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4 NEWS

JUNE 2025

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WELCOME

I THINK, everyone who either took

part or attended the Hailsham

Community Run last month, would

say what an excellent event we now

have in the town.

The town centre filled with

thousands of people, both

participating and supporting, and

enjoyed a blazing hot day which was

filled with winners and a fantastic

community spirit.

I was the official photographer for

the day, and although I didn’t run any

races, it certainly felt like I had by the

time I got home to start editing the

1,200 photos I took. You can see some

of these on our four-page special in this

month’s edition, or visit the website to

see and download almost 500 photos!

Thanks to the sponsors who ensures

it could be held — we have a real

asset in Hailsham and is one that

many other towns just don’t have.

Runners came from across Kent and

Sussex, which says a lot about the

quality of the event, and is a real boost

for businesses.

It is a pleasure to be involved and

I’m very much looking forward to

next year’s event in which plans are

well underway.

Also, in this edition, we are officially

announcing this year’s Hailsham

Hero awards which will take place in

October. Yet another event Hailsham

can be proud of!

You can read all about it in this issue,

so get thinking about who you will

nominate for the prestigious award.

It is a great chance to make sure

the people who give up their time to

make our town a better place, are

recognised for their efforts.

Paul Gibson

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Academy to expand to

include Community College

THE successful trust which runs

Beacon Academy in Crowborough

is to expand, bringing Hailsham

Community College into

the partnership.

The MARK Education Trust grew

in 2022 when Uplands Community

College in Wadhurst joined Beacon.

From September this year, Hailsham

Community College (HCC) will

become the third school in the trust.

Beacon’s Headteacher, Anna

Robinson, who is also the CEO and

Executive Headteacher at MARK ,

has been supporting Hailsham in an

advisory capacity and the trust has

been working with East Sussex County

Council (ESCC) and the Department of

Education on the plans.

In a letter to parents, the MARK

Chair of Trustees, Clare Collins, said:

“Hailsham has much to offer our

trust. As another East Sussex school

in a similar context, it is close enough

for our expertise and opportunities

to be shared, not only to benefit the

education of our young people but

also the continuing professional

development, retention and

recruitment of our staff.”

She added Hailsham also includes

a primary phase with nursery, infant

and junior provision. “This has

been rated Good by Ofsted, and as

the nursery and primary occupy a

newly built school, it is a considerable

asset to our trust.”

Ms Collins said everyone was excited

about the opportunity “We are excited

about the opportunities this growth

will bring, and remain committed

to ensuring that students at Beacon

Academy, Uplands Academy, and

what will be Hailsham Academy,

benefit from our collaboration,

working together to achieve our

mission of providing the very best

possible education for our students,

preparing them for life, so they can

stand equally alongside their peers,

locally, nationally and globally.”

Anna Robinson was appointed

Donations set to restore

perimeter at Football Ground

HAILSHAM Town Football Club has

announced an additional donation

will fund the reinstatement of

a vital green boundary at The

Beaconsfield, following an arson

attack that devastated the site’s

conifer hedge last November.

The grant from the Chalk Cliff

Trust was secured with support from

local volunteer group Environment

Hailsham, and marks a significant

step in restoring the club’s natural

surroundings, which also serve

as a habitat for birds, insects and

other wildlife.

The original hedge was severely

damaged in what the club described

as a ‘mindless arson attack’, narrowly

prevented from causing further

destruction thanks to the swift

response of coaches, volunteers,

parents and members of the public.

The loss of the hedge not only left

the site exposed but also disrupted

a key ecological refuge during the

harsh winter months.

In the immediate aftermath,

Hailsham Town Council stepped

in with financial support, enabling

the installation of a new, secure

perimeter fence by local firm

Littlewood Fencing. The fence,

Image of the new fence.

Photo credit, Alan Hook

part of Football Association

ground grading requirements, was

completed with the help of Under-10s

team coach, Stuart Felstead.

Now, thanks to the Chalk Cliff

Trust’s funding, the club will

move forward with planting laurel

hedging to reintroduce the green

barrier. Laurel has been selected

for its environmental and practical

benefits, including its function as a

natural windbreak, sound buffer and

pollutant filter, all while providing a

safe haven for local wildlife.

The planting will also become a

community effort, with players from

Hailsham Town Youth set to take part

in the project. Further details of the

planting day and how the community

can get involved are expected to be

announced soon.

Headteacher of Beacon Academy

in 2015, and she became Executive

Headteacher of MARK Education

Trust in September 2022. She has

overseen a transformational journey

for the school. In 2019, it celebrated

record-breaking A-Level and GCSE

results with the Progress 8 measure

making Beacon East Sussex’s

top-performing school for three

consecutive years, as well as being

first across Sussex, and in the top

1.8% nationally.

Beacon’s results continue to reflect

academic excellence with sixth form

students excelling despite national

shifts in A-Level rigour, and the

vast majority of its students’ secure

places at their first-choice university,

apprenticeship or employment.

Beloved Tree felled

for public safety

A MUCH-LOVED horse chestnut tree

in the heart of Hailsham has been

felled following expert assessments

which revealed it posed a serious

risk to public safety.

The tree, located in the Hailsham

Parish churchyard, was a familiar

feature of the landscape for decades.

Planted around 100 years ago,

it reached the end of its natural

life, according to two separate

arboricultural evaluations.

The first inspection, carried out

in November by an independent

tree expert recommended

removal due to extensive decay.

In response to the advice, the Church

sought a second opinion, which

was completed by a Chartered

Arboriculturist.

That assessment confirmed the

initial findings, prompting the

council to reluctantly agree to

approve the felling.

The decay was severe, with damage

around 70–80% of the tree’s base,

leaving just a narrow strip of live

wood supporting the structure.

The trunk was exhibiting visible

fracturing, and large patches of bark

falling off over the spring, revealing

heavily decayed wood underneath.

After a rigorous Ofsted inspection

in 2024, Beacon Academy received

an Outstanding rating across

all categories.

MARK welcomed Uplands Academy

(formerly Uplands Community

College) into the trust in September

2022. Located in Wadhurst, East

Sussex, Uplands is a good school with

vast potential, driven by an inspiring

student and staff body.

Ms Robinson said: “Together,

we make a strong, unified team,

focused on delivering whole school

improvement. Centralised business

services support our schools to

develop and sustain excellence in

every classroom. Our trust’s schools

remain oversubscribed across year

groups: a testament to our committed

team’s dedication to our mission.”

