinstead – Forest Row – Lingfield – Ashurst Wood – Crawley Down – Felbridge – Dormansland – Dormans Park – Newchapel – Felcourt – Turners Hill
East Grinstead – Forest Row – Lingfield – Ashurst Wood – Crawley Down – Felbridge – Dormansland – Dormans Park – Newchapel – Felcourt – Turners Hill
Christmas Packages, Gift Vouchers & Gift Sets are NOW in the salon
Buy one of our Perfect 10 Christmas sets which includes:
Your choice of a Mini Colour Polish, Top Coat Speed Dry, in one of our lovely gift bags and recieve a FREE gift voucher to use in January for a File and Polish Treatment for only £10.00!
A great idea for a secret santa present!!!
Imagine your toes glistening like diamonds and shine everywhere you walk!
Now available Swarovski crystals Pedicures.
Look on our website for more details:
www.perfect10nailsbeauty.com
Happy Christmas from Perfect 10 xx
Perfect 10
Lisa Comber
6 Church Road
Burgess Hill
West Sussex RH15 9AE.
Tel. 01444 244567
Buy one of our Perfect 10 Christmas sets which includes:
Your choice of a Mini Colour Polish, Top Coat Speed Dry, in one of our lovely gift bags and recieve a FREE gift voucher to use in January for a File and Polish Treatment for only £10.00!
A great idea for a secret santa present!!!
Imagine your toes glistening like diamonds and shine everywhere you walk!
Now available Swarovski crystals Pedicures.
Look on our website for more details:
www.perfect10nailsbeauty.com
Happy Christmas from Perfect 10 xx
Perfect 10
Lisa Comber
6 Church Road
Burgess Hill
West Sussex RH15 9AE.
Tel. 01444 244567
Charity Christmas Fayre
CHARITY CHRISTMAS GIFT & CRAFT FAYRE
FOR BREAST CANCER CARE
SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2011
2.15 – 6.00pm
SIDNEY WEST CENTRE
LONDON ROAD
BURGESS HILL
RH15 8HS
Admission 50p
Free goodie bag to the first 50 visitors!
IDEAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING –
GIFTS, CAKES, CRAFTS, 2nd HAND BOOKS & LOTS MORE!
charitypamper@hotmail.co.uk
www.charitypamperevent.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/charitypampereventburgesshill
07526 667081
FOR BREAST CANCER CARE
SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2011
2.15 – 6.00pm
SIDNEY WEST CENTRE
LONDON ROAD
BURGESS HILL
RH15 8HS
Admission 50p
Free goodie bag to the first 50 visitors!
IDEAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING –
GIFTS, CAKES, CRAFTS, 2nd HAND BOOKS & LOTS MORE!
charitypamper@hotmail.co.uk
www.charitypamperevent.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/charitypampereventburgesshill
07526 667081
Big boost for Mid Sussex businesses
New and growing businesses will welcome the news that Mid Sussex District Council will have £600k towards a scheme to create units on a brownfield site that it owns in Haywards Heath.
The investment is part of £15 million worth of support from West Sussex County Council for new projects to promote the local economy being developed in conjunction with the county’s district and borough councils. Mid Sussex District Council has proposed a scheme to build business units for new and growing companies on a brownfield site in its ownership.
“This is really tremendous news for Mid Sussex,” said Councillor John De Mierre, Cabinet Member for Economic Development. “This is a great place to start a business and, even in these difficult times, many new enterprises are emerging. For them to be able to nurture their businesses in new, purpose built and affordable incubator units will be a boost for the local economy. We need all our businesses to succeed, so we can create jobs and get as much growth into the economy as we can. The generous support of West Sussex County Council to back this major economic commitment by Mid Sussex District Council is very welcome.”
The investment is part of £15 million worth of support from West Sussex County Council for new projects to promote the local economy being developed in conjunction with the county’s district and borough councils. Mid Sussex District Council has proposed a scheme to build business units for new and growing companies on a brownfield site in its ownership.
“This is really tremendous news for Mid Sussex,” said Councillor John De Mierre, Cabinet Member for Economic Development. “This is a great place to start a business and, even in these difficult times, many new enterprises are emerging. For them to be able to nurture their businesses in new, purpose built and affordable incubator units will be a boost for the local economy. We need all our businesses to succeed, so we can create jobs and get as much growth into the economy as we can. The generous support of West Sussex County Council to back this major economic commitment by Mid Sussex District Council is very welcome.”
What’s on at The Sportsman this December
Friday 2nd December - The Hound Dawgs Duo – rock ‘n’ roll from 8.30pm
Friday 9th December – Jackson & A Kingkicker Duo from 8.30pm
Friday 16th December – DHB (David Hay Band) - Live Duo from 8.30pm
The Sportsman
Goddards Green
Hassocks
West Sussex BN6 9LQ
Tel. 01444 233460
Full details & menus are available on our website www.thesportsmanpub.com
Follow us on facebook & twitter
Friday 9th December – Jackson & A Kingkicker Duo from 8.30pm
Friday 16th December – DHB (David Hay Band) - Live Duo from 8.30pm
The Sportsman
Goddards Green
Hassocks
West Sussex BN6 9LQ
Tel. 01444 233460
Full details & menus are available on our website www.thesportsmanpub.com
Follow us on facebook & twitter
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Plumpton Racecourse Sussex National Raceday
Celebrate the New Year at Plumpton Racecourse Sussex National Raceday. Monday 2nd January 2012. Gates open 11 am first race 12.35 pm. Visit our website for fantastic hospitality packages from only £80. One enclosure tickets £14 bookable in advance (advance sales close on Wednesday 28th December. Ticket price on the day £18
7 action packed races. Under 18’s free of charge. Book lunch in the Paddock restaurant at £42 per person. Music in the Paddock Bar with popular Irish band Reelstrings. Mulled wine and mince pies. Free Parking.
Book by calling the racecourse office on 01273 890383
racing@plumptonracecourse.co.uk
www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk
Plumpton East Sussex
BN7 3AL
7 action packed races. Under 18’s free of charge. Book lunch in the Paddock restaurant at £42 per person. Music in the Paddock Bar with popular Irish band Reelstrings. Mulled wine and mince pies. Free Parking.
Book by calling the racecourse office on 01273 890383
racing@plumptonracecourse.co.uk
www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk
Plumpton East Sussex
BN7 3AL
Christmas at the Victory Inn, Staplefield
Christmas Menu:
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Smoked Paprika Croutons (V)
Served with crusty bread
Seared Scallops with Pea Puree and Serrano Ham Crisps
Warm Salad of Black Pudding and Quail Eggs
Goat Cheese and Honey-roasted Beetroot Tart (V)
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Mains
Traditional Roast Turkey
Served with chestnut and sausage-meat stuffing, homemade
bread sauce, ‘Pigs in Blankets’ and cranberry sauce
Slow-Braised Oxtail in Red Wine with Onion Puree
Salmon and Lobster Roulade with a Champagne and Chive Cream
Pan-fried Escalopes of Pork Loin with Caramelised Apples and
Cinnamon Jus
Mushroom and Stilton Filo Parcels (V)
All main courses are served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Desserts
Traditional Homemade Christmas Pudding
With brandy sauce
Mocha Affogato
Chocolate ice-cream with a shot of espresso coffee and crushed
amaretti biscuits
Poached Pear in Perry with Blackberry Sorbet
Vanilla Panna Cotta with an Orange and Cranberry Syrup
Served with tuile biscuits
Cheeseboard
A selection of English cheeses with oat biscuits and homemade
Christmas chutney
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Coffee and Handmade Chocolates
Three Courses £22.95
Three Courses with smaller portion Main Course £19.95
Available December 1st to December 24th (excluding Sundays)
£5 deposit required per person on booking (non-returnable)
Served with crusty bread
Seared Scallops with Pea Puree and Serrano Ham Crisps
Warm Salad of Black Pudding and Quail Eggs
Goat Cheese and Honey-roasted Beetroot Tart (V)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mains
Traditional Roast Turkey
Served with chestnut and sausage-meat stuffing, homemade
bread sauce, ‘Pigs in Blankets’ and cranberry sauce
Slow-Braised Oxtail in Red Wine with Onion Puree
Salmon and Lobster Roulade with a Champagne and Chive Cream
Pan-fried Escalopes of Pork Loin with Caramelised Apples and
Cinnamon Jus
Mushroom and Stilton Filo Parcels (V)
All main courses are served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Desserts
Traditional Homemade Christmas Pudding
With brandy sauce
Mocha Affogato
Chocolate ice-cream with a shot of espresso coffee and crushed
amaretti biscuits
Poached Pear in Perry with Blackberry Sorbet
Vanilla Panna Cotta with an Orange and Cranberry Syrup
Served with tuile biscuits
Cheeseboard
A selection of English cheeses with oat biscuits and homemade
Christmas chutney
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Coffee and Handmade Chocolates
Three Courses £22.95
Three Courses with smaller portion Main Course £19.95
Available December 1st to December 24th (excluding Sundays)
£5 deposit required per person on booking (non-returnable)
To book, please call 01444 400463 or email janepedgrift@gmail.com
The Victory Inn
Warninglid Road
Staplefield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EU
http://www.thevictorystaplefield.co.uk
Monday, 28 November 2011
Friends of East Sussex Hospices CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR
One-stop shopping for all your gift needs
Wednesday 30th November 2011
10.00am - 3.00pm
For the 17th year, Friends of East Sussex Hospices (FESH) is holding its one day Christmas Gift Fair in The Norfolk Pavilion at the South of England Showground, Ardingly on 30 November.
It’s an unmissable chance to buy all those individual gifts and goodies, for everyone from grannies to grandchildren, under one roof in a warm and comfortable environment and with no parking worries.
Specialist stall-holders offer clothing, jewellery and accessories; a variety of specialist foods including smoked foods, cheese and chocolates; home wares; books, toys, puzzles and gifts.
Christmas cakes can be pre-ordered for collection at the Fair from A Taste of Dreams who will also be there on the day (they offer a chocolate Christmas cake - how fab is that!). Just call 01273 858656 to place your order.
Take the stress out of your Christmas shopping – why not arrange to meet friends over something delicious in the café upstairs, having ticked off everyone on your gift list? Not only will you delight your family and friends with wonderful and distinctive Christmas gifts but you will also have helped to support the vital work of our local hospices.
Doors open at 10am and admission is just £3. Bring your chequebook and plenty of cash as many of the stalls are unable to accept cards.
Friends of East Sussex Hospices:
www.fesh.org.uk
fesh@framfield.com
Registered Charity Number 1089306
Wednesday 30th November 2011
10.00am - 3.00pm
For the 17th year, Friends of East Sussex Hospices (FESH) is holding its one day Christmas Gift Fair in The Norfolk Pavilion at the South of England Showground, Ardingly on 30 November.
It’s an unmissable chance to buy all those individual gifts and goodies, for everyone from grannies to grandchildren, under one roof in a warm and comfortable environment and with no parking worries.
Specialist stall-holders offer clothing, jewellery and accessories; a variety of specialist foods including smoked foods, cheese and chocolates; home wares; books, toys, puzzles and gifts.
Christmas cakes can be pre-ordered for collection at the Fair from A Taste of Dreams who will also be there on the day (they offer a chocolate Christmas cake - how fab is that!). Just call 01273 858656 to place your order.
Take the stress out of your Christmas shopping – why not arrange to meet friends over something delicious in the café upstairs, having ticked off everyone on your gift list? Not only will you delight your family and friends with wonderful and distinctive Christmas gifts but you will also have helped to support the vital work of our local hospices.
Doors open at 10am and admission is just £3. Bring your chequebook and plenty of cash as many of the stalls are unable to accept cards.
Friends of East Sussex Hospices:
www.fesh.org.uk
fesh@framfield.com
Registered Charity Number 1089306
Christmas Table Top Sale
Squirrels Pre-School, Hassocks
Christmas Table Top Sale
Saturday 10th December
10am - 1pm
United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks
Free Entry
Refreshments, Tombola, Childrens crafts, Christmas Gifts, Lucky Dip, Bric-a-brac etc
Contact: Stephanie Hume 07879 656949 or steph_hume@msn.com
Christmas Table Top Sale
Saturday 10th December
10am - 1pm
United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks
Free Entry
Refreshments, Tombola, Childrens crafts, Christmas Gifts, Lucky Dip, Bric-a-brac etc
Contact: Stephanie Hume 07879 656949 or steph_hume@msn.com
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Washbrooks Family Farm, Hurstpierpoint
Welcome to Washbrooks Family Farm. Come and enjoy our beautiful location overlooking the South Downs in the village of Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. A great day out what ever the weather.
We are a family business offering a great environment for young children to meet all their favourite farm animals under one roof and enjoy hours of play time in our large indoor and outdoor play areas. Our tea room will provide you with good home cooked food to keep you going.
Meet the animals and make new friends!
NEW - Jumping pillow -The Jumping Pillow is like a bouncy castle on the floor. Great fun for all the family.
PLUS - zip wire & swings
Exciting Festive activities!
Father Christmas Sat & Sun in Dec 3/4 10/11 17/18 2- 4 pm. £2 per child plus normal entrance price.
Live reindeers and live nativity throughout Dec.
Christmas trees for sale.
Washbrooks Family Farm
Opne 7 days a week
9.30am - 5.00pm
01273 832201
www.washbrooksfarm.co.uk
We are a family business offering a great environment for young children to meet all their favourite farm animals under one roof and enjoy hours of play time in our large indoor and outdoor play areas. Our tea room will provide you with good home cooked food to keep you going.
Meet the animals and make new friends!
NEW - Jumping pillow -The Jumping Pillow is like a bouncy castle on the floor. Great fun for all the family.
PLUS - zip wire & swings
Exciting Festive activities!
Father Christmas Sat & Sun in Dec 3/4 10/11 17/18 2- 4 pm. £2 per child plus normal entrance price.
Live reindeers and live nativity throughout Dec.
Christmas trees for sale.
Washbrooks Family Farm
Opne 7 days a week
9.30am - 5.00pm
01273 832201
www.washbrooksfarm.co.uk
John Lloyd Fine Furniture
At John Lloyd Fine Furniture we are dedicated to the highest quality in design, craftsmanship and customer service.
Furniture making, with individual, bespoke pieces designed and made to order.
Antique furniture restoring to exacting standards.
We employ the finest traditional techniques of craftsmanship in our cabinetmaking, furniture restoration and French polishing in order to deliver the highest standards possible.
