THE UCKFIELD FESTIVAL

your FESTIVAL GUIDE

20186 TH TO 15TH JULY

BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ Tel: 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday

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Uckf Fest 2018 v3 rework.indd 2 23/05/2018 12:32 WELCOME...

...to the 2018 UCKFIELD FESTIVAL

IN 2000, WE ORGANISED A ONE-OFF UCKFIELD FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE THE MILLENNIUM, ITS SUCCESS HAS LED TO A MUCH LARGER AND EVER EVOLVING ANNUAL FESTIVAL DURING THE SECOND WEEK OF JULY. OUR PROGRAMME IS VERY DIVERSE, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE OVER THE 10 DAYS OF THE FESTIVAL. SO BOOK YOUR TICKETS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS SOME EVENTS SOON SELL OUT. Our grateful thanks go to our sponsors, our There is a Comedy Night, Jazz at the advertisers, the venues, Gale & Woolgar CinquePorts with the Ridouts, BBC young for the box office, Ron Hill who provides musician finalists, medieval music, a a remarkable photographic record of our cappella Folk, The Jar Family, Bessie Smith wonderful community event. Thanks to blues tribute and Uckfield Concert Brass at Uckfield Town Council for their financial The Rugby Pitch with picnics and popular support. Andrew Ledward for inspecting classics ending in the 1812 Overture with our accounts; Tully De’ath Consultants for fireworks. The Festival Club is on Monday sponsoring our new website. Please make to Friday from 6 to 7.30pm with local sure you visit it to find out more information musicians, entrance free. Join our History about events and entertainers. Thanks go to Walks and learn more about Uckfield and of East Sussex National Hotel for hosting our course the Kit Car Grand Prix. monthly meetings, Mansell MacTaggart for As our finances are stretched to the limit, using their signs to advertise the Festival we once again have a Draw, with high value and most importantly thanks to the people prizes, please support us. See website for of Uckfield and the surrounding area for details. Donations at free events are also making it a brilliant week by giving us their appreciated. See www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk support, help and for producing events. We for contact details, ticket purchase or any always need more assistance. If you would other queries. like to get involved in any way, please call 01825 764287. Muscle on the Big Day, We thank our many sponsors, particularly putting up our tent is particularly valued. Co-operative Funeralcare Uckfield, Lawson Commercial, UckfieldFM, Tom Crellin The Big Day on Saturday 7th July is Consultant, Data Protection & Cyber dedicated to Uckfield’s thriving community, Security specialist, East Sussex National which is really something to celebrate Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Ems Gearing with its 100 stalls and continuous activity Photography, G Spot Music Club, Harvey’s in the Arena. A highlight of the day is the Brewery, KPL Plastering, Sam Millar popular Big Day Parade with many local Fabrication and Eastbourne Motor Centre Primary Schools bringing the route to life for sponsoring specific events as mentioned with their colourful decoration. Thanks to in the programme. Finally, our thanks SameSky, Spiritus Carnival Arts Groups and go to all the members of the organising to Uckfield Performance Ensemble. This committee who are all volunteers and year we have a popular Laser Quest activity spend nearly a year preparing for Uckfield on the field. Plus Wind and Sun with two Festival. interactive performances and Rat Choc Chip; a walkabout performance. Dorothy Sparks Chair of Uckfield Festival Association cover photo: Ron Hill 53

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GRAND DRAW TICKETS £1 1st Prize 6-month membership at the East Sussex National Resort Health Club 2nd Prize Dinner, an overnight stay, Breakfast for two people at the Buxted Park Hotel, Buxted. 3rd Prize Horsted Place Hotel, Mid-week Lunch for Two. 4th Prize £50 Wine and Chocolate Hamper donated by Co-operative Funeral Company 5th Prize Dinner for two with wine at the Alma Arms 6th Prize George Moss Jewellers £25 voucher Plus, other prizes

To be drawn on Sunday 15th July 2018, The Rugby Club, Hempstead Playing fields, Nevill Road, Uckfield TN22 1LX at the Picnic Proms Spectacular with Fireworks, during the interval, at 8.30pm Registered with Wealden District Council LN/000009177 Charity No. 1118925. Promoter Dorothy Sparks, 27 Roman Way, Uckfield TN22 1UY

TICKET PRIZE DRAW (sponsored by East Sussex National) Weekly Prizes generously sponsored by East Sussex National will be awarded in a draw of advance ticket purchasers of Festival events at the end of each week in the build-up to Uckfield Festival. The earlier you book, the more chances you have of winning these fantastic prizes donated by East Sussex National Hotel, you need to do the following: 1. Purchase tickets for Festival events at www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk; AND 2. Like and share the East Sussex National Hotel Facebook page. All prizes valid only until the end of November 2018. Week ending Sunday 10th June - 2 Passes for the Horsted Spa Week ending Sunday 17th June - Full afternoon tea for 2 guests in the Sussex Lounge (Mon to Fri). Week ending Sunday 24th June - Traditional Sunday Lunch carvery for 4 in the Hunningtons Restaurant. Week ending Sunday 1st July - Table d’hote dinner for 2 (Mon-Fri) in the Pavilion Restaurant

BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High 44 Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ Tel: 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pm Mon - Sat. Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ Tel: 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pm Mon - Sat.

