EVENTS

What’s On In and around Hailsham

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Birdsong Brunch

Wander through the Arlington Bluebell Wood, speckled with wood anemones, learning to identify the songbirds. You will have your own birdsong booklet to help you, to which you can add your own notes. Gather at the spring decorated tables under the trees for a delicious farm brunch, with seasonal home grown produce cooked by Philippa […]

U3A OPEN DAY

U3A OPEN DAY Everyone is welcome to come along and find out about the range of interest groups on offer. You do not need a degree or any official qualification to join, you just need to have reached the stage in life where fulltime employment has ended (third age) and to have an interest in […]

DAFFODIL OPEN DAY

DAFFODIL DAY Hailsham Lions are supporting Marie Curie as they help raise money for Daffodil Day at Bates Green Farm. Join them for a fabulous charity day exploring the stunning formal Spring gardens and wild woods of Bates Garden, experience the gorgeous carpet of daffodils. There will be delicious homemade food available all day and […]

£6.50

Diplocks Stream Clean Up

Helping your natural environment. Meet in Wickes car park, Diplocks Way, Hailsham. Come and join our community clean up of Diplocks stream and the surrounding area. This is a much neglected green corridor and footpath that runs between the Diplocks Way Industrial estate and The Diplocks housing estate. Gloves and equipment supplied.

NGS GARDEN OPEN FOR CHARITY

CHARITY OPEN GARDEN Over Mother’s Day weekend Limekiln Farm, Chalvington opens for the National Garden Scheme. No booking is needed. To view the details on the website go to https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/32877.

£6,

FLOWER CLUB QUIZ NIGHT

Hailsham & District Flower Club is holding a Quiz Night at Grovelands CP School. Tickets are £10pp to include a ploughman’s supper and refreshments. Doors open 7 for 7.30pm start. A donation will be made to their chosen charity the Sussex Kidney Trust. Teams of 6 per table or make new friends and join a […]

£10

PARK WOOD PATH CLEARANCE with the Conservation Volunteers

Park Wood, Hellingly Grove Hill, Hellingly

Conservation Volunteers (TCV) maintenance will be taking place at Park Wood and they would love volunteers to help so if you have time please get in touch.

Free

Wildlife of the South Downs

Charles Hunt Centre Vicarage Field, Vicarage Road, Hailsham

Hailsham Historical and Natural History Society, in recognition of its Natural History title, the talk given on this occasion will be about Wildlife of the South downs presented by Sarah McKenzie. Doors open 7pm for refreshments for 7.30pm start.

WATERWEEK OPENING SPLASH at Hailsham Farmers Market

Waterweek Stall at Hailsham Farmers Market as we kick off a week of events and festivities featuring Diplocks Stream in Hailsham
There will be a Water Labyrinth with Ali Campbell
Music with the Three J’s, http://www.miltonhide.com
Paul Murphy
and special appearance by Hailsham's Simon Wells from the band 'SOUTHPORT'! https://southportuk.bandcamp.com
Plus much more!
Also specially invited local producers to include: Courtlodge Organics https://www.instagram.com/courtlodgeorganics1/ Hook and Son
https://www.instagram.com/hookandsonfarm/

OPEN GARDEN FOR ST WILFRID’S

Open Garden for St Wilfrid's Hospice Charity. A medium-size garden with far-reaching views to the Downs and the long man of Wilmington, with two cherry trees, a variety of camellias, azaleas, along with many spring bulbs and a herbaceous border in summer. Light refreshments will be served. Sorry, no dogs allowed (except assistance dogs. This garden is not wheelchair accessible. Free entry. Donations.

Free

GRAND OPENING OF DIPLOCKS FOOTPATH MUSIC & WILLOW FISH

Wickes car park Diplocks Way, Hailsham, East Sussex

At 1.30pm Hailsham Mayor Paul Holbrook will officially open the new Diplocks footpath Made possible by Steve Wennington of Hailsham Active, Hailsham Roadways and ESCC 2pm Followed by Stream cleaning with music by Ant from Mashville https://mashvilleband.com Simon Wells of ‘Southport’ and Paul Murphy and Willow fish making workshop with Dom Parrette https://www.sussexwillow.co.uk Suitable for […]

Free

Spring Celebration

Bates Green Farm Tye Hill Road, Arlington, Polegate, East Sussex

Enjoy the peaceful Arlington Bluebell Walk in a small, private group. Revel in the beauty of the white wood anemones, flecked with the first bluebells. Learn a little of the natural history and folklore of the woods and make your own spring celebration book to take home. Toast hot cross buns on the campfire, and gather round the spring laden table to enjoy cheese and wild garlic toasties, hot drinks and Easter biscuits, while the wild birds sing overhead.
£15 per person aged 8 to adult . To book, please email sarah@cherrywoodadventures.co.uk or call 07887 556336