All is well at the Cellar Café, and we are looking forward to the summer months – and, as always, we are looking for volunteers to support Debbie and Emma and Amy, so if you fancy giving the team a few hours a week, just let us know.
In this newsletter we are including a very personal letter from Debbie about the struggles we all are facing with the cost of living – our ‘food-bank’ and basic’s ‘table’ are needed more than ever and with our spiralling costs and difficulties with finances have prompted this appeal – if you all could spare just £10/month on a regular basis, this would lift a huge load off our shoulders – thank you.
Our newsletter also tells you about the further exploits of the amazing Matt Buckle and a Sunday Service we are running at the United Church next month, which you are most welcome to attend.
Matt’s supporting us… and how!
Matt says – I shall be taking on’ Race to the King’ a 100km trek straight through the night, fundraising for the Cellar Camino Café Godalming, a place very close to my heart for many reasons.
The full 100k course at Race to the King consists of two 50km loops: a flat and fast Coastal loop around Chichester harbour, followed by the undulating Castle loop along the South Downs ridge. Both loops start and finish at West Dean Gardens, giving you access to your drop bag and supporters at the halfway point.
Steeped in history and designed to cater both to seasoned runners seeking a fast 100k race and first-timers just hoping to finish in one piece, Race to the King’s spectacular course is truly fit for royalty.
This is happening on Saturday 21st June and you can support Matt and therefore us by linking to Matt’s fundraising page:
We are holding a special Sunday Service – join us
On Sunday 8th June, with the kind permission of the United Church in Godalming, we are holding a Cellar service for no particular reason other than to celebrate still being able to serve all those who cross our threshold to enjoy some food and drink and company. During the service you will hear about what we are doing and our ‘Being Alongside’ programme, which is having a huge and positive impact in these worrying times… lots of great hymns, some meaningful prayers and a thought-provoking sermon from one of us… do come… there is breakfast from 09:00 until 10:00 and the service starts at 10:30
Debbie writes to you…
This is not easy to write but it is from my heart.
The Cellar has been a huge presence in our town for over 45 years, and I have been involved for over 30 of the years.
It is as needed as much now as it was in those early days, supporting and encouraging those who are struggling in many different ways
Of course, there have been many financially challenging times, but God has always provided.
We now find ourselves struggling, the cost-of-living crisis has hit many and grants that we have been awarded in the past are not available to us.
So, I humbly ask this, if you could prayerfully consider a small regular monthly donation this would help us so much and pave the way for our wonderful cafe for the next 45 years.
20 people giving £10 a month would make an enormous difference. Below you will see all sorts of funding options – direct debit – standing order – donations etc… you might also like to consider a fundraising opportunity for us? Please pop in for a chat and meet our amazing regulars and of course I will answer any questions you may have.
Let’s smash that goal of 20 new supporters… Thank you in anticipation
Debbie Portsmouth
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