ACTIVITIES
BOOKENDERS READERS GROUP, Pulborough Library
Monthly literary meet up where local adults gather to discuss, debate and exchange views about books, from the best sellers and contemporary fiction to classic titles. Meets one Wednesday a month from 2:00pm-3:pm
Contact: Tel: 01798 872891; Email: pulborough.library@westsussex.gov.uk
FISHING, Pulborough Angling Society Lakes, Peacocks Lane, Goose Green, Thakeham, Pulborough. RH20 2LS Up to 3 FREE introduction to fishing sessions. Coaching, equipment and bait all provided. Further incentives to join the club may be discussed upon completion. Each introductory session is limited to six people and at least a week’s notice must be provided to the club, so that they can secure your place and ensure the appropriate number of coaches and volunteers for each session.
Contact: Email: pulboroughsec@gmail.com; or book via Freddie Jones, Social Prescriber - Email:fjones@chichester.gov.uk .
KNIT & NATTER, Pulborough Library
A great way to meet new people, swap patterns and have a chat whilst working on your projects. Our knitting, sewing, crochet and craft groups are open to anyone who would like to come along with whatever they are working on and share hints and tips over a cup of tea. Mondays 2-4pm
Contact: Tel: 01798 872891; Email: pulborough.library@westsussex.gov.uk
PULBREW BOOK CLUB, Pulbrew Café, 46 Lower Street, Pulborough RH20 2BW
Read the latest award winning books, first Thursday of every month, 6:30pm-7:30pm. £7:50 per month includes coffee & cake, but not the book.
Contact: info@pulbrew.com to book a place
PULBOROUGH SHEDDERS, Unit 30, Town House Farm, Coolham RH20 3EW
Pulborough Shedders is a group of people who work together using hands-on skills and life experiences to solve problems and help each-other in whatever project they bring to the shed. Although we are part of the UK Men's Shed Association, we are open to anyone over the age of 18. Across the country, activities in Sheds vary greatly, but you can usually find woodworking, metalworking, and maybe some repairing and model building. The only constraint is the imagination of the shedders. Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30am-12:30pm
Contacts: Andy – Tel: 01798 873795; Tim – Tel: 07881 993164; John – Tel: 07833 781412; Email: info@pulboroughshedders.org; Website: https://www.pulboroughshedders.org/
TEA SPOT CRAFT CAFÉ, United Reform Church
Enjoy a couple of hours doing ‘your thing’. Crocheting, knitting, patchwork, making cards, jewellery, rag rugs and Hardanger. Tea, cakes and lots of friendly chat. Crafting skills not essential. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 10:00am-12 noon.
Contact: Janet – Tel: 01798 872388
THE HUB, Pulborough Library
Drop into the Pulborough Library for a coffee and chat with tea, coffee and biscuits for £1. Meet new and interesting people, open to everybody.
Mondays 10:00am-12 noon.
WELLBEING /GAMES CAFÉ, Pulborough Village Hall (run by Pulborough Brooks Baptist Church)
If you enjoy playing games and want a chat, then this is for you. A relaxing afternoon with a variety of games on offer, chair exercises, friendship, spiritual reflection, plus tea cake and biscuits.
Thursday afternoons
Contact: Louise Twilley – Tel: 07952 251910 or Pulborough Brooks Baptist Church Tel: 01798 813851
ART
LIFE DRAWING, Pulborough Village Hall
Usually alternate Thursdays and Saturdays. £20, please bring your own drawing materials.
Contact: Roy – Tel: 07713124210; Email: pulboroughlifedrawing@gmail.com or book online at www.pulboroughlifedrawing.com
ASSISTANCE
BEREAVEMENT GROUP, Pulborough Medical Centre
Started by two district nurses from the Pulborough Medical Centre who noticed that after the funeral support seemed to stop, this group usually meets on the 3rd Tuesday of month, 2pm. Arrive just before as Sue will need to buzz you through. No cost apart from £1 to cover cost of refreshments.
Contact: Sue Jahan – Tel: 01798 813330 or Mary Anne Eliker – Tel: 01798 813306
BEREAVEMENT JOURNEY
All are welcome to join The Bereavement Journey in Pulborough, Fridays 3-5pm, 4 Sept to 16 Oct 2026. For more details contact Judith Ellis 07551323583
CITIZEN ADVICE HORSHAM OUTREACH, at Pulborough Medical Centre
Offering advice on a range of areas including welfare benefits, employment and housing issues, cost-of-living advice which includes emergency support for those in need. Includes support for those who are not up to date with computers or unable to travel into town centres. Appointments only, booked in advance on alternate Fridays.
