Waggy Winter Wander
2023-03-18 11:00 (Europe/London) | Winchelsea Beach Community Centre, Sea Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4NA, United Kingdom
Bring your four-legged friends on Saturday 18th March 2023 and join St Michael’s Hospice for a 10k sponsored dog walk.
The adventure will begin at 11am from Winchelsea Community Centre where you will head towards Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and back again. Registration is from 10.30am. Entry is £10 per person (maximum of two dogs per person) and under 16’s go free!
There will be dog-themed stalls, refreshments and a raffle waiting for you to enjoy post-Waggy Winter Wander at the Community Centre. There will be a variety of doggy prizes to be won for waggiest tail and lots of other popular prize categories but, everyone will be walking away with a goodie bag. Don’t have a four-legged friend to bring along to the walk? Do not worry, all are welcome to visit the Community Centre to take part in the raffles and browse the stalls.
Advance booking only: Click here to book now!
For more details, please call 01424 456396 or email us.

Retail Volunteer Recruitment Open Days
2023-03-20 10:00 - 2023-03-23 16:00
Are you looking to make a difference in your local community, want to meet new people, or gain new skills for your CV? If so, come along to one of our retail Volunteer Open Days.
You’ll have the opportunity to tour the shop, speak to our shop managers and volunteers about what goes on day to day in charity retail, and also find out more about the flexible volunteer roles available in the shops, and at our Donation Centre and E-Commerce Hub.
Come along to our shops on the following dates:
66 Queens Road, Hastings – Monday 20th March
56 Devonshire Road, Bexhill – Tuesday 21st March
High Street, Battle – Wednesday 22nd March
Cinque Ports Street, Rye – Wednesday 22nd March
32 Kings Road, St Leonards – Thursday 23rd March
For more information about the event, please call 01424 728728 or email retail@stmichaelshospice.com

The 11th Barry Gurr Memorial Race Day
2023-05-04 - 2023-05-05 | Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PQ, United Kingdom
Join us for an afternoon at the races!
Organised by loyal supporter Tim Reeves, the 11th Barry Gurr Memorial Raceday takes place on Thursday 4th May and is set to be filled with excitement.
Tickets are £40 and include return coach travel (departs Silverhill at 2-2:30pm), programme, raffle ticket and access to the hospitality lounge.
For more information and to book, call Tim directly on 07985 772174 or contact Leah in our fundraising team on 01424 456379.

Race the Rother
2023-05-14 10:30 - 17:30 | The Hub, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5RA, United Kingdom
Race the Rother is a brand new paddleboard event coming to Bodiam this spring. St Michael’s Hospice is teaming up with their friends at Epic Life to bring you an event full to the brim with outdoor fun for all the family!
The event is suitable for all ages and abilities and includes:
Main Event: We’ve made some changes to the days schedule based on feedback from our audience. We’ve condensed the day’s events into one large race that will accommodate all skill levels and include tandem paddling. This way, everyone can participate and have a great time on the water.
Mega -Sup 2K Race (6-8 people): This race a fantastic opportunity to have fun and bond with your team of paddlers, enjoy being outdoors, get some exercise and support a local charity making a difference in Hastings and Rother. This race is the perfect way to spend a team building day out. So come on, grab your squad and get ready to paddle your way to victory on the Mega-Sup boards. You’ll be cheering each other on and laughing all the way to the finish line. And who knows, maybe your team will be the first to claim the champions title at Race the Rother!
So come on, grab your squad and get ready to paddle your way to victory on the Mega-Sup boards. You’ll be cheering each other on and laughing all the way to the finish line. And who knows, maybe your team will be the one to claim the title of champions at Race the Rother!
Limited edition medals will be awarded to all participants as you paddle across the finish line (wet or dry!) And once you’ve worked up an appetite, head over to The Hub and indulge in some well-deserved nourishment from one of our amazing event sponsors.
Paddle to victory and sign up today!

