Military history events for the Autumn - Mid Sussex Red

By Matt Taylor

**CHANGE OF DATE**

Please note the public event on 15th September is no longer taking place! 

The public event will now be held on FRIDAY 20th OCTOBER at CLAIR HALL, Perrymount Road, (opposite new Waitrose), HAYWARDS HEATH. Doors open at 1000, first presentation at 1030, doors close at 1600. £2 for 18’s & over, Under 18’s FREE.

We are a volunteer community group promoting Mid Sussex Military History & Education for residents of all ages. The Mid Sussex RED Military History Event 2017 has been designed to Remember, Educate and Develop knowledge and understanding of the roles people and places in Mid Sussex performed in World Wars I & II. The will be an exhibition, a museum and presentations.

• The Somme 1916 – Remembering Mid Sussex
• The Centenary of Passchendaele 1917-2017 – ‘Mud, Blood & Devastation’
• (1940) The Battle of Britain, The Blitz and Evacuee Story
• (1942) El Alamein - 75thAnniversary – Life in Mid Sussex
• Numerous Exhibitors, Mini Museum of Genuine Artefacts
• Guest speaker presentations on WWI and WWII topics

We will deliver one public event in October. There will also be three SCHOOLS ONLY events (on separate days), for over 1,500 Mid Sussex school children to attend. 

Across the six events there will be more than 25 groups displaying artefacts, exhibiting, delivering 20-45 minute presentations relating to the topics.

Please check our website - www.midsussexred.co.uk - for details of confirmed exhibitors and presentations for each event.

The delivery of these events has been made possible due to funding received from Mid Sussex District Council and Haywards Heath Town Council.

Cuckfield Village Show to enter new home

By Emma Gosling

Cuckfield Village Show moves to Baptist Church for 2017

Cuckfield Village Show moves to Baptist Church for 2017

The Cuckfield Village Show will take place next month but in a new home. No longer at the mercy of the unpredictable September weather, the show is moving indoors to Cuckfield Baptist Church in Polestub Lane, where we hope it will be as successful as in previous years.The show is open to all ages and all abilities; it is not just for horticulturists! We want to attract participants who grow fruit and vegetables to eat; flowers to make their homes and gardens look attractive; who bake for pleasure; who enjoy flower arranging, photography, painting and handicrafts.

Entertainment will be provided by The Mid Sussex Brass Band. The schedule is available from Wealden Stores, Whiteman’s Green and Cuckfield Candy Store, High St.

Rivalry is sure to be as friendly, but intense as ever. Last year George Baty won the ‘Best in Show’ title for the third year in a row. He triumphed in a number of categories including four white potatoes, four coloured potatoes, two beefsteak tomatoes, cabbage, six shallots and best selection of home-grown vegetables. George even scooped a prize for best portrait in the art and photography category.

And the call is out for all potato and pumpkin growers. Last year there were no entries for heaviest potato or pumpkin, so the award is there for the taking!

Please note the new location (parking available) as well as the later finishing time of 5pm. Good luck to all our exhibitors. We hope you come along and enjoy the fun!

Cuckfield Village Show, organised and run by the Cuckfield Society, takes place on Saturday 9th September 2017 between 2pm -5pm. Admission is £1.50 adults and children go free.

Cuckfield Mayor's Election 2017

“Mayor’s Election Night – Friday 20th October 2017
Mayor’s Procession - Saturday 21st October 2017”
— Independent State of Cuckfield

By Kate Fleming

Will this be the year for Leanne or will Evelyn be donning the robes in October? Will the people of Cuckfield be joining the international political arena and electing a female Mayor to lead and promote our rapidly developing community?

Right now the second question looks like a serious possibility, as Leanne Knapman and Evelyn Stenning are the sole runners for this prestigious role.

Our current mayor, Wilf Knighton, will also automatically become a candidate, but at the moment he is the only man standing. It is, however, early days and the opportunity to stand is still open. So gentlemen, this is your chance to represent your pub, club, organisation or simply stand as an independent candidate.

The two lady candidates are well known around the village, albeit in slightly different surroundings.

Leanne is a member of the Murphy family, many of whose names shine forth from the Mayors of Cuckfield board in the Queen’s Hall. She is a busy working mother of three, married to Gareth and involved with village life. She has been associated with The Independent State all her life and is a valued member of the committee, bringing new ideas and support to the organisation. Last year she took responsibility for the Pensioners Christmas Lunch, which was a resounding success. This will be her 13th attempt to become Mayor. Could this one be lucky for her?

Evelyn Stenning is a formidable opponent for Leanne or indeed any candidate. She is a retired midwife who has worked locally and so will know many of the population in an extremely special way! She is working tirelessly to gather funds for her campaign. She has organised coffee mornings, supervised a village quiz and has gathered together sponsors for a 5k walk. All this so that on the big night she can deliver the most money needed to become Mayor.

So, lads of Cuckfield, this is your moment to balance the competition. We need more males to accompany the reigning Wilf. This will lay the foundations for a competitive election night at The Rose and Crown and the ability for The Independent State of Cuckfield to create and sustain important activities for both young and old in our community