Hassocks and Ditchling Village Directory 2016 by Sussex Magazines

HASSOCKS & DITCHLING VILLAGE DIRECTORY

2016 - 2017

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Welcome

to the annual Hassocks & Ditchling Village Directory, one of a series of Village Directories in Sussex. This directory is delivered free of charge to every home and business in Hassocks and Ditchling and the surrounding area. It contains details of the local clubs, societies, churches etc. In fact all the information that is useful to residents. Village Directories keep residents informed, shopping locally and using local services. Our aim is to support the community and the directory devotes 50% of its content free of charge to useful local information. This publication is made entirely possible by local trades and services who advertise. Please make every effort to support them and to mention that you saw the advert in The Hassocks and Ditchling Village Directory. We now have a new website where you can find all the listings that appear in this publication as well as similar listings for 15 other West Sussex villages. This website can be viewed on any computer, tablet or smart phone so please have a look and use it when needed. The website address is www.villagedirectories.com. There is also information about advertising opportunities on the site. We hope you find the Directory useful and that you keep it to hand for the whole year until the next one arrives. The Village Directory Team

WELCOME HORTICULTURAL & CONSERVATION

UNDER 5’s

MEDICAL

MUSIC DRAMA AND DANCE

10 /11

COUNCILS AND POLITICAL GROUPS

12/13

SPORTS & LEISURE

16-19

SCHOOLS

ADULT EDUCATION

CHURCHES

24, 25

YOUTH GROUPS

26, 27

SERVICE ORGANISATIONS COMMUNITY

27 28, 29, 31

CLUBS & SOCIETIES CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS

32, 33 34,35

WOMEN’S INTERESTS

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

INDEX OF VILLAGE INFORMATION

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HORTICULTURAL & CONSERVATION CLUBS & SOCIETIES HASSOCKS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

OLDLAND MILL TRUST

Each month we have a different speaker on a horticultural topic. Occasional outings and 3 horticultural shows a year which include flowers, vegetables, floral art, handicraft and a children’s class, photography, painting and cookery. New members welcome. Membership £7 per year.

The Trust has restored Oldland Windmill off Ockley Lane, Hassocks, so that it is now the oldest regularly working windmill in Sussex. Volunteers with practical skills are still needed to ensure that regular maintenance is carried out. Volunteers are also welcomed to train as Millers, act as Stewards and assist with Admin and Fundraising. The volunteers working day is Thursday throughout the year, and the public are welcome to drop in any Thursday morning. Open Days are held on the first Sunday of each month from April to October with Special Event Days on 1st May, 3rd July and 4th September when a free shuttle bus service is run from the Thatched Inn, Grand Avenue, Hassocks from 11.00 am - 4.00 pm.

MEET:

Adastra Hall, 7.45 pm 2nd Wednesday monthly

CONTACT: Derek Swaine TELEPHONE: 01273 842516 HASSOCKS FIELD SOCIETY Aims to stimulate an interest in and protect the countryside. Monthly meetings with speakers on a variety of topics related to outdoors, the environment and the countryside. Arrange walks, coach trips and coffee mornings. Annual Holiday. Membership open to everyone. MEET: Adastra Hall, Monday evenings 7.45 pm (fortnightly between September & March) CONTACT: Jeanne Swaine TELEPHONE: 01273 842516 DITCHLING HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Established in 1822, and is the oldest Village Horticultural Society in England. We hold 3 shows a year, Spring, Summer and Autumn, members are encouraged to exhibit their produce. We have a large junior section, membership is £5.00 per couple. New members are very welcome. We also have our own allotments which are available to members. Please call for further details. CONTACT: Mrs Mary Holman TELEPHONE: 01273 845167

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MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE: WEBSITE:

Meet at the mill every Thursday from 9.00 am - 3.30 pm for work at the mill or to explore the options for involvement. Fred Maillardet 01273 842342 www.oldlandwindmill.co.uk

JACK AND JILL WINDMILL SOCIETY Working to preserve and maintain Jill Windmill. Membership open to all. The Mill is open to visitors 2-5 pm most Sundays between Easter-September and most Bank Holidays 2-5pm (Maintenance and milling on Saturdays). Admission free. Teashop, Car Park and Picnic Area. (Sundays, May to September and Bank Holidays) CONTACT: Jack Slaughter TELEPHONE: 01273 844150 WEBSITE: www.jillwindmill.org.uk

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The Erskine Nursery Group

Nurseries Schools conveniently located near to Washbrook Farm Hurstpierpoint & South Downs Garden Hassocks Road links to Brighton, Crawley, Burgess Hill, Henfield and Ditchling

Erskine Day Nursery www.erskinedaynursery.co.uk

Hassocks Happy Feet www.hassockshappyfeet.co.uk

Spacious inside and outside facilities in a beautiful rural setting with undercover play area. Friendly, Safe and Caring environment with experienced staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The exceptional educational programmes are underpinned by the staff's high expectations of themselves and the children, and expert knowledge of how children learnâ&#x20AC;? Open 50 weeks a year for 0-5 years with funded hours for 2, 3 & 4 year olds.

French, Music and Sports lessons are just a few of the many opportunities we offer

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UNDER 5s THE A HOUSE PRE SCHOOL (Children 2-5 years)

NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST

Come and explore, investigate, discover and create at the A House while making new friends and having fun. A happy and safe environment where caring and qualified staff provide a range of stimulating activities through the foundation stage curriculum. Come and enjoy learning.

TELEPHONE: 0300 330 0700 WEBSITE: www.nct.org.uk

MEET: TELEPHONE: WEBSITE:

Windmill Avenue, Hassocks Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 3.00 pm 01273 844250 www.theahouse.co.uk

SCALLYWAGS PARENT AND TODDLER A small friendly group meeting once a week for fun, play, music and singing at the end of the session. £1.50 per family. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

United Reformed Church Hall Wednesday 9.15 – 11.15 am Darryl Sinclair 01273 841325

JACK & JILL PLAYGROUP (for children 2-4 years) Jack and Jill Playgroup is a caring and nurturing fun learning environment for children from age two till school. We have highly qualified and experienced staff with a close working relationship with local schools. Situated in a Pavilion with easy car-parking facilities, we make use of the playing fields and park especially in the Summer term. We have an enclosed soft-play outside area which is open in all weathers - under sail canopies for rain/ sun protection. Ofsted report January 2013 Good Grade 2 (Ofsted URN EY450702). MEETS: The Pavilion, Belmont Close, London Rd,Hassocks Monday to Friday in term-time. 9.15 - 2.15 pm, MANAGER: Sarah Lessacher TELEPHONE: 07546 592616 ADMIN: Janet Hamey TELEPHONE: 07729 431473 WEB: www.jackandjillplaygroup.co.uk.Also a Facebook page for parent communication.

Mid Sussex Branch

LA LECHE LEAGUE Breastfeeding Support CONTACT: Efrat TELEPHONE: 01273 846548 WEB: efrat@lllwestsussex.org.uk DITCHLING TODDLER GROUP All babies and toddlers welcome. Come and join us for a chat over a cup of tea and biscuits. MEETS: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Every Tuesday morning during term-time, Ditchling Village Hall 9.15 - 11.15 am Sarah Phillips 07714 766364

DITCHLING PRE-SCHOOL (For children 2½ - 5 years) Open weekdays. Rising 5’s Tuesdays for children starting school in September. Six experienced, staff members, with 4 on each day plus a parent helper. EYEE funding available the term after their 3rd birthday. MEETS: Scout HQ, East End Lane, Monday & Tuesday, 9.15 am -2.45 pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9.15 - 1.15pm Tuesday & Thursday open from 8.55am CONTACT: 01273 846115 EMAIL: ditchlingpreschool@googlemail.com BABY STATION Baby Station for babies 0 – 18 months and their carers. Come and join us for fun, play and singing. £1.50 per family. MEET: United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks, Friday 10-12noon CONTACT: Lucinda Hawkes TELEPHONE: 07906 898 581 EMAIL: thebabystation@hotmail.co.uk

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• Osteopathy • Pilates 1:1 and 2:1 • Reflexology • Cranial Osteopathy

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• Sports Massage/ Baby Massage • Nutritionist • Counselling

• Hot Stone Massage • Herbal Medicine • Food Intolerance Testing and other therapies