She added: “Our growth strategy is

implemented thoughtfully to ensure

that each of our schools retains its

unique identity while continuously

striving for excellence through

collaboration connected by our

shared vision.”

Subject to the final regulatory

approval, Hailsham Community

College will join the MARK Education

Trust on 1 September 2025.

Experts warned the tree was

inherently unstable and could

collapse, especially during autumn

storms. The tree was felled by

experts in May.

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JUNE 2025


Hailsham marks VE Day

anniversary in style

PHOTOS: PAUL GIBSON

RESIDENTS and visitors

attended the Town Council’s

live entertainment and market

extravaganza, held on Saturday 10th

May, in their droves, to mark the

80th Anniversary of VE Day (Victory

in Europe).

Taking place in Vicarage Field and

Hailsham High Street, the aim of the

event was to recreate the elation and

joy of the street parties that marked

the original VE Day and end of World

War Two in Europe on 8th May

1945, and to bring the community

together in remembrance, reflection

and celebration.

The event featured a market with

a wide range of stalls selling locally

produced items and live music,

courtesy of The Jackettes and

Michelle Cleave. Local dance school

Sjaan Dance Academy took part in the

celebrations, and an area was set up

in Vicarage Field for people to dance

to 1940s-style music.

Pupils from Grovelands

Community Primary School’s choir

club also provided entertainment,

plus there was a classic vehicle

display in the High Street (cars

from the 1940s to the 1990s)

and an exhibition of photos and

wartime memorabilia in Vicarage

Field, organised by the Hailsham

Historical Society.

Hailsham Lions were on hand

selling candy floss and organising

‘racing pigs’ and key games for

visitors, plus Hailsham Parish Church

was open to welcome visitors and

Hailsham FM covered the event

throughout the day.

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HAILSHAM ON 28th JUNE, 2025

Willow Tree Financial Services and

Angela Marden Estate Agents team up

to offer drop-in sessions

Local residents will have the rare opportunity to

receive free financial advice this month, thanks to

a new collaboration between Willow Tree

Financial Services and Angela Marden Estate

Agents.

On Saturday 28th June, the two local businesses

will host a Financial Q&A Clinic at the Angela

Marden Estate Agents office on North Street in

Hailsham. Running from 9am to 1pm, the event

will offer free 15-minute one-to-one consultations

with financial planner Rachael Panteney, founder

of Willow Tree Financial Services.

Designed as an informal drop-in clinic, the event

invites people to pop in with their questions

about everything from mortgages and pensions

to savings and financial planning. There’s no

need to prepare lengthy paperwork or commit to

a formal appointment — just grab a coffee, take a

seat, and talk money in a relaxed setting.

Rachael Panteney said: “We know that money

can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not

sure who to ask. This clinic is a chance for people

to get trustworthy, jargon-free information

without the pressure of a formal meeting.”

Accessible and Friendly Financial Guidance

The clinic is open to all first-time buyers, renters,

families, retirees and anyone looking to make

smarter financial decisions. It’s a particularly

welcome initiative in today’s economic climate,

where rising living costs and fluctuating interest

rates have left many unsure about their financial

footing.

Angela Marden said: “We have always focused on

supporting our local community, and this event

is a natural extension of that. We’re thrilled to

host this drop-in clinic with Willow Tree and help

demystify finance for Hailsham residents.”

The initiative comes at a time when more and

more people are seeking quick, reliable guidance

without the formality or cost of a full financial

consultation. Whether you’re curious about how

to start saving, unsure if your mortgage deal is

still competitive, or wondering how to prepare for

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8 NEWS

JUNE 2025


Town gets new

Mayor as popular

figure ends reign

COUNCILLOR Chris Bryant has

become the new Town Mayor and

Chair, following a Hailsham Town

Council meeting on 28th May.

He replaces popular ex-Mayor

Councillor Paul Holbrook, who held

the prestigious role for six years. Mr

Holbrook announced at the meeting

that he has been undergoing cancer

treatment for the past six months, but

now has the all clear from doctors.

During his retiring speech,

Councillor Holbrook thanked his

staff and fellow councillors for their

support over the years, and expressed

special thanks to his wife, Councillor

Barbara Holbrook, who has been

‘incredibly supportive’ throughout

his time as Mayor, and especially

during his treatment.

There was a vote amongst the town

councillors to elect the next Mayor

and Chairman. Those standing

were Councillor Paul Holbrook,

Councillor Anne Blake-Coggins and

Councillor Chris Bryant.

In the first round of voting, Mr

Holbrook received the fewest

votes, which left Councillor Blake-

New Mayor for Hailsham, Chris Bryant

Coggins and Councillor Bryant in the

running for the role, in which Bryant

took the majority.

Chris Bryant is a Conservative

councillor representing the Magham

Down ward on the Town Council. He

was intially elected in May 2023.

Councillor Colin Mitchell was

elected Deputy Mayor and Vice Chair

at the meeting. Mr Mitchell is an

Independent councillor representing

the Hailsham North Ward. He

was elected in the local elections

held in May 2023.

Teen sentenced to eight years

following town centre stabbing

A 17-YEAR-OLD boy

who fatally stabbed a

man in Hailsham can

now be named after a

judge lifted reporting

restrictions following

his sentencing

for manslaughter.

Rhys Hedges, 17,

from Hellingly, was

charged with the

murder of 20-year-old

Billy Ripley, who died

after an altercation in August 2024.

A jury at Lewes Crown Court found

him not guilty of murder but guilty of

manslaughter following a trial which

concluded on Friday 28, March.

The court heard that police were

called to Vicarage Field in Hailsham

at around 6.20pm on Thursday 29,

August 2024, following reports of a

man being stabbed.

Billy was found lying in an alleyway

near The Hailsham Club with a single

stab wound to the chest. Despite

the best efforts of paramedics and

officers, he was sadly pronounced

dead at the scene.

Witnesses reported seeing the

victim sitting on a bench in the town

centre when Hedges approached.

Sentenced: 17-yearold

Rhys Hedges

After a verbal

exchange, the pair —

who were known to

each other — moved

into the alleyway where

the incident took place.

CCTV footage showed

an altercation between

the two near the

entrance to Hailsham

Parish Church. Billy

then staggered away,

calling out he had been

stabbed, before collapsing.

The suspect fled the scene but

was quickly identified and arrested

at an address in Hailsham later

that evening. He was subsequently

charged and remanded in custody.

On Friday, 23 May, at Lewes Crown

Court, Hedges was sentenced to eight

years in prison minus time served.

