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& motor museumENTRYWEALDENFOOD & WINEFESTIVALPROGRAMMEPLUS FRINGE OFFERS22 & 23 AUG 2015 – 11am to 7.30pmBENTLEY WILDFOWL & MOTOR MUSEUMHalland, East Sussex BN8 5AFit’sfoodit’swineit’slocalwealdenbentley wildfowlFOOD & WINEFESTIVALwealdenfestivals.co.ukwww.wealdenfestivals.co.uk1

The very best of SussexJoin us and enjoy free entry to the Wealden Food and Wine Festival, an excitingculinary and entertainment event and one not to be missed!Set in the beautiful grounds of Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum andsurrounding woodland, you’ll find cookery demonstrations, live music, wine talks,children’s entertainment, local beers and craft stalls.Also included in the weekend is free entry to Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museumwhich includes the opportunity to see a unique collection of cars, motorcyclesand cycles, spanning over 100 years, as well as over 2000 birds and 130species from around the world. You’ll be able to feed the birds in the wildfowlreserve or discover the ancient houses on a woodland walk.Peter Bayless, MasterChef winner 2006, will be offering food demonstrationsand Bluebell Vineyard and Plumpton College will be giving wine talks. There willbe live music throughout the day.New this year is the Jazz Breakfast featuring Tony O’Malley a leading jazz/soulsinger; this is the only ticketed event, but includes a glass of fizz and breakfastbap, details on page 10.Local brewery Hepworth & Co is sponsoring the entertainment tent bar inconjunction with Outside Inns.With over 1000 free car parking spaces, it couldn’t be more inviting!See you thereCllr Roy GalleyPortfolio Holder for Economic Development & Waste ManagementWealden District Council2Printed by Hastings Printing Co.

Wealden District Council is proud to be thesponsor of the Food Shop of the Year 2016Sussex Food & Drink Awards arenow enjoying their 10th birthday!The awards are all about supportingand boosting local farmers, foodand drink producers and the outletswhich use and sell our superblocal fare.Starting from small beginnings,the awards have grown to becomeprestigious and respected, with hugesupport from business in the county,bringing together the whole localfood and farming community.Please vote now for your favouritelocal food and drink businesses!Voting is open until 21st September2015. You may vote once in eachcategory. (Please note that if youvote more than once in a category,our polling system ignores yoursecond vote).Don’t forget to vote:www.sussexfoodawards.biz/votewww.wealdenfestivals.co.uk3

Children’s Activities -Radiator ArtsChildren’s Tent. Innovative workshops thatlift the spirits and expand the imagination ofchildren and audiences alike.11am - 1pmFace paintingChildren’s tent. Fabulous faces will be createdusing ‘birds’ as the main theme but will haveother great designs on offer.11.30am - 2pmWine Talk, Bluebell VineyardDemo stage. Multi-award winning vineyardand one of the UK’s leading sparkling wineproducers brings you a taste of their wines.12.30pm - 1pmPeter Bayless – cooking demoDemo stage. MasterChef 2006 ChampionPeter Bayless will be creating gourmet dishesin 30 minutes using local produce.1pm - 1.30pmPocket SizeEntertainment tent. Warm, melodic selfpennedand Appalachian songs with soaringharmonies.1.30pm - 2.30pmPlumpton College -The Science in WineDemo stage. How studying wine canencompass chemistry, geology, meteorology,and ecology.2.30pm - 3pmStorytellingChildren’s Tent. Rudyard Kipling ‘Just So’stories brought to you by local author,speaker and actor Geoff Hutchinson.12:30pm - 1pm4 twitter - @wealdendistrict

Children’s Activities -Radiator ArtsChildren’s Tent. Innovative workshops thatlift the spirits and expand the imagination ofchildren and audiences alike.2pm - 4pmFace paintingChildren’s tent. Fabulous faces will be createdusing ‘birds’ as the main theme but will haveother great designs on offer.3pm - 5.30pmStorytellingChildren’s tent. Rudyard Kipling ‘Just So’stories brought to you by local author,speaker and actor Geoff Hutchinson.4pm - 4.30pmLaura HollandEntertainment tent. Seven piece band playingoriginal compositions mixed with songs ofthe 50s and 60s.4.30pm - 5.30pmThe Lost WeekendEntertainment tent. A mix of Soul andBlues featuring the outstanding vocals ofKaris Thompson.3pm - 4pmPeter Bayless - cooking demoDemo stage. MasterChef 2006 ChampionPeter Bayless will be creating gourmet dishesin 30 minutes using local produce.5.30pm - 6pmPlumpton College - Wine talkDemo stage. How studying wine canencompass chemistry, geology, meteorology,and ecology.4pm - 4.30pmSwing StreetEntertainment tent. 14 piece swing band withsharp ‘n’ smooth brass swung along by atight and glorious rhythm section… you nameit, they’ll swing it!6pm - 7pmwww.wealdenfestivals.co.uk5

