Welcome back to our shiny new webmag. Columns and Readers’ photos have been updated (16th May 2013) and can be accessed via the menu above.
Gigs can also be got at there.

All other events listings are below. There’s only room on the screen for the first three events of each day, so please use the ‘scroll right’ button below each date to see all the other events. Events aren’t yet listed in time order. They will be soon, but for now, please bear with us.

Thanks to Graham Parks for his beautiful picture of the butterfly,
floating at the top of the screen.

Thursday 23rd May 2013
Misc

Charity auction: Handbags for Hospices

Starts: 6pm Ends: 9pm

Buy a fabulous bag without any of the usual ‘do I really need another bag’ guilt. This local auction is being organised by The Lewes Print Centre for the benefit of Martlets Hospice. Bags from £10. Langtons Hair & Beauty, Fisher Street, £5 incl glass of Prosecco. 477678, handbagsforhospices.com  
Talk

Mo Foster

Starts: 7.30pm

Renowned bass player and raconteur Mo Foster has worked with Jeff Beck, Ringo Starr and Phil Collins, among others. He presents an evening of revealing and amusing stories. Foundry Gallery, £8, tickets from Tourist Info and Union Music, 486595
Misc

Columns

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Friday 24th May 2013
Festival

Meadowlands

More than 100 acts, including British Sea Power whom we interviewed in our May handbook. Music, comedy, casino, on-site pub and luxury loos. Looks completely amazing. Glynde Place, various prices, meadowlandsfestival.com
Festival

Elderflowerfields

More than 40 bands, woodland spa, an enormous array of kids' activities, lovely food and drink. Bentley Country Park, various prices, elderflowerfields.co.uk
Kids

Author visit

Starts: 4.30pm

Jo Simmons will talk about her new book Pip Street: A Whiskery Mystery.  A funny, crazy story (think Mr Gum, for slightly younger readers). Suitable for 6+. Bags of Books, free, book a place on 479320/ bagsofbooks@bagsofbooks.co.uk
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Misc

Paella pop-up

Starts: 7.30pm

A luxurious Russian salad  to start, followed by a red paella of chicken & bacon, red wine, red cabbage, red onion and chestnuts and finished with a chocolate tart and chantilly cream. Yum. Hosted by Lewes Foodie. Needlemakers Cafe, £15, tickets from twitter: @lewesfoodie/07414 201701/lewesfoodie.com
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Saturday 25th May 2013
Misc

Pells Pool opening party

Starts: 12pm Ends: 7pm

Yay, summer is here. Cakes, food and children’s race. Pells Pool, £4/£2, 472334, thepellspool@yahoo.co.uk
Misc

Plant sale

Starts: 9.30am Ends: 11.30am

Low-cost plants from local gardeners. In aid of Lewes Group in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Market Tower, free entry, lgsraslewes@gmail.com
Gigs

Lewes Barn Dance

Starts: 7pm

Starring local favourites the Unreel Ceilidh Band and special guests, this is a night of music, real ale and dancing.   Town Hall, £10/£5 from Tourist Info, Union Music, zazamusic.co.uk
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Festival

Meadowlands

More than 100 acts, including British Sea Power whom we interviewed in our May handbook. Music, comedy, casino, on-site pub and luxury loos. Looks completely amazing. Glynde Place, various prices, meadowlandsfestival.com
Festival

Elderflowerfields

More than 40 bands, woodland spa, an enormous array of kids' activities, lovely food and drink. Bentley Country Park, various prices, elderflowerfields.co.uk
Classical Music

Juliette Gregg

Starts: 4pm

This violin concert has been organised by Royal Academy postgraduate student (and Lewesian) Jonathan Farey. All profits go to Action on Hearing Loss and St John Sub Castro. St. John Sub Castro Church, £8/£5, tickets from 475935
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Kids

Bookswap

Starts: 10.30am Ends: 12.30pm

Bring children's books to swap. Organised by Lewes Children's Book Group. All welcome. Nutty Wizard, South Street, free entry
Gigs

