THE High Street traffic was stopped and passers-by paused at noon today, in remembrance of the victims of last week’s Tunisian beach massacre, which saw defenceless holidaymakers – many of them British – gunned down as they lay on their sun loungers.
Their murderer, a terrorist who had hidden a gun inside a beach umbrella, was later shot by police.
MAJOR gas works on the A22 London Road are on course to be finished next Monday giving drivers a week’s respite before the work starts on replacing water mains.
It means the traffic lights are set to be restored as normal on 6 July – temporarily easing disruption for traffic on the A22.
South East Water is scheduled to starts work on installing its new water main in Imberhorne Lane on Monday, 13 July.
A one-way road closure will be in operation for Imberhorne Lane between Thursday, 23 Julyand Friday, 4 September while this work is done.
A diversion route will be in place via London Road, Beeching Way, Brooklands Way, Turners Hill Road and back onto Imberhorne Lane.
South East Water is running a one-way system so motorists can travel from Imberhorne Lane on to London Road.
Motorists wishing to reach Imberhorne Lane from London Road will need to follow the diversion.
Temporary traffic lights will return to London Road in mid to late August when the new pipe is installed.
South East Water’s work is expected to take seven weeks to complete.
Cllr John O’Brien at the site of the roadworks which have caused traffic delays
Wednesday 1 July at 7:30pm
Chequer Mead Silver Screen presents Boyhood
Boyhood is a true ‘coming of age’ film. Written and directed by Richard Linklater, the film was shot intermittently over the course of a 12 year period from 2002 to 2014, depicting the life of Mason Evans from ages six to 18 as he grows up in Texas with divorced parents.Tickets: £5. Concessions: £4.
Thursday 2 July at 8pm
Gerard Kenny and his Musicians
International singer-songwriter Gerard Kenny returns to Chequer Mead for a relaxed evening of hits from his legendary songbook including Made it Through The Rain, I Could Be So Good For You and New York, New York (So Good They Named It Twice).
Tickets: £15.50
Friday 3 July at 7:30pm
Masters of Dance
Masters of Dance brings together the finest local talent for one spectacular night of dance supporting local children’s charity, Jigsaw (South East).Tickets: £10.
Saturday 4 July at 7:30pm
The Billy Joel Songbook performed by Elio Pace and his Band
Elio Pace returns to Chequer Mead with his stunning performance of The Billy Joel Songbook. Elio opened his last tour here and is giving people the opportunity to celebrate Independence Day with him. Tickets £18. Concessions: £16.
Sunday 5 July at 5pm
The British Red Cross presents Dance: Make Your Move – Semi Finals
Tickets: £8.50, Concessions: £6.50
Tuesday 7 July at 7:30pm
Marion Shuster presents Choirpower Summer Concert
An evening of choral delights including songs from West Side Story, Oklahoma, Les Mis, HMS Pinafore and popular classics.
Tickets: £10.50, Concessions: £9.
Wednesday 8 July at 7pm
Step Up and Sing presents Summer 2015 Show
Come and support the very talented Step Up & Sing pupils as they perform their 2015 Summer Show.
For more information about the show and the classes, visit www.stepupandsing.com .Tickets: £7.50
Thursday 9 July at 8pm
Richard Durrant -The Guitar Whisperer
A chance to see the UK’s only stand up, barefoot, un-classical guitarist.
Richard Durrant has the virtuosity and spontaneity to generate an electric atmosphere. With animated film, projected artwork and his own very special connection with the audience, Durrant performs his new Guitar Whisperer show.
The programme includes JS Bach – Chaconne in Dm, Debussy – Reverie & Arabesque, Mike Oldfield – Tubular Bells, JS Bach – for unaccompanied Ukulele, Durrant – Cycling Music (for guitar, sequencers and bicycles).
Tickets: £15. Concessions £13.50
Friday 10 July at 7:30pm
The Dutch Swing College Band
Officially launched on D-Day, 5 May 1945, the Dutch Swing College Band has created over 100 albums and appeared at festivals, theatre and for royalty.
The world’s longest established international jazz band are performing for their 70th Anniversary. Join them for a fun-filled evening of soulful jazz.
Tickets: £18. Concessions: £16.
Saturday 11 July at 7pm
Bullfrog Productions presents Hollywood and Beyond
Hollywood and Beyond explores the Golden Age of Hollywood with extracts from some of the world’s favourite movie musicals.
Tickets: £13, Concessions: £11, Family Ticket: £40.
Wednesday 15 July at 7:30pm
Ballet Virtuoso and Janet Lewis Enterprises presents
Ballerinas On Broadway
Directed by Janet Lewis MBE, this gem of a ballet company presents the professional principal dancers from the award winning English Youth Ballet who appear throughout the UK in EYB’s full length classical ballets.
