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LOCAL CLUBS & SOCIETIES
While every effort is made to provide correct information, it may vary in between updates. Please notify Felicity Stroud at [email protected] if you find anything incorrect or any additional information
AEROBICS AEROBICS in Pulborough Village Hall
Exercises for all shapes, sizes and ages in a relaxed class Thursdays 09:30 – 10:30 Contact: Lynn Hampshire 01798 812860, [email protected]
ANGLING PULBOROUGH ANGLING SOCIETY
Coarse fishing on 8 lakes & ponds + 7 miles of river. No joining fee. www.pulboroughas.com Membership Secretary: Heather Brunning, [email protected]
ART PULBOROUGH PAINTERS CLASSES in the United Reformed Church, Lower Street
Water colour and Acrylics. Qualified tutor. £8 per session if booked as a block, otherwise £10 per session Wednesdays 14:00 – 16:00 and 1900 – 2100 in term times Contact: Lindsay Shaw 01798 368694, [email protected]
BEAVERS PULBOROUGH BEAVERS at St Mary’s School, Link Lane, Pulborough
1st Pulborough & West Chiltington www.pandpscouts.org.uk
Mondays 16:15 – 17:30 Contact: Martin Taylor 07786 744324 (See also Brownies, Rainbows, Scouts & Guides)
BIRDS & BIRD WATCHING
RSPB PULBOROUGH BROOKS RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL [email protected] Contact: 01798 875851
BOWLS, LAWN PULBOROUGH LAWN BOWLS CLUB – The Bowling Green, off the Recreation Ground.
Team playing in the County League. Juniors Colts Team. This is a mixed club and all players of all standards welcome. www.pulboroughbowlsclub.co.uk Contact: Jane Gray 01798 873643
BOWLS, SHORT MAT PULBOROUGH SHORT MAT BOWLS in Pulborough Village Hall
Roll up. September - April Wednesdays 18:00 – 21:00. Matches on Sundays 13;00 – 18:00 Contact: Pauline Adsett 01798 874243, [email protected]
BRIDGE PULBOROUGH BRIDGE CLUB in Pulborough Village Hall
Open to all: new members welcome. Some experience desirable. Duplicate Bridge played and occasionally Simultaneous pairs and teams https://www.bridgewebs.com/pulborough/ Thursdays 19:00 – 22:30 Contact: Tom Garside 01403 782814, [email protected]
BROWNIES 1
st PULBOROUGH BROWNIES in Pulborough Village Hall
Meet on Mondays 17:45 – 19:15 www.girlguiding.org.uk Contact: Sue Batchelor 01798 873679 (See also Rainbows, Scouts, Guides & Beavers)
CANOEING HATT ADVENTURES
Stopham Bridge to Pallingham Quay and more www.thehatt.co.uk Contact: 01273 358359, [email protected]
CARING TEA SPOT CARING CAFÉ in Pulborough United Reformed Church. Lower Street
Carers, those they care for and anyone needing company – dementia friendly Meeting on first Thursday of month 10:00 – 12:00 Contact: 01798 873174, [email protected]
CARING CARERS SUPPORT SERVICE in Pulborough Village Hall
Offer of services including a Dementia Forum on last Thursday of month 10:30 – 12:15 Contact: 0300 0288888
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CARING FIRST TUESDAY CLUB in the Village Hall A social group with Falls Prevention and a Knitting Group with tea, coffee & cake 1st Tuesday Monthly – 11:00 – 12:45 Contact: Falls Prevention Janice Anstey 01798 874523 Knitting Group Gina Spain 01798 872497
COMPUTER PULBOROUGH COMPUTER CLUB in Pulborough Village Hall Q & A’s, Seminars, Guest Speakers, Topics. http://www.pcclub.org.uk/ Meet once a month – 1
st Tuesday at 19:00 Guests £3, Members £2
