HASSOCKS & DITCHLING HORTICULTURAL & CONSERVATION CLUBS & SOCIETIES
VILLAGE DIRECTORY
2015 - 2016
Including Keymer, Westmeston, Streat & Plumpton Green Your unique personal guide to the services and social activities in your community
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Welcome to the Hassocks & Ditchling Annual Directory, one of a series of Village Directories across Sussex. This directory is delivered free of charge to every home and business in Hassocks, Keymer, Ditchling,Westmeston, Streat and Plumpton Green. 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. The end of 2014 saw the retirement of Christine and Allan Haddrell after starting Village Directories 28 years ago with the reins being taken over by Tim Clark from Sussex Magazines Ltd. See picture opposite We would like to wish Allan and Christine a very happy retirement and whilst maintaining the fundamental principles that have made the business successful over the years we look forward to imbuing Village Directories with a new lease of life. We welcome your feedback on what you would like to see featured in the Directory.
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HORTICULTURAL & CONSERVATION CLUBS & SOCIETIES OLDLAND MILL TRUST
HASSOCKS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Trust has restored Oldland Windmill off Ockley Lane, one of the oldest post mills in Sussex, back to its original working order. Volunteers with practical skills are still needed to complete the restoration and ensure that regular maintenance is carried out. Volunteers also needed to assist with admin, guides and fund raising. The volunteers’ working day is Thursday throughout the year, and the public are welcome to drop in any Thursday morning. Formal Open Days are held the first Sunday each month from April to October with Special Event Days 3rd May, 5th July and 6th September when a free shuttle bus service is run from the Thatched Inn, Grand Avenue, from 11.00 am - 4.00pm
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 childrens class, photography, painting and cookery. New members welcome. Membership £7 per year.
All day Thursday, 9.00 am - 4.00 pm for work at the mill.. CONTACT: Fred Maillardet TELEPHONE: 01273 842342 WEB: www.oldlandwindmill.co.uk MEET:
JACK AND JILL WINDMILL SOCIETY (registered Charity) 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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MEET:
Adastra Hall, 7.45 pm 2nd Wednesday monthly
CONTACT: Derek Swains 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. Adastra Hall, Monday evenings 7.45 pm (fortnightly between September & March) CONTACT: Jeanne Swaine TELEPHONE: 01273 842516 MEET:
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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The Erskine Nursery Group
Nurseries in Hurstpierpoint (100 meters from Washbrooks Farm) & Hassocks, (close to Hassocks Railway station) Conveniently located near A23 links to Brighton & Crawley
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. “The exceptional educational programmes are underpinned by the staff's high expectations of themselves and the children, and expert knowledge of how children learn”
Open 50 weeks a year for 0-5 years with funded hours for 2, 3 & 4 year olds.
“Outstanding Childcare” 01273 833248/ 844195 sue@erskinevilla.f9.co.uk
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UNDER 5s THE A HOUSE PRE SCHOOL (Children 2-5 years)
DITCHLING TODDLER GROUP
All babies and toddlers welcome. Come and join us for a chat over a cup of tea and biscuits. Come and explore, investigate, discover and create at the A House while making new friends MEETS: Every Tuesday morning during and having fun. A happy and safe environment term-time, Ditchling Village Hall where caring and qualified staff provide a range 9.15 - 11.15 am of stimulating activities through the foundations CONTACT: Sarah Phillips 07714 766364 stage curriculum. Come and enjoy learning. MEET: CONTACT: 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. United Reformed Church Hall Wednesday 9.15 – 11.15 am CONTACT: Louise Talbot TELEPHONE: 01273 841459
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:
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JACK & JILL PLAYGROUP
Scout HQ, East End Lane, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.15 am -12.15 pm Monday & Thursday 9.15 - 2.30pm
CONTACT:
01273 846115 ditchlingpreschool@googlemail.com
(for children 2-4 years) Jack and Jill is a pre-school playgroup for children from age two till school. Highly qualified and experienced staff. Rural setting with free-flow play inside and an outside softplay area. Ofsted report January 2013 Good Grade 2 (Ofsted URN EY450702). MEETS:
The Pavilion, London Rd,Hassocks Monday to Friday in term-time. 9.15 am - 2.15 pm,
MANAGER: Sarah Lessacher TELEPHONE: 07546 592616 ADMIN: Janet Hamey TELEPHONE: 07729 431473 WEB:
www.jackandjillplaygroup.co.uk
NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST Mid Sussex Branch CONTACT:
0844 2436209 www.nct.org.uk
LA LECHE LEAGUE Breastfeeding Support CONTACT: Efrat 01273 846548 WEB: efrat@lllwestsussex.org.uk
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MEDICAL MID SUSSEX HEALTH CARE www.midsussexhealthcare.co.uk
HEARING AID CLINICS
Three health centres based in Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks and Ditchling
1st Tuesday of each month at 10.30am
Addresses: The Health Centre, Hurstpierpoint Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9UQ TELEPHONE: 01273 834388 FAX: 01273 834529 The Health Centre, Hassocks Windmill Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LY TELEPHONE: 01273 834388 FAX: 01273 842709 The Health Centre, Ditchling Lewes Road, Ditchling, BN6 8TT TELEPHONE: 01273 834388 FAX: 01273 845747
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 For further information call 01444 415582 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: TELEPHONE:
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm Evening appointments available every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at Hurstpierpoint Surgery. 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) Practice Manager: Caroline Squires Caroline is based at Hurstpierpoint
Age Concern 01273 844461
WHEELCHAIR LOAN A small selection of wheelchairs available for hire from Pauline Thaw Centre Monday - Friday 9.00 - 4.00 pm TELEPHONE:
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HOSPITALS Brighton General 01273 696011 Princess Royal 01444 441881 Royal Alexandra Children’s 01273 696955 Royal Sussex County 01273 696955 WEBSITE: www.bsuh.nhs.uk HASSOCKS PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP Meets regularly at the Health Centre. Its aims are to promote health education and liaise with the practices on health issues. CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
George Rodgers 01273 843997 or via one of the practices
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MEDICAL NHS 111
HOSPITAL VOLUNTARY SERVICES
This is a new service that’s being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services. You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. NHS 111 is a fast and easy way to get the right help, whatever the time.
