18/07/2026
Today was a huge success, filled with fun, togetherness, and a shared commitment to raising funds and awareness for Whitchurch Food Bank. ❤️
The wider local community, our amazing staff and their families, and our wonderful residents and their loved ones at Sandstone Brook came together to create a fantastic Food Festival which was more than fund raising success, it was an intergenerational success! Residents engaged and enjoyed our baking, stewing to frying, barbecuing, slow cooking, chopping, pouring, and firing up the stone pizza ovens, everyone played their part in preparing a delicious selection of food, with a suggested donation of just £1–£2.
The stalls on the day, served in our gardens and Café offered home made treats~ made with love, by staff ~ who offered cuisines from around the world including~
Zimbabwean // breakfast dough-nuts.
Indian // plantain-turmeric and flour coated fried delights
French // French onion soup, Cassoulet, tarte tatin, ratatouille.
Sausages BBQ'd // flavours from around the world ~ German, Italian, Spanish & British
Mexican // Nachos with chilli beef, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, tortillas
Italian // Pizza served with incredible toppings and also made to order ~ thank you Martin
Desserts // home made using recipes from around the world including American cheese cakes, French choux bun eclairs, European & UK chocolate biscuit bakes
Dutch // Stroopwaffles ~ say no more, delish with a coffee or tea
We SOLD OUT ~ all of the above
A very special thank you to Martin for his tireless support with the pizza ovens—you were incredible! 🍕 Thank you also to every resident, family member, volunteer, and staff member who contributed their time, enthusiasm, and culinary talents. Together, you've made today truly special.
Everyone has enjoyed a wonderfully delicious day, and more importantly, we've come together to support an important local cause.
Watch this space for the total amount raised! We’ll soon be meeting with Whitchurch Food Bank to purchase and donate many of the items from their most wanted list.
A huge thank you to Activities Coordinator Emma Dutton, who has once again smashed another fundraising event! Your organisational skills, dedication, and incredible presence are second to none. Everything ran so smoothly, and your hard work really shines through. Thank you for everything you do—you truly make a difference!
Thank you to everyone who supported, donated, cooked, served, and joined in. Your kindness and community spirit have made a real difference. 💚
