Hailsham Forward
A vision for the future with an eye on the past… Acting as a gateway to the stunning South Downs National Park the market town of…
Annual festival featuring an array of new performances and acts from local theatre, dance, music, literary and visual arts individuals, groups and organisations. All held at local venues with the usual favourites such as the Nostalgia Fair, Children’s Art Competition, Sing-along Films and Saturday Fun Mornings. Next Festival: 6th-21st September 2025. For further information visit https://hailshamfestival.co.uk/ or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
70 High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AX
A not-for-profit community art gallery. Established for over twenty years, this creative space is a must-visit throughout the year with an ever-changing exhibitions programme and Wellbeing Through Art Workshops that cater for all corners of the community. Open Tue/Wed 10am-1pm and Thu to Sat 10am-4pm. Find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Gallery North, High Street
An informal group for both professional and amateur artists and crafts people to share information and opportunities.
C/o Civic Community Hall, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham
Meets on Thursday evenings, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Membership enquiries welcome.
Union Corner Hall, Hawks Road, Hailsham, BN27 1ND
Hailsham’s local brass band based at Union Corner Hall in Hawkes Road, where they rehearse on Tuesday evenings (7.30pm-9.30pm). New members are always welcome to join their friendly community band. All enquiries regarding bookings for the band to play at events should be directed Engagement-Secretary@wealdenbrass.co.uk.
George Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AE
“Silver screen at its most stylish and sophisticated… Features include comfortable seating, spacious leg room, full size screen, Dolby Digital Surround sound, fully stocked kiosk. Advance booking available. Easy parking in Victoria Road and throughout Hailsham town centre.”
Tel: 01323 841414 (Box Office)
The Wealden Wombles are volunteer litter pickers who meet regularly in Hailsham and Hellingly. Dates of events are posted on Facebook and Twitter @WealdenWombles. Please contact us at WealdenWombles@gmail.com
Helping Hailsham and surrounding areas to be truly hedgehog and wildlife friendly. For further details call 07527 203270.
Set off from Hailsham War Memorial, High Street, (Thursdays, 10.30am)
Join in, feel good. Volunteer walk leaders needed, no previous experience and free training provided. Call Paula on 07740 899559.
C/o Hailsham Community College, BN27 1DT (Summer)
C/o Summerheath Hall, Hailsham, BN27 3DR (Winter)
Supporting the running aspirations of people of all ages and abilities. Call 07879 996267.
Charles Hunt Centre, Vicarage Field, Hailsham, BN27 1BG
13 Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 1BW
Call 01323 832252 or email info@eastsussexvisionsupport.org.
Go out to accessible venues on the second Wednesday of each month. Door to door transport provided to members. Call 01323 449920.
C/o Summerheath Hall, Summerheath Road, Hailsham, BN27 3DR
Organises social activities for people with Parkinson’s. Call 01323 840288.
Prospects House, 7/9 George Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AD
Unpaid carers who care for people with dementia are invited alongside the person they care for to attend this new support and activity group. The monthly ‘Making Memories’ group takes place on the fourth Wednesday of the month (2pm-4pm), facilitated by a Care Support Worker from Care For The Carers, a charity that supports unpaid carers across Sussex.
Day Centre, Bentley Grange, Binder Lane (off Reef Way), Hailsham, BN27 1FA
Blackmans Yard, Market Street, Hailsham, BN27 2AE
Meetings on the first Wednesday of the month in the Methodist Church Hall (7.30pm). Call 01323 843102 (Secretary).
Explore writing stories, memoires, poetry, plays, and screen plays, research, reports, reviews, song lyrics, journals, diaries, personal essays, short stories, letters, novels, free-writing, speeches and more – plus entering (optional) competitions. Whether you haven’t written anything since you left school or want to be published, you will find us a good fit.
Hailsham Gospel Mission, 15 Station Road, Hailsham, BN27 2BH
Meetings held on the third Thursday of every month (10.30am to 12.30pm – £3 donation). Call 07887 910150 or visit their Facebook page.
Open to writers of all levels and ages, who meet on the second Tuesday of most months. Details available from Tony Flood (Chair): tflood04@yahoo.co.uk / 01323 471726.
C/o Summerheath Hall, Summerheath Road, Hailsham, BN27 3DR
Meets on Wednesday evenings (7.30pm). New members welcome. For further details, call 01323 728332.
C/o Union Corner Hall, Hawks Road, Hailsham, BN27 2ND
Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 8pm. Call 01323 840113.
