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Registered contact details for village clubs, groups and associations

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The Mayfield Trust

The Trustees of the Mayfield Trust have asked asked if we could help raise awareness in the Village about it’s activities. We are only to pleased to do so…

What is The Mayfield Trust?

Mayfield Charity (informally known as the Mayfield Trust) is a Charity that provides short-term assistance to those most in need within the local community.  Originally it provided help solely to poor and needy individuals/families of the Parish, but in recent years the scope of the Trust has been increased and we are now able, in some circumstances, to assist local organisations in their support of the community. Continue reading “The Mayfield Trust”

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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.

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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.
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Hadlow Down Book Club reviews Confessions with Blue Horses

‘They have built a new stone wall right through Berlin.’

This month we read Confessions with Blue Horses (2020), shortlisted for the Costa Book Award written by Sophie Hardach. It was a book we all enjoyed very much. Born a decade before reunification, Hardach grew up near Frankfurt in West Germany, but her novel focuses on an East German family. Continue reading “Hadlow Down Book Club reviews Confessions with Blue Horses”

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July Hadlow Down Book Club Review

‘English humour turns on transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary’ , James Thurber 

Listening to the World Service in the small hours of an insomniac night, I suddenly jolted wide awake as I heard the voice of the author of one of our favourite Book Club reads – Clare Chambers talking about Small Pleasures. She was saying that she extensively read fifties novels in order to capture the dialogue and atmosphere of the time. Her favourite was Excellent Women (1952) by Barbara Pym, so we decided to read it ourselves.   Continue reading “July Hadlow Down Book Club Review”

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Hadlow Down Dram & Variety Club Auditions

Auditions for the HDD&VC plays that will be performed on April 19th. & 20th. will take place in the Village Hall on Monday 15th. January at 7.30 pm.
You do not need to be a member of the club to audition.  If you are interested please just turn up and enjoy the evening.