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KIDS
Every Friday from 1-30 to 2.30 pm at the Methodist Church, High Street, Steyning. Parents and Carers welcome with their children aged 1-4 years for singing, dancing and playing musical instruments. Cost is £3.00 for first child, 50p for each additional child, with a cup of coffee or tea £1 for annual membership. FIRST SESSION IS FREE! For more info, phone Jo on 07790 511285.
Stepping Forward
Parent, Baby & Toddler Fun Sessions on the third Friday of every month at 9.30am to 11.30am. Penfold Hall, Steyning, £2 per members family (£2.50 non-members)
www.steppingforward.info
Jingle Jangles Music GroupParent, Baby & Toddler Fun Sessions on the third Friday of every month at 9.30am to 11.30am. Penfold Hall, Steyning, £2 per members family (£2.50 non-members)
www.steppingforward.info
MAC
MAC is a parent and toddler group (for 0 to 5 years) which meets at the Steyning Methodist Church Hall (opposite Springwells Hotel) in the High Street, between 9.45 and 11.45 every Wednesday. The cost is £2.00 per family which includes drinks and snacks for the parents and children.
MAC is a parent and toddler group (for 0 to 5 years) which meets at the Steyning Methodist Church Hall (opposite Springwells Hotel) in the High Street, between 9.45 and 11.45 every Wednesday. The cost is £2.00 per family which includes drinks and snacks for the parents and children.
MAC is a great opportunity for your child to interact with other toddlers. It’s also a great place for parents to socialise over a cuppa. As well as having lots of toys, we organise a craft activity every week and end each session with music and dancing (with regular special guest appearances from the Jingle Jangles music group). For more information, please contact Annie (01903-814401)
Every Friday from 1-30 to 2.30 pm at the Methodist Church, High Street, Steyning. Parents and Carers welcome with their children aged 1-4 years for singing, dancing and playing musical instruments. Cost is £3.00 for first child, 50p for each additional child, with a cup of coffee or tea £1 for annual membership. FIRST SESSION IS FREE! For more info, phone Jo on 07790 511285.
Yummy Mummy and Baby Playtime
Come along and enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake, lots of activities for the babies. Every Monday morning 10 am – midday, £3 per Mummy, Daddy’s welcome too. At Little Foxes Day Nursery, Chanctonfold, Horsham Road, Steyning, BN44 3AA. For more info call Lisa on 07780 698153
KidZKlub
A club for children aged 5-11 on the first Saturday of each month in the Steyning Centre from 10am to 12 noon. Next one is 5th September. £1 per child. Activities such as craft, music, singing, dancing, stories and much more.
Steyning Museum
Steyning Museum is open 5 days each week - 10.30 to 12.30 and 2.30 to 4.30 (4 October to April) onTuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday plus Sunday afternoons and Bank HolidayMondays.Church Street,Steyning West Sussex BN44 3YBTel. 01903-813333Email: contact@steyningmuseum.org.ukA club for children aged 5-11 on the first Saturday of each month in the Steyning Centre from 10am to 12 noon. Next one is 5th September. £1 per child. Activities such as craft, music, singing, dancing, stories and much more.
Steyning Children's Theatre Group
Do you want your child to:
Do you want your child to:
• be confident
• concentrate easily
• listen actively
• develop team working skills
• be assertive?
• concentrate easily
• listen actively
• develop team working skills
• be assertive?
If this is what you want, bring your child along to the Steyning Childrens’ Theatre Group on Monday evenings at Penfold Hall. Call Nicky on 07957 656838 or 01903 816768 to book a place. For Years 3 to 6 - groups will be separated depending upon age.
