Find out more about Piddinghoe Church and the bells project HERE

Tickets for all three events are available by searching Ring in the New at eventbrite.com.

Tickets for Art Workshop HERE

Tickets for Songs for Piddinghoe - concert at St John the Evangelist - HERE

Tickets for Piddinghoe Ceilidh - HERE

After 300 years, the historic bells at St John the Evangelist church in Piddinghoe have been renovated, renewed, and re-installed, and a day of festivities is planned to commemorate the occasion. On the 22nd July, thanks to a grant from the Newhaven Arts Growth Fund, ‘Ring in the New’ will feature something for everyone.

Families can participate in a free art workshop led by Hayley Cox from Natural Connection Sussex. Join Hayley from 3pm on The Hoe in Piddinghoe and create an ephemeral piece of natural art that will be offered to the river. Attendance is free, but booking is essential.

The centrepiece of the celebrations will be the world premiere of ‘Songs for Piddinghoe’; a new musical composition by Christopher Moore of VOCES8. Performed by Tide Mills Choir alongside Harbour Primary School, the piece draws inspiration from the stories, experiences, and lives of the community, and will take the audience on a musical journey through the village’s history. The performance will take place from 6pm to 7pm at St John the Evangelist. Tickets are free but the church is small, so head to eventbrite.com to book your spot.

The festivities conclude with a Ceilidh on The Hoe from 8pm. Everyone is invited to join in the shindig, accompanied by the fantastic tunes of London-based band Licence to Ceilidh. Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for children and concessions, including food and drink. Tickets for all three events are available by searching Ring in the New at eventbrite.com.