Events

July 2026

16/07/2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Sloop Inn, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath West Sussex

Please find attached the Menu for our lunch on the 16th of July at the
Sloop Inn RH17 7NP.

Please could you choose one of each of the starters and mains.

Price £30

Desserts, coffees etc are extra and we will take payment for everything on
the day.

This is a delightful location, we have our own dining room on the first
floor with a lift!

Please confirm your attendance and menu choice by July 10.

Best wishes,

Geoff and Jackie

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August 2026

23/08/2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SEXMOG SUMMER BARBEQUE

Sunday 23rd August, 2026 from 12.00

At: Hazel and Malcolm’s House.  Address not added to website for security reasons but if you do not have the email 4 May 2026 from Alan Sharpe, please contact Hazel or Malcolm on the email address below for details.

Please bring your own Meat/Food of choice (A separate BBQ will be
available for vegetarian)
You will also need to bring your own picnic
chairs/tables/plates/cutlery/wine or beer and whatever else you need for
the day.
We will provide various bread rolls and salads and wine glasses (if
required)
Ladies: Can we request that you kindly bring a dessert to share.

Warning re age access road repeated here as it is very important!

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU MAY ENCOUNTER GOLFERS & DOG WALKERS ON THE ACCESS
ROAD.
THERE ARE 7 SPEED BUMPS  WHICH SHOULD BE APPROACHED WITH UTMOST CAUTION.
HOWEVER, THEY ARE OK AT A LOW SPEED!

We will need to know final numbers by the 17th August so
please advise us ASAP on 01342 824183 or email malcolmmath44@gmail.com
<mailto:malcolmmath44@gmail.com>
Let’s hope for a fine enjoyable day

Malcolm & Hazel Matheson

31/08/2026
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Polegrave Recreation Ground, Bexhill on Sea East Sussex

 

Les and Maggie Cornish are again organising Hopmog and Sexmog to visit the Bexhill 100 Classic and Custom Car Show. It’s on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August at Polegrove Recreation Ground, Brockley Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3HA. The gates open to the public at 10.00 am but all vehicles must be on site from 9.30am until 4.00pm.

There is room to display 500 vehicles; an eclectic mix of Classic, American, Commercial, Custom & Modified cars and vans, also classic motorcycles and scooters. There will also be trade stands, catering outlets, live music and hopefully their popular dog show.

The Polegrove Recreation Ground is just inland from the beach at the west end of the promenade. Egerton Park and Bexhill Town are close by and it’s just minutes away from the beach and seafront. Bring a picnic, use the refreshment facilities on site or walk into town where there are numerous cafes and tea shops.

There are 2 Booking Forms to complete; the Hopmog on-line one Bexhill 100 Bank Holiday Monday 31 Aug and the Bexhill 100 Classic Car Club Official one Bexhill 100 Classic & Custom Car Show which should be posted back to them with £5 cheque and a stamped-addressed envelope.

 

For more information or guidance please ring Maggie Cornish on 079068 50745 or email review@hopmog.com

September 2026

Please note Thursday 10 Sept, not 9 Sept as in May Miscellany

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An outline of the arrangements for the visit is:-
   1.  the numbers of both cars and visitors will need to be declared 14 days in advance.  There will be an area reserved for Sexmog in the Mill Road Car Park opposite the Castle’s main entrance gate.  Car park charges will apply.
    2. Admission tickets at a discounted price will be:
       (a) £27 per person or,
       (b) £29 if access is wanted to the bedrooms. These might be not available for the date of the visit if required by the Duke for his guests.
    3. The entry ticket covers access to the grounds and gardens which open from 10:00am each day.  The Castle and State Rooms open from 12noon.
    4. The road within the grounds is a little steep in places and a free buggy ride will be available for anyone who might need it.
    5. There is a coffee shop open from 10:00am in the entrance to the Keep where there will be an area set aside for us to meet from, say, 10:30am.
     6. Other refreshment areas are the Castle Cafe open from 11:00am and the Castle Tea Terrace from 10:30am.
     7. Guides will be in all the main rooms.
     8.  The main lift can be used for entry and departure  from the Castle building.  A further lift gives access to the 1st floor State Rooms.  (There is no lift to the 2nd floor Castle bedrooms).
Of course if there is time the delightful town of Arundel is also filled with boutique and antique shops, cafes and restaurants.  Re-entry to the Castle grounds is possible on the day.
There has to be a minimum of 20 persons with a single payment to cover the whole group.  Entry tickets will be available to be collected from the ticket office at the main entrance.  I will need payment a week ahead.
Details of how to pay will be issued closer to the time.
John Skillicorn

 

October 2026

To enable you to reserve in your diary. Details to follow.

November 2026

01/11/2026
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Jolly Tanners, Staplefield

The Veteran Car Run is on Sunday 1 November this year and we shall once again be gathering at Staplefield, near the Jolly Tanners pub. Further details nearer the time.

December 2026

Details to follow