What’s On - from June 11

FRIDAY

WALK: June 11, all welcome, just turn-up at Barns Green (Village Sign near club) at 11am. Easy, mostly flat circular, guided, free sociable HDC Walk around the outskirts of the village. 2 miles, 1 hour. Peter 01403 741305.

TEA Dance, June 11: Join your hosts Margaret and Colin and dance the afternoon away to recorded Ballroom and Latin American music, “Strictly Come Dancing” style, at Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater (off Cedar Drive), 1.30-3.45pm. £3.20 per person including tea/coffee. For more details ring Southwater Leisure Centre on 01403 733208 or Colin and Margaret on 01403 734409.

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BADMINTON Beginners and Improvers. Horsham Arun from 8.30. Phone Ian 01403 250337.

BADMINTON at Forest School, Horsham, every Friday evening from 8.45pm. All adult players are welcome to join us at Tanbridge Badminton Club, which is a friendly non-league club. Contact: Nelia Palmer on 01403 267331.

CRICKET U16’s Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club are holding outdoor practice 6-7.30pm at Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club, Byfleets Lane, Broadbridge Heath, all new players welcome for further details please contact Tim Wells 07740 101983 or David Bridges 01403 250569.

FRENCH Club. Meets every second Friday of the month from September to June inclusive at the Millennium Hall in Roffey from 8-10pm. Visitors welcome. Contact Elyane Dale, membership secretary, on 01403 257393.

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HORSHAM German Club meets third Friday of month, 7.30pm, Park Barn, North Street, Horsham. Contact: Caroline Ingham 01403 270084. Meetings are bi-lingual. We are a friendly, social group and have a varied programme about Germany and its culture.

HORSHAM Table Tennis Club - adult club night, Fridays, 8pm onwards. Adult coaching on Tuesdays, 8-10pm, for all abilities. League team opportunities at all levels for those keen to compete. Various junior sessions. Further information: Ian Ford 01403-215634 or mob 07764 146338.

SOUTHWATER Young at Heart for the over 50s meets every Friday, 1.30–3.30pm in Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater. Details: 01403 731839.

SUNBEAM Swimming Club (for the disabled). Anyone wishing to join, 8-9pm, can telephone Robin Ayres on 01403 253200.

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TANBRIDGE Badminton Club meets at Forest School, Comptons Lane, Horsham, every Friday, 8.45-10.45pm. For more details on this friendly non-league club call Nelia Palmer on 01403 267331. 50s, 60s, 70s plus gentle exercise to music, 9.30am, £3. Contact: Sue 01403 730783.

SATURDAY

Horsham Cricket & Sports Club. All World Cup Games being shown on the big screen in the clubroom. No membership required – no admission charge! American themed food available all day June 12.

WALK: June 12, all welcome, Washington & Findon Valley, 6½ mile circular sociable HDC Health Walk around Chanctonbury and Findon Park. Free, just turn-up at Washington South Downs Way car park at 8.30am. Dogs allowed on a lead. 2¾ hours. Mick 01903 745971.

WALK: June 12, all welcome, meet in the Half Moon car park, Warninglid at 10am. Circular, guided, free sociable HDC walk through woods & farmland into Wykehurst Park along High Weald Landscape Trail past the “Hammer House of Horror”, some stiles, few hills, superb views, spring flowers. No dogs, 4½ miles, 2¼ hours. Bill 01403 256248 or Geoff 01403 258180.

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WISBOROUGH Green Primary School Summer Fayre on the Green, June 12, Noon-4pm. Circus skills displays and workshops, maypole and morris dancing, gun dog display. Many stalls, refreshments & entertainments.

FUNKY Fitness – Aerobics and Body Conditioning Class for Every Body at St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath every Saturday at 9–10am. Questions or to book, please ring Jenny Swan on 01403 248933 or 08957 891 723.

HORSHAM Flute Choir meet in the afternoon of the second Saturday of the month at Slinfold Village Chapel. If you play a piccolo or flute of any type (concert, alto or bass etc.) are over 16 years of age and at least grade 3, we may be the group for you. For more information contact Martyn Hutchby at [email protected]

HORSHAM Folk Dance Club meets in The Barn, Causeway, 7.30-10.30pm every second Saturday and on the occasional fourth from September to June. New dancers always welcomed of any age. Details from Janet on 01403 790464.

SUNDAY

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WALK: June 13, meet at 2.30 pm at Village Car park, Brooks Way, Pulborough. 1½ – 2 hour walk, easy terrain with some stiles. All welcome, including well-behaved dogs. Free refreshments at end of walk. Just turn up or ring Gerald 01798 872388 or Liz 01798 812573 for more details, or visit our website www.pulboroughurc.co.uk

WALK: June 13, all welcome, Welpham Down, 6½ mile circular downland sociable HDC Health Walk, some hills, good views of some of the finest parts of the downland landscape. Free, just turn-up at Kithurst Hill car park (off the Storrington to Amberley road) at 10am. Dogs allowed on a lead. 2¾ hours. Mick 01903 745971.

FETE at Ingfield Manor School, Five Oaks, June 13. Open at 2pm by Jem Stansfield (from BBC TVs ‘Bang Goes Theory’) and Dame Vera Lynn. Companion Dog Show at 1pm, entries from noon. Attractions include Miniature Steam Railway, Concert Band, Ladies Choir, Belly Dancers, Canine Partners display, Fire Engine, Rowing Machine competition, World War II plane flypast, Remote Controlled Miniature Tanks Roundabout, Car Display, Fair Organ, Baseball Speed Radar, Barbecue, Beer Tent, Home Made Cakes, Massive Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Plant sale and much more. Grand Draw at 5pm. Fun in the sun for all the family.

BUNNY Hoppers Club for Children with Additional Needs 0-5 years inc siblings, meets 1st Sunday every month 2-5pm, Springboard House, 52 Hurst Road, Horsham RH12 2EP. Tel Brenda Leeds 01403 218888 for more info or email earlyyears@springboardproject

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FOREST Badminton Club plays at Tanbridge School, Horsham, Sundays, 7.30pm. League standard and junior section. Contact: Peter (01403) 250401.

HORSHAM Cycling: every Sunday, four rides of differing speeds and distances leave from the Carfax. Meet at 9.05am. Details: Anne Maher 01403 263661.

HORSHAM Cyclists Touring Club organises cycle rides in the Horsham area on Sundays, usually stopping for lunch. Contact: Barbara on 07710 141374.

HORSHAM Folk Club, Sundays, 8pm, Normandy Centre, Denne Road, Horsham, RH12 1PF. Music from guest artistes and audience. Information: 01403 276273.

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HORSHAM Social Walking Group – Every Sunday afternoon we meet for a three to five mile talk in the Sussex area. Please phone for information on venue and time on 01403 267149 or 01403 269144.

JUNIOR Badminton 8-18 years with Badminton England coaches 5-6.30pm at Tanbridge House School Sports Hall, Horsham. Senior club improvers and league players 6.30-9.45pm. Ring Gill on 01403 254150 for more details or look at www.forestbadmintonclub.org

SOCIETY of Sussex Wealdmen has a year-round programme of walks on every Sunday. 12 to 20+ miles. Contact Peter on 01403 264564 or Betty on 01737 222964.

ST LEONARDS Community Church Hall, Clarence Road, Horsham, Sundays Tea and Chat 2.30-4pm on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. All welcome. We don’t meet prior to a Bank Holiday. For more details phone Caroline Smith 01403 254390.

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TEA Dance: Ballroom, Latin and some Sequence: Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Church Street, Steyning, 2.30-5pm. Ring Margaret or Colin on 01403 734409.

WALK: Horsham 20s-40s Walking Group walks from a different country pub every Sunday at 11.50am. Walks are approximately 5 miles long returning to the pub for lunch. See www.walkhorsham.com e-mail:[email protected] or call: 07872 113 674.

ZEN Meditation Group meet every Sunday, 7-9pm, at The College of Richard Collyer, Horsham. Sitting, Walking and Guided Meditations with group discussions. No experience needed. Contact John Moore on 077860 74683 or www.thehorshamsangha.co.uk

MONDAY

PEPYS Diary Brought To Life: Four hundred and fifty years ago in his now famous diary Pepys recorded what he did and thought and saw and heard in his daily life at the same time as the momentous events of the Restoration of the Monarchy, the Plague in London and the Great fire. Geoffrey Toms will bring the diary to life with quotations, slides, music and commentary on Pepys and his times in his lecture ‘Samuel Pepys and his Diary’ to be given to the Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society, June 14. Visitors are welcome (fee £5) to the Lecture which will be at the Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning starting at 10.45am (coffee 10am). Queries to Martin Toomey 01907 814167.

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FRIENDS Like Us, a friendship club for people with limited or restricted mobility who use a wheelchair, electric scooter, walking aid or stick. Meet at Salvation Army Hall, 2-4.15pm, first and third Monday of each month for cup of tea, chat and chance to participate in variety of activities (partners and carers welcome). Details: Anne Gillson on 01403 259696 or Jim on 01403 262356.

HEATHERS Horsham Cancer Support Group, meets first and third Monday each month, 2-4pm, at The Unitarian Church Hall, opposite Horsham bus station. Offers support, information and a warm welcome to anyone affected by cancer. Contact Mary 01043 250816.

HORSHAM Natural History Society meets every Monday in the winter months for a varied programme of talks in the Wesley Hall, London Road, Horsham, 7.45pm. Visitors welcome. Phone 01403 248355 or look at our website: www.hnhs.org.uk for further details.

HORSHAM Scottish Country Dancing Club meets every Monday, 8-10pm, at the Millennium Hall, Roffey. Beginners welcome, no partner required (£1.50 a week), phone 01403 269439 or 01403 266358 for details.

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LINE Dancing classes every Monday at Tanbridge House School, Horsham. Beginner Class 6.45-7.45pm and Intermediate class 7.45-9.20pm. Contact Lisa on 07729 992520 or [email protected]

SEATED exercise class. A gentle mobilising, stretching and balance programme, ideal for anyone with immobilising conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, mild stroke etc at Roffey Millennium Hall, 11am-noon. Contact Sue 01403 730783.

ST JOHN Ambulance Cadets, Horsham at St John HQ, Victoria Street, Monday evenings, 7-8.30pm, boys and girls aged 10-18. Contact: Tim Strange (01403) 253344 and leave an answerphone message.

WARNHAM Table Tennis Club is looking for players interested in playing in the Crawley and Horsham TT League. Practice Monday nights at Warnham Village Hall. Contact: Bill Thornton 01403 250206.

TUESDAY

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WALK: June 15, all welcome, just turn-up at Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane, at 11am. Various, mostly flat circular, guided, free sociable HDC Walks around the outskirts of Steyning. 2 miles, 1¼ hours. Keith 01903 813381.

HORSHAM Holistic Health - Mind, Body & Spirit group, June 15. Talk by Eloise Ansell on BodyTalk at 7.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, Worthing Road, Horsham. Contact Tina on [email protected] or 07857 545 678.

BILLINGSHURST Choral Society meets every Tuesday evening at St. Mary’s Church, Billingshurst. 8pm. Rehearsals for four concerts each year. Contact Keith Paul 01403 782613 or visit www.billingshurstchoralsociety.org for further information.

CONSERVATION, fitness and fun. Horsham Green Gym meets Tuesdays, 10am, for three hours at various sites in and near Horsham, getting exercise and fresh air while working to improve the local environment, learning new skills and making new friends. For more information, see www.horshamgreengym.org.uk or phone David on 01403 269384.

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CRICKET U12’s Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club are holding outdoor practice 5.30-6.15pm at Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club, Byfleets Lane, Broadbridge Heath, all new players welcome for further details please contact Tim Wells 07740 101983 or David Bridges 01403 250569.

CRICKET U14’s Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club are holding outdoor practice 6-7pm at Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club, Byfleets Lane, Broadbridge Heath, all new players welcome for further details please contact Tim Wells 07740 101983 or David Bridges 01403 250569.

DAVE Toye and Friends Open Mic Night at The Cherry Tree, Faygate, every Tuesday.

HOLBROOK Horsham WI meets on the third Tuesday of each month (except August), 7.45pm, at the Tythe Barn, Pondtail Road, Horsham. We are a friendly group of ladies who welcome visitors and new members to join us for a varied programme of speakers, social activities, lunches, outings etc. Contact 01403 254250.