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MEDICAL MID SUSSEX HEALTH CARE www.midsussexhealthcare.co.uk Three health centres based in Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks and Ditchling ADDRESSES: The Health Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9UQ TELEPHONE: 01273 834388 FAX: 01273 834529 The Health Centre, Windmill Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LY TELEPHONE: 01273 834388 FAX: 01273 842709 The Health Centre, Lewes Road, Ditchling, BN6 8TT TELEPHONE: 01273 834388 FAX: 01273 845747 PARTNERS: Dr R I Cook (Hurst) Dr S Purwar (Hassocks) Dr J Thomson (Hurst) Dr C Lewis (Hassocks) Dr H Wilson (Hurst) Dr T Lynch (Hassocks) Dr A Seyoum (Hassocks) Dr H Graham (Hurst) Dr C Lewis (Hassocks) Dr M Winn (Ditchling) Dr I Konrad (Ditchling) The Practice Manager is Denise Simpson. Denise is based at Hurstpierpoint. Open Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm

MEDICAL TRANSPORT This service is provided (at a charge) for residents of Hassocks & surrounding villages attending appointments at hospitals, health centres, dentists, chiropodists or opticians, who are unable to provide their own transport. CONTACT: Age Concern TELEPHONE: 01273 844461 WHEELCHAIR LOAN A small selection of wheelchairs available for hire from Pauline Thaw Centre Monday - Friday 9.00 - 4.00 pm TELEPHONE: 01273 844461 NHS 111 111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free from landlines and mobile phones. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. SOCIAL SERVICES Adult Services (Carepoint) TELEPHONE: 01243 64212 Children’s Services TELEPHONE: 01243 642555 RED CROSS MEDICAL LOAN Open Mondays 10am - 12 noon Based in Burgess Hill

Evening appointments available every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at Hurstpierpoint Surgery. TELEPHONE: 0800 028 0831 HEARING AID CLINICS

HOSPITAL VOLUNTARY SERVICES

Hassocks Age Concern

Interested?

At these Clinics we are able to offer the following services; clean the moulds and tubes on hearing aids, retube hearing aids, supply batteries, provide advice and encouragement on the use and care of hearing aids

Visit the Trust website Please register your interest to become a volunteer via our web page. WEBSITE: www.bsuh.nhs.uk/work-and- learn/voluntary-services-department

WHEN: 1st Tues of month at 10.30am TELEPHONE: 01444 415582 Email: info@villagedirectories.com Web: www.villagedirectories.com

MUSIC DRAMA & DANCE DEBONAIR DANCING

DITCHLING PLAYERS

Social dancing for people of all levels of ability but not suitable for competitive dancers. Evenings are mainly Ballroom and Latin with occasional Sequence. Tuition available on request.

Founded over 60 years ago, we stage two productions a year, usually in May and November. From time to time we additionally stage a review or pantomime or similar light entertainment. We are a happy group and new members are always welcome.

MEETS

Adastra Hall, Thursdays Beginners Class 6.50 - 7.50pm Social Dancing 8.00 - 10.15 pm

CONTACT David Farrant TELEPHONE: 01444 450584 E-MAIL david.debonair@btinternet.com KEYMER FOLK DANCE CLUB Friendly group welcomes new members at any time – beginners through to experts. No partner needed. Membership fee plus £1.50 per evening. MEETS:

United Reformed Church Hall 1st, 3rd, 5th Monday monthly 8.00 pm - 10 pm (Oct-April)

CONTACT: Janet TELEPHONE: 01273 843399

WEBSITE:

www.ditchlingplayers.co.uk

BURGESS HILL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra is a friendly, inspirational orchestra who are always interested in welcoming new members. We do not audition, but please contact us for more information. We practise once a week, except school holidays and perform three concerts a year in May, June and November. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Wednesday 8.15 - 10.15 pm Membership Secretary 07773 286349 afatkins@btinternet.com www.bhso.org.uk

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MUSIC DRAMA & DANCE HURSTPIERPOINT PLAYERS

HASSOCKS JAZZ CLUB

Perform five productions including a Pantomime each year. A monthly newsletter to all members is available. Acting and non-acting new members always welcome.

A traditional Jazz Club meeting every month to enjoy jazz and dancing in a great atmosphere. £6.00 entrance fee. Young players of competence welcome. Jazz lunch is 4th Tuesday every other month and starts in January, 12 noon, booking essential on 01273 842113, £12 entry includes lunch.

MEET: CONTACT:

Players Theatre, 147 High Street, Hurst Richard Coney

TELEPHONE: 01273 835128 SUSSEX CHORUS Sussex Chorus is one of the best large choirs in the Southeast of England and performs mainly in Brighton and Mid Sussex, but occasionally ventures not only outside Sussex but also outside the UK. The choir currently has over 120 members and always welcomes new members. Conductor Alan Vincent. MEETS:

Every Monday except Christmas & August, St Paul’s Catholic College, Burgess Hill, 7.30 - 9.45 pm

E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

secretary@sussexchorus.org www.sussexchorus.org

DITCHLING MORRIS DANCING Ditchling Morris was formed in 1985 as a mixed family side. Our main aims are to maintain our heritage and an interest in Morris dancing to encourage participation by dancers and musicians of both genders and all ages, and to be of benefit to the community by providing dance displays at community events and other public occasions. We support Ditchling village events throughout the year. We dance mainly Cotswold style Morris interspersed with some dances from the English/Welsh borders. We practise throughout the year at the Scout Headquarters in East End Lane, Ditchling on Thursday evenings. Within Ditchling Morris we have a Mummer group who perform Sussex Plays generally during the winter months, with the main event at the Bull Hotel in Ditchling on Boxing Day.

MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Hassocks Hotel 2nd Tuesday every month 8.00 - 10.30 pm Bill Phelan 01444 241603

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS CONCERT PARTY (Established in 1977) We put on various shows throughout the year in Hassocks. The big concerts are in February, June and December. Proceeds from concerts are donated to charities. New members always welcome. Membership £10 MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Keymer Church Hall Monday 7.30pm Dorrie Mottram 01273 845291

LET’S DANCE (established 28 years) Offers a variety of dance classes from 6 months to adults. Produces one major show every two years in addition to entertaining in local care and residential homes. Raises funds for local and national charities. A wide variety of children’s and adults’ classes. MEET:

Keymer Church Hall Tuesday 2.30 - 9.00 pm Wednesday 10.30 - 6.30 pm Friday 2.30 - 8.30 pm Saturday 9.00 - 12.30 am

CONTACT: TELEPHONE: EMAIL: WEBSITE:

Robin 01903 817029 robin@letsdancehassocks.com www.letsdancehassocks.co.uk

CONTACT: John Bacon TELEPHONE: 01273 843938 WEBSITE: www.ditchlingmorris.co.uk Email: info@villagedirectories.com Web: www.villagedirectories.com

SCHOOLS LOCAL COUNCILS, CIVIC AMENITIES AND POLITICAL GROUPS PARISH COUNCILS Hassocks PARISH CLERK: TELEPHONE:

Ditchling Jo Whitcombe 01273 842714

PARISH CLERK: Michelle Warner OFFICE: 01273 844733 07730 001130 OPEN: The Parish Council Office is MOBILE: E-MAIL: ditchlingpc@btinternet.com open to the public. Mon to Thurs 10am - 2pm OPEN: The council meets every Friday 10am - 12pm month on the 4th Tuesday at 7.30pm at The Old Meeting House EMAIL: hassockspc@btconnect.com in The Twitten, except December WEBSITE: www.hassockspc.net when we meet on the 3rd Tuesday. Details of council meetings are displayed on the notice board and agendas and minutes are available on the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. All meetings are open to the public.

The Parish Council runs the Adastra Park, Parklands Road Allotments and the Hassocks Burial Ground. CHAIRMAN: Ian Weir

01273 843300

VICE-CHAIRMAN: Sue Hatton

01273 843150

PARISH COUNCILLORS Kate Bailey Jane Baker Leslie Campbell Ian Credland Justine Fisher Judith Foot Frances Gaudencio Peter Gibbons Bill Hatton Nick Owens Rev. Ms Darryl-Sinclair Victoria Standfast Carol Wise

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Special meetings when required are held on 2nd Tuesday of the month. Members of the public are welcome.

PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE HOURS: Tues 10 am to 11.30 am Other times by appointment. PARISH COUNCILLORS: Mr Donald W. McBeth ( Chairman) Mrs Nicky Banfield Mr Tom Jones Mrs Catharine Robinson Mr Philip Smith Mr Mark Madden Dr Victoria Ingham Mr John Leaver Mrs Mercedes Madden District Councillors: Mr Tom Jones County Councillor: Mr Jim Sheppard

CITIZEN ADVICE SERVICE

HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING SITE

Delmon House, 38 Church Road, Burgess Hill

Burgess Hill

ADVICE LINE: ADMIN: OPEN:

0344 4771171 01444 247530 Drop In Mon to Fri 9.30am - 4pm Telephone Advice Mon to Fri 9am - 6pm

CONTACT: OPEN:

01444 243041 8am-5pm (Winter Time) 8am-7pm (Summer time) Weekends & Bank Holidays 9am-5pm (Winter) 9am-7pm (Summer)

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LOCAL COUNCILS, CIVIC AMENITIES AND POLITICALSCHOOLS GROUPS LIBRARIES

REGISTRAR FOR MARRIAGES, BIRTHS & DEATHS

Burgess Hill Library TELEPHONE: OPEN: Lewes Library TELEPHONE: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:

Haywards Heath Library 01444 255452 34 Boltro Road Mon - Friday 9.30 am - 5.30 pm RH16 1BN Sat 10am - 4pm or 96 Church Walk, 0345 6080196 Burgess Hill, RH15 9AS 9.30 - 7.00pm 10.30 - 5.00 pm TELEPHONE: 01243 642122 9.30 - 1.00 pm Opening hours: By appointment only 9.30 - 7.00 pm 9.30 - 5.00 pm 9.30 - 5.00 pm POLITICAL GROUPS

Hassocks Library TELEPHONE:

01273 842779

Monday – Wed Thursday – Friday Saturday

9.00 am - 1.00 pm 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm 9am - 1pm

Mobile Library TELEPHONE:

0345 6080196

MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT Hassocks The Rt. Hon Nick Herbert MP Member for Arundel & South Downs, House of Commons SW1A 0AA TELEPHONE: WEBSITE:

020 7219 4080 www.nickherbert.com

Nick Herbert holds regular advice surgeries in his constituency. Please call Gloria Nicholl 020 7219 4080 to find out details of his next surgery in your area and to make an appointment. Ditchling Maria Caulfield CONSTITUENCY OFFICE: Unit 6, The Villandry, West Quay, Newhaven, BN9 9GB TEL: 01273 513509 EMAIL: maria.caulfield.mp@parliament.uk WEBSITE: www.mariacaulfield.co.uk Maria holds “Advice Surgeries” across the constituency. Appointments need be booked in advance wih the Constituency Office.

Conservative Association Hassocks CONTACT: Diana Goodbourn TELEPHONE: 01273 842136 Ditchling CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Catharine Robinson 01273 841732

Labour Party Hassocks & Hurst EMAIL:

hurstandhassocksblp@gmail.com

Liberal Democrats Hassocks CONTACT: Mr R Jackson TELEPHONE: 01273 843422 UK Independence Party CONTACT: TELEPHONE: EMAIL:

John Wallace 01798 872734 john@ukipwsx.org

HORSHAM AND MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION – VOLUNTEER SERVICE If you require information about local volunteering opportunities or if you are a local community group requiring volunteers contact Horsham and Mid Sussex Voluntary Action, 38 Church Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9AE. OPEN TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm 01444 258102 volunteercentre@hamsva.org.uk www.hamsva.org.uk

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SCHOOLS CONTD...

We now have a new website where you can find all the listings that appear in this publication as well as similar listings for 15 other West Sussex villages. This website can be viewed on any computer, tablet or smart phone so please have a look and use it when needed. There is also information about advertising opportunities on the site.

LOCAL HALLS FOR HIRE Guide Hall Semley Road CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Adam Guratsky 01273 846484

Adastra Hall CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Bookings Secretary 07764 531246

Pauline Thaw Centre (Age Concern) TELEPHONE: 01273 844461 Keymer Hall CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Janet Sharman 01273 845194

The Old Meeting House The Twitten CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

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Maureen Maguire 01273 842359

Ditchling Village Hall & Village - Green Barn CONTACT: Booking Secretary TELEPHONE: 07766 978412 WEBSITE: dvh@ditchlingvillage.co.uk

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SPORT & LEISURE HASSOCKS FOOTBALL CLUB

DITCHLING RUGBY CLUB

A large club with many teams. A Junior section with several teams, a Ladies Team, U’18 Youth Team and 1st, 2nd and 3rd Adult teams plus ‘Vets’. Several social occasions throughout the year.

Play at the Playing Fields, Lewes Road, Ditchling between September and April. Two senior teams, first play in the Sussex Intermediate League. The second fifteen play in the Sussex 2 East. Training Tuesday and Thursday evening at Hurstpierpoint College, 7 - 8pm.

MEET: Beacon Ground, Brighton Road (next to Garden Centre) WEBSITE: www.hassocksfc.net HASSOCKS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Football for 6-18 year olds – 6-12 years train and play friendlies and the 12-18 years play in local league matches. MEET: For training at Adastra Park, Clayton Recreation Ground and Downlands 3G all weather pitches Saturday and midweek CONTACT: Tom Sensier TELEPHONE: 07711 653383 HASSOCKS NETBALL CLUB Adults only (at present). All abilities welcome. Play competitively or just for fun. We play Sunday mornings. Waiting list in operation

CONTACT: TELEPHONE: EMAIL: WEBSITE:

Justin Wallden 07767 883348 Info@ditchlingrugby.co.uk www.ditchlingrugby.co.uk

HASSOCKS & DISTRICT ANGLING SOCIETY LTD Membership open to everyone of all ages especially disabled people, young people and ladies. Fish in local waters. Competitions every week including some interclub competitions. No closed season (except rivers). Some social functions and a Christmas competition. CONTACT: Jean Fisher TELEPHONE: 01444 235978 PILATES

Good for posture and to strengthen the muscles supporting the spine, improves overall MEET: 9.30 am - 10.30 am core strength. No booking necessary, mixed Sunday mornings Freedom Leisure ability classes, just come along and try. Please (behind Downlands School), bring a mat. £5 a session. Dale Avenue, Hassocks MEET: Ditchling Village Hall CONTACT: Jan MacNamara 2 Sessions on Thursday TELEPHONE: 01273 845702 at 9.30 am or 10.45 am E-MAIL: macnamara@btinternet.com CONTACT: Jenny Scandian TELEPHONE: 01273 454041 ADASTRA BOWLING CLUB Adastra Park, Hassocks. We bowl throughout the summer (May-Sept). Membership open to all ages. CONTACT: Barrie Sheffield TELEPHONE: 01273 843855 MID SUSSEX CYCLISTS Welcome newcomers with some enthusiasm for cycling. Rides of various lengths suitable for adults and accompanied children. MEET: Mostly 1st Sunday monthly CONTACT: John Beaumont TELEPHONE: 01444 455271

WEALD TENNIS & SQUASH CLUB (South Bank) 4 squash courts, 7 hard tennis courts (6 which are floodlit) and 4 new artificial clay courts. A club house with a bar open until 10.30pm. Annual Membership fees apply, subscription rates on request. The cost of courts £8.00 for squash and tennis. OPEN: TELEPHONE:

Weekdays 10am - 10:30pm Weekends 10.00am - 6.00pm (except Christmas & Boxing Day) 01273 844283

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SPORT & LEISURE ADASTRA TENNIS CLUB

ADASTRA STOOLBALL (Ladies Only)

A friendly club open to everyone. Playing on three newly re-surfaced courts. Junior coaching can be arranged. Some social events. Annual subscription payable. Adult £85 (single) £120 (couple), Junior U17 £40, Senior (over 63) £45 Children of Keyholders £11 per family, Social membership £10. Summer holiday membership

Formed 25 years ago. Membership open to everyone, all ages. The club has a Junior Section (8-17 years) and a Senior Section playing in the Mid Division League. Current annual membership £5.00 plus £2.00 a game. New players welcome. Umpires/scorers needed.

MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Club Sessions Tues & Thurs evenings April - September 5.30pm Saturday mornings all year Tues & Thurs Afternoons September - April 2pm Mary Dowling 01444 243757

DITCHLING ARCHERY CLUB A target archery club, shoot all year round on Sunday mornings at Lewes Road Playing Fields, Ditchling. Members include Longbow, Recurve and Compound Archers. We run beginners’ courses twice yearly and are open to anyone over 8 years, all children must be accompanied until the age of 18. Membership fees apply. CONTACT: Iain Cadle TELEPHONE: 01444 870933 WEBSITE: www.ditchlingac.org.uk MID SUSSEX RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION As ‘the Ramblers’ group for the Mid Sussex area, we offer a varied programme of walks throughout 2016 to suit all ages and walking abilities. CONTACT: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Tony (MSR Publicity) 01444 483053 publicity@midsussexramblers.co.uk www.midsussexramblers.co.uk

CLAYTON STOOLBALL (Ladies Only) A friendly club open to ladies of any age group. Looking to reform junior team when possible. One team playing in the Central Division. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Clayton, Tuesday & Thursday 6.30 pm for practice and matches May - August Cindy Leaney 07921 853074

MEET: Seniors Tuesday & Thurs 6.30 pm Home matches Adastra Playing Field. Some away matches and Sunday Tournaments Juniors Wednesday from 6.00 pm CONTACT: Seniors: Pauline Hurley 01273 844265 Juniors: Joy Mans 01444 236782 DITCHLING STOOLBALL CLUB A friendly League club open to all from 13 years of age. One team playing in the Mid Division. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Ditchling Playing Fields Tuesday & Thursday April - Sept Practice and matches 6.30 pm Susie Harrison 01273 842561

DITCHLING LAWN TENNIS CLUB A municipal hard court at Ditchling Playing Fields. Annual subscription from £15 for juniors, £30 Seniors, family subscriptions available. Keys and full details from Ditchling Post Office CONTACT: Susie Harrison TELEPHONE: 01273 842561 KARATE Welcome to the Shorinji-ryu Renshinkan School of Karate Do. The Renshinkan School is a very traditional karate school with a long history dating back to the beginnings of karate do in Okinawa. All ages and abilities are welcome. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Ditchling Village Hall Thursday 6.30 - 8.00 pm Sensei Noel Silverman (3rd Dan) 01444 471018

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SPORT & LEISURE HASSOCKS BADMINTON CLUB

HASSOCKS TABLE TENNIS

New members welcome subject to places being available, some experience essential.

