The annual Spring Live! show will take place at South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly RH17 6TL from Saturday, May 2 to Sunday, May 3. Last year, more than 15,000 visitors attended to celebrate the best of springtime living and enjoy a host of activities. Younger visitors were eager to participate in the wand-making workshop, medieval games (with jesters on hand to help), animal meet and greets and funfair. They were also entertained by the maypole dancing display the first time many of the children had witnessed and taken part in the traditional celebratory seasonal dance. Teenagers enjoyed taking part in the archery and axe throwing and even tried their hand at Segway driving and the climbing wall.placeholder image
The annual Spring Live! show will take place at South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly RH17 6TL from Saturday, May 2 to Sunday, May 3. Last year, more than 15,000 visitors attended to celebrate the best of springtime living and enjoy a host of activities. Younger visitors were eager to participate in the wand-making workshop, medieval games (with jesters on hand to help), animal meet and greets and funfair. They were also entertained by the maypole dancing display the first time many of the children had witnessed and taken part in the traditional celebratory seasonal dance. Teenagers enjoyed taking part in the archery and axe throwing and even tried their hand at Segway driving and the climbing wall. | ugc

13 big events to look forward to in Mid Sussex during 2020

By Carly-May Kavanagh
Published 23rd Jan 2020, 20:18 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2020, 20:20 BST

Time to get ahead and get some dates in your diary for the big events of 2020.

These are 13 of the events planned in the area this year, many of them annual favourites.

An Easter Monday Walking Race will be held in Cuckfield (Monday, April 13). A walking race has been held around the roads of Cuckfield and surrounding areas since the 1920s, and while there are a few keen people who try to complete it as quickly as possible, many participants regard it as a relaxed post-Easter stroll. The current route has been established since the sixties, and is approximately five miles long. It starts from the recreation ground, goes down the High Street, up into Ansty, along Deaks Lane, back to Whitemans Green and down London Road back into the recreation ground. There is a staggered start for residents of Cuckfield, based on previous completion times, and a cup is awarded to the first lady and first man to finish. Over the years other competitions have been introduced, within the same single race, including fastest resident lady, fastest resident man, fastest non-resident lady, fastest non-resident man, fastest veteran, fastest ladies team and fastest mens team.

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An Easter Monday Walking Race will be held in Cuckfield (Monday, April 13). A walking race has been held around the roads of Cuckfield and surrounding areas since the 1920s, and while there are a few keen people who try to complete it as quickly as possible, many participants regard it as a relaxed post-Easter stroll. The current route has been established since the sixties, and is approximately five miles long. It starts from the recreation ground, goes down the High Street, up into Ansty, along Deaks Lane, back to Whitemans Green and down London Road back into the recreation ground. There is a staggered start for residents of Cuckfield, based on previous completion times, and a cup is awarded to the first lady and first man to finish. Over the years other competitions have been introduced, within the same single race, including fastest resident lady, fastest resident man, fastest non-resident lady, fastest non-resident man, fastest veteran, fastest ladies team and fastest mens team. | jpimedia Photo: Steve Robards

South Downs Classic, an annual bike ride, starts at Plumpton on Saturday, September 5. The route goes through the Sussex Downs, through of tree covered lanes, smooth terrain, wonderful scenery in the Ashdown Forest and some epic climbs and descents. Starting out at Plumpton Racecourse, riders will start by heading north east on country lanes before moving on to the more difficult sections of the course, passing through the many well kept villages of the Sussex downs. The ride will end with the Ditchling Beacon, a rewarding descent back to the bottom, and a well-earned medal.

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South Downs Classic, an annual bike ride, starts at Plumpton on Saturday, September 5. The route goes through the Sussex Downs, through of tree covered lanes, smooth terrain, wonderful scenery in the Ashdown Forest and some epic climbs and descents. Starting out at Plumpton Racecourse, riders will start by heading north east on country lanes before moving on to the more difficult sections of the course, passing through the many well kept villages of the Sussex downs. The ride will end with the Ditchling Beacon, a rewarding descent back to the bottom, and a well-earned medal. | jpimedia Photo: Peter Cripps

Burgess Hill Bonfire Night - emailedhttp://www.burgesshillbonfiresociety.co.uk/bhbs-events/

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Burgess Hill Bonfire Night - emailedhttp://www.burgesshillbonfiresociety.co.uk/bhbs-events/ | jpimedia Photo: Steve Robards

Remembrance Sunday services will take place across Mid Sussex. The Haywards Heath service will be on Sunday November 11 at Muster Green from 10.45am. Keep an eye on our website for more information closer to the time.

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Remembrance Sunday services will take place across Mid Sussex. The Haywards Heath service will be on Sunday November 11 at Muster Green from 10.45am. Keep an eye on our website for more information closer to the time. | jpimedia Photo: Eddie Howland

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