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27 Apr 2024
FLETCHING SINGERS SPRING CONCERT. Themed “Dawn to Dusk” the concert features The Fauré Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine (Fauré) plus other works. Soloists Kathryn Jenkin (soprano), Phillip Conway-Brown (baritone), Chris Harris (organ & piano), directed by Ansy Boothroyd.
Advance tickets £12.50 at www.fletchingsingers.co.uk , from members, or call 07802 855113. Tickets £15 on the door.
. 19.30. St Margaret the Queen Church, Buxted Park, Buxted TN22 4AY
28 Apr 2024
Free Afternoon Taster Session Groombridge Bowling Club. Have a try at Lawn Bowls, bring yourself, we have woods you can use. Friendly atmosphere out in the fresh air, tea and cake provided.
www.groombridgebowlsclub.co.uk. 2.30pm. Back Lane off Gromenfield Groombridge TN3 9RS or What3words downfield.tinkle.screening
01 May 2024
East Grinstead Flower Club. Floral demonstration ‘Gifts from your Garden’ by Sophie Leathart. 1st visit free. Complimentary refreshments, sales table and raffle. Ample parking.. 7.30pm. St. John’s Church Hall,The Glebe, Felbridge, RH19 2QH
04 May 2024
Lindfield Repair Cafe. All the usual repairs plus Fairer World Lindfield on hand with climate info and kids activities.
Last repair check-in 12.30pm. 10.00 AM. United Reformed Church 52 High Street Lindfield RH16 2HL
04 May 2024
"This Sceptred Isle". 1839 Consort presents a programme of British choral music, both sacred and secular which has its roots in Folksong. Enjoy works by Holst, Howells, Delius, and Vaughan Williams, which will include the tour-de-force "5 Mystical Songs". 4th May, 7pm. Holy Cross Church, Uckfield. Tickets £12 (under 18s free) from www.ticketsource.co.uk/1839-consort or on the door.. 7pm. Holy Cross Church, Uckfield
09 May 2024
The Arts Society Ashdown Forest presents The Gilded Stage: A Social and Cultural History of Opera . Daniel Snowman will provide us with a richly illustrated history of an art form that incorporates all the others from the Renaissance to the 20th century. We'll consider patronage, the changing nature of audiences, architecture, design and new technologies such as electric lighting, recording, photography and film. www.tasaf.org.uk
Members free, £7 for visitors who are very welcome.. 2pm. Crowborough Community Centre Pine Grove Crowborough TN6 1FE
09 May 2024
The Arts Society Ashdown Forest: 'The Gilded Stage: A Social and Cultural History of Opera' by Daniel Snowman . Dan's lecture will give us a richly illustrated history of an art form that incorporates all others from the birth of opera in Renaissance Italy to the 20th Century.
Join us for refreshments afterwards. www.tasaf.org.uk Members free, £7 for visitors who are very welcome.. 2pm. Crowborough Community Centre Pine Grove Crowborough TN6 1FE
11 May 2024
A Spring Benefit Concert. The Kidbrooke Park Singers will perform a mixed programme of sacred and secular music ranging over four centuries. Tea and cakes to follow. Proceeds to church funds. Suggested donation: £10.. 4.00 pm. Holy Trinity Church Forest Row
16 May 2024
Earlybird Cabaret. Posh afternoon tea, top class cabaret and a friendly fun time! Tickets £4 for over 70's, other tickets a £8/£12 donation. Bookings can be made at the Parish Council office or by calling 01342 822661.. 2pm - 4pm. Forest Row Village Hall
18 May 2024
Ashdown Arts Spring Art Fair 2024. Affordable Art & Crafts, Meet the Artists and Workshops
Saturday 18th May 9.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday 19th May 10.00am - 4.30pm
Also Private View by invitation Friday 17th May
. 9.00am -6.00pm. Large Village Hall (Freshfield Hall) Forest Row RH18 5ES
18 May 2024
May Forest Row Repair Café. With our surroundings bursting into early shades of summer – do you have any possessions that are a little off colour? See if we can help you repair them.