We offer intensive training courses in Fine Furniture Making, Antique Furniture Restoration, Traditional Hand Finishing, Veneering & Laminating and Wood Machining.
A selection of the finest new and used woodworking tools for sale, many of which may be tried before purchase.
FORTHCOMING SHORT COURSES 2011-12:
5-9 Dec - Antique Furniture Restoration Techniques
12-13 Dec - Wood Machiing
28-29 Jan - Care & Repair of Antique Furniture
6-10 Feb - Veneering & Laminating
20-24 Feb - Traditional Hand Finishing
3-4 Mar - Care & Repair of Antique
Check www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk for more details or call 01444 480388
Furniture making, with individual, bespoke pieces designed and made to order.
Antique furniture restoring to exacting standards.
We employ the finest traditional techniques of craftsmanship in our cabinetmaking, furniture restoration and French polishing in order to deliver the highest standards possible.
We offer intensive training courses in Fine Furniture Making, Antique Furniture Restoration, Traditional Hand Finishing, Veneering & Laminating and Wood Machining.
A selection of the finest new and used woodworking tools for sale, many of which may be tried before purchase.
FORTHCOMING SHORT COURSES 2011-12:
5-9 Dec - Antique Furniture Restoration Techniques
12-13 Dec - Wood Machiing
28-29 Jan - Care & Repair of Antique Furniture
6-10 Feb - Veneering & Laminating
20-24 Feb - Traditional Hand Finishing
3-4 Mar - Care & Repair of Antique
Check www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk for more details or call 01444 480388
Fork to Feast’s Open House Christmas Market
Date: Thursday 1 December 2011
Times: 10am-2pm and 7pm-10pm
Venue: Hurst Wickham BN69AL
Tel: 07791790317
forktofeast@gmail.com
www.forktofeast.co.uk
Logic Design Interiors
Logic Design Interiors is a family owned business based in Crawley Down, West Sussex, with over 25 years in the kitchen supply & installation industry.
Logic Design Interiors was formally established in 2003. Now bringing together under one roof our kitchen Design, Supply and Installation service using many manufacturers to meet every budget. We supply everything from the worktop, appliances, tiles and lighting to name a few. The company has created a specialist and reliable all-in-one solution for our clients.
We offer a highly competitive, complete kitchen, bedroom, bathroom & studies, design, planning & installation service from start to finish beginning with the initial free design consultation. We arrange full building and preparation right through to the installation of your new kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or study using our installation teams accredited by the IKBBI, Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installers.
01342 717733
www.ldikitchens.co.uk
Logic Design Interiors was formally established in 2003. Now bringing together under one roof our kitchen Design, Supply and Installation service using many manufacturers to meet every budget. We supply everything from the worktop, appliances, tiles and lighting to name a few. The company has created a specialist and reliable all-in-one solution for our clients.
We offer a highly competitive, complete kitchen, bedroom, bathroom & studies, design, planning & installation service from start to finish beginning with the initial free design consultation. We arrange full building and preparation right through to the installation of your new kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or study using our installation teams accredited by the IKBBI, Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installers.
01342 717733
www.ldikitchens.co.uk
Ditichling Film Society: Made in Dagenham
On Thursday, 1 December 2011 our Christmas offering will be Made in Dagenham. In 1968 a group of female workers went on strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant. Crammed into a rundown section of the factory the women coped without complaint until the bosses re-graded the women’s pay to “unskilled” and they went on strike. Their protest made national news and the strike became a template for achieving equal rights for women which successfully brought about the Sexual Discrimination Act of 1975. It is a poignant reflection on British social reform with a breezy modern tone evoking the Ealing style of humour. Hugely enjoyable, this fast paced film wonderfully captures the spirit of the sixties and features a great cast including Sally Hawkins as the feisty heroine, a brilliant portrayal of Barbara Castle by Miranda Richardson together with a terrific performance from Rosamund Pike.
Director: Nigel Cole. UK2010. 113 mins.
Please note that before our December film, in accordance with tradition, we will be serving our usual festive mulled wine and mince pies.
Ditchling Village Hall
Films start at 8.00pm. Doors open at 7.30 pm. Free coffee and biscuits beforehand and ample free parking behind the hall. Guests and temporary members are welcome for a small charge payable at the door.
Director: Nigel Cole. UK2010. 113 mins.
Please note that before our December film, in accordance with tradition, we will be serving our usual festive mulled wine and mince pies.
Ditchling Village Hall
Films start at 8.00pm. Doors open at 7.30 pm. Free coffee and biscuits beforehand and ample free parking behind the hall. Guests and temporary members are welcome for a small charge payable at the door.
Friday, 25 November 2011
Christmas shopping in Burgess Hill
On Thursday 1st December Burgess Hill will be buzzing with late night Christmas shoppers and Church Walk festivities. At 6pm the town's Christmas lights will be switched on by the Mayor and two young helpers who will have won the Christmas colouring competition advertised in the September edition of About Town.
Participating shops will be open until 8pm giving you an opportunity for some extra shopping in a festive atmosphere!
Amongst the entertainment will be some huskies in Church Walk and a special Cuckoo in the Nest competition whereby local shops/establishments will place an unexpected/unrelated item in their window for customers to guess which item is the 'Cuckoo'. There will be a prize for the most correct answers!
Participating shops will be open until 8pm giving you an opportunity for some extra shopping in a festive atmosphere!
Amongst the entertainment will be some huskies in Church Walk and a special Cuckoo in the Nest competition whereby local shops/establishments will place an unexpected/unrelated item in their window for customers to guess which item is the 'Cuckoo'. There will be a prize for the most correct answers!
Just Fish, Hurstpierpoint
JUST FISH are the independent fishmongers of Hurstpierpoint.
We are now taking orders on our wide variety of products for the Christmas period.
All orders over £30 will receive a complimentary pack of our finest smoked salmon.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL AT JUST FISH
115 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9PU
Email: Just_Fish@hotmail.com
Simon & James
01273 835511
Open: Tuesday - Saturday 9am Till 5pm
Print out the order form above or call 01273 835511 to order.
Festive treat for little ones at The Hawth
The Night Before Christmas
Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 December
The Hawth Studio
27 Dec 3pm,
28 - 31 Dec11am & 3pm
On the night before Christmas, Emily stares out of the window and waits excitedly for morning, while a little mouse called Eddie can’t understand why only humans are allowed to celebrate and get presents - he sets off in search of Father Christmas to find out for himself.
Along the way he dodges the family cat, gets directions from a cowardly toy robot and is given some unexpected advice from the fairy on top of the tree. Will Eddie get an answer? Will Emily get her wish? And what is that funny-shaped present sitting under the tree?
From Big Wooden Horse, the creators of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and The Way Back Home, this magical show is sure to delight children aged 3 -7 and their families this Christmas.
Tickets: £7, Family of four: £25.
Click here to book online or call The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636
ArtsCafé Offer: Buy an adult meal from main menu and child’s meal is half price.
Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 December
The Hawth Studio
27 Dec 3pm,
28 - 31 Dec11am & 3pm
On the night before Christmas, Emily stares out of the window and waits excitedly for morning, while a little mouse called Eddie can’t understand why only humans are allowed to celebrate and get presents - he sets off in search of Father Christmas to find out for himself.
Along the way he dodges the family cat, gets directions from a cowardly toy robot and is given some unexpected advice from the fairy on top of the tree. Will Eddie get an answer? Will Emily get her wish? And what is that funny-shaped present sitting under the tree?
From Big Wooden Horse, the creators of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and The Way Back Home, this magical show is sure to delight children aged 3 -7 and their families this Christmas.
Tickets: £7, Family of four: £25.
Click here to book online or call The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636
ArtsCafé Offer: Buy an adult meal from main menu and child’s meal is half price.
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Not the Christmas Show
Saturday 26th November
“Not the Christmas Show” an evening of songs, variety and music. Featuring some of the best choir and mens' harmony chorus singing in the South. With “The Sussex Harmonisers” and “Cantatrice”, plus music from St Paul's Catholic College students.
Master of Ceremonies Paul Makinson
St Paul's Catholic College,
Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 8GA.
Ample free car parking space.
Doors open 6.45 pm Show starts 7.15 pm
£10 Under 16 and Students £5
Contact Nigel Tarr: 01444 461353 / 07919 018453
“Not the Christmas Show” an evening of songs, variety and music. Featuring some of the best choir and mens' harmony chorus singing in the South. With “The Sussex Harmonisers” and “Cantatrice”, plus music from St Paul's Catholic College students.
Master of Ceremonies Paul Makinson
St Paul's Catholic College,
Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 8GA.
Ample free car parking space.
Doors open 6.45 pm Show starts 7.15 pm
£10 Under 16 and Students £5
Contact Nigel Tarr: 01444 461353 / 07919 018453
Bangers and Beer Festival featuring Bad Bad Whisky
Rushfields Plant Centre and Farm Shop
Henfield Road
Poynings BN45 7AY
Bangers and Beer Festival featuring Bad Bad Whisky
Sat 26th and Sun 27th November
Come and enjoy a fabulous Autumn event to support local producers and suppliers of bangers, beer and wine, whilst listening to local band Bad Bad Whisky!
Sample the Farm Shop sausages with our ‘sausage and mash’ available all weekend.
Harvey and Hepworth Beer and wine from Plumpton and Bolney.
Henfield Road
Poynings BN45 7AY
Bangers and Beer Festival featuring Bad Bad Whisky
Sat 26th and Sun 27th November
Come and enjoy a fabulous Autumn event to support local producers and suppliers of bangers, beer and wine, whilst listening to local band Bad Bad Whisky!
Sample the Farm Shop sausages with our ‘sausage and mash’ available all weekend.
Harvey and Hepworth Beer and wine from Plumpton and Bolney.
Christmas Market
Saturday 26th November
Christmas Market
Village Hall, Sayers Common BN6 9HX
10:30am to 2pm
Yummy homemade cakes and preserves. Unique Handmade cards and decorations. Jewellery, books, gifts, raffle and more. Delicious refreshments and a cup of hot fruit punch. Just right to warm up your November day. Raising funds to maintain our three churches in Albourne, Sayers Common and Twineham.
For further details contact Ian Simmons on 01273 833342.
Christmas Market
Village Hall, Sayers Common BN6 9HX
10:30am to 2pm
Yummy homemade cakes and preserves. Unique Handmade cards and decorations. Jewellery, books, gifts, raffle and more. Delicious refreshments and a cup of hot fruit punch. Just right to warm up your November day. Raising funds to maintain our three churches in Albourne, Sayers Common and Twineham.
For further details contact Ian Simmons on 01273 833342.
Scouts Christmas Card Delivery 2011
The 1st Hassocks Scouts are once again delivering local Christmas post in Keymer and Hassocks. Post boxes can be found in Orion News and Best-One from 26th November. Post will be delivered over the weekend of 17th/18th December with a final delivery no later than 22nd December. The charge will be 15 pence per card. Both boxes will close at 12 noon on 19th December.
Your support is very much appreciated.
1st Hassocks Scouts Fundraising Committee
Your support is very much appreciated.
1st Hassocks Scouts Fundraising Committee
Q Leisure, Albourne
Thinking of a way to entertain and involve a group of work colleagues or friends can be a daunting task. Albourne based Q Leisure have 14 years experience managing group events and offer adrenaline packed activities guaranteed to entice and excite. Perfect, if you are looking for an alternative and unique adventure for that Office Christmas Party!
It has been an exciting year for Q leisure with the development of their new Speedball Arena; a new high octane version of paintballing. An astro turf tournament arena with bright inflatable bunkers awaits you, making this an all year round thrilling activity! Instead of floundering in mud trying to keep your balance, an experience with most traditional paint balling sites, the astro turf is drained from underneath, keeping the surface dry and grippy allowing you to run around freely like a crazed mercenary shooting at your equally trigger happy mates!
Q Leisure is a family run business. “Everything is very personal here.” Enjoyment and quality fun are what matter and there are numerous activities to sample.
There is the quad bike trek winding through woodland and countryside, archery, clay pigeon and target shooting. There is also the pro kart racing which is pure thrills – the 40 mph machines are ground hugging, open-sided exhilaration on wheels!
www.qleisure.co.uk
01273 834403
Situated only a few miles north of Brighton, Q Leisure is ideally located for corporate and team building events as well as the ever popular stag and hen parties. Families and kids can enjoy year round activity – they are open 7 days a week for activities. Arrive & Drive available on Sundays, check the web site for availability.
It has been an exciting year for Q leisure with the development of their new Speedball Arena; a new high octane version of paintballing. An astro turf tournament arena with bright inflatable bunkers awaits you, making this an all year round thrilling activity! Instead of floundering in mud trying to keep your balance, an experience with most traditional paint balling sites, the astro turf is drained from underneath, keeping the surface dry and grippy allowing you to run around freely like a crazed mercenary shooting at your equally trigger happy mates!
Q Leisure is a family run business. “Everything is very personal here.” Enjoyment and quality fun are what matter and there are numerous activities to sample.
There is the quad bike trek winding through woodland and countryside, archery, clay pigeon and target shooting. There is also the pro kart racing which is pure thrills – the 40 mph machines are ground hugging, open-sided exhilaration on wheels!
www.qleisure.co.uk
01273 834403
Situated only a few miles north of Brighton, Q Leisure is ideally located for corporate and team building events as well as the ever popular stag and hen parties. Families and kids can enjoy year round activity – they are open 7 days a week for activities. Arrive & Drive available on Sundays, check the web site for availability.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Light Up Hassocks: It's Christmas
by Sherrian Gust
Join in the fun on 25th November when the village of Hassocks will once again celebrate the start of the Christmas season.
As the days get shorter we all look to find ways to light up where we live. We light our homes and increasingly, at Christmas, our streets. The earliest public display of Christmas lights was in 1880 when Thomas Edison strung his newly invented light bulbs around the outside of his laboratory in New Jersey so they could be seen from the railway.
Today we take displays in cities and large towns and their annual ‘celebrity’ switch-on for granted. Yet in smaller communities the picture is different. Here in Hassocks, where we have enjoyed Christmas lights since 2004, we rely on the generosity of local people organising and supporting events throughout the year so that we can raise the £5,000 needed annually to guarantee the festive display.
In the run-up to this year’s big switch-on, which will be on Friday 25th November, Michelle Binks, Chair of Light Up Hassocks, told me: “We’ve had fantastic support for all our fundraising throughout the year.
