Bright FM's Events Guide



Find out what's on in Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Lewes and the rest of Mid Sussex

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Bluebell Railway Pullman Dining Train (March)

Monday, March 01, 2010 - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Dine in style during March on The Bluebell's evening Pullman dining train consisting of two 1928-built Pullman cars "Lilian" and "Christine". Departing from Sheffield Park @ 7.30pm, the train undertakes three leisurely return trips to Horsted Keynes during which a set four-course menu is served. Pullman Travel Ticket: £19 (per person), plus £30 (per person) for diners. More info/to book: T 01825-720800 or visit www.bluebell-railway.co.uk

Bluebell Railway - 50th Anniversary Celebrations!

Monday, March 01, 2010 - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Come and experience train services as they were over the past 50 years @ The Bluebell Railway. A special (and different) timetable will operate each weekend. Afternoon tea (like it used to be!) will be served on the beautifully restored Lounge Cars. You must book tea in advance (call the Customer Service Team 01825-720800)
NOTE: No trains running on weekdays in March.

Bluebell Railway - Childrens' Birthday Parties

Monday, March 01, 2010 - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

The Railway can be booked for small or large parties. The cost is £13.50 per head and that covers a ride on the train, a present for the birthday child, and a birthday tea in our restaurant @ Sheffield Park Station.

Bluebell Railway - Morning Coffee / Lunch

Monday, March 01, 2010 - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

No trains running on weekdays during March but the station is open @ Sheffield Park. It's a wonderful place for morning coffee or lunch in the Bessemer Arms Pub. The locomotive sheds are open to the public. A great chance to get up close to the magnificent engines which ran on the main line!

Live Events In March @ The Savannah Bar (Haywards Heath)

Monday, March 01, 2010 - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Thur 11th - Live music 'Wright, Thompson & Flynn' bring their unique style to well known tracks, from 8.30 pm. Mon 15th - Savannah Pub Quiz, teams of up to six, cash & alcohol prizes, food available all evening, starts 8.30pm

Live Events In March @ The White Horse (Lindfield)

Monday, March 01, 2010 - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Sat 13th - Live music with 'Lights Out'. Sat 20th - 1st Anniversary Party & Landlady's Birthday Party with live music 'Cut Loose' loud and proud rock band. Sat 27th- Live Music with 'Nicky Mitchell' Jazz Band

Live Events In March @ The White Horse Inn (Hurstpierpoint)

Monday, March 01, 2010 - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Sat 13th - Live music 'Davesons' rock & roll band. Fri 19th - St. Patrick's Day's / 'The Straw Dogs' live band playing music with an Irish flavour! Guinness @ £2.50/pint, Jamesons whiskey @ £1.90/35ml. Sat 27th - Live music 'Incahoots' local band/big following
ALSO: FREE pool on Mondays, Quiz Night on Tuesdays (£100+ jackpot to be won), Acoustic Club on Wednesdays (come and jamm with the gang)! More info: T 01273-834717

Live Events In March @ The Windmill Pub (Leylands Rd/Burgess Hill)

Monday, March 01, 2010 - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Fri 19th -Chip Night, get a portion of chips for JUST £1 with any drink! 6pm-10pm

Lewes Film Club

Friday, March 12, 2010

@ The All Saints Centre (Lewes). Screening "Cherry Blossoms" (15). 8pm. Tickets £5. More info/to book: www.lewes-filmclub.com

"Love In The Limelight"

Saturday, March 13, 2010

• "Love In The Limelight” – a concert at the Church of the Ascension, Vale Road, Haywards Heath, featuring Jo Appleby and Peter Ferris performing romantic favourites, from classical pieces tthgouh to the music ofCole Prter and Andres Lloyd Webber
• Starts 7.30pm
• Tickets £15 for adults - £13.50 concessions
• To book, call 01444 255115 or go to www.itsmagic.org.uk

Plumpton Primary School Jumble Sale

Saturday, March 13, 2010

@ Plumpton Green Village Hall. 2pm-4pm. Good quality jumble, homemade cakes and more! Refreshments available.

Lewes Town Hall Book Fair

Saturday, March 13, 2010

@ Lewes Town Hall. 10am-4pm. Admission 50p. More info: T 01273-477555

Chelwood Gate Village Market

Saturday, March 13, 2010

@ Chelwood Gate Village Hall. Lots of locally sourced produce to buy & more! 10am-2pm

Lewes Hard Of Hearing Group Meeting

Monday, March 15, 2010

@ Age Concern (High St, Lewes). 10.30am-12 noon. If you know someone who is deaf or has hearing problems it's a great opportunity for them to meet others with similar issues and to learn tips on communication.
Meetings take place monthly with a guest speaker. Family and friends are welcome too! More info: T 01323-722505 www.eshrc.org.uk
email: david@eshrc.org.uk

Lewes Living Streets/Public Meeting (Lewes)

Monday, March 22, 2010

Public Meeting @ Lewes Town Hall (in the Council Chamber). 7.30pm. Hosted by the charity 'Lewes Living Streets' aiming for a 20mph speed limit throughout residential Lewes. Guest speaker talking about the outcomes of the decision to make Portsmouth a 20mph city.

Cats Protection Volunteer Recruitment Coffee Morning (Chelwood Gate)

Saturday, March 27, 2010

@ The Cats Protection Centre (Chelwood Gate). 11am-2pm. Come along, have a coffee and chat about the work. Enjoy a tour of the premises.