Contact: Bill Cutting 01903 746928
CRAFT TEA SPOT CRAFT CAFÉ in Pulborough United Reformed Church, Lower Street
Enjoy a couple of hours doing ‘your thing’. Crocheting, knitting, patchwork, making cards, jewellery, rag rugs and Hardanger + tea & cakes Every 2
nd & 4
th Tuesday of the month 10:00 – 12:00
Contact: Janet 01798 872388
CRICKET PULBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB – Recreation Ground
Team playing in the County League; Home games at the Recreation Ground. Juniors Colts Team. Outdoor Nets: April - August www.pulboroughcc.play-cricket.com Contact: Lee Callaghan (Club Captain) 07901 914588
CUBS PULBOROUGH & WEST CHILTINGTON CUBS in St Mary’s School, Link Lane, RH20 2AN
1st Pulborough & West Chiltington www.pandpscouts.org.uk
Fridays 18:30 – 20:00 at St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Link Lane, RH20 2AN Thursdays, 18:30 – 20:00 at Bury C of E Primary School, Westburton Lane,RH20 1HB: Contact: Martin Taylor 07786 744324 (See also Brownies, Rainbows, Scouts, Guides & Beavers)
DANCE D.F.F. DANCE (Dance for Fun) in Pulborough Village Hall (David Morris Hall)
In specially adapted dance studio: Ballet, Tap, Modern & Acro lessons for children, teenagers & adults www.dffdance.co.uk/ Contact: Caro Anderson 01403 784934, [email protected]
DANCE BURY & PULBOROUGH DANCE CLUB in Bury Village Hall, The Street, Bury, RH20 1PA
Ballroom, Latin American & Sequence Dancing Thursday 18:30 – 20:00 Sequence Friday: 18:30 – 20:00 Advanced Ballroom & Latin Friday 20:00 0 22:00 Open Dance Contact: Barry & Sue Bird 01798 831603, [email protected]
DANCE UDANCE UK in Pulborough Village Hall
High energy dance class for fun, coordination, fitness and confidence. Fridays – Ages 3-7 yrs 16:30 – 17:15. Ages 8 & Over 17:15 – 18:00 Contact: Kate Deacon 07391 851826, [email protected]
DARTS PULBOROUGH DARTS CLUB in the Sports Club, Recreation Ground, RH20 2HJ
Members of the Petworth & District Dart League. Men & Ladies Thursday evenings. Contact: The Club 01798 873020
DOG TRAINING BONE CANIS CANINE TRAINING & BEHAVIOUR SERVICES
Fox Haven, Pulborough. www.bonecanis.com Contact: 01798 872668, 07909 642897, [email protected]
DOG TRAINING TRAIN MY DOG at Brinsbury College, North Heath, Pulborough, RH20 1DL
www.trainmydogsussex.co.uk/Find-Us.html Contact: 07772 517464, [email protected]
ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH DOWNS
Based in Pulborough, this is an entirely independent charity which aims to conserve the landscape of the South Downs. Members along with their families are helped to enjoy the South Downs. There is a local discount scheme. They run over 200 walks annually across the South Downs National Park and organise many day excursions to places of interest. www.southdownssociety.org.uk Contact: 01798 875073 South Downs Society (office hours Mon-Thurs 09:00 – 14:00)
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FAIRTRADE PULBOROUGH FAIRTRADE GROUP In 2017 Pulborough celebrated 10 years as a Fairtrade Village Fairtrade guarantees producers in the developing world a price for their goods that covers the cost of production and also includes a premium, which is invested in the local community. Fairtrade is simply a fair and decent way of trading where nobody is taken advantage of for the sake of profit.
