01/09/2025
Crafters Wanted!
It’s coming up to that magical time of year once again! We are excited to invite fellow crafters to join us by renting a stall at our upcoming Christmas Craft Fair on November 15th.
If you’re interested, please send me a message with details about your craft speciality, accompanied by a photo or two of your creations. Let’s come together to celebrate the season and the joy of creativity!
As in previous years, we will be fundraising for a meaningful cause by selling homemade cakes, teas, and coffees and organising a tombola. This year's selection is particularly fitting: The Hampden Park Craft Shed Project, run by Age Concern, Eastbourne.
This is a wonderful space where individuals over 50 can come together to freely pursue their craft or simply enjoy a cup of tea and a chat. It provides a secure environment for making new friends, exploring new crafts, and enjoying companionship.
The Crafting Shed offers a wonderful range of arts and crafts, including needlework, crocheting, and knitting, as well as mosaics, among many other options. There is also a kiln for ceramics and glassmaking, creating a warm and welcoming space for all creative interests.
The Shed relies on funding to maintain this project, with many of the crafting supplies generously donated by caring community members.
It's a truly wonderful initiative that can support community members' mental well-being by helping to reduce isolation and boost their overall happiness. Every town, village, or city deserves more spaces like this—somewhere everyone can feel safe and at home.