Interested? Please register your interest to become a volunteer via our web page. Visit the Trust website and learn about becoming VIRGINIAa volunteer LEWIS:VIRGINIA LEWIS 22/1/09 WEBSITE: www.bsuh.nhs.uk/work
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01243 64212
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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, Thursday 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
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Sue Hanna 01273 842778
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 two concerts a year in May 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 alternate months, 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
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
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.
LET’S DANCE (established 26 years) Offers a variety of dance classes for children and 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 3.00 - 9.00 pm Wednesday (Point 4) 2 - 6.30 pm Friday 3.00 - 8.45 pm Saturday 9.00 - 12.45 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
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SCHOOLS LOCAL COUNCILS, CIVIC AMENITIES AND POLITICAL GROUPS PARISH COUNCILS Hassocks
Ditchling
Parish Clerk: Linda Baker 01273 842714
PARISH CLERK: TELEPHONE: OFFICE: MOBILE: E-MAIL:
The Parish Council Office is open to the public Mondays and Wednesdays 10 am - 12 noon and Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am - 4 pm Details of council meetings are displayed on the notice board and agendas and minutes are available on the council’s website. All meetings are open to the public. The Parish Council runs the Adastra Park, Parklands Road Allotments and the Hassocks Burial Ground. Further Information is available from the parish office or website www.hassockspc.net Email: hassockspc@btconnect.com Chairman: David Cumberland 01273 843778 Vice-Chairman: Ian Weir 01273 843300 PARISH COUNCILLORS Jane Baker 01273 842805 Chris Bere 01273 846333 Leslie Campbell 01273 846995 Judith Foot 01273 846161 Sue Hatton 01273 843150 Paul King 01273 844947 Frank Rylance 01273 842512 Rev. Ms Darryl-Sinclair 01273 841325 Bill Hatton 01273 834150 Peter Gibbson 01273 843114 Penny Wadsworth 01273 844100 Steven Ecroyd Ian Credland
Mary Holman 01273 845167 01273 844733 07767 270065 ditchlingpc@btinternet.com
Open: The council meets every month on the 4th Tuesday at 8pm at The Old Meeting House in The Twitten, except December when we meet on the 3rd Tuesday. Special meetings when required are held on 2nd Tuesday of the month. Members of the public are welcome. PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE HOURS: Thursdays 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 Mrs Margaret Bolton District Councillors: Mr Tom Jones County Councillor: Mr Jim Sheppard Please note that due to the May Elections details may change.
CITIZEN ADVICE SERVICE
HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING SITE
Delmon House, 38 Church Road, Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill
Advice line: Admin: OPEN:
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0344 4771171 01444 247530 Drop In Mon to Thurs 9.30am - 4pm Telephone Advice Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
CONTACT: 01444 243041 Open: 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
MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
Burgess Hill Library
Hassocks
01444 255452
Nick Herbert
Monday - Friday Saturday
9.30 am - 5.30 pm 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Lewes Library 0345 6080196 Monday Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:
9.30 - 7.00pm 10.30 - 5.00 pm 9.30 - 1.00 pm 9.30 - 7.00 pm 9.30 - 5.00 pm 9.30 - 5.00 pm
Member for Arundel & South Downs, House of Commons SW1A 0AA Tel: 020 7219 4080 Fax: 020 7219 1295 Website: 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.
Hassocks Library
Ditchling
01273 842779 Monday – Wednesday 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Thursday – Friday 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Norman Baker
MOBILE LIBRARY Information Line 0345 6080196 REGISTRAR FOR MARRIAGES, BIRTHS & DEATHS Oaklands Oaklands Road Haywards Heath RH16 1SU or 96 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9AS Tel: 01243 642122 Opening hours: By appointment only MOBILE CIVIC AMENITY SERVICE Visit Hassocks Belmont Close, Parklands Road and Dale Avenue 4 times a year. For further information please call 01903 712620 or visit www.midsussex.gov.uk
Constituency Office: 23 East Street, Lewes, BN7 2LJ TEL: 01273 480281 Email: normanbaker1997@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.normanbaker.org.uk Norman holds “Advice Surgeries” in Lewes most 1st Fridays of each month. Appointments must be booked in advance wih the Constituency Office. POLITICAL GROUPS Conservative Association Hassocks Diana Goodbourn 01273 842136 Ditchling 01273 841732 Labour Party Hassocks Mrs J Epstein 01273 843418 Ditchling 01273 474312 Liberal Democrats Hassocks Mr R Jackson 01273 843422 Ditchling 01273 488749 UK Independence Party Mrs P Wales 01903 885573 Email: tricia.wales@btinternet.com
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SCHOOLS LOCAL COUNCILS, CIVIC AMENITIES AND POLITICAL GROUPS LOCAL AUTHORITIES Mid Sussex District Council WEBSITE: www.midsussex.gov.uk TELEPHONE: 01444 458166 West Sussex County Council WEBSITE: www.westsussex.gov.uk TELEPHONE: 01243 777100
LOCAL HALLS FOR HIRE Guide Hall Semley Road CONTACT: TELEPHONE: Adastra Hall TELEPHONE:
ELECTRICITY AND GAS Electricity Emergency CONTACT: www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk TELEPHONE: 0800 7838838 Gas Emergency TELEPHONE: 0800 111999
Adam Guratsky 01273 846484 01273 965236
Pauline Thaw Centre (Age Concern) TELEPHONE:
01273 844461
Keymer Hall CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Janet Sharman 01273 845194
Friends Meeting House East Gardens