Detective Inspector Amanda

Zinyama, of Sussex and Surrey

Police’s Major Crime Team, said:

“Billy lost his life in the most tragic

circumstances, and our thoughts

remain with his family, who have

shown immense strength through

this incredibly difficult time.

“We are grateful to the witnesses

who came forward, and to everyone

who supported the investigation.

“While nothing can bring Billy

back, I hope today’s sentencing

brings some measure of closure to

his loved ones.”

Detective Chief Inspector Jim

Loader, Sussex Police’s lead

for knife crime and serious

violence, said: “Knife crime has

devastating consequences. One life

lost is too many.

“Sussex remains a safe place, with

knife crime rates well below the

national average. But even one knife

on the streets is too many. Please

don’t carry a weapon — it endangers

you and others. It’s simply not

worth the risk.”

Anyone with concerns around knife

crime, or those who may be carrying

knives in public, is urged to contact

police online or via 101. You can also

contact Crimestoppers anonymously

on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999

in an emergency.

Ashley Wooller and Museum Director Colin Smart unveil the engine

Crashed Spitfire engine

donated to museum

A ROLLS-ROYCE Merlin engine

which was recovered from a

crashed Spitfire in Arlington, has

been handed over to a museum

to ensure its fascinating story can

be seen by all.

On 5th May, 1942, Flight Lieutenant

Edward ‘Ted’ Hall took off from

Westhampnett, now known as

Goodwood, on a mission in his

Spitfire to France.

Halfway across the Channel, it’s

believed the engine developed a

major oil leak, spewing oil over the

canopy, which completely blocked

his view. With the help of his

wingman, he was talked back towards

Britain, flying over Eastbourne,

before the plane eventually crashed

in Arlington, near Hailsham.

Ted, from Australia, survived

the incident as he bailed out using

his parachute, but the aircraft

slammed into a field at 400mph,

creating a 25ft crater.

Following the crash, the RAF went

Ted Hall during a crash site visit with Phil Wooller

to the scene and collected some of the

remains and filled in the hole.

In 1976, Phil Wooller, who

witnessed the crash, was approached

by an archaeologist and the engine

was recovered, which was in ‘great

condition’. Ted revisited the farm in

1978, where it had crashed, after the

engine was dug out of the ground.

In the 1980s, the army airlifted the

engine from the Arlington farm and

delivered it to the Redoubt Fortress

in Eastbourne, where it remained

Flight Lieutenant

Edward ‘Ted’ Hall

until its closure.

The current owner of the engine,

Ashley Wooller, whose Father owned

the farm but died in 2019, decided

it should be on display, and Ted’s

amazing story could be told, so the

engine now sits at the Tangmere

Aviation Museum near Chichester.

It was unveiled at its new home

in a special ceremony, which was

attended by Ashley and his family.

Ted’s great nephew, Michael

McManus, who is visiting from

Australia also attended the event. He

knew nothing about his Great Uncle’s

story until recently.

At the event, Michael said: “It’s

an incredible story, and I only read

about it on Facebook very recently.

We know some stories about Ted and

his adventures in other countries,

but we didn’t know anything

about the engine and how it’s been

recovered, so we’re very pleased it’s

now on display. My Grandmother,

The army lifting the engine in the 1980s

The Spitfire BM375

Ted’s sister, would be very proud of

him right now.”

Ashley said: “When we found out

the Redoubt was closing, I wondered

what on earth I would do with a

Spitfire engine, and soon decided

it would be great to donate it to

the museum. It was a very tricky

operation, but I’m so pleased it’s now

on display and visitors can now enjoy

seeing it here.”

Ted sadly died in Australia at the age

of 82 in the year 2000.

The family have organised a special

event this month so that local people

can learn more about the story. It’ll

take place at Arlington Village Hall

on June 10th from 10am until 12.

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JUNE 2025


Groups awarded

council cash boost

HAILSHAM Town Council is

delighted to announce the

recipients of its 2025/26 Community

Grant Scheme. A total of £12,215.47

has been awarded to a wide range

of local community groups and

voluntary organisations, aimed

at enhancing facilities, activities,

and projects that benefit the

residents of Hailsham.

The recipients and their respective

grant amounts are as follows:

• Hailsham Community

Land Trust – £500

• Hailsham Bonfire Society – £3,500

• Hedgehogs for Hailsham – £400

• Hailsham & District Twinning

Association – £1,500

• Hailsham Foodbank – £500

• Hailsham Cricket Club – £500

• Hailsham Active CIC – £497.47

• Hailsham Choral Society – £500

• Action Against Abuse – £500

• Sweet Circus CIC – £500

• Hailsham Old

Pavilion Society – £120

• Wealden Works – £500

• St Wilfrid’s Hospice – £1,000

• Baby Bank & Beyond – £500

• Hailsham Table Tennis Club – £500

• Hailsham Gospel Mission – £200

• Gallery North– £500

• TOTAL: £12,215.47

These grants were approved following

consideration by the Finance &

Governance Committee and are

part of the Town Council’s ongoing

commitment to supporting the

voluntary sector. These funds are

intended to assist organisations that

rely on public donations, fundraising,

and volunteers to deliver valuable

services to the community.

The next deadline for grant aid

applications (2026/27) will be the

end of March 2026. If there is any

remaining funding from the grants

budget, the Finance & Governance

Committee may choose to open a

further round of grant applications

later this year. This and further details

regarding how to apply for next year’s

grants will be announced in the future.

Due to an underspend in the

2025/26 grants budget, a second

round of grant applications will

commence later this year whereby

the remaining £3,784 (with a starting

budget of £16,000) will be shared

amongst successful applicants. The

new deadline for applications will be

announced soon.

Festival launches inspiring

children’s art competition

THE Hailsham Festival has officially

launched its 2025 Children’s Art

Competition, celebrating young

artistic talent across the town.

At the launch event recently,

four of last year’s winners proudly

displayed their work, reminding

everyone of the creativity and

imagination fostered through this

community event.

The young artists at the launch

were Daniel from Hellingly Primary

School, Thea and Ricky-Lee from

Park Mead School, and Owain from

Hailsham Community College, whose

winning artworks from the 2024

competition are currently on display

at Knockhatch Adventure Park.

This year’s competition promises

a host of prizes. One lucky winner

will have their artwork transformed

into public art, reproduced on one

of Hailsham’s main fibre cabinets

thanks to Lightning Fibre. Winners

from each age group will also have

their pieces professionally framed by

Frameworks in Meads.

