Steyning Museum

Tuesday 7th February
Steyning Museum. Opening hours: Mornings Tues Wed Fri 10.30am-12.30pm
Afternoons Sun Tues Wed Fri 2.30pm-4.00pm
All day Saturdays: 10.30am-4.00pm
Entry is free and we have two new exhibitions in preparation for October. Look forward to seeing you.

The Big Draw - Free Art Day at Steyning Museum
Saturday, 8th October 2010 - 12 noon to 4.30pm
We welcome all ages and abilities to come and join in.  Help us create a large community artwork for the foyer of the Museum.  Have fun and help us make the day a great success.

This is the 6th year of our popular Big Draw art day and the theme this year is Transport Across the Ages. All comers welcome - children to be accompanied by adults please.

You will start in the Museum, where all will be explained.  You will be able to choose from a wide varietyof colourful art and craft materials and we aim to display everyone's artwork as part of the whole joint mural.

Our thanks are due to the Cp-operative Community Fund for helping us buy some great resources and rent extra space adjacent to the Museum, so do come and join the fun.

Advice UK – The Voice Of Independent Advice

Tuesday 7th February
Struggling to manage your money? Unable to keep up with debt repayments?
Not sure which way to turn?

We can help!

We are a registered Charity and offer completely free service. We are a team of trained advisers who will listen to you with understanding, compassion and in complete confidence.

There are many reasons why somebody gets into financial difficulties and whatever you tell us will be treated in the strictest confidence. With your commitment, we will work with you to help you.

What can we do?
We can advise and show you how to manage your money an how to deal with your debts and arrears.
We can contact creditors on your behalf and try to agree with them repayment plans which you can afford.

Contact us on 01273 782775 (24hr answerphone) to book an appointment.

The Royal British Legion Steyning & District Branch

Tuesday 7th February
Branch meetings are ‘open’ meetings and all members are invited to attend. Branch members are invited to attend Women’s Section meetings. Guests are welcome at Branch functions. Subscription for the year is £12. Meetings take place on the first Tuesday of most months at the Norfolk Arms at 7.30pm. For more information please call 01903 815176.

Next meeting is Tuesday 7th February. Branch Meeting. Norfolk Arms, 7.30pm.

The Table Tennis Club

Tuesday 7th February
Enjoy playing table tennis for fun?

Then why not come along and join us? We are a friendly, adult club, with members of mixed age and ability, which meets at the Steyning Centre on Tuesday evenings from September to May. For further details, please visit http://channeal.webring.com/thetabletennisclub or phone 01903 814038.

Steyning Meeting Point

Wednesday 8th February
A friendly and informative group of women of all ages who enjoy an informal and interesting night out. Talks and discussion of interest for everyone. We meet on alternative Tuesdays at 7.30pm and various venues. Telephone: Aileen Hopcroft 01903 814199

Steyning Children's Theatre Group

Wednesday 8th February
Drama Classes
Do you want your child to: Be confident, Concentrate easily, Listen Actively, Develop team working skills, Be assertive?

If so, bring your child along.

Every Monday at Penfold Hall
4pm – 5pm age 7-9 year olds welcome
5.05pm – 6.05pm age 10-12 year olds welcome
All the sessions are run by Nicola Dewdney. She was trained at Bristol Old Vic and has performed in numerous plays and musicals in the West End as well as appearing in many TV programmes and adverts. She is a trained in all aspects of theatre and her children attend St. Andrew’s primary school in Steyning.

Contact Nicky now on 01903 816768 or 07957 656838. Email - nicola@rtpc.co.uk

Steyning Stars Gymnastic Clubs

Wednesday 8th February
Steyning, Henfield and Lancing, train throughout the week for school age boys and girls, and Saturdays at Steyning for pre-school.

We are a British Gymnastics Club and are shortly introducing freestyle gymnastics for teenagers. (Parkour).

We are also part of Christians in Sport, and regularly fundraise for charitable events. The last one being Game of Two halves, where we helped supply money to build an orphanage in India with sports facilities, and next time we are helping children in West Africa, to enjoy gymnastics. We hope to go there and teach them some moves.