Summer Strawberry Fair
2023-06-03 11:00 - 14:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Roll up, roll up! Join us on Saturday 3rd June, from 10am – 1pm, for the Summer Strawberry Fair!
You can expect fun for all the family, with lots of stalls, retail sales, lottery scratch cards, refreshments, puzzles, books and lots more. If you’re feeling lucky, why not play our tombola or pick up some raffle tickets to be in with the chance of winning a whole host of prizes?
If you have a sweet tooth, fresh strawberries will be available to purchase on the top lawn to enjoy while walking around the Hospice gardens and browsing the stalls, or to take home with you. This event will take place on the top and bottom lawns, in the Hospice Reception, conservatory and Arthur Easton Centre.
Entry is free!
For more information, please email the Fundraising team or call 01424 456396.

Open Gardens 2023 - July dates
2023-07-01 - 2023-08-01 | Various
Following the success of the 2022 Open Gardens, which raised over £30,000 for the Hospice, we are delighted to open the gates for our spectacular 2023 season, running from May until August!
The gardens span the breadth of Hastings and Rother, with a few further afield. This year we will be opening 55 gardens over 15 days throughout the season, offering a rare peek into the beautiful gardens hidden on our doorsteps.
Please see below for our July dates. Our May, June and August dates are available to view on our event diary.
Refreshments will be served on each date.
Saturday 1st July, 10:30am-4pm
Icklesham – multiple gardens.
Entry: £6 (covers all gardens)
Explore three gardens with a single entry price as follows:

Broadstreet House, Broad Street, TN36 4AS
With wonderful views down the Brede Valley, this garden has a wide variety of trees, a good number of flower beds, a natural pond, is much loved by wildlife, and features a waterfall and viewing bridge.
Fieldings, Broad Street, TN36 4AS
This is an organic wildlife garden, including a natural pond and meadows. It offers ornamental borders, a hidden vegetable patch, plus fruit and ornamental trees that provide an elevated backdrop.
Woodside, Broad Street, TN36 4AS
Just under two acres of garden divided into two distinct parts: a garden around the house with a large pond, mixed planting and a large vegetable/cut flower garden with a paddock.

Tuesday 4th July, 10:30am-4pm
Wardsbrook Farm, Wardsbrook Road, Ticehurst, TN5 7DR
Entry: £5
In around four acres of land, Wardsbrook is a Medieval farmstead located in a stunning valley with glorious views, including topiary, formal garden, shade garden, shrub border, hot border, wild meadows and a kitchen garden.

Tuesday 11th July, 10:30am-4pm
Hastings – multiple gardens.
Entry: £6 (covers all gardens)
Explore three gardens with a single entry price as follows:
41 Linton Road, TN34 1TW
This acre plot is loosely divided into silver birch woodland and natural pond, a rose walk, formal lawn, sculpture pond and cottage flower beds, vegetable garden, and dry front garden.
90 Priory Avenue, TN34 1UL
A plant enthusiasts hill top garden with spectacular views towards Rye, bounded by mature trees, also featuring a rockery and woodland area with several camellias, ferns and other shade loving plants.

Silverdale, 1 Amherst Road, TN34 1TT
A mock Tudor house built in 1935 stands on the rise behind Hastings with views to The Ridge across Alexandra Park. Created in 2020, this new garden is arranged around a central lawn and slopes gently northeast. Planted with a mixture of palms, tree ferns, non-native trees, herbaceous perennials and tender annuals aiming to create year-round interest with a sub-tropical feel.