There’s a great community spirit here and local businesses and residents are keen to get involved. You follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Light-Up-Hassocks-Its-Christmas/257447150966872) and Twitter (@LightUpHassocks) too.
“I must also thank Burgess Hill District Lions Club for their generous donation which has paid for the Christmas lights in the tree outside Alan’s Fish & Chip Bar and who have invited Father Christmas to join us for the evening. Children can meet him in the grotto outside the Market Place (ex greengrocers) in Keymer Road. The Lions will also be bringing their musical float to get everyone in the Christmas mood.”
I discovered that this year it’s not just humans joining in. The Rev. Darryl Sinclair from the United Reformed Church explained. “For the first time there will be a nativity procession led by two donkeys. Joined by local children, they will walk from Hassocks Station down Keymer Road to form a nativity display outside the Church.”
Michelle summed up the results of the Light Up Hassocks fundraising. “We may not be able to match the London displays in Oxford Street or Regent Street (yet!) but everyone in Hassocks can feel proud that we’ve raised enough money through community effort to have an annual display since 2004. If you supported our recent Curry & Quiz Night, Silent Auction, Coffee Morning, Raffle, Station Collections or if you sponsored a light this year – thank you.”
Michelle finished by telling me that a mini Hassocks celebrity will be switching on the lights. “For the second year running, all the pupils at Hassocks Infant School have had the chance to design a poster for the Light Up Hassocks: It’s Christmas event and the winner will press the button at 5pm on 25th November.”
Last year Keymer Road became a Winter Wonderland with the lights shining on the early December snow. While not everyone may be keen for a repeat of that weather, let’s enjoy the fact that Hassocks will be lit up again for 2011 and that Christmas is almost here.
LIGHT UP HASSOCKS: IT'S CHRISTMAS
FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER
FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER
16:00 Keymer Road between Woodsland Road and Chancellors Park closes.
16:30 BBQ and candy floss available at The Hassocks pub.
16.15 Nativity Parade with live donkeys will leave Hassocks Station and travel down Keymer Road to URC Church.
16:30 Fun Fair opens on National Tyres forecourt
16:30 Christmas Craft Stalls operated by local groups open along Keymer Road .
16:30 Father Christmas welcomes children
to his Grotto at The Market Place (organised by Burgess Hill District Lions Club)
16:30 Burgess Hill District Lion’s musical float outside Downsview Deli.
17:00 Hassocks Christmas Lights switched on by the winner of the Poster Competition outside Ripples.
17:00 Hassocks Infant School playground opens with various activities.
17:20 Hassocks Infant School Choir singing by Christmas Tree outside Ripples.
18:00 Altogether Church Choir singing outside Ripples.
18:30 WI Choir singing outside Ripples.
19:00 Keymer Road reopens.
Win a free colour, cut and finish at Denziloe, Lindfield
For a chance to WIN A FREE COLOUR, CUT & FINISH at Denziloe and receive promotions on their products and services, register online at www.denziloe.co.uk
Denziloe
77 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2HN
Tel. 01444 484424 | www.denziloe.co.uk
Denziloe
77 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2HN
Tel. 01444 484424 | www.denziloe.co.uk
The Henfield Arts & Crafts Fayre 2011
On November 26th from 10am – 4pm, the 4th annual Henfield Arts & Crafts Fayre will take place at The Henfield Hall. It is a show case for local, talented artists and craftsmen, organised by Henfield residents, Julie Mitchell and Tracy Smyth and is a great place to start that dreaded Christmas shopping.
The Fayre will continue to support the local charity H.A.R.T. (Henfield Area Response Team) which provides a vital supporting role to the emergency services in the Henfield area.
All stallholders donate a percentage of their profits to the charity.
As visitors in previous years have commented, “This is not just your average craft fayre.”
All artists and craftsmen are selected individually to ensure all work on display is of a high standard and an excellent variety of crafts is maintained each year.
For those wishing to take a look at who will be exhibiting this year, the website dedicated to the event will give them all the information they need.
The fayre has become a family event, as there are items of interest for all ages. This year, in addition, there will be a childrens activity area with origami and plate painting activites. This will help to keep the children occupied whilst parents can have a browse through the variety of crafts on offer in the hall.
Those taking part always enjoy talking about their work with visitors and some are even able to demonstrate.
Visitors can also sit and enjoy a bacon roll or homemade cake, whilst making decisions about their purchases.
The organisers look forward to welcoming local residents and those from further afield. Please look out for the vibrant posters and boards advertising this event.
For more information and a list of exhibitors, please visit; www.henfieldartsandcrafts.co.uk
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The Fayre will continue to support the local charity H.A.R.T. (Henfield Area Response Team) which provides a vital supporting role to the emergency services in the Henfield area.
All stallholders donate a percentage of their profits to the charity.
As visitors in previous years have commented, “This is not just your average craft fayre.”
All artists and craftsmen are selected individually to ensure all work on display is of a high standard and an excellent variety of crafts is maintained each year.
For those wishing to take a look at who will be exhibiting this year, the website dedicated to the event will give them all the information they need.
The fayre has become a family event, as there are items of interest for all ages. This year, in addition, there will be a childrens activity area with origami and plate painting activites. This will help to keep the children occupied whilst parents can have a browse through the variety of crafts on offer in the hall.
Those taking part always enjoy talking about their work with visitors and some are even able to demonstrate.
Visitors can also sit and enjoy a bacon roll or homemade cake, whilst making decisions about their purchases.
The organisers look forward to welcoming local residents and those from further afield. Please look out for the vibrant posters and boards advertising this event.
For more information and a list of exhibitors, please visit; www.henfieldartsandcrafts.co.uk
Blues at The Hawth
This season The Hawth has music to see off those winter blues. With intimate studio shows and gigs in the theatre, whatever you choose you’ll be entertained by some of the best blues artists in the world today.
Tue 24 January 7.45pm • Studio
Paul Jones & Dave Kelly
A spell-binding evening of intense country blues, passionately performed as the two vocalists with The Blues Band take things down a level, simplify the music a little and bring their own personal approaches to dynamic, rootsy and exhilarating country blues. Tickets: £16 (discounts: £14)
Thur 9 & Fri 10 February 7.45pm • Studio
Aynsley Lister
A repeat performance by the man listed by Guitarist Magazine as one of the world’s greatest blues guitarists. Aynsley Lister was one of only a handful of British guitarists to be included. In a recent issue of Classic Rock magazine, they recommended ten blues/rock artists capable of taking the music to the highest level. Among those suggested were The White Stripes, John Mayer and Joe Bonamassa.
The only European act in their top ten? Aynsley Lister.
Tickets: £12
COMING SOON
Wed 7 March 7.45pm • Studio
Eddie and Frank Thomas
Brothers Eddie and Frank Thomas have spent over 30 years, working together in film telling stories. Now leaving film behind they use their guitar and bass to take you on an American journey of story and song.
Thur 8 March 7.30pm • Theatre
The Hamsters with special guest John Otway
Retiring after 25 years together and here for one final show in Crawley: the guitar, bass and drums trio have long been established as one of our premier live attractions.
Box Office: 01293 553636 Online: www.hawth.co.uk
Tue 24 January 7.45pm • Studio
Paul Jones & Dave Kelly
A spell-binding evening of intense country blues, passionately performed as the two vocalists with The Blues Band take things down a level, simplify the music a little and bring their own personal approaches to dynamic, rootsy and exhilarating country blues. Tickets: £16 (discounts: £14)
Thur 9 & Fri 10 February 7.45pm • Studio
Aynsley Lister
A repeat performance by the man listed by Guitarist Magazine as one of the world’s greatest blues guitarists. Aynsley Lister was one of only a handful of British guitarists to be included. In a recent issue of Classic Rock magazine, they recommended ten blues/rock artists capable of taking the music to the highest level. Among those suggested were The White Stripes, John Mayer and Joe Bonamassa.
The only European act in their top ten? Aynsley Lister.
Tickets: £12
COMING SOON
Wed 7 March 7.45pm • Studio
Eddie and Frank Thomas
Brothers Eddie and Frank Thomas have spent over 30 years, working together in film telling stories. Now leaving film behind they use their guitar and bass to take you on an American journey of story and song.
Thur 8 March 7.30pm • Theatre
The Hamsters with special guest John Otway
Retiring after 25 years together and here for one final show in Crawley: the guitar, bass and drums trio have long been established as one of our premier live attractions.
Box Office: 01293 553636 Online: www.hawth.co.uk
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Classic Concert at The Hawth Studio, Crawley
Leos Cepicky and Michael Dussek
Saturday 14 January, 7.30pm
Leos Cepicky and Michael Dussek have performed in many of the world’s major concert halls. Here they play three major masterworks of the violin and piano repertory Mozart’s Sonata in B flat KV 454, Schumann’s Sonata in D minor and Sonata in A major by Franck.
Leos Cepicky started learning the violin at the age of six. After spending 6 years at the Conservatoire in Pardubice, Bohemia, Leoš quickly made his mark as a violinist of remarkable talent and, on arriving in the Prague Academy of Performing Arts in 1985, became a founder member of the Wihan Quartet. He is now a much sought-after Professor of Violin.
Michael Dussek is widely recognised as an exceptionally versatile and accomplished pianist. His performances and recordings have consistently received the highest critical praise. He has been described as “an outstanding artist” (BBC Music Magazine) and a “hugely respected pianist” (Classic FM Magazine”).
Table Top Sale at The Haven Centre
The Haven Centre, Crawley Down
Saturday, 28th January 2012.
2pm to 4pm
30p per Adult
Contact Haven Centre Office on 01342 716719 or email cdhavencentre@btinternet.com
Saturday, 28th January 2012.
2pm to 4pm
30p per Adult
Contact Haven Centre Office on 01342 716719 or email cdhavencentre@btinternet.com
RACE NIGHT in aid of the RNLI
Saturday 26th November 7pm
Come along and enjoy all the excitement and atmosphere of a night at the races and have a flutter or two on the horses. As well as the chance to win cash prizes you'll be helping raise funds for the RNLI - In Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road - doors and bar open at 7pm, first race 7.30pm. Tickets at £7 each include a Ploughman’s supper. There will be a licensed bar and sales of Christmas cards, diaries and souvenirs. Tickets available from the Mint House, 94 High Street Hurstpierpoint (834443), Shafers, Keymer Road, Hassocks or any Committee Member – . Please come along and support this worthy cause – and have a fun night out at the same time!
Come along and enjoy all the excitement and atmosphere of a night at the races and have a flutter or two on the horses. As well as the chance to win cash prizes you'll be helping raise funds for the RNLI - In Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road - doors and bar open at 7pm, first race 7.30pm. Tickets at £7 each include a Ploughman’s supper. There will be a licensed bar and sales of Christmas cards, diaries and souvenirs. Tickets available from the Mint House, 94 High Street Hurstpierpoint (834443), Shafers, Keymer Road, Hassocks or any Committee Member – . Please come along and support this worthy cause – and have a fun night out at the same time!
Fashion Day at Feathers Boutique, Hurstpierpoint
You are Invited to a Fashion Day at Feathers Boutique Hurstpierpoint
Thursday 24th November 2011 11am - 5 pm.
World renowned for their unique and highly flattering designs, the JOSEPH RIBKOFF team and their professional model will be at FEATHERS showcasing to you the fabulous Autumn/Winter collections and offering personal style advice, whilst you enjoy a glass of 'Bubbly'.
10% discount and a free gift will be given with every RIBKOFF purchase made, or ordered, on the day!
Feathers Boutique
155 High Street
Hurstpierpoint
West Sussex
BN6 9PU
01273 834686
Thursday 24th November 2011 11am - 5 pm.
World renowned for their unique and highly flattering designs, the JOSEPH RIBKOFF team and their professional model will be at FEATHERS showcasing to you the fabulous Autumn/Winter collections and offering personal style advice, whilst you enjoy a glass of 'Bubbly'.
10% discount and a free gift will be given with every RIBKOFF purchase made, or ordered, on the day!
Feathers Boutique
155 High Street
Hurstpierpoint
West Sussex
BN6 9PU
01273 834686
Fine Furnishings, Lindfield
50% off all Staples ex display beds
at Fine Furnishings,
Unit 5, Lindfield Enterprise Park,
Lewes Road, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2LX
at Fine Furnishings,
Unit 5, Lindfield Enterprise Park,
Lewes Road, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2LX
Domino Drive
'Domino Drive'
St Andrew's Church Hall
Cants Lane
Burgess Hill
Saturday 26th November at 6.45 pm.
Tickets £10 £5 for children 11-16 this includes a hotdog supper
Raising money for St Peter and St James' Hospice
For more information please call 01444 241778
St Andrew's Church Hall
Cants Lane
Burgess Hill
Saturday 26th November at 6.45 pm.
Tickets £10 £5 for children 11-16 this includes a hotdog supper
Raising money for St Peter and St James' Hospice
For more information please call 01444 241778
The Sportsman, Goddards Green: "Smokestack" Jazz & Blues
The fabulous “Smokestack” Jazz & Blues band are back with us here this Friday ( 25th November) from 830pm.
Our new winter menu dishes are now in full swing, why not book a table for this Friday and try out some of the new dishes?
Christmas is nearly upon us too!
With only 34 days to go!
We are now full for Christmas Day lunch, but open for a pre or post Christmas lunch drinks if you want to walk up an appetite in the morning or walk off the lunch in the afternoon.
Full festive opening hours and menus are available on our website.
So, don’t delay if you haven’t booked the office / work party, we still have limited space in December available.
If we won’t see you before Christmas, we will be happy to arrange for a post Christmas bash in January. Please contact us for a quotation and availability.
Why not pop in and collect a menu? - the log fire is roaring and winter warmers await, including scotches, brandies, mulled wine and more.
And don’t worry if the weather men predict snow! – we already have the grit salt stashed away, so we will be open whatever the weather.
If the roads are bad, it’s still a perfect walk in the snow for lunch and a pint!
Follow us on the website, twitter of Facebook for updates.
Hope to see you soon
Matt
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
'Drinking kills your driving skills': West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
Firefighters will be taking to the catwalk on Wednesday (November 23) as West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service launches its festive anti-drink driving campaign in Haywards Heath.
'Drinking Kills Your Driving Skills' is the theme for this year's campaign and the crew in Haywards Heath will be among those modelling specially designed t-shirts with the safety slogan at a launch event at Idlewild Bar & Kitchen on Wednesday evening.