Open to all. A friendly club welcoming new members who enjoy playing friendly table tennis.

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September-April, St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic College Burgess Hill Wednesday 8.00 -10.00 pm Penny Radford 0771 4545328 penradford@hotmail.com

KEYMER BADMINTON CLUB Ladies only. Non competitive (no matches). MEET: Keymer Church Hall Every Thursday Sept - April 7.30 - 10.00 pm CONTACT: Denise Daughton TELEPHONE: 01273 846207

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United Reformed Church Hall Tuesday 2.30 - 4.30 pm Peter Burchell 01273 843135

KEYMER/HASSOCKS CRICKET CLUB Three adult teams playing league cricket on Saturday and one team playing friendlies on Sunday. Ist & 2nd Team playing in Sussex League, 3rd team play in the Stoner League. Colts. The club has its own club house with a bar. Social events throughout the year. New members both playing and non-playing always welcome. MEET: Adastra Park for practice and h ome matches.Colts practice Sat morning CONTACT: Ross Watkins TELEPHONE: 07748 967314

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This popular social and sporting event will take place over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Residents of Ditchling, Streat and Westmeston and children and their families are welcome to compete.

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Three Villages Chase - Sunday at 7.00 pm. All entrants to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chaseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will earn a valuable point towards their Area Team. Track Events - Monday at 12.00 pm. Entrants compete for Area Team points, as well as Individual and Family points to win cups and trophies. The three Area Teams being: North Ditchling; South Ditchling and Streat & Westmeston. There are 44 races for all ages and abilities from 30 metres â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1500 metres, fun races including egg & spoon, three-legged and potato races. Presentation of trophies at 4.00 pm. Come, enjoy the afternoon as competitor or spectator and treat yourself to delicious tea and cake. CONTACT: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Peter Leach 01273 844107 peterleach56@hotmail.co.uk www.ditchling.com

Using the latest fat burning techniques with a fully qualified instructor. Ditchling Recreation Ground Sunday 9.30 am Sara Goodwin 07917 390612

DITCHLING CRICKET CLUB Ditchling Cricket Club was founded in 1818, today the club has 120 or so members. Friendly cricket is played on Saturdays and Sundays. The club welcomes new members. MEET: Ditchling Recreation Ground, WEBSITE: www.ditchlingcc.co.uk DITCHLING CRICKET CLUB JUNIORS Ditchling CC Juniors started in 2004. We now run teams from under 8 to under 15 age groups and welcome players (boys and girls) from age 7 (or earlier if the player is keen and sufficiently mature). We have about 80 juniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s players registered and in 2010 received ECB Club Mark status recognising that we are a well run club. Please call for further details. WEBSITE: www.ditchlingcc.co.uk

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Concerned about your home being sold to fund your future care fees? The Issue

You probably own your home as joint tenants if you are a couple and solely if you are single. For couples this means you own it wholly, jointly and severally. Ultimately therefore you do not own it 50:50 as you might have assumed. You actually own all of it together and when one partner dies the surviving partner owns it solely and absolutely. It is sole and absolute ownership that enables a whole property to be taken into consideration as an asset by the local authority and puts the property in danger of needing to be sold to fund care.

The Reality Today

The care Act 2014 introduced in April 2015 allows local authorities to assess your assets to determine if you need to pay for your own care under the new charges and assessment of resources regulations. Currently if you have assets above £23,250, you are on your own and require care, you will probably have to pay for it all - currently averaging around £1,000 per week. Savings, cash and income would be used first and then your property would need to be taken into consideration. You would be expected to pay for all of your care until such time as your assets were depleted to below the £23,250 threshold. You would then pay for a proportion of your care until your assets were below £14,250 - at which point all your future care would be paid for after any relevant income was taken into account.

The Solution

For couples, simply by changing the way you own your property well in advance of any care considerations i.e. from joint tenants to tenants in common and by setting up two property Trusts either immediately or within a properly structured Will at the same time will in most cases, protect the integrity of your home should you ever require care in the future, so long as avoiding care fees was not a primary motivating reason behind the implementation fo the strategy - i.e. you should be looking to protect your half of your property should your spouse remarry after your death, or you should be looking to ensure that your children would not lose 50% of their inheritance should they be made bankrupt or divorce or for example you should be looking to prevent a generational inheritance tax burden in the future. These are all sound reasons for implementing this strategy which in themselves are not deliberate deprivation of assets, but the implemantation of which protects the integrity of the property.

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SCHOOLS HASSOCKS INFANTS SCHOOL (for children up to year 2) Chancellor Park, Hassocks, BN6 8EY

FRIENDS OF WINDMILLS SCHOOL Raises funds to advance the education of the children, for details contact the school.

TELEPHONE: 01273 842549 WEBSITE: www.hassocks.w-sussex.sch.uk EMAIL: office@hassockis.com

DOWNLANDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Headteacher: Mrs Jeannie Hughes Chair of Governors: Mr D Withycombe Situated in the centre of the village with 272 children organised in 9 classes. The school aims to provide a stimulating, challenging learning environment for the children. High priority on developing a strong partnership between home and school. ST MARGARET’S CE PRIMARY SCHOOL DITCHLING (for childen from Reception up to year 6) Lewes Road, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TU TELEPHONE: 01273 844130 EMAIL: office@ditchling-ce-prim.e-sussex.sch.uk

Specialist Science College, Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LP TELEPHONE: 01273 845892 SPORTS COMPLEX TEL: 01273 841348 E-MAIL: office@downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk Headteacher: Chair of Governors:

Mrs R Hetherton Mrs D Hunt

A Community Comprehensive (co-educational) School for 11-16 year old pupils. Our facilities include a purpose built Sports Complex with ATP, many recently refurbished departments and a state of the art IT Hub. It has uninterrupted views of the beautiful South Downs. The Fitness Suite in the sports complex is open to the public as follows: Monday 7am 10pm, Tuesdays 9am - 9pm, Wednesdays 7am - 10pm, Thursdays 9am - 10pm, Fridays 7am - 9pm. Weekend opening is from 9am - 5pm and the ATP and other facilities are bookable outside of the school day. The Education office for the School is based in Horsham.

Interim Leader: Mrs S Thompson Our motto is “Living and Learning”. This sums up our ethos of finding the learning in all that we do. We believe in providing our children with the widest possible range of opportunities, intending that this will engage every child at some time and provide an ST PAUL’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE area for everyone to shine in. We maintain an active Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 8GA presence in the village and make use of strong TELEPHONE: 01444 873898 partnerships in the village and beyond. E-MAIL: office@stpaulscc.co.uk WEBSITE: www.stpaulscatholiccollege.co.uk THE WINDMILLS JUNIOR SCHOOL (year 3-year 6) Headteacher: Rob Carter Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LS Chair of Governors: Graham Bartlett TELEPHONE: 01273 842421 EMAIL: office@windmills.w-sussex.sch.uk WEBSITE: www.windmills.w-sussex.sch.uk Headteacher: Mrs L Murray Chair of Governors:Frances Gaudencio High expectations of all; everyone is encouraged to develop self-esteem and selfdiscipline and feel valued, confident and happy in a stimulating learning environment.

A mixed Catholic Comprehensive School situated opposite the Triangle Leisure. There are 1064 students in the school including 314 in our sixth form. Excellent facilities for all areas of the curriculum. We have an emphasis on ‘e-learning’; students have netbooks & ipads so able to access online learning materials both at home and at College. Admissions are the responsibility of the Governors of the College; all enquiries should be made directly to the College.