Tuesday 18th July, 10:30am-4pm
Northiam – multiple gardens.
Entry: £7.50 (covers all gardens)
Explore six gardens with a single entry price as follows:
Westwell House, Main Street, TN31 6NB
The owners woodland garden is a multicoloured and meandering journey to be visited at leisure. Enjoy a mix of established trees, shrubs, climbers, perennials and annuals. With formal and informal areas: some shady, some sun-dappled and others in full sun.
Northiam Conservations Society’s Orchard and Jubilee Nuttery, St Francis Fields, Main Street (via Orchard gate entrance only)
The site is a former cherry orchard and one of the original trees is still standing. Around it, they have planted 60 new, young fruit trees, including rare and heritage varieties with a connection to Sussex.
Frewen College, Brickwall, Rye Road, TN31 6NL
An early 17th century manor house which is now home to a specialist dyslexia school. The formal gardens, currently undergoing a major restoration, are set within the oldest walled garden in Sussex.
South Grange, Quickbourne Lane, TN31 6QY
Hardy Plant Society members designed this garden with wildlife in mind. It has a large variety of both usual and unusual plants. Grasses, herbaceous perennials, shrubs, trees, containers and vegetable plot combine for year-round interest.
44 Cricketers Field, TN31 6FA
The intimate rear garden is a three-dimensional tropical jungle with bananas, palms, yuca, canna, bougainvillea with towering and trailing passion flower, jasmine and a multitude of other climbers.

Tuesday 25th July, 10:30am-4pm
Little Common and Cooden – multiple gardens
Entry: £6 (covers both gardens)
Explore three gardens with a single entry price as follows:
29 South Cliff, TN39 3EH
This garden is on the cliff face and faces the sea. A garden with a sea theme, rocks, stones, shells and plants that thrive in the exposed and often windswept garden.
Sunny Corner, 2 Beaulieu Road, TN39 3AD
A mature garden comprising herbaceous shrubs, perennials and annuals. It is a corner plot of about a quarter acre with the front laid mainly to lawn surrounded by beds of lavender, roses and hydrangeas. Through the gate to the back garden there is a live steam garden railway in its own village setting.
The Small House, Sandhurst Lane, TN39 4RG
A one-acre country garden on sandy soil with mainly herbaceous perennials and flowering shrubs. Features include a new succulent /alpine dry bed, pond, rose beds, wild flower bed, vegetable patch, fruit trees, fruit bushes, bluebell copse of mature silver birch and wild flower meadow prone to winter flooding and rabbit nibbling.

DVD Race Night
2023-07-22 20:00 | The Bull Inn, 530 Bexhill Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8AY, United Kingdom
Come along and have a flutter on the horses at a DVD Race Night, hosted by Lingfield Race Day organiser Tim Reeves.
The event is a great way to spend time with friends and family and takes place at The Bull Inn, 530 Bexhill Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 8AY. Entry is free and there is no need to book.
For further information, please email our fundraising team or call them on 01424 456396.

Open Gardens 2023 - August dates
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-18 | Various
Following the success of the 2022 Open Gardens, which raised over £30,000 for the Hospice, we are delighted to open the gates for our spectacular 2023 season, running from May until August!
The gardens span the breadth of Hastings and Rother, with a few further afield. This year we will be opening 55 gardens over 15 days throughout the season, offering a rare peek into the beautiful gardens hidden on our doorsteps.
Please see below for our August dates. Our May, June and July dates are available to view on our event diary.
Refreshments will be served on each date.
Tuesday 1st August, 10:30am-4pm
Hastings Old Town – multiple gardens.
Entry: £7.50 (covers all gardens)
Explore six gardens with a single entry price as follows:

