Organisations
Along with offering the Ardingly Village Hall for hire, we have many different clubs and organisations that use the hall throughout the week.
Below are some of the activities available, with contact details of local clubs and organisations. Please contact the Clerk to add your organisation
Ardingly Films
Each month, Autumn to Spring, popular, recent films are screened at Hapstead Hall with refreshments available before the film and during the interval.
Doors open at 7pm and screenings commence at 7.30pm. Tickets can be purchased for £7 from Ardingly Post Office and Fellows Bakers.
If you wish to find out more or to volunteer to help, please contact Simone at: simone.mahedy@gmail.com.
Please check What's on page for details on next screening.
Ardingly History Society
The history of Ardingly: To arouse and stimulate interest in and to seek out material of historic interest and persuade owners of the need to take steps to ensure its preservation, to arrange meetings, lectures and other activities to foster interest in the history of Ardingly.
Contact – Mrs Joy Broughton (Secretary)
Tel – 01444 892014
Email: joy.broughton@btinternet.com
Ardingly Parish Council
The Parish Council surgery where villagers are welcome to drop in and share questions or concerns with the Parish Clerk, is held in the Reading Room at Hapstead Hall on Wednesday afternoons, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Please check website when surgery is closed.
Parish Council monthly meetings are held at the Hall on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm.
Contact – Mr Lee Dunkley (Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer)
Hapstead Hall, 13 High Street, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TB.
Ardingly Short Mat Bowls
Join the Ardingly Short Mat Bowls Club night on Fridays 19.00- 22.00hrs.
We play friendly matches, both home and away against other Short Mat Clubs and enter a team in the West Sussex Knock out Cup.
Our season runs from the end of September to mid April.
More details on Ardingly.org
Ardingly Evening Village WI
Ardingly Evening Village WI has played a central role in village life since 1924; bringing together women from all walks of life and ages, creating friendships and community.
We meet at Hapstead Hall on the 3rd Thursday of every month (apart from August) at 7.45pm.
We are a charitable group which looks to support issues and members of our community at both local and national level. We are part of the West Sussex Federation of Women’s Institutes.
We meet at Hapstead Hall on the 3rd Thursday of every month (apart from August) at 7.45pm.
We are a charitable group which looks to support issues and members of our community at both local and national level. We are part of the West Sussex Federation of Women’s Institutes.
Every year we run a varied programme of events that seek to educate and develop our members. If you have an interest that you would like to explore further or an idea about something that we may interested in then please get in touch.
Hapstead Jam Tarts Ardingly WI (Morning Village WI)
In 2024 we formed a morning Wl in the village of Ardingly and we invite you to come along and see what we do.
We aim to be less a traditional and more modern WI. We are part of the largest women’s organisation in the U.K. and an educational charity. We aim to connect, support and empower all women with interesting speakers and activities aimed at education and friendship.
All women are welcome from age 18. Currently our youngest member is 24 and our eldest is 88, so please don’t think you are too young or too old to come and join us.
You do not have to live in the village but can join us from anywhere.
Members are entitled to lots of benefits either online or in person and we offer workshops, trips, craft, friendship, and fundraising events as well as access to West Sussex Federation and National events .
We also run a craft group every fourth Wednesday of the month in the hall, and all abilities are welcome. If you don’t feel confident to do any craft but would like to, and just don’t know where to start, we can help you!
We also run a craft group every fourth Wednesday of the month in the hall, and all abilities are welcome. If you don’t feel confident to do any craft but would like to, and just don’t know where to start, we can help you!
Members meetings are every third Wednesday of each month at 10am til noon at Hapstead Hall, High street, Ardingly, RH17 6TB.
For more information contact Fiona at: hapsteadjamtartsardinglywi@wsfwi.co.uk
St. Peter's Pre-School Ardingly
A friendly village pre-school in the heart of Ardingly for 2-5 year olds.
Nurture, Play, Learn
Our preschool is a nurturing first step into education for 2-5 year olds, we endeavor to encourage a sense of confidence and community by creating a safe place for children to play, learn and have fun. We are child-focused and hope to give our children a gentle and happy introduction to being in a group environment.
Heart of Village life
Established in 1965, we are a community-based preschool led by a committee of volunteer parents. We offer sessions on 5 mornings and 4 afternoons each week during term time.
For more information please visit https://st-peters-preschool-ardingly.org. or contact 07969 890907
St. Peter's Pre-school Ardingly, St. Peter’s Church Centre, Street Lane Ardingly
Charity number 1022794 2025
St. Peter's Pre-school Ardingly, St. Peter’s Church Centre, Street Lane Ardingly
Charity number 1022794 2025
Tanzen Academy
Tanzen Academy has held classes in Hapstead Hall for over 25 years, taking children from 2½ years through to seniors.
Classes are available in ISTD Ballet, Tap & Modern, with specialist Pre-School and Musical Theatre classes.
Classes are available in ISTD Ballet, Tap & Modern, with specialist Pre-School and Musical Theatre classes.
There are also Ballet and Tap classes for adults of all ages and abilities.
For more information please email kathy@tanzenacademy.co.uk or call 07894 116254