Hurstpierpoint Village News

HIGH STREET NEWS: It is good to see preparations for the opening of Marples Cakery where Hurstpierpoint Alterations used to be. I don’t think there are any empty shops, other than the former Nationwide premises which did have a ‘for sale’ sign, but doesn’t appear to have any work going on as yet.

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

HURSTPIERPOINT HISTORICAL & GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, Players Theatre, Tuesday 17 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.

HURST VILLAGE CINEMA:  November: Thursday 19, 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 22, 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.

EARLY EVENING MUSIC IN HOLY TRINITY CHURCH: Saturday 21 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 21 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. 

PYECOMBE VILLAGE CHOIR and special guests Christmas Concert. Saturday 12 December, Holy Trinity Church: ‘A joyful celebration of festive music’ in aid of the Sussex Cancer Fund. Bar open from 6 pm. Concert starts at 7 pm. Tickets £10. sussexcancerfund.charityhive.co.uk/tickets/9

VIVACE! Concert at Danny House, 16 December, 7.30 pm. The Ditchling-based choir returns for another concert of festive music for everyone. Tickets £15 include a glass of wine; proceeds to St Peter’s and St James Hospice. Space is limited so please order in advance from St Peter’s and St James website. Vivace! is always on the look-out for potential new singers of all voices and has a wide repertoire, Baroque to Rock, Classical to Comical. Rehearsals each Wednesday at 7.15 pm, term time only, at The Old Meeting House in Ditchling. If you think you might be interested, why not come along to the concert to hear how we sound? Alternatively, just pop into a rehearsal or email us at [email protected].

ALADDIN, Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, Monday 28 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.

THE GRUFFALO ART ADVENTURE, NYMANS, 21 NOVEMER – 5 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.

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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