Hailsham Town News
A FIRE & LEGO WALK for Charity is happening on 28 March and you are invited to take part in this major fundraising event for Hailsham.
Hailsham Lions in association with UK Fire walk are hosting this exciting event on the Cattle Market site, Market Street, Hailsham BN27 1AG.
The Lions are a well-established and much loved charity, while UK Fire walk is a trusted leader in this extraordinary adventure, having twenty years of experience and over one thousand successful events.
Entries for this early evening event are now invited to raise money for a charity or group of your choice, or just for the fun of it. Registration is £100, with a deposit of £50 to be made at the time of registration. The balance to be paid by 28 February 2026.
Included in the registration fee is a free pitch on the Cattle Market South East Marts site for participating charities, and a free t-shirt for all participants. Training will also be given before the walk.
Several members of the Hailsham Club, including the president, have already registered to take part in the evening's event. Hailsham FM will provide the music, the market café will be serving hot food and a variety of stalls will welcome visitors. What's not to love! Registration forms and sponsorship forms (if required) can be obtained as well as further information, by contacting Geraldine Gurr on 0345 833 9828 or email [email protected]. Dust off those winter blues and raise money while having fun.
HAILSHAM PANTO’S TREASURE ISLAND is coming to Hailsham Pavilion from 21 to 25 January for a variety of performance times to suit everyone. For tickets visit www.hailshampavilion.co.uk or call the box office on 01323 841414 or in person. Adults £12, U16s £10.
HAILSHAM COMMUNITY GROUPS FORUM met last week. The HCGF is a networking group of all the local clubs, groups and other organisations that provide opportunities for you to take up an interest, make new friends and support the Town Council in their events and raise funds for local good causes. The Group provides opportunities to collaborate at events and in activities that provide opportunities to raise funds or visibility locally, share news of what they are involved in and current projects and ask for help and advice from other members. This month the members were bringing the final arrangements together for the What Can I Join in Hailsham? event on 31 January in the Charles Hunt Centre, from 10am to 1pm at which local people can come along and meet the organisers of these groups and find something new to do or make new friends and find out what is going on in the Town to get involved with. You will be able to meet many of them at this very popular event which is free to attend although there is a small charge for tables. The event is sponsored by the Hailsham Lions, local businessman Steve Wennington, Director of Pro Eco and Chair of Hailsham Active and local online events guide, What’s on in Hailsham.The meeting on this occasion, was attended by Hailsham Lions, Environment Hailsham, Hedgehogs4Hailsham, New Horizons, Friends of Hailsham Old Pavilion Society, 3VA Community Action, Hailsham Foodbank, Citizens Advice, Dementia Care, U3A, Friends of Demelza Hospice Care for Children, Hailsham Festival, The Civil Aviation Trust. All local groups or activity business groups welcome. Enquiries to 07887 910150.
ENVIRONMENT HAILSHAM responsible for the beautiful planters around the Town and at the War Memorial are really feeling the effects of climate change in their maintenance of the plants and their planting plans. Currently their 2025 plants are still alive and looking lovely and they have not got the heart to pull them up despite needing now to plant all the bulbs for a fantastic display this year. If you enjoy gardening and plants and would like to help with the planters in the town they are always keen to meet new volunteers and you can meet them at the What Can I Join in Hailsham? event.
NEW HORIZONS is a social group for people wanting company or friendship. They meet at Hailsham Methodist Hall as well as additional coffee mornings at The George, bowling at Freedom Leisure, lunches, coach trips and sometimes enjoy a quiz or a talk. They will be at the What Can I Join in Hailsham? event.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN REVISED CONSULTATION will take place during January until 14 February. You can have your say on local priorities on 21 January at 10.30am to 12pm, James West Community Centre, Brunel Drive, 2 to 4pm, Members’ Room, Town Council Offices (Inglenook), Market Street and 6 to 7.30pm, Dippy Doodahs Café, 52 High Street and 28 January from 5 to 6.30pm, Hailsham Civic Community Hall, Vicarage Lane. Paper copies of the consultation survey will be also available at the public exhibitions.
THE HAPPY PLACE CHOIR is a new singing rock, pop and gospel choir coming to Hailsham. Come along the free launch on 21 January at Hailsham Methodist Church at 7.30pm. It is completely free, no auditions and there is no obligation to sign up. To book your free place, visit www.thehappyplacechoir.co.uk or just turn up on the night. If you are unable to make it, they will also be at the What can I Join in Hailsham? event on 31 January at the Charles Hunt Centre from 10am to 1pm.
FREE NHS HEALTH CHECKS this Friday 16 January at Hailsham Health Centre provided by One You East Sussex. To book email [email protected] or call 01323 404600.
An NHS Health Check is a free check-up in England for adults who meet the below eligibility criteria, offered every five years. The check includes a cholesterol test and blood pressure check, to assess your risk of developing serious but preventable conditions like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
HAILSHAM WRITING GROUP was delighted to receive a grant of £250 from Hailsham Town Council to assist in the running of this Group which is for people who enjoy writing but are not necessarily pursuing getting published. Just writing in the moment. The social support it provides to its members is important for some people who may be feeling isolated or lonely and who will chat about what memories people’s scribblings have triggered or enjoy playing word games and other fun activities. The grant will help secure the venue for another year and provide opportunities to further fundraise and attract speakers and provide workshops.