Learn To Tap Dance with Nicky Dewdney. Adult Tap Class Beginners Wednesday’s, Penfold Hall 7pm -8pm. Adult Tap Class who’ve learnt before Wednesdays 8pm – 9pm. Come along and join in the fun!. Please call Nicky on 07957 656838 or 01903 816768
GENERALSteyning Stars Gymnastic Clubs
We offer gymnastics classes at Steyning Leisure Centre for toddlers up to teens, beginners to advanced squads. We train throughout the week and weekends. Please call Amanda Wadman for more details on 01903 816368 or email at wadmanmandy@aol.com
We offer gymnastics classes at Steyning Leisure Centre for toddlers up to teens, beginners to advanced squads. We train throughout the week and weekends. Please call Amanda Wadman for more details on 01903 816368 or email at wadmanmandy@aol.com
Steyning Museum
Steyning Library
24 Hour Renewals 01243 642110
Library Phone No 01903 812751
Email: steyning.library@westsussex.gov.uk
Opening Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 9.30 - 1.00, 2.00 -5.00
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 9.30 - 1.00, 2.00 - 7.00
Saturday: 9.30 - 1.00, 2.00 - 5.00
See KIDS section opposite for Rhyme Time& Story Time
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Scout Leaders Wanted Steyning’s Scout Group needs more Leaders to help organise and run term time meetings and summer camps for boys and girls. Beavers (6 to 8 years) meet on Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.45pm; Cubs (8to 101⁄2 years) meet on Fridays from 6pm to 7.30pm and Scouts (aged 101⁄2 to 14years) meet on Fridays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Potential leaders will enjoy working with lively children, be happy to complete a rewarding and highly enjoyable training programme and be willing to comply with police checks.Retired applicants welcome. To find out how you can help local childrenexperience scouting activities please contact Paul Johnson on 815807 or viapbjohn432@talktalk.net
Adur Valley Bridge Club
Steyning Camera Club
The Steyning Camera Club meets at The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning, BN44 3XZ, mainly alternate Wednesdays from September to May in the Saxon Room at 7:30 (for 7:45). Photographers of all abilities are welcome to join.
Steyning Camera Club was formed in 1972 and is one of the most friendly, forward thinking and lively camera clubs in the south of England. The programme of activities include practical evenings, internal competitions, inter-club activity and social events, including trips and a regular coffee club.
For more information go to www.steyningcc.org.uk
Darby & Joan
Club meets in the Steyning Centre on the 1st Friday of every month 2pm - 4pm - Entertainment - Speakers etc.
Monthly outings and Bingo Why not just come along and join us. Members must be 60+. Contact:- Dot Stephens
Tel: 01903 813277
Diabetes UK
Meet at the Steyning Health Centre at 7.30pm.
Scout Leaders Wanted Steyning’s Scout Group needs more Leaders to help organise and run term time meetings and summer camps for boys and girls. Beavers (6 to 8 years) meet on Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.45pm; Cubs (8to 101⁄2 years) meet on Fridays from 6pm to 7.30pm and Scouts (aged 101⁄2 to 14years) meet on Fridays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Potential leaders will enjoy working with lively children, be happy to complete a rewarding and highly enjoyable training programme and be willing to comply with police checks.Retired applicants welcome. To find out how you can help local childrenexperience scouting activities please contact Paul Johnson on 815807 or viapbjohn432@talktalk.net
Adur Valley Bridge Club
EBU Affiliated Duplicate Bridge Club.
Very friendly. Visitors welcome. No partner required.
Contact Bob & Kathy Whiting 01403 711707
Email adur.bridge@btinternet.com
Website: www.adurbridge.org.uk
Very friendly. Visitors welcome. No partner required.
Contact Bob & Kathy Whiting 01403 711707
Email adur.bridge@btinternet.com
Website: www.adurbridge.org.uk
U3A
To find out more see our website, which contains our latest newsletter, at www.u3asites.org.uk/steyning.
There is also a National web site for the U3A which will tell you more about the organization itself. You can contact the Membership Secretary by e-mail at steyningdist.u3a@gmail.com
or by post at: Steyning & District U3A, PO Box 2595, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 0EA
To find out more see our website, which contains our latest newsletter, at www.u3asites.org.uk/steyning.
There is also a National web site for the U3A which will tell you more about the organization itself. You can contact the Membership Secretary by e-mail at steyningdist.u3a@gmail.com
or by post at: Steyning & District U3A, PO Box 2595, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 0EA
The Steyning Camera Club meets at The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning, BN44 3XZ, mainly alternate Wednesdays from September to May in the Saxon Room at 7:30 (for 7:45). Photographers of all abilities are welcome to join.
Steyning Camera Club was formed in 1972 and is one of the most friendly, forward thinking and lively camera clubs in the south of England. The programme of activities include practical evenings, internal competitions, inter-club activity and social events, including trips and a regular coffee club.
