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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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DON’T MISS THE BIG LUNCH

DON’T MISS THE BIG LUNCH

Rushlake Green's annual street party style celebration is coming soon. As always there's 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 lounging...

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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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MAYFIELD FESTIVAL COMING SOON: 26/4-12/5

MAYFIELD FESTIVAL COMING SOON: 26/4-12/5

The Mayfield Festival is back in 2024 and runs from 26 April to 12 May (inclusive). They sent us the following info: . . . . . The hot tickets for this year's festival are The London Community Gospel Choir on Saturday 4 May (which is all but sold out already) and Gin...

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THE OTHER BAND supporting DVH

THE OTHER BAND supporting DVH

On Saturday 27th April THE OTHER BAND bring their unique mix of Blues, Folk and Americana to Rushlake Green in a generous gig to support the upkeep of the Dunn Village Hall. Starts 7.00pm. Tickets £5 from the Rushlake Green Village Stores or at the door. Cash Bar....

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LITTLE ARTS FESTIVAL WELCOME TEA PARTY 21ST APRIL

LITTLE ARTS FESTIVAL WELCOME TEA PARTY 21ST APRIL

The Little Arts Festival gang are throwing a tea party for everyone who would like to know how plans for the August festival, right here in Rushlake Green, are developing. Why not drop in, to the Dunn Village Hall (from 1.00-4.00 pm on Sunday 21st April), for a...

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A BIG LUNCH DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

A BIG LUNCH DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

SAVE THE DATE now for the Big Lunch on Rushlake Green Louise and her team are already making plans for this high point on the Rushlake Green calendar. Always the road will be closed-off, tables set out, entertainment and displays on the green and everyone connected...

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A QUIZ NIGHT TO REMEMBER

A QUIZ NIGHT TO REMEMBER

WARBLETON & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL & POULTRY QUIZ NIGHT Saturday, 17th February at Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green. Doors open at 7pm. Tables of 6 - £5.00 entry per person Prizes - Bar - Fun to be had by all

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU, FROM THE VILLAGE LEAF

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU, FROM THE VILLAGE LEAF

We wish all our readers, followers, supporters and contributors the very best of health, happiness, and the warmth of good friendship and community spirit in 2024. Chinese Crab Apple photo kindly shared with us by Diana P-F.

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU

We'd like to send our warmest seasonal greetings to everyone who reads and follows the Village Leaf. Thank you so much for all your contributions, photographs and ideas throughout another eventful year. We hope you have a peaceful and restful Christmas and we wish you...

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NOTICEABLE EVENTS

NOTICEABLE EVENTS

What's on in January 2024 1st January 1.00pm New Year's Day - The Mummers Play, performed by the North Street Mummers - Horse & Groom, Rushlake Green Saturday 13th January, 4.00pm - A Winter Festival, St Mary's Singers - Warbleton Church, TN21 9BD 14th January -...

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LATEST NEWS FROM THE LITTLE ARTS FESTIVAL GROUP

LATEST NEWS FROM THE LITTLE ARTS FESTIVAL GROUP

If you haven't already seen it, here is a copy of the December newsletter from the group organising a Little Arts Festival for Rushlake Green, and its surrounding areas, in August 2024. We've also included a copy of the registration form to use if you'd like to show...

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WE SPY SOMETHING  BEGINNING WITH DUNN VILLAGE HALL

WE SPY SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH DUNN VILLAGE HALL

"THE FOUNDING AND EARLY YEARS OF MI5 AND MI6" A Talk by the Guardian and Royal Society of Literature award winning writer Alan Judd. In aid of the Dunn Village Hall, Sunday 21st January 2024 - 2pm - Dunn Village Hall Before writing two biographies and sixteen novels,...

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RUSHLAKE GREEN’S GOT TALENT

RUSHLAKE GREEN’S GOT TALENT

The Rushlake Green Village Players are running open auditions for UPHAM HALL, a hilarious new comedy by talented local writer and director Helen Halliday. Auditions will take place on 14th January 2024. The Village Players always welcome new local people, with all...

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CAROLS ON THE GREEN

CAROLS ON THE GREEN

WEDS 20TH DEC 7.00PM Christmas carols with the WarbleSingers, accompanied by the Warbleton Brass Band. Meet at 7.00pm at Osborne House, Rushlake Green, by the Christmas tree and join them for carols.

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GIVE IT A BLOW

GIVE IT A BLOW

Warbleton Brass Band wants to share this invitation: Ever fancied having a go on a brass instrument? Did you used to play many moons ago and have thought about starting again? Do you already play but haven't found a group to join? WARBLETON BRASS BAND is offering the...

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CHRISTMAS FAIR at the DUNN VILLAGE HALL

CHRISTMAS FAIR at the DUNN VILLAGE HALL

The Warbleton & District Horticultural & Poultry Society (organisers of the renowned Rushlake Green Summer Flower Show) are holding a Christmas Market on Sunday 3rd December, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in the Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green, TN21 9QD.  

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Do you want to know a secret? NOTHING IS REAL!

Do you want to know a secret? NOTHING IS REAL!

I saw her standing there . . . Love me do . . . Twist and Shout. - Just some of the Beatles songs that will be performed by the band NOTHING IS REAL at their FREE ENTRY charity gig 7.30pm on SAT 4TH NOVEMBER, Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green. This will be an amazing...

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VILLAGE PLAYERS STAGING A PANTO WITH POLISH

VILLAGE PLAYERS STAGING A PANTO WITH POLISH

Aladdin – A poor boy wins the girl of his dreams with an honest heart and a couple of genies. It could happen to anyone! All the traditional Panto elements, baddies and slapstick with a carpet flown in. This production by the Rushlake Green Village Players, Directed...

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