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1Mini Musicians (drop in)Mini Musicians (drop in)Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am Mini Musicians (drop in) 10:30 11:15 Musician and singer Bea Everett brings her joy for music to share with your little musicians every Tuesday morning - no experience necessary! Suitable for children up to 5 years old, come and listen and sing and have a go with some gentle instruments. £6 for members, £8.50 for non-members. Drop in. Please note - this is the final session before a summer break - Bea will be back on 5th September. Wilderness Wood Drawing Nature - a family art workshop with Jennifer MooreDrawing Nature - a family art workshop with Jennifer MooreTime: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Drawing Nature - a family art workshop with Jennifer Moore 13:30 15:00 Join Jennifer Moore, nature artist, on Tuesdays throughout August for an afternoon of observation and drawing nature at Wilderness Wood - for adults and children aged 9 and above. Perfect for children with an arty parent, grandparent or guardian! All abilities and experience levels welcome. £15 per family - (£10 for member families). Booking encouraged, although there may be last minute spaces. Please email Jennifer to book or with any questions: jennifermooreartist@gmail.com Wilderness Wood Wilderness Wood Community ChoirWilderness Wood Community ChoirTime: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wilderness Wood Community Choir 18:00 19:00 Led by musician, Bea Everett. A choir for members of the wood on Tuesday evenings - learn new and traditional songs, with the chance to perform at our celebrations throughout the year. Please bring cash to make a contribution for Bea’s time. For more information or if you would like to come along for the first time, please email Bea: beaeverettmusic@gmail.com Please note, this is the final choir gathering until September, as Bea is off festivalling and singing elsewhere! Wilderness Wood Community ChoirWilderness Wood Community ChoirTime: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wilderness Wood Community Choir 18:00 19:00 Led by musician, Bea Everett. A choir for members of the wood on Tuesday evenings - learn new and traditional songs, with the chance to perform at our celebrations throughout the year. Please bring cash to make a contribution for Bea’s time. For more information or if you would like to come along for the first time, please email Bea: beaeverettmusic@gmail.com Please note, this is the final choir gathering until September, as Bea is off festivalling and singing elsewhere! Wilderness Wood HD Parish Council meetingHD Parish Council meetingTime: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Committee Room of Village hall | 2TN22 ClubTN22 ClubDescription: TN22 Club - Lunch Club for over 60s | 3Summer Flower Fairies and wand makingSummer Flower Fairies and wand makingTime: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Summer Flower Fairies and wand making 10:30 12:00 The fairies have arrived at the wood…… Come dressed up and find the enchanted Fairy and Elf glade. Make your very own fairy wand to take home and then find the secret garden and forage for natural materials to create a beautiful space for the fairies and elves to play in! Make magical potions and cast a spell on your fairies and gardens to make them come alive. Click image for more details. Wilderness Wood Wild Things Forest SchoolWild Things Forest SchoolTime: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Wild Things Forest School 13:30 15:00 Where the Wild Things Are, By Maurice Sendak - story that speaks to the heart of every child. Become king of the wild things in our own magical forest. Find the story telling circle. Here we will read this classic story. The Children will be inspired and will start to explore the wood with new eyes. Click image for more details. Wilderness Wood | 4Bug Hunting and sculptureBug Hunting and sculptureTime: 12:00 am - 3:00 pm Bug Hunting and sculpture 13:30 15:00 Come and search for insect creatures in the forest with creepy crawly detective Claire. Then create a small clay sculpture of an insect of your choice to take home. This is what we will be up to in the wood: Bug Hunting in the forest Make and decorate a bug model to take home using clay and paint All materials provided. Children 2.5+ years plus (adult