1066 Knitwits
Knitting and crochet group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2-4.30pm at the Unitarian Meeting Place, South Terrace, Hastings, opposite Priory Meadow goods entrance. Contact 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 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 Beauport Park Hotel, Hastings, contact Colin Daniels (01424) 734332.

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.

AMB Productions
Contact Irene Spillett (01424) 752100.

Ashdown House Railway Society
Nonesuch, Cottage Lane, Westfield. Meets Thursday's at 8pm at the Clubhouse, harrow lane. Large 00 scale layout, occasional slide shows, talks. All welcome. Contact Peter Bolton (01424) 753684. www.members.lycos.co.uk/papworth/AHRS1.html

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

Battle & District University of the Third Age
Self organising group of retired people who wish to continue learning and enjoying leisure activities together. Contact Mrs M Napier.

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 Friday to Saturday August 1. Opening 10am – 5pm. Sunday 2 – 5pm. Phone for details: membership secretary Carol Selby-Lowndes (01424) 443551).

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 premisis of the Royal British Legion at memorial Hall, battle. Contact John Giles (01424) 853563

Battle Camera Club
Contact Michael Betts, c/o 8 Plover Court, Juniper Close, St Leonards, TN38 9RJ, (01424) 854304, meets Memorial Hall, High Street, Battle. First and third Monday each month at 7.30pm

Battle Flower Club
Meets at Battle and Langton School but due to change in school terms we shall meet on March 31 instead of April and on September 8 instead of the first. Otherwise we meet on the first Tuesday each month 7.15 – 9.30pm. No meeting in January or August but confirm dates with chairman Diana Cosser (01424) 830237.

Battle Ladies Luncheon Club
Meets 2nd Wednesday each month, lunch and a speaker at Beauport Park 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 Squirrel Inn, North Trade Road, Battle, 10am on 3rd Monday of the month.

Battle Writers' Group
Contact Geoff Hume (01424) 214474. We are a friendly group and welcome anyone who is interested in writing in all its forms.

Beautiful Battle
Chairman Delia Hayes (01424) 773169, email greatbeech@tiscali.co.uk

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 Cooden Beach Hotel at 8pm on the 4th Friday of the month. C/o The secretary, St John's House, 33 Dorset Road, Bexhill, TN40 1SG (01424) 224032 or 07979 576397. 2009 is our tenth anniversary year.

Bexhill Adult Basic Education
Adult Education Centre, F.E.C.R. contact Hastings College (01424) 442222 extn. 8342. Offers free tuition for adults wishing to improve English and maths and English for speakers of other languages.

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 Scottish Society
Meets Tuesdays at 8pm at St Stephens Church, Downs Road. Scottish and general country 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 25, 2009. 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 Cycling Club
Cyclist touring club mid-week section, Wednesday rides around the lanes of Sussex. Slow and medium groups, all ages, meet for elevenses and lunch. Phone Peter Lee (01424) 214932 or Esther Carpenter (01424) 751581.

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 Lions Club
We aim to help deserving causes by providing funds, undertaking service activities, whilst having fun. Contact Mr Danny Nicolle (0845) 8339591. email wartling@hotmail.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
Friends Meeting House, Albert Road, Bexhill. Contact Ray Barry (01424) 216297. Meets every other Thursday, 7.30 for 7.45pm, September to May. Lectures, portrait evenings, competitions, aimed at sharing the beauty of photography. 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. Activities include bingo, carpet bowls, bridge and solo, choir, computers, dancing, dominoes, natural movement, whist, table tennis and darts. Writing group twice monthly. Office open 10 am to noon, Mon to Friday.

Bexhill Theatre Supporters Club
Chairman: Mrs Perry (01424) 218511. Meets during January to December first Friday each month at 10am meets The Mermaid at The Sackville. Coffee mornings, (with raffle), outings to theatres once a month and luncheons 3 times a year. New members very welcome.

Bexhill Widows and Widowers Group and over 60's singles group
Secretary Pauline (01424) 712803, Chairman Jim (01424) 819085. 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 Flower Arranging
Meets 7.30pm third Tuesday of the month restarting April at Village Hall, Brede. For further details tel (01424) 882213 or 882667.

Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society
Brede Waterworks Nuclear Bunker, Southern Water Pumping Station, Brede, TN31 6HG. Contact Steve Stewart, (01424) 720815. Meets monthly to operate amateur radio. Training offered, special events and participating in club competitions.