Uckf Fest 2018 v3 rework.indd 4 23/05/2018 12:32 Come and visit our East SussexKEEP UPDATED National stand at Uckfield Festival for our incredibly popular silent auction. All proceeds go towards the Uckfield Festival!

We also have some fantastic events taking place this year as listed below… We have booking forms available at the stand should you wish to book any of our events June 2018 July 2018 Sunday th – Davina’s Big Sussex Bike Ride Sunday th – Alfresco heatre – Alice’s Sunday th – Father’s Day Luncheon Adventures in Wonderland September 2018 August 2018 Friday st – pen Air inema Sunday th – pen Air inema Saturday th – lanet ABBA ribute ight October 2018 November 2018 Sunday th – mpirical Wedding Fair Saturday th – ribute to the ersey Boys Friday th – An vening of urder ystery Sunday th – A hristmas arol

To find out more about East Sussex National please call us on 01825 880088

OUR NEW WEBSITE (sponsored by Tully De’Ath Consultants) Uckfield Festival is pleased to launch its new Website which has been generously sponsored by Tully De’Ath Consultants

As design consultants’ Tully’s know the importance of the internet and the part it plays in life today. They hope this sponsorship will enable the Festival to successfully promote ‘Uckfield Festival Week’ to the widest possible audience.

Tully De’Ath is a well-respected Civil and Structural Engineering Practice with offices at Forest Row and London. With more than 50 staff, the majority of its projects are within the M25 whilst also crossing into the home counties. It has an extensive portfolio of residential schemes, supported by education work and other sectors. The size of schemes range from less than £1m to more than £180m and from single storey projects to 31 storey developments.

If you wish to know more about them, please visit www.tullydeath.com. They always welcome interest from potential new staff and can be contacted on 01342 828000.

Tully De’Ath is pleased to sponsor Uckfield Festival’s updated website and wish the Festival all the success in 2018 and in the coming years.

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F B POCKET ORCHESTRA 7pm Bridge Cottage An evening of hot jazz, blues, ragtime & popular dance music of the 1920/30’s. Join us for the concert or come along to the music café downstairs.

Tickets £12 Please book via the Bridge Cottage Box Office 01825 760734 or email [email protected] for tickets and information.

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A DRAMATIC AFTERNOON - UCKFIELD COLLEGE DRAMA CLUBS 1.30pm Bridge Cottage forecourt What a great start to the AFestival! multi award Come winning and 4th generation support Key stage 3 pupilsfamily from run UCTC jewellers as they perform and entertain with• Insuranceshort performances Valuations from a range of plays, including: Snow White, Ashputtel, Iron • In-house Engraving Hans and several more. The performances should finish by approximately 3pm. • Bespoke Jewellery Design Free • Jewellery & Watches Purchased

HOLY CROSS CHURCH39 High Street, Uckfield, EastLONG Sussex, TN22MAN 1AJ MORRIS MEN Tel: 01825 708777 [email protected] weclarkandson.co.uk BELLRINGERS 8pm Alma Arms 6.30pm Holy Cross Church Enjoy this Morris dancing performance Bellringers will ring in the start of Festival and relax with a drink at the Alma Officialweek stockists with of:a quarter peal, which lasts about Arms. 45 minutes. One of the eight bells in the Free ancient tower is inscribed with the date 1779.

AW_6365_Clarks_UckfieldFestival.indd 1 03/04/2018 10:14 THE UCKFIELD FM RETRO DISCO 7 - 11pm Weald Hall, Uckfield Civic Centre. Come and join us for a retro 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Disco at the Civic Centre – Fantastic music hosted once again by Uckfield FM’s Breakfast presenter Gary King. Dress from the 70’s, 80’s or 90’s optional. Tickets £7 – via the Uckfield FM Website www.uckfieldfm.co.uk Weddings tailored to suit your budget Barnsgate Manor is one of the most popular venues in Sussex for Wedding Receptions and Civil Ceremonies, in the heart of a peaceful, romantic setting providing wonderful facilities and beautiful surroundings, with spectacular views over the South Downs. We tailor our wedding packages to suit your requirements, offering tremendous value and a marvellous ‘Red Carpet’ experience throughout your special day. We cater for wedding receptions of all sizes up to 200 guests. We look forward to welcoming you soon to show you how we can make your Wedding Day even more special. See the Wedding Testimonials page on our website. Ask for a brochure or see it online.

