Churches of Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common Easter Services

Welcome to Hurst Life’s churches of Hurst & Sayers Common Easter services event page. Here you will find our most recent information for everything Easter in our churches.

Christians and churches across Hurstpierpoint join together for a Walk of Witness and Church services.
You would be warmly welcome to join us for this, or for any of the services taking place across the village during Holy Week.

See also, www.holytrinityhpp.org, www.goodnewshurst.co.uk

2026 is detailed below.

Holy Trinity Church

www.holytrinityhpp.org High Street, Hurstpierpoint. 01273 835109 - hurstparishoffice@gmail.com


Holy Communion

Monday 30th March at 7.30pm
Tuesday 31st March at 7.30PM Easter Vigil.
Wednesday 1st April at 11am & 7.30PM

Maunday Thursday

Thursday 2nd APRIL at 7.30pm 8am, Sung Eucharist

Good Friday

Friday 3rd April from 12-2pm - A quiet time and space for prayer and reflection on the journey of the Cross. Please come and go as you please, in quietness.
2pm - Last Hour at the Cross

Holy Saturday

19th April
4th April at 7.30pm, Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday

Sunday 5th April
8am - Easter Communion – a simple said service
9.15am – Easter Communion – a sung service with choir
11am – Easter Celebration Communion – a beautiful service for people of all ages, with songs and activities for children, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt

Good News Church

www.goodnewshurst.co.uk 149 High Street, Hurstpierpoint.

Easter Sunday – 5th April
10.30am - Easter Sunday Family Service

The Parish of Albourne, Sayers Common and Twineham

Contact: Rev Rachel Cornish - rev.rachelcornish@gmail.com. You can also find us on www.achurchnearyou.com

Palm Sunday

29th March
9.45am - Parish Eucharist with procession (donkey and weather permitting) St Peter, Twineham.

Evening Prayer

Monday 30th March at 4pm in St Peter, Twineham.
Tuesday 31st March at 4pm in Christ Church, Sayers Common.
Wednesday 1st April at 4pm at St Bartholomew, Albourne.

Maunday Thursday

Thursday 2nd April at 4pm in Holy Communion at Christ Church, Sayers Common.

Good Friday

Friday 3rd April at 11am, Morning Worship at St Peter, Twineham.

Messy Church

Saturday 4th April from 10-11.30am with crafts and fun for children plus Easter egg hunt at Christ Church, Sayers Common (booking helpful 07739507978 as places limited).

Easter Sunday

Sunday 5 April, 10am at Parish Eucharist at Christ Church, Sayers Common.

Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common Parish Council - April news 2026

Reeds Lane Recreation Ground

Despite the heavy rain and poor ground conditions, work commenced on the upgrades to Reeds Lane Recreation Ground in Sayers Common as planned. The new large piece of play equipment, as voted for by local children last year, accessible roundabout and toddler swings have been installed as well as a table tennis table. The play area is now open for all to enjoy. The remainder of the project, including picnic benches, fencing, new bins and the planned improvements to the northern part of the Recreation Ground, will be delivered over the coming months.

Where should I report a local issue or concern?

It is not always easy to know which authority is responsible for a particular service or issue. The Parish Council website now has a dedicated ‘Report It’ page, providing useful guidance, links and contact information to help you report your issue or concern to the right place. Visit https://www.hurstpierpoint-pc.gov.uk/report-it/ to find out more.

Ground-nesting Birds

1st March marked the start of ground-nesting season for birds in England. We are fortunate to have skylarks nesting in our very own meadows, and the season runs between March and the end of August. Breeding skylarks may attempt to raise multiple broods during this time, often building several nests. To help protect the skylarks in Hurst Meadows, please stick to the paths and keep dogs on leads. Even small dogs with excellent recall can unintentionally disturb nesting birds. A dog straying off the path may cause birds to flee, leaving eggs or chicks vulnerable to cold, predators, or abandonment.

To read the full newsletter, pick up your copy of April’s Hurst Life.

World Piano Day comes to Hurstpierpoint

To mark World Piano Day 2026, the heart of Hurstpierpoint will be filled with live piano music as an outdoor, community piano takes over the Village Garden on Saturday 28th March, from 12-5pm.