Firefighters have joined forces with the bars in Haywards Heath and during the busy pre-Christmas period of Thursday 1st December to Saturday 3rd December bar staff in the Broadway will be wearing the eye-catching t-shirts, which have been specifically designed by the firefighters, to help raise awareness of the dangers of drink and driving.
The launch is being supported by Sussex Police, Mid Sussex District Council, Sussex Safer Roads Partnership and West Sussex County Council's Road Safety Team.
During the Christmas period last year (December 1 2010 to January 31st 2011) there were 42 people hurt at the scene of road traffic collisions across the county where a driver was impaired by alcohol or failed a breath test, 14 of those people were killed or seriously injured.
Watch Manager at Haywards Heath Fire Station, Matt Myerscough, said:
"Unfortunately, in Mid Sussex, we have the highest number of people killed or seriously injured on the county's roads so the crew at Haywards Heath decided to spearhead what we see as a life-saving campaign. This is something we intend to roll out across the whole county.
"The Broadway is a really busy nightspot and is always a popular choice for people's office Christmas parties, so it's an ideal location to kick off our anti-drink driving campaign. We're grateful for the tremendous support we're getting from the local bars and believe it can make a real difference in our efforts to reduce drink-driving on our roads.
"Our message is simple - if you are drinking, you will not be in full control of your car so you'll be putting yourself and others at risk. We think one death is one too many so the more people we can reach with that message, the more chance we have of achieving zero road deaths from drink driving."
'Drinking Kills Your Driving Skills' is the theme for this year's campaign and the crew in Haywards Heath will be among those modelling specially designed t-shirts with the safety slogan at a launch event at Idlewild Bar & Kitchen on Wednesday evening.
Firefighters have joined forces with the bars in Haywards Heath and during the busy pre-Christmas period of Thursday 1st December to Saturday 3rd December bar staff in the Broadway will be wearing the eye-catching t-shirts, which have been specifically designed by the firefighters, to help raise awareness of the dangers of drink and driving.
The launch is being supported by Sussex Police, Mid Sussex District Council, Sussex Safer Roads Partnership and West Sussex County Council's Road Safety Team.
During the Christmas period last year (December 1 2010 to January 31st 2011) there were 42 people hurt at the scene of road traffic collisions across the county where a driver was impaired by alcohol or failed a breath test, 14 of those people were killed or seriously injured.
Watch Manager at Haywards Heath Fire Station, Matt Myerscough, said:
"Unfortunately, in Mid Sussex, we have the highest number of people killed or seriously injured on the county's roads so the crew at Haywards Heath decided to spearhead what we see as a life-saving campaign. This is something we intend to roll out across the whole county.
"The Broadway is a really busy nightspot and is always a popular choice for people's office Christmas parties, so it's an ideal location to kick off our anti-drink driving campaign. We're grateful for the tremendous support we're getting from the local bars and believe it can make a real difference in our efforts to reduce drink-driving on our roads.
"Our message is simple - if you are drinking, you will not be in full control of your car so you'll be putting yourself and others at risk. We think one death is one too many so the more people we can reach with that message, the more chance we have of achieving zero road deaths from drink driving."
Monday, 21 November 2011
Christmas Show at King Edward Hall, Lindfield
TIMESPAN are bringing their entertaining presentation of "A Victorian Christmas" to the King Edward Hall in Lindfield on Saturday 10 December from 2.30-5.00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to explore
how the Victorians celebrated Christmas.
Tickets, price £5, including refreshments, are now available from Perri Winkle, 68 High Street Lindfield.
Brass Band Concert with the Mid Sussex Brass Band
Brass Band Concert with the Mid Sussex Brass Band
St John’s Church, Burgess Hill
Saturday 26th November
7.30pm till 9.30pm
£5 entry, payable on door
Concessions £4
Children under 12 £2.50
Refreshments available
Contact 07730 592936
St John’s Church, Burgess Hill
Saturday 26th November
7.30pm till 9.30pm
£5 entry, payable on door
Concessions £4
Children under 12 £2.50
Refreshments available
Contact 07730 592936
What’s on at The Sportsman this November
Friday 25th November – Smokestack Jazz & Blues with Latin Grooves – return from 8.30pm
The Sportsman
Goddards Green
Hassocks
West Sussex BN6 9LQ
Tel. 01444 233460
Full details & menus are available on our website www.thesportsmanpub.com
Follow us on facebook & twitter
The Sportsman
Goddards Green
Hassocks
West Sussex BN6 9LQ
Tel. 01444 233460
Full details & menus are available on our website www.thesportsmanpub.com
Follow us on facebook & twitter
Ditchling Morris and Mummers
Once again Ditchling Morris and Mummers will appear at the Bull Hotel, Ditchling on Boxing Day. We shall be collecting for the St Peter and St James Hospice.
Mumming plays and Morris are part of our heritage and one of our principle aims and objectives is to promote this. We perform Morris dances in the Cotswold and Border style and Mumming plays from Sussex of which there are 17 in total.
This year’s play comes from the village of East Preston - a couple of miles west of Worthing
Characters include Father Christmas, Jolly Jack, King George the Turkish Knight, Valiant Soldier and Noble Captain, the Prince of Peace and of course the Doctor.
It is a very popular event and attracts well over 300 people from all over Sussex. Last year we raised over £1000 and our target this year is to exceed this figure.
Don’t miss this event on;
Monday 26th December, Boxing Day, at the Bull Hotel, Ditchling at 1.00pm. We will have carol singing followed by the Mummers play and Morris Dancing.
The play will also take place in the Lewes Pedestrian Precinct on Sunday 18 December between 11.00am and 1.00pm.
Mumming plays and Morris are part of our heritage and one of our principle aims and objectives is to promote this. We perform Morris dances in the Cotswold and Border style and Mumming plays from Sussex of which there are 17 in total.
This year’s play comes from the village of East Preston - a couple of miles west of Worthing
Characters include Father Christmas, Jolly Jack, King George the Turkish Knight, Valiant Soldier and Noble Captain, the Prince of Peace and of course the Doctor.
It is a very popular event and attracts well over 300 people from all over Sussex. Last year we raised over £1000 and our target this year is to exceed this figure.
Don’t miss this event on;
Monday 26th December, Boxing Day, at the Bull Hotel, Ditchling at 1.00pm. We will have carol singing followed by the Mummers play and Morris Dancing.
The play will also take place in the Lewes Pedestrian Precinct on Sunday 18 December between 11.00am and 1.00pm.
Sunday, 20 November 2011
VETS2HOME OUT-OF-HOURS HOME VISITS AVAILABLE OVER XMAS & NEW YEAR
VETS2HOME OUT-OF-HOURS HOME VISITS AVAILABLE OVER XMAS & NEW YEAR
Vets2home veterinary service based in Hassocks Sussex are able to offer this service over Christmas and New Year. This is a very unique service to Sussex - it is not available anywhere else in the UK. The holiday period can be a challenging time should your pet require the attention of a vet. Rest assured that Vets2home will be on call should the need arise over Christmas and New Year.
Tel. 07717 858885
www.vets2home.co.uk
Vets2home veterinary service based in Hassocks Sussex are able to offer this service over Christmas and New Year. This is a very unique service to Sussex - it is not available anywhere else in the UK. The holiday period can be a challenging time should your pet require the attention of a vet. Rest assured that Vets2home will be on call should the need arise over Christmas and New Year.
Tel. 07717 858885
www.vets2home.co.uk
PERFECT 10 - all things fabulous!
Our spacious nail & beauty salon provides a relaxing sanctuary where you can enjoy a range of beauty treatments from a simple manicure to a complete top to toe transformation. We only use the finest products, so you can be confi dent that you are receiving the best possible treatments, and our friendly and approachable service makes us a delight to visit.
Perfect 10 Training Academy are now running monthly courses. We are delighted to offer a wide choice of training courses to suit individual requirements. Teaming up with Nubar one of the leading companies for products in the nail industry. We offer you first class products and training.
For a prospectus please visit our website www.perfect10nailsbeauty.com or call 01444 244567
6 Church Road,
Burgess Hill, RH15 9AE.
Perfect 10 Training Academy are now running monthly courses. We are delighted to offer a wide choice of training courses to suit individual requirements. Teaming up with Nubar one of the leading companies for products in the nail industry. We offer you first class products and training.
For a prospectus please visit our website www.perfect10nailsbeauty.com or call 01444 244567
6 Church Road,
Burgess Hill, RH15 9AE.
JINGLE BELLS – your company’s Christmas Wishes on local radio!
Meridian FM, community radio station for East Grinstead and the surrounding villages, are offering a unique opportunity for local businesses to broadcast their own Christmas greetings on the radio this year.
If you would like to take advantage of this fun and festive opportunity to reach your local customers on the radio, please contact Colin Holden at Meridian FM on 01342 325825 or studio@meridianfm.com who will be happy to make the necessary arrangements.
Merry Christmas from all at Meridian FM.
www.meridianfm.com
- Come in and record your very own 15 second message. It only takes 5 minutes at Meridian FM’s studio to reach out to hundreds of customers in the local area.
- Your Christmas message will then be broadcast at least twice a day, every day throughout December, achieving maximum impact.
If you would like to take advantage of this fun and festive opportunity to reach your local customers on the radio, please contact Colin Holden at Meridian FM on 01342 325825 or studio@meridianfm.com who will be happy to make the necessary arrangements.
Merry Christmas from all at Meridian FM.
www.meridianfm.com
Meridian FM: Local Radio for
East Grinstead – Forest Row – Lingfield – Ashurst Wood – Crawley Down – Felbridge – Dormansland – Dormans Park – Newchapel – Felcourt – Turners Hill
East Grinstead – Forest Row – Lingfield – Ashurst Wood – Crawley Down – Felbridge – Dormansland – Dormans Park – Newchapel – Felcourt – Turners Hill
Ockenden Manor Spa
Ockenden Manor Spa Cuckfield
Opening this December
The best and most natural spa facilities – including linked indoor and outdoor pool, spa jacuzzi, outdoor
hot tub, steam room, sauna, walk-through rainforest shower, state-of-the-art gym and fitness studio.
Plus 8 beautiful treatment rooms available for the ultimate in pampering.
Visit www.hshotels.co.uk to take early advantage of our 40% discount on our 3 launch treatment packages – The Sussex Downs Sunset Evening, Ladies that Spa and Indulgence Day. Ideal for Christmas gifts!
For further information contact us on
01444 449191 or email us on
om-spa@ockenden-manor.com
hot tub, steam room, sauna, walk-through rainforest shower, state-of-the-art gym and fitness studio.
Plus 8 beautiful treatment rooms available for the ultimate in pampering.
Visit www.hshotels.co.uk to take early advantage of our 40% discount on our 3 launch treatment packages – The Sussex Downs Sunset Evening, Ladies that Spa and Indulgence Day. Ideal for Christmas gifts!
For further information contact us on
01444 449191 or email us on
om-spa@ockenden-manor.com
MSDC: Wintery conditions are snow joke, so be prepared!
With weather forecasters predicting another cold winter, Mid Sussex District Council is encouraging residents to be prepared for snow and ice again this year.
The Government’s Chief Scientific Officer suggests that severe wintery weather is likely to become more common in the future and is advising residents to ‘Get Ready for Winter’. The Government has launched a new website www.direct.gov.getreadyforwinter to provide practical advice about how to plan for winter and how residents can help themselves and the wider community when severe weather arrives.
The Government provides practical advice about clearing snow and ice from around properties such as:
In icy and snowy conditions, West Sussex County Council is the local authority responsible for gritting the roads and Mid Sussex District Council is working closely with the Town and Parish Councils to ensure the areas’ needs are recognised by the County Council. The District Council treats its key car parks and footpaths in highly used areas to make them as safe as possible for the community.
“When heavy snow falls it is inevitable that there will be some disruption, but as residents we can do our best to keep it to a minimum by being prepared and helping each other,” said Councillor Christopher Snowling, Cabinet Member for Health and Community. “There is no law to stop us from clearing snow and ice from the pavement outside our property, pathways to our houses or other public spaces.
“As long as residents use common sense and are careful not to make the surface more dangerous than it was before then they are free and encouraged to help out. Clearing the snow at the front of your house may seem like a small step, but if we all do it then together we can quickly get our communities moving again after heavy snow.”
To find out more about being prepared and planning for emergencies, please visit www.midsussex.gov.uk/emergencies to read the Council’s ‘Guidance for Severe Weather’ and the ‘Emergency Plan’.
In the event of severe weather, Mid Sussex District Council will provide up to date messages on the www.midsussex.gov.uk website, or residents can visit the www.direct.gov.uk/getreadyforwinter pages for more information.
The Government’s Chief Scientific Officer suggests that severe wintery weather is likely to become more common in the future and is advising residents to ‘Get Ready for Winter’. The Government has launched a new website www.direct.gov.getreadyforwinter to provide practical advice about how to plan for winter and how residents can help themselves and the wider community when severe weather arrives.
The Government provides practical advice about clearing snow and ice from around properties such as:
- If possible, clear snow when it’s fresh as it’s easier to move
- Do not use hot water on snow or ice, as it can re-freeze making conditions more hazardous
- Apply salt sparingly – as little as a tablespoonful can treat as much as a square metre of ice
- Sand, grit or ash can be used but it will not melt snow or ice, it will simply provide more grip.
In icy and snowy conditions, West Sussex County Council is the local authority responsible for gritting the roads and Mid Sussex District Council is working closely with the Town and Parish Councils to ensure the areas’ needs are recognised by the County Council. The District Council treats its key car parks and footpaths in highly used areas to make them as safe as possible for the community.
“When heavy snow falls it is inevitable that there will be some disruption, but as residents we can do our best to keep it to a minimum by being prepared and helping each other,” said Councillor Christopher Snowling, Cabinet Member for Health and Community. “There is no law to stop us from clearing snow and ice from the pavement outside our property, pathways to our houses or other public spaces.
“As long as residents use common sense and are careful not to make the surface more dangerous than it was before then they are free and encouraged to help out. Clearing the snow at the front of your house may seem like a small step, but if we all do it then together we can quickly get our communities moving again after heavy snow.”
To find out more about being prepared and planning for emergencies, please visit www.midsussex.gov.uk/emergencies to read the Council’s ‘Guidance for Severe Weather’ and the ‘Emergency Plan’.
In the event of severe weather, Mid Sussex District Council will provide up to date messages on the www.midsussex.gov.uk website, or residents can visit the www.direct.gov.uk/getreadyforwinter pages for more information.
Fire Walk - do you dare??
