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Welcome to the Festival ...seven years on!

We are delighted to welcome you to the 2013 Hailsham Festival of Arts and Culture, with a fresh logo and programme design.

This year the festival committee was joined by several more members, adding a new dimension to the organisation and enabling us to offer a packed programme of events - we hope you will find something to enjoy, whatever age you are!

Our multicultural event this year highlights the energy and diversity of African music and dance. Also in the programme we have included European early music, jazz and Cajun. There are classical concerts, poetry and literary events, drama, art exhibitions, film competitions, workshops and children’s events as well as our newly extended art trail. A number of this year’s events are also raising money for local charities.

Once again we extend sincere thanks to all our sponsors for their continuing support this year, in particular, Hailsham Town Council, Waitrose, Hailsham Pavilion and Chapter 12 wine bar.

Please come along if you can, support the performers and have some fun - the festival is for you!

Jenny West Artistic Director

Festival Ticket Office Unless otherwise stated, tickets for all events can be purchased in advance from the Festival Box Office at:

Hailsham Pavilion, George Street, Hailsham BN27 1AE Tel: 01323 841414 Box Office open Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm or online from www.pavilionhailsham.co.uk (booking fees apply) Tickets will also be available at our Eastbourne outlet: The Tea Shop, 35 Grove Road, Eastbourne BN21 3PF (Cash sales only) For enquiries, also contact: Gallery North, 70 High Street, Hailsham BN27 1AX Tel: 01323 846938 Open Tues - Sat, 10am - 4pm

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Pre-Festival Events Umbrella Decorating Workshop with Radiator Arts Saturday 31st August 10am - 1pm Hailsham Civic Community Hall 16 FREE entry Get ready for the grand Costume & Umbrella parade (on 7th September) at this fun workshop, led by the renowned Hastings community arts group.

Bring your own old umbrella or parasol to decorate with the materials provided.

We’re suggesting Jungle book as the parade theme, but you can choose any theme you like!

Open to all ages - children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. FREE entrance, pop in anytime from 10am – if it is busy, you will be given a timed ticket.

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Hailsham Theatres present

Roleplay

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Thurs 5th, Fri 6th Sept 7.30pm £8.50/£5.50 conc. (and Saturday 7th Sept) See page 9 for details.

Competitions

Festival Talent Showcase

All FREE to enter. Find out more at www.hailshamartsfestival.co.uk

Are you a musician, comedian, dancer, magician, juggler or entertainer? Fancy 15 minutes of fame and the chance to win a cash prize? Then take part in Hailsham’s own Talent Showcase!

3 Minute Wonders Films Film enthusiasts of all ages, grab this opportunity with both hands!

Simply make a 3 minute movie, be it comedy or tragedy and send it in for your chance to win £100, a year’s pass to the Pavilion and see YOUR FILM up on the big screen at the Pavilion Cinema!

The shortlisted entries will be screened at the awards ceremony on Friday 13th September - see page 22 for details.

Heats are running throughout the summer at Chapter 12 WIne Bar with the finale during festival week (see page 25) There is no age restriction; whether you’re 9 or 90, as long as you’re genuinely talented then we’d love to hear from you!

Medieval Scarecrow Festival Take part in Hailsham Town Council’s scarecrow making competition: free entry, prizes for different categories!

Visit the council offices or log on to www.hailsham-tc.gov.uk for more information and an entry form.

Hailsham Festival

Radio

live broadcasts from many of the main Festival events. There will be recordings of events around Hailsham and a series of local personalities revealing “Their Passions and Their Music.”

Hailsham Festival FM 87.7 will be broadcasting from the 5th - 16th September alongside the Hailsham Arts Festival.

Based at Vicarage Fields, coverage will be a 5 mile radius from central Hailsham and anyone can tune in via the internet, with the best programmes available to download.