This special event is being collaboratively presented by the organisers of HURSTfolk and Hurst Festival, Debbie Clare and Michel Olszewski, bringing together their shared passion for accessible, community-led music making.

An upright piano will be placed at the centre of the Village Garden (opposite Morley’s Bistro), inviting anyone to sit down and play - from complete beginners to accomplished pianists. Performers of all ages and abilities are welcome, and the day is designed as a relaxed, drop-in celebration of music rather than a formal concert.

World Piano Day is a global event founded by pianist and composer Nils Frahm, celebrating the piano in all its forms and encouraging participation, curiosity and connection through music. This Hurstpierpoint event brings that spirit firmly into the village, creating an open, inclusive space for creativity and community.

Throughout the afternoon, the piano will be played in short slots, with a mixture of pre-booked performances and spontaneous walk-up players. Audiences are encouraged to stop by, listen, support friends and neighbours, or even have a go themselves.

The event is free to attend and open to everyone.

Hurstpierpoint residents climb Kilimanjaro

Ten Hurst and local residents helped raise over £100,000 for Kidscape by recently completing the grueling climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. At the forefront of the expedition were Josh Braid, who had previously dragged a rocking horse to the South Pole for the charity, as well as Dan Lustig, hairdresser and star of Gogglebox. The others to complete the epic challenge included Si Woodjetts, Sam Wood, Ollie Kuehne, Christopher Tipping, Paul Brodgen, Rob Noble, Jocelyn Crouch, Scott Crouch and Dale Ruebin, who filmed the event for an upcoming documentary.

The group took on a seven-day ascent of Africa’s highest peak (5,895 metres) from 30th January to 8th February to raise awareness of bullying and it marked 40 years of Kidscape’s charity work, protecting children from bullying and harm. Dan told us: “It was both the best and hardest moments of my life so far, but worth every breath and step to reach the summit with my new friends for life.”

Josh Braid, Samuel Wood and Ollie Kuehne extended the adventure with a world-first challenge: A ‘Sea to Summit’ ironman-style triathlon starting with a 3.8km swim around Toten Island in Tanga Bay, then a 450km bike ride over three days to Londorossi Gate and finally a 60km trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro, joining the other heroes for the final ascent.

“The hardest part of the challenge,” said Josh, “was climbing on day three when, after the sea and cycle, our bodies were depleted and we were walking long distances at altitude. Add sickness into the equation and I thought that I was going to have to call off this world f irst challenge.”

The sea-swim was a massive unknown as locals told them no one had attempted it and currents, ships and sharks could all call the attempt off. Local traffic was a real challenge on the cycle stage as well as nasty speed bumps and for good measure their support vehicle got stuck. “The most rewarding moment was reaching the summit with emotions so high and knowing we had completed our world first challenge. To have so much of the team there with us was so special to savour the moment and it was a breath of fresh air with so much positive vibes.”

To learn more about Kidscape and their work visit www.kidscape.org.uk

Japour Gym moves onto Hurst High Street

Jude Poyner, who has been running his gym from the back of Fuel for the last three years, has moved his business to the High Street, opposite South Avenue. Jude started as a personal trainer five years ago and his first job was at a local PureGym, where he began building a steady client base. “After just four months, I felt a pull to create something of my own. I started looking for a space to rent, and by pure luck, I stumbled across Hurstpierpoint—a village I hadn’t even heard of before that day. Excited, I made enquiries about a small space inside a coffee shop on the High Street.”

Slowly but surely, he was able to double his client base and two years ago, he introduced group classes, which welcomed people of every age and ability. “I’ve been part of the Hurstpierpoint community for three years now, and every year I feel more connected and more grateful to be here. It genuinely feels like home.”

Jude needed bigger premises and when the space vacated by the funeral directors became available, he put in a bid, but was beaten to it and reluctantly considered moving to Burgess Hill or Hassocks. “It didn’t feel right—I loved the Hurst community too much. Just as we were about to put in an offer elsewhere, the phone rang. The first bidder for the Hurst property had pulled out. They asked if I wanted to take it on. Without hesitation, I said yes. From that moment, I focused on preparation and taking the time to get the new space looking exactly how it should.”

