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June 2008

Friday, 20th

Two Tides
Location: Battle
(22 day event)
An exhibition of Seascapes by Adrian Turner. Venue:The Independent Photographers Gallery, 3 Old Brewery Yard, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AF. Times: 11am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday - admission free. For further information contact 01424 775650.

Sunday, 22nd

Japanese Prints from the Museum Collection
Location: Hastings
(31 day event)
An exhibition of never seen before Japanese prints from the collection at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery. Times: 10am - 4pm. For further information contact (0845) 274 1052.

July 2008

Tuesday, 1st

Hastings Film Festival - Shot by the Sea
Location: Hastings
(31 day event)
The film festival celebartes it seventh year. Venue: The Electric Palace, Cinema, Hastings. Time: 09:30 - 23:00. For further information contact - 01424 720393.

Thursday, 3rd

Hastings Beer and Music Festival 2008
Location: Hastings
(3 day event)
The annual beer festival, with live music takes place in Alexandria Park, Hastings. Note: The above dates are provisional.Time: 17:00 to 23:30. For further information contact Hastings Information Centre 0845 274 1001 or hic@hastings.gov.uk Contact Tel.: 0845 274 1001

Friday, 4th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Bexhill Festival of Music
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
(10 day event)
Venue: the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. During the festival the De La Warr Pavilion will showcase all kinds of music including classical, jazz, folk, rock, pop and choral For further information contact: 01424 229 111.

Saturday, 5th

1066 Falconry
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
Cometo Battle Abbey and see the the hawks in their mews and learn how important they were in 1066 . Time: 10am - 5pm. Admission charges apply.

Puppini Sisters
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. Tickets: £16.00. For further information and booking contact 01424 229 111.

Sunday, 6th

Saint -Saens' Carnival of the Animals
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
Presented by London Mozart Players with Roger McGough at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill.Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £20. For further information contact 01424 229 111.

Friday, 11th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 12th

Battle Horticultural Society Summer Show
Location: Battle
at the Battle Memorial Halls. Time: 11.30am - 4.00pm Light Refreshments served all day including. For further information contact - Jacky 01424 77238.

Art Exhibition
Location: Hastings
(2 day event)
The St Michael's Hospice 9th Summer Art Exhibition and Sale of Paintings in memory of Stuart Farndale. Venue: The Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael's Hospice,25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards-On-Sea Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July 10.30~6pm All works for sale, entry £1, refreshments available

Medieval Falconry
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
Come and see the the falconry 'the Sport of the Kings'at Battle Abbey. Time: 10am - 5pm. Admission charges apply.

St Leonards Festival
Location: Hastings
The date has yet to be confirmed but the festival brings carnival fun to St Leonards. Venue: Events take place in Warrior Square Gardens,Kings Road and the seafront. Time: 12:00 - 22:30. For further information contact - 0845 274 1001 or email HIC@hastings.gov.uk .

Sunday, 13th

The London Adventist Chorale
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. Time: 8.00pm. Tickets: £14. For further information contact 01424 229 111.

Friday, 18th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear amd greetings cards are also available.

Bexhill Carnival Race Night
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
A race night at The Rose and Crown , Turkey Road,Bexhill on sea. Raising funds for Bexhill Carnival , come along and lose your shirt from 8pm

Saturday, 19th

Battle Farmers' Market
Location: Battle
Battle Farmers' Market is held on the Battle Abbey Green from 9.00am - 1pm.

Victorian Falconry
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
A Victorian sporting season at Battle Abbey. Visit the birds in their mews which will be decorated with Victorian textiles, furniture and crockery. Time: 10am - 5pm. Admission charges apply.

Sunday, 20th

Carnival church service
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
Starting carnival week we have an open air church service on the colonade ,Bexhill on sea

Tuesday, 22nd

Bexhill Carnival Junior Football Tournament
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
Junior football tournament in the Polegrove, Bexhill-on- Sea, East Sussex

Bexhill Carnival Pram Race
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
The first running of the Bexhill Carnival Pram Race, starting at the Polegrove, Bexhill-on-Sea at 7.30pm

Japanese Prints from the Museum Collection
Location: Hastings
(31 day event)
An exhibition of never seen before Japanese prints from the collection at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery. Times: 10am - 4pm. For further information contact (0845) 274 1052.

Friday, 25th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Bexhill Carnival Party
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
Local musicians,tribute bands, firework display - entrance payable at the gate. Venue: Polegrove Recreation Ground, Brockley Road, Bexhill. Time: 18:00 - 22:00. For further information contact 01424 736641.

Saturday, 26th

21st Century Falconry
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
Come and see the ancient art of falconry at Battle Abbey. Originally falconry was a form of hunting but today the sport is linked with conservation, protecting endangered species and breeding these magnificent birds. Time: 10am - 5pm. Admission charges apply.

Bexhill Carnival Procession
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
Venue: Procession starts at Sidley, further events at Polegrove Recreation Ground, Bexhill. Gates open midday (small entrance fee). Time: 13:00 - 18:00. For further information contact -Battle and Bexhill Tourist Information Centre 01424 773721 or email info@bexhillcarnival.org.uk

Battle Broders
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
at the Battle Memorial Halls - in the St Valery Rooms. Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm. Sale and Exhibition of hand and machine embroidery, textiles, beading and silk paper. For further information contact 01424 773039.