WATER & WASTE Water CONTACT: South East Water Emergency WEBSITE: www.southeastwater.co.uk TELEPHONE: 0333 0000365 Waste CONTACT: Southern Water Emergency WEBSITE: www.southernwater.co.uk TELEPHONE: 0845 2780845 VOLUNTEER CENTRE For local volunteering opportunities and information visit Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath Volunteer Centre, 38 Church Road, Burgess Hill. Tuesday - Friday 9.30am - 3pm. Outreach sessions are also held in Haywards Heath Town Hall on Tues mornings and Fri afternoons. Please telephone to make an appointment. TelEPHONE: 01444 870711 E-Mail: vc@msscvs.org.uk WebSITE: www.msscvs.org.uk
CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Belinda Brittain 01273 843238
The Old Meeting House The Twitten CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Maureen Maguire 01273 842359
Ditchling Village Hall & Village Green Barn CONTACT: TELEPHONE: WEBSITE:
Booking Secretary 07766 978412 www.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) VISIT: www.hassocksfc.net HASSOCKS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Football for 6-18 year olds – 6-8 years train and play friendlies and the 9-18 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 young people and ladies. Fish in local waters. Competitions every week. No closed season (except for rivers). Some social functions. Christmas competition. CONTACT: Jean Fisher TELEPHONE: 01444 235978 PILATES
Good for posture and to strengthen the muscles supporting the spine, improves overall 9.30 am - 11.00 am Sunday mornings Freedom Leisure core strength. No booking necessary, mixed ability classes, just come along and try. Please (behind Downlands School), bring a mat. £5 a session. Dale Avenue, Hassocks
MEET: CONTACT: Jan MacNamara TELEPHONE: 01273 845702 E-MAIL: macnamara@btinternet.com
Ditchling Village Hall 2 Sessions on Thursday between 9.30 am & 11.45 am Jenny Scandian 01273 454041
ADASTRA BOWLING CLUB
MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Adastra Park, Hassocks. We bowl throughout the summer (May-Sept). Membership open to all ages.
WEALD TENNIS & SQUASH CLUB (South Bank)
CONTACT: James Avery TELEPHONE: 01273 843399 KEEP FIT FOR MATURE LADIES Keep fit for the over 50’s. Exercise to music, body conditioning and some aerobics. MEETS: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Pauline Thaw Centre Every Wednesday 3.00 pm (except school holidays) Mary Turner 07803 269417
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: CONTACT:
eekdays 10am - 10:30pm W Weekends 10.00am - 6.00pm (except Christmas & Boxing Day) 01273 844283
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Colemans Solicitors
A personal, professional and cost effective service www.colemans-solicitors.com
For all enquiries phone:
01444 459555 or e-mail us at: law@colemans-solicitors.com
Paddockhall Chambers Paddockhall Road Haywards Heath RH16 1HF
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SPORT & LEISURE ADASTRA TENNIS CLUB
CLAYTON 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 £75 (single) £105 (couple), Junior U17 £40, Senior (over 63) £40 or Couple £58, Children of Keyholders £11 per family, Social membership £10. Summer holiday membership call for details.
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: Club Sessions Saturday mornings all year round (September - April) Thursday 3pm by arrangement CONTACT: Mary Dowling TELEPHONE: 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 www.ditchlingac.org.uk WEBSITE: MID SUSSEX RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION As ‘the Ramblers’ group for the Mid Sussex area, we offer a varied programme of walks throughout 2015 to suit all ages and walking abilities. To find out more, view our website at: www.midsussexramblers.co.uk where, if you wish, you can contact us via the ‘Contact Form.’ CONTACT: E-MAIL:
Tony (MSR Publicity) 01444 483053 publicity@midsussexramblers.co.uk
MID SUSSEX CYCLISTS Welcome newcomers with some enthusiasm for cycling. Rides of various lengths suitable for adults and accompanied children.
MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Clayton, Tuesday & Thursday 6.30 pm for practice and matches May - August Cindy Leaney 07921 853074
ADASTRA STOOLBALL (Ladies Only) 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: 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: Paula Pollard 01444 471745 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, £25 Seniors, family subscriptions available. Keys and full details from Ditchling Post Office CONTACT: Susie Harrison TELEPHONE: 01273 842561
MEET: Mostly 1st Sunday monthly CONTACT: John Beaumont TELEPHONE: 01444 455271 Email: info@villagedirectories.com Web: www.villagedirectories.com
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SPORT & LEISURE KOKORO DOJO The traditional art of Tameshigiri and Iaido (the way of the Japanese Sword)
HASSOCKS TABLE TENNIS
A small school that teaches and practises the ancient Japanese martial art of Iaido. Within our dojo we practise both Seitai and Kokoro forms of this ancient art. Iaido is suitable for both men and women and provides a noncombative but demanding meditative martial art.
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MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Ditchling Village Hall Tuesday 7.30 - 9.00 pm John 07816 834599
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
Open to all. A friendly club welcoming new members who enjoy playing friendly table tennis. United Reformed Church Hall Tuesday 2.30 - 4.30 pm Peter Burchell 01273 843135
PARKLANDS BADMINTON CLUB A mixed, friendly club playing social badminton. New members always welcome. (Waiting list sometimes applies). MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Monday 7.00 - 9.00 pm Downlands Sports Hall Jane Henshall 01444 870366
DITCHLING FITNESS CLASSES PILATES Improve posture, look leaner, help alleviate back and neck problems, using mobilising and strengthening Pilates exercises. Ditchling Village Hall (lower) Wednesdays 9.15 am (term time)
HASSOCKS BADMINTON CLUB
MEET:
New members welcome subject to places being available, some experience essential.
