Clubs, Societies and Youth
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Clubs & Societies
Acousticlub
Fairfield Parent & Toddler Group
Fairfield Twins & Triplets Club
Friends of St Christopher’s
Friends of Wolstonbury
A group which is concerned with the conservation and maintenance of Wolstonbury Hill.
Membership is open to all who are interested in helping or supporting.
Contact Ian Pack (Group Chairman) Tel: 07710 814665 email
Hassocks, Keymer & Ditchling Transition Initiative
HKD Transition is a group of residents of Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint, Keymer and Ditchling and surrounding villages. The group is working to create a sustainable community by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, scaling down our carbon footprint and increasing our resilience to the changes that lie ahead. Members are working on projects including promoting local food, garden shares and energy efficiency.
More information is on the website or by emailing or telephoning 01273 841120.
Hurst Book Club
The Hurst Book Club is open to anyone who enjoys a good read. It’s a great way to discuss books that you might not have considered before or to suggest some that everyone should!
A nice bottle of wine forms the basis of the evening and we meet locally once a month on a Thursday evening. Please email Sam or Sarah if you are interested in coming along.
Hurstpierpoint Artists
Hurstpierpoint artists who open their homes or studios to the Public once a year.
Contact: Sylvia Thornhill Tel: 01273 832510 email
Hurstpierpoint Bell Ringing. We are a small, friendly band of ringers offering a warm welcome to all visitors whether ringers, those wishing to learn to ring, or anyone who would like to visit us in the belfry. Tower practice is Thursdays 7.30pm - 9.00pm. Ringing for Church services (Holy Trinity) Sunday 8.45am-9.40am. For further information please visit the website. (click heading above)
The Hurst History Study Group
Contact Ian Nelson by email for further details
Hurstpierpoint Conservative Association
Hurstpierpoint Ex Serviceman’s Club
Hurstpierpoint Film Society
The Hurstpierpoint Film Society is a locally run Community Cinema, which aims to provide access to some of the best films available from around the world, for the enjoyment of residents of Hurstpierpoint and surrounding areas at The Players Theatre on Hurstpierpoint High Street.
We will show a varied and diverse range of films, from recent releases, to films that have been missed by people who would have enjoyed them; independent American films and films from vibrant movie cultures around the world.
Society will be launching in September 2011 and full details can be found on our website.
For more information please contact one of the following members of the Society.
General information and enquiries: David Saitch (Chaiman) email Tel: 07737 355475
Membership enquiries: Pam Mitchell (Membership Secretary) email members@hurstfilmsociety.org
Hurstpierpoint Flower Club
Meet: Village Centre, Trinity Road.
Hurstpierpoint Historical Society
Hurstpierpoint Horticultural Society
Meets: 2nd Tuesday monthly except June to August and December. Village Centre, Trinity Road
Hurstpierpoint Knit & Natter Group
Meets: Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, on the 2nd Tuesday in the month at 2.00pm.
Entry is £1.00, refreshments available. For further details contact Tricia. Tel: 01273 833930
Hurstpierpoint Labour Party
Hurstpierpoint Liberal Democrats
Hurstpierpoint Over 60 Club
Meets: Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road on the first Tuesday Monthly at 2.15pm Contact: Geoffrey Farmer. Tel: 01273 835153
Hurstpierpoint Players – Amateur Theatre Group
Hurstpierpoint Singers
We are a friendly group of local singers who enjoy making music under the expert guidance of our musical director Stephen Hope. We rehearse on Monday evenings at 7:45pm in the Methodist Church in Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint. Each year we perform a Christmas Carol concert and one or two other performances of classical choral music. All new members welcome. Come and join us - no experience required.
Contact: Becky Furner (publicity officer) 01273 832275
Hurstpierpoint Society
A charity working for the protection and enhancement of the natural and man-made environment of Hurstpierpoint. For more details please click the blue header above
Hurstpierpoint Women’s Institute
Meets: Guide Headquarters, Trinity Road Car Park on the first Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm. Contact: Tel: 01273 833056 or 01273 833006 for further details
Hurstpierpoint Wives Group
Mid Sussex Ramblers’
The Ramblers’ group for the Mid Sussex area offer a varied program of walks throughout the year to suit all ages and walking abilities. Click Here to view the current walks page. Contact Tony Osmand Tel: 01444 469470. email
Mothers Union
Parent and Toddler Group, for 0 to 3 year olds, starting 17th September 2009, meeting from 1.30pm to 3.00pm each Thursday during term time, at Hurstpierpoint Methodist Church 42 Cuckfield Road.
Royal British Legion
The Rotary Club of the Sussex Vale
Meet weekly on Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays) 7.00pm for 7.30pm at Wickwoods Country Club, Shaves Thatch Lane, Albourne. Details of the club can be found at our web site (click the heading above) or contact Terry Harper on 01273 833554 or email
Society of Arts
Scottish Dancing
Meets: Village Centre, Trinity Road.
The Woodland, Flora & Fauna Group
Working for the countryside and wildlife within Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common.
Chairman: Michael Nailard.3 Chestnut Grove, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9SS
Telephone: 01273 834001 email
Wolstonbury WI
Meets: Third Tuesday of each month at 7.45pm in the Club Suite, Village Centre, Trinity Road
Contact: Beryl Payne (Secretary) Tel: 01273 841481
See the What’s On page for monthly meeting dates
Youth Organisations
1st Hurstpierpoint Brownies
1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group
Contact: Group Scout Leader Rodney Jackson Tel: 01273 834422
Brownies, Guides and Rainbows
Centrestage Theatre Group
A drama club held on Saturday mornings for children aged 3 to 18. Our approach to drama is organic and explores all aspects of Drama within a real working theatre environment.
Contact: Jacqui Edwards Tel: 01273 776006
1st Hurstpierpoint Girls' Brigade. Contact: 01273 832286
Holy Trinity Sunday School is for children aged 3 - 11 years. We meet term time at 9.40am, except the first Sunday of the month, which is a Family Service. Sunday School takes place in the Guide Hut in Trinity Road car park.
It is an opportunity for children of different ages to get to know each other and sing, pray and undertake creative activities and games relating to the weekly Bible reading. In the summer we often take activities out into the garden. We join Church for communion and there are biscuits and squash after the service.
For further information please contact Bridget ( 01273 835497), Sarah (01273 835506) Penny or Jon (01273 833726).
Hurstpierpoint Area Youth Council
Hurstpierpoint Youth Club
Shine Theatre Group
Offering weekly Singing, Dance and Drama classes to children of all abilities and ages, during term time.
Contact: Mel Upton Tel: 01273 832855 or 07725 618336
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