Tichbon Cottage, 10 Woods Passage, TN34 3BX
This seaside garden with a small pretty front garden looks over the West Hill and a gently terraced back garden planted with a lovely variety of flowers and plants.
1-6 Croft Terrace, TN34 3HH
Hidden in the heart of the Old Town is a private garden which includes six mini gardens. A variety of plants and roses grow alongside the historic old grapevine. The fruit from this vine is harvested each year and made into jam.
Newenden, 88 Croft Road, TN34 3HB
This garden faces the East Hill with fantastic views over All Saints Church, Old Town, the harbour arm and out to sea. Terraced on several levels with various seating areas connected by winding paths and wooden steps, the garden features patio with balcony above, home to a vigorous wisteria, jasmine and clematis.
Ebenezer Cottage, Tackleway, TN34 3BX
A small south facing garden to a Georgian cottage tucked away on the East Hill. The current owners have bought very few plants, instead relying on propagation. A no-dig gardening style allows self-seeding and supports wildlife and insects.
106 High Street, TN34 3ES
This ‘secret’ walled garden of the former St Clement’s and All Saints’ Rectory is Soil Association-certified organic. A sloping garden, with herbaceous borders, fruit trees (including an ancient mulberry), terraces and a greenhouse. The garden also features exotic plants suited to dry conditions.
Torfield Allotments, Old London Road, TN34 3HA
Created in the early to mid-1900’s the space contains up to 45 plots ranging from the long-established and first-time allotment owners. The plot owners grow flowers, fruit and vegetables using a variety of methods, whilst cultivating the land and rotating crops, sharing their learning and pitfalls of allotment growing with fellow neighbours.

Thursday 17th August, 10:30am-4pm

Sarah Raven’s Cutting Garden, Perch Hill Farm, Willingford Lane, Brightling, TN32 5HP
Entry: £15
This garden is both beautiful and productive and is an inspiration for gardeners, florists and cooks. An abundance of bold flowers and vegetable combinations provide spectacular displays of vivid colours. These are grown side by side and are used in courses run throughout the year. The shop in the grounds of the
garden will also be open.

Rye and District Country Show 2023
2023-08-19 - 2023-08-20 | Elm Tree Farm, Main Road (A259), Icklesham, East Sussex, TN36 4BH, United Kingdom
Join the Rye and District Country Show committee for this year’s fun filled family day out on Saturday 19th August.
The day offers hours of entertainment, including a traditional horse show, a fun dog show, classic car show and an open-air country fair with stalls. Whether you like four-legged friends or a four wheeled motor, there’s something for everyone.
The event takes place at Elm Tree Farm in Icklesham (TN36 4BH on the A259) from 10am – 4pm. Book your tickets now!
The Show is kindly organised by a committee of volunteers and in aid of St Michael’s Hospice (Hastings and Rother).
For further information please email fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com or call 01424 456396. Details of how to sign up to be part of the car show, horse or dog show can be found here.

30 in 30 challenge
2023-09-01 - 2023-12-31
Add 30 lunges to your current workout, make a pledge to swim 3 lengths of the pool for 30 days, or run for 30 minutes a week – your challenge, your rules!
Our 30 in 30 self-led challenge event offers you the chance to push yourself to the limit, or make a start on your fitness goals, with a good cause in mind to keep you motivated. Collect sponsorship for your efforts and in return you’ll receive a fantastic limited edition 30 in 30 medal.
Choose a challenge unique to you and goals and conquer it on your own schedule in 30 days. For more information and to sign up, please visit one of our participating gyms Freedom Leisure and Stackz Gym, both in Bexhill on Sea. Alternatively, contact the Fundraising team on 01424 456396 or email fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com, to start your challenge from home.

Autumn Fair
2023-09-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Join us on Saturday 2nd September, 10am-1pm, to welcome the new season at our Autumn Fair!
Entry is free and you’ll be able to explore a range of stalls, try your luck on the raffle and tombola, peruse our puzzles and books, sign up to our Hospice Lottery and enjoy delicious refreshments. You name it, we have it!
We will also be accepting donations of food with a long shelf life for National Food Bank Day. Please drop any donations of food items to the designated donations station at the event. Thank you.

£4.99 eBay Auction
2023-09-17 - 2023-09-25
Visit our eBay page from 17th – 24th September for unbeatable prices on clothes, books, puzzles, homeware, children’s toys, shoes, accessories, bric-a-brac and much more – starting from just £4.99! You have one week to grab as many bargains as possible.

