Christmas in Mid Sussex in 2008 and 2009: 17 photos show scenes from Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Ditchling and other areas

It’s the festive season once again so the Middy is taking a look back at what was happening in the district more than a decade ago.

We’ve dug through our photo archives to find 17 of the best festive images of residents in 2008 and 2009.

The pictures show Christmas fairs, delicious meals, food sales, tree festivals and even a tree-planting.

Do you see anyone you recognise?

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5. Christmas in Haywards Heath in 2009

Age Concern Haywards Heath celebrate Christmas. Joan and Cyril Henwood Photo: Steve Robards

6. Christmas in Haywards Heath in 2009

Age Concern Haywards Heath celebrate Christmas. Dolly Smith, 94 Photo: Steve Robards

7. Christmas in Haywards Heath in 2009

Caroles Christmas tree erected in Commercial Square, Haywards Heath. Ryma Skeen, Richard Goddard , Carole Preston and Ian Goodridge from the HHDBA with Haywards Heath Town Council staff Photo: Steve Robards

8. Christmas in Haywards Heath in 2008

Haywards Heath couple celebrate with a Christmas Day Baby. Michael and Tracey Burdette-Deakin are proud parents of baby Eran Joseph who was born at 1.16am weighing 6lb 11oz Photo: Steve Robards

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