For more information go to www.japourgym.co.uk

Recycle ink cartridges in Hurstpierpoint

By Colin McFarlin

You may know me best for my articles on recycling at the back of this magazine. As you know, I finish my articles by inviting readers to send to me their recycling questions. And you do, lots of them.

Wanda wrote to me and asked: “Where can I recycle printer ink cartridges locally?”
I had to tell her that the nearest recycling point was in Haywards Heath, but if she would like to set up a local recycling point, I would help her to do it.

Well, thanks to Wanda and the wonderful staff at The Village Centre in Trinity Road, they agreed to host a collection box, an excellent central point and right opposite the car park.

Recently, I visited The Village Centre with Wanda and set up the collection box that is now open and looking forward to receiving, for recycling, your used and your unwanted printer cartridges. We can accept compatible cartridges as well as genuine cartridges - any make.

We cannot accept laser printer cartridges; you still need to take them to the recycling centre (‘The Tip’) in Burgess Hill. Do not throw your printer cartridges used or unwanted in the bin, pop them into the recycling box at the Village Centre reception.

Santa Sunday in Hurstpierpoint

Welcome to Hurst Life’s Santa Sunday event page. Here you will find our most recent information for everything about the event.

A magical Christmas Market in the heart of Hurstpierpoint! Join us for a festive celebration filled with live music, delicious treats, and plenty of Christmas shopping. Bring the family along for fun kids’ activities, exciting fairground rides, and a chance to meet Father Christmas himself! Get into the holiday spirit with us and make unforgettable memories.

See also, Hurst’s Secret Santa

News about 2026’s Santa Sunday will appear here as soon as we hear it!

Santa Sunday in Hurstpierpoint

The heart of Hurstpierpoint will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland of festive fun as Hurst Santa Sunday returns on Sunday 7th December, from 12.30 to 4.30 pm.

This much-loved community celebration brings together families, friends, and visitors for an afternoon packed with Christmas magic, shopping, food, music and cheer, as well as free fun for the kids. Whether you come for the sparkle, the songs, or the smiles, Santa Sunday is the perfect way to start the festive season.

Shop local and support our village businesses Hurstpierpoint High Street will be closed to traffic, but alive with festive spirit as local shops open their doors with special offers, tastings and Christmas treats. Alongside them, a bustling Christmas market will line the streets, offering beautifully crafted gifts, decorations, and handmade delights — perfect for stocking fillers and unique presents.
By browsing the stalls and supporting our independent retailers, you’re helping to keep our high street thriving at the heart of our community.

Eat, drink and be merry
Come hungry! From steaming cups of mulled wine and hot chocolate to mince pies, roast chestnuts and festive street food, there’s something to tempt every palate. Local pubs, cafés and restaurants will also be serving special winter menus — perfect for warming up after enjoying the festivities. Whether it’s a family meal, a snack on the go, or a festive drink with friends, the flavours of Christmas await.

Music, merriment and magic
The streets will be filled with music as local choirs, school groups and musicians bring the sound of Christmas to life. Expect traditional carols, upbeat festive tunes and plenty of sing-along moments to lift your spirits.
For the little ones, the highlight of the day will be a visit from Santa himself, with festive activities including free face painting and other surprises dotted throughout the afternoon.

A huge thank you
Events like Hurst Santa Sunday wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and hard work of so many. A special thank-you goes to our headline sponsor, PSP Homes. We also gratefully acknowledge our other valued sponsors:
• Hurstpierpoint Charity Shop
• Hurstpierpoint College |
• Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common Parish Council
• The Hurstpierpoint Society
• Freeman Brothers
• Fabulous Floors
• Jamie Stafford Bathrooms

We extend heartfelt thanks to the Santa Sunday Organising Committee and to the countless volunteers who give their time and energy each year to make this event such a success. Your commitment and community spirit are what make Santa Sunday truly special.

Churches of Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common Christmas services

Welcome to Hurst Life’s churches of Hurspierpoint & Sayers Common Christmas services event page. Here you will find our most recent information for everything Christmas in our churches.

