Category: Village Hall

Village Hall including, The Variety Club, TN22 Club, Engage & Booking.

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Village Hall

Tucked away at the bottom of Hut Lane, and with a wonderful view over acres of unspoilt land, the Village Hall is the main communal meeting place for the village. It is a regular venue for societies as diverse as the Bowls Club, the Variety Club, the Horticultural Society etc.

The building is also the venue for more serious events such as regular meetings of the Parish Council and other committees. Village organisations use the hall for their AGM’s and the annual Village Assembly also meets here every Spring. The Hall can be hired at very competitive rates for private functions.

Registered Charity No. 305236
Activity Address Village Hall, Hut Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex. TN22 4HJ
Contact villagehallsecretaryhadlowdown@gmail.com
Contact Address Village Hall, Hut Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex. TN22 4HJ
Telephone
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Email villagehallsecretaryhadlowdown@gmail.com
Web Site URL https://www.hadlowdownvillagehall.org/

Parking

Parking for Hall users is permitted around the perimeter of the building. Please make full use of the rear of the Hall by double-parking if your party is leaving at one time. Or using the rear for the organisers of the event, who will be the last to leave. Parking is permitted in the adjacent lanes, but please ensure cars are parked sensibly, not obstructing any neighbouring driveways and that there is sufficient access for emergency vehicles. The Hire Agreement you will have signed does ask you to appoint a person to be responsible for parking. It will be helpful to our very patient neighbours and not spoil the enjoyment of your own guests if they are called out to move their vehicles.

Electricity

You will find meters in the lobby for the electric sockets and heating, these take £1 coins. The lighting is not on a meter so will not switch off. If for any reason, the power trips. The trip switches are above the front door and a master switch can be found in the top left hand corner of the meter cupboards.

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An Evening With Owls

From Daniel Clark:
An Evening with Owls is coming to venues near Hadlow Down this November & December!

Join us for a magical evening in the company of our beautiful owls. From little to large, step into their world as they fly just inches over your head. Discover the hidden lives of these secretive birds as we travel the world meeting owls from frozen forests and sun-baked grasslands.
🗓️ Hadlow Down Village Hall – 16th November – 6pm.
🎟️Tickets available today via the website at www.owlandraptorcentre.co.uk/eveningwithowls
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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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🍂 🍽Autumn Fundraising Lunch – Food, Fun & Community Spirit!

We’re inviting you to join us for a special fundraising Sunday Lunch and Games on Sunday 12th October at 1pm in the Village Hall. It’s the perfect way to kick off autumn: delicious food, lively company, and plenty of fun.

On the menu:

  • Hearty beef casserole with dumplings
  • Tender chicken in white wine
  • A tasty vegetarian option

Tickets:

  • £15 per adult
  • £7.50 per child (under 16)

👉 Pre-booking is essential! Please call 07795 451976 to reserve your tickets.

 

Bring your appetite, your family, and your friends – every ticket sold and every laugh shared over lunch brings us one step closer to our HDCC fundraising goal. Let’s make this another memorable village event together.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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The Hadlow Down Summer Show – Conditions, Rules, Hints & Entry Forms

The Hadlow Down Summer Show – Conditions, Rules, Hints & Entry Forms

                          Hadlow Down Summer Show

                                                          CONDITIONS

  1. All classes in the schedule are open to all persons to exhibit on the payment of 30p per entry.
  2. Entry forms and fees to be handed in BEFORE THURSDAY 6PM JULY 31ST
  3. Entries will NOT be accepted after this date
  4. All fruits, flowers and vegetables, except decorative classes must have been grown in the exhibitor’s own ground.
  5. Only one exhibit per class may be entered by any one exhibitor.
  6. Exhibitors shall, upon request, allow members of the show organisers to visit the place where their exhibits were grown.
  7. All jams and other preserves in the Domestic section, must have labels clearly stating the contents and date of making.
  8. Exhibits to be brought to the hall between 8.30am and 10.00am on show morning. Judging begins at 10.00am.
  9. Judges have the power to withhold any prizes where the subject of the competition is considered unworthy or where there are insufficient entries.
  10. Any exhibit not according to the schedule will be disqualified.
  11. The Show organisers do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to any exhibit.
  12. PRIZE GIVING 3.30pm. No exhibits to be removed before 4pm.
  13. This year, for the first time, we will be auctioning exhibits that have been donated after the show. Exhibitors who do not wish for their exhibits to be sold in aid of Hadlow Down Summer Show, should remove them between 4.00pm and 4.20pm. The donated exhibits will be auctioned at 4.20pm.

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🏆🏵The Summer Show Returns!🏵🏆

🌻 The Hadlow Down Summer Show Returns! 🌻
Saturday 2nd August | Village Hall

We’re thrilled to announce that the much-loved Hadlow Down Summer Show is making a triumphant return to the village calendar!

With the recent and sad closure of the Horticultural Society, you might have thought the days of showing off your prize dahlias, giant marrows, and crafty creations were over. But fear not! Thanks to a group of determined and plucky villagers, the tradition lives on – and it’s shaping up to be better than ever.

Taking place on Saturday 2nd August in the Village Hall, this year’s Summer Show is open to everyone, and we’ve introduced some exciting new classes alongside all your old favourites.

🌼 For the green-fingered and creative at heart:

  • Show off your blooms, veg, flower arrangements, and handmade crafts

  • Try your hand at new 2025 classes like infused gin and homemade wine

  • Crafters – get ready to create a doorstop or something in tie-dye

🧒 For our younger showstoppers, we’ve added fantastic new children’s classes across three age groups:

  • Under 6s, 7–10 years, and 11-14 years

  • Get creative with wooden spoon puppets, an alien made from fruit or vegetables, or a decorated picture frame

🎟️ And it doesn’t stop there! Expect:

  • An exciting raffle with brilliant prizes

  • An auction of donated exhibits for some lively bidding fun

So, whether you’re a master grower, a crafty genius, or just love a bit of community spirit, save the date and get involved. It’s a celebration of all the talent, creativity, and heart that makes Hadlow Down such a special place.

Keep an eye out for entry forms and full details coming soon – and start planning your entries now!

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🌟 Join Us for the Hadlow Down Community Associations AGM! 🌟

You are warmly invited to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Village Hall, taking place on 21st February at 7.30pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for you, our community members, to come together, share your thoughts, and hear about our progress and future plans.

Refreshments will be provided, so come along to enjoy some good company while we hear updates on our Village Hall, Playing Field, New Community Centre, Village Fayre and St. Mark’s Church! We can’t wait to see familiar faces and welcome new ones to our community gathering!

🌹Together we can make a meaningful impact, see you there.🌹

Warmest wishes,

Hadlow Down Village Hall, Hadlow Down Playing Field, Hadlow Down Community Centre and Hadlow Down Village Fayre Committees plus St. Mark’s Church.

 

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🌸🌿 Spring Market at the Village Hall! 🌿🌸

Get ready for a morning of local goodies and community fun!
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Saturday, 22nd March from 10 am – 2 pm for our Spring Market! 🎉

Expect to find:

  • Delicious local produce 🍓
  • Homemade preserves 🍯
  • Beautiful crafts 🎨

Plus, we’ll be serving up refreshments all morning ☕🍰, and don’t forget—HDCC will be drawing the winners of the Spring Lottery! 🎟️

✨ Want to be part of the action? There are still a few stalls left! Email Janet at jtourell@btinternet.com to book your spot or grab your lottery tickets in support of HDCC! 💚

A massive thank you to all our supporters for making this event possible. Let’s make this a day to remember! See you there! 🎉

 

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