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Kicking off 2025! Let’s connect and collaborate

🌟🎉 Happy New Year, Hadlow Down! 🎉🌟

As we step into this brand-new year, we’re bursting with excitement and hope for what lies ahead in our brilliant village! 🌼 This is the perfect moment to come together as a community and make a real impact right here at home. We are thrilled to invite YOU to be part of something truly special – our project to build a NEW Community Centre right here in Hadlow Down!

Imagine a vibrant hub where we can gather, learn, create, and celebrate – a place where friendships blossom and ideas flourish. The new Community Centre will not only provide a warm and welcoming space for all ages, but it will also enhance our wellbeing and strengthen the bonds within our community. Whether it’s crafting classes, fitness sessions, or cozy coffee mornings, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

By getting involved, you’ll play a pivotal role in enriching the lives of our villagers. Studies show that active participation in community projects dramatically boosts our mental wellbeing. With this new centre, we’ll have an incredible opportunity to increase social engagement, reduce isolation, and foster a spirit of collaboration that Hadlow Down is known for! 💪❤️

Every extra hand, every smile, and every idea counts! From helping us organise events to lending a hand in construction or simply spreading the word – there are countless ways you can contribute to this exciting venture. Together, we can create a community space that reflects our collective passion and creativity, where everyone feels welcome and valued.

So, as we embark on this year of possibilities, let’s connect, collaborate, and champion the spirit of Hadlow Down! If you’re as excited as we are, drop us a message or come to our next village meeting on 24th January to find out how YOU can get involved. Let’s make 2024 a year to remember, where we truly come together to build not just a centre, but a brighter future for all!
Email Mandy or Sarah for all the details
mandy.chapman45@gmail.com, sarah@downthelane.uk

Here’s to new beginnings and the wonderful journey ahead! 🌈🥳

Warm wishes, Hadlow Down Community Centre Committee 💖

#HadlowDownCommunityCentre #HadlowDown #LoveHadlowDown #CommunityCentre #MakeADifference #NewYearNewBeginnings #GetInvolved #Wellbeing #TogetherStronger

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Be part of building a legacy

 Join Our Growing Community Initiative! 🌟
Are you eager to make a positive impact in Hadlow Down?
Our charity is dedicated to establishing a new Community Centre that will serve as a hub for social and cultural activities, learning and sport. We’re pleased to share that we’ve achieved significant milestones so far, including completing two Village Surveys, hosting 4 public meetings, securing planning permission, completing drainage works and raising over £100,000 so far. However, we can’t do this alone—we need your help!

Whether by volunteering your time and skills or simply helping to spread the word, you can play a vital role in this project. Your contributions, no matter how small, matter immensely and can help us create a welcoming space for all residents. If you’re passionate about community development and are ready to roll up your sleeves, join our enthusiastic team today!

Together, we can transform dreams into reality and create a cornerstone for friendship and support in our village. Let’s unite our efforts to build a brighter future for Hadlow Down! 💪❤️

#SupportYourCommunity #HadlowDownCommunityCentre

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The Christmas Market is back

We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow in the Village Hall, from 10 am, at The Christmas Market.

Don’t forget we will be drawing the three winning lottery tickets at this event, winners will be announced at the event and on our website. Winning ticket holders will be contacted next week.For more details about the lottery and how to join please click here

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Jumble Sale this weekend!

Have you had a spring clean and clear out! We would love your jumble.

Please bring any donations to the Village Hall on Saturday 4th May, between 9.30 am and 10.30 am

The Sale will be between 2 pm and 4 pm, best of all, proceeds will go towards building our New Community Centre.

With thanks, as always, to the community for supporting our events and to all our marvelous volunteers.

See you on Saturday!

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Fundraising latest… Bric-a-Brac and Brunch

There was a fantastic atmosphere at the recent Bric-a-Brac and Brunch fundraising event, held in the Village Hall. Thanks to everyone who donated and joined us for a good old treasure hunt and a wonderful selection of delicious hot breakfasts, tea and cakes…

Some of our brilliant volunteers, with their biggest fan!

The HDCC Village Fundraising Team has also been working very hard  to put together a programme of events for the year ahead.

The Spring Village Market will be held on Saturday March 23rd and the  Christmas Market will be held on Saturday November 23rd in the Village Hall

2024 Fundraising Calendar in aid of HDCC

  • Saturday February 24th – Bric-a -Brac and Brunch (11am -3pm)
  • Saturday March 30th –Coffee Morning 10.30 -12.30 (originally Scavenger Hunt, but this will now be in July so as not to clash with Wilderness Wood’s Egg Hunt)
  • Saturday May 4th Jumble Sale (2pm -3.30 pm)
  • Saturday July 6th Scavenger Hunt on Playing Field or around Village?
  • August 24th Barbecue and Quiz
  • Saturday October 5th Souper Saturday (Soup kitchen in the Village Hall)
  • Saturday December 7th Something Crafty (Salt dough, decorations, wreath etc.)

Many thanks to our fantastic local fund raising team: Glenys Lake, Sarah Allen, Jane Hissey, Dee Hogg, Gill Terry, Janet Tourell, Ann Zenka and all the volunteers who do so much to help us.

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Fundraising Expertise

In order to realise our goal of providing a New Community Centre at the Playing Field, we need to raise significant funds. Getting more volunteers and expertise will have a massive impact on our results.
Several residents that responded to our survey offered to help us to write grant applications.

Was that you?

Unfortunately we don’t have your contact details, as the survey was anonymous. If you have any expertise in this area and would like to support us please contact Sarah, sarah@downthelane.uk

For more ways you can support us please visit our fundraising page here
or to make a donation please click on the donate button

Thank You