Jazz & Funk breakfastTony O’Malley BandEntertainment tent. This ‘Food for the Soul’legend is on tour and serves up his newalbum Back at the Bag. (Ticketed - £15).10am - 12pm (food from 9.30am)Children’s Activities -Radiator ArtsChildren’s Tent. Innovative workshops thatlift the spirits and expand the imagination ofchildren and audiences alike.11am - 1pmFace paintingChildren’s tent. Fabulous faces will be createdusing ‘birds’ as the main theme but will haveother great designs on offer.11.30am - 2pmHastings Voice SquadEntertainment tent. Local choir coveringmusic from Reggae to Soul Gospeland RnB..12.40pm - 1pmThe KytesEntertainment tent. Playing with their heart &soul, these local guys perform classic songsthat will have you singing and dancing..1pm - 2pmStorytellingChildren’s tent. Rudyard Kipling ‘Just So’stories brought to you by local author,speaker and actor Geoff Hutchinson.2pm - 2.30pmWine Talk, Bluebell VineyardDemo stage. Multi-award winning vineyardand one of the UK’s leading sparkling wineproducers brings you a taste of their wines.12.30pm - 1pmPeter Bayless Cooking demoDemo stage. MasterChef 2006 ChampionPeter Bayless will be creating gourmet dishesin 30 minutes using local produce.2pm - 2.30pm6 twitter - @wealdendistrict

Children’s Activities -Radiator ArtsChildren’s Tent. Innovative workshops thatlift the spirits and expand the imagination ofchildren and audiences alike.2pm - 4pmChantelle DuncanEntertainment tent. The award winningvocalist comes together with her saxophoneplaying husband.Greg Heath and a band oftop musicians. “Fantastic....” - Helen Mirren.2.30pm - 3.30pmRed Butler BandEntertainment tent. Voted ‘Best New UK Act2014’ with a successful debut album, theyare part of the new generation of Britishrock/blues bands.4pm - 5pmStorytellingChildren’s tent. Rudyard Kipling ‘Just So’stories brought to you by local author,speaker and actor Geoff Hutchinson.5pm - 5.30pmFace paintingChildren’s tent. Fabulous faces will be createdusing ‘birds’ as the main theme but will haveother great designs on offer.3pm - 5.30pmPeter Bayless - cooking demoDemo stage. MasterChef 2006 ChampionPeter Bayless will be creating gourmet dishesin 30 minutes using local produce5pm - 5.30pmWine Talk, Bluebell VineyardDemo stage. Multi-award winning vineyardand one of the UK’s leading sparkling wineproducers brings you a taste of their wines.3.30pm - 4pmThe Blues Bro ShowEntertainment tent. This 15 piece outfit is thebiggest Blues Brother tribute act currentlytouring the country. A party-style non-stop 90minutes of classic soul and blues.5.30pm - 7pmwww.wealdenfestivals.co.uk7

123456789101112ENTRANCE / EXITFree parking for over 1000 cars just before this pointSHOPS, TOILETS AND MOTOR MUSEUMCAFE AND SEATINGMAIN HOUSEWILDFOWL (FREE ENTRY)CHILDRENS PLAY AREAENTERTAINMENT TENTFIRST AIDSTORY TELLING AND LOST CHILDRENFACE PAINTINGDEMO STAGEEXHIBITORS AND SEATINGOPENING TIMESOn both days, the festival starts at 11am.All food exhibitors will finish at 6pm and the entertainment finishes at 7pm.The entertainment marquee closes at 7.30pm.8 twitter - @wealdendistrict

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wildfowlbentley& motor museumSUNDAYAUG 2015Fizz Fry up & Fusion23 TONY O’MALLEYwealdenFeaturingAND GUESTS ON HIS ‘BACK AT THE BAG TOUR’10 twitter - @wealdendistrictFOOD & WINEFESTIVALJAZZ & FUNKBREAKFASTATWEALDEN FOODTICKETS:EASTBOURNE TIC: 01323 415415HASTINGS TIC: 01424 451111WEALDEN DC: 01892 602886/01892 602756regeneration@wealden.gov.uk& WINE FESTIVALBENTLEY WILDFOWL& MOTOR MUSEUM,HALLAND, EAST SUSSEXBN8 5AFPrice includes glass of BluebellVineyard sparkling wine, yourchoice of bacon, sausage*or egg roll with coffee, teaor orange juice.*Vegetarian option available.DOORS OPEN@ 9.30AMMUSIC STARTS@ 10AM£15ENTRY