BODY SCULPTING
MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE: EMAIL:
September-April, St Paul’s Catholic College Burgess Hill Wednesday 8.00 -10.00 pm Penny Radford 0771 4545328 penradford@hotmail.com
KEYMER BADMINTION 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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Intense body toning class using up to date fat burning techniques to help to lose inches. MEET:
Ditchling Village Hall (lower) Friday 9.15 am (term time)
HOPE IN THE VALLEY (Riding for the Disabled) Strives to help enhance the lives of physically disabled children in Sussex. Manned entirely by volunteers. Riding programme includes riding and horse care, gymkhanas, rallies and dressage competitions. Helps children realise the pleasure of riding and attain a sense of achievement. TELEPHONE: WEBSITE:
0845 2415358 www.hopeinthevalley.org
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SPORT & LEISURE DITCHLING, STREAT & WESTMESTON ANNUAL INTER-VILLAGE SPORTS
DITCHLING CRICKET CLUB
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.
Ditchling Cricket Club was founded in 1818, today the club has 120 or so members. The 1st and 2nd XI’s play in the Parker Building Supplies East Sussex League 2nd and 4th divisions respectively. Friendly cricket is played on Saturdays and Sundays. The club welcomes new members.
Three Villages Chase - Sunday at 7.00 pm. All entrants to the ‘Chase’ will earn a valuable point towards their Area Team.
MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Ditchling Recreation Ground, Nigel Adams 01273 846840
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 – 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.
E-MAIL:
Nigeladams@freedon255.com
CONTACT: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:
Peter Leach 01273 844107 peterleach56@hotmail.co.uk www.ditchling.com
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 juniors players registered and in 2010 received ECB Club Mark status recognising that we are a well run club. Please call for further details. CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Matt Dean 01273 846001
BOOT CAMP
Using the latest fat burning techniques with a fully qualified instructor. Thatchers Barber Shop:Layout 1 11/2/13 10:07 MEET: Ditchling Recreation Ground KEYMER/HASSOCKS CRICKET CLUB Sunday 9.30 am Three adult teams playing league cricket on Sat- CONTACT: Sara Goodwin urday and one team playing friendlies on SunTELEPHONE: 01273 843789/ 07917 390612 day. 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: Nigel Hartley TELEPHONE: 01273 842827
Thatchers Barber Shop
Hairdressing for Gentlemen
48 Keymer Road, Hassocks Tel: 01273 843657 Email: info@villagedirectories.com Web: www.villagedirectories.com
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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 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
The Law (C.R.A.G - charging for residential accommodation guide) allows local authorities to assess your assets to determine if you need to pay for your own care. 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 £800 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 £14,000 - at which point all your future care would be paid for.
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 Trusts within a properly structured Will at the same time will in most cases, prevent your home from being taken into account by the local authority altogether should you ever require care in the future.
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For sole owners the process is simply to set up a Trust now and convey at least 1/2 of your property into it which will produce the same result.
The Reasoning
When you own your home as tenants in common you actually own half each. When the first partner dies, they leave their half into their trust. The surviving partner is the Trustee of that Trust and also the primary beneficiary which means that they have complete control over the property and what happens to it. The children and/or whoever else is also nominated as Trust beneficiaries for that particular Trust will subsequently have access to that half of the property when the surviving partner dies. The first half of the property then is 100% securely in Trust for the beneficiaries and will not be at risk. As a result of this simple strategy the survivor is protected from having to sell the property to pay for their care should they need it because it is not possible to sell just their half of the property and the Crag guidelines clearly state that the market value of half a property is ÂŁ0. The second half of the property will then ultimately go into Trust for access by the nominated beneficiaries when the surviving partner eventually dies. The beneficiaries will at that stage have both halves safe and secure in Trust and will be able to share and dispose of the property according to the wishes of the settlors (the original owners of both halves). By leaving 1/2 the property into Trust on first death, the surviving partner can still sell the property to downsize if they wish and are not restricted in any way with regards to what they wish to do to or with the property - it simply means that it is safeguarded and therefore will definitely be able to be appointed to the chosen beneficiaries when the time comes. For sole owners immediately conveying at least half of your property into Trust well in advance of any care consideration and becoming a Trustee and primary beneficiary of the Trust with others nominated to become beneficiaries after your death is usually enough to take away the risk of the property being considered as an asset to be sold if care is required as the property is not absolutely owned by yourself anymore and again it is not possible to sell half a house or force a Trustee to do something that is not in the ultimate best interest of the Trust beneficiaries. Call us now on 01273 911142 for a friendly chat about how this strategy could be of real benefit to you and your family. www.thywill.co.uk
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SCHOOLS HASSOCKS INFANTS SCHOOL (for childen up to year 2) Chancellor Park, Hassocks, BN6 8EY TELEPHONE: 01273 842549 WEBSITE: www.hassocks.w-sussex.sch.uk EMAIL: office@hassocks.w-sussex.sch.uk Headteacher: Mrs Jeannie Hughes Chair of Governors: Mr D Withycombe Situated in the centre of the village with 260 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 Headteacher: Mr David Simon 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 area for everyone to shine in. We maintain an active presence in the village and make use of strong partnerships in the village and beyond. THE WINDMILLS JUNIOR SCHOOL (year 3-year 6) Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LS TELEPHONE: 01273 842421 EMAIL: office@windmills.w-sussex.sch.uk WEBSITE: www.windmills.w-sussex.sch.uk Headteacher: Mrs E Sharpe 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.
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FRIENDS OF WINDMILLS SCHOOL Raises funds to advance the education of the children for details contact the school. DOWNLANDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Specialist Science College, Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LP TELEPHONE: 01273 845892 SPORTS COMPLEX TEL: 01273 841348 office@downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk E-MAIL: Headteacher: Mrs R Hetherton Chair of Governors: Mrs D Hunt A Community Comprehensive 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 South Downs. The Fitness Suite is open to the public 9am - 9pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Weekends from 9am - 5pm and the ATP and other facilities are bookable outside of the school day. The Education office for the School is in Horsham. ST PAUL’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 8GA TELEPHONE: 01444 873898 E-MAIL: office@stpaulscc.co.uk WEBSITE: www.stpaulscatholiccollege.co.uk Headteacher: Rob Carter Chair of Governors: Graham Bartlett 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
Reliable and flexible care at home
Marle Place, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8HZ
Cherish Care
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.
