WHAT'S ON - EVENTS

Please scroll down for lots of info on local groups and events. Please note the following clubs have their own pages - in addition to the information placed on this page.

KIDS STUFF IS HERE

• WHATS ON - ARTS, CRAFTS & ARTISTS
• WHATS ON - COMMUNITY CENTRE
• WHATS ON - KIDS
• WHATS ON - CLUBS
• WHATS ON - DIET & FITNESS
• WHATS ON - INTEREST & RESIDENT GROUPS
• WHATS ON - LEARN DIRECT, SALTDEAN UNITED & PRESSURE GROUPS
• WHATS ON - CHURCHES & CHURCH GROUPS
• WHATS ON - Saltdean Residents Association
  
• WHATS ON - U3A
  
• WHATS ON - Saltdean Neighbourhood Watch
  
• WHATS ON - WSLAT
• WHATS ON - Saltdean Oval WI
  

If you are a member of a group and would very much like your own pages please do not hesitate to contact me and one can be set up.

Local Councillors - Rottingdean Coastal Ward Surgeries

Third Tuesday of each month
6-7.30pm
Round Room, Whiteway Centre, Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean

Upcoming Events

Click on here for courses PDF

ST MARTINS NEWSLETTER PAGE HERE PDF PRINTOUT HERE

Windmill Walk Info here & website here

NEW GOLF SOCIETY NEEDS MEMBERS

New Saltdean Golf Society requires members. Local monthly events. Please
contact Paul on 01273 304003 pmungavin@accamail.com for further details.

• Saltdean Community Association Tel: 304617
  
  
• Senior Citizens Friday at 2.30pm Pam Grinyer Tel: 309442
  
  
• Saltdean Oval Women's Institute 2nd Thurs of month at 10am Hilary Grimshaw Tel: 304643 Saltdean Oval Women's Institute Our meetings are held in the Upper Hall of Saltdean Community Centre starting at 10.00 am. On 9th June Mrs. Wynn Jones will give a presentation called "Scarf Tying Magic". Members are asked to bring a square scarf and a rubber band. Sounds like fun! On 14th July East Sussex Federation Vice- Chairman Ann Whitehead will talk "On Being a Collectorholic." On 11th August we have our Afternoon Summer Tea Party. Members will have an opportunity to relax, partake of a spread of tasty morsels and catch up on news. On September 8th Martin Perry will talk on 'Recycling', a topic of increasing importance which should be in the front of our minds.
  
  
• St. Martin's Women's Guild
  The St. Martin's Women's Guild meets each Wednesday afternoon starting at 2.30 pm. The programme for June, July and September is as follows:
  Week 1: Fellowship
  Week 2: Speaker
  Week 3: To be arranged
  Week 4: Members and Bring and Buy Sale.
  Anyone interested in
  Please note that the. Guild will not meet during August. Anyone joining the Guild will be made most welcome! Please ring the President Mrs E. Catt on 307264 or the Secretary Mrs A. Hoare on 305218.
  
  
• Saltdean & District Choir Tues 9.45am Desmond Rose Tel: 583027 or Hazel Tel: 309137 We rehearse every Tuesday morning in the Saltdean Community Centre and give two main concerts in December and April. If requested we also entertain in other venues such as Nursing Homes, or at social events. We recommence our rehearsals in September and if any lady is interested in joining us please contact the Chairman Audrey Pickles (tel.303596)
  
  
  
• Tuesday Bingo Club Weekly Tues eves from 7.30 pm Raffle and Coffee Bar Alec Tel: 306563
  
  
• Saltdean Townswomen's Guild Meets Once a month on a Thurs eve Olive Halley Tel: 309619. Saltdean Townswomen's Guild meet on the first Thursday of every month at 7.30 pm in the lounge of Southdown Court in Lustrells Vale. On July 7th the Stanmer Village Handbell Ringers will demonstrate the "Music of the Bells"; on August 4th we have a Social Evening, and a varied programme of activities to inform and delight! On September 1st the Deputy Mayor of Brighton, Pat Drake, will talk on "My Mayoral Year". Do come along and join us! All enquiries to Mary Trimbey on 302676.
  
  
• Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Retired Civil Servants of all ages Once a month on a Monday am Derek Redfern Tel: 695851
  
  
• Saturday Night Dance Weekly Sats 8 -11 pm Ballroom and Latin Dancing Live Bands, licensed bar, tea & coffee Smart Dress please Peter Gander Tel: 01323 896080
  
  
• Modern Sequence Dancing Monday afternoons Norman Dent Tel: 586893
  
  
• Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Once a month Mon am Evelyn George Tel; 308665
  
  
• Saltdean Thursday Club Meets on the 2nd and 4th Weds of the month Mrs Chris Jones Tel: 588124 The Saltdean Thursday Club meets on WEDNESDAYS at 2.15 pm at the Community Centre. It's one of those English eccentricities! On 8th June Roger McKenna will talk on "The Story of Lesnes Abbey" and on 22nd June Mrs Weeks will run a session on "Chairobics". You can stay fit without even moving from your seat! On 13th July there will be a Ploughman's Lunch and a Quiz, and on 27th July our visitor will be a Butlins Redcoat. There will be no meetings in August. Hopefully members will be sunning themselves in their gardens or on the beach....
  We resume in September. On the 14th Mrs S. Bridge will talk on "The Land of the Incas" and on the 28th Mr. B. Ogley's subject is "Biggin on the Bump".
  