Online and at 87.7 FM

The station will feature great music by this year’s festival performers, quizzes, interviews and discussions as well as

To get involved contact Peter Willson at peter.willson2@btopenworld.com. www.hailshamartsfestival.co.uk

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Saturday 14th Sept, 10.30am, 10 Hailsham Pavilion children: £1 adults: £2

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Calling all cheeky monkey ys!

Join in the jungle fun with tthis fantastic interactive theatre show. Come up on stage or just join in from your seats, sing along with your favourite animal songs, including some Jungle Book classics, learn dances, rhymes and games and discover more about music and animals along the way. Don’t forget to wear your animal masks or even an entire costume!

So come on, get those Bare Necessities and get down to the Hailsham Pavilion for a great morning of music, movement and fun!

Perfect for ages 5 - 12, children must be accompanied mpanied by an adult.

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Sat 7th

Festival Open Morning From 10am, Hailsham Town Centre Start festival week in colourful and joyful celebration with djembe drumming, live music and a spectacular Umbrella Parade! 20

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Are you a secret superhero? A robot? A flesh-eating dinosaur? ...Come along to The Square Youth Cafe and create a new you!

Rythmfire Djembe Drummers and other live music acts in Vicarage Fields.

11am - The Umbrella Parade will start next to the War Memorial in Vicarage Fields and process around the town.

Bring your umbrella or parasol and assemble in Vicarage Fields ready for the parade around the town centre.

Decorate your umbrella at home or come to the FREE Umbrella Decorating workshop run by Radiator Arts on Sat 31st August (see pg 4).

The decoration theme is Jungle Book but you can use any kind of decoration and fancy dress is welcome!

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1pm - 4pm, drop in workshop The Square Youth cafe FREE entry, donations welcome

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This free workshop involves creating a life-sized cut-out of yourself, which you transform into whatever you’d like it to be.

The workshop is open to all ages, and the finished cut-outs will be proudly displayed around town for all to see.

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Opening Concert:

Dirk Campbell with Kalamus 12.30pm Hailsham Parish Church (St Marys) FREE entry, donations welcome

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of East Sussex, Graham Peters.

Followed by a concert with internationally acclaimed musician and composer Dirk Campbell, performing with his band Kalamus. Dirk’s lengthy CV includes compositions for films, TV, commercials and stage, he is also a specialist in ethnic folk music.

Original compositions based on early European musical cultures played on a variety of wind and percussion instruments such as the veuze, zambogna, filiumbi and dumbek. The music is complimented

by Dirk’s extensive knowledge of the history surrounding these instruments which date back many centuries.

An absolute must for all early music fans!

Hailsham Theatres present

Bangers ‘n’ Mash h Charity Supper 7.45pm - 10pm Union Corner Hall £10

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Enjoy a 3-course supper with sausage, mash and peas as main course (vegetarian option available) and a choice of starters and deserts. Fun auction between courses.

Tickets available from the Hailsham Demelza charity shop or by calling Pam Robinson 01323 844020. Please make meal choices at time of booking.

Roleplay

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Thurs 5th, Fri 6th Sept 7.30pm and Sat 7th Sept 2.30pm £8.50/£5.50 conc.

Sat 7th Sept 7.30pm £16/£12 conc. includes a 3 course meal A feisty young woman literally drops in on an engaged couple, whose parents are about to meet. A clash of cultures and families follows!

Tickets available from the Festival box office or online: www.hailshamtheatres.co.uk www.hailshamartsfestival.co.uk

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Festival Film Season at the Hailsham Pavilion

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Creature Comforts Saturday 7th Sept, 2.15pm Adults: £5 Children: £1 A special cinema screening of Aardman Animation’s comedy tv series. Part of the childrens programme, see page 6 for details.

Donnie Darko Saturday 7th Sept, 7.45pm Tickets: £5 An opportunity to enjoy Richard Kelly’s 2003 cult sci fi thriller on the big screen.

