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Adur, Arun and Worthing Neighbourhood Watch Associations
Three separate and independent associations that collectively form the West Downs Neighbourhood Watch Groups. All are members of the Sussex NHW Federation.
West Downs Divisional HQ
Centenary House
Durrington Lane
Worthing
West Sussex
BN13 2PQ
Ivor J Webb
Mobile 08456 070999
cpc@highdownnhw.org
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Cissbury Players
A theatrical group which performs three times a year, March July and November. The group welcomes everyone as members both acting and non-acting. There are plenty of places for non-acting members in the production of the group's four plays. The group rehearses twice a week.
Ann Burfoot
Tel 01903 873 801
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Findon Bridge Club
This club meets in the Village Hall every Wednesday (except August),
1:30-4:30pm.
Nancy Stone
Tel 01903 873 164
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Findon Carpet Bowls Club
This club meets in the Village Hall every week,
Monday 2:00-5:00pm and Friday 10:00am-1:00pm.
E Harper
Tel 01903 873 523
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Findon Colour Circle
This is a small friendly group that meets once a month, from October to March, to project colour slides of general interest
and enjoy a chat over a cup of tea, or coffee.
Small fee per meeting.
New members very welcome.
Meets in the Village Hall
2nd Wednesday monthly,
7:30-9:30pm October - March (inclusive).
Barbara Callaghan
Tel 01798 813 341
Peter Langelaan
Tel 01903 262 500
e-mail langelaan@ntlworld.com
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Findon Cricket Club
Meetings are held at the Cricket Ground, at Long Furlong, for practice and matches. Established 1867. Has three teams playing Saturday and Sunday matches. League cricket on Saturday and occassionally on Sunday. 1st & 2nd elevens play in the Sussex Invitation League. Aims to promote colts cricket and has six colts teams with an age range from under 9's to under 16's. Has recently extended the pavillion where there is a bar and where various social events are held. New members, playing and social, most welcome.
Nigel Walker
Tel 01903 520 917
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Findon Downs Dog Training
For all responsible dog owners who want a pet they can take anywhere in any situation. Established for thirty years; all classes are run by experienced instructors.
We welcome all dogs, all breeds and cross breeds of all ages (from puppies to advanced training level). We organise the Good Citizen Test at bronze, silver & gold levels. Every June we hold our annual Open Obedience Dog Show at the Worthing Rugby Club, Angmering. We have a demonstration Team that visits local clubs and shows.
Meets in the Village Hall every Wednesday between 6:30-10:00pm (during school term time). Five separate classes.
Pat O'Shea
Tel 01243 551 966
pat.oshea@lineone.net
webmail@findondownsdtc.fsnet.co.uk
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Findon Downs WI
The Women's Institute provides opportunities for all women to meet once a month for a varied programme of interesting topics. This WI meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2.30pm in the Village Hall. Only residents of Findon Village need apply.
Ann Brooks
Tel 01903 872 192
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Findon Probus Club
Established 21st January 1986
Membership
Retired, or semi-retired, professional and business men living in Findon Village, Findon Valley, High Salvington, Clapham, Patching, Washington, Steyning (or anywhere in close proximity of these areas) are welcome to join the club.
About the club
The club meets every month, on the 3rd Thursday, for a lunch at
The West Worthing Tennis Club, and after lunch there is always a very interesting guest speaker; apart from 3 months, two of which are for ladies' luncheons and one for a dinner, when members' wives/partners and widows are invited. These latter meetings are generally held at the Worthing Golf Club.
Coffee mornings, also with members' wives/partners and widows (ie an opportunity to get to know one another better in the convivial atmosphere of some hostelry, or restaurant, and discuss possible future club events/outings etc - �2.50 per person), are held on the 1st Thursday of each month, except for July, August and September.
Each year, day outings are arranged with wives/partners/widows (eg a day trip to
France, visit to the
House of Commons, an evening members' skittles match, a members' croquet match, a luncheon trip on the Thames, a trip to the theatre, etc).
Average cost of day trips/events are around �20-�30 per person. On occasion members of other local Probus clubs may be invited to join in, to make up numbers.
Cost
Annual subscription �10.
Regular luncheon meetings �11 per person, per meeting.
Interested?
Contacts
Ken Lane (Chairman) Tel 01903 873956
John Croft john@findon34.freeserve.co.uk
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Findon Village WI
The Women's Institute provides opportunities for all women to meet once a month for a varied programme of interesting topics. This WI meets 1st Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. New members most welcome.
O Williams
Tel 01903 873 082
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Findon Village Parish Council
Meets in the Village Hall every six weeks (eight meetings each year), on Mondays at 7:30 pm.
Dates posted locally.
Meetings are open to the public.
63 High Street
Findon
West Sussex
BN14 0ST
Tel 01903 877 225
Fax 01903 877 225
Michael le Grand
Tel 01903 873 437
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Findon Village Pre-school
This Ofsted-registered pre-school is located behind the Village Hall in Findon High Street and is for children aged 2 to 5 years. Sessions run every weekday morning between 9.15 and 12.00 during school term time, with lunchtime clubs for over-threes. To find out more, feel free either to call in during a session or phone 07762 906911.
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Findon Friendship Club
Meets in the Village Hall on the last Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm during winter months and at 2:30pm during the summer.