For more information go to www.steyningcc.org.uk
Adur Digital Image Group
For more information please contact :
Steve Coward - tel: 01273 453148 or e-mail: steve-c@macdream.net or Cliff Carter: tel: 01903 812579 or e-mail: cliff.ccd@mac.comThe latest information will also be available on the ADIG pages at: - www.cliffccd.com
Senior Citizens Social ClubFor more information please contact :
Steve Coward - tel: 01273 453148 or e-mail: steve-c@macdream.net or Cliff Carter: tel: 01903 812579 or e-mail: cliff.ccd@mac.comThe latest information will also be available on the ADIG pages at: - www.cliffccd.com
Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society
We meet on the second Monday of the month at the Steyning Centre except August and December, and as you will see, have a varied programme of lectures and visits. We would welcome new members. Visitors are also welcome.
We meet on the second Monday of the month at the Steyning Centre except August and December, and as you will see, have a varied programme of lectures and visits. We would welcome new members. Visitors are also welcome.
Steyning History Society
Meet on the second Wednesday of the Month at the Steyning Centre at 7.30pm. Next meeting on 9th December. What did the Romans do for us? David Rudkin (former Director of Fishbourne Roman Palace)
Meet on the second Wednesday of the Month at the Steyning Centre at 7.30pm. Next meeting on 9th December. What did the Romans do for us? David Rudkin (former Director of Fishbourne Roman Palace)
Steyning & Ashurst Conservation Society
Invite you to join them on 13th December at Fletchers Croft Car Park at 9.30am, finishing approximately 1.00pm. Limited transport to sites. All ages and abilities welcome. Take this opportunity to work in the local countryside restoring local wildlife areas, keeping clear some of the local rights of way, looking after willow and reed beds areas, hedge laying plus other tasks. Countryside conservation is very therapeutic – come along and discover this for yourself. Students ideal for Community Studies. Please bring your own gloves. For more details contact Marlene Carmen on 01903 813938 Affiliated to the BTCV
Invite you to join them on 13th December at Fletchers Croft Car Park at 9.30am, finishing approximately 1.00pm. Limited transport to sites. All ages and abilities welcome. Take this opportunity to work in the local countryside restoring local wildlife areas, keeping clear some of the local rights of way, looking after willow and reed beds areas, hedge laying plus other tasks. Countryside conservation is very therapeutic – come along and discover this for yourself. Students ideal for Community Studies. Please bring your own gloves. For more details contact Marlene Carmen on 01903 813938 Affiliated to the BTCV
Darby & Joan
Club meets in the Steyning Centre on the 1st Friday of every month 2pm - 4pm - Entertainment - Speakers etc.
Monthly outings and Bingo Why not just come along and join us. Members must be 60+. Contact:- Dot Stephens
Tel: 01903 813277
Diabetes UK
Meet at the Steyning Health Centre at 7.30pm.
Special Task Force
Meets on the first and third Saturday every month at the Penfold Hall between 2.30 and 5pm. Special Task Force is a small youth organisation based in Steyning, benefiting young people with and without disabilities and additional needs in the Sussex area.
Meets on the first and third Saturday every month at the Penfold Hall between 2.30 and 5pm. Special Task Force is a small youth organisation based in Steyning, benefiting young people with and without disabilities and additional needs in the Sussex area.
Steyning Downland Women’s Institute
The next is the 21st December for a Christmas Meeting. Coastliners Barbers Shop Singers and an American Supper.
The next is the 21st December for a Christmas Meeting. Coastliners Barbers Shop Singers and an American Supper.
Steyning & District Flower Club
Meet at the Steyning Centre for flower arranging Demonstrations. Sales table & raffle. Tea and coffee available. New members welcome, non members £4. Just come along on the evening. Meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month. For more information please contact 01903 816095.
Meet at the Steyning Centre for flower arranging Demonstrations. Sales table & raffle. Tea and coffee available. New members welcome, non members £4. Just come along on the evening. Meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month. For more information please contact 01903 816095.
The Royal Air Force Association Steyning and Adur Valley Branch
Meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Committee Room at the Steyning Centre from 2pm. Visitors welcome.
Steyning Probus Club
Probus is a social club for semi retired and retired men with a professional and business background. We meet on a monthly basis for 2/3 course lunch in a convivial and relaxed atmosphere, concluding with a presentation from a guest speaker. Forthcoming social events, Blue Bell Railway Trip and Meal, Greek Dinner Evening, and Skittle Night@ Henfield.
Meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Committee Room at the Steyning Centre from 2pm. Visitors welcome.
Steyning Probus Club
Probus is a social club for semi retired and retired men with a professional and business background. We meet on a monthly basis for 2/3 course lunch in a convivial and relaxed atmosphere, concluding with a presentation from a guest speaker. Forthcoming social events, Blue Bell Railway Trip and Meal, Greek Dinner Evening, and Skittle Night@ Henfield.
