What’s On - from August 2

CATS: Kitty in the City Cat Rescue will be holding a Summer Fayre at The Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks between 10am and 12 noon. Lots of Bargains, Tea Coffee and Home made Cakes. Funds raised will be used to help homeless cats suffering on the streets. Admission 30p.

JOUST: Enjoy the UK’s premiere mediaeval family fun day out when the Loxwood Joust opens on 3rd and 4th August from 10am to 6pm at Loxwood Meadow, West Sussex. Located just off the B2133 between Wisborough Green and Loxwood, there is ample free parking and advance tickets are on sale at www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk

SUNDAY

QUIZ: Charity quiz night at The Eight Bells, Bolney. In aid of the Alzheimer’s Society at 8pm. A Quiz, fun and games and a raffle. All proceeds from the quiz and raffle will be donated to the Alzheimers Society.

WALK: Horsham Social Walking Group, for the over 40s. Every Sunday afternoon we meet for a 3-5 mile walk in the Sussex area.Please phone for information on venue and time on 01403 267149 or 01403 269144.

Daisy Duke Carwash: Come down and get your car washed by some beautiful ladies. All donations to MIND and mental health awareness, from 12pm to 4pm at The Coote, Merryfield Drive, Horsham. £5 per car.

Sunday Tea Dance: Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence, at the Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Church Street, Steyning, from 2.30pm to 5pm. Entrance: £4 (including refreshments) For all enquiries ring Margaret or Colin on 01403 734409.

MONDAY

HUMANISM: HorshamHumanists meet on the first Monday of every month from 8pm at The Rising Sun on Pondtail Road in Horsham. Everyone welcome, from the like minded to those just wanting to know more about Humanism. Call Sarah on 07864 938120 or visit our website, www.horshamhumanists.net for more details.

HISTORY: SouthwaterLocal History Group. The next meeting of the Southwater Local History Group will be held at 7.30pm at Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater. Non-members welcome - £3 entry. Dr Geoffrey Mead, Associate Tutor at the University of Sussex, will be presenting an illustrated talk entitled “Sussex Industrial History – A Different Perspective”. Further information: Jeremy Senneck Tel: 01403 731247.

TUESDAY

DRUSILLAS: The Fat Controller will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the Thomas & Friends™ railway. Make tracks to Tidmouth Hault and enjoy photo opportunities with Sir Topham Hatt himself. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the website at www.drusillas.co.uk.

COLGATE: Walk. All welcome, just turn-up at the Dragon pub, Colgate (RH12 4SY) at 6.45pm. 3½ mile circular, free, sociable HDC Health Walk through woods and heathland. Some stiles and a gentle hill. Dogs allowed on a lead. 1½ hours. Pauline 01403 240149 or Jane 01403 261672.

BUSINESS: Horsham Business Club meets every Tuesday at Cisswood House Hotel, 7-8.30am, allowing the rest of the day free for business as usual. Contact [email protected] or Steve Snowdon on 01403 270271.

CHESS: Horsham Chess Club meets at the Methodist Church Hall, London Road, every Tuesday, from 7.30pm. Ian Comley (01403 734918).

WEDNESDAY

DRUSILLAS: Peppa Pig & George. Join in the excitement and snorts of laughter as the lovable Peppa Pig embarks on a Drusillas Park adventure, with her brother George. The pair will be making appearances at various intervals. Call 01323 874100 or visit the website www.drusillas.co.uk

Cantatrice Ladies Choir: Rehearsals in Horsham at the Salvation Army Centre, Booth Way. Wednesdays, 1.15-2.45pm. No auditions. Come and try for free. All welcome. Ring Zoe Peate on 01903 812662.

WALK: Meet 10.30am at the Bandstand in the Carfax. 1½ mile flat walk on hard-surfaced paths around the Park. HDC Health Walk suitable for the elderly and people recovering from illness, operation or accident. Dogs allowed on a lead. 1 to 1½ hours. Doreen 01403 230293, Emmy 01403 255517 or Wyn 01403 256630.