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Date: Saturday 15th December 2018, 8pm- 11.15pm. Doors: 7.45pm
Venue: Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, Sussex, RH16 3DN

Meltdown Ceilidhs are modern, souped-up Barn Dances at Clair Hall Haywards Heath, in the winter months.

THE DIATONICS + Caller: Emma Wooders
http://www.diatonics.co.uk

Another of Meltdown's favs! Wonderful driving band and a really super bunch of peeps to finish off our 2018 dances.

Remember that it's the now-traditional CHRISTMAS Black'n'red dress code for that Party feel - for as many as will!

See Meltdown website< htpps://www.meltdownec.org.uk > for full details.

What is a Ceilidh? (say it "kaylee").
Inclusive and really great fun for all, Meltdowns can be as lively and enthusiastic as age and energy dictates!
Experienced Callers walk you through the moves of each dance first, and prompt for part of it too - then it's down to the great music to lift you off your feet! A different top-quality festival-circuit band and caller each month. Run NOT-FOR-PROFIT since 2001.
Beginners very welcome.
Loose clothing and sensible footwear advised.

Family Ticket is £30 for 2 Adults and up to 3 kids
Group Ticket also available see- http://www.meltdownec.org.uk/tickets.html for full ticketing details
Group price must be arranged in advance.

Please note: these dances can be a bit fast and hectic for very young children, but they will still be most welcome!

Date: Thursday 20th December 2018, Doors Open 7pm Play starts 7.30pm
Venue: The Queen's Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, Nr Hayward Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5EL

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY - DON'T MISS THE RAIN OR SHINE THEATRE COMPANY'S PLAY FOR 2018 WINTER SEASON: After the success of The Hound of the Baskervilles, and Dracula; Rain or Shine are dying to bring you yet another fantastic evening of entertainment with their own individual comedic style!
The dynamic duo return to solve one of the Victorian era's biggest mysteries.
Sherlock Holmes and The Curious Case of Dr Jekyll & Miss Hyde.
This Winter join Sherlock Holmes, together with his trusty sidekick Watson, and watch a case unfold that is less elementary, and more fantastical than ever before. Hailed as 'a delicious mirthfest' Rain or Shine will once again be reinventing the classic Sherlock Holmes characters using their now signature 'Morecambe & Wise-ish comedy' style for another season of mystery, mayhem, but above all multi-role madness! Set in authentic Victorian costume, with a cast of four playing a whole host of characters, Rain or Shine are sure to delight and enchant those new to the tale, and those who already know it.

Date: Thursday 25th April 2019, 10.30am-1.30pm
Venue: Borde Hill Ltd, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1TP

Enjoy a fascinating talk given by former RHS Vice President and leading horticulturalist Jim Gardiner.

Drawing from his remarkable experience of working for the RHS, Jim?s illustrated talk will identify a wide selection of shrubs that can be used in gardens of all sizes to provide interest throughout the seasons.

In addition, he will highlight a range of plants, including bulbs and herbaceous, that can be used in association with shrubs to give ?added value? to your planting.

Following the talk, enjoy a private tour of the Garden.

Ticket price includes refreshments on arrival served inside the Elizabethan Mansion House.