Kangaroos Cup at Cuckfield Golf Centre this 2nd Sept

Next month, come to Cuckfield Golf Centre for a charity-fundraising fun day. Golfers and non-golfers welcome. Join us for 9 holes of golf and a hog roast - or just come for the hog roast!

Held on Tuesday 2nd September, golfer tickets are £40 each, and include a round of golf (10am) and food (from 2pm). Or £25 each for just the hog roast. To reserve your ticket, email Shaun Malins (shaunmalins@gmail.com) 15th August. Proceeds from the event will be split between a homeless charity and Kangaroos - more information below...

Kangaroos vision is a future where people with learning disabilities are valued and accepted by all. Its mission is to enrich the lives of individuals enabling them to thrive without limits.
Kangaroos provide opportunities for people with learning disabilities to engage in a wide range of activities away from an educational or home setting. The focus is on friendship, inclusion, self-worth, independence and increased confidence in social and community settings.

We offer age specific clubs to children and adults with learning disabilities of any age. Cuckfield Golf Centre offers a truly special experience— an inclusive and welcoming environment for golfers of all ages and abilities.

Cuckfield provides the perfect place to play, learn, and relax. Our beautifully maintained 9-hole course is thoughtfully designed, offering stunning views across the Sussex countryside—making every round a pleasure.
And now, with our newly renovated driving range, there’s even more reason to visit.

Equipped with modern bays and quality practice facilities, it’s the ideal space to warm up before a round, work on your swing, or enjoy a fun session with friends and family—whatever your level.
But golf is just the beginning.

Our 180 Degrees Bar & Kitchen has quickly become a destination in its own right. We serve delicious seasonal dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and locally sourced drinks in a relaxed, sociable setting. Whether it’s a post-round pint, a sunny afternoon with friends, or a laid-back Friday night meal, you’ll always find a warm welcome here.

With expert coaching from our PGA Professionals, a lively calendar of competitions and social events, and a thriving membership, Cuckfield Golf Centre is more than just a golf club—it’s a community hub.

Come for the golf. Stay for the atmosphere.

Bank holiday bloc party returns to Rose & Crown, Cuckfield

By James Clark

I think this must be our fourth consecutive Bloc Party held at the Rose and Crown. Every year, we welcome hundreds of people to our special event and each year we are overwhelmed by the response.
This year nothing has really changed. Our objective remains much the same as it’s always been; the aim of which is to bring people from the community together and for everyone to enjoy a fun day out.

As in previous years, there will be a bunch of food trucks serving high quality street food and a large selection of drinks will be available inside and in the outside bar, all from local breweries, vineyards and distilleries.
And please let’s not forget about the music and all the bands that will be performing throughout the day and well into the night.

We’ve also put a lot of effort and work into our beer garden of late, and it really is looking pretty good. So, by the time the party arrives, we should be equipped with a new ping pong table and a number of jovial garden games to keep people busy while they’re enjoying the summer weather and sharing a few drinks.

On a final note, as before, we’ll be donating a portion of our takings from the event to a designated charity. Date for diary: Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August. Gates open at midday. No tickets. No reservations.

Film crew spotted in Cuckfield - June/July 2022

Photo: Paul Misso

Cuckfield, and neighbouring village Ansty, were recently used as the backdrop for a new British comedy drama, Portraits of Dangerous Women, an ensemble piece about the lives of four strangers who are brought together by chance, following a bizarre road accident. Swiss born director, Pascal Bergamin who was on set throughout the filming said: “Films with a strong focus on the synergy of characters or observational stories about the absurdities of life have always fascinated me and we’re really excited to be bringing this story to the screen with this incredible cast.”

The crew who started their creative journey at the top of the village in the Queen’s Hall, moved down the high street where they eventually set up shop in independent gallery Artologie to film some of their most complex scenes.

Owner of Artologie, Wendy Rowark was overwhelmed at the prospect of her lovely little gallery being used as the location of a new feature film. “The cast and crew were here at the end of June and filmed inside the gallery for almost six days. It brought quite a stir to the village actually and there was a real buzz on the high street while they were here,” said Wendy. Artologie was picked by the cinematographer and writer who saw it as a great location and visited us not long ago after they had seen the gallery pictures on my website,” added Wendy.

One final and very special location was chosen in Ansty for its remoteness and beautiful setting. Mackrells Farm, owned by Dee Harkin and her family have lived in the same quiet and idyilic spot for a long time now and they were only too happy to offer their home and the grounds for use in the production. “We really had a special time. It made for such a lovely day having some of the cast and crew filming here and one can only hope that their experience of being at Mackrells is similar to our own; that you only have to look up and listen to know you are in a very unique and special place indeed,” said Dee.

Leading names Tara Fitzgerald (Brassed Off; Game of Thrones) and Mark Lewis Jones (Star Wars; Chernobyl; The Crown) are two of the big stars to appear in the film. Matilda James, Casting Director and Creative Producer, shared some of her thoughts on the filming process while in the village. “Most of the crew are all relatively local. The cinematographer Dankuro Shinma, and one of the other producers are both based in Rusper and there were also a number of brilliant trainees who joined the production while on placement from Brighton Film School,” said Matilda. We had a really lovely time filming in Cuckfield (and Ansty) and felt very much looked after throughout. Right now we don’t have any confirmed release dates for the film yet but it’s likely to be next year sometime, so you’ll have to watch this space,” she added.