In addition, selected works will

be exhibited at Knockhatch after

the festival, giving young artists

a fantastic platform to showcase

their talent. Other prizes include

tickets to Knockhatch, art supplies,

and gift vouchers.

All local schools have been invited

to participate, with each school

submitting four pieces for the

competition. These will be exhibited

at Gallery North during the Hailsham

Festival, which runs from 6th to

20th September.

Winners will be announced at

a special awards ceremony held

at Gallery North on Saturday

6th September at 2pm. After the

festival, the 2025 winning artworks

will replace the current display

at Knockhatch, ensuring the

celebration of local young artists

continues year-round.

The competition is a core part of

the Hailsham Festival’s mission to

support creativity in the community,

and organisers are encouraging

as many young artists as possible

to get involved.

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Latest local news, visit: eastsussex.news/hailsham JUNE 2025 NEWS 11

Calling all champions — could

you be Hailsham’s next hero?

FOLLOWING the successful

recognition of local achievers

last year, the search for the next

Hailsham Hero has been launched.

The initiative was launched last year

by Hailsham News and Hailsham FM

and saw a number of local Heroes

awarded for their efforts in the town.

The Hailsham Hero Award is

a perfect way to acknowledge

someone truly deserving person who

has made a real difference through

their generous spirit and tireless

work with the Hailsham area. It

could be a local teacher. charity

worker, volunteer, fundraiser,

group, campaigner or anyone

who has gone the extra mile to

help those in need.

Residents can now vote for the next

Hailsham Hero in various categories

(listed below) and the winners

will be announced at a special

event in October.

The Hailsham Hero Award was

previously run by the town’s Mayor,

and the winner was presented at the

annual meeting at the Civic Hall. The

awards had to stop during COVID, but

now it has returned, supported by the

two media outlets.

THE CATEGORIES

OUTSTANDING YOUNG PERSON

AWARD (4-12 YEARS) — Recognise

an inspirational young person

with the Outstanding Young

Person Award. This prestigious

honour celebrates kids aged

4-12 who go above and beyond

to make a positive impact in

their community or within their

school, or after school, sports or

activity group.

OUTSTANDING TEENAGER

OF THE YEAR AWARD (13-18

YEARS) — An award to recognise a

local teenager who has gone above

and beyond to help, raise money,

volunteers or given something back

to their community.

FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR —

Honouring a local resident who

goes above and beyond with their

fundraising efforts to support local

charities or causes.

GROUP ORGANISATION AWARD

— This category celebrates a local

group or organisation that has made

a meaningful, positive impact in our

local community.

CHARITY OF THE YEAR — This

category is to recognise a charity or

local nonprofit organisation making a

real difference in Hailsham.

BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION

TO CHARITY AWARD — A new

award for 2025, this is designed to

give a massive thank you to a local

business which lends supports either

financially, or with equipment or

support to a Hailsham-based charity,

sports or community group.

MAYOR’S HERO OF THE YEAR

AWARD — This headline award will

recognise the true Hailsham Hero

for 2025 and is open to anyone who

has made a huge difference to an

individual, family, group, or who

has had an ongoing involvement

within local causes.

NOMINATING IS EASY

To put forward someone you feel

should be recognised in the awards,

all you need to do is visit the official

website at hailshamhero.co.uk

and tell us who they are, how we

contact them and why you think they

should be nominated.

VOTING — When the nomination

process closes on Thursday, 31st

July, the shortlisted nominees

will be announced and residents

in Hailsham will be able to

vote for their favourite via the

official website.

The votes will be totalled up

in early November, when the

winners will be announced at

the special awards evening on

Friday, 14th November.

Tickets to the evening awards

evening will be on sale soon via the

official website.

The event is looking for

local businesses to sponsor

the above categories, if you’re

interested, then please email

info@hailshamhero.co.uk.

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Organisers celebrate

success of third annual

community run

PHOTOS: PAUL GIBSON

HAILSHAM came alive recently

with 1,000 participants taking part

in the third annual Community

Run, which saw groups and

individuals come to the town from

right across the south-east. Brian

Palfreman reports…

Let’s start with a thank you to all

the amazing Organisers, Volunteers,

and Sponsors for making the

Hailsham Community Run 2025

such a success.

The weather came out in support

as well as Hailsham residents,

who lined the streets to encourage

all those taking part, mostly for

worthy charities.

We chatted with many of the

runners before and afterwards,

and the response was extremely

positive, with many promising to

return next year. Numbers will

hopefully be nearer 1,200 next

year, following a sell-out of 1,000

participants this year.

Lots of visitors from other areas for

this year’s event, as you will see from

the results, especially running clubs

in the whole of Sussex and visitors

from Kent and London.

In the first event, the 3k Run, young

and old, mums, dads and children

took part and ran in a wonderful,

happy atmosphere.

First over the line was Junior visitor

Cobey Buckley (645) from Hastings in

a great 11m 05s, closely followed by

in second place was Junior Boy Riley

Ayre (605) from Worthing in 11m 29s.

Third over the line was Local Junior

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Sonny Sterling (928) in 11m 44s.

In the second event, the 5k run, the

first person over the line overall, in an

impressive time of 17m 00, was local

Eastbourne Rovers AC Luke Tomsett

(472). Second home was Richard

Davies (343), also from Eastbourne

Rovers AC, in a very respectable

17m 25s. He was closely followed by

Matthew Chee (330) from Portslade

Hedgehoppers, in 18m 39s.

First female, following her

second place last year, was Emily

Leszniwski (398) in another good

time of 22m 17s. Second place went

to Jenni Wainwright (484) in 22m

47s, closely followed by our Junior

Lewes AC Runner, Jess Wickham

(494) in 23m 01s.

The 10k run was a fantastic event,

with the first three all very close at

the finish, and first over the line was

Crowborough Runners Oliver Welch

(169) in a great time of 37m12s.

Second close behind was Hastings

AC Runner Will Withecombe (171)

in 37m 25s, just two seconds ahead of

third place, Crowborough Runners

Will Isted (77) in 37m 27s. Fourth

place was clinched just 11 seconds

later by Mike Leigh (180) from

Polegate Plodders in an excellent

time of 37m 36s.

First female over the line in a speedy

42m 04s was Hailsham Harrier Claire

Keith (82). Second and third went

to Lewes AC Runners, Emily Hague

(67) in 44m 57s and in third was Sally

Norris (115) in 45m 03s.

Many other winners, including

the 1-mile race are available at

www.live.sportsystems.co.uk.