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ADULT EDUCATION SCHOOLS ADULT & COMMUNITY LEARNING Marle Place, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8HZ TELEPHONE: 01444 810710 Adult Education classes cover a wide range of interests e.g. arts & crafts, IT, languages, fitness and skills for life through various courses. UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE-U3A If you would like to keep on learning new skills and share the company of new friends after you have retired, you might find that the (Burgess Hill) U3A is right for you. A voluntary self help organisation which meets in a convivial atmosphere and serves the residents of Burgess Hill and surrounding villages. CONTACT: Colin Payne TELEPHONE: 01273 841959

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CHURCHES SCHOOLS FRANCIS, HASSOCKS (Church of England) RECTOR: The Revd Christopher Powell, ADDRESS: The Rectory, 1 The Crescent, Keymer, Hassocks. BN6 8RB TELEPHONE: 01273 843570 Parish Office: ADDRESS: St Francis’ Church, Priory Road, Hassocks. BN6 8PS TELEPHONE: 01273 846853 EMAIL: claytonkeymer@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.claytonwithkeymer.org.uk ST COSMAS & ST DAMIAN, KEYMER (C of E) The Church is open daily for visitors Services: SUNDAY 3rd SUNDAY

8am Holy Communion (except 1st Sunday) 9.45am Sung Eucharist All age Family Eucharist

Junior Church: WHEN: 9.45 am in the Church Hall during term time. CONTACT: Carolyn Paynter TELEPHONE: 01273 844186 Hall Bookings: TELEPHONE: 01273 845194 ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CLAYTON (C of E) St John’s contains significant medieval wall paintings and is open daily for visitors SUNDAY: 8am Holy Communion (1st Sunday) 11.15am Family Service (1st Sunday) Holy Communion (2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays) Matins (5th Sunday) Hall Bookings: TELEPHONE: 01273 843985 ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, PRIORY ROAD, HASSOCKS (C of E) SUNDAY: 2nd SUNDAY

9.45 am Sung Communion, 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sundays 10.15 am Family Service

Junior Church: 9.45 am in the Church Hall during term time. CONTACT: Jacquie Drake 01273 842122 Hall Bookings: 01273 844967

THE OLD MEETING HOUSE (Unitarian & Free Christian Church) 2, The Twitten, Ditchling, BN6 8UJ CONTACT: Mrs M Maguire TELEPHONE: 01273 842359 SERVICES: Every Sunday at 11 am with visiting preachers Our aim is to promote a free and enquiring religion through the Worship of God, the celebration of life and the upholding of the liberal Christian tradition. Details of special services and events will be posted on the notice board outside. METHODIST CHURCH 42 Cuckfield Rd, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9SA REV: The Revd Peter G Rayson, FdA, BSc, MA TELEPHONE: 01444 235033 EMAIL: RevPeterRayson@gmail.com Baptisms and Marriage by Appointment Services: 1st Sunday 10.30 am - Cafe Church 3.00 - 4.00pm G&T@3 (A short service, afternoon tea & chat) 3rd Sunday 10.30 am – Holy Communion Other Suns 10.30am – Morning Worship Communal Lunch: Wednesday 12.30 pm (2nd Wed monthly) CONTACT: D. Cooper TELEPHONE: 01273 833440 Girls’ Brigade: Wednesday 5.15 pm CAPTAIN: M. Taylor TELEPHONE: 01273 832286 Messy Church Saturday 3 -5pm for families (monthly) FRIENDS OF ST MARGARET’S CHURCH The Trust’s objectives as set out in the Trust Deed are “the maintenance, repair, replacement of and addition to the fabric of the Parish Church, the organ within the said Parish Church, the contents of the said building and the churchyard including the planting and replanting of shrubs and trees”. CONTACT: Secretary, Mrs C Robinson TELEPHONE: 01273 841732

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CHURCHES SCHOOLS UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

ST MARGARET’S CHURCH, DITCHLING

REV: Rev.d Jim Thorneycroft TELEPHONE: 01273 844923

Parish Office: OPEN: Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.30 am -12 noon, TELEPHONE: 01273 843165 WEBSITE: www.beaconparishes.org

Families & Children’s Work Minister: CONTACT: Darryl Sinclair TELEPHONE: 01273 841325 1 Yeoman House, 58 Stanford Avenue, Hassocks Services: SUNDAY 10.30 am Family Worship Sunday Club followed by coffee in the Hall 1st SUNDAY 10.30 am Holy Communion 3rd SUNDAY 10.30 am Family Worship 3rd & 5th SUNDAY: 9.45 am Breakfast Club Creche available MONDAY 1pm Baby Station Carers & Babies 0 -18 months TUES (5th) 12 noon Holy Communion WEDNESDAY 9.30 am Scallywags 11 - 12pm open for private prayer, followed by coffee. THURSDAY 10.30 am Half Hour Service followed by coffee in the Hall 11.00 - 12.00 noon Quiet Prayer 3rd THURS Holy Communion FRIDAY Youth Groups 10.00 am Baby Station Carers & Babies 0 -18 months SATURDAY 10.00 am Traidcraft Stall in church 4th SAT Church open for private prayer SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)

REVEREND: ADDRESS:

David Wallis, Vicar The Vicarage, 2 Charlton Gardens, Ditchling, BN6 8WA (The Vicar’s day off is Monday )

Services: (D) Ditchling (WM) West Meston (S) Streat 1st SUNDAY: 8.00am BCP Holy Communion (D) 9.45am Holy Communion & Junior Church (D) 9.45am Holy Communion (WM) 2nd SUNDAY: 9.45am Holy Communion & Junior Church (D) 9.45am Morning Prayer (S & WD) 3rd SUNDAY: 8.00am BCP Holy Communion (D) 9.45am Holy Communion & Junior Church (D) 9.45am Holy Communion (S) 4th SUNDAY Holy Communion & Junior Church (D) 9.45 Holy Communion (S) 5th SUNDAY Holy Communion & Junior Church (D) WEEKDAYS 9am Morning Prayer (D) WEDNESDAY 9.30am Holy Communion For all details see The Beacon (monthly Parish Magazine) in the churches or at the Post Office

East Gardens, Ditchling. TELEPHONE: 01273 843238. You would be very welcome to join us. ST EDWARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Lodge Lane, Keymer FATHER: TELEPHONE: ADDRESS: Services:

Fr. Tony Collins 01273 845384 Priest’s House, 2, Lodge Lane, Keymer.

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SERVICE SCHOOLS YOUTH GROUPS ORGANISATIONS PILOTS

GIRLS BRIGADE Explorers Juniors Seniors Brigaders

Year 1 - 3 Years 4 - 6 Years 7 - 9 Year 10 +

5.15 - 6.30 pm 6.30 - 8 pm 6.30 - 8.pm 6.30 - 8 pm

MEET: Methodist Church Hall, Cuckfield Road, Wednesday CONTACT: Capt. Mrs M Taylor TELEPHONE: 01273 832286 HASSOCKS SCOUT GROUP (Sections meet at Scout HQ Parklands Road) Beavers (6-8 years) Jack Colony Monday 5.30 - 6.30 pm Jill Colony Tuesday 5.30 - 6.30 pm Cubs Trackers Pursuers Pioneers

(8-101/2 years) Monday 6.45 - 8.15 pm Tuesday 6.45 - 8.15 pm Wednesday 5.30 - 7.00 pm

Scouts (10 1/2 -14 1/2 years) Overlanders Wednesday 7.00 - 9.00 pm Pathfinders Thursday 7.00 - 9.00 pm CONTACT: GSL Bill Whitehead TELEPHONE: 01273 846564 / 845649 E-MAIL: william66@hotmail.com 1ST DITCHLING SCOUT GROUP Sections meet at the Scout Headquarters in East End Lane, Ditchling Beavers (6-8 years) Meet: Thursday 5.15 - 6.15pm Cubs (8-10½ years) MEET: Thursday 6.30 - 7.45pm Scouts (10½- 14½ years) Meet: Monday 7.00 - 8.30pm GROUP CHAIRMAN TELEPHONE:

Alec Gaskin 01273 843182

SUSSEX ARMY CADET FORCE Boys & Girls welcome from the age of 12¾ to 18 years, we parade on Monday & Thursday nights. We meet behind the Co-operative in Hurstpierpoint High Street.

