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.

ART IS ART 25, ART EXHIBITION

by | Oct 12, 2025

The Friday Art Group presents a stunning array of affordable original art and crafts by local artists and makers in aid of The Children with Cancer Fund.

Craft stalls, delicious homemade refreshments

Free entry, free parking, large car park, wheelchair access.

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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