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A DRAMATIC AFTERNOON - UCKFIELD COLLEGE DRAMA CLUBS 1.30 - 3pm Bridge Cottage forecourt What a great start to the Festival! Come and support Key stage 3 pupils from UCTC as they perform and entertain with short performances from a range of plays, including: Snow White, Ashputtel, Iron Hans and several more. Free

HOLY CROSS CHURCH LONG MAN MORRIS MEN BELLRINGERS 8pm Alma Arms 6.30pm Holy Cross Church Enjoy this Morris dancing performance Bellringers will ring in the start of Festival and relax with a drink at the Alma week with a quarter peal, which lasts about Arms. 45 minutes. One of the eight bells in the Free ancient tower is inscribed with the date 1779. THE UCKFIELD FM RETRO DISCO

7 - 11pm Weald Hall, Uckfield Civic Centre. Come and join us for a retro 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Disco at the Civic Centre – Fantastic music hosted once again by Uckfield FM’s Breakfast presenter Gary King. Dress from the 70’s, 80’s or 90’s optional. Tickets £7 – via the Uckfield FM Website www.uckfieldfm.co.uk

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DAYTH JULY BIG SATURDAY 7 IN LUXFORD FIELD 10AM TO 4.30PM 10am to 2pm Uckfield FM live from Luxford Field with well-known Uckfield FM presenters, plus live inserts for the rest of the day. 10am On the field there will be a large number of varied community and commercial stalls. A great attraction will be the magnificent Harvey’s Brewery Dray Horses on show.

(Sponsored by Harvey’s Brewery, Lewes) There will be live entertainment throughout the day in the Arena with MC Christine Skinner. In the Arena; an exciting and thrilling two person outdoor circus theatre show by Serious Mischief THE WIND AND THE SUN and Tell-Tale Hearts: The Wind and The Sun Two rival siblings battle the elements in a competition to prove their strength. This turbulent struggle of Sun ‘vs’ Wind heats up with audience participation in true street style with crowds vying for their favourite character to out shine the other! There is also a chance for children in the audience to get involved by creating the different weather conditions needed for the show because, as we know, you can’t always trust the British weather! This bright and colourful spectacle integrates juggling, manipulation skills and acrobatics into a simple & imaginative narrative that will delight audiences from 2 to 92 years! RAT CHOC CHIP

BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High 10 Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ Tel: 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pm Mon - Sat.

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DAYTH JULY SATURDAY 7

photo: Ron Hill Laser Quest Super, popular Laser Quest activity. Test your skill in the exciting inflatable BIG DAY ARENA zone. (Sponsored by Co-operative Funeralcare Uckfield) Rat Choc Chip 10am Fun Dog Show Bring along your dog, A very funny new walkabout waggiest tail, most beautiful eyes etc. Entrance performance from Beautiful Creatures £1 per class per class. Theatre. The performance will wander about Luxford Field, finding (Sponsored by Ems Gearing Photography opportunities to entertain and disgust and Windmill Feeds) 11am onwards - Arena Performers – Dancers, audiences with this hilarious and Singers, Bands and Specialty acts. (times engaging show. (Supported by subject to change). Live entertainment applause Rural Touring) throughout the day with MC Christine Skinner. A bike repair and maintenance expert, 11am Crossfit Nick Alff from Hastings Cycles, will 11.30am The Wind and the Sun be on hand to give your bicycle a free 12 noon Universal Dance safety check and basic service. He will 12.30pm Karate Demonstration also be able to offer tips and advice on 1pm Retro Blue simple bicycle maintenance. So, why 1.30pm Spirit Elite not come to the Big Day on your bike. 2pm Grand Parade arrives George Moss jewellers have a free 2.30pm The Wind and the Sun jewellery cleaning service on the 3.15pm inChoir Luxford Field on the Big Day with 3.45pm Weald Ukulele Players and Singers donations to the Festival.

Walk a short distance and enjoy the day on Luxford Field: BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk Thanks to Network Rail, the large UCKFIELD Gale & STATIONWoolgar Jewellers, CAR PARK 47 High WILL BE FREE ON BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT 511 THE Street,BIG DAY. Uckfield (Normal TN22 restrictions1AJ Tel: 01825 will 762831. apply in9am the to Luxford5.30pm FieldMon - Sat.Car Park)

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GRAND CHILDREN'S PARADE

Starting at 1.30pm from Uckfield Community Technology College (UCTC) arriving at Luxford Field at approximately 2pm via the High Street Many Primary Schools, UCTC, Spiritus Carnival Arts Group and Uckfield Performance Ensemble, will parade this year. Same Sky has developed the theme of ‘Time’, to produce a brilliant splash of colour in a spectacular parade. photo: Ron Hill

