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WDHPS 5th AUTUMN SHOW: Saturday 7th October DVH

WDHPS 5th AUTUMN SHOW: Saturday 7th October DVH

The Warbleton & District Horticultural & Poultry Society Autumn Show makes a welcome return on Saturday 7th October, in the Dunn Village Hall. Programmes, with application forms, available from the Rushlake Green Village Stores.    ...

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SHOW TIME ON RUSHLAKE GREEN

SHOW TIME ON RUSHLAKE GREEN

THE SUN IS UP, THE SKY IS BLUE, IT'S BEAUTIFUL, AND SO IS THE . . . . . . . . RUSHLAKE GREEN FLOWER SHOW - SATURDAY 29TH JULY 2023 Eager competitors were up early this morning to bring in their prize-worthy entries - painstakingly arranged in the marquee to maximum...

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VICTORY TO DIG FOR

VICTORY TO DIG FOR

Sunday 6th of August sees the welcome return of the ever popular 'Dig for Victory' flower show and summer fete at Cowbeech. 'The Village Fete with the 1940s touch'. As always there will be a wealth of exhibits, stands and attractions, right beside the Merrie Harriers....

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POMP UP THE VOLUME

POMP UP THE VOLUME

It's back, it's brassy. it's classy, and with all the pomp and glory you could hope for in the circumstances. So dust off your flags, bring your picnic and chairs, and enjoy an evening of great music including all your favourites from the Proms. ....... Set on the...

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IN SEARCH OF EGGSELLENCE

IN SEARCH OF EGGSELLENCE

As the Warbleton & District Horticultural & Poultry Society puts the final touches to its plans for this year's extravaganza, the ever amazing, and hugely popular, SUMMER SHOW will soon be here on RUSHLAKE GREEN - SATURDAY 29TH JULY 2023. Marquee opens to the...

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FLEXIBUS IS GETTING UP TO SPEED

FLEXIBUS IS GETTING UP TO SPEED

Local driver Adrian reports that the service is steadily building momentum as more and more people discover how best to use flexibus. This initiative is is trumpeted as "a flexible, on-demand, rideshare service, for areas with limited or no bus service. Residents can...

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HAILSHAM ARTISTS NETWORK SUMMER SHOW AT RUSHLAKE GREEN

HAILSHAM ARTISTS NETWORK SUMMER SHOW AT RUSHLAKE GREEN

We are privileged to be chosen as the venue for a summer show as part of the Hailsham Artists Network (HAN) Arts and Crafts tour this year. The show will feature seven 2D artists and five 3D artists/makers. SPRING SHOW 24th - 25th June From 11.00am Dunn Village Hall...

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DON’T MISS THE RUDES! ON THE GREEN. THIS SUNDAY.

DON’T MISS THE RUDES! ON THE GREEN. THIS SUNDAY.

The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company hits Rushlake Green on Sunday 25th June with a new play, Miss Popplewell’s Garden. The Rude's Commedia dell’Arte inspired performances have become highlight of the Rushlake Green calendar over recent years - always creative, always...

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WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION – LAST FEW TICKETS UP FOR GRABS

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION – LAST FEW TICKETS UP FOR GRABS

There is still time to book your tickets for the Village Players’ production of Agatha Christie’s courtroom drama ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ (DVH 13-17 June). As we write there are still a few tickets available for the performances on Tuesday 13th June, Wednesday...

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“WITNESS” ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR VILLAGE PLAYERS

“WITNESS” ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR VILLAGE PLAYERS

Tickets are now on sale for the Village Players' production of 'Witness for the Prosecution' - by non other than Agatha Christie - running from Tuesday 13th to Saturday 17th June 2023 in the Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green, TN21 9QD. Rehearsals are going well and...

