The Society's affiliations are
- associate member of the Sussex Wildlife Trust,
- member of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England.
It aims to promote the preservation of
- the amenities of the village and its surrounding area,
- its heritage,
- historic buildings and footpaths.
It also organises
- expert speakers,
- outings,
- monthly guided walks,
- seasonal newsletters.
Why not become a member of EHDPS?
If you have an interest in any or all of the following
- local history, natural history
- the environment, wildlife, farming
then we invite you to join the East Hoathly & District Preservation Society.
Your subscription will entitle you to
- attend half a dozen meetings a year to which we invite guest speakers (many of them acknowledged experts) to educate and entertain us
- receive 4 newsletters a year to include items of local and national interest
- take part in an annual field walk
- an annual outing (extra charge) which has not yet been set for 2018. Details posted here when available or see the newsletter or listen to announcements at meetings
- an AGM and dinner (extra charge)
There is also
Recent Work
In the last few years we have:
1. refurbished a local roadside pond and hedgerows (a prize-winning effort)
2. undertaken a major project to map the Parish under a habitat classification survey
3. listed bird species sighted in the Parish
In 2006 we were awarded a grant from The Lottery Heritage Initiative for a project entitled: The History of East Hoathly and Surrounding Villages in the Sussex Low Weald.
Please see the Project page for further information.
2019 Committee Members
| Chairman | Toni Whewell |
| Treasurer | Peter Brooke |
| Secretary | Leycester Whewell |
| Newsletter Editor | Chis Pellett |
| Programme and Events | Toni Whewell |
| Archivist | Jane Seabrook |
| Wildlife Reporter | Fred Carter |
| Kate Richardson | |
| Website Editor | Leycester Whewell |
How to Join
Please contact Jenny Pellett on 01825 872830 or email her at jlpellett@icloud.com if you would like to join the Society. Annual membership as of 1:1:2019 is £12 per person (£20.00 joint) and the programme for the year will be sent to you as a receipt of your subscription.
2019 Meeting Dates
Follow the links for a write-up of the event|
Fri 8th February Duchess of Windsor's Jewels Janie Ramsay |
Fri 8th March Story of English Freedom Andy Thomas |
Fri 12th April Wonders of Water - how otters keep us healthy Fran Southgate |
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Fri 10th May History of Herstmonceux Castle in pictures Melinda Stone |
Fri 14th June A.G.M. Details in newsletter |
August Outing: RNLI at West Quay, Newhaven Details in newsletter |
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Fri 13th September Bumble bees, Honey Bees, Solitary Bees Michell Emoult |
Fri 11th October Milly, Mog and Grug, remarkable women of Chiddingly David Burrough |
Fri 29th November A Social Evening Details in newsletter |