free and to accompany child/ren) Ticket for children, adults free. Wilderness wood Den Building for All the FamilyDen Building for All the FamilyTime: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Den Building for All the Family 10:30 12:00 Join Claire and learn how to build a shelter than can withstand wind and rain as well as make it as camouflaged as you possibly can using natural materials we forage for in the wilderness. We will venture into the wood and get into teams and build a shelter to be proud of! All the dens built will have fun tests at the end while the children are inside….so make sure its waterproof and camouflaged! Children 3+ years (adult free and to accompany child/ren) Ticket is for children, adults free. Wilderness Wood | 5Horticultural Society Annual ShowHorticultural Society Annual ShowVillage Hall
Horticultural Society Annual ShowHorticultural Society Annual ShowTime: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Village hall Wild & Wise Women's Mystery SchoolWild & Wise Women's Mystery SchoolTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 10:00 13:00 Wild & Wise Women’s Mystery School with Laura Hart Swann Laura will be holding a monthly shamanic woman craft circle at Wilderness Wood - with the Summer group starting in May and running throughout the seasons. Click image for more details and to book. Wilderness Wood Miss Popplewell's Garden - The Rude MechanicalsMiss Popplewell's Garden - The Rude MechanicalsTime: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Playing Field Miss Popplewells GardenMiss Popplewells GardenTime: 7:00 pm Rude Mechanicals Production www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk Playing Field | 6Roots: Forest Bathing & Nature ConnectionRoots: Forest Bathing & Nature ConnectionTime: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Roots: Forest Bathing & Nature Connection 10:30 12:30 Join Helen (@the_nature_therapist) for this eco-therapy workshop to learn about the latest science of Nature and Health as we journey through the woodland at Wilderness Wood to reconnect with the Earth and the Self. The aim of these sessions is to immerse ourselves in nature, connect with our senses and calm the nervous system. There will be different activities to support you to do this through the journey, as well as some guided meditative practices and breathwork. Wilderness Wood | |||||||||||||||||||||||
7K9 Matters Dog TrainingK9 Matters Dog TrainingTime: 12:00 am K9 matters dog training Lucy Howard Email: lucy@k9matters.org Telephone07845848399 Description: Dog training classes | 8Drawing Nature - a family art workshop withDrawing Nature - a family art workshop withTime: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Drawing Nature - a family art workshop with Jennifer Moore 13:30 15:00 Join Jennifer Moore, nature artist, on Tuesdays throughout August for an afternoon of observation and drawing nature at Wilderness Wood - for adults and children aged 9 and above. Perfect for children with an arty parent, grandparent or guardian! All abilities and experience levels welcome. £15 per family - (£10 for member families). Booking encouraged, although there may be last minute spaces. Please email Jennifer to book or with any questions: jennifermooreartist@gmail.com Wilderness Wood | 9TN22 PLUS ClubTN22 PLUS ClubTN22 Plus Club - Dementia Companionship and Activity Group Upcoming Dates: Start Date/TimeEnd Date/Time Wed 25/01/2023 08:00 Wed 25/01/2023 17:00 Wed 08/02/2023 08:00 Wed 08/02/2023 17:00 Wed 22/02/2023 08:00 Wed 22/02/2023 17:00 Wed 08/03/2023 08:00 Wed 08/03/2023 17:00 Wed 22/03/2023 08:00 Wed 22/03/2023 17:00 Wed 05/04/2023 08:00 Wed 05/04/2023 17:00 Wed 19/04/2023 08:00 Wed 19/04/2023 17:00 Wed 03/05/2023 08:00 Wed 03/05/2023 17:00 Wed 17/05/2023 08:00 Wed 17/05/2023 17:00 Wed 31/05/2023 08:00 Wed 31/05/2023 17:00 Wed 14/06/2023 08:00 Wed 14/06/2023 17:00 Wed 28/06/2023 08:00 Wed 28/06/2023 17:00 Wed 12/07/2023 08:00 Wed 12/07/2023 17:00 Wed 26/07/2023 08:00 Wed 26/07/2023 17:00 Wed 09/08/2023 08:00 Wed 09/08/2023 17:00 Wed 23/08/2023 08:00 Wed 23/08/2023 17:00 Wed 06/09/2023 08:00 Wed 06/09/2023 17:00 Wed 20/09/2023 08:00 Wed 20/09/2023 17:00 Wed 04/10/2023 08:00 Wed 04/10/2023 17:00 Wed 18/10/2023 08:00 Wed 18/10/2023 17:00 Wed 01/11/2023 08:00 Wed 01/11/2023 17:00 Wed 15/11/2023 08:00 Wed 15/11/2023 17:00 Wed 29/11/2023 08:00 Wed 29/11/2023 17:00 Wed 