Contact: Rosemary Russell 01798 873174, [email protected]
FILM FILM NIGHT (Macmillan Support Group) in the Village Hall
Up to date films on a large screen. Refreshments and raffle. Usually 3rd
Monday of month Tickets from the Village Hall, Terri Ashpool or: www.ticketsource.co.uk/cinemobile Contact: Terri Ashpool 01403 588996, [email protected]
FLOWERS & GARDENS U3A FLOWER CLUB in Pulborough United Reformed Church, Lower Street, RH20 2DW
Only in winter Oct – March. In summer there are garden visits https://u3asites.org.uk/arun-valley/groups if you can’t open google u3a
FOOTBALL PULBOROUGH FOOTBALL CLUB – Pulborough Recreation Ground, RH20 2HJ
During September - April season. 1st & 2
nd eleven play in the West Sussex League on
Saturdays. Training on Tuesdays 19:00 – 21:00. New members welcome Contact: 01798 875127 https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/pulborough
FREEMASONRY PULBOROUGH MASONIC CENTRE
Hosts a number of Masonic orders including Pentalpha Lodge No 3164. New members always welcome. Contact: Brian Hunter, [email protected]
GARDENING PULBOROUGH GARDEN SOCIETY in Pulborough Village Hall
Speakers, Spring Show & garden visits Last Tuesday of month at 19:30, January - November Contacts:Sue Bulloch 01798 872038 [email protected] or Michael Pioli [email protected]
HEALTH – PROSTATE CANCER
PULBOROUGH PCaSO PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT ORGANISATION in Village Hall Meetings normally every 6 weeks Contact: David Hurst 01798 875758, [email protected] www.pcaso.org
HEALTH SCREENING THE MARY HOW TRUST FOR CANCER PREVENTION (Health Screening Charity)
next to the Surgery, Pulborough Primary Care Centre, Spiro Close, Pulborough RH20 1FG www.maryhowtrust.org Each screening costs £275. It is understood that not everyone can pay this, but you are asked for as much as you can afford towards the cost Contact: 01798 877640, [email protected]
HEALTH TOE NAIL CUTTING SERVICE in Pulborough Village Hall
For those who cannot cut their own toe nails but who have no acute health problems such as circulatory ailments. Wednesday – 13:15 – 16:45 approx every 6 weeks. Phone for an appointment Contact: Jean Seagrim 01798 872540 or Christine Wells 01798 875291
HORSE RIDING BRINSBURY CAMPUS, Stane Street, North Heath, RH20 1DL Contact: 01243 786321
HORSE RIDING COOMBELANDS EQUESTRIAN Stane Street, Pulborough, RH20 1BQ
www.coombelands-equestrian.co.uk Contacts: Ben Parker 07522 900168, [email protected]; Amanda Perrett 01798 873011
HOUSING PULBOROUGH COMMUNITY LAND TRUST www.pulboroughclt.org
The role of this new organisation is to build affordable housing for local people. It is in the early stages and hope to be fully registered soon. They are looking for anyone that can offer any expertise in this type of project. Contact: [email protected]
KEEP FIT FOR SENIORS
FIT FOR GOOD in the Village Hall Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at different times. Fitness for Seniors. One hour exercise sessions followed by half hour of social time with FREE coffee or tea. Each session £7, packages available. FIRST CLASS FREE. www.fitforgood.com Contact: 0800 0096578
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LIBRARY PULBOROUGH LIBRARY Brooks Way off Lower Street
Tel: 01798 872891 Open: Mon – Wed – 13:00 – 17:00 Thurs – Sat – 09:00 – 13:00
LOCAL AFFAIRS PULBOROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
The Partnership runs the Harvest Fair, Duck Race, Supercar visit, WildArt Trail and helps with various other projects around the village such as the Neighbourhood Plan, Community Land Trust and the development of the railway Signal Box. The Partnership is open to anyone looking to improve the quality of life in Pulborough. Contact: David Hurst,01798 875758, [email protected] www.pulborough.org
LOCAL AFFAIRS PULBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL in the Village Hall
Office located on first floor, open Monday – Friday mornings 09:00 – 12:30, 01798 873532 www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk Clerk to the Parish Council: Mrs Heather Knight [email protected] Chairman: Mr Ian Hare (07850 364601) [email protected]
LOCAL AFFAIRS PULBOROUGH SOCIETY in the Village Hall
Aims to preserve all that is good in Pulborough and the surrounding area. Special emphasis on planning applications. Membership open to anyone in the district. Seven meetings each year with guest speakers. Members receive a regular newsletter www.pulboroughsociety.org Contact: Ian Ellis 01798 874686 [email protected] or Membership Secretary: Jill Moore [email protected]
MARKET VILLAGE MARKET in Pulborough Village Hall 4
th Saturday of month – no August market.
Christmas market is the Saturday before Christmas Fresh produce, crafts, homemade cakes and preserves, fresh bread, flowers, deli food, Traidcraft stall and much more. FREE ENTRY Also the Market Cafe selling full English breakfasts for £5.00 Contact: Terri Ashpool 01403 588996, [email protected]
MARTIAL ARTS ARUN TAE KWON DO CLASSES in the Village Hall
Improve your fitness, flexibility & self-confidence. Children from aged 8+, women and men with no upper age limit Saturdays 10:00 – 11:30 for children 8+ and adults Contact James Home 07802 834567, [email protected]
MEDICAL – PATIENT LINK
PULBOROUGH PATIENT LINK – PPL
is a committee that is independent of the Pulborough Medical Group but works closely with its staff to maximise the benefits to the patients Contact: Alyson Heath 01798 873795
MUSIC DOWNLAND ENSEMBLE in Pulborough Village Hall
A community orchestra for string and woodwind players of all ages. Musical Director Peter Allwood 1
st & 3
rd Saturday mornings 09:45 – 11:30
Contact: Ros 01798 875804, [email protected]
NEIGHBOURHOOD WARDENS
Vanessa Green 07584 337475 and Carol Boniface: 07584 337476
Email: [email protected]
NETBALL PULBOROUGH NETBALL CLUB on the Recreation Ground, RH20 2HJ
This club is open to all ladies aged 14 and above of all abilities. Practice every Thursday 19:30 - 20.30 at the recreation ground sports courts with the option to play some league games. New Members welcome https://pulboroughnetball.weebly.com/index.html Contact: Suzanne Dudman 07896 606774, [email protected] or [email protected]
PILATES CORE CHALLENGE PILATES in Pulborough Village Hall
A Pilates workout for the whole body. Tuesdays 19:00 – 20:00 Contact: Lynn Hampshire 01798 812860
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PILATES PILATES in the Village Hall
Increase mobility, stretch and strengthen, improve balance, flatten tummy, strengthen back, improve posture, loosen tight muscles Tues 09:00 – 10:00 Isabel Branch 07979 881236, [email protected] Wed 10:00 – 11:00 Julie Regan 07973 293585, [email protected] Wed 18:00 - 19:00 (beginners) Di Palmer 07767 263493, [email protected] Wed 19:15 – 20:15 (level 3) Di Palmer (as above) Fri 10:00 – 11:00 Julie Regan (as above)
POOL PULBOROUGH POOL CLUB – Sports Club, Recreation Ground, RH20 2AJ
Two teams in the Horsham & District Pool League Div 1. Home games in the Club House Wed 20:00 onwards. Contact: Darren Greenfield 01798 873020
POTTERY CLAY N GLAZE – Northey Cottage, North Heath, Pulborough RH20 1DJ
A rural operation just outside Pulborough. Wendy Yates the artist in residence has been working with clay for over 35 years. Whatever your skill level – beginner or advanced.