CRAFT AND ARTISAN FESTIVAL COMEDY GALA MARKET 7.30pm - Weald Hall, Civic Centre 9am – 4pm Bridge Cottage “Young, driven and hugely Vibrant market full of artisans and crafters. talented!” The Festival has teamed up Our truly talented stallholders will have a with Grinstock Comedy, nominated as wonderful selection of hand crafted items Comedy Club of the South, to provide for sale that you will love. Pop the date in an evening of cutting edge comedy. your diary - the event is free admission & Book a table! Book early! and refreshments will be available. Tickets £15 in advance £18 on door. (Sponsored by Eastbourne Motoring SILENT AUCTION Centre, Uckfield) Look out for East Sussex National Hotel’s Silent Auction pitch. You can bid for any of the following. All proceeds to Uckfield Festival Association to provide more entertainment and facilities for the residents of Uckfield. Easy to do, just look at what others have bid and up it by a few pounds. All prizes valid only until the end of November 2018. Lot 1 B&B with a Rhassoul Mud Treatment for 2 guests (Mon to Fri. Complimentary upgrade to a Suite – Subject to availability.) Lot 2 7 Days pass at the Leisure club Lot 3 Alfresco Theatre & BBQ for 2 guests Lot 4 Golfers Mid-Week 4ball Lot 5 Full Afternoon Tea & Spa Day for 2 guests (Mon to Fri.) Lot 6 Sunday Carvery for 4 guests at the Hunningtons Restaurant in the Clubhouse

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GRAND CHILDREN'S PARADE

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SATURDAY JULY 7TH – UCKFIELD FESTIVAL FESTIVAL COMEDY GALA ‘AWARD WINNING COMEDY ON YOUR DOORSTEP' TICKETS £15 IN ADVANCE, £18 ON DOOR • 7:30PM DOORS, 8PM COMEDY STARTS ‘HEART- WARMING, HILARIOUS’ ‘PERFECT’ ***** ***** THREE WEEKS THREE WEEKS OLA BARRY CASTAGNOLO

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CLASSIC/HISTORIC CAR AND BIKE RALLY 10am – 4pm Luxford Field Over 45 historic classic vehicles, through the ages, and over 30 bikes will be present with their enthusiastic owners. With musical entertainment from The Vincents (from 11am) and The Nigel Bagge Band (from 1pm), make this a great day in the park. Maybe bring a picnic lunch to enjoy the event, or take advantage of the Harvey’s Bar, Burger Bar and Ice Cream vendors on the field. Auto jumble pitches £10. Classic Cars free. Contact Ray Whiteway-Roberts

[email protected] (Sponsored by Sam Millar Fabrication, KPL Plastering, SLM Toyota, Uckfield FM

UCKFIELD & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB 10K RUN FOR PROSTATE CANCER 10am from Uckfield Rugby Club This Charity Run will take place on Sunday 8th July at 10am. Starting from the Uckfield Rugby Club in Nevill Road it covers a route, which is off road, through the scenic countryside of Buxted Park, finishing back at the Rugby Club. Entry fee £10.

WALK – ‘RURAL NEW TOWN’ 4.30pm Start outside Bridge Cottage Historical walk. (4 miles, 2 hours). Led by Brian Phillips of Uckfield & District Preservation Society. Across Selby Meadow, Harlands Farm and pond and Boothland Wood, past historic features. (Mud and slopes.) Dogs welcome. No booking. Free but donations for Bridge Cottage welcome.

BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High 14 Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ Tel: 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pm Mon - Sat.

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PATRICK BOND, POET AND PHOTOGRAPHER OF NATURE 7.30pm Bridge Cottage An audio-visual presentation of poems and photographs exploring the natural world and its legacy on the Uckfield to Lewes railway line. Patrick brings years of experience as a poet and reader, and student of John Clare, as well as nine years as a Forest Worker, to this work. Currently, in association with the Railway Land Wildlife Trust, he is completing a year-long project to spend one day a week on the Railway Land nature reserve in Lewes. He is writing a poem for each occasion, which will build into a poetic survey of the life of the place through all the seasons, to be called Signals on the Railway Land. Tickets £5 Further details: http://www.poetryinnature.co.uk/ (Sponsored by Tom Crellin, Consultant. Data protection and Cyber Security specialist. www. tomcrellin.co.uk)

MONDAY 9TH JULY

FESTIVAL CLUB - CRAZY JANE TRIO 6 to 7.30pm Luxford Lounge, Civic Centre We start the festival club today with our own Jane Pritchett’s trio. They sing well known songs from 1940s to the present day whilst giving the audience an opportunity to join in with many numbers. Steve and Dave play guitar, mandolin and cajón drum box. Please join us for this local popular group. Entrance free – Collection to performers. (Sponsored by Lawson Commercial)

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FESTIVAL CLUB - HEDGEGRUMBLE A CAPPELLA FOLK 6 to 7.30pm Luxford Lounge, Civic Centre Hedgegrumble is a rumbling a cappella powerhouse. This eclectic foursome found themselves nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas and yearning for a new musical challenge. The conditions were perfect for Hedgegrumble to hail the new dawn of vocal folk music. Entrance Free – Collection to performers. (Sponsored by Lawson Commercial)

