Adult Fun Tap Classes

Church Choir

The Church choir practices most Thursday evenings from 7pm in the Parish Church. Contact Janice Bolton for more information, 01424 753684

Painting for Pleasure

This group meets each Wednesday in term time at the Parish Hall. Painters work in their medium of choice on their own work or on an exercise set by the tutor. This is an informal group with expert advice on tap.

For information about vacancies, costs and term dates contact:                       Ruth Cowell (tutor) on 01424 871156, or Di Paterson (club secretary) on 01424 754359

Westfield Line Dancers

Friends of Westfield Parish Church

Members have regular meetings and fund raising events to help maintain this historic building.

Registered Charity No. 1048466

Contact Mrs A Stocker

Tel: 01424 754355       e-mail: stocker1@btinternet.com

The AGM will be held in the church at 2 pm on Saturday 12 November. The theme will be 'Threads in Family History', with a talk illustrated by a display of embroidery which led to interesting discoveries.  Tea and coffee will be served.

The Christmas Fayre takes place in the Parish Hall from 2-4pm on 3 December.

Bingo Club

This long established club plays in the Community Hall every Tuesday at 7:45pm. Come along and join us. You'll receive a warm welcome in a happy atmosphere and make new friends. Telphone Barbara Nunn on 01424 754618 for more information.

Horticultural Society

Westfield Horticultural Society holds spring and autumn shows every year in the Community Hall. The officers from October 2011 are as follows: President: Betty Barrett; Chairman: Nicholas Wilde; Treasurer: Annie Nijhuis; Minutes secretary: Tricia Oakland; Membership secretary: Margaret Maynard; Publicity: John Paige.    For more information contact Nicholas Wilde (0778 686 4713) or visit our website http://www.westfieldhorticulturalsociety.org.uk

The HUB

Local Action Plan

Projects started through the Local Action Plan include, bi-annual parish clean-ups, footpath clearance and stile repairs, bulb planting roadside verges, website development, the Community Hub, youth group and much more.................

To volunteer for projects, or to find out more contact: Mrs Barbara Balkham, 01424 751531 or e-mail westfieldparishcouncil@yahoo.co.uk

Encouraged and supported by the Parish Council, a group of volunteers produced an extensive questionnaire to establish local priorities. This was delivered to every household in the parish. The results were analysed and an Action Plan was formulated to tackle those issues high-lighted in the survey as being important to the residents of Westfield. The plan was published in 2006 and has been up-dated each year since as targets are achieved and new goals identified.

Westfield Parish Survey & Action Plan 2006

EVERYONE'S GETTING INVOLVED, SO COME AND JOIN IN!

East Sussex Disability Association (ESDA)

The East Sussex Disability Association (ESDA) is a registered charity with over 70 years of experience in supporting disabled people. ESDA is an organisation led by disabled people providing expert advice, information and practical support. We have 21 groups around the County that provide outings and activities.

What do we do? The Sedlescombe & Westfield Club goes out on the second Thursday of every month. The activities range from lunches, afternoon teas, visits to places of interest and just getting together for some good companionship. ESDA has dedicated accessible coaches with fully qualified driver attendants that provide a door to door service for members.

What does it cost? We try to keep costs down and simply ask for a contribution towards the transport and outings. Members participate in fundraising to keep the costs down.

If you fancy getting out and about, making new friends or if you would like to volunteer to help, please give Marianne a call at ESDA on 01323 514531 or email marianne.colliard@esda.org.uk.  Click on www.esda.org.uk for more information.

Ladies Darts

Westfield Ladies Darts team needs players. Meet Mondays. Home matches at 'The Plough'. Contact Doreen at doreen--smith@hotmail.co.uk

Rye Lions

The Rye & District Lions Club covers a number of villages including Westfield. The Club is a group of like-minded men and women who have fun raising some £10,000 each year for many good causes.  In addition to one "Business" meeting a month,  Rye Lions also meets socially every month. Click here for more information, contact Conrad Freezer  on 01797 252921, or email holly.well@virgin.net.

Rye WEA

See Rye WEA for information about courses.

