NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Neighbourhood & Home Watch is a voluntary network of schemes where neighbours come together, along with the police and local partners, to build safe and friendly communities.
Regional Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator for South Tandridge comprising Lingfield, Dormansland, Dormans Park, Crowhurst, Felcourt, Felbridge, Newchapel, Horne, Smallfield, Burstow and Outwood
Geoff Ledden www.ourwatch.org.uk
RAPE & SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE (RCSAS)
RCSAS is an independent and confidential service for women and girls aged 13+ who have survived any kind of sexual violence at any time of their lives.
RSCAS provides support, information and links to specialist counselling and advocacy. Meetings in Lingfield can be arranged.
Call Molly on 01293 538477 – Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm
THE COLLEGE OF ST BARNABAS
Caring for Retired Anglican Clergy since 1895
Set in nine acres of beautiful private grounds in Dormansland, the College offers accommodation to retired Anglican clergy, their spouses and widows, retired licensed lay people and practicing communicants. The College has self-contained sheltered flats and residential and full nursing care in the Nursing Wing.
For further information on accommodation, volunteering or fundraising at St Barnabas call 01342 870260
EAST GRINSTEAD FOODBANK
If you have no food, and no money to buy any, East Grinstead Foodbank can help. Vouchers are available from many local organisations including the churches and doctor’s surgery. Vouchers can be exchanged at Jubilee Community Centre (Monday & Friday 1pm – 3pm or Wednesdays 10am – 12pm)
For further information call 07983 209940 or www.eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk
LINGFIELD COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Lingfield Community Library is located next to St Peter and St Paul church, near the junction of Vicarage Road and Saxby’s Lane. Since June 2016, the library has been run by local volunteers in conjunction with Surrey County Council.
Address: The Guest House, Vicarage Road, Lingfield RH7 6HA
Opening Times
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 2pm – 5pm
Wednesday – 10am – 5pm
Thursday – 10am – 5pm
Friday – 2pm – 5pm
Saturday – 9am – 1:30pm, 2pm – 4pm
Sunday – Closed
LINGFIELD NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
Lingfield’s first Neighbourhood Plan – planning for our future.
Contact: Liz Lockwood (Chair) T: 01342 870508, E: hello@lingfield.info
LINGFIELD ART
An annual exhibition of painting, sculpture and ceramics held at Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre.
The next exhibition will take place from 24th to 30th October 2022
For further information on how to exhibit visit www.lingfieldart.org
HAYWARD MEMORIAL LOCAL HISTORY CENTRE
The Hayward Memorial Local History Collection is housed in the Public Library, Lingfield. This valuable research resource includes microfilm copies of local parish registers, census records and directories together with a collection of maps, photographs which can be accessed during library opening hours. Further assistance is available when a steward is in attendance, 10.00am – 12.30pm first Saturday or 2.30pm – 4.30pm third Thursday of each month.
LINGFIELD NATURE RESERVE
The reserve has approximately 10.6 hectares (26 acres) available to visit free. Various leaflets are available giving maps showing the layout of the Nature Reserves, access points, the location of the Butterfly and Quiet Gardens, the Community Orchard, the Millennium pond and the larger open meadows.
Nature Reserve Working Parties
These are usually held on the last Sunday of the month unless changed to avoid clashes with public holidays or other events.
Meet us in the Butterfly Garden for monthly work parties between 10 am – 12 noon.
More volunteers urgently needed. Free Fairtrade refreshments for volunteers.
Contact: enquiries@lingfieldreserves.org.uk
LINGFIELD & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB
Floral design is seeing a new surge of creativity and popularity. As we move through the seasons, nothing can brighten your mood more than the beauty and aroma of a skilfully arranged bunch of flowers.
Meetings at 7.30pm on the 4th Monday of the month at Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre in Lingfield High Street.
Chairman Karil Greenhalgh T: 01342 832038 info@lingfieldflowerclub.com
LINGFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Affiliated to The Royal Horticultural Society and The National Dahlia Society
The society meets once a month with regular talks on a variety of subjects, and we hold shows throughout the year. Members have all kinds of gardening knowledge and experience – from beginners to experts.
Guests are always made very welcome. Come along to the Jennings Hall at Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre and hear a guest speaker, chat to fellow gardening enthusiasts over a cup of tea or coffee – and join in the fun with the ever popular raffle!
For membership and more information contact Sylvia Parker on 01342 833583
LINGFIELD EVENING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
We meet in the Jennings Hall of the Community Centre on the third Wednesday of the month at 8pm. A varied programme is offered as follows and a warm welcome given to visitors and new members.
Contact: Mary Neville (President) T: 01342 835064
LINGFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Parish Clerk: Mrs Fay Elwood. Parish Office, Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre, High Street, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6AB
T: 01342 835557
www.lingfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk
DORMANSLAND PARISH COUNCIL
Locum Parish Clerk: Angela Baker
Tel: 07395 323456 Email: dormansclerk@outlook.com