COWBEECH BONFIRE & FIREWORKS

NOTE: New venue is Hammer Lane, Cowbeech, BN27 4JL Join us for an unforgettable night of fire, light, and fun! Here's what's happening: 6:00 PM: Gates open at the Bonfire Field 6:30 PM: Torchlight parade with the Ryebellion Drummers from Merrie Harriers Pub to the bonfire site 7:00 PM: Lighting of the bonfire 8:00 PM: […]

STOCK CAR & BANGERS FIREWORKS GALA

Arlington Stadium Arlington Rd West, Hailsham, East Sussex

It's Gala Night week at Arlington Stadium, Eastbourne!! The ultimate race night, with the skies set to be lit up with our fantastic firework spectacular as well as thrill-packed action from the Back to Basics Bangers and one of the most entertaining classes on the ovals, the National Ministox.

KIDS HALF TERM ACTIVITIES CLUB

Freedom Leisure Centre (Hailsham) Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex

Freedom Leisure October holiday club is open to ages 6 to 12 and runs Monday to Friday during half term. There will be Halloween arts and crafts, swimming, bowling, cinema trip to see Paddington 2. View the timetable and booking information timetable at www.freedom-leisure.co.uk or call 01323 846755 to book.

SPOOKY HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN

Michelham Priory Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex

Kids go free this half term at Michelham Priory. You are invited to explore the spooky history of Halloween at Michelham Priory. Step back in time for a variety of autumn, Halloween and history-inspired activities for all ages. There will be crafts, storytelling sessions with Wilfred about The Black Death and even celebrate the ancient […]

SUSSEX INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF)

Hailsham Pavilion Hailsham Pavilion Theatre, Hailsham, United Kingdom

Sussex International Film Festival runs at Hailsham Pavilion. Go along to the launch on 14 from 10.30 to 1.30 for the screening of the short films that were entered into this very popular competition and which made it to the semi-finals stage. This fascinating mix are all limited to 20 minutes and cover many genres […]

£5

ENGLAND V SOUTH AFRICA

Upper Dicker Village Hall Coldharbour Road, Upper Dicker, East Sussex

Come and watch the Traditional South African Braai and England v South Africa. Autumn Rugby International ON THE BIG SCREEN in Dicker Village Hall, Coldharbour Road. Just turn up, all welcome.

HAILSHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON

Vicarage Field High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex

Hailsham’s Christmas Lights Switch-on event takes place in the town centre on Friday 29 November from 4 to 7pm. The big switch-on is at 6pm. There will be carol singing, pig racing, stalls, Santa will be giving out sweets, roasted chestnuts and candy floss and lots more. There is mulled wine or hot drinks afterwards […]

Free

CHRISTMAS EVENING OF MUSIC & TAILS

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

A Christmas Evening of Music and Tails organised by East Sussex WRAS Wildlife Rescue, founder Trevor Weeks MBE will talk about some of the unusual rescues he has attended over the years, rounded off by Christmas music from Hailsham Voices Community Pop Choir. There will be an opportunity to talk to Trevor and other staff […]

£5 – £8

A Concert for Advent

St Andrew's Alfriston BN26 5TL St Andrew's, Alfriston

Last year’s Advent concert at Alfriston was such a success that we decided to do it again in 2024. Come and hear four well-known local singers – Noa Lachman, Rebecca Hughes, Ben Hancox-Lachman and Jozik Kotz – as they kick off the festive season with an inspiring and sometimes amusing selection of seasonal music.

£12

Heathfield Silver Band Christmas Concert

Heathfield State Hall Kings Church, Station Road, Heathfield, East Sussex

Heathfield Silver Band Christmas Concert State Hall, Station Rd, Heathfield. TN21 8LD A variety of Christmas music to start off your festive Christmas. We are looking forward to entertaining Heathfield with merry festive music. Raffle and Refreshments available. Tickets available price £12 from Gemini Greetings, 40 High Street, Heathfield, or on the door. Free entry […]

£12

WALKING NETBALL

James West Community Centre Brunel Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex

Coming to Hailsham weekly starting Wednesday 8 January. Walking Netball has been designed so that anyone can play, regardless of age or fitness level. From those who have dropped out of the sport they love due to injury to those who believed they had hung up their netball trainers many years ago. Walking Netball really […]

£5

MARKET, COFFEE, POP-UP MUSEUM

Arlington Village Hall Arlington Village Hall Address: Arlington, East Sussex, United Kingdom

All are very welcome. Regular stalls include Anne’s traditional fresh bread, cakes and buns as well as fresh eggs then Lynne’s popular home-made cakes and savouries, Jean’s All Sorts of Everything’ in aid of the Parkinson’s Society, a second-hand book stall with books about the local area and other sundries, jewellery, cards, crafts and more. […]