Recently added articles from Mid Sussex Times (Haywards Heath, England):
Trail of vandalism in Balcombe.
Aug 04, 2008 ... A VILLAGE is counting the cost of yet more vandalism after yobs left a trail of damage to cars. Police are now planning a concerted effort to catch those responsible for the on-going problems in Balcombe. And they are appealing for residents to come forward with ...
Bonfire causes 'severe' traffic problems.
Aug 04, 2008 ... A BADLY smoking bonfire attracted the attention of the Fire and Rescue Service in Haywards Heath after reports of heavy smoke drifting across the roadway. The problems occurred just before 10pm in Colwell Close, Haywards Heath, on Friday evening with "smoke ...
Dream trip for judo youngsters.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Gus O'Grady (13) does not look like a budding samurai warrior but that is exactly how Roger Payne, head of the Mid Sussex Martial Arts School, sees him and his fellow student Otto Friedman. While some may lay around during the holiday season or work at a summer job, Gus and ...
This sporting year.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Oakmeeds Community College celebrated a year of sport with their annual sports dinner. More than 350 students have been regularly involved in college sport, attending both traditional sports activities such as football, rugby, netball and athletics, as well as new activities ...
Free judo training.
Aug 04, 2008 ... FREE judo scholarships are being offered by Mid Sussex Martial Arts School. With the Olympics due to start in Beijing tomorrow (Friday), head and founder of the School, Roger Payne, is keen to tap in on any increased interest in the sport, as well as offer opportunities to ...
Lindfield school wins green award.
Aug 03, 2008 ... A LINDFIELD school is celebrating after winning its second green flag award. Blackthorns Community Primary School has secured the environmental award for schools following a three-hour ...
Miniature railway weekend events.
Aug 02, 2008 ... BEECH Hurst Miniature Railway in Haywards Heath is holding two days of special events this weekend at Beech Hurst Gardens to commemorate 40 years since steam locomotives stopped hauling mainline passenger services on a regular basis. Today (August 2) from 2pm to 5pm up to eight ...
Youngsters ready for pony championships.
Aug 01, 2008 ... TEENAGERS and juniors from schools and pony clubs around the country are preparing for this year's Hurstpierpoint College National Schools and Pony Club Jumping Championships. Taking place at Hickstead on August 6, the Championships this year will be the first supported by ...
Lindfield: Cow forces vet into railings.
Aug 01, 2008 ... A TRAINEE vet was forced into railings by a cow at a farm in Lindfield earlier this morning. It is believed the vet, who was visiting Hill House Farm in Ardingly Road, suffered injuries to her ribs. Firefighters were called to the scene along ...
Perfect Pets: Vote for your favourite.
Aug 01, 2008 ... THE Mid Sussex Times is asking readers to vote for their Perfect Pets We have been sent lots of lovely pet pictures which have been published in this week's Mid Sussex Times (July 31). Now we're asking readers to use the voting form published in ...
Ardingly prepares for game fair.
Jul 31, 2008 ... FOLLOWING the success of the South of England Show, preparations are well underway for the Agricultural Society's next big event. More than 81,000 people attended last month's flagship show and organisers hope many will return for the Autumn Show & Game Fair which takes place at ...
Firefighters free girl from letterbox in Burgess Hill.
Jul 31, 2008 ... FIREFIGHTERS were called to Burgess Hill after reports that a girl had stuck her arm in a letterbox. The Burgess Hill crew released the child, a girl of primary school age, who did not suffer serious injury. The incident happened just ...
Slideshow: Rok School summer concert.
Jul 31, 2008 ... Music fans rocked out to guitar strutting and drum bashing at a summer concert at Clair Hall in Haywards Heath. The Rok Skool concert was labelled the Decades Parade Show. Nearly 90 youngsters from eight upwards (with a few 'oldies' ...
Hotel fire leaves village without power.
Jul 30, 2008 ... GUESTS were evacuated and a village left without power after a fire at The Chequers in Slaugham this (Wednesday July 30) morning. Karen Way, who manages the pub and hotel with partner David Wharton, said that the fire could have wrecked the building. Fire crews from ...
Council chairman thanks local volunteers.
Jul 30, 2008 ... MID Sussex District Council chairman Margaret Hersey has held a Garden Party to thank local volunteers for all their hard work. The garden party was held at The Ravenswood, Sharpthorne. The annual formal event recognises the valuable contribution made by volunteers in ...
What a novelty!
Jul 30, 2008 ... IT was England in the guise of Haywards Heath who lifted the MGH Gray Nicolls Twenty/20 title at Clair Park on Sunday. They were comfortable eight-wicket winners against Bangladesh (Shab-ash Cricketers) in the final after restricting them to 89 in their 15 overs (Masud 30, ...
Paintings and sculptures on show.
Jul 29, 2008 ... HUNDREDS of guests attended the preview night of the Adventurers Art Club Summer Exhibition at King Edward Hall Lindfield on Tuesday July 22, with 28 snapping up paintings by their favourite artists. The exhibition continues until August 2 and is open to the public daily ...
Radio broadcasts Plumpton wine success.
Jul 29, 2008 ... RADIO listeners heard about the success of a Mid Sussex vineyard last week. The Food Programme on BBC Radio4 featured interviews with ...
Blaze shuts part of Haywards Heath shopping centre.
Jul 29, 2008 ... PART of The Orchards Shopping Centre in Haywards was sealed off today (July 29) after a fire broke out in an upstairs flat. Paramedics took the male resident of the flat, who was injured in the blaze, to the Princess Royal Hospital and treated him for smoke inhalation. ...
Top honour for Julia.
Jul 29, 2008 ... Karate teacher Julia Turley, who runs traditional karate schools throughout Mid Sussex, has been honoured by the head of her karate style. Julia travelled to Finland to visit Soke Tamotsu, head of the international Shorinjyru karate federation, and was confirmed as head of the ...