13/12/2023 08:00 Wed 13/12/2023 17:00 Share Members’ VolunteeringMembers’ VolunteeringTime: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Members’ Volunteering 10:00 12:30 Every Wednesday morning 10:00 - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods. The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty. Wilderness Wood | 10Evening Woodland MeditationEvening Woodland MeditationTime: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Evening Woodland Meditation 19:00 20:30 A gentle evening meditation circle to end your day with peace, connection and tranquility. Set yourself gentle and inspiring intentions, prepare for rest and allow the woods to warmly connect with you. All held around a fire in the Wood Glade Shelter. The shelter has comfortable bench seating. Consists of 2 guided meditations, reflection and Mindfulness Forest Connection. £15 - visit Sally’s website to book. Wilderness Wood | 11Family Forest SchoolFamily Forest SchoolTime: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Family Forest School 10:00 12:30 This Family Forest School will be a selection of interactive Woodland activities. The sessions will be planned for children of all ages. The activities will all be focused on outdoor, natural enjoyment. The activities will be led by Claire, a qualified Forest School Leader who works both in the woodlands and a year two teacher by day! Come along and be inspired by the interaction that you and your child will have with the woodland environment. Click image for more details and to book Wilderness Wood | 12 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14K9 Matters Dog TrainingK9 Matters Dog TrainingTime: 12:00 am K9 matters dog training Lucy Howard Email: lucy@k9matters.org Telephone07845848399 Description: Dog training classes | 15Drawing Nature - a family art workshop with Jennifer MooreDrawing Nature - a family art workshop with Jennifer MooreTime: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Drawing Nature - a family art workshop with Jennifer Moore 13:30 15:00 Join Jennifer Moore, nature artist, on Tuesdays throughout August for an afternoon of observation and drawing nature at Wilderness Wood - for adults and children aged 9 and above. Perfect for children with an arty parent, grandparent or guardian! All abilities and experience levels welcome. £15 per family - (£10 for member families). Booking encouraged, although there may be last minute spaces. Please email Jennifer to book or with any questions: jennifermooreartist@gmail.com Wilderness Wood | 16TN22 ClubTN22 ClubDescription: TN22 Club - Lunch Club for over 60s | 17MHG DancingMHG DancingTime: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Mon 17/07/2023 09:30 - 11:30 - MHG Dancing | 18 | 19 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21K9 Matters Dog TrainingK9 Matters Dog TrainingTime: 12:00 am K9 matters dog training Lucy Howard Email: lucy@k9matters.org Telephone07845848399 Description: Dog training classes | 22Drawing Nature - a family art workshop with Jennifer MooreDrawing Nature - a family art workshop with Jennifer MooreTime: 12:00 am - 3:00 pm Drawing Nature - a family art workshop with Jennifer Moore 13:30 15:00 Join Jennifer Moore, nature artist, on Tuesdays throughout August for an afternoon of observation and drawing nature at Wilderness Wood - for adults and children aged 9 and above. Perfect for children with an arty parent, grandparent or guardian! All abilities and experience levels welcome. £15 per family - (£10 for member families). Booking encouraged, although there may be last minute spaces. Please email Jennifer to book or with any questions: jennifermooreartist@gmail.com Wilderness Wood Family CastawayFamily CastawayTime: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Family Castaway 10:30 13:00 A chance to spend some family time in the woods together. Build a shelter ready to survive the wind and rain, light a campfire and enjoy cooking our lunch over the fire….Adult to accompany child/dren and join the adventure! The activities will be led by Claire, a qualified Forest School Leader who works both in the woodlands and a year two teacher by day. Wilderness Wood | 23TN22 PLUS ClubTN22 PLUS ClubTN22 Plus Club - Dementia Companionship and Activity Group Upcoming Dates: Start Date/TimeEnd Date/Time Wed 25/01/2023 08:00 Wed 25/01/2023 17:00 Wed 08/02/2023 08:00 Wed 08/02/2023 17:00 Wed 