All photography - copyright F. Price-Smith 2011.
Saturday 10th September
Festival Opening Morning
from 10.30am - Town Centre
Contraband performing at the Opening Ceremony
Children ...and adults getting creative at the Medieval Workshop!
Back by popular demand, the Memphis Flyers are a local 3 piece band playing the best rockabilly from the Fifties. Your feet will be tapping to the rock 'n' roll rhythm, with a bit of hillbilly/country thrown in for good measure!
Street entertainment by the Christchurch band, Doctor Johnston, bouncy castle (weather permitting) and face painting in Vicarage Fields.
Free Entry!
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9.00am to 12.00 midday - Hailsham Cattle Market
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Children's Medieval Art Workshop
10.00am to 12.00midday
Gallery North, 70 High Street, Hailsham
Come along, get creative and prepare yourself for next week's fancy dress parade - make a medieval crown, shield, flags and banners or even a dragon costume if you dare!
Free entry - but children, please bring an adult with you
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Opening Concert
12.00 midday
St Mary's Church, High Street, Hailsham
We are delighted to welcome the High Sheriff of East Sussex, Mrs Kathy Gore who will be official open the festival, accompanied by the Mayor of Hailsham, Mr Jeff Bentley Astor. This will be followed by a concert by 'Contraband' a highly popular East Sussex band performing, in their own unique style, a mixture of rhythmic folk and world music.
Refreshments and light lunches will be serviced in the refectory afterwards
Free Entry
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RAZZLE DAZZLE
8pm Hailsham Pavilion (Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September)
Hailsham Theatres proudly presents Razzle Dazzle - an evening of singing, dancing and comedy sketches featuring local talent including a group from Hailsham Community College.
Tickets 10.00/7.50 - available from Hailsham Pavilion Box Office
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Sunday 11th September
Preview of the Festival Art Exhibition at Gallery North
3pm to 5pm
Gallery North, 70 High Street, Hailsham
Featuring a series of paintings by award winning portrait artist Jean-Paul Tibbles. Other artists including Amanda Rackowe, Gordon Brady and Michael Johnson from Chalais, France and a trio of artists from Gournay-en-Bray, Hailsham's twin town.
Also showing; Pamela Schofield, Mary Beaney, Graham Binks, Josie Tipler, Felicity Price-Smith, Tony Spencer, Maureen Brown, Ruth Bodkin, Mary Murphy and Carolyn Shepherd.
The Secret Art Sale wall of art will be on show for the first time, paintings available for purchase on Friday 16 September, The Gallery will also be open on Sunday 17 September from 10am to 4pm.
Festival exhibition runs until Saturday 22 October - opening hours Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
Free Entry
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Monday 12th September
'Under Milk Wood'
7.30pm Hellingly Church
Join the Hellingly Friends for magical moments from 'Under Milk Wood' by Dylan Thomas.
(also showing Thursday 15 September)
Tickets 7.00 including refreshments - available from Hellingly Church and Gallery North
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Tuesday 13th September
Art class with Ben Ecclestone
2pm to 4pm
Gallery North, 70 High Street, Hailsham
Experimental and informal workshop with excellent demonstrations by this established artist/teacher, known for his unusual methods of mixing gouache and wet pastels.
Suitable for all ages
Tickets 12.00 includes materials and refreshments
Please book in advance with Gallery North - 01323 846938
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'The Pre-Raphaelites and The Victorians'
Art history talk by David West
7pm - Hailsham Methodist Church
An analysis of the Pre-Raphaelite movement in Victorian England, How far did Art reflect Society?
A fully illustrated talk, accessible and informative for anyone interested in art and history.
Tickets 3.75 includes a glass of wine
Art history course continues in October with 'Renaissance art in Venice and Rome' - details at Gallery North
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Wednesday 14th September
Poets' Corner
3pm
Callenders Restaurant
80-82 High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex
The Downlanders Poetry group from East and West Sussex present a mixture of poems related to Sussex. There will be some familiar and other new original works. you are invited to bring along a favourite (short) poem and take part in the readings if you wish.
