#ForTheNow exhibition goes live

A photographer and Cuckfield resident is showing her work in a unique exhibition at Green Tree Gallery this month.

Sophie Mitchell was granted rare access to Chestnut Tree House – the only children’s hospice in Sussex – in order to showcase the ‘life and colour’ which is on show at the charity’s building in Arundel every day.

Green Tree Gallery co-owner Sam Phillips explained why they are happy to support the charity: “In the frenzied run-up to Christmas it’s a particularly apt time to showcase how Chestnut Tree House helps children with life-limiting conditions live ‘For The Now’. We are delighted to give wall space to Sophie’s amazing photos which tell such an uplifting story.”

#ForTheNow features over 100 of Sophie’s photos and is running until 21st December at Green Tree Gallery, at Borde Hill Garden.

Green Tree Gallery's 10th birthday!

The Green Tree Gallery, run by Jill Housby and Cuckfield resident Samantha Phillips, has just launched a new spring exhibition supporting Sussex children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House. In order to raise awareness of the charity’s work in Mid Sussex, the exhibition is titled ‘Through the Eyes of a Child’ and was recently opened by local MP Sir Nicholas Soames.

The exhibition is the focal point of the gallery’s year-long support of the charity and is a fitting way to celebrate the gallery’s 10th birthday. Jayne Todd, community fundraiser at Chestnut Tree House, said: “It is really exciting working with Sam and Jill throughout this year, as we also celebrate our 15th birthday in 2018.”

‘Through the Eyes of a Child’ runs until Saturday 12th May at The Green Tree Gallery – open Tuesday-Saturday, see www.greentreegallery.co.uk for opening times or call 01444 456560 for more information.