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DAILY GUIDED WALKING TOURS OF WAKEHURST
Concentrating on the ornamental gardens close to the Elizabethan Mansion, looking at plants of seasonal interest as well as explaining some of the history of the house and gardens. They will also talk about RBG Kew’s conservation work being undertaken by the science and horticultural teams across the Millennium Seed Bank, nursery and landscape.

 

11.30am every day (subject to availability) Tours last approximately one hour. Tours start at the Guide meeting point at the crossroads near the Visitor Centre and run on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no need to book. Info: www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/daily-guided-walking-tour Tel: 01444 894066

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Wednesday 2nd July: Burgess Hill Flower Club: Nina Tucknott demonstrates her imaginative flower arrangements. Nina is the Editor of Flora, the national flower design magazine, and is a trained demonstrator and tutor for NAFAS. Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX. Doors open 1.45pm for 2pm. Visitors £8, including refreshments. For further information contact Judith on 01444 871886 or email alex6780jp@g.mail.com
 

Monday 5th January: Burgess Hill u3a: Membership renewal morning and a chance for potential members to get a flavour of what is on offer for the retired and semi-retired. Cyprus Hall, 9.45am to 12.15pm. Refreshments available. Everyone welcome.

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Friday 9th January: Burgess Hill Heritage and History Association: Sussex women who have made culinary history. Louise Peskett will tell us about some of the people, such as Elizabeth David, Marguerite Patten and Fanny Craddock, who have pioneered ideas, inventions and recipes, making culinary history. Cyprus Hall, doors open from 7.30pm.

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Monday 12th January: Hassocks Field Society: James Gardener will talk about the Balcombe Tunnel Murder, in 1881. Adastra Hall, Hassocks, 7.45pm. All very welcome

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Monday 26th January: Hassocks Field Society: Ian Everest brings a presentation on the History of Bishopstone. Adastra Hall, Hassocks. 7.45pm.

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Wednesday 28th January: Ansty Garden Club: Cheese and Wine evening, members and visitors welcome. Ansty Village Centre, 7.45pm.

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Saturday 7th February: Seedy Saturday in Lewes Town Hall, East Sussex, BN7 20S. Seed swaps and sales, plants for sale, speakers on various horticultural topics. 10am to 3.30pm. Recommended by one of our members, part of the Plant Heritage group.

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Monday 9th February: Hassocks Field Society: Climate change and how to keep up with the grandchildren. Bill Avenell’s amusing talk will tell us all. Adastra Hall, Hassocks. 7.45pm start.

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Friday 13th February: Burgess Hill Heritage and History Association: The history of witchcraft in Sussex. Chris Horlock will speak about the historical aspects of witchcraft in Sussex, including what a typical witch or wise woman would have done on a daily basis, the witch trials in Sussex and the legacy of witchcraft today. Cyprus Hall, doors open from 7.30pm.

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Monday 23rd February: Hassocks Field Society: Phil Cribb brings us the History and Natural History of Ditchling Common. Adastra Hall, 7.45pm start. Visitors welcome.£3.

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Wednesday 25th February: Ansty Garden Club: Michael Blencowe shares the Story of a Sussex Naturalist. Ansty Village Centre, 7.45pm. Refreshments and raffle.

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