  
• Brighton East Trefoil Guild
  The Brighton East Trefoil Guild will meet on Tuesday 14th June at 7.00 pm at 12 Chichester Drive East for a Buffet Supper. On Tuesday 12th July there will be a Craft Evening at the same address. Our Summer Garden Party will be held on Saturday 20th August at 2.30 pm at 85 Wicklands Avenue. If you would like to know more about the Trefoil Guild please phone Vivian on 306730 or Barbara on 305719.
  
  
• Mothers Union Sharon Tel: 308018 Our meetings are held in the Friendship Centre at 2.00 pm on the first Tuesday of the month. On July 5th Mr. Norris will talk to us about the Gideon Movement. Our August meeting will be our Annual Deanery Garden Party on Saturday 13th August, to celebrate the birthday of our founder, Mary Sumner. This year it will be hosted by St. Matthias, Ditchling Road. Our meetings are open to all. For further information please contact Vivienne on 308607.
  
  
  

INTEREST & RESIDENT GROUPS
There are lots of interest groups in Saltdean - please look at the kidspage of you are looking at groups for young people.

• Saltdean Residents Association
  
  For more information please click on the title above which will take you to a special page.
  
  
• East Saltdean Residents Assocation (ESRA) HOW TO JOIN US
  For more information contact the Secretary Mr P C Slinn on Tel: 01273-302207 OR Ms Barbara Beasley Event Co-ordinator on Tel: 01273-302550 esrasaltdean@hotmail.co.uk
  IF you wourd like to join ESRA please return the slip below wfth the annual payment of £3.00.
  to the Treasurer Mrs Smith 114 Bannings Vale East-Saltdean.OUR AIM IS TO HELP WITH LOCAl. ISSUES
  COMING SOON
  TELSCOMBE TOWN COUNCIL
  FIRE WORK DISPLAY At
  CHATSWORTH PARK ON THE
  10th SEPTEMBER
  ESRA AGM
  ESRA CHRISTMAS PARTY
  
  
  
• Friends of Telscombe Tye Conservation Group
  
  The Friends of Telscombe Tye group formed in early 2004. It brings together of widely different ages, interests and backgrounds from
  Saltdean, Telscombe and Peacehaven, but they have one thing in common: a wish to play a role in protecti and enhancing the natural environment the Telscombe Tye.
  
  They carry out specific tasks related to nai conservation usually on a Saturday or Sun These tasks range from litter picking to scrub clearance, reed pulling to flora and faiin; surveys. Nearly all of the their work is carried out on either the main piece of the lye, runni north from the A259 between Saltdean and Teiscombe Cliffs or on the ‘E’ piece which is situated east of Telscombe Village.
  
  If you would like o become a member of the group then more information can be gained from the Membership Secretary Peter Hay on 01273 302550.
  
  
• NEW GOLF SOCIETY NEEDS MEMBERS
  
  New Saltdean Golf Society requires members. Local monthly events. Please
  contact Paul on 01273 304003 pmungavin@accamail.com for further details.
  
  
• Saltdean Horticultural Society Nora Benford Tel: 304727 Despite the exhortations kindly included in the Easter "Link' not a single volunteer came forward, but our members rallied round and with support from within our ranks we've escaped the axe and are thankfully able to look forward again. We've just enjoyed what has become our annual visit to Wisley Gardens, and are in the course of arranging further outings and events during the summer. Outings and events are being arranged throughout the summer. Bimonthly afternoon meetings at Southdowns Court, Lustrells Vale from October onwards. Enquiries to Pat Ford (306304) or Nora Benford (304727).
  
  
• 5 Deans U3A meets at Southdowns Court Regular talks and much more For more information John Morris Tel: 683347 Five Deans (University of the Third Age)
  Our branch meetings are held at Southdowns Court, Lustrells Vale on the 2nd Thursday of each month, starting at 2.30 pm.
  On June 9th lan Gledhill will speak about the World of Pantomime. The
  July meeting will be our Summer Party. A break in August will be followed by our Enrolment Meeting on 8th September when we "sign up' for our wide selection of groups and classes. New members are welcome. Enquiries please to Janet Start (304347) or June Landells (303084). Details of current classes from Bernard Selton (303249) or Rosemary Ashley (209554)
  
  
  
• Saltdean Bowling Club Meets on Mon 10am Beginners and Experienced New Members always Welcome
  Contact: Captain Geoff Bishop Tel: 303153 or Secretary/Coach Mike Evans 302239.
  