BARGAINS THIS WAY ➡️ Follow the link from Sunday 17th September – once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Bexhill Brew
2023-09-27 10:30 - 12:00 | St Michael’s Hospice Shop – Bexhill, 79 Devonshire Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1BD, United Kingdom
We are thrilled to be able to offer informal pop-up coffee mornings in our Hospice shops! These pop-up brews provide the community with an opportunity to network and talk about dying, death or loss whilst browsing through some pre-loved items and digging out a bargain.
Our Compassionate Communities team will be collaborating with our Bexhill Shop to offer more brews throughout the year. Nearby residents and visitors are invited for free refreshments, social interaction and to have conversations about life in their town. Our aim is to support local communities by tackling loneliness and isolation.
Shop volunteers and employees will also be available for a tea and a chat, or for assistance with your shopping requests.
For more information, please contact Jo Sharman, Community Development Coordinator, on 07929 206658 or email JSarman@stmichaelshospice.com

Battle Brew
2023-09-29 12:30 - 14:00 | St Michael’s Hospice Shop – Battle, 42a High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EE, United Kingdom
We are thrilled to be able to offer informal pop-up coffee mornings in our Hospice shops! These pop-up brews provide the community with an opportunity to network and talk about dying, death or loss whilst browsing through some pre-loved items and digging out a bargain.
Our Compassionate Communities team will be collaborating with our Battle Shop to offer more brews throughout the year. Nearby residents and visitors are invited for free refreshments, social interaction and to have conversations about life in their town. Our aim is to support local communities by tackling loneliness and isolation.
Shop volunteers and employees will also be available for a tea and a chat, or for assistance with your shopping requests.
For more information, please contact Jo Sharman, Community Development Coordinator, on 07929 206658 or email JSarman@stmichaelshospice.com.

The Big Sing
2023-10-07 11:30 - 22:00 | St John’s Church, Brittany Road, St Leonards on Sea
Singing their hearts out at the 2023 Big Sing are:

Peasmarsh and District Ladies Choir
Oresome Sounds, Tune Up Tuesday’s
Vocality and The Seaview Project Choir
Seatones
Hastings Town Singers
Harmony One
The Melodians
Battle Community Singers
Cocktail Choir
Soundwaves Community Choir
The Friday Singers
Bexhill Community Singers
Hastings Punk Choir
Hastings Philharmonic Choir
The Acappella Bellas
Vocal Tones Choir
Whatlington Singers
The Class Choir
Hastings Rock Choir
Rother Community Choir

To round off the day’s events, there will be an ‘All together Now’ collective sing at approximately 9pm.
Free entry, donations welcome. Event runs from 10.30am – 9pm.
Refreshments and raffle available.
Thank you to St John’s Church for their generosity and support in hosting this event.

Pumpkin Trail
2023-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Bring your little witches and wizards along to the Hospice on Saturday 21st October from 10am – 12pm and join the double, double toil and trouble!
Our spooktacular family friendly event takes place in the Hospice gardens, so look out for the witch! If you follow the trail and hunt for tokens, you’ll receive a thrilling reward.
Discover the name of the witch’s cat for the chance to win a ghostly prize too!
Children £3.50 and adults £1.50 (refreshments included).
No prior booking required, just turn up on the day. The Pumpkin Trail will take place indoors in the event of poor weather – please join us, rain or shine!
For more information, please contact the Fundraising team on 01424 456396 or email fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com

The Big Draw
2023-10-24 11:30 - 2023-10-28 14:30 | Multiple venues across Hastings
Join us for a selection of free drawing workshops this October half-term!
Workshops will be led by some local artists who designed sculptures for the Hospice’s Follow that Duck art trail.
All sessions will run from 10.30am – 1.30pm and there will be refreshments available.
Tuesday 24th October – The Nest Cafe, High Street, Hastings – Rosie Freund
This workshop will be suitable for all ages and abilities and is being led by artist Rosie Freund. A variety of themes will be explored during the session, including A Day at the Seaside.
Wednesday 25th October – Arts in the Park, Alexandra Park, Hastings – Sophie Malpas
Come along and connect with the rich offerings of the park spaces, taking inspiration from the natural world, through collage, led by Sophie Malpas. All abilities and ages welcomed.
Thursday 26th or Friday 27th October – St Michael’s Hospice, St Leonards on Sea – Georgie Wheeler
Join us on Thursday 26th or Friday 27th October at St Michael’s Hospice (or both sessions, if you are feeling keen!) with artist Georgie Wheeler, to develop some expressive sensory doodles inspired by walks in our Hospice gardens. These will then be used to decorate some of our bench seating areas at the Hospice – come and make your mark!
Book your tickets today!