Rye and Battle Observer

The Rye and Battle Observer is a weekly newspaper published every Friday, together with its sister titles The Hastings Observer and Bexhill Observer. The Rye and Battle Observer covers a wide geographical area and puts a great emphasis on local village news.

A weekly Westfield news and events column is published in the Village Voice feature.  Click here to read the most recent column. Please contact our Westfield correspondent with details of items you would like included.

Visit the website at Rye and Battle Observer to find out more.

Travelling Library

The Mobile Library calls at Wesfield on alternate Fridays from 2.25 to 3.15pm at Geary Place in Moor Lane, and from 3.30 to 3.55pm at Churchfield.  It is free to join and free to use.  Books for adults and children, DVDs, talking books, reference materials.  Disabled access.

Renewals: 0345 60 80 195

Enquiries: 0345 6080196

 The library will be in the village on the following dates:

May 11, 25

June 8, 22

July 6, 20

August 3 17, 31

September 14, 28

For further details please click on Mobile Library.                                                                    

Westfield Community Association

Westfield Community Association was founded to promote the social and recreational well being of the inhabitants of Westfield and to provide facilities for achieving this aim. It comprises representatives from voluntary groups and individuals elected each year to form the Westfield Community Association Council. A copy of the constitution is available at the foot of this page but please note that this is being reviewed and will shortly be replaced.

WCA President: Mrs Joan Downing

Chairman: Mr John Barnett  johnbarnett9@googlemail.com

Secretary:

Vice-Chairman: Ms Sarah Howard

Hall Management Committee: Mrs Janet Colvert. Tel. 754312 or janet.colvert834@btinternet.com

Hall Manager (for bookings): Mrs Rachel Pritchard. Tel: 754446, mobile 07866 894397( 8am to 8pm), or email here

WCA Events are organised throughout the year. The village fete, carols around the tree, coach outings, barn dances are just a few of the recent community events organised.

Westfield Village Fete.  Last year's fete took place on 2nd July. Visit the photo gallery to view some of the events. The 2012 Village Fete is on Saturday 30 June on the School Field 1 - 4pm, with an Olympic theme.

Westfield Hall Management Committee. The Community Hall was built through the hard work of volunteers and is now used as a shared facility between the community and the local primary school. Its management committee is formed by representatives from the Association, ESCC and the school, and the Parish Council. A formal agreement governs the resposibilities of all parties and a copy of this is available at the foot of this page.

The Westfield Draw.  This is a monthly lottery organised to raise funds for Westfield Community Association.  The annual subscription, presently £10, may be paid for entry into the draw by reading details in May's WCA Newsletter, putting in an envelope your contact details with cash or cheque payable 'WCA' and leaving at Westfield News, at the summer fete or by contacting the organiser Mrs Pauline Filsell-Page on 0778 607 8588.  There are six monthly prizes of £50, £20, £15, 2 x £10 and £5 with a Christmas Bonus of £100.  The draw takes place on the last Friday of the month in Strawberry Fair and/or Westfield News.  Winners are notified and published in the Community Newletter. 

Pauline Filsell-Page - Newsletter EditorThe Westfield Community Newsletter. This quarterly newsletter is delivered free to every home in the parish and has a circulation of around 1270. It is packed with information about what has happened and is happening in the parish and provides an extensive directory of advertisements from local businesses. Check our events calendar for contribution dead-lines, see page 3 of the newsletter or contact the editor for more information - Mrs Pauline Filsell-Page tel: 07786078588

The WCA Annual General Meeting is usually in June - 2012's is on 25 June. Watch out for details near the time.  Click here to view recent WCA Council Minutes.

Women's Institute

The W.I. President is Mrs Carol Paige and she can be contacted on 01424 753757. The group meets in the Parish Hall on the second Tuesday of the month at 2.15 pm.

We have speakers at 7 of our monthly meetings, and have a trading and produce table, a greetings cards table and raffle at all meetings.  Other activities include our book club, drama group, summer outings, two lunches and a strawberry tea, and we join with other local institutes for two group meetings each year.  We support local charities, and also undertake catering.