There are so many people to

thank, including the 60 volunteers,

I’d love to mention you all as

you’re all winners.

The event can’t happen without the

Support of the super volunteers and

Mary Laxton’s dedication to make

this a success.

I would recommend giving

volunteering a go, I know from

personal experience that it’s

guaranteed to make you smile.

The next event has been

confirmed for Sunday, 17th May

2026, with registration open from

1st October 2025.

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See hundreds more, download and print by scanning the QR code

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Latest local news, visit: eastsussex.news/hailsham JUNE 2025 REGULARS 17

KNOW YOUR GARDEN

By Emma Reece, Head Gardener at Bates Green Garden

OPEN EVERY WED & SAT UNTIL 22 OCT

For details, please go to the website www.batesgreengarden.co.uk

and follow the garden on Instagram @batesgreengarden

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day,

listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by

no means a waste of time” — John Lubbock

It is often said that gardeners rarely

just sit in their own gardens; they are

always busily doing something despite

their best intentions.

There is so much to be gained from

just being in nature, you don’t have

to have your own garden or plot, find

your local green space or body of water

and take a wander.

Parks, public and domestic gardens

are not just spaces of greenery but

vibrant examples of horticulture that

significantly enrich human lives. From

cultivating mental health to fostering

social bonds and supporting biodiversity,

these horticultural havens are essential

for communities and personal well-being.

The horticultural elements of parks

and domestic gardens have a profound

impact on mental health. Engaging

with plants, whether admiring their

beauty in a park or nurturing them in

your own garden, has been shown to

reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.

The act of caring for plants promotes

mindfulness and provides a calming

escape from current affairs and the

rigours of daily life.

Gardening tasks like pruning, planting

out, or weeding borders help us all to

focus and to find a sense of achievement.

These activities not only enhance our

emotional well-being but also connect us

all to the seasons.

Parks with curated horticultural

landscapes, such as botanic and public

gardens, encourage physical health by

providing accessible paths and yearround

outdoor spaces for exploration.

Botanic Gardens are always my go-to

destination when on holiday, I love

the fact that every plant group is

labelled which saves me a great deal of

head scratching

One of the many reasons that I enjoy

my job is the fact that horticulture

brings people together. Parks and

allotment sites often host gardening

workshops, plant fairs or tree-planting

events that unite local communities.

These collaborative activities foster

social interaction and create shared

experiences rooted in our love for

plants and nature.

In domestic settings, our gardens

serve as venues for gatherings, where

our friends and family bond amidst our

favourite plants. In my case, I spend a

great deal of time telling my loved ones

how keen I am on rewilding which I

hope then excuses the overgrown chaos.

Community allotments and shared

gardening projects further enhance

social ties by bringing neighbours

together with a common aim- to

cultivate vegetables, herbs, and

both ornamental and edible flowers.

Community Allotments sometimes

have cooking facilities so that groups

can prepare and eat their produce.

Gardening and then eating the food

together is such a gift for the soul.

Really uplifting.

The act of gardening within parks

and gardens contributes hugely to

the environmental health of the local

area. Plants act as natural air purifiers,

absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing

oxygen while filtering pollutants. So,

think of that as you bring another

barrow load of plants home from your

latest plant sale! No excuses needed;

you really are saving the planet.

Thoughtful horticulture is a

cornerstone of biodiversity in parks

and gardens. The careful selection and

cultivation of certain plants create

habitats for important pollinators such

as bees, butterflies, and birds. The more

diverse your planting the better. It is

worth remembering that plants with

single flowers which have petals in a

single row around the flower’s centre

will attract more pollinators than

doubles will with their increased number

of petals in multiple layers.

Domestic gardeners play a vital role in

enhancing biodiversity when they plant

pollinator-friendly flowers, create and

maintain ponds for aquatic species, and

leave wild corners to create habitats.

Parks, with their expansive horticultural

landscapes, contribute on a larger

scale by preserving ecosystems and

promoting environmental sustainability.

Domestic gardens are ideal spaces to

adopt sustainable horticultural practices.

Composting organic waste, practicing

crop rotation in vegetable patches, and

using rainwater harvesting systems all

reduce environmental footprints. Public

Gardens such as Great Dixter and Knepp

Castle lead the way in sustainable

horticulture by implementing

conservation projects and showcasing

eco-friendly planting techniques.

The horticultural richness of

parks and domestic gardens brings

immense benefits to us humans.

From supporting mental and physical

health to fostering community and

biodiversity, these spaces provide a

holistic way to improve life. Investing

in horticulture, whether on a personal

or community level, ensures a greener,

healthier, and more connected world for

generations to come.

So, off you all go to your nearest green

space, ( I have heard that Bates Green

Garden is extremely good) and embrace

all that June has to offer.

Enjoy your gardens in June.

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JUNE 2025


Who will govern your council?

Time to have your say

RESIDENTS are being invited

to take part in a consultation

on the biggest shake-up of local

government across East Sussex

since the 19th Century.

The consultation on how council

services will be delivered in our

county has now begun and residents

are being urged to have their say.

ONE COUNCIL

The Government wants to reorganise

local government so that everyone in

East Sussex gets their services from

just one council. This could mean

the county council and district and

borough councils, including Wealden

District Council, would be replaced by

a single authority.

With a new council expected to be

elected in 2027 and start work in 2028,

East Sussex County Council (ESCC)

and district and borough councils

are working on plans and are asking

residents for their views.

UNITED FRONT?

The five districts/boroughs and

the county council are presenting

a united front, but a letter to the

Government from Wealden District

Council suggests the smaller councils

have been given little choice but to

support their own abolition given the

time constraints and government

criteria limits.

Many expected the new single

councils would be smaller than ESCC

but bigger than the districts. But now,

the interim plan is to replace all the

councils with one that covers the

whole of East Sussex — meaning the

end of Wealden, Lewes and Rother

District Councils and Hastings and

Eastbourne Borough Councils.

ESCC insists all councils would be

abolished, including itself, although

it’s difficult to see how this new

council would be anything other

than a reincarnation of ESCC with

more powers. The cabinet of ESCC

has backed this interim plan which it

says has been drawn up with partners

from borough and district councils.

STREAMLINED LOCAL

GOVERNMENT

It says a new local authority on the

current boundaries of East Sussex

appears a clear option for reorganising

local government and could meet

the government’s ambitions for

streamlined local government.

