One of the things that makes Blackthorn so special is how it marks the changing of the seasons, and Candlemas is very much part and parcel of that. It is a celebration of the changing of the light and a stirring in the earth – half way between the shortest day and the spring equinox […]
This year, we are collecting currency to raise funds for Blackthorn. If you have notes or coins left over from holidays to far-flung places that you are unlikely to return to, or even out-of-date currency from the UK, or countries that have now adopted the Euro, we would love to relieve you of it. There’s […]
In 2016 we were fortunate enough to be put in touch with Maidstone-based architect firm, gdm architects to become their charity. During that time, they have run tuck shops, held football tournaments, cycled a hundred miles, worn silly jumpers, and sold raffle tickets for us, all in the name of raising funds for us. If […]
The Christmas lights are down and the decorations have been packed away for another year, and the New Year can feel quite stark in comparison, especially if you’re not feeling so happy in the first place. Here are a few tried and tested tricks that we use at Blackthorn to help fend off the New […]
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