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. Contact Alan Mitchell (01424) 882525 or Mary Sanderson, Wallands, Udimore, Rye, TN31 6BA, (01424) 882356

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.

Cinque Ports Radio and Internet Social Club
Contact Mr D. Patfield, (01424) 429550, c/o 99 Marina, St Leonards, TN38 0BP. Email: amynoakes134@aol.com

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.

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

Crowhurst and District Horticultural Society
Contact Mrs S. Smallwood (01424) 712690. Three shows a year, March, August, September - all welcome to show and visit.

East Sussex Advanced Motorcyclists
Meets 2nd Sunday each month at Reid Hall, Boreham Street, A271, 9am until 1pm. Friendly one to one assessment ride outs. Social Activities. Contact Andy (01323) 442542. Male and female.

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. Meets 1st Thursday of the month for friendly meetings, visiting speakers. Astronomy related presentations, practical observing. On-going local schools programme.

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 Guild of Craftworkers
Quality craftwear by individual craftworkers. Sec. Mrs. M. Althorp (01622) 744464.

East Sussex Morris Minor Club
For Morris Minor enthusiasts. Contact vice-chairman Angela Gould (079411) 06688. 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. Presents shows throughout Kent and Sussex. Would you like a free show for your town or village, all of military nature, including WWI and WWII plus Home Guard. Items always wanted. Contact Publicity Officer (01580) 819547.

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 Ken Stevens, 3 High Street, Polegate, BN26 5HA, (01323) 482018. ken.stevens@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 – 11.45am. Contact Val Batty (01424) 445198.

Friends of the Conquest Hospital
Chairman (01424) 753005.

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 & Rother Family Friends
See Children section.

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 Leonards RSPB
Members' Group - Contact Susan Neighbour, (01424) 211140.

Hastings 7 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 membership secretary S Underhill (01424) 433034.

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. (01424) 451855. www.hssf.org.uk

Hastings and St Leonards Seniors' Friendly Club
Meets Randolph Hotel, Eversfield Place, St Leonards, last Tuesday of month 10.15 -11.45am. Friendly club, make friends over coffee, quizzes, speakers, Scrabble and outings.

Hastings and St Leonards Veterans Association
27 Rocks Close TN35 4JH. Contact Peter White (01424) 420849. The Veterans Association is for the benefit of armed forces men and women.

Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group
Contact Kevin and Lynn Cornwell (01424) 224405. Email haarg@hotmail.co.uk, www.haarg.org.uk

Hastings Association Twin Towns (HATT)
Chairman Nigel Barry 01424 852200

Hastings Athletic Club
see Sports section.

Hastings Borough Bonfire Society
Mr Keith Leech, (01424) 716576, email keith.leech@britishlibrary.net. Bonfire celebrations in October. Donations to local charities. Assist at other local events.

Hastings Budgerigar Society
see Animals section.

Hastings Business Luncheon Club
Co-ordinator Marketing Section (01424) 442222. Meetings usually third Wednesday of the month at Beauport Park Hotel, St Leonards 12.30 pm.

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 Dyslexia Support Group
Mrs N. Woodward (01323) 896542. For specialist advice call Diane Pearson (01424) 211897.

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.herc.uk.net 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 Children's 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
President Val Vint (01424) 830658, secretary Mr Andre Waters (01424) 812793.

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 (01424) 812427. Email: secretary@hastings-mg-club.org.uk

Hastings Pensioners Association
Contact Mr Lavender (01424) 425773. 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 Sea Angling Association
The Stade, Old Town, Hastings, Steve Bennett (01424) 426644. Always a mess-about depending on sea conditions etc.

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.

Hastings-Dordrecht Twinning Association
Secretary Robin Gray (01424) 436603

Hastings-Oudenaarde Twinning Association
Chairman: Nigel Barry (01424) 852200.

Hastings-Schwerte Twinning Association
Chairman: George Davies (01424) 427047.

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 St John's Parish Hall, Brittany Road, St Leonards, 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.

Ironlatch Ladies' Club
Mrs Wheeler, (01424) 423601.

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. Tickets - £2.50

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

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

Men of Kent and Kentish Men & Fair Maids
East Sussex branch, Mr P. Sheldrake, (01424) 424007.

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

National Federation of Royal Mail and 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
Netherfield Village Hall, 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 Janet Kent (01424) 433829. Singles club meeting every Wednesday evening at The White Hart, Cripps Corner from 8pm. New members welcome.