Fire Walk - do you dare?
Come and join us for the most challenging experience of your life! Friday 25th November.
8.30 p.m. (training at 7.30 p.m., advance entry only)
£10 entry fee, £100 minimum sponsorship, minimum age 16. If you are up to the challenge Tel: 01444 471598 or email: fundraising@stpeter-stjames.org.uk
Spaces are limited, so please get in touch today!
The Potters Pub, Burgess Hill
Friday 25th November 2011
7:30pm for training
£10 entry fee and £100 minimum sponsor form
Come and join us for the most challenging experience of your life! Friday 25th November.
8.30 p.m. (training at 7.30 p.m., advance entry only)
£10 entry fee, £100 minimum sponsorship, minimum age 16. If you are up to the challenge Tel: 01444 471598 or email: fundraising@stpeter-stjames.org.uk
Spaces are limited, so please get in touch today!
The Potters Pub, Burgess Hill
Friday 25th November 2011
7:30pm for training
£10 entry fee and £100 minimum sponsor form
Ditchling WI
Ditchling WI has been going continuously since 1917 and is one of the oldest in the country. In 2012 we shall hold our 95th celebration on the Green in July. Perhaps you are unaware of what the WI can do for you? It was first established to help women in rural communities by offering friendship and education.
Today we still aim at offering friendship and a means by which we can learn new skills and improve our knowledge over a wide range of subjects. The Eat Sussex Federation and Denman College Oxford both facilitate this. Personally I have been to classes in oil and water colour painting, clay silversmith work, Christmas decorations, flower arranging, jam making and silversmithing, to name but a few. We in Ditchling also bring in interesting speakers to our monthly meetings, which are held on the first Thursday of each month at 2.30-4.30 at the Village Hall.. Our November meeting on 3rd November is our AGM, which gives insight to anyone how the WI is run and what we have been up to over the past year.
December 1st is our Christmas Party which is great fun with a great tea! You are warmly invited to either or both of these meetings at no cost. We look forward to seeing you. Contact Jean Morley, President, 01273 843633.
Today we still aim at offering friendship and a means by which we can learn new skills and improve our knowledge over a wide range of subjects. The Eat Sussex Federation and Denman College Oxford both facilitate this. Personally I have been to classes in oil and water colour painting, clay silversmith work, Christmas decorations, flower arranging, jam making and silversmithing, to name but a few. We in Ditchling also bring in interesting speakers to our monthly meetings, which are held on the first Thursday of each month at 2.30-4.30 at the Village Hall.. Our November meeting on 3rd November is our AGM, which gives insight to anyone how the WI is run and what we have been up to over the past year.
December 1st is our Christmas Party which is great fun with a great tea! You are warmly invited to either or both of these meetings at no cost. We look forward to seeing you. Contact Jean Morley, President, 01273 843633.
Saturday, 19 November 2011
PLUMPTON RACECOURSE WINS 2011 SHOWCASE AWARD
Plumpton Racecourse has won a prestigious Special Judges Award at the 2011 Racecourse Association Showcase award ceremony at Epsom racecourse on Thursday 17th November. The Showcase awards celebrate excellence and innovation at racecourses during 2011.
The TurfTalk Staff Engagement Programme at Plumpton Racecourse was hailed as an effective new initiative and a model for all smaller racecourses.
Chairman of the judging panel, Chris McFadden of Racecourse Enterprises Ltd, noted “The quality of the entries this year was excellent and the judges had a very difficult job in picking out the winners.” Other winning racecourses on the night were Doncaster, York, Musselburgh, Hamilton Park, Goodwood, Carlisle, Ascot and Newcastle.
This recognition follows shortly on from the award of a Quality plaque from Visit England for the second year, who assess Plumpton’s visitor experience as part of the first ever quality scheme for sport. Plumpton substantiialy improved it’s overall mark following a programme put in place using feedback from the first assessment, customers and staff suggestion schemes.
Claire Sheppard, Chief Executive of Plumpton Racecourse said “I am thrilled that Plumpton was given a special Judges Award - it was unexpected given the fierce competition from other excellent initiatives. The second year of official Visit England recognition also demonstrates how our team work together to provide an excellent experience for our visitors. The friendliness and helpfulness of Plumpton’s staff drew particular praise from the assessor.”
The TurfTalk Staff Engagement Programme at Plumpton Racecourse was hailed as an effective new initiative and a model for all smaller racecourses.
Chairman of the judging panel, Chris McFadden of Racecourse Enterprises Ltd, noted “The quality of the entries this year was excellent and the judges had a very difficult job in picking out the winners.” Other winning racecourses on the night were Doncaster, York, Musselburgh, Hamilton Park, Goodwood, Carlisle, Ascot and Newcastle.
This recognition follows shortly on from the award of a Quality plaque from Visit England for the second year, who assess Plumpton’s visitor experience as part of the first ever quality scheme for sport. Plumpton substantiialy improved it’s overall mark following a programme put in place using feedback from the first assessment, customers and staff suggestion schemes.
Claire Sheppard, Chief Executive of Plumpton Racecourse said “I am thrilled that Plumpton was given a special Judges Award - it was unexpected given the fierce competition from other excellent initiatives. The second year of official Visit England recognition also demonstrates how our team work together to provide an excellent experience for our visitors. The friendliness and helpfulness of Plumpton’s staff drew particular praise from the assessor.”
Come enjoy the Irish craic at Hickstead this festive season
The Hickstead Riders' Ball (3rd December) is one of the highlights of the festive season, and this year guests will be able to dance the night away in celtic style with an Irish-themed party.
Christmas party season at Hickstead has become nearly as famous as its summer horse shows, and as well as the legendary Riders’ Ball there’s also the option of joining us for an exclusive party. Alternatively, mixed party nights are ideal for smaller groups who want to be part of a bigger party. Whichever you choose, the craic is guaranteed!
Some highlights from Hickstead’s special Irish-themed Christmas menu include Haddock smokies with soda faris, Irish beef on colcannon with stout, beef in Guinness pie with a shamrock puff pastry and champ, and apple and barmbrack pudding.
For more information about Hickstead’s Christmas party nights, call 01273 834315 ext 140
The Hickstead Riders' Ball
Saturday 3rd December, 7.00pm – 1.00am
Guests will be treated to a delicious Black Velvet drinks reception, with free flowing Guinness and champagne for all, followed by a delicious four-course meal, live entertainment and dancing late into the night to our resident live DJ. The dress code is black tie, so don your best Christmas finery and come and join us for a night to remember. £60 per person
Mixed Party Night
Saturday 10th December, 7:30pm - 1:00am
For only £29.95 per person, you and your friends or colleagues can enjoy the best Christmas Party ever! Hickstead are offering a two-course hearty dinner in candlelit festive surroundings before hitting the dance floor until the early hours with our resident DJ. Minimum booking of 6, dress code: smart casual.
Christmas party season at Hickstead has become nearly as famous as its summer horse shows, and as well as the legendary Riders’ Ball there’s also the option of joining us for an exclusive party. Alternatively, mixed party nights are ideal for smaller groups who want to be part of a bigger party. Whichever you choose, the craic is guaranteed!
Some highlights from Hickstead’s special Irish-themed Christmas menu include Haddock smokies with soda faris, Irish beef on colcannon with stout, beef in Guinness pie with a shamrock puff pastry and champ, and apple and barmbrack pudding.
For more information about Hickstead’s Christmas party nights, call 01273 834315 ext 140
The Hickstead Riders' Ball
Saturday 3rd December, 7.00pm – 1.00am
Guests will be treated to a delicious Black Velvet drinks reception, with free flowing Guinness and champagne for all, followed by a delicious four-course meal, live entertainment and dancing late into the night to our resident live DJ. The dress code is black tie, so don your best Christmas finery and come and join us for a night to remember. £60 per person
Mixed Party Night
Saturday 10th December, 7:30pm - 1:00am
For only £29.95 per person, you and your friends or colleagues can enjoy the best Christmas Party ever! Hickstead are offering a two-course hearty dinner in candlelit festive surroundings before hitting the dance floor until the early hours with our resident DJ. Minimum booking of 6, dress code: smart casual.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service News
RESIDENTS URGED TO SIGN SPRINKLER E-PETITION
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging local residents to sign an e-petition to make sprinklers compulsory in all new dwellings.
If the petition receives the backing of 100,000 people it could be debated in Parliament. The petition comes following the recent introduction of a law in Wales, which will make sprinklers compulsory in all new homes.
Area Manager for Prevention and Protection, Adrian Murphy, said:
"Sprinklers are like the equivalent to having a firefighter ready and waiting in every room of your home. There are a lot of misunderstandings out there regarding how sprinklers work, but the reality is that they only activate when the temperature reaches over 68 degrees centigrade and even then only activate in affected rooms.
"There are a number of estates and blocks of flats across the country that have had sprinklers fitted and the residents in those areas have reported feeling much safer in their homes.
"The evidence speaks for itself - no one has ever died in a fire when their home was fitted with a sprinkler system. The Welsh Government have recognised this, which is why they have now introduced legislation, we would like to see similar legislation introduced here in England."
To pledge your support for the petition visit http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/4409
In addition to the e-petition a Private Members Bill is currently being progressed through the House of Commons. If passed the Bill would require a review of Building Regulations, taking into consideration the latest research on sprinkler systems, as current regulations quote out-dated research.
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging local residents to sign an e-petition to make sprinklers compulsory in all new dwellings.
If the petition receives the backing of 100,000 people it could be debated in Parliament. The petition comes following the recent introduction of a law in Wales, which will make sprinklers compulsory in all new homes.
Area Manager for Prevention and Protection, Adrian Murphy, said:
"Sprinklers are like the equivalent to having a firefighter ready and waiting in every room of your home. There are a lot of misunderstandings out there regarding how sprinklers work, but the reality is that they only activate when the temperature reaches over 68 degrees centigrade and even then only activate in affected rooms.
"There are a number of estates and blocks of flats across the country that have had sprinklers fitted and the residents in those areas have reported feeling much safer in their homes.
"The evidence speaks for itself - no one has ever died in a fire when their home was fitted with a sprinkler system. The Welsh Government have recognised this, which is why they have now introduced legislation, we would like to see similar legislation introduced here in England."
To pledge your support for the petition visit http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/4409
In addition to the e-petition a Private Members Bill is currently being progressed through the House of Commons. If passed the Bill would require a review of Building Regulations, taking into consideration the latest research on sprinkler systems, as current regulations quote out-dated research.
Peter Pan at The Hawth, Crawley
PETER PAN
The Hawth Crawley, Fri 9 - Sat 31 December
Television and film actor and one of British theatre’s biggest stars Nigel Havers is heading to Crawley this Christmas to lead the cast in this year’s swashbuckling pantomime, Peter Pan, at The Hawth.
Nigel Havers is renowned for playing charming, smooth-talking characters throughout his distinguished career. He was recently seen playing Lewis Archer in Coronation Street and last December spent time in the jungle for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!
Nigel, who will play the role of the villainous Captain Hook in Peter Pan, has appeared in countless television programmes including Lunch Monkeys, Little Britain, Brothers and Sisters, Sarah Jane Adventures, Dangerfield and The Charmer to name but a few. His numerous film roles include Empire of the Sun, A Passage to India and Chariots of Fire.
Alongside Nigel, Crawley favourite Jon Clegg is back by popular demand and will have all ages laughing out loud and Kerris Peeling joins the cast as the perfect Pan, ready to soar over the audience in spectacular flying sequences. Kerris is no stranger to the role of Peter Pan, as well as a West End theatre and film career she has appeared in the title role a multitude of times including pantos in Milton Keynes, Bristol, Birmingham and Plymouth to name a few.
There’s local talent on display too with incredible young dancers joining the professionals and the local children who won through the auditions for the roles of John and Michael earlier this year.
Completing the incredible cast are BBC Over The Rainbow finalist Sarah Middleton as Wendy, Lucy St Louis as Tigerlily and Isobel Hathaway as the rollerskating Tinkerbell.
Featuring magnificent scenery, beautiful costumes, an abundance of comedy and stunning flying sequences, Peter Pan will have The Hawth’s hallmark outstanding value-for-money and entertainment for all ages.
Peter Pan runs from Friday 9 to Saturday 31 December 2011. Tickets, from only £12.75 and with generous concessions and group discounts available, can be booked on 01293 553636 or online at www.hawth.co.uk.
The Hawth Crawley, Fri 9 - Sat 31 December
Television and film actor and one of British theatre’s biggest stars Nigel Havers is heading to Crawley this Christmas to lead the cast in this year’s swashbuckling pantomime, Peter Pan, at The Hawth.
Nigel Havers is renowned for playing charming, smooth-talking characters throughout his distinguished career. He was recently seen playing Lewis Archer in Coronation Street and last December spent time in the jungle for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!
Nigel, who will play the role of the villainous Captain Hook in Peter Pan, has appeared in countless television programmes including Lunch Monkeys, Little Britain, Brothers and Sisters, Sarah Jane Adventures, Dangerfield and The Charmer to name but a few. His numerous film roles include Empire of the Sun, A Passage to India and Chariots of Fire.
Alongside Nigel, Crawley favourite Jon Clegg is back by popular demand and will have all ages laughing out loud and Kerris Peeling joins the cast as the perfect Pan, ready to soar over the audience in spectacular flying sequences. Kerris is no stranger to the role of Peter Pan, as well as a West End theatre and film career she has appeared in the title role a multitude of times including pantos in Milton Keynes, Bristol, Birmingham and Plymouth to name a few.
There’s local talent on display too with incredible young dancers joining the professionals and the local children who won through the auditions for the roles of John and Michael earlier this year.
Completing the incredible cast are BBC Over The Rainbow finalist Sarah Middleton as Wendy, Lucy St Louis as Tigerlily and Isobel Hathaway as the rollerskating Tinkerbell.
Featuring magnificent scenery, beautiful costumes, an abundance of comedy and stunning flying sequences, Peter Pan will have The Hawth’s hallmark outstanding value-for-money and entertainment for all ages.
Peter Pan runs from Friday 9 to Saturday 31 December 2011. Tickets, from only £12.75 and with generous concessions and group discounts available, can be booked on 01293 553636 or online at www.hawth.co.uk.
