Author: Eddie Westfield

Posted on

Potholes !

Cllr Michael Lunn – Wealden District

Are you fed up with the state of our roads. The huge number of pot holes causing damage to our cars. The dangerous conditions which impact all users including motorbikes and cyclists. Well do take a listen to this short video and help me esculate these issues. I do not accept that there cannot be a better way to manage our roads in the area.
Please help me to help you to get better roads in the area. Please drop me a line in you live in the Hadlow Down or Rotherfield area or belong to the A272 and A267 safety group.

Cllr Michael Lunn

Posted on

Pot Holes


From  Cllr Michael Lunn – Wealden District

Are you fed up with the state of our roads. The huge number of pot holes causing damage to our cars. The dangerous conditions which impact all users including motorbikes and cyclists. Well do take a listen to this short video and help me esculate these issues. I do not accept that there cannot be a better way to manage our roads in the area.
Please help me to help you to get better roads in the area. Please drop me a line in you live in the HadlowDown or Rotherfield area or belong to the A272 and A267 safety group.
Cllr Michael Lunn

See less
Posted on

Hadlow Down Bonfire & Fireworks

Bonfire And Fireworks 2025

Weather permitting, the 2025 bonfire event is on Saturday 1st November. In addition to the massive bonfire, there will be the usual exciting firework display, licensed bar, BBQ, mulled wine, hot drinks, toffee apples and rocky road. Admission is FREE as usual but we EXPECT generous donations by cash in the collecting buckets or by contactless (QR code) before you leave. Free admission means your contributions are eligible for “Gift Aid” meaning we can reclaim 25% from the HMRC on top of your donations.
Timetable

  • 19:00 Gates open for public entry to the Playing Field.
  • 19:30 Torchlit procession departs the New Inn and proceeds down Hut Lane then along the footpath to Waghorns Lane and then to School Lane.
  • 19:45 Bonfire prayers and speech.
  • 19:50 Torches cast onto the bonfire.
  • 20:45 Grand Firework Display finale.

We advise meeting at the New Inn earlier so as to join the precession to the bonfire. Torches will be available for responsible adults to carry. If you want to carry a torch, wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Program
The 2025 Program is now available at reputable stockists – well, the New Inn actually. Only £1.

Posted on

An Evening With Owls

From Daniel Clark:
An Evening with Owls is coming to venues near Hadlow Down this November & December!

Join us for a magical evening in the company of our beautiful owls. From little to large, step into their world as they fly just inches over your head. Discover the hidden lives of these secretive birds as we travel the world meeting owls from frozen forests and sun-baked grasslands.
🗓️ Hadlow Down Village Hall – 16th November – 6pm.
🎟️Tickets available today via the website at www.owlandraptorcentre.co.uk/eveningwithowls
Posted on

Panto Read Through

The Hadlow Down Drama & Variety Club are delighted to announce that the HDDVC will be performing a pantomime on the 13th and 14th March, 2026.
Julie Twigg will be directing the panto we have selected, which is Dick Turpin. We felt this panto would be a bit different, and is not one that we have performed before.
On the 3rd December at 7.00pm, in the Village Hall, we will be holding a ‘read through’ evening; an opportunity, for those interested in joining the cast, to get a flavour of the panto prior to casting.
We always welcome new members and hope that you will feel you can join the cast, help backstage or support front of house.