MEET THE CHARACTERS OF CHRISTMAS

by | Nov 24, 2025

This family-friendly experience of the Christmas story, includes crafts, songs and a delicious tea. Bookings at https://hailshamparishchurch.churchsuite.com/events/quz9y0mt. Choose the time slot that suits you best. A ticket must be booked for each person attending (no need to book for babies under 1). If you or your family have any food allergies, please include details when you sign up. Please note that all children are the responsibility of parents and guardians during the event. If the event is showing as fully booked or without enough tickets available for your group, please do email your details to the church office at office@hailshamchurch.org as it is possible that they may be able to make arrangements to accommodate more guests.

CATS PROTECTION CHRISTMAS FAIR

by | Nov 24, 2025

At the Charles Hunt Centre (not the Adoption Centre)

There will be meat and veggie Sausage Rolls, tomato Soup with bread, tea, coffee, biscuits and mince pies. There will be a special Christmas chocolate tombola and a raffle drawn just after 2.30pm. There will be plenty of stalls, including cat merchandise, books and puzzles, home baked cakes and bric-a-brac as well as Christmas wreaths to buy. All those who have pre-ordered can pick up their wreaths. Hailsham Voices choir will be performing on the Day. The Adoption Centre in Marshfoot Lane, will be open if you would like to visit the cats in their care and there will also be good quality second hand cat related items to buy down at the Adoption Centre on the Day. Admission to the fair will be 50p or a donation of cat food. Sorry No Dogs allowed and please bring cash only. For more details about your local Cats Protection and Adoption Centre call 01323 440101 Option 5 or visit the website at

www.cats.org.uk/eastbourne.

HAILSHAM BONFIRE CELEBRATIONS

by | Oct 13, 2025

HAILSHAM BONFIRE CELEBRATIONS will be taking place in the town on Saturday 18 October evening. Processions followed by fireworks at Western Road Recreation Ground. Programmes are available to buy throughout the Town and will show the timings of the processions, the routes and the start of the firework display. There will be loud bangs throughout and some rolling road closures in place.

ART IS ART 25, ART EXHIBITION

by | Oct 12, 2025

The Friday Art Group presents a stunning array of affordable original art and crafts by local artists and makers in aid of The Children with Cancer Fund.

Craft stalls, delicious homemade refreshments

Free entry, free parking, large car park, wheelchair access.

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.