Sketches of Mexico Project

Starts: 7.30pm

A collaboration curated by the award-winning Mexican guitarist Morgan Szymanski, alongside Sarabande Records involving music and visual arts. There are also some workshops for children on the following day. Cafe Des Artistes, 10 Phoenix Place, £10 from Union Music and wegottickets.co.uk
Gigs

Indepen-Dance

Starts: 6pm

Celebrate African Independence Day with music, cocktails and snacks. A D.J. Task production. Needlemakers Cafe, £3, 
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Theatre

Entertaining Angels

Starts: 7.45pm

First produced at Chichester in 2009, this play about Grace, a vicar’s widow, was described by the Telegraph as a “genuinely thought-provoking comedy.” Lewes Little Theatre, £10/£8, 474826
Art

Coming of age

Starts: 10.30am Ends: 5pm

The Star Group celebrates 21 years of art. Hop Gallery, free
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Sunday 26th May 2013
Misc

Your business here!

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Festival

Meadowlands

More than 100 acts, including British Sea Power whom we interviewed in our May handbook. Music, comedy, casino, on-site pub and luxury loos. Looks completely amazing. Glynde Place, various prices, meadowlandsfestival.com
Festival

Elderflowerfields

More than 40 bands, woodland spa, an enormous array of kids' activities, lovely food and drink. Bentley Country Park, various prices, elderflowerfields.co.uk
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Monday 27th May 2013
Misc

Your business here!

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Theatre

Entertaining Angels

Starts: 7.45pm

First produced at Chichester in 2009, this play about Grace, a vicar’s widow, was described by the Telegraph as a “genuinely thought-provoking comedy.” Lewes Little Theatre, £10/£8, 474826
Gigs

John Jones and the Reluctant Ramblers

Starts: 8pm

Oysterband singer John Jones is walking the South Downs Way from 26 May- 1 June with his band The Reluctant Ramblers and guests from Chumbawamba, Bellowhead and The Copper Family. Anyone can join the walk, and the music each night. Photo by Alex Ramsay Trevor Arms, free with collection on the night, info@jj-rr.org, 
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Tuesday 28th May 2013
Festival

Lewes Hike and Bike Festival

This new not-for-profit festival aims to celebrate “the beautiful scenery of the South Downs National Park.” Over the six days there are five bike rides and eight hikes, ranging from easy to hard. The majority are free. leweshikeandbike.co.uk, 487153
Talk

Consciousness and the ravenous brain

Starts: 2.30pm

The speaker is cognitive neuroscientist Dr Daniel Bor. Organised by Lewes U3A, all welcome. Town Hall, free
Kids

Knights & Dragons

Holiday fun for four to eight-year-olds. Stories, dressing up and things to make. Two sessions: 10.30am- midday or 2-3.30pm Lewes Castle, £4 per child/adults free, 486290 
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Kids

Al Start & the Beastie Band.

Starts: 11am

Live music for kids with banjo, mandolin, ukulele and stompin' percussion. Union Music Store, free
Kids

Intrepid half-term club

Starts: 9.15am Ends: 3.15pm

Half-term holiday activity for creative kids combining drama  with arts & crafts. Runs throughout the week. Southover Church Hall, office@intrepidinspires.co.uk, 476226, various prices
Theatre

Entertaining Angels

Starts: 7.45pm

First produced at Chichester in 2009, this play about Grace, a vicar’s widow, was described by the Telegraph as a “genuinely thought-provoking comedy.” Lewes Little Theatre, £10/£8, 474826
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Kids

YMCA holiday playscheme

Starts: 8.30am Ends: 5.30pm

The theme of the playscheme, which runs all week, is 'Green Fingers.' For children aged 4 to 11. YMCA, various prices, 474599, lewes@sussexcentralymca.org.uk
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Wednesday 29th May 2013
Kids

Intrepid half-term club

Starts: 9.15am Ends: 3.15pm

Half-term holiday activity for creative kids combining drama  with arts & crafts. Runs throughout the week. Southover Church Hall, office@intrepidinspires.co.uk, 476226, various prices
Theatre

Entertaining Angels

Starts: 7.45pm

First produced at Chichester in 2009, this play about Grace, a vicar’s widow, was described by the Telegraph as a “genuinely thought-provoking comedy.” Lewes Little Theatre, £10/£8, 474826
Festival

