Southwater Parish
Halls
Schools
Organisations
Parent & Toddler Groups
Playgroups
Youth Clubs/Activities
Sports Clubs
Southwater has two Primary schools and one Infant School. It has a shopping precinct and an industrial estate. Community facilities include the Leisure Centre and the Village Hall. There have been plans for a library, fire station and new medical centre but these have never been provided.
SOUTHWATER PARISH
Parish Council
Office is in the old Youth Club hut, opposite the Sport's Club in Church
Lane. Three meetings each month. All meetings held at Parish office in
Church Lane and they are open to the public. No scheduled meetings in
August.
Tel: 733202
E-mail: c.m.tobin@talk21.com.
Parish Council Clerk: Mrs Catherine Tobin
Parish Councillors: For contact details of the Parish Councillors, click here
Southwater Parish Church
The Holy Innocents, Church Lane
Vicar: Rev Philip H Jones, The Vicarage, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 7BT Tel: 730229.
Churchwardens: Julia Handley Tel: 730594, Stephen Chapman Tel: 730420
Every Sunday: 8.00am: Holy communion, 6.30pm: Evensong
1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday: 10.00am: The Parish Eucharist. Sunday School meets during term time in the Church Room
2nd Sunday:10.00am Youth and Family Eucharist.
4th Sunday:9.30am The Parish Eucharist, 11.00am Family Service
Southwater Roman Catholic Parish Church
The Shrine Church of Our Lady of Consolation & St. Francis, Park Lane, West Grinstead
Parish Priest: Father David Goddard, The Priest's House, Park Lane, West Grinstead Tel: 710273
Sunday Masses: Saturday at 6.00pm (Vigil Mass), Sunday at 9.30am
Southwater Community Methodist Church
Minister: Rev Kath Jones Tel: 273454.
Email: kathj@fish.co.uk
Secretary: Janet Jackson Tel: 732851
Morning worship in the Hall at Southwater
Junior School, Sunday at 10.00am.
Southwater Parish News
This village newsletter is published by Southwater Parochial Church Council
ten times a year. Publication is generously supported by the Parish Council,
advertising revenues and donations. Material for Southwater News should
reach the Editor by the 8th day of the preceding month. Contributions
should be addressed to the Editor at either The Vicarage, Church Lane
or The Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road.
Editor & Advertising Manager: Diana, tel: 732061
Distribution: Thea, tel: 731120
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HALLS
The Church Room, Church Lane.
Booking secretary: Joan Collis Tel: 730560
Easteds Barn, hall for hire.
Contact parish clerk Tel: 733202
Southwater Scout & Jubilee H.Q., Church Lane.
Contact Matthew Clarke Tel: 731079
Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Rd, Southwater.
Sports facilities and rooms available for hire for functions and weddings. Contact: John Mills, manager Tel: 733208
Village Hall, Church Lane.
Chairman Mr R.G. Piper Tel: 730263, secretary Mrs T. Francis Tel: 731120, booking clerk Mrs T. Longdon Tel: 732957
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SCHOOLS
Southwater County Infant School, Worthing Rd, Southwater
Tel: 733254. Headteacher Ann Duke, Chairman of Governors Peter Croucher
Southwater Junior School, Worthing Rd, Southwater
Tel: 730475. Headteacher Mr Gadd. Chairman of Governors Carol Jones, PTA secretary Janet Gilbert
Castlewood County Primary School, Castlewood Rd, Southwater
Tel: 734822 Headteacher Mrs E.V. Vose, Chairman of Governors Mrs M.L. Beeson. School opened in 1997.
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ORGANISATIONS
The Belfry Luncheon Club
Secretary: Joan Collis Tel: 730560
Bridge Club: Southwater Bridge Club
Leisure Centre, Tues 7.30pm. Secretary: Ann Huntley 731194.
Christian Aid
Organiser: Rosemary Yates 730435
Dancing : Elsden School of Dancing
Secretary: Jackie Bearman 731578
Drama : Southwater Dramatic Society
Secretary: Jeanette Woods 730733 (email: jeanette@ellen86.freeserve.co.uk). Small friendly group. Share in all aspects of production, from acting to making coffee. Ability is mixed, from rank beginner to old stager, back stage help is always needed. Essential ingredient is enthusiasm.
History: Southwater Local History Group
A small group meeting monthly, on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm at the Parish Office in Church Lane. New members are welcome and they would like to hear from anyone who has memories , old anecdotes and papers they would like to share.
Chairman: Judith Court (01403 731 486)
Secretary: Stella Lillywhite (01403 732 156)
Email: history@southwater.org
Website: www.southwaterhistory.freeserve.co.uk
Horticulture: Southwater Horticulture Society
Membership Secretary - Mrs Audrey Broad, 1, Elm Cottages, Worthing Road, Southwater. Tel: 731109.