22/02/2023 08:00 Wed 22/02/2023 17:00 Wed 08/03/2023 08:00 Wed 08/03/2023 17:00 Wed 22/03/2023 08:00 Wed 22/03/2023 17:00 Wed 05/04/2023 08:00 Wed 05/04/2023 17:00 Wed 19/04/2023 08:00 Wed 19/04/2023 17:00 Wed 03/05/2023 08:00 Wed 03/05/2023 17:00 Wed 17/05/2023 08:00 Wed 17/05/2023 17:00 Wed 31/05/2023 08:00 Wed 31/05/2023 17:00 Wed 14/06/2023 08:00 Wed 14/06/2023 17:00 Wed 28/06/2023 08:00 Wed 28/06/2023 17:00 Wed 12/07/2023 08:00 Wed 12/07/2023 17:00 Wed 26/07/2023 08:00 Wed 26/07/2023 17:00 Wed 09/08/2023 08:00 Wed 09/08/2023 17:00 Wed 23/08/2023 08:00 Wed 23/08/2023 17:00 Wed 06/09/2023 08:00 Wed 06/09/2023 17:00 Wed 20/09/2023 08:00 Wed 20/09/2023 17:00 Wed 04/10/2023 08:00 Wed 04/10/2023 17:00 Wed 18/10/2023 08:00 Wed 18/10/2023 17:00 Wed 01/11/2023 08:00 Wed 01/11/2023 17:00 Wed 15/11/2023 08:00 Wed 15/11/2023 17:00 Wed 29/11/2023 08:00 Wed 29/11/2023 17:00 Wed 13/12/2023 08:00 Wed 13/12/2023 17:00 Share Family Forest SchoolFamily Forest SchoolTime: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Family Forest School 10:00 12:30 This Family Forest School will be a selection of interactive Woodland activities. The sessions will be planned for children of all ages. The activities will all be focused on outdoor, natural enjoyment. The activities will be led by Claire, a qualified Forest School Leader who works both in the woodlands and a year two teacher by day! Come along and be inspired by the interaction that you and your child will have with the woodland environment. Wildernes Wood Woodland Monsters & Gruffalo HuntersWoodland Monsters & Gruffalo HuntersTime: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Woodland Monsters & Gruffalo Hunters 14:00 15:30 This workshop is being run by Claire an expert in Gruffalo Hunting and a year 2 teacher by day… Find the storytelling circle, and share an adventure in the wilderness, reading the story of the Gruffalo and letting the children get involved, helping with the voices of the animals and actions to suit! This activity is about the adventure, we go in search of the Gruffalo and although this is the end goal its more about what happens along the way. Learning how to get camouflaged, searching for clues and characters from the story. We will weave in and out of fantasy, finding habitat homes and seeing what it’s really going on in the wood too! It’s an active exploring session and the children enjoy recognising the animals hiding in the woods. Children 3+ years plus £12.50 (adult free and to accompany child/ren). Wilderness Wood Woodland Monsters & Gruffalo HuntersWoodland Monsters & Gruffalo HuntersTime: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Woodland Monsters & Gruffalo Hunters 14:00 15:30 This workshop is being run by Claire an expert in Gruffalo Hunting and a year 2 teacher by day… Find the storytelling circle, and share an adventure in the wilderness, reading the story of the Gruffalo and letting the children get involved, helping with the voices of the animals and actions to suit! This activity is about the adventure, we go in search of the Gruffalo and although this is the end goal its more about what happens along the way. Learning how to get camouflaged, searching for clues and characters from the story. We will weave in and out of fantasy, finding habitat homes and seeing what it’s really going on in the wood too! It’s an active exploring session and the children enjoy recognising the animals hiding in the woods. Children 3+ years plus £12.50 (adult free and to accompany child/ren). Wilderness Wood | 24 | 25Mini Dens - A House in the WoodsMini Dens - A House in the WoodsTime: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Mini Dens - A House in the Woods 10:30 12:00 Join Heidi - professional designer of mini-shelters for furry creatures! Suitable for children up to 5 years old and their parent/carer. Click image for more details and to book. Wilderness Wood | 26 | 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
28K9 Matters Dog TrainingK9 Matters Dog TrainingTime: 12:00 am K9 matters dog training Lucy Howard Email: lucy@k9matters.org Telephone07845848399 Description: Dog training classes | 29 | 30TN22 ClubTN22 ClubDescription: TN22 Club - Lunch Club for over 60s | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Village Events in April
Monthly Diary at a Glance
The following is an overview of what is happening in Hadlow Down during March.
