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Our Annual General Meeting is on Sat 27 Jan 5-6pm.
Click here to join us now as a Members of FoWDG, Steering Group Representative and/or Company Director
Running out of ideas for your New Year Resolutions?
Try one (or more!) of these great sessions locally, at the Barn
Andy Payne (pilates, Wednesday evenings) has come over all poetic!
Christmas is over, the Turkey's eaten, presents are open but you are not beaten! 
Now is the time to relax and chill, so Trigger Point Pilate's tops the bill!
Come down and see us at Westdene Green, this coming year it's the place to be seen! We're so confident you'll love it, your first class is FREE..... Trigger Point Pilate's, the place to be!
 
Trigger Point Pilate's is at the Barn every Wednesday at 6pm beginning 10th January. First session is FREE (normally £7).
This class is mat based and uses the core element of traditional Pilates, we add compression and movement using prickle balls and a foam roller. 
Sessions last 45 minutes, benefits include Relaxation + Core strength + Improved posture.
The class can also aid chronic pain. Please contact Andy on 07713 328010 or andy@threepillarsoffitness.co.uk to learn more and reserve to your space (places are limited).
Nick Greenfield offers fitness classes to suit all tastes and get you in shape…
Nick runs fun and effective classes for people of all ages and abilities. All sessions are high energy, dynamic and focused on giving you a great workout which will also be enjoyable. Having built up a fantastic group of friendly and welcoming clients it is a group workout which you are sure to get the most out of whilst also meeting some great people.
 
Classes include HIIT (high intensity interval training) at 7.30pm on Monday, ABS at 8:30am and Boxercise at 9.30am on Saturday morning.
Contact Nick at nickgreenfieldfitness@gmail.com
Yoga for adults is a popular Sunday morning fixture
A gentle Hatha yoga class focusing on building strength, flexibility and effective breathing techniques to bring balance to body and mind. All capabilities are catered for as lots of variations of poses are given so that you can choose which option is best suited to you. Mats are provided although you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.  Find out more from Nicole O'Connell on 07703 341 214
Get those lungs working at Nadia Bunkers Westdene Singing Group
There are no auditions and you don’t have to read music to join Nadia and the group who meet at The Barn on a Thursday evening from 7pm. Singing is a dead cert way to improve your mood and the Westdene Singing Group means you meet others at the same time as having a lot of fun. All sorts of music styles are tackled and Nadia is happy for singers to make requests. Contact her on 01273 382 373
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!
Zara Arnold’s popular Yoga for children is coming to the Barn …
Children Inspired by Yoga with Tatty Bumpkin – Classes for 2 – 5 year olds every Monday morning at The Barn starting in January.
Join our happy, sociable classes filled with fun, music and active movement. Our creative and engaging yoga-inspired routines come to life with storytelling and music. We capture the magic of childhood, exploring the sensory world through sound and touch, whilst unlocking movement and flexibility. Strength, balance and co-ordination skills are mastered, as concentration and physical confidence flourish. Essential pathways connect while valuable life skills – relaxation and mindfulness – are learnt.
For more information and to book your FREE TRIAL visit www.childreninspiredbyyoga.com/brighton 
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SAT 27 JAN 5-6PM at The Barn
A review of the year, approval of financial accounts and election of Directors & Steering Group Representatives.
BECOME A MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF WESTDENE GREEN
To make sure we represent the wishes of our community, we encourage local people to join be part of our story and have a say. FoWDG is a Community Benefit Society and you can become a member by holding a nominal community share of £1, a one-off payment.
Find out more here

JOIN THE BOARD &/OR STEERING GROUP
Applications for 2018 Company Directors & Steering Group Representatives are now open to Members. 
Applications must be received before Monday 22 Jan 2018. Company Directors will be decided by Members Vote at the Annual General Meeting at The Barn on 27 Jan.
Apply below. Paper or printable version of forms are available on request by emailing us.
Roles & Responsibilities can be viewed here
Click here to stand as a Company Director
Click here to stand as a Steering Group Representative


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.
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, mission 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.

There are lots of ways you can be involved with Friends of Westdene Green. You might like to offer a little practical help, organise a few 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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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
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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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