STEP BY STEP WATERCOLOUR TUTORIAL

by | May 25, 2026

BODLE STREET ART GROUP will be meeting on Friday 26 June from 1.30 to 4.30pm when a visiting professional artist will be joining the monthly art group at the Bodle Street Green Village Hall. A step by step watercolour tutorial, you will be able to come away with a completed watercolour for which there are two themes available to choose from and with expert tuition. All abilities welcome to join. It is a relaxed and non-judgement environment to enjoy an afternoon of painting. Numbers will be limited for new people wishing to join and participate in the workshop so booking early is recommended at £18 with £5 deposit required in advance to secure your place.   Contact – Sue on 07801849306 or email itsmyartworkshops@gmail.com. Visit the new website at www.myart-workshops.co.uk for more information.

DAWN CHORUS WALKS

by | May 4, 2026

At Bates Green Garden and Arlington Bluebell Walk on 14 and 21 May. These walks will be led by Sarah Wilesmith, an expert who shares her extensive knowledge in an engaging and accessible manner. Take an early morning amble through the spring woods to discover and learn some birdsongs. Sarah Wilesmith has worked in the woods for over a decade and can help you tell your Coal Tit from your Great Tit and Nuthatch from Treecreeper. You may even hear a Kingfisher or Nightingale. With a handy guide to take home, this walk will help you learn the names, habits and some folklore of thirty of our woodland birds. Cost is £36.50 which includes £1.50 booking fee, coffee and homemade cake. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended at www.tickettailor.com/events/batesgreen/2017287

ST WILFRID’S RAINBOW RUN

by | May 4, 2026

ST WILFRID’S FUN RUN is the most colourful fun run on the 2026 running calendar. St Wilfrid’s is heading back to Nash Street Farm in Hailsham on Saturday 6 June for an afternoon of colourful fun. Whether you are running, walking, or dancing through the seven paint stations and two giant foam zones, every step you take helps St Wilfrid’s provide vital care for local people and their families.

Sold out for two years in a row, gather your friends, family, or colleagues quickly to secure your place today. Get your tickets at https://events.stwhospice.org/rainbow-run-26

. Thanks to sponsors Barwells Solicitors for helping make this incredible event happen. St Wilfrid’s Hospice

FLAMING FUN DAY

by | May 4, 2026

It’s that time of the year again when Hailsham Bonfire Society HBS invites you to its FLAMING FUN DAY! This is a FREE Event for all to enjoy and has so many things to see and do.

THE FLAMING FUN DAY is back with the fabulous day out for all the family when Hailsham Bonfire Society invites you to this free event for all to enjoy with lots to see and do. There will be a licenced bar, live music, dog show, fun fair, food and drink stalls, local charity stalls and lots more. It runs from 11am to 4pm.

Just look what you can look forward to
– Licenced Bar
– Live Music
– Dog Show
– Fun Fair
– Food and Drink stalls
– Local Charity Stalls
– and much much more…….
Put this date in your diary and plan to have a fantastic day.
HBS is a volunteer led society and we work hard to support local charities and the local area. We are always looking for new members to be part of our society and help make our October event the best ever! Visit our website for membership details and updates.