St Michael's Hospice

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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Silver birch woodland with a natural pond, rose walk, formal garden and a vegetable garden.
Silverdale, 1 Amherst Road, TN34 1TT
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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
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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
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Echiums, East Hill backdrop and a no dig approach.
Lower Torfield Allotments, Old London Road, TN34 3HA
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Inspiration galore with vegetables, fruit and flowers and sustainability advice and eco ideas.
44 The Croft, TN34 3HH
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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
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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
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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
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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 (Europe/London) | 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.

Death Cafe
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.

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.

Hastings Half Marathon 2025
2025-03-23 | Hastings, East Sussex
Move for St Michael’s Hospice at Hastings Half Marathon 2025 and get a free Runners Reward Bag!
The Hastings Half Marathon will be taking place on Sunday 23rd March 2025.
The Hastings Half Marathon is a cherished local event featuring elite, club and fun runners battling with the notorious 13.1 mile route around St Leonards and Hastings. The streets will be lined with supporters who create a fantastic party atmosphere that keeps runners coming back year after year.
If you’re planning on running for us, sign up through their website, and email us to get your sponsorship form and running vest or t-shirt to represent us around the course.
On race day, we will be with you in our St Michael’s Hospice marquee, ready to look after you and your supporters before and after the race. If you let us know that you’re running for us, you will also receive a post-race runners reward bag full of goodies to help your recovery (as well as all the tea and cakes you can manage in the marquee!).
There’s the opportunity for the whole family to get involved at the mini-race, for 7-16 year old’s, the race will begin after the main race sets off. If you’re planning to represent us during the mini-run, email us to let us know, so we can give you some funky accessories like colourful headbands and sunglasses. Plus you’ll also get a runners reward bag with loads of treats inside to help you recover!
Download your sponsorship, we’re here to support you with your fundraising in any way we can. Contact Anthony Mannion in the Fundraising Team at fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com or call 01424 456 396 to let us know that you’re running for us. Visit Hastings Half Marathon for more information on how to book a place, remember to choose us as your charity when signing up.
Please note, there will be photos and videos taken on the day of those running for us. These photos may be shared on our website, social media channels, eNewsletters or printed literature in relation to this event or future events of this kind. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please contact fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com or call 01424 546396.

£1 Fashion Sale
2025-04-05 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!
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.

Easter Bunny Hop
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Hop on down to our Easter Bunny Hop in the Hospice grounds on Saturday 12th April, 10am-12pm.

Join us for an egg-citing adventure as you hop, skip and jump your way around the garden, solving a puzzle as you go. If you complete it, you’ll be rewarded a chocolate egg as your prize!
Bring your family and friends for some exciting family fun and enjoy a morning filled with fun, games, activities, and an Easter raffle with fantastic prizes.
Refreshments will also be available.

Entry is £4.00 per child (no need to book) – adults can hop in for free!

Frock On! (sold out)
2025-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | St Michael’s Hospice Donation Centre, Unit 1 Queensway Avenue South, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9AG, United Kingdom
This event is now sold out! If you didn’t manage to secure a ticket this time, we won’t be able to accept walk-ins at the door. But don’t worry, keep an eye out for our future events or visit one of our shops during open hours – we can’t wait to welcome you then!
Come join us at the St Michael’s Hospice Donation Centre for a fabulous evening of shopping and styling!
Our event features a wide selection of wedding dresses, suits, occasional frocks, shoes, and accessories for you to browse and buy. Whether you’re looking for a chic new outfit or just want to treat yourself, we’ve got you covered. It’s also the perfect stop for prom night glamour!
This is a free entry event but registration via Eventbrite is essential. Each ticket come with a complimentary glass of fizz! Please book here.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to refresh your wardrobe and support a great cause at the same time. See you there!