Details on Membership Telephone Ian Mackie 01903 879451, or visit our websites:-
www.steyningprobus.com
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Steyning Bridge Club
A very friendly and long established Duplicate Bridge Club. Meets every Monday all year round at the Penfold Hall, Steyning at 7.15pm.
NOT EBU Affiliated. Contact Frank Fiveash on 01903 815100.
Steyning Army Cadet Force Monday and Wednesdays, 1900-2100hrs When it comes to action, excitement and adventure it’s hard to find anything that beats the Army Cadet Force. If you are in Year 8 or above you can join us today! Within a few weeks of joining you could find yourself on a weekend escaping the enemy in the field, climbing walls on the assault course or learning how to save someone’s life. Within a few years you could find yourself in Singapore, Cyprus or Canada on one of the many exchange trips. When you’re an army cadet, there’s no such thing as a boring weekend! Contact us: no22_steyning@hotmail.co.uk Visit us: The Cadet Centre, Shooting Field, Steyning, BN44 3RX
www.steyningprobus.com
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Steyning Bridge Club
A very friendly and long established Duplicate Bridge Club. Meets every Monday all year round at the Penfold Hall, Steyning at 7.15pm.
NOT EBU Affiliated. Contact Frank Fiveash on 01903 815100.
Steyning Army Cadet Force Monday and Wednesdays, 1900-2100hrs When it comes to action, excitement and adventure it’s hard to find anything that beats the Army Cadet Force. If you are in Year 8 or above you can join us today! Within a few weeks of joining you could find yourself on a weekend escaping the enemy in the field, climbing walls on the assault course or learning how to save someone’s life. Within a few years you could find yourself in Singapore, Cyprus or Canada on one of the many exchange trips. When you’re an army cadet, there’s no such thing as a boring weekend! Contact us: no22_steyning@hotmail.co.uk Visit us: The Cadet Centre, Shooting Field, Steyning, BN44 3RX
SPORT
Fit as a Fiddle ... And Over 60!
Exercise both body and mind this year and come along to the Steyning 60+ Café Club at Dingeman’s Day Centre, Shooting Field. Contact Jane or Stephanie on: 01903 879297 or email - dingemans@impact-initiatives.org.uk. Transport is available for those unable to drive or use public transport.
Southdown Gliding Club
Learn to fly and become a Glider Pilot at one of the leading and most respected Gliding clubs in the UK. We are based at Parham Airfield on the outskirts of Storrington and have a large fleet of club and private gliders. Our facilities and gliding instructors can cater for absolute beginners to experienced cross-country glider pilots. Have a trial lesson to find out what its all about but be warned - you may get hooked! For more information, call Jackie Williams on 01903 742137 or look at our website www.sgc1.org
Learn to fly and become a Glider Pilot at one of the leading and most respected Gliding clubs in the UK. We are based at Parham Airfield on the outskirts of Storrington and have a large fleet of club and private gliders. Our facilities and gliding instructors can cater for absolute beginners to experienced cross-country glider pilots. Have a trial lesson to find out what its all about but be warned - you may get hooked! For more information, call Jackie Williams on 01903 742137 or look at our website www.sgc1.org
Fit as a Fiddle ... And Over 60!
Exercise both body and mind this year and come along to the Steyning 60+ Café Club at Dingeman’s Day Centre, Shooting Field. Contact Jane or Stephanie on: 01903 879297 or email - dingemans@impact-initiatives.org.uk. Transport is available for those unable to drive or use public transport.
Steyning Scuba Club
The club meets every Monday evening (except Bank Holidays) at 8.30pm at the Steyning Leisure Centre pool. For more information see Seaurchindivers web site at www.seaurchindivers.co.ukor call Andy Willett on 07786 243763.
Dance
Cuthman Centre in Steyning are running a girls street/contemporary dance group for 12 year olds plus on Wednesday’s 7-9p.m. as part of youth club. If you are interested or would like more information please call Dawn Newman-Shelley on 815515.
Squash Club
SSC was established in 1981 and is in an idyllic setting at the foot of the South Downs next to the tennis club in Greyfriars Lane Storrington.
We are a friendly and vibrant club offering three championship courts and cater for all age groups and abilities. Coaching is also available.