Our recent club championships fund raised for this event.

If you are interested in gymnastics and would like a free trial, please call Amanda Wadman on 01903 800024 or email amandawadman@gmail.com
www.starsgymclub.co.uk

Steyning Camera Club

Wednesday 8th February
The Steyning Camera Club meets at The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning, BN44 3XZ, mainly on alternate Wednesdays from September to May in the Saxon Room at 7:30 (for 7:45). Photographers of all abilities are welcome to join; however, as we have reached our maximum limit, we now have a waiting list in operation. For membership enquiries, please contact Anthony Clarke on 01903 815949.

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

January 2012
4th - Members Evening: including members' 'One Night Print Exhibition' and 'B' Group Enprints competition (Round 2).
11th - Annual Dinner – at the Old Tollgate, Bramber.
18th - An evening with: Colin Westgate – www.questphoto.co.uk Colin works mainly in the landscape, is a member of the London Salon of Photography, and the Arena Group. He sits on the panels for the Royal Photographic Society's Licentiateship distinctions, and for Associate & fellowship in Photographic Printing.

Steyning Ramblers

Wednesday 8th February
Steyning Ramblers meet in Fletcher’s Croft car park to walk mainly at weekends. Modest membership fee. Car lifts provided for passengers, with contribution to the driver for petrol. Take sturdy footwear and a picnic lunch. Distances given are approximate!
All enquiries to the Secretary on 01903 813460.

January Walks
Monday 2nd - 10am - 4 miles Parham/Wiggonholt
Sunday 8th - 9.30am - 5 miles Chidham Peninsula
Wed 11th - 10am - 4 miles Blue Bird Cafe, Ferring - lunch afterwards
Sun 15th - 10am - 5 miles Kingston
Sat 21st - 10am - 7 miles Shoreham via Old Erringham
Sun 22nd - 10am - 6 miles Goodwood
Sun 29th - 9.30am - 8 miles Cowdray Park/Lodsworth

Wiston Dog Walks

Wednesday 8th February
Enjoy your local downs with local company. Meet outside the Cricket Club, Memorial Playing Field, Steyning.
Meet at 8:45 for a 9:00 start, walks will last about an hour.
Maximum of two sociable dogs per handler. No children, please.
Walks will go ahead in any weather, except very hot, or icy.
For more details, contact Katie 01903 816330.

Next walk: Wednesday 13th July

MAC Playgroup

Thursday 9th February
MAC (Mother and Child) is a place for new-mums, parents, grandparents and carers to socialise with their newborn to pre-school children.

It is held every Wednesday from 9.45am to 11.45am in the hall behind the Methodist Church. The group is run by volunteers, currently all local mothers.

The morning costs £2 per family, which includes a craft session and snack time for the children with hot drinks for the parents too. There is a variety of age-related play activities and the morning is rounded off with music, a story or parachute play.
If you would like to entertain your children, meet people in the area or have the occasional MAC night out with the girls please come along.

We have an email news letter to keep you up to speed with events.
Please contact either mac_group@yahoo.co.uk or call Geraldine Johnston on 07966 483576.

Rural Computer Centre

Thursday 9th February
The Rural Computer Centre – Lodge Hill Centre, London Road, Watersfield, Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LZ

The benefits of the RCC is that even if you do not own a computer the centre offers you access to surf or type a letter for just your annual membership. Come and join is today. Booking is essential.

For further information, and to book a place, please contact: Carol Holly on 01798 831411 (Monday to Thursday, 2-5pm) or email:openlearning@lodgehill.org.uk

"Developing Your Digital Photographs With Adobe Photoshop Elements" - Stage 1.
The Rural Computer Centre, Lodge Hill, near Pulborough.
Learn how to straighten horizons; correct tonal balance and colour; crop; use some of the selection tools; clone; remove 'red-eye'; and sharpen an image - amongst other things! This is a friendly beginner's course (four Thursday sessions) 10.30am to 1.30pm from 12th January to 2nd February 2012. £58 for non-members and £52.50 for members of the Rural Computer Centre.
For further information, and to book a place, please contact: Carol Holly on 01798 831411 (Monday to Thursday, 2-5pm) or email: openlearning@lodgehill.org.uk

