Grove Garden
Fun, wellbeing, good vibes and friendship for the over 50s
Your safe and friendly space where you will always be welcomed with a smile in the centre of Haywards Heath.
We are urging local businesses to
‘Give and Grow Before It’s Taxed’
We are encouraging local businesses to redirect part of their corporation tax to grow something wonderful and double the support we offer local people 50+.
We are calling on local employers/limited companies small, medium and the bigger ones too, to consider giving now, when many will be preparing their year-end accounts or about to pay their tax.
Help us create an all weather space so we can welcome people all year round, whatever the weather, hot, cold, windy or wet. With your support, we can reach more people and replace loneliness with fun, wellbeing and kindness every day of the year.
1. You can strengthen your community — where your staff and customers live helping people over 50 locally to be happier, healthier and less lonely.
2. Proudly let people see your values in action - become a visible champion of wellbeing, community and kindness.
3. You proudly wear the badge of a Grove Garden Community Business Champion on your website, window, vehicles and social media.
4. Use your tax bill to grow something wonderful - If you're going to spend the money anyway… why not use it to build something that transforms lives.
4. Boost your wellbeing - Get involved. Grove Garden has a way of lifting everyone who steps inside — including supporters.
Experience the joy and warmth of being part of the Grove Garden family.
5. Know you are helping people live happier, healthier and longer lives. And see the difference you are making.
You can be proud to wear the ‘ Grove Garden Community Business Champion’ badge.
“When Covid came along I had to give up my job as a chef which I loved. I had worked my whole life. I also lost my husband. So Covid changed everything - I was at home alone, lonely and depressed. My health really suffered. I gained weight and didn’t go out much or very far.”
“Since I came to the garden and I haven’t looked back. I love colours and I love painting, so you can see my handy work on our brightly coloured water butt and our table and chairs.”
”Everyone is so warm and welcoming. If we had an indoor space it would be fantastic, we could be open all year whatever the weather which matters a lot to us and the others who love the garden and being together. It makes our lives so much better.” Says Gill pictured here after her handy paint work :)
“If you’re going to give the money away to ‘HMRC’, why not spend it on something that replaces loneliness and grows friendship, wellbeing, kindness and purpose for local people. Supporting Grove Garden means strengthening the community your staff and customers live in. You can be proud to turn your profit into purpose and wear the ‘ Grove Garden Community Business Champion’ badge.”
Says Nigel Ryan, Chair of Grove Garden pictured here.
Welcome
Take a moment to watch our short film - which gives you a snapshot of why people love Grove Garden.
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC WHO WOULD LIKE TO DONATE?
Everyone can help us to build an all weather space so we can be open all year, even when it’s - hot, cold , windy or wet. Doubling the support we offer.
Help us to change more lives like Peter’s
Dropping a manhole cover on his thumb led to an A&E visit — and a chance conversation with a “Grover” that changed Peter Rood’s life.
“The garden has given me a reason to get up in the morning, go out and do something. It’s been a godsend. There’s such a fantastic mix of people of all ages and backgrounds. We all get on and everyone has something to contribute,” says Peter.
“I lost my wife of nearly 50 years to cancer, and we had also lost our son, Adam, a few years before. Grove Garden has brought purpose and community back into my life. I love the Tai Chi, which I join every week, and I’ve even tried the Silver Swans ballet!
“What I really value is being able to use my skills to build and repair things around the garden. While I’m benefiting, I’m also giving back, which brings me enormous satisfaction. It makes me feel useful again. When I’m there, I’m full of ideas about what I can do and contribute.
“Has the garden changed my life? Yes, absolutely. An indoor space will mean this special place can stay open whatever the weather, changing even more lives and allowing us to support people all year round.”
Peter has used his skills to build and mend many things around the garden, from plant tables to shed doors and even the much-loved generator. Next on the list: a pond :)
Fun in the garden
Some of our regular activities. Come early to chat and stay behind for drinks and time together. Donations of £2 per sessions or a little more if you’d like to.
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Laughter Yoga - Monthly Thursdays 1pm.
No Exercises - just breathing and laughing :) No need for jokes or comedy. It includes, easy stretches, breathing practices and Laughter techniques. It’s simple and fun..
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
It helps you live more joyfully and be more able to cope with whatever stresses life may bring.
When we laugh, we release endorphins -the feel-good hormones that uplift our moods, help to combat stress and boosts our immune systems.
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Tai Chi with Ruth - Weekly: Wed 1pm Sat 9.30am
Tai Chi is wonderful for the mind and body. Suitable for everyone. You can even do it sitting down. A gentle, low-impact exercise with roots in Chinese martial arts, often described as "meditation in motion".
It involves a series of slow, flowing movements combined with deep, rhythmic breathing. Tai chi is wonderful for your wellbeing. Including improved balance, flexibility, and stress reduction. Including improved balance and flexibility, better sleep, and potential benefits for your heart health too.
Perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels.
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Art Group with Michael - Weekly Tuesdays 1pm
This is an opportunity for you to come and create your own work of art, with Michael on hand to give support and guidance.
You might be trying art for the first time or already have a passion for sketching or watercolours for example.
Just come along. Just bring a pencil. We provide everything else.