The Befriending Scheme - AGM 2023
We can confirm the next Annual General Meeting of The Befriending Scheme is scheduled to take place on Monday 23rd October at our head office in Sudbury, at 2pm.
If you wish to attend please let us know by contacting 01787 371333 or email info@thebefriendingscheme.org.uk
On Saturday 30th September 2023, between 1 - 4 PM, The Befriending Scheme held the Red Rose Community Farm Open Day and the turn out from the local community was absolutely brilliant!
It was amazing to see the farm so busy, with people of all ages, exploring the site!
Throughout the afternoon guided tours of the farm were held and refreshments of hot / cold drinks and lots of delicious cake were provided. There were farm themed craft activities on offer, Boccia and children’s games for all the family to enjoy.
Special guests included:
The High Sheriff of Suffolk - Mark Pendlington, The Mayor of Sudbury and her Consort - Councillor Jan Osbourne and Councillor Adrian Osbourne, Deputy Political Leader and Cabinet Member (Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council) John Ward, South Suffolk MP - James Cartlidge and of course residents of Lidsey.
As part of the short address from CEO Shirley Moore, a huge thank you was given to The Befriending Scheme staff team and amazing volunteer team, that made the event possible. And of course a tremendous thank you to the farm members, “who we do it all for In the first place - a group of people who are often overlooked by society meaning they often miss out on the same opportunities as other people.”
Red Rose Community farm is so very proud to be able to provide a safe, inclusive outdoor space, enabling learning opportunities and friendship for vulnerable adults in Suffolk.
“A real pleasure to attend @thebefriendingscheme’s Red Rose Community Farm Open Day at their new farm in Lindsey this weekend.
It was brilliant to see their array of green care facilities which provide a safe and supportive outdoor learning environment for vulnerable individuals and groups.”
On Saturday, 30th September 2023, Keith from the farm team completed the Lindsey 5K fun run!
So far, Keith has raised an AMAZING….
to help towards the cost of building raised beds or build a sensory garden at Red Rose Community Farm.
If you would like to donate, Keith’s Just Giving page is still open.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 30th September!!
The Befriending Schemes’ staff member from the farm team, Keith, has decided to dust of his running shoes and run 5K to raise money for Red Rose Community Farm.
The 5K run is due to take place locally in Lindsey on 30th September 2023.
The aim is to raise enough money to build some raised beds or build a sensory garden on the farm, providing more opportunities for vulnerable people to learn about horticulture and enjoy the beauty of nature.
“Thank you all for your donations so far!
I am on target to achieve the 5k and even taking my running gear away on Holiday next week....”
