Our patrons support Robertsbridge Arts Partnership financially and/or with resources though our patron packages.
Patrons are local businesses and individuals who
- share their passion for the arts through a close relationship with RAPs members
- help to deliver life-enhancing creative engagement across our community
- enable access to art for all by enabling pay what you can ticketing
They all strengthen our community: fostering stronger connections among individuals; attracting visitors & supporting local businesses.
Could you support RAP as a patron? Please email rap.org.uk@gmail.com for more information.
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Our Gold Salamander Patrons donate £250 or equivalent support for RAP each year. In return they receive: recognition of their support on our website and event programmes; two complimentary tickets to all RAP events held in the village; priority seating at events for the patron and their guests; private meet-and-greet with artists and committee members at RAP events; two promotional communications to RAP members; and a listing of two arts or cultural events that the patron organises themselves on our RAP website. Each patron is encouraged to use the Gold Salamander Patron logo on a website or promotional material to communicate their support for the arts and culture in the village and surrounding areas
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Gold Salamander Patron – SALEHURST HALT https://salehursthalt.co.uk/
Our fabulous local pub in Salehurst hosts the RAP Salehurst Studio every week and kindly displays individual artists works.
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Gold Salamander Patron – SARAH’S CELLAR https://www.sarahscellar.com
Sarah’s Cellar is an independent wine shop in Battle owned and run by a real connoisseur of wine, offering a wide range and regular social events. We are delighted that Sarah has joined RAP as a Gold Patron!
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Gold Salamander Patron – PEAR ORGANISATION https://www.pearorganisation.com
Pear organisation are a full service exhibition contractor, providing design and build services, based in Robertsbridge. Despite being small in size, they have a global reputation for providing high quality exhibition stands. We are most grateful for Pear’s contribution to our Art Expo, providing display areas for the artworks shown in the Village Hall in October 2026.
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Our Silver Salamander Patrons donate £100 or equivalent support for RAP each year. In return they receive: recognition of their support on our website and event programmes; two complimentary tickets with priority seating for a RAP event held in the village; private meet-and-greet with artists and committee members at RAP events; one promotional communication to RAP members; and a listing of an art or cultural event that the patron organises themselves on the RAP website. Each patron is encouraged to use the Silver Salamander Patron logo on a website or promotional material to communicate their support for the arts and culture in the village and surrounding areas.
Silver Salamander Patron – THE BARN COWORKING SPACE www.thebarncoworkingspace.co.uk
The Barn Coworking Space is a newly refurbished modern office space in the centre of Robertsbridge for local freelancers, small businesses, digital nomads and home office workers.
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Silver Salamander Patron – JUDGES BAKERY
Our warm and welcoming village bakery and cafe. Full price tickets for many RAP events are available from the counter alongside your flat white and almond croissant!
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Silver Salamander Patron – ROBERTSBRIDGE VILLAGE STORE
Our village shop and Post Office, a family business supporting local suppliers. RAP tickets on sale here too.
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Our Bronze Salamander Patrons donate £50 or equivalent support for RAP each year. In return they receive: recognition of their support on our website and event programmes; two complimentary tickets for a RAP event held in the village; and a listing of an art or cultural event that the patron organises themselves on the RAP website. Each patron is encouraged to use the Bronze Salamander Patron logo on a website or promotional material to communicate their support for the arts and culture in the village and surrounding areas.
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Bronze Salamander Patron – FEATHERS WILD BIRD CARE http://www.featherswildbirdcare.co.uk
Everything for your garden birds, including nest boxes, feeders and food, along with binoculars and other optical aids, