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What is happening to the Holm Oak outside our shop
Our lovely Holm Oak has been a major feature of the grounds for many years. Believed to have been planted approximately 150 years ago, it has provided a shady retreat at the entrance to the Emmaus shop.
In June 2008 during a severe storm, one of the main limbs fell to the ground. We called in a tree surgeon to give advice. He informed us that the tree trunk had suffered lightning damage many years ago and as a result, rot and decay started to form. This has now reached such an extent that the tree is now unsafe. There is a very strong possibility that further limbs will fall and the tree is very definitely in a state of decline.
We invited Brighton & Hove City Council tree specialist on site who verified the situation. With their approval we informed the Council of our intention to take the tree down. It has been agreed that we leave the tree trunk where it stands as it will provide a perfect habitat for wildlife.
Emmaus is very happy to have teamed up with Plumpton College who carried out the work. Students from Plumpton College will continue to work with Emmaus in the coming months as there are many other trees in our grounds which are in need of remedial work.
Emmaus Brighton Open Day on 28th June
Our annual open day was Saturday 28th June. The sun shone all day and in addition to our normal business activities with shops & café we put on special exhibitions and activities and there were free talks and tours of our site. See full programme and raffle prize winners on our open day page.
Emmaus Brighton launches 'Goodwill Co-op'
On 21st May we launched our Goodwill Co-op. One of the aims of the Goodwill Co-op is that the crafts should all be made by re-using and recycling unwanted materials. Suggested ideas are woodwork, painting, pottery, quilting, paper mache and knitting, but donations in any medium would be welcome. Goodwill Coop Newsletter 1
Four new Companion stories
Read new stories about the lives of four of our Companions on our Companion page. These include Jon who appeared in Titanic with Leonardo diCaprio and Kate Winslet.
Items of donated furniture etc that we cannot accept
We now have a list on our website of the donated goods - particular items of furniture etc - that we cannot accept.
East Hill Park Healthwalk
Meet at the Emmaus Chapel Shop front door EVERY WEDNESDAY at 12.30pm for some FREE exercise. The 1 to 1.5 mile circular lunchtime walk is led by trained Volunteer Walk Leaders and is relaxed, friendly and a great way to get some gentle but effective exercise and still get back in time for lunch. Bring cash for a drink or lunch in the Emmaus cafe at the end of the walk. Get Active! Make new friends! Get out in the fresh air! We are on the 1 and 1A bus routes. Walkers please do not park in the Emmaus car park. If coming by car there is free parking in Manor Road then walk through the gate to the chapel shop entrance.
Our Solidarity Sale in May
Emmaus Brighton held its annual solidarity sale on Saturday 31st May 2008. We hold a big solidarity sale once a year with all the proceeds of the main shops donated to Emmaus International to help finance the solidarity projects in Africa, Asia, America and Europe as well as to support collective priority programmes (access to water, healthcare, education, migrants' rights and the ethical finance fund.) See our solidarity page for more information.
Emmaus Brighton & Hove, Drove Road, Portslade, East Sussex, BN41 2PA
Tel: 01273 426470
Email: contact@emmausbrighton.co.uk
Emmaus Brighton & Hove is a community of Sussex Emmaus
Sussex Emmaus - Charity: 1053354 Registered Company: 3130876