Friday, 18 November 2011
Antiques, Collectables & Fine Food Fair – Hurstpierpoint
Hurstpierpoint & Downs Conservatives hold their 18th annual Antiques, Collectables and Fine Food Fair this November
The Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9UY
Sunday 20th November 2011
10am to 4pm
Entry: 50p for adults and free for accompanying children under 12
Parking: Free in Trinity Road Car Park (opposite)
For all the family, the Fair occupies the entirety of the expanded Village Centre, with some 30 antique and collectable dealers, a coffee shop and snack café, a Food Hall featuring tip top cupcakes,
sumptuous chocolates, farm made jams, cakes and pies plus Sussex cheeses, artisan oils and fine handmade vinegars.
Dealer Contact: Ian Buckeridge, ianbuckeridge@yahoo.co.uk 01273 833016
The Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9UY
Sunday 20th November 2011
10am to 4pm
Entry: 50p for adults and free for accompanying children under 12
Parking: Free in Trinity Road Car Park (opposite)
For all the family, the Fair occupies the entirety of the expanded Village Centre, with some 30 antique and collectable dealers, a coffee shop and snack café, a Food Hall featuring tip top cupcakes,
sumptuous chocolates, farm made jams, cakes and pies plus Sussex cheeses, artisan oils and fine handmade vinegars.
Dealer Contact: Ian Buckeridge, ianbuckeridge@yahoo.co.uk 01273 833016
Denziloe: Luxe hair in Lindfield
by Nicola Hobbs
Celebrating the second anniversary of the luxury hair salon Denziloe, Sonia and Maria Grover have brought fashion, glamour and class to Sussex.
The Georgian exterior of Denziloe Hair Designers hides a magnificently contemporary interior, chic enough to rival the most ‘in vogue’ of city salons. In the two years since opening, the mother-daughter duo has evolved Denziloe while preserving its nostalgic essence as a tribute to the family history of the business. Joan Denziloe opened the hair salon in Lindfield High Street in November 1964, In November 2009 Maria, Joan’s granddaughter and Salon Manager, reopened Denziloe and has revived its grand reputation. As a young businesswoman and creative stylist, Maria has done an amazing job of growing Denziloe and helping to attract new people to the area.
Victoria Harbinson has recently joined the team. With eight years’ experience in hairdressing, including working on London catwalks and photo shoots, Victoria’s specialism in colouring and bridal hair is sure to enhance the on-trend cuts and styles available at Denziloe. “It’s great to grow the team because it encourages creativity,” says Maria. “We are all young, imaginative professionals and do regular training in London to ensure we are up to date with the latest fashions. We want people to realise that they don’t have to travel out of Sussex to get great hair styles.”
Whether you are male or female, younger or more mature, the team works with each client to create a hairstyle to suit your face shape, hair type and lifestyle. “Your hair is an important part of your personality and a statement about yourself. Whether you want a complete restyle or for us to trim and revitalise a classic cut, we carry out personalised consultations to make sure you will be happy with your look,” says Maria.
Denziloe uses the Sebastian range in their treatments – internationally acclaimed professional products renowned for their designer ‘cocktails’: mixtures of products such as Volume Punch, Sculpting Shot and Beach Bomb.
New to Denziloe this year is KeraStraight, an evolution in straightening and repair which puts an end to dull, frizzy and unmanageable hair. KeraStraight lasts up to four months and is not like chemical straightening, making it safe to use on coloured and permed hair, and even during pregnancy and breast feeding. “We’ve had such positive feedback from customers who’ve had KeraStraight and been so impressed they’ve come back again and again for it,” says Maria.
Denziloe have also introduced Gift Vouchers and Sebastian Gift Sets which make the perfect Christmas present for fashionistas, whatever their age. “We’re looking forward to our next year of business,” says Sonia. With new stylists, new products, and new services, this is a very exciting time for the salon.
Denziloe will be hosting a sociable mince pie and mulled wine filled open evening on Lindfield Christmas Festival Night on Tuesday 6th December, where you can have a look around and experience the glamour of the salon for yourself.
Denziloe
77 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2HN
Tel. 01444 484424 | www.denziloe.co.uk
For a chance to WIN A FREE COLOUR, CUT & FINISH at Denziloe and receive promotions on their products and services, register online at www.denziloe.co.uk
Celebrating the second anniversary of the luxury hair salon Denziloe, Sonia and Maria Grover have brought fashion, glamour and class to Sussex.
The Georgian exterior of Denziloe Hair Designers hides a magnificently contemporary interior, chic enough to rival the most ‘in vogue’ of city salons. In the two years since opening, the mother-daughter duo has evolved Denziloe while preserving its nostalgic essence as a tribute to the family history of the business. Joan Denziloe opened the hair salon in Lindfield High Street in November 1964, In November 2009 Maria, Joan’s granddaughter and Salon Manager, reopened Denziloe and has revived its grand reputation. As a young businesswoman and creative stylist, Maria has done an amazing job of growing Denziloe and helping to attract new people to the area.
Victoria Harbinson has recently joined the team. With eight years’ experience in hairdressing, including working on London catwalks and photo shoots, Victoria’s specialism in colouring and bridal hair is sure to enhance the on-trend cuts and styles available at Denziloe. “It’s great to grow the team because it encourages creativity,” says Maria. “We are all young, imaginative professionals and do regular training in London to ensure we are up to date with the latest fashions. We want people to realise that they don’t have to travel out of Sussex to get great hair styles.”
Whether you are male or female, younger or more mature, the team works with each client to create a hairstyle to suit your face shape, hair type and lifestyle. “Your hair is an important part of your personality and a statement about yourself. Whether you want a complete restyle or for us to trim and revitalise a classic cut, we carry out personalised consultations to make sure you will be happy with your look,” says Maria.
Denziloe uses the Sebastian range in their treatments – internationally acclaimed professional products renowned for their designer ‘cocktails’: mixtures of products such as Volume Punch, Sculpting Shot and Beach Bomb.
New to Denziloe this year is KeraStraight, an evolution in straightening and repair which puts an end to dull, frizzy and unmanageable hair. KeraStraight lasts up to four months and is not like chemical straightening, making it safe to use on coloured and permed hair, and even during pregnancy and breast feeding. “We’ve had such positive feedback from customers who’ve had KeraStraight and been so impressed they’ve come back again and again for it,” says Maria.
Denziloe have also introduced Gift Vouchers and Sebastian Gift Sets which make the perfect Christmas present for fashionistas, whatever their age. “We’re looking forward to our next year of business,” says Sonia. With new stylists, new products, and new services, this is a very exciting time for the salon.
Denziloe will be hosting a sociable mince pie and mulled wine filled open evening on Lindfield Christmas Festival Night on Tuesday 6th December, where you can have a look around and experience the glamour of the salon for yourself.
Denziloe
77 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2HN
Tel. 01444 484424 | www.denziloe.co.uk
For a chance to WIN A FREE COLOUR, CUT & FINISH at Denziloe and receive promotions on their products and services, register online at www.denziloe.co.uk
Lingfield Park Racing and Beer Festival
The recent second running of the Lingfield Park Racing and Beer Festival was hugely successful and enjoyed by nearly double the amount of people who came last year.
Run over both Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November, the days featured some great winter flat racing including two listed races on Saturday.
A big draw for many were the 23 ales that formed the beer festival. Many of them showcased the talents of local breweries from micro breweries to well known names, as well as more nationally recognised names. There were two competitions run in conjunction – one for the brewers of the fastest selling ale and one for the ale voted by the customers as “Favourite of the Festival”. With over 3000 pints on offer between all the ales, the fastest selling was the Sussex-based Dark Star Brewery’s Hophead, whilst the ale with the most number of votes was Surrey Hills’ Albury Ruby (Winter) variety. Congratulations to Mrs Wendy Ward of Twydall, Kent who voted for it and was chosen to win a VIP stay in the Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club.
The race goers were entertained with live music from a local band on each day. On Friday ‘A Bag Full of Hats’ based mainly in East Grinstead played to an enthusiastic crowd whilst on Saturday ‘The United Stoats of America’ from Gatwick brought their unique skiffle take on popular songs to an energetic gathering.
Paul Shrimpton, Managing Director of Lingfield Park was pleased with the event. “Everyone who attended Lingfield Park over the past two race meetings has experienced a fantastic atmosphere alongside great racing action and something a little different. The added extra of the Beer Festival gives not only new customers a reason to come racing but also showcases some of the local talent we have for brewing across Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Thank-you to all those who put a lot of effort into making this event work so well. We’ll be looking to repeat it again next year as it’s becoming an eagerly anticipated event in our racing calendar. ”
Run over both Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November, the days featured some great winter flat racing including two listed races on Saturday.
A big draw for many were the 23 ales that formed the beer festival. Many of them showcased the talents of local breweries from micro breweries to well known names, as well as more nationally recognised names. There were two competitions run in conjunction – one for the brewers of the fastest selling ale and one for the ale voted by the customers as “Favourite of the Festival”. With over 3000 pints on offer between all the ales, the fastest selling was the Sussex-based Dark Star Brewery’s Hophead, whilst the ale with the most number of votes was Surrey Hills’ Albury Ruby (Winter) variety. Congratulations to Mrs Wendy Ward of Twydall, Kent who voted for it and was chosen to win a VIP stay in the Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club.
The race goers were entertained with live music from a local band on each day. On Friday ‘A Bag Full of Hats’ based mainly in East Grinstead played to an enthusiastic crowd whilst on Saturday ‘The United Stoats of America’ from Gatwick brought their unique skiffle take on popular songs to an energetic gathering.
Paul Shrimpton, Managing Director of Lingfield Park was pleased with the event. “Everyone who attended Lingfield Park over the past two race meetings has experienced a fantastic atmosphere alongside great racing action and something a little different. The added extra of the Beer Festival gives not only new customers a reason to come racing but also showcases some of the local talent we have for brewing across Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Thank-you to all those who put a lot of effort into making this event work so well. We’ll be looking to repeat it again next year as it’s becoming an eagerly anticipated event in our racing calendar. ”
Ditchling Players - Spring Production
As you read this Sarah Trayler, Penelope Bennett and both the cast & back stage crew will be putting their feet up and taking a well earned rest from the two one act plays – The Virtuous Burglar & Shop for Charity - which formed our autumn 2011 production. .
Both of them went very well and I’m sure that they would all like me to thank all of you who came along to give them your support, it was good to hear the laughter coming out of the hall during the evening. We are now looking forward to spring 2012 and I’m pleased to announce that Tom Dufty is hoping to produce the popular ‘When we are Married’ by J B Priestley.
The dates for this production are 16th to 19th May and auditions will be taking place early in the New Year, date to be confirmed. So, as they say, watch this space. If you would be interested in being involved in this production, in whatever capacity, please contact me on either 01273 844868 or by e-mail at davidtettersell@btinternet.com for further details.
Both of them went very well and I’m sure that they would all like me to thank all of you who came along to give them your support, it was good to hear the laughter coming out of the hall during the evening. We are now looking forward to spring 2012 and I’m pleased to announce that Tom Dufty is hoping to produce the popular ‘When we are Married’ by J B Priestley.
The dates for this production are 16th to 19th May and auditions will be taking place early in the New Year, date to be confirmed. So, as they say, watch this space. If you would be interested in being involved in this production, in whatever capacity, please contact me on either 01273 844868 or by e-mail at davidtettersell@btinternet.com for further details.
Burgess Hill Fairtrade Festival
TAKE A STEP FOR FAIRTRADE at the BURGESS HILL FAIRTRADE FESTIVAL - FRIDAY 2ND MARCH 2011 TO SUNDAY11th MARCH 2012
Stuck for Christmas presents?.................. Well Festival tickets are on sale now at www.burgesshillfreedomfestival.com
Opening with IONA supported by JULIE HALL on Friday 2nd March the 4th Annual Burgess Hill Fairtrade Festival promises to be an amazing 10 day event. It runs from Friday 2nd March 2012 to Sunday 11th March 2012 and in addition to IONA includes folk legends MARTIN CARTHY & DAVE SWARBRICK on Friday 9th March. This heroic duo will be joined by 2011 BBC 2 Horizon Award winner EWAN McLENNAN.
Between these two events we will be holding Burgess Hill's first ever DAY OF DANCE on Saturday 3rd March with Morris sides, street dance and latin american and then in the evening KATE'S KITCHEN BAND will be serving up their incredible ceilidh, wonderfully led by caller Whispering Dave.
There are loads of other great activities including a performance of Handel's Messiah, classical music, and jazz at our first ever Fairtrade Restaurant experience. So do check out our website for details and start booking for this Festival.
Stuck for Christmas presents?.................. Well Festival tickets are on sale now at www.burgesshillfreedomfestival.com
Opening with IONA supported by JULIE HALL on Friday 2nd March the 4th Annual Burgess Hill Fairtrade Festival promises to be an amazing 10 day event. It runs from Friday 2nd March 2012 to Sunday 11th March 2012 and in addition to IONA includes folk legends MARTIN CARTHY & DAVE SWARBRICK on Friday 9th March. This heroic duo will be joined by 2011 BBC 2 Horizon Award winner EWAN McLENNAN.
Between these two events we will be holding Burgess Hill's first ever DAY OF DANCE on Saturday 3rd March with Morris sides, street dance and latin american and then in the evening KATE'S KITCHEN BAND will be serving up their incredible ceilidh, wonderfully led by caller Whispering Dave.
There are loads of other great activities including a performance of Handel's Messiah, classical music, and jazz at our first ever Fairtrade Restaurant experience. So do check out our website for details and start booking for this Festival.
Burgess Hill District Lions Christmas Food Appeal
The Lions 2011 Food Appeal is launched on Friday 18th November till Friday 9th December.
Please help us to help those less fortunate than our selves especially at this time of year. We are looking for non perishable foods (in date) i.e. Canned vegetables, canned fruit, Pasta, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Flour, Christmas puddings. Mince pies.etc
Collecting Points are
The Book Den 99 Church Walk Burgess Hill.
Specsavers, Church Road, Burgess Hill.
Specsavers, also collecting Toys.
Tesco Stores Ltd Jane Murray Way Burgess Hill.
Downsview Deli, Keymer Road, Hassocks.
Janton News, High Street, Hurstpierpoint.
For more information please contact Tony Parris 01444 243003
Please help us to help those less fortunate than our selves especially at this time of year. We are looking for non perishable foods (in date) i.e. Canned vegetables, canned fruit, Pasta, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Flour, Christmas puddings. Mince pies.etc
Collecting Points are
The Book Den 99 Church Walk Burgess Hill.
Specsavers, Church Road, Burgess Hill.
Specsavers, also collecting Toys.