“Donnie Darko is a daring, original vision, packed with jarring ideas and intelligence and featuring a remarkable performance from Jake Gyllenhaal as the troubled title character.” www.rottentomatoes.com

Before Midnight Tuesday 10th Sept, 7.45pm Tickets: £5 Hailsham Film Club presents a special screening of Richard Linklater’s critically acclaimed 2013 romantic drama.

See Tuesday listings - page 17.

The Hailsham Pavilion is a fully independent cinema, live music venue and theatre in the heart of Hailsham. It combines a fully restored interior featuring high quality decor associated with the Golden Days of cinema and theatre entertainment, with a programme and facilities which are right up to date.

Visit www.pavilionhailsham.co.uk for more details.

Festival Films Sponsored by:

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Sun 8th Festival Exhibition Special Opening Gallery North 18 2pm - 4pm FREE entry, donations welcome A lively exhibition of paintings and drawings by established artist Stephen Pigott, who lives and works in Lewes, East Sussex.

His work involves the use of colour, rhythm and light to produce abstract and semi abstract figures and landscapes in oil, charcoal and ink.

The gallery will also be showing a wide selection of paintings, photography and prints by our resident artists and photographers. Exhibition runs until 26th October - see p26 for opening information.

3pm - Judging and presentation of the 2013 Gallery North Photography Awards Open to all photographers who have shown work at the gallery both past and present.

The competition, divided in to five different categories, will be judged by Tony Penrose from Farleys Farm Chiddingly.

For details of entry please telephone Jenny West on 01323 848216.

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Cabaret with Peter Willson and Linda Francis Chapter 12 Wine Bar 8pm £5 on the door

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Don’t be left wanting at ‘Wantins Holiday Camp’! Come and join Nikki and Rodney in their exclusive holiday camp ballroom of entertainment and fun, with songs, laughter and revelry the order of the evening!

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Americana Music Festival Boship Lions Hotel 3pm - 7pm £10

The Cajun Dawgs A deep south gumbo of Cajun, Zydeco, Swamp Pop, Rockin’ Blues & Rockabilly, ‘The Dawgs’ have a great local following, have played all over the country and at many European festivals.

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The Boship Lions Hotel will be transformed with all things Americana including American vehicles, barbeque, a Cajun dance workshops and a fantastic line up of live bands.

Your £10 entry includes a complementary burger from the BBQ (veggie burgers will be available)

Pocketsize Performing Apalacian songs and expertly crafted original numbers in venues all over Sussex, Eastbourne-based Liz and Darren Pearson are joined by the amazing Richard Walder on tea chest bass.

The Memphis Flyers Formed in 2006, the Memphis Flyers are a trio playing fifties-style rockabilly, hillbilly, country, rock ‘n roll and anything that gets the audience (and themselves) boppin’!

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Mon 9th Jungle Fever dance workshop Childrens programme, see p6 for details.

The Arts Quiz supporting St Wilfrid’s Hospice 7.30pm Chapter 12 Wine Bar 23 £5 entry Quiz master Darren will challenge your knowledge of Arts and Culture in a wide and varied series of questions.

Form a team of up to six people or just come along and join a table; support a good cause and win cash prizes for first and second place.

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Event Venues

Art Trail Venues 1 Art on the Green Dunn Village Hall. Rushlake Green TN21 9QE.

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2 Causeway Farm Barn, Bodle Street Green BN27 4UA 3 Labyrinth Stained Glass Studios Mill Lane, Hellingly BN27 4HD 5 Essence of Eastbourne, Boship (Lions) Hotel, Lower Dicker, Hellingly BN27 4AT 7 Longleys Studio Barns Harebeating Lane, BN27 1ER

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8 Debbie Bowler Arts @ The Village Shop Cafe, Coldharbour Road, Upper Dicker BN27 3QE 9 Bowes House 25 Battle Road, BN27 1DU 10 Open Studio at 9 London Road BN27 1EB

