St Michael's Hospice

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 (Europe/London) | 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, 2024-06-08 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-08-31 14:00 - 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.

Open Gardens - June 2024
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-23 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
We’re excited to share with you our June 2024 Open Garden dates. Join us to explore the wonderfully beautiful gardens of Hastings and Rother and take a rare glimpse into some the most spectacular hidden gems that the area has to offer. We also have dates in July. This event is kindly sponsored by Crest House Care Ltd.
We have pleasure in providing What3Words (W3W) locations for those who find them useful. Open Garden maps will be available to download here soon.
Saturday 1st June – Winchelsea Beach, £7.50 entry for access to all gardens

Solstice, Sea Road, TN36 4LH
W3W: driftwood.templates.taker
Decking and patio, lawn and flower beds, mini orchard and a vegetable plot.
White Cove, Sea Road, TN36 4LH
Butterfly and bee friendly, raised vegetable planters and expertise in gardening for older gardeners.
El Indalo, Old Harbour Farm Lane, TN36 4JZ
W3W: debut.last.hobbyists
Sculpture trail, sea themed areas, diverse planting.
Wenrhos, Old Habour Farm Lane, TN36 4JZ
W3W: debut.last.hobbyists
Informal garden with lots of self-seeded wild flowers and many native trees, wildlife pond with lots of birds and ducks and an old 1960s caravan serves as a quirky summerhouse.
St Valery, The Ridge, TN36 4LT
W3W: trips.nutrients.inflating
Surprising gems such as a restored 1880s railway carriage, a miniature herb and fruit patch and beds filled with lavender, daisies, crocosmia, percicaria and other delights.
Windjammer, The Ridge, TN36 4LU
W3W: operation.snuck.panning
Shingle garden, fish ponds, vegetables and plants.
Refreshments available here.
The Ship Inn, Sea Road, Winchelsea, TN36 4LH
W3W: investors.dreading.ladders

Saturday 8th June – Pett, £6.00 entry for access to all gardens

Fairlight End, Pett Road, TN35 4HB
W3W: velocity.postings.radar
Wildflower meadows, naturalistic topiary and landscape views.
Refreshments available here.
Hither Green Cottage, Pett Road, TN35 4HA
W3W: grin.roadshow.webcams
A small bog garden, colourful bed of perennial flowers and blue and purple themed central flower bed.
French Court Farmhouse, Pett Road, TN35 4JA
W3W: risky.digested.scam
Mediterranean courtyard, walled kitchen garden and wild flower meadows.
Refreshments available here.
Tuesday 11th June – Bexhill Old Town, £7.50 entry for access to all gardens

Barrack Hall Park Allotments, Belle Hill, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2AP
W3W: sweep.sorry.herbs
Plenty of fresh fruit and veg, variety of bee and butterfly-friendly flower, fabulous ideas for self-sufficiency
Jasmine Cottage, Orchard Road, TN40 2DQ
Quirky, all seasons garden with several distinct rooms, use of rescued and recycled items and big surprises.
3 Orchard Close, Church Street, TN40 2HD
Wildlife haven, lots of old roses and unusual herbs and plants.
St Peter’s Churchyard, Church Street, TN40 2HE
Peaceful and restful place, attractive to visitors and a haven for wildlife.
Orchard Cottage, 22 Gatelands Drive, TN39 4DP
W3W: rats.boxer.noting
Good variety of plants and shrubs; informal, interesting and quirky; wrap around cottage garden.
HOPES: House of Prayer East Sussex, The Coach House, Manor Gardens, TN40 9JA
W3W: jumpy.echo.normal
Relaxed gardens with an array of mature planted areas, benches to sit and reflect with a real sense of calm. A great way to get away from it all. Please note the HOPES garden will be opening at 1pm.

Tuesday 18th June – Ticehurst, £5.00 entry

Wardsbrook Farm, Wardsbrook Road, TN5 7DR
Four acres of contrasting garden areas, glorious views, topiary, formal gardens, hot borders, wild meadows and so much more.
Refreshments available here.

