Green Tree Gallery's 10th birthday!

The Green Tree Gallery, run by Jill Housby and Cuckfield resident Samantha Phillips, has just launched a new spring exhibition supporting Sussex children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House. In order to raise awareness of the charity’s work in Mid Sussex, the exhibition is titled ‘Through the Eyes of a Child’ and was recently opened by local MP Sir Nicholas Soames.

The exhibition is the focal point of the gallery’s year-long support of the charity and is a fitting way to celebrate the gallery’s 10th birthday. Jayne Todd, community fundraiser at Chestnut Tree House, said: “It is really exciting working with Sam and Jill throughout this year, as we also celebrate our 15th birthday in 2018.”

‘Through the Eyes of a Child’ runs until Saturday 12th May at The Green Tree Gallery – open Tuesday-Saturday, see www.greentreegallery.co.uk for opening times or call 01444 456560 for more information.

Bolnore Cub Scouts - box kart race coming up

Bolnore Scouts in their box kart

Bolnore Cub Pack will host a new event in the box kart circuit on Saturday 28th April. The West Sussex Masters (open) is a box kart race open to cub packs in the area. 

The race is limited to the first 16 Packs that apply, and the race will take place on a figure-of-eight track. 

The venue is Warden Park Academy in Cuckfield, and the event is sponsored by The Haywards Heath Lions and Dragon Events Services.

To enter please contact Loz Blay at boxkart@ bolnorescouts.org.uk or download an entry form from the group's website.

What is a box cart?

A typical soap-box cart is made of a wooden chassis and has four wheels, arranged as a fixed rear axle and a steerable front beam axle – usually with a very simple single central pivot. A seat is arranged at the back, and perhaps the seat area is enclosed, as in the original soap-box design. More sophisticated designs might employ a fully enclosed wooden body. The types of wheels employed vary according to what can be obtained easily – wheels from pushchairs, prams and discarded bicycles being common. Ready-made wheels are also available from hardware suppliers. Steering is typically actuated using a rope connected to the ends of the steerable beam.

Cuckfield Craft Fair comeback

By Marie Dormer

For many years Cuckfield had a monthly Friday Craft Market run by All Things Nice but this came to an end in 2016 and it has been sorely missed.

Throughout 2017 no one came forward to take on this successful venture. So Cuckfield Parish Council has stepped in and good news: Cuckfield Craft and Vintage Market returns to The Queen’s Hall this spring! The first of five Craft and Vintage Markets in 2018 will be held on 21st April from 9.30am to 1pm.

The Craft and Vintage Markets will have a slightly different style, combining local crafts, with vintage homeware and local produce. We are hoping the plantswoman will return with her wonderful collection of plants. Entry to this event is still free.

Following on from the spring event the next one will be the Summer Craft and Vintage fair on Friday 6th July and then 21st September, 19th October and the last one of the year on 23rd November.

For those who would like a pitch please contact Marie Dormer at Marie.dormer at cuckfield.gov.uk for more details on the markets and a booking form.