24 The Corn Exchange 25 The Square youth cafe 26 Hailsham library 27 Hailsham Pavilion 28 Fleur de Lys room, town

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11 100&Seven 107 Marshfoot Lane, BN27 2RD 12 Art at the Bluebell Barn, Workshops and Open Gardens, Bates Green Farm, Tye Hill Lane, Arlington, BN26 6SH 13 Wilmington Art Group at The Wishing Well Tea Rooms Lewes Road, Wilmington BN26 5SG 17 9 Summerheath Road BN27 3DS 18 The Festival Exhibition at Gallery North 70 High St, BN27 1AX

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Tues 10th When We Were Younger Poems of Childhood by the Downland Poets 2pm 14 Callendars restaurant FREE entry, donations welcome Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of poetry exploring both the humerous and thoughtful sides of childhood, along with tea and delicious homemade cakes.

You are invited to bring along your own poem to read.

How Great Thou Art 12noon - 2pm Hailsham Parish Church 21 FREE entry, donations welcome Set in the heart of Hailsham, the beautiful, historic church building of Hailsham Parish Church (St Mary’s) will be open to visitors including some displays of art and craft and occasional live music by church members and friends.

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Mask making workshop Childrens programme, see p6 for details.

Festival Film Season: Before Midnight (15) 7.45pm Hailsham Pavilion £5

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Hailsham Film Club presents a special screening of Richard Linklater’s critically acclaimed 2013 romantic drama.

The sequel to Before Sunrise (1995) and Before Sunset (2004), this film presents an intimate and intelligent third chapter in the romance between characters Celine (Julie Delpy) and Jesse (Ethan Hawke).

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Weds 11th Colour - Lines - Birds workshop

A History of Childhood

Childrens programme, see p6 for details.

as Portrayed through Art

How Great Thou Art

Art History talk by David West

See page 18 for details.

Gotta Boom Night III 7pm - 10pm 24 The Corn Exchange £4 advance, £5 on the door A showcase of prominent young musicians in half hour sets, playing original music - a mix of accoustic and electric sounds, groups and solo performers.

7.30pm 15 Methodist Hall £3.75, includes refreshments A fully illustrated talk about the development of childhood through the ages, using paintings and sculpture to indicate how children were regarded and valued as seen by patrons and artists from the Romans through to the beginning of the Welfare State.

Tickets available in advance from Gallery North only, or on the door.

Art History Talks for All with David West

A range of talks and seminar opportunities for sixth formers, adult groups and societies Topics covering general theories of Art History or more specific artists or movements as requested.

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Thurs 12th The Jazz Club

How Great Thou Art See page 18 for details.

From 8pm 23 Chapter 12 wine bar FREE, donations welcome

The Mystery of Japanese Culture 7pm Hailsham Library £5, includes refreshments

Why is Japanese culture so different and mysterious?

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Join us at Chapter 12 for a Jazz extravaganza! Following the storming success of The Amrak Trio last year, several members of the group will be back, joined by a number of other local Jazz musicians to help round off a busy summer season of Thursday night music at the bar.

Entry this year is free, although there will be a ‘donations’ bucket for customers and music lovers to show their appreciation!

Through words and pictures, Jill Rutherford reveals just why Japanese culture is unique. Jill lived and worked in Japan for many years and is the author of Cherry Blossoms, Sushi and Takarazuka, Seven Years in Japan.

There will be wine and nibbles, with time for discussion with the author.

The Beauty of Baroque 7.30pm Hellingly Church 4 Adv £8/£6 conc On the door £9/£8 conc Join Baroque Opera Live for a concert of vocal solos, duets and instrumental music

by Handel, Bach, Purcell and Telemann.

Ticket price includes tea and buffet food after the concert.

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Fri 13th Lunchtime Concert wIth Linda Grace 1.10 - 1.50pm 21 Hailsham Parish Church FREE entry, donations welcome A recital of Art Songs: poems set to piano accompaniment by classical composers.

Linda will sing a selection by Debussy, Vaughan Williams and Samuel Barber.

Art Box Mime workshop Childrens programme, see p6 for details.