Contact: 01903 252699 or for more options visit https://www.advicewestsussex.org.uk/centre/pulborough/
DIGITAL VOLUNTEERS, Pulborough Library
Do you need help with digital skills? The Library Digital Volunteers offer free support in libraries by appointment only on a range of digital enquiries from setting up an email account to help with online shopping or being safe online. Every Tuesday from 2.00 - 4.00pm. Contact Pulborough Library for further information and to book a session – Tel: 01798 872891; Email: pulborough.library@westsussex.gov.uk
THE PULBOROUGH PANTRY, Parish Room at back of the Sports & Social Club, Pulborough Recreation Ground
A community fridge and larder which aims to reduce food waste and support local people. If you would like to donate, please go to https://gofund.me/ccdb7f36
Open Tuesdays 9am-11am; Sundays 16:40-17:00; Mondays 16:00 – 18:00 for food parcel collections (you will need a food voucher code)
Contact: pulboroughpantry@gmail.com
HORSHAM MATTERS, now combined with The Pantry in the Sports & Social Club Car Park
The vehicle is parked in the Sports and Social Club car park the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 9:30am-10:30am. Please stop by to see how they can help you. To access help from the Hub call 0300 124 0204; Online: https://www.horsham-matters.org.uk/horsham-matters-hub-on-the-move
BANKING
NATWEST MOBILE BANK, Pulborough Village Car Park
Tuesdays 11:45am-12:45pm
CHILDREN
BOARD GAMES FOR FAMILIES, Pulborough Library
Free, drop-in Board Games for Families sessions every Saturday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. It’s a completely free community event designed to let families drop in and play games together
Contact: Tel: 01798 872891; Email: pulborough.library@westsussex.gov.uk
KINGFISHERS, St Mary’s School
Music, stories, arts and crafts for the 4-11 age range
Contact: Alyson Heath – Tel: 01798 873795; Email: stmaryschildrenschurch@gmail.com
LITTLE MONKEYS, Pulborough Village Hall
Mother & Toddler group for ages 0-4 yrs, toys, tea/coffee and a chat. Fridays 10am - 11.30am
£1 per family per week recommended donation.
Contact: Kirsty Warland at ksee999@aol.com
MINI EXPLORERS, Pulborough Village Hall
For children aged 0-3 yrs offering a holistic curriculum combining both the Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches to early years education. A sensory room for exploration and offer Forest School experiences,
Free funded places available. Accept 15 hrs free childcare
Contact: 07445 185010 or 07828 233756, info@miniexplorerspulborugh.com
PULBOROUGH POP-IN, Pulborough Library
A special time for parents/carers to have a coffee and chat about life! Anything and everything. Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake. Babies and Pre-schoolers are welcome. Wednesdays during term time, 9am-11am. Suggested donation £1
Contact: Isla Moran – Tel: 07522 689948; Email: isla@pdcca.org.uk
RHYME TIME, Pulborough Library
Free drop-in sessions with nursery rhymes, songs, and instruments for children under 5. Drop in, no booking required but space is limited. Fridays 9:30am-10am
Contact: Tel: 01798 872891; Email: pulborough.library@westsussex.gov.uk
UNIFORMED GROUPS, Pulborough Village Hall
Beavers. Fridays 5:15pm – 6:30pm. Contact: gsl@1stpulborough.org.uk
Brownies. Mondays 5:45pm – 7:15pm. Contact: Sue Batchelor – Email: susan@thecorm.co.uk
Cubs. Fridays 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Contact: gsl@1stpulborough.org.uk
Explorers. Mondays 7:15pm – 9:15pm Contact: gsl@1stpulborough.org.uk
Scouts. Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm - Contact: gsl@1stpulborough.org.uk
CHURCHES
PULBOROUGH BAPTIST CHURCH, Pulborough Village Hall
A New Church from an Established Tradition. Take a fresh look at Church.
Sundays 10.30am.
Contact: Judith Ellis, minster Tel: 07551 323583; Email: minister@pbbaptist.co.uk; Karen Howling, Church Secretary – Email: secretary@pbbaptist.co.uk
UNITED REFORM, 80 Lower Street, Pulborough RH20 2DW
The United Reformed Church (URC) was formed in October 1972 by the union of the Congregational Church in England and Wales and the Presbyterian Church of England. In 1981 it entered into union with the Reformed Churches of Christ and in 2000 with the Congregational Union of Scotland. These Churches being 'United' and of the "Reformed" tradition became the United Reformed Church. Pulborough United Reformed Church was a Congregational Church from 1845 but the denomination's history dates from 1662.