Saturday 22nd June – Sedlescombe, £7.50 entry for access to all gardens
1 Coach House Cottages, Hurst Lane, TN33 0PE
Three acre garden which has been worked on for 18 years, a variety of plants and secluded areas and a walled garden and pond.
2 Coast House Cottages, Hurst Lane, TN33 0PE
Vegetable and flower shrubs, countryside views and different sections throughout the garden.
The Haven, Sandrock Hill, TN33 0QR
W3W: fermented.says.stripped
Koi pond, stunning trees and beautiful views
2 The Old Tanyard, TN33 0FJ
W3W: spines.grudging.division
Family-friendly, great entertaining space and colourful perennials.
Luff Farm, Chapel Hill, TN33 0QX
W3W: mulled.scratches.passport
Fantastic views over the Sedlescombe area, a large garden and various rooms including an orchard, a formal garden, a vegetable patch and meadow area.
All gardens will be open from 10.30am – 3pm.
If you would like to purchase an Open Gardens season ticket for £40, which enables access to all of our 2024 gardens, please contact the Fundraising Team on 01424 456396 or email fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com
Open Garden Booklet
Our Open Garden booklet, listing all of our gardens listings and essential information, is available from all of our Hospice shops and Reception, plus the following outlets:
Pashley Manor, Tate Fencing, Planters, Julie’s Plants, Brown’s Farm Shop, King John’s Nursery, M Betts and Lloyd Butchers, Eggs to Apples, Athela’s Plants, Hope Cottage Farm, Great Park Farm, Carrolls Fruit and Veg, Eldridge’s Animal Feeds, La Collina Gardens, Blackbrooks Bexhill, Merriments, Wakeham’s Farm, Petals for Plants, Rye Garden Centre, Ed’s Nursery, Benenden Community Shop and Rotherview Nursery.

Camino de Santiago Trek 2024
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-09 | East Sussex
Join our overseas challenge – 1st-8th June 2024

Come with us for an adventure that explores the best known of all the pilgrims’ ways to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

During the five-day Camino de Santiagio trek you will traverse the hilly landscapes of Galicia, passing numerous points of cultural and historical interest along the way. The UNESCO World heritage site of Santiago de Compostela, the final destination of the legendary medieval Camino de Santiago, is named after the Apostle Saint James (Santiago) who is buried there.

Itinerary (click here for full details)
Day 1 (Saturday 1 June 2024):
UK to Sarria
Day 2 (Sunday 2 June 2024):
Sarria – Portomarin
Day 3 (Monday 3 June 2024):
Portomarin – Palace do Rei
Day 4 (Tuesday 4 June 2024):
Palace do Rei – Arzua
Day 5 (Wednesday 5 June 2024):
Arzua – Rua Opino
Day 6 (Thursday 6 June 2024):
Rua Opino – Santiago de Compostela
Day 7 (Friday 7 June 2024):
Santiago
Day 8 (Saturday 8 June 2024):
Santiago – UK

If you think you have what it takes, or for more information about the Trek, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact our fundraising team at fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com or call 01424 456396.

Open Gardens - July 2024
2024-07-06 - 2024-07-24 | Various
We’re excited to share with you our July 2024 Open Garden dates. Join us to explore the wonderfully beautiful gardens of Hastings and Rother and take a rare glimpse into some the most spectacular hidden gems that the area has to offer. We welcome families to our Open Gardens and under 16s go free. This event is kindly sponsored by Crest House Care Ltd.
We have pleasure in providing What3Words (W3W) locations for those who find them useful. Open Garden maps will be available to download here soon.
Saturday 6th July – St Leonards on Sea, £7.50 entry for access to all gardens, under 16s free.
25 Upper Maze Hill, TN38 0LB – Featuring Q&A with Jean Griffin, Gardening Expert and Radio Personality.
W3W: rigid.tones.blend
Plenty of seating to enjoy the scenery, sensory garden and exciting artwork throughout gardens. Refreshments available here.
A very special guest joining us at our Hospice Open Gardens. Jean Griffin, Gardening Expert and Radio Personality, will be sharing her years of experience and knowledge on all things gardening. Come along and ask Jean about any gardening queries you have, from identifying plants, to what to plant this month, between 11am-1pm.
Jean has spent her whole life working in horticulture with a passion for talking about plants and sharing her wealth of knowledge. She has been a Judge and Trustee for Bloom, was previously the President of the Kew Guild, as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Horticulture. Suffice to say, this is not one to miss!
Jean has kindly offered her time to chat to us. She says “Horticulture has been good to me, and I want to give something back”. So if you’re a newbie gardener and need some tips for how to start, or have experience and want to delve deeper into the gardening world, this Q&A is for you.
Glanymor, 3 Highlands Gardens, TN38 0HT
W3W: taker.chef.crest
This garden has only opened once before and is in the process of restoring the garden with new planting. Beautiful sea views.
Delphia House, 11 Branksome Road, TN38 0UA
W3W: result.cheese.craft
A garden of surprises, designed by the late Robin Williams, a gold medalist at Chelsea and later chair of the Show Garden Judges, and a cat friendly garden.
St Benedicts B & B, 81 Pevensey Road, TN38 0LR
W3W: taps.planet.banana
Victorian walled kitchen garden with seating areas, glasshouses, old bothy and conservatory. In one walled garden, there are two
glasshouses, a summer house and a chapel. Large pond and numerous mature flower borders.
Saturday 13th July – Hastings, £6.00 entry for access to all gardens, under 16s free.

