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A diary of events taking place in Bexhill-on-Sea, 1066 Country and Eastbourne throughout 2012 and beyond. From major events to quiz nights, farmers markets and music evenings. Contact information is supplied where available.

If you wish to include an event in this events diary, please submit it to me using this form.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in the compilation of this events diary, I take no no liability for any error, omission or inaccuracy. If you plan to attend an event, please check the details with organisers beforehand.




FEBRUARY
Waterstones Present An Afternoon With Jacqueline Wilson
Saturday 4th 1pm The De La Warr Pavilion. Bexhill.
Jacqueline Wilson, one of the most popular children's authors on the planet, will be talking about her career and new book The Worst Thing About My Sister at the De La Warr Pavilion.

The first lucky 150 ticket holders can have their books personally signed by Jacqueline Wilson! Tickets £5
Tel: 01424 229111
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FEBRUARY
Bexhill Museum 2012 Reopens
Monday 6th 11am - 5pm Bexhill Museum. Bexhill.
Bexhill Museum reopens its doors on Monday 6 February 2012 with a new exhibition for this year, "Sporting Bexhill".
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm.
Sat, Sun and Mon 11am - 5pm.
01424787950
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FEBRUARY
Quiz Night With Meal £5
Tuesday 7th 7pm No 48 Devonshire Rd. Bexhill.
Join us for our regular weekly quiz, bookings required in advance. Teams of 2-7, or come on your own and we will introduce you to team.

There are several rounds covering a number or subjects. We will be serving a meal of Chilli Con Carne included in the price of £5 per person.
01424 736600
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Spanish Theme Night
Wednesday 8th to
Thursday 9th
From 6.00pm Wheatsheaf Pub & Restaurant. Bexhill.
Take your taste buds on a voyage of discovery and try one of our weekly theme night menus.

3 Courses for only £8.50
Tel: 01424 842004
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Live Music From 60's-90's With Mike Nield
Friday 10th 7pm No. 48 Devonshire Rd. Bexhill.
Mike Nield will be sure to get you up and dancing as he belts out all the classic party songs, from Meatloaf, to Niel Diamand, The Kinks, The Stones, Niel Young...

We are serving a curry meal included in the cost of £6.50

Bookings now taken
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Tel: 01424 736600
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Second Saturday Stands - Arts, Crafts And Gifts Fair
Saturday 11th 10.00 - 16.00 St Barnabas Church, Sea Road,. Bexhill.
Cantelupe Community Association (CCA) hold an Arts, Crafts and Gifts Fair every second Saturday each month (except January & August 2012) to raise funds for improving the community facilities within St. Barnabas Church. Entrance to each Fair is FREE! To hire a table costs £10, reducing to £7 if you bring you own. There is a 10% discount for booking and paying for more than one Fair at the same time.

01424 213498
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Valentines Dinner With Abbie Jones Singing Love Songs
Tuesday 14th 7.30pm No.48 Devonshire Rd. Bexhill.
Abbie Jones will be singing with her delightful soft voice. Serving a three course meal and a bottle of wine included for £40 per couple.

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Tel: 01424 736600
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FEBRUARY
Valentine's Night Dinner
Tuesday 14th From 6.00pm Wheatsheaf Pub & Restaurant. Bexhill.
Treat your loved one to a special evening at the Wheatsheaf Pub & Restaurant and let our Chef prepare you a delicious meal in comfortable and relaxed surroundings. Our 3 Course special menu is only £25.00 per person. Free Cocktail on arrival
Tel 01424 842004
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James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids
Friday 17th 2.30pm The De La Warr Pavilion. Bexhill.
A specialist in comedy for children over 6, their parents and anyone that likes comedy without rude words, James Campbell's comedy show will be side-splitting for the whole family.

Tickets: £6
To book: 01424 229 111
or visit: website link
01424 229111
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60's Pop Music With George. Curry Meal Included
Saturday 18th 7pm No 48 Devonshire Rd. Bexhill.
George will be performing a range of hits from the 60's scene, covering artists such as Niel Diamond, The Beatles, The kinks, to the 70's of roxy music, the Stones and Boney M.

We will be serving a meal of chicken or mushroom curry included in the price of £6.50.
http://www.no48bexhill.co.uk
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FEBRUARY
Zoom Art And Photography Exhibition
Thursday 23rd to
Sunday 26th
10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. De La Warr Pavilion Studio. Bexhill.
Zoom Art and Photography Exhibition

The Beauty of Decay. In the De La Warr Pavilion Studio through gate on the west side of the Pavilion.