Nathan Coley
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
(31 day event)
Turner nominee Nathan Coley exhibition - offering works developed in collaboration with the De La Warr Pavilion, as well as selected works.For further information contact 01424 229 111.

Summer Dance
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
at the Battle Memorial Halls. Time: 7.30pm - 11.30pm Ballroom and Latin dancing For further information contact 07870907398 - Nick Downing.

August 2008

Friday, 1st

Lily Weekend
Location: Battle
(3 day event)
The gardens and woodlands of Pashley Manor were planted with lilies in 2007 so this year the disply should be even beter as the lilies become more estblished. Normal admission charges apply. Time: 11am - 5pm. For further information contact 01580 200888.

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 2nd

Hastings Old Town Carnival Week
Location: Hastings
(9 day event)
Many events throughout the week in Hastings Old Town culminating in a carnival procession along the seafront. For further information contact - 0845 274 1001 or email HIC@hastings.gov.uk .

Friday, 8th

Art Exhibition - Summer Show
Location: Battle
(8 day event)
Battle and District Arts Group Summer Show at Battle Memorial Halls, High Street Battle. This very popular annual event will be once again showing a selection of high quality works by the members of BDAG. The exhibition offers many works for sale and attracts visitors from far and wide ~ an event not to be missed!

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Battle Art Group Art Exhbition
Location: Battle
(9 day event)
at the Battle Memorial Halls. Time: Friday - Saturday 10am - 5.30pm,Sunday - 2pm - 5pm Admission free. For further information contact 01424 430292, email: dherbert1@sky.com

Saturday, 9th

Bexhill Annual Model Railway Exhibition
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Venue: St Peter's Community Centre, Bexhill. For further information contact - 01424 220979

Hastings Old Town Carnival
Location: Hastings
Lots of colourful floats travel along the seafront and back. To end the evenin there is a firework display on the West Hill. Venue: Hastings Old Town and seafront. Time: 17:00 - 21:00. For further information contact - 0845 274 1001 or email HIC@hastings.gov.uk .

Friday, 15th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 16th

Battle Farmers' Market
Location: Battle
Battle Farmers' Market is held on the Battle Abbey Green from 9.00am - 1pm.

Thursday, 21st

Bexhill Flower and Produce Show
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
Venue: Bexhill Leisure Centre, Down Road. Time: 14:30 - 18:30. For further information contact - Bexhill & District Gardens & Allotments Society - 01424 211787

Friday, 22nd

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 23rd

Girls Aloud outdoor summer pop concert
Location: Battle
Girls Aloud' set to rock the abbey! ‘Girls Aloud’, the UK’s premier girl band, Summer Concert at Battle Abbey. This is the hottest pop party of the Summer, with support band, top DJ and fireworks finale. Don’t miss out - To book tickets visit www.maconcerts.co.uk, or telephone 0871 271 6149. EARLY BIRD Tickets £26 + booking fee up to 30th June, £28 + booking fee up to 22 August. PLEASE NOTE Free parking, No glass or bottles allowed in the arena. This is not a picnic concert. Bar and catering on site. Gates open 5pm, concert starts 7.30 - 10.15.

Jour de Fete
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
(3 day event)
The annual cultural event at the De La Warr Pavilion - something for all the family. For further information contact 01424 229111.

Monday, 25th

Bexhill 100 Classic Car Show
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
Venue:Polegrove Recreation Ground, Brockley Road, Bexhill. For further information contact 07979 576397.

Theatre Sense Workshop
Location: Battle
(5 day event)
at the Battle Memorial Halls. Dance, drama, singing. Children 7yr - 16yr. To book or further information contact Lorraine 07730254122. email: lorraine@theatresense.co.uk

Wednesday, 27th

Nathan Coley
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
(25 day event)
Turner nominee Nathan Coley exhibition - offering works developed in collaboration with the De La Warr Pavilion, as well as selected works. For further information contact 01424 229 111.

Friday, 29th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 30th

Theatre Sense Showcase
Location: Battle
at the Battle Memorial Halls. Dance, drama, singing. To book or further information contact Lorraine 07730254122. email: lorraine@theatresense.co.uk

September 2008

Friday, 5th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Friday, 12th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Friday, 19th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 20th

Anglo Continental Market
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
(2 day event)
Venue:Devonshire Road, Bexhill. Time: 09:00 - 17:00. For further information contact 01424 844641.

Battle Farmers' Market
Location: Battle
Battle Farmers' Market is held on the Battle Abbey Green from 9.00am - 1pm.

Thursday, 25th

Three Billy Goats Gruff
Location: Battle
The Theatre of Widdershins presents Three Billy Goarts Gruff and Other Furry Tails at Battle Memorial Halls. Time: To be announced. Tickets: Children £4 and Adults £6. For further information contact battlememorialhalls@hotmail.co.uk or 01424 772044 or 07714270373.