Lewes Hike and Bike Festival

This new not-for-profit festival aims to celebrate “the beautiful scenery of the South Downs National Park.” Over the six days there are five bike rides and eight hikes, ranging from easy to hard. The majority are free. leweshikeandbike.co.uk, 487153
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Kids

YMCA holiday playscheme

Starts: 8.30am Ends: 5.30pm

The theme of the playscheme, which runs all week, is 'Green Fingers.' For children aged 4 to 11. YMCA, various prices, 474599, lewes@sussexcentralymca.org.uk
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Thursday 30th May 2013
Kids

Intrepid half-term club

Starts: 9.15am Ends: 3.15pm

Half-term holiday activity for creative kids combining drama  with arts & crafts. Runs throughout the week. Southover Church Hall, office@intrepidinspires.co.uk, 476226, various prices
Theatre

Entertaining Angels

Starts: 7.45pm

First produced at Chichester in 2009, this play about Grace, a vicar’s widow, was described by the Telegraph as a “genuinely thought-provoking comedy.” Lewes Little Theatre, £10/£8, 474826
Festival

Lewes Hike and Bike Festival

This new not-for-profit festival aims to celebrate “the beautiful scenery of the South Downs National Park.” Over the six days there are five bike rides and eight hikes, ranging from easy to hard. The majority are free. leweshikeandbike.co.uk, 487153
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Kids

YMCA holiday playscheme

Starts: 8.30am Ends: 5.30pm

The theme of the playscheme, which runs all week, is 'Green Fingers.' For children aged 4 to 11. YMCA, various prices, 474599, lewes@sussexcentralymca.org.uk
Gigs

John Kirkpatrick

Starts: 8pm

Folkster John Kirkpatrick has established an enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso and session musician. Royal Oak, £8, 478124
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Friday 31st May 2013
Misc

Wine dinner

Starts: 7pm

French wine and food to match. Pelham House, £60, 488600, reception@pelhamhouse.com
Cinema

A Late Quartet

Starts: 6pm

All Saints, film@allsaints.com, 486391
Kids

Intrepid half-term club

Starts: 9.15am Ends: 3.15pm

Half-term holiday activity for creative kids combining drama  with arts & crafts. Runs throughout the week. Southover Church Hall, office@intrepidinspires.co.uk, 476226, various prices
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Theatre

Entertaining Angels

Starts: 7.45pm

First produced at Chichester in 2009, this play about Grace, a vicar’s widow, was described by the Telegraph as a “genuinely thought-provoking comedy.” Lewes Little Theatre, £10/£8, 474826
Festival

Lewes Hike and Bike Festival

This new not-for-profit festival aims to celebrate “the beautiful scenery of the South Downs National Park.” Over the six days there are five bike rides and eight hikes, ranging from easy to hard. The majority are free. leweshikeandbike.co.uk, 487153
Kids

YMCA holiday playscheme

Starts: 8.30am Ends: 5.30pm

The theme of the playscheme, which runs all week, is 'Green Fingers.' For children aged 4 to 11. YMCA, various prices, 474599, lewes@sussexcentralymca.org.uk
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Saturday 01st June 2013
Theatre

Entertaining Angels

Starts: 2.45pm

First produced at Chichester in 2009, this play about Grace, a vicar’s widow, was described by the Telegraph as a “genuinely thought-provoking comedy.” Lewes Little Theatre, £10/£8, 474826. Also evening performance tonight at 7.45pm
Festival

Lewes Hike and Bike Festival

This new not-for-profit festival aims to celebrate “the beautiful scenery of the South Downs National Park.” Over the six days there are five bike rides and eight hikes, ranging from easy to hard. The majority are free. leweshikeandbike.co.uk, 487153
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Sunday 02nd June 2013
Festival

Lewes Hike and Bike Festival

This new not-for-profit festival aims to celebrate “the beautiful scenery of the South Downs National Park.” Over the six days there are five bike rides and eight hikes, ranging from easy to hard. The majority are free. leweshikeandbike.co.uk, 487153
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