We are delighted to be welcoming the team from Youth Options here on Saturday 2nd December. Their mission is driven by the belief that every child and young person should have the opportunity to realise their potential, whatever their life circumstances. So if you have a young person in your life, come along and have a chat. The team will be here from 10am to 1pm.
Helping Hooves return
One our favourite local causes is Helping Hooves. Based here in Swanmore, Helping Hooves assist those experiencing change caused by illness, injury, recovery or other trauma. So we’re looking forward to seeing “Mouse” and “Hamish” here on Saturday 18th November, to be brushed and loved by Barnaby’s customers . Bring an apple or a carrot!
As is customary on our Charity Awareness Days, we’ll be giving half of our takings on the day, plus anything you are able to donate through our ‘Tap n’Go’ service.
Volunteers celebration evening 3rd December
If you have volunteered at any time over the course of the last 12 months, you’ll today receive an invitation to join us for a glass of mulled wine and a yummy mince pie from 5pm to 7pm on Sunday 3rd December. There will be soft drinks available, and your partners are most welcome!
Please let us know you can make it.
Classic Cars @ Barnaby’s 2024 dates
In partnership with yeomansyearbook.org.uk and the Swanmore Parish Council, we are pleased to confirm 7 dates for the Classic Cars @ Barnaby’s events in 2024.
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Saturday 27th April
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Saturday 25th May
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Saturday 22nd June
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Saturday 27th July
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Saturday 24th August
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Saturday 28th September
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Saturday 26th October
DOORS OPEN 1000 to 1300
CARS OVER 30 YEARS OLD WELCOME
NO NEED TO REGISTER – JUST TURN UP
We frequently host over 60 cars at each event, so you’ll find us in the main car park opposite Barnaby’s (see pic above). If you are planning to display a car or two, you may arrive any time from 0945, when a marshal will show you to a space.
The event will be supported by Barnaby’s “popup” coffee shop, serving coffee, tea and yummy homemade cakes made by our friends at Bishops Waltham Country Market. Barnaby’s will nominate a charity on the day, and all our proceeds will go to that charity. Fingers crossed for the weather!
Classic Car Summer series ends on Saturday
Our ever-popular Classic Car Summer Series ends this Saturday, with close to 60 cars expected of all shapes and sizes. If you are planing to display a car or two, you may arrive any time from 0945, when a marshal will show you to a space.
The event will be supported by Barnaby’s “popup” coffee shop, serving coffee, tea and yummy homemade cakes made by volunteers in the village and our friends at Bishops Waltham Country Market. Barnaby’s will donate ALL of the takings on the day to local charity the St.George Foundation.
Head to www.barnabys.coffee/classiccarsummer to find out more about the series.
Autumn Half Term hours
For this Autumn half term week, our hours will be slightly different.
| Thursday | 10am to midday 2pm to 4pm |
| Friday | 10am to midday 2pm to 4pm |
| Saturday | 10am to 1pm |
For those wishing to volunteer during Half Term week, it is now possible to pick your preferred options in ShiftController. We look forward to seeing you all!
Meet the First Responders here today
Our Charity Awareness Scheme will continue on Saturday, with the arrival of the South Central Ambulance Charity (SCAC). Please come along and meet a First Responder, climb in to their ambulance, find out what they do, and see the equipment they carry.
We’ll be supporting the SCAC by donating half of our takings on the day, in addition to any funds collected. Head to scascharity.org.uk/about-us to find out more about the SCAC.
£600 raised for Macmillan!
We are pleased to confirm that Barnaby’s has. today paid £600 to Macmillan Cancer Support, following last weeks amazing participation in The Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning. This is a new record of us, so a huge thank you to everyone who baked cakes, made donations, or just bought a coffee on the day. It all helped!
Calling all cake bakers!
Once more, we are delighted to be playing our part in the Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. So on Saturday, our amazing volunteers look forward to serving you with coffee and yummy homemade cake from 10am to 1pm. Save the date! Bring your family and your friends and be part of something truly amazing!
Fancy baking a cake for Macmillan? Please drop your marvellous creation – large or small – in to Barnaby’s at 5pm on Friday 29th or at 9am on Saturday 30th. It all counts, so thank you!
Supporting the ICRC to help those in need in Libya
Medicines, food, household items and body bags are to be distributed to thousands of residents after ‘violent, brutal’ floods. ICRC teams are being sent to the region to distribute humanitarian assistance. Kitchen sets, mattresses and hygiene items are to be distributed in Derna in coming weeks jointly with the Libyan Red Crescent Society. Medicines are also being donated to authorities and Libyan Red Crescent in coming days.
Please donate generously using the SumUp card machine.