…for you and your home
UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE-U3A
Your local, family homecare company
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 (Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks & Ditchling) U3A is right for you.
01273 494990
A voluntary self help organisation which meets in a convivial atmosphere and serves the residents of Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks & Ditchling. CONTACT: June Taylor TELEPHONE: 01444 484598 WEBSITE: http://u3asites.org.uk/code/ u3asite.php?site=473&page=21670
Specialists in Dementia & End of Life care
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CHURCHES SCHOOLS The three Anglican Churches of St John the Baptist, St Cosmas & St Damian and St Francis of Assisi are in the care of Parish Priest: Revd Christopher Powell The Rectory, 1 The Crescent, Keymer, Hassocks Tel: 01273 843570 E-mail: christopher.powell123@btinternet.com ST COSMAS & ST DAMIAN, KEYMER (C of E) Churchwardens: Mrs Carolyn Paynter 01273 844186 Mrs Kate Sims 01273 844802 Sunday Services: 8am Said Eucharist (except 1st Sunday) 9.45am Sung Eucharist 3rd Sunday: All age Family Eucharist Wednesday 9.30am Said Eucharist (10.30am 2nd Wednesday) Junior Church: 9.45 am in the Church Hall during term time. Contact: Carolyn Paynter 01273 844186 Church Choir: Pauline Stone 01273 843612 Bell ringers: Diana Webley Ward 01273 842360 ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, PRIORY ROAD, HASSOCKS (C of E) Churchwardens: Sonia Goodsell 01273 844566 Sunday 9.45 am Sung Communion, 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sundays 2nd Sunday 10.15 am Family Service Junior Church: 9.45 am in the Church Hall during term time. Contact:
Jacquie Drake 01273 842122
Enquiries about Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals & Home Communions to Revd Christopher Powell. Friday Afternoons Rita Arnold 01273 843018 Walsingham Cell Val Bulley 01273 842355 Further details of activities in the 3 Anglican Churches can be found in the parish magazine - available in the churches or find us on www.claytonwithkeymer.org.uk
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ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, CLAYTON (C of E) CHURCHWARDEN: Mrs Jill Rogers TELEPHONE: 01273 846049 SUNDAY SERVICES: 8 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday 11.15 am Family Service 1st Sunday Holy Communion On other Sundays 6.30 pm Evensong 4th Sunday During Summertime The Church contains substantial medieval wall paintings and is open daily for visitors. 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 The Revd Peter G Rayson, FdA, BSc, MA TELEPHONE: 01444 235033 E-MAIL: RevPeterRayson@gmail.com Baptisms and Marriage by Appointment 1st Sunday 10.30 am - Cafe Church 3.00 - 4.00pm G&T@3 (A short service, tea & chat) 3rd Sunday 10.30 am – Holy Communion Other Sundays10.30am – Morning Worship 2.45 pm Social Afternoon Tuesday (3rd Tues in month) CONTACT: Joyce Manning 01273 833056 Wednesday 12.30 pm Communal Lunch (2nd Wednesday monthly) CONTACT: D. Cooper 01273 833440 5.15 pm Girls’ Brigade CAPTAIN: M. Taylor 01273 832286 Saturday 3.00 -5.00pm Messy Church for families (monthly)
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CHURCHES SCHOOLS UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
ST MARGARET’S CHURCH, DITCHLING
Rev.d Jim Thorneycroft 01273 844923 Families & Children’s Work Minister: Darryl Sinclair 01273 841325 1 Yeoman House, 58 Stanford Avenue, Hassocks Baptisms and Marriage by Appointment Sunday 10.30 am Family Worship Sunday Club followed by coffee in the Hall 1st Sunday 10.30 am Holy Communion 3rd Sunday All Age Family service 9.45 am Breakfast Club Creche available Monday 1pm Baby Station Carers & Babies 0 -18 months Tuesday ( 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 Thursday Holy Communion Friday Youth Groups 10.00 am Baby Station Carers & Babies 0 -18 months Saturday 10.00 am Traidcraft Stall in church 4th Saturday Church open for private prayer
Parish Office: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9.30 am -12 noon, TELEPHONE: 01273 843165 WEBSITE: www.beaconparishes.org Reverend David Wallis, Vicar The Vicarage, 2 Charlton Gardens, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8WA The Vicar’s day off is Monday (D) Ditchling (WM) West Meston (S) Streat Sunday 8.00 am Communion (BCP) 1st & 3rd Sunday 9.45 am All-Age Communion (D) Village Communion (WM) 2nd Sunday 9.45 am Holy Communion (D) Morning Prayer (WM) (S) 4th & 5th Sunday 9.45am Beacon Eucharist (D) Every Sunday 9.45am Junior Church for all ages (D) Weekdays Tuesday 10.15 am A simple service followed by Coffee (S) Bellringers 8 pm to 9.15 pm.(D) Wednesday 9.00am Morning Prayer (D) 9.30 am Holy Communion (D) 1.30 - 3.00 pm Noahs Ark Parent & Toddler Group (D) For all details see The Beacon (monthly Parish Magazine) in the churches or at the Post Office
SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) East Gardens, Ditchling.
FRIENDS OF ST MARGARET’S CHURCH
TELEPHONE: 01273 843238. You would be very welcome to join us for worship on Sundays 10.30 am until 11.30 am.
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”.