Services are held on Sunday mornings 10:30am
Contact: Revd Anne Lewitt – Email: minister@pulboroughurc.co.uk
For hall bookings, please contact Gerald Batt, Church Secretary – Email: secretary@pulboroughurc.co.uk
ST MARY’S PULBOROUGH, top of Church Hill
Regular Church Service Times
Sundays: 8.00am Eucharist (BCP used on first Sunday); 10.30am Parish Eucharist ("All Are Welcome" service on the first Sunday of the month); 6.00pm Fifth Sunday only: Sung Evening Prayer (BCP)
Tuesdays: 9.30am Morning Prayer
Wednesdays: 9.45am Morning Prayer; 10. 15am Eucharist
Thursdays: 9.30am Morning Prayer
Fridays: 12noon Eucharist (Requiem Eucharist on first Friday)
Contact: The Reverend Canon Paul Seaman – Tel: 01798 875773; Email: pulbpccrector:btinternet.com
Church Wardens: Mrs Linda Caldwell – Tel: 01798 865384; Email: billcaldwell@btinternet.com; Ms Charlotte Kenyon – Tel: 01798 815072; ckstmarys@gmail.com
Church Choir
The church has a small but very competent robed choir singing in soprano, alto, tenor and bass four-part harmony. They sing at the Sunday morning Eucharist each week and Choral Evensong on the fifth Sunday in the relevant months. Additional singers join for rehearsals and services when available, particularly at the Christmas and Easter seasons.
Rehearsals are in the church on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in the month from 7:15am and additionally on Sunday mornings before the Eucharist to run through hymns and the communion settings for that day. Also at 4.30 prior to Evensongs on the relevant Sundays.
Contact: Anthony Hancock – Tel: 01798 873479
Church Working Party
There are always jobs to be done both inside the church and outside in the churchyard and this is a very sociable morning with tea, coffee and homemade cakes at the end of the session. First Sunday of every month, 10:00am-12 noon
Contact: Alyson Heath – Tel: 01798-873795; Ann Kaiser – Tel: 01798-872819
Bell Ringing
St Mary’s bell ringers are always pleased to welcome beginners or experienced ringers. Practice night is Monday, 7:30-9pm.
Contact: Lucinda Barton – Tel: 07742 449160; Sue Black – Tel: 01798 669587
Flower Arranging – all abilities welcome.
Contact: Pauline Adsett – Tel: 01798 874243; Bridget Allfrey – Tel: 01798 875143
CLUBS
BRIDGE, Pulborough Village Hall
Open to all, new members welcome. Some experience desirable
Tuesdays 1pm - 5pm. Contact: Mr Barrie Salmon – Tel: 01798 812692; Email: barriesalmon@me.com
WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB, Pulborough Village Hall
Social and recreational afternoon for those 55+. Various activities including card games, gentle exercise, sing-a-longs etc. Lunch comprises homemade soup with roll, butter & cheese. homemade puddings followed by tea and coffee.
Wednesdays 11-2pm. Cost £5. Mini Bus transport is available if required.
Contact: Pippa Reid – Tel: 07465 255541; Email: pippa@pdcca.org.uk
PULBOROUGH SOCIETY
Exists to preserve and protect the village's heritage and environment. 10 lively and interesting meetings or outings each year.
Contact: www.pulboroughsociety.org.uk; Email: contact@pulboroughsociety.org.uk
PULBOROUGH GARDEN SOCIETY, Pulborough Village Hall
Meets once a month, usually last Tuesday of month. Spring and Summer shows, garden visits, annual plant sale
Contact: Sue Bulloch - Email: susan.bulloch@hotmail.com
THE ARTS SOCIETY WEST SUSSEX, Fittleworth Village Hall, RH20 1JB
Bringing people together through a shared curiosity for the arts. Arts Society events provide welcoming places to hear expert lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts. Coffee and tea served afterwards. Non-members are welcome for £5. First Tuesday of the month, from 2pm.
Contact: gillymyers1@outlook.com; Tel: 07805 731663; http://www.theartssocietywestsussex.org
DANCE
LINE DANCE, Pulborough Village Hall
Hooked on Line Dance Fridays 7.30pm - 8.30pm £5 per class. Beginner / Improver / Intermediate levels.
