Wednesday 22nd to Sunday 26th October, various venues and times. For the timetable of events please go to the ARTN32 FESTIVAL tab. Join us for a celebration of the arts over five days in October – we are holding events with local artists and writers including ceramic workshops, talks on writing, illustrating and children’s books, music from local young people, a floral workshiop and displays of favourite art items from our own homes, along with a performance of music inspired by boosk from The Bookshop Band and a play set in St. Mary’s Church about Lord Byron – Dangerous to Know – to mention just some of our offerings celebrating art of all kinds – many are free!

Wednesday 22nd October, 5-7pm, The Robertsbridge Club – audience tickets bookable via link below On Wednesday, October 22nd, we invite you to T’Hump, an exclusive event designed for young people under 16 to showcase their abilities in music, rhythm, and the spoken word. This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate […]

Wednesday 22nd October, 7-9pm, The Floral Boutique. Bring your carved pumpkins and join us for a night of spooky, floral fun! We’ll provide all the fresh flowers, eerie dried elements, and expert guidance you’ll need to transform your jack-o’-lantern into a beautiful, botanical masterpiece. This event is for adults only, […]

Thursday 23rd October, 4-6pm, The Ostrich Hotel, upstairs with Jo Di Maggio Escape the everyday and find your creative calm. Join us for a slow stitch workshop where you’ll learn the art of mindful hand sewing. Using scraps of beautiful fabric, threads, and simple stitches, we’ll create a small, textile […]

Thursday 23rd October, 7pm, doors open 6.30pm, St. Mary’s Church, Salehurst A Light Gothic Play As far as we know, Lord Byron never set foot in Robertsbridge, yet his restless spirit now wanders the nave and transepts of St. Mary the Virgin, Salehurst. A former mistress, Claire, has just laid […]

Friday 24th October, Committee Room, Robertsbridge Club 6.30pm The amazing life of Barbara Bodichon. The life of local writer, artist, feminist and educationalist Barbara Bodichon is explored by acclaimed author and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society Jane Robinson.  As well as being the author of “Trailblazer”, Jane is a […]

 Saturday, 25th October – 11am – 1pm, The Robertsbridge Club Join author/illustrator Ed Boxall for some joyful nonsense, inspired by his new book The Castle of Um.  Following a fun and music filled performance, children will invent nonsense characters using Ed’s illustration techniques and playfully explore language. It’s a fun-filled […]

Saturday, 25th October, 2 – 4pm, The Ostrich upstairs BAFTA nominated TV producer and writer, Yvonne Grace, talks about her work on dramas such as EastEnders, Holby City and Crossroads, and invites us to contribute characters for  our very own soap opera!

Saturday 25th October, Robertsbridge Village Hall, 7.30pm, bar opens at 7pm Join Beth and Ben for an evening of award-winning music inspired by books. A concert in two halves, all songs inspired by books. A story is told briefly before each song to describe how each book inspired it.  The […]

Sunday, 26th October, 11am-1pm, The Ostrich, upstairs. Shakespeare’s “best bits” – readings and discussion Local author and educator Charlotte Moore will present with Michael Wilson a selection of extracts from a wide range of Shakespeare’s plays.  Some will be very familiar, others less so. We’ll read them, talk about why […]

Sunday, 26th October, 2 – 3.30pm, The Ostrich upstairs –  Free but booking essential Sarah Massini – Once Upon a Tiger workshop for 3 to 7 year olds. Robertsbridge’s own award-winning illustrator, Sarah Massini, tells her new story of a grumpy tiger and his friends. Tiger face painting will be […]