FARONEL CONCERT 7.30pm Bridge Cottage

Medieval and Renaissance music played on period instruments in the atmospheric setting of medieval Bridge Cottage and will feature a repertoire which would have been performed in a hall chamber like this in the 14th to 16th centuries. Tickets £10 (Sponsored by Tom Crellin, Consultant. Data protection and Cyber Security specialist.www.tomcrellin.co.uk)

CEROC ZEAL 8pm The Weald Hall, Uckfield Civic Centre Learn to partner dance try a FREE lesson. A blend of dance styles with no complicated footwork we can teach you a whole routine to music in just 45minutes. No partner required as we rotate the class. For more information see www.ceroczeal.co.uk Free

BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High 16 Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ Tel: 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pm Mon - Sat.

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UCKFIELD BYGONES AND MEMORIES COFFEE MORNING famil ies. 10 – 11am Bridge Cottage Come along and share yourliving. memories and pictures and help Bridge Cottage staff to capture the history of tomorrow for future generations. Free FESTIVAL CLUB – STRING THEORY At Chestnut Tree House we provide hospi6 toce 7.30pm care Luxford Lounge, Civic Centre The String Theory band have played throughout Kent, Sussex, Surrey and in Normandy. As well as We help them – and their families – live life to the fast swingOur numbers Uckfield and Shop Django is compositions, they include a splattering of Latin melodies, slow proud to support the All with the help of our kind supporters.numbers including ballads and waltzes, some film Uckfield Festival. themes, one or two classical pieces and even a nod Donate. Shop. Volunteer. to folk and pop.Find Their us music at 23 is essentially “string For Today. For Tomorrow. For the driven. swing” withHigh a realStreet feel-good factor. Free – Collection to performers. 01323 725095 (Sponsored by Lawson Commercial) [email protected] www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk ASHDOWN #ForTheN SINGERSow - MUSICRegiste reOFd cha rity no 256789 THE GREAT WAR ERA 8pm - Cornerstone Uckfield (opposite Applegreen Petrol Station) The Ashdown Singers is a chamber choir of up to thirty voices drawn from across East Sussex. Charitable work is an essential part of the choir’s ethos and over the years many thousands of pounds have been raised for local and national charities and causes. The choir is equally at home performing in village churches or cathedrals and concert halls and has broadcastDelivering on local radio. The concert Healthcare will focus on music from the Great War era. It will include Elgar’s “From the Bavarian Highlands”, a collection of lively dance songs. The Singers will also performto some Uckfield contemporary settings and of well-known the songs of the period. There may even be an opportunity for audience participation. Website: www.ashdownsingers.org.uk Tickets: £8 if purchased in advance by email to [email protected] or phone local villages. 01825 732547. £10 on the door.  Meads Medical Centre ALMA Uckfield ACOUSTIC High SESSION Street 8 to 11pm Alma Arms, Framfield Road, Uckfield An evening Uckfield of melodic Community collaborative enjoyment Hospital performed by local musicians, poets and singers. You are welcome to join in with us or just relax and be entertained. NoConvenient fee access to medicines and health advice www.kamsons.co.uk BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT 5 Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ Tel: 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pm Mon - Sat. 17

Uckf Fest 2018 v3 rework.indd 17 23/05/2018 12:32 FESTIVAL CLUB - HEDGEGRUMBLE A CAPPELLA FOLK 6 to 7.30pmthe Luxford Lounge, Civic Centre LETTING Hedgegrumble is a rumbling acapella powerhouse. This eclectic foursome found themselves nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas and yearning for a new musical challenge. The conditions were perfect for Hedgegrumble to hail the new dawn of vocal folk music. SHOPS • OFFICES SURVEYS & • LAND VALUATIONSEntrance Free – CollectionFACTORIES to performers. LEASE (SponsoredRENEWALS by Lawson Commercial)WAREHOUSES SELLING RENT REVIEWS INVESTMENTS 01825 764488 [email protected] ACQUIRING VALUING

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FARONEL CONCERT 7.30pm Bridge Cottage Medieval and Renaissance music played on period instruments played in the atmospheric setting of medieval Bridge Cottage. Tickets £10 (Sponsored by Tom Crellin, Consultant. Data protection and Cyber Security specialist.www.tomcrellin.co.uk)

CEROC ZEAL 8pm The Weald Hall, Uckfield Civic Centre Learn to partner dance try a FREE lesson. A blend of dance styles with no complicated footwork we can teach you a whole routine to music in just 45minutes. No partner required as we rotate the class. For more information see www.ceroczeal.co.uk Free

BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High 18 Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ Tel: 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pm Mon - Sat. Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ Tel: 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pm Mon - Sat.

