HERSTMONCEUX WALKING GROUP will be meeting at Hailsham Leisure Centre car park for a 5-mile Horam to Vines Cross circular. If you would like to go along, register with walk leader Sue on 01323 832016 or 07512 652962.
After the amount of rain there has been recently, it has felt like a long winter. At last, the days are lengthening and getting warm-er, a perfect time to visit Hailsham Farmers Market and buy some local products direct from the producers. There will be a lovely selection of locally reared meat, fresh eggs, honey and related products from the hive and Pam will be back with her hand made cards and boxes. As usual there will some deli-cious award-winning artisan bread and treats.
Thinking of the warmer days, it is time to get out into the garden, Wallace Plants will be there with a wide selection of bedding plants ready to be planted out.
The Market will run, whatever the weather, so please support your local farmers, producers and craftspeople. As always, there is plenty of free parking on site; pick your goods and pack your shopping straight into your car. The Market Café will also be open for traditional breakfasts and light lunches.
SUSSEX DAY will be celebrated in Hailsham with a free community event. The High Street will be closed so that visitors can enjoy a beer tent, market stalls selling locally sourced products and a full programme of live entertainment. Highlights include traditional maypole dancing by local Brownies, performances by Hailsham Choral Society (including ‘Sussex by the Sea’), the Sussex Stompers and Long Man Morris Dancers. Families will enjoy close-up magic, balloon modelling and a Punch and Judy show with Hailsham FM providing coverage and music. Shops and businesses will be dressing their windows for a best dressed window competition.
The Friends of Hellingly Church’s first Friends event of the year is on Saturday 21 March from 10am to 12 noon in the church. There will be the usual cake stall, raffle, books and delicious cakes and coffee while you sit and natter. They are looking forward to seeing you there. Funds raised will be going to the upkeep of this ancient building. The Friends of Hellingly Church is a group of non-denominational supporters who are preserving the church building for future generations. The Group welcomes all who are interested in, and value this ancient building.
Its purpose is to assist in the raising of funds to help in the maintenance of the fabric of the church. They would like to involve everyone in this quest, regardless of whether they have a religious affiliation.