HURSTPIERPOINT
UKRAINE: We are all horrified about the war on Ukraine and all sorts of initiatives are happening quickly to provide money, logistics, support and equipment. Here are some that I know about. Please tell me about more events and initiatives.
The Rotary Club were collecting in the High Street on the weekend and said how generous people were being.
Village Pizza Kitchen have been collecting items that will go in a van next week.
Fundraising event for Ukraine on 24th March at
The Hassocks Hotel. A quiz and auction- the prizes are amazing and all from local businesses and makers. Hosted by the very funny, Stephen Grant. Tickets are selling very fast. Get going!!
Stallholders for
Ukraine, Sunday 3 April, 12 noon to 4 pm. https:// www.facebook.com/ groups/4906256179453237
A fabulously diverse Trail of Stalls around Hassocks. Books - Bric a Brac - Hair Braiding - Clothes - Cakes & Bakes - Plants - Stationery - Toys - Household items - Gifts - CDs - DVDs - Art Painted Stones - China - Art - Skincare - Jewellery - Games - Jumble - Cards - Dog Toys - Candles - Flowers - & even Crafts Workshops. Having a stall is FREE - just join in on https://tinyurl.com/ StallsForUkraineTrailMap Proceeds will go to UNICEF, the Red Cross and DEC Ukraine appeals.
The Big Hurst Jumble
Trail Sunday, 10 April, 10 am to 2 pm. Many people have offered to donate whatever people pay them for goods, to the Ukraine appeal. Jumblers! A chance to set up your stall outside your home and sell or give away the stuff you no longer need. Simply email your address to hurstjumbletrail@gmail. com by 25 March so that you don’t miss out on being included on the trail map. Jumblees! Follow the trail round the village and pick up some fantastic bargains. The Jumble Trail will be published online, in local media and on notice boards from 2 April.
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH: Hurstpierpoint, ‘West
Gallery’ evening, Saturday 19 March 6 pm – 7.30 pm:
Two of the all-time favourites for these events, Julie Roberts and Michael Hinton, return again. They have performed in more West Gallery evenings than almost anyone else. Seats are still just £5 and there is a licenced bar. Doors open at 5.30 pm. To book your seat, please email or phone: margaret@112a. co.uk. 01273 835113. It will be yet another great evening.
You can just turn up on the night, but it does help to put out the right number of seats if we know roughly how many people to expect! Other dates for your diary are April 23: Hurst College Music Scholars; May 21 Alan Leith & Marcus Martin’s Gershwin Show; June 18, singer/songwriter, Lou Beckerman. Put the dates in your diary now!
MELTING POT CAFÉ: Court Bushes Hub, Thursday 24 March, 9.30 to 11.30 am Table top sale. It’s the week before Mothering Sunday, so a good chance to buy gifts for mothers and others.
HURSTPIERPOINT HISTORICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY: meet on the last Friday of each month in the Guide HQ next to Trinity Road
Car Park. The speaker on Friday 25 March is Melanie Gibson-Barton who will talk on ‘Votes for Women Suffragettes and the Suffragists’. Admission free to members, with a small fee for non-members. Info from Bill Kent on 01273 832280 or w.kent123@btinternet.com. New members are always welcome.
ST LAWRENCE FAIR 2022: The Fair is back this year on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 July. Some of the stalwarts of the Committee have retired, so they are very keen to hear from people who would like to join the Committee and also people who can help on the day of the fair. They also need help with the events held in the weeks before the Fair, including Hurst’s Got Talent, and the Pet Show. Contact stlawrencefair@ gmail.com.
MARCH 29, 10 AM TO 12 NOON: Gill and Lindsay welcome you to a coffee morning at 1 Bedlam St Hurstpierpoint In aid of funds for Newtimber Church (Mid Downland Parish). Parking available in field. We look forward to seeing you.