Show Secretary - Mrs Anne Tuckwell, 6 Wealdon Close - 731563.
Monthly meetings with guest speakers, shows, outings, bi-monthly newsletter and other benefits.
La Leche League
International charity providing information and support to breastfeeding mothers.
24-hour telephone help and local monthly group meetings.
Contact: Sue (01403 732702) or Catherine (01444 483393)
Mothers Union
Branch leader: Mrs J. Williamson Tel: 731695, secretary Julia Handly Tel: 730594
National Childbirth Trust
Area organiser: Mrs C.Pritchard 733008
Newfoundout Preservation Society
Secretary: Jan O'Keeffe 730208
Political Party : Southwater Conservatives
Chairman: Valerie Hill 730184
Political Party : Labour Party
Secretary: Joan Thurston 269775
Political Party : Liberal Democrats
Peter & Julie Stainton 731670
Slimming Magazine Club
Group leader: Mrs Y. George 01903-892596. Meet at Southwater Junior School Mon 7.30pm
Southwater Country Park
Warden: Martin Harris 731218
Southwater and District Leos Club
Unfortunately the club has now closed. Existing members transferred to Horsham Lions Club.
Southwater and District Lions Club
Unfortunately the club has now closed. Existing members transferred to Horsham Lions Club. Horsham Lions undertake various charitable works, fundraising and social activities in Southwater.
Southwater Doll & Teddy Bear Club
Visitors welcome. Contact: Doris 730632
Southwater Medical Foundation
Chairman of Trustees: Mr Laurie Apted
Southwater Welcome Club
Contact: Betty Piper 730263. Whist, bingo, speakers and parties. Meets Wed 2.30pm in the Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater
Southwater Women's Association
Contact: Mrs M.Holland 730233. Stimulating and wide-ranging discussions, theatre trips, quiz evenings, demonstrations, speakers, play reading, outings.
Southwater Women's Institute
Secretary: Mrs Woolnough 730695
Southwater Weald Women's Institute
Meet 3rd Thurs 7.30pm, Southwater Village Hall. Mrs Smith 791102
Weight Watchers
Meet every Thursday at 10.00 am in the Parish Rooms. New members welcome for encouragement and support. For more information, please call Helen Senneck on 01293 529780 (email: helen@senneck.fsnet.co.uk or for other meetings in the area call 08457 123000.
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PARENT & TODDLER GROUPS
Tiddlers & Toddlers, Thurs 10 - 12 noon, contact: Wendy Mason 733024
Half Pints, Tues 10 - 12 noon (term time only), Leisure Centre, Pevensey Rd.
Contact: Sam Burge Tel: 733721
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PLAYGROUPS
Childworld Pre-school, Southwater Village Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road.
Contact: Jo Hamilton – Pre-school Supervisor, Tel: 01403 732054.
Mon - Fri: 9:30am until 12:15pm
From Easter, two afternoons, Monday and Thursday from 1:45pm until 3:30pm.
£9 per session.
Holy Innocents, Church room, Church Lane.
Contact: Mrs Cathy Walden, Tel: 218076.
Mon - Fri: 9.15 - 12.15
Two afternoon sessions, 1pm - 4pm, (Tuesday and Friday) are being introduced from January to July only. These sessions are for children aged 31/2yrs and above, who may attend school in the September of that year.
Robin Hood Nursery School, Worthing Rd, Southwater, Tel: 731597.
Contact Mrs J. Harrison.
Mon - Fri 9am - 12 noon, Mon - Thurs 1-4pm, toddler group Fri 1.15 - 2.45pm.
Village Hall Playgroup, For ages 3-5 years, Mon - Thurs 9.15 - 12.15, Fri 9.15 - 11.45, Contact: Mrs P. Kitchener, 2 Woodfield Way, Southwater
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YOUTH CLUBS/ACTIVITIES
COOL KIDS CLUB
After school club, catering for children aged 5 - 12 years. The Club has been set up to provide interesting and stimulating after school care for children of busy parents. The children are collected from the three Southwater schools and escorted, on foot, to the club - based in the Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater. For further information contact: 01903 816232 or 01403 734270
GUIDES
All units offer well-balanced programmes full of variety, fun and adventure.
District Commissioner Mrs Ann Smith Tel: 732413.
