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Calendar & Events

< May 2026 >
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        1 2May Day CelebrationMay Day CelebrationTime: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
join us for our annual celebration of Spring - the highlight of the member calendar (or Emily’s anyway!)! Join us at 5pm for the crowning of the May Queen (or King!) and a procession around the woods to celebrate bluebells and the year’s projects! Then back up top for food, a wild bar in The Hatch, a home-grown ceilidh dance called by Katy and songs around the fire into the night… Please RSVP to emilyanddan@wildernesswood.org so we have an idea of numbers Wilderness Wood 		3Sunday Slice & Craft-in-the-Courtyard: A wee Wood FayreSunday Slice & Craft-in-the-Courtyard: A wee Wood FayreTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and enjoy the Spring Bank Holiday in the woods - with our friendly Wood Fayre, demonstrations and drop-in workshops from member artists and makers. Pop-up food, local drinks and bluebell walks. Wood-fired Pizza by Cashew Catering (from 11.30am to 3pm) Drinks - from The Hatch (10am-4pm) Arts and Crafts in the Courtyard come and watch or get involved with our talented member makers who will be creating beautiful items to celebrate the spring. Open pottery studio with Yoni. Pony Rides with Ruby, on Gilly the pony. Open day at The Health Hut: have a tour and find out what goes on there. From herbal teas to massage, body work and therapy. Wilderness Woods Sunday Pub SnacksSunday Pub SnacksTime: 1:00 pm
Hot snacks served at the bar The New Inn
4 5Parish Council AGMParish Council AGMTime: 7:00 pm
Village Hall 		6TN22 Social ClubTN22 Social ClubTime: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
 		7 8 9Race NightRace NightTime: 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Bar, Dinner and Racing...all in aid of HDCC Village Hall 		10
11 12Quiz NightQuiz NightTime: 7:30 pm
 		13TN22 + Lunch ClubTN22 + Lunch ClubTime: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
 		14 15 16 17Pop in and CRAFTPop in and CRAFTTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Village Hall
18 19Bingo Night!Bingo Night! 20TN22 Social ClubTN22 Social ClubTime: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
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25 26Darts CompetitionDarts CompetitionTime: 7:00 pm
Register at 7pm, Play starts 7.30 pm The New Inn 		27TN22 + Lunch ClubTN22 + Lunch ClubTime: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
 		28 29 30Tinkers Park 60th Annual Steam RallyTinkers Park 60th Annual Steam RallyTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hadlow Down is well known for its association with steam engines similar to those being used in the local rural farming industries many years ago.
The first of the famous annual Tinkers Park steam engine rallies was held in 1966 in aid of Cancer Research and, in the ensuing years, it has raised over £300,000 for that charity. Tinkers Park 		31Tinkers Park 60th Annual Steam RallyTinkers Park 60th Annual Steam RallyTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hadlow Down is well known for its association with steam engines similar to those being used in the local rural farming industries many years ago.
The first of the famous annual Tinkers Park steam engine rallies was held in 1966 in aid of Cancer Research and, in the ensuing years, it has raised over £300,000 for that charity. Tinkers Park
Locations
 Hadlow Down
 Village Hall
 St Marks School
 Playing Field
 Tinkers Park
 The New Inn
 Cricket Pavilion
 Wilderness Wood
 St Marks Church
 Variety Club
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Race Night is back!

🏇 Race Night is Coming – Book Your Tickets Now! 🏇

Get ready for a fantastic evening of fun, laughter and friendly competition at our upcoming Race Night in support of HDCC (Hadlow Down Community Centre)!

Gather your friends and book a table for eight, or come along in a smaller group – we’ll happily seat you with others and create a lively table for everyone. It’s all about enjoying a great community night together.

Your £15 ticket includes a delicious two-course meal (with a vegetarian option available on request) and access to the bar, plus all the excitement of the races!