A youth group for years 1-6. Meet in two sections. Years 1-2 and Years 3-6. MEET:

United Reformed Church Hall

Friday 5.30 - 7.00 pm (years 1-2) 6.30 - 8.00 pm (years 3-6) 7.30 - 9.30 pm (years 7+)

CONTACT: Mrs Kerry Edwards TELEPHONE: 01273 845508 HASSOCKS GUIDE GROUP Hassocks Rainbows MEET: Guide Hall Monday 5.15 pm - 6.15 pm 1st Hassocks Brownies MEET: Hassocks Guide Hall Tuesday 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm 2nd Hassocks Brownies MEET: Hassocks Guide Hall Wednesday 6.00 pm-7.30 pm GUIDES 1st Hassocks Guides MEET: Hassocks Guide Hall Thursday 7.30 - 9.00 pm 2nd Hassocks Guides MEET: Hassocks Guide Hall Monday 7.15 - 8.45 pm 1st Keymer Guides MEET: Keymer Church Hall Wednesday 7.30 - 9.00 pm For more details of all Guide Sections... CONTACT: District Commissioner Liz Hollingdale 01273 843376 or Karen Clarke 01273 682944 WEBSITE: www.girlguiding.org.uk GREENSAND EXPLORER UNIT Monday 8.30 - 10 pm Hassocks Scout HQ CONTACT: Ashley Davis TELEPHONE: 07704269894 E-MAIL: ashley.greensandexplorers@gmail.com MEET:

MEET: 19.25 hours to 21.30 hours CONTACT: Peter Bateup TELEPHONE: 07751 364321

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SERVICE ORGANISATIONS SCHOOLS ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (Clayton & Keymer Branch) Aims to promote the welfare of ex-service men and women and their dependants, whether members of the Legion or not. Non service people welcome to join as Associate Members. New members always welcome. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

British Legion Headquarters Woodlands Road 2nd Tuesday 7.30 pm Harvey Smith 01273 845829

Women’s Section Aims to promote the welfare of ex-service women and female relations of ex-servicemen. Speakers and demonstrations. New members welcome. Non service people welcome to join us. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Royal British Legion HQ Woodlands Road 2nd Thursday monthly 3.00 pm Jenny Budd 01273 845829

YOUTH GROUPS DITCHLING BROWNIES MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Tuesday 6.00 - 7.30 pm Scout Hut, East End Lane. Karen Clark 01273 682944

VOYAGERS & NAVIGATORS A youth group for years 7 - 11. Many activities in a safe environment. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

United Reformed Church Hall Friday 7.30 - 9.30 pm Revd. Darryl Sinclair 01273 841325

CLAYTON WINDMILLS PROBUS CLUB Open to men who have retired from normal work, and fit the qualification of Professional and Business (men). Membership is by invitation MEET: Mid Sussex Golf Club, Ditchling 3rd Thursday monthly at 12.30 pm CONTACT: Terry Harper TELEPHONE: 01273 833554 WEB SITE: www.claytonwindmillsprobus.org.uk BURGESS HILL & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB We are a club for retired local Professional and Businessmen meeting the first Thursday of each month at the Mid Sussex Golf Club, Spatham Lane, Ditchling. The meetings always include lunch and a speaker and provide an excellent opportunity for socializing. Membership is by invitation - applications welcome. CONTACT: Terry Mallaband TELEPHONE: 01444 243137 ROTARY CLUB OF SUSSEX VALE This is part of the first worldwide service organisation, whose members work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL:

Monday evenings, 7.00pm The Mid Sussex Golf Club Peter Wills 01273 844527 secretary@rotary-sxvale.org.uk

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (Ditchling & District Branch) Aims to promote the welfare of ex-service men and women and their dependants, whether members of the Legion or not. New members always welcome. CONTACT: Margaret Bovill TELEPHONE: 01273 845319

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FOOTPATHS CONSERVATION SOCIETY We aim to preserve the footpaths and bridleways in the three parishes of Ditchling, Westmeston and Streat by walking them regularly. Walks take place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, we meet at 2 pm Ditchling Primary School Car Park, walk booklets can also be found in the Post Office and the Museum. The Monday Group meets on Monday mornings and repair stiles, bridges and clear obstructions to the paths in the parishes. Please call for more information. CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Secretary, Sally Burfoot 07713 646823

FARMERS MARKET 4th Saturday of every month 9am -12.30pm National Tyres forecourt in Hassocks CONTACT: Sarah Lessacher TELEPHONE: 07810 800248 E-MAIL: Hassocksvillagemarket1@gmail.com THE DITCHLING.COM SOCIETY The Ditchling.com Society is a non-profit group whose mission is to help strengthen and build the community of Ditchling, including the residents (young & old), organisations and service providers, local businesses, visitors and friends by providing a website facility which is informative, interactive and provides a gateway to members’ websites. Above all it is the Society’s intention to provide a website facility which is interesting, useful and fun. “NB - during 2016 it is planned that the website will be updated so that it becomes the website of the Ditchling Village Association. Please check website for further details.” CONTACT: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

Chairman, John Willis 01273 844313 johnw@ditchling.com www.ditchling.com

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SERVICE ORGANISATIONS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS HASSOCKS TWINNING ASSOCIATION Twinned with Montmirail and Wald-Michelbach The Association aims to encourage links between all sections of the community at all age levels in Hassocks,Montmirail (France) and Wald-Michelbach (Germany). We are especially keen to involve young people and new members of all ages are always welcome. We carry out exchanges between the three countries and there is generally one major exchange every year. We also also offer a wide variety of social and fund raising events throughout the year. For further information please contact CONTACT: Pat Smale Acting Chairperson TELEPHONE: 01273 844315 E-MAIL: pat@smale32.fsnet.co.uk BLUEBIRD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP Dial A Ride (A registered Charity) Transport service covering a large area of Mid Sussex for anyone with mobility problems who is over 60 years and anyone with disability problems. Users must be registered. Trips booked up to a week in advance. Bookings taken Monday - Friday 9.30am - 11.30am. Services in Hassocks area Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Transport to medical and hospital appointments can be arranged. Community Bus Service - Journeys between Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint and Poynings. Bus available for hire. CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Bluebird Buses 01444 471919

HASSOCKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Own and administer Adastra Hall. Individual residents of Hassocks and Clubs & Societies using the Hall can become members. All funds are used to benefit the Hall. Subscription £10.00 for groups & £2.50 individuals. CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Val Purdew 01273 843673

DITCHLING MUSEUM FRIENDS Our main aim is to promote the activities of the museum. We hold social and fundraising activities. We currently have over 300 members, the majority of which are life members. Membership: £20 Adult £15 Concession Life Membership: £120 Adult £90 Senior Citizen CONTACT:Chairman, Jennie Wotherspoon TELEPHONE: 01273 480024 HASSOCKS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP The Partnership works with member organisations, including Age Concern, Hassocks Amenity Association, Beacon Youth Centre, Hassocks Parish Council, Mid Sussex District Council and local schools to implement Action plans developed in Hassocks over recent years. Membership is available to individuals, community groups and organisations. Community Cycle Hire now available, located at The Hassocks Hotel. Full details available at www.visithassocks.co.uk This project has been funded from a variety of sources. CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Elaine Gilbert 01273 842612

HASSOCKS AMENITY ASSOCIATION Hassocks Amenity Association is a registered Charity. It seeks to maintain an attractive rural environment in Hassocks, Keymer and Clayton which is in keeping with changing times. It was founded over 40 years ago, primarily to prevent trees being felled by developers. Today it supports ‘Trees for Hassocks’ but has widened its activities to include major projects. These include over ten years of campaigning for a new station, monitoring rail services and representing users’ views to the rail authorities, the launch and organisation of the Village Lottery, the restoration of Spitalford Bridge plus the provision of a bus shelter and seat, and the planting of the raised beds in Keymer Road. WEBSITE:

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SERVICE ORGANISATIONS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

DITCHLING FAIR

Help to combat crime Many households in your area now benefit from Neighbourhood Watch schemes. By becoming a member you can help your neighbours and the police to strengthen your community. You can make your area a better place to live. For more information contact your Police Community Support Office

The Ditchling Fair is a biennial event and is a traditional village fair that lasts the whole day. We are very excited for the next Ditchling Fair which is being held on 18th June 2016! This year’s theme is “Kith, Kin & Community” a celebration of the people around us and the community of Ditchling Village.