Monday 23rd January 2012, 10.30am-1.30pm - Rural Computer Centre, Lodge Hill, near Pulborough.
Exploring Your Digital Camera - Demonstrations and questions and answer sessions for anyone new to digital photography who would like advice on setting up their camera (or purchasing one!). Information about pixels, resolutions, quality settings and some of the features to be found on digital cameras.
£18.75 for non-members, £17 for members of the Rural Computer Centre.
For further information, and to book a place, please contact: Carol Holly on 01798 831411 (Monday to Thursday, 2-5pm) or email: openlearning@lodgehill.org.uk

Monday 30th January 2012, 10.30am-2.00pm - Rural Computer Centre, Lodge Hill, near Pulborough.
Introduction to Downloading and Printing - Demonstrations and question and answer sessions to help you get more from your digital photography. You'll be shown how to download your photo files; store and rename them; make prints; email and copy them to CDs.
£18.75 for non-members, £17 for members of the Rural Computer Centre.
For further information, and to book a place, please contact: Carol Holly on 01798 831411 (Monday to Thursday, 2-5pm) or email: openlearning@lodgehill.org.uk

Open Day at the Rural Computer Centre, Lodge Hill, near Pulborough.
Saturday 28th January 2012   10.00am to 2.00pm
Information on our courses for Spring 2012 - digital photography, IT, rural crafts and languages. Come and meet the tutors. Free coffee and cake.

Norfolk Arms RFC

Thursday 9th February
The Norfolk Arms RFC has been representing Steyning in the Sussex Leagues since 1993. In our 19th season we will be playing in Sussex Division 2. We train on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm at Wiston Recreation Ground.

Friendly, local Rugby Union Club that has been representing Steyning in the Sussex Rugby Leagues for nearly 18 years. New players always needed (aged 17 and over) of all abilities.

For more details, please contact: Matt Hodson (Captain) on 07738 963382 or Richard Swan (Chairman) on 07966 815345 or pop into the pub anytime.
Website: www.norfolkarmsrfc.co.uk e-mail: bigree@bigree.com

Steyning Adult and Community Learning Service

Thursday 9th February
Computers for Absolute Beginners on Thursday 12 January 2012 10.30 - 12.30pm for 6 sessions.
Fitness - Easy Exercise for the over 50s, Tuesday 9.30 - 10.15am starting 10 January 2012 for 10 sessions.
We also have an ongoing, all through the year Fun Fit Hour on Wednesday and Friday morning from 9.30am - 10.30am at the Leisure Centre.

Computers for Absolute Beginners on Thursday 12th January 2012 10.30am - 12.30 for 6 sessions.
Fitness - Easy Exercise for the over 50s, Tuesday 9.30 - 10.15 starting 10 January 2012 for 10 sessions.
Further details available from 01273 598812 or by visiting www.westsussex.gov.uk/adulteducation

Friday Evening Badminton Club

Saturday 11th February
We are a friendly group.

We play from 7.30 to 9.30 on Friday evenings at Steyning Leisure Centre.
New members very welcome. For more information, phone 01903 815396.

Jingle Jangles Music Group

Saturday 11th February
Hi, it's Jo from Jingle Jangles Music Group.

Unfortunately due to numbers dropping and running costs, myself Becky & Tanya have had to end the group. It was a hard and disappointing decision to make but it was one I had to make. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who has come to the group over the last 3 and half years and helped support the group. Love from Jo,Becky and Tanya.

Steyning Bridge Club

Saturday 11th February
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 Helen Coutrouzas on 01903 814603.

Red Oaks Jumble Sale

Saturday 11th February
Every Saturday in February. 10am-12 noon. Raising funds for improvements to the care home in order to improve the quality of care and the comfort of the residents.

Red Oaks Care home, The Hooks, Henfield.

