CLUBS

1066 Federation of Small Businesses
Chairman Lord Brett McLean of Hastings . Campaigning organisation for the small business and medium sized enterprise. Email LordofHastings@aol.com 07838 241222.

1066 Knitwits
Knitting and crochet guild meets fourth Monday each month 2-4pm at Homewarr House, De La Warr Parade, Bexhill Phone Jemima Vigar 01424 216065.

1066 Knitwits
Knitting and crochet group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2-4pm at the Unitarian Meeting Place, South Terrace, Hastings , opposite Priory Meadow goods entrance. Contact Jemima Vigar (01424) 216065.

1066 Knitwits
Wednesday afternoons. Phone for details Jemima Vigar (01424) 216065

1066 Knitwits
Knitting and crochet guild meets 4th Thursday each month 2-4pm, St Andrews Church Hall, Wickham Av, Bexhill. Knitting and crochet and other needlecrafts in company. Contact Jemima Vigar 01424 216065. Also 2nd Monday each month 10am to noon.

1066 Knitwits
Fifth Tuesday in the month 2-4pm at the Unitarin Meeting Place, South Terrace, Hastings.

1066 Lacemakers
Christina Sheather-Sturdy 0776 0366469. A friendly group of lacemakers meets first Saturday each month 10am – 4pm. Holy Redeemer Church Hall, Upper Church Road , ( Sedlescombe Road ). No Steps, plenty of parking. Mixed abilities. New members welcome.

1066 Probus Club
Meets Bannatyne Spa Hotel. 10am first Thursday each month. Contact John Keeling 01424 423153.

Age Concern ( Battle ) Social Club
meets every Thursday 10am to 3pm The Health Centre, Battle , for lunch and entertainment. New members always welcome, Contact Ruby Kiley (01424) 773536.

Ashdown House Railway Society
Civil Service Club House, Harrow Lane . Meets Thursdays at 8pm. All welcome. Contact Peter Bolton (01424) 753684. www.ahrs.org.uk

Battle & District Historical Society
Sec. Neil Clephane-Cameron, (01424) 775590. Winter: two lectures a month. Summer: outings.

Battle and District Art Group
Monthly demonstrations or lectures by professional artists at the Memorial Hall, High Street , Battle . Annual exhibition and sales also in the Memorial Hall from late July/early August. Opening 10am – 5pm. Sunday 2 – 5pm. Phone for details: membership secretary (01424) 420842).

Battle and Villages Lions Club
Enquiries: Sandra Standen (0845) 8335826. Meets second Monday of each month at 8pm at Leeford Place , Whatlington, Battle .

Battle Bridge Club
Rubber Bridge is played each Monday afternoon from 1.30-4.30pm at the premises of the The George Hotel. Chairman John Giles (01424) 853563

Battle Camera Club
Chairman John Shipp 01797 252688. Meets Memorial Hall, High Street, Battle. First and third Monday each month at 7.30pm www.battlecameraclub.co.uk

Battle Flower Club
We meet on the first Tuesday each month 7.15 – 9.30pm. For further details contact Chairman Diana Cosser (01424) 830237.

Battle Ladies Luncheon Club
Meets 2nd Wednesday each month, lunch and a speaker at Bannatyne's Spa Hotel. New members always welcome. Contact Mrs Barbara Peerless (01424) 224900.

Battle Lunch Club
Contact Mrs Maureen Newson, Almond Cottage, Whatlington Road , Battle . (01424) 773158. Meets once a month at lunch for retired people in a local hotel.

Battle Probus Club
Secretary: Mr Peter Lane (01424) 773937, meets Leeford Place Hotel 10am on 3rd Monday of the month.

Battle Twinning Association
Battle has been twinned with St Valery Sur Somme in Picardy for the last 45 years and anyone who wishes to join a very friendly association please contact the secretary Miss Suzanne William s (01424) 773039

Beautiful Battle
Chairman Simon Alexander 07703 335553 email simon@rathvinden.co.uk www.beautifulbattle.org

Bexhill Allotment and Smallholders Association Ltd
has allotment sites in North Bexhill. We are an Industrial & Provident Society, affiliated to the National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners Ltd. For details of the association's activities and of availabilty of plots, call the treasurer at the association's registered office on 01424 215477, email: john_heasman@talktalk.net or the secretary on 01424 212793.

Bexhill & District Air Crew Association
meets 2nd Monday each month at 11am at RAFA Club, Marina Arcade, Bexhill. All ex-military air crew can join or attend. Chairman/secretary Brian Randall, (01424) 734494.

Bexhill & District Probus Club
For retired/semi retired professional and business men, meets every fourth Thursday in the month at The Conservative Club, Amhurst Road . Providing a regular forum for members who, in retirement, value the opportunity to meet others in similar circumstances. Michael Canning (01424) 220979.

Bexhill 100 Motoring Club
A motoring club for like-minded people to meet and enjoy their vehicles together. Meetings at The Sackville at 7.30pm on the 4th Friday of the month. Contact (01424) 224032 or 07979 576397.

Bexhill Amateur Theatrical Society - BATS
Club House, The Old Granary, Broad Oak Park , Bexhill. Contact Mrs Sheila Harper (01424) 843566 or Hon Sec Eric Stevens (01424) 218244. www.thebats.co.uk

Bexhill and District CSMA Club
Open to civil and public servants, current or retired, and their families, to meet socially, dine together and share outings. Contact Tony Calton 01424 434496.

Bexhill and District Scottish Society
Meets Tuesdays at 8pm at St Stephens Church Hall, Downs Road . Scottish dancing. Contact secretary Miss Noble (01424) 425961.

Bexhill Bridge Club
Glynis and Don Bailey, (01424) 846570 meets Tuesday, Thursday 6.45pm at St Augustines Church, off Cooden Drive.

Bexhill Carnival Committee
Carnival to be held on July 30 , 2011. Chairman Mr Les Whitmarsh (01424) 220217. Party in the Park Friday. www.bexhillcarnival.org.uk

Bexhill Chamber of Commerce
Contact Sue Spice (01424) 842892.

Bexhill Chess Club
Meet Tuesdays 1.30 – 4.30pm at Grosvenor Park Nursing and Residential Home,, 26 Brookfield Road (far end of Cantelupe Road ) Bexhill. Beginners welcome. Free instruction and refreshments. Mr J Sharp (01424) 753295

Bexhill Club of Past Rotarians
The club is for Rotarians who have retired from Rotary and live in Bexhill and Bexhill area. John Marlow, (01424) 845506. Meet 1st Wednesday at 2.30pm at Northern Hotel, Sea Road , Bexhill.

Bexhill Floral Group
Meets first Thursday of month, except January and August, 2.15pm St Peter's Community Centre, Old Town , Bexhill. Visitors always welcome.

Bexhill Horticultural Society          
Society for gardeners. We hold two shows a year, in spring and autumn, at Pebsham Community Centre. A series of coffee mornings and talks takes place throughout the autumn and winter months. Programme of outings and holidays for members and guests. Membership secretary: Mr R. Reilly, 01424 210770. Publicity officer: Barry Clark, 01424 734972.

Bexhill in Bloom
We hold various events throughout the year to promote the In Bloom Campaign and to raise funds to brighten up Bexhill. We hold an annual competition with many categories and have also won many Awards in South & South East in Bloom. Full details Sandy Melvin 01424 844641sandyapecs@beamingmail.com

Bexhill Lions Club
We aim to help deserving causes by providing funds, undertaking service activities, whilst having fun. Contact Mr Brian Comber (0845) 8339591. email: seceretary@bexhill-on-sealionsclub.co.uk www.bexhill-on-sealionsclub.co.uk

Bexhill Model Railway Club
Contact Mr Laurence Williams (01424) 225043. Members welcome, modelling in ‘O', ‘OO', ‘N' and ‘Z' guages. Meets every Tuesday in own HQ.

Bexhill Mum's Club
Mrs Tina Valentine, 3 Cranston Avenue , Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 3QD, (01424) 221213. Social group meeting fortnightly Tuesday evenings. Christchurch , Springfield Road . Talks, demonstrations, outings etc.

Bexhill Photographic Club
Contact Secretary Sonia Dunmall or Chairman Paul Dunmall (01424) 893982. Meets every other Thursday, 7.30 for 7.45pm, September to May.c/o Bexhill Care in the Community Hall, 25 Sackville Road. www.bexhillphotoclub.co.uk

Bexhill Scrapbooking Club
Our aim is to develop the craft of scrapbooking and for members to learn and express their creativity. Contact Claire Conely, Christchurch Methodist Church Hall, Springfield Road , Bexhill. 221996

Bexhill Senior Citizens' Club
Sec: 45 Eversley Road , Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1HA, (01424) 212911.Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Activities include carpet bowls, solo, choir, computers, dancing, dominoes, natural movement, whist, table tennis and darts. Writing group twice monthly.readers group, tea and chat. Office open 10 am to noon, Mon to Friday.

Bexhill Theatre Supporters Club
Chairman: Mary Plucknett (01424) 213981. Meets at 10am on the first Friday each month during January to December at The Mermaid (The Sackville). Coffee Mornings (with raffle), theatre outings each month, and lunches twice a year. New members very welcome.

Bexhill Widows and Widowers Group and over 60's singles group
Secretary Pauline (01424) 712803, Chairman Graham Wood (07769 270276). Meets Royal British Legion, 4-6 London Road (near Town Hall Square), Bexhill to try to help people start again. Tuesdays - social evening at 7.30pm.

Bobbins and Threads
All crafts connected with threads, St Luke's Church Hall, Silverhill, St Leonards, Maureen (01424) 712481.

Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society
M0NUC GB1 FBS
Contact Steve Stewart (01424) 720815. Meets monthly to operate amateur radio. Training offered, special events and participating in club competitions. Meets first Saturday each month at 1 st Brede Scouts location. Email: M0NUC@AOL.com (01424) 720815

Brede Steam Engine Society
Brede Waterworks, Waterworks Lane, Brede, TN31 6HG. Open days first Saturday every month throughout the year 10am to 4pm. Light refreshments available.

British Red Cross
Newgate Hall, Newgate Road, St Leonards, TN37 6SB. Hall for hire for various activities. Volunteers needed for first aid group, transport and escort duties and to man medical loan centre (mornings only). Contact centre organiser (01424) 425342.

C.A.M.E.O Club (over 50s)
Meets Wednesdays 1.45pm at St Barnabas Church, Hoadswood Road, Hastings. Contact Pearl Wingfield (01424) 439134. Quizzes, sing-a-longs, speakers on various topics, outings, crafts, companionship in a warm light-hearted atmosphere.

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship - Bexhill Group
contact Hilary Markham, (01424) 210985. Meet 4th Tuesday (except Dec) at Bexhill Sailing Club, Marina, 10am. All heartily welcome.

Clive Richardson's Tours Ltd
Clive Richardson, 19 Tollgates, Battle TN34 3ES, (01424) 775534.

Crafts4U
Contact Rosemary Bromley, (01424) 853847. Papercrafts, textiles, crafts, demonstrations for all ages. Meets first Thursday morning, third Thursday evening monthly.

East Sussex Arts Club
A friendly group of beginners and more experienced people interested in art, meeting 2nd Saturday in month at St John's Parish Hall, St Leonards at 2.15pm. Two exhibitions annually. Contact Mrs Muffit, (01424) 434492.

East Sussex Astronomical Society
St Mary's School, Wrestwood Road, Bexhill. Contact Andrew Lawes (01424) 819450.or Simon Allen 01424 220272. Meets 1st Thursday of the month for friendly meetings, visiting speakers. Astronomy related presentations, practical observing. On-going local schools programme. www.esas.org.uk

East Sussex Federation of Small Businesses
Chairman Lord Brett MacLean. Campaigning organisation for the small business and medium sized enterprise. Email LordofHastings@aol.com 07838 241222.

East Sussex Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society
Contact Sylvia Thomson (01424) 753527 or press officer Mr Muggridge 436346. Meets at 8pm on the second Thursday every month at Catsfield Village Hall, talks and discussions on Fuchsia and Pelargonium growing and showing. February to October.

East Sussex Gauge ‘O' Group
A model railway club for O gauge modelling, meets at Pett Village Hall on the second Friday of each month. 7.30 to 10pm. Sec. H. J. Brett (01424) 436168. Email: helen.brett@care4free.net.

East Sussex Morris Minor Club
Our aim is to promote and preserve the Morris Minor and to join in various club activities, monthly meetings, free advice and help. Email info@morrisminorclubeastsussex.co.uk or visit www.morrisminorclubeastsussex.co.uk

East Sussex National Cactus and Succulent Society
meets St Matthew's Church Centre, London Road, St Leonards, first Thursday of every month. Contact Mr E.C. Ellis (01424) 882680.

Elphinstone Sports and Social Club
Squash, new enlarged gymnasium, Elphinstone Road, Hastings (01424) 429743. New members welcome.

Embroider's Guild. East Sussex Branch
Meetings are third Saturday of each month at St Peter's Hall, Bexhill at 2pm. Contact Barbara Walters (01323) 500569. Talks, demonstrations, all aspects of embroidery and textiles. All levels of expertise and interests encouraged, including young embroiders.

Etchingham Military and Aviation Preservation Group
Meetings with Ex-Service speakers first Thursday of the month. Except January and August at Etchingham Village Hall. Items always wanted. Contact Dennis Hassall (01580) 819364.

