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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13. Christmas in Haywards Heath in 2009

Age Concern Haywards Heath celebrate Christmas. Maddy Harwood, 90 Photo: Steve Robards

14. Christmas in Cuckfield in 2009

Cuckfield Christmas tree festival. Photo: Steve Robards

15. Christmas in Ardingly in 2008

Staff at Wakehurst Place put Christmas lights up on one of their large trees near the mansion. James Pumfrey (Team Leader Woodland Conservation Unit) Photo: Steve Robards

16. Christmas in Haywards Heath in 2008

Age Concern Haywards Heath celebrate Christmas Photo: Steve Robards

Cuckfield Haywards Heath