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A QUIZ NIGHT TO REMEMBER

A QUIZ NIGHT TO REMEMBER

WARBLETON & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL & POULTRY QUIZ NIGHT Saturday, 17th February at Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green. Doors open at 7pm. Tables of 6 - £5.00 entry per person Prizes - Bar - Fun to be had by all

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU, FROM THE VILLAGE LEAF

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU, FROM THE VILLAGE LEAF

We wish all our readers, followers, supporters and contributors the very best of health, happiness, and the warmth of good friendship and community spirit in 2024. Chinese Crab Apple photo kindly shared with us by Diana P-F.

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU

We'd like to send our warmest seasonal greetings to everyone who reads and follows the Village Leaf. Thank you so much for all your contributions, photographs and ideas throughout another eventful year. We hope you have a peaceful and restful Christmas and we wish you...

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NOTICEABLE EVENTS

NOTICEABLE EVENTS

What's on in January 2024 1st January 1.00pm New Year's Day - The Mummers Play, performed by the North Street Mummers - Horse & Groom, Rushlake Green Saturday 13th January, 4.00pm - A Winter Festival, St Mary's Singers - Warbleton Church, TN21 9BD 14th January -...

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LATEST NEWS FROM THE LITTLE ARTS FESTIVAL GROUP

LATEST NEWS FROM THE LITTLE ARTS FESTIVAL GROUP

If you haven't already seen it, here is a copy of the December newsletter from the group organising a Little Arts Festival for Rushlake Green, and its surrounding areas, in August 2024. We've also included a copy of the registration form to use if you'd like to show...

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WE SPY SOMETHING  BEGINNING WITH DUNN VILLAGE HALL

WE SPY SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH DUNN VILLAGE HALL

"THE FOUNDING AND EARLY YEARS OF MI5 AND MI6" A Talk by the Guardian and Royal Society of Literature award winning writer Alan Judd. In aid of the Dunn Village Hall, Sunday 21st January 2024 - 2pm - Dunn Village Hall Before writing two biographies and sixteen novels,...

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RUSHLAKE GREEN’S GOT TALENT

RUSHLAKE GREEN’S GOT TALENT

The Rushlake Green Village Players are running open auditions for UPHAM HALL, a hilarious new comedy by talented local writer and director Helen Halliday. Auditions will take place on 14th January 2024. The Village Players always welcome new local people, with all...

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CAROLS ON THE GREEN

CAROLS ON THE GREEN

WEDS 20TH DEC 7.00PM Christmas carols with the WarbleSingers, accompanied by the Warbleton Brass Band. Meet at 7.00pm at Osborne House, Rushlake Green, by the Christmas tree and join them for carols.

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GIVE IT A BLOW

GIVE IT A BLOW

Warbleton Brass Band wants to share this invitation: Ever fancied having a go on a brass instrument? Did you used to play many moons ago and have thought about starting again? Do you already play but haven't found a group to join? WARBLETON BRASS BAND is offering the...

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CHRISTMAS FAIR at the DUNN VILLAGE HALL

CHRISTMAS FAIR at the DUNN VILLAGE HALL

The Warbleton & District Horticultural & Poultry Society (organisers of the renowned Rushlake Green Summer Flower Show) are holding a Christmas Market on Sunday 3rd December, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, in the Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green, TN21 9QD.  

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Do you want to know a secret? NOTHING IS REAL!

Do you want to know a secret? NOTHING IS REAL!

I saw her standing there . . . Love me do . . . Twist and Shout. - Just some of the Beatles songs that will be performed by the band NOTHING IS REAL at their FREE ENTRY charity gig 7.30pm on SAT 4TH NOVEMBER, Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green. This will be an amazing...

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VILLAGE PLAYERS STAGING A PANTO WITH POLISH

VILLAGE PLAYERS STAGING A PANTO WITH POLISH

Aladdin – A poor boy wins the girl of his dreams with an honest heart and a couple of genies. It could happen to anyone! All the traditional Panto elements, baddies and slapstick with a carpet flown in. This production by the Rushlake Green Village Players, Directed...

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CHRISTMAS STARTS 3rd DECEMBER – OFFICIAL

CHRISTMAS STARTS 3rd DECEMBER – OFFICIAL

A message from the Warbleton Brass Band: Come and join us for an afternoon of fun. Lots of your Christmas favourites , carols to singalong to plus lots more. Raffle and refreshments available. Christmas events in support of the Kent & Sussex Air Ambulance...

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HARVEST FESTIVAL SANCTUARY ARTISTRY

HARVEST FESTIVAL SANCTUARY ARTISTRY

Ian Collett sent in these stunning pictures of the immaculate preparations for the Harvest Festival at St Marys Church by the Sanctuary Guild, about which sadly we knew very little so we asked Helen Bowern to fill us in. As she explains: "The so-called Sanctuary Guild...

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WDHPS 5th AUTUMN SHOW: Saturday 7th October DVH

WDHPS 5th AUTUMN SHOW: Saturday 7th October DVH

The Warbleton & District Horticultural & Poultry Society Autumn Show makes a welcome return on Saturday 7th October, in the Dunn Village Hall. Programmes, with application forms, available from the Rushlake Green Village Stores.    ...

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SHOW TIME ON RUSHLAKE GREEN

SHOW TIME ON RUSHLAKE GREEN

THE SUN IS UP, THE SKY IS BLUE, IT'S BEAUTIFUL, AND SO IS THE . . . . . . . . RUSHLAKE GREEN FLOWER SHOW - SATURDAY 29TH JULY 2023 Eager competitors were up early this morning to bring in their prize-worthy entries - painstakingly arranged in the marquee to maximum...

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VICTORY TO DIG FOR

VICTORY TO DIG FOR

Sunday 6th of August sees the welcome return of the ever popular 'Dig for Victory' flower show and summer fete at Cowbeech. 'The Village Fete with the 1940s touch'. As always there will be a wealth of exhibits, stands and attractions, right beside the Merrie Harriers....

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POMP UP THE VOLUME

POMP UP THE VOLUME

It's back, it's brassy. it's classy, and with all the pomp and glory you could hope for in the circumstances. So dust off your flags, bring your picnic and chairs, and enjoy an evening of great music including all your favourites from the Proms. ....... Set on the...

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IN SEARCH OF EGGSELLENCE

IN SEARCH OF EGGSELLENCE

As the Warbleton & District Horticultural & Poultry Society puts the final touches to its plans for this year's extravaganza, the ever amazing, and hugely popular, SUMMER SHOW will soon be here on RUSHLAKE GREEN - SATURDAY 29TH JULY 2023. Marquee opens to the...

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