See also, Holy Trinity Hurstpierpoint, The parish of Albourne, Sayers Common and Twineham, Good News Church Hurstpierpoint

Holy Trinity Parish Church


High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9TS
www.holytrinityhurst.org

Wednesday 3rd December
7.30pm Mothers’ Union Advent Evening with carols, readings, mulled wine and mince pies. Tickets available from Judy Leech 01273 833954

Sunday 14th December
2.30-4.30pm - Family Christmas Crafts. Crafts and activities for pre-school & primary aged children. Book tickets at the website above
7pm - Contemporary Carols. A modern take on traditional carols with a live band and a short Christmas message.

Sunday 21st December
6pm - Candlelit Carol Service followed by mulled wine and mince pies

Christmas Eve
3pm & 4.30pm - Crib Services. A lively services for all ages. Children are invited to dress as a favourite nativity character
11.30pm Midnight Mass

Christmas Day
8am - Christmas Communion – a simple said service
10am - Christmas Family Communion. A service for all the family

Good News Church


149 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9PU www.goodnewshurst.co.uk

Sunday 21st December
3.30pm - Carols and Cakes – an informal carol service

Christmas Day
10am - Christmas Day Service - Come and celebrate with us our Saviour’s birth

The Parish of Albourne, Sayers Common and Twineham


ascat.ad@yahoo.com – You can also find us on www.achurchnearyou.com

Sunday 21st December
6pm - Nine Lessons and Carols at St Bartholomew’s, Albourne

Monday 22nd December
6pm - Carol Service at Christ Church, Sayers Common

Christmas Eve
4pm - Crib Service (with live animals) at St Peter’s, Twineham
8pm - Midnight Mass at St Bartholomew’s, Albourne

Christmas Day
10am - Parish Eucharist at Christ Church, Sayers Common

HURSTfolk

Welcome to Hurst Life’s HURSTfolk event page. Here you will find our most recent information for everything regarding the festival.

HURSTfolk is the brainchild of Hurstpierpoint resident, Debbie Clare. Debbie is drawing upon her extensive live music career to weave together this community-focused weekend of live music performances.

See also, HURSTfolk

HURSTfolk will be taking a break in 2026 to reflect properly on how and where to take things in future years, though we may announce a few one-off HURSTfolk. events during the year.

HURSTfolk

Hurstpierpoint at its absolute best

By Debbie Clare, Festival Director
This year’s HURSTfolk was an immense mountain of hard work and preparation -months of planning, spreadsheets, emails, and logistics - but the weekend itself ran beautifully smoothly and was everything I’d hoped it would be. The high street was absolutely buzzing from morning till night, the restaurants were full, and every venue looked its absolute best.
We had such a huge variety of shows across the weekend - from heavy rock to folk, pop, and blues - and it was brilliant to see capacity and near-capacity audiences at almost every event. There was such a warm atmosphere everywhere you went, and a real sense that people were proud to be part of something special happening right here in the village.
I’m so grateful to the incredible people working across all of the venues, and to my amazing crew, who were at their absolute best all weekend. It was a huge team effort from a group of dedicated professionals who went above and beyond to make everything run so smoothly.
Over 500 people bought tickets, with another 500 attending the free events, and it felt like a real celebration of the talent, energy, and creativity that our community is full of, as well as a chance to welcome new faces from outside the area discovering Hurst and its venues for the first time.
HURSTfolk will be taking a break in 2026 to reflect properly on how and where to take things in future years, though we may announce a few one-off HURSTfolk. events during the year. Thank you so much to everyone who supported and celebrated with us.

Time to Remember, Holy Trinity Church, Hurstpierpoint

image of a candle

Sunday 2nd November 2025 at 3pm, at Holy Trinity CHURCH, Hurstpierpoint

Each year Holy Trinity Church holds a special Time to Remember Service, dedicated to remembering and giving thanks for loved ones who have died. The service provides the space for people to give thanks for loved ones who are no longer with us, an opportunity to light a candle in their memory, and time for quietness and reflection. Whether you want to remember a person or people who died more recently, or if their deaths were long ago, this service is open to everyone. 

The service will be on Sunday 2nd November 2025 at 3pm.  For those who would like to stay and chat afterwards, refreshments will be available. 

The service is for everyone. 

 

 

Hurstpierpoint's Remembrance Sunday

Welcome to Hurst Life’s Remembrance information page. Here you will find our most recent information for all things Remembrance Sunday.

