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EAST GRINSTEAD TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION
We are a little unusual in that we have 5 twin towns in beautiful locations in France, Germany, Italy, Austria and Spain, and the friendship we have with them is very special. The warmth and hospitality shown during visits is something we want to continue. Many...
SO MANY CHURCHES!
Every Church, like every person, has it’s own personality. There must be one among all these to suit you. Although each church is different in personality; in a way it worships and serves God in the community, each of us has a love for God, a joy from Jesus Christ and...
STONE HILL ROCKS – Site of Special Scientific Interest
A small area of woodland and sandstone rocks on a hill with fine views over Weir Wood Reservoir, Stone Hill Rocks is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for geological reasons. The rocks are located to the south-south-west of East Grinstead at grid reference 381347...
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE – Our Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Weir Wood reservoir boasts a nature reserve on its southern shore. From the viewing hide just of Legsheath Lane you can spot many species of bird such as the Great Crested Grebe, Grey Heron and Canada Geese. Less common are the Fish eating Ospreys, and in the autumn...
SPORTS AND LEISURE
There’s no shortage of activities in and around the town, from the thrills of off-road driving at Leisure Pursuits, to the challenge of a 230-acre mountain bike park at Deers Leap. Golfers are spoilt for choice, and the varied sporting facilities including rock...
LINGFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
The first meeting of Lingfield Parish Council was held on 4/12/1894. To commemorate the 100 years of the Parish Council in 1994, the name was changed to Lingfield & Dormansland Parish Council to encompass the two areas. In 2000 two independent parish councils...
EAST GRINSTEAD NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
EAST GRINSTEAD NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH When you need to telephone the Police: IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 999 also for Fire, Ambulance and Coastguard Otherwise the local-rate number to call from anywhere in Sussex for all routine and non-emergency telephone contact with the...
EAST GRINSTEAD & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB
EAST GRINSTEAD & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB (International Association of Lions Club) District 105 SE. Telephone: 0845 8339505 Website: www.eastgrinsteadlions.org.uk Ordinary people / amazing things East District & District Lions Club was formed and Chartered in...
MERIDIAN ROTARY
East Grinstead Meridian Rotary is one of 46,000 Rotary groups throughout the world. Our members volunteer their time and talents to benefit our local community and help support vulnerable people globally. Every year we raise thousands of pounds for local causes and...
EAST GRINSTEAD TOWN COUNCIL
EAST GRINSTEAD TOWN COUNCIL Providing Service for the Local Community East Grinstead is part of the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex. It has a town Council presided over by a Town Mayor. East Grinstead Town Council is based at East Court, College Lane. The office is...
TOURISM
Hundreds of years have passed since the town was founded in the heart of the historic High Weald, but East Grinstead’s rich heritage of medieval and later timber-framed buildings still remains. Its medieval High Street shelters speciality shops, cafes, restaurants...
East Grinstead Citizens Advice Bureau – East Grinstead Library
East Grinstead Citizens Advice Bureau – East Grinstead Library Tue, Thur and Fri 10 – 4pm 0808 278 7969 Advice Line Mon – Fri 9 – 4.30pm Self help information : citizensadvice.org.uk
East Grinstead Library + Information
East Grinstead’s Library is situated in West Street adjacent to the Waitrose supermarket. Its opening hours are 9.30-6 on Monday to Friday and 9.30 to 5 on Saturday. You can contact the library on 01342 332900 or by email east.grinstead.library@westsussex.gov.uk Some...
TURNERS HILL PARISH COUNCIL
Turners Hill village stands on a steep ridge line at one of the highest points of the Sussex Weald where two historically important routes, the B2110 and B2028. There are impressive views to both the North and South Downs. Many buildings date from the 17th and 18th...
FOREST ROW PARISH COUNCIL
FOREST ROW PROFILE Forest Row, some three miles south of East Grinstead and on the edge of Ashdown Forest, has grown from a small hamlet to a thriving village over the last one hundred and fifty years or so. The village has retained much of its rural character, and...