Fairlight Literary Society
Meets Village Hall, Fairlight, October to April, usually 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 2.30pm. We have a wide variety of illustrated talks and welcome visitors and new members.

Falaise Sequence Dance Club
Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael's Hospice, meet Tuesdays 7.30pm, contact June Smith (01424) 713382.

Federation of Small Businesses
Chairman Mr Peter Archer. Regional Organiser Martin Searle, 3 High Street, Polegate, BN26 5HA, (01323) 482018. email: martin.searle@fsb.org.uk

Friday Club at Concordia Over 50's Club
Meet new friends, activities, aerobics, arts and crafts, bingo, outings, card and board games, guest speakers, refreshments at Concordia Hall, Church Road, St Leonards, 10 – noon. Contact Val on 01424 445198.

Friends of the Conquest Hospital
Chairman (01424) 753005.

Glee Club
8-18 yrs, come and join your local Glee club, run by the highly successful Mad Fish singing studio, www.themadfishsingingstudio.co.uk.  Wednesday 6.30-7.30pm (dates given out termly) Parlhurst Hall, Bexhill.  Sing your favourite glee songs, guest choreographer, recording studio trips and concerts too.

Ghostwatch
Regular visits to supposed haunted sites. Advice available, Kevin Carlyon, 22b Dane Road, St Leonards, TN38 0QW. 07887 695086.

Halton Heights Arts Group
Friday 10am – noon, mainly drawing and watercolour techniques. All welcome including complete beginners, over 55's and the disabled. We meet at Halton Heights, Priory Road, Hastings. (01424) 434042

Hastings & District Anglo-French Club
Holy Redeemer Church Hall, Upper Church Road, St Leonards on Sea. Contact Moira Hornstein (01424) 752417. For lovers of France and the French. Twice monthly meetings on Tuesday afternoons.

Hastings & District Canoe Club
Cinque Ports Way, St Leonards, contact 07512 810139.

Hastings & District Jewish Society
P.O. Box 74, Bexhill, TN39 4ZZ, 07743 992295. The Society is for Jewish people to socialise and to attend monthly and Holy Day prayers.

Hastings & District Model Flying Club Ltd
Chairman Brian Clegg (01424) 773354

Hastings & St Leonards Cage Bird Society
See Animals section.

Hastings & St Leonards Chess Club
2 Cornwallis Terrace, Hastings, TN34 1EB. Open 1-10pm every day except Christmas Day every day. All ages, visitors welcome.

Hastings & St Leonard Probus Club
83 Collington Avenue, Bexhill. Contact Mr Saunders (01424) 819185. provides a regular meeting point for retired professional and businessmen particularly those who appreciate and value increased social contacts and the opportunity for meeting others in similar circumstances.

Hastings and District Geological Society
Ken Brooks, 50 Alfred Road, Hastings, (01424) 426459. Adults meet Ore Community Centre every 4th Sunday at 2.30pm. Illustrated lectures and field trips.

Hastings and East Sussex Natural History Society
Mr A Warringon, Hunters Croft, Butchers Lane, Three Oaks, TN35 4NG.

Hastings and East Sussex Philatelic Society
Membership sec (01424) 427016.

Hastings and Rother T.U.C.
Len Bolton, 180 Harrow Lane, St Leonards TN37 7JZ (01424) 755612

Hastings and Rother U3A (University of the Third Age)
Association for retired people sharing interests and study activities in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Contact (01424) 752681.

Hastings and St Leonards Lifeboat Society
Mrs June Potts, 2 Marlow Drive, St Leonards, TN37 7JF (01424) 751177.

Hastings and St Leonards Rotaract Club
Meetings first and third Tuesday each month, at Royal Victoria Hotel, St Leonards. For young people 18-30 who enjoy fundraising, community work, sports and social events.

Hastings and St Leonards Senior's Forum
PO Box 270, Hastings, TN34 9BT. 0788 679 6929 www.hssf.org.uk

Hastings and St Leonards Veterans Association
Richard Vallery-Peters, 66 Ashburnham Road, 01424 433670 . The Veterans Association is for the benefit of armed forces men and women. Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 1pm at the Hastings and St Leonards Angling Association.

Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group
Contact Kevin and Lynn Cornwell (01424) 812092. Email haarg@hotmail.co.uk, www.haarg.org.uk

Hastings Association for Retired People (HARP)
Pop-in centre. Bank Buildings. Contact Mr N Lavender 01424 (431924) or 01424 (425773)

Hastings Association Twin Towns (HATT)
Ann Marie Hassan (01424) 812464. email: aahassan@sky.com

Hastings Athletic Club
see Sports section.

