Community News A “Bloomin” Lovely Calendar for 2015
Forest Row Scouts step into Fundraising
If you’re looking for a Christmas gift that will keep giving throughout the year, how about East Grinstead In Bloom’s community calendar?
The First Forest Row Scout group are currently on a fundraising challenge to upgrade their 40 year old hut, install facilities help the less able gain full access, thereby making it available for use to the wider community.
Showing the best of our ‘bloomin’ beautiful town, from the new McIndoe memorial to Sackvile College, to the High Street and the war memorial, the calendar is now available to buy from local shops and the East Grinstead in Bloom website: www.eastgrinsteadinbloom.org.uk. Better still, all proceeds from the calendar go directly to projects supported by the community organisation. “Such projects include supporting the gardening clubs at Imberhorne Lower School, planting at the McIndoe Memorial, The Compass Garden, wildlife boxes at Hurst Farm Pond and planting at East Grinstead Train Station,” Samantha Baldery from East Grinstead in Bloom explains. “Next year we have a variety of new projects on the horizon which the money raised from the calendar will go towards funding.” “East Grinstead in Bloom is a wonderful community group who want to make East Grinstead blooming lovely for its residents and visitors. We are always thinking of ways to improve the town and would love people to share any ideas they have and help us deliver these where they can. Every pairs of hands makes a difference, even if it’s only for half an hour!” green-fingered Samantha continues. To find out more or volunteer your time for two neighbourhood projects, including The Compass Garden and Hurst Farm Pond, contact Samantha at: commiteesecretary@eastgrinsteadinbloom.org.uk
Ashurst Wood Christmas Market Christmas will come early to Ashurst Wood with the arrival of the anticipated community Christmas market on Friday 28th November. This year’s festive market, held between 3-6pm at the Village Centre, will boast numerous stalls for great gift ideas, Santa’s grotto and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Local groups, including the pre-school and youth club will also be in attendance, making it a community event not to be missed. “The much loved Christmas Market is now in it’s 6th year and provides an excellent opportunity to get those special Christmas gifts for family and friends” Rebecca Roberts from Ashurst Wood Parish Council says. “It’s the perfect way to get into the festive spirit!”
“We are trying to raise £8,000.00 - £10,000.00,” Hazel Best, head of fundraising for the First Forest Row Scouts says. “This is to repair and refurbish plus install new windows, fire exit doors, disabled access, new toilets and disabled toilets, along with some plasterwork and decorating. Ideally we would like the work to be completed within 12 months but it all depends on the success of our fundraising.” “We have 73 members in our group, of which, nine attend the Step by Step School in East Grinstead. The children in the First Forest Row Scout Group would be proud to know their community is actively involved,” Hazel continues. “Local businesses can be involved through donating financially, but we also welcome help in kind - it could be gifting equipment or labour, expert advice to help obtain quotes would also really help.” “Please help our fundraising challenge, you will not only be helping our young people continue to enjoy their Scouting adventures in a comfortable, light and safe place; but for the first time making it possible for our less able members to fully take part in the scouting experience by enabling to use the scout hut which is currently not equipped for their needs.” To donate or find out more contact forestrowscouts@yahoo.co.uk
To check pitch availability please contact Rebecca on: 01342 823770 or e-mail at assistant@ashurstwoodparishcouncil.gov.uk 12 - Community
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