41 Linton Road, TN34 1TW
W3W: excuse.glass.saves
Silver birch woodland with a natural pond, rose walk, formal garden and a vegetable garden.
Silverdale, 1 Amherst Road, TN34 1TT
W3W: steps.cable.lists
Completely renovated in 2022 with an expanse of formal lawn surrounded by large borders. Tropicana meets traditional English.
Refreshments available here.
90 Priory Avenue, TN34 1UL
W3W: cost.water.cove
Beautiful 1930s mock Tudor house, views across Hastings and The Ridge and a sub-tropical planting style with some unusual specimens.
Saturday 20th July – Hastings Old Town, £7.50 entry for access to all gardens, under 16s free.
Refreshments will be served at 132 High Street, TN34 3ET.
Ebenezer Cottage, Tackleway, TN34 3BX
W3W: latest.first.final
Echiums, East Hill backdrop and a no dig approach.
Lower Torfield Allotments, Old London Road, TN34 3HA
W3W: quarrel.photo.store
Inspiration galore with vegetables, fruit and flowers and sustainability advice and eco ideas.
44 The Croft, TN34 3HH
W3W: smile.comical.grass
Terraced garden overlooking Hastings Old Town, garden with space for wildflowers and paths and steps that lead to different levels.
The Studio House, 64 Croft Road, TN34 3HE
W3W: skip.truth.trails
A secret garden hidden behind a brick wall belonging to the former Gardens Editor of Country Living magazine, a sheltered space of many moods and lush
planting on several level and a huge tulip tree overhangs much of the garden accompanied by olive and mulberry trees.
The Old Rectory, 2-4 Harold Road, Ore, TN35 5ND
W3W: modes.added.slam
Surprisingly large, with stunning herbaceous borders, wide range of plants and for all seasons and a sumptuous walled garden.
Tuesday 23rd July – Northiam, £7.50 entry for access to all gardens, under 16s free.
Brickwall, Rye Road, TN31 6NL
Chess garden with topiary, library lawn with formal lawns and themed gardens.
Rose View, Quickbourne Lane, TN31 6QY
Wildlife garden, ducks and chickens and an advocate for wildlife.
Westwell House, Main Street, TN31 6NB
Romantic garden, quiet places to sit, woodland, pond meadow, a formal parterre and more.
44 Cricketers Field, TN31 6FA
W3W: hulk.linguists.stylist
The border is a traditional English country cottage style, features include bananas, palms, yuca, bougainvillea and a towering and trailing passion flower and jasmine.
Friday 26th July – 74a Tower Road West, St Leonards on Sea
This garden is being opened by the owner, Christiana Meaden, who is kindly hosting the event herself with the support of her family and friends. Please support them by dropping by and helping them in their goal to raise funds for the #Hospice. Open 10:30am – 4pm.
All gardens will be open from 10.30am – 3pm, unless otherwise stated.
If you would like to purchase an Open Gardens season ticket for £40, which enables access to all of our 2024 gardens, please contact the Fundraising Team on 01424 456396 or email fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com
Open Garden Booklet
Our Open Garden booklet, listing all of our gardens listings and essential information, is available from all of our Hospice shops and Reception, plus the following outlets:
Pashley Manor, Tate Fencing, Planters, Julie’s Plants, Brown’s Farm Shop, King John’s Nursery, M Betts and Lloyd Butchers, Eggs to Apples, Athela’s Plants, Hope Cottage Farm, Great Park Farm, Carrolls Fruit and Veg, Eldridge’s Animal Feeds, La Collina Gardens, Blackbrooks Bexhill, Merriments, Wakeham’s Farm, Petals for Plants, Rye Garden Centre, Ed’s Nursery, Benenden Community Shop and Rotherview Nursery.

