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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
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:
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 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! 🏇🎉
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:
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!
“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
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.
Continue reading “Book Club, Latest Reveiw – Fly Wild Swans, My Mother, Myself and China”
After a break of a few years, the famous Hadlow Down Variety & Drama Club Pantomime is returning to the Village Hall — and we’re delighted to welcome it back!
This year’s production is “Dick Turpin”, promising a thoroughly entertaining evening in the grand tradition of panto. Expect plenty of laughs, a fabulous pantomime Dame… and keep an eye out for the pantomime horse!
Dandy highwayman Dick Turpin travels to York pursued by the villainous Judge Mental and his Bow Street Runners, Hand and Cuff.
In York he meets and falls in love with Maggie Micklegate of the Cock and Bull Inn, run by Doris Doolittle and her son Simon.
When Dick reveals he holds a pirate’s treasure map and offers to make them all rich, the adventure truly begins…
Will Judge Mental capture our hero, or will Dick escape once again?
We’re pleased to share that a new Craft Group has started in the Village Hall — a relaxed and friendly space where everyone is welcome.
The sessions are free to attend, and each month two crafts are demonstrated. If you would like to join in, packs of supplies are provided for you to use during the session or take home and finish later — perfect for beginners as well as experienced crafters.
This month we’ll be making Raggy Dolls and focusing on upcycling projects, giving old fabrics and materials a new life.
The café kitchen will be open from 10:00am, serving brunch, tea and coffee, homemade soup and a roll, hot dogs, and plenty of delicious cakes. Even if crafting isn’t your thing, it’s a lovely place to pop in for a late breakfast or lunch with friends.
All proceeds from the café go directly to support HDCC
Why not pop in this Saturday from 10:00am and see what it’s all about?
For all upcoming dates, please check the calendar here.