Enjoy tea and cake in this delightful new venue in Hailsham.
Free entry - donations welcome
(It is advisable to book a seat in advance)
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Thursday 15th September
Tile workshop with Sue Ramsay-Smith
Gallery North, 70 High Street, Hailsham
Design and create your own tile - a creative morning with established artist and potter.
Tickets 12.00 includes materials and refreshments
Please book in advance at Gallery North
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ZUMBA Party
with live percussion
7.45pm to 8.45pm
Doors open at 7.30pm
Main Sports Hall, Hailsham Community College, Battle Road, Hailsham
Zumba Party
Come join in the latest dance craze that has taken the country by storm!
Keep fit by dancing, laughing and having fun with samba rythyms and live percussion music.
Led by Gilliam Millar.
Tickets 5.00 in aid of 'Hailsham Art 4 Kids'
Age 12+ - under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
Zumba classes will follow each Thursday 6.30 - 7.30 at Hailsham Community College with Gillian Millar.
Email: sussexzumba@me.com for more details
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'Under Milk Wood'
7.30pm Hellingly Church
Join the Hellingly Friends for magical moments from 'Under Milk Wood' by Dylan Thomas
Tickets 7.00 including refreshments
Available from Hellingly Church and Gallery North
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Friday 16th September
Secret Art Sale
with Pimms and music
7pm
Gallery North
The Secret Art Sale wall
Festival director Jenny West
with Louise Order-Sewell, Cllr Steve McAuliffe and Felicity Price-Smith
Visitors enjoying the artwork...and debating over what to buy!
Following the fantastic success of last year, the secret art sale is back!
Choose a piece of original artwork from the wall of art - all paintings are from 12.50, many well known local names.
Enjoy a glass of Pimms with live music by Alic Howard-Graham on the keyboard
Free Entry
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Friday 16th September
St George's Parade and Show
10.30am meet at Vicarage Field, Hailsham Town Centre and parade through the town to the Hailsham Pavilion.
The St George Parade and Show
St George rallying the troops in Vicarage Field
St George leading the fancy dress parade through the town
On stage at the Hailsham Pavilion
Ending with a performance by Rapport youth singing ensemble
Meeting at Vicarage Fields for the fancy dress parade - the theme is England through the age.
Wear your finest robes and crowns, wave your flag high through the town and parade down to the Hailsham Pavilion. Learn about the history of England with St George, songs, games, puppets and listen to the Rapport youth singing ensemble, entertaining you with a mixture of familiar songs.
Event sponsored by Tesco.
Free entry but donations are more than welcome!
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Greek Gala with Lyra and Kalamos!
7.30pm
Hailsham Pavilion, George Street, Hailsham
Greek Gala Evening
The Lyra Dancers
Kalamus
On stage at the Hailsham Pavilion
A lively, entertaining evening of music and dance.
The Lyra Dancers perform traditional Greek dances in colourful authentic costumes representing the many different regions of the country.
Kalamos will offer you a taste of Greek culture with variety of traditional musical instruments and also some new and original acoustic music, based on folk traditions.
Dirk Campbell from Kalamos is an established composer and musician. His work has featured on numerous TV, radio and theatre productions.
Lyra have performed at festivals, international competitions and even on Channel 4's Paul O'Grady Show...this show is not to be missed.
Event sponsored by Waitrose.
Tickets 6.50 including Greek refreshments during the interval
Available from Hailsham Pavilion box office
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Monday 19th September
The White Horse Folk Club
7.30pm to 10.30pm
The White Horse Inn, Bodle Street Green, BN27 4RE
Titus, the close harmony vocal group live at The White Horse Folk Club. Also spots for floor singers.
Great music, Harveys Ale, a friendly atmosphere and surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Free Entry