TELEPHONE: WEBSITE:

101 (non emergency police calls) www.hassocksnhw.org.uk

DITCHLING SOCIETY The Ditchling Society is an independent organisation which acts as a voice for the community in our parish, on one hand preserving our heritage and on the other, encouraging a sustainable future for both residents and commerce, so that the village can thrive and that life and services here provide for all, whether young or old. Our activities are diverse and we welcome the support and help of local residents. TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:

01273 841244 info@ditchlingsociety.org.uk www.ditchlingsociety.org.uk

AGE CONCERN Hassocks & District Pauline Thaw Centre in Dale Avenue Telephone 01273 844461 Open Monday-Friday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm Age concern provide a wide variety of facilities, information, entertainment and social clubs, as well as chiropody, hairdressing. Coffee shop is open Monday-Saturday from 9.00 am - 12 noon. DITCHLING GOOD NEIGHBOURS SCHEME Are you new to the village? Hopefully you will have had a visit from your ‘good neighbour’. If you haven’t and you haven’t received your welcome booklet, please call us. We arrange a social supper evening once a year where you can meet the representatives of all the clubs and societies and also meet other newcomers. The Newcomers Evening is funded by the Ditchling Village Association. CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Maralyn Hine 01273 843370

This event takes huge organisation and effort to put together; while inextricably linked and sponsored by the Ditchling Village Association, the work involved necessitates a separate Fair Committee which anyone from or involved in the Ditchling community is welcome to join. WEBSITE:

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DITCHLING VILLAGE ASSOCIATION The Ditchling Village Association (DVA) was formed in 1947 to co-ordinate the activities of the various clubs and societies in the village and continues as an organising body working in co-ordination with numerous and varied local organisations to promote co-operation between all sections of the community. The stated objectives are:

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To unite all who live in Ditchling for the good of all. To promote the welfare and well-being of all who live in Ditchling. T o help support and encourage each Council, Society and Club to fulfil its particular objectives.

All parish residents are automatically members of the DVA and therefore entitled to attend all meetings. The Officers are elected annually. CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Mrs P Gaskin 01273 843182

The Ditchling Village Association also organise and fund the following: Monthly Coffee Mornings Open to all, free of charge, Ditchling Village Hall, 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10.00 - 11.30 am - noon, for tea, coffee, cakes and soft drinks, sponsored by various societies within the village. We also operate a book borrowing exchange.

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SERVICE SCHOOLS CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS SOCIETIES DITCHLING WINE SOCIETY Founded in 1989, the society holds meetings and wine tastings every other month in Ditchling Village Hall. Tastings are generally on a Friday evening and cover a wide range of wine-related topics and production areas. The membership is currently full and we have a waiting list. If you are interested in attending as a guest (until a membership vacancy becomes available), please contact the Membership Secretary, for a list of forthcoming wine tastings. CONTACT: Membership Secretary, Sylvia Bain TELEPHONE: 01273 845361 WEALD BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate bridge. We welcome bridge players of all ages. Some experience required. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

St John Parish Hall, Friday 7.15 pm Church Road, Burgess Hill Graham Midhurst 01444 244607

THE ATTIC CLUB The Attic Art Club celebrated 75 years in 2012 and is made up of professional and semiprofessional artists. The club now holds 2 prestigious exhibitions each year. For 2016 exhibitions are 20th - 22nd May in Ditchling Village Hall, and a second exhibition elsewhere. Applications for membership are considered by all club members at club meetings. CONTACT: TELEPHONE: WEBSITE:

HASSOCKS & CLAYTON LUNCH CLUB (part of 4Sight) Open to anyone with sight problems. Two clubs meeting alternate Wednesdays, with speakers, bingo, games and much more including a home cooked lunch. Transport provided. An annual subscription now £10 plus £5 a day (including transport and lunch). Volunteer Drivers always needed. CONTACT: TELEPHONE: MEET:

Dorothy 01444 450947

Alternate Wednesdays St Francis Church Hall, Priory Road and Church Hall, Underhill Lane, Clayton, 10.30 am - 2.15 pm Cook @ Hassocks needed

LUNCH CLUB FOR THE OVER 55’S We serve a Three course lunch at 12.15 pm. Booking should be made by 10.30 am if possible. Diners can take supper away with them which consists of soup and a sandwich for a small additional charge. The Pauline Thaw Centre (Age Concern) TELEPHONE: 01273 844461 MEET:

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SERVICE CLUBS ORGANISATIONS & SOCIETIES SCHOOLS GOOD CAUSES WHIST CLUB

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Weekly whist drive raising funds for various charities. Everyone welcome £3.00 per evening + raffle. Some knowledge of whist essential.

A friendly club meeting to view a wide variety of films from block busters to little known art films. Programme widely advertised locally. Annual membership £25. Guests welcome (£5 an evening) Refreshments included.

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Age Concern, Dale Avenue Every Thursday 7.15 pm Mrs B Pearce 01273 845449

DOWNLANDS ART CIRCLE A small group who meet regularly. We hold exhibitions at the Age Concern Centre in Hassocks. Occasional demonstrations. Membership fee applies. MEET:

United Reformed Church Hall Every Tuesday 7 pm, except June, July and August CONTACT: Caroline Smith TELEPHONE: 01273 846435 HASSOCKS DISCUSSION GROUP We discuss a wide variety of topics but avoid politics and religion. Annual subscription £5 (+ £2 per meeting). MEETS: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Pauline Thaw Centre (Age Concern) Dale Avenue 3rd Monday 10 am Jane Richardson 01273 842268

ZODIAC CLUB For people on their own. Visiting many venues, it’s more fun to go with company. Based in Mid Sussex and run a full social programme so if you’re alone, fifty upwards and young at heart, come and join us – get more out of life. CONTACT: Colin Payne TELEPHONE: 01273 841959

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Ditchling Village Hall 1st Thursday monthly 8.00 pm John Jenkins 01273 846359

KEYMER BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge Club – affiliated to EBU. Open to anyone of any age. Partners not essential. Very friendly club. 10-11 tables each night. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Pauline Thaw Centre (Age Concern) Dale Avenue Monday & Tuesdays 7.15 pm Bob & Kathy Whiting 01403 711707

MID SUSSEX MULTILINGUAL MEET UP An opportunity to meet with others who speak or are learning German, Italian, French, Spanish or English. Level of language is less important than the interest to meet with others and discover more about these languages and their cultures. Regular ‘Meet Ups’ take place in a local pub but walks, bike rides, visits to the cinema, wine tasting and other events are also organised, where it is possible to converse in the language you are learning in a relaxed environment. Free membership and no fee for attendance. CONTACT: Piers TELEPHONE: 01273-891840 EMAIL: eurolanguagesinaction@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.meetup.com/Mid-Sussex- Multilingual-Meetup

HASSOCKS ARTS GROUP An informal association of local artists and crafts people. We currently hold one annual event The Hassocks Artists Open House event and participate in local arts and craft fairs. CONTACT: John Gilbert TELEPHONE: 01273 841812

EMMA ROSS OSTEOPATHY Registered Osteopath. Qualified since 1988

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SERVICE ORGANISATIONS SCHOOLS CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS WEST SUSSEX ASSOCIATION FOR DISABLED N.S.P.C.C. PEOPLE (Hassocks and District) A fund raising committee run for a number of years. Help is always needed on the committee This group visit the disabled and give practical and/or at fund raising events, and particularly help. Outings Christmas Dinners & shopping for house to house collections. are organised. Holds a monthly meeting for coffee and chat. Voluntary helpers always CONTACT: Belinda Toop needed. TELEPHONE: 07860 736077 MEET: 1st Tuesday monthly 10 - 12 noon WEST SUSSEX MEDIATION SERVICE Ribbetts House, Trinity Road 8a Oakhill Road, Horsham,RH13 5SB (until (transport if needed) March 2016) then 1st Floor Offices, Park CONTACT: Mrs Sylvia Thornhill House, North Street, Horsham, RH12 1RL) TELEPHONE: 01273 832510 or We provide a range of mediation services for CONTACT: Mrs Carol Penstone individuals, families, groups or organisations TELEPHONE: 01273 833351 that are experiencing conflicts in their lives. We CANCER RESEARCH specialise in neighbour disputes and conflicts Research and fundraising group. Volunteers within families (Free services). We also offer most welcome. Please call for more info. workplace mediation and Family Mediation (divorce/Separation) for reasonable fees. CONTACT: Stella Jenner TELEPHONE: 01273 843390 ST CATHERINE’S HOSPICE This is a support group who raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice – Charity Shop in Keymer Road.

