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BIG JUBILEE LUNCH PHOTO COMP
The Little Arts has sponsored a photo competition, with the prize of a £25 voucher to spend in the Village Stores. All you have to do is take some great pictures (Camera, Phone, whatever) of the Big Jubilee Lunch on Rushlake Green. Then email your best snap (max one...
STUFF THAT’S HAPPENING
If you would like to add your event to our virtual noticeboard and listing, please let us know at rushlakegreenvillage@googlemail.com. It’s free. If possible send us a poster, flyer and/or some copy to include. We can also share a mention on our facebook page. 2rd -...
LOCAL ARTISTS’ OPEN STUDIOS
Several of our favourite local artists are taking part in the South East Open Studios exhibitions that run from 3rd to 10th June 2022. The SEOS is celebrating 25 years of art & craft, and this year it features nearly 300 artists, many of whom open up their studios...
FIRST RESPONSES TO OUR GREEN WATCH APPEAL FOR PHOTOS OF LOCAL BIRDLIFE
Catey Mulcahy wrote: "I read your suggestion to send pics of wild birds spotted & caught on camera locally so thought I'd send one of our regular visitors to our garden. Green Finches have returned to our feeders in the last couple of years - this one stayed until...
GREEN WATCH
What wild birds have you photographed locally? There is much talk about the potential decline of many wild birds. So we thought we'd ask readers what they have spotted (and caught on camera). It doesn't have to be a pin sharp masterpiece. You may not even be certain...
THE SOUND OF A RESOUNDING MUSICAL SUCCESS
On Saturday Night the curtain came down on The Sound of Music, possibly one of the most ambitious and undoubtedly most successful productions by the Rushlake Green Village Players. For the actors, musicians, stage crew and background teams - and above all the Director...
HEAR ALL ABOUT THE PARISH COUNCIL and LEARN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE
The Annual Parish Assembly takes place on Tuesday 24th May in the Dunn Village Hall at 6.30pm. Time was when these were pretty dry, poorly attended affairs. But the current, more energetic, Council has made sure this year's meeting is informative and useful. In...
VILLAGE PLAYERS READY TO CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN – 17th – 21st MAY DVH
SOUND OF MUSIC at the Dunn Village Hall, This week. SOME TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE. For the cast and crew of the Village Players the final dress rehearsals marked the culmination of many months of hard work to pull together what could possibly be the most vocally...
THE QUITE GIRL – Village Leaf film pick
Set in the stunning landscapes of rural Ireland in the early eighties, a quiet, neglected girl is sent away from her overcrowded, dysfunctional family to live with foster parents for the summer. She blossoms in their care, but in this house where there are meant to be...
BODLE STREET GREEN ‘DRIVE IT DAY’ raises £1,600+
A report from organiser Peter Love: "In the tiny village of Bodle Street Green, East Sussex, saw some 250 + exhibitors turn out for the Peter Love organised FBHVC 'Drive It Day' Charity Gathering & Road Run event, helped by some very experienced marshals and...
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF THE VILLAGE PLAYERS
Tickets are now on sale for the Village Players' production of The Sound of Music, from 17th to 21st May in the Dunn Village Hall. The run kicks off with a special Gala Charity performance on the the 17th - when ticket price will include a glass of fizz and canapés on...
THE RUSHLAKE GREEN BIG JUBILEE LUNCH – LATEST NEWS
The Big Jubilee Lunch will be taking place on Rushlake Green, on Sunday 5th June from 12 noon. In addition to a very very long communal table, there'll be picnicking, live music from the Warbleton Brass Band and The Yum Yums, David Logan on accordion, Tug of War...
NEW PILATES, TUESDAYS, in the DUNN VILLAGE HALL, RUSHLAKE GREEN
Bella Turnham has been in touch to say that she is starting Pilates lessons at Dunn Village Hall after Easter, so if you’re interested, here are some details: New Pilates Class starting in Dunn Village Hall - Tuesdays at 9:30am. Strengthen your core, mobilise your...
MAYFIELD FESTIVAL of MUSIC and the ARTS – It’s back.
After an enforced absence two years ago the biennial Mayfield Festival of Music and the Arts has returned for 2022 and will be held from 23 April to 8 May (inclusive). As ever, the Festival boasts an eclectic mix of musical genres and art forms and with more than 20...
FBHVC ‘DRIVE IT DAY’ CHARITY GATHERING & ROAD RUN SUNDAY 24 APRIL
Happy Easter Everyone! Well I am sure you have seen the advert in The Rushlake Green Village Stores for the community event on Sunday 24 April at Bodle Street Green Village Hall and car park area. I have wanted to stage this event for some years, but various things...
GREAT JAZZ IN THE HEART OF EAST SUSSEX
SUSSEX JAZZ is bringing The Jazz Repertory Company’s top London show ‘100 Years of Jazz in 99 Minutes. The gig features trumpet player Enrico Tomasso who many will remember for his fabulous performance here in Rushlake Green in 2021. Also appearing are Georgina...
WHAT’S GOING ON
If you would like to add your event to our rolling noticeboard and listing, please let us know at rushlakegreenvillage@googlemail.com. It's free. If possible send us a poster, flyer and/or some copy to include. We can also share a mention on our facebook page....
COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS – A Leaf Factfile
Here is an article, compiled for us by our local team of Community First Responders based in Heathfield. As we have explained previously, in the case of an emergency an ambulance may take some time (perhaps too much time) to reach someone here in distress. The...
RUSHLAKE GREEN BIG JUBILEE LUNCH 2022
The Big Lunch team are delighted to announce the return of their annual event on Sunday, 5th June in a combined celebration of our community and The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Open to everyone living in or connected to Rushlake Green and Warbleton, just bring along a...
A DEFIBRILLATOR IS FOR LIFE
In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, the first few minutes are crucial. Every minute without resuscitation reduces the chances of survival. Here's some info about what you can do to help, because getting an ambulance to a rural location quickly was always...
WARBLETON WALKING AND CYCLING MAP
Warbleton Parish Council are working on a new walking & cycling routes map in partnership with local community organisations to promote health and well-being in the area. The funds to enable this will be provided by the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This...
OSBORNE HOUSE ONLINE INFO
Osborne House, Rushlake Green, has recently launched a new website. The site is well thought through, and provides very clear information about the history, ethos and charity status of this housing association provider of accommodation for retired local residents....
WHAT’S GOING ON
If you would like to add your event to our rolling noticeboard and listing, please let us know at rushlakegreenvillage@googlemail.com. It's free. If possible send us a poster, flyer and/or some copy to include. We can also share a mention on our facebook page. Sunday...
YOUR PARISH COUNCIL NEEDS YOU
Are you interested in becoming a Parish Councillor and helping your local community? There are two vacancies on the Warbleton Parish Council and these are now being advertised. The closing date for application is 10th February 2022 and applicants will be interviewed...