PROMS IN THE PARK

by | Sep 3, 2025

This lively community celebration, taking place for the first time this year, combines entertainment with an important cause – raising funds for St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne). The event promises an enjoyable afternoon designed to be shared, offering live music, family-friendly activities and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages.

Bring blankets, folding chairs and picnic treats to create their own space and soak up the entertainment. Hot food and refreshments, including freshly prepared jacket potatoes, will also be available from Ye Olde Spud Shoppe.

At the heart of the event will be a live performance from Warbleton Brass Band, whose varied programme of well-known tunes and modern favourites is set to appeal to audiences of all generations.

Younger visitors – and the young at heart – can enjoy a range of free entertainment throughout the afternoon, including close-up magic, balloon modelling and a traditional Punch and Judy show hosted by Jonathan Cann. Hailsham FM will also be present to help capture the spirit of the occasion.

Lighting of New Beacon – Also taking place during the Prom in the Park event will be the official opening of the new beacon at the Western Road Recreation Ground. The ceremony will feature a costumed procession led by the Hailsham Bonfire Society, followed by the lighting of the beacon. The new beacon will provide a striking focal point for civic celebrations and major community events throughout the year.

HAILSHAM NOSTALGIA FAIR

by | Aug 30, 2025

🎪What’s On at the Nostalgia Fair this September? 🎪

This year’s Nostalgia Fair looks set to be our biggest and best yet with a fabulous line-up of stall holders, performances, entertainers, live music, food & drink and a whole lot of fun for the whole family.

📅Sat 20th September
🕑11am- 4pm at Hailsham Cattle Market
Sponsored by @HailshamFM and Lightning Fibre

As well as the funfair, miniature train and Marco the Magician, our 2025 Attractions and stallholders include:

Artisan gifts from Pollens CNC https://www.facebook.com/pollenscnc/ and
Printopia 3D https://www.facebook.com/share/1JdUFaSfkS/

Scrumdiddlyumptious https://www.facebook.com/share/19jjhTPPsh/

Lilipops Face Painting @lilipopsbakery

Dreamwear kids https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dy4qj57w4/

Create Records https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dw3THWFvK/

Holdance Studios https://www.facebook.com/share/1FV3VnrpZd/

The Rum Infusionists – something for the grownups!

Live and broadcasted music from @hailshamfm , Nightflame, Joanne Rose Barton

With fun entertainment provided by:

1st Broad Oak and Punnetts Town Scouts https://www.facebook.com/share/1LcF7n9dWa/

2nd Hailsham Scouts

Hailsham Guides https://www.facebook.com/share/1STCy6iDW9/

Hailsham Bonfire Society https://www.facebook.com/share/1Y7qd5nBeq/

Civil Aviation Trust

Hailsham Lions https://www.facebook.com/share/1B5yoBGYcG/

Hailsham Historical Society

Hailsham Flower Club

Demelza Charity https://www.facebook.com/share/1C19mGWeNj/

Hailsham Horticultural Society

And many many more! We look forward to seeing you there for a fun family day out!

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Murder Mystery Supper

by | Aug 22, 2025

Three fearless actors will enact a sinisterly silly scenario involving motives, alibis, and a suspicious number of monocles.

Guests form teams to solve the case — with bonus points awarded for flair and panache. The winning sleuths receive a prize so dazzling we can’t legally describe it without sunglasses.

Expect razor-sharp wit, reckless accusations, suspicious canapés, and a prize for whichever team cracks the case without causing a full-scale diplomatic incident.

A night of murder, mayhem, and mild hysteria! Ticket price includes food from Ye Olde Spud Shoppe. Bring your own drinks.

Advance booking only: Tickets available from www.hailshamfestival.co.uk

HAILSHAM PAVILION OPENDAY

by | Aug 12, 2025

PAVILION TOURS, LIVE MUSIC, TREASURE HUNT AND OPEN MORNING taking place at the Hailsham Pavilion. Throughout the morning there will be live music from the Rolling Seas, a walking treasure hunt and tours of the projection room. All welcome.