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Festival Film Season

3 Minute Wonders Awards Evening 7.30pm Hailsham Pavilion 27 £5 A red carpet awards evening including presentation of the shortlisted entries in the festival film competition, judging by our guest panel and announcement of the overall winners.

The judges: Robin Hill - editor for film and tv, including the award winning comedy series The Thick of It and Twenty Twelve.

7pm for 7.30pm Callenders restaurant 14 £35, includes 3 course meal and coffee

Sarah Quintrell - actress of both stage and screen, credits include Bobby in the Olivier award winning production The Railway Children as well as appearances in tv’s Dr Who and Lewis.

Once again the Ropemaker Theatre company is hosting an evening of murder mystery, set in a lingerie factory. Come along and discover the murderer(s) or even take part yourself as the murderer or victim.

Kali Peacock - theatre, radio, tv and film actress, with appearancs in My Family and The Inbetweeners plus film roles in Sightseers, Down Terrace and as Emma in Finding Neverland.

Included in the price is a three course meal plus coffee. A great evening’s entertainment with a prize for the winning team.

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Sat 14th The Jungle Show Children’s interactive theatre 10.30am, Hailsham Pavilion

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Childrens programme, see p6 for details.

Sat 14th

Ballet Nimba

A spectacular evening of African music and dance 7.30pm Hailsham Pavilion 27 £8.50/ £7.50 conc.

This nationally acclaimed West African dance company, led by the irrepressible Idrissa Camara, combine live music, dance, theatre and acrobatics to give an unforgettable performance exploding with high energy, colour and rhythm. Expect to hear the sounds of a Fulani flute, Ngoni, Bolon Bata, Wassaoumba and the Doundoun drums.

A link between the traditional and contemporary, Ballet Nimba have performed all over the UK, including the Southbank Centre London.

“A visually stunning performance” This is Bristol “The most exciting and dynamic African dance imaginable” Michael Kelligan - Theatre in Wales www.hailshamartsfestival.co.uk

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Sun 15th The Festival Showcase Finale 7.30pm Chapter 12 Wine Bar FREE entry, donations welcome

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In the climax to our summer long competition, see the finalists battle it out to become Hailsham’s Showcase champion of 2013!

Compere Brad Monks will host the evening of diverse performances, along with fundraising activities to support our nominated local charities and the chance to sample great food and drink at Chapter 12.

Sponsored by CHANDLERS HAILSHAM

www.hailshamartsfestival.co.uk

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The Art Trail This year sees our most extensive art trail to date, with locations both within Hailsham and in the surrounding villages - perfect for exploring some of the beautiful Sussex countryside.

The trail features the work of many local artists and craftspeople including stained glass, textiles, paintings, ceramics, photography, video installation, furniture, sculpture; there’s so much to see, we’re not sure a week is enough!

Don’t forget to visit Gallery North for the Festival Exhibition which this year showcases the paintings of abstract artist Stephen Pigott; also check out the Town Centre Trail, the workshops at the newly refurbished Bluebell barn... and why not treat yourself at one of the many venues offering delicious coffee and cake!

Please see the location map on pages 16-17 and for more information visit www.hailshamartsfestival.co.uk.

Longleys Studio Barns, Hailsham Arts Festival 2012

The Festival Exhibition

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7th September - 26th October 2013 Gallery North, 70 High Street, Hailsham BN27 1AX

See page 8 for more details.

Normal gallery opening hours throughout September and October, until 26th Oct: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am – 4pm Plus: Sunday 8th September 1pm – 4pm Monday 9th September 11am – 3pm and Sunday 15th September 11am – 3pm 01323 846938 www.artgallerynorth.co.uk

Art at the Library

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Hailsham Library, Western Road, Hailsham BN27 3DN.

An exhibition of work by members of the Arlington Arts Group including Michael Gower, Hazel Hooker, Ivy Dunk and Pam Smith.