1140 Steyning Squadron Air Training Corps

Saturday 11th February
Air Experience Flying and Gliding, Initiative Exercises, Rifle Shooting, Camps, Canoeing, Adventure Training, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Expeditions, Exercises, Events, Teamwork, Sports, Competitions, Swimming and lots, lots more.



If you are 13-15 years old, male or female, come visit us at The Cadet Centre, Shooting Field on a Tuesday or Thursday from 7.30 – 9.30pm or call 01903 813113.

Saturday KidZKlub

Saturday 11th February
Kidz Klub is held in Upper Beeding on the 2nd Saturday of the month at Upper Beeding Baptist Church, Church Lane, from 10-12 for 5-11 year olds. £1 per child. Children from Steyning, Upper Beeding and Bramber are all welcome.

Activities such as craft, music, singing, dancing, stories and much more. Coffee available for parents. Contact Lindsay on 01903 812779 or see the website: http://www.ubbc.org.uk for more information.

Queen's English Society

Monday 13th February
The Queen's English Society invite you to their meetings at Trinity Methodist Church, Gregg Room, Thakeham Road, Storrington, RH20 3NG.

Saturday 21st January 2012 at 12.30pm
Luncheon at the Vardar Restaurant, 3 & 4 Selborne Place, Littlehampton BN17 5NH. Call 01903 721226. It would be helpful if you are able to let me know whether or not you will join us. If not, please just arrive.

Wednesday 14th March 2012 at 2.30pm
Our president, Dr. Bernard lamb, will present Error Spotting.

Refreshments after the meetings. A donation of £2 would be welcome towards the cost of the room. Further information from Dorothy Pirkis 01903 743875 or email dorothypirkis@btinternet.com

Also see www.queens-english-society.com

Fit as a Fiddle ... And Over 60!

Monday 13th February
Make new friends - and catch up with old ones - at Impact’s Day Centre held every Tuesday and Wednesday at Dingeman’s Centre, Shooting Field. Full programme of trips and regular activities including Ma jong, scrabble, Wii computer sports and team quizzes. Freshly cooked hot lunch available at extremely good rate; free tea and biscuits. Contact Donna on: 01903879297 or email dingemans@impact-initiatives.org.uk

Stepping Forward

Monday 13th February
Monthly Parent, Baby & Toddler Fun Sessions. St. John Ambulance Div. HQ, Strivens Barn, Middle Mead, Steyning. £2 per members family; £2.50 non-members.

These sessions give you and your baby the chance to meet up with old friends and to make new ones. Pre-school children are also welcome and art and craft activities are provided for them. Even if you are only able to pop-in for a short while it would be great to see you.

Please ask about our Bouncy Castle Hire. www.steppingforward.info

Steyning Downland Women's Institute

Monday 13th February

Meetings every third Monday of the month, at the Steyning Centre. 7.30pm

Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts Society

Monday 13th February
We meet on the second Monday of the month at the Steyning Centre except December, and as you will see, have a varied programme of lectures and visits. We would welcome new members. Visitors are also welcome.

Royal British Legion - Women's Section

Monday 13th February
All meetings held at Penfold Hall, Church Street at 2.30pm. Annual subscription £8.50, plus 50p per meeting. Meetings are usually held on the last Monday of the month. Next meeting is on Monday 23rd January. “Can't pay, won't pay”. Speaker: Peter Bates. Raffle.

Steyning & District U3A

Monday 13th February
The U3A provides opportunities for anybody who has retired from full-time employment for educational, creative and leisure activities in a friendly and informal environment. The Steyning & District Group is part of a national organisation which consists of local U3A groups of like-minded people all over the UK, all of which are run entirely by volunteers.

Local groups like ours are effectively “learning co-operatives” which draw upon the knowledge, experience and skills of their own members to organise and lead interest groups which are chosen or proposed by the members.

The Steyning and District U3A, which includes Henfield and other villages in the neighbourhood, now has over 275 members and more than 30 specific groups catering for a wide variety of interests and subjects. Our members are encouraged to start new groups when there is sufficient interest and our current list covers a wide variety of subjects from Beer and Wine appreciation to Language studies and includes Walking and Discussion groups so there is something for all tastes!

