New date set for Framfield Road and New Town exhibition
A new date has been set for an exhibition on the Framfield Road and New Town area of Uckfield.
Mayflower and Britannia to visit Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway heritage railway, at Sheffield Park, will be welcoming two famous steam engines to its annual Autumn Gala from October 11-13.
Miniature steam engines and classic cars coming to Lavender Line
Miniature steam engines and classic cars will be coming to the Lavender Line heritage railway on Saturday and Sunday, October 5, and 6.
POSTPONED – Framfield Road and New Town to feature in exhibition
Update on Wednesday, September 25: This exhibition has now been postponed and is due to take place in January 2020.
Hawker Typhoon crowdfunder smashes its £50,000 target
Volunteers raising funds to restore the first ever World War 2 Hawker Typhoon fighter bomber to flying condition have successfully completed their first crowdfunding project.
Tickets available for Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group open day
Members of the public will have the chance to hear how plans to restore a World War 2 Hawker Typhoon to flying condition are progressing at an open day this month.
Bob Tuxford talk – How 18 Victor flights supported Vulcan Falklands raid
Heart-stopping moments of a daring mission to bomb Port Stanley airfield during the Falklands War were recalled at a meeting in Uckfield last night.
Museum tells story of aircraft that came down in World War 2
Rod Chinn has been interested in old aircraft since he built Airfix plastic model kits as a youngster, so a new role at an aviation museum is perfect for him.
Uckfield-based Hawker Typhoon restoration project moves into new phase
Eyes around the world are focussed on Uckfield as a project to restore a World War 2 Hawker Typhoon aeroplane to flying condition moves into a new phase.
Former Maidens Head: ‘Don’t extinguish any hopes of hotel return’
Changes planned for one of Uckfield’s most prominent and historic buildings – once the Maidens Head – will hinder any hopes for its return to its traditional use as an hotel, it was claimed this week.
Lavender Line to mark 50th anniversary of last train
The Lavender Line at Isfield will be holding a special event over the weekend of February 23 and 24 to mark the 50th anniversary of the last train to leave the station.
The story of Uckfield in World War 1
Detailed research and artefacts long hidden from public view have been combined to tell the story of Uckfield during World War 1.
Don’t miss exhibition about Bridge Cottage and its people
An exhibition about Bridge Cottage and the people who lived there can be seen at the cottage until Saturday.
Blue plaque plan for historic Uckfield buildings
A blue plaque scheme to mark historic locations in Uckfield is moving closer to fruition.
Uckfield Bow Bells milepost is being refurbished
Another Bow Bells Milepost has disappeared from its Uckfield site – but unlike one that was spotted missing last year this one is being refurbished and will be returned.
Tunnels under Uckfield streets? That’s fake news, says history expert
Are there tunnels under Uckfield streets? That’s highly unlikely according to Mick Harker, chair of Uckfield and District Preservation Society.
From snow to sunshine: Uckfield in February 2018 v 2019
What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, Uckfield was shivering and the first snow fell during the evening of Monday, February 26.
Your invitation to join Uckfield fire service 150 years celebration
Visitors are invited to help Uckfield firefighters celebrate 150 years of service in the town on Sunday, June 24.
Descendant of Uckfield’s first rector hopes to visit ancestor’s memorial
A descendant of Uckfield’s first rector, the Rev Edward Cardale, is hoping to come to town to see a memorial to his ancestor.
Uckfield Guides prepare to celebrate 100th anniversary
Uckfield Guides celebrate their 100th anniversary in town next year and appealing for help in gathering information about their history.