We are close to the four beautiful old churches of The Downlands Benefice who give a warm welcome to wedding couples. Website www.downlandchurches.co.uk
Celebrants
Father John McCormack is an ordained minister of the Church of England who specialises in ceremonies that acknowledge spirituality in a non-denominational way. He works independently of any denomination as an Independent Funeral Officiant and Civil Celebrant, and is a member of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC). He offers funeral services, commitment ceremonies and partnership blessings that are rooted in spirituality and that celebrate life. Website www.humanrites.co.uk. Call 07974 603518.
Claire Bradford is an independent Celebrant and member of the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants who specialises in creating ceremonies that are unique to you. Website www.creatingceremony.com or call Claire on 07929 764162.
Sam Goodchild is an independent celebrant and minister dedicated to creating wonderfully personal weddings, funerals and baby naming ceremonies.’ Tel: 07512 347498; Email sam@infinitelove.uk; Website: www.infinitelove.uk
Margaret Hemper is a celebrant and runs Barefoot Ceremonies. She can provide a bespoke ceremonies from hand-fasting to ring ceremonies to baby-namings. Tel:07934 896299 Email barefootceremony@gmail.com; Website: www.barefootceremonies.co.uk
Oomph: Super young band, great crowd pleaser, funk and jazz music. DJ also if needed. Phone Rob 07833 197142, email robstrumpet@hotmail.com, website www.rhlive.com
Popsonic: Party Band – Great Music For Great Parties. A sparkling mix of pop, funk and soul classics to make your party perfect. Phone Samuel on 07973 303362. Website www.popsonic.co.uk. Email: samuel@popsonic.co.uk
Lucy Ballard saxophonist. We think she is superb and is very professional. Tel. 01903 755103. Website www.Lbec.co.uk
The Slaves: All live cover band, very impressive. Tel 07734 944017, website www.theslaves.net
Commodore 64: 5 piece professional band, male and female singers. Great sound and light set set-up. One of the best we’ve seen. Tel 01273 304490
The Kicks: Can play just about anything from 60’s classics to brand new chart music – a real crowd pleasing group. Tel 01782 383554
Cover-Up: 7 piece super band, all young musicians, female singer with wide range of songs. Tel 07749 556998
The In-laws: 5 young lads from London with their own DJ, playing great songs from the 90’s on, perfect for an event with a younger crowd. Tel 0845 643 2160. Website www.functioncentral.co.uk/inlaws
Buddhalicious. Top quality funk sound playing lots of classic and modern music. www.buddhalicious.co.uk. Tel 07799 642575
The Lionels: A real crowd pleaser, perfect for any event. Website Tel 07590 581617
The Dumb Waiters: A favourite of ours, with real talent and enthusiasm, 2 female singers with good harmony. Website www.thedumbwaiters.co.uk. Tel Alex 01903 500846
The Mixtape: 4 talented young lads who play well and have a good wide musical and vocal range. A real party starter with a great vibe. Website www.themixtapeband.co.uk. Tel 01270254455/08455194559
Murdochs Crazy Eyes: 5 young lads with lots of energy on age; very polite, amiable, and get a party going. Website www.mcemusic.com/murdochscrazyeyes Tel 07984 939505
Sax & Honey: an award-winning sax and vocal duo (Lynden & Andrea Blades) who provide stylish live music for wedding ceremonies, receptions and evening parties. Their versatile set features a popular mix of jazz, swing, Motown, funk, soul, R&B pop and more. Tel 07818 404552, Email andrea@saxandhoney.com, Website www.saxandhoney.com
Lou Beckerman and her band provide a range of quality live jazz-infused music for events. They are available for hire in a variety of line-ups to suit any occasion: as a duo – Lou with piano or guitar; as a trio – with piano or guitar and double bass. Add in drums for a quartet and sax/clarinet for up to a full five to six piece band. Tel 07778 553109. Website www.loubeckermanjazz.com. Email info@loubeckermanjazz.com
Elvis – Mark Wright. Mark is a real showman and not only sings like Elvis but also does a whole Elvis stage show. Great at getting the crowd going and really good fun to watch. Tel 07905 013721. Email mark@markwright.co.uk. Website www.markwright.co.uk
Sugarkube. Great young band with a very wide range of music and songs. They impressed everyone at Pangdean and filled the dance floor all night. Website www.sugarkubeband.com. Tel Pete Martelle 07751 378636. Email info@sugarkubeband.com
Licence to Ceilidh. Multitalented musicians who also provide a whole range of entertainment in addition to the Ceilidh band from String Quartets to Discos, Jazz ensembles and solo musicians. Website www.licencetoceilidh.co.uk. Tel Ali Barnes 07855 050 778.