Cllr Keith Glazier, leader of East

Sussex County Council said: “In

response to Government plans we

have worked with our colleagues in

the districts and boroughs to draw

up an initial plan for a single local

authority for East Sussex that could

provide best quality and value for all

its 550,000 residents.

“Final, detailed proposals will

be submitted to Government in

September and we now need to hear

the views of residents, businesses

and other partners to ensure the plan

we develop will deliver the greatest

benefits to our communities.”

The consultation will be available

to complete online at www.

smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EastSussexLGR

until Monday 23 June.

In the interim plan, ESCC says it,

and the five district and borough

councils, have set out what they

believe any new local authority would

have to achieve including:

• Improving outcomes for residents

and communities

• Making best use of resources now

and for the future

• Enhancing local democracy,

local identity, transparency,

accessibility, local decision

making and accountability

• Supporting and driving decision

making and public service reform

at both Sussex and local level

• Providing a stronger and unified

voice to help attract investment

and tackle priorities

But the apparent united front might

not be as strong as ESCC is claiming. In

a letter to the Government, Wealden

council leader Cllr Rachel Millward

said, while all six council leaders had

worked collaboratively to deliver

an Interim Plan as requested, the

Governments criteria and timeframe

meant there was only one

option — a single unitary authority

for East Sussex.

Cllr Millward said: “Given this limit

and the very short time we have had

to give other options appropriate

consideration, we have agreed to the

proposals set out in the plan.”

NOT A DONE DEAL

She made it very clear that the interim

plan is not a done deal. “It is important,

though, that we leave the door open

for the potential to adjust our plans as

the work gets underway to develop the

proposals and, especially, in the light

of responses to public consultation.

The landscape and demography of

East Sussex is wide and varied, and

the challenges we face in our district

are distinct from the challenges

faced by other districts and boroughs

in the county.”

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HAILSHAM AND DISTRICT

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE

Podcast, Pottery, & Professional

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When: First Thursday of every month

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Becoming a member of the

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businesses and professionals.

Members have the opportunity

to network with fellow chamber

members, grow their contacts,

and develop mutually rewarding

friendships. The Chamber provides

a platform for businesses to connect,

collaborate, and support each

other within the local community.

By joining, members can enhance

their visibility, stay informed

about local business initiatives,

and contribute to the economic

development of Hailsham.

For more information on

membership and to see a list of

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The Hailsham & District Chamber of

Commerce is proud to announce an

exciting new partnership with local

content agency Studio W Media to

produce a brand-new podcast: “Let’s

Talk Business.”

This initiative will provide a

platform for Chamber members to

share their experiences, insights,

and expertise, while exploring

key topics around business,

networking, entrepreneurship, and

community growth. The podcast

aims to strengthen local connections

and offer valuable exposure for

businesses across the district.

“This podcast is a fantastic

opportunity for our members to

tell their stories, promote their

services, and connect with the

wider business community,” said

a Chamber spokesperson. “We’re

really looking forward to the

conversations and collaborations this

series will inspire.”

“Let’s Talk Business” will be

recorded locally and released on

YouTube. Planning is already

underway for the first episodes, and

the Chamber is inviting interested

members to get involved.

If you’re a Chamber member

and would like to be featured

in an upcoming episode,

please contact Ryley at ryley@

hailshamchamber.co.uk.

Stay tuned for more updates as the

podcast gets ready to go live—and

let’s talk business!

WHAT A DAY AT

THE HAILSHAM

COMMUNITY RUN!

A huge shout out to our fantastic

Chamber team — James, Tom, and

Brad — who did us proud out on

the course yesterday! Your energy,

team spirit, and commitment to the

community were truly inspiring.

Thank you for representing the

Hailsham & District Chamber of

Commerce with such enthusiasm

— rain or shine, we show

up for our town!

20 REGULARS

JUNE 2025


LAURIE’S POEM CORNER

AN old saying advises that one man’s meat can be another

man’s poison, but perhaps that could be a determined choice

rather than a need?

With that in mind, my poem for this month suggests that things are

not necessarily always a choice, but more of luck or a randomly dealt

ability, or lack of it, to deal with tasks and life.

Whatever you believe to be true, in my poem, I aim to offer thoughts

for consideration and possibly understanding.

One man’s yard is another’s mile

But maybe it could be just an inch,

As what is a hard life battle for some

Many just find that difficulty a cinch.

So we should always try to remember

All those very unfair balances of life,

For a mere walk in the park for you

Could give many others untold strife.

ONE MAN’S YARD

So if you can walk distances easily

Consider those who just can’t do this,

Due to age, ill-health or other reasons

That stop mobility they really miss,

Like energy and being free of pain

As they confront each and every day.

When some may take it all for granted

In agile walks, swagger and sway.

Thus the initial walking of that yard

Being easy for some, and others not,

Who would consider covering an inch

Could be a big effort and all they’ve got.

Therefore never take gifts for granted

As maybe they were taken from others,

Who now find simple jobs a struggle,

And all their best efforts it smothers.

Thus we must count our blessings

As I was always brought up to do,

For if you see someone struggling

Just give thanks that it is not you.

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HAILSHAM ACTIVE with Steve Wennington

HELPING TO SAVE THE NHS

HAILSHAM Active CIC was initially setup

to link and support local sports clubs

and over time it has evolved to much

more interaction with other bodies such

as schools, our local town and parish

councils and indeed doctors surgeries.

One of the big changes for me was

meeting with our local Orthopaedic

consultant, Scarlett McNally.

Scarlett wrote the excellent book,

‘Exercise The Miracle Cure’. Well worth

a read if you are struggling with any

illness or you want to reduce your risks.

If children don’t exercise regularly,

there is a good chance their bones will

be a problem in later life. Obviously,

as an Orthopaedic consultant, Scarlett

would see this first hand in her ‘day job’.

The second one and equally important,

is the need to exercise throughout life.

Scarlett plotted a very simple graph

showing that we all pretty much live to

about 80 (as an average)

Those that exercise regularly are much

more likely to lead a less painful life with

less need to visit the doctors.

In fact as a summary of this, those that

exercise more reduce the risk of major

illness by about 50%. Its not a straight

line and there are all sorts of genetic

factors that can alter this, but the big

statistics are out there.

So, when we push for more grass

roots sports teams and facilities, there

Steve Wennington

is a part of us that is also very much

supporting the NHS.

This information is a real driver for

us in promoting sport and recreation

within our local towns and villages.

It means we often annoy, in the best

possible way, our local councillors and

planners who often have to face the

uncomfortable dilemma of ‘an incentive

to fail the community’.

