​​​​ODE TO JOYCE    *Live Theatre *
Compiled & Performed by Cheryl Knight
Saturday 12 October 2024

Joyce Grenfell was one of the greatest female entertainers of the twentieth century; loved the world over for her hilarious and beautifully observed monologues and songs, as well as numerous film, television and radio appearances. 

This gem of nostalgia recreates the setting of one of Joyce’s stage shows, and Cheryl Knight ‘absolutely captures her spirit’ (Everything Theatre). Woven between the well-known songs and monologues are some of her more delicate and poignant pieces, and some rare and exclusive material. Truly a labour of love, this show brings back to life an extraordinary entertainer.  

​​​JOANNA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL - LAUNCH EVENT
Saturday 19 October 2024 - FREE EVENT

We're delighted that the For Earth's Sake Heritage Orchard will be host to the launch of the fabulous Joanna Wildlife Hospital - with lots of information of the charity and the work that is does, plus Pre-Loved Bric-a-brac, Handcrafted Wildlife Houses & Feeders, and Adopt A Plant stalls, and lots of refreshments and fun to be had.

​​​AFTERNOON TEAS
Third Tuesday of each month - 15 Oct & 19 Nov 2024

Join us for Afternoon Tea under the beams of the Great Green Barn; tea, finger sandwiches, scone and cake... what's not to like!

Whether Afternoon Tea for two, or a group, or on your own there will always be an opportunity to make new friends.

​​​​CREATIVE WRITING GROUP
Wednesdays 23 Oct (Intro Session - Free), 30 Oct and 6, 13, 20 & 27 Nov 2024

The Great Green Barn will be trialling a six-week series of creative writing meet-ups hosted by Mark Insoll - the first session is an introduction to the meetings and completely free.

Whilst being published may be the dream, a rewarding writing experience doesn’t necessitate seeing your name in print. Meeting with other writers in a friendly and supportive environment can be fun, thought-provoking and motivating.​

​​​BOARD GAMES NIGHTS
Fourth Thursday of each month* - 24 Oct & 21 Nov* 2024

Join us for an evening of fun and board games!  Whether you’re in on the board gaming action or prefer just watching from the sidelines and having a chat; this event is for you!
We’ll have board games such as Monopoly, Cluedo and Snakes & Ladders... and if you've a favourite board game please bring it along! We’d love to see your interesting games.

​​​​AN EXQUISITE HARMONY    *Live Theatre *
With Christopher Kent, Sarah Sherborne & Gamal Khamis
Sunday 24 November 2024

When composer Robert Schumann tried to commit suicide in 1854 and was subsequently committed to an asylum, his wife Clara, celebrated across Europe as a virtuoso concert pianist, was left at home with their six young children. The young Johannes Brahms had just been introduced to the family and rushed to offer his support to Clara. What happened next has been the subject of speculation ever since. Clara was later to describe their relationship as “an exquisite harmony of souls”.

​​​​EVERLASTING WILLOW CHRISTMAS WREATH   
Tutor:  Linda Mills
Friday 29 November 2024

The festive spirit will be alive and well at our Everlasting Willow Christmas Wreath class.

Linda Mills has been working with willow for 20 years.  She will take us through making a wreath with a white willow base, then different naturally coloured varieties are added. Natural fabric ribbons are then added, and the wreath can then be embellished with foliage and other natural materials - the wreath can be used an refreshed repeatedly, year-on-year!

​​​​CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING CLASS    
In aid of The Joanna Wildlife Hospital
Wednesday 4 December 2024

Come and enjoy a morning of festive wreath making using our native hedgerow and garden bounty.

You will be taken through step by step to help you create your vision or follow the design instructions with the tutor's guidance.

​​​​THE ESSENCE OF AUDREY    *Live Theatre *
Written & Performed by Helen Anker
Saturday 7 December 2024

Audrey Hepburn, one of the world's most beloved icons invites us to a private viewing of her film memorabilia at her home in Switzerland, prior to the items being auctioned in aid of UNICEF.
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As Audrey takes us through the items, she shares her successes and failures, her triumphs and disappointments, confronting her anxieties and fears with joy and laughter, and finding the truth she's never been able to voice before.

​​CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA with NOEL COWARD
With Stefan Bednarczyk, the "King of Cabaret" (BBC) on piano
Sunday 15 December 2024

Our Christmas Afternoon Teas will have a few special festive twists, AND an extra special musical treat!

The fabulous “King Of Cabaret” (BBC R4), Stefan Bednarczyk returns to the Great Green Barn with a live performance of his show An Afternoon with Noël Coward; offering up some of Noël Coward's f​inest songs and verses – hilarious and poignant in equal measure.  

​Winter Wassail 2025
with Hook Eagle Morris
Sunday 26 January 2025​

Join Hook Eagle Morris at noon on Sunday 26 January in the For Earth's Sake orchard (behind the For Earth's Sake plastic free and waste free shop) to help scare away evil spirits by making as much noise as possible by shouting, clapping, blowing whistles, banging on drums, saucepans or other inventive ways!

​Midsummer Revels 2025
with Hook Eagle Morris
Sunday 22 June 2025​

An family fun afternoon of Summer Solstice weekend Midsummer Revels - join in the dancing and music of Hook Eagle Morris, and games in the orchard.  Refreshments will be available throughout the event, or simply take time out wandering and relaxing in the gardens and Great Green Barn. 

Photos courtesy:  Lavender & Tea @ Mareefe & Monopoly @ Suzy Hazelwood - all @ Pexels.com