Virtuoso is an exciting and contrasting evening ranging from the romantic ballet era of Les Sylphides through to Gershwin-Motion Pictures Hollywood musicals.
The white and black swan pas de deux from Swan Lake is followed by the famous Spring Waters pas de deux very rarely seen outside Russia and made famous by the Bolshoi Ballet.
The grand finale of the evening is the wonderful Gershwin ballet based on the Hollywood musicals era of the thirties and forties.
The classical ballet dancers change their image and become Garland, Astaire, Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse.
Choreographed brilliantly by Ian Mackenzie Stewart, the EYB dancers present a dazzling Hollywood finale to the evening.
Tickets: £18, Concessions: £16.
Saturday 18 July at 7pm
Andre Rieu’s Maastricht Concert
Affectionately known as ‘The King of Waltz’, André performs every year in front of thousands of fans at his beautiful home town of Maastricht, in The Netherlands.
The Maastricht concerts are André’s most popular of the year with his most dedicated fans flying from all over the world to see this incredible event live.
As always, CinemaLive’s programme will feature a host who will introduce the show as well as conduct an interview with André the moment he steps off stage, exclusively for cinema audiences.
The concert is approximately 3hrs including a 15 minute interval. Spoken parts in English and Dutch with some English subtitles supplied.
The satellite-delivered concert is recorded several days prior to the cinema screening, during André Rieu’s 2015 Maastricht Concert summer season.Tickets: £18. Concessions: £16.
Tuesday 21 July at 7pm
NT Live presents Everyman
Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. He is forced to abandon the life he has built and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out.
One of the great primal, spiritual myths, Everyman asks whether it is only in death that we can understand our lives.
A cornerstone of English drama since the 15th century, it now explodes onto the stage in a startling production with words by Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate, and movement by Javier De Frutos. Chiwetel Ejiofor takes the title role.Tickets: £12. Concessions: £10.
Wednesday 22 July at 8pm
Peter Howarth
Over the past few months Peter has been touring as the lead singer with the legendary “Hollies” throughout Scandinavia and in the UK. During this period he has also been co writing and recording with Bobby Elliot (fromThe Hollies). Their composition, “Skylarks” features on the band’s new album “The Hollies at 50”. Tickets: £12.Concessions: £11.
Thursday 23 July at 7:30pm
Good Times Promotions present Whole Lotta Led – The UK’s longest running, professional tribute to Led Zeppelin
Now in their 19th year Whole Lotta Led are undeniably the UK’s leading tribute to Led Zeppelin with their customary two and half hour shows receiving universal acclaim from Zeppelin lovers the length and breadth of the UK.Tickets: £16. Concessions: £14.
Saturday 25 July at 8pm
AM Theatre Productions presents Six Five Rock ‘N’ Roll Express
Tickets: £14.
Sunday 26 July at 1:30pm
Pongo’s Party
With CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher and Nicole Davis as the voices of Pongo the Pig and Molly-Moo the Cow.
Today is the day that Pongo the Pig has been waiting for. It’s his birthday and he’s been dropping hints to his friends all year but the trouble is, nobody seems to know.
Come and help make Pongo’s Party a day to remember, by joining in a show full of fun, songs and laughter.
Tickets: £10. Concessions: £9. Family Ticket: £35.
Going the Distance is an inclusive eight mile event that will take place on 20 September 2015 in London. The event will see participants enjoy the famous views from the Thames and over some of London’s most iconic bridges. It’s an event that everyone can take part in as they show their support of Spinal injuries Association, by gaining sponsorship for their efforts in walking, running or wheeling around the course.
The route will start at the Victoria Embankment Gardens and we will have a shorter 4 mile route, designed for families to tackle as a team.
Want to take part in Going the Distance, while raising money for charity?
Everyone is welcome to take part and Registration is £10 per adult, £5.00 per child, £5.00 and £25.00 per family entry. We are not asking for a minimum sponsorship we ask that you try and raise as much as you can to support SIA’s vital services.
SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing your exclusive Going the Distance T-shirt, sponsorship forms and information. On event day there will also be a goodie bag to collect from the start.
The money raised from Going the Distance will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families, from the moment a spinal injury occurs, and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to rebuild lives after spinal cord injury.
Every year in the UK over 1,000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40,000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone.
For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 01908 208541 or email fundraising@spinal.co.uk find more information and register at http://www.spinal.co.uk/page/goingthedistance
The Government have determined that a minutes silence will be held on Friday as a mark of respect to the 18 Britons who died in Tunisia last week at the hands of an Islamic State gunman.
The Town Mayor although away would like East Grinstead to show its respects by inviting all to stop and join in the 1 minute silence at 12.00 in the High Street.