Full details of times etc. can be found on: here:
http://www.hadlowdown.com/calendar/calendar-events/?grid-list-to
ggle=grid&month=mar&yr=2024
Bric-a-Brac and Brunch Event
HDCC are holding a Bric-a-Brac and Brunch fundraising event on Saturday 24th February, 11am-3pm, in the Village Hall.
All are welcome, entry is free.
We are on the lookout for exquisite bric-a-brac items to feature in our upcoming event. If you have any unwanted gifts, good quality pieces or pre-loved treasures that are in perfect condition, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking:
China/crockery no chips or cracks please
Costume jewelry, sparkling pieces that deserve a new home
Handbags/scarves/accessories in excellent condition
Toys, unique and well preserved playthings
Collectibles, quirky and interesting things that tell a story
What we don’t need:
Clothing, shoes or electrical items
Your contributions will make our event truly remarkable, and best of all you will be helping us to raise funds towards building our new Village Hall.
Contact Glenys on 830857 to arrange collection of your donations.
For more details please head to our website here
Public Meeting With South East Water
Horticultural Society AGM Notice
Bonfire Celebrations 2023
The Timetable Of Events for the Bonfire Celebrations on 4th. November are as follows:
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18:00 | Gates open to the public for Bar and BBQ |
19:15 | Procession starts to form up outside the New Inn |
19:30 | Torchlit procession departs the New Inn and proceeds down Hut Lane and then right along the footpath to Waghorns Lane. Turning left into Waghorns Lane, the procession will turn right into School Lane and proceed to the entrance of the Playing Field. |
19:45 | The Traditional Cry will be recited and torches cast into the bonfire |
20:45 | Firework finale commences (duration not exceeding 10 min) |
23:00 | Bar closes and the site is secured for the night |
All times are approximate and subject to change.Very Important Safety Information:
No children under the age of 16 are permitted to carry torches.
Do not carry small children on your shoulders if you are a torch bearer.
Wear appropriate flame retardant clothing.
Sturdy waterproof footwear is advisable.
No animals are permitted at the Playing Field or as part of the procession.
Observe the Marshal’s instructions at all times.
Bring a torch (one of those modern battery-powered things – not fire!) for your journey home.
There is NO PARKING at the Playing Field, Where possible leave your car at home. Do not park on the pavement in School Lane, This restricts pedestrian access.
Race Night Postponed
“Race Night” in aid of Engage TN22 Clubs has been postponed.
The new date for your diaries is Saturday 27th January 2024.
Thank you so much to everyone that has supported the event to date.
If you would like to book tickets and or get involved by sponsoring a race or by buying some horses, please contact
Peter on 01825 830009
Community Tea at St.Mark’s School
Please join us at St. Mark’s School, for a community tea, on Tuesday October 17th, from 2.00 until 3.00
We are looking forward to ‘showcasing the school’, and the children will be working and talking about their learning.
It’s an opportunity for all villagers – young and elderly, past parents, anyone that is interested in St. Marks School to join us.
It remains the hub of our community and we want everybody to celebrate that.
And the icing on the cake is that everyone gets tea and CAKE!
The lovely painting of the school, used on our publicity flyer, is reproduced by kind permission of local resident and artist, John Eliot.
H D Hort. Soc. Supper Talk
Hadlow Down Drama & Variety Club Meeting
I am delighted to be able to give you more exciting information about our next HDD&VC meeting on the 15th. May, which is at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
A select number of boys, who managed to achieve grades which merit an application to Oxford or Cambridge in their A-Levels, experience a term of revelation at their grammar school as they are tutored for the “most important exam of their lives” in history.