For details of waiting lists Marilyn Dias Tel: 731862.
| Rainbows,(Pre Brownie age group) | ||
| 1st Southwater Rainbows | Wed | 4.15 - 5.15pm |
| 2nd Southwater Rainbows | Mon | 5.45 - 6.45pm |
| Brownies | ||
| 1st Southwater Brownies | Tues | 4.00 - 5.30pm |
| 2nd Southwater Brownies | Mon | 4.00 - 5.30pm |
| 3rd Southwater Brownies | Wed | 5.30 - 7.00pm |
| Guides | ||
| 1st Southwater Guides | Mon | 7.00 - 8.30pm |
| 2nd Southwater Guides | Tues | 7.00 - 8.30pm |
| 1st Southwater Rangers meet alternate Tues at private homes, Lisa Davison Tel: 733395 | ||
| Friends of Southwater Guiding, Jackie Taylor Tel: 731208 | ||
SCOUTS
Longest established youth movement now established in all but 5 countries in the world. It is open to all, regardless of political persuasion, colour, religion or faith. Contact: Mr Philip Cox 733491
2nd Southwater Scout Group, Jubilee Headquarters, Church Lane
| Beavers | Fri | 6.15 - 7.15pm |
| Cubs | Wed | 6.45 - 8.15pm |
| Thurs | 6.00 - 7.30pm | |
| Scouts | Fri | 7.30 - 9.15pm |
| Venture Scouts | Wed | 8.00 - 10.00pm |
| 1st Southwater Sea Scouts
meet at Leisure Centre, Pevensey Rd.
Contact: Mrs Hewitt Tel: 732012 Website: www.gearing141.freeserve.co.uk |
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| Beavers | Mon | 5.00 - 6.15pm |
| Cubs | Mon | 6.30 - 8.00pm |
| Scouts | Fri | 7.00 - 9.00pm |
YOUTH CLUB
Southwater Youth Project,Unit 23, Southwater Industrial Estate, Station Road, Southwater.
| Mondays | school years 8 and upwards | 7 - 9.30 pm |
| Wednesdays | school years 8 and upwards | 7 - 9.30 pm |
| Thursdays | school years 8 and upwards | 7 - 9.30 pm |
| Fridays | school years 5 & 6 only | 7 - 9 pm |
£1 membership per year (Sept - July) plus 40p per session (M, W, & T), 50p (F).
Non members pay double the nightly fee
Tel: 01403 732944 (during opening hours only)
Website: www.syp.ukonline.co.uk
Email: syp@ukonline.co.uk
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SPORTS CLUBS
Angling Society
Meets 1st Wed. The society has a junior section.
Secretary:Peter Farhall 711059
Badminton
Meets Mon Village Hall. Secretary: Mrs P. Tillier 730319
Meets Tues Village Hall. Secretary: Mr L. Apted 730923
Bowls - Southwater Bowls Club
Chairman: John Coghlan 730884.
Secretary: Monica Hargrave 730024
Email: mhargrave@tesco.com
Cricket - Southwater Cricket Club
Chairman: Dave Ball 252521
Football - Southwater Football Club
10 teams (3 adult, 1 veterans, 6 youth).
Contact: Barry Laker at e-mail southwaterfc@southwater.org
Website: www.southwaterfc.com
Football - Royal United Football Club
An FA Chartered Standard Club based in Southwater. Royal United offers an exceptional football experience for boys and girls aged from 7 to 16. For more information please contact our club secretary Paula Kitchener on 01403 733017 or e-mail alan.kitchener@tesco.net
Website: www.royalunited.net
Judo: Southwater Village Judo Club
Contact: Derek Paxton 250762. Boys & girls under 8 years, and juniors 8-16 years, Thurs.
Martial Arts: Kenagi Academy of Martial Arts
Southwater sessions are held at Southwater Infants School, Southwater Junior School and at the Village Centre. For details of times and other locations, please refer to the website, or contact Brian.
Phone: (01903) 743334 or 07711 987672
Email: sensei@kenagi.co.uk
Website: www.kenagi.co.uk
Running: Horsham Joggers
Meets 7 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre.
Active juniors section training at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre track on Thursdays at 7pm. Contact: Cliff Hall,
Secretary: Maggie Geal, 732699
Sports Club: Christs Hospital Sports Centre,
Christs Hospital School, Tel 247572
Built in 1989. Facilities include pool, squash, tennis, gym, sauna and a variety of classes.
Premier or Off Peak Bluecoats Membership available. Contact office for details.
Sports Club: Southwater Sports Club
Southwater Sports Club, Church Lane, Tel 730345.
Formed for the furtherance of sport in Southwater. Football, cricket, pool, darts.
Chairman: Dave Darkins, Club manager: Albert Swabey.
Sussex Folk Dance Band and Sussex Bonny Men
Traditional English folk music, fetes and displays.
Contact: Fred Head, Fair Field, Cross Lane, Barns Green 731631
Tennis: Southwater Tennis Club
Secretary: Mrs A.Wilson 730426
Triathlon: Amphibians 2 Tri Club,
Meet at Christs Hospital Sports Centre for swimming on Wed and Sat, and Steyning Leisure Centre on Mon.
Organiser: Mick Dicker, A2 Tri Club, PO Box 2032, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3WZ
Phone: 07811 841 390
Email: admin@a2tri.com
Website: www.a2tri.com
Weight and Circuit Training
Courses at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre.
Contact: Peter Etheridge 731752