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What's on in Brightling

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Children & Family

Parents and Toddlers

NORMALLY WEEKLY on THURSDAY IN THE PAVILION The Group is open to ALL and ALL are welcome. It says Parents but Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles, etc., are all welcome. And it says Toddlers but babies and pre-schoolers are also welcome. See our Facebook page for latest information (link below).

Thu 23 Jul10:00St Philip(3.2mi)

via St PhilipLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Evensong

Prayer Book Evensong for those who think they can't sing - and for those who can. We don't have a fancy choir but we do enjoy the timeless beauty of the Prayer Book with simple chants.

Sun 26 Jul17:30St Philip(3.2mi)

via St PhilipLocal gem

Community

Fifth Sunday

A service shared with other churches in the Benefice - please check the magazine or our Facebook page for information. This rotates between St Philips, St Barts - Burwash and The Assumption of Blessed Mary & St Nicholas - Etchingham

Sun 30 Aug10:30St Philip(3.2mi)

via St PhilipLocal gem

Community

Quiet Day

Step aside from the busyness of life and into the peace and beauty of Penhurst for a day of reflection and refreshment. The day will be mostly self-guided but will start and end with a led prayer time and additional led elements and resources will be available. Please bring your own packed lunch. Led by Jay Ashworth – for further information please

Mon 28 Sept11:00Penhurst Parish Church(2.9mi)

via Penhurst Parish Church

Community

Busy Bees

Fresh coffee, tea and biscuits for the adults and freshly prepared fruit snacks for the children. Click here to book for Busy Bees

Wed 22 JulSt Mary the Virgin C of E Church(5.3mi)

via St Mary the Virgin C of E ChurchLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Bible Study

Small group meeting for Bible Study and fellowship. Currently studying a Lent course.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Leonard, Hollington (Church in the Wood with St Anne's)(8.7mi)

via St Leonard, Hollington (Church in the Wood with St Anne's)Local gem

Clay & Calm at Crafted: Pottery, Sauna and Lake Swimming

Arts & Culture

Around £25.00

Clay & Calm at Crafted: Pottery, Sauna and Lake Swimming

Right then — Clay & Calm at Crafted: Pottery, Sauna and Lake Swimming at Battle Festival. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Battle Festival(5.2mi)

via Battle FestivalLocal gem

Children & Family

Toddler group

Welcome Baptist Church, Alexandra Rd, Heathfield TN21 8EQ, UK

Wed 22 Jul11:00Welcome Baptist Church(6.1mi)

via Welcome Baptist ChurchLocal gem

Live Music

Battle Ukulele Group

We keep tabs on Battle Memorial Hall so you don't have to. Battle Ukulele Group caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Wed 22 Jul15:00Battle Memorial Hall(5.1mi)

via Battle Memorial Hall

Live Music

Around £5

The Big Ukulele Gig - B.U.G.S

Battle Festival has got The Big Ukulele Gig - B.U.G.S pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Wed 22 Jul15:00Battle Festival(5.2mi)

via Battle FestivalLocal gem

Community

GAP

Alexandra Rd, Heathfield TN21 8EQ, UK

Wed 22 Jul20:00Welcome Baptist Church(6.1mi)

via Welcome Baptist ChurchLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Fernando Po: Special Operations Executive’s Secret ‘Operation

Battle Festival hasn't given us the full script, but Fernando Po: Special Operations Executive’s Secret ‘Operation has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 22 Jul20:30Battle Festival(5.2mi)

via Battle FestivalLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Men's Share/Prayer@7

Alexandra Rd, Heathfield TN21 8EQ, UK

Thu 23 Jul08:00Welcome Baptist Church(6.1mi)

via Welcome Baptist ChurchLocal gem

Children & Family

Around £45

Kids Holiday Club - Bodiam

HOLIDAY TIME IS ADVENTURE TIME! Here at Epic Life we like to make sure kids really make the most of the School Holidays! We offer an amazing value and always popular ‘Holiday Club’, with full and half days for children aged 8-14 yrs, over the school breaks. Adrenaline filled days of awesome activities to keep the kids active over the holidays, making new memories and new friends! Taking place during weekdays (please check which days), throughout the Half Terms, Easter and Summer holiday breaks. The ideal solution for active children and working parents during the school holidays! Each day will be different, children can join us on multiple days and still try a new activity. For details about the activity programme, please ask upon booking. (Please be aware, although we do try as best we can to follow the programme, some activities may need to change at short notice due to weather and river conditions on the day). Bodiam – Full day (9am – 3.30pm) Example Activities: Paddleboarding – Archery – Kayaking – Adventure Games – Bushcraft Skills – Mega SUP! The full day of activities costs just £45 per child To book please visit: https://www.epiclife.co.uk/pages/holiday-club.

Thu 23 Jul10:00Epic Life Bodiam(6.4mi)

via Epic Life Bodiam

Community

Sensory Explorers

Welcome Baptist Church, Alexandra Rd, Heathfield TN21 8EQ, UK

Thu 23 Jul11:00Welcome Baptist Church(6.1mi)

via Welcome Baptist ChurchLocal gem

History & Heritage

The Wonderful History of St Mary’s Church

The Wonderful History of St Mary’s Church. Battle Festival. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Thu 23 Jul13:00Battle Festival(5.2mi)

via Battle FestivalLocal gem

Community

Witchcraft in Bexhill & Wider Sussex

Explore Sussex\'s rich folklore, witchcraft traditions and famous occult figures in this intriguing illustrated history talk by David Dennis.\n

Thu 23 Jul14:00Bexhill Museum(9.3mi)

via Bexhill Museum

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Venues with events near Brightling

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Penhurst Parish Church2.9 miles away

More about Brightling

East Sussex, England

Brightling is in East Sussex, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Brightling events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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