Tesco Stores Ltd Jane Murray Way Burgess Hill.
Downsview Deli, Keymer Road, Hassocks.
Janton News, High Street, Hurstpierpoint.
For more information please contact Tony Parris 01444 243003
THE ROYAL OAK COUNTRY PARK
Wineham Lane, Wineham, West Sussex BN5 9AY
The Royal Oak Country Park is a superb development of exclusive holiday lodges, nestled in the shadows of the South Downs, in the heart of the stunning Sussex countryside. Just 12 miles from the fashionable resort of Brighton, yet within easy reach of major Airports and Ferry Ports, ideal for those looking to retain a base in the UK.
The stylish holiday lodges can be used for 11 months of the year; all are fully furnished and benefit from upvc double glazed windows and doors, LPG gas heating, individual electric meters and on plot parking. The park also has CCTV and an electronic gated entrance.
The 13th century ‘Royal Oak Village Inn’ is within strolling distance, with beamed ceilings, an inglenook fireplace and large garden, tasty fresh home cooked food is served daily. All local amenities can be found at Cowfold, which is just 2 miles away.
The surrounding area has plenty to offer for exciting days out, including sailing, fishing, golf, tennis, horse riding, not forgetting the fabulous Shops and Restaurants in Brighton!
Why not pay us a visit and view the development along with the fabulous WOODLAND LODGE SHOW HOME…we know you’ll be pleasantly surprised…prices start from around £140,000!
For further information contact Helen atTingdene Estates on 01933 230119 or email estates@tingdene.co.uk
The Royal Oak Country Park is a superb development of exclusive holiday lodges, nestled in the shadows of the South Downs, in the heart of the stunning Sussex countryside. Just 12 miles from the fashionable resort of Brighton, yet within easy reach of major Airports and Ferry Ports, ideal for those looking to retain a base in the UK.
The stylish holiday lodges can be used for 11 months of the year; all are fully furnished and benefit from upvc double glazed windows and doors, LPG gas heating, individual electric meters and on plot parking. The park also has CCTV and an electronic gated entrance.
The 13th century ‘Royal Oak Village Inn’ is within strolling distance, with beamed ceilings, an inglenook fireplace and large garden, tasty fresh home cooked food is served daily. All local amenities can be found at Cowfold, which is just 2 miles away.
The surrounding area has plenty to offer for exciting days out, including sailing, fishing, golf, tennis, horse riding, not forgetting the fabulous Shops and Restaurants in Brighton!
Why not pay us a visit and view the development along with the fabulous WOODLAND LODGE SHOW HOME…we know you’ll be pleasantly surprised…prices start from around £140,000!
For further information contact Helen atTingdene Estates on 01933 230119 or email estates@tingdene.co.uk
Christmas Table Top Sale
Squirrels Pre-School, Hassocks
Christmas Table Top Sale
Saturday 10th December
10am - 1pm
United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks
Free Entry
Refreshments, Tombola, Childrens crafts, Christmas Gifts, Lucky Dip, Bric-a-brac etc
Contact: Stephanie Hume 07879 656949 or steph_hume@msn.com
Christmas Table Top Sale
Saturday 10th December
10am - 1pm
United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks
Free Entry
Refreshments, Tombola, Childrens crafts, Christmas Gifts, Lucky Dip, Bric-a-brac etc
Contact: Stephanie Hume 07879 656949 or steph_hume@msn.com
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Consultation Launched On School Expansion Plan
West Sussex County Council has launched a consultation on proposals to expand Bolnore Village Primary School in Mid Sussex.
The parent promoted foundation school opened in September 2009 and transferred to its new building in September 2010.
It was built as a one form of entry, 210-place school, with a two form entry ‘core’ so that it could be expanded should numbers increase.
The numbers of pupils in the area was higher earlier in the development than originally anticipated, leading to the 'Published Admission Number' being increased from 30 children in each year group to 45 from September 2010.
It is now proposed to expand the school further to its maximum two forms of entry - creating a 420-place school to cater for existing children from Bolnore Village and those from future housing.
It is the intention for the building project to start in 2012 with a view to increasing the Published Admission Number with effect from 2014 or as numbers dictate.
The cost of the work is estimated to be between £2.5m and £3m.
Due to the nature of this particular expansion, being by more than 30 places and more than 25 per cent of the school capacity, a full statutory public consultation is required.
It is a two stage process - initially a public consultation takes place over 4 weeks and then the Cabinet Member for Education and Schools, Peter Griffiths, will decide whether to publish statutory notices in local newspapers and objections can be raised over a further 4 weeks.
If Peter decides to proceed, the statutory notices are expected to be published in January 2012 and a final decision to be taken in February 2012.
Peter said: "The County Council has been closely monitoring the number of children in schools in the Haywards Heath locality and, in particular, in the growing community of Bolnore Village. There is evidence that the need for primary school places is growing as more houses are completed and occupied.
"In anticipation of future phases of house building, and to cater for existing families, the County Council is proposing to expand Bolnore Village Primary School from a school with 45 children in each year group to 60 children. Local views will be important to us in deciding if this is an appropriate response and I would encourage people to respond to the consultation."
Details of how to take part can be found from the front- page link to the consultation pages at www.westsussex.gov.uk
The parent promoted foundation school opened in September 2009 and transferred to its new building in September 2010.
It was built as a one form of entry, 210-place school, with a two form entry ‘core’ so that it could be expanded should numbers increase.
The numbers of pupils in the area was higher earlier in the development than originally anticipated, leading to the 'Published Admission Number' being increased from 30 children in each year group to 45 from September 2010.
It is now proposed to expand the school further to its maximum two forms of entry - creating a 420-place school to cater for existing children from Bolnore Village and those from future housing.
It is the intention for the building project to start in 2012 with a view to increasing the Published Admission Number with effect from 2014 or as numbers dictate.
The cost of the work is estimated to be between £2.5m and £3m.
Due to the nature of this particular expansion, being by more than 30 places and more than 25 per cent of the school capacity, a full statutory public consultation is required.
It is a two stage process - initially a public consultation takes place over 4 weeks and then the Cabinet Member for Education and Schools, Peter Griffiths, will decide whether to publish statutory notices in local newspapers and objections can be raised over a further 4 weeks.
If Peter decides to proceed, the statutory notices are expected to be published in January 2012 and a final decision to be taken in February 2012.
Peter said: "The County Council has been closely monitoring the number of children in schools in the Haywards Heath locality and, in particular, in the growing community of Bolnore Village. There is evidence that the need for primary school places is growing as more houses are completed and occupied.
"In anticipation of future phases of house building, and to cater for existing families, the County Council is proposing to expand Bolnore Village Primary School from a school with 45 children in each year group to 60 children. Local views will be important to us in deciding if this is an appropriate response and I would encourage people to respond to the consultation."
Details of how to take part can be found from the front- page link to the consultation pages at www.westsussex.gov.uk
Burgess Hill Christmas Festival
Wanted: The Best Christmas Themed Community Group Stalls!
Christmas is nearly here and we’re celebrating in style this year in Burgess Hill with our very own Christmas Festival!
Christmas Festival Town Day – 3 December, 10am – 4pm.
Right at the heart of the town centre, in The Martlets and the Marketplace shopping centres, we will be starting to get into the mood for the Christmas season with some great festivities, lots of charity stalls, and entertainers too!
The centrepiece for the Christmas Festival Town Day will be an amazing display of the best Christmas themed charity stalls all set up in the Martlets Hall. The Festival Management Committee are looking for local charities and community groups that are ready to be creative and make this event a great success. If you or your group are interested we would like to hear from you! Please contact us in the first instance preferably by email to: info@burgesshillfestival.co.uk
There will be special prizes on the day for the stall judged to have the best Christmas theme.
Other activities on the 3rd December include street entertainers, Mid-Sussex Brass Band performing, Father Christmas, outdoor rides, the Mid-Downs Outdoor Broadcast Unit, free hot chestnuts and much more!
Christmas is nearly here and we’re celebrating in style this year in Burgess Hill with our very own Christmas Festival!
Christmas Festival Town Day – 3 December, 10am – 4pm.
Right at the heart of the town centre, in The Martlets and the Marketplace shopping centres, we will be starting to get into the mood for the Christmas season with some great festivities, lots of charity stalls, and entertainers too!
The centrepiece for the Christmas Festival Town Day will be an amazing display of the best Christmas themed charity stalls all set up in the Martlets Hall. The Festival Management Committee are looking for local charities and community groups that are ready to be creative and make this event a great success. If you or your group are interested we would like to hear from you! Please contact us in the first instance preferably by email to: info@burgesshillfestival.co.uk
There will be special prizes on the day for the stall judged to have the best Christmas theme.
Other activities on the 3rd December include street entertainers, Mid-Sussex Brass Band performing, Father Christmas, outdoor rides, the Mid-Downs Outdoor Broadcast Unit, free hot chestnuts and much more!
Plumpton Racecourse Sussex National Raceday
Celebrate the New Year at Plumpton Racecourse Sussex National Raceday. Monday 2nd January 2012. Gates open 11 am first race 12.35 pm. Visit our website for fantastic hospitality packages from only £80. One enclosure tickets £14 bookable in advance (advance sales close on Wednesday 28th December. Ticket price on the day £18
7 action packed races. Under 18’s free of charge. Book lunch in the Paddock restaurant at £42 per person. Music in the Paddock Bar with popular Irish band Reelstrings. Mulled wine and mince pies. Free Parking.
Book by calling the racecourse office on 01273 890383
racing@plumptonracecourse.co.uk
www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk
Plumpton East Sussex
BN7 3AL
7 action packed races. Under 18’s free of charge. Book lunch in the Paddock restaurant at £42 per person. Music in the Paddock Bar with popular Irish band Reelstrings. Mulled wine and mince pies. Free Parking.
Book by calling the racecourse office on 01273 890383
racing@plumptonracecourse.co.uk
www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk
Plumpton East Sussex
BN7 3AL
Micro-ID announces the introduction of a MINI-CHIP!
Keep the neighbours’ cats out of your house with a MICROCHIP Cat Flap
In over 20 years the implantable microchip has remained virtually unchanged, the standard 12mm x 2mm glass encapsulated chip has been the norm since its introduction in the late 80’s. Yes, some manufacturers have tried different coatings and encapsulations, but in essence the chip size remained static. This was mainly due to the performance and read range being sufficient to get the small portable scanners to pick up the signal coming from the passive chip.
Micro-ID is pleased to announce the introduction of its new “Mini-Chip”, an 8.5mm x 1.4mm glass encapsulated chip with a needle gauge size (15 gauge) 44% smaller than the 12mm x 2mm (11 gauge)
Endorsement 2011:
“For many years microchips have been the most reliable and efficient method of identifying valuable pet animals. Working as I do with avian (bird) patients, I have used many hundreds now to implant species from American Bald Eagles and other birds of prey, through Macaws and Cockatoos to smaller parrots like African Greys and Amazons. I have also done large tortoises and lizards. The implantation technique is easy in species of this size, but small though the standard chip is (about the size of a grain of rice), it is still a daunting procedure to consider in smaller birds and reptiles. Working on a bird the size of a cockatiel would be equivalent to inserting a scaffold pole into a human being! I was very pleased, therefore, when the new mini-chip arrived, and I have since used the finer needle that will insert this miniaturised device in a number of valuable pet birds such as Senegal Parrots, Cockatiels, and mutation Grass Parakeets, with no problems experienced either during the process of insertion or post-operatively. I would recommend the use of this new mini-chip whole-heartedly in such smaller animal species, or in fine-skinned animals such as Rex cats or Mexican Hairless Dogs.” Alan K Jones BVetMed MRCVS
In over 20 years the implantable microchip has remained virtually unchanged, the standard 12mm x 2mm glass encapsulated chip has been the norm since its introduction in the late 80’s. Yes, some manufacturers have tried different coatings and encapsulations, but in essence the chip size remained static. This was mainly due to the performance and read range being sufficient to get the small portable scanners to pick up the signal coming from the passive chip.
Micro-ID is pleased to announce the introduction of its new “Mini-Chip”, an 8.5mm x 1.4mm glass encapsulated chip with a needle gauge size (15 gauge) 44% smaller than the 12mm x 2mm (11 gauge)
Endorsement 2011:
“For many years microchips have been the most reliable and efficient method of identifying valuable pet animals. Working as I do with avian (bird) patients, I have used many hundreds now to implant species from American Bald Eagles and other birds of prey, through Macaws and Cockatoos to smaller parrots like African Greys and Amazons. I have also done large tortoises and lizards. The implantation technique is easy in species of this size, but small though the standard chip is (about the size of a grain of rice), it is still a daunting procedure to consider in smaller birds and reptiles. Working on a bird the size of a cockatiel would be equivalent to inserting a scaffold pole into a human being! I was very pleased, therefore, when the new mini-chip arrived, and I have since used the finer needle that will insert this miniaturised device in a number of valuable pet birds such as Senegal Parrots, Cockatiels, and mutation Grass Parakeets, with no problems experienced either during the process of insertion or post-operatively. I would recommend the use of this new mini-chip whole-heartedly in such smaller animal species, or in fine-skinned animals such as Rex cats or Mexican Hairless Dogs.” Alan K Jones BVetMed MRCVS
Rock Lodge Vineyard, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex RH17 7NG UK
Tel: +44 (0)1444 831500 Fax: +44 (0)1444 831783 www.micro-id.co.uk
Chandlers reach the finals of Builders’ Merchants Awards
Independent builders merchants, Chandlers Building Supplies is celebrating after Business Development Executive Mark Tuppen, has reached the finals of the Builders Merchants Awards for Excellence in the Achiever of the Year category.
Mark’s progression to the final came as a result of his outstanding contribution to Eastbourne’s pioneering Eco Home project, Chandlers Mews, so called because of Chandlers’ integral contribution to the project.
The Eco project is the first of its kind in Eastbourne and consists of five new homes, one detached and two pairs of semi’s. The development site was preoviuosly a set of 14 derelict garages considered a nuisance and an eyesore by neighbouring home owners and Eastbourne council alike.
One of the key aspects of the Eco Homes is that the houses have curved roofs which are covered in an organic green material called Sedum. This gives the impression of a grass roof and the neighboring houses seem to have an outlook over green hills rather than normal red tiles.
There are also two solar panels on each house which serve to assist in the heating of the hot water used in the houses, thus reducing the gas and electricity bills.