BOWLEY FUNERAL SERVICE AN INDEPENDENT FAMILY BUSINESS
CONTACT: Secretary, Mrs C Robinson TELEPHONE: 01273 841732 ST EDWARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Lodge Lane, Keymer Fr. Tony Collins
30 Keymer Road, Hassocks, Tel: 01273 841711
Paul Bowley
TELEPHONE: 01273 845384 Priest’s House, 2, Lodge Lane, Keymer. Sunday 10.30 am Mass Weekdays See Weekly Newsletter
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SCHOOLSORGANISATIONS SERVICE 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
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
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: David Stredwick TELEPHONE: 01273 844589 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 MEET: Mid Sussex Golf Club, Ditchling members of the Legion or not. New members 3rd Thursday monthly at 12.30 pm always welcome. CONTACT: Terry Harper CONTACT: Margaret Bovill TELEPHONE: 01273 833554 TELEPHONE: 01273 845319 WEB SITE: www.claytonwindmillsprobus.org.uk Women’s Section Aims to promote the welfare of ex-service women and female relations of ex-servicemen. New members welcome. CONTACT: Margaret Bovill TELEPHONE: 01273 845319
Property Maintenance•Extensions Loft conversions•General Building Groundwork
07980 981424 or 01273 831757 gndbuilders@btinternet.com
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GT PLUMBING SERVICES A reliable local service
Heating installation • Boiler servicing • Power Flushing • Bathroom installation Landlord Safety Certificates • Small jobs • Boiler repairs
Contact Graham Tomkins on
01273 383876
07886 034120
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WOMEN’S INTERESTS SCHOOLS 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:
Adastra Hall, 7.45 pm 3rd Monday of each month Barbara O’Rourke 01273 846811
MEETS:
DITCHLING W.I. Welcomes new members, young and old alike, we meet during the afternoon.
Pauline Thaw Centre (Age Concern) Dale Avenue 4th Tuesday monthly 2.30 pm Sheila Southwell 01273 841106
CONTACT: Ditchling Village Hall 1st Thursday each month 2.30pm MID DOWNS LACE MAKERS Except January meeting which is Meets six times a year to make lace and 2nd Thursday exchange ideas about technique. Speakers CONTACT: Jean Morley 01273 843633 and suppliers are invited to the meetings. Membership open to anyone (12 years DITCHLING DOWNS W.I. We extend a warm welcome to everyone at our upwards) Visitors welcome. MEET:
evening monthly meetings to enjoy subjects from the sublime to the ridiculous. MEET: CONTACT:
The Friends Meeting House 1st Tuesday of each month 7 - 7.30 pm Barbara Dollings 01273 843892
MEET:
CONTACT: E-MAIL:
The Redwood Centre, to the left of Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 1st Saturday alternate months commencing with February Mrs Anita Charles anitalcharles@sky.com
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
MOTHERS UNION (Clayton & Keymer) A friendly and welcoming group. There is Open to all baptised members of the Church of an active calendar of events, with outside England (men & women). The largest Anglican speakers covering many aspects of life. We very women’s organisation in the world with special much welcome new members. concern for all that strengthens and preserves MEETS: 7.30 pm - 3rd Tuesday monthly Christian Family Life. Speakers and social In members’ homes events. Funds raised for Mothers Union CONTACT: Eileen Keeling 01273 842070 causes, local, National and International. New members from any age welcome. KEYMER WIVES MEET: Monthly alternate, Wednesday A social club for ladies of all ages who meet Afternoons & Friday Evenings once a month for social interaction, activities Clayton Church Hall & and outings. New members most welcome. St. Francis Church Hall MEET: In members’ homes, 8.00 pm CONTACT: Susan Skeet 01273 845478 1st Monday of the month CONTACT: Jenny Bennett 01273 843119
JRH
Call for a free quote
01273 843566 or John on 07814 196328
Tiling • Slating • Chimneys Leadwork • Guttering Flat Roofs • Fascias/Soffits
GD FI ITNE O RL OI M
01273 834462 / 07515 442147 robin@interior-decorator.co.uk City & Guilds qualified
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SERVICE ORGANISATIONS SCHOOLS COMMUNITY 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
BLUEBIRD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP Dial A Ride (A registered Charity) Transport service covering a large area of Mid Sussex for anyone with mobility problems who are 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
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
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 and Wald-Michelbach, especially youth and school participation. We encourage exchanges. Annual membership £3.00 per person or £6.00 per family. New members always welcome. A wide variety of social and fund raising events throughout the year and one major exchange event every year. MEET: For AGM in June CONTACT: Carolyn Barton TELEPHONE: 01273 842952 E-MAIL: carolynbarton33@hotmail.co.uk
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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 Senior Citizen Life Membership: £120 Adult £90 Senior Citizen CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Chairman, Martin Roberts 01273 843890
FARMERS MARKET 4th Saturday of every month 9am -12.30pm National Tyres forecourt in Hassocks CONTACT: Sarah Lessacher TELEPHONE: 07810 800248 E-MAIL: slessacher@hotmail.com
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SERVICE ORGANISATIONS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 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. CONTACT: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: WEBSITE:
Chairman, John Willis 01273 844313 johnw@ditchling.com www.ditchling.com
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:
www.hassocksamenity.org.uk
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH 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 TELEPHONE: WEBSITE:
101 (non emergency police calls) www.hassocksnhw.org.uk
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SERVICE ORGANISATIONS SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DITCHLING SOCIETY
DITCHLING FAIR
Is an independent organisation that acts as a voice for the 2,000 members of the parish of Ditchling, encouraging a sustainable future for all those in this diverse community as well as helping to preserve the historical heritage of the village. The Society provides a focal point where parish residents, traders, other committees, societies and clubs, can raise issues and engage in formulating ideas. It lobbies for the provision of facilities and considers how the quality of life can be enhanced. At the same time we promote the conservation of the village and the surrounding area, encouraging ethical and ecological management of the environment to maintain, in a progressive way, the unique fabric of the parish for future generations. The Committee keeps a close watch on local and national government initiatives which may impact the village and the surrounding environment, and monitors planning applications. The Society welcomes the support of local residents
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! Theme and timings to be announced in the near future. This event needs huge organisation and effort, 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
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:
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Maralyn Hine 01273 843370
WEBSITE:
www.ditchlingfair.co.uk
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. To 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; Older Residents Lunch In December, free of charge, forms are available in the Post Office. Monthly Coffee Mornings Open to all, free of charge, Ditching Village Hall, 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1000 - 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.
