The Club
Founded in 1921
Haywards Heath Social Club has been at the heart of the community for more than 100 years, since it was founded on 6th June 1921 after the Mid Sussex branch of the Comrades of the Great War was disbanded. Back then it was known as Haywards Heath United Services Club, and a wooded area, where The Broadway becomes Perrymount Road, made way for the original club premises - a tin hut erected by ex-servicemen.
Opened by Lord Leconfield
The club was opened by Lord Leconfield (Lord Lieutenant of Sussex), who was received by Colonel Stephen R Clarke (President) and Mr W L Knowles (Chairman) with a guard of honour by members of "A" Company 4th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment. The site was later sold off in the 1960s and re-developed (with neighbouring buildings the British Legion, Miller's furnishing store and houses) to become the office block Capital House.
Still at the heart of the community
The United Services Club were able to buy a haulage yard on Wivelsfield Road owned by the Andrew Brothers, and the new premises was built by Thomas White and opened in 1973. Later on, two neighbouring houses were bought in order to extend the car park at the rear of the building. Now known as Haywards Heath Social Club, the family-friendly club has a regular programme of events, along with offering suitable venue hire for wedding receptions, christenings, wakes, parties and more.