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The East Sussex Community Connecting Directory lists groups and activities that are for everyone in the community. These groups are welcoming to people who have a learning disability. Someone who supports you can help you to look through this booklet. Each section is in a different colour to help you find what you are looking for.
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4 Theatre 8 Music and singing 11 Art and Craft 13 Writing 15 Reading and story telling 18 Sports and Health 24 Walking and Rambling 27 Dance 32 Social and Cultural 37 Gardening and Flowers 41 Conservation 44 Animals 45 Fishing
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46 Stamp collecting 47 Film 48 Astronomy 50 Hobbies and Interests 52 Family History 53 Games 55 Rail and Tramways 56 Community Groups 60 Support groups 61 Community Projects
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Fairlight Players
Where:
Fairlight Village Hall
Broadway
Fairlight
Hastings
TN35 4AP
Contact: Mrs Carol Ardley Telephone:
01424 814178
Email:
The Fairlight Players produce two
plays a year in the Village Hall at
Fairlight. We are always keen to
welcome anyone with an interest
in amateur theatre whether
on-stage or behind the scenes.
Our aim is to reach out to the
community through
entertainment.
Catsfield Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS)
Where:
3 miles from Battle
Contact:
Vanessa Francis
Telephone:
01424 844363
Drama group for teens to people
in their eighties. Specialising in
Pantomimes. Also involved with
murder mysteries.
One Act, full length plays.
Theatre
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Shaping Voices
Where:
East Sussex
Contact: Jane Metcalf
Email: [email protected] Website: Shapingvoices.co.uk
Shaping Voices is an East Sussex based not-for-profit arts charity. Our aim is to bring the arts to groups of people in Sussex who would not normally have the opportunity to explore this area of activity. We are aiming to provide free workshops and training activities that include creative reminiscence, singing, drama and creative writing to people over 50 in East Sussex.
Hailsham Theatres
Where:
Hailsham
Email:
Website:
hailshamtheatres.co.uk
Welcome to the Hailsham
Theatres website. We are
Hailsham’s most recognised
amateur dramatic theatre group.
The group has been running for
over 60 years in one form or
another. We perform Hailsham’s
annual pantomime at the
Hailsham Pavilion, we also
perform plays and put on variety
shows.
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Mark One Drama
Where:
Crowborough
Contact:
Hilary Mackelden
Telephone:
01892 665384
An amateur drama group.
We have fun while putting on
quality entertainment. All are
welcome.
Rehearsals are held on Monday
and Friday evenings at 7.30pm to
10pm at All Saints Church Hall.
We put on two or three plays a
year and have social events.
Lewes Theatre Club
Where:
Lewes Little Theatre
Lancaster Street
Lewes
BN7 2PX
Telephone:
01273 474826
Website:
lewestheatre.org
We are always looking for new
members to bring our plays to
life. So whether you are
interested in acting or backstage
there’s plenty to do.
Tuesday nights are our club
nights when we work on our sets.
This is a good evening to come
along and meet people.
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Meeching Amateur Dramatics
When and where:
Most Tuesday and Thursday
evenings at Meeching Hall,
South Street, BN9 9QE
Contact:
Tony Gibbs
Telephone:
01323 896813
07912 965507
Email:
Website:
Meechingamateurdramatics.co.uk
A community based group.
MAD aim to get people
interested in amateur
dramatics.
They give members the
chance to be involved in any
respect of the theatre that
interests them, like mime or
puppetry.
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Drum workshops
Where: Horam East Sussex Contact: Alison Surridge Telephone: 01435 813827 07786303286 Email: [email protected]
Alison runs a number of free drum workshops throughout the year. They are designed to get everyone involved in a fun and friendly environment. Alison also runs sessions at Oakdown House. For more information please call or email Alison.
Fresh Track DJ workshops
Where: East Sussex Contact: Nick Carling Telephone: 07730685775
Email: [email protected] Website: www.freshtrack.org
Teaching people with a passion for music how to DJ. Fast Track DJs run the decks at ‘Kiss my disco’ – a club night for all the community that is run by people who have a learning disability.
Music and Singing
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Sound Waves Community Choir Hastings
Where: Hastings Email: [email protected] /contactus
Sound Waves’ is a not-for-profit community choir based in Hastings, East Sussex. We are a friendly group who just love singing together. We formed in January 2009 and currently have about 50 members. Everyone is welcome to join us. No previous singing experience or ability to read music is needed. There are no auditions.
Fabulous Established Contemporary Choir
Where: The Archway Eastbourne Contact: Emma Email: [email protected] Website: www.thearchwaygroup.com
No auditions needed. All are welcome. Call or email for details. £7 per session.
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The Uckfield Singers
Where: Uckfield Contact: Sue Daniel Email: [email protected] www.uckfieldsingers.co.uk
For men and women of all abilities, aged 16 and above. We are currently full. However if you are interested in joining the choir you are welcome to email Sue Daniel who will put you on the waiting list. We sing for local charities and societies and raise money for charity at our annual summer showcase concert at The Civic Centre, Uckfield.