DJ Molly-Pop plays Rock, Hiphop or Funk and Soul. Molly is your go-to non-wedding-wedding DJ. Email DJmollypop@gmail.com or visit her Facebook page
Stick It On – An alternative DJ service that turns you and your guests into DJ superstars by guiding them to play three of their favourite songs. Click here to read their website blog of one of our Pangdean wedding parties or contact rob@stickiton.org.uk. Tel: 01273 782585. Mobile 07931 565 361
Jennifer Clarke is a singer who also plays the guitar and keyboards. You can reach her via email jenniferclarkemusic@gmail.com
Chapel Hill Duo offer violin and cello song covers for weddings. Visit website www.ChapelHillDuo.co.uk
Tom Butterworth is a professional Spanish, classical, instrumental guitarist and vocalist. Website www.tombutterworth.com Call 01444 628 456 or 07773 320 690
DJs and dance floor hire can be found at Limelight UK. Call 0776604130 or visit www.limelightuk.net
The Late Night Squad - fab band performing cover, funk, pop, rock and feel good, oldies. Contact Charles on 07542 417962 or Oliver on 07785 917988. Website www.thelatenightsquad.com
'Find a Performer' is a useful resource for finding all kinds of acts for your event. They have booked artists playing at Pangdean before and we recommend them. Call 01273 944363 or visit www.findaperformer.net
TRANSPORT
Taxis (please order taxis at least one hour before you need them)
Lydhurst Cottages, Warninglid Nr Haywards Heath (easy 15-20mins on the A23 from Pangdean) offer a variety of accommodation on a private estate that can be booked independently or together. Call 01444 464 300. Website www.lydhurst-cottages.co.uk
Newtimber Place Cottages, offers a variety of cottages that can be booked seperately or as a group. Newtimber, Hassocks (Mrs. Carol Clay) 01273 833104. Website www.newtimberholidaycottages.co.uk
Little Turrets, Malthouse Lane, Hurstpierpoint (Linda) 01273 831090
The Old Flower Field Lodges And Campsite. 4 star luxury lodges or camping 4 minutes drive from Pangdean Old Barn www.theoldflowerfield.co.uk or phone 01273 835696.
The Mill, Albourne (near Henfield), beautiful self-catering house with 6 bedrooms, sleeps up to 10-12 people. See their listing here or call Ruth on 07752 959052
Flint Cottage in Pyecombe (just a few minutes from Pangdean), lovely cottage that sleeps 6 people. View their Air BnB listing here or call Fiona Walsh to book directly on 07748 644649
North Pottersfield Cottage Bed & Breakfast. Three double rooms in rustic surroundings on a smallholding overlooking the high weald of Sussex (Mrs Emma Martin) 01273 831466
Duck Lodge B&B, School Lane, Pyecombe. A luxury log cabin with added benefit that they will drop you to Pangdean on request. Contact Keith Gough on Tel 07966 292601 or www.duck-lodge.com
B&B room in Albourne (Mr Nigel Cook). Double en-suite room, breakfast included, transfer to Pangdean can be pre-arranged. Email ncscook@gmail.com or call 07786 299690
B&B’s between 10-15 mins. drive away from us:
Clayton Wickham Farmhouse, Hassocks. Tel Mrs. Susie Skinner (01273 845698)
Wickham Place, Wickham Drive, Hurstpierpoint. Tel Mrs. Joan Moore (01273 832172)
Eaton Thorne House, Woodmancote, Henfield. Tel Mrs. Langhorne (01273 492591). Web www.eatonthorne.co.uk
South Downs Way Bed and Breakfast, The Street, Poynings. Tel 01273 857220. Web www.southdownswaybandb.co.uk (3 bedrooms available in 17th Century Cottage in Poynings. Park there and they’ll drop you to Pangdean if they are free)
Weald views has a variety of converted and restored interesting countryside self-catering or B&B properties available. Contact Emma Martin Website www.wealdviews.co.uk
Campsites:
The Old Flower Field Lodges And Campsite. Four star luxurylodges or camp on the edge of the South Downs NationalPark. Website www.theoldflowerfield.co.uk or phone 01273835696.
Airstream Studio Photo Booth. An amazing conversion of a vintage 1949 American Airstream trailer to provide one of the most stunning Photobooths in the Country. Garaged at Pangdean, there are extra special discounts for Pangdean clients (no travelling!). Check out www.airstreamstudio.co.uk, email info@airstreamstudio.co.uk, or call Matt on 07977 483210.
Quirky Covers offers a variety of handmade fabric chair covers, bunting and napkins. Visit website www.quirkycovers.co.uk
The Sussex Wedding Suppliers offer specialist wedding decor including chair covers, chocolate pyramids and candy buffets. Website: thesussexweddingsuppliers.co.uk. Or call Rosie 07840 434400
Lamberts White Doves Release will release beautiful white doves during your ceremony. Visit website www.sussexdoverelease.co.uk
Lovelily Lending offers wedding and events props and styling for events. We particularly liked their rustic wooden cable drum cake stand (but they offer lots of other things too). Mobile 07790 368515. Email lovelilylending@gmail.com or visit Facebook page www.facebook.com/lovelilylending
