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WHATS GOING ON Spring/Summer 2024

LOCAL EVENTS&DIARY DATESThe renowned tradition of Afternoon Tea was originally credited to Anna, Duchess in Bedford in 1840. Faced with the long wait between lunch and the late 8pm dinner, she invited her friends to join her, for tea, butter, bread and cake at 4pm. This elegant practice gained popularity in the late 19th century, with women changing into their finest attire to enjoy tea in the drawing room, solidifying it as a cherished tradition. In contrast, legend has it an ancient Indian King cured his difficulty in remaining alert during long, challenging court sessions by boiling tea leaves with water and spices. This sweet, milky masala chai soon became a staple for workers and was often served with toast as an afternoon snack. 150 years later and Sussex is about to witness a...
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WHATS GOING ON Spring/Summer 2024

LOCAL EVENTS

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DIARY DATES

Don’t miss a new mul-tea cultural culinary treat this spring!

The renowned tradition of Afternoon Tea was originally credited to Anna, Duchess in Bedford in 1840. Faced with the long wait between lunch and the late 8pm dinner, she invited her friends to join her, for tea, butter, bread and cake at 4pm. This elegant practice gained popularity in the late 19th century, with women changing into their finest attire to enjoy tea in the drawing room, solidifying it as a cherished tradition.

In contrast, legend has it an ancient Indian King cured his difficulty in remaining alert during long, challenging court sessions by boiling tea leaves with water and spices. This sweet, milky masala chai soon became a staple for workers and was often served with toast as an afternoon snack.

150 years later and Sussex is about to witness a captivating and innovative interpretation of Afternoon Tea, as the Gurkha, celebrated for its Himalayan charm, collaborates with The Mug Tree Tea Room, a quintessential English treasure. These two independent powerhouses gracefully weave Nepalese spices into England’s traditional finger sandwiches and wraps, adorn homemade scones with a delightful fusion of chai and tangy mango with lashings of clotted cream, while bitesize cakes undergo a harmonious transformation with an infusion of Indian flavours. This dynamic and creative twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea experience guarantees a blend of Eastern and Western expertise which shouldn’t be missed from these independent, award-winning establishments!

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

MARCH

1st March St David’s Day

9th March 10am-1pm Repair Cafe, Railway Approach

10th March Mothering Sunday

17th March St Patrick’s Day

29th March Easter Panto, Chequer Mead

29th March Bluebell Farm at Kingscote

29th March Good Friday

30th March Easter Panto, Chequer Mead

30th March Bluebell Farm at Kingscote

31st March Easter Sunday

31st March Easter Panto, Chequer Mead

31st March Bluebell Farm at Kingscote

APRIL

1st April Easter Panto, Chequer Mead

1st April Bluebell Farm at Kingscote

12th April 10am-1pm Repair Cafe, Railway Approach,

13th April 9am-3:30pm East Grinstead Record Fair, Trinity Church Lingfield Rd

17th April Collectors Fair, Chequer Mead coins, posters, stamps

20th April Spring Live, Ardingly Showground

20th April East Grinstead Museum Tour

21st April Spring Live, Ardingly Showground

21st April Vintage Bus Running Day

23rd April St George’s Day

MAY

11th May 10am-1pm Repair Cafe, Railway Approach,

25th May 9am-3:30pm East Grinstead Record Fair, Trinity Church Lingfield Rd

JUNE

7 June South of England Show, Ardingly Showground

8th June 10am-1pm Repair Cafe, Railway Approach,

8th June South of England Show, Ardingly Showground

9th June South of England Show, Ardingly Showground

16th June Father’s Day

JULY

13th July 10am-1pm Repair Cafe, Railway Approach,

27th July 9am-3:30pm East Grinstead Record Fair, Trinity Church Lingfield Rd

Charity Feasts return for 2024!

The Charity Feasts return for 2024! Book your table now to avoid disappointment and enjoy a delicious 3-course meal at four of East Grinstead’s top restaurants for just £25 per person, with £8 donated to deserving local charities. The perfect social evening where couples, groups, colleagues and everyone in between can sample an extensive set menu whilst helping support local charities, it really is excellent value for money and there is also the opportunity to win fantastic raffle prizes from local businesses and bid on items in the great charity auction!

The 2024 season kicks off at Dom Domingo Steakhouse on 22nd April where diners can enjoy succulent steak and precision service from a local independent business and follows on to The Gukha for sublime Nepalese cuisine on 29th April, sample Sri-Lankan delicacies at Va-Na-Kam on 13th May and finishes with and Indian and Thai fusion at Tarana Lingfield on 20th May. 

Dates for your diary!

Repair Cafe, Railway Approach, RH19 1SB 10am – 1pm – Sat 9th March, Sat 13th April, Sat 11th May, Sat 8th June, Sat 13th July
Easter Panto, Chequer Mead – 29th March – 1st April
South of England Show, Ardingly Showground – 7th – 9th June
Spring Live, Ardingly Showground – 20th-21st April
East Grinstead Record Fair, Trinity Church Lingfield Rd 9am – 3.30pm – 13th April, 25th May, 27th July
The Mug Tree Easter Wreath workshop – TBC
Vintage Bus Running Day – 21st April
Mount Noddy Spring Into Action Playday – TBC
Museum Easter – TBC
Bluebell Farm at Kingscote – 29th March – 1st April
Collectors Fair, Chequer Mead coins, posters, stamps – 17th April
East Grinstead Museum Tour – 20th April
Mothering Sunday – 10th March
1st March – St David’s Day
17th March – St Patrick’s Day
29th March – Good Friday
31st March – Easter Sunday
23rd April –  St George’s Day
16th June – Father’s Day

Christmas Dates For Your Diary

– Xmas Market, 12th Nov 12-4pm at Ashurstwood Village Hall
– Christmas Market, 18th Nov 3.30-9.30pm at Jubilee Community Centre
– Christmas Fair, 2nd Dec 11am-1.30pm at Playdays Nursery
– Christmas Market, 28th Nov 11am-3pm at St Peter and St Paul Church, Lingfield
– Christmas Craft Fair, 2nd Dec 10am-4pm at Weald Hall, Uckfield
– Christmas Market, 26th Nov at Crowne Plaza Felbridge
– Christmas Fused Glass Workshop, 1st Oct 10am at Forest Row Community Centre
– Christmas Fair, 9th Dec at West Hoathly School
– Christmas Market, 2nd Dec at St Mary’s School
– Christmas Fair, 10th Dec 12-6pm at The Railway Pub