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Project Artworks
Where:
Arch 3, Braybrooke Terrace, Hastings, TN34 1TD Contact: Kate
Telephone:
01424 423555
Email: [email protected] Website: Projectartworks.org
Project Art Works is an arts organisation. Giving young people and adults with disabilities a chance to communicate and express themselves through art. Connecting with the art world and also the local community through exhibits, art sales and the media.
Bobbins and Threads
Where:
St Lukes Church Hall
Silverhill
St Leonards
Contact: Maureen
Telephone:
01424 712481
For all crafts connected with threads.
Art and craft
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Hastings Needlecraft Group
Where:
The Taplin Centre, 3 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards Contact: Mrs Pat Wright
Telephone:
01424 439563
A small friendly group who came together to share interest in needlecrafts and other crafts. We have speakers at some meetings. No experience necessary, all are welcome.
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Cotton Candy
Where: East Sussex Contact: Jacqui Telephone: 07736 310429 Email: [email protected] Website: Cotton-candy.org.uk
A project based on crafts of all kinds – from quilt making to wood work. People with a learning disability are paired with a mentor to work with on their chosen craft. There are social events, workshops and opportunities to sell pieces at market and to enter local and national competitions.
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Battle Writers Group
Where:
Crowhurst Park Contact: Harold Lawrence (Chairman)
Telephone: 01424 731034
Email: [email protected]
Battle writers meet at Crowhurst Park on the 1
st and 3
rd Tuesdays
of each month 10.00 – 12.00. Writers of all abilities will be assured of a friendly welcome.
Shorelink Community Writers
When and where:
We meet on Monday evening at 7.30pm at: Isobel Blackman Centre South Street St Leonards TN37 6AP Contact: Roland Gardner
Telephone: 01424 882776
Email: [email protected] Website: shorelinkwriters.org.uk
We welcome people with all levels of aspiration and experience from published novelists to those just starting to write and from academics to learning disabled. All are welcome.
Our regular workshops are aimed at encouraging members to find their own voice and experiment with new writing methods and styles. We aim to provide a light-hearted, friendly and supportive environment.
Shorelink believe that laughter is an essential part of the creative process!
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Hastings Writers' Group
Where:
Hastings Contact: Stephanie Gaunt
Email: [email protected]
Hastings Writers' Group aims to encourage all forms of writing. We offer a range of activities including manuscript evenings for group feedback, workshops, speakers, and competitions with guest judges. Our members range from beginners through to award-winning published authors.
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Books beyond words – book clubs
When and where:
Uckfield and Seaford Library
Contact: Julia Roberts
Email:
Books beyond words are stories told in pictures. The book clubs help people to talk about what they see in the pictures. Books beyond words are about lots of interesting topics – some fun and some serious. The idea is to get people talking and sharing. This is a fun and friendly group. A great way to meet new friends and get involved with your local library. It is free.
Enjoy a story at Eastbourne library
When and where:
Every Thursday 10.30 -12.00 Eastbourne Library Grove Road, BN21 4TL Contact: Henry Young
Telephone:
01424 724003
Run by volunteers. The group reads aloud poetry, short stories and extracts from novels.
Reading and story telling
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Eastbourne Storytellers
When and where:
Every 2nd
Tuesday (not August) from 7.30pm at the Crown and Anchor on Marine Parade, Eastbourne Contact: John Goddard
Lynne Goddard
Telephone:
01323 644206
Email:
A group that keeps alive the art of story telling. Stories are told from memory and not read. Admission is free but we have a voluntary collection. All are welcome just to listen, or to join in with the story telling. Please call before you come as the venue may change and sometimes there are special events.
Enjoy a story at Duke Bernard Court
When and where:
Every Friday 2.30 – 4pm Duke Bernard Court, Latimer Road, BN22 7EW Contact: Abigail Luthmann
Telephone:
01273 335383
The read aloud group takes place in a sheltered housing complex in Eastbourne. All are welcome. The group reads aloud poetry, short stories and extracts from novels.
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Feel better with a book group at Lewes Library
When and where:
Every Tuesday 2.30 – 4pm Lewes, Styles Field, BN7 2LZ Contact: Abigail Luthmann
Telephone:
01273 335383
Come along to Lewes library to join a friendly and relaxed group reading aloud a mix of stories and poems. No need to have read anything in advance, just drop in and enjoy.
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Sports For All – Grace Eyre
When and where:
Sports session are held all over Brighton and East Sussex
Contact: Gabbi Simmonds
Telephone: 07436 093171
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sportsforallsussex.co.uk
Sports For All offer sports sessions all over the county. Including swimming; football; bocha; tennis; cycling; bowls; tablet tennis and more... There are sessions are for beginners and also for people who have some experience already. Sports For All is about having fun and meeting lovely people.
Some sessions are just for people with learning disabilities. There is also support to get involved in community sports or competitions. At the moment sports sessions are free (early 2015). Sessions will be free for as long as possible. Call Gabbi to find out more.