Hastings Borough Bonfire Society
Mr Keith Leech (01424) 716576, email makeithappen@fastmail.fm Bonfire celebrations in October. Donations to local charities. Assist at other local events.

Hastings Budgerigar Society
see Animals section.

Hastings Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)
Fernando Bauza, 112 Milward Road, Hastings TN34 3RT, (01424) 437820 meets first and third Tuesday of the month.

Hastings Electronics and Radio Club
Monthly meetings second or third Wednesday in the month at 7pm at the John Taplin Centre, except December. Electronic hobbies/amateur radio examination preparation/talks and auctions. www.radioclubs.net/herc or Gordon 431909.

Hastings Esperanto Group
Sally Phillips (01424) 460556. No commercial calls.

Hastings Exhibitions
The Bourne, Old Town, Hastings, TN34 3AY, Admin: Tony Smith. Income goes entirely to the Brownbread Horse Rescue Centre.

Hastings Fishermen's Protection Society
The Fishmarket, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, Paul Joy (01424) 722322. Fax 722322.

Hastings Ghostbusters
Contact Kevin Carlyon, (01424) 444201, 22B Dane Road, St Leonards, TN38 0QW

Hastings Junior Chess Club
see charities section.

Hastings Karate Jutsukai
Cliff Bolt, 2 Salcey Close, St Leonards. (01424) 854178.

Hastings Lifeboat Station Visitor Centre
The Stade, Old Town, Hastings, (01424) 425502. Offers video presentation, talk and boathouse tour.

Hastings Lions Club
Secretary Judy Cubison (01424) 457194 email: judy@hastingslions.org.uk

Hastings Local History Group
To promote research, publication and recording of Hastings history. Contact Brian Lawes (01424) 437253.

Hastings MG Club
Meets third Thursday monthly at the Royal Oak, Whatlington, Battle. Contact (Secretary David Harding 01424 870716. Email: secretary@hastings-mg-club.org.uk

Hastings Pensioners Association
Contact Jean Gillam (01424) 438611. Pressuring local council, government and utilities on behalf of OAPs. Also offers affordable coach trips. Disabled access.

Hastings Scottish Country Dance Club
Meet Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael's Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards, contact Mrs B Mitchelhill (01424) 846935. Our club is friendly, fun and no partner is necessary. Thursday evening 7.30 - 10pm

Hastings Senior Men's Forum
Meets St Matthew's Church Hall, St Leonards, 1.45pm for 2.15pm. Assistant secretary Rev Ken Clinch (01424) 438286.

Hastings Tramways Club
For those interested in trams past and future. Contact Roy Austen (01424) 751798. http://hastingstramwaysclub.tripod.com

Hastings Trolleybus Restoration Group
Custodians of Happy Harold Contact Ion Castro, (01424) 437468, Fax (01424) 440433, email: trolley@1066.net

Hastings Trust and Resource Centre
35 Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HT, Fax No (01424) 436740. Mell Bonney-Kane, executive director, (01424) 446373.Email resourcecentre@hastingstrust.co.uk

Hastings Welsh Society
Sec Mrs Atherden, (01424) 441208

Hastings Writers Group
www.hastingswriters.co.uk . hastingswritersgroup@googlemail.com.

Hastings-Bethune Twinning Association
Chairman Anne Marie Hassan (07863) 105056/(01424) 812464 email aahassan@sky.com

Hastings-Dordrecht Twinning Association
Secretary Saskia Luppenga (01424) 756191 email: saskialuppenga@yahoo.co.uk

Hastings-Oudenaarde Twinning Association
Chairman: Jean Donaldson (01424) 431635email: jean@jigsawresearch.co.uk

Hastings-Schwerte Twinning Association
Chairman: Reg Wood email: hastingschwerte@live.com

Highwoods Golf Club
Ellerslie Lane, Bexhill, highwoods@btconnect.com (01424) 212625

Hillcrest School Language College
Rye Road, Hastings. Contact Liz Gardner, (01424) 711950.

Hob Nob Group
Meets Friends Meeting House, South Terrace, Hastings. Contact Jean Jackson (01424) 421605. Promoting friendship between its members over 50 by holding meetings with speakers, arranging outings/holidays.

Hollington Community Centre
Mr P. Shoesmith, 329 Battle Road, St Leonards, (01424) 852911 or 852166. Short mat bowls, table tennis, bar, judo. Thursday afternoons Senior citizens.