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) 210934 or 222246. 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

Normandy Veterans' Association
East Sussex Branch meets third Thursday each month at 11am at The Royal Naval Old Comrades Club, Beach Road, Eastbourne, Chairman Ernie Frobisher (01323) 645601.

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

Northiam Bridge Circle (Rubber Bridge)
Meets Staplecross Village Hall, Monday afternoons, contact Mr Michael Wood (01580) 830597.

Ore and St Helens Camera Club
Contact: Anita Cutting (01424) 435924. Print & slide competitions, film and digital interests, guest presentations, top class venue for comfort, season from Sep to May. Meets at Baldslow memorial Community Centre, Harrow Lane 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 and 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.

Over Sixty's Welcome Club
Meets on Thursday at 1.30-3.30pm for tea, biscuits, bingo and outings, in the Community Centre, Old Church Road, Hollington. Contact Mrs Kay Cornford, (01424) 216528.

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 Dick Morton (01424) 210295.

Playden Women's Institute
Meets second Monday each month 2.30pm at Houghton Green lane, Playden. Contact the president, Mrs A Breeds (01797) 223032

Polegrove Bowls Club
Friendly outdoor mixed bowling club. Regular Friday club afternoons, as well as competitions, matches etc., Sec. Paul Thomassen, 8 Piltdown Close, Bexhill, TN39 3XA, (01424) 215967. email paul@thomassen.co.uk 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 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 Bexhill
Sec Mike Barton (01424) 712955

Rotary Club of Hastings
Sec Mr Peter Andrews (01424) 222058 email peteandviandrews@madasafish.com

Rotary Club of Rye
Sec. Robert Holland, (01797) 227910.

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
meets at The Royal British Legion Memorial Hall, battle. Last Friday of each month at 3pm. Contact C R Hooper (hon sec) (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 on the second Tuesday in the month – one month at 11am at the Royal British Legion, London Road, Bexhill, and alternate months at RAFA Club, Wellington Square, Hastings, 7.30pm. Sec R Harris (01424) 442214

Royal Marines Association
This unit is a local branch of a National organisation formed for the benefit of former and serving Royal Marines in the East Sussex area. Mr A Pitts, RNOCC, 16 Beach Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7EU, every last Thursday each month at 19.30 hours, rmaeastbourne@msn.com, (01323) 844122

Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Bexhill: chairman David Gardner 213267

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

Royal Naval Association Hastings Branch
Meets second Tuesday every month, 1930 hours at the RAF Club, Wellington Square, Hastings. Chairman: Mr Alan Kemp (01424) 434467.

Royal Sussex Queen's PWRR Regimental Association
Royal Air Force Association Club, Wellington Square, Hastings, meet 7.30pm first Monday every month. Contact chairman Tony Lelliot (01424) 843770.

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 Jane Conlin (01797) 227237.

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

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 or phone (08702) 416210

Society of Bexhill Museums
Membership open to all, supports and operated museum, social, fund-raising and educational events and activities. Registered charity no 1102638. For details please contact Bexhill Museum (01424) 789750.

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 to 7pm, Friday 1.30pm and 7.30pm. Teams on first and third Tuesday in each month 7pm (teams). Contact Mike Finch (01424) 722837 or Tony (01424) 433736.

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: bexhill@dabnet.org

St Michael's Keep Fit Club for Over Fifties
Glassenbury Drive, Bexhill, Sec Mrs E. P. Damen (01424) 222997. To help ladies of mature years keep mobility and fitness in a happy atmosphere.

St Raphael Club for the Physically Disabled
A charity club for disabled. Meets Wednesdays, also outings. Helpers urgently needed. Contact Mrs. A. Dickenson (01424) 852664.

Strange Phenomena Investigations
Flat 5, Unicorn House, Croft Road, Hastings, TN34 3HE. Contact Malcolm Robinson 07949 178835. email malckyspi@yahoo.com

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

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. Mr N O Wright (01424) 225101 (chairman), (01424) 225101. Email knandj@lamarina.orangehome.co.uk.

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 2.30-4pm. 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. www.lineone.net/~geoff.thomson

Tuesday Painters Club of Rye
Rye Community Learning Centre, Lion Street, 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.

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.

Workers' Educational Association (W.E.A.)
Mrs E. Harrison, 59 Barnhorn Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4QB, (01424) 842332.

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

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