Event Diary
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July 2008
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.
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.
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.
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.
August 2008
Friday, 1st
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.
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.
Bargain Galore
Location: Battle
Sale of house hold effects including toys, games
clothes etc due to relocation. Battle Memorial Halls, Battle. Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm.
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! Time: Friday - Saturday 10am - 5.30pm,Sunday - 2pm - 5pm
Admission free. For
further information contact 01424 430292, or email: dherbert1@sky.com
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, 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.
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.
Craft Fayre
Location: Sedlescombe
at Sedlescombe Playing Fields. Time: 10am-5pm. Stalls £10. For further information and booking contact 07986 474308.
Monday, 25th
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
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
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
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
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Location: Battle
Venue: Battle Memorial Halls, Battle. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm.
For further information contact 01424 436250.
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.
Sunday, 14th
Flamenco Dance Class
Location: Battle
Learn to dance flamenco workshop. Time:11.00am - 15.30. Tickets:£25.00 per person Venue: Battle Memorial Halls, Battle. For further information or to book contact Jackie on 01424 838328 or 07809626866 or email: jbpower@hotmail.co.uk
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
Battle Farmers' Market
Location: Battle
Battle Farmers' Market is held on the Battle Abbey Green from 9.00am - 1pm.
Sunday, 21st
Argentine Tango Dance Class
Location: Battle
Learn to dance Argentine Tango workshop and Practica. Times:18.30 - 19.30 Dance class £5.00, Practica
19.30 - 21.00 £6.00.
Venue: Battle Memorial Halls, Battle. For further information or to book contact Jon Davies 01227 459225 or 07761785142 Email: info@atse.co.uk
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.
Sunday, 5th
Coffee Morning
Location: Battle
In aid of St Michael's Hospice. Venue: Battle Memorial Halls, Battle. For further information contact 01424 772610.
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
Art from the Heart
Location: Battle
(2 day event)
Venue: Battle Memorial Halls, Battle. For further information contact Keith or
email: keith847@googlemail.com
Friday, 17th
Woolovers Ltd
Location: Battle
Quality woollen jumpers at bargain prices.Venue: Battle Memorial Halls, Battle. For further information contact 01444870970.
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
Battle Farmers' Market
Location: Battle
Battle Farmers' Market is held on the Battle Abbey Green from 9.00am - 1pm.
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
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.
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.
Thursday, 20th
Pirates of Penzance
Location: Battle
(3 day event)
Pirates of Penzance presented by Battle Light Opera. Venue: Battle Memorial Halls, Battle. For further information contact Molly 01424 211140 or
email: armstronge@tesco.net
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
Christmas Gift and Craft Fair
Location: Battle
Many stalls providing excellent Christmas gift ideas - unique hand made presents. Venue: Battle Memorial Halls, Battle. Time:10.00am - 4.00pm. Refreshments and cakes available. Entry £1 adults, children free.
Interested in having a stall? Please contact Louise Wardle 01424 892240.
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.
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.
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.