The Nuthurst Society exists to promote community spirit within the five hamlets of Nuthurst, Maplehurst, Copsale, Monk's Gate and Sedgwick.
The Society organises social and cultural activities and aims to maintain the rural conservation of the area.
The activities are wide ranging including walks, talks, outings, parties, village clean-ups, fireworks, visits from Father Christmas, stoolball, Easter Egg hunts, and dog shows.
Nuthurst Society Christmas Party
On Saturday evening the 10th of December, seventy three of the finest amateur detectives descended upon Sedgwick Park House for a pre-Christmas black-tie dinner arranged by the Nuthurst Society under the Guidance of Rosemary Wakeham.
The evening had barely begun when a disturbing announcement was made, informing the assembled Sleuths that a murder had been committed and that, in all probability, the culprit was among the gathered throng.
No stone was unturned and not a single wine bottle remained unopened as the elegantly attired investigators set about unravelling the murder mystery and, just as the last course was being served, the assembled bloodhounds ‘ had their man’.
The murderer was revealed and carriages and coaches were called at midnight and everyone agreed that a jolly good evening was had by all. (Except the murder victim of course!)
Thank you to all everyone who helped to make this evening the wonderful success that it was.
John Bromley
WINE TASTING QUIZ – SATURDAY 21 JANUARY 7.30pm
This is one of our most popular evenings, so book early. David Christian once again tests our knowledge on wines around the world. Cost of ticket includes all the wine and light refreshments. This event is for Members only – please call Marion Dann on 891652 or email MarionandBobDann_gmail to reserve your tickets. For a small extra charge we can even get you home by mini-bus!
"SAILING OUR 40ft YACHT AROUND THE WORLD” - THURSDAY 9th FEBRUARY, 7 for 7.30pm
Nuthurst Society Members, Bill and Jane Morton, will give an illustrated talk on their fascinating two year voyage. There will be a break in the evening for tea, coffee and biscuits. Everyone welcome. St. Andrew's School Hall.
QUIZ NIGHT and SUPPER - SATURDAY 24 MARCH, 7.30pm
We are returning to The White Horse to test your knowledge with a Quiz followed by one of Simon & Beth’s excellent suppers. A really good evening so contact Rosemary Wakeham on 891914 by Sat 10th March to book in.
EASTER EGG HUNT – SATURDAY 7 APRIL between 10 and 11am
Once again this popular event, held jointly with The Millennium Group, takes place at St Andrew’s Church starting at The Lych Gate, lots of fun for all the family. Light refreshments will be served afterwards in the School Hall.
VILLAGE CLEAN UP – SUNDAY 15 APRIL – 2pm
Meeting at The White Horse – an opportunity to keep our local area spic and span followed by Tea and Cakes. Please bring gloves and suitable footwear; pickers and hi-viz jackets will be provided.
AGM – TUESDAY 24 APRIL - 8pm at ST ANDREWS SCHOOL HALL
Several of our committee members are standing down having served for many years so do consider joining us. We really are friendly and the meetings are only every 8 weeks or so! Call Marion Dann on 891652, Karen Taylor on 891595 or Rosemary Wakeham on 891914 with any questions. Come and support your Society and enjoy a glass of wine after the proceedings
BLUEBELL WALK – SUNDAY 29 APRIL – 2.30pm
Once again Jonathan Simons and Penny Bullen have kindly agreed to organise a walk through our wonderful local bluebell woods starting at The White Horse. All are welcome. If you need further information please contact Josie Tucker on 891299.
ROYAL ASCOT DAY IN NUTHURST! - FRIDAY 22nd JUNE
Enjoy an afternoon of racing and dressing up “Ascot style” with a luncheon at Roberts Lea, Nuthurst. Contact Marion on 891652 to reserve your place by 8th June please.
Royal Wedding Celebration (Apr 2011)
Pictures of the local area (Nov 2010)
We intend to fill this area with photographs from Nuthurst Society events and pictures which show off the beauty of our local area.
If you have any pictures you would like to share, please get in touch with us via the contact page.
The Nuthurst Society was founded in 1973 in order to help forge links between the hamlets of Monks Gate, Nuthurst, Maplehurst and Copsale. We now recognise the separate hamlet of Sedgwick, but originally it was considered part of Copsale. These hamlets form the more rural part of the Parish of Nuthurst.
At the inaugural meeting of the Society, attended by 60 people, it was agreed that the Society should be non-political, non-sectarian and that there should be no age limits. It was also agreed that the Aims of the Society were to promote community spirit within the area, to organise social and cultural activities, and to maintain the rural conservation of the area.
It is a non-profit making organisation, and surplus monies have been invested in community projects such as funding bench seats and notice boards. Any resident or past resident of the area may be a member, upon payment of a small annual subscription.
Until recently there was a regular Newsletter, published in the name of the Society and delivered to every household in the area, to enable residents to know what was going on. Now we have a monthly report posted in the parish magazine LINK, and there may be occasional publications from the Society in the future. The use of emails, our web site and Facebook are now providing new channels of communication for publicity, as well.
The late Major Huxford, a Maplehurst resident and whose hobby was heraldry, designed the Society’s emblem in heraldic style. Unfortunately the design was made before Sedgwick became a hamlet, and so depicts only Nuthurst, Maplehurst, Monks Gate and Copsale. The original emblem design is framed and hangs in the White Horse Pub at Maplehurst.
The Nuthurst Society Committee
Chair: Pam Walker
Vice Chair: Sue Harradine
Secretary: Sally Mclean
Treasurer: Peter Wakeham
Membership Secretary: Karen Taylor
Publicity Secretary: Marion Dann
Other committee members:
Josie Tucker Jane Morton
Rosemary Wakeham Steven Hallett
Ex-officio website editor: Andrew Wilkie
Links to other local websites
Copsale Hall
Horsham Society
Sedgwick Park
Nuthurst Parish Council
Horsham District Council
West Sussex County Council
St. Andrew's Primary School, Nuthurst
The Black Horse, Nuthurst
The White Horse, Maplehurst
British History Online - Nuthurst
An alternative view of Horsham