In pure financial terms, the less green

space/recreation grounds you have to

maintain, the more money you have in

your budget for other things.. and there

is always demand on every budget.

Our plea to councillors, work with

us, we can show you how to make

the money go much further than you

thought might be possible and if any

councillor is reading this who wants

to know how, please contact me, I can

show some brilliant examples.

BEES NETBALL

IN HAILSHAM —

7-11 YEAR OLDS

Sharon Champion made the decision that

she was going to set up a junior netball

club – 7 -11 year olds. We chatted about

possible locations and we decided the

best option was the James West Centre,

Brunel Drive in Hailsham. We know

the manager Sue, and she is incredibly

supportive to local groups and is aware

of what we do at Hailsham Active.

Sharon started the hard route of

getting the word out and initially

it was sometimes only one or 2

attending, which would be little

soul destroying, but Sharon knows

eventually it will grow.

It is now up to 10 and we are so

pleased, indeed to help support Sharon

and her colleagues we put in a grant

on her behalf (helped by our grant

specialist Annette Buswell and funding

from Lightning Fibre) and were able

to achieve £480 from Hailsham Town

council for some basic equipment and kit

to help the Bees (this age group known

as the stingers).

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ANOTHER GO?

Sharon is also part of the Netball

revolution (Bloom netball) going on and

you can join in Monday evenings 6.30 at

Hailsham School (Battle Road) for £5.

I have heard such great things about

this venture with so much fun and

enjoyment and for all abilities, 9 teams

and growing and potential to enter

tournaments if you wish.

HAILSHAM TOWN

COUNCIL UPDATE

Some great first steps with Hailsham

Council Assets committee working with

our local sports clubs.

At the April meeting we put in two

propositions to the town council

committee. The first was to fund the

application for a gate at the top of

Maurice Thornton Playing fields. (no one

could find the money for the application

within the council, so we said we would

fund it ourselves — the motion got

approved). We are waiting on approval

from ESCC… will keep you posted, but it

will help pitch maintenance massively.

The second and very much linked

proposal was to have a group of us

working with the town council regarding

pitch maintenance across the towns

recreation grounds.

As well as tremendous local knowledge

and skills of each club, we also have

the skills of Paul Turner, who has spent

his life as groundsman for local schools

and Brighton and Hove Albion. We are

offering this service free to the council

and it will make such a difference with

positive and timely ideas on drainage,

seed drilling, even basic grass cutting,

the first cut each year, grass collection,

how often cuts are then required, all

critical to maximising the opportunity of

our recreation grounds and the children

who play on them.

This sequence of ground management

already happens at Hellingly Parish

Council, so we hope that not only

Hailsham continue the journey but that

this may also be a catalyst for other

grounds in the area (We are happy to

assist anywhere from Eastbourne to

Uckfield.. and beyond.. we have had

enquiries for help from Arundel and

Wimbledon this year!).

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24 TRAVEL

JUNE 2025


Margaritaville view

Seven mile bridge

From South Beach to Sunset Pier…

an iconic Florida Family Road Trip!

BY JENNA BROWN

SUN, sea, sand and the open road…

Driving the iconic route from

Miami to Key West has been on our

bucket list for years. But, having

young children, meant putting this

adventure on hold for a little while —

until this year, when we finally went

all in with booster seats and buggy

in tow and turned our dream trip

into a reality!

IN THE WORDS OF

WILL SMITH; “I’M

GOING TO MIAMI!”

We started our road trip in the vibrant

city of Miami. After deliberately

choosing a late afternoon flight from

the UK, I was a little apprehensive

about arriving in Miami at 9pm (2am

UK time!) with the kids, but it was a

good decision. The girls slept a little on

the plane, and on arrival at our hotel

meant they could go straight to bed.

We took a few days to unwind and

Jenna holding baby alligator

enjoy everything Miami has to offer.

We hired some bikes and biked to

South Pointe Pier, we played crazy

golf at Brickell (did a little shopping),

we spent some time enjoying South

Beach, did a boat tour, followed

the TikTok trail to an amazing

Cuban sandwich shop at Bayside

Marketplace, and even took a trip to

the everglades alligator farm, where

we got to hold a baby alligator!

We picked up our car from Sixt,

ready to drive one of the most iconic

routes in the US!

I can’t overstate how important the

right vehicle is when travelling with

kids. Comfort, space and safety is all

that matters — but when the vehicle

feels like part of the holiday experience

itself, rather than just a way to get from

A to B, you know you’ve got it right!

When we arrived at the Sixt branch

on Collins Avenue, we could not have

been more pleased with our choice.

With a wide range of vehicles and a

branch team that was friendly and

GMC Yukon

so helpful, the team at Sixt really did

make the whole process super easy.

The car we ‘adopted’ for the week was

a GMC Yukon Denali — a luxurious

beast of a vehicle that had plenty of

room for our suitcases, pram, and

the usual toddler paraphernalia!

This car really was part of the family

for those few days, and we could not

have been happier.

With the car packed, the air con

humming and the girl’s choice

of music blaring out from the

speakers, we hit the road leaving the

high-rises behind.

A SLICE OF FLORIDA

The journey from Miami to Key West

is roughly 165 miles and should take

about 4 hours; making it easily do-able

in just one day. But my advice is to

make sure you allow more time than

you’ll need because you’ll definitely

want to take it slow and stop en route…

even if it’s just for a slice of key lime pie

from The Key Lime Pie factory, which

I can confirm did not disappoint!

Once our stomachs were full with

our first taste of the Florida Keys’ most

famous food, it wasn’t long before

we hit Betsy the Lobster; located just

outside the entrance to Rain Barrel

village in Islamorada. Measuring over

nine metres long, Betsy is quirky,

colourful, and completely impossible

to ignore, a perfect photo opportunity!

From there, the drive became

increasingly impressive until we

reached the Seven Mile bridge. With

Betsy the lobster

nothing but blue either side, it honestly

felt like the road was suspended

between sky and sea and is easily the

most picturesque road I’ve ever driven!

THE END OF THE ROAD

We arrived in Key West late afternoon

and checked into the Margaritaville

Beach House Resort; located perfectly

just a short walk away from Smathers

Beach (perfect for young children)

and a short drive away from the

bustling Duval Street.

