Give Something Back and Volunteer for a Local Charity

Your local children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House are on the look out for some willing volunteers in the RH area. 


Volunteering is a great way to try something new, gain new skills and experiences, meet new people, and give something back to your local community. And by supporting Chestnut Tree House, you’ll be making a difference to local children and families who need hospice care.


Every year, Chestnut Tree House volunteers provide amazing support to the hospice in various ways. However much time you can give, there are lots of ways you can get involved and show your support for children and families in your local community. 


Chestnut Tree House are looking for volunteer superstars for the following events: 

Billingshurst Choral Society Concert 

When? Saturday 9 April 

Where? Billinghurst 


Christ’s Hospital Choral Society Concert 

When? Saturday 30 April 

Where? Christ’s Hospital, Horsham 


Charity day 

When? Saturday 14 May 

Where? Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath 


Open Gardens 

When? Saturday 21 May 

Where? Wych Warren, Forest Row 


The Big Gig 

When? Saturday 18 June 

Where? Horsham Sports Club, Horsham 


To find out more about these volunteering opportunities and to sign up, please visit www.chestnut.org.uk/volunteer 

By Jamie Difrancescomarino August 19, 2023
Following a fundraising drive by the new management team, Partridge Green Youth Football Club (PGYFC) now has a new official sponsor, local door manufacturer Forza Doors Ltd.
By Jamie Difrancescomarino August 19, 2023
Located in Horsham, QEII school is a caring, friendly environment dedicated to enabling pupils to fulfil their potential by encouraging them to grow in independence, confidence and being proud of all that they achieve.
By Jamie Difrancescomarino August 19, 2023
Local shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes are being encouraged to join the Sussex Six campaign, aiming to make more Sussex food and drink available on menus and shop shelves across Horsham District and wider Sussex.
By Jamie Difrancescomarino June 29, 2023
Did you know that Horsham Matters now runs 18 foodbank sessions a week across the district? Over the past few months, the charity that runs Horsham District Foodbank has seen the numbers of people seeking its help rocket and it is currently providing food for twice as many as it was last year.
By Jamie Difrancescomarino June 29, 2023
London Gatwick is looking for more good causes to support in Sussex through round three of the Gatwick Foundation Fund.
By Jamie Difrancescomarino June 27, 2023
Horsham Children's Parade is set to return on Sunday 9th July 2023. Once again, hundreds of primary school children from across Horsham District will showcase their creations and costumes made in workshops with professional community artists.
By Jamie Difrancescomarino December 7, 2022
No one likes to be cold, but for some living in our district, that will be the stark reality as the financial burden of heating their homes is just too much.
By Jamie Difrancescomarino November 29, 2022
After two years online, St Catherine’s Hospice in Crawley is proudly bringing back its in-person Tree of Light remembrance services this December in Surrey and West Sussex.
By Jamie Difrancescomarino November 2, 2022
This year has all been about getting back to normal – and that is indeed the case for the Probus Club of Horsham Arun. Nearly 40 Club members and guests met in September for their annual BBQ at the White Horse pub in Maplehurst on a day of mixed sunshine and showers. And the Club well and truly lived up to the saying.
By Jamie Difrancescomarino October 18, 2022
With Halloween at the end of the month, why notplan a ghostly gathering and serve up this hot andspicy chicken stew? Perfect for filling up hungry trick or treaters.
More Posts