Coronavirus: events cancelled across Mid Sussex while public spaces close

Burgess Hill Lions announced on March 17 that its ‘Book Den’ will be closed until further notice to safeguard volunteers, asking that book donations are not left during the closure period.

The Haywards Heath Horticultural Society has cancelled both its talk on Thursday (March 19), and the Spring Show set for April 4.

A spokesman for the society said: “With the latest recommendations from the government, we are very disappointed but want to put health first.

“Let’s hope we get this under control before the summer hits.”

Lindfield United Reformed Church has postponed the Tea and Tunes concert set to take place on March 28 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Avenue Surgery in London Road, Burgess Hill made the decision to shut as a precautionary measure. Read more about the closure by clicking here.

An open day set to be held on Saturday (March 21) at Burgess Hill Girls has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about the event here.

Borde Hill Garden has announced that it plans to remain open for the time being, despite concerns about public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, it has cancelled some upcoming events. Find out more by clicking here.

A fundraising walk through the countryside organised by Mid Sussex District Council’s chairman Colin Trumble has been cancelled.

The circular route throughout Mid Sussex was planned to take place on Sunday, March 29, to help raise funds for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

The South of England Classic Motorcycle Show and Bikejumble, which was set to take place at Ardingly on Sunday, March 29, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more here.

Hazelwick School in Crawley has closed with immediate effect, while it was announced that all schools in the UK will close until further notice from Friday.