Hailsham

FARMERS MARKET: With the new arrangements for Hailsham Forward in partnership with Hailsham Town Council's Street Market there seemed to be some confusion as people generally associated the absence of the Street Market with the presence of the Farmers Market as until now, no two markets in the town have traded on the same day. The confusion caused people to think that with the Street Market trading, they had got the wrong day or that the two markets had merged in the town centre observing no noticeable difference. Thankfully the flyers Farmers Market organisers were distributing in the town centre reassured shoppers that the Farmers Market was continuing that day and on the Cattle Market site on the second Saturday of every month, along with the car boot sale running alongside which is growing in popularity. Please remember the Farmers Market runs on the 2nd Saturday of every month and never cancels. The Street Market however, now runs every Saturday and if it is cancelled, due to the weather, then you may well find some of your favourite street market vendors trading at the Farmers Market for that day only.

SQUARE YOUTH CAFÉ: There are opportunities and activities for young people in Hailsham between the ages of 12 and 17years to enjoy a variety of fun activities which have been planned for the Friday Night Project in the coming months including kayaking, go-karting, climbing and Segway. There will also be the chance for young people to participate in go-karting, Laser Quest and water-slide at Knockhatch Adventure Park. The Friday Night Project, which is funded by Hailsham Town Council and the Safer Wealden Partnership, works with Hailsham Community College to help create alternative recreational activities for young people on Friday evenings, will also continue to be a feature in young people’s social events calendar this summer. Further details, bookings and activity schedules from Andy 01323 841702, email: [email protected] or visit www.squareyouthcafe.com or www.hailsham4youth.org for more information.

MEMORIAL STONE: A commemorative stone is to be unveiled in Hailsham to honour the memory of Victoria Cross recipient, Company Sergeant Major Nelson Victor Carter. Marking the 100th anniversary of Nelson Carter’s act of gallantry that earned him the prestigious award during the early years of the First World War, a special ceremony will take place at the war memorial in Hailsham High Street at 3pm on Saturday July 2, where the commemorative stone will be unveiled to the public.

CALAMITY JANE: Hailsham Old Pavilion Society (HOPS) presents a new sing-a-long version of the 1953 smash hit film, Calamity Jane, at The Pavilion cinema in George Street tomorrow, Saturday. There will be two performances of Calamity Jane starting at 2.15pm and 7.45pm. Tickets cost £7 (£5.50 concessions and children), plus 10 percent discount for HOPS members, and are available from The Pavilion Box Office or website. For further information please contact Margaret Rose on 01323 849167 or Julie Skinner on 01323 767656.

FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET: And Family Father’s Day at The Boship Lions Hotel, 10am to 3pm on Sunday. Food and craft stalls, children’s funfair, barbecue plus lots more. A fabulous family day in a glorious setting with free entry and free parking. Email: [email protected]

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