Classic and modern country and pop music
Contact: Sue - Tel/WhatsApp 07587 156461
ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
CENTRAL ARUN VALLEY SWIFT AND HOUSE MARTIN PROJECT, a Sussex Wildlife Trust initiative
Contact Dave Boddington, the Sussex Swift Champion, via email at swifts@sos.org.uk; or for House Martins, contact Paul Stevens, the Hirundine Champion, at hirundines@sos.org.uk
LITTER PICKING, Meet at 3 Aston Rise RH20 2JA
Litter picking equipment provided. 1st Sunday of every month, 10:00am-12 noon
Contact: 01798 873252
SUSSEX WILDLIFE TRUST, STORRINGTON & ARUN VALLEY REGIONAL GROUP, First Floor, The Keep, Woollards Way, Brighton BN1 9BP
The local group is currently focussing on four projects; Swifts, Green Spaces for Nature, Churchyards, and Bats. Members enjoy a range of events and activities including local guided walks led by experts (for a range of abilities), newly introduced birdwatching coffee-mornings, garden visits, informal meetings on a range of subjects, and informative sessions explaining why and how to record wildlife.
Head Office Tel: 01273 492630; Email: swtstorringtonregion@gmail.com
Opening Hours for the Head Office: Monday – Friday 10:00-16:00
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS (RSPB) BIRD RESERVE, Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 2EL
One of the richest areas for nature in the country, this family-friendly nature reserve is home to some wonderful wildlife, with fun trails to explore.
Contact: Tel: 01798 875851; Email: pulborough.brooks@rspb.org.uk
WILD PULBOROUGH, Pulborough Parish Council’s Community Gardening and Re-Wilding Initiative
Volunteers are essential to maintaining and enhancing village green spaces - but community gardening also provides a wealth of physical and mental health benefits. Join the volunteer teams helping to care for the five existing village community gardens – or we can help you create your own!
Contact: Beverley Nobbs, deputy clerk – Email: deputy@pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk
EVENTS
VILLAGE MARKET, Pulborough Village Hall
Stalls vary but could include: Sussex Roses, Bags of Choice, Handmade Candles/Jewellery, Homemade cakes/preserves, Jubylee Bakes, Jengers Bakery Fresh Bread/Cakes, Homemade cards/paintings, fruit & veg stall, seasonal plants, Pulborough Parish Council, Snape Cottage Crafts, homemade soaps, Second Hand books, Jigsaw puzzles, Community Table. The ever-popular Café serves cakes, drinks, savouries and a
full English breakfast for £6.00
Contact: 0787 239 3098; Email: pulboroughmarket@gmail.com
EXERCISE
ARUN-ADUR RAMBLERS, part of the Ramblers Association
Regular walks in the membership area which stretches from Shoreham to Littlehampton and inland to Pulborough
Contact: info@arun-adur-ramblers.org.uk
MOVE IT OR LOSE IT, Pulborough Village Hall
Fun and friendly exercises for seniors. Improve balance, confidence, mobility, strength and independence.
Tuesdays 9.30am - 10.30am. £7 per class. FIRST CLASS FREE!
Contact: Martha – Tel: 07713038801; Email: martha.holland@moveitorloseit.co.uk
PILATES, Pulborough Village Hall
Increase mobility, stretch and strengthen, improve balance. Flatten tummy, strengthen back, improve posture, loosen tight muscles.
Wednesdays 9.30am - 10.30am. Fridays 9.30am - 10.30am.
Contact: Julie Regan – Tel: 07973 293585; Email: julieregancoaching@gmail.com
QIGONG FOR HEALTH, Pulborough Village Hall
Improve balance, flexibility and wellbeing in a friendly supportive environment. Beginners welcome
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am. £12 per session
Contact: Louise Diez – Email: LDFitness19@gmail.com
TAI CHI 24, Pulborough Village Hall
Build balance improve wellbeing.
Tuesdays 11:15am-12:15pm. £12 per session
Contact: Louise Diez – Email: LDFitness19@gmail.com
WELLBEING EXERCISE CLASS, Pulborough Village Hall
Sessions for the more mature adults. Pre-booking essential.
Wednesdays 9.30am - 10.30am.