Mega Sale
2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Join us for our Retail Mega Sale!
You’ll find hundreds of bargains, including clothes, toys, jigsaws, shoes and household items, available for crazy prices starting from as little as £1.
The Mega Sale will take place in the Arthur Easton Centre at St Michael’s Hospice from 10am-12pm. Entry is free.

Arrive early for the best deals!

Queer Grief - Starting 7th November
2023-11-07 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
A safe space for LGBTQI+ people to share experiences of bereavement and grief. As queer people may often have to self-censor, this confidential space allows for full expression without fear of judgement in the knowledge that your grief and experiences are shared with others within the LGBTQI+ community.
This group will be led and supported by LGBTQIA+ identifying counsellors/facilitators.
This is a series of sessions that will commence on 7th November, running for eight consecutive weeks. It is a closed therapy group requiring participants to commit to attending the first and each following weekly session.
Please contact our Bereavement team for a chance to find out more on 01424 456361 or bereavement@stmichaelshospice.com.

Christmas Markets - St Leonards on Sea
2023-11-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Masonic Hall, East Ascent, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0DR, United Kingdom
Experience the magic of Christmas at our festive markets!
Get ready to embrace the spirit of the season at our Christmas Markets! We are thrilled to announce not one, but two fabulous markets, each overflowing with Christmas cheer and an array of delightful stalls.
Saturday 18th November – Masonic Hall, St Leonards on Sea, 10am-2pm
Saturday 25th November – Pett Village Hall, Pett, 10am-2pm
🎄 Christmas themed delights: Get yourself into the festive spirit at our markets come alive with twinkling lights and festive decor.
🎁 Unique crafts and gifts: Discover the perfect present for your loved ones among a diverse selection of handcrafted treasures and thoughtful gifts. From artisanal crafts to one-of-a-kind creations, there’s something for everyone on your list.
🎟️ Only £1 entry: Enjoy the festivities without breaking the bank! For just £1, you can enter our markets and soak in the joyful atmosphere, all while supporting your local hospice.
🌟 Spread joy and support for your community: By attending our Christmas Markets, you’ll be contributing to a great cause. Your support helps us provide essential care and support to the community of Hastings and Rother.
Don’t miss this chance to find the perfect gifts, enjoy the holiday spirit, and make a difference in your community!

Christmas Markets - Pett
2023-11-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Pett Village Hall, Pett Village Hall, Pett Rd, Pett, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4HD, United Kingdom

Lights of Love
2023-12-03 - 2023-12-10 | Various
A time to come together to make a tangible act of remembrance for loved ones no longer with us, in the form of dedicating a star on a Lights of Love tree at one of our celebrations.
Whether your loved one received the care of St Michael’s Hospice or not, young or old, local or further afield, all can be remembered at Lights of Love.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to a Lights of Love celebration this December.
Making a Dedication
Using one of our new biodegradable stars, write your personal dedication, using a waterproof pen. You may choose to write on the name of your loved one, paint or add pictures, add decorations to make it personal to you and to them.
You can choose to take your dedication/s along with you to one of the celebrations to hang on the trees located there, hang it on your own tree at home or you can send to the Hospice for us to hang on one of our trees.
Please remember, your stars may be hung on trees that are located outside so may become damaged. To ensure we think about the environment, please avoid using sticky tape, glitter and other plastic or non-biodegradable products.
If you would like a star, please visit one of our shops, our Hospice Reception or contact our fundraising team on 01424 456396 or email us.
Visiting the Lights of Love Trees
Lights will be on the Lights of Love trees on the top lawn at the Hospice from Sunday 10th – Friday 29th December. If you wish to visit, this can be arranged between 9am – 4.30pm by contacting the main Reception on 01424 445177.
The trees will also remain at the venues. Please contact the venues in advance of visiting to avoid disappointment.
Thank you to Little Down Farm who have kindly donated trees for this event.
Lights of Love celebrations
Sunday 3rd December, 3:15pm
Hastings Crematorium, The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE
St Thomas’ Church, Winchelsea, TN36 4EB
Thursday 7th December, 6pm
Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, Upper Maze Hill, TN38 0LB