Sports and health
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1066 Specials Disability Football Club
When and where:
Training is held on the first and last Saturdays of each month at:
Bexhill College,Penland Road Bexhill-on-Sea Contact: Mrs. Fiona Kavanagh-Deeprose,
Telephone: 01424 712469
Email: [email protected]
Website: 1066specials.org.uk
An FA Chartered Club that provides football coaching, by qualified FA Coaches, for people with disabilities. A Junior section Ages from 5 – 16 and an Adult Section ( 16 +).
Come and learn football skills and be part of the 1066 Specials family, where football is fun and played in a safe, friendly environment.
The Specials were honoured to receive The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2013.
PODS 1066
Where:
Rother
Contact: Adrian Gaylon or Harold Lawrence
Telephone: 01424 787583 or
01424 731034
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Promotion of Disability Sports people 1066. We help disabled people seeking access sports.
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Active Hastings
Where:
4th Floor, Aquila House,
Breeds Place,
TN34 3WN
Telephone: 01424 451051 Email: [email protected] Website: activehastings.org.uk
Active Hastings is the easy, fun way to get your everyday dose of physical activity. Our exciting programme of mostly low cost activities makes it easier than ever before to get healthier and happier - so what are you waiting for?
Cooden Beach Sports and Social Club
Where:
9 Withyham Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3BD Contact: Malcolm Johnson Telephone: 01424 844810 Email: [email protected] Website: cbssc.co.uk
Tennis and Squash club with active adult and junior sections. Coaching available. Regular social events (social membership available) Yoga & Pilates Bridge Disabled toilet. Ramp access to tennis courts.
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AKA Karate
Where:
37 Early Street, Hastings
Contact: Paul Banbury
Telephone: 07973149519
Email: [email protected]
Website: akakarate.co.uk
Expert karate tuition for all ages and abilities. 17 classes every week in a custom built dojo.
Hailsham and Eastbourne Canoe Club
Where:
Freedom Leisure Vicarage Lane, Hailsham
Contact: Peter Chambers
Telephone: 07810 045132
A friendly club run by volunteers. We aim to bring Paddle sport to local people of all ages. We are mainly a junior club, but all ages and abilities are welcomed.
Freedom Leisure
Where:
Hailsam
Website: Freedom-leisure.co.uk
A range of classes and activities available.
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The Natural Fitness Centre
Where:
The Redoubt Royal Parade, Eastbourne.
Contact: Alison Brown
Telephone: 01323 732024
Email: [email protected]
Website: Naturalfitnesscentre.co.uk
Offer a range of health enhancing, restorative classes and therapies for example yoga and Thai Chi.
Hastings Athletic Club
When and where: Training Tuesday & Thursday evenings: under 11 years - 6pm to 7pm, over 11 years - 7pm to 8.30pm at: William Parker Stadium Hastings Telephone: 01424 215083 Email: [email protected]
Hastings Athletic Club providing sport to the area in all aspects of track and field, road running and cross country. For ages 9 to 90. Currently have a disabled access in Parkstone road and disabled facilities available at the track side.
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Wave Leisure
Where:
Lewes Peachaven Downs Leisure Centre
Website: waveleisure.co.uk
A range of classes and activities available.
Alternative Activities
Where:
Shinewater Sports and Community Centre Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne When: The last Saturday of every month, 3-4pm Contact: Charlotte Longuehaye 07545 644755 Or Stefanie Smith 07578 795254
A disability sports club where everyone is welcome to be active and socialise together. Alternative Sports include: Kinball, Tchoukball, Ultimate Frisbee, Rock it ball & Tri Golf Alternative sports mean that everyone is trying something new and all can learn together. PRICE: £5 per person
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Hastings Rambling Club
Where:
Hastings
Contact: Shirley Simmons Telephone: 01424 421146
Weekly rambles from Hastings. Club meets on a Sunday. Walks are alternately half day and all day. Distances between 5 and 12 miles.
High Weald Walkers
When and where:
Weekly prgramme of walks
starting in Crowborough.
Contact: Clive Grummet Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01342 825518 Website: Highwealdwalkers.org.uk
Walks range from 5 to 10 miles.
Walking and rambling
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Hastings Rock and Fell Club
Where:
Hastings Contact: Richard Gasson Telephone: 01424 215478 Email: [email protected] Website: hastingsrockandfell.co.uk
A walking and climbing club based in the Hastings area. The Club organises and participates in a range of outdoor activities. Weekly use of an indoor climbing wall and weekly climbing at local sandstone outcrops, during the summer. Trips to Locations all over Britain and abroad. Plus we have a monthly newsletter.
Hailsham Ramblers
Where:
Hailsham
Contact: Mrs J Davies Telephone: 01323 843530
We are a friendly group who like to share enjoyment of walking in the countryside. We walk fortnightly on a Wednesday. We have two walks. A 5/6 mile walk and a shorter 3 mile walk which is usually on flatter ground. We have social events and occasionally holidays.
