Hurstpierpoint Village News

DROUGHT: Well, it’s raining as I am writing this, but that doesn’t alter the fact that Ardingly Reservoir is still looking very empty so we are still asked to save water as much as we can. There is practical advice on www.letssavewater.com/what-you-can-do. For example, If you reduce your shower to 2 minutes, that saves 28 litres of water.

RECYCLING: We are doing well with this in Mid Sussex, particularly as a result of the Council’s introduction of the 1, 2, 3 waste service, in September’s Recycle Week, which resulted in a substantial increase in the amount we recycle, from 41% to 60%. Well done us, but let us do even better. I am told that the collection bin for clothes that was sited in the fire station forecourt has now been removed, but am also reminded that ‘the tip’ at Burgess Hill has plenty of bins to recycle all sorts of reusable commodities, so do use this facility.

HURSTPIERPOINT & SAYERS COMMON PARISH COUNCIL:  www.hurstpierpoint-pc.gov.uk  November meetings: 2nd – Planning; 12th -Finance Governance & Estates; 19 – Community Engagement; 26th -Full Council.  All are open to the public and most take place in the Village Centre with others in Sayers Common Village Hall.

HOME FIRES, A short play, 8th November, 5 pm, Danny House: The terms of The Armistice were agreed at Danny House so it seems fitting that this short play - a collision of WW1 and WW2, should be performed in their Great Hall. Thick As Thieves and Nyx Theatre bring ‘Home Fires’ to this wonderful house steeped in History. Songs from the trenches …and the pubs, Poetry, Letters and beautiful storytelling by four incredible local actors - we hope to see you there. For more info and tickets go to: https://ticketlab.app/event/40040-Home-Fires-tickets.

HURSTPIERPOINT HISTORICAL & GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, Players Theatre, Tuesday 17th November, 7:30pm: Talk on “Transport on the Isle of Man” - about the many varied vintage transport systems on the island including steam trains, electric mountain railway, and the world's last surviving horse tramway. The speaker is Ian Gledhill. £5 for Non-Members. All welcome.

EARLY EVENING MUSIC IN HOLY TRINITY CHURCH: Saturday 21st November 6 pm.  Do join us for MUSIC AND WINE GREATEST HITS! The final event in this year’s gigs brings together local talent, lovely music and lots of fun. Doors, and the bar, open at 5.30 for 6-7.30 pm music. Entry £10. Licensed bar.

ALADDIN, Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, Monday 28 December 2026 – Saturday 2 January 2027. Oh, yes it is!!  www.hurstplayers.org.uk. Join us as we travel to a magical land somewhere East of Hurstpierpoint... There will be love, villainy, magic, flying carpets, songs, jolly japes, brilliant costumes, questionable antics …and all the usual fun! Forget about your troubles for a couple of hours and have a laugh with us at Hurst Players Theatre - what else could you wish for? Doors and the theatre bar will open 30 minutes before the show starts. In addition, ice-creams will be on sale during the interval. Tickets online or in person at PSP Homes, 106 High Street.

HURST VILLAGE CINEMA:  November: Thursday 19th, 7.30 pm: DJ Ahmet (PG) – A warm coming-of-age tale set in rural North Macedonia which Mike tells us has vivid cinematography and an infectious sound track, and is both funny and moving.  Sunday 22nd, 3 pm: The Friend (15) – Iris unexpectedly inherits her late mentor’s Great Dane dog, her orderly life is upended. As a meditation on loss and companionship, it’s a genuine, understated gem. Tickets Charlotte Grace and  www.hurstfilms.com.

PLEASE SEND ME YOUR PROGRAMMES. Many groups and organisations send me information about their activities, but many don’t! If you are a member of a committee or group in the village that would like people to know more about what you do, please let me know and I shall be delighted to include the information.

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