Civic Community Hall, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 1BG
Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. Call 01323 842222 or pdcampbelldykes@btinternet.com.
Hailsham Memorial Institute Club
Meetings held at the Hailsham Memorial Institute Club, first Monday of each month, 8pm. Call 07969 444896 or hailshambonfire@aol.com.
C/o Union Corner Hall, Hawks Road, Hailsham, BN27 2ND
Meets on Monday evenings (6.45pm for 7pm) and Friday afternoons (1.45pm for 2pm). Call 01435 864448.
C/o Hailsham Pavilion, George Street, Hailsham BN27 1DE
Screenings at Hailsham Pavilion. Set programme once a month except for July and August. Contact info@hailshamfilmclub.co.uk.
8 Quintin Close, Hailsham, BN27 3NQ
Members and non-members welcome at monthly meetings. Call 01323 840797.
The Camera Centre, 53 High Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AR
Meets at Hellingly Village Hall every Thursday at 7.30pm (September to May). Call 01323 843402.
1 Birch Way, Hailsham, BN27 3TA
A friendly group who like to share an enjoyment of walking in the conutryside. Call 01323 843530.
Meets at the Hailsham Common Pond by arrangement (low powered craft only). Contact Mark Davis on 07752 836755 or mdavis@samsoncontrols.co.uk.
Meets at Summerheath Hall every second and last Friday of the month (7.30pm-10pm). Contact Dave McCarthy on 01323 500180 or dave.l.mccarthy@btinternet.com.
Founded in 2023 to provide a social network for LGBT+ people in one of the more rural parts of East Sussex. Members are located throughout the Hailsham District and Eastbourne, and activities include cinema/art gallery trips, coffee outings, festivals, country walks, stargazing, open days, karaoke and more. Everybody in the LGBT+ community is welcome, regardless of how you identify. Get in touch on MeetUp, Instagram, or Facebook if you want to join.
C/o Hailsham East Community Centre, Orion Close, Hailsham, BN27 2JZ
Meets on Wednesdays (up to 11yrs, 5pm-5.45pm and 12+yrs, 5.45pm-6.30pm). Call 01323 848677.
19 Station Road, Hailsham, BN27 2BH
Kickboxing, kung fu, jiu jitsu, street dance, kettlebells, circuits. For anyone aged 5-95yrs. Call 07976 279690.
For today’s business and professional women – develop international friendships, have fun! Meets 2nd and 4th Monday of the month (except August) at 7.45pm. Call 01323 844398
Charles Hunt Centre, Vicarage Field, Hailsham, BN27 1BG
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Call 01323 844398.
C/o Hailsham Pavilion, George Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AE
Raising funds for the Hailsham Pavilion. Volunteers needed. Call 01323 840778.
Buckler’s Cafe, St Mary’s Walk, Hailsham, BN27 1AF
Meets every Tuesday at 6pm for 6pm at Buckler’s Cafe. Call 01323 449100 or email keithpastures@icloud.com.
C/o Union Corner Hall, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1ND
Meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. Call 01323 442592.
Hailsham Club, Vicarage Field, Hailsham, BN27 1BG
Meets every 2nd Tuesday except January and August. Call 01323 840164 or stevewl@fsmail.net.
Charles Hunt Centre, Vicarage Field, Hailsham, BN27 1BG
Open weekdays 9.30am-4pm and Saturdays 10am-12noon. Call 01323 844398.
C/o Hailsham Civic Community Hall, Vicarage Lane, BN27 2AX
Meetings held at the Civic Community Hall on the fourth Tuesday of the month (2pm). Website: http://u3asites.org.uk/code/u3asite.php?site=344 | Email: kwalbrin.29@btinternet.com
Provide a much needed local social service for people who live alone or are carers. Registered and receiving help from the Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA), East Sussex 1Space, Action in Rural Sussex and ESCIS, Hailsham Friends holds regular meetings locally – there are no membership fees and meetings are relaxed and friendly, with no upper age limit.
Please access their website for full details, including meeting dates and contact information: https://www.hailsham-friends.club/
Founded in 2023 to provide a social network for LGBT+ people in one of the more rural parts of East Sussex. Members are located throughout the Hailsham District and Eastbourne, and activities include cinema/art gallery trips, coffee outings, festivals, country walks, stargazing, open days, karaoke and more. Everybody in the LGBT+ community is welcome, regardless of how you identify. Get in touch on MeetUp, Instagram, or Facebook if you want to join.