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UCKFIELD BYGONES AND MEMORIES COFFEE MORNING 10 – 11am Bridge Cottage Come along and share your memories and pictures and help Bridge Cottage staff to capture the history of tomorrow for future generations. Free

FESTIVAL CLUB – STRING THEORY 6 to 7.30pm Luxford Lounge, Civic Centre The String Theory band have played throughout Kent, Sussex, Surrey and in Normandy. As well as the fast swing numbers and Django compositions, they include a splattering of Latin melodies, slow numbers including ballads and waltzes, some film themes, one or two classical pieces and even a nod to folk and pop. Their music is essentially “string driven swing” with a real feel-good factor. Free – Collection to performers. photo: Ron Hill (Sponsored by Lawson Commercial)

ASHDOWN SINGERS - MUSIC OF THE GREAT WAR ERA 8pm - Cornerstone Uckfield (opposite Applegreen Petrol Station) The Ashdown Singers is a chamber choir of up to thirty voices drawn from across East Sussex. Charitable work is an essential part of the choir’s ethos and over the years many thousands of pounds have been raised for local and national charities and causes. The choir is equally at home performing in village churches or cathedrals and concert halls and has broadcast on local radio. The concert will focus on music from the Great War era. It will include Elgar’s “From the Bavarian Highlands”, a collection of lively dance songs. The Singers will also perform some contemporary settings of well-known songs of the period. There may even be an opportunity for audience participation. Website: www.ashdownsingers.org.uk Tickets: £8 if purchased in advance by email to [email protected] or phone 01825 732547. £10 on the door.

ALMA ACOUSTIC SESSION 8 to 11pm Alma Arms, Framfield Road, Uckfield An evening of melodic collaborative enjoyment performed by local musicians, poets and singers. You are welcome to join in with us or just relax and be entertained. No fee

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BUSINESS NETWORKING EXPO 2018 PRESENTED BY UCKFIELD FM & CIVIC CENTRE 10am to 3pm Weald Hall and Ashdown Room, Uckfield Civic Centre Following the last Business Expo in July 2017 during the festival. 40 local businesses will once again be showcasing their products and services. It’s an opportunity for members of the public and other business people to come and chat with those exhibiting and find out more about what they do in the area. A great selection of different types of businesses including charities and other organisations. Free entry.

photo: Ron Hill VINTAGE AFTERNOON TEA 2.30 – 5.30pm Bridge Cottage Bridge cottage will be transformed back in time to a 40’s Tearoom. Sandwiches, homemade cakes, scones & delightful desserts served on vintage crockery. Music of the era played on a gramophone with records for you to choose your favourites. Dress to suit the era if you would like to. £15.00 per person with a glass of champagne as an optional extra. Please book via the box office: 01825 760734

FESTIVAL CLUB - NATASHA NORODIEN 6 to 7.30pm Luxford Lounge, Civic Centre Tonight, we welcome Uckfield-based Natasha Norodien, a lovely singer whose singular interpretations of traditional ballads and covers of material by folk influenced songwriters are inspired, she says, by such greats of the folk revival as Sandy Denny, Joan Baez and Mary Black. Free – Collection to performers. (Sponsored by Lawson Commercial)

BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High 20 Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ Tel: 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pm Mon - Sat.

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PRIOR TO BBC PROMENADE CONCERT ON JULY 15 THE RIDOUTS

7.30pm Cinque Ports Club The Ridout family is an extraordinary UK jazz phenomenon. Alexandra won BBC Young Jazz Musician Award 2016, and was runner up to “Rising Star” in British Jazz Awards 2017. Sax and recorder player Tom was also a finalist in the BBC Awards and has recently released his debut album “No Excuses” with a sold out launch at leading London jazz club the Vortex. He recently graduated from the Royal Academy of Music, where his sister is studying trumpet. Their father, Mark is a much sought-after guitarist, who has played for Jimmy Smith, Natalie Cole and Eddie Parker and regularly plays with the BBC BIg Band. They are joined by Flo Moore on bass and Tristan Mailliot on drums. Alexandra has just been asked to play in a BBC Prom Concert in the Albert Hall featuring past winners of BBC Young Musician of the Year Tickets £10

ACOUSTIC MANAGEMENT 7 to 9pm Picture House Restaurant Mike and Dudley perform classic hits mostly from the 60s and 70s. Book a table or pop in for a drink.