Isabel Blackman (WRVS) Club
South Street, St Leonards on Sea, Contact Club Organiser (01424) 717674. Club for active retired, weekdays 10am to 3.30pm. Tai-chi, computers, line-dancing, art, outings, lunch, refreshments and more.

Link Lunch Club
The Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2SA. Contact: Anne Bristow / Anne Bunt, email: link@kingshastings.org. Tel.(01424) 755990. Friendly company, lunch and social activities for those over 55. First Thursday of each month.

Little Common Photographic Club
Meets fortnightly, Little Common Community Centre. New members welcome. Contact Mrs Clarke (01424) 224979.

Little Common Probus Club
For retired professional and businessmen. Meets third Thursday, Little Common Royal British Legion, Meads Avenue, Little Common. For Details call Rob Hooker on 01424 845641.

Little Common Royal British Legion Club
Contact Sec. Mrs A. Smith (01424) 842710.

Little Common Village Flower Club
We aim to enjoy all aspects of flowers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Meet monthly except December on the fourth Friday at Little Common Community Centre 2.15-4.30pm. Visitors welcome. Contact Pearl Mason, secretary, (01424) 213638.

NARPO — National Association Retired Police Officers
Quarterly meetings at Hastings Police Station, social activities, outings, shows etc.

National Federation of Occupational Pensioners (formerly National Federation of Royal Mail & BT Pensioners
Hastings & Bexhill Branch meets in Hastings, third Thursday of the month at the Friends Meeting House, South Terrace, except in May and October, when meetings are held 2nd Thursday at St Andrew's Hall, Wickham Avenue, Bexhill. All meetings start at 2.30pm. Contact Betty Harrow (01424) 435190. A membership organisation for retired employees providing a social atmosphere with a programme of activities.

Netherfield Breakaway Club
White Hart Inn, Netherfield, on the third Thursday of each month at 3pm. Contact Diana Godbolt (01424) 772785. For ladies to meet, have speakers and demonstrations, outings and lunches. New members welcome.

New Beginnings
Contact Alex or Sallie on (01424) 814227/814938. Singles social club for 50plus . We have regular Wednesday evening bar nights and other social activities at the Bannatyne Spa Hotel. Due to the recent success of the club we are now welcoming new members for bar nights and social activities f

NHS Retirement Fellowship
Hastings & District Branch - Meets 3rd Monday in month at Bexhill Medical Centre, at foot of Bexhill Hospital, Holliers Hill, Bexhill at 2pm. Further information contact (01424) 222246 or 210934. New members very welcome.

Ninfield Flower Group
Our aim is to encourage and promote the love of flowers and to stimulate their artistic arrangement. Meets first Monday in month, 7.30pm at Ninfield Memorial Hall, Visitors welcome, contact Sec. Mrs S. Cambell (01424) 893588. www.ninfieldflowergroup.co.uk

Northiam Angling Club - see sports section
Members of RFA. Sec. Derek Stonham (01797) 224952.

Staplecross Bridge Club (Rubber and Chicago Bridge)
Meets Staplecross Village Hall, Monday afternoons, contact Mr Michael Wood (01580) 830597.

Ore and St Helens Camera Club
Secretary: Paul Campbell (01424) 751987. Print & slide competitions, film and digital interests, guest presentations. Season from Sept to May. Meets at Park Road Methodist Church, Upper Park Road, Bohemia on alternate Tuesdays at 7.30pm.

Ore Community Association
455 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5BH, (01424) 432719. Weekly activities, e.g. yoga, playgroup, Tai-Chi, family history, bingo, band group computer club Weight Watchers and many more - ring for details.

Ore Flower Club
Christ Church Hall, Old London Road, Ore, Hastings, meets first Tuesday of month at 7.30pm.

Past Rotarians Club
Meet 2.30pm 1st Wednesday each month at The Northern Hotel, Sea Road, Bexhill. Contact Derek Mills (01424) 211691

Pebsham Community Association
70 Seabourne Road, Bexhill TN40 2RL. Hall bookings for clubs or private hire. Tel: (01424) 210295 or 221499 booking secretary.

Pebsham Short Mat Bowls
Meets Monday afternoon and evening, contact Peter Steptoe 01424 224158.

Pebsham Sports & Social Club
70 Seabourne Road, Bexhill. Contact Mr Neil Blackford (01424) 210295.

