MEN’S SHED (HERSTMONCEUX)

by | Sep 22, 2025 | WCIJ

HERSTMONCEUX MEN’S SHED is part of the Vitality Villages group of activities in the village. The Men’s Shed meets in the science block at Herstmonceux Castle (and is open to everyone). Members can work on their own woodworking or craft project, join others on group projects or simply enjoy a cup of tea. In the past the Men’s Shed has made ladder stiles, benches, bird or dormouse boxes, and even repaired the church gates and Parish Council flagpoles. Mondays 10am to 1pm. Wednesdays from 10.15am to 4.30pm. Please ring Alan on 07946 604201 to check for all sessions.

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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HELLINGLY WATER MILL TURNING

by | Aug 23, 2025

Our last waterwheel turning of the year is on Bank Holiday Monday – 25th August at 11am.

You’re welcome to see the wheel turn, come into the watermill to see the workings inside (subject to your own risk), chat about the history here and wander round the riverside garden.

There is no charge. Children are welcome but should be supervised and dogs must be kept on a lead.

Watermill House, Mill Lane, Hellingly. BN27 4EY.

Please note parking here isn’t great so you might want to park at the Old Station Car Park and walk up the Cuckoo Trail.

Murder Mystery Supper

by | Aug 22, 2025

Three fearless actors will enact a sinisterly silly scenario involving motives, alibis, and a suspicious number of monocles.

Guests form teams to solve the case — with bonus points awarded for flair and panache. The winning sleuths receive a prize so dazzling we can’t legally describe it without sunglasses.

Expect razor-sharp wit, reckless accusations, suspicious canapés, and a prize for whichever team cracks the case without causing a full-scale diplomatic incident.

A night of murder, mayhem, and mild hysteria! Ticket price includes food from Ye Olde Spud Shoppe. Bring your own drinks.

Advance booking only: Tickets available from www.hailshamfestival.co.uk

HELLINGLY FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT

by | Aug 18, 2025

HELLINGLY FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT is taking place at Broad Farm, Hellingly BN27 4DS, this coming bank holiday weekend from Saturday to Monday, 10am to 5pm. There will be over 1500 exhibits and makes a great family day out. There is a free car park. Adults £10, children £3, seniors £8. All cards accepted. There will be steam engines, working exhibits, commercial and military, stationary engines, motor cycles, cars, buses and tractors as well as models and bygones. Trade stands include autojumble. There will be arena displays, children’s attractions, a beer tent and food court. All displays are subject to the weather.