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Seaford Rambling Club
Where:
Meet at Seaford war memorial
Contact: Linda Boynecross Telephone: 01323 894370 Email: [email protected]
Organised rambles. Promote knowledge and awareness of surrounding areas. Help preserve public rights of way. There is a varied programme of walks from 4 – 10 or more miles. Walks are on various days. Email for details.
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Hastings and St Leonards Country Dance Club
When and where:
Every Tuesday 7.45pm to 10.00pm at:
St Matthews Church Centre,
Silverhill,
Hastings
Contact: Janice Bolton Telephone: 01424 753684
We enjoy a variety of country dances - mainly English, but with occasional American or Scottish.
Teaching is usually by Club callers using recorded music. We also run Saturday dances with guest callers which attract dancers from other clubs in the area.
This is a very friendly group, and no partner or experience is needed. Admission is £2, with the first night free to newcomers.
Herstmonceux Sequence Dance Club
When and where:
Mondays 7.30 – 10pm At Reid Hall, Boreham Street, Herstmonceux Contact: Mrs J Beeney Mr Frank Beeney Telephone: 01323 832587 Email: 01323 832587
Sequence dancing every Monday at Reid Hall on the A271.
Dance
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Southern Stomp, Line Dance Club
Where:
Cliff Tops 4 The Esplanade Telscombe Cliffs, BN10 7HG Contact: Joy Ashton Telephone: 01273 587714 Email: [email protected] Website: Southernstomp.com
‘Two left feet’ Line Dance Class.
Takes you from basic steps to easy beginner dances in a fun, easy to follow class.
Universal Dance
Where:
Lewes Barcombe village Uckfield Maresfield Contact: Jess Lloyd Telephone: 07968 295862 Email: [email protected] Website: Universaldance.co.uk
‘Universal dance is a fresh and inspiring dance company based in East Sussex.
We offer dance classes in the styles of street dance, ballet, cheerleading, and jazz.
We also have fitness and drama classes for all ages and abilities.
Visit our website today or contact Jess to register for you free taster sessions!
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East Sussex Dance
Where:
Venues across East Sussex Contact: Marcus Edwards Alex Skinner Telephone: 07956 788112 07901 962163 Email: [email protected] Website: Eastsussexdance.com
At East Sussex dance we believe that anyone can enjoy dancing. We have lots of experience of teaching everyone, including those who have disabilities, learning disabilities or any other unique need.
We teach adults and children of all ages. We are extremely proud of our ability to tailor a class for everyone.
Blue Rodeo Line Dance Club
When and where:
Tuesday and Friday evenings,
Mercread Road, Seaford Contact: Gina Andrews Telephone: 01273 470456 Email: [email protected]
Line dances classes.
Come along to meet new friends, have fun and get fit.
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Wrightway School of Ballroom Dancing
Where:
Venues around Eastbourne Contact: Yvonne Wright Telephone: 01323 500052 07778335005 Email: [email protected] Website: Danceeasstbourne.co.uk
Learn to dance in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Our classes cover a wide range of styles and cater for adults of all needs.
The Sea Gypsies Belly Dancing
Where:
Eastbourne and Hailsham Contact: Alison Hallewall Telephone: 01323 482 713 Email: [email protected] Website: the seagypsies.co.uk
Classes for beginners to experienced. You can also learn dance combinations and easy belly dancing. Taster workshops and private tuition also offered
For all ages.
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Eastbourne Folk Dance
Where:
United Reform Church Hall Watss Lane, Eastbourne Contact: Brian Carter Telephone: 01323 732948 Email: [email protected] Website: Eastbournefolkdancer.tripod.com
A club for those wishing to learn and practice folk dancing. Meets every Thurday evening from 7.45 to 10pm.
Come and enjoy all aspects of English folk dancing. Beginners made welcome. No partners needed.
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Sussex Country Link
Where:
West Sussex Contact: George Chamberlayne Telephone: 07935 223616 Email: [email protected] Website: sussexcl.com
A social group for those who live or work in the countryside. Country Link is a UK network of informal social groups for people interested in the countryside and particularly those who work or live in the rural community.
Sussex Indian Punjabi Society (SIPS)
Where:
Vernon Avenue Peacehaven Contact: Baldev Soni Telephone: 01273 582753 Website: sussexindianpunjabisociety.com
To organise social events to promote Punjabi culture and festivals celebrated in India. We aim to organise two festivals a year, one in April to celebrate Basakhi and the other on November to celebrate Diwali. We also promote Punjabi dances Bhangra and indian Bollywood dances and songs and indian musical instruments.
Social and Cultural
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DELTA Disability Social Group
Where:
Lewes District and surrounding areas Contact: Coralie Clement Telephone: 01273 813596 Email: [email protected] Website: deltadisability.com
A social group for men and women with pan-disabilities. However, we are people first, disabled second. We all live in Lewes District and surrounding areas of East Sussex. We run the group ourselves and raise all our own funds. To join you should be between 20 and 65 years but once you reach 65 we don’t
The Friendship Hour
When and where:
Tuesday at 2pm The Prayer Centre Lismoore Road, Eastbourne Contact: Daphne Marchant Telephone: 01323 749663 Email: [email protected]
Various speakers on a wide range of subjects. Meet every Tuesday for refreshment, with speakers from 2.30 – 3.30pm. All are welcome. We have an outing each year. New year lunch.