Richard Skinner, Chandlers Commercial Director, commented: “Congratulations to Mark for reaching the finals. The Eco homes project was a personal passion of Mark’s and its great to see that not only has his comitment resulted in a fantastic building project but also reaching the finals of these prestigious awards. I wish Mark the best of luck for the finals.”
The Builders Merchants Awards for Excellence Final is taking place on Friday 25th November at the Lancaster Hotel, London.
Mark’s progression to the final came as a result of his outstanding contribution to Eastbourne’s pioneering Eco Home project, Chandlers Mews, so called because of Chandlers’ integral contribution to the project.
The Eco project is the first of its kind in Eastbourne and consists of five new homes, one detached and two pairs of semi’s. The development site was preoviuosly a set of 14 derelict garages considered a nuisance and an eyesore by neighbouring home owners and Eastbourne council alike.
One of the key aspects of the Eco Homes is that the houses have curved roofs which are covered in an organic green material called Sedum. This gives the impression of a grass roof and the neighboring houses seem to have an outlook over green hills rather than normal red tiles.
There are also two solar panels on each house which serve to assist in the heating of the hot water used in the houses, thus reducing the gas and electricity bills.
Richard Skinner, Chandlers Commercial Director, commented: “Congratulations to Mark for reaching the finals. The Eco homes project was a personal passion of Mark’s and its great to see that not only has his comitment resulted in a fantastic building project but also reaching the finals of these prestigious awards. I wish Mark the best of luck for the finals.”
The Builders Merchants Awards for Excellence Final is taking place on Friday 25th November at the Lancaster Hotel, London.
Quiz Night at Haywards Heath Town Hall
Saturday 19th November, 7.30pm
in aid of The Yews
Maximum of 6 in a team
Entry fee £3 per head
Entry fee £3 per head
Bring your own drinks etc
For further details contact 01444 412367 or 01444 452217
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Big day as the Big Society gets under way in Haywards Heath
Big day as the Big Society gets under way in Haywards Heath
The historic moment when a community centre was handed over by West Sussex County Council to a community group has been captured on video.
The story behind the transfer of The Yews in Haywards Heath can now be viewed on West Sussex County Council’s website.
The film tells the story of how the County Council owned community centre was handed over to a newly-formed Community Partnership, and meets some of the organisers and residents who use the centre. It also offers advice from those behind the Partnership to any other communities who are thinking of doing something similar.
County Council Leader Louise Goldsmith said: “The Yews is the perfect example of the Big Society in action – organisations working together to take over the running of a valuable asset for the community.
“Anyone interested in doing something similar, or wanting to find out more about the Big Society can view the film and other interesting information on the County Council’s Big Society web pages.”
The film can be found online at www.westsussex.gov.uk. Just click on ‘West Sussex videos’ or view the Big Society web pages.
The County Council has set up a ‘Big Society Fund’ to back local community projects. To get a grant, a project would need to meet one of the three big criteria of the Big Society agenda – social action, public service reform, and community empowerment.
If residents or local organisations are interested in the fund, they can contact their local County Councillor, as only Members can make an application. Find out more on the County Council website.
The historic moment when a community centre was handed over by West Sussex County Council to a community group has been captured on video.
The story behind the transfer of The Yews in Haywards Heath can now be viewed on West Sussex County Council’s website.
The film tells the story of how the County Council owned community centre was handed over to a newly-formed Community Partnership, and meets some of the organisers and residents who use the centre. It also offers advice from those behind the Partnership to any other communities who are thinking of doing something similar.
County Council Leader Louise Goldsmith said: “The Yews is the perfect example of the Big Society in action – organisations working together to take over the running of a valuable asset for the community.
“Anyone interested in doing something similar, or wanting to find out more about the Big Society can view the film and other interesting information on the County Council’s Big Society web pages.”
The film can be found online at www.westsussex.gov.uk. Just click on ‘West Sussex videos’ or view the Big Society web pages.
The County Council has set up a ‘Big Society Fund’ to back local community projects. To get a grant, a project would need to meet one of the three big criteria of the Big Society agenda – social action, public service reform, and community empowerment.
If residents or local organisations are interested in the fund, they can contact their local County Councillor, as only Members can make an application. Find out more on the County Council website.
Townings Farm at Christmas
Join us for our Christmas fayre, Choose from a variety of festive food and gifts. Order your tasty Turkey, Gammon and Ham. Sample lots delicious local produce. Hampers made for you, with your choice of tasty treats. Try to win a Townings Farm Christmas Hamper.
Townings Farm Chailey. BN8 4EJ
Saturday 19th November 9am-5pm
Sunday 20th November 10am-4pm
Entry Free
info@towningsfarm.co.uk
01444 471352
Townings Farm Chailey. BN8 4EJ
Saturday 19th November 9am-5pm
Sunday 20th November 10am-4pm
Entry Free
info@towningsfarm.co.uk
01444 471352
Haywards Heath & District Business Association: AGM
HHDBA AGM - All businesses welcome
United Services Club Wivelsfield Road Haywards Heath RH16 4EG
Thursday 17th November 2011 18.00-20.00
Free
Question Time panel includes: Nicholas Soames MP, Louise Goldsmith (WSCC Leader), Rosemary French (Gatwick Diamond CEO), Garry Wall (MSDC Leader), Tim Farmer (HHTC Leader)
Contact Sue Llewellyn
e-mail: s.llewellyn.hhdba@gmail.com
United Services Club Wivelsfield Road Haywards Heath RH16 4EG
Thursday 17th November 2011 18.00-20.00
Free
Question Time panel includes: Nicholas Soames MP, Louise Goldsmith (WSCC Leader), Rosemary French (Gatwick Diamond CEO), Garry Wall (MSDC Leader), Tim Farmer (HHTC Leader)
Contact Sue Llewellyn
e-mail: s.llewellyn.hhdba@gmail.com
Band fundraising night for HART
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| Stuart Angell and Lucy Pickering of RetrOactive in action |
ELEVEN-piece band RetrOactive will be holding their annual HART (Henfield Area Response Team) fund-raiser on Friday November 25 at Henfield Hall.
The event this year will be a supper and party night which promises to be full of dance-floor favourites in a show that will get everyone up on their feet.
Soak up the fun party atmosphere, enjoy a hearty supper and a wide variety of music from RetrOactive. From eight till midnight.
RetrOactive provide a mix of music from jazz and swing through to rock and pop spanning six decades.
Tickets are £17 and available from Henfield Village Care, Henfield Furnishing, or online from www.retroactive-jazz.co.uk. Telephone 07792 094540.
Haven Centre & Brownies Christmas Craft Fair
Haven Centre, Crawley Down
Saturday 26 November, 2-4pm
Entrance: 50p per adult
Those Christmas presents are waiting to be bought!
Refreshments available
Contact 01342 716791
Saturday 26 November, 2-4pm
Entrance: 50p per adult
Those Christmas presents are waiting to be bought!
Refreshments available
Contact 01342 716791
Sussex Chorus: Advent Concert
Advent Concert
John Rutter: 'Birthday Madrigals'
Vivaldi: Magnificat
Bach: Cantata No.140 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme'
plus Advent Carols
Saturday 3rd December 2011 7.30pm Hurstpierpoint College Chapel
Soprano: Sarah Forbes Mezzo Soprano: Jennifer Rust
Baritone: Danny Standing
Conductor: Neil Jenkins
Kent Sinfonia
Tickets: £15 concessions: £12 children free.
Available from Sussex Chorus Ticket Manager: 01444 412579/01273 273333
Carousel Music
www.WeGotTickets.com
John Rutter: 'Birthday Madrigals'
Vivaldi: Magnificat
Bach: Cantata No.140 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme'
plus Advent Carols
Saturday 3rd December 2011 7.30pm Hurstpierpoint College Chapel
Soprano: Sarah Forbes Mezzo Soprano: Jennifer Rust
Baritone: Danny Standing
Conductor: Neil Jenkins
Kent Sinfonia
Tickets: £15 concessions: £12 children free.
Available from Sussex Chorus Ticket Manager: 01444 412579/01273 273333
Carousel Music
www.WeGotTickets.com
East Grinstead & District Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild
Monthly meetings:
Monday 21 November
St Swithuns Church Hall, St Swithuns Close, East Grinstead, RH19 3BB
10.00-12.00
Sewing Day
Monday 12 December
St Swithuns Church Hall, St Swithuns Close, East Grinstead, RH19 3BB
10.00-12.00
Christmas Meeting
We are looking to welcome new members to join us and enjoy our programme of talks, sewing days and workshops. Most importantly, we’d like to emphasise that NO experience or expertise is necessary to join the group so please come along and relax with a cup of coffee and discover what’s on offer.
For further details contact Ruth Clarke 01342 328194
Monday 21 November
St Swithuns Church Hall, St Swithuns Close, East Grinstead, RH19 3BB
10.00-12.00
Sewing Day
Monday 12 December
St Swithuns Church Hall, St Swithuns Close, East Grinstead, RH19 3BB
10.00-12.00
Christmas Meeting
We are looking to welcome new members to join us and enjoy our programme of talks, sewing days and workshops. Most importantly, we’d like to emphasise that NO experience or expertise is necessary to join the group so please come along and relax with a cup of coffee and discover what’s on offer.
For further details contact Ruth Clarke 01342 328194
Wine @ The Witch Inn, Lindfield
WINE @ THE WITCH INN
with South Downs Cellars
with South Downs Cellars
Thursday 17th November
5 Course Tasting Menu with Wines to compelement
£40 per head, booking essential
The Menu
Homemade grissini
Served with Castello Sestière 4357 Prosecco
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Pan fried pigeon breast with puy lentil & vegetable dressing
Served with Ch Ampoux Rouge Costieres de Nîmes
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Grilled salmon fillet with chive & lemongrass risotto
Served with Côteaux du Giennois Sauvignon Blanc
*
Slow cooked beef shin with mashed potato, buttered kale & port jus
Served with Baglio Curatolo Nero d’Avola / Syrah
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A selection of English cheeses
Served with Le Pas de la Beaume Côtes du Rhône
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Sticky date pudding with toffee sauce & vanilla ice cream Served with Campbells Rutherglen Muscat
The Witch Inn
Sunte Aveune, Lindfield
Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH16 2AB
01444 414504
Sunte Aveune, Lindfield
Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH16 2AB
01444 414504
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Sussex Chorus
The choir was formed in 1921 as the Ditchling Women’s’ Institute Choir with just a handful of singers meeting in someone’s room. The choir changed its name to the Ditchling Choral Society in 1952 with the addition of men. In 1965 Janet Canetty-Clarke was appointed Musical Director, whose excellent musicianship and boundless enthusiasm developed Ditchling Choral Society into one of the foremost choirs in Sussex with around 140 members.
Neil Jenkins was appointed as Musical Director in 2002. The following year the choir changed its name to Sussex Chorus, reflecting the wider Sussex scene from which its members and audiences are drawn. In 2005 the choir was invited to join the Royal Choral Society in recording a programme of Easter music in Chichester Cathedral for the BBC, to be broadcast on the Easter Sunday. The choir has also performed in Europe with visits to Vienna, Cyprus, Tallinn, Bruges and Berlin.
Over the past ninety years the choir has developed an extensive repertoire of traditional and contemporary music, rising to the challenge of less familiar works. The choir has, over the years, commissioned and given first performances of several choral works including Benedictus and Song of St Francis by Howard Blake, The Garden of Love by Malcolm Archer and most recently, a new Sussex carol, Shepherds Arise by Jonathan Willcocks.
Sussex Chorus has performed with a number of eminent soloists, orchestras and conductors. Soloists include Dame Emma Kirkby, Sir Thomas Allen, James Bowman, Ian Bostridge and Michael George. In January 2010 the choir gave an acclaimed performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’, conducted by Sir David Willcocks, the choir’s Vice-President, celebrating his 90th birthday.
Sussex Chorus completed its cycle of celebratory concerts with its acclaimed 90th Birthday Gala Concert with a performance of Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise and opera choruses and arias in July 2010 at the Brighton Dome with Dame Felicity Lott, the choir’s President, as principle guest soloist, who has performed with the choir on several occasions.
The choir’s busy 2011-2012 season includes an Advent Concert on 3rd December in Hurtspierpoint College Chapel, a “Come and Sing” Messiah on 10 March at St Andrews Church as part of the Burgess Hill Fair Trade Festival, a programme of Russian Music, including 5 Scared Choruses from the Vespers in All Saints Church, Hove on 31st March, and finally, a Concert to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee as part of the Brighton Festival at St Bartholomew’s Church on 26 May. Details of all these concerts and the choir are available on its website www.sussexchorus.org
Neil Jenkins was appointed as Musical Director in 2002. The following year the choir changed its name to Sussex Chorus, reflecting the wider Sussex scene from which its members and audiences are drawn. In 2005 the choir was invited to join the Royal Choral Society in recording a programme of Easter music in Chichester Cathedral for the BBC, to be broadcast on the Easter Sunday. The choir has also performed in Europe with visits to Vienna, Cyprus, Tallinn, Bruges and Berlin.
Over the past ninety years the choir has developed an extensive repertoire of traditional and contemporary music, rising to the challenge of less familiar works. The choir has, over the years, commissioned and given first performances of several choral works including Benedictus and Song of St Francis by Howard Blake, The Garden of Love by Malcolm Archer and most recently, a new Sussex carol, Shepherds Arise by Jonathan Willcocks.
Sussex Chorus has performed with a number of eminent soloists, orchestras and conductors. Soloists include Dame Emma Kirkby, Sir Thomas Allen, James Bowman, Ian Bostridge and Michael George. In January 2010 the choir gave an acclaimed performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’, conducted by Sir David Willcocks, the choir’s Vice-President, celebrating his 90th birthday.
Sussex Chorus completed its cycle of celebratory concerts with its acclaimed 90th Birthday Gala Concert with a performance of Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise and opera choruses and arias in July 2010 at the Brighton Dome with Dame Felicity Lott, the choir’s President, as principle guest soloist, who has performed with the choir on several occasions.
The choir’s busy 2011-2012 season includes an Advent Concert on 3rd December in Hurtspierpoint College Chapel, a “Come and Sing” Messiah on 10 March at St Andrews Church as part of the Burgess Hill Fair Trade Festival, a programme of Russian Music, including 5 Scared Choruses from the Vespers in All Saints Church, Hove on 31st March, and finally, a Concert to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee as part of the Brighton Festival at St Bartholomew’s Church on 26 May. Details of all these concerts and the choir are available on its website www.sussexchorus.org
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