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Fernhurst Organisations & Special Interests |
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In and around Fernhurst are a number of organisations covering a wide range of
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| The Fernhurst Archives this operates under the auspices of the Fernhurst Society. The archives hold documents and other objects of interest relating to Fernhurst (and formerly 'Farnhurst'), Kingsley Green, Henley and Verdley, in West Sussex, southern England. Items are catalogued, stored and conserved for posterity and study. The holdings include old maps, manuscripts and diaries, photographs, press cuttings and audio tapes of oral testimonies about the people, events,local clubs and other organisations in the locality. These are useful for those interested inlocal and regional British history and heritage, local traditions and customs, and West Sussex family history and genealogy. The Archives in the village hall are open on Tuesday afternoons, 2.30-5.00 p.m. Enquiries to the Archive's Director, Christine Maynard, can be sent via the Society's email: enquiries@fernhurstsociety.org.uk/index.html#contacts |
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The Fernhurst
Art
Group
owes its origin to the Fernhurst Millennium Map.
One of its aims is to encourage those who would 'like to, but I'm not
sure'to come and have a go in a sociable and friendly atmosphere in a
group ranging from beginners upwards. They meet twice monthly on
Wednesdays throughout the year. During summer months they meet outdoors
in various locations and in winter in the Fernhurst Centre. Contacts are Les on 01428 652002 or Angela on 01428 641533 or visit our website www.fernhurst.net/art |
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Childrens
Dancing Classes are run by Haslemere
Performing Arts and taught by the principal, Angela Cantan. The
dance classes are held on Fridays in the Fernhurst Village Hall from
2.30pm until 3.00pm for Mothers and Toddlers aged from 2 to 4 years and
the fee is £3.00 per class. Haslemere performing Arts is based in Haslemere and the surrounding area. They offer a wide range of classes in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and private singing coaching. The HPA presents a pantomime in the Fernhurst Village Hall each Christmas. This year it will be on December 19th and 20th. Contact email haparts@aol.com or phone Angela Cantan 01428 652360 |
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The Fernhurst
Centre
is a Community Centre and Internet Cafe offering
Broadband internet and computing facilities, and a range of courses. The
Centre’s bright and friendly environment is an ideal place to meet
friends over a cup of tea or coffee, find out local information or even
make a free telephone call to local council offices to request
assistance. Contact 01428 641931 or email: centre@fernhurst.net |
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The Fernhurst
Choral
Society The choir meets on Mondays at 8.00pm in the
Fernhurst Village Hall. We are 80 strong, mixed voice, and perform four concerts a year with professional soloists and orchestras. Although based in Fernhurst, choir members are drawn from here and the surrounding towns and villages. |
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Fernhurst
Furnace
Preservation
Group The remains of Fernhurst Furnace,
also known as North Park Furnace, are some of the best preserved in the
Sussex Weald. The iron industry flourished here in the 17th and 18th
centuries using local ore, charcoal and water power. The untouched
nature of the site and the rural surrounding belie the production of
cast iron, tools and cannon which was effectively the beginning of the
Industrial Revolution. Even though there are many ‘hammer/furnace’ ponds
throughout East and West Sussex, many people know little about the great
historical and social importance of this bygone industry. Contact The Secretary, Fernhurst Furnace Trust, c/o Vanlands, Van Common, Fernhurst, GU27 3NW |
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The Fernhurst
Good
Companions
meet on the 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays of each month (excepting August & December) at 2.30pm in the
Fernhurst Village Hall. The club provides companionship and
interest for people of a pensionable age and gives them the opportunity
of giving service. For information about the Club and membership contact either the Secretary Mrs. Sue Hodge on 01428 653059 or the Treasurer Mr John Brett on 01428 653126. Membership costs just £4.00. |
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The Fernhurst
Horticultural
Society A long standing village organisation
with an enthusiastic and friendly membership of over 160, committed to
stimulating its members and the wider community with an interest in gardening. The
Society holds a series of winter evening talks, with flower and produce
shows in spring, summer and autumn, together with open garden events,
hands-on workshops and outings to notable houses and gardens. New members are welcomed and the annual subscription is just £5.00. Members benefits include a discount card at local garden centres and the use of a special card that allows reduced price admission for two persons at the RHS Garden, Wisley. Copies of the society's schedule are available at the Fernhurst Post Office and the Fernhurst Centre. details of forthcoming events are also posted on the notice board outside the Post Office. For further information contact the secretary Gill Taylor by email gill.knapcott@tiscali.co.uk or by phone 01428 653115 |
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The Fernhurst
Society
was formed in 1998 with the following aims, to enrich the enjoyment of
Fernhurst village and it's surrounding countryside, to promote interest
in local history, local life, trditions and customs, to advance and
disseminate knowledge of the archaeology, geography, natural history,
buildings and architecture of the local district, and to seek protection
and improvement of the amenities and appearance of Fernhurst village and
its environs. Contact by email: enquiries@fernhurstsociety.org.uk/index.html#contacts |
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| Midhurst Camera Club is a social camera club for traditional and digital photographers of all levels of experience. They warmly welcome guests and newcomers to attend their meetings. The club meets at 7.45pm fortnightly on Wednesday at The Angel Hotel, North Street, Midhurst, between September and April. |
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