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.
This lively community celebration, taking place for the first time this year, combines entertainment with an important cause – raising funds for St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne). The event promises an enjoyable afternoon designed to be shared, offering live music, family-friendly activities and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages.
Bring blankets, folding chairs and picnic treats to create their own space and soak up the entertainment. Hot food and refreshments, including freshly prepared jacket potatoes, will also be available from Ye Olde Spud Shoppe.
At the heart of the event will be a live performance from Warbleton Brass Band, whose varied programme of well-known tunes and modern favourites is set to appeal to audiences of all generations.
Younger visitors – and the young at heart – can enjoy a range of free entertainment throughout the afternoon, including close-up magic, balloon modelling and a traditional Punch and Judy show hosted by Jonathan Cann. Hailsham FM will also be present to help capture the spirit of the occasion.
🎪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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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.
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