1 December 2013

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Chequer Mead Lunchtime Concert Series presents the Forest Row Lifeboat Choir – Tuesday 3 December at 1pm

THE Forest Row Lifeboat Choir was formed in 1946 after the loss of the Rye Harbour Lifeboat Mary Stanford and her 17 crew in 1928.

The brother of a crew member lived in Forest Row, met the village postman and moved by the disaster, they formed the choir to sing carols to raise funds for the RNLI which they continue to do so to this day.

Sarah Benton Vocals presents Sing Out At Christmas – Wednesday 4 December at 7pm

SARAH Benton brings her hugely successful Sing Out show back to Chequer Mead, just in time for Christmas.

All profits will be going to the Queen Victoria Hospital charitable fund celebrating their 150 year anniversary. This is a youth production.

Desperado presents Eagles Greatest Hits – The Singles on Friday 6 December at 7.30pm

DESPERADO pay homage to a musical phenomenon by faithfully recreating everyone’s favourite Eagles songs in their latest UK tour.

The Supersonic 70s Show presents Christmas CrackerZ on Saturday 7 December at 7.45pm

THIS incredible live band featuring the West End vocals of Janey Bombshell and Mark Keen will take you on a journey of seventies hits from Queen and the ELO, through the The Osmonds, David Essex and David Cassidy, the Glam Rock of Sweet, Mud and T Rex, to the classic sounds of The Carpenters, Saturday Night Fever and Grease…

Ariel Choir and Guests – Sunday December at 7.30pm

ARIEL Choir is part of Ariel Company Theatre.

Following their appearance with Peter Andre at the O2 and the Brighton Centre, the Choir will perform both rock and pop classics.

They will be joined by the Ariel Musicality Choir and the Ariel Tempest’s finalist of the BBC Sports Relief Does Glee.

The Philippines Super Typhoon Haiyan Appeal presents Flame Of Hope – Monday 9 December at 7.30pm

IN light of the typhoon tragedy in the Philippines and with East Grinstead’s strong links through our Filipino community in town, we have organised a benefit concert at Chequer Mead on Monday 9 December, with all proceeds going to the Philippines Super Typhoon Haiyan Appeal.

Performers will include the amazingly talented Chris Andre, the ultimate 2 tone experience The Skatonics, fresh from X Factor Andrea Magee, the stunning cellist Lizzie May, swingster Stephen Dunnett, the stunning vocals of Kyla and Nat, and a selection from the musicals  by The Bullfrog Youth Theatre.

Crockham Hill School presents Christmas Show – Wednesday 11 December at 7.30pm

CROCKHAM Hill School present their seasonal special. This is a youth production.

The Band of the Life Guards presents A Winter Concert – Thursday 12 December at 7.30pm in aid of SSAFA (The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association)

CHEQUER Mead is delighted and honoured to have a return visit of The Band of The Life Guards who will perform a variety of music at this very popular annual concert.

Book early to avoid disappointment and support this very worthy cause giving essential assistance to our Armed Forces (both past and present) and their families

Company of Friends presents Jack and the Beanstalk from Friday 20 December to Monday 30 December

SEE story here for times and ticket prices.