Event Diary

May 2008

Saturday, 3rd

Open Range
Location: Battle
(30 day event)
Contemporary Landscape exhibition by Ian Brown, Lydia Polzer, Russell Squires, Alison Stolwood, Mariah Skellorn, Marc Christmas, Lou McGill, Lulu Allison, and Mike Shepherd

Friday, 16th

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.

Saturday, 17th

Battle and Villages Lions Club Craft Fair
Location: Battle
Venue: Battle Memorial Halls, High Street, Battle. Time:9am - 2.30pm Refreshments available. If you like a stall contact - Mrs Pendrey 01424 772026 or Email: Brenda@brendapendrey.orange.co.uk

Sculptures including Maquettes
Location: Battle
(14 day event)
The gardens of Pashley Manor provide a wonderful backdrop for a display of local and eminent sculptors. There will be both a display and sale of sculpture. Normal admission charges apply. Time: 11am - 5pm. For further information contact 01580 200888.

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

Friday, 23rd

Black Horse Music Festival
Location: Battle
(4 day event)
The Black Horse Music Festival at Telham will celebrate it's 20th year. A great line-up is promised. Further details to follow.

Black Horse Music Festival
Location: Telham
A Night of Varied Blues - at the Black Horse Telham. Times: 7:30pm - Storm Warning,8:55pm - Buick 6, 9:55 - 10:15 - Raffle, 10:15 - The Rob Tognoni Band. Doors Open - 7:15pm. Tickets £10.

Saturday, 24th

Black Horse Music Festival - Folk Afternoon
Location: Battle
at the Black Horse, Telham, near Battle. Time: 1.00pm - 5.00pm. 1:00pm - Ian Dobson and John Towner, 1:05 pm - The Mariners, 1:35pm - Ton Bliss, 2:25pm - Band of Two, 3:00pm - The Dealers, 3:40pm Raffle and Punch & Judy, 4:00pm - Neck. Tickets: £8.

Black Horse Music Festival - Saturday Evening
Location: Battle
at the Black Horse, Telham, near Battle. Time: 7:30pm - 11:30pm. 7:45pm - The Dubervilles, 8:45pm - R Cajun and The Zydeco Brother, 9:40pm - 10.00pm Break and Raffle, 10:00pm to 11:30pm - Hard Travellers. Tickets: All day and evening - £15.00.

'History in Brass'
Location: Bodiam
(2 day event)
Have a go at brass rubbing at Bodiam Castle using a wide variety of designs. All materials will be provided. Normal admission charges apply. Cost: Per item £1.50 Small rubbings, £3.50 Large rubbings. For further information Bernice Williamson, 01580 830196

Sunday, 25th

Black Horse Music Festival - World Music
Location: Battle
at the Black Horse, Telham, near Battle. Time: 1:30pm - 5.00pm. 1:45pm - Special Guest, 2:20pm - Paddyrasta, 3:20pm - Break and Raffle, 3:45pm to 5:00pm - Zubop Gambia Tickets: All day and evening - £18.00 - Sunday afternoon £8.00, Sunday evening £10.

Black Horse Music Festival - Sunday Evening
Location: Battle
at the Black Horse, Telham, near Battle. Doors open at 7.30pm for an evening of World Music. Times: 7:40pm - Manlouche, 8.30pm - Kangaroo Moon, 9:30pm to 10:00 - Break and Raffle, 10:00 to 11:30pm - Trans-Global Underground. Tickets: £10.

Medieval Fayre
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
Venue: Battle Abbey Green, Battle. Craft stalls, entertainment, jugglers and much more. There will be a maypole and dances by the Merry Maypolers. On Monday there is a procession and, the crowning of the May Queen as well as dancing by children from the local junior school. For further information contact 01424 773721.

Monday, 26th

Black Horse Music Festival - Monday Afternoon
Location: Battle
at the Black Horse, Telham. Doors open at 1.45pm for an afternoon of talented young bands. Times: 2:00pm - The Arcadians, 2:25pm - Claudia, 2:45pm - Exus, 3:15pm to 3:40pm - Break and Raffle, 3. 40pm - Mumm-Ra. Tickets £5.

Black Horse Music Festival - 20th Birthday Party N
Location: Battle
at the Black Horse, Telham. Doors open at 7.15pm Times: 7:40pm - Bib Boy Bloater, 8:55pm - John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett, 9:55pm to 10:15pm - Break and Raffle, 10:15pm to 11:30pm - Glen Tilbrook and the Fluffers. Tickets £10.

Tuesday, 27th

'Try on Armour'
Location: Bodiam
(5 day event)
Try on replica armour and medieval clothing at Bodiam Castle. Explore the medieval and battlement and spiral staircases. Normal admission charges apply.For further information contact Bernice Williamson, 01580 830196.

Friday, 30th

Saturday, 31st

June 2008

Monday, 2nd

Good Planting
Location: Northiam
The course will be led by Head Gardener Fergus Garrett, who will explain how to combine plants using colour, shape, and texture. There will be talks in the Great Hall and in the garden. Time: 10am - 4.30pm. Cost £100 per person, refreshments and lunch included. 10% discount on nursery sales on the day. To book by telephone contact 01797 252878.

Friday, 6th

Saturday, 7th

Classical Opera Company
Location: Battle
Concert at Vinehall School,Robertsbridge. Director - Ian Page (Piano). Programme: Apollo to Zauberflöte - An A-Z of Mozart Opera. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets and further information contact 01580 883092 (theatre and answerphone) or by faxing 01580 882119 throughout the season.

