Community Café
A not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers. It provides good quality food for a reasonable price in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. It is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am till 4.30pm. All customers are welcome, and we would also welcome anyone thinking about joining our friendly group of volunteers to come along and chat with us while we are open. Cafe telephone number for enquiries or bookings is 01444 848667 only answered when we are open.
Horticultural Society
We are a Gardening Club affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) for those with an interest in flowers, vegetables and gardening in general. There is no need to be an expert gardener, the Society is very friendly, members share gardening knowledge and all events are informal. We encourage members of all ages including children. We have a strong link with the local school to encourage our growers of the future! Outings and member exclusive garden visits are also offered.
Membership subscriptions (minimum £8.50) should be sent to the Membership Secretary. Click here to download the membership form.
The Society’s latest Year Book incorporating all the events and classes at the shows will be available at the beginning of March. Please click here for the latest edition of our Year Book.
New members are always welcome to all of our events.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Best wishes
Sarah Bridger
Calendar of events for 2025
18th January: Seed Sale and Coffee Morning
15th February: NGS garden visit
13th March: Inter-Society Quiz at Mannings Heath
15th March: Spring Show and Quiz
26th April: Hanging Basket Workshop
10th May: Plant Sale and Coffee Morning
17th May: visit to a member’s garden
31st May: NGS garden visit
5th July: Savill Garden Visit
26th July: Flower Arranging Workshop
16th August: Summer Show
13th September: Propagation Workshop
18th October: Cookery Workshop – ‘Veggie nibbles’
25th October: Daffodil bulb planting around Bolney
22nd November: AGM and Coffee Morning
29th November: Christmas Wreath Workshop
Gallery
You can view a selection of photos from our shows and events below:
For further information, please contact Judy Woodland, Agates, The Street, Bolney (01 444 881 640, or email: judithwoodland123@btinternet.com)
Local History Society
Bolney Local History Society exists to tell the story of Bolney and its people. We also consider the rest of Sussex as our territory, especially when its history relates to that of Bolney. Our main events are regular talks, and outings to local places of historical interest.
Contact: Liz Newcomb (secretary), Tertia, The Street, Bolney (01 444 882 002, or email: liznewcomb55@gmail.com).
Village Society
The Bolney Village Society holds social events for the benefit of all residents of Bolney.
Our main event each year is the Village Day.
Arts and Music
Church Tower Bell Ringers
Our Parish Church has the oldest recorded ring of eight bells in Sussex (five weeks older than the Chichester Cathedral bells).
Contact: Brian Cook (07 831 599 440).
Bolney Players
The Bolney Players are a local dramatic group who produce one or two shows a year, plus social events. We meet at members’ houses or at the Rawson Hall.
We have approximately 25-30 members, and new members OF ALL AGES are always welcome.
Contact: Ian Fairbairn (01444 882548) or email: isfairbairn@aol.com
Millenium Embroiderers
The group was formed in November 1998 by seven enthusiastic amateur needlewomen to work on six embroideries depicting Bolney village to commemorate the Millennium. The group (with some changes to its membership) continue to meet on the fourth Monday of each month (except December) from 2pm to 4pm at the Community Cafe, Rawson Hall.
Contact: Margaret Burgess, 29 The Street, Bolney (telephone 01444 881421)
Churches