Why not have a look at our website at www.u3asites.org.uk/steyning drop us a note at PO Box 2595 Henfield, West Sussex BN5 0EA for more information.

Steyning & Ashurst Conservation Volunteers

Monday 13th February
Steyning & Ashurst Conservation Volunteers
The Steyning & Ashurst Conservation Group invite you to join them working in the local Countryside

All ages and abilities are welcome. Ideal opportunity for students; including Duke of Edinburgh Award students. Please bring your own gloves

Further details from Marlene Carman on 01903 813938 email : marlenecarman@googlemail.com

Affiliated to the BTCV.

Steyning History Society

Monday 13th February
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at the Steyning Centre, from 7.30pm.
11th January 2012: The early days of the Roman Empire by Helen Poole.

Steyning & District Flower Club

Monday 13th February
Steyning Centre monthly - 4th Wednesday – 7.30pm
New members welcome visitors- £4
For more information please contact 01903 812007

The Royal Air Force Association Steyning and Adur Valley Branch

Monday 13th February
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month commencing at 2pm. Visitors welcome. Call 01903 815390 for more information. The next meeting in on January 25th.

Diabetes UK

Monday 13th February
Meet at the Steyning Health Centre - 7.30pm. Contact 01903 812495. November 29th – Cyril Leeves Norway Talk and Slides.

Special Task Force

Monday 13th February
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.

Adur Digital Image Group

Monday 13th February
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.com The latest information will also be available on the ADIG pages at: - www.cliffccd.com

Steyning Probus Club

Monday 13th February
Celebrating our 24th Year
Next Meeting: Monday 9th January 2012
Time 12.45 for 1.15pm
Venue: Tollgate Hotel. Bramber.

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 event: December: Christmas Lunch at the Tollgate with our ladies in December. Our social events include our wives/partners. A number of these are held fairly locally which include 2 special luncheons for our ladies, one in July and the other at Christmas. Next year we are adding to our 2012 social programme a more adventurous event with a few days holiday at the Warner’s Bembridge hotel on the Isle of Wight.

We welcome Membership Enquires Telephone Brian Hovell 01903 879833, or visit our websites:- www.steyningprobus.com

Senior Citizens Social Club Steyning Darby & Joan Club

Monday 13th February
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: Mary Levett on 01903 815137.

Southdown Gliding Club

Monday 13th February
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

Steyning Town Football and Social Club

Monday 13th February

Support your local football club. Come along watch a match, enjoy one of our regular events, such as sport quiz, Bingo or Band night, join our Crib or Darts teams and expect a warm and friendly Hello where families and children are very welcome.

Membership gives you: Club prices at the bar, Greatly reduced venue hire rates, Reduced match admission fees, First refusal on tickets to future events.

Steyning Town Football club also offers great sponsorship opportunities.
If you fancy getting involved as a volunteer with the club please let us know.  You can give as much or as little time as you can.
For further information please contact:  Carol Swain on 07960049340

Steyning Bowling Club

Monday 13th February
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

Monday 13th February
Come along and join your friendly local cricket and social club.

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.

Footprints of Sussex

Monday 13th February
Footprints of Sussex run walks throughout West Sussex at least once a month. It is free to join and no need to book. To find out more visit their website on www.footprintsofsussex.co.uk

Annual Christmas Walk:
The traditional Annual Christmas Walk will take place this year on Boxing Day, 26th December, starting at 10:30am from Beeding & Bramber Village Hall in Upper Beeding.

It's a 5 mile family walk down the river and over the downs, followed by mulled wine and mince pies afterwards in the village hall.

Everyone is welcome and there's no need to book. Just wrap up warm and turn up in good time for a 10:30 start. We'll take it very gently with a couple of stops along the way and should be tucking into the mince pies by 1:15pm.

There's an optional donation iof £2 to cover hire of hall etc.