Sunday 26 Feb. exhibition ends at 3.00 p.m.
above email address
FEBRUARY
St Michael's Hospice Pub Quiz
Thursday 23rd 7.30pm Wheatsheaf Pub & Restaurant. Bexhill.
The Wheatsheaf Pub & Restaurant are joining with other Pubs & Restaurants in Bexhill and Hastings to host this wonderful charity pub quiz for St Michael's Hospice. Entry cost £2.50 per head for teams upto six persons. Why not make a special night and enjoy a hot supper for only £5.00

Tel: 01424 842004
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Mardis Gras Weekend
Friday 24th to
Saturday 25th
7pm No 48 Devonshire Rd.. Bexhill.
On Friday 24th we have the great experienced group "The Exiles" Blues and folk band performing here.

On Saturday 25th we have local favourites "To Be Frank" perfoming their blues and rock, covering the likes of the Rolling Stones.

We are serving a choice of Cajun Chicken and Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya, on both these evening included in the admission price of £6.50.

Bookings now taken.
01424 736600
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FEBRUARY
Random Friday
Friday 24th from 7pm The De La Warr Pavilion. Bexhill.
For the final Random Friday event as part of the Warhol Is Here season, the De La Warr Pavilion will evoke the spirit of Warhol's Factory. An eclectic mix of film, art and music will spill into all areas of the building - all FREE of charge.


For more information: website link
01424 229111
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FEBRUARY
Leap Year Quiz
Wednesday 29th 7.00 for 7.30 St Augustine's Chuch Hall. Bexhill.
Rotary Club of Senlac will hold a Leap Year Quiz on Wed Feb. 29th. A two course supper will be served at 8.00pm for teams of up to 6 members.Proceeds will go to the Shelter Box fund providing aid to areas hit by disaster.
The next opportunity to attend this event will be in 2016!
Christine Folley 01424 736525
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MARCH
60's And Motown With Ricky And Bob
Saturday 3rd 7pm No 48 Devonshire Rd. Bexhill.
Join us for another classic night of 60's soul with these great guys. Sure to get you dancing in theri second set.

We will be serving a curry meal included in the price of £6.50.

Bookings taken now.
01424 736600
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MARCH
Rich Hall
Saturday 3rd 8pm, doors open 7.30pm The De La Warr Pavilion. Bexhill.
The grouchy, deadpan, comic genius makes a special appearance at the DLWP.

Tickets: £15
To book: 01424 229 111
or visit:
website link
01424 229111
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MARCH
Keane
Friday 9th 7.30pm The De La Warr Pavilion. Bexhill.
To celebrate finishing their new album, Keane are playing a special show on their home-turf at a venue close to the band's heart. In these exclusive performances, the band will unveil several brand new songs, alongside some old favourites.

Friday 9 March
Saturday 10 March
Tickets: £25 (+ usual booking fees)
BOTH SHOWS ARE NOW SOLD OUT.

(Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

01424 229111
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MARCH
Country Night With Blue Bayou
Friday 9th 7pm No 48 Devonshire Rd. Bexhill.
Dolly Parton, Elvis, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson... This popular duo cover them all, with hundreds of songs in their repetoire, come ready with requests.

We will be serving a meal of Bangers and Mash on this night included in the £6.50 price.

Book early to avoid disappointment.
01424 736600
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MARCH
Second Saturday Stands - Arts, Crafts And Gifts Fair
Saturday 10th 10.00 - 16.00 St Barnabas Church, Sea Road. Bexhill.
Cantelupe Community Association (CCA) hold an Arts, Crafts and Gifts Fair every second Saturday each month (except January & August 2012) to raise funds for improving the community facilities within St. Barnabas Church. Entrance to each Fair is FREE! To hire a table costs £10, reducing to £7 if you bring you own. There is a 10% discount for booking and paying for more than one Fair at the same time.
01424 213498
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MARCH
Amici Musicali Present Sacred & Secular Show Stoppers
Saturday 10th 7.00 pm St Mark's Church, Little Common. Bexhill.
Performed by Carmen Lasok (Soprano) & Robert Aldwinckle (Piano & Organ)

Including Ave Maria, Elgar’s Nimrod, The Queen of the Night, The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba.

Performed by Carmen Lasok (Soprano) & Robert Aldwinckle (Piano & Organ)

Robert is a harpsichordist of international reputation and has played most of the prestigious halls worldwide. He has worked with many young singers at the Royal Academy of Music and at Trinity College of Music. He is Organist & Choirmaster at St Mark’s Church and accompanist to Bexhill Choral Society.

Carmen trained at Trinity College of Music and has, as a professional signer played many lead operatic roles. She performs regularly as soloist in this country and abroad. She was privileged to sing for Pop John Paul II’s memorial mass at the Brompton Oratory.
Anne Andersen, 01424 842002, email Andersen@iee.org
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MARCH
Cerith Wyn Evans
Saturday 17 March to
Sunday 10 June
10 am - 5pm The De La Warr Pavilion. Bexhill.
Using Cerith Wyn Evan’s ongoing investigation of architecture as a starting point, and specifically curated as a response to the De La Warr Pavilion, the exhibition will consist of three major installations and smaller new works dispersed throughout the building. Taking the entire Pavilion as an opportunity for installation, including our two gallery spaces and the roof-terrace, the exhibition will provide the impetus for a wider programme of related live art, music, performance and film.

