The Windmill Update July:
While our windmill is in scaffold, part repairs are taking place in Holland and all is looking good! Two of our sweeps are in good condition and being sanded down and checked over. The other two, sadly not so and new sweeps are being made.
Click on the images below to find out more about them.
The Grange Gallery: From the Land to the Sea
Nine local Sussex artists capture the soul and essence of our changing environment. Through differing art mediums, we tell the stories of our constantly inspiring muses of the Downs and the sea exploring our dreams, walks and experiences. Come travel with us in our journey from the land to the sea.
Artists: Vicky Gomez (printmaker), Clair Butler (Printmaker), Suzi Lowe (Painter),J. D. Liebe (Painter), Kate Aekbote (Painter), Michael Steven Harris (Photographer), Caroline Martin (Painter), Gitte Porsgaard (ceramics) Allison Murphy( painter/printmaker)
Find out more about this exhibition here: rottingdeanheritage.org.uk/from-the-land-to-the-sea/
The Grange Gallery: E.Q. Nicholson – The Grange Rottingdean
The Grange Gallery, Rottingdean is presenting the third in its series of acclaimed exhibitions on the life and work of members of the family of the celebrated artist William Nicholson,
Find out more about this exhibition here: rottingdeanheritage.org.uk/eq-nicholson-the-grange-rottingdean/
Wednesdays at One – A series of short lunchtime talks at The Grange at 1pm 2026
We’re so pleased to be able to give details of this year’s very popular Wednesdays at One series of lunchtime talks.
These take place in The Grange Gallery (unless otherwise stated) above the library, opposite the pond, in our beautiful village of Rottingdean by the sea.
Places are limited to 40 people and as there is no booking required we operate on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a voluntary suggested donation of £3.00 to help pay for our wonderful speakers.
15 July: Mike Laslett & Bob Smale : Tour of the Churchyard
22 July: Jean Spray : Burne Jones windows at St Margaret’s Church
Find out more about The Grange Tea Garden here: rottingdeanheritage.org.uk/wednesdays-at-one-a-series-of-short-lunchtime-talks-at-the-grange-at-1pm-2026/
The Merry Wives of Windsor – Shakespeare at The Grange
Castle Theatre Company is back with its 2026 production of one of Shakespeare’s most entertaining comedies: The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Castle Theatre Company is one of the oldest performing arts groups at Durham University, and for over four decades has taken an annual summer Shakespeare tour around primarily the south of England and the USA, performing classic comedies on the lawns of stately homes, gardens, and abbeys.
The company is renowned for its high standard of performance, offering a full-length Shakespeare comedy that is suitable for all the family. 2025’s touring production of Twelfth Night was performed to sold-out audiences across England.
Performances take place in The Grange Garden on 20th and 21st July at 6.30 pm. If wet, they will be in Rottingdean Whiteway Centre, Whiteways Lane.
To get tickets and find out more please visit: rottingdeanheritage.org.uk/the-merry-wives-of-windsor-shakespeare-at-the-grange/
