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Express' charity partner for 2022 is holding its annual Christmas Fayre this weekend with trees, wreaths and potted plants all available to buy.
Many of the items have hand painted seasonal greetings on them, which have been creatively added by members of the team at GROW.
The charity’s annual event is taking place at Avondale Vinery which is the temporary site where the Crew has been working this year.
They're expecting a VIP among their guests tomorrow - Father Christmas.
A wide selection of 6ft, minimum-drop, premium Nordmann firs, all sponsored by Deloitte will be on sale.
"We’re delighted to support GROW, who are our 'Five Million Futures' charity partner," said Jo Huxtable, Partner at Deloitte.
Pictured: Jo Huxtable.
"Paying for the Christmas trees means every penny raised from their sale will go towards GROW’s operating costs. Anyone going along to the Christmas Fayre on Saturday can choose their tree and GROW will deliver it free of charge."
Deloitte has also teamed up with GROW to create a cookbook filled with recipes from well known local chefs.
Copies of the books will be on sale at the Fayre, alongside calendars and pocket diaries.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to become part of GROW’s history by donating £10 and writing their name on a GROW 10sq cm tile, which will become part of a permanent art installation in the facilities centre at the Coutanchez site when it reopens after its £3million redevelopment.
"There will be a whole range of activities and refreshments at the Fayre," said GROW's office manager Carol Brehaut, who has helped to organise the event for several years.
"Children can make their own bug hotel and Tiger Lilly Florist is running a wreath- making session with bookings taken in advance. With annual overheads in excess of £500,000 we aim to raise a third from ongoing fundraising activities and corporate support so the Christmas Fayre is an important event for us both to welcome visitors and raise funds."
Pictured: Some of the GROW team at work.
The Christmas Fayre takes place on Saturday 3 December between 10:00 and 15:00 at Avondale Vinery in Oatlands Lane.
Christmas trees can also be ordered for free delivery by phoning GROW on 721865 or emailing office@grow.gg.
For £10 GROW will also collect trees for recycling after the festive period.
GROW aims to help adults with learning disabilities, to develop self-confidence as well as occupational and life skills enabling them to be included and valued within a workplace and wider community.
The charity’s permanent site in the Coutanchez is currently undergoing a £3m redevelopment, which will provide state of the art facilities when the team returns next year.
Pictured top: Carol Brehaut GROW’s Office Manager and Crew members Roger Laurence, William Banfield and Abi Lawlor, with Moyosore Adedapo-Aisida, Assistant Manager and Jo Huxtable, Partner at Deloitte.
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