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Nature & Wildlife
Spring Wildflowers Return to Ashdown Forest
The ancient heathland is ablaze with colour as bluebells, wood anemones and wild garlic carpet the forest floor this April.
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Community
New Community Orchard Planted at Uckfield
Volunteers braved the winter weather to plant 40 heritage fruit trees in a new community green space on the edge of town.
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Heritage
Historic Wealden Church Saved by Crowdfunding Campaign
St Mary's Church in Hartfield has raised over £180,000 to repair its medieval timber roof after an urgent public appeal.
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Sport
Wealden Runners Smash Charity Target at Forest Half Marathon
Over 500 runners took on the hilly Ashdown Forest course, raising more than £45,000 for local mental health charities.
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Upcoming Events
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Mar
Market
Wealden Farmers' Market
Monthly market featuring the best local produce from farms across the High Weald. Fresh vegetables, artisan cheeses, free-range meats, baked goods, and seasonal flowers.
Sat 14 Mar·09:00 – 13:00
Crowborough Community Centre
Free entry
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Apr
Walk & Outdoors
Bluebell Walk at Ashdown Forest
Guided nature walk through ancient woodland to see the spectacular spring bluebell display. Suitable for all ages, dogs welcome on leads.
Sat 18 Apr·10:00 – 12:30
Ashdown Forest Centre
£5 adults, children free
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Jun
Festival
Hartfield Village Fête
The annual village fête returns with stalls, games, live music, a dog show, cream teas and the ever-popular tug of war.
Sat 20 Jun·12:00 – 17:00
Hartfield Recreation Ground
Free entry
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Food & Drink
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The Beacon Bakehouse
Award-winning artisan bakery specialising in sourdough and pastries made with locally milled heritage grain flour.
14 High Street, Crowborough TN6 2QA
01892 610 234
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Trades & Crafts
Wealden Woodcraft
Hand-crafted furniture and homewares made from sustainably sourced local timber. Commissions and workshops available.
Unit 3, Station Yard, Uckfield TN22 1EP
01825 768 912
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Health & Beauty
Forest Row Yoga Studio
Welcoming studio offering yoga, Pilates and meditation classes for all levels. Drop-ins welcome.
6 The Square, Forest Row RH18 5ES
01342 822 456
https://forestrowyoga.co.uk
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