Playden Women's Institute
Meets second Monday each month 2pm at Houghton Green lane, Playden. Contact the president, Mrs Taylor (01797) 222583

Polegrove Bowls Club
Friendly outdoor mixed bowling club. Regular Friday club afternoons, as well as competitions, matches etc. Sec David Williams (01424) 842512. No joining fee for junior members under 18.

RAF Association, Hastings and St Leonards
(01424) 430250, Roundel Club, 26 Wellington Square, Hastings TN34 1PN.

Robertsbridge Aviation Society
Bush Barn, South Orchard, Silverhill, Robertsbridge, TN32 5PA. Contact Madeleine Avann (01424) 773428. New members welcome. Meet alternate Mondays. Catering for the interests of the aviation enthusiast. Museum open last Sunday of every month except December, January and February 2.30 – 5pm.

Rotary Club of Battle
c/o The Secretary, 39 High Street, Battle, contact Mr Roger Dennard (01424) 774447, Fax (01424) 773664.

Rotary Club of Hastings
Sec Mrs Betty Ashkar-Sparkes (01424) 753087

Rotary Club of St Leonards-on-Sea
Service Club for business and professional men. Royal Victoria Hotel, St Leonards.

Rotary Clubs of Senlac
Meetings Wednesday 7 for 7.30pm at Cooden Beach Hotel, Bexhill. Contact Alan Trenter (01424) 211717.

Royal Air Forces Association
Branch HQ The Albatross Club, 15 Marina Arcade, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1JS. Club (01424) 212916; office 220114. All welcome.

Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Battle Branch
M eets last Friday of each month. Contact C R Hooper (hon sec) for details (01424) 777480. Provides comradeship, welfare opportunities to serving and ex serving members of the RAF and their families.

Royal Artillery Association Hastings and Bexhill Branch
Meets three times a year at RAFA Club, Wellington Square, Hastings, 7.30pm.Contact Sec R Harris (01424) 442214

Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Bexhill: chairman David Gardner 213267

Royal Naval Association Bexhill Branch
Sec Mr J Cayton (01424) 219035

Royal Sussex Queen's PWRR Regimental Association
Royal Air Force Association Club, Wellington Square, Hastings, meet 7.30pm first Monday every month. Contact Bob Bumstead 07840 331178.

Rye and District Lions Club
Enquiries Robert Harvey, Rose Lodge, The Roundel, Old Roar Road, St Leonards, TN37 7HE, (01424) 751059 / Conrad Freezer 01797 252921. Meets first Tuesday each month at The Kings Head, Udimoree, 8pm.

Rye and District University of the Third Age
Contact: Sheila Maddock, 41 Mermaid Street, Rye. (01797) 224418. Lively minded and retired meet in self help learning groups - wide range of subjects and interests.

Rye and Rother Valley Round Table
Mr Dustin Care (01797) 224796 evenings only. For men 18-45 years.

Rye Bowls Club
The Salts, Rye Secretary Mr T Norris (01797) 224626. Bowls provides a sensible sport in the fresh air,all this in a friendly atrmosphere.

Rye Film Club
Regular performances first Friday of month, wide-screen showings. Juniors first Saturday of month. New members welcome at Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye. Contact Geoff Boudreau, Grammar School Records, High Street, Rye.

Rye in Bloom
Contact Ruth Palmer (01797) 224374.

Sainsbury's Bexhill and District Veterans Association
Contact: V Quaife (01424) 432897. Sainsbury's invite all their retired staff to their monthly meetings held at St Peters Community Centre, Bexhill Old Town. Speakers, holidays, days out are all there for retired staff. www.barry.quaife.virgin.net

Sandhurst/District Twinning Association
The Garden House, Lomas Lane, Sandhurst, Cranbrook, Kent. Chris Avery (01580) 850623.

Sidley Community Centre
121 Ninfield Road, Bexhill, TN39 5BD, (01424) 212789.

Single Parent Travel Club
For friendship, fun, holidays and days out. Non profit-making club established 1991. Join online at www.sptc.org.uk email enquires@sptc.org.uk

Southwater Area Community Centre
1 Stainsby Street, St Leonards, TN37 6LA. Clubs and activities for the local community. Rooms available to hire (including computer suite), all areas accessible to wheelchair users. Call Patrick Bennett on (01424) 461414.

Southwater Area Residents Association (SARA)
A voice for local residents – new members welcome. Campaigning and social activities. Ongoing art project. Contact Anthony Bradnum, c/o Southwater Community Centre, 2 Stainsby Street, St Leonards, TN37 6LA.

