The annual Independent State of Cuckfield Walking Race & Children’s Easter Egg Hunt takes place on Easter Monday, 28th March, in the Recreation Ground.

The Walking Race starts and finishes in the Rec, with the course of approximately five miles going via Ansty, Deaks Lane and Whiteman’s Green. There is an entry fee of £2 per person and you must be at least 16 years old to take part. Please register at the Recreation Ground from 9.30am. The first walker leaves the Rec at 10am.

There are trophies and medals to be won for the men’s and women’s handicap race, the fastest man and woman, and the fastest senior walker which is open to those over 60. There are also the men’s and women’s team trophies awarded to the fastest combined time achieved by a team of three walkers.

Walkers are invited to wear fancy dress and there are special prizes for the best outfits. While the walkers are out on the course, children are invited to join the annual Easter Egg Hunt, which starts at around 10.30am. For more information, please contact Jim at the White Harte, or phone: 01444 413454, or email:independent_state_of_cuckfield@hotmail.com. The current Mayor, Ken Gregory, is looking forward to seeing you on Easter Monday.