Vist East Sussex Federation of Women's Institutes to find out about WI activities in the county.

Yoga

Mondays from 6 to 7pm in the Community Hall dining room. £5 per class, all welcome. Telephone Annie Cryar MRSS on 01424 756326 for more information.

Accident and Emergency

The nearest Accident and Emergency hospital department is at

The Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7RD

Tel: 01424 755255

Child Health Clinic

GP's Surgery

The village has its own doctors' practice run by Drs Steven Stern, Caroline Hargreaves and Peter Mirchandani.

http://www.drsternandptnrs.co.uk

Appointments may also now be made online by signing up to the EMIS website - address below :

http://www.patient.co.uk/surgery.asp

Telephone: 01424 751609

Battle and District U3A

Battle and District U3A (University of the Third Age) usually meets on the first Monday of the month (not August) in Battle Memorial Hall. Meetings start at 10.30 am after a chat over refreshments, and usually include a speaker. During the month there is a wide variety of activities organised by members, including walks, lunches,play reading, craft, music and outings. These take place mainly in members' homes. A wider programme based in the South East Region offers the chance to join longer courses . There is something for everyone! Further information from the Membership Secretary, Jenny Franklin, 87 Windsor Rd, Bexhill on Sea, TN39 3PE, or ring 01424 222383.

Community Lunch Club

The Club usually meets on the third Friday of each month in the Parish Hall from 12:45pm. New members are always welcome. We provide a 2 course home cooked meal at a cost of £3, for those who are over 50 years old or disabled and living in Westfield Parish. We have special lunches at Christmas and Easter time, and a lunch outing in August.

The lunch dates for 2012 are 18 May, 15 June, 20 July, 17 August (Summer Outing), 21 September, 19 October, 16 November and 21 December (Christmas Lunch). 

The club has an excellent team of volunteers who help serve the dinners and wash-up, co-ordinated by our cook Doreen Smith. We have volunteer drivers to help with transport. If you'd like to help in any way, or if you'd like to come along to share a convivial lunch please contact Doreen on 751417 or Joan Downing on 752463.

Friendship Club

The Friendship Club meets on alternate Mondays in the Parish Hall from 2pm for whist, bingo, tea & biscuits.

For more information, telephone Mrs Joan Downing on 01424 752463 or Mrs Eileen Wooller on 01424 755287.

Keep Fit

The Keep Fit Group for the 60s and over and the young at heart Thursdays at the Community Hall 10.30 - 11.15

For more information telephone Mrs Julia Gaveglia on 01424 754960

East Sussex Disability Association (ESDA)

The East Sussex Disability Association (ESDA) is a registered charity with over 70 years of experience in supporting disabled people. ESDA is an organisation led by disabled people providing expert advice, information and practical support. We have 21 groups around the County that provide outings and activities.

Westfield School

 

Westfield School is a community school in Westfield, a village 3 miles to the north of Hastings. Most of the children come from the village, but 30% come from Hastings and St. Leonards. We take children aged 4 - 11 and currently have 207 pupils on roll.

Westfield School Vision
At Westfield School  our children achieve high standards and outstanding behaviour through challenging, creative and enjoyable learning.

Please contact us at Main Road, Westfield, TN35 4QE (Tel. 01424 751404) or visit our website to find out more

http://www.westfield-school.com/

Email office@westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk

Westfield Parent & Toddler Group

Westfield Parent & Toddler Group meets in the Parish Hall on Friday afternoons during term time from 1:15 pm until 3:00 pm, apart from the 3rd Friday of the month. Call Julie Guest on 07790 744404 for more information

Play Group

Westfield Play Group operates in the Parish Hall, Vicarage Lane. We have 30 places each weekday morning and also Thursday afternoons for children from 2 ½ to 4 years of age. Click here to visit the Playgroup website. Enquiries to Julie Guest on 0779 074 4404

Claverham Community College

For 11 to 16 year olds and  attended by many Westfield children, the college is at North Trade Road, Battle, E Sussex TN33 0HT. Buses from the village and surrounding areas take our secondary age children to this school which was awarded specialist sports college status from September 2006