On the rooftop will be a new text firework installation.

website link
01424 229111
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MARCH
St Patricks Party Night With Covers Band No Exit
Saturday 17th 7pm No 48 Devonshire Rd. Bexhill.
Join us for an Irish stew followed by the evenings entertainment.

This four piece band are very popular in the local area, there will be a number of Irish groups and songs covered as well as the usual classic numbers form The Police, The Eagles, R.E.M. Kings of Leon, Bad Company, The Doors, Eric Clapton...

Bookings taken in advance £6.50, includes an Irish Stew Meal
01424 736600
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MARCH
Cerith Wyn Evans Opening Party
Saturday 17th from 5pm The De La Warr Pavilion. Bexhill.
Join us to celebrate the opening of Cerith Wyn Evans' exhibition with music from DJ Princess Julia and a special opportunity to observe his firework installation on the rooftop.
Free entry.
01424 229111
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MARCH
Mothering Sunday
Sunday 18th 2pm No 48 Devonshire Rd. Bexhill.
We will be serving a Roast Dinner, in addition to our regular menu accompanied by live music, entertainment from Just George.

George has vast experience from swing to pop, crooning and soul with music from 50's - present day. Requests taken.

Bookings taken £6.50 includes main meal.

01424 736600
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MARCH
Nanci Griffith
Monday 19th 7.30pm The De La Warr Pavilion. Bexhill.
Nanci returns following her sell out show in 2009, performing tracks from her forthcoming album.

With support from special guests The Kennedys.

Tickets: £20
To book: 01424 229 111
or visit: website link
01424 229111
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MARCH
Crooner Evening With Tom Fitzpatrick
Saturday 24th 7pm No 48 Devonshire Rd.. Bexhill.
Tom is well known for his Crooner/Swing style of music, along the South Coast and London area, singing songs by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Bulble, Van Morrison to name but a few.

He has performed on Broadway and is back here again at No 48 where he is always well recieved.

We serve a three course meal included in the coast of £20 per person.
01424 736600
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APRIL
Second Saturday Stands - Arts, Crafts And Gifts Fair
Saturday 14th 10.00 - 16.00 St Barnabas Church, Sea Road. Bexhill.
Cantelupe Community Association (CCA) hold an Arts, Crafts and Gifts Fair every second Saturday each month (except January & August 2012) to raise funds for improving the community facilities within St. Barnabas Church. Entrance to each Fair is FREE! To hire a table costs £10, reducing to £7 if you bring you own. There is a 10% discount for booking and paying for more than one Fair at the same time.
01424 213498
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APRIL
Imelda May
Tuesday 24th 7pm The De La Warr Pavilion. Bexhill.
Irish rockabilly-folk singer Imelda May is set to perform songs from her critically acclaimed album Mayhem as part of a UK tour.

Tickets:
£24.50 standing
£24.50 standard seats
£32.50 premium seats

Contact: 01424 229 111
or visit: website link
01424 229111
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MAY
Great Choral Classics
Saturday 12th 7.30pm De La Warr Pavilion. Bexhill.
This is the Diamond Jubilee of the Bexhill Choral Society and we are putting on a concert of great choral classics including: Parry - I was glad, Handel- Hallelujah Chorus, Borodin - Polovtsian Dances and Verdi - Grand March from Aida.
01424 213352
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MAY
Duane Eddy
Monday 21st 7.30pm The De La Warr Pavilion. Bexhill.
Twenty five years after releasing his last record, Duane Eddy, one of the truly legendary guitarists is back for his second show at the De La Warr Pavilion.

Tickets: £22
To book: 01424 229 111
or visit: website link
01424 229111
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Sunday 17th 07:00 De La Warr Pavilion. Bexhill.
750m Sea Swim, 20km Road Cycle, 5km Promenade Run. website link
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JULY
Olympic Torch Passes Through Bexhill!
Tuesday 17th Bexhill Seafront. Bexhill.
A once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the Olympic torch pass through Bexhill on its way around the country.
Bexhill Chamber of Commerce



OCTOBER
Bexhill Choral Society Concert
Saturday 6th 7:30pm St. Augustine's Church, Cooden Drive. Bexhill.
A concert performing Vivaldi - Gloria and Scarlatti - St. Cecilia Mass.

Tickets are £9 and can be obtained from:
Choir members
'Second Spin' Sackville Road, Bexhill
Phone 01424 213352
On the door
01424 213352
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