Sedlescombe Village Voice
The Chapel on the Hill are pleased to be welcoming a visiting speaker on the February 1 2026, Rev Philip Edwards. Philip developed a teaching ministry that is practical and well balanced. Called to the ministry in 1980 he has planted two churches in West London and been involved in over 70 mission trips overseas, he has also appeared on Relevation TV. Our service will start at 3pm, doors open from 2.30pm and there will be time after the service for refreshments and to have a chat. If anyone requires transport please contact Andrea on 01424 871 625
COFFEE MORNING AND MINI MARKET. The first date for 2026 is Thursday February 5 from 10 am until 11.30am in Sedlescombe village hall. All the usual stalls will be on offer , books, puzzles, bric a brac, home baking and a raffle. Coffee, Tea and Scones at £1 each. Go along and meet friends you know and make new ones. Everyone is very welcome. For any further details please call 01424 870808
Plus in the committee room at the village hall on the same date , February 5, is a meeting of the THURSDAY CLUB at 10am to hear an interesting speaker and chat over coffee/tea and homemade cheese scones. The talk is "In Full Flight" given by Eddie Asquith ex RAF. The first meeting is free except for £1 for refreshments. Contact: [email protected] or phone 01424 870455 for further information
SUNDAY SERVICE on February 1 at St John the Baptist, Church Hill , Sedlescombe starts at the usual time of 10.30am. After each Sunday Service, and each Wednesday from 10am, Sedlescombe church remains open for private prayer or your quiet contemplation until 4pm. Anyone who may wish to contact our Rector, John Hawkins, may get in touch by phoning 07974 028275. Further information in connection with church services and activities can be located on www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5129/ or e-mail to [email protected] on the Hill Events.
Lunch Club Every second Tuesday of the month the Chapel holds a lunch club where you can get a hot homecooked meal or just come and have refreshments. Doors open from 11am, lunch served from 12:30pm.
The first lunch of 2026 will take place on Tuesday February 10. Everyone is welcome to attend . If anyone requires more information or requires transport to and from the Chapel please contact Andrea on 01424 871 625.
Sedlescombe Players present, 'COME FROM AWAY' the award winning musical, based on a remarkable true story. February 26 to 28 evening 7.45pm plus Saturday matinee.2.30 pm in the Village Hall. After 9/11 the USA closed its airspace, 38 planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers from around the world were diverted to Gander in Newfoundland, doubling the town's population overnight. The townspeople opened their homes,schools and hearts to care for them. One of those passengers involved was the father of our Director Tara Buchanan, which makes this show very poignant to her. The show celebrates human kindness, resilience, and community spirit in the face of tragedy-and gives us hope in today's unsettled world. Tickets have been selling fast! To obtain, contact www.sedlescombeplayers.co.uk or Box Office on 01424 718059. This show is very special, don't miss it!
FOLLOW UP NEWS - A local band, The 'King Band will be playing at Sedlescombe Village Hall on Friday March 13. You may know them from the harvest lunch last year when they were such a success playing 70s and 80s covers. Music to your ears.Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start so gather your friends and family together now to share an entertaining time or as they say nowadays “to make memories” This event organised by the Friends of Sedlescombe Church Heritage Trust, listen, dance and enjoy a home cooked supper. Come and enjoy a great evening out whilst supporting this local cause. Tickets at £15 are now available and include a hot supper. There will be a licensed and a super raffle during the evening. Contact Shirley on 01424870475 or Judy 01424 870344 or [email protected] to book now.
VOLUNTEERS All the clubs and events you read about in this village voice just would not take place without the volunteers that step up to provide them. I am well aware that the number of these helpers are reducing , could you spare some time ? if so contact the group or event you are interested in , I am sure you will be welcomed with open arms. The benefits are meeting new people , learning new skills ,feeling part of the village amongst others.
The Bexhill and Battle Observer provides this village voice service free of charge and hope you will take full advantage of it, you are welcome to write pieces about your clubs, their history or your interests and any events that you are planning. Please contact me with your info. by email at [email protected] or by calling 01424 870344.