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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!

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

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