Rye and District Country Show
2024-08-17 10:00 - 16:00 | 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 17th 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.

Pashley Manor: Dahlia Days
2024-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Pashley Manor, Wadhurst, TN5 7HE
Please note that due to adverse weather conditions, this event has been cancelled. If you have already booked tickets, please check your email for more information.

Join us for a glorious evening celebrating the dazzling Dahlia Days Festival at Pashley Manor Gardens. With guided tours given by a Pashley Manor gardener, guests will enjoy the 70 varieties of Dahlias creating such a magnificent spectacle. Followed by a drinks reception in the gardens.

Tickets are £20 and include entry to the garden, a guided tour and drinks reception with canapes. We have exclusive use of the gardens and all proceeds go to the Hospice.

Hospices to Holland: East Sussex to Amsterdam Cycle Ride
2024-09-18 - 2024-09-22 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Thank you to everyone who signed up for this awesome challenge, taking on 5 days, 4 countries and one epic adventure cycling from East Sussex to Amsterdam.
We have had a huge response, 75 riders between St Michael’s Hospice and St Wilfrid’s in Eastbourne! We are so grateful to everyone who has shown an interest however we have now reached capacity and are not able to take any further applications.
Ten riders have come from each of the headline sponsors and local employers, Hastings Direct and Identity, based in Eastbourne. We would like to say a big thank you to them for all their support and enthusiasm.
We are really sorry if you’ve missed out this time. Should you wish to, you can still help by making a donation to support the riders taking on the challenge please click here: Hospices to Holland: East Sussex to Amsterdam Cycle Ride – JustGiving
If you’d like to get involved in another fundraiser please do check out our other events, and if there’s something you’re keen to do and it’s not there please email the team at fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com with your ideas and we’ll see if we can help make it happen!

Meet us in the meadow: An evening at Great Dixter
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Great Dixter House & Gardens, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6PH, United Kingdom
We are delighted to invite you to an evening immersed in nature at Great Dixter Gardens.
Join us in the beautiful Prairie Meadow and listen to Michael Wachter, Senior Gardener, inspire us with a talk about biodiversity within meadows.
Enjoy refreshments before spending time in the renowned gardens, created by Christopher Lloyd, OBE, VMH.
Our thanks to Fergus Garrett and Great Dixter Trustees for their generosity in supporting this event.
Find out more and book.

£1 Fashion Sale
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Discover hundreds of ladies, men’s and children’s pre-loved fashion items including clothes, bags and shoes – all at the unbeatable price of just £1 each!
We’ll also be offering £1 craft packs, which will include a range of lovely materials for budding crafters.
After bagging a bargain at the sale, join us at the St Michael’s Hospice Coffee Shop where you can treat yourself to a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes, and other treats and refreshments.
Every purchase at this event will help us to support and enable the community of Hastings and Rother to live well with dying, death and loss.

Pumpkin Trail
2024-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Join us for a spook-tacular Pumpkin Trail at St Michael’s Hospice!
Bring your little witches, wizards and goblins for a fun-filled morning from 10am to 1pm. Enjoy a ghostly walk along our Pumpkin Trail, where each child will receive a trick-or-treat bag and can participate in some creepy craft activities.
Entry is just £4 per child, and adults get in for free! Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Don’t miss out on this frightfully fun event!

Countdown to Christmas Pop-Up Markets - Pett
2024-11-17 09:30 - 14:00 | Pett Village Hall, Pett Village Hall, Pett Rd, Pett, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4HD, United Kingdom
The countdown to Christmas has begun!
Get ahead of the rush by kicking off your festive shopping at our Countdown to Christmas Pop-Up Markets! They will be packed with unique market stalls, perfect for finding ideal gifts, Christmas decorations and handmade crafts. Plus, you’ll find delicious cakes, biscuits, teas, and coffees to have while you shop.
On Sunday, 17th November join us at Pett Village Hall.
You can also visit our other pop-up market at Etchingham Village Hall on Saturday, 30th November, 9:30am-2:00pm.
Don’t miss out on these festive shopping events.

