More than 20 stands confirmed for Uckfield Community Wellbeing Event

Residents are invited to discover the wide range of local services, activities and support available at the free Uckfield Community Wellbeing Event on Friday 18 September 2026, from 10am to 1pm, in the Weald Hall at Uckfield Civic Centre.

With more than 20 stands now confirmed, the event will bring together local charities, community groups, care providers, public services and wellbeing organisations. Visitors will be able to meet the people behind these services, ask questions and find out about opportunities to stay active, connected, independent and well.

There will also be Tai Chi class information and a line dancing demonstration at 11am, giving visitors a chance to see some of the enjoyable activities available locally. Information bags containing useful resources and details of local services will be handed out during the event.

The event is open to everyone but will be particularly helpful for older residents, carers, family members and anyone looking for information about health, care, wellbeing, social activities, volunteering and community support.

Organisations attending include:

• Sussex Support Service CIC

• Freedom Leisure

• Uckfield Baptist Church

• Engage Clubs, including TN22 Club

• Stay Connected Club

• Bowes House, Care UK

• East Sussex County Council

• Age UK East Sussex

• Uckfield u3a

• GoodOaks Homecare Mid Sussex & Wealden

• Home Instead Lewes District and Uckfield

• Home & Company Ltd

• Homeward Bound Hypnotherapy

• Wealden Volunteering

• Manor Park and Hempstead Fields Residents’ Association

• King of the Woods

• Uckfield PHAB

• Ridgewood Village Hall

• Lydfords Care Home

Further organisations and activities will also be represented on the day.

Margaret Dode-Angel, Chair of Uckfield Ageing Well Forum, said: “We are delighted that so many local organisations will be joining us. There is a great deal of support available in and around Uckfield, but people do not always know what is out there or who to ask. This friendly event brings everything together in one accessible place.

“Whether you are looking for advice, activities, support for yourself or a family member, or simply want to find out what is happening locally, we warmly invite you to come along, enjoy the demonstration and collect one of our information bags.”

Uckfield Ageing Well Forum brings together local health and care providers, charities, community groups, businesses and public services. Members share information, identify gaps in local provision and work together to promote wellbeing, independence and social connection.

The Community Wellbeing Event is being led through the Forum by Sussex Support Service CIC, Ridgewood Village Hall, Uckfield Town Council, Barchester Healthcare and Home Instead, working together to coordinate the event.

Entry is free.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Friday 18 September 2026 Time: 10am–1pm Venue: Weald Hall, Uckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield Admission: Free

Free refreshments and cake will be available throughout the event, giving visitors an opportunity to relax, meet others and talk informally with the organisations attending.

There is still time for local organisations, community groups and businesses to take part by booking a stand. The closing date for stand bookings is Wednesday 16 September. Further information and booking are available at www.sussexsupportservice.com/events.