Chailey
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CHAILEY FREE CHURCH: Has services every Sunday. A Morning Service takes place at 10.30am and an Evening Service at 6.30pm. All welcome to the services, visit www.chaileyfreechurch.com for more details.
VOLUNTEERS: Have you ever wondered how to become a volunteer at the Bluebell Railway, what it entails and who to contact? Whether you are male or female, skilled or with no previous experience, can offer a day a month or more, then why not go along and find out what volunteering in the various different departments on the Bluebell entails. If you are under 16 years, you can gain experience of such work in the 9F Club, but for those who are over 16, perhaps newly retired, or any other age, why not find out more? To help you narrow your choice of departments please ask for a volunteer recruitment pack on 01825 720800. To help you choose, you can also join one of the find out more tours; the next tour is on Sunday. The meeting time is 10.30am, at Sheffield Park Station, and the day should end around 4.30pm. Book your place on the tour by contacting the General Office on 01825 720800, or just turn up at Sheffield Park on the day.
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Hide AdCRICKET: Chailey play in a friendly against Plumpton and East Chiltington, at the King George V Playing Fields, Plumpton on Sunday starting at 2pm. If you would like to play cricket on Sundays, regularly or occasionally, you will be made most welcome. If you wish to play or would like more information call Peter on 07709946880.
NIGHTJARS ON RED HOUSE COMMON: Do join members of the Commons Society and hear the sound of male birds churring on the Common on Tuesday. Meet at 9.15pm at the Sports Clubs car park (at the Memorial Common off the A272 west of Chailey crossroads). The evening will finish in the dark so take a torch.
ANNUAL DAY TRIP: Organised by the Commons Society is on Saturday June 17 and is a visit to Norbury Park near Leatherhead. This is a large country park and wildlife area on the North Downs. There will be a countryside walk so suitable clothes and shoes will be needed, plus a picnic lunch. There are toilets and a tea shop at the coach park. Depart Sports Club car park at 9.30am and return about 5pm. The cost will be about £15, to book a place call 01444 831098.
VIVACE CONCERT: And Strawberry Tea. Vivace is a West Sussex based choir which exists to help charities, churches and other good causes to raise funds. Since its formation in 2003 the choir has helped to raise over £100,000 throughout Sussex and the neighbouring counties. Vivace have generously offered to perform a varied repertoire at St Martin’s Chapel at Chailey Heritage Foundation on Saturday June 17. All are welcome to attend, starting at 4pm with a Strawberry Tea on the lawn (weather permitting) before settling down to a lively and entertaining concert. Tickets cost £12 and can be purchased from the fundraising department on 01825 724444 ext 718 or by email to [email protected], or by making a donation at https:// mydonate.bt.com/events/ vivaceconcert/427623. All funds raised at this event will help support the Foundation’s Dream Centre Appeal.
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Hide AdLUNCH CLUB: At St Peter’s Church is held monthly at 12.30pm in the church, on Chailey Green, and the next lunch club is on Thursday June 22. All are welcome to go along for a delicious meal, meet new people and chat and relax. The food is freshly prepared and home-cooked with a main course, choice of puddings and tea/coffee all for £5 per person. There is easy access and disabled toilet facilities. If you require transport or further information please contact Julia Guerard on 01825 722967.
MODEL RAILWAY WEEKEND: Is at the Bluebell Railway on Saturday and Sunday June 24 and 25. Model and miniature railway displays will be at both Horsted Keynes and Sheffield Park stations. Do go along, enjoy a steam train ride and explore each of the stations and exhibitions from 10am to 4pm.
MUSEUM: Windmill and Rural Life Museum will be open on Sunday June 25 between 3pm and 5pm with entry £1 for adults and 50p for children aged under 16 years. For more information regarding the Mill call John Smith on 01825 723519.
AGM: Of the Sports Club takes place at the Pavilion at the sports ground, North Chailey, just off the A272 on Monday June 26 at 8pm. For more details contact [email protected].
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