www.claynglaze.co.uk
RAINBOWS 1
st PULBOROUGH RAINBOWS in Pulborough Village Hall
Thursdays 16:00 – 17:00 www.girlguiding.org.uk Contact: Sue Batchelor 01798 873679 (See also Brownies, Scouts, Guides & Beavers)
RELIGION PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY’S Rector: Rev’d Canon Paul Seaman Contact: 01798 875773, [email protected] Website: www.stmaryspulborough.org.uk
RELIGION PULBOROUGH BROOKS BAPTIST CHURCH in the Village Hall
Pastor: Rev. Dr David Howling – all enquiries to: Church Office, 37 Dean Way, Storrington, RH20 4QN Contact: [email protected] Website: www.pbbaptist.co.uk
RELIGION PULBOROUGH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH at 80 Lower Street, RH20 2DW
Hall available for hire. All Church enquiries and hall booking to Church Secretary Minister: Rev. Anne Lewitt [email protected] Secretary: Gerald Batt 01798 872388, [email protected] Website: www.pulboroughurc.co.uk
ROTARY CLUB ROTARY CLUB OF STORRINGTON & PULBOROUGH www.storringtonrotary.org
At the Roundabout Hotel, Monkmead Lane, West Chiltington RH20 2PF Every Monday evening at 19:00. Everyone welcome. Contacts: Anna Upton 01903 743004; and New Members: Brian Parfitt 01798 815374, [email protected]
RUGBY PULBOROUGH RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Play at Freelands, Pulborough Road, Cootham RH20 4HP Between September & April. Three senior teams. 1
st XV play in London South East 3, 2
nd
XV play in Sussex 2 Reserve, 3rd
XV play in Sussex 3 West. Successful U18s and ladies section. U18 girls are current National Champions www.pitchero.com/clubs/pulborough Contact: Alex Steele 01798 815996, 07525 688761
SCHOOLS ST MARY’S C of E (Aided) PRIMARY SCHOOL Link Lane, Pulborough, RH20 2AN
Telephone: 01798 872007 Email: [email protected] Website: www.st-marys-pulborough.w-sussex.sch.uk/website Head Teacher: Mrs Samantha Copus Chair of Governors: Mr David Shepherd Taking pupils aged from 4+ to 11 years. As an aided school close links are retained with the Parish Church. Parents welcome to visit by appointment
SCOUTS PULBOROUGH SCOUTS at St Mary’s School, Link Lane, Pulborough, RH20 2AN
1st Pulborough & West Chiltington www.pandpscouts.org.uk
Meet Wednesday 19:00 – 21:00 Contact: Martin Taylor 07786 744324 (See also Brownies, Rainbows, Guides & Beavers)
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SIGHT STORRINGTON MACULAR GROUP in partnership with Pulborough Sight Problems Group at Old School, School Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LL Open to anyone affected by sight loss . Family, friends & carers welcome Contact: Philippa 01903 743182. Transport can be provided
SLIMMING SLIMMING WORLD at St Mary’s School, Link Lane, Pulborough, RH20 2AN
Standard membership fee £10 and weekly group fee £4.95. Saturdays at 08:30 & 10:30. Contact: Lucy 07799 220365
SLIMMING WEIGHTWATCHERS UK in Pulborough Village Hall
Friendly, weekly meetings. Every Tuesday morning. 09:30 – 11:00 Contact: Connie Gregory 07500 018325 [email protected]
SNOOKER & BILLIARDS
PULBOROUGH SNOOKER & BILLIARDS CLUB at Sports Club, Recreation Ground,
RH20 2HJ Three snooker/billiard tables. Open to members over 13 years. Contact: 01798 873020
SOCIAL & CARE PULBOROUGH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATION Run or oversee services and activities, generally for older people living in Pulborough & surrounding villages. Enquiries & volunteers welcomed www.pdcca.org.uk Chairman: Mr John Dixon 01798 872667 Secretary: Sheila Moore 01798 813039
SOCIAL FILM NIGHT (Macmillan Support Group) in Pulborough Village Hall Once a month on large screen, usually 3
rd Monday. Up to date films. Refreshments & raffle.