HURST PLAYERS THEATRE: Saturday 26 March 2.30 pm and Monday 28 March 7.30 pm. Auditions for Humble Boy, by Charlotte Jones:
You only need to attend one audition date. Performance dates are 5-9 July. Please contact the director Ian Amos ian.amos@hurstplayers. org.uk to indicate which part(s) you are interested in and which date you plan to attend. Also if you would like to receive audition pieces in
advance. If you are unable to attend either of these dates but are interested in auditioning then please contact Ian. Rehearsals will start at the beginning of May and probably mostly be on Wednesdays and Sundays – but there will be some possible flexibility in this. Two rehearsals a week – with no doubt a few more creeping in as the production dates come closer. Written in 2001 and premiered at the National with Simon Russell Beale and Diana Rigg in the leads. It is a contemporary family comedy with a touch of string theory all set in a summer garden….and there’s a lot of lovely things about bees coming at you from all angles!
SERVICES AT THE METHODIST CHAPEL: 42 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9SA 10.30 am
Sunday 27 March led by Margaret Taylor; Sunday 10 April led by Stephen Waters
Sunday 24 April led by Rev Will Fletcher (Service to include Holy Communion)
Sunday 8 May led by Mrs Pat Oakley; Sunday 22 May led by Rev Will Fletcher (Service to include Holy Communion). 1ST HURSTPIERPOINT GIRLS’ BRIGADE: meets on Wednesdays in term time
Reception to Year 3 - 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm. All other ages 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm
Just bring your daughter along or for more information call 01273 832286
HURST VILLAGE MARKET:
Saturday 10 April, 10 am to 1 pm, New Inn Garden. Artisan Sussex Products and lots more.
HURST VILLAGE CINEMA: has a series of wonderful films in its new season. Friday 25 March shows ‘American Animals’ (15) the story of four friends who decide to steal one of the world’s rarest books from the university library. It’s part documentary and part drama. You can’t say that the Village Cinema doesn’t provide amazing entertainment. We are so fortunate to have them. Book online at www.hurstfilms. com or in person at Mishon Mackay in the High Street. Sunday films begin at 3pm and evening films at 8 pm, with doors open half an hour earlier.
THE WOODLAND, FLORA & FAUNA GROUP: This group of dedicated people works to protect our countryside and the creatures and plants which live in it. Michael Nailard, their very hard-working coordinator, thanks all the members who have continued to support their work during the difficulties imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, whether by volunteering to help or generously sending them voluntary donations to cover their expenses. He says that if anyone is able to spare any time to help with the practical work who isn’t already registered with them as a volunteer, please get in touch. Our local countryside and wildlife need as much assistance as possible to survive and flourish. Their latest long and fascinating newsletter reports on conservation work on barn owls, bats and dormice, wildflowers, trees, ponds, and hedgerows. Michael says: “We thank all our supporters for their interest in our activities and our valuable volunteers for their help. We also give heartfelt thanks to those supporters and organisations who have generously provided donations to support our funds during this difficult time.” If you too would like to be a supporter or volunteer please contact: - Michael Nailard. Telephone: 01273 834001. Email: dralianmarine@ aol.com. Group Website: www.thewoodlandfloraand faunagroup.org.uk
REPAIR CAFÉ: on the last Saturday of each month at the United Reformed Church, Hassocks, 10 am to 12.30 pm. Bring items for repair. To book your slot, go to www.hkdtransition.org. uk. What a great idea to help us avoid throwing away stuff that is reusable with a bit of help!
HURST MONTHLY SOCIAL GROUP: Guide HQ, Trinity Road car park, Hurstpierpoint at 2pm on the first Wednesday of each month. 6th April - Murder, Madness, Mayhem - the Belgian Royal Family with Melanie Gibson-Barton. 4th May - A group of Magistrates will visit to tell us all about the work they do. As well as the monthly meetings we also have a Walking Group, Textile Group and Book Club so do come along and join us - new members are always most welcome. For more information please contact Ann on 01273 649023 or Dianne on 01273 835284.
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH: Regular services are: 8am on the 1st Sunday of each month. A quiet said service of Holy Communion in the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer; 9.30am every week Sung Eucharist in modern language, with choir and hymns; 11am fortnightly, a vibrant service welcoming people of all ages. On the Sundays in between, there is a programme of walks and brunches for all the family. All details on www. holytrinityhpp.org.
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