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BOOK EARLY

BOOK EARLY

Rehearsals are in full swing for The Village Players’ Cafe Theatre featuring Norman Robbins’ play the Late Mrs Early, which runs in the DVH from 20th to 23rd November. The play is a light comedy, set in a terraced council house during the 1970s,  in the Northern town...

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DON’T LIGHT ME UP

DON’T LIGHT ME UP

Wild About Warbleton invites you to a Dark Skies talk with Doug Edworthy, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. Tuesday 29th October 7.00pm for 7.15pm Bodle Street Village Hall Thursday 7th November 7.00pm for 7.15pm Church Rooms, Warbleton Any queries call Erica...

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GETTING A GOOD CAUSE TO A TEA

GETTING A GOOD CAUSE TO A TEA

Drop in to the Dunn Village Hall, 2.00-4.00pm Sunday Oct 27th, for the perfect Afternoon Tea for a good cause. Scones, cakes, sandwiches and there's even a tombola & 2nd hand book sale. All proceeds go to St Wilfred's Hospice, Eastbourne.

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BONFIRES OF THE FRATERNITIES

BONFIRES OF THE FRATERNITIES

Local bonfires and fireworks near Rushlake Green: COWBEECH FIREWORKS FRIDAY 25th OCT PUNNETTS TOWN FIREWORKS SAT 26th OCT Nothing beats an amazing fireworks display, a blazing bonfire and a tasty barbeque. Both of these events are organised by local volunteers, all of...

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ALL’S FAYRE IN CHRISTMAS

ALL’S FAYRE IN CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS & VINTAGE FAYRE IN RUSHLAKE GREEN SUNDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 10am - 3pm Dunn Village Hall In aid of St Wilfred's Hospice Stalls include Luxury Gifts, Wax Melts, Fashion, Crafts, Crystals, Homewares, Food & Confectionary, Refreshments and a Raffle. Admission...

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NOT JUST A FESTIVAL, MORE A WAY OF MUSIC.

NOT JUST A FESTIVAL, MORE A WAY OF MUSIC.

We might be tempted to think of the Mayfield Festival as literally just that. An annual event when Mayfield defies gravity and, punching way above its weight in semibreves, attracts a stella array of internationally-bound musicians to perform a seriously eclectic...

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THIS’LL BE POETRY TO YOUR EARS

THIS’LL BE POETRY TO YOUR EARS

The Village Players poetry and prose workshop (2pm Sat 17th August Dunn Village Hall) 'Can I have Word Please' promises to be an intriguing and thought-provoking high-point in the Little Arts Festival programme....

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BIG little GIG FRIDAY 16th AUGUST RUSHLAKE GREEN

BIG little GIG FRIDAY 16th AUGUST RUSHLAKE GREEN

This has all the makings of an unforgettable evening of Live Music, right here in the Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green. A chance in a lifetime to hear these three complimentary acts on the same bill. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start....

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WHEN 64 WAS FAB – BEATLES RETURN TO RUSHLAKE GREEN

WHEN 64 WAS FAB – BEATLES RETURN TO RUSHLAKE GREEN

Yes it's true, the Beatles really did sometimes stop off at 'Dawes Stores' in Rushlake Green when, in the sixties their manager Brian Epstein had his country home in nearby Kingsley Hill. And at 7.00pm this Saturday 10th August those talented musicians that make up...

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LITTLE ARTS FESTIVAL LIVE ON DISSOCIATION STATION TONIGHT

LITTLE ARTS FESTIVAL LIVE ON DISSOCIATION STATION TONIGHT

At 6.00pm tonight, Monday 5th August you can tune in to hear festival musicians Jo Church and Jim Tipler, of Milton Hide, interviewed live by the Dissociation Station radio programme host in special live stream for the Little Arts Festival. The programme will feature...

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ART ON THE GREEN PREVIEW FRIDAY 2nd AUGUST 7.00pm

ART ON THE GREEN PREVIEW FRIDAY 2nd AUGUST 7.00pm

Friday night marks the official start of the 2024 Little Arts Festival programme. Everyone is welcome at this preview of ART ON THE GREEN - an opportunity for local artists of all levels of experience to submit artworks pieces for the opening show of the festival....

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ARTS FESTIVAL OFFERS INSIGHTS TO HELP BUDDING ARTISTS

ARTS FESTIVAL OFFERS INSIGHTS TO HELP BUDDING ARTISTS

. On Monday 5th August inn the morning, Mark Austin will be running a Walk & Sketch session around the grounds of Stonehouse. The session is suitable for everyone from complete novices to those with plenty of experience looking for an interesting location to...

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BIG SUCCESS for the BIG LUNCH charity effort.

BIG SUCCESS for the BIG LUNCH charity effort.

This year's Rushlake Green Big Lunch was yet another tribute to the hard work and diligent project planning of the team of dedicated volunteers that make this stunning community event possible.     And this year's Big Lunch charity raffle raised an incredible...

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THE SUMMER EXHIBITION

THE SUMMER EXHIBITION

You'll love the SUMMER EXHIBITION at the Dunn Village Hall, from 8th to 9th June. Part of the Little Arts Festival project to support and share the best in local arts. Paintings, Drawings, Glasswork, Metalwork, Textiles and much more from twelve exceptional local...

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MEND OVER MATTER

MEND OVER MATTER

REDUCE, RE-USE, RECYCLE. That's the vibe at the Heathfield and Horam Repair Cafe. The enthusiastic, highly competent, team at the brilliant repair cafe say: "Help us preserve the environment and put an end to our throwaway culture. Everyone is welcome and all services...

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DON’T MISS THE BIG LUNCH

DON’T MISS THE BIG LUNCH

Sunday 2nd June - Rushlake Green's annual street party style celebration. As always there'll be an outstanding line up of entertainments, and an amazing array of classic vehicles. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a picnic either at the commununal 100m long table, or...

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CARRY ON UPHAM – A BRECHT OF FRESH AIR

CARRY ON UPHAM – A BRECHT OF FRESH AIR

Saturday night saw the conclusion of the sell-out production of Helen Halliday's Upham Hall. Led by a bravura performance from Clyde Young, everyone in the ensemble cast put in an outstandingly self-assured and eye-poppingly entertaining turn. And the Rushlake Green...

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COME & ROOT FOR COFFEE & CO

COME & ROOT FOR COFFEE & CO

Coffee & Company will be holding another ever popular, and fantastic value for money, Plant Sale on Thursday 23rd May 2024 from 10.00am until 12.00pm at Osborne House, Rushlake Green. Bring along any spare plants, seedlings etc. which can be sold. And please bring...

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STILL TIME TO SWING AT MAYFIELD FESTIVAL

STILL TIME TO SWING AT MAYFIELD FESTIVAL

The Mayfield Festival is enjoying a fantastic year of brilliant events and packed houses. We understand there may still be some tickets available, if you're quick. A great Jazz event on Saturday the 11th has caught our eye. Sounds like fun. Here's what the festival...

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UPHAM ONE NIGHT ONLY

UPHAM ONE NIGHT ONLY

The Village Players are in the final rehearsal stages of their Upham Hall production, which is already SOLD OUT! .  However, to allow even more people to catch the show, they've been decided to invite an extra audience for their Dress Rehearsal on Tuesday 14th May at...

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