FREE TASTINGBluebell VineyardFree tastingSussex-based Bluebell Vineyard produces handcrafted English sparkling wines. Enjoy a tour of ourbeautiful vineyard and a tutored tasting of our multiawardwinning range of our award winning sparklingwines - (normally charge £5 for a tasting).Valid: During August 2015.Bluebell Vineyard EstatesGlenmore Farm, Sliders LaneFurners Green, East SussexTN22 3RU01825 791561www.bluebellvineyard.co.ukwineinfo@bluebellvineyard.co.uk10% DISCOUNTSt Nicolas ChurchPevensey Village10% discountReceive 10% discount at theFlower Festival on August29-31 and Songs of Praiseconcert September 2.Valid: August 29 – 31 andSeptember 2 on productionof this advert.Church LanePevensey BN24 5LD01323 762247www.achurchnearyou.com/pevensey-st-nicholaswww.wealdenfestivals.co.uk11

SPECIAL TICKETSSpa Valley RailwayDeparts 6:30pm, 22 August 2015.Adults £16.00 kids 2-14 £11.00.Enjoy a traditional fish and chip supperand dessert as you travel by heritagediesel train through the beautiful Kentand Sussex countryside.Nevill TerraceWest Station, Tunbridge WellsTN2 5QY01892 537715www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk2 FOR 1East Sussex National2 for 1Enjoy a beautiful afternoon tea in our wonderfullyrefurbished lounge, Two people for the price of one!*To take advantage of this voucher visit the East SussexNational stand at the Wealden Food & Wine festival 22 &23 August, Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum Halland.Valid: *Sunday to Friday. Subject to availability. Mustbe redeemed by end of November 2015. Pre-bookingsrequired. Normal selling price £19.95 per person.East Sussex NationalLittle Horsted, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5ES01825 880088www.eastsussexnational.co.uk12 twitter - @wealdendistrict

2 FOR 1 + PASSFreedom Leisure HailshamLeisure Pass and 2 for 1Guest pass for Hailsham centre for accessto the gym/pool/exercise classes.Plus 2-for-1 evening family bowling.Valid: 1 – 31 August.Available Hailsham Leisure Centre.Vicarage LaneHailshamBN27 4HB01323 846755hailshamenquiries@freedom-leisure.co.ukwww.freedom-leisure.co.uk2 FOR 1Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club2 for 1 offerOne person dines for free when booking atable for 2 or more people for lunch in ourAnderida Restaurant on Table d’hôte menu.Valid: Monday to Friday throughout Augustand September.Quote: WEALDENFOODFESTIVAL.Ashdown Park Hotel & Country ClubWych CrossNr Forest RowRH18 5JR01342 82025901342 826206www.ashdownpark.comwww.wealdenfestivals.co.uk13

10% DISCOUNTEmbers Camping10% discount2 bags of wood (equivalent of 10% on a normalbooking) in addition to a free adult pass to theBentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum.Enter the code “Wealden Food Festival” inthe “Group Booking Surname” box above thecheck-out on the Embers Camping BookingPage to receive these offers.Valid: During August 2015.RingmerLewes BN8 5AF0845 257 2267www.emberscamping.co.uk10% DISCOUNTThe Picture House Restaurant10% off SussexInspired SpecialsCelebrate ‘A Taste of Sussex’with delicious specials inspiredby locally sourced Sussexproduce, August 1st - 31st.Open daily from 10amserving coffee and cake,lunch and dinner.High StreetUckfieldTN22 1AS01825 764909www.picturehouseuckfield.com14twitter - @wealdendistrict

Coast & Country Walking FestivalSaturday 26 Sep to Sunday 4 Oct 2015www.sussexwalkingfestival.org.ukJoin us in exploring the attractive Wealdenlandscape, the coastal town of Eastbourne,the South Downs and the High Weald area.More than 50 walks over nine days,through quaint villages andbeautiful scenery. With themedwalks covering history,literature, nature and evena breweries walk!A celebration of woodlands, forestry,timber, trees woodcrafts and much more...BENTLEYWOODFAIRBENTLEY WOODFAIRFri 18 - Sun 20 september 2015BENTLEYwww.bentley.org.uk

entley wildfowl& motor museumBy car from London: Either take the A23 (M23) or A22 (M25) south.Sat-nav’s: BN8 5AF.Trains: There is a regular train service from central London taking approximately 1.5 hours toLewes or Uckfield Station. National enquiries 0845 7484950.Buses: Route 29/28 takes you within a mile of Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum getting offat the Halfway House pub (01825 750382).Taxi: From Lewes or Uckfield train stations taxi’s which takes approximately 15 minutes.Cycling: www.sustrans.org.uk for national cycle route planner.A217A23A22M20A25M20A249M2A21SevenoaksMaidstoneA228A229M23A22TonbridgeA26A228CrawleyA264East GrinsteadA22A21RoyalTunbridgeWellsA229CrowboroughCranbrookA22A26A21A272A23A26UckfieldHallandWadhurstA259wealdenA21A259A27LewesFOOD & WINEFESTIVALA27HailshamA259BexhillHastingsBrightonA26NewhavenSeafordEastbourne