Dramatic Society hosts murder thriller

Cuckfield Dramatic Society (CDS) stages a play this month called ‘Murder in Company’. The story, by Philip King and John Boland, is of a dramatic society in the process of assembling on stage to rehearse a production of a mystery thriller. The rehearsal proceeds under difficulties until the mysterious death brings the situation of the ‘whodunit’ even more closely into real life. It transpires that almost everyone might, and could have, murdered the dead person – eventually the identity of both killer and prowler is revealed!

CDS is an established drama group which started in the village some 19 years ago. They produce two major performances a year, held in the Queen’s Hall during the May and October half term holidays.

There are plenty of opportunities to be involved with CDS, be it on stage, back stage or ‘front of house’. If you have no experience, members would be delighted to pass on their knowledge and mentor you in any of the roles for which you show an interest. The Society does not have a junior section of the society but members are happy to be joined by anyone from the age of 16 upwards. Contact Caroline Denholm on 01444 410574 for more information.

Murder in Company is on at Queen’s Hall 30th May to 1st June, starting at 8pm. Mansell McTaggart are the Box Office for ticket sales or call 01444 452911. 

www.cuckfielddramaticsociety.com

Seasonal Soups

By Caroline Whiteman

Jacob’s Spiced Parsnip Soup

Parsnips aren’t everyone’s favourite vegetable but this soup really shows off their best asset, a rich sweetness that works fantastically well with a curry twist.
(6 servings)

Ingredients

3 onions finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 large parsnips peeled and chopped into small pieces
6 cloves of garlic finely chopped
1 litre of vegetable stock (homemade is great, otherwise Marigold Bouillon is a great substitute)
75g creamed coconut block, grated
4 tablespoons of mild curry paste
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. In a large saucepan fry the onions in the vegetable oil over a medium heat until beginning to turn golden.

2. Add the garlic and parsnip pieces. Stir and fry for a further 5 mins

3. Add your vegetable stock and simmer for 5 more minutes.

4. Into the pan go your grated creamed coconut and curry paste.

5. Stir thoroughly and simmer for a further 20 mins or until the parsnip pieces are fully softened. Taste and season as necessary.

6. Allow to cool and blend, using a liquidizer or a hand blender. If you don’t have either you can mash using a potato masher.

Breast Cancer Support Group in Cuckfield

​Local ladies who have either been through breast cancer in the past, or are currently going through it are being encouraged to go along to a Tea Party at Ockenden Manor on Monday 22nd April at 3pm.

Cuckfield resident Ginny Rogers has taken the initiative to organise more social aspects of the Breast Cancer Support Group, which meets monthly in the Old School and is run by MacMillan nurses from Brighton. ​

To attend the Tea Party contact Ginny ASAP on 01444 211375 or by email ​