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Oyster Project
When and where:
Wednesdays at the All Saints Centre in Lewes Telephone: 01273 311417 Website: oysterproject.org.uk
We organise our activities with an emphasis on empowerment and involvement for disabled people. The Oyster café takes place at the All Saints Centre and is open to all.
Five Ash Down Pop-in
When and where:
Every Tuesday in the Five Ash Down Village hall in Uckfield from 10am – 11am Contact: Jane Sturt Telephone: 01825 732129
Entrance is 40p. All are welcome to chat and share useful information over a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. We have library books and puzzles. We pass on information such as neighbourhood watch, bus times, hospital and NHS information. Also share what is being organised locally. In school holidays there is bingo.
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Prospects – Lewes Group
When and where:
7pm every other Thursday At Chapter House behind Southover Church. Contact: Biddie Mutter Telephone: 01273 471742
We will support anyone with a learning disability in fulfilling their spiritual needs through Christian teaching and worship. We are a branch of the national organisation Prospects. We meet for half an hour for teaching and wroship followed by refreshment and chat. The group is run by a team of volunteers from the local churches.
Diversity Lewes
When:
Events are held throughout the year. See website for details. Contact: Tony Kalume Telephone: 01273 475579 Email: [email protected] Website: Diversitylewes.org.uk
A small community interest group formed in 2010 to raise awareness on diversity issues and bring the community together.
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U3A
Where:
St Saviours Church South Street Eastbourne Contact: Alan Wenham Telephone: 01323 735581
A group of older people who wish to keep their minds active and share their lifetime experiences and knowledge with each other. Many courses and groups on offer. For people aged 55 and over. Costs £12.50 per year.
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Bohemia Walled Garden Association
Where:
Bohemia Road Hastings Contact: Bob Hart Telephone: 07712 591315 Email: [email protected] Website: bohemiawga.weebly.com
We aim to repair and restore the Victorian Walled Garden at Bohemia for Horticultural uses. We also aim to develop the cultural and artistic opportunities that it will offer.
Anyone wishing to join this community project is welcome to visit and work in the garden with tools that are available on-site. The walled garden is open to the general public every Sunday morning from 10am until 12noon. Becoming a member is free. There is an application form on our website.
Downlands Organic Gardening
When and where:
Heathfield
Contact:
Mrs Tolhurst
Telephone:
01435 812787
Environmentally friendly
gardening.
Gardening and flowers
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Lewes organic allotment project
When and where:
Wednesday mornings we have mentored sessions 9.30 - 12.30 pm, Team Green - last Sunday of the month 2 - 4 pm At Highdown, Lewes Contact: Sarah Rideout Telephone: 01273 470900 Email: [email protected] Website: commoncause.org.uk
We work together to grow and share vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers in a way that encourages wildlife. The mentored sessions mean that people with any level of gardening experience can come along.
Bexhill in Bloom
Where:
Bexhill-on-Sea Contact: Mrs Sandy Melvin Telephone: 01424 844641 or 07801 921105 Email: [email protected] Website: apecspromotions.com
To encourage others to beautify the town with flowers and hanging baskets. To hold competitions for various categories including private gardens and businesses. To enter South & South East in Bloom to promote Bexhill and win awards.
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Hailsham and District Flower Club
Where:
Civic Community Hall,
Hailsham
Contact:
Margery Luffingham (chair)
Marian Williams (secretary)
Telephone:
01323 845 500
01323 500 469
Demonstrations, talks and
workshops about flower
arranging.
We also take part in local area
events.
Lewes Flower Club
When and where:
2pm on the 2nd
Thursday of
each month (except January
and August) at:
St Marys Social Centre
Christie Road, Lewes
Contact:
Mrs Patricia Green (secretary)
Telephone:
01273 812 191
Flower arranging demonstrations,
flower festivals, competitions,
outings and holidays.
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Ringmer Flower Club
When and where:
2pm on the 1st Wednesday of
each month at:
Ringmer Village Hall
Lewes
Contact:
Mrs Ann Keeping (secretary)
Joan Fowlei
Telephone:
01273 812465
01273 812406
A group set up for the love and
arrangement of flowers. Also to
make friends.
Demonstrations given on flower
arranging as well as talks on
subjects related to gardens, plant
growing and flowers.
We also have monthly
competitions for those who wish
to take part.
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Green Gym
When and Where: Battle & Bexhill group meet Tuesdays at 10.30am at Bexhill Leisure Centre. Hastings & Rye group meet Thursdays at 10.30am at Hastings Railway Station. Contact: Richard Telephone: 07549170578 Email: [email protected]
Conservation as a way of keeping healthy, both physically and mentally. The 1066 Green Gyms meets twice a week. Please call Richard for more information as some people may need to bring some support.
