Grove Garden
Fun, wellbeing, good vibes and friendship for the over 50s
Your safe and friendly space where you will always be welcomed with a smile in the centre of Haywards Heath.
GARDEN IN THE LOUNGE
Music, quiz nights with a twist, bingo, plants, gardening tips and more.
Come along to Francisco Lounge in June and raise money for Grove Garden. Help us bring more people more joy, friendship, purpose and community.
Expect a lot of fun and even some dancing :) What’s not to love?!
Thank you Francisco Lounge xx
Welcome
Take a moment to watch our short film - which gives you a snapshot of why people love Grove Garden.
Find us.
150 yards down the pathway beside 9 Heath Road. Or 500 yards up the path from the cricket pavilion in Clare Park leading to Heath Road.
Post code: RH16 3AX
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC WHO WOULD LIKE TO DONATE?
Everyone can help us to build an all weather space so we can be open all year, even when it’s - hot, cold , windy or wet. Doubling the support we offer.
Help us to change more lives like Peter’s
Dropping a manhole cover on his thumb led to an A&E visit — and a chance conversation with a “Grover” that changed Peter Rood’s life.
“The garden has given me a reason to get up in the morning, go out and do something. It’s been a godsend. There’s such a fantastic mix of people of all ages and backgrounds. We all get on and everyone has something to contribute,” says Peter.
“I lost my wife of nearly 50 years to cancer, and we had also lost our son, Adam, a few years before. Grove Garden has brought purpose and community back into my life. I love the Tai Chi, which I join every week, and I’ve even tried the Silver Swans ballet!
“What I really value is being able to use my skills to build and repair things around the garden. While I’m benefiting, I’m also giving back, which brings me enormous satisfaction. It makes me feel useful again. When I’m there, I’m full of ideas about what I can do and contribute.
“Has the garden changed my life? Yes, absolutely. An indoor space will mean this special place can stay open whatever the weather, changing even more lives and allowing us to support people all year round.”
Peter has used his skills to build and mend many things around the garden, from plant tables to shed doors and even the much-loved generator. Next on the list: a pond :)
Fun in the garden