HOTSHOTS DANCE LE ROC 8pm-11pm Weald Hall in Uckfield Civic Centre Dance Le Roc offers a Free Beginners Lesson. You will be able to start dancing from the first night. It’s a mix of Latin and Jive, easy to learn and you dance to all types of music. Enjoy something different. Come on your own or with a partner. Dancing keeps you fit and you make new friends and we never forget how daunting it can be to start. We’re very friendly and you will be made most welcome. So come and give Le Roc a try, you won’t regret it! More info? Mike. 07754 442027. Free – just turn up

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FESTIVAL CLUB – KEVIN RUSSELL 6 to 7.30pm Luxford Lounge, Civic Centre Kevin Russell plays Everything RETRO: This will be Kevin’s third Visit to Uckfield festival, this time as a solo artist performing classic “retro” tracks across the popular genres from the 50’s, 60s and 70s including iconic tracks from artists such as Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Beatles, Righteous Brothers, Bob Dylan and many more… great tunes that have crossed the barrier of a new century and passed the test of time. Free – Collection to performers. (Sponsored by Lawson Commercial)

NORTHERN SOUL 7.30pm – Midnight Cinque Ports Club The ever-popular Uckfield Soul Night returns! Your DJs for the evening are Keith Woon, Andy Crane, Maxine Woon and Adrian Corbin. For more information call Adrian on 07775 267015. Tickets £6 on the door THE JAR FAMILY 8.15pm Weald Hall, Uckfield Civic Centre Hartlepool based The Jar Family are five individual songwriters and musicians, who decided that, rather than strive for success in isolation, they would join forces to pool their talent and create their ‘industrial folk’ sound. The Jar Family have mesmerised, entertained, thrilled and conscripted punters at more than 400 gigs including approximately 75 festival performances. Their fanbase is notoriously loud, thirsty, loyal and very large. This six piece are a superb option for festival crowds all over the UK and Europe as they have the knack of being able to win over a crowd quickly and they are extremely entertaining to watch. TOO GOOD TO MISS! Tickets £14

BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High 22 Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ Tel: 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pm Mon - Sat.

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OPEN DAY AT ANYTIME FITNESS 10am to 4pm Suite 4 Bell Walk TN22 5DQ Free classes or just look around. Details of times of classes will be available on Sat 7th July Big Day at their pitch on Luxford Field. Free BESSIE SMITH, EMPRESS OF THE BLUES 7.30pm Weald Hall, Uckfield Civic Centre Julia Titus as Ma Bessie relates the life of Bessie Smith illustrating the story of Bessie’s songs with a full band. It’s a story that takes Bessie from a one room shack in Blue Goose Hollow to being ‘The Empress of the Blues’ touring the country in her own train. Julia Titus has a warm smile and brings an audience into her circle. She jokes with them, sings to them and makes them feel that they have gained a friend. In a short life Bessie went from being ‘dirt poor’ to becoming the highest paid black entertainer in the US and her music spans early jazz and blues right up to the swing era. A brilliant evening of super blues music with a dramatic twis.Supported by our ever-popular local duo Barber and Taylor. In conjunction with the Uckfield Blues & Roots Festival (https://uckfieldbluesandroots.co.uk) Tickets £14 (Sponsored by GP Music promotions)

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Coming to the Civic Centre this year... An Evening with Burnside The Snow Queen Actor Christopher A well-loved Ellison talks about his children’s show for time in The Bill, his half term acting career and his 11.00am and 2.00pm love of oil painting Tickets £11.00 All tickets £7.50 Friday 7 September Wednesday 24 October Italian Opera Dinner Jack and the Beanstalk Luxfords Restaurant This ever-popular pantomime will charm Enjoy sumptuous Italian food and adults and children a selection of popular opera songs alike - featuring a from our Glyndebourne soprano unicorn forest Friday 26 October Thurs 13 - Sat 15 December Booking Office: 01825 769694 www.uckfieldciviccentre.com 5

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THE UCKFIELD GRAND PRIX 10am warm up, 11am start TR Fastenings Car Park, Bolton Close TN22 1QW

photo: Ron Hill Ron photo: Approximately 20 teams of 10 and 11-year olds from Uckfield and District Primary Schools compete in this exciting annual Festival event with the Kit Cars they have built and customised. Organised by Uckfield Community Technology College and Uckfield Rotary Club, this always promises to be a massively popular event with a nail-biting finish. Burgers, Ice cream, cakes and drinks available. Prize giving at approx. 3pm. Free

SUNDAY FUNDAY - A FUN WALK – ‘UXIT?’ CROSSING FAMILY AFTERNOON FOR THE BORDERS FREE 4.30pm Start outside Bridge Cottage 2pm - 5pm Luxford Field Historical walk. (4 miles, 2 hours). The Sunday Funday will have a variety of Led by Brian Phillips of Uckfield & fun stalls including Bouncy Castle, Human District Preservation Society. Exploring Fruit Machine, Coconut Shy, Angry Birds, Hempstead Meadow and Mill, Buxted Giant Bubbles and many more plus of Park and Views Wood; finding how course refreshments. The afternoon Uckfield separated from Buxted and culminates with an ecumenical Songs Framfield. (Mud, slopes and steps.) Dogs of Praise which is enjoyed by all. This is welcome. a joint venture with all the Churches in No booking. Uckfield. Free but donations for Bridge Cottage ALL FREE welcome.

