Welcome to Hurst Life’s St Lawrence Fair event page. Here you will find our most recent information for everything regarding the fair.

Since the 14th century, the village of Hurstpierpoint has celebrated the Feast of St Lawrence with a village fair. The fair is one of the oldest in the United Kingdom.

2024: Additional last minute details By Lona McDonald…

St. Lawrence Fair is almost upon us…we look forward to seeing you over the weekend on South Avenue recreation ground.

Friday 5th July

Teddy Bears Picnic – 12.30-2.30pm; come along to enjoy a magic show, cake decorating and a craft activity, a carousel ride and an ice lolly - £2 contribution.
Junior Disco – 6pm – 7.15pm; pre-book tickets from Fabulous Floors: £4 in advance, £5 on the door - includes a snack and unlimited water/squash.
Hurst Band Night – 6pm -10.30pm; live music, Hurst’BAR’point and food by Village Pizza Kitchen and Hurst Butchers - a great evening’s entertainment.

Saturday 6th July

Come along, support the procession, cheer on the fun run, visit the stalls and street food market (lots of good food to sample), have a drink from Hurst’BAR’point or tea tent, watch the arena performances, enjoy Harris’ Funfair and take part in the competitions:
• Party games in the arena for younger children
• Trolley dash
• Tug of War
• Chuck the Re-Usable Welly

Finally, if you’re able to support the fair financially in any way, it’s easy - simply scan the QR code on any of the fair posters or the front of the programme to be taken directly to Paypal to make a donation. There will be road closures from 12.30pm on the day, so check our website for details - www.stlawrencefair.co.uk Thank you so much in advance - here’s to a great Fair weekend - we look forward to seeing you there!

Hurstpierpoint Foodbank have re-opened their collection service, as demand increases due to the cost-of-living crisis. As well as the Friday delivery option, that was initiated during the covid lockdowns, for a trial period users will again be able to collect food in person from Court Bushes Community Hub, Willow Way.

The Foodbank will be open for collections from Court Bushes from 10am – 12pm every Thursday. The Melting Pot Café is also open at this time so free tea, coffee and cake are available as well as cup-a-soup and toast. The Foodbank distributes food through a referral system and provides enough food for a family for three days. Alternatively, people can come down to Court Bushes on a Thursday morning and talk to foodbank staff directly. Staff understand that reaching out for help in this way can be difficult and aim to treat users with discretion and kindness.
Additionally, a new partnership between the owners of Gibson greengrocers and the Foodbank is now giving those using the Foodbank access to fresh fruit and vegetables during the trial period. A voucher will be provided by the Foodbank to be used in the shop on Hurstpierpoint High Street.

Food parcels can also be requested through the following partner agencies:
• St Lawrence C of E Primary School 01273 833229
• Hurstpierpoint Pre-School, Trinity Road, 01273 834144
• Holy Trinity Church
• Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common Parish Council Trinity Road, 01273 833264, Open Monday – Friday 9:30am -1:30pm
• Mid Sussex Health Centre 01273 834388, Open Monday – Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm
• Housing Benefit Team (MSDC) • Community Mental Health Team
• Social Services

Families can contact Hurstpierpoint Foodbank (hurstfb@gmail.com) or Burgess Hill Foodbank (foodbankburgesshill@gmail.com) if they need food.