Local Clubs and Organisations
Foxes Hollow Residents' Association
The Residents' Association was set up in 2002 to maintain and improve the estate of Foxes Hollow, Stone Cross. It consistently has the majority of residents on the estate join as members which allows us to speak on behalf of the estate as well as raise funds for activities we think are beneficial and neccessary to provide.
Members receive regular newsletters thoughout the year and full access to the web site at foxeshollowestate.com. We also provide members with a copy of our 'recommended tradesman list', listing over 80 local tradesmen / companies where members have put their names forward after completion of good works. We also organise a Neighbourhood Watch alert which is run by the Association but covers the whole estate, members and non members.
Further information from Alf Lovell, Chairman on (01323) 760 452 or Stuart McMillan, Treasurer, on (01323) 764 350
Westham & Hankham Women's Institute
We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Westham Village Hall, Peelings Lane.
Activities: Speakers, coach outings, competitions, raffles, trade stall for selling books, cards, marmalade etc. Frequent coffee mornings and have an annual cheese and wine party.
All ladies welcome.
Contact - Mrs Elsie Fox (Secretary).
Westham Evening Women's Institute
Meetings are held at 7.30pm on the 4th Thursday of each month in Westham Village Hall. On average 40 members and guests meet to enjoy a large variety of talks and demonstrations on subjects ranging from glass painting, antiques, marathon running, Family Tracing Service, life in Windsor Castle etc. There are floral art competitions, performing arts festivals, music workshops, craft, cookery competitions and coffee mornings.
New members are always made very welcome and encouraged to bring their friends to keep the atmosphere friendly and entertaining.
For more details, please contact Mary Unsworth, Tel 01323 740034.
The Friendship Lunch Group - Any Tuesday - Coffee from 10.30 - Lunch at 12.00
Two-course hot meal £4.50
Westham Village Hall - Members from the local area use Rover bus free to over 60's with a Travel card - call 0845 6066951 to book journeys there and back.
You are welcome to visit any Tuesday 10.30 to 12.00, to find out more, but if you want lunch, please book by 9.30 the day before, ring Joyce 01323 763344, so there's enough to go round!
For all other Westham Village Hall queries please call 764297
We are friendly and welcoming. Activities include conversation, a raffle, bagatelle and table quoits. Sometimes we go out, there is no formal programme. Lunch is an occasion to meet others and have a hot meal. Members eat and chat and help, when they can, to serve and clear away. Like a family meal, one person at the table serves the main dish and others pass the plates and vegetables. The food is supplied by Maynards of Polegate, with a different menu each week. Special diets are catered for, diabetic, low fat and vegetarian. Chef's choice of alternative can be ordered if what is on the menu is not acceptable.
Members are usually from Westham or near by and are usually over 60, but there is no age restriction. Visitors are welcome, come and visit and bring a friend! You can come as a visitor at first and then, if you think you'd like to join you can, there is no fee. We don't have 'helpers', but if you like to help you will be very welcome. An executive team is elected to take special responsibilities. It includes Joyce Richards (01323 763344) & Mary Eagle (01323 762814)
The Friendship Lunch Group
Lusteds
Glynleigh Road
Hankham
Pevensey
East Sussex
BN24 5BJ
email joyce.richards@hankham2.co.uk
Westham Sequence Dance Club
Good music - new and old favourite dances.
Fridays 7.30pm - 10.00pm. Westham Village Hall, Peelings Lane. Leaders:
For more details please contact, Jack and Pip Tel 01323 484917.
Kent & East Sussex Railway (Sussex Group).
The group supports the K.E.S.R.
Meeting on the second Tuesday of the month (Not August) at Westham Village Hall, 7.30pm.
All are welcome.
For more information, please contact J Durrant Tel 01323 764807 or T Lawrence Tel 01323 845108.
Eastbourne & District Cage Birds Society
Our Club has been formed for over a hundred years. We meet the first Thursday in each month at Westham Village Hall, Pevensey at 7.45pm until 10.00pm.
We are interested in all cage and aviary birds. Maybe we could be helpful if anyone has a problem with their birds.
We have a speaker at most of our meetings on all aspects of 'Bird Keeping' from Management to Showing.
If you are interested, please come along and see what we have to offer, we are a very friendly group and would welcome all newcomers.
For more information call George Tel 01323 488169 or Colin Tel 01323 728314.
Red Dyke Residents' Association
An Association of residents in Stone Cross who wish to preserve and improve the character of our neighbourhood. The Association includes a neighbourhood Watch Scheme. Ten roads are at present covered:-
Beaulieu Drive, Cuckmere Drive, Lambourn Avenue, Meon Close, Mole Close, Swale Close, Tamar Close, Tillingham Close, Tillingham Way, Wellsbourne Road.
Any areas wishing to join forces or form a similar Association should contact the Chairman, Mr Les Simpson on 01323 740439 for more details.
Westham Pop-in
Westham Pop-in were delighted to be able to send 105 pounds to the Children in need appeal as a result of donating their takings for one morning recently. Thanks go to all who generously contributed to this wonderful result. Mrs Wragg made approximately 50 shortbread Pudsey bears for sale which swelled the total considerably.
The Christmas Pop-in will take place on Wednesday 18th December when mince pies and carol singing will be order of the day.The Leo Hospice for children will benefit from the annual raffle this year. Gifts for the raffle will be much appreciated. The Pop-in is open every Wednesday (not Christmas and New Year days) from 9.30a.m. till 11.30a.m.at Westham Village Hall. Books are always on sale, and your spare books will be gratefully accepted. Coffee/tea and biscuits 35p.
Any queries please contact Mrs Tingley Tel.01323 761032.
Stone Cross Mill Trust
Stone Cross Windmill is a Grade II* listed building wholly owned by a registered charity, Stone Cross Mill Trust, which was set up to restore and preserve the tower mill as a significant part of this country's industrial heritage. The Trust has restored the mill to working order.
The mill will be open to the public on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer months, 2 pm to 5 pm, from April 6th 2003 onwards.
The Trust has more than 400 members, some of whom help the Trustees with the maintenance and running of the mill and the production of flour. New members of the Trust are always welcome, either to show support for the preservation of this local landmark by paying a small annual subscription, or by helping as well in a practical way. Building maintenance, gardening, milling, guiding visitors, and minding shop are all jobs which rely on volunteers.
The windmill is located off Windmill Green to the east of Stone Cross crossroads. When travelling from the crossroads towards Westham, turn right just after the garden centre.
Private group visits are always welcome and arrangements can be made for a daytime visit during the week by telephoning Mr Picton on 760547. If you prefer you can contact us via e-mail by using the link on the Trust's website at http://www.stonecrosswindmill.org.uk/, where you can also take a virtual tour of the mill. If you would like to join the Trust, the same contacts can be used.