If you are on the internet, the parish council would urge you to sign up to the My Wealden Alerts at https://my.wealden.gov.uk/en. You would then be notified via the weekly Wealden update (at the bottom of the email) of any new planning applications in your area. In addition to this the parish council will try its upmost to inform residents of new application as they arrive via its website. However, this does by no means cover the many residents who are not on the internet, so we would please ask everyone to spread the word as new applications are submitted.
Planning notification letters from Wealden DC have stopped
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.
Darts at the New Inn
DARTS BACK ON COURSE
OCTOBER CHALLENGE ON TUESDAY 28TH
SIGN IN 7PM
Christmas Raffle
Volunteers Wanted
Missing Cat
From Jo Strevans:
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.
Deceased Cat:
From Avril Verhagen:
Black an white cat run over at school lane junction have put in front of house.
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.