Rural Outreach Project

Sue and Nicole are offering a Rural Outreach Service at multiple rural locations across the Lewes District.

Together, they deliver free, confidential and impartial advice, support and referrals to people living in rural areas.

They provide support to people on a huge range of topics, including benefits, housing issues, cost of living, debt, energy and much more.

3 hour, in-person drop-in sessions are available at the venues below. No appointment necessary.

NEW Rural Outreach Schedule

Bishopstone Station

Sue and Nicole will attend the FOBS Meet-Up-Mondays at Bishopstone on a bi-monthly basis on the following Mondays:

2nd + 23rd June 10.30 - 1.30pm

7th + 28th July 10.30 - 1.30pm

4th + 18th August 10.30 - 1.30pm

1st + 15th September 10.30 - 1.30pm

6th + 20th October 10.30 - 1.30pm

3rd + 17th November 10.30 - 1.30pm

1st December 10.30 - 1.30pm

Chailey, St Peter's Church

Sue and Nicole offer a monthly session at St Peter's Church. Local transport can be provided by the Newick Good Neighbours service from Chailey, Newick and Fletching.

Please ring 07933096033.

Friday 6th June 10.00 - 1.00pm

Friday 4th July 10.00 - 1.00pm

Friday 1st August 10.00 - 1.00pm

Friday 5th September 10.00 - 1.00pm

Friday 3rd October 10.00 - 1.00pm

Friday 7th November 10.00 - 1.00pm

Friday 5th December 10.00 - 1.00pm

Alan West Room,

Ringmer Village Hall

From 2025, bimonthly sessions will take place on the following Tuesdays:

3rd + 17th June 11.30 - 2.30pm

1st + 15th July 11.30 - 2.30pm

12th August 11.30 - 2.30pm

9th + 23rd September 11.30 - 2.30pm

7th + 21st October 11.30 - 2.30pm

4th + 11th November 11.30 - 2.30pm

2nd + 16th December 11.30 - 2.30pm

Newick, St Mary's Church

Sue and Nicole offer a monthly session at St Mary's Church. From July, the venue will be Newick Community Centre (12- 3pm).

Wednesday 18th June 10.00 - 1.00pm

Wednesday 16th July 12.00 - 3.00pm

Wednesday 20th August 12.00 - 3.00pm

Wednesday 17th September 12.00 - 3.00pm

Wednesday 22nd October 12.00 - 3.00pm

Wednesday 19th November 12.00 - 3.00pm

Wednesday 17th December 12.00 - 3.00pm

Renshaw Room,

Wivelsfield Village Hall

Sue and Nicole offer a monthly session at Wivelsfield Village Hall.

Monday 9th June 10.30 - 1.30pm

Monday 14th July 10.30 - 1.30pm

Monday 11th August 10.30 - 1.30pm

Monday 8th September 10.30 - 1.30pm

Monday 13th October 10.30 - 1.30pm

Monday 10th November 10.30 - 1.30pm

Monday 8th December 10.30 - 1.30pm

Friends Meeting House, Ditchling

Sue and Nicole offer a monthly session at the Friends Meeting House, Ditchling.

Tuesday 24th June 10.30 -1.30pm

Tuesday 22nd July 10.30 - 1.30pm

Tuesday 19th August 10.30 - 1.30pm

Tuesday 16th September 10.30 - 1.30pm

Tuesday 14th October 10.30 - 1.30pm

Tuesday 11th November 10.30 - 1.30pm

Tuesday 9th December 10.30 - 1.30pm

Barcombe Village Hall

Sue and Nicole offer a monthly session at the Village Hall in Barcombe.

Tuesday 10th June 1.00 - 4.00pm

Tuesday 8th July 1.00 - 4.00pm

Tuesday 5th August 1.00 - 4.00pm

Tuesday 2nd + 30th September 1.00 - 4.00pm

Tuesday 28th October 1.00 - 4.00pm

Tuesday 25th November 1.00 - 4.00pm