St John's Church Hall
1950's church hall. Bright, warm welcoming. £8.50 per hour: for community use - you're welcome. Contact Fr Andrew Perry, (01424) 423367

St Leonards Bridge Club
Meets St Mary Magdalen's church hall, Church Road, St Leonards, sessions Monday 1.30pm & 7pm, Tuesday 1.30pm, Wednesday 1.30pm and 7pm, Friday 1.30pm and 7.30pm. Teams on first and third Tuesday in each month 7pm (teams). Contact Chairman,Peter (01424) 852623 or Treasurer Christine Bond (01424) 441468

St Mary Magdalene's Social Club
Meets Wednesday morning for coffee and a chat with light-hearted social activities plus occasional talks. All welcome, Church Hall, Magdalen Road, Bexhill. Wednesdays 10.30am to noon (01424) 210263. Email: stmm@btconnect.com

Strange Phenomena Investigations
Flat 5, Unicorn House, Croft Road, Hastings, TN34 3HE. Contact Malcolm Robinson 07949 178835. email malckyspi@yahoo.com , www.facebook.com/malcolm.robinson2 . Available for public lectures.

The Bexhill Regeneration Partnership
Sec. Danny Sallows, Gibbons Mannington (01424) 210530.

The Contact Club
Meet Thursdays 2-4pm at The United Reform Church, Cantelupe Road. Short mat bowls, handicrafts, tea and coffee, summer croquet on the lawn April to October. Contact Beryl Cain (01424) 732394

The Guild (URC)
A fellowship of men and women who desire to serve the community and offer friendship and a varied programme to all. Meet 2.15pm on Tuesdays at St George's Church all, Cantelupe Road, Bexhill. Contact Miss Beryl Cain, 7 Martlet House, Cranston Avenue, Bexhill. (01424) 732394

The October Club
Meets first Tuesday each month 2-4pm at Parkhurst Hall, Parkhurst Road, Bexhill. For men and women, guest speakers, demonstrations, quizzes, theatre trips, eating out, places of interest and more. Contact Marcia Linden (01424) 731006.

The Royal British Legion Battle Branch
Legion HQ, The Memorial Hall, High Street, Battle. Chairman Mr F.D. Barton (01424) 772200.

The Royal British Legion Bexhill Branch
4-6 London Road, Bexhill, TN39 3JU, (01424) 212215, contact Mr T King

The Royal British Legion Sedlescombe Branch
The Sedlescombe branch of the Royal British Legion meet at 10.30 in the village Hall or Queens Head public house on the third Wednesday of each month except August. New members welcome. Contact President Mr Burgess (01424) 870219

The Salvation Army Over Sixty Friendship Club
Salvation Army Citadel, St Andrew's Square, Hastings, meets Tuesdays 1.45 to2.45pm, contact Mrs Warren, 50 Grove Road, Hastings, TN35 4JS, (01424) 719946.

The Salvation Army Silver Threads Club
St Andrew's Square, Hastings, contact Major P. Hatcher (01424) 420301. Meets every Wednesday 1 to 2.45pm for over sixties. Singing, quizzes, outings, fellowship, guest speakers.

The Salvation Army Triple Twenties Club
418 Old London Road, Ore, contact B E Bassett (01424) 422422. Meets every Monday 2.15-3.45pm. Thai Chai 1.15 - 2pm also Monday

Travaux Twirlers Square Dance Club
Meets Fridays 7.30 to 10pm, (excluding Bank Holiday), Baldslow Memorial Hall, Harrow Lane , St Leonards, Contact Chris Miles (01424) 734627. http://website.lineone.net/~geoff.thompson/

Tuesday Painters Club of Rye
Contact Rosie Frost (01424) 814283. Winter: Trips to London galleries, lectures, demonstrations. Summer: outdoor painting. Annual exhibition August.

W.E.A. - Worker's Educational Association
Contact Joan Pugh, (01424) 444686.

Wednesday Club
For the profoundly deaf. Meet at the Red Cross Centre, London Road , Bexhill, every 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday in the month. Contact Mrs M Connolly (01424) 219940

Weightwatchers Club
meets Hollington Methodist Church Hall (corner Old Church Road ), Tuesdays 6.30pm; Christ Church Hall, Old London Road, Ore, Wednesday at 7pm; Ore Community Centre, Old London Road, Ore, Thursday 7pm. For details of all groups contact 08457 123 000.

Widow and Widowers Club
Sec. Eunice (01424) 428694. Meet East Hastings Sea Angling Assn, The Stade, Hastings at 8pm on Thursdays.

Youth at Christ Church
The Parish Office, Christ Church Courtyard, London Road , St Leonards. Contact the administrator (01424) 447784.