£1 Fashion Sale May
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom

Open Gardens 2025
2025-05-17 - 2025-07-26 | Various
Make the most of the outdoors this summer by joining us at our Open Gardens this summer.
Those long summer days, with the warmth of the sun on your face and the smell of freshly cut grass in the air, are not too far around the corner, so why not visit an Open Garden near you?
Get ahead of the crowds and buy your ticket or season pass today!
Download our free Open Gardens Guide, to find full addresses and prices to help plan your visit. Or pick one up at any of our seven shops.
All gardens are open from 10.30am – 4pm, and entry starts from as little as £5. You can also purchase a season ticket, providing access to all of our 2025 gardens (excluding Sarah Raven’s Cutting Garden) for just £40!
Saturday 28th June – Winchelsea Beach download your Winchelsea Beach map here
Winchelsea Beach Community Hall TN36 4NA – don’t miss our pop-up shop here.
Solstice, TN36 4NA
White Cove, TN36 4LH
Seagulls, TN36 4LW
St Valery, TN36 4LT
Windjammer, TN36 4LU
10 Harbour Farm, TN36 4LP
The Ship Inn, TN36 4LH
Tuesday 1st July – Northiam download your Northiam map here
St Francis Fields, TN31 6LP – don’t miss our pop-up shop here.
Westwell House, TN31 6NB
Northiam Conservation, TN31 6LP
44 Cricketers Field, TN31 6FA
24 Coplands Rise, TN31 6PU
Wednesday 2nd July – Brightling download your Brightling map here
Sarah Raven’s Cutting Garden, TN32 5HP
Sunday 6th July – Hastings Old Town download your Hastings Old Town map here
Old Hastings House, TN34 3ET
106 High street, TN34 3ES
The Old Rectory, TN35 5ND – don’t miss our pop-up shop here.
Studio House, TN34 3HE
Tichbon Cottage, TN34 3BX
Lower Torfield Allotments, TN34 3HA
44 The Croft, TN34 3HH
Ebenezer Cottage, TN34 3BX
Saturday 12th July – St Leonards on Sea download your St Leonards on Sea map here
St Michael’s Hospice, TN38 0LB – don’t miss our pop-up shop here.
Convent of Our Lady, TN38 0PE
33 Fernside Avenue, TN38 0UU
31 Fernside Avenue, TN38 0UU
18 The Green, TN38 0SU
Woodland Cottage, TN38 0SE
19 Hollington Park Road, TN38 0SE
74 Tower Road West, TN38 0RL
Delphia House, TN38 0UA
St Benedict, TN38 0LR
Saturday 19th July – Hastings download your Hastings map here
Silverdale, TN34 1TT – don’t miss our pop-up shop here.
90 Priority Avenue, TN34 1UL
Saturday 26th July – Icklesham download your Icklesham map here
Broad Street House, TN36 4AS
Woodside, TN36 4AS
Fieldings, TN36 4AS
Hillington Cottage, TN36 4AR
Please contact our Fundraising team on 01424 445177 or email us if you have any enquiries.
Please note, there will be photos and videos taken on the day of the events. These photos may be shared on our website, social media channels, eNewsletters or printed literature in relation to this event or future events of this kind. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please contact our Fundraising Team.

£1 Fashion Sale June
2025-06-07 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.
Except for July and August, our £1 sales run monthly until December. If you can’t make it to our June event make a date in your diary for Saturday, 6th September.

Remembrance Ribbons
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-08-01 12:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Remember someone special this summer with our Remembrance Ribbons appeal.
Dedicate a ribbon and watch the tree become a colourful celebration of life. Ellie, whose mum, Susie, died at the Hospice last summer, shares,
“Being part of Remembrance Ribbons is our way of remembering our colourful, beautiful mum.”

Every ribbon tells a story and every donation makes a difference. Dedicate a ribbon to someone significant this summer, in a colourful celebration of their life.
You can make a dedication to anyone, regardless of whether or not they were cared for by the Hospice.
Once you make your dedication on our MuchLoved page, the name/names of those you want to remember and celebrate will be written on a piece of colourful ribbon. The ribbons will be added to a tree in the Hospice gardens, where they will dance in the sunshine.

