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Fri 15 Aug 2025

V-J DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY BEACON LIGHTING

Friday 15th August 2025 – 8pm to 9:30pm

FREE Entry

Uckfield Town Council is hosting a commemorative V-J Day 80th Anniversary service, centred around the Uckfield Beacon being lit in line with hundreds of beacons across the United Kingdom.

This service takes place on the evening of Friday 15th August, which marks exactly 80 years since Imperial Japan surrendered to the Allied Forces, effectively bringing an end to World War Two.

We welcome residents to join us in paying their respects to the servicemen and women who were part of World War Two in this service and lighting of the beacon.

The beacon site is at Victoria Pleasure Ground, where there is the capacity for residents to attend with camping chairs and picnic mats, should they wish.

Burgers, hot and cold refreshments and icecream will be available to purchase. No alcohol will be sold onsite.

The programme for the evening is as follows:

8.00pm to 8.30pm – Recorded music playing
8.30pm to 9.00pm – Live music performed by Rosie’s Retro Rhythms, finishing with the National Anthem
9.00pm – Town Crier’s Proclamation
9.05pm – Town Mayor’s reading
9.10pm – Prayers by The Rev. Father David Ashton
9.15pm – A tribute from Kathy Sambrook OBE DL, followed by the lighting of the beacon
The playing of the Last Post and two minutes of reflection.

We thank all participants for being part of the event, in addition to the Uckfield branch of the Royal British Legion, which has lent its support to the event.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact admin@uckfieldtc.gov.uk or call 01825 762774.

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

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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

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