Sat 7th & 14th, 9.30am- 5pm Mon 9th, 2pm - 5pm Tue 10th, 10.30am - 7pm Wed 11th & Thurs 12th, 9.30am- 5pm Fri 13th, 9.30am - 6pm Josie Tipler 01323 485153 www.arlingtonartsgroup.co.uk

Exhibitions, artists’ studios and houses open during Festival week, also look out for the Town Centre Art Trail

Art at Chapter 12

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Chapter 12 Winebar, 12 High Street Hailsham BN27 1BJ

9 Summerheath Road

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9 Summerheath Road, Hailsham BN27 3DS

An exciting collection of photography and paintings inspired by the theme of animals and wildife,

by Marie Stone, Clare Fitzgerald, Josie Tipler, Viv Sang and Kerry Caffyn.

Four Hailsham artists - Kevin Costello, Julie Ford, Laura Jordan and Charlotte Still, showing an eclectic mix of paintings, drawings mixed media and video installation. Tea and cake available.

From Mon 2nd Sept, throughout the festival: Tuesday - Saturday, 10.30am - 12am Sunday - Monday, 10.30am - 10pm

Sat 7th/ Sun 8th Sept, 2pm - 5pm Sat 14th/ Sun15th Sept, 2pm - 5pm

01323 351898 www.chapter12winebar.com

Open Studio at 9 London Road

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Charlotte Still 01323 840 908 charlottestill@btinternet.com

Margaret Turton at Bowes House

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25 Battle Road, Hailsham BN27 1DU

9 London Road, Hailsham BN27 1EB

Geoff Pittman makes stoneware pottery for domestic and decorative use in his garden pottery studio. His forms and glazes reflect the Sussex countryside.

Bowes house displays work by Margaret Turton.

Watercolour and acrylic paintings of familiar scenes around this area. Accompanied by photos of Lynn’s Brewery that originally stood on the site of Bowes House.

Hugh Ford is exhibiting studies in black and white and colour collectively titled Idiomatic Hailsham.

Sat 7th - Sun 15th, 11am - 4pm Meet the artist: Sat 14th Sept, 2 - 4pm

Sat 7th/ Sun 8th Sept, 12pm - 5pm Sat 14th/ Sun15th Sept, 12pm - 5pm Geoff Pittman 07791 012872 www.geoffpittman.co.uk

Anne Morris 07587 635171 anne.morris@careuk.com

The Art Trail Longleys Studio Barns

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Longleys Studio Barns, Harebeating Lane, Hailsham BN27 1ER (Off Battle Road)

Eight local artists exhibiting paintings,ceramics, sculpture and jewellery in our Studio Barns.

Refreshments and delicious homemade cakes served in the gardens in support of Demelza.

Sat 7th / Sun 8th , Sat 14th / Sun 15th, 11.00am - 5.30pm Veronica van Eijk 01323 847474 www.longleysstudiobarns.com

100&Seven

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107 Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham BN27 2RD

Clive Hale, Val Hale, Sarah Rooney, Ann Gellatly, Monika Bailey and Alan Godwin present an eclectic mix of styles and skills in paper, paint, ceramic, metal, fabrics and furniture.

Delicious lunches also available!

Sat 7th/ Sun 8th Sept, 11am - 5pm Sat 14th/ Sun15th Sept, 11am - 5pm Val Hale 01323 843116

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Labyrinth Stained Glass Studios

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4 Shawpits Cottages, Mill Lane, Hellingly BN27 4HD

Isobel Ackary and Dot Hill - traditional and contemporary stained glass made to commission.

Kiln formed glass including individual cast and fused glass pieces. Isobel runs courses in stained glass including glass painting and sand blasting.

Sat 7th/ Sun 8th Sept, 2pm - 5pm Sat 14th/ Sun15th Sept, 10am - 4pm Isobel Ackary 01323 842161 www.labyrinthstainedglass.co.uk

Essence of Eastbourne

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Boship (Lions) Hotel, Lower Dicker, Hellingly BN27 4AT

A selection of paintings by Sonya Tatham inspired by the East Sussex countryside and local landmarks, displayed in the beautiful Boship Lions Hotel foyer and bar area.