Friends of Summerwood
Email: www.clubbz.com/club/36883/hastings/friends-of-summerfields-wood,
Aims to conserve Summerfields Woods, its flora, fauna and wildlife habitats as a community resource and promote its use by local people as a place for the quite enjoyment and study of the woodland. To promote practical conservation works through voluntary action for the benefit of the local environment and community.
Conservation
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The Conservation Volunteers
When and Where: Activities all over East Sussex Contact: Tim Hills Paula Hubens Telephone: 07740 899692 07740 899599 Email: [email protected] Website: tcv.org.uk
The Conservation Volunteers is the country's largest practical conservation charity. We work with all types of volunteer groups across East Sussex. We run various practical task days in the county including a Healthy Walks Scheme.
Hastings Conservation Volunteers
Where: 18 The Hoe, St Leonards on Sea Contact: Simon Barker Telephone: 01424 755783 Email:
Website
hastingscv.org.uk/
We help to maintain a number of nature reserves across Hastings and Rother. Work includes improving wildlife habitats and maintaining footpaths. Training is given in the use of hand tools where needed.
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Powdermill Trust for Nature Conservation
When and Where: Reserves in Powdermill Wood, Crowhurst, Rotherfield Contact: Dr Owen Johnson Telephone: 01424 426986 Email: www.powdermilltrust.co.uk
To help conserve wildlife and safeguard natural landscapes at the reserves. Always ready to acquire new reserves, especially in those areas where wildlife species may be threatened. Members and volunteers urgently required and will be made welcome. We depend entirely on subscriptions and donations.
Membership is £10. For this you receive newsletters twice a year, and new sheets twice a year, guided walks, and access to reserves at all times.
The Railway Land project
When and Where: Linklater Pavillion Contact: John Parry Telephone: 01273 477101 Tues – Thurs 9am -3pm Email: [email protected] Website: railwaylandproject.org
The project has been running for 8 years. We welcome adults with learning disabilities on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The purpose built centre at the entrance to the Railway Land Local Nature Reserve caters for many people from school children to community groups or for art and environmental exhibitions. Every effort is made to build on the strengths, interests and skills of people who get involved. Team is work is greatly valued.
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The Sussex Ornithological Society
Contact: Val Bentley (secretary) Telephone: 01273 494723 Email: [email protected]
Website:
www.sos.org.uk
For newcomers to bird watching, experts and all in between. If you have an interest in the birds of Sussex, we can help you further your knowledge and enjoyment.
Brownbread Horse Rescue
When and Where: Ashburnham Battle TN33 9NX Contact: Mr Tony Smith Telephone: 01424 892381 Email: [email protected]
Website:
brownbread-horse-rescue.co.uk
Equine welfare and rehabilitation and training suitable ponies for persons with specific disabilities. Open Days annually – stalls available, displays invited. Visitors otherwise by arrangement to the 100 acre sanctuary.
Animals
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Eastbourne Angling Club
When and Where: The Club House Royal Parade, Eastbourne Contact: Nikki Telephone: 01323 723442 Email: [email protected]
Website:
Eastbourneanglingclub.com
The Uks premier sea angling club. We recently celebrated the club turning 100 years old. The club house is on the beach front on Eastbourne’s Royal Parade. The club is a must for the angler who enjoys fishing.
Crowborough District Anglers Association
When and Where: Crowborough Contact: Roger and Janet Funnell Telephone: 01892 663512 Email: [email protected]
CDAA was founded in 1948 and provides coarse and sea angling for its members. One of the first angling clubs in the country to successfully get Lottery funding to create a new venue which includes facilities for disabled anglers. The club runs regular coarse and sea competitions for it’s members and also competes against other clubs.
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Seaford and District Stamp Club
When and Where: Meet on the 2
nd Wednesday of
each month at 7pm at: Cross Way Church Hall Steyne Road, BN25 1HA Contact: Laurie Holland
Telephone: 01323 891996
Email: [email protected]
Website: Seafordstampclub.co.uk
New members and visitors are welcome. A full and interesting arrangement of events is arranged each year.
Bexhill Philatelic Society
When and Where: Parkhurst Hall, Parkhurst Road, Bexhill on Sea Contact: Mr Ray Burnett Telephone: 01424 214294 Email: [email protected]
A society that welcomes all who are interested in stamps and other postal items. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month from September to July inclusive at 7.30pm. Flat access to meeting place.
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Eastbourne Film Society
When and where: Wednesdays between September and March at: Curzon Cinema 14 Langney Road Eastbourne, BN21 3EU Contact: Mrs Lynn Openshaw Mr Alex Buchan Telephone: 01323 644035 Email: [email protected] Website: eastbournecurzon.net
Eastbourne film society shows a wide variety of films. Many are foreign with subtitles. Membership is open to all and the current cost is £23 for 11 films.
Lewes Film Club
Where: All Saints Centre Lewes Bn27 2LE Telephone: 01273 471588 Email: [email protected] Website: lewes-filmclub.org
Lewes film club is run by volunteer film enthusiasts and is not for profit. Our aim is to bring an interesting and varied range of art house, classic and foreign films not normally shown at commercial cinemas to the residents of Lewes and the surrounding area.
