I’m thrilled to be patron of The Sussex Beacon’s Garden Gadabout once again. This year over 70 gorgeous gardens and community spaces will be opening across the two weekends, and there’s a wealth of wonders to discover. As well as scrumptious lunches and teas, many of the gardens this year will be offering something a little bit extra to make your visit even more special.

There’s nothing quite like being a part of making things grow, watching and waiting for the changes that unfold day to day, season to season. The Gadabout is a great opportunity to gather ideas from all sorts of spaces. From bold and stunning contemporary designs, to quiet havens of wildlife - of all shapes and sizes. I’m a passionate enthusiast of sharing our green spaces, it’s just so inspiring to discover what other people have lovingly created. So take a good browse amongst these pages and plan your visit, not forgetting of course where to stop for teas, cake and lunch.

The Garden Gadabout also fulfils an important role in raising essential funds for The Sussex Beacon, enabling them to continue their work, meeting the changing needs of men and women living with HIV. This year the funds raised by the Garden Gadabout are more important than ever, as new diagnosis of HIV continue to increase and fundraising becomes even tougher.

A big thanks goes to all the lovely gardeners who open and share their gardens, to all the volunteers who help them, and to all of you who come along and enjoy this wonderful event.

So go on….get Gadding!

The Garden Gadabout Colouring Competition Winners

About the Sussex Beacon

The Sussex Beacon is a unique centre providing innovative services to meet the changing needs of men and women living with HIV. Set in a tranquil location overlooking the South Downs, it is one of only two care centres of its kind in England.

We are based in Brighton, Sussex and have a ten bedded Inpatient Unit as well as Health Management Services including, Anxiety Management, Sleep Service, Day Service and Women & Families Service... more info

Beacon Garden Volunteers

T The gardens at the Beacon have always been very special, but this year, thanks to a grant from The Big Lottery fund, our garden volunteer project finally got underway. The aim of the project is for volunteers, including service users, to work together to transform the garden, working sensitively with the existing space.

The plan is to create a garden of year round interest, including tranquil areas, where people can sit with family and friends in private and restorative surroundings. Our volunteer group has made an incredible difference over the past few months... more info

Gourmet Gadabout

 

Now that the Garden Gadabout is over for another year why not try your hand at cooking and entertaining?

Join the Gourmet Gadabout and host your own fabulous foody fundraiser!
Help to raise vital funds for The Sussex Beacon by holding a Gourmet Gadabout event.

What about hosting a Luscious Lunch,
Picnic or Barbecue, Dinner Party, Sunday Roast, Cake Sale or Tea Party?

Why not ask your guests to donate for their dinner, charge a set price or choose your own tasty way of raising funds?

Register for more information at
www.gourmetgadabout.org.uk