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Celebrating our first birthday in Rustington

Published on 2 Sept 2024

Come and join us on Saturday

We will be celebrating our first birthday in Rustington with a fundraising fete and open day on Saturday September 7 from 12 – 4pm at our centre in Sea Lane, Rustington.

The fete will have something for everyone, and a lot of activity is planned. Members of the public will be able to see inside the centre, as well as walk around the gardens and enjoy a wide selection of stalls.

An aerial view of our new wellbeing centre in Rustington, Sussex
An aerial view of our new centre in Rustington, Sussex

Fundraising stalls include fete classics such as a bottle stall, tombola and a raffle, as well as cakes, chutneys made by volunteers, and crafts made by blind veterans. Refreshments will also be available from our sausage sizzle stall and an ice cream van. Those wanting to have a bit of fun can indulge in the totally unique blind veteran human fruit machine, a coconut shy and a bouncy castle.

Generous Donations

Tammy Fleming, Centre Community Engagement Co-ordinator and fete organiser, said: "The support of the local business and community who have come forward with donations and vouchers for our fundraising activities has been absolutely amazing. It has really been incredible, and we have some wonderful prizes to share at the fete."

A group of Blind Veterans UK staff behind a table full of fundraising prizes in preparation for the first birthday fete and Open day on 7th September 2024
A group of Blind Veterans UK staff behind a table full of fundraising prizes
"We rely on fundraising to support for our blind veterans that live and visit our Centre, so this generosity is especially touching. Please do come to the Centre on the 7th September – we would love to see you, show you around and share some fundraising fun with you."
Tammy Fleming
Rustington Centre Community Engagement Co-ordinator

The first birthday fete and open day is at our Rustington Centre in Sea Lane, Rustington, BN16 2JG, between 12 and 4pm.

Access will be available via the main and beach entrances. Street parking in unrestricted areas, or in the village car parks  with a three-hour limit.

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