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SEASONS GREETINGS FRIENDS!
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SAT 27 JAN 5-6PM
A review of the year, approval of financial accounts and election of Directors

Yes, well we'll try and squeeze all that into the shortest time possible
and add some fun too.  More soon!
BECOME A MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF WESTDENE GREEN
We want to make sure we represent the wishes of our community and to achieve this we would like to encourage more LOCAL PEOPLE to get involved. We are now seeking Members to join Friends of Westdene Green, to be part of our story and to have a say in the running of the organisation. Find out more here
WE HAVE ENJOYED A FABULOUS RUN OF FESTIVE EVENTS! 
MORE ABOUT THAT BELOW. FIND MORE PHOTOS & INFO ON OUR FESTIVE WEBPAGE OR FACEBOOK PAGE
XMAS AT THE BARN
In spite of a near hurricane, we went ahead with the Bratwurst stall battling it outside and Wreath-Making led by TWEACK moved indoors this year. There were selected stalls and craft making for the children who made glitter baubles and calendars. 
WESTDENE BAKE OFF 2017
Thank you so much to all the contenders and to all those that bought and ate these amazing cakes! We raised over £100 which is truly brilliant, thank you to all. Particularly well done to Mateen Shaw, Evie Morgan and Max Chubb for winning their age categories!
XMAS AT THE BARN THANK YOUS
Ascension Church hosted a yummy cake stall and we would like to thank the WI who hosted the tea and cake stall, TWEACK, Westdene Butchers and all the prize givers for the bake off: Baked Bliss, Fato a Mano, Withdean Climbing Wall, WigWam, Brighton and Hove Bus Company and all the volunteers who made the day possible.
EATING TOGETHER
Thanks to the amazing volunteers and diners from age 2 to well over 60, our first lunch was great! 
There was a lovely buzz as everyone talked, making new friends or catching up with old ones. Join us at The Barn every third Tuesday of the month More here
 
CAROLS ON THE GREEN
A big thank you from Nadia to all the singers - you sounded great! Big thanks also to Dave for the mulled wine, hot choc and mince pies. Please get in touch with Nadia if you would like to join Thursday evening singing group at The Barn in the new year: nadia@behdad.co.uk
07733 116655 @singwithconfidence
 
STEP WITH KYRA
The Barn hosted two events on Wednesday 20th December to benefit local school girl Kyra Warrell whose parents are fundraising for life-changing surgery.  The first was a children's Christmas movie, and the second was a Christmas get together for Reception parents. 
Both events were a great way to celebrate the last day of term and raised more than £280 for Step by Step with Kyra.  To donate or support the family,
please click here
There are lots of regular activities happening at The Barn.  Keep an eye on our noticeboard on The Barn and Facebook for up to date info.  Better still, make sure you're signed up to our e-news by clicking here!

WELLBEING AT THE BARN
FREE Detox Workshop Sunday January 7th 10am – 12.30pm

Give yourself an uplifting New Year treat with this refreshing detox workshop run by medical herbalist Julia Behrens and cookery teacher & Kitchen Therapy innovator Charlotte Hastings.

They will look at herbal teas and foods used in detoxing and explore individual plants and oils that can improve a sluggish digestive system, clear the skin, and leave you with more energy and improved concentration. The workshop will introduce a delicious and nurturing Ayurvedic recipe giving your digestive system a cleansing break as well as tips and ideas to increase flavour and nutrition whilst removing ‘sugar-lust’ into your everyday cooking. By using a detox that addresses our whole system – mind, body and spirit - we can help to introduce meaningful and sustainable change, for a happier, healthier you! Places are limited.  Please sign up here

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SAT 27 JAN 5-6PM
A review of the year, approval of financial accounts and election of Directors

Yes, well we'll try and squeeze all that into the shortest time possible
and add some fun too.  More soon!

NEW FOR 2018: GARDENING CLUB WITH HILARY PAVITT

Informal sessions working with what to do in the garden that month and sharing horticultural experiences and ideas.  No experience is necessary. 
Please tell us you're interested by clicking here | 
Pavittgardendesign.co.uk


CELEBRATING A CENTENARY OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE IN 2018

2018 marks 100 years of women (over 30) being able to vote and we would like to celebrate this (some of us are itching to dress up as Suffragettes!).  If you would like to join the conversation about what we could do and who we could collaborate with, please contact us so we can get together soon.

REGULAR SESSIONS AT THE BARN

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
  • 09;00 - 10:30 | Yoga with Nicole | Nicole O'Connell 07703 341215
  • 19.30 - 21:00 | Westdene Singing Group | Nadia Bunker 07733 116655 nadia@behdad.co.uk
SATURDAY ​SUNDAY
  • 09;00 - 10:30 | Yoga with Nicole | Nicole O'Connell 07703 341215​
WANT TO RUN A NEW ACTIVITY? 
Check out how to hire The Barn below.
If you have an idea for an activity you would like to run voluntarily, we can help you make it happen so long as it fits with our vision, aims and values
Please get in touch!

HIRE THE BARN
The space is suitable for a variety of activities and meetings.  It includes
  • A well-lit large room approx. 10m wide x 6m deep
  • A smaller room or entrance area
  • A small kitchen and accessible toilet
  • ​A variety of tables and chairs, and flip chart stand
  • A versatile PA system to provide you with music, microphone or soundtrack for your event
  • A projector and screen for your business meetings, presentations or films.
Find out more here

BARN BUDDIES
Taking part in the Barn Buddies scheme lets the local community know that a business cares for the community and provides steady support – supporting our local businesses in return helps to build the overall community of Westdene. More here

So far this year in addition to generous donations Barn Buddies have helped us renovate the Barn, built cupboards, provided marquees, fed us at events, organised events, provided a till, hired the Barn - and we appreciate their enthusiastic involvement.

GET INVOLVED!

There are lots of ways you can be involved with Friends of Westdene Green. You might like to offer a little practical help, organise things from home, get stuck into making our events brilliant, offer your professional know how, help people connect with the great outdoors... or you might have ideas of your own...We would love to hear from you! More here

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Could you help us reach our older neighbours?  Please show a little community spirit by printing this newsletter and popping through the letterbox of a neighbour or two. Thank you!

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REMEMBER THAT EVERY PENNY WE RAISE THROUGH HIRE OF THE BARN AND THE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES FoWDG HOSTS CONTRIBUTES TOWARDS KEEPING THE BARN IN THE COMMUNITY AND CREATING EXCITING EVENTS & PROJECTS FOR ALL OF US TO ENJOY TOGETHER

CONTACT US & FIND OUT MORE
westdenegreen@gmail.com                 westdenegreen.org.uk
HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME DURING THE FESTIVE BREAK.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!
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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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