Movie buffs from the village and beyond gather at the Royal Oak once a month to view films in The Barn function room. It’s a casual and friendly gathering with the benefit of the bar close at hand – watching movies can be thirsty work! All genres and tastes are catered for: so far this year films have ranged from the heart-warming Mrs Harris Goes to Paris to the heart-wrenching Living, via The Lost King and Elvis. Special basket meals are available to order so you can chew while you view. It’s also a good chance to meet up with other villagers and form new connections. There’s an annual fee of just £12 per year – less than the cost of a ticket and a bucket of popcorn to watch just one film at mainstream cinemas. If you are interested please get in touch.

Come and have a go at various crafts. Many local and qualified tutors hold sessions at Whatlington Village Hall on Wednesday mornings from 10-12.00pm. The group has completed sessions working on mosaics, fused glass, drawing, cyanotype, ceramics, needlecraft and art. We aim to provide a varied and extensive range of arts, crafts and hobbies. If you are interested in attending or would like to know more about these sessions please get in touch.

The Whatlington Community Speedwatch group has been operating for nearly 3 years and currently has 5 active members.   Community Speedwatch is a national initiative where proactive members of local communities join with the support and supervision of their local police to record details of speeding vehicles using approved detection devices. Registered keepers of vehicles exceeding the speed limit are contacted - initially with a letter explaining the potential risks and consequences of their dangerous behaviour. Repeat offenders will receive a visit from the local police, irrespective of where they live. Focused enforcement and criminal prosecution follow based on the collated evidence.  Whatlington residents have for some time been angered by the antisocial or inattentive driving within the village and many feel unsafe, so the group was formed in order to improve the safety and quality of life within the community. The set up is a relaxed one where group members state when they would be available to take part in a session and then a schedule is drawn up.  We operate in pairs or more and the session only lasts for a maximum of an hour.  It is totally up to individuals to decide if they wish to take part at any time. Because more people are killed in traffic than in all other crimes combined and the result of collisions, from death and injury to grief is so devastating, there is undoubtedly a need for the group.  The roads within the village include one of the most dangerous in the country.  ​ If you would like to know more about the project and/or are interested in joining the group please get in touch.

The Whatlington Singers is a friendly, welcoming choir who have members across all ranges.  They aim to be a democratic choir and a large part of their repertoire is suggested by members. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Pilates classes with Liz Simpson trained Physiotherapist and owner of Health & Fitness. ​ Sessions take place on Mondays and Thursdays between 6 - 7pm at the Village Hall. This is not a drop in activity. For further details contact Liz via her website www.healthinfitness.co.uk

Susan has three exercise classes held every Tuesday. 1.30pm - 2.15pm - Fit for Life 2.30pm - 3.15pm - Fitness Pilates 3.25 - 4.10pm - Fitness Yoga Text Susan on 07977 872284 to book a place or drop in.

An exercise class with a difference. Attendees are taught a stroll routine and then dance (at one's own pace) to music from the 50's - 00's.  All classes are friendly and welcome all ages. Tuesdays 9.45 - 11.15am at the Village Hall. Call Melanie on 07766881045 for more information.

Whatlington's Good Companions - the former village WI is still going strong! The group, which changed its name to Whatlington Friends before becoming the Companions, meets once a month from spring until November, for either lunch or tea. Hilda Aplin has run the group for 20 years and says "We are a very friendly group and there's no membership required." If you are interested contact Hilda on 07586 326133

Enjoy the company of a friendly group of quilters and stitchers. All experiences welcome and catered for. For furtther information, contact Heidi on 01424 772596 or email 1066quilters@gmail.com

The Society aims to promote interest in all aspects of gardening and the gardening environment through shows, competitions, meetings, visits etc

The Boules team has its own rink at the Royal Oak and the 4 person team plays home and away matches in a local league of 8 sides.  If you would like to have a go at Boules contact Steve on 07754 868488

Music for the Memory is a local charity that supports those living with dementia and their carers through music. Members of the village are volunteers with this charity. To find out more contact Jane on 07545 309200

The local girl guides group meet weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6.00pm - 7.30pm at the Village Hall. Please contact Jo on 07739 352148 or jomozley@hotmail.co.uk for more information. Alternatively contact the girl guides via their website.

Choirs for all ages; 0-3 years 3-8 years 9-12 years 13-18 years Adults Contact Pheebs for more information on 07516 404881 or email on Pheebssingschool@gmail.com

The Sedlescombe Badminton Club meet every Tuesday evening from 7-9pm. Each session costs £5. If you are interested and/or would like to join the club please contact Shirley Davies on 01424 870475 or 07784475090.

Join Donna and others for a weekly session of Yoga on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 - 8.00pm and Saturdays from 9.00-10.00am For additional information and to book either call Donna on 07519 358 168 or visit www.donnasamsyoga.com