What do You Think?
During our Sabbatical, we’re working on a number of ideas for changing Much Ado. They may be subtle, but they might also be quite revolutionary.
Workshops and events play a role in our considerations. We will be looking at what kinds of events have best worked for Much Ado, and what our customers have most enjoyed as well.
We would be very happy to hear from you about what you would most like to have happen here. If you live locally, what would you come out for? If you live further away, are there classes or talks that would inspire you to make the trip to Alfriston?
If you would like to contribute to our considerations, please e-mail us with your thoughts – you could help decide the direction Much Ado takes over coming months!
Literacy Support Coming to the Fore
One of the largest changes to Much Ado will be driven by a kind of philosophical adjustment. We have come to see that we can – and should – be doing more to support literacy causes, simply because reading means so much to us, both personally and professionally.
So we are working out a system to offer a portion of our takings as a kind of tithe, which we will dedicate to various literacy campaigns through the year. It is too soon to say exactly how the system will work, but we hope our customers will be involved in deciding what organizations benefit.
To start, we are asking you to tell us about literary programmes that you admire, work with or already support. Whether it is a library for a homeless shelter or a class for reluctant readers, we would like to know what is out there and how we might be able to help.
Simply e-mail us, or ask the organization to get in touch.
Prospero Project Raises £1,800
Click here to learn about our Christmas effort to raised funds for the Alfriston Village School, and about how you can help with next year’s stocking project.
Events and Workshops
From bookbinding to felt crafts, we like to use our barn to help people learn new skills, try new crafts and enjoy learning.
We have learned wreath-making with Brighton experts; pondered Socrates and his philosophy with a university professor; and created wonderful collages with artist Jane Robbins.
In the future, our website will offer a complete listing of upcoming events. For the time being, consider keeping in touch with our e-mail newsletter by clicking here.
Group events
Are you a member of a book group or other organisation that might enjoy a special private event at Much Ado?
From discussions with authors in our barn to sherry receptions in the shop, we’ve worked with all kinds of groups and organizations that wanted a special event for their members.
Groups of almost any size can enjoy meetings or social occasions here.
If you’re interested in arranging something, why not give us a call or drop us an e-mail (click here to get in touch). We can work with you to design a fun evening or a special meeting – something book-lovers will savour, in a space that everybody can appreciate!
