2:30pm - 4:30pm

Tickets £25

Sat 07 Mar 2026

International Women’s Day Afternoon Tea

Saturday 7th March 2026

2:30pm to 4:30pm

Tickets £25

Buy tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stpeterstjameshospiceinchaileysussex/2029254

In celebration of International Women’s Day, St Peter & St James Hospice invite you to join their International Women’s Day Afternoon Tea.

Enjoy delicious treats and tea as we come together to recognise women and the strength, passion, and inspiration they bring to our lives and communities every day.

Tickets are £25 per person, and every ticket includes an afternoon tea. Group bookings of 10 people will enjoy a complimentary bottle of fizz for the table.

Over-14s are welcome, and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.

We are proud to welcome an exceptional lineup of inspirational guest speakers to share their stories:

Making flexible working work

Emma Cleary, Founder of Flexibility Matters

Driven by her own experience balancing a 10 year career in international publishing with family life, Emma created Flexibility Matters to champion flexible working and empower others to thrive professionally and personally.

Succeeding in a predominantly male sector

Dr Kathryn O’Donnell, Co-founder of Apogee Missions Advisory Ltd.

A dynamic leader in high-growth, high-stakes sectors, specialising in Space, Cyber Security and Defence. Kathryn played a key role in scaling In-Space Missions and guiding its successful acquisition by BAE Systems Group in 2021, as well as recently co-founding a new consultancy, Apogee Missions Advisory Ltd.

Meet one of 12 Master Certified Matchmakers in the world

Geneviève Gresset, Certified Relationship Expert and Matchmaker

Renowned for over 30 years in life and relationship coaching, as well as her role as a coach on Season 5 of Married at First Sight. She has transformed lives through her innovative approach to the UK dating scene. Expertly guiding people through the complexities of love and relationships, as well as owner of the Lounge (formally the Pamper Lounge) with her life partner Steve, founder of Relationship Retreats.

Buy tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stpeterstjameshospiceinchaileysussex/2029254

Our Location

The Civic Centre and Luxfords Restaurant location:

By car

The Civic Centre is located just off the High Street adjacent to the free public Luxford car park.

Heading up the hill (north) turn left off the High Street onto Civic Approach and the Civic Centre is straight ahead, accessed by steps or a ramp.

Follow the road into the free Luxford public car park (three hours maximum) or up to the top section where you can park for up to 10 hours.

Use TN22 1AL in your GPS devices.

 

By train

Uckfield train station is situated at the bottom of the High Street.

On leaving the station, turn right and walk up the hill (north).

Turn left off the High Street onto Civic Approach and the Civic Centre is straight ahead, accessed by steps or a ramp.

 

By bus

Uckfield bus station is situated at the bottom of the town opposite the Tesco supermarket.

On leaving the bus station, cross the road via the pedestrian crossing and turn left and up a short flight of steps to access Tesco car park. The Civic Centre is located to the right of the Tesco store accessed via steps or a ramp.

Alternatively, cross the road via the pedestrian crossing and turn right to access the High Street. Proceed up the hill and then turn left off the High Street onto Civic Approach and the Civic Centre is straight ahead, accessed by steps or a ramp.

 

Opening Times

The Civic Centre is normally open at 8.00am to facilitate hirers’ access, but closing times vary according to room bookings and events.

The building is open to the public as part of the Wealden Community Toilet Scheme, Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Luxfords Restaurant is open 9.30am to 3.00pm, Monday to Saturday and by arrangement for specific events.

The Civic Centre
Uckfield, East Sussex,
TN22 1AE

Telephone:
01825 762774

Email:

admin@uckfieldtc.gov.uk

Luxfords Restaurant
T: 01825 761659

Booking office
T: 01825 762774

The booking office is open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4pm.

Facilities and Accessibility

The Civic Centre strives to be fully accessible with a range of facilities to support you. We aim to make your visit a memorable experience with every need catered for.

Please call us with any specific requirements

01825 762774

Facilities for disabled visitors

The Civic Centre can be accessed via ramps from the direction of the High Street and from Tesco supermarket.

There is an automatic door providing access to the Civic Centre and there are disabled toilet facilities on the ground and first floors.

The first floor can be accessed via the customer lift.

 

Facilities for the hard-of-hearing

There is an induction loop facility in the Weald Hall (where most events are held).

Please ask if you require additional assistance when visiting or booking and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.

The Civic Centre
Bell Farm Lane, Uckfield,
East Sussex,
TN22 1AE

Hospitality Manager
01825 747791

Bookings
Tel: 01825 762774

Luxfords
Tel: 01825 761659

Useful Links
Booking Form
Terms and Conditions of Venue Hire
Room Hire Information
Conference Catering Menu
Directions
Opening Times
Luxfords
Local Accommodation
Transport

Privacy Policy

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The Civic Centre
Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AE

Hospitality Manager
Louise Slaughter
Telephone: 01825 747791

Bookings
Telephone: 01825 747790
The Bookings Line is open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4pm

Luxfords
Telephone: 01825 761659

Useful Links
Booking Form
Terms and Conditions of Venue Hire
Room Hire Information
Conference Catering Menu
Directions
Opening Times
Luxfords
Local Accommodation
Transport

Privacy Policy

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