We’re a new, independent, not-for-profit business turning a beautiful old bakery on Butchers Lane in the heart of Newhaven into a movement, wellbeing and creative community space. We have big ideas, and we need your help to bring them to life!
Our Crowdfunder is now live, and every pledge goes towards getting the space setup to open the first phase in December. In return for pledges, we're offering a range of founding member benefits - check the Crowdfunder page for more details.
Something good is coming to Newhaven. Help up bring it to life!
Our vision, in the making…
Crafted by our community, for our community
We believe that it's impossible to bring something like this to life without the ideas and support of the community we're building it for. We'd love to hear what you'd like to see and how you'd like to be involved. We're also interested to hear from teachers, guides, practitioners, and other professionals who'd like to offer things through The Old Bakery.
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The founding team
The Old Bakery was founded by local Newhaven yoga teacher Rori Cross Brown. Rori has long had a vision of creating a beautiful and inclusive community space where people can come together to move, learn, heal, work, create, play, eat and be well. Learn more about Rori here.
The Old Bakery is led by an experienced board of directors including:
Rori Cross Brown - Founding Director & Lead Teacher
Siou Hannam - Board Director & Community Creative Activist
Christian Funnell - Board Director, Sculptor & Artist
Sam Ford - Board Director & Art Teacher
We're also grateful to be supported by a wider network of friends and volunteers. Team pic coming soon!
More than a space, we’re building a community and we welcome you to be part of if.
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Get in touch
Whether you're someone looking to come in and enjoy the space or a local practitioner interested in working with us, we'd love to hear from you!