Thursday Coffee Stop
2024-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Every Thursday morning from 10am-12pm, our Reception area hosts our weekly Thursday Coffee Stop, brought to you by our dedicated Compassionate Communities team as part of the warm space network in Hastings.
The purpose of this free event is to provide a welcoming environment for individuals who may be facing challenges, seeking connection, or simply looking for a warm beverage and conversation in a safe, communal setting.
We invite you to join us on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm for tea, coffee, biscuits and conversation. For further details, please contact our Compassionate Communities Team on 01424 445177 or email us.
We look forward to welcoming you.

Countdown to Christmas Pop-Up Markets - Etchingham
2024-11-30 09:30 - 14:00 | Etchingham Village hall, Etchingham, TN19 7BY
The countdown to Christmas has begun!
Get ahead of the rush by kicking off your festive shopping at our Countdown to Christmas Pop-Up Markets! They will be packed with unique market stalls, perfect for finding ideal gifts, Christmas decorations and handmade crafts. Plus, you’ll find delicious cakes, biscuits, teas, and coffees to have while you shop.
Saturday, 30th November at Etchingham Village Hall.
Don’t miss out on this festive shopping event.

Saturday Social
2024-11-30 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
Please join us for a free social event offering tea, coffee and cake as we get together to catch up with friends, meet new people and share experiences.
Stay all morning or just drop in for a quick cuppa.
Our Saturday Socials take place at the Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice between 10am-12pm on the last Saturday of each month.

Christmas on the Coast 2024
2024-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | The Stade Hall, Hastings Old Town, 20 Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW
Join us for a free, festive, family fun day – with Father Christmas, secret present room, tombolas, raffles, gift stalls, Christmas crafts and more!
We will also offering some deliciously tasty festive treats and drinks.
Entry is free.
This event has kindly been sponsored by Percy Walker Solicitors.

Lights of Love
2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Multiple Venues
Remember a loved one at Lights of Love this December.
Lights of Love offers a time to reflect and remember those we miss at celebrations across Hastings and Rother. You can also dedicate a star to be placed on one of our Lights of Love trees and watch them shine bright at one of the celebrations, or visit the trees at time that is suitable for you.
Lights of Love Stars and Dedications
If you choose to dedicate a star, you will be able to personalise it by adding a name, a memory, a message, or even a coloured ribbon. This will also help it to be easily located on our trees. When you are ready simply return your stars to us to be hung on one of our trees, which have been kindly donated by Littledown Christmas Tree Farm.
Stars can be ordered online here, obtained from any of our St Michael’s Hospice shops or from the St Michael’s Hospice Reception. Alternatively, you can email lightsoflove@stmichaelshospice.com or call 01424 456396. Please return your stars to us by 29th November 2024.
Lights of Love Celebrations
You are invited join us for the Lights of Love celebrations across Hastings and Rother, where you will be able to remember someone special, watch as our trees are lit, view your star on a tree and enjoy some light refreshments.
If you would like to attend one of the services, they will be taking place on:
Sunday 1st December at 3pm – Hastings (non-religious service)
Hastings Crematorium, The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE.
Tree lighting ceremony at 4pm. Tree located outside the Crematorium.
Thursday 5th December at 6.30pm – St Michael’s Hospice (non-religious service)
Non-religious service at the Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0LB.
Tree lighting ceremony follows the service on our upper lawn.
Sunday 8th December – Multiple venues (see below for locations and times)
Tree lighting ceremonies follow each service.
Battle at 3:15pm
St Mary the Virgin, Upper Lake, Battle, TN33 0AN.
Tree located inside the church.
Bexhill on Sea at 3:15pm
St Peter’s Church, Church Street, Bexhill, TN40 2HE.
Tree located inside the church.
Rye at 3:15pm
St Mary’s Church, Church Square, Rye, TN31 7HF.
Tree located inside the church.
St Leonards on Sea at 3pm
St John’s Church, Pevensey Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0RD
Trees located nearby in our Hospice grounds.
To find out more about Lights of Love, please contact us on lightsoflove@stmichaelshospice.com or 01424 456396.