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Eastbourne Astronomical Society
Contact: Mr R Cripps Telephone: 01323 732067 Email: [email protected] Website:
eastbourneas.org.uk
The Eastbourne Astronomical Society in East Sussex was founded in 1960. The society now has about 100 members and we welcome anyone interested in astronomy.
Lewes Astronomers
When and where: First Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm at Lewes Town Hall Contact: Mrs Alice Smol Telephone: 01273 477441 Email: [email protected]
Meetings are held in the Lewes Town Hall Lecture Room on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. These meetings, which usually include lectures, cost £3.00 for non- members.
No meetings are held in January, July or August.
There are practical observing evenings when the weather allows. Observation evenings are held at Arlington Village Hall.
All are welcome.
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East Sussex Astronomical Society
Where: St Mary's School and College, Bexhill-on-Sea. Contact: Simon Allen Telephone: 01424 220272 Email: [email protected] Website:
esas.org.uk
Our aim is simple, we want people to enjoy Astronomy and feel welcome to join in our activities and meetings.
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Southdown Amateur Radio Society
When and where: 7.30pm on the first Monday of the month at: The Chaseley Home, Bolsover Road, Eastbourne Contact: Mrs Iris Martin Telephone: 01323 731514 Email: [email protected] Website: Southdown-amateur-radio-society.org.uk
Our club is over 40 years old and has great facilities. Local meetings for amateur radio enthusiasts. Guest speakers and refreshments. Please contact the secretary for details.
Eastbourne Natural History Society
Where: St Saviours and St Peters Church hall, South Street Eastbourne Contact: Robin Reffel Telephone: 01323 648226
Most meetings are lecture talks, but there are also visits to excavation sites.
Hobbies and interests
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Bellringing: Eastbourne, St Mary the Virgin
Where: St Marys The Old Parsonage Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne Contact: John Cant Telephone: 01323 502432 Email: admin@stmaryseastbourne Website: Stmaryseastbourne.com
We ring the church bells twice on Sundays from :
9.15am and 9.40am for the Eucharist
From 6pm to 6.25 for evensong
We practice on Tuesdays from 7.30pm to 9pm. Visitors are always welcome on any of these times. If you would like to try bellringing please contact our tower captain. You would be very welcome.
Lewes Camera Club
Where: St Marys Supporter club Lewes Website:
lewescameraclub.co.uk
We meet weekly from September until March and welcome al standards of photographers. You don’t have to be an expert to join us. We run print and slide competitions during the club season on various subjects. Entry into competitions in voluntary. The club has talks, workshops, demonstrations, quizzes and social events.
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Family Roots, Family History Society (Eastbourne and District)
When and where: The first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm (not July) at Ocklynge School Victoria drive, Eastbourne
Contact: John Crane Telephone: 01323 502432
Website:
Eastbournefhs.org.uk
Helping research and interest in family history. Preserving information about the area. All are welcome.
Hastings and Rother Family History Society
When and Where: 2nd Wednesday of each month at Ore Community Centre, Old London Road, Ore village, Hastings TN35 5BH
Contact: Mrs Linda Smith
Telephone: 01424 437493
Email: [email protected]
Website:
hrfhs.org.uk
Encourages members to research their own family history.
Programme includes speakers and outings to record offices.
Research room is also open to non-members.
Printer, computer, microfiche records and machines, CDs, transcripts, reference books available.
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Framfield Bridge Club
Where: Framfield Church Hall Contact: Fred Taylor Telephone: 01825 763256
We are a relaxed, friendly group with mixed abilities. We welcome new members and visitors. We usually have six or more tables playing. Single players are welcome, as we always have a host. We have a break for tea, coffee and biscuits.
Crowborough chess club
Where: Crowborough Community Centre Contact: Don Grant Telephone: 01892 654071
Meet on Fridays at 7.30 and have a junior club from 6.30pm.
Uckfield Scrabble club
When and where: 7.30pm on the 3
rd Thursday of
the month (except December) at the Luxford Centre, Uckfield Contact: Anne Davies Telephone: 01825 712052
A friendly club who play scrabble for fun. New members welcome. There is a small charge and a yearly fee to help cover the cost of hiring the hall.
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Eastbourne chess club
Where: 11 Wish Road Eastbourne, BN21 4NX Contact: Mike R Elgin Telephone: 01323 482676
Meets on Friday evenings. Has teams in the Mid-Sussex league. There is also a wide range of club competitions.
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Uckfield Model Railway Club Ltd
Where: Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum Grounds Contact: Alan Morris Telephone: 0845 8672583 Email: [email protected]
Website: bentleyrailway.co.uk
The club has two parts. One does the building, maintaining and operating model layouts for display and exhibitions. The other operates and maintains out miniature passenger carrying railway.
