What’s On


SEPTEMBER

28 Aug – 12 Sep

3 Sep

  • Firework Display, Holy Cross School, Uckfield, 8.30pm

3/12 Sep

  • Seaford Live, line up to be announced over the summer check out the website www.seafordlive.org

4 Sep

  • Uckfield Carnival, processions, fancy dress, 1.30pm – 9.30pm,
    Nearly New Sale, The Luxford Centre, Uckfield, proceeds to Crowborough Birthing Centre, 07979 610379

4/5 Sep

  • Battle Abbey Food and Wine Fair, traditional food & wine fair where you can sample local produce, meet medieval cooks, learn about traditional cooking, 10am – 5pm, 01424 775705

11 Sep

  • Uckfield NCT Nearly New Sale, Uckfield Civic Centre, 10.15 – noon, toys, clothes, equipment, 01825 760553
  • Eastbourne Baby Show, Kings Centre, pregnancy, baby and beyond – stands, speakers, demos, 10am – 4pm,  01323 732401

11/12 Sep

  • Laughton Country Show, classic cars, vintage motorcycles, steam engines, 10 acres of trade and craft stalls,  fun fair, fireworks at 10.30pm on Sat, 01323 811264
    FunRaisers Infinity Dragon Boat Festival, Bewl Water,  enter a team to race for your chosen charity eg school PTA.  Lots of family fun activities as well, 10am – 5pm, 07092 222066

12 Sep

  • Massage and Well Being Day at Horam Natural Therapy Centre, profits to Demelza House , 01435 812997

17/19 Sep

  • Woodfair,  Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, Halland, demos, exhibitors, traditional crafts, educational activities, trade stalls etc, 01825 840573
  • Seaford Yoga Groove Festival including Kids Space Sunday with Yoga, music, storytelling, crafts and more for youthful souls of all ages, 0774 8765 002 or 0207 503 1734
  • Out of the Ordinary Festival, family eco festival at Knockhatch, off A22 at Hailsham, 01273 688 788

18 Sep

  • Big Beachwatch, Birling Gap, help with the beach clean and learn about the marine life you are saving, booking advisable, 01323 871318
  • Mayfield Bonfire Boyes and Belles Street Market and Carnival, High Street, 12noon – 5pm and evening

18/19 Sep

  • Medieval Weekend, Michelham Priory, jousting, archery, Bosco the Jester, Early Music Shop, plus lots more  stalls, music  and dance, 10.30 – 5pm, 01323 844224
  • Day Out with Thomas, Kent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden Station, 01580 765155

19 Sep

  • Medieval Day, Alfriston Clergy House, 11am – 4pm,  01323 870001
  • Phobias Day at Drusillas, experts will be displaying some of the most commonly feared animals in the Discovery Centre. The aim of the day is to try and overcome visitors’ phobias, as well as being fun and informative, 01323 874100

21/26 Sep

  • Eastbourne Victorian Festival, 0871 663 0031

25 Sep

  • Tinkers Park Open Day, Hadlow Down, Great Bush Narrow Gauge Railway, miniature passenger carrying train, historic vehicles, refreshments  etc

25/26 Sep

26 Sep

  • NCT Nearly New Sale, Priory School, Lewes, 10.30 – 12noon (10.15 for members), Nearly new baby and toddler clothes, maternity clothes, toys and equipment, 0844 2436187

OCTOBER

2 Oct

  • NCT Nearly New Sale, Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne,  Second-hand baby and toddler clothes, toys and equipment at bargain prices! 10am for members, 10.15 for non members, No buggies please! 07882 661190.

3 Oct

  • Tall Stories at the Chiddingly Festival, the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, presents its latest show 4+yrs, 2.30,  01825 872401
  • Grandparents Day at Knockhatch, free entry for grandparents when accompanied by their grandchildren,  01323 442051 (see advert and competition to win family tickets)

5 Oct

  • BusinessMums Conference, Thistle Hotel , Brighton, 10am – 4.15pm,  speakers, seminars and networking, 01273 681484

9 Oct

  • Mansion Market, Kidbrooke Park, Forest Row, atmospheric mixed market in 18th century mansion, organic café,  puppet shows, 01342 824944

9/10 Oct

16 Oct

  • Nearly New Sale in aid of Ringmer Tiddlers and Toddlers, Ringmer Primary School, Harrisons Way, 10.30 – 12noon, maternity items, toys, baby equipment, clothes etc, 01273 812556
  • Hailsham Bonfire Celebrations, 7.30pm, 01323 441514
  • Table Top Sale at St Richards Church, Etchingham Road, Eastbourne, 10.30am – 12.30pm, refreshments, stalls including bric a brac, candles, jewellery, cards etc.  Stalls available from only £4, 0796 2080478

22 Oct

  • Park Mead Primary School, Upper Dicker, Family Friendly Firework Display, BBQ and entertainment, 7pm, 01323 844247

23 Oct

  • Fletching Bonfire, 01273 476360
  • Beachy Head Marathon, 1750 runners!
  • Local Life Show, Winter Garden Eastbourne, organised by Trading Standards an opportunity to sample local produce, talk to local traders, watch cookery demos, meet local authority reps.
  • Children’s and Baby’s Nearly New Sale, Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Pevensey, 10am – 12noon,  Free entry, 01323 649712 for info or to book a table

23/24 Oct

23/31 Oct

  • Halloween Shriek Week at Drusillas, fang-tastically spooky surprises for half term, 01323 874100
  • Halloween Fun and Activities,  Knockhatch, 01323 442051 (see advert and competition to win family tickets)

24 Oct

  • Creepy Crawlies at Drusillas.  The Discovery Centre will be swarming with weird insects, slimy molluscs and scary spiders and experts from the British Tarantula Society will be available to answer your questions, 01323 874100

25 Oct

25/31 Oct

26 Oct

  • Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, Eyes on the Universe Workshop, 10.30 and 2pm,  6+yrs booking essential,  01323 832731

26, 28 Oct

  • Black Cats and Creeping Rats, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, Ringmer, 4 – 7yrs on 26 Oct and  8 – 12yrs on 28 Oct, booking essential via booking form on website www.raystede.org, 01825 880461

27 Oct

  • The Fat Controller at Drusillas, 01323 874100

30 Oct

  • Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, Family Open Evening with Halloween drop in activities, 6.30 – 11pm,  6+yrs booking essential,  01323 832731
  • Cradle Hill School, Seaford Fireworks Display,  see local press for further details nearer the time, 07801 686846
  • Halloween Fun in the Martello Tower, Seaford, craft activities for 4 – 8yr olds,  10am – 12noon, 01323 898222 (ansaphone)

31 Oct

  • Halloween Feast, Charleston Farmhouse, Firle, Children’s cook and author Amanda Grant will be making spooky edibles with the children in short workshop sessions, pot up seeds to grow at home and take a spooky walk, booking essential, 01323 811626
  • Halloween at Michelham Priory, more details in the autumn,  01323 844224
  • The Fat Controller at Drusillas, 01323 874100