Many of the newer residents of Lindfield may be unaware of the warm and friendly welcome that awaits them at the Lindfield Club, a thriving members only community that has been nestled above the King Edward Hall for almost 100 years. When the King Edward Hall opened it’s doors in 1911 the deeds stipulated that a Social Club be run on the first floor. At first this was known as the Lindfield Men’s Club which was run by local professionals before becoming the all inclusive Club we see today.
According to long-term Chairman Andrew McLeod, lockdown has reinforced how much the Club means to local residents particularly those who live alone for whom the Club is a safe haven where they can pop in for lunch, coffee or an evening drink and be equally as comfortable alone or with friends. “We’ve had so many messages from members saying how much they have missed the social interaction of the Club and we are so thrilled to have once again opened our doors,” says Andrew.
The Club is steeped in history with those men who returned from the First World War being offered complimentary membership and with many families having being members across the generations. Today, the Club is anything but sleepy, offering a range of sports channels across numerous screens including Sky Sports, BT and Amazon Prime, a busy programme of entertainment including external trips and plays host to a range of local bands. With a spacious lounge bar, a cosy sports bar and a grand snooker room which hosts a full size snooker table, there is always a spot to enjoy your favourite sport, a quiet pint of Harveys, glass of wine or Sunday lunch alone or with friends.
The type of social club that is fast becoming extinct, the Lindfield Club ploughs all profits back into the Club to improve facilities, entertainment and what’s on offer for the 1,100 members. With the doors back open, the Lindfield Club is again welcoming new members. To find out more visit: www.lindfield.club
Turn to page 58 of October’s Lindfield Life magazine to read about one of the Club’s long-standing members and learn more about its history.