2018 Programme of Events
January
- Thursday 18th January - Main meeting: talk and wine tasting by Christoph Voss, Head of Viticulture at Plumpton College. 7.45pm @ Hapstead Hall
- Tuesday 23rd January - Knit & Natter, 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
- Book Group: Date & book TBC. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
- Social: Fellowes Bakery Tour (date & cost TBC)
February
- Thursday 15th February - Main meeting: Jaws & Claws. Get up close and personal with a range of creepy crawlies and cuddly critters! 7.45pm @ Hapstead Hall
- Wednesday 21st February - Social: Chinese New Year Banquet @ Hapstead Hall. £15 per head
- Tuesday 27th February - Knit & Natter, 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
- Book Group: Date & book TBC. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
March
- Thursday 15th March - Main meeting: Member Dionne Flatman will demonstrate the therapeutic treatment of Indian Head Massage, focusing on the head, neck and shoulders. Come and let your cares be soothed away! 7.45pm @ Hapstead Hall.
- Saturday 24th March - Social: Encaustic Art Morning Workship. 10am @ Hapstead Hall. *Only 8 places are available*. £10 per head
- Tuesday 27th March - Knit & Natter, 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
- Book Club: Date & Book TBC. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
April
- Thursday 19th April - Main Meeting: Creative Writing. 7.45pm @ Hapstead Hall
- Tuesday 24th April - Knit & Natter, 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
- Social Fundraiser: Silent Auction (date, venue & time TBC)
- Book Club: Date & Book TBC. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
May
- Thursday 17th May - Main Meeting: 2018 Resolutions Voting. 7.45pm @ Hapstead Hall
- Tuesday 29th May - Knit & Natter. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
- Social: Local History Walk led by Alma Howell (date, time & location TBC)
- Book club: Date and book TBC. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
June
- Thursday 21st June - Main meeting: Rainbow Chocolate. 7.45pm @ Hapstead Hall
- Tuesday 26th June - Knit & Natter. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
- Social: Trip to Brighton Open Air Theatre (date, location & play TBC)
- Book Club: Date & Book TBC. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
July
- Thursday 19th July - Main meeting: Koorana Yoga Workshop. Take part in a yoga workshop, led by one of our local instructors from the Koorana Centre. All abilities catered for. 7.45pm @ Hapstead Hall
- Tuesday 31st July - Knit & Natter. 8pm Ardingly Inn
- Social: Summer Barbecue @ Greenfields. Date and time TBA
- Book Club: Date & book TBC. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
August
- Thursday 16th August - Main Meeting: 1920s Summer Party. Come and learn to Charleston with the Brighton Lindyhoppers. Nibbles provided, bring your own bottle. 7.45pm @ Hapstead Hall
- Tuesday 28th August - Knit & Natter. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
- Social: Summer Walk & Pub Meal. Date, time & location TBA
- Book club: Date and book TBC. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
September
- Fundraiser: Cake Stall at the Village Summer Fete. Date & time TBC. Venue: Ardingly Recreation Ground.
- Thursday 20th September - Main meeting. New Members Night with Cheese & Wine. Sarah Fane talks about the Afghan Connection. 7.45pm @ Hapstead Hall
- Tuesday 25th September - Knit & Natter. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
- Book club: date and book TBC. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
October
- Thursday 18th October - Main meeting. Herstmonceux Trugs. 7.45pm @ Hapstead Hall
- Tuesday 30th October - Knit & natter. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
- Social: Sausage & Mash Evening. £6 per head. Date TBC. 7.30pm @ Hapstead Hall.
- Book Club: date and book TBC. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
November
- Thursday 15th November - Main meeting: Annual General Meeting. Elections of New Committee and President. Any members wishing to stand on the committee should advise the Secretary at the October meeting. 7.45pm @ Hapstead Hall.
- Tuesday 27th November - Knit & Natter. 8pm @ Ardingly Inn
- Social: Christmas Supper Club. Date, time, venue & cost TBA
- Book Club: Date & book TBC. 8pm Ardingly Inn
December
- Thursday 20th December - Main meeting: Christmas Craft and Quiz Night. 7.45pm @ Hapstead Hall
- *There is no Knit & Natter in December*
- Social: Foraging Walk/Christmas Markets. Date, location, time & cost TBA
- Book club: Date and book TBC. 8pm Ardingly Inn.