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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our second birthday at You Matter.

It meant a great deal to welcome so many people into the woodland to share the morning with us and to reflect on how far things have come over the past two years.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make the event happen. From those who supported the preparations behind the scenes, helped set things up on the day, baked, brewed, carried, built and welcomed people in, to those who continue to stand alongside us as supporters, partners and friends. Events like this are only possible because of the community around us.

It was really special to be able to show local residents, businesses and partners the progress that has been made across the site. Many people have supported You Matter from the very beginning, and being able to walk the pathways together, share stories around the fire and see the changes taking shape felt like an important moment for us all.

The morning also gave us the chance to talk about what comes next. Over the next stage of the journey, we are working towards creating more accessible spaces, expanding opportunities for people to learn skills, connect with nature and spend time in a place where they feel welcome and supported.

Thank you again to everyone who came along and continues to believe in what You Matter is growing into. We are excited for the next chapter and grateful to be building it together with our community.