Hailsham Cricket Club, Western Road, Hailsham, BN27 3DN
Hailsham Cricket Club is looking for girls aged 4-13 that enjoy being active and having fun through sport. Call 07980 146841 or email hailshamcc@outlook.com.
C/o Freedom Leisure Centre, Hailsham, BN27 2AX
Meets most Friday evenings at Freedom Leisure Centre, 9pm-10pm. Call 07810 045132.
Meets once a quarter to discuss local sporting issues. Call 07980 643827 or secretary@hailshamsportsalliance.co.uk.
A friendly club with a six-rink green, located in Vicarage Lane located behind the WDC offices. Contact Pauline Wooller (Secretary) on 07410 976311 or email secretary.hailshambc@gmail.com.
An underground style old-school boxing gym running training sessions for everyone. Free boxing classes for children/low cost boxing for adults. Based at The Warehouse, 3 Kerridges Yard, George Street. View Facebook page or website for details and updates.
Hailsham Cricket Club, Western Road, Hailsham, BN27 3DN
Being one of the oldest in East Sussex having been established in 1871, Hailsham Cricket Club has been playing at their ground on Western Road ever since and have on a number of occasions throughout their history won championship awards. The club is always on the lookout for new players to strengthen the squads, of all ages and abilities. Call 07980 146841 or email hailshamcc@outlook.com.
An Affiliated Riding Club running a variety of events, training and talks for members. Call 01323 485580 or smalcathome@aol.com.
C/o Hailsham Community College, Hailsham, BN27 1DT
Providing hockey for men, women, boys and girls in Hailsham and surrounding areas. Call 01323 650459.
Hailsham Civic Community Hall, Vicarage Lane, BN27 2AX
Open to all ages and abilities. Coaching for beginners. Mon 7.30-9.30pm / Fri 2-4pm. Call 07950 972365 or send an email to secretary.hailshamsmbc@gmail.com.
A small, friendly family oriented swimming club serving Hailsham and its environs. Call 01323 440140 or membership@hailshamswimmingclub.org.
Western Road, Hailsham, BN27 3DN
From the very beginner to the seasoned adult member or the up and coming junior player. Call 01323 840178.
Recreation Ground, Western Road, Hailsham, BN27 3DN
New members welcome. Plays in the Southern Combination League. Call 01323 840446.
Juniors (6-16yrs). Home ground: Maurice Thornton Playing Field. Call Michelle Goldsmith (Secretary) on 07495 760066.
C/o Hailsham Community College, Battle Road, Hailsham, BN27 1DT
Enjoying every aspect of trampolining. Age groups: U9 U11, U13, U15 and over 15. Call 01323 508604.
C/o Summerheath Hall, Summerheath Road, Hailsham, BN27 3DR
Basic gymnastics activities for those aged 6 months to 7 years. Sessions on Thursdays.
C/o Town Council Offices, Market Street, Hailsham, BN27 2AE
Organises individual and group exchanges to Gournay-en-Bray. Call 01323 845006.
Western Road, Hailsham, BN27 3DG
Youth centre operating on weekday afternoons and evenings. Call 01323 841702 or email info@hailshamyouthservice.org.
C/o Hailsham Youth Service, The Station, Western Road, Hailsham, BN27 3DG
Activities organised for 12 to 17-year olds on Friday evenings. Call 01323 841702 or email info@hailshamyouthservice.org.
Hellingly Community Hub, Hellingly, BN27 4EP
Youth centre operating on Wednesday evenings. Call 01323 841702 or email info@hailshamyouthservice.org.
James West Community Centre, Brunel Drive, Hailsham, BN27 3FY
Youth centre operating on Monday evenings. Call 01323 841702 or email info@hailshamyouthservice.org.
Western Road, Hailsham, BN27 3DG
Accommodating young people who are under the influence of alcohol or other substances. Call 07546 388180.
14 Bowley Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2DJ
Activities for children aged 6+, meeting on Thursday and Friday evenings (various). Call 01323 848304.
Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Hailsham, BN27 2AY
(13-20yrs) Meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm-9.30pm. Call 01323 442496.
Cadet Headquarters, Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Hailsham, BN27 2AY
Meets twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Call 07749 063563.
C/o 19 Grovelands Road, Hailsham, BN27 3BZ
Meets on Wednesdays, 6.15pm to 7.30pm. First aid training and other activities. Call 01323 841933.
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