Visit the school's website

http://www.claverham.e-sussex.sch.uk/

or telephone 01424 772155 for the College reception desk,

or to report an absence ring 01424 776001

Robertsbridge Community College

Robertsbridge Community College for 11 to 16 year olds is in Knelle Road, Roberstbridge, E Sussex, TN32 5EA. It has Mathematics and Computing specialist status. For more information visit the website

http://www.robertsbridge.org.uk/

or telephone 01580 880360

Rye College

The college takes puplis from 11 to 16 years. Its address is The Grove, Rye, E Sussex, TN31 7NQ. It has Arts and Enterprise specialist status.

To find out more visit the website

http://www.ryecollege.co.uk/

or telephone 01797 222545

Bowls Club

Westfield Bowls Club's green and clubhouse are opposite the church. We have around 50 playing members and some social members. Quizzes, dances and other social events are arranged during the winter months. We have roll ups, i.e. practices at 2.30 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays from May to September.  Please feel free to come along.  We have spare bowls, so you only require soft flat shoes.

For information about membership contact Dave Thomas on 01424 754748

Cricket Club

The club plays at the Cricket Ground at Westfield Down. We play home games most Sunday afternoons and we will welcome you

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Telephone the captain, Dave Legg for more information: 01424 752003

Cricket is a great sport, it's socialble and good fun and Westfield Down is a beautiful ground so come and watch, or better still join us to play - See photogallery on the next page.

Tennis Club

The Tennis Club members have the use of the parish tennis courts next to the recreation ground on Tuesday from noon until dusk, Wednesday from 9am until noon, all day Thursday and Sunday from 9am until dusk.

For further information on Club Membership, Fun Days, Tournaments and membership fees please contact the membership secretary on 01424 752531

These courts are also availble for public for hire.

Golf

Westfield Golf Fellowship Society

 Telephone: Nick on 01424 754286

 Email: George on george@roker.f9.co.uk

 We provide a minimum of 4 golf days per year + 1 annual Tour Event (June 2010 at The Belfry)

Rugby

Visit the Hastings and Bexhill RFC website for more information.

Telephone: 01424 444255 or email info@hastingsrugby.org.uk

Stoolball

Stoolball is  a traditional Sussex village game. It is over 500 years old and can be played by teams of ladies or mixed. Westfield Club plays throughout the summer. New members are welcome.

Our first ladies match of the season is against Crowhurst at the Parish Field at 6.45 pm on 20th May.

For more information telephone Rose Taylor on 01424 756875

Table Tennis

The Table Tennis Club plays in the Community Hall, Workhouse Lane .

Westfield Football Club

Call Graham on 01424 754032 or follow the link to find out more http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/westfieldfcsussex/ 

Bus Services

Buses serving Westfield.

Click here for the 340/342 timetable  from 1st August 2011.

340 Hastings-Westfield-Northiam-Tenterden operates hourly Monday to Saturday

342 Hastings-Westfield- Rye 2 Journeys Monday to Friday

Click here for details of the 349 buses serving Kent Street.

Battle Area Community Transport
Click here for information and timetables.

Service B75 from Westfield to Sainsbury's/ Battle/ Sedlescombe on Wednesdays (3 journeys)

Service to Eastbourne 3rd Thursday of month, with Westfield pick-up from April

Tel: 01424 772001

 Rambler Coaches operate a free service to Tesco on Tuesdays, leaving Westfield School at 09.54 and and returning from Tesco at 12.10.  Click here for details.

Click here for information about other bus services in East Sussex.

Train Services

The nearest railway stations are

Hastings Station, Station Approach, Havelock Road, HASTINGS,

East Sussex,TN34 1BA and

Battle Station, Station Approach, BATTLE, East Sussex, TN33 0DE

The link to National Rail enquiries will help you to plan a journey by rail

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/

Community Hall and Dining Room

Westfield Community Hall

The Community Hall and Dining Room in Workhouse Lane, Westfield are available for parties, sport, sales, shows and meetings etc.