You can come along to view the tree at any point over the summer, but we’ll have people on hand for you to make dedications during our Open Garden at the Hospice on Saturday 12th July.
Please note, you will be charged the Open Gardens entry fee, but you can make use of everything on offer that day, including, walking around the beautiful St Leonards gardens, a live Q&A with Jean Griffin and the BBC Radio Kent team, a pop-up shop, plus a lot more.
To make a dedication, visit our MuchLoved page where you will be able to make a donation, and upload pictures and messages.

Lego Social
2025-08-07 10:00 - 16:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Come along for a day full of LEGO creativity, brick sorting, and great company! Whether you want to stay all day or just pop in for a bit, we’d love to see you.

This free event is perfect for keeping families and children entertained during the summer holidays – everyone is welcome!

All LEGO sets sorted on the day will go on sale in our shops, helping us raise to vital funds for the Hospice. So while you’re having fun, you’re also supporting a great cause!

Enjoy tea, coffee, and cake Browse our pop-up shop with a range of pre-loved treasures – including LEGO sets.
Booking not required. Email commvolunteering@stmichaelshospice.com or call 01424 445177 for more information.

Please note: This is not an official LEGO event.

Rye and District Country Show
2025-08-16 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 16th 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.

Puzzle Social
2025-08-21 10:00 - 16:00 | St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LB, United Kingdom
Join us for a relaxing day of jigsaw puzzle sorting, making, and socialising – perfect for all ages and a fantastic summer holiday activity too!

All puzzles sorted on the day will be sold in our shops, helping to raise vital funds for the Hospice – so you’ll be supporting a great cause while having fun!

Enjoy tea, coffee, and cake. Browse our pop-up shop full of pre-loved treasures.

This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Booking not required. Spend the day with us, or simply drop in when it suits you.

For more info, email: commvolunteering@stmichaelshospice.com
Or call: 01424 445177

Moonlight Walk 2025
2025-10-04 18:30 - 22:30 | The Stade Hall, Hastings Old Town, 20 Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW
Book your place today!
Weather update, 2nd October 2025: We’re keeping an eye on the weather forecast for Saturday 4th October and will update this page with any changes to the event. We’re looking forward to seeing you all this weekend!
Light up the night and join us for the Moonlight Walk 2025 on Saturday 4th October. This 7km seafront walk, celebrates life and loved ones, and helps raise much-needed funds for the Hospice.
The Moonlight Walk is perfect for all the family to enjoy, including your well-behaved four-legged friends. This year will be bigger and brighter than ever before – so grab your fairy lights, your Moonlight Walk t-shirt and join us for a memorable evening.
What’s new for 2025?

A new shorter route, starting and ending at The Stade Open Space (the halfway point will be the St Michael’s Hospice gardens).
A glowing lantern installation at the end of the walk, which will be a beautiful tribute to loved ones.
Live entertainment and surprises along the way.
A memory screen, full of photographs and messages to people we miss.
An event village with food stalls, face-painting and entertainment to get you in the mood.

What does registration include?

A paper memory lantern to decorate in honour of someone special (with a battery tea light).
A Moonlight Walk 2025 t-shirt.
Snacks at the halfway point.
Entertainment along the route.
A reward for completing the walk.
Seven stars to share with family, friends and colleagues. Each star is sponsored and dedicated to someone special in their lives. Pin them to your t-shirt and carry them with you on your walk.

What else do I need to know?

The Event Village opens at 4.30pm and the warm-up will take place at 6.15pm. Walk begins at 6.30pm.
You’ll need to arrange your own transport. There’s plenty of parking nearby, and Hastings train station is just a mile away.

Help us reach our £25,000 fundraising goal!
Use the sponsorship form and the stars in your registration pack or set up your own page via our JustGiving campaign.