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COFFEE & CO PLANT SALE DATE CHANGE

COFFEE & CO PLANT SALE DATE CHANGE

NO LONGER ON THE 18TH MAY - NOW TAKES PLACE JUNE 8TH The plant sale which was planned to take place at Coffee & Company, on 18th May, will now be on Thursday 8th June. The organisers are very keen to get the message out and avoid contributors turning up with their...

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RUSHLAKE GREEN VILLAGE PHOTO

RUSHLAKE GREEN VILLAGE PHOTO

Everyone is invited to literally Show their Face for the Rushlake Green Coronation Photograph at 12.30pm on Sunday 7th May 2023, outside the Horse & Groom. Do come and join in. Check out the photo above to remind yourself of whether you were in the Village Photo...

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BIG LUNCH LATEST NEWS

BIG LUNCH LATEST NEWS

Preparations are well advanced for this year's BIG LUNCH street party at Rushlake Green, on Sunday 4th June. In addition to the Warbleton Brass Band, Live Music from 'Nothing is Real', a Tug of War, and a Classic Vehicle Display, this year's entertainment will include...

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NEW YOGA CLASS at the Dunn Village Hall RUSHLAKE GREEN

NEW YOGA CLASS at the Dunn Village Hall RUSHLAKE GREEN

Building on the success of her Wednesday sessions, Emma Stenning will be starting a second weekly Tree Frog Yoga Class in the Dunn Village Hall on Friday mornings from 9.15 to 10.15am, starting  Friday 5th May. Emma tells us: "The Wednesday classes are doing really...

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Haydn’s Creation – last chance to get tickets

Haydn’s Creation – last chance to get tickets

Sunday 30 April 2023 at 7:30 pm, the audience will be gathering for Mayfield Festival Choir's performances of Haydn's Creation in the beautiful St Dunstan's Church, Mayfield. Tickets can still be purchased online with credit or debit cards, by telephone (0333 666...

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OPEN AIR THEATRE returns to RUSHLAKE GREEN

OPEN AIR THEATRE returns to RUSHLAKE GREEN

The much-loved Rude Mechanical Theatre Company will be back on the green at Rushlake Green again this summer on Sunday 25th June with their new play, Miss Popplewell’s Garden. The company, which performs in small rural communities across Southern England, has a cast...

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COMPUTERS FIXED with a Smile

COMPUTERS FIXED with a Smile

And it's a smile that local tech specialist Richard Georgiou is promising to bring to anyone grimacing in the face of an insoluble problem with their computer.  Based in Bodle Street Green, Richard describes his business like this: “It’s quite simple really. I’m a...

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TOP BRASS WITH COMMUNITY SPIRIT

TOP BRASS WITH COMMUNITY SPIRIT

The Warbleton Brass will be presenting a Concert for the Community, in the State Hall, King's Church Heathfield, on Sunday 2nd April 2023 at 2.00pm. The concert is in support of the Hailsham Food Bank. Entry is just £5 and attendees are also asked to bring a bag of...

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MAKE A DATE FOR THE BIG LUNCH

MAKE A DATE FOR THE BIG LUNCH

The Big Lunch team have announced the date for this highlight of the Rushlake Green calendar. So save the date now. We'll bring you more details as they're announced but you can be sure things will be built around the now traditional street-party style table that...

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HONEY I’M HOME

HONEY I’M HOME

Beekeeping enthusiast Kirsty Gearing will be hosting a Bees & Honey charity event at the Dunn Village Hall on Saturday 4th March. This forms part of Kirsty's  fundraising efforts for Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice. Kirsty is also doing a 180ft abseil down...

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WARBLETON’S ‘QUEENS CANOPY’ WALNUT TREE

WARBLETON’S ‘QUEENS CANOPY’ WALNUT TREE

On Monday 20th February 2023 a Walnut tree was planted, beside the bench by the Dunn Village Hall, as Warbleton Parish Council's contribution to the ‘Queen’s Green Canopy’ scheme launched last year and extended to March 2023. Those attending the planting ceremony...

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