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Christmas Trees
Will be on sale at Aldingbourne Country Centre, week commencing 1st December. Various sizes will be avaiable.
Holly wreaths made at Aldingbourne also available in our newly refurbished gift shop.along with other local crafts which would make ideal Christmas gifts!
CHRISTMAS CAKES FOR SALE
£5 Each (4.5 inch diameter)
Available from:
Aldingbourne Country Centre
Tel: 01243 542075
Art & Craft Service News
- Artist, Phillip Strutt had his picture of a Christmas Robin used for a poster to advertise the recent Friends Christmas Carol Concert.
- There are Christmas Cards, Decorations and small gifts available for sale in the newly refurbished gift shop at Aldingbourne Country Centre, together with a selection of framed artwork for sale.
We need your help!
We are in the process of re-vamping our shop at Aldingbourne Country Centre which will be re-opening shortly with new stock from local craftsmen as well as our own produce.
We would welcome any display material such as wooden crates, fruit boxes, wooden display units, basketware, etc that would create a rustic country feel to our shop.
We are seeking volunteers to assist our clients to make craft items, such as greeting cards, to sell in the shop. In addition, we would welcome any donations or contributions of craft materials such as fabric, card, coloured paper, buttons, etc.
If you are interested in helping us in this area, please call Michelle McKinley-Bell on 01243 544607.
Also, if anyone has an interest or knowledge in building eco friendly houses using environmentally friendly materials, please contact us on 01243 544607.
Are you looking for a venue?
Have you considered using our function rooms for your party, evening class, special event or wedding reception?
Our rooms are available for evening and weekend use. For more details, please contact us on 01243 542075.
Wood Recycling - Commissions Undertaken
Previous examples of work undertaken:
Please contact 01243 546038 for more details.
Local Railway Stations Adopted
The Acorn has successfully adopted railway Stations across the South Coast from Brighton to Bosham up to Dorking. In addition, we are also adopting planting areas at various stations including Barnham, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill.
This is giving present and past students the opportunity to take part in a worthwhile community project by maintaining hanging baskets and other floral displays throughout the year.
The stations have provided funding for the necessary materials needed to ensure this project continues to be successful. This is now our third year of working in partnership with Southern Rail.
If you are aware of any other worthwhile projects in your local area, please contact Rachel Smither on 07508 038639.
Goodwood Motorcircuit Event
As part of our 30th Anniversary celebrations, we enjoyed cycling, running, walking/wheelchairs and using a tandem around the motorcircuit on bank holiday August weekend.
1970's Fashion Event!
The sun shone, music played and all manner of outfits appeared at the Country Centre's 70's BBQ held on our 30th Anniversary.
Pictured is Jeremy Thomas - winner of the Best Dressed prize.
SUSSEX SADDLEBACKS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
Aldingbourne are hosting rare breed pigs which are being looked after by a local group "Sussex Saddlebacks" - including some of our services users.
The breeding sows, Lavender, Rosie and Bella (Sussex Saddlebacks) have been joined by Elsie (an Oxford Sandy and Black). The large male has been named Burdock, and has sired a number of litters. Burdock is sponsored by MPM2. Pictured below are the latest arrivals.
If you are interested in purchasing meat from the scheme, please email Sussex Saddlebacks (sussexsaddlebacks@gmail.com) or visit their website - http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/sussexsaddlebacks/
Elsie with one of her litters.