Please call the membership secretary on 01903 745602
Steyning Town Football and Social Club
The club meets every Monday evening (except Bank Holidays) at 8.30pm at the Steyning Leisure Centre pool. For more information see Seaurchindivers web site at www.seaurchindivers.co.ukor call Andy Willett on 07786 243763.
Dance
Cuthman Centre in Steyning are running a girls street/contemporary dance group for 12 year olds plus on Wednesday’s 7-9p.m. as part of youth club. If you are interested or would like more information please call Dawn Newman-Shelley on 815515.
Steyning Bowling Club
Looking for a new venture?
Something you have always wanted to do?
Come and see what it is all about. Our new season has just started and we are looking for new members, We welcome new bowlers as well as beginners and can arrange tuition if required. Why not come along and give it a try. The green is open from 10.30am until dusk, and we have home matches throughout the week and weekends. Just pop in and see us or telephone one of the contacts below for further information. Terry Mitchell (812510) Barbara Strong (815545)
Looking for a new venture?
Something you have always wanted to do?
Come and see what it is all about. Our new season has just started and we are looking for new members, We welcome new bowlers as well as beginners and can arrange tuition if required. Why not come along and give it a try. The green is open from 10.30am until dusk, and we have home matches throughout the week and weekends. Just pop in and see us or telephone one of the contacts below for further information. Terry Mitchell (812510) Barbara Strong (815545)
Steyning Cricket Club
Come along and join your friendly local cricket and social club. We have cricket matches from the end of April through to September as well as various social events during the year. Bring the family along, have a drink, relax and watch the cricket whilst taking in the view of the Downs. We have teams and coaching for colts (girls & boys), Mens and Ladies that play/train at various times during the week. Winter nets have started for all age groups. For further information please contact the club on (01903) 814484 or log onto www.steyningcricketclub.com. Family membership fees are £30 for the year plus £10 initial joining fee. For further information please contact Alison Buckley, membership secretary, on (01273) 463063.
Come along and join your friendly local cricket and social club. We have cricket matches from the end of April through to September as well as various social events during the year. Bring the family along, have a drink, relax and watch the cricket whilst taking in the view of the Downs. We have teams and coaching for colts (girls & boys), Mens and Ladies that play/train at various times during the week. Winter nets have started for all age groups. For further information please contact the club on (01903) 814484 or log onto www.steyningcricketclub.com. Family membership fees are £30 for the year plus £10 initial joining fee. For further information please contact Alison Buckley, membership secretary, on (01273) 463063.
SSC was established in 1981 and is in an idyllic setting at the foot of the South Downs next to the tennis club in Greyfriars Lane Storrington.
We are a friendly and vibrant club offering three championship courts and cater for all age groups and abilities. Coaching is also available.
Please call the membership secretary on 01903 745602
Steyning Town Football and Social Club
Why not become a member of our social club? Membership rates are £15 per couple, £10 for single and £5 for OAP’s and juniors (under 16). Good beer at good prices, real ales, entertainment & bingo. Located at Shootingfield Steyning. For more information please contact Gina Barnes on 01903 815387.
MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE
Chanctonbury Chorus
The Chanctonbury Chorus is a well established group of about 50 singers who enjoy getting together weekly to rehearse a big choral masterpiece. We are based in Steyning in West Sussex but our singers come from all around the local area. We perform with our orchestra 2 or 3 times a year - often this is in the Steyning Parish Church but we also sing in Lancing College Chapel and other choral venues. We rehearse in Steyning Grammar School, in the drama room of the Church Street site on Wednesdays during term-time from 7.45pm - 9.45pm. New singers are always welcome. No audition required, just a little experience.
For further information please see our website www.chanctonburychorus.org or telephone the membership secretary on 01903 233456.
MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE
Chanctonbury Chorus
The Chanctonbury Chorus is a well established group of about 50 singers who enjoy getting together weekly to rehearse a big choral masterpiece. We are based in Steyning in West Sussex but our singers come from all around the local area. We perform with our orchestra 2 or 3 times a year - often this is in the Steyning Parish Church but we also sing in Lancing College Chapel and other choral venues. We rehearse in Steyning Grammar School, in the drama room of the Church Street site on Wednesdays during term-time from 7.45pm - 9.45pm. New singers are always welcome. No audition required, just a little experience.
For further information please see our website www.chanctonburychorus.org or telephone the membership secretary on 01903 233456.
If you would like to have your Club or Society represented here
then please email melanie@barawood.co.uk