HAILSHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON

by | Nov 24, 2025

From 2pm for lights switch-on at 6pm in Vicarage Field in the Town Centre. Santa will be arriving at about 4.30pm. There will be lots going on from 2pm with many stalls and entertainment. Hailsham Choral will be singing carols from 2.30pm and Hailsham FM will be broadcasting live. There will be market stalls with festive gifts, candy floss and mulled wine, raffles and tombolas and the church will be open for hot drinks and marshmallows after the switch-on. Please note, the High Street will be closed from approximately 4pm.

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.

FILM POSTER AUCTION

by | Oct 13, 2025

A FILM POSTER AUCTION is taking place on Saturday 25 October at the Hailsham Pavilion, George Street. Have fun bidding for your favourite film posters. They make ideal presents for anybody (and you) who has a favourite film. Catalogues will be available nearer the time, via Hailsham Pavilion website and from the Pavilion Box Office.

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.

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.