I am absolutely thrilled to share that we’ve received a generous £600 grant from St Oswald’s Church, Ashbourne, through their Community Fund. This wonderful support is a timely boost to the Stitching Ashbourne project, helping us continue to bring people together from across Ashbourne and beyond to celebrate our town, our creativity, and the sense of community that makes this project so special.
A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone at St Oswald’s Church for believing in the project and helping us ensure we can include everyone that wants to get involved. Your support makes a real difference, ensuring workshops are free, accessible and fueled by biscuits!
St Oswald’s joins our fantastic group of funders and supporters who have helped us get this far: Ashbourne Methodist Church, who generously provided seed funding, early guidance and continued support; Ashbourne Arts, for sponsoring Helen Yakutina, our fantastic project photographer who is capturing and sharing our story so beautifully; and House of Beer, Sticky Fingers, Ashbourne Library, Ashbourne Town Hall and Betty’s Sewing Box, who have all opened their doors for workshops, enabling us to provide variety and accessibility to all.
Together, this amazing network of supporters has helped more than 140 local people take part so far and we’re only halfway through the project! As we continue, we’re not only seeking further funding to help us deliver more free and accessible workshops but also looking forward to the big unveiling and celebration event. It’s set to be a wonderful moment for the whole community, a chance to come together and celebrate this incredible piece of collaborative art that captures the spirit of Ashbourne.
We’re still fundraising to reach our target, and every contribution, big or small, helps us keep workshops free and open to everyone. £5 helps us offer tea, biscuits, and a welcoming space where creativity and conversation flow. £10 covers the materials for one participant or an at-home stitching pack. £200 funds a full workshop, helping more people join in and share in the joy of making something together.
If you’d like to be part of the next chapter of Stitching Ashbourne, we’d love to add your name to our Supporter Spotlight Gallery of Fame. You can get in touch with me at laura-burrill@outlook.com or donate via our crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stitching-ashbourne.
Every stitch counts, and thanks to your kindness, we’re stitching a story that truly belongs to Ashbourne.
Every Stitch A Story 