13 big events to look forward to in Mid Sussex during 2020
Time to get ahead and get some dates in your diary for the big events of 2020.
By Carly-May Kavanagh
Published 23rd Jan 2020, 20:18 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2020, 20:20 BST
These are 13 of the events planned in the area this year, many of them annual favourites.
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An Easter Monday Walking Race will be held in Cuckfield (Monday, April 13). A walking race has been held around the roads of Cuckfield and surrounding areas since the 1920s, and while there are a few keen people who try to complete it as quickly as possible, many participants regard it as a relaxed post-Easter stroll. The current route has been established since the sixties, and is approximately five miles long. It starts from the recreation ground, goes down the High Street, up into Ansty, along Deaks Lane, back to Whitemans Green and down London Road back into the recreation ground. There is a staggered start for residents of Cuckfield, based on previous completion times, and a cup is awarded to the first lady and first man to finish. Over the years other competitions have been introduced, within the same single race, including fastest resident lady, fastest resident man, fastest non-resident lady, fastest non-resident man, fastest veteran, fastest ladies team and fastest mens team. Photo: Steve Robards
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South Downs Classic, an annual bike ride, starts at Plumpton on Saturday, September 5. The route goes through the Sussex Downs, through of tree covered lanes, smooth terrain, wonderful scenery in the Ashdown Forest and some epic climbs and descents. Starting out at Plumpton Racecourse, riders will start by heading north east on country lanes before moving on to the more difficult sections of the course, passing through the many well kept villages of the Sussex downs. The ride will end with the Ditchling Beacon, a rewarding descent back to the bottom, and a well-earned medal. Photo: Peter Cripps
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Burgess Hill Bonfire Night - emailedhttp://www.burgesshillbonfiresociety.co.uk/bhbs-events/ Photo: Steve Robards
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Remembrance Sunday services will take place across Mid Sussex. The Haywards Heath service will be on Sunday November 11 at Muster Green from 10.45am. Keep an eye on our website for more information closer to the time. Photo: Eddie Howland