EVENTS

What’s On In and around Hailsham

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U3A MONTHLY MEETING

Hellingly Community Hub The Drive, Hellingly, Hailsham, East Sussex

Rob Wassell speaks to the u3a about "The Lighthouses of Beachy Head" NOTE: FOR ONE MONTH ONLY this will take place at HELLINGLY HUB as the Civic Community Hall is unavailable due to elections

£2

RHYMETIME & STORYTIME SESSIONS

Rhymetimes and Storytimes are for babies, toddlers, and their families. These sessions will include sharing and performing rhymes and stories for everyone to enjoy.

Free

WINDMILL HILL WINDMILL OPEN

Windmill Hill Windmill Windmill Hill, Herstmonceux, East Sussex

For National Mills Weekend There will be guided tours, BBQ. Morris Dancing, music, stationary engines, tea, cake and lots more.

5000 YEARS OF LIFE ON THE DOWNLAND ARCHEAOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS AT BUTTS BROW

Charles Hunt Centre Vicarage Field, Vicarage Road, Hailsham

The Historical and Natural History Society meeting when Katherine Buckland will tell us about 5000 years of life on the Downland Archaeological Excavations at Butts Brow. Refreshments available from 7pm for 7.30pm start. If you require more information about the Society and its activities and the museum, contact Richard on 01323 843102. Visitors welcome.

HAILSHAM MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE OPEN

Hailsham Heritage Centre Museum Behind Town Council Offices, Blackman's Yard, Market Street, Hailsham, East Sussex

Come and discover Hailsham's heritage and history through hundreds of artefacts in this hidden little gem off Market Street. Hailsham Museum and Heritage Centre is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am until 12.30pm every weekend until the end of September. Its special display this season is the Coronation. Entry is free. Donations welcome.

Free

SUSSEX DAY AT MICHELHAM PRIORY

Michelham Priory Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex

Celebrate all things Sussex this summer with a special celebration of food, heritage and pastimes with Sussex Day at Michelham Priory House & Gardens. The seven-acre private medieval island will be packed with activities relating to the history of our beautiful county as part of a special day-long event. Taste artisan food from local producers. […]

SUMMER FETE

Medieval reenactments, stalls, arts & crafts, treasurw hunt, games, ice cream, Hailsham FM, face painting, tombola, emergency services, hot food and much more.

£50

GROVEFEST

Grovelands CP School Dunbar Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex

Live music, attractions and under 5s area. Tickets £7 adults, £5 children in advance OR £9/£7 on the gate.

HAILSHAM JOBS FAIR

Civic Community Hall 9-20 Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex

Meet employers across many sectors. (See poster)

Free

TIME WARP WEDNESDAY

Michelham Priory Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex

Home Front Discover Michelham Priory’s link to World War II in this session with a weapons drill and grenade throwing. Get creative making paper aeroplanes and pom poms, plus a chance to hold and see real artefacts up close. Booking required at www.sussexpast.co.uk

CORONATION DISPLAY

Hailsham Heritage Centre Museum Behind Town Council Offices, Blackman's Yard, Market Street, Hailsham, East Sussex

A special Coronation display is the centrepiece at Hailsham Heritage Centre and Museum open every Friday and Saturdays from 10am to 12.30pm.

Free

FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT

Broad Farm Hellingly North Street, Hellingly, East Sussex

Hellingly Transport Festival, supporting local charities, is a great family day out at Broad Farm Hellingly. Free car parking. Stalls, steam engines, working exhibits, commercial and military, stationary exhibits, motorcycles, cars, buses and tractors, autojumble. There will be arena events, children’s attractions, vintage fair, beer tent and food court. Adults £10, children £2, Seniors £7.