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JULY 2018

WESTDENE GREEN COMMUNITY WEEKEND
22nd & 23rd SEPT 2018
 
Back by popular demand we are planning a weekend of fun on the Green. Put it in your diaries, see how you can get involved and we look forward to seeing you there!
SUN 23rd SEPT 12-4pm
There are seven reasons to come along to the annual celebration this year: 
The Marketplace – come book a stall and sell all those items lingering in your garage or attic! Trade, community and charity stalls welcome.
Book a pitch here
The Wellbeing Area – come for a massage, take part in a yoga class and much much more.
The Nature Zone - come and meet the bees, learn about hedgehogs, sparrows and stag beetles. 
The Village Show – bring your best homemade and homegrown to the big marquee. Prizes for Baking, Preserves, Produce, Blooms, Arts and Crafts for all ages. More here
Performance Arena – Live music Including Patcham Silver Band
Kids Zone – craft making, toddler time in the barn, assault course and more...
Food and Drink – Come and have lunch from a hog roast to pizzas and much more. Treat yourself to tea and cake or a drink at our licenced bar,
More here
Westdene Village Fair 2017

BARN DANCE!
SAT 22nd SEPT 7.30 - 10pm

"One of the best nights of the year – I haven't danced or laughed as much as that night since. Honestly!"
Attendee at 2017 barn dance.
 
After last year's barn-stormer, we are set to repeat our Barn Dance in the Big Marquee again this year. The live band is booked, the caller ready, the hay bales are being ordered and tickets are ready to be snapped up. Have a look at our video where adults and children had a really special time. Book your tickets here
Barn Dance 2017
MUSICAL MIDSUMMER
Fabulous weather and wonderful music made the Westdene Green Musical Midsummer a huge success.
500+ people of all ages were entertained on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon by 100+ local musicians and performers. More than 20 volunteers and 7 local businesses made the weekend go with a swing. Next year we will continue to build on this success – so if you would like to get involved, musically or as a volunteer, let us know!
Click here to view photos
Click here to view a short evaluation
COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR
Around £2000 will pay for a defibrillator to be installed on the outside of The Barn. Having one available could mean the difference between life and death to someone suffering from cardiac arrest. They can be used on adults and children over the age of 1 years old and are extremely safe as they provide clear step-by-step instructions and will only allow a defibrillation shock to be delivered if one is required. We will be fundraising at the Village Fair and other events to reach our target. Get in touch if you want to help. 

WESTDENE ORIGINALS
Our occasional series of interviews with people who have lived through the changes in Westdene over the past half century.
First up, Barry and Mollie Gooders who have lived in Dene Vale opposite Westdene Green since the early 60’s. They tell us how the suburb grew and how life has changed since then.
Click here to read their story 
WHAT'S ON AT THE BARN
From September, expect some exciting additions to our regular programme of activities for people of all ages. New wellbeing sessions; more for pre-schoolers; our Autumn programme of events including the Village Fair and Christmas celebrations.
More here
 
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All welcome, young and old. Children welcome.
Sharing a meal together can be one of life's greatest, and simplest of pleasures.  There's a special feeling of unity when we eat in a group – like the variety of animals at a waterhole, taking part in the same necessity for life!
Did you know that Withdean Ward contains some of the highest levels of lone pensioner households in Brighton & Hove? 
More here
 

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Every penny raised through hire of The Barn, activities and events contributes towards keeping The Barn open and creating exciting events and projects for everyone to enjoy together.
We are always looking for your involvement and ideas - so get in touch!


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Friends of Westdene Green Ltd is a Charitable Company Reg No EW57741and Community Benefit Society registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Reg No 7384. 
​Registered address 49 Dene Vale Brighton BN1 5ED






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