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DIG THIS

DIG THIS

At 10.00am on Monday 20th February Staverton Garden Centre will be planting a Walnut tree for Warbleton Parish Council, near the bench alongside the Dunn Village Hall, as contribution to the 'Queen’s Green Canopy' scheme launched last year. WPC Chairman Andy Long will...

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE VILLAGE LEAF

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE VILLAGE LEAF

We'd like to send our warmest festive greetings to everyone who is part of our Village Leaf community. We are so grateful for your interest, contributions, ideas and support throughout the year. We hope you have a peaceful and restful (or energetically exciting)...

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STUFF HAPPENING

STUFF HAPPENING

Here are a few of the things happening around and about. Please email details of anything you know about to rushlakegreenvillage@gmail.com Sunday 18th Dec – 2.15pm Muppet Christmas Carol, Hailsham Pavilion Sunday 18th Dec – 6.30pm. Carols by Candlelight. Warbleton...

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CHRISTMAS – WARBLETON BRASS BAND STYLE

CHRISTMAS – WARBLETON BRASS BAND STYLE

The Warbleton Brass Band have already been out and about, taking their Winter Wonderland Extravaganza show to surrounding communities including Heathfield, Punnetts Town, Hellingly, Hailsham & Herstmonceux. They come to Bodle Street Village Hall car park on Friday...

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CHRISTMAS AT WARBLETON PARISH CHURCH

CHRISTMAS AT WARBLETON PARISH CHURCH

The Crib Service for families, on Christmas Eve, will once again feature Freddie, the donkey. Alive and hopefully not kicking. For full details of services at Warbleton Parish Church and other churches in the Parish, see www.warbletonchurch.org.uk Highlights include:...

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SCENE LOCALLY CHILLING OUT

SCENE LOCALLY CHILLING OUT

Here are some Breaking Views, sent in by Andrea Pickett. Thank you so much, to all those who responded to our appeal for chilled photos of Rushlake Green and its surrounding locations. Here all the amazing photos that people sent in. Hamish Porter originally inspired...

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SUSSEX JAZZ presents THE TEMPERANCE SEVEN

SUSSEX JAZZ presents THE TEMPERANCE SEVEN

The next local 'Sussex Jazz' Concert – featuring The Temperance Seven - will be on 3rd December at the Herstmonceux Village Hall.  There is more background information on the website: www.sussexjazz.co.uk The Temperance Seven was founded at Christmas 1955 by students...

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HORSE & GROOM NEWS

HORSE & GROOM NEWS

"We are pleased to let everyone know that we have now started a regular special menu evening. The first Thursday of the month is a theme night. So far we have had a couple of curry evenings which have been well supported. Dates are published on our notice board in the...

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THE BLOODY TRUTH!

THE BLOODY TRUTH!

Deadly intrigue. Back-stabbing. Front stabbing. Principal players that are a pain in the neck. Blood on their hands. What could we possibly be talking about? It is of course, the latest production by the Rushlake Green Village Players. Dracula, The Bloody Truth, by Le...

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SUSSEX JAZZ PRESENTS – DIVAS OF SWING

SUSSEX JAZZ PRESENTS – DIVAS OF SWING

Performed on Saturday 15th October 2022 at the Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green. Val Wiseman pays tribute to the singers who have inspired her throughout her career. Featuring songs performed by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Anita O’Day and Sarah...

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SHOW TIME

SHOW TIME

AUTUMN SHOW TODAY SATURDAY 8th OCT 2022 DUNN VILLAGE HALL, RUSHLAKE GREEN The Warbleton & District Horticultural & Poultry Society (WHAPS) Autumn Show is here. Doors open at 12.30pm for members and at 12.45pm for the public. Dozens of stunning exhibits in a...

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LIVE MUSICAL PARTY AT MAYFIELD

LIVE MUSICAL PARTY AT MAYFIELD

A Ghost, A Devil and Jean Harlow Too – A Celebration of Young Classical Musicians On Saturday 15th of October the Mayfield Festival will be presenting a celebration of young classical musicians in Mayfield School Concert Hall, starting at 7.30pm. The performing...

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THE AUTUMN SHOW IS BACK

THE AUTUMN SHOW IS BACK

Saturday 8th October sees the return of the Warbleton & District Horticultural & Poultry Society (WHAPS) Autumn Show in the Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green, TN21 9QD. Doors open 12.45 for the public. There's still time to enter your prize-worthy Growings,...

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A LIFE OF SERVICE

A LIFE OF SERVICE

We join with others across our community in mourning the sad death of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, and we over our sincerest condolences to HRH King Charles III and all the members of the Royal Family at this difficult time. We take this opportunity to pay...

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NEW HOME FOR WARBLETON DEFIBRILLATOR

NEW HOME FOR WARBLETON DEFIBRILLATOR

We are pleased to report that a new home has been found for the Warbleton Publicly Available Defibrillator (AED), which was previously on the Black Duck Inn. The Warbleton AED is now sited on the front of the Church Rooms building which, for those not familiar with...

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RUSHLAKE GREEN LITERALLY BOOKISH

RUSHLAKE GREEN LITERALLY BOOKISH

One of the UK's literary highlights returns with the hugely popular Used Book Fair at Rushlake Green. This event, in support of the Dunn Village Hall, will feature a positive bibliotheca of belletristic eclecticism. Books, Coffee, Cake and good company. Saturday 24th...

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H&G Serves up another winner

H&G Serves up another winner

Last weekend the news spread quickly that the Horse & Groom had begun serving food. As you will hear, this was a low key test run, which proved immediately popular with customers. Comments we've received included "had an excellent lunch in the H&G garden". . ....

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HORSE & GROOM, RUSHLAKE GREEN, BY POPULAR DEMAND.

HORSE & GROOM, RUSHLAKE GREEN, BY POPULAR DEMAND.

Here’s a Pub Update John Miller would like us to share, including an appeal for additional staff: . . . . Both Johns and the team at the Horse and Groom would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming support and encouragement on Flower Show day. Your patience was...

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A LITTLE PEACE OF TRANQUILITY RESTORED

A LITTLE PEACE OF TRANQUILITY RESTORED

A seat on the footpath beside the Dunn Village Hall has long been a welcome place for walkers, locals and visitors to take a few moments of peace and tranquility. Friday 29th July 2022 saw the official launch of the new bench, which was generously donated by Rushlake...

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