Tickets from the Village Hall or Terri Ashpool 01403 588996, [email protected] or https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cinemobile
SOCIAL KNITTER NATTER in Pulborough Library, Brooks Way, off Lower Street, RH20 2BP
Monthly from 14:00 to 16:00 www.hellohorsham.co.uk/event/Knit-and-Natter-at-Pulborough Contact: 01798 872891
SOCIAL LUNCH CLUB in the Village Hall
12:30 – 14:00 every Wednesday except August & Christmas Provides a welcome lunch break for Senior Citizens. Membership from age 55. The Community Minibus will provide transport to those who also attend Wednesday Club in the afternoon, if needed. £4.00 for soup, roll, cheese and a dessert. A hot meal once a month Contact: Louise Kaiser 01798 831829, [email protected]
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SOCIAL WEDNESDAY CLUB in the Village Hall
14:00 - 16:00 every Wednesday except August & Christmas This club provides a pleasant afternoon both social and recreational for everyone aged 55 plus. Card and board games, bowls, outings, darts etc. Community Minibus may collect if you also attend the Lunch Club. Contact: Liz Sollom 01798 812573 Rosemary Russell 01798 873174 Gerald Batt 01798 872388
SOCIAL THE HUB in the Library Every Monday morning (except Bank Holidays) 10:00 – 12:00 A social drop in for anyone of any age for a cuppa, biscuit and a chat. Community wardens occasionally attend as well as other speakers – 50p Contact: Rob Aylott 01798 872823
SOCIAL & EDUCATIONAL WOMEN
PULBOROUGH MEADOWS WI in Pulborough Village Hall New members and visitors very welcome. 2
nd Monday monthly at 19:30
Contact: Liz Coulthard, 01798 875799, 07801 823877, [email protected]
SOCIAL & EDUCATIONAL WOMEN
NATIONAL WOMEN’S REGISTER – meet in Members homes A social group for women who meet for discussion and debate, make friends with other lively minded women to help widen their interests outside the home. Contact: Angela Matthewson 01798 812185
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SPORTS FACILITIES PULBOROUGH MULTI-SPORTS FACILITY – Recreation Ground, RH20 2HJ Administered by the Parish Council. Facilities include floodlights suitable for many sports Bookings through the Parish Council 01798 873532
SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB
PULBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, RH20 2HJ
A Members Club situated by the Recreation Ground providing facilities and amenities for the affiliated Sports Clubs of Pulborough and to provide opportunities for social facilities and refreshments for the benefit of members. Contact: 01798 873020
STOOLBALL PULBOROUGH LADIES STOOLBALL at Recreation Ground, RH20 2HJ
www.stoolball.org.uk/pulborough Monday & Wednesdays, plus tournaments Sunday, April - September Contact: Jenny Hooper 01903 742695
TAI CHI TAI CHI in Pulborough United Reformed Church
Various classes from beginners to advanced. Contact: Michelle Clifford 01798 872910, [email protected]
THEATRE SUSSEX YOUTH THEATRE in Pulborough Village Hall
Love to act, sing or dance. Age 6-18. Make new friends, gain confidence, develop your talent. Tuesdays 18:00 in Term Time Contact: Mitch Jenkins 01903 602815, 07788 497779, [email protected]
TODDLERS FIRST STEPS at Brinsbury College Campus, North Heath, RH20 1DL
Nursery Manager: Sara Baker Exciting play destination for the under 5’s. Dedicated spaces for children of different ages and development stages, Step1, 2 and 3. Contact: 01243 530427 www.firststepschildcare.co.uk/nursery/brinsbury/
TODDLERS JELLY BEANS, Mother & Toddler Group in the Village Hall
Run by Pulborough Brooks Baptist Church – indoor activities and messy play Mondays 10:00 – 11:30, Term Time Only. £2.00 per family per week www.netmums.com/local/l/jelly-beans-toddler-group Contact: Stephanie 07581 06493, [email protected]
TODDLERS LITTLE MONKEYS, PULBOROUGH TODDLER GROUP in the Village Hall
Mother & Toddler group Age 0-4 yrs. Toys, tea/coffee and a chat Fridays 10:00 – 11:30. £2.00 per family per week www.netmums.com/local/l/little-monkeys-16 Contact: Sammie King 07717 688991, [email protected] or via their Facebook page