Sat 7th - Sun 15th Sept Sonya Tatham 07763 407733 www.sonya-tatham.co.uk

Exhibitions, artists’ studios and houses open during Festival week, also look out for the Town Centre Art Trail

Debbie Bowler Arts @ The Village Shop Cafe

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Open Studio at Causeway Farm Barn

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The Village Shop Cafe, Coldharbour Road Upper Dicker BN27 3QE

Causeway Farm Barn, Bodle Street Green, Near Hailsham BN27 4UA

At the village shop we love art, food, coffee & music. Feel free to pop in for any combination of these or simply to have a look around.

Check us out on Facebook for upcoming related events - ‘The Village Shop at Upper Dicker’

Julia Desch and Wendy Cocks will be showing Fine Fibre Products made from Rare Breed Sheep and also demonstrating skills e.g. weaving, spinning etc.

Open throughout the festival Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat/Sun 9am - 3pm Tess Flower 01323 844352 www.upperdicker.com

Art on the Green

Julia Desch 01323 832781 www.woolcraftwithwensleydale.com

Wilmington Art Group 1

Dunn Village Hall. Rushlake Green, Heathfield, TN21 9QE.

Art On The Green is an exhibition open to artists and craft makers who live close to the beautiful Wealden village of Rushlake Green. Each entrant is allowed just two pieces of work which means that the show has a wide variety of work. There is a preview on the Friday night with wine, and tea, coffee and refreshments are available on the Saturday and Sunday.

Preview: Fri 13th 7pm-9pm Sat 14th 10.30am - 5pm, Sun 15th 2 - 5pm Chris Liddiard 01435 864271 chris@chrisliddiard.com

Sat 14th and Sun 15th, 10.30am - 4pm Otherwise by prior appointment.

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Wishing Well Tea Rooms, Lewes Road, Wilmington, Polegate BN26 5SG

Artists including Francis Stevens, Jean Baker, Jackie Govier, Camilla Pennant, Jane Rowe, Brenda Carr, June Walker, Angie Carrington, Vivianne Lloyd, Charles Harcourt-Smith, and other members of the group will be showing at this charming tearooms on the A27 at Wilmington. Serves delicious cakes and refreshments, parking available, a warm welcome assured.

Open throughout the festival: Mon, Weds, Thurs: 2pm - 5pm, Tues closed, Fri - Sun: 10:30am - 5pm.

Jackie Govier 01323 842548 jackie.govier@hotmail.co.uk

www.hailshamartsfestival.co.uk

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The Art Trail The Town Centre Trail

How Great Thou Art at Hailsham Parish Church

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(Formerly St Marys church) Hailsham, BN27 1BL

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Look out for artwork in the windows of shops and businesses throughout Hailsham town centre pick up a town centre trail map from Gallery North.

see page 18 for more details.

Art at the Bluebell Barn, Workshops & Open Gardens Bluebell Barn, Bates Green Farm, Tye Hill Lane, Arlington, BN26 6SH

A nine day exhibition and sale of paintings, pottery, jewellery and photography with weekday workshops, refreshments and an NGS Open Garden on Sunday 15th. Includes work by Anna Hoffmann, Elke Pollard, Corina Stupu Thomas, Anne Howard, Liz and Andrew Cottingham, Keri Lamport Knight and Inese Kalnina.

7th - 15th Sept, weekdays: 1pm - 4pm, weekends: 11am - 4pm. www.bluebellbarnart.wordpress.com 07505 007 049

Weekday Workshops 11am - 1pm daily, £25 to include materials and lunch afterwards.

Please book for workshops and choose from menu at least 7 days in advance via the website.

Mon 9th - The Art of Raw Chocolate Making, with Anna Hoffmann.

Discover the Art of Raw Chocolate making with your own hands and indulge in the world of natural cacao, flavours and sweeteners.