See also, Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common Parish Council
and Holy Trinity Church, Hurst

Remembrance Sunday 9th November 2025

The annual Hurstpierpoint outdoor remembrance service will take place at the War Memorial at 11am. The parade leaves South Avenue at 10.45 and the 11am outdoor service is followed by a service in Holy Trinity Church.

Gearing up for the Albourne Village Show!

By Lynne Bannon

The much-loved Albourne Village Show is just around the corner on Saturday 6th September, and this year’s celebration promises to be the biggest yet, with organisers announcing an even broader lineup of entertainment, competitions and local flavour for the community to enjoy.

Running from 2pm to 10pm at the Albourne Recreational Ground, the show is a celebration of village life with a vibrant mix of live music, local food and drink, family-friendly competitions and artisan stalls.
Returning highlights include the everpopular dog show, craft tent, and photography competition, with new twists and a few surprises in store.

This year (weather permitting) there will also be a display of classic and interesting cars — just for fun, no prizes — so if you’d like to bring yours along, send us a message! The local fire brigade will also be visiting again, giving children (and quite a few adults!) the chance to climb aboard and explore their fire engine. Attendees can look forward to performances from local favourites The Kites, The Tar Babies and The Stanmer Band, alongside an Open Mic slot for emerging talent. Food lovers will find even more to feast on this year, with The Hop Tub from Hurstpierpoint returning to run the bar and an expanded food van lineup showcasing Sussex’s best.

The show’s traditional flower and produce competition continues to grow, so make sure you bring your entries in from the start of the show. The categories include best cake, best jam, recycled crafts, and the ever-hilarious funniest vegetable – to find a list of all the categories, visit our Facebook page.

There’s already some stiff competition hotting up for the best local photographs, and some fabulous raffle prizes have been secured, from Rushfields, South Downs Nursery, Turn and Fire and many others — you’ll need to be in it (and at it) to win it! Now a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), the Albourne Village Show proudly reinvests all profits into local causes and future events. With support from local sponsors Avtrade, Hurst College, Ernest Doe and more, the show is set to be a standout event on the Mid Sussex summer calendar. All in all, it’ll be a fantastic afternoon and evening — so come along from 2pm onwards to enjoy the fun!

Hurst Cricket Club news

By Tony Andrews, club Chairman

The 1st XI delivered one of their standout performances of the season, toppling league leaders Ifield in dramatic fashion. The match began with a shock; captain Alex was dismissed for a diamond duck on the very first ball.

Kai stepped up in style, smashing his way to a dazzling 101 from just 62 deliveries, including 17 boundaries. It was his second century of the season and an innings to remember. He was supported by Theo, who notched up his second half-century of the year. A united effort in the f ield saw the team seal a dominant 98-run victory.

Under the calm leadership of Chris Brant, the 2s are enjoying their best-ever season in Division 10. With promotion within reach, their campaign has been September 2025 invigorated by a heroic win over top-of-the-table Lingfield, who notably brought in late reinforcements. Defending a modest 152 in a rain-affected game, the bowling attack stepped up, led by George Tucker’s four wickets and a valuable three from Paul Crompton.

A tense nail-biter against Balcombe also saw the team scrape through, thanks to a last-gasp 19-run cameo from Harry Emms off just nine balls. Harry’s all-round credentials are now firmly under review… by Harry himself! The 2s also beat local rivals St Andrews thanks to a Matt Edwards 5-fer and a century from me, which cost me a beer round and a photograph in front of the scoreboard.

The 3rd XI had been on an impressive unbeaten streak, climbing steadily up the table—interrupted only by uncooperative weather and limited availability. But all good things end, and that came in the form of a defeat to league champions-elect Haywards Heath. Still, there was a silver lining: a sensational knock of 99 not out from Mike ‘Last Man’ Standing, who was cruelly left stranded a run shy of a maiden century after running out of partners.

Our U18 side shone brightly during their festival week, finishing top of a 24-team group to earn a coveted spot in the Finals Day at Preston Nomads CC. Taking on Eastbourne CC in a closely fought semi-final, the team— featuring five players already making waves in senior cricket—posted an imposing 168, but came up just short. Our young stars can take immense pride in their performances, which hint at a bright future ahead.

https://hurst.play-cricket.com/home

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