by Jenny Seale | Sep 22, 2025
HERSTMONCEUX MEN’S SHED is part of the Vitality Villages group of activities in the village. The Men’s Shed meets in the science block at Herstmonceux Castle (and is open to everyone). Members can work on their own woodworking or craft project, join others on group projects or simply enjoy a cup of tea. In the past the Men’s Shed has made ladder stiles, benches, bird or dormouse boxes, and even repaired the church gates and Parish Council flagpoles. Mondays 10am to 1pm. Wednesdays from 10.15am to 4.30pm. Please ring Alan on 07946 604201 to check for all sessions.
by Jenny Seale | Sep 15, 2025
NEW FRIDAY SEWING BEE at The Pumpkin Patch. St Mary’s Walk, Hailsham. Drop in from 1pm to 3pm, £6 per session, for more experienced sewers. For more details call in at The Pumpkin Patch or telephone 07855 731440. Bring your own project, get expert advice, explore your sewing machine functions, recycle something, make items for home, the list is endless. Not suitable for beginners. You are advised to attend the beginners and intermediate courses first.
by Jenny Seale | Sep 15, 2025
Mondays from 7 to 8pm in Herstmonceux Free Church Hall, Chapel Row. The singers were a founding part of Vitality Villages. Anyone is invited to join our welcoming group. No auditions are necessary, the emphasis being having fun. Just turn up and sing. Contact Janet McInnes 07889 159824 or 01323 833306.
by Jenny Seale | Jul 7, 2025
MANKIND
Free support group every Friday night from 6 to 8.30pm at Hailsham East Community Centre, Vega Close, Hailsham BN27 2JZ. This is a free support and listening group for men. It is a hard fact of life that 1 in 4 men will suffer ill mental health challenges in their lifetime. 94 men per week, 2 per day in the building industry, are taking their own lives. Men account for 75% of all suicides. Take one small step to mankind and one giant step for yourself. It is a big step to say, “I need help.” The World is changing. It is not weak to speak. Go along and chat or just listen.
by Jenny Seale | May 22, 2025
Would you be up for volunteering for 1 hour per week, to help look after a veg bed in the town centre? The produce is for passers by and people who use the Foodbank to pick, so it’s a true grassroots community initiative.
We need 4 people. Great way to socialise while growing veg for community good! Please see the flyer below for details and get in touch to chat more about the project andi@hailsham.foodbank.org.uk