To book this venue contact the Hall Manager, Mrs Rachel Pritchard on 01424 754446 or mobile 07866 894397( 8am to 8pm).

To find out when there might be free slots before contacting the Manager, click on Hall or Dining Room to view the current bookings.

Parish Field

The Parish Field (Westfield Parish Recreation Ground- registered charity number 305325), Cottage Lane, Westfield.

The Parish Field is managed by a board of Trustees. It is licenced to Westfield Football Club for various sessions each week during the football season. Subject to availablility it may be booked for Westfield community events. Please contact the Chairman of Trustees if you are interested in using this venue:

Mr Mark Woolley,

telephone: 01424 753316,

email: mark.woolley@westfieldvillage.co.uk       

Parish Hall

Available for parties, dances, shows, club meetings etc at £7 per hour (special rates for functions).

To book this venue contact the booking clerk, Min Stratford on 01424 753752

or e-mail parish.hall@westfieldvillage.co.uk

Public Tennis Court

Westfield has two Parish Council courts situated at the Recreation Ground, opposite the church. They are available to hire - Adults £2 per hour per court, Juniors £1 per hour per court Monday, Friday & Saturday from 9 am to dusk Tuesday from 9 am to noon Wednesday from noon to dusk. Bookings and key from Westfield News in the morning and from (tbc - phone 0778 607 8588) afternoons and evenings.

1st Westfield Scout Group

The Scout Group is made up of three sections: Beavers aged 6-8, Cubs aged 8-10½, Scouts aged 10½-14 all of which meet at the Scout Hut in Westfield.

We are an active group and each section has a varied programme, including many different indoor and outdoor activities, which follow the Scout Association’s balanced programme. We also have one-day activities and camps at weekends or during school holidays.

Click on these links for more information:

Beavers          Cubs           Scouts           Group Camp 2009

Scouts in the Hastings and Rye District

Find out more about Scouting

Scout Shops for uniform and other Scouting items

Guides

Westfield Guides and Brownies meet in the Community Hall dining room. The Guides meet every Tuesday from 7 to 8.30pm.

Call Sally Cruttenden for more information: 01424 754927

Youth Club

The Youth Club meets in the Parish Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening of the month from 6.30 to 8.00 pm. Dates this year are 9 & 23 May, 13 & 27 June, 11 & 25 July.  New members aged 8 to 16 are welcome.

To find out more, e-mail Dan at westfieldyouthclub@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 0789 991 7952.  For text alerts text 07797440014.

Children's Ballet Classes

Children’s ballet classes Fridays 3.30 to 4.15pm in Westfield Community Hall.  £3 per class. ISTD and ISTA qualified teacher. Contact Nicola Rodmell on 07814 680933.

Playgrounds

The main play ground is Westfield Recreation Ground in Church Lane, opposite the church and accessible from Heathlands. There is a good range of play equipment including a nest swing, climbing frame and basketball practice hoop.

There are swings on the Parish Field in Cottage Lane.

 Churchfields (behind the church) has a slide and climbing frame.

 All three areas have open spaces for free play, litter bins and benches.

Dogs are not allowed on any designated play area. Please respect this rule to protect children's health.

Rollerbooting Club

In the Community Hall every Friday in term time from 4:30pm until 6:00pm.  Organisers are CRB checked and first aid trained. Small children accompanied. Parents welcome to stay (and skate too).  Tuck shop available.  Call Rachel Pritchard on 07866 894397 or Kath on 07970 669767 for more information.

Theatre Sense

Theatre Sense is a fun musical theatre club for 2 years and over. Saturday morning classes in Westfield are held for TS Weenies (2-4 years) and Musical Theatre (5-7 and 8-16 years). Junior Ballet and Tap classes are held on Thursday evenings, plus an adult tap class.

More information at http://www.theatresense.co.uk.

Principal Lorraine Mahoney CT ABRSM, ATCL Tel: 07730 254122 (main TS line) Email: lorraine@theatresense.co.uk

Westfield Area Branch Manager - Royah Hamed Mobile: 07909 220161 Email: info@theatresense.co.uk