Support a Sussex children’s hospice this Christmas
For many people, a family outing to choose the Christmas tree is an essential part of the seasonal fun. Did you know that when you visit Sussex Trees to buy your festive centrepiece, you can help raise vital funds for children’s hospice Chestnut Tree House?
Goddenwick Farm in Lindfield has a huge selection of trees, ranging from the traditional Norway spruce and popular Nordman fir to rarer varieties such as the Sussex fir. Also available are wreaths, garlands and other festive fare – even their own pine needle-infused gin! When visiting, you’re likely to meet some of the resident animals, including reindeer and pygmy goats, along with sheep, donkeys, peacocks, ducks, chickens, alpacas, dogs and cats.
Since 2015, farmer Tom Kidger and his family have been supporting Chestnut Tree House, both by supplying the hospice with trees for visiting families to enjoy, and by raising funds in their shop and café. Last year alone raised more than £16,000 for the hospice, bringing their grand total to more than £23,600.
This year’s fundraising promises to be even bigger and better, with more chances to see Santa in his grotto, give the reindeers a cuddle, feed some carrots to the donkeys and savour some excellent food and mulled wine. Sussex Trees will be open every day from 25 November to 21 December, with the grotto open weekends up to 10-11 December, and the café open weekends up to 17-18 December.
Chestnut Tree House relies on the generosity of the local community at Christmastime and all year round. To find out more about the different ways you can support Chestnut Tree House this Christmas, visit www.chestnut.org.uk/christmas
—----------------------------------------
We have a small favour to ask.
Hundreds of thousands of local listeners across Sussex have placed their trust in V2 Radio’s commitment to proper local radio since we started broadcasting in January 2021, tuning in to us to for company, local news, local travel, events and entertainment.
Unlike many others, V2 Radio has no shareholders and no billionaire owner, nor do we receive any licence fees. Just the determination and passion to deliver a quality and impartial service to our communities we serve across Sussex. And we provide all this for free, for everyone to listen to across the airwaves and to read on our website & mobile app. Everyone can benefit from open access to all our content regardless of their ability to pay for it.
Every contribution, however big or small, powers our ability to invest in campaigns like our charity appeals, our unbiased journalism and it also helps to sustain the future of V2 Radio for many years to come.
Two men jailed in Crawley murder investigation
Those in Sussex with learning disabilities at risk of heart disease
WANTED: Connor Davis, 29, from Hayling Island
Police investigating serious collision in Three Bridges
South Downs Design Awards Back
Portsmouth's EV Charge Boost
AI Powered Speed Cameras Launched
Two Men Jailed for Running Drug Farm in Littlehampton
South Coast Sea Warning
On Air