Tues 10th - Still Life in Chalk Pastels, with Josie Tipler.

Suitable for beginners.

Wed 11th - Woodland Scenes in Mixed Media, with Josie Tipler.

Sketch in the local woodland then return to the barn to work on a final piece in pencils, pastels and paints.

Thurs 12th - Natural Soap Making, with Inese Kalnina.

Healty and natural bath and body product making including soap (melt & pour glycerin soaps), lip balm, bath ball or creamer.

Fri 13th - Intuitive Art, with Corina Stupu Thomas.

Through intuitive art you will exercise your creativity without concern for the result and expand your sense of freedom.

Open Garden at Bates Green Sun Sept 15th, 11am - 5pm, £4 adults, children free.

Plantsman’s 2 acre tranquil garden - autumn peaks with asters, cyclamen, colchium, dahlias, heleniums, miscanthus and verbenas. Most areas wheelchair accessible. Part of the National Gardens Scheme gardens open for charity. Refreshments available.

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Festival Committee 2013 Chairman: David West Artistic Director: Jenny West Secretary: Felicity Price-Smith Treasurer: John Wright Sponsorship: Nick Collinson, Jim Tipler, and Tracey Ryland Website: Josie Tipler Publicity:: Anne Howard and Corina Stupu-Thomas Art Trail: Chris Liddiard and Veronica Van Eijk contact us: hailshamartsfestival@gmail.com

Thanks to all our Sponsors and supporters for 2013: Best Financial Solutions Bluebell Barn Boship (Lions) Hotel Chandlers Hailsham Chapter 12 winebar Cuckmere Buses Experience Holidays

Brochure design by Felicity Price-Smith Print by Hailsham Creative.

Footprint printers and finishers

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL DETAILS ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT BUT EVENTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Hailsham Creative

Gallery North Hailsham Pavilion Hailsham Town Council Hart Reade solicitors Haulaway Helen Halliday, director & playwright Highcroft Veterinary Group OHM Energy Proteus Packaging Rare Repro Ross and Co Splendid Blends cafe Sussex Secretaries Taylor Engley

For enquiries and booking for 2014 please contact: Jenny and David West on 01323 848216 jennydavidwest@yahoo.co.uk

CUCKMERE BUSES Serving the community in East Sussex Join our team of dedicated volunteer drivers today!

www.cuckmerebuses.org.uk/volunteering

The Tea Shop, Eastbourne Tracey Ryland, Virtually Appointed Val Hale Waitrose Wealden District Council Special thanks to Terry Hall, Hailsham Pavilion Website Manager

www.hailshamartsfestival.co.uk

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Festival Guide at a glance Pre-Festival Umbrella Decorating workshop Festival Showcase heats Roleplay - Hailsham Theatres

Wednesday 11 Colour - Lines - Birds kids workshop

Saturday 7

A History of Childhood - art history

Festival Open Morning and Parade

Gotta Boom night III

Opening concert with Dirk Campbell Cloneworx workshop

Thursday 12

Creature Comforts film screening

The Beauty of Baroque

Donnie Darko film screening

The Mystery of Japanese culture - talk

Roleplay - Hailsham Theatres

The Jazz Club

Bangers ‘n’ Mash charity supper

Friday 13 Sunday 8

Lunchtime concert with Linda Grace

Festival Exhibition preview and photography awards

Art Box Mime kids workshop

Americana music festival

Firm Foundations murder mystery

3 Minute Wonders Awards

Hi-de-Hi Hollywood cabaret

Saturday 14 Monday 9

The Jungle Show

Jungle Fever kids workshop

Ballet Nimba!

The Arts Quiz

Sunday 15 Festival Showcase Finale

Tuesday 10 When we were Younger - poetry Animal Masks kids workshop

Monday 9 - Friday 13

Before Midnight film screening

Daily workshops at Bluebell barn

www.hailshamartsfestival.co.uk HailshamArtsFestival

@HailshmArtsFest