Find us in the Community Centre, Forest Row RH18 5DZ. 10am-1.00pm with last orders at 12.30.. 10.00. Community Centre, Hartfield Rd, Forest Row RH18 5DZ
30 May 2024
Lirica . Songs inspired by Italy from Scarlatti and Mozart to Leoncavallo and Lucio Dalla
Performed by;
Rhona Condon (Mezzo Soprano)
David Chatterton (Tenor)
Richard Black (Piano)
All proceeds to Hospice in the weald
£10 cash on the door.. 1 -2pm. The United Church, Croft Road Crowborough TN6 1SA
08 Jun 2024
FRTA Franglais Boules Extravaganza. Boules Tournament with Free to enter Children's Games and Activities. 11.00am - 3.00pm. Forester's Green Forest Row
13 Jun 2024
The Arts Society Ashdown Forest "A Brief Story of Wine" lecturer David Wright. Wine has been an important part of society for over 7,000 years and this story tells of its origin and appearance in all communities across the Mediterranean and through Europe. David has been a wine retailer, importer and distributor for over thirty years. He regularly presents tastings and talks on wine to trade and private audiences. www.tasaf.co.uk. 2pm. Crowborough Community Centre Pine Grove Crowborough TN6 1FE
15 Jun 2024
June Forest Row Repair Café. An old spade with a broken handle? A garden brolly with some wonky spokes? See if we can help get them fully functioning again ready for the Summer.
Find us in the Community Centre, Forest Row RH18 5DZ. 10am-1.00pm with last orders at 12.30.. 10.00. Community Centre, Hartfield Rd, Forest Row RH18 5DZ
15 Jun 2024
Pre-Loved Sale. Sale of donated goods in aid of church funds. Bric-a-brac, books, toys and a gardener's corner. Wide range of CDs, DVDs and some vinyl. Tea, coffee and home made cake on sale. Free entry and parking.. 10.00 - 3.00. St Mary's Church Hall, Church Road, Buxted TN22 4LP
20 Jul 2024
July Forest Row Repair Café. With the Olympics starting this month do you have any possessions that need to be given a new sporting chance? See if we can help.
Find us in the Community Centre, Forest Row RH18 5DZ. 10am-1.00pm with last orders at 12.30.. 10.00. Community Centre, Hartfield Rd, Forest Row RH18 5DZ
17 Aug 2024
August Forest Row Repair Café. Make sure your fans are fit to keep you cool this summer, and that strappy top you’ve been meaning to repair since last year.
Find us in the Community Centre, Forest Row RH18 5DZ. 10am-1.00pm with last orders at 12.30.. 10.00. Community Centre, Hartfield Rd, Forest Row RH18 5DZ
20 Aug 2024
Ashdown Arts Drop-in Art Event. Exhibition of Affordable Art, Workshops, Art in Action, Meet the Artist
20th - 26th August 2024. 10.00 - 5.00 Daily (4.00 on 26th August). Scout Headquarters, Station Road, Forest Row RH18
21 Sep 2024
September Forest Row Repair Café. Now the kids have gone back to school, you have time to look after those treasured items you’ve been meaning to repair.
Find us in the Community Centre, Forest Row RH18 5DZ. 10am-1.00pm with last orders at 12.30.. 10.00. Community Centre, Hartfield Rd, Forest Row RH18 5DZ
19 Oct 2024
October Forest Row Repair Café. As the temperature starts to drop – check that heater is fully functional to keep you warm on the longer chilly evenings.
Find us in the Community Centre, Forest Row RH18 5DZ. 10am-1.00pm with last orders at 12.30.. 10.00. Community Centre, Hartfield Rd, Forest Row RH18 5DZ
16 Nov 2024
November Forest Row Repair Café. Untangle those broken Christmas tree lights and get them fixed before you think about getting your tree up, and ensure your singing Santas are still in full voice!
Find us in the Community Centre, Forest Row RH18 5DZ. 10am-1.00pm with last orders at 12.30.. 10.00. Community Centre, Hartfield Rd, Forest Row RH18 5DZ