Friday, 26th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

October 2008

Friday, 3rd

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Friday, 10th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 11th

The Battle of Hastings
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
Come and see the famous battle re-enacted on the original battlefield. Medieval falconry, Saxon life, how to make chainmail and much more. Venue: Battle Abbey and battlefield. Times: 10am - 4pm. For further details contact 01424 773792 or contact Battle Tourist Information Centre, 01424 773721 or email battletic@rother.gov.uk

Ben Nicholson
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
(31 day event)
This exhibition at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill of Ben Nicholson's work spans the time between 1920's to 1950's and includes figurative and relief work, landscape and still life. It is curated by Dr Chris Stephens. For further information contact 01424 229 111.

Tuesday, 14th

Hastings Day
Location: Hastings
Hastings has celebrated the day that Harold lost the Battle of Hastings since the 900th anniversary in 1966. Venue: Hastings. Time: 09:00 - 17:00. For further information contact - 0845 274 1001 or email HIC@hastings.gov.uk .

Friday, 17th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 18th

The National Town Criers' Championship
Location: Hastings
Town Criers come from all over the country to take part in the competition, which is in it's 56th year. Venue:Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Hastings. Time: 10:30 - 16:00. For further information contact - 0845 274 1001 or email HIC@hastings.gov.uk .

Battle Farmers' Market
Location: Battle
Battle Farmers' Market is held on the Battle Abbey Green from 9.00am - 1pm.

Hastings Bonfire Procession
Location: Hastings
One of the bonfires of the Sussex bonfire season as well as being part of Hastings week. Venue: Hastings seafront and town centre. Time: 19:15 to 00:00. For further information contact - 0845 274 1001 or email HIC@hastings.gov.uk .

Friday, 24th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 25th

World Crazy Golf Championships 2008
Location: Hastings
(2 day event)
This event is becoming more popular every year and to take part early registration is a must. For further information and entry information - www.miniaturegolfer.com. Venue: Hastings Adventure Golf, Marine Parade, Hastings. Time: 10:00 to 19:00.

Falconry and Hawk Academy
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
Visit Battle Abbey and see birds of prey and the art of falconry. Childen over 12 can take part (there will be an extra charge for tutorials on bird flying). For younger children there will be falconry themed games Tickets: Adult £6.50/Conc £5.20/Child £3.30/Family £16.30. Members Free. For further information contact 01424 773792.

Friday, 31st

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

November 2008

Friday, 7th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Tuesday, 11th

Ben Nicholson
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
(31 day event)
This exhibition at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill of Ben Nicholson's work spans the time between 1920's to 1950's and includes figurative and relief work, landscape and still life. It is curated by Dr Chris Stephens. For further information contact 01424 229 111.

Friday, 14th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 15th

Battle Farmers' Market
Location: Battle
Battle Farmers' Market is held on the Battle Abbey Green from 9.00am - 1pm.

Friday, 21st

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 22nd

A Medieval Christmas
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
Visit Battle Abbey and take a look at Medieval Christmas traditions. Adult £6.50/Conc £5.20/Child £3.30/Family £16.30. Members Free. For further information contact 01424 773792.

Friday, 28th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 29th

A Tudor Christmas
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
Visit Battle Abbey and learn how the Tudors celebrated Christmas accompanied by stores and music. Tickets: Adult £6.50/Conc £5.20/Child £3.30/Family £16.30. For further information contact 01424 773792. Members Free.

December 2008

Friday, 5th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 6th

Children's Christmas Quest
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
at Battle Abbey. Can you answer the clues on this Christmas Quest for children and claim your prize? Time: 10am - 4pm. Admission charges apply.

Thursday, 11th

Ben Nicholson
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
(24 day event)
This exhibition at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill of Ben Nicholson's work spans the time between 1920's to 1950's and includes figurative and relief work, landscape and still life. It is curated by Dr Chris Stephens. For further information contact 01424 229 111.

Friday, 12th

Battle Country Market
Location: Battle
The Country Market is held in the Battle Memorial Hall, in the High Street, Battle. Time 10.00am - 11.15am. The market sells home-grown vegetables and fruit and flowers and home-made produce. Crafts, knitwear and greetings cards are also available.

Saturday, 13th

Children's Christmas Quest
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
at Battle Abbey. Can you answer the clues on this Christmas Quest for children and claim your prize? Time: 10am - 4pm. Admission charges apply.

Sunday, 14th

Hastings Centenary Marathon
Location: Hastings
Start and finish at the Town Hall, Hastings. There will be limit of 500 participants. To register your interest contact email webmaster@hastings-half.co.uk Time: 09:30 - 14:00.

Saturday, 20th

Battle Farmers' Market
Location: Battle
Battle Farmers' Market is held on the Battle Abbey Green from 9.00am - 1pm.

Children's Christmas Quest
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
at Battle Abbey. Can you answer the clues on this Christmas Quest for children and claim your prize? Time: 10am - 4pm. Admission charges apply.

Saturday, 27th

Children's Christmas Quest
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
at Battle Abbey. Can you answer the clues on this Christmas Quest for children and claim your prize? Time: 10am - 4pm. Admission charges apply.