COVID-19 UPDATES
THE BARN IS REOPENING!
From the beginning of August, the Barn will be bringing people together again (in a socially distanced and responsible way of course!). Starting with Club activities, meetings and some learning activities, the Barn will gradually be gearing up with a view to opening fully again for all types of wellbeing, fitness sub-teen parties and other sessions in the Autumn – Government guidance permitting. Making The Barn as Safe as Possible The Barn is being upgraded with touch-free hand sanitising stations and information about distancing and hygiene. For a while restrictions will be in place, including over the use of the kitchen and some of the Barn facilities. Hirers will undertake to wipe down surfaces at the beginning and end of their hire and the calendar will be organised in such a way that there is time for this and for suitable gaps between hires to reduce congestion. The fitness and wellbeing tutors have been helping us develop policies and guidelines to make sure everyone is safe. Of course, everyone who uses the Barn will have a part to play to ensure that the space is used responsibly. Watch out for more news about the activities as they re-start. Keeping You Informed New improved community noticeboards dotted around Westdene will keep you in the picture and the Barn noticeboards, inside and out will be updated frequently. Make sure you are signed up to our e-newsletter and like our Facebook Page for the latest information. Hiring The Barn At the moment restrictions are in place but as lockdown eases FoWDG will be welcoming bookings again. If you are planning to hire the Barn, or wish to find out more about the space, visit our Barn Hire page. By all means get in touch with Dave daveburton@burtonod.co.uk |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES All of our work is carried out by a small number of volunteers and we would welcome new people to the team, specifically -
Read more about how you can get Involved here 
Support can come in many forms, and we each need this at different times. Feeling part of our community is essential for us all, where we can join forces with one another, even within the confines of isolation.
Read more about our Street-by-Street Support network here 
THE BARN AS A FOOD HUB
Whilst The Barn, like all venues, has been unable to host its normal array of gatherings, it has been far from inactive. Since The Barn in Westdene was wrestled back into community hands by Friends of Westdene Green some 4 years ago, it has been providing a focal point for local people to come together, and Covid-19 has not got in the way of The Barn providing support network for local people to connect and engage with one another. Read about how local social enterprise Brighton Cauldron CIC turned The Barn onto a Food Hub |