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Message Perfect Pumpkins!!Third EditionPumpkin Making!FERRING FOCUSWe are really grateful to Hazel and John who came from ‘SameSky’ to run acreative workshop with our Day Service Customers. The amazing pumpkins andghosts that were made were used to decorate Rangers Café and the VisitorCentre to add a spooky atmosphere for Halloween Half Term. SameSky also donated some beautiful owl lanterns to display in Dales Farm.You can read more about the organisation that brings creative arts to hard-toreach groups in the community at: www.samesky.co.ukA Charity Supporting People with Learning Disabilities.A Word from HannahWhen you buy a pumpkin from Ferring Country Centre you are buyingmore than a just a pumpkin, you are buying a part of the story!It started as a seed, planted with care in our allotment by our Day ServiceCustomers. They then learnt how to care for it by weeding it, watering it,laying straw to protect it and finally harvesting it.The sense of pride and achievement is immeasurable, especially as theysee the fruits of their labour used in Rangers Cafe, Dales Farm and sold inthe shop. You aren’t just buying a pumpkin, you are buying love, effort,self-worth, and a sense of purpose. Thank you to everyone who bought apumpkin from us. We would love to see photos of what you did with yourpumpkin to complete the story. Please email any pumpkin carving, soupor pie photos to jo.reading@ferringcountrycentre.orgWhilst Autumn is firmlytaking hold, we have atthe Centre benefittedfrom the mild weatherand have continued towelcome lots of visitors.Half-term was the perfectopportunity for the DayService to showcase alltheir hard work, withbrilliant pumpkin andghostly decorations forthe Café, and our entryinto the fantastic 2024Scarecrow Festival, “ScareThrow,” an interactivescarecrow scene inspiredby our weekly pétanquesessions. Well done andthank you to everyonewho played a part. We continue to fundraisetowards our studio, andhope to be able to breakground in the comingmonths. A big thank youto everyone who hassupported this project,particularly those wholiterally walked over hotcoals!

Ferring Funders and FriendsA Charity Supporting People with Learning Disabilities.Sports Ferring Focus Third Edition We would also like to thank the following fundraisers for their generous donations over the last fewmonths: Findon Village Garden Association, Ferring Parish Council, Clymping Petanque Club, NatwestCorporate donation, and all of our regular monthly donors, including anonymous donors. Thank you!The tips and donations in Rangers Café and the Visitor Centre collection pot have also been countedand over £400 has been collected! Thank you for every penny you pop in these, they all add up tomake pounds!Petanque is a favoured sport among our Day Service Customers playedevery Wednesday under the guidance of our wonderful volunteersMargaret and Annette. Therefore, it was decided we would make apetanque scene for the Ferring Scarecrow Festival this year and callit...’Scare-throws’! It was a huge team effort to make the scarecrowsand the finished result, displayed at the entrance to the Centre, was abig success. A mini petanque court was set up as part of the display,inviting people passing by to have a go! Halloween DiscoOn Friday, 18th October, under the luminous glow of aHunter’s Full Moon, an intrepid group of participantsgathered at Ferring Country Centre for an unforgettablefundraising event, Ferring Firewalk! This daring act, sawindividuals walk across glowing hot embers, and wasorganised to support the construction of a new Dance andFitness Studio at the Centre. The Ferring Firewalkersdemonstrated courage and resilience as they crossed thefiery path. Onlookers and supporters could buy deliciousfood and refreshing drinks in Rangers Cafe, and enter intoan exciting raffle. Firewalkers were presented with a t-shirt,medal and glass of prosecco for completing the challenge. The evening not only showcased the bravery of theparticipants but also the community’s commitment tofundraising to enhance our facilities. Thank you to all whotook part and for those that sponsored them!The Day Service Halloween Disco, held in Rangers Cafe, wasa night to remember. Dim lighting created a ghostly glow,enhancing the spooky atmosphere. Attendees woreincredible costumes, ranging from wicked witches toBeetlejuice characters. They were all amazing and added tothe vibes of the evening.The dance floor throbbed with ghastly beats and classicHalloween tunes, enveloping everyone in a spine-tinglingrhythm. The air buzzed with excitement and delicious foodwas enjoyed by all! Everyone agreed it had been a fang-tastic evening. Save the date, Tuesday 3rd December, forthe Day Service Christmas Disco!

A Charity Supporting People with Learning Disabilities.Ferring Focus Third EditionDates for your Diary!Please keep an eye on our social media for other happenings and eventssuch as pony rides and toddler/preschool group.