Summer Fete at HOPE Saturday 13th June 2026

Come and join us for our 4th Summer Fete at HOPE Sussex Community on Saturday 13th June 12 – 3.30pm.

It’s FREE entry and all are welcome. Bring the whole family, they’ll be lots for the kids to do, face painting, crafts and lots of open space to run around! 

We have some wonderful things planned this year and some fantastic entertainment too!

They’ll be food in the HUB @ Hope available with our wonderful barista coffee and some homemade cakes too!

Cash Only Please

This is a CASH only event so please bring your pennies, there is a post office located in Netherfield (open until midday on Saturday) and cash machines in nearby Battle.

We have our ever popular HOPE Bar and returning again this year, the Wildside Bar serving Nettle beer, nettle and mint coolers, wildflower mocktails & cocktails! Plus this year we have a Smoothie Bike serving freshly made summer smoothies.

We also have some great entertainment lined up with  DJ Fergus and band No Hat For Jo.

TOY & clothes stall

Face painting

Glitter tattoos

Tombola

Archery

Plant stall

Artisan stalls

Craft stalls

Name the teddy

Entertainment

Traditional Italian gelato

Medieval Fruit Machine

Welly Wanging

Splat the Rat

burgers

loaded fries

cakes & treats

cream tea

barista coffee

Hope bar

Wildside bar

Smoothie Bar

Fergus

DJ Fergus is a London-based DJ and broadcaster renowned for his soulful and uplifting House & Disco sets. He is the creator of The House Sessions podcast, launched in 2018, which delivers a seamless blend of classics and contemporary tracks. Fergus is also a mental health advocate, supporting CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) through his music and events.

No Hat for Jo

No Hat For Jo create their own brand of “piffle”, a punky skiffle blending acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica and musical saw with a modern folk edge. Their original songs are raw, witty and rooted in the realities of being human in changing times.

Led by songwriter Alf Wiltshire’s gravelled vocals and presence, with Pete Arciero’s charismatic banjo and offbeat sounds, the duo deliver energetic, feel-good performances that don’t take themselves too seriously and remind you how fun live music should be. No Hat for Jo will be performing at our music festival this year too!

Please Support HOPE

HOPE Sussex Community is a truly special place and your support helps keep it alive and thriving.

Every penny we raise goes straight back into this grassroots project, ensuring it remains a safe, inspiring and nurturing space for families and children to grow, learn and connect.

Thank you.