Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June &
Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July
It may be frosty and cold outside, but we are already looking forward to warmer skies and turning our thoughts to the approach of The Garden Gadabout 2012. Last year's Gadabout was a glorious event and as always, enormous thanks go to all the gardeners who generously opened their gardens on our behalf. Thanks also to our wonderful volunteers and visitors who helped to make for such fantastic and memorable event.
We already have gardens on board and are looking for more to join this fun and rewarding event. Now is the time for you to get in touch if you want to find out more or are thinking of opening your own garden for charity.
Beacon Open Day
The Sussex Beacon’s own gardens which are lovingly cared for by a wonderful group of volunteer gardeners will also be opening as part of The Garden Gadabout on Sunday 24th June. Click here to see photos from last year's Beacon Open Day.
2012 is the 20th anniversary of The Sussex Beacon which opened in November 1992. The Garden Gadabout is a really important and well-loved feature of our fundraising calendar. We know so many people look forward to the event and in this, our anniversary year; we’ll be working to make our 2012 Garden Gadabout even more exciting and successful. We are keen to welcome new enthusiasts to join our loyal regulars. We’d love you to come and join us- you can find out more about the event by contacting a member of the team, or click on ‘Find out More’.
Contact: Bridgette Saunders-our Garden Gadabout Coordinator or a member of the fundraising team on 01273 645 691 or click here to email.
The Garden Gadabout brochure
Our gorgeous Garden Gadabout brochure is always eagerly anticipated. As well as listing all the gardens taking part, it has other news and features. This year’s brochure will be available locally or to download from our website from May. We have some very good advertising rates and are currently recruiting sponsors.
We were enormously grateful to Oliver & Graimes www.oandg.co.uk for designing of our beautiful brochure and we look forward to working with them again this year.
If you would like to advertise in our 2012 brochure please download the advertising rates or contact us.
The Garden Gadabout 2011 Colouring Competition Winners
Congratulations to Kitty, Olivia and Chyna, the winners of our Colouring Competition held during The Garden Gadabout.
Prizes will be with the winning entries shortly.
Thank you to everyone who entered on the day. |
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
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
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