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THE GRAND FINALE

PICNIC PROMS SPECTACULAR WITH FIREWORKS FEATURING: 7pm Uckfield Rugby Football Club, Hempstead Playing Fields, Nevill Road, TN22 1LX Uckfield Concert Brass, Debs Dancers, Harlands Primary School choir and the mezzo soprano Niki Ihnatowicz bring the 2018 Festival to a fantastic close with all the favourites from the Last Night of the Proms including Classic FM’s number 1 work 1812. Come and enjoy Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory Rule Britannia before the fireworks and Tchaikovsky’s thrilling 1812 Overture in the finale. NIKI IHNATOWICZ Bring your chairs and picnic blankets. There’ll be food and drinks stalls to help make the evening go with a bang. Ample WITH: parking is available. Grand Festival Draw at 8.30pm. Entrance £5 - under 11s free. Presented by Uckfield Concert Brass, Uckfield Rugby Club and the Uckfield Bonfire & Carnival Society.

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OUR NEW WEBSITE

(sponsored by Tully De’Ath Consultants) Uckfield Festival is pleased to launch its new Website which has been generously sponsored by Tully De’Ath Consultants As design consultants’ Tully’s know the importance of the internet and the part it plays in life today. They hope this sponsorship will enable the Festival to successfully promote ‘Uckfield Festival Week’ to the widest possible audience. Tully De’Ath is a well-respected Civil and Structural Engineering Practice with offices at Forest Row and London. With more than 50 staff, the majority of its projects are within the M25 whilst also crossing into the home counties. It has an extensive portfolio of residential schemes, supported by education work and other sectors. The size of schemes range from less than £1m to more than £180m and from single storey projects to 31 storey developments. If you wish to know more about them, please visit www.tullydeath. com. They always welcome FINAL SCORE interest from potential new staff and can be contacted on 01342 SPORTS SHOP 828000. NEW Rugby Store Section Tully De’Ath is pleased to sponsor Uckfield Festival’s updated Telephone 01825 761515 website and wish the Festival all www.finalscoresportsshop the success in 2018 and in the email: [email protected] coming years. 28

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of advance ticket purchasers of Festival events at the end of each week in the build-up to Uckfield Festival. The earlier you book, the more chances you have of winning these fantastic prizes donated by East Sussex National Hotel, you need to do the following: 1. Purchase tickets for Festival events at www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk; AND 2. Like and share the East Sussex National Hotel Facebook page. All prizes valid only until the end of November 2018. Week ending Sunday 10th June - 2 Passes for the Horsted Spa Week ending Sunday 17th June - Full afternoon tea for 2 guests in the Sussex Lounge (Mon to Fri). Week ending Sunday 24th June - Traditional Sunday Lunch carvery for 4 in the Hunningtons Restaurant. Week ending Sundaywww.mansellmctaggart.co.uk 1st July - Table d’hote dinner for 2 (Mon-Fri) in the Pavilion Restaurant [email protected] Tel: 01825 760770 30

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Outside Festival week but we are pleased to include:

UCKFIELD MUSIC CLUB CONCERT DINARA KLINTON Thursday 19th July 7.30pm - St Margaret’s Church, Buxted Park Dinara is an acclaimed international concert pianist and recording star. Sir András Schiff says, “Dinara is a real virtuoso, a born pianist, a very natural player.” Her concert includes works by Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt. Tickets £15

UCKFIELD BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL Friday 27th to Sunday 29th July - Weald Hall, Uckfield Civic Centre Six years on and this popular festival is still going strong with great reviews from all including the music press, commenting on the quality of the acts and the friendly and welcoming nature of all those involved and long may it continue. This year’s festival is no exception bringing you quality and variety throughout starting with headline acts THE AYNSLEY LISTER BAND, CATFISH, THE HEIDI BURSON BAND and VERONICA SBERGIA & MAX DE BERNARD We have international acts from Italy and the USA, we have both young and old performers including Marcus Praestguard-Stevens (Crossfire) who has just turned 14 and Dick Middleton (The Vincents) who played with Gene Vincent and Johnny Hallyday (who is much older than 14). We also have local musicians including Nigel Bagge and Beth Ellwood taking part. Book Now: https://uckfieldbluesandroots.co.uk

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Tickets are also available from our High Street Box office at: Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ. Tel: 01825 762831

Open 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday

Tickets are available as above, unless stated differently in the programme. Tickets on the day will only be available at the event, not from the Box Office. Facilities for the disabled are available at most venues.

Support our High Street Shops: Many of our High Street shops have agreed to enter into the Festival spirit again by dressing their shop windows in the blue and yellow theme.

All the latest from the Uckfield Festival BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk BOOK ONLINE www.uckfieldfestival.co.uk BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High BOOK IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT Gale & Woolgar Jewellers, 47 High 32 Street,with Uckfield TN22105 1AJ Tel:UCKFIELD 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pmFM Mon - Sat. Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ Tel: 01825 762831. 9am to 5.30pm Mon - Sat.

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