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Community

Wednesday Growing Session

Roll up your sleeves and join the Rooted Growers for an energetic and rewarding session. Together, we’ll turn and sieve compost, prepare beds, woodchip pathways, plant seeds, and harvest produce—all while enjoying great company and plenty of laughter. It’s a perfect blend of hard work and camaraderie. I’d like more information about this session

Wed 22 JulEast Sussex Hearing Resource Centre(2.5mi)

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Live Music

RUMINATION

Hello music listeners, I am K-Rod an up and coming rapper from ebo. My new album RUMINATION comes OUT on July 24TH but for once in a lifetime you can see me do a LIVE set of the whole 15 TRACKS and a couple featured songs on the 22ND of July between 6 and 8PM, […]

Wed 22 JulThe Grove Theatre Eastbourne(2.5mi)

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Community

All Saints Art Buddies

All Saints Art Buddies is a group for anyone interested in spending time painting, enjoying creativity and fellowship. Please bring along your art supplies to work on your own project. Everyone is welcome!

Wed 22 Jul10:00All Saints Church(3mi)

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Community

Table Talk Lunch

Table Talk meets twice a month for either a tea or a light lunch. It is an opportunity to make new and deep existing friendships, and hear a Thought for the Day from the Bible. 2nd Wednesday of the month: 2-4pm Scrabble and other activities Tea and cake- £1 4th Wednesday of the month: 1-3pm Quiz Light lunch- £5

Wed 22 Jul13:00All Saints Church(3mi)

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Community

Handbells

Handbell ringing has a long tradition and groups can be found throughout the world. Our group is very new but is making great progress and has already had the opportunity to perform for local events. We welcome anyone to come along and try their hand- no prior musical experience is needed.

Wed 22 Jul14:00All Saints C of E Church(2.8mi)

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Community

English Conversation Classes

Free classes to practise your English - Grow in confidence and fluency - Meet new people and make friends - Find out about who Jesus is The classes take place in All Saints' Church Hall at 4-5pm on Wednesdays.

Wed 22 Jul16:00All Saints Church(3mi)

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Community

Home Group (Westham)

Filed under: Home Group (Westham) at River of Life Community Church looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Wed 22 Jul18:30River of Life Community Church(2.3mi)

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Community

RUMINATION

Wed 22 Jul19:00The Grove Theatre Eastbourne(2.5mi)

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Community

Home Group (Langney)

Home Group (Langney)? At River of Life Community Church? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Wed 22 Jul19:30River of Life Community Church(2.3mi)

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Community

The Magic Of Science

The Magic of Science Thursday 23rd July 11am -12 (Doors 10:30am) The ultimate live show where we turn the stage into a real-life lab! YOU could be the main character. We’ll bring brave volunteers on stage to help create outrageous reactions – from fiery blasts to the legendary Elephant’s Toothpaste. Expect: Fire. Yes, actual fire. […]

Thu 23 JulThe Grove Theatre Eastbourne(2.5mi)

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Community

Bankers corner outreach

Bankers corner outreach at South Street Free Church. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Thu 23 Jul10:15South Street Free Church(2.7mi)

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Community

2026-07-23 10:00 - Staff Team Meeting

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: East Dean ChurchPostcode: BN20 0DJ

Thu 23 Jul11:00Friston Church(3.4mi)

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Community

Staff Team Meeting

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: East Dean ChurchPostcode: BN20 0DJ

Thu 23 Jul11:00Friston Church(3.4mi)

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Community

The Magic Of Science

Thu 23 Jul12:00The Grove Theatre Eastbourne(2.5mi)

via The Grove Theatre Eastbourne

Community

Around £6

Race #15 Evening Series 10mile TT

RACE START 19:30 Signing on from 18:30 - 19:00 Max no. of riders: 40 VENUE East Hoathly Sports Pavilion ENTRY FEE £6.00 SPECIAL CONDITIONS Front & rear lights and helmet compulsory Please allow yourself a minimum of 5 mins to get to the start line! MAPS Garmin Connect users may access and download the

Thu 23 Jul20:30Eastbourne Rovers Cycling Club(2.1mi)

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Community

The Magic Of Science

The Magic of Science Friday 24th July 11am -12 (Doors 10:30am) The ultimate live show where we turn the stage into a real-life lab! YOU could be the main character. We’ll bring brave volunteers on stage to help create outrageous reactions – from fiery blasts to the legendary Elephant’s Toothpaste. Expect: Fire. Yes, actual fire. […]

Fri 24 JulThe Grove Theatre Eastbourne(2.5mi)

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Theatre

Murder Mystery Supper – Fowl Play

Join us for a night of murder, mystery and outrageous double entendres — think Agatha Christie meets Carry On. This month’s case: Fowl Play Farmer Giles has met a truly filthy end, drowned beneath a deluge of dreadful dung just moments before the annual cock race. With the crowds fleeing and the wellies sinking fast, […]

Fri 24 JulThe Grove Theatre Eastbourne(2.5mi)

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Venues with events near Willingdon

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

The Grove Theatre Eastbourne2.5 miles away All Saints Church2.8 miles away River of Life Community Church2.3 miles away

More about Willingdon

East Sussex, England

Willingdon sits quietly in East Sussex, a spot where the pace is gentle and the neighbours are always happy to chat. There are plenty of places nearby to catch a gig or see a play without needing to rush for the train. The local cinema puts on films that make you forget you're just sitting on your sofa at home. Pub quizzes drift through the season and family days out keep the calendar full all year round. Near Here pulls these bits together so you don't have to hunt through a dozen websites on a rainy Sunday evening. It's a nice way to plan your week without the stress of scrolling endlessly for something to do.

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