Sedlescombe Village Fayre
Location: Sedlescombe
The annual village fayre takes place on Sedlescombe Sports Field with the Flower Queen in attendance.Time: 14:00 - 17:00 Many stalls, traditional games, crafts, and much more. For further inforamtion contact 01424 870344.

Friday, 13th

Saturday, 14th

Rose Weekend
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
The gardens of Pashley Manor provide a wonderful backdrop for the roses which are at their best at this time of year. A representative from Peter Beale Roses, winners of 16 Chelsea Gold Medals, will lead walks around the gardens on both Saturday and Sunday. Normal admission charges apply. Time: 11am - 5pm. For further information contact 01580 200888.

Summer Concert
Location: Battle
presented by Hastings and Rother Music Centre at Battle Memorial Hall. Time: 3pm. For further information contact 01424 772044 or 07714270373 or email battlememomorialhalls@hotmail.co.uk

Sunday, 15th

'Peter Pan' by J M Barrie.
Location: Bodiam
performed by Heartbreak Theatre at Bodiam Castle. Booking Essential 0871 527 1886, Adult £15 Child £8. Time: Gates open at 6.00pm. Last admission 6:30pm - 9:00pm. The performance will continue whatever the weather. For further information contact 01580 830436.

Friday, 20th

Saturday, 21st

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

Friday, 27th

July 2008

Friday, 4th

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.

Friday, 11th

Saturday, 12th

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.

'Treasure Island'
Location: Bodiam
Adapted and performed by Quantum Theatre at Bodiam Castle. Booking Essential - 0871 527 1886, Adult £15 Child £8. Time: Gates open at 6.00pm. Last admission 6:30pm - 9:00pm. The performance will continue whatever the weather. For further information contact 01580 830436.

Monday, 14th

Friday, 18th

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.

Monday, 21st

Succession Planting in the Mixed Border
Location: Northiam
The course will be led by Head Gardener Fergus Garrett, who will be using the Long Border as an example. There will be a slides and talks in the Great Hall. Time: 10am - 4.30pm. Cost £100 per person, refreshments and lunch included. 10% discount on nursery sales on the day. To book by telephone contact 01797 252878.

Friday, 25th

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.

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.

Saturday, 2nd

'The Merry Wives of Windsor'
Location: Bodiam
Performed by Illyria at Bodiam Castle. Booking Essential - 0871 527 1886, Adult £15 Child £8. Time: Gates open at 6.00pm. Last admission 6:30pm - 9:00pm. The performance will continue whatever the weather. For further information contact 01580 830436.

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!

Friday, 15th

Saturday, 16th

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

Friday, 22nd

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.

Friday, 29th

Saturday, 30th

Bodiam Castle's Grand Medieval Weekend
Location: Bodiam
(2 day event)
A great spectacle with history brought to life. Further details to follow. For further information check www.nationaltrust.org.uk/eventsNet/

September 2008

Monday, 1st

Exotic Gardening
Location: Northiam
The course will be led by Head Gardener Fergus Garrett, using Great Dixter's Tropical Garden as an example. There will be talks in the Great Hall and in the garden. Time: 10am - 4.30pm. Cost £100 per person, refreshments and lunch included. 10% discount on nursery sales on the day. To book by telephone contact 01797 252878.

Friday, 5th

Monday, 8th

Nursery Propagation Day
Location: Northiam
The nursery at Great Dixter hosts a propagation day - how to make compost,taking cuttings, dividing perennials will among the topics discussed. Time: 10am - 4.30pm. Cost £125 per person, refreshments and lunch included. 10% discount on nursery sales on the day. To book by telephone contact 01797 252878.

Friday, 12th

Friday, 19th

Saturday, 20th

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

Friday, 26th

October 2008

Friday, 3rd

Friday, 10th

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

Friday, 17th

Saturday, 18th

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

Friday, 24th

Saturday, 25th

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

November 2008

Saturday, 1st

Choosing and Using Good Plants
Location: Northiam
How to choose the best plant among the huge array available. Head Gardener Fergus Garrett, will explain how to spot the good plant from the bad and what to look out for. Time: 10am - 4.30pm. Cost £100 per person, refreshments and lunch included. 10% discount on nursery sales on the day. To book by telephone contact 01797 252878.

Monday, 3rd

Preparing Your Border for Spring and Summer-The Pr
Location: Northiam
A practical day aimed at showing how to split perennials, prune and cut down, thin out self sowers and general maintenance. The course will be led by Head Gardener Fergus Garrett. Time: 10am - 4pm. Cost £100 per person, refreshments and lunch included. 10% discount on nursery sales on the day. To book by telephone contact 01797 252878.

Friday, 7th

Friday, 14th

Saturday, 15th

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

Friday, 21st

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

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

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.

The Great Dixter Christmas Fair
Location: Northiam
(2 day event)
Great Dixter will hold it's third annual Christmas Fair, which is held in the Great Hall and Yeoman's Hall. Many stalls from local traders,Chelsea Physic Garden, the nursery and the shop. Times: 11.00am - 4.00pm. The gardens will be open to the public. Tickets £5.00. If you are interested in hiring a stall at this Fair please email events@greatdixter.co.uk

Friday, 12th

Saturday, 13th

Saturday, 20th

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

Saturday, 27th