REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY COMMEMORATIONS

by | Oct 13, 2025

REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMEMORATIONS in Hailsham when we will honour the memory of members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in service, along with civilian casualties from Britain and the Commonwealth will take place on Sunday 9 November at 9.30am at Hailsham Parish Church. The parade will then assemble in the car park adjacent to the Charles Hunt Centre in Vicarage Field, beginning at 10.35am and will proceed to the Hailsham War Memorial where the wreath-laying ceremony, Last Post and two minutes of silence will take place at 11am. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend and pay their respects. Hailsham Parish Church will then be open for hot refreshments. Hailsham High Street and Vicarage Lane will be closed to traffic from 9.30am until 12 noon. Community organisations that wish to lay a wreath at the War Memorial should contact the Royal British Legion Hailsham & District Branch as soon as possible by emailing elizabethsnowdon1@yahoo.com.

ARLINGTON VILLAGE MARKET, POP-UP MUSEUM & COFFEE MORNING

by | Oct 13, 2025

ARLINGLTON VILLAGE MARKET AND MUSEUM is ready to greet you again on Tuesday 14 October from 10am to 12 noon at Arlington village hall BN26 6SE. Everyone is very welcome to visit the market and pop-up museum. Regular stalls include traditional fresh bread, cakes and fresh egg, homemade cakes and savouries, bric-a-brac supporting local charities, second hand books about the local area, sundries, jewellery, cards, crafts and lots more. Arlington’s Pop-Up Museum will also be taking place at the same time. The month the exhibit features The Cuckmere Pilgrim Path, a circular walk of about 12 miles over varying terrain taking walkers on a pilgrimage around seven ancient rural churches. It passes through the beautiful landscape of the South Downs, Low Weald and Cuckmere Valley. It is a very sociable morning and there is always tea and cake. Enquiries to Anne on 01323 486219 or  07760 424169, email anntonyhope@gmail.com. Museum enquiries to Wendy 07889 689844 or email talkingteapot@yahoo.co.uk.

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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A Music Quiz with a Difference…

by | Aug 4, 2025

A friendly, informal, wide-ranging musical quiz night. You don’t have to be a serious music buff – enjoy pitting your wits against questions on general musical knowledge, the shows, classical and film music.

But it’s not just your average music quiz! Three local musicians will bring you live musical clues – your host Rosie Page (mezzo) with Noa Lachman (soprano) and William Hancox (piano).

As this is a fundraising event we will not be offering our members free tickets on this occasion.

Please book in advance
Maximum of 6 players per team.
Tickets includes one free drink – Bring your own picnic
Doors and Bar open 6pm
The Quiz starts at 7pm
Raffle

Music Box Wealden is the groundbreaking local initiative which brings live classical music to your doorstep. We’re on a mission to take music to venues all over the Wealden area – most of which don’t have a piano of their own! Come to our quiz night and help us to raise the rest of the funds we need to buy a piano – we’re more than half way there already!

A Music Quiz with a Difference…