The walk will be led by Keith & Sally from Footprints of Sussex; more information in the 'local walks' section of their website: www.footprintsofsussex.co.uk or email: INFO@footprintsofsussex.co.uk

The Steyning Society

Monday 13th February
The Society aims to encourage a sense of civic pride in our historic town and interest people in the conservation of our special townscape.

It holds regular talks on local topics on the third Friday of the month at 7.30 pm in the Steyning Centre. Coach outings are organised to National Trust properties and other places of interest. Annual Membership £5 single; £7.50 a couple. Visitors £1. Contact no: Peter Harris 813983 or join at a talk.

Next meeting is Friday 20th January. Talk by Dr Janet Pennington. Sussex Signs and their History. Steyning Centre. 7.30pm.

WEA Steyning Branch

Monday 13th February
Autumn Classes 2011

Experience of Theatre
Tutor: David Heley
Fridays 10.00am to 12 noon
5 monthly meetings
1st Friday of the month
1st meeting 7/10/2011
Catholic Church Room, Penlands Way, Bramber Road, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3PN
A dynamic discussion group of theatre from page to stage

For further information please contact: Sarah Leigh sarah.c.leigh@btopenworld.com or tel: 01903 813422

Cancer Research UK Steyning Area

Monday 13th February
A huge thanks and congratulations to the students of Steyning Grammar School who raised £6350 at their Jailbreak in December, and donated the money to us! A great achievement!

Our next coffee morning is on Friday January 27th, from 9.15am-11.45am at Penfold Hall, Steyning. There will be coffee, tea, cakes (some donated for the second time by Kate's Cakes), biscuits and squash for our younger guests! (We'll have some colouring for them too). Entrance is £1 per adult. Catch up after all of that Christmas mania!

Don't forget to put Wednesday April 25th in your new diary for our musical event involving children from Steyning and Upper Beeding primary schools. Not to be missed!

We are always looking for new ways to raise money to beat cancer. We therefore need volunteers to help, either every now and then, or on the committee (This would involve helping with ideas and organising events, and our meetings are usually once a quarter).

Email cancerresearchuk.steyning@hotmail.co.uk to find out more.

We are now on Twitter (CRUKSteyning) and Facebook (search Cancer Research UK Steyning). We also have a website where you can find out about events and donate.

http://myprojects.cancerresearchuk.org/fundraising-pages/cancer-research-uk-steyning-group

Finally, our phone number is 07599 544249 (leave a message if not answered).

Green Drinks

Monday 13th February
Come and meet the Greening Campaign - bring your green ideas to the Steyning Cricket Club, 8.00pm, Wednesday 25th January.

Green Drinks normally takes place on the last Wednesday of every month at the Norfolk Arms, Church Street, Steyning, except for January, which can be seen above.
Do you fancy a pint and bag of crisps with like-minded people who care? Then come along to the Norfolk Arms on the last Wednesday of every month at 8pm and meet up with a bunch of friendly, local folk, interested in supporting the local community to share ideas about more sustainable living and a sense of humour. 
 
For more information see: www.1010steyning.org

Steyning and Henfield Rotary Club

Monday 13th February
Join Rotary and make a world of difference.

How would you like to help your community? Joining your local Rotary club will give you the ideal opportunity. You can get involved in managing events, supporting local charities, working with young people, organising disaster relief – even helping to eradicate disease worldwide. Not only will you experience an enormous sense of achievement, you’ll also learn valuable new skills, have lots of fun and make plenty of new friends and business contacts.

By joining your local Steyning and Henfield Rotary club, you can use your energy, humour and professional skills to make a real difference to the lives of others.  And there is also our new Friends of Rotary scheme, if you like what we do and would like to help out, but feel you can’t make the commitment to full membership.

To find out more on membership or becoming a Friend, contact us by email to info@steyningandhenfieldrotary.co.uk or by calling Peter Johnson on 07714 093406 and we’ll get you along to one of our meetings.

Wiston Dog Walks

Monday 13th February
Enjoy your local downs with local company. Meet outside the Cricket Club, Memorial Playing Field, Steyning.
Meet at 8:45 for a 9:00 start, walks will last about an hour.
Maximum of two sociable dogs per handler. No children, please.
Walks will go ahead in any weather, except very hot, or icy.
For more details, contact Katie 01903 816330.