Write Out Loud: Grief and Loss Bereavement Support Group - Every Thursday
2025-01-16 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Join us in The Garden Room, here at the Hospice at our Creative Writing Group on Thursday mornings from 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Over a cuppa and biscuits, you’ll find a warm and welcoming space to write, chat and creatively express your thoughts and feelings around your loss. If you’re thinking ‘’but I’m not creative or I’m no good with words’’ know that you don’t need to be …it can be a messy rant, a single word or a montage of words and pictures. It’s whatever you feel like doing at the time and you don’t have to share with the group if you don’t want to.
We hope you’ll join us and look forward to seeing you as and when you are able to.
To find out more and book your place, please contact the bereavement team on 01424 456361 or email us.

£1 Fashion Sale
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Discover hundreds of ladies, men’s and children’s pre-loved fashion items including clothes, bags and shoes – all at the unbeatable price of just £1 each!
We’ll also be offering £1 puzzles and games, plus craft packs which include a range of lovely materials for budding crafters.
After bagging a bargain at the sale, join us at the St Michael’s Hospice Coffee Shop where you can treat yourself to a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes, and other treats and refreshments.
Every purchase at this event will help us to support and enable the community of Hastings and Rother to live well with dying, death and loss.

Waggy Walk 2025
2025-03-08 09:00 - 15:00 | TN31 7TR, Rye Harbour Village Hall, Rye Harbour, TN31 7TR
The Waggy Walk is an annual dog walk in aid of St Michael’s Hospice – this year with added wagginess as this time the humans can join in and wag their tails! Join us in Rye Harbour or hold your own Waggy Walk wherever you like (see below).
The venue: we are delighted to be joining forces once again with the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, one of the most picturesque backdrops you could wish for a dog walk. This year, we will be setting up at Rye Harbour Village Hall, very close to the excellent (and free) Rye Harbour public car park.
The route: walkers will wag their way along the fully accessible reserve path to the Mary Stanford Lifeboat House and then choose their preferred return route back to the village hall.
Dressing up: this is not compulsory! However, we are very much looking forward to seeing both dogs and humans dressing up in their finery and prizes will be awarded to the best-dressed in both canine and Homo sapiens categories! Dressing up accessories will be available on the day while stocks are available, but you are advised to not rely on this option if you are keen.
Ticket prices: £10 per dog which includes registration, rosette, dog bandana and a doggy goody bag at the end of the walk.
Fundraising: why not open an online donation page and collect sponsorship for the walk? You’ll be amazed how much you can raise and everyone who raises at least £40 of sponsorship will be entered into the prize draw to win a luxury doggy hamper! We will send all the details you need when you sign up to the event.
The vibe: this is a relaxed, sociable walk for dog owners and families to enjoy the stunning landscapes of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Everyone is welcome, whether you are dressing up or not.
Marshals: we will have marshals leading the walk at 10.30am. However, you are welcome to self-guide your walk at any time. A marshal will be permanently positioned at the halfway marker of the Mary Stanford Lifeboat House, to make sure you turn around at the right place!
Virtual event: if you can’t be with us at Rye Harbour, you can hold your own Waggy Walk wherever and whenever you like. Set your own distance, invite some friends, dress-up (or not, as you wish) and get wagging! If you need any support with your event, just get in touch with us at fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com or 01424 456396.
To help you with your fundraising, take a look at our Waggy Walk Sponsorship ideas.
This event is proudly sponsored by Eldridges Animal and Pet Feeds.
Please visit our Eventbrite page for more information.

£1 Fashion Sale March
2025-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Discover hundreds of ladies, men’s and children’s pre-loved fashion items including clothes, bags and shoes – all at the unbeatable price of just £1 each!
After bagging a bargain at the sale, join us at the St Michael’s Hospice Coffee Shop where you can treat yourself to a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes, and other treats and refreshments.
We’ll also be offering £1 puzzles and games, plus craft packs which include a range of lovely materials for budding crafters
Every purchase at this event will help us to support and enable the community of Hastings and Rother to live well with dying, death and loss.
