Newick Cinema
Just to let you know that our summer break will be a bit longer than usual this year and there will be no film screening in July and August.
Usually it is just August that we miss but Cinemobile are unable to bring a film to us in July, hence the longer break. Our next film will be shown on Sunday 28th September - details of the film will be on posters and in the parish magazines in good time for the screening.
As always thank you for your support and wishing you a happy summer - let’s hope the weather is kind and the sun didn’t get used up
in the lovely April we had!
Ben and David
Uckfield, Lewes & Newick Arts Society
New Season - September 2025 - June 2026
We are on holiday until September so no lecture this August. However, our Programme Secretary Peggy has been working very hard on your behalf organising our next season.
In January we will be having
Dr Colin Shindler’s talk ‘Screening the Novel, Books into Films.’ How do you condense such works as ‘Gone with the Wind into a mere few hours?
So many Classics have been portrayed again and again and some of them differ quite extraordinarily.
Dr Schindler has himself 21 produced many dramas and documentaries and was awarded a BAFTA for his production of ‘Little Princess.’
Tirzah Garwood was the tragic wife of Eric Ravilious. This moving lecture by James Russell in June, will tell about her life, work and sad early death. This talented and brilliant artist is too often overlooked, before her marriage she was a wood carver and also a painter of exceptional ability and originality.
Our lectures are always on the second Wednesday of the month beginning on September 10th at 2.30 in the Civic Hall Uckfield.
Guests are always welcome, £8 on the door, but of course it would be splendid if you could join our society. It costs £60 for the year and for that not only do you get 10 lectures but you can also enjoy several other advantages like our Christmas Lunch at the ever popular Picture House Restaurant in Uckfield or the chance to go on one of our specially organised visits.
Please contact me if you are interested in joining. Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Annette Shelford: annette@shelford.net
7 years of Tea, Cake and Fixing
None of us thought when we first opened our doors on 11th August 2018 that we would grow so quickly and achieve so much. In those days there were only 2 other Repair Cafes in East Sussex and 66 in the UK – now there are over 30 in West & East Sussex and Kent, with over 700 nationally!!!
We have now attempted nearly 6000 repairs, including 72 in one morning this June, with everything from a wig box to a milk frother! We think there is more toast eaten in Sussex than any other county, judging by the number of toasters you bring us!
None of that could have been possible without the support of the local community and of course the tireless work of our 43 hard working volunteers – they are simply the best!
We now have a huge stock of specialist tools and many spares which enable us to tackle some really obscure items – as long as you can carry it, we’ll look at it! (But no microwaves please – they have a dangerous bite!!).
Chailey Repair Café is part of a world-wide movement where volunteer experts repair things free of charge – although a donation towards running costs is invited. Anyone can bring along broken items or clothing needing repair from home and have a cuppa and a cake and then watch while your repair is done in front of you.
You’ll find us at St Peter’s Church, Chailey on the A275 at Chailey Green on the second Saturday of each month (9th August, 13th September and so on) between 1000hrs and 1300hrs where we have a full Café including our legendary cakes! Not sure if we can fix your broken item?
Contact us at chaileyrc@gmail.com and we’ll see what we can do to help. See you very soon!!
Bryan McAlley and the Chailey Repair Cafe team
Chailey Heritage Foundation Fund Raising
Due to its exposed and elevated position it has been subject to severe damage over the years. The Rural Life Museum has many items relating to Chailey's history andthe Friends are keen to display more exhibits. A recent addition is acabinet made over 30 years ago by the boys of Chailey Heritage Foundation who were taught wood working skills.
John Smith 01825 723519
Jumbo Ensemble are back!
Get your tickets before they all sell out at: jumboensemble.org Returning with a brand-new hit show ‘You Raise Me Up’ each show will be packed with musical theatre hits, featuring a stunning line of vocalists, 12-piece choir and a 15-piece live band – it's not to be missed! Tickets are now on sale for the ‘You Raise Me Up’ concert:
o 3 shows spanning Friday 12th September – Saturday 13th September o 7pm start (Saturday's ‘relaxed’ matinee 2pm start)
o The Dream Centre @ Chailey Heritage Foundation, BN8 4EF All funds raised will go towards changing the lives of the children and young people at Chailey Heritage Foundation.
Get your tickets now at: jumboensemble.org Or scan the QR code
With the summer holidays coming to an end, are you looking to learn a new skill or get fitter? Why not join us at Dolphin Ladies, a not-for-profit swimming club! We welcome ladies of all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced swimmers. Our small classes are in a fun and relaxed environment, so you can gain confidence in the water and make new friends along the way.
Tuesday mornings - Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath dolphinladiesswimmingclub.co.uk dolphinladies@gmail.com 07355 511469
Friends of Chailey Windmill
The Mill and Rural Life Museum will be open on Sunday 17th and Sunday31st August 3-5pm. No charge is made for admission, but donations are welcome towards the upkeep and presentation of the historic landmark, which has stood on this site since 1864. It ceased milling in 1911.