Sunday 10th December – Please check the time of your chosen venue
3:00pm – St John’s Church, Pevensey Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0LF
3:15pm – St Peter’s Church, Church Street, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2HE
3:15pm – St Mary’s Church, Church Square, Rye, TN31 7HF
3:15pm – St Mary’s Church, Upper Lake, Battle, TN33 0AN
To find out more about Lights of Love, please contact our fundraising team on 01424 456396 or email us.

Christmas on the Coast
2023-12-09 11:00 - 16:00 | The Stade Hall, Hastings Old Town, 20 Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW
Ho ho ho! Christmas on the Coast is a free event, hosted by St Michael’s Hospice as a way of saying thank you to the community of Hastings and Rother for their support throughout the year. Donations are welcome.

This fun and popular family event will feature:

🎅 Visit from Santa
🧑‍🎄 Letters to Santa
⛄️ Reindeer food making
🤶 Gingerbread decorating
And much more!

Bring your little elves to meet our little elves on Saturday 9th December at The Stade in Hastings, 11am-4pm.

Death Cafe
2024-02-24 14:30 - 16:00 | Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Join us for an afternoon of tea, coffee, cake and conversation.
A Death Café is a social enterprise initiative that creates a forum where anyone can raise any issue around dying, death and loss. The aim is to have a supportive, kind, open and honest conversation around this sometimes taboo topic.
The café is not led, as such, and is not a therapeutic group. Members of the Hospice’s Wellbeing team are there, if needed, to steer the conversation. Come along and see where the conversation takes you.

Doors open at 2pm. For more information, please contact our Spiritual Support team on 01424 445177.

Waggy Winter Wander
2024-03-16 09:30 - 15:00 | Winchelsea Beach Community Centre, Sea Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4NA, United Kingdom
Join us for a waggy day out! Meet other dog-lovers, walk amongst the stunning countryside and enjoy some refreshments and shopping at our doggy-themed market.
Fee: £10 per dog, includes registration, rosette and a doggy goody bag at the end of the walk.
Sponsorship: Each dog raising a minimum of £40 (not including Gift Aid), will be entered into our prize draw to win a luxury doggy hamper! This can be online donations or cash. The draw will be held on Friday, 26th April 2024.
Why not set up a Just Giving page to make it easier for people support your fundraising.
Details: We’ll meet at 9.30am for a 10am start at Winchelsea Beach Community Association, Sea Road, TN36 4NA. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and treats will be available, as well as doggy-related market stalls.
There is a choice of distances:

A 5km walk to the historic Mary Stanford Lifeboat station and back again, or…

A 10km loop of the beautiful Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

Free refreshments will be available at the half-way point of both walks.
All walkers will then return to the Winchelsea Hall for drinks and snacks, a raffle, market stalls and more – including a dog caricature!
This is a relaxed, sociable walk for dog owners and families to enjoy the stunning landscapes of Rye Harbour and Winchelsea Beach. The walks will be marshalled by guides to keep everyone safe and on the right path!
For more information go to our Eventbrite page or contact the Fundraising team on 01424 456396 or email us.

Easter Bunny Hop
2024-03-23 10:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Hop on down to our ever popular Easter Bunny Hop in the Hospice grounds on Saturday 23rd March, 10am-1pm.

