Open Door Christmas Fundraiser

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It’s back and better than ever! Open Door will be hosting their annual Christmas Fundraiser with all funds going towards fantastic Christmas experiences and activities for everyone!

Tickets are £12.50 and include Ploughmans meal and a choice of dessert. Dance into he night with the Really Wild Roadshow and take part in the many games to play with loads of prizes to be won, including our GIANT Raffle!

Bring some money and some friends! Tickets are available from the office or over the phone 01424 424813, get yours today.

Open Door Fundraiser | Horntye Park Sports Complex | Friday 22nd November | 7pm to 10pm

AGM 2024

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Our AGM has been arranged for Friday 8th November at 10.30. We will once again be using Christchurch Hall for the meeting.

Come and see what we have been doing for the past year, from the new build to how we are running our day services and care home. Hear directly from our service users and staff and come and meet our trustees! We approve our annual accounts at the AGM, but if you would like to view the draft, a PDF copy is available for you to view below.

All are welcome, a light lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you are able to attend by filling out the form at the bottom of this page. Thank You!

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Art in Care Homes Day 2024

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Join us at Westwood on Tuesday 24th September for Art in Care Homes Day – a national initiative to highlight the well-being benefit of arts, creativity and cultural engagements in care settings. Staff and tutors will be running workshops throughout the day and anyone can join in! Tea and cake will be served and an opportunity for you to be hosted by Westwood’s residents. For more infomation on the well-being effect of art in care settings, please visit the Art in Care Home website HERE

We look forward to seeing you there!

Art in Care Homes Day – Tuesday 24th September 2024 – Westwood, 55 St. Helens Park Road, Hastings. TN34 2JJ

Open Door takes part in important accessibility research for Sussex Wildlife Trust

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Our very own CEO, Pauline and some members from Open Door were invited to review the accessibility features at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Our participants were asked to give feedback and be filmed to help promote the facilities!

Let’s Do It!

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Active Arts and friends present their new end of year show, Lets Do It! A fabulous, fun-filled evening of comedy, dance, musical theatre, film, and so much more! Don’t miss out on this ‘one night only’ event showcasing this year’s work!

This year we are excited to be sharing the stage with our professional compere, Mat Ricardo! for more information on Mat’s work and some of the projects he has worked on, click HERE!

Once again, the De La Warr Pavilion will play host to an end-of-year show that promises to be the best yet!

Tickets are available from the De La Warr Pavilion website (link below) or directly from their box office.

Performance: Wednesday 3rd July. Doors Open 7pm for 1 night only!

Buy Tickets HERE

Defeating Dementia in Downs Syndrome

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Cambridge university are working in partnership with the Downs Syndrome Association to research and identify early signs that may indicate Azheimer’s disease.

The study is looking for new participants from anywhere in the UK to take part. Participants must be aged 25 or over and have Down’s Syndrome.

This important on-going research looks into the links between Down’s Syndrome and Alzheimers disease and help to identify early signs. Your input could really make a difference for generations to come!

More information can be found on the Cambridge University website: https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/defeating-dementia-in-downs-syndrome

If you or someone you support is interested in participating in the study and would like to talk to someone, please call our Trustee and parent-carer Mark Johnson on 07957 859283

Defeating Dementia in Downs Syndrome Newsletter – Read Here!

Active Arts prepare to DAZZLE you!

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An exciting new exhibition has been curated by Active Arts students showcasing their fantastic work. The Exhibition will run from Friday 8th December (Private View, 6-8pm – All are welcome) and Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm on both days.

A collection of works on paper, sculpture and textiles are available and some are available to buy at the Electro Studios Project Space, Seaside Road, St Leonards on Sea.

Please come by and support our fantastic artists!

Active Arts Presents GO GO GO!!!

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Tickets available for the hottest show of the year!

Active Arts and Friends are back this year with their new show, GO GO GO!!! This year promises to wow audiences with Musical Theatre pieces from Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and Oliver, Comedy & Drama pieces from key historical moments, interpretive dance, stunning solos and much much more! Don’t miss this one-time-only performance on Wednesday 12th July, 7pm!

Get Your Tickets Here!

Coronation Tea Party

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Join us to raise funds for BFBF, our big build and celebrate the King’s Coronation!

You are invited to the Robsack Centre, Bodiam Drive, St Leonards for a Coronation Tea Party on Friday 5th May – 5.30-8.30pm. Tickets are £10, available from the office and include a high tea, entertainment, games and photo booth! Bring your friends and family, all are welcome! Red , White and Blue dress code welcome!

A Town Explores a Book

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Active Arts collaborates with Explore the Arch in ‘A town explores a book festival’.

Active Arts have done us proud again as they decorate our charity shop window with their work towards ‘A Town Explores a Book’. This years’ festival explores Mary Seacole’s Wonderful Adventures in Many Lands. An autobiography detailing the life of Mary and her childhood in Jamaica to her experiences of nursing in the Crimean war. Thank You to Juliette Dodd for working with the groups to create the work for this project. For more information, please visit http://atownexploresabook.com/

Happy Reading!