Next walk: Wednesday 12th October.

Sugar and Spice Sugar Craft Club

Monday 13th February
We are a new club in the area for anyone that would like to learn many aspects of sugar craft, from flower making, modeling, piping and many more ways with sugar. We hope to make it a fun evening with demonstrators at some meetings and other meetings you will be able to join in and make something. The club is for you and what you want out of it, Meetings are on the 4th Thursday in the month.

Sugar and spice has got off to a wonderful start and we hope all that have come along have enjoyed the first three meetings but as from January 26th we will be meeting at the Beeding village hall, High street, Upper Beeding. from 7pm till 9.30-9.45pm.
The first meeting will be when you can join it will cost £20.00 for the year and it will be £3.00 on the door.

We hope to continue having lots of fun so please come along and join us. Contact details are Sue Rudge 01903 695700 or e-mail suerudge@live.co.uk

Kaleidoscope Singers

Monday 13th February
Vacancies for singers

The Steyning based chamber choir the Kaleidoscope Singers conducted by Zoe Peate, would be delighted to hear from any baritones or basses who would be interested in joining this small choir, singing all styles of challenging music.
A month’s trial period will be followed by an informal audition and interested singers should ring Val Rush 01903 812127 or Zoe Peate 01903 812662

Rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 7.30 – 9.00pm in Steyning Methodist Church, High St, Steyning (opposite Springwells Hotel)
The choir look forward to a competition in Bath, a workshop with ex Kings Singer, Jeremy Jackman, two charity concerts and joint performances in Dorking and Steyning with St Mary Holmbush Choral Society.
For further information about the choir look at www.kaleidoscopesingers.co.uk

Rhyme Time at the Library

Monday 13th February
Friday between 2:15 - 2:45pm. A fun session with rhymes, songs and musical instruments. Children aged 0 - 3 are welcome. Story Time for the up to 5s on a Monday afternoon at 2.15 to 2.45 where the children are read some stories and do a colouring.

Tap and Drama Classes

Monday 13th February
Drama on Mondays 3.55 – 4.55 for years 3 and 4 at school and 5-6pm for school years 5, 6 and 7.
Tap on a Wednesday 7.30 – 8.30 and new drama class for little ones.

A new drama music and movement class for little ones 2-2.45 on a Tuesday afternoon. We will be doing some dance – drama and even some singing.

Call 07957 656838 or 01903 816768

Email nicky@rtpc.co.uk

Horsham District Council Health Walks

Monday 13th February
All welcome to guided, free, sociable, HDC walks led by trained volunteers; no need to book, just turn-up at the start point (if you are new to our scheme please arrive 15 minutes before the start time for registration). Programme booklet containing over 200 walks is available by contacting the Walks Co-ordinator on 01403 215269 or online at www.horshamhealthwalks.co.uk. Beginners are recommended to contact the Walk Leader to discuss suitability. Forthcoming walks in the Steyning Parish and neighbouring areas are as follows:-

(2002) Tuesdays 3rd, 17th, & 31st January, 11:00am: Steyning, 2 mile circular walk, various routes taking in parts of the village and its outskirts. Can be a few stiles and small inclines. Meet at the Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane. Dogs allowed on a lead. 1 ¼ hours. Leader Lynda 01903 816865 or Lyn 369752

(2108) Thursday 12th January, 10:30am: Fountain Inn, Ashurst, meet in the pub car park on B2135. 4 mile fairly flat (some stiles) circular walk over farmland and through woods. Can be very muddy No dogs. 2 hours. Leader John M 01403 263661

(3089) Saturday 14th January, 2:00pm: Cissbury Ring This 5 mile circular walk explores the area around the National Trusts Cissbury Ring property a huge hill fort on the South Downs. In the Neolithic, the hill which the hill fort surrounds was the most important flint mining area in Sussex. In the Iron-Age, the biggest hill fort in Sussex was constructed which was reinforced at the end of the Roman occupation to defend against invading Saxons. Meet at Storrington Rise Car Park Findon Valley. Leader Mick D 01903 745971

