Our Events
FSH Christmas Cards
FSH Christmas cards are now available by post!
Thank you so much for supporting our Sussex hospices
Order and pay online now and receive your cards in the post or choose to collect them
Cards can be collected from several venues in E & W Sussex and any of the four Batcheller Monkhouse offices
Tick the box for collection on your payment form and we will contact you to make arrangements
FSH thanks Batcheller Monkhouse for their generous support
West Sussex Lunch Club
Summer Cabaret
Framfield Grange, Framfield TN22 5PN
Saturday 5 July 2025
THE EVENING
We are delighted to welcome you back to Framfield Grange (the home of Geoff & Kathy Sambrook) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Friends of Sussex Hospices.
Please join us for a special evening filled with laughter, music, and the opportunity to raise vital funds in support of hospice care across Sussex.
THE PERFORMANCE
Jon Culshaw is back by popular demand following his huge success at Pashley Manor Gardens in 2024. Jon is a highly talented impressionist and star of stage, screen and radio including ‘Dead Ringers’ and ‘Spitting Image’. We are thrilled to welcome him to Framfield Grange.
Rosie Ann Page. Based in East Sussex, Rosie is a mezzo soprano singer of Musical Theatre and Classical music.
Tasting Notes is headed by saxophonist & sommelier Charlie Pitcher. Charlie and his quartet will wow us with a selection of classic jazz, bossa nova, funk, blues, and R&B.
Our compère for the evening will be George Pitcher
EVENT DETAILS
- Arrival: From 5.30pm – Explore the stunning grounds, including the beautiful gardens, the wildflower meadow, woodlands, and lakes.
- Champagne and Gin & Tonic Reception: 6:00pm – A complimentary glass to start the evening.
- Performance: 7:00pm – Your allocated table will be found inside the grand marquee.
- Picnic & Drinks: Bring your own to enjoy during the interval.
- TICKETS: £85.00 Earlybird tickets available until 31 May 2025. Full price tickets £95.00.
- Ample parking available.
- A raffle and silent auction will take place during the evening.
ORDER OF THE EVENING
6.00pm Champagne and Gin & Tonic reception
7.00pm Cabaret
7.45pm Picnic interval
9.00pm Cabaret
10.00pm Carriages
SUGGESTED DRESS CODE
Black Tie
TICKETS
Earlybird tickets (before 31 May) £85. Full price tickets £95.00
● Tables of 10 & 12 - it may be necessary for smaller parties to share a table
● It is essential that groups wishing to sit together book their seats on the same application form
PAYMENT
It is essential to use this form when making a bank transfer.
Cheque Payment: Please contact Jeni Woodhouse via 01435 812233
Please note that a payment processing fee applies to online payments
N.B. BOOKING WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL . TICKETS WILL NOT BE ISSUED
For website booking problems contact: Di Steele→
For all other enquiries, email: Jeni Woodhouse→ or call on
07921 405000
Black Tie Dinner at Lancing College
A Dinner in the Dining Hall Lancing College
with guest speaker
Dr David Starkey CBE
on
Friday 24 October 2025
7pm Drinks reception followed at 7.45pm by a 3 course dinner with wines
Silent auction & raffle
Dress Code: Black Tie
Tickets: £125 per person (inclusive of wines)
Carriages: 10.30pm
TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS
Tables of 10. It may be necessary for smaller parties to share a table
PAYING BY BACS - Complete the online booking form and select submit - then send the payment by bank transfer to FSH (full bank details shown on form).
If you do not have internet access please call Sara Whitmore on 07824 355194 or email [email protected]
Due to the many steep steps at the college, you are asked to let Sara know in advance of any mobility needs (contact details above).
If you are unable to attend the dinner, please consider making a donation. Our Sussex hospices are going through the worst financial crisis they’ve experienced in two decades, so anything you might be able to give will be hugely appreciated.
The Lund Trust, a charitable fund of Lisbet Rausing and Peter Baldwin, has pledged to match up to £25,000 of donations made to Friends of Sussex Hospices during this financial year – so your donation could be doubled in value!