Contact: Suzanne – Tel: 07793 569884; Email: pulboroughpt@gmail.com
YOGA, Pulborough Village Hall
Mixed ability classes. Monday 9.15am - 10.45am; Thursday evenings 6pm - 7.30pm
Contact: Gail Chandler – Tel: 01903 746450; Email: chandleryoga@hotmail.co.uk
YOGA, Pulborough Village Hall
Wednesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm, first class free (starting 09/10/24)
Contact: Chanctonbury Leisure Centre – Tel: 01903 681220
YOGA, Pulborough Village Hall
Yoga with Georgie Oldfield. Breath work and mindful movement for strength, flexibility and balance. Tuesdays 6pm - 7.15pm. Contact: www.georgieoldfieldyoga.co.uk
ZUMBA, Pulborough Village Hall
Wednesdays 6.00pm - 7.00pm, first class free (starting 09/10/24) - book via the App or contact Chanctonbury Leisure Centre on 01903 681220
MUSIC
DOWNLAND ENSEMBLE, Pulborough Village Hall
A community orchestra for string and woodwind players of all ages meeting 1st & 3rd Saturday mornings
Musical Director Peter Allwood.
Contact: Ros on 01798 875804 or email: downlandensemble@gmail.com
ST MARY’S SING FOR PLEASURE, Pulborough Village Hall
Sing a variety of songs from Sea Shanties to The Springfields and more. 4th Tuesday of every month, £4.00 per session with refreshments. Contact: Michael Pioli – Email: michael@pioli.co.uk
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
PULBOROUGH LIBRARY, Brooks Way RH20 2BP
Tel: 01798 872891; Email: pulborough.library@westsussex.gov.uk
Opening Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 13:00-17:00
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 09:00-13:00
PULBOROUGH MEDICAL CENTRE, Spiro Close, Pulborough RH20 1FG
PULBOROUGH VILLAGE HALL, Swan View RH20 2BF
http://www.pulbvh.org.uk/index.htm
Tel: 01798 874697; Email: admin@pulbvh.org.uk
PULBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL, Swan View RH20 2BF
Parish Council Offices are in the Pulborough Village Hall.
Office Hours are Monday-Friday 09:00-12:30.
Contact:
Tel: 01798 873532,
Oliver Last – Clerk & RFO to the Council
Email: clerk@pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk
Beverley Nobbs – Deputy Clerk
Email: deputy@pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk
Website - www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PulboroughParishCouncil/
SPORTS
CHILDRENS FOOTBALL
ADULT FOOTBALL
MULTI USE GAMES AREA (MUGA)
Located on the Pulborough Recreation Ground, this facility can be booked online (https://prd-ff-web.clubspark.pro/PulboroughParishCouncilMUGA/Booking/BookByDate#?date=2025-03-13&rike*guest) or Contact: Beverley Nobbs, deputy clerk. Email: deputy@pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk
PULBOROUGH BOWLS CLUB
PULBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB
STOOL BALL
TRANSPORT
THE PULBOROUGH COMMUNITY MINIBUS
The Pulborough Community Minibus enables residents to stay active and fosters a strong sense of belonging to prevent isolation and loneliness. Shopping trips are provided and outings throughout the year, giving a door- to-door service for those living in Pulborough and Bury. Regular trips include weekly Tuesday shopping to local Pulborough supermarkets, transport to and from the Wednesday Lunch Club, as well as fortnightly trips on Fridays to Horsham or Chichester or to visit a local garden centre. Thursday weekly trips for Bury residents include outings to Rustington, Chichester and Storrington.
Only members of the Community Minibus Association can board the bus. There is an annual membership fee of £10 plus a small fare for each trip taken.
Membership is also available to Not for Profit and Community Groups who can utilise the minibus (as affiliate groups) to support their own organisation’s activities.
For more information and to become a member please contact Sue Macpherson (for Pulborough) 01798 815790 or 07962 962481; pulboroughminibus@gmail.com
For Bury services please contact Janet Mattey on 01798 839122.
We welcome enquiries from potential new volunteer drivers or passenger escorts.
PULBOROUGH COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
Pulborough Community Transport is a team of volunteer drivers, using their own cars or a wheelchair accessible vehicle, to assist local residents in need of transport. A charge is made to cover expenses. Passengers are asked to pay the driver direct. A minimum of 48 hours notice (excluding weekends) is required for booking
Contact: Christine Lindsay on 07591 258409 from 09:00 to 17:00 Mon-Fri, christine.lindsay1@talktalk.net
VENUES
Macklins @The Riverside
The Oddfellows Arms