(2124) Tuesday 17th January, 10.00am: Bax Castle going South, Two Mile Ash Road, past Christ’s Hospital School, (TQ 148272, RH13 0LA) 5¼ mile flat (some stiles) circular walk over farmland, through woods and along the Downs Link. Can be muddy in places. Meet at the pub car park. No dogs. 2½ hours. Good beer and food in the pub. Leader Tony C 01403 269232

(3003) Saturday 21st January, 8:30am: Washington Common and the Downs, 6 ½ mile circular walk, some hills, through the National Trust property at Warren Hill in Washington Common on to downland, past Windlesham School and Highden. Meet at Georges Lane National Trust car park. Dogs allowed on a lead 2 ¾ hours. Leader Mick D 01903 745971

Art Courses with Annie Cousins

Monday 13th February
New Art course called Drawn to Nature and Awakening Art started on 13th September at Wiston Village Hall with Annie Cousins contact 01903 812130 or email anniecousins@talktalk.net for more details.

Steyning Mindfulness Meditation Group. This friendly drop in group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month, 7.45pm - 9.30pm for anyone who would like to learn simple meditation techniques for relaxation, stress management and to deepen awareness. Annie Cousins has been practicing Buddhist meditation for 30 years and teaching for 15 years. Each session is free with a donation bowl for charity. Contact anniecousins@talktalk.net 01903 812130.

Pre School Gymnastics and Baby Gym/Plus Gymnastics Birthday Parties

Tuesday 14th February
Beginning at Steyning and Henfield Gymnastics Club. Saturday afternoons at Steyning leisure centre from 12-2pm for pre-school/baby gym and parties from 2pm onwards, and Thursdays at Henfield Leisure Centre 1-3pm for baby gym and pre school classes. Term time only. Ages from 2 and a half years to 4 and a half years. The club also trains with school age children from 5 - 18 years every night of the week and weekends, in the disciplines of general gymnastics, competitive mens and womens artistic up to regional level, and trampolining. We cater for boys and girls. Please register your interest on 01903 800024 or email amandawadman@gmail.com

Meditation & Spiritual Development Group

Tuesday 14th February
Every Monday 10.30am till 11.45am in Upper Beeding. Please contact Ann-Marie 01903 816115/07751 158339

New Co-Da Group in Steyning - Every Monday evening at the Penfold Church Hall 7.30pm till 8.30pm - payment by donation. "Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and woman whose common purpose is to develop healthy & loving relationship. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery - learning to love the self"
More info call Ann-Marie 01903 816115 or Alison 01903 813793

Yummy Mummy and Baby Playtime

Tuesday 14th February
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

Steyning Scuba Club

Tuesday 14th February
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.uk or call Andy Willett on 07786 243763.

Heart and Soul: Kaleidoscope Concert

Saturday 18th February
Heart and Soul: Kaleidoscope Concert for SAFeR, 18th February
Look deep into your soul and support your local heart charity, the Steyning Area First Responders - SAFeR. On Saturday 18th February at 4 p.m. in The Steyning Centre and for a mere £7 a ticket, pick up a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of cake, and sit and listen to the Kaleidoscope choir singing songs that will warm your heart and uplift your soul. Music includes, Moonlight in Vermont, S’wonderful, Ride on King Jesus and many more wonderful songs to entertain. Kaleidoscope will also be joined by a Wind Ensemble who will play some light-hearted classical and non-classical pieces.

Tickets are available from the Steyning Bookshop or on the door - but book in advance, or come early to avoid disappointment.

Kaleidoscope is pleased to offer this concert to raise funds for SAFer. While SAFer volunteers attend a wide range of call-outs managed by the ambulance service, its main purpose is to provide a rapid response to heart attacks - attending where possible within the first 8 minutes that are critical to survival, times that the ambulance service find difficult to meet. Contact Peter Firth on 01903 813142 if you are interested in becoming a volunteer or if you would like to help us in any other way.