Dr David Starkey CBE will be our Guest Speaker
David is an English historian and radio and BBC television presenter. He first appeared on radio in 1977, as a regular contributor to Radio 4’s Moral Maze and television's Question Time. He wrote and presented many history series for Channel 4 and contributes regularly on GB News. He provides interesting and at times controversial opinions on, politics, the E.U and religion and will prove a fascinating speaker at our dinner.
Mega March Hospice Quiz
FSH in partnership with the Alliance of Chambers in East Sussex, invite you to join us on:
WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH 2025 at 6pm
at the WEALD HALL, Uckfield Civic Centre TN22 1AE
Tickets:
£22.00 Full price tickets (after 26 Feb.) including a hot supper
- Questions to suit absolutely everybody
- Hot supper included in ticket price
- Cash bar available throughout the evening
- Teams of six or individual ticket requests welcome
- Free car parking in adjacent Luxford car park
- Booking closes on 5 March
Please select the meal choice for everyone that you are including in your booking
Options
1. Chilli con Carne served with rice & tortilla chips
2. Vegetarian Quiche served with new potatoes & salad
3. Cold Meat Platter (ham, chicken & pastrami) served with new potatoes & salad
Please note: Booking closes on 5 March
Friends of Sussex Hospices thanks ACES - the Alliance of Chambers in East Sussex, for generously collaborating with the organisation and promoting this event.
Christmas Gift Fair
East Sussex National Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Little Horsted Uckfield TN22 5ES
Wednesday 19 November 2025
10.00am – 3.00pm
You are invited to shop at one of the friendliest local Christmas fairs with lots of exciting gifts; you can find the perfect present for absolutely everyone on your list.
There is ample, parking and coffee and lunches are available in the hotel bar.
There are lots of lovely new stalls to discover along with many of your old favourites so you can shop to your heart's content…..
Please bring your friends and enjoy a lovely pre-Christmas day out. You are advised to bring your cheque book and plenty of cash; some stalls do not take cards.
You can also support Sussex hospices by sharing our social media posts to help publicise our event. If you don't have a social media account yourself - just pass on to family and friends who do and ask them to support our great cause.
TICKETS
Earlybird: £TBA online - Children 16yrs & under free. Please note that a payment processing fee applies.
On the door: £TBA - Children 16yrs & under free
- Earlybird tickets will be on sale until ....... November 2025 at 10pm. Tickets at £TBA can then be bought on the door
Bridge Lunch at Glyndebourne
Glyndebourne Opera House, Mildmay
by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Gus Christie
Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 12.00pm
Please join us for an afternoon of Chicago bridge preceded by a 12 noon Champagne reception and lunch.
You are invited to arrive from 11am to roam the beautiful gardens and lakesides of Glyndebourne.
You can visit the Glyndebourne shop and purchase tea & coffee from the Long Bar.
All playing requirements will be provided. Early application is recommended.
12.00pm Champagne reception
12.30pm Lunch
2.00 Play starts
4.30pm Raffle & prizes
Booking opens 1 June 2025
Tickets £45 each - £180 for a table of four
Bridge Lunch Menu - 2025
Main Course
1. Maple Smoked Bacon, Winterdale & Heritage Tomato Tart (gf available)
2. Golden Cross Goats Cheese & Caramelised Red Onion Tart (v) (gf available)
both with Sea Salt & Tarragon Roasted Charlotte Potatoes (ve / gf) Garlic Focaccia Bread (ve)
Salads
Nutbourne Tomato, Mozzarella, Garden Lovage, Tomato Balsamic, Pine nut (v / gf)
Mixed Sussex Leaves (ve / gf). Slaw, Verjus Golden Raisins, Garden Herb Pesto (ve / gf)
Dessert
Glyndebourne Apple & Sussex Berry Crumble (v / ve & gf available)
Cheques should be made payable to Friends of Sussex Hospices and an SAE enclosed. Send to: Jeni Woodhouse, Hill House, Maynards Green, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 0DE