Treat your family to a morning of fun Easter activities, including:

Explore the bunny trail around our beautiful garden
Decorate an #Easter bonnet to take home
Pot sunflower seeds watch them grow at home
Spring themed crafts

Refreshments will be available to purchase and you’ll also be able to enter a raffle, take part in fun games and browse our market stalls.

Entry is £4.00 per child – adults can hop in for free!

Hastings Half Marathon
2024-03-24 | Hastings
Hastings Half Marathon is iconic! Join our team of St Michael’s Hospice runners and be part of something special in 2024.
Whether you’re focused on New Years resolutions, looking for your next challenge, or are a seasoned Hastings Half runner, we want you on our team to help raise awareness for Hospice care.
Each runner will receive a Relax and Refresh bundle, running vest or t-shirt and also receive support from our cheer squad from start to finish.
Register to run here: https://www.hastings-half.co.uk and let us know you’ve signed up to run in aid of St Michael’s Hospice by calling the Fundraising team on 01424 456396 or email us.

Bingo
2024-04-03 - 2024-10-30 | Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Try your luck at one of our bingo afternoons, hosted by Hospice Volunteer Margaret and our Hastings and St Leonards Support Group.
Our bingo events are offered on a regular basis. All bingo events take place in the Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice from 2pm – 4pm. Please see below list of current dates:
3rd and 17th April
1st, 15th and 29th May
12th and 26th June
7th and 21st August
18th September
2nd, 16th and 30th October
Only £3 for six books with 10 games.
Players must be 18 or over.

An Evening with Jo Brand and Friends
2024-04-21 20:00 - 23:00 | White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1JX, United Kingdom
We are delighted to announce that British comedy legend Jo Brand is hosting An Evening with Jo Brand and Friends in aid of St Michael’s Hospice on 21st April 2024.
Jo, who grew up in Hastings, promises to deliver a fabulous evening not to be missed!
Jo will be supported by the hilarious Zoe Lyons and Andy Robinson.
Tickets are now on sale from the White Rock Theatre Box Office – book soon to avoid disappointment.
Click here to book now.

Race The Rother
2024-05-12 13:00 - 17:00 | The Hub, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5RA, United Kingdom
Race the Rother paddleboard event returns to Bodiam this spring. Once again St Michael’s Hospice is teaming up with their friends at Epic Life to bring you an event full to the brim with outdoor fun for all the family!
The event features one race for all ages and abilities.

3km or 5km Race: Starting at 1pm one large race that will accommodate all skill levels and include tandem paddling. This way, everyone can participate and have a great time on the water with a choice of shorter or longer routes.
Families and leisure seekers: From 1:15pm, enjoy the wildlife, flora and fauna as you meander along the Rother.
Mega-SUP 2K (6-8 people): This challenge is a fantastic opportunity to have fun and bond with your team of paddlers, enjoy being outdoors, get some exercise and support a local charity making a difference in Hastings and Rother. It’s a perfect way to spend a team-building day out. So come on, grab your squad and get ready to paddle your way to victory on the Mega-SUP boards. You’ll be cheering each other on and laughing all the way to the finish line. And who knows, maybe your team will be the first to claim the champions title at Race the Rother!

Limited edition medals will be awarded to all participants as you paddle across the finish line (wet or dry!). And, once you’ve worked up an appetite, head over to The Hub and indulge in some well-deserved nourishment from one of our amazing event sponsors.
Camping is available for anyone wanting to stay overnight – book here: https://thehubquarryfarm.co.uk/ https://original-huts.co.uk/
Refreshments and food are available from the onsite facilities: https://thehubquarryfarm.co.uk/food-and-drink/
Lots of locations and vantage points en route for spectators. https://www.google.com/maps/@50.9965175,0.534152,1242m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
Price: Individuals: £23 per person; Tandems: £40 per pair
Early Bird: Individuals: £20 per person; Tandems: £36 per pair – until 15 April 2024
Click here to book now.
