FLAMING FAMILY FUNDAY & DOG SHOW

by | Jun 22, 2026

FLAMING FAMILY FUNDAY AND DOG SHOW is this Sunday 28 June from 11am to 4pm at Hailsham Recreation Ground, Western Road organised by Jim Bodman and Hailsham Bonfire Society. This is a FREE Event for all to enjoy and has so many things to see and do. Including a licenced bar, live music, dog show 3 to 3.30pm, fun fair, food and drink stalls, local charity stalls and much more. The Fun Dog Show is at 3pm to 3.30pm and has categories for Waggiest Tail, Best Trick and Dog that Looks Most Like its Owner. Entries cost £2 for one class or all three for £5. All entries should be made from 11am at the Tatty Matts stall. Maximum 20 entries per class. It will be judged by Tatty Matts own Tayah Willis.

HBS is a volunteer led society and we work hard to support local charities and the local area. We are always looking for new members to be part of our society and help make our October event the best ever! Visit our website for membership details and updates

CATS PROTECTION SUMMER FAIRE

by | Jun 22, 2026

This will be at Charles Hunt Centre Hailsham BN27 1BG on Sunday 5th July from 12 noon – 3 p.m. .
Please note the Adoption Centre in Marshfoot Lane will be closed to the public.
We will have lots of stalls, including Cakes and Treats, Cat Merchandise Bric-a- Brac, Raffle and Tombola, Refreshments will include meat and veggie burghers.
Entry is 50p. or a donation of cat food.
Sorry no Dogs allowed and please bring CASH only.
We look forward to seeing friends old and new and thank you for your support.

WINDMILL HILL SUMMER HORTICULTURAL SHOW

by | Jun 16, 2026

Come along and take part at Windmill Hill Horticultural Society Summer Show or view all the marvellous entries and think about exhibiting for yourself next year.

Pick up a programme at local shops or download at www.whhs.co.uk/summer-show-2026 and see what you can contribute too. Non-members entries welcome. Categories for plants, flowers, fruit, veg, cooking, photography and children’s sections too. Something for everyone.

There will be refreshments and a raffle.

DAWN CHORUS WALKS

by | May 4, 2026

At Bates Green Garden and Arlington Bluebell Walk on 14 and 21 May. These walks will be led by Sarah Wilesmith, an expert who shares her extensive knowledge in an engaging and accessible manner. Take an early morning amble through the spring woods to discover and learn some birdsongs. Sarah Wilesmith has worked in the woods for over a decade and can help you tell your Coal Tit from your Great Tit and Nuthatch from Treecreeper. You may even hear a Kingfisher or Nightingale. With a handy guide to take home, this walk will help you learn the names, habits and some folklore of thirty of our woodland birds. Cost is £36.50 which includes £1.50 booking fee, coffee and homemade cake. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended at www.tickettailor.com/events/batesgreen/2017287

CATS PROTECTION SPRING FAIR

by | May 4, 2026

It is not being held at the shelter but this will still be open at 63 Marshfoot Lane for anyone who would like to see the cats in their care looking for a forever home. There will be lots of stalls, including cakes and treats, merchandise, raffle and tombola, bric-a-brac, refreshments with bacon and veggie sausage baps, teas and coffees with biscuits. Parking on site. Entry is 50p or a donation of cat food., Cash only. Sorry, no Dogs allowed thank you. Cats Protection