We hope to be back to normal come the easing of restrictions in the spring, watch out for updates either here or via email. Memories of East Hoathly, Chiddingly, Halland, Laughton, Waldron and other close by communities are most welcomed by email to; ehdps@hotmail.co.uk
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.
2020/21 Committee Members
| Acting Chairman | Chris Pellett |
| Treasurer | Linda Butcher |
| Secretary | Marion Beal |
| Newsletter Editor | Chris Pellett |
| 2021 Events Secretary | Marion Salmon |
| Community Liaison, Communications & Social Media Sec'y | Sue Redshaw |
| Membership Secretary | Jenny Pellett |
| 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 1:1:2021 is £12 per person (£20.00 joint) and the programme for the year will be sent to you as a receipt of your subscription.
2021 Provisional talks & visits
Follow any links for a write-up of the event|
January No Meeting |
Fri 12th February (postponed) David, Fiona & Friends Life at Bank House since the days of Thomas Turner |
Fri 12th March Life in the Theatre. David BurroughIF this is our first meeting of the year, let’s make it a good one WITH COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF WINE! |
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Fri 16th April Sussex Chairs Janet Pennington |
Fri 14th May Witchcraft or Smuggling Antony Smith |
Fri 11th June A.G.M. & Dinner Details to follow |
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Wed 7th July Visit to Wings Aviation Museum, Balcombe Details to Follow |
Sun 22nd August KNEPP walk or chair making in the woods, W.Sussex Yet to decode which |
Fri 10th September The world's fastest steam powered car Bruce Moore |
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Fri 8th October The Temperance Hope Movement Ross Black |
Fri 26th November A Social Evening Details to Follow |
December No Meeting |
2021 Walks
Walks start at 2pm, usually after lunch in the appropriate pub|
Sun 24th Jan Cancelled |
Sun 28th February Chiddingly, subject to restrictions Meet in car park |
Sun 28th March Ashdown Forest Visitors Centre, Wych Cross Subject to restrictions |
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Sun 25th April Cross in Hand (Flask & Cake Walk) |
Sun 23rd May MountHarry, Plumpton (Flask & Cake Walk) |
Sun 27th June Rowland Wood Butterfly Reserve (Flask & Cake Walk) |
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Sun 25th July West Hoathly, Possibly including Priest House To be confirmed |
Sun 22nd August Knepp Estate, Dial Post To be confirmed |
Sun 26th September Seaford Head, Seaford Meeting point to be determined |
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Sun 24th October Hellingly Cuckoo Loop Meeting point to be determined |
Sun 21st November Holywell, Eastbourne Meeting point to be determined |
Sun 12th December LewesStreet Walk Meet at Churchyard War Memorial |