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AXA PPP dig a hole for Pepenbury
Two young and fit teams of volunteers from AXA PPP were ably supervised by Mike Giles recently to dig a hole, not for themselves but for the ducks and ducklings of Pepenbury!
As part of our project to build up our small animal area in Cornford Lane we decided that we needed a pond for our new - hand-reared at Pepenbury - ducks. This was going to be quite a big undertaking and after the first day there was a crater not dissimilar to something from World War l in the animal enclosure. After day two the membrane was down and the pond was full of water. In addition AXA erected a shed on site.
June 20th was AXA PPP’s Global Volunteering Day so we were pleased that they decided to work with us on that day – so were the ducks!
80th Birthday Dinner Dance really went with a swing!
   
On 17th May we invited service users, staff and friends to our Charity Black Tie Dinner Dance held at High Rocks Tunbridge Wells.
A good meal and short speeches from Roger Gibson our CEO and Greg Clark MP, our Patron were followed by a raffle and auction – both of which were good fund raisers.
The highlight of the evening for many was the dancing to The Ian Fox and Al Stewart Band, supplemented by Peter Sherlock, an ex-resident and now living an independent life supported by Pepenbury.
A bouquet of flowers for organiser Meredith was well deserved!
 Mayor plants 80th Birthday tree
Royal Tunbridge Wells Mayor, Cllr Barbara Cobbold joined us recently to plant a silver birch tree - just one of over 300 planted to commemorate our 80th Birthday. The ground was a bit sticky after all the rain but Barbara stuck to her task (not in the mud!) and got the job done with a little help from Reuben, Roy Brazier’s grandson.
As the trees mature they will form a picnic wood with disabled access and local people as well as residents and staff will be encouraged to use it when they want. We hope that volunteer teams from AXA PPP will be helping us to dig and make the accessible paths over the next few months and that the wood and the small animals enclosure also being built nearby will be a really good resource for the whole community.
A big “thank you” to all who sponsored a sapling.
Trees planted in the wood are all indigenous and include mountain ash, rowan, wild cherry, copper beech, dogwood and guilder rose. They will provide berries to encourage birdlife, flowers and beautiful autumn colour.
Walkers Trek for Pepenbury - 15th March 2008
Residents, family and friends took part in a 10km (6 mile) sponsored walk on the 15th March to raise money for Pepenbury. The walk which started from Cornford Lane, Pembury, was set underway by the Mayor of Tunbridge Wells Barbara Cobbold. The walkers passed through the spectacular countryside surrounding Pepenbury following a route from Pembury along public footpaths into Hawkenbury and then through Dunorlan Park and along the Pembury Road.
The supporters and walkers, have so far notched up £520.00 in sponsorship by trekking through the spectacular countryside and all who took part had a enjoyable day out. Alan Kerridge who took part said. “I really enjoyed the walk, even after I fell over twice and was covered in mud”. Alan went on to say “we all need challenges in life and I pushed myself to the limit to finish the walk”
Nigel Hill Fundraiser said. "We are extremely grateful to all who took part and the support we receive from residents, family and friends through their fundraising efforts. Many thanks to all involved for their generosity."
Events Diary 2008
July 2008
- 18th Sports Day, Pepenbury
September 2008
- 27th 80th Birthday Party, Stoneleigh Hall, Pepenbury
November 2008
If you have any ideas about new events or would like to organise one yourself, we would be more than happy to help. For more details call us on 01892 822168.
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