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HORSHAM Business Club meets every Tuesday at Roffey Park Institute from 7-8.30am, allowing the rest of the day free for business as usual. Contact [email protected] or Ray Merridew on 01403 753786.

HORSHAM Chess Club meets at the Methodist Church Hall, London Road, every Tuesday, from 7.30pm. Ian Comley (01403 734918).

HORSHAM Flower Club meets second Tuesday every month, 2pm, North Heath Lane Hall. New members welcome. Contact: 01403 263025.

HORSHAM Geological Field Club meets second Wednesday each month 7.15pm, in Forest School, Comptons Lane. Lectures, outings, weekend trips. Contact Janet Owen 01403 263224 or look at our website www.http://hgfc.club.officelive.com

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HORSHAM Holistic Health - We are a new Mind, Body, Spirit group, which meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, Worthing Road, Horsham. Contact Tina on [email protected] or 07857 545 678.

HORSHAM Painting Group meets every Tuesday 7.15-9.30pm during term time at the Forest School, Comptons Lane. All abilities welcome for workshops and painting evenings. Please contact Keith Richardson 01403 756258 for more details.

NEW Runners Club for the disabled, friendly social club meeting for talks, entertainment, etc, at the Unitarian Church, Worthing Road (opposite bus station), Horsham, 10.30am–12.30pm, second and fourth Tuesdays. Annual subs £3. Members and drivers welcome. Contact: 01403 265616.

ROFFEY – The Evergreen Club (for over 55s) meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 2pm at the Roffey Institute, 219 Crawley Road, Horsham, RH12 4ET. Contact: 01403 263961.

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RUSPER Aerobics class in Rusper Village Hall, Tuesdays 8-9pm. All welcome just come along. More info? Contact Sarah 07917 033670.

Slinfold Concert Band rehearse every Tuesday, 7.30 - 9.30pm at Slinfold Village Hall. The Band undertakes a variety of engagements throughout the South East of England, which range from local bandstand performances to indoor concerts, and from weddings to company functions. We currently have a vacancy within the band for a percussionist. If you would like to play with the band, a warm welcome awaits you. Please contact John Reid on 01483 861862 or email mailto:[email protected] You can visit our web site www.slinfoldconcertband.org

SOUTHWATER Bridge Club duplicate sessions every Tuesday, 2pm. Enquiries to the secretary on 01403 254667 or 01403 266956.

SOUTHWATER Young at Heart for the over 50s meets every Tuesday, 9.30am–noon, in Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater. Details: 01403 730420.

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THEATRE 48, Horsham’s oldest amateur drama group, usually meet Tuesday evenings at 8pm at Kingslea Primary School, Kings Road, Horsham. Theatre 48 are a lively, energetic society who are always keen to welcome new members. As a company we currently produce two shows a year both in the Studio at the Capitol Theatre in Horsham. If you would like more information please visit our website: www.theatre48.co.uk

THE Sussex Harmonisers, male barbershop chorus rehearse every Tuesday 7.30–10.15pm at St Paul’s Catholic College, Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill. If you like to sing, you’ll find it fun to sing with us and you don’t have to be able to read music. New voices are always welcome so just come along and see what goes on; ring Brian Beglin on 01273 553102 for more details; or take a look at our website, www.singbarbershopinsussex.com

WARNHAM Evening Flower Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm, at Warnham Village Hall. Come along and enjoy flower arranging demonstrations. All welcome. Enquiries 01403 260324.

WEST Sussex Philharmonic Choir rehearses every Tuesday, 8-10pm, in the Barn, The Causeway, Horsham. New singers welcome.

WEDNESDAY

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WALK: June 16, all welcome, just turn-up at WSCC car park next to the Downs Link at West Grinstead, at 2pm. Easy flat, guided, free sociable HDC Walk along the Downs Link, suitable for mobility scooters and wheelchairs. 2 miles, 1½ hours. Derrick 01293 523531.

AFRICAN Drumming Circle for Adults and New African Drumming Circle for Teens, at Millais Drama Studio, Highlands Road, Horsham, 7.30-8.30pm. Contact Sue on 07866 583540.

BADMINTON. Tanbridge House PTA Badminton Club welcomes new players on Wednesdays from 8pm to 9.30pm. No subscription, just £2.50 an evening. Phone 01403 262785 or 01403 265171 for more information.