To advertise in any Village Directory please call 01273 551021
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SERVICE SCHOOLS CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS SOCIETIES MID SUSSEX CAMCORDER SOCIETY
WEALD BRIDGE CLUB
A society for anyone of any age interested in amateur video making and associated skills. Meetings with workshops, and competitions. Meets with neighbouring clubs.
Duplicate bridge. We welcome bridge players of all ages. Some experience required.
MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL:
Adastra Hall (Green Room) 3rd Thursday 7.45 pm Tony Chard 01273 844425 tachard@tesco.net
DITCHLING WINE SOCIETY
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 2015 exhibtions are 24th - 26th April in Ditchling Village Hall, 30th October - 1st November in Adastra Hall, Hassocks. Applications for membership are considered by all club members at club meetings.
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: contact the Membership Secretary, for a list of TELEPHONE: forthcoming wine tastings. WEBSITE: CONTACT: Membership Secretary, Sylvia Bain TELEPHONE: 01273 845361
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Wendy Standen, Secretary 01273 504588 wstandenart@gmail.com
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SERVICE CLUBS ORGANISATIONS & SOCIETIES SCHOOLS 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 A daily lunch club. Three course lunch is served 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:
GOOD CAUSES WHIST CLUB Weekly whist drive raising funds for various charities. Everyone welcome £3.00 per evening + raffle. Some knowledge of whist essential. MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
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:
Pauline Thaw Centre (Age Concern) Dale Avenue 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 SOCIAL CLUB For people on their own. Visiting many venues it’s more fun to go with company. We are 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 DITCHLING FILM SOCIETY 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. MEETS: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Ditchling Village Hall 1st Thursday monthly 8.00 pm Rosa Burton 01273 842118
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
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
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SERVICE ORGANISATIONS SCHOOLS CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS VOICE FOR DISABILITY formerly WSAD (Hassocks and District) This group visit the disabled and give practical help. Outings are organised and there is a Christmas Dinner, annual holiday, and summer outings. Holds a monthly meeting for coffee and chat. Voluntary helpers always needed. MEET: CONTACT:
1st Tuesday monthly 10 - 12 noon Ribbetts House, Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint, transport if needed is available Sylvia Thornhill 01273 832510 Carol Penstone 01273 833351
CANCER RESEARCH Research and fundraising group. Volunteers most welcome. Please call for more information. CONTACT: Stella Jenner TELEPHONE: 01273 843390 ST CATHERINE’S HOSPICE
N.S.P.C.C. A fund raising committee run for a number of years. Help is always needed on the committee and/or at fund raising events, and particularly for house to house collections. CONTACT: Belinda Toop TELEPHONE: 01273 834481 WEST SUSSEX MEDIATION SERVICE 8a Oakhill Road, Horsham,RH13 5SB Noisy or inconsiderate neighbours? Boundary or hedge disputes? Problems with pets, vehicles, ball games in the road, rubbish or bonfires? Dispute over use of common areas e.g. shared gardens? Our trained volunteer mediators may be able to help. We are a local organisation offering a free, independent and confidential service to neighbours who are in dispute. TELEPHONE: 01403 258900 WEBSITE: www.wsms.org.uk NEIGHBOURLY CARE
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 provide practical support TELEPHONE: (Shop) 01273 841981 and assistance to help those in need in a time of crisis. Volunteers can assist those who are elderly, CROHNS IN CHILDHOOD sick, disabled and parents with young children by Local fundraising including concerts. Donations providing escorted shopping, local transport, light and support always welcome. help in the home, minor repairs, small gardening CONTACT: Dorrie Mottram jobs, befriending and visiting. TELEPHONE: 01273 845291 CONTACT Duty Officer This is a support group who raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice – Charity Shop in Keymer Road.
LEAGUE OF FRIENDS PRINCESS ROYAL HOSPITAL Raises funds for the hospital to provide equipment and facilities which are not provided by the NHS. Run the PRH Coffee shop. Many fund raising events throughout the year. Volunteers always needed (however infrequent). CONTACT: Adam TELEPHONE 01444 441881 ext 8289
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TELEPHONE: 07876 066368 E-MAIL neighbourlycare@outlook.com WEBSITE: www.neighbourlycare.co.uk 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
To advertise in any Village Directory please call 01273 551021
SERVICE ORGANISATIONS YOUTHSCHOOLS GROUPS FAMILY SUPPORT WORK
HASSOCKS GUIDE GROUP
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.
Hassocks Rainbows MEET: Guide Hall Monday 5.15 pm - 6.15 pm
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) ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP (Mid-Sussex) Redwood Centre, Age UK,Haywards Heath
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...
A local support group for those who look after anyone with Alzheimer’s & Dementia, guest speakers with knowledge on many subjects, relevant to caring for loved ones.
CONTACT: District Commissioner Liz Hollingdale 01273 843376 or Karen Clarke 01273 682944 WEBSITE: www.girlguiding.org.uk
MEET: 1st Monday of the month 7.00 - 9.00 pm TELEPHONE: 01403 213017
1ST HASSOCKS EXPLORER SCOUTS
HUMANITY AT HEART 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
MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL:
Monday 8.15 - 10 pm Hassocks Scout HQ Ashley Davis 01273 846414 ashleydavis.me@gmail.com
DITCHLING BROWNIES MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Tuesday 6.00 - 7.30 pm Scout Hut, East End Lane. Karen Clark 01273 882944
VOYAGERS & NAVIGATORS A youth group for years 7 - 11. Many activities in a safe environment.