  If you are seeking healthy exercise and friendship in a sport where you can set your own level of competition look no further than the Saltdean Bowling Club where you will receive free professional coaching. Why not give it a try? The season started at the end of April and continues throughout the summer. For further details phone Club Coach and Secretary Mike Evans on 302239.
  
  Saltdean Bowling Club would like to welcome new members who are already bowlers or who wish to take up the game.
  Professional coaching is available for teaching beginners or established bowlers.
  SBC is a nice friendly club situated inSaltdean Park Oval.
  Contact Michael Evans Secretary and Coach on 01273 302239
  
  
• Saltdean Arts & Crafts Club Weekly All Welcome first class free £12 p.a. or 50p p.w. after Wed 1.30 - 4.30pm. Irene Tel: 303745
  Saltdean Arts & Crafts Club meets every Wednesday afternoon from 1.00 - 4.00 pm in the upstairs annexe of Saltdean Community Centre. The first session is free. Afterwards the fee is 50p a week or £12 for a year. We are holding an Open Afternoon on Wednesday 1st June from 1.30-3.30 pm. We'll have stalls selling a .The Open Afternoon is on Wednesday 1st June at the Saltdean Community Centre.
  variety of goods, including work by our members. Proceeds will go to
  our present charity, the Martletts Hospice. If you would like more information, please contact Irene Beardwell on 303745.
  
  
• Bridge Circle Mondays from 6.20pm to 10pm Eve Sear Tel: 303292
  
  
• Saturday Bridge Lillian Payne Tel: 300622
  
  
• Good Companions 1st Wed every month 2.15 pm C. Centre Rita Neave Tel: 306477
  
  
• Rottingdean & Saltdean Lions 2nd Mon of each month at 8pm Plough in Rottingdean Dave Tel: 307764 or Tel 30786
  
  
• Rotary Club of East Brighton
  East Brighton Golf Club, Roedean Road, Brighton BN2 5RA
  Thursday, 12.30 for 13.00
  Secretary: David Roberts Tel. 304760

Contact names and times and dates of many groups in the area are always changing. Please pass on any amendments, additions or changes of time and venue to us at here or Nikki Tel: 390116

• Deans Leisure Centre - Further details ring 391683 See more info here and the pdf for their youth groyups and children activities here
  
  
• Over 50's, St Martins Hall Tues at 1.45pm. Barbara Tel: 305719 St. Martin's Keep Fit for the Over-50's St. Martin's Keep Fit for the Over-50's meets in the Church Hall, Longridge Avenue every Tuesday at 2.00 pm for one hour, where we exercise to music. This is followed by a welcome cup of tea and a biscuit! If you would like to join us, please phone Barbara on 305719!
  
  
  
• Wiggle with Wendy St Martins Hall, Longridge Ave Mons 7.30pm to 8.30pm Noncompetitive Fun Class
  
  
• Body Conditioning Dance Studio, Longhill School, Rottingdean Monday 7pm-8pm Tel: Karen 305827
  
  
• Legs, Bums, Tums & Pilates Mon am C.C Lisette Tel: 07811 448671
  
  
• The Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Club Community Centre Wed mornings Please contact Kim Odell Tel: 01293 523495
  
  
• Shape Health Studios Saltdean Park Road. Open 7am to 9pm. 10am -6pm wkends. Tel: 888308 Ring for membership details.
  
  
• Yoga Mon, Tues eve, Thurs am C. Centre Breeda Tel: 233608
  
  
• Wednesday Workouts Saltdean Library 6 - 7 pm Wed Tel: 307835
  
  
• Slimming World Tues 5.30pm / 7pm Lower Hall Michelle Tel: 586317
  
  
• Saltdean Academy of Dance - Adult & Child Ballet, tap & dance Victoria Richards AIRD, AISTAD Tel: Tel: 461691
  
  
• Weightwatchers In the Lower Hall Tel: 08457 123000
  
  

LEARNDIRECT, SALTDEAN UNITED & PRESSURE GROUPS

• LearnDirect Training Courses - Further details ring Chris Cooper, Community Learning Manager, Longhill High SchoolTel: 304086 (school hrs)391680 (after school /Sat am) learndirect@longhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk Courses are available in: Skills for life, Using IT, IT - Professional, Business Management
  
  
• CRAP Campaign for Residents Against Portobello Jean Tel: 300652
  
  
• West Saltdean Local Action Team (WSLAT) Tel: Terry Hammond 887618
  
  
• Saltdean United Football Club Club House, Hill Park, The Mount, Coombe Vale, Saltdean Tel: 309898
  

CHURCHES AND CHURCH GROUPS
There are two churches in Saltdean - one United Reformed, one C of E and the nearest Roman Catholic Church is in Rottingdean.

See more info here