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.

FREE ELECTRIC BLANKET TESTING

by | Oct 13, 2025

FREE ELECTRIC BLANKET TESTING in October and November 2025 is being carried out by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service who are encouraging residents to put dates in their diaries for

Wednesday 12 November at Deanland Wood Park, Golden Cross BN27 3RN from 10am to 12 noon and

Lion House Park, Mill Road, Hailsham, BN27 2SQ from 2 to 4pm.

Last year over 30% of the blankets tested failed the safety checks, which could have resulted in serious incidents or even house fires. The ESFRS will be operating testing centres in fire stations and halls across East Sussex, Brighton and Hove and you can find out about other test centres at www.esfrs.org. It is a free service, and ESFRS would advise everyone to bring their electric blanket and heat pads, with the controls, for a safety check. The project is being supported by partners giving advice on safety and security issues, along with healthy lifestyle information.

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.

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.