Party in the Car Park set to return to Haywards Heath with Caribbean theme
Haywards Heath Social Club is opening its doors on Saturday, August 15, for its next Party in the Car Park.
Organisers have announced that the 2026 event has a ‘fantastic Caribbean theme’ and takes place from 2.30pm until late, with music from 3pm.
A spokesperson for the social club said: “We have got something for the whole family to enjoy, including kids’ activities, a talented balloon artist, a classic coconut shy, our game ‘Splat!’, plus a raffle and tombola.
“Come hungry and ready to celebrate, because we will be serving up a sizzling BBQ alongside traditional Caribbean food including Jamaican rice and peas. Wash it all down with refreshing cocktails and make sure to save room for ice cream and cake! Come on down and see everything we have to offer. We’ll also have membership applications handy if you decide you’d like to make it official and join us. All are welcome.”
The Haywards Heath Town Mayor Duncan Pascoe will be at the event too.
The social club has been supporting local charities for over 100 years with entertainment and social events, having started in 1921 as the United Services Club. The club said it has supported a variety of charities but has recently focussed on Bentswood Hub, calling this hub ‘an absolute lifeline right at the heart of the Bentswood community’. This hub offers both emotional and practical support to residents in and around the area, including activities, helpful sessions and a community larder.
A spokesperson for Haywards Heath Social Club said: “We are incredibly proud to champion their cause and help them continue looking out for our neighbours.”
The spokesperson said: “You’ve probably driven past our building on Wivelsfield Road a hundred times without a second glance. But step behind those doors and you'll find a welcoming space that boasts four competition snooker tables, darts, pool, Bar Billiards and two fantastic function rooms. We’re always buzzing with activity, offering great live music, fitness classes and seasonal festivities to enjoy, like Halloween and Easter. More than anything, we love opening our doors and playing host to community groups like the Weald Ukulele Players and Singers Group, the Mid Down Lacemakers Group and the Mid Sussex Angling Society.
“Our main function room can comfortably hold up to 150 people, complete with its own bar, a large dance floor, a raised stage and disco facilities. For more intimate gatherings, our smaller function room holds up to 50 people and comes with its own bar too. Any given week, these rooms are bustling with life. You can find people finding their focus with Tai Chi and Pilates or breaking a serious sweat in our high-energy dance combat and line dancing classes. You can check the full class schedule on our website www.hhusc.co.uk. We also play host to Darts competitions and exhibitions, professional security training classes and the brilliant laughs from our comedy club nights.”