Stars 2010 Charity Variety Show (Haywards Heath)

Saturday, March 27, 2010

@ Clair Hall (H/H). Organised by 'Haywards Heath Friends of Chestnut Tree House' (the only children's hospice in Sussex) to raise desperately needed funds. Starts 7pm. A spectacular evening of song, dance and comedy performed by some wonderful Sussex talent.
Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions). Box office: T 01444- 455440

An Extravaganza of Musical Memories

Saturday, March 27, 2010

• Burgess Hill District Lions club present “An Extravaganza of Musical Memories
• Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill
• Doors open 7pm – concert starts 7.30pm
• A special concert for local senior citizens, featuring a number of favourites from yesteryear!
• Tickets £1.00 including interval refreshments
• Transport for people living in the Burgess Hill, Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint areas can be arranged if needed.

Swishing Party (Horsted Keynes)

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

That's clothes swapping!!! @ The Matindale Centre (Station Rd/Horsted Keynes). Supporting Horsted Keynes Pre-school. Beat the credit-crunch, come and swap those clothes you’ve worn just once, or not at all! Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £5 (includes your first drink). More info/buy tickets: Call Lisa 01825-791711 or Holly 07703-300088

Easter Festival (Plumpton Racecourse)

Sunday, April 04, 2010 - Monday, April 05, 2010

A brilliant family day out! Children’s Funfair, Easter Egg Trail, Race-card Competition, mobile crèche, sports games, arts & crafts. Bring your own picnic or sample the fantastic choice of food at the venue. Free entry for children under 16 years. Free parking. Free raceday programme. Gates open 11am (first race 2pm). Call 01273 890383 to book a table for lunch in the Paddock Restaurant or our hospitality suites overlooking the winning post. Book Tickets online www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk

Sussex Horse Rescue Trust/Easter Open Day (Uckfield)

Sunday, April 04, 2010

@ Hempstead Farm (Hempstead Lane, Uckfield). Enjoy a great family day out at the sanctuary. Meet the rescued horses, ponies and donkeys, other animals too. Special guest on the day is Kim Woodburn (as in TV's 'Kim & Aggie' and 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here'). Pony rides, horsemanship demos, Easter egg hunt, BBQ and refreshments, barn shop & teas and more! Entrance: £2/adults, £1/children. FREE parking. Directions - follow the signs to Hempstead Farm, Hempstead Lane (off London Rd/Browns Lane), Uckfield TN22 3DL. T 01825-762010

The Bolney Pram Race ***EASTER MONDAY***

Monday, April 05, 2010

@ Bolney Village. All cash raised goes to the charity 'SERV' (providing out-of-hours transport for blood & urgent items to local NHS hospitals). Fancy dress event. Everyone is welcome to take part, kids too! The course runs through the village with drink-stops along the way! 300 people turned-out to support the runners last year! More info/Entry Form: www.bolneypramrace.co.uk

Cats Protection Charity Eggstravaganza (Chelwood Gate)

Saturday, April 10, 2010

@ The Cats Protection Centre (Chelwood Gate). 10am-4pm. A fun day for families with children. There's face painting, a bouncy castle, Easter egg hunt, prize for the best kiddies Easter bonnet! PLUS a raffle, tombola, tour of the centre and lots of beautiful cats looking for new homes!

LIVE MUSIC (Burgess Hill)

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Burgess Hill District Lions present an evening of live music, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. An evening concert at the Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill, featuring local band “The Hillbillies” with support from “Chris Green Project”. Tickets £15 and are available now by calling 01444 243003

Sussex Weald Sponsored Bike Ride (Starts @ Handcross)

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Starting from Handcross Park School. Now in its sixth year! Four route options through the beautiful Sussex countryside. Routes are circular and are fully marshalled with water stops. Everyone is welcome, children, novices, advanced riders. More info: call Barbara Dryden on 01293-447319
email barbaradryden@stch.org.uk

The 18th Burgess Hill Bike Ride

Sunday, June 06, 2010

Starting & finishing @ Oakmeeds School (B/H). Raising money for St. Peter & St. James Hospice (Chailey) and other local worthy causes. Three distances to choose from (10, 20 or 40 miles). Entry fee: £10/adults, £5 for 10-16yr olds who must be accompanied by an adult. All riders must be at least 10 years old. This event is organised by Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath & District Round Table and Burgess Hill District Lions Club. More info/registration form: www.burgesshillbikeride.co.uk

St Catherine's Hospice Charity Midnight Walk (Horsham)

Saturday, June 19, 2010 - Sunday, June 20, 2010

Raising funds for the hospice. Starting & finishing in Horsham Park. A sponsored 13 mile walk open to women of all ages and fitness levels (families/groups of friends/work colleagues welcome). Every walker will receive a special Midnight Walk t-shirt, refreshments along the way plus a well-deserved medal and breakfast at the finish line! Entry is £15. More info: www.stch.org.uk/midnightwalk
Email jenwickham@stch.org.uk

Waterloo Bonfire Society Annual Fete (Lewes)

Sunday, June 27, 2010

@ The Paddock (Lewes). 12noon-5pm. Lots of stalls, entertainment, live band and a licensed bar. A fun afternoon for all the family!






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