HOPE Sussex Community

10/06/2026

🎧 Welcome back to HOPE, SLIPMATT! 🎧

We’re delighted to welcome rave legend Slipmatt back to the HOPE Freedom Music Festival 2026 for another unforgettable weekend of music, connection and incredible energy.

If you remember his sets from previous years at HOPE, you’ll know exactly what’s coming… banging tunes, massive energy, smiling faces, hands in the air and a dancefloor packed with people jumping around and loving every minute. 🔥

A true pioneer of the UK rave scene, Slipmatt always knows how to create those unforgettable festival moments.

☀️ Join us 28–31 August 2026 for a weekend of music, freedom, community and incredible memories.

🎟️ All day tickets have now been released, so you can start planning your perfect festival weekend. ps there are some great family ticket discount options on both weekend and day tickets too now!

Grab your tickets here 👇

https://hopesussex.co.uk/event/hope-freedom-music-festival-2026/

We can’t wait to see you in the fields. 💛

06/06/2026

As part of our science learning at HOPE on The Natural World we visited Tonbridge School to view the Scanning Electron Microscope that was touring and open to other groups to book sessions.
WOW!!! We use a microscope at HOPE that uses x1000 and this thing goes way beyond up to 150,000 times!!!
It was a fantastic learning experience

04/06/2026

🌿 CAMP HOPE 2026 🌿 27-31 July ☀️

A week of family fun, friendship and community.

Tickets include all children’s activities, a full kids’ timetable and camping for the week.

Activities include:

• Water Slide 💦
• Campfires & Songs 🔥
• Olympic-Style Games
• Games Room
• Karaoke Night 🎤
• Kids Disco 🕺
• Family Quiz
• *NEW*Community Fundraiser
…and lots more!

Parents can relax, connect with other families and enjoy the week while the children take part in organised activities.

Affordable breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks are available daily, or you’re welcome to bring your own food.

• Ages 2–4: £30 (camping included)
• Ages 4–17: £90 (£100 with camping)
• Adults: £40 camping for the week

As a bonus, Camp HOPE attendees receive 10% off tickets for the HOPE Freedom Music Festival 2026 🎵

Well-behaved dogs welcome on leads 🐶

Book now and make memories that will last a lifetime ✨

01/06/2026

🌼 Join us for our 4th Summer Fête at HOPE Sussex Community

🌸Saturday 13th June | 12 – 3.30pm

🌿FREE ENTRY – everyone welcome

🌟www.hopesussex.co.uk/events for more details 🌟

☀️ Bring the whole family and join us for a day filled with fun, laughter, connection, and celebration for all ages:

🌸 Face painting crafts and plenty of open space for children to run free

🌸 Archery tombola plant stall and name the teddy

🌼 Toy and clothes stall artisan and craft stalls

🌸 Traditional Italian gelato homemade cakes cream teas burgers and loaded fries

🌼 Freshly made barista coffee in the HUB

☀️ The ever-popular HOPE Bar

🌼 *NEW* Smoothie bike

☀️ Wildside Bar with nettle beer wildflower mocktails and mint coolers

🎶 Live music from:

🌸 No Hat for Jo

☀️ DJ set with Fergus

HOPE Sussex Community is a grassroots community project run with love. Every penny raised helps keep this space thriving for families and children to grow learn and connect.

🌼 We can’t wait to see you! There’s something for everyone!

Love from
all at HOPE
🌸🌿🌟🦋🌳☀️

01/06/2026

☀️Highlights of Adrian’s Walk for HOPE Sunday 31st May ~ Sponsored Walk 2026 Hastings Pier to Eastbourne Pier 🌊

Big big thank you to everyone who took part, helped, came to support and who have sponsored people and donated. We are raising funds to extend our Community Hub for everyone who comes to HOPE.

Sadie couldn’t have put it better: “We did it!!! Feel shattered but loved every minute. 15 miles for HOPE and thinking of Adrian, who made this whole sponsored walk happen. So proud of the children that walked! Please sponsor if you can at www.hopesussex.co.uk and click donate ❤️” (link below)

https://form.jotform.com/230324348742352

We would also like to send our prayers and thoughts to Adrian and his family; Adrian was admitted to Hospital last week and fully intended to walk with everyone too however sadly he wasn’t well enough to…

“Massive thanks to Adrian, who has still been raising money from his hospital bed! This fundraiser wouldn't have happened without you 😘💕✨🙏” Katy Jo

Love from
all at HOPE
❤️🙏🌟☀️

30/05/2026

29/05/2026

☀️PLEASE DONATE☀️PLEASE SHARE ☀️This Sunday, many of us will be walking the 15.2-mile coastal route from Hastings Pier to Eastbourne Pier to raise funds for the expansion of the HOPE Hub—a space that has become a lifeline for so many families, children, and members of our community.

https://form.jotform.com/230324348742352

The walk was inspired by Adrian, a deeply loved member of HOPE whose courage, kindness, and generosity continue to inspire everyone around him. Tragically, Adrian was admitted to hospital two nights ago and will no longer be able to join the walk himself. We are absolutely devastated.
But on Sunday, we will walk in his honour. Our prayers are with Adrian and his family at this difficult time. 🙏❤️

Every step will be a reminder of the strength of community, of compassion, and of standing beside one another through both joy and hardship. Adrian has always focused on giving back to others despite the immense health challenges he continues to face, and now it’s our turn to walk for him.

If you can join us, support us, donate, or simply share the fundraiser, it would mean the world. Together, we can help continue building a space rooted in love, freedom, connection, and hope for future generations.
Thank you, as always, for being part of this journey with us.

With love,
The HOPE Team Xx

24/05/2026

Please join us for our summer fete. Entry is free and loads going on, plus great music ❤️
Ivyland Farm, Netherfield TN33 9QB

20/05/2026

Hope Sussex Community Activity Day!
🙏🙏😎😎😁😁😎😎🙏🙏
No TV's - no consoles- no phones!
Just friends outside playing together like children should!!!
HOPE Sussex Community