Norman Groves
Tel 01903 872 469
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Findon Friends of St Barnabas
Support and fundraising group.
Bernice Jenner
Tel 01903 873 140
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Findon News
Findon's monthly newsletter.
Price 20p
Letters, articles and advertisements.
sidney@flyingboat.freeserve.co.uk
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Findon Valley Library
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Mobile library
operated by Storrington Library.
Visits Findon Village on alternate Fridays
Village Hall 3:00 - 3:30pm
Findon Fire Station 3:35 - 4:15pm.
Tel 01903 743 075
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Findon Village Gardens Association
The association meets monthly. Although the subject of the speaker is usually horticulture, once or twice a year it is a topic of general interest. The December meeting is the Association's social evening. Both a Spring and a Summer flower show is held at the Village Hall. The best village garden competition is judged prior to the Summer Show. Each year or two or three visits are made to gardens in surrounding counties. Meets last Friday of each month at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.
Lesley Chamberlain
Tel 01903 820 813
chamberlain_lesley@hotmail.com
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Findon Village Hall
Pat Canavan
Tel 01903 874 141
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Findon Village Preservation Association
Independent group of villagers run by a committee who meet quarterly. Aims to maintain standards within the village by taking an active interest in village life and any decisions that may affect the community. Subscription 50p per year. Annually organizes a stall at the Village Fete and has a social evening in November in the Village Hall where everyone is welcome.
D Goodey
Tel 01903 872 465
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Lambs Tails Playgroup
Lambs Tails parent and toddler group meets at Findon Village Hall on Thursdays between 10:00am-12:00noon. It is run by a committee of parent volunteers for everyone with children of pre-school age. We hope that all families, including grandparents, will feel welcome and will find activities to interest both the children and the grown-ups, including age-appropriate crafts and a programme of visiting speakers/businesses. The weekly cost is �2 per family which inludes unlimited teas and coffees and healthy snacks for the children. Please do contact us if you have any queries, or simply turn up and join us!
Jacqui Greaney
Tel 01903 872 599
jacadihan@yahoo.com
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Lime Tree Surgery
Dr Edwin A B Cameron
Dr Maurice R Shipsey
Dr David Mannings
Dr Paul Daniels
Dr Karen Patel
Dr Iwona Pogoda
Dr Katja Palan
Practice Manager: Pat Conway
Getting to see a doctor
Consultations are by appointment.
The surgery lines are open from 8:30am-6:00pm.
Please wait until after 11:00am for non-urgent appointments and enquiries.
To request a home visit ring before 10:30am.
For urgent visits and emergencies phone anytime.
Services
In-house pharmacy.
Diabetic Clinic: Monday 1:40-4:20pm.
Asthma Clinic: Monday & Thursday 1:30-3:40 pm.
Blood Pressure Clinic: Tuesday & Friday 1:30-3:40pm.
Ante Natal Clinic: Tuesday 9:00-11:00am & Wednesday 2:00-3:15pm (run by our team of midwives).
Children's Vaccinations: Thursday 1:30pm.
Travel Clinic: Tuesday 4:00-6:30pm & Friday 4:00-6:15pm.
A full range of Family Planning and Maternity services is provided by the practice.
Minor Surgery is offered by Doctors Shipsey, Patel and Daniels (you do not have to be registered with the practice to use these services - ask one of the doctors).
Findon Village
Residents of Findon Village can see a doctor at the Surgery at Nightingales.
Lime Tree Surgery
Lime Tree Avenue
Findon Valley
Worthing
West Sussex
BN14 0DL
Telephone numbers
At all times and Emergency Number Tel 01903 264 101
Health Visitors Tel 01903 877 405
District Nurses Tel 01903 276 525
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Parkinson's Disease Society
Help and advice.
Lynn Allard
Tel 01903 700 744
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Shop Mobility
Provides powered wheelchairs.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm.
Tel 01903 820 980
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Social Services
Help and advice.
Findon Village Tel 01243 852 800
Findon Valley Tel 01903 839 100
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St John the Baptist Church
Fundraising for roof.
Ewart Nightingale
Tel 01903 503 532
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Findon Valley Free Church (Baptist)
1-11 Lime Tree Avenue
Findon Valley
Worthing
West Sussex
BN14 0DJ
Minister minister@fvfc.org.uk
Secretary secretary@fvfc.org.uk
Treasurer treasurer@fvfc.org.uk
Information office@fvfc.org.uk
Tel 01903 873 790
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St John the Baptist Primary School
School Hill
Findon
BN14 0TR
Tel 01903 873 072
admin@st-john-baptist.w-sussex.sch.uk
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The Vale First and Middle School
Vale Avenue
Findon Valley
Worthing
West Sussex
BN14 ODB
Tel 01903 872 322
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Worthing School of Dance
Speciality:
Ballroom and Latin dance classes for all ages and abilities, at venues in the Worthing area.
Beginners class:
Wednesday evenings 7.30 - 8.30.
Broadwater Baptist Church Hall, Dominion road, Worthing.
Abigail Rushton
42 King Edward Avenue
Worthing
BN14 8DD
Tel 01903 522 993
Mobile 077486 77022
worthingschoolofdance@hotmail.co.uk
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