EMMA ROSS OSTEOPATHY Registered Osteopath. Qualified since 1988
01273 843380 or 07860 470081 51 Kings Drive, Hassocks BN6 8DY emmaross.30@icloud.com
MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
United Reformed Church Hall Friday 7.30 - 9.30 pm Revd. Darryl Sinclair 01273 841325
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SERVICE SCHOOLS YOUTH GROUPS ORGANISATIONS HASSOCKS GUIDE GROUP
HASSOCKS SCOUT 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 CONTACT: District Commissioner Liz Hollingdale 01273 843376 WEBSITE: www.girlguiding.org.uk 1ST HASSOCKS EXPLORER SCOUTS MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL:
Monday 8.15 - 10 pm Hassocks Scout HQ Ashley Davis 01273 846414 ashleydavis.me@gmail.com
DITCHLING BROWNIES MEET: CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Tuesday 6.00 - 7.30 pm Scout Hut, East End Lane. Karen Clark 01273 882944
GIRLS BRIGADE Explorers
Year 1 - 3
5.15 - 6.30 pm
Juniors
Years 4 - 6
Seniors
Years 7 - 9
6.30 - 8.pm
Brigaders
Year 10 +
6.30 - 8 pm
6.30 - 8 pm
MEET: Methodist Church Hall, Cuckfield Road, Wednesday CONTACT: Capt. Mrs M Taylor TELEPHONE: 01273 832286
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(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
(8-10 and a half years) Monday 6.45 - 8.15 pm Tuesday 6.45 - 8.15 pm Wednesday 5.30 - 7.00 pm
Scouts (10 and a half -14 and a half years) Overlanders Wednesday 7.00 - 9.00 pm Pathfinders Thursday 7.00 - 9.00 pm CONTACT: GSL MIRANDA POCOCK TELEPHONE: 01273 846564 E-MAIL: miranda.pocock@btinternet.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 Alec Gaskin TELEPHONE: 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. MEET: 19.25 hours to 21.30 hours CONTACT: Chris Davison TELEPHONE: 07880 042479 PILOTS A youth group for years 1-6. Meet in two sections. Years 1-3 and Years 4-6. MEET:
United Reformed Church Hall
Friday 5.30 - 7.00 pm (years R-2) 6.30 - 8.00 pm (years 3-6) 7.30 - 9.30 pm (years 7+)
CONTACT: Mrs Kerry Edwards TELEPHONE: 01273 845508
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SERVICE SCHOOLS INDEX OFORGANISATIONS VILLAGE INFORMATION Adult and Community Learning.......................................17 Age Concern................................30 Alzeimer’s & Dermentia Support group.............................35 Attic Club.....................................32 Angling Society.............................15 Archery Club................................17 Army Cadet Force........................36 Art Clubs......................................33 Badmington Clubs.......................18 Beavers........................................36 Bowling Club................................15 Bridge Clubs..........................32/33 British Legion & Club..................26 Brownies................................35/36 Camcorder Society......................32 Cancer Research.........................34 Child Help Hassocks...................34 Churches...............................24/25 Civic Amenities............................13 Citizens Advice Bureau...............12 Community Bus...........................24 Crohns in Childhood....................34 Cricket Clubs................................19 Cubs.............................................36 Cycling Group...............................17 Dance Clubs..........................10/11 Dail-a-Ride...................................28 Ditchling Fair...............................30 Ditchling Good Neighbours Scheme........................................30 Ditchling Museum Friends..........28 Ditchling Society..........................30 Ditchling.com Society..................26 Ditchling Village Association......30 Ditchling Wine Society................32 Doctors...........................................8 Drama Groups.......................10/11 Explorers................................35/36 Family Support Work...................35 Farmers Market...........................28 Film Society..................................33 Fitness Classes............................18
Football Clubs..............................15 Footpaths Conservation Society.28 Friends of Villa Adastra...............35 Friends of Neighbours Concert Party...............................11 Girls Brigade................................36 Guides...................................35/36 Halls for Hire................................14 Hassocks Community Association..................................28 Hassocks Community Partnership..................................28 Hassocks Discussion Group.......33 Hassocks Twinning Association..................................28 Health Centres...............................8 Hearing Aid Clinic..........................8 Horticultural Societies..................2 Hospitals........................................8 Humanity at Heart.......................35 Index of Advertisers.....................37 Inter-Village Sports Day...............19 Jack & Jill Windmill Society...........2 Jazz Club......................................11 Karate...........................................18 Keep Fit for Mature Ladies.........15 Keymer Wives..............................27 Lacemakers.................................27 La Leche League Breastfeeding Support..................7 League of Friends of PRH...........34 Libraries.......................................13 Lunch Clubs.................................33 Martial Arts..................................18 Mediation Service.......................34 Medical Transport..........................8 Members of Parliament..............13 Mobile Civic Amenity Service.........................................13 Morris Dancing............................11 Mothers Union.............................27 National Childbirth Trust...............7 Neighbourly Care.........................34 Neighbourhood Watch................29
Netball..........................................15 NHS 111........................................9 N.S.P.C.C......................................34 Oldland Mill Trust...........................2 Parent & Toddler............................7 Parish Councils............................12 Patient Participation Group..........8 Pilates...........................................15 Political Groups............................13 Pre Schools....................................7 Political Groups............................13 Probus..........................................26 Rainbows.....................................36 Ramblers Association.................17 Red Cross Medical Loan...............9 Register..........................................9 Riding for the Disabled (Hope in the Valley).....................18 Rotary Club..................................26 Rugby Club...................................15 Schools........................................22 Scouts..........................................36 Social Services..............................9 St Catherine’s Hospice...............34 Stoolball Clubs.............................17 Sussex Chorus...............................6 Symphony Orchestra...................10 Table Tennis.................................18 Tennis...........................................17 Townwomens Guild.....................27 U3A...............................................17 Under-5s........................................7 Voice for Disability.......................34 Weald Tennis & Squash Club.....15 Wheelchair Loan...........................8 Whist Club...................................33 Women’s Institute.......................27 Women’s Fellowship...................27 Volunteering.................................14 Voyagers & Navigators................35 Youth Club - Pilots.......................36 Zodiac Club.................................33
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