Hurstpierpoint Village News

HIGH STREET NEWS: It is sad to see Pierpoint Pet Supplies premises empty, after so many years of service from Lee and Andree. I know that we all wish them well in their future endeavours. It is good to see preparations for the opening of Marples Cakery where Hurstpierpoint Alterations used to be. I think I may have mentioned a few times that we are so fortunate to have so many wonderful traders, and more than a dozen places to eat and drink in the High Street, all the way from the White Horse to the Village Pizza Kitchen. It is up to every one of us to make sure that they thrive. ‘Use it or lose it’ isn’t a cliché – it is absolutely accurate.

HURSTPIERPOINT & SAYERS COMMON PARISH COUNCIL:  www.hurstpierpoint-pc.gov.uk  November meetings: 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.

THE HURSTPIERPOINT NSPCC COMMITTEE Annual Quiz, Saturday 21st November, Hurst Bowls Club, South Avenue. BN6 9QB. Teams of 4-6 people, tickets £17.50 each to include a Fish and Chip supper. Tickets from Charlotte Grace Casuals, 40 High Street, Hurst. Cash only. Tel. 07507 277689. 7 pm for a 7.30 pm start. Raffle and a licensed bar. 

ALADDIN, Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, Monday 28th December 2026 – Saturday 2nd 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.

THE GRUFFALO ART ADVENTURE, NYMANS, 21st NOVEMER – 5th JANUARY: I don’t usually include events outside the local area, but this does look like great fun! Explore the garden where 12 giant Gruffalo sculptures have been painted by artists. The adventure continues in the house where the rooms are dressed for Christmas with a winter wonderland theme.

SOUTH EAST WATER UPDATE: The photos of Ardingly Reservoir are alarming, with the water level very low. The website www.southeastwater.co.uk provides advice on conserving water which we should all try to follow. 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.

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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