CANTATRICE Ladies Choir. Rehearsals in Horsham at the Salvation Army Centre, Booth Way. Wednesdays, 1.15-2.45pm. No auditions. Come and try for free. All welcome. Ring Zoe Peate on 01903 812662.

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FOREST Lace Class (tuition in Bobbin-lace) meets on Wednesday evenings in term-time at the Millais School, Depot Road, Horsham, 7.30-9.30pm. Please contact Rosemary Brown on 01273 591346 for more details.

HORSHAM and District Model Railway Club meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at the Horsham Youth Centre, Hurst Road, which is five minutes from Horsham Station, 7.30-10.30pm. For further details please contact us on our email address: h&[email protected]. Anybody interested in model railway or model making will be made welcome.

HORSHAM Dolls House Club now has space for new adult members. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7-9.30pm in the Scout Hall, Broadbridge Heath. Each month we spend a very sociable few hours making a variey of miniature items suitable to go into dolls houses (1/2th scale). We also organise workshop days. Please contact our secretary, Hazel Rochelle on 01403 242813 for further information or to arrange a visit.

HORSHAM Geological Field Club meets second Wednesday each month, 7.30pm, in Forest School, Comptons Lane. Lectures, outings, weekend trips. Contact: Frank Diggon (01403) 254100.

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HORSHAM Organ/Keyboard Society, at Horsham YMCA Social Club Hall, Gorings Mead, Brighton Road, Horsham. We meet regularly on second Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm, £5 at the door. Contact Violet 01293 523814.

HORSHAM Photographic Society meetings, 7.45pm, on alternate Wednesdays, at the Age Concern Club, Duke’s Square (off Denne Road), Horsham. We meet all year round, with a varied programme of activities. A warm welcome to visitors of all ages and photographic abilities. Tel Roger Baker on 01403 253669 or look at our website www.horshampho tographicsociety.co.uk

JYOTI meditation: relax from hassles of day. Meditation on inner light and reading of spiritual texts. Everybody welcome. We meet every Wednesday, 7.30-9.30pm, at Quaker Friends Meeting House, Worthing Road, Horsham. Contact: 01403 218655.

OPEN Mic Night every Wednesday at the Tanners Arms, 78 Brighton Road, 01403 588789.

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SOUTHWATER Bingo Club second and fourth Wednesdays every month. Details Mrs Napper (01403) 732608.

SOUTHWATER Welcome Club over 60s meetings, 2.30pm, on Wednesdays twice monthly. Contact: 01403 731661. Salsa classes (Cuban), Chameleon (under Superbowl) Horsham, 7.30–8.15pm Beginners; 8.30–9.30pm Improvers/Intermediates. No booking or partner required, just come along. More info: Jon Riley 07944 513 544 [email protected] www.horshamsalsa.co.uk

THE Apple Tree, Crawley: Every Wednesday Open Mic Night.

WALK: All welcome to free, guided, sociable health walks every Wednesday around Horsham Park. Just turn up at 10.30am at the Bandstand in the Carfax. Suitable for all including the elderly and people recovering from illness, operation or accident. Full programme of about 200 walks available from HDC Health Walks Co-ordinator (01403 215269) or on website www.horsham.gov.uk/leisure_and_tourism/leisure_2102.asp.

THURSDAY

WALK: June 17, all welcome, 5½ mile mostly flat (few short climbs) circular HDC Health Walk on undulating Wealden tracks and through woodland. Free, just turn-up at The George & Dragon pub car park, Dragons Green, near Shipley (TQ 139235) at 10am. No dogs. 2¾ hours. Bill 01403 256248 or Geoff 01403 258180.

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ADULT Tap & Jazz/Keep Fit Classes, Roffey Millennium Hall. Adult Tap 7-8pm; Adult Jazz/Keep Fit 8-9pm. Suitable for beginners. Come along and join our friendly group. For further information please contact Bernie Williams on 07971 646 380.

BABY massage classes: Learn how to massage your infant to enhance bonding, relieve symptoms of colic and promote sleep. Classes are a great opportunity to meet others too. Thursdays, 10-11.30am. Contact: 01403 262807.