Ways to Join the Fun

🐎 Buy a Horse
For just £10, you can become a proud racehorse owner for the evening! Cheer on your horse and see if it gallops to victory.

🏆 Sponsor a Race
With a donation of £50 or more, you can sponsor one of the eight races and even name the race – a great way to support the event.

🎟 Place Your Bets
Our fun tote betting system will be running throughout the night. Proceeds will be shared between the winning ticket holders and HDCC, so everyone has a chance to win while supporting the Community Centre.

With great food, a lively bar, plenty of cheering, and lots of laughs, Race Night promises to be a wonderful evening for the whole community.

📞 To buy tickets, sponsor a race, or purchase a horse, please contact Bob 01825 830857 bob.lake@live.co.uk

Don’t miss out – book your tickets now and join us for a brilliant night at the races! 🏇🎉

 

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Saturday Morning Craft and Cafe in the Village Hall

The Village Hall will soon be buzzing with creativity, conversation and the comforting smell of fresh coffee as we launch a new monthly Pop-Up Craft Session in support of HDCC (Hadlow Down Community Centre).

Held once a month, on Saturdays, these relaxed and friendly mornings are a wonderful opportunity for villagers and visitors alike to come together, learn something new and enjoy a little time with neighbours and friends. Keep an eye on the Village Calendar for upcoming dates.

On Saturday 11th April from 10am to 1pm, the Village Hall will open its doors for a morning of crafting, creativity and community spirit. Whether you’re an experienced maker or simply curious to try something new, everyone is welcome.

This month’s pop-up session features two lovely creative workshops:

  • A free calligraphy class with Jan Trimmer, perfect for learning the elegant art of beautiful lettering.
  • A paper piercing class with Adrienna Landa-Font, where you can discover how to create delicate designs and make your own beautiful handmade cards.

Both sessions are relaxed, welcoming and suitable for beginners, so don’t worry if you’ve never tried these crafts before.

And of course, crafting is even better with good food! The Village Hall kitchen will be open throughout the morning, serving:

  • Hot bacon rolls, tea and coffee for breakfast
  • Delicious homemade soup and a roll for lunch

So whether you’d like to learn a new craft, meet friends, support the Community Centre, or simply pop in for breakfast or lunch, we would love to see you there.

Come along, bring a friend, and enjoy a warm village morning together.
All are welcome – just drop in!

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Christmas Market this Saturday

🎀With less than a week to go until the Christmas Market, in aid of HDCC. We thought we’d take a moment to share all the details with you –

🎄 At our Christmas market you will meet local producers, butchers and crafts people.

🎄Have you saved the date? This Saturday, 22nd November 2025

🎄Entry is FREE

🎄Thoughtful gifting, festive food, bring your family & friends

🎄Delicious food to grab & go. Hot drinks, cakes and more! Local producers and makers. Festive fun for all.

🎄 See our Village Lottery draw take place, could you be our next winner?

🎄There will be a warm welcome awaiting you, 10 am – 2 pm

HDCC is a registered charity no. 1158375
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Join the Parish Council for the Hadlow Down Annual Parish Assembly


Hadlow Down Parish Council warmly invites all electors to attend the Annual Parish Assembly, which will be held at the Village Hall on Tuesday, 15th April, starting at 7:00 pm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to hear about the latest developments in the village, ask questions, and share your thoughts on local matters. The Parish Assembly is your meeting—a chance to engage with the Parish Council and have your voice heard on the issues that matter most to you.

Come along to:

  • Learn about ongoing and future projects in Hadlow Down.

  • Ask questions and raise any concerns or suggestions.

  • Meet with fellow residents and your Parish Councillors.

We encourage everyone to attend and take part in shaping the future of our village.

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Hadlow Down Summer Fayre

We’re thrilled to announce the Hadlow Down Village Fayre & Dog Show on Saturday, 7th September from 1pm to 5pm at the Hadlow Down Playing Field! Stay tuned for exciting updates on all the fun activities and amazing raffle prizes you won’t want to miss!