TODDLERS PULBOROUGH VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL in the Village Hall
For children aged 2-5 years. Free Entitlement available for eligible 2, 3 & 4 year olds pulboroughvillagepreschool.weebly.com/ Contact: Diane Streeter 01798 875635, 07952 982089 Term time only
Facebook: Pulborough Pre-School
TODDLERS PULBOROUGH CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTRE in the Village Hall (Term time only) ‘Drop In’, Toy Library, Stay and Play activities, information, internet access & refreshments Contact: 01798 871193, [email protected]
TODDLERS SOFT PLAY at Pulborough Garden Centre, Stopham Road, RH20 1DS Contact: 01798 872981, [email protected]
TRAINS Light Railway
SOUTH DOWNS LIGHT RAILWAY at Pulborough Garden Centre, Stopham Road, RH20 1DS
The volunteer run railway. Trains go on an exciting trip through the gardens and run from March to September. Track is just under one mile. www.south-downs-railway.com/
TRANSPORT (Local Minibus)
THE PULBOROUGH COMMUNITY MINIBUS There are two Pulborough minibuses that provide a door-to-door service for Pulborough residents of all ages. There is a regular programme each month in addition to various other bookings. There is a charge for each trip and there is an annual membership fee of £7. In addition the minibuses are bookable for outings by Pulborough clubs or societies at a cost of £1.30 per mile. www.westsussexminibus.org.uk Contact: Gerald Batt 01798 872388 for more information. Help is also needed
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TRANSPORT (Local car drivers for hospital visits etc.)
PULBOROUGH COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Volunteer drivers, using their own cars or a wheelchair accessible vehicle to assist some local residents who have difficulties. A charge is made to cover expenses. Passengers are asked to pay the driver direct. A minimum of 48 hours notice (excluding weekends) is required for booking. More drivers always wanted. Contact: Christine Lindsay 07591 258409 (09:00 - 17:00 Mon-Fri) [email protected]
U3A ARUN VALLEY U3A (University of the Third Age)
Keep your mind active in retirement. £12 per year Informal daytime study groups for the retired and semi-retired held in members’ homes or local halls. Many interest groups covering a large range of subjects and activities https://u3asites.org.uk/arun-valley/home (you have to copy this address into your browser) Contact: Graham Martin 01798 865528, [email protected]
VILLAGE HALL, PULBOROUGH
Pulborough Village Hall, Swan View, Lower Street, RH20 2BF Various sizes of rooms for hire Contact: 01798 874647, [email protected] www.pulbvh.org.uk
VOLUNTEERING LUNCH CLUB
The club meets in the attractive Arun Hall in Pulborough Village Hall, overlooking the lovely Pulborough Brooks. Every Wednesday lunchtime from 12:30 to 2pm. Contact: Louise Kaiser 01798 831829, [email protected] who will provide you with all the details.
VOLUNTEERING VOLUNTEER VISITOR SCHEME CO-ORDINATOR(S) URGENTLY NEEDED
Our Volunteer Visiting Scheme has been running for many years, recognising that there are a number of people living alone in the Pulborough and the surrounding villages who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to get out and about and would therefore enjoy a little friendly companionship from time to time. We have a small team of volunteers trained & CRB/DBS checked, to visit people who would welcome a friendly chat as well as to talk through worries and concerns in complete confidence. Volunteers spend an hour or so with one (or more) clients each week. Training and support will be provided. For the times of the various activities please follow the link www.pdcca.org.uk/volunteering/
Contact: Hannah-Louise O’Callaghan 01798 865189, [email protected] and she will be delighted to answer your questions.
YOGA MIXED ABILITY in the Village Hall
Monday mornings 09:00 & Thursday evenings 19:00 Contact: Gail Chandler 01903 746450, [email protected]
YOGA WILD YOGI’S CLASS in the Village Hall
Wednesdays at 19:00 www.wildyogis.co.uk Contact: Jo Stephens 07729 686777, [email protected]