CHRIST’S Hospital Choral Society meets every Thursday evening at The Court Room, Christ’s Hospital, 8pm. Rehearsals for three concerts each year. Details from Jonathan Copeland, Membership Secretary on 01403 754477 or Mike Roberts on 01403 732408.

COLDWALTHAM Sequence and Old Time Dance Club at Sandham Hall, Coldwaltham, near Pulborough, every Thursdays 2-4.15pm. Closed during July and August. Contact Ann Wood on 01903 247455.

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COMPTONS Bowls Club short mat on Thursdays, 7.30-9.45pm, at North Heath Hall. New members welcome. Contact: Bill King (01403 253752).

CRICKET Adults Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club are holding outdoor practice 5.30-7.30pm at Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club, Byfleets Lane, Broadbridge Heath, all new players welcome for further details please contact Tim Wells 07740 101983 or David Bridges 01403 250569.

FIRST aid group for young people, at St Peter’s Hall, Needles Youth Club, Blackbridge Lane, Horsham, Thursdays, 7-8.30pm, first aid taught by qualified personnel. Contact Paula 07866 955401.

HOLY Trinity Ladies Society first and third Thursdays in month, 8pm, in church hall, Rushams Road. New members welcome. Contact: sec 01403 262133.

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HORSHAM Chamber Choir meets every Thursday in St Mary’s School Hall, Normandy, Horsham, 8-10pm. Rehearses for three concerts per year. Contact: Carol Moore 01403 267475 for further details.

HORSHAM Lifesaving Club meets at The Pavilions, Horsham each Thursday, 8-10pm. Classes in Life Support and Water Based Lifesaving skills for all ages including those needed for GCSE PE and D of E awards. See our web site entry under ‘Clubs’ in rlsssuusex.co.uk for more details.

HORSHAM Normandy WI meet at YMCA Club, Gorings Mead, every third Thursday of the month, 9.45am-noon. Monthly speakers, raffle etc. Easy parking. New members very welcome. Contact Wendy on (01403) 252684.

HORSHAM Recorded Music Society meets alternate weeks, 7.45pm, in Methodist Church lounge, London Road, Horsham. More info: 01403 271011.

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HORSHAM Trefoil Guild at Guide Hall, Denne Road, Horsham, second Thursday of month, 7.30pm. Contact 01403 252880.

MANNINGS Heath WI meets on the third Thursday of the month, 2.30pm, in the Village Hall. New members welcome. Contact 01403 264443.

MOTHERS and Toddlers meet every Thursday, 9.45am, at The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham. Bouncy castle, toys, colouring, biscuits, juice, tea and coffee. All welcome. Members £1.50, non-members £3.

NATIONAL Women’s Register, www.nwr.org. Friendly informal discussion and book group as well. Thursday evenings, 8pm. Details phone: Katharine Webbe 01403 262506.

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PULBOROUGH Netball club meets every Thursday at the courts on the recreation ground, 7.30 - 8.30pm. Any age from 14 welcome. Details phone Sue Dudman 01798 875629.

SCOTTISH Country Dancing in Warnham Village Hall each Thursday. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Details: 01403 268232.

SHUTTLES Badminton Club meets 8.30-10.30pm, at Forest Recreation School, Comptons Lane, Horsham. Friendly, non-league club with competitive spirit. Improvers welcome, no beginners. Contact: Mike on 01403 258086.

TAI Chi Classes (Wudang style) in Horsham. Thursdays 8pm, Millais School Sports Hall. Friendly and informal classes. For more details telephone Peter Ballam 01403 257918.

THE Emerald Club, Crawley: Open Mic every Thursday night.

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THE Weald Choir of Crawley meets every Thursday evening at St Richard’s Church, Three Bridges 8pm. Rehearsals for four concerts each year. Contact Peter Jordan 01293 529135 or visit www.wealdchoir.co.uk for further details.

“TIME for Tea: informal afternoon of tea and homemade cake at the Brighton Road Baptist Church every Thursday, 3-4.30pm. You will be sure of a warm and friendly welcome. Free of charge and for any age. If you would like to come but transport is a problem please call the Church Office (01403) 211150.

GENERAL

1ST ROFFEY Scout Group, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers at Scout hut, Cricketfield Lane, Roffey. Contact: Mrs Clair Richardson (01403) 211448.

