West Weald Parish

West Weald Parish serves the villages of Handcross, Slaugham, Pease Pottage, Warninglid and Staplefield in West Sussex. Having formed a joint benefice for several years, the neighbouring parishes of St Mary's, Slaugham and St Mark's, Staplefield became one parish at the start of 2023. From January 2024 we've been known as West Weald to encompass our mission to all of the communities within our parish which sits at the western tip of the High Weald area.  

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Bell Ringing Practice

Every Friday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 25 Dec 2026
St Mary's Church, Slaugham
St Mary's Church Staplefield Rd Slaugham Haywards Heath, RH17 6AG, United Kingdom

Weekly practice time for the St Mary's Bellringing Team.

The team are always looking for new members to ring on Sunday mornings and for special occasions. Contact the church office if you'd be interested in learning more.

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Poppy Project - All Saints

Every Saturday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
All Saints Church, Handcross
Horsham Road Handcross Haywards Heath, RH17 6DF, United Kingdom

You're invited to join our poppy project creating a five-stranded waterfall of crocheted and knitted poppies on the tower of St Mary's, Slaugham! We are looking for people to sew, crochet and knit!
All red wool is provided but we are taking donations of black wool or buttons - please get in touch if you would like to get involved, either to join from home, join a group or donate to the project: [email protected] or call: 07746015594

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Community Pantry and Café

Every Saturday at for 2 hours
All Saints Church, Handcross
Horsham Road Handcross Haywards Heath, RH17 6DF, United Kingdom

All are welcome to All Saints every Saturday for tea, coffee and biscuits, and chat to someone on our friendly team.

The Pantry partners with FareShare to help reduce food waste by redistributing surplus frozen and fresh produce on a Saturday morning.

The Pantry also offers regular provisions of essential items for a limited to those within the parish who are in need of help and support.

For more information email: [email protected] or drop in on a Saturday morning!

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Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO ([email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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