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This Volunteer based scheme has been set up to make the local community a better and more caring place to live. Residents of Burgess Hill and surrounding villages can CROHNS IN CHILDHOOD provide practical support and assistance Local fundraising including concerts. Donations to help those in need in a time of crisis. and support always welcome. Volunteers can assist those who are elderly, CONTACT: Dorrie Mottram sick, disabled and parents with young TELEPHONE: 01273 845291 children by providing escorted shopping, local transport, light help in the home, minor LEAGUE OF FRIENDS PRINCESS ROYAL repairs, small gardening jobs, befriending HOSPITAL and visiting. Raises funds for the hospital to provide CONTACT: Duty Officer equipment and facilities which are not TELEPHONE: Helpline 07876 066368 provided by the NHS. Run the PRH Coffee shop. E-MAIL neighbourlycare@outlook.com Many fund raising events throughout the WEB: www.neighbourlycare.co.uk year. Volunteers always needed (however infrequent). TELEPHONE: (Shop) 01273 841981

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CHARITIES SERVICE & ORGANISATIONS ASSOCIATIONS SCHOOLS CHILD HELP - HASSOCKS Local charity shop raising money to help disadvantaged children – local and international. Supports children’s social, educational, emotional and medical needs. Volunteer run – more volunteers always welcome. OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9.30 am - 4.30 pm TELEPHONE: 01273 846570 FAMILY SUPPORT WORK A charity that helps Sussex families to overcome major difficulties in their lives. FSW offers emotional support and practical advice and short family breaks. It welcomes enquiries from families as well as from anyone wishing to volunteer or to donate food, toys, clothing or money. Family Support Work have moved and would like to thank you for all your support at Knowles Tooth over the last 40 years TELEPHONE: 01273 832963 E-MAIL: admin@familysupportwork.org.uk WEBSITE: www.familysupportwork.org.uk FRIENDS OF VILLA ADASTRA Fundraising for Villa Adastra Salvation Army Residential Home. Garden Party and Christmas Fair, street-collection and regular fundraising events throughout the year. New members welcome. Annual subscription payable (min £5) CONTACT: Mr Patrick Wickens TELEPHONE: 01444 246027 HUMANITY AT HEART

ACTION FOR DYSPHASIC ADULTS (ADA) – WORTHING The local Action for Dysphasic Adults (ADA) is a Worthing based charity providing monthly meetings for sufferers and their carers. We offer a friendly and supportive environment, so if you know someone who is a sufferer or you would like to volunteer to help out then please do get in touch. Dysphasia (also known as aphasia) is a communication disability resulting from stroke or other brain injury.New members welcome. Goring United Reformed Church Hall, Shaftesbury Avenue, Worthing, BN12 4ET. 2 – 4pm. The last Wed of each month. CONTACT: John Peacock TELEPHONE: 07799 891642 MEET:

SOUTH DOWNS SOCIETY Based in Pulborough, we aim to conserve the landscape of the South Downs and are an entirely independent charity. We help our members, along with their families, to enjoy the South Downs and run over 200 walks annually. We offer a local discount scheme and organise many day excursions to places of interest. Single membership is £23 a year and we send a quarterly newsletter with updates on our work which includes our comprehensive walks programme. CONTACT: South Downs Society (office hours Mon - Thurs 9am - 1pm) TELEPHONE: 01798 875073 WEBSITE: www.southdownssociety.org.uk

Charity shop at 28 Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8AN Sussex based charity helping disadvantaged people in Romania. Opening times Monday to Saturday 9.30 - 4.30pm. TELEPHONE:01273 846135 E-MAIL: humanity@humanityatheart.org.uk

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SCHOOLS INTERESTS WOMEN’S HASSOCKS WI

HASSOCKS TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

All welcome, women young and old. Meet new friends, learn new skills, a fun time for all.

A friendly and welcoming group. Holds monthly meetings with speakers, competitions, raffles and refreshments. Also hold a Spring Show and an August Produce Show. Visitors and new members most welcome.

MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Adastra Hall, 7.45 pm 3rd Monday of each month except August Barbara O’Rourke 01273 846811

DITCHLING W.I. Welcomes new members, young and old alike, we meet during the afternoon. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

Ditchling Village Hall 1st Thursday each month 2.15pm Except January meeting which is 2nd Thursday Bryony Coomber 01273 845069

DITCHLING DOWNS W.I. We extend a warm welcome to everyone at our evening monthly meetings to enjoy subjects from the sublime to the ridiculous. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:

The Friends Meeting House 1st Tuesday of each month 7 - 7.30 pm Barbara Dollings 01273 843892

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Pauline Thaw Centre (Age Concern) Dale Avenue 4th Tuesday monthly 2.30 pm Sheila Southwell 01273 841106

MID DOWNS LACE MAKERS Meets six times a year to make lace and exchange ideas about technique. Speakers and suppliers are invited to the meetings. Membership open to anyone (12 years upwards) Visitors welcome. MEET: The Redwood Centre, to the left of Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 1st Saturday alternate months commencing with February CONTACT: Mrs Anita Charles E-MAIL: anitalcharles@sky.com MOTHERS UNION (Clayton & Keymer)

Open to all baptised members of the Church of England (men & women). The largest Anglican A friendly and welcoming group. There is women’s organisation in the world with special an active calendar of events, with outside concern for all that strengthens and preserves speakers covering many aspects of life. We very Christian Family Life. Speakers and social much welcome new members. events. Funds raised for Mothers Union causes, local, National and International. New MEETS: 7.30 pm - 3rd Tuesday monthly members from any age welcome. In members’ homes CONTACT: Eileen Keeling MEET: Monthly alternate, Wednesday TELEPHONE: 01273 842070 Afternoons & Friday Evenings Clayton Church Hall on Wed & KEYMER WIVES St. Francis Church Hall on Fri. A social club for ladies of all ages who meet CONTACT: Susan Skeet once a month for social interaction, activities TELEPHONE: 01273 845478 and outings. New members most welcome. WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

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In members’ homes, 8.00 pm 1st Monday of the month Jenny Bennett 01273 843119 To advertise in any Village Directory please call 01273 551021

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SERVICE SCHOOLS INDEX OFORGANISATIONS VILLAGE INFORMATION Action for Disabled......................34 Adult and Community Learning.......................................23 Age Concern................................31 Attic Club.....................................32 Angling Society.............................16 Archery Club.................................17 Army Cadet Force........................26 Art Clubs......................................33 Badminton Clubs.........................18 Beavers........................................26 Boot Camp...................................19 Bowling Club................................16 Bridge Clubs..........................32/33 British Legion & Club..................27 Brownies......................................27 Cancer Research.........................34 Child Help Hassocks...................35 Churches...............................24/25 Civic Amenities............................12 Citizens Advice Bureau...............12 Crohns in Childhood....................34 Cricket Clubs.........................18/19 Cubs.............................................26 Cycling Group...............................16 Dance Clubs..........................10/11 Ditchling Fair...............................31 Ditchling Good Neighbours Scheme........................................31 Ditchling Museum Friends..........29 Ditchling Society..........................31 Ditchling.com Society..................28 Ditchling Village Association......31 Ditchling Wine Society................32 Doctors...........................................9 Drama Groups.......................10/11 Explorers......................................26 Family Support Work...................35 Farmers Market...........................28 Film Society..................................33 Football Clubs..............................16

Footpaths Conservation Society.28 Friends of Villa Adastra...............35 Friends of Neighbours Concert Party...............................11 Girls Brigade................................26 Guides..........................................26 Halls for Hire................................15 Hassocks Amenity Assoc............29 Hassocks Community Association..................................29 Hassocks Community Association..................................29 Hassocks Discussion Group.......33 Hassocks Field group....................5 Hassocks Twinning Association..................................29 Health Centres...............................9 Hearing Aid Clinic..........................9 Horticultural Societies...................5 Hospital Voluntary Service............9 Humanity at Heart.......................35 Inter-Village Sports Day...............19 Jack & Jill Windmill Society...........5 Jazz Club......................................11 Karate...........................................17 Keymer Wives..............................36 Lacemakers.................................36 La Leche League Breastfeeding Support..................7 League of Friends of PRH...........34 Libraries.......................................13 Lunch Clubs.................................32 Mediation Service.......................34 Medical Transport..........................9 Members of Parliament..............13 Morris Dancing............................11 Mothers Union.............................36 Multilingual Meet Up...................33 National Childbirth Trust...............7 Neighbourly Care.........................34 Neighbourhood Watch................31

Netball..........................................16 NHS 111........................................9 N.S.P.C.C......................................34 Oldland Mill Trust...........................5 Parent & Toddler............................7 Parish Councils............................12 Pilates...........................................16 Political Groups............................13 Pre Schools....................................7 Political Groups............................13 Probus..........................................27 Rainbows.....................................26 Ramblers Association.................17 Red Cross Medical Loan...............9 Register........................................13 Rotary Club..................................27 Rugby Club...................................16 Schools........................................22 Scouts..........................................26 Social Services..............................9 South Downs Society..................35 St Catherine’s Hospice...............34 Stoolball Clubs.............................17 Sussex Chorus.............................11 Symphony Orchestra...................10 Table Tennis.................................18 Tennis.....................................16/17 Townswomen’s Guild..................36 U3A..............................................23 Under-5s........................................7 Weald Tennis & Squash Club.....16 Wheelchair Loan...........................9 Whist Club...................................33 Women’s Institute.......................36 Women’s Fellowship...................36 Volunteering.................................13 Voyagers & Navigators................27 Youth Club - Pilots.......................26 Zodiac Club.................................33

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