As our trip to the Keys coincided with

our 10-year wedding anniversary,

on arrival, our room was kindly

upgraded to a King Suite with an

Ocean view. The views of Smathers

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simply breathtaking and confirmed

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booking the Margaritaville! The

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Once settled in, and the kids had

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As soon as we stepped off the

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straight away — flip flops, golf carts,

bikes and chickens freely wandering

the street! The perfect place to slow

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THE SCENIC ROUTE HOME

After a couple of days experiencing

Key West and enjoying good food;

from lobster mac and cheese to bacontopped

banana bread (and of course

copious amounts of Key Lime Pie), it

was time for us to head back up North

to Fort Lauderdale. Although we were

returning our hire car to a different

Sixt location, returning the Yukon was

just as smooth as picking it up

FINAL THOUGHTS

This road trip had everything we

hoped for and more — stunning

scenery, wildlife encounters, delicious

food, and countless family moments.

Travelling with small children isn’t

always easy, but doing it with them

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26 SPORT

JUNE 2025


First season

third for

Stringers Women

Tennis Club VE Day

Tournament and League

Matches success

Geri Burt scores against Burgess Hill in November, one of the 31

strikes that earned her the Golden Boot. Photo: Andrew Hazelden

BY STUART FAIRWAY

HAILSHAM Town’s Women’s team

finished their first season in the

Sussex County Women & Girls

Football League Championship

in third position in the table, just

missing out on promotion behind

Burgess Hill Town and Oakwood.

The Stringers also reached the

final of the League Cup, going

down 5-0 to Eastbourne Borough,

who finished the season unbeaten

and did not concede a goal in their

league campaign at the Sussex FA

Culver Road ground in Lancing on

Saturday, 17th May.

In terms of individual awards,

Stringers striker Geri Burt claimed

the league Golden Boot award for top

scorer, with an incredible 31 goals

across the season.

The Stringers will be hoping to

go one better next season, as will

the men’s side who also finished

third and missed out on promotion

to Jarvis Brook.

A busy summer awaits at

The Beaconsfield with ground

improvement work ongoing

prior to the start of the league

seasons in August.

Elsewhere at the club, Hailsham

have moved the men’s Under

18 side back to the Southern

Combination League after several

seasons in the Mid Sussex Youth

League, whilst the men’s first

team have several preseason

friendlies away from The

Beaconsfield, including games

at Ringmer (1st July), Saltdean

United (at Newhaven FC, Saturday

12th July) and Hollington United

(Saturday 26th July).

The Under 23s start their preseason

away to Wadhurst United on

Thursday 24th July (6.45) with more

games to be announced for the men’s,

women’s, Under 23 and Under 18

sides in the coming weeks.

The men’s first team should find

out their opponents for the season

ahead in the Southern Combination

League Division Two on 16th June at

the league AGM.

Men’s team vs The Green, Rohan Huth, Neil Downer, Matt Dean and Jose Noya

BY MANNY GALITZINE

HAILSHAM Tennis Club had a

busy May, starting with another

American Tournament to

celebrate VE Day.

Union Jacks abounded as the

players were allocated their partners

and competed against each other,

keeping their individual scores.

Tournament director Chris Witt

kept the totals on his electronic

scoreboard, resulting in Sean Chea,

Mary Srey, Chris Thompson and

Lyekin Witt coming through to a final,

which Sean and Mary won. Then

Hailsham ladies’ 2nd team vs East Hoathly, Mary

Leggett, Tammy Roxburgh, Narun Chea and Georgia Lee

all the players shared their lunches,

making it an excellent club day.

The men’s team played at Cross

in Hand, coming home with a hard

fought 2-2 draw, while the ladies’

second team matched that result with

home match against East Hoathly.

The ladies’ first team had to play

two games in a weekend, suffering

injuries in both. Away to David Lloyd

Club, they came up against former

Hailsham captain Heather Keating

and the Hailsham’s first pair, Narun

Chea and Georgia Lee managed to

beat her and her partner Yvonne

Miles. But that was their only success

All ages and sizes came to play

as Georgia was injured and had to

withdraw from the next leg. The

next day they were home to Cooden

Beach, and a changed team won 3-1.

The men had another game, at

home to The Green from Hastings,

and lost 1-3 in a friendly match

atmosphere. The ladies first team

sported another changed team

at home to Newick, and scored a

decisive 4-0 win.

There are plans for an Open Day on

6th July during Wimbledon from 10

till 4, where visitors can try tennis and

join in some fun games organised by

Club coach Suzy Larkin.

Ladies team vs Newick, Sam Noakes, Jill Greenall, Jo Coe and Hayley Allender

Junior Cricket in full swing at Hailsham CC

BY ROB WILKINSON

HAILSHAM Cricket Club junior

training sessions are up and

running on Wednesday evenings at

the Recreation Ground.

Offering cricket opportunities

to boys and girls aged 4-16,

with no previous experience or

equipment needed.

We provide everything they need

to enjoy the session, they just need to

bring a water bottle and appropriate

clothing for the weather.

With different age groups training

throughout the evening and different

teams set up for games all through

the summer months.

We regularly have over 100 junior

members training and having fun

in the sunshine.

We are also holding our annual

Summer Camp during the school

holidays. Taking part from the

28th July to the 1st August 9-2pm

at the Recreation Ground. Please

get in touch with the club to book

your childs place.

If this sounds like something

you would like to get your son or

daughter involved in then please get

in touch with the club. Hailshamcc@

outlook.com or 07980 146841.

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Charles Century Estate Agents is proud to offer a

fresh, modern property service in Hailsham and the

surrounding area. Since opening last year, we’ve

built a strong reputation for friendly, professional

support and honest advice.

We know every move matters. Whether buying or

selling, our approachable team will guide you through

each step. From cosy cottages to spacious homes, we

understand the local market and what matters to you.

Offering honest advice, regular updates, and tailored

support, we aim to make your move stress-free.

We also offer a dedicated lettings service for both

landlords and tenants. Landlords can count on us

for dependable property management and tenant

sourcing, while tenants can depend on us to find

quality homes.

At Charles Century, we believe a home is more than

just a property — it’s where life happens. That’s why

we’re passionate about delivering a personal, modern

estate agency experience shaped around your needs.

Whatever your plans, you’ll find genuine care, expert

advice, and reliable service with us.

Speak to one of our team to unlock

our summer special offers

Come and see us at

Or call us for a chat

1, The Quintins 01323 302226

Scan to find out

Hailsham BN27 1DP

hailsham@charlescentury.co.uk

what your property

is worth now.

Also in Crowborough

01892 280435

2 The Broadway, Crowborough TN6 1DF

crow@charlescentury.co.uk

www.charlescentury.co.uk

Hailsham News, June 2025, Issue 46

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