Hadlow Down Arts and Craft Exhibition
NEW PARISH COUNCIL WEBSITE
Due to audit reasons, the Parish Council had to create a new website with a .gov.uk domain for all PC documents.
As of 1st April 2026, all documents will now be uploaded on there for future meetings and events.
The NEW website can be found at www.hadlowdown-pc.gov.uk
Celebrate May Day at Wilderness Wood 🌸
Welcome the beauty of spring with a joyful community gathering at Wilderness Wood!
Do come along on Saturday 2nd May from 4pm for the annual May Day celebration set in the heart of the woodland. There’ll be something for everyone to enjoy, including a traditional woodland procession, delicious pop-up food, a bar, music, and plenty of dancing to bring in the season in style.
This special event is open to Hadlow Down parishioners of all ages, so bring along family and friends, dress for “Spring” and be part of this cheerful springtime tradition.
What to expect:
- 🌿 Woodland Procession from 4pm
- 🍴 Pop-up Food from 5pm
- 🍻 Bar from 5pm
- 🎶 Music & Dancing from 5pm
This is a free event, but please bring cash for food, bar and musicians.
RSVP to Emily at emilyanddan@wildernesswood.org to let them know you’re coming, so they know how many people to expect.
Here’s to celebrating spring together!
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! 🏇🎉
Join Us for a Great British Evening of Food & Fun at The New Inn!
Get ready for a night of classic comfort food, community spirit, and a touch of friendly competition! On Friday 24th April, from 7pm, The New Inn.
We’re inviting you to come along and enjoy a delicious traditional meal—choose between hearty pie and mash or classic bangers and mash—followed by a good old-fashioned pudding. Once you’re well fed, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with our “Good Old Blighty” quiz!
Gather your friends and form a team of four to compete for bragging rights. With only 8 team slots available, spaces are limited, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.
Event Details:
- 👥 Teams of 4 required
- 🎟️ Tickets: £15 per person (includes meal and quiz entry)
- 📍 Limited to 8 teams — book now!
All proceeds from the evening will go in support of St. Mark’s Church.
This event is being brought to you by HDCA (Hadlow Down Community Association.)
For all enquiries and to book your place, please contact Dee Hogg deniecehogg508@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there for a fantastic evening of food, fun, and friendly rivalry!
A Statement From Wilderness Wood
“We have dropped plans to host a small group of asylum seekers for a visit to the woods, due to threats from some groups and Individuals.”
Emily and Dan, Wilderness Woods
Spring Market Today!
Holy Week Services
Book Club, Latest Reveiw – Fly Wild Swans, My Mother, Myself and China
Members had previously enjoyed Jung Chang’s first book, Wild Swans (1991), the gripping account of the lives of three generations of women in her family, moving from the horrors of foot binding to their experiences of the Cultural Revolution. Fly Wild Swans, My Mother, Myself and China is a continuation of her story and a more reflective account of how she herself moved from indoctrination to intellectual freedom.
It opens with her family’s experiences at the hands the Revolutionary Guards. Even though her parents were committed communists and Party loyalists, they suffered with imprisonment and torture, and her father never recovered. We learn how children in school were brainwashed, sometimes turning against their own parents, and she herself was a fervent young revolutionary.
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