Hastings Tramways Club
When and Where: Shrub Centre, Cripps Corner Road Staplecross TN32 5QR Sundays and Wednesdays Contact: Mr Roy Austen Telephone: 01424 751798 Website: hastingstramways.org.uk
The Hastings Tramways Club (H.T.C.) was formed in 1992 by a group of people who were interested in the History of Hastings Tramways. Now there are more than 35 members who live in and around the Hastings area.
Over the years, the Hastings Tramways Club has held exhibitions, model meets and other events at and around the area of Robertsbridge, where the club keeps its two original Hastings tramcars 48 and 56.
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West Hill & District Community Association
Where: 38 Plynlimmon Road, Hastings, TN34 3LX Telephone: 01424 420053
Centre for community activities, including young people's clubs. Education groups (Hastings College), line dancing, children’s parties, art group etc. Open daily. It can open early or late if needed. Wheelchair accessible.
The Bridge Community Enterprise
When and where: 9am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday at: 361 Priory Road, Hastings, TN34 3NW
Contact: Tanya Vice and Rachel Pearson Telephone: 01424 433611 Email: [email protected]
The Bridge is a dynamic centre at the heart of the community where individuals are able to learn, develop and contribute within a safe environment. The Bridge is a place for everyone and hosts a broad range of weekly activities for all members of the community. The building is fully accessible.
Chapel Park Community Centre
Where: In the basement of St Leonards Baptist Church. TN37 6HR Contact: Ms Ann Reid Telephone: 01424 714095 Email: [email protected]
The Community Centre offers a wide range of IT courses, ESOL, Art and Pilates classes. There is an Internet café providing free use of computers to all visitors. The IT suite and large hall is available for hire. Every Thursday 2-4pm we have an “open door” advisory service for anyone requiring help and support with their problems.
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Southwater Area Community Centre
Where: 1 Stainsby Street opposite Warrior Square trains station St Leonards on Sea TN37 6LA Contact: Patrick Bennett Telephone: 01424 461414 Email: [email protected] Website: southwatercentre.org
A modern community facility offering a wide variety of courses and activities to both adults and children. The Centre aims to offer something to everyone and become a focal point for the local area. It is a friendly centre that always welcomes new ideas and suggestions. Disabled toilet; flat access; disabled lift to second floor; staff willing to help where possible.
Hastings Traditional Jack-in-the-Green
Contact: Mr Keith Leech Telephone: 01424 716576 Website: hastingsjack.co.uk Email: [email protected]
To continue the custom of taking out a Jack-in-the-Green on May Day Bank Holiday and associated Morris Dance and folk festival.
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St Lukes Church and Parish
Where: Rattle Road, Stone Cross Pevensey Contact: Telephone: 01323 767020
Anglican Parish Church and centre for the communities of Stone Cross and Langney. Activities in the centre are open to all and include:
Community market
Little Lukes (parents and toddlers)
Gemini Dance Academy
Tea dances
Sequence dances
Keep fit
Good companions (over 55s)
Moviemakers club
Badminton
Community Wise
Where: Ocklynge road, Eastbourne, BN21 1PY Telephone: 01323 722924 Email: admin@communitywise,org.uk
A wide range of activities and events take place each week. Home of Living Stone community church. Halls and rooms available for hire. Fully accessible to wheelchair users.
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Russell Centre (WRVS)
When and where: Monday to Friday from 9am til 4pm.
24 Hyde Road Eastbourne Telephone: 01323 412279 Email: [email protected] Website: Royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Lunch and activities for people over 55. Aims to help people stay connected and not feel isolated. The centre is open Call by 10.30 to book lunch. We have a drop in café and rooms for hire. Activities include chess, bridge and scrabble club; thai chi and acupressure massage; chiropody, nail cutting and hairdressing. We have a Friday social club and with entertainment, a knit and natter group and the brightview mh (mental health) Seniors club.
Shinewater Shaftesbury Centre
Where: Milfoil Road, Shinewater Langney, BN23 8BR Telephone: 01323 760654
The Shaftesbury Centre is an advice, help and counselling centre. The Centre also runs a very successful lunch club called ‘Light Bite’. This is for older people in the Langney area. Light Bite is every Wednesday and one a month on a Monday At the St Barnabas Church.
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Hastings and Rother Gay helpline
Where: 38 Plynlimmon Road, Hastings, TN34 3LX Telephone: 07941 014013 Email: hargh@live .co.uk Website: hargh.weebly.com
We can offer a listening ear, signpost to appropriate organisations and are prepared to meet people in a suitable venue if necessary.
Support Groups
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Gig Buddies
Where: Across East Sussex Contact: Madeline Denny Telephone: 01273 405800 Email: [email protected] Website:
stayuplate.org/gig-buddies-project/
Pairing adults with and without learning disabilities who share similar interests - so they can become friends and go to gigs or other activities together. Gig Buddies supports people to be a part of their local community.
Arts Connect
Where: Across East Sussex Contact: Julia Roberts Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01273 478558
Arts, drama, music and film making are some of the things you can do at Culture Shift.
A number of different courses run through out the year.
These are for people who have a learning disability.
People are encouraged to connect with local community arts groups.
Community Projects