BLUE Flash Music Trust. For details and updates visit www.blueflashmusic trust.org.uk or contact Robert Mayfield (01403) 267270.

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CRAWLEY and North Sussex Ramblers Association has a year-round programme of walks for the weekend and occasionally midweek with experienced leaders – five miles to 12 miles. Contact Val on 01293 535852. www.crawleyramblers.org.uk

FIT Mums – buggy workout for Mums with their babies,Tuesdays 10.30-11.30am and Wednesdays 2.30-3.30pm at Southwater Country Park, Southwater. Meet at the Visitors Centre. Contact: Shelley Blackhurst 0777 5655934 or e-mail [email protected] Fun and friendly one hour exercise session for mums with their babies.

HELP is at Hand is a long-established self-help group. Why not join our group, talk through your problems and share your concerns? Group discusses phobias, nightmares, low self-esteem, depression and more. Qualified therapists run the group. Donations only. Meetings are held weekly. Private appointments can be arranged. Ring Margaret on 01403 254123.

HORSHAM and Billingshurst Ramblers’ Group has a year-round programme of walks for the weekend and occasionally midweek with experienced leader, four miles to 14. Contact: 01403 271720 www.horsham-ramblers.org.uk

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HORSHAM Arun Badminton Club meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Broadbridge Heath sports centre (8pm). Club and league standard players welcome. Contact: Ian (01403) 250337.

HORSHAM Borough (brass) Band rehearsals at Band Room, Three Acres, off Blackbridge Lane (Tues and Fri, 8.15-10.15pm). Junior tuition 7pm same nights.

HORSHAM Branch Royal British Air Force Association, Branch 665, Needles Farm Buildings, Three Acres, Horsham. Bar opening house: Tuesday 9.15pm-11pm; Thursday 8pm-11pm; Friday 8pm-11pm; Sunday noon-2pm. Any enquiries 01403 264691.

HORSHAM Bridge Club meets Monday to Friday at 22a East Street (behind/above Steamer Trading). New members are particularly welcome on Mondays and Tuesdays. More info from the chairman 01403 264986 or club 01403 254921 or website www.horshambridge.co.uk

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HORSHAM Judo Club meets at Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Under eight years old 5.30-6.30pm, eight to 15 years old 6.30-7.30pm, seniors 7.30 - 8.30pm. Contact Derek Paxton 07778 670124.

HORSHAM Rifle and Pistol Club meet most nights of the week plus weekends - wide variety of shooting disciplines catered for. New members welcome, young and old. More info: Derek Watson 01403 253386.

HORSHAM Volunteer Centre provides information on volunteer opportunities and links people to the groups and organisations seeking volunteers. The Volunteer Centre, in Chart Way, is open every Monday to Thursday, 10am-4pm. People can also be seen at village centres by appointment or make contact on 01403 232100 and by email at [email protected] If you would like to find an activity to suit your interests and availability, Horsham Volunteer Centre will be pleased to hear from you.

ICEBREAKERS – dining club for single over-35s. There is no joining fee. Call now to book. 01403 273480 or 262477.

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JOIN Horsham Speakers Club’s warm and friendly atmosphere and learn speaking skills, how to talk with confidence and on any occasion. Contact: Martin Jeremiah 01403 232548 (work), 07074 627846 (home).

KEENAGERS Badminton Club meets at Broadbridge Heath Sports Centre every Monday and Friday (9.30am) and Wednesday (2pm). Contact: Delia (01403 732256) or Honor (01403) 261802.

LINE Dancing classes at Tanbridge House School, Guildford Road, Horsham. Monday evening beginner class 6.45-7.45pm; intermediate class 7.45-9.20pm. Thursday evening improver class 7.15-8.35pm. Call Lisa on 07879 604902 or [email protected] for further details.

MAGOG Ladies Morris Dancers are keen to recruit new dancers. The group, established in 1974 spend September to May practising and then perform to local pubs and attend other paid events during the summer months. No experience is needed and everyone is welcome. Anyone with queries or interested in joining the dancers should contact the ‘bag’ Anne Sartain on 01798 875412.

NORTH Sussex Centre of The National Trust. Why not join our local friendly group for lectures, outings and various functions throughout the year. For further details ring 01403 253384 or 252684.