The Town Mayor, Cllr Dick Sweatman who will be in Mindelheim on a Town Twinning visit said “This barbaric attack on innocent holidaymakers has been felt by all back home in the UK. East Grinstead will join the nation in this mark of respect by observing the silence and although I shall be in Germany I shall invite the Twinning delegation to also observe this moment”
A crowd of around 1,000 enjoyed an afternoon of music at East Court thanks to the Town Council’s free Proms in the Park concert.
It was a dull afternoon and the parasols turned to umbrellas during the odd light drizzle, but nothing could dampen the crowd’s enthusiasm and everyone had a great time listening to Merry Opera, the Sackville school choir, East Grinstead Concert Band and Forest Row Orchestra.
It was the East Grinstead Concert Band’s second performance at East Court in two days as they had entertained good crowds the day before at Armed Forces Day.
And a familiar town figure – Margaret Cook – was also there at both events to wave the flag both literally and figuratively.
Below: Margaret Cook gives the Americans a cheer © Roy Henderson
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| Road name | Parish | Description | Traffic Management | Start Date | End Date | Contractor |
| College Lane | East Grinstead | Replace water meter. | Two-Way Signals. | 06-Jul-2015 | 17-Jul-2015 | South East Water |
| Imberhorne Lane | East Grinstead | Replace gas main and renew services and main connections. | Multi-Way Signals. | 15-Jun-2015 | 10-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
| Lingfield Road | East Grinstead | Replace gully and frame. | Two-Way Signals. | 03-Jul-2015 | 03-Jul-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
| London Road | East Grinstead | Replace gas main and renew services and mains connection. | Multi-Way Signals. | 15-Jun-2015 | 10-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
| Ship Street | East Grinstead | Gas escape in progress. | Two-Way Signals. | 23-Jun-2015 | 01-Jul-2015 | Southern Gas Networks |
| Turners Hill Road | East Grinstead | Drainage works. | Multi-Way Signals. | 07-Jul-2015 | 07-Jul-2015 | West Sussex County Council |
TOWN Councillors were invited to the Museum on 26 June for a special information evening that included a “behind the scenes” tour and a presentation of future plans.
Chairman Andrew Brock explained details of running the Museum and the financial challenge the Trustees face in maintaining the level of service it offers residents and visitors. He also introduced the Councillors to the new Patrons’ Scheme and the plans for displaying the McIndoe collection.
Collections Officer, Jess Hadf
Guinea Pig Club Secretary and Museum Trustee Bob Marchant was on hand to explain the importance of the McIndoe collection and the story of the Guinea Pig Club formed at the Queen Victoria Hospital during World War 2.
And Town Tourism Officer and Trustee Simon Kerr explained the vital role the Museum has in explaining the rich history of the town to visitors.
Museum Trustee and Deputy Mayor Cllr Bob Mainstone said “We invited the Town Councillors so that we could remind them of the important part the Museum plays in the life of East Grinstead. We have the amazing story of the Guinea Pig Club and the work of Archibald McIndoe to tell in our future plans. Meanwhile we have the financial struggle of the daily running costs of the Museum and we look forward to our supporters joining the Patrons’ Scheme to help secure the future of one of our town’s vital assets.”
Attending the visit were: Town Mayor Cllr Dick Sweatman, Deputy Mayor Cllr Bob Mainstone, Cllr Danny Favor, Cllr Julie Mockford, Cllr Adam Peacock, Cllr Norman Webster, Cllr Peter Wyan, Cllr John Saull, Cllr Christine Mainstone
Horse riding and Stable management: Tuesday 7 July 7-8 PM (arrive at 6.45 PM) – half an hour of riding, and half an hour of horse grooming at Tremaines Stables, Treemans Road/Lewes Road, Horsted Keynes, West Sussex RH17 7EA.
Age: 10-15 year olds, cost £7 pp. 16 places available. Riders shouldn’t be over 12 stone in weight due to horses’ size. No trainers. Bring your own boots if possible, otherwise you will be fitted with boots at the venue.
Camping at Lodge Hill, nr Pulborough, West Sussex: 10-12 July for 11-14 year olds, now full. Contact us if you wish to be placed on the waiting list, in case of cancellations.
Climbing Wall at Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 5LT: Tuesday 14 July, 7-9 PM.
Age: 10-15 year olds, cost £2 pp. 8 places available. Come and have a go at scaling the 10 metre high wall. Climbing is a great way to get fit and meet new friends along the way.
Girls’ Event at Landport Youth Centre, Landport Road, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2SU: Thursday 30 July, 4-8 PM – take part in various activities incl DJ skills, graffiti, henna tattooing and face/arm painting, sports/dance, arts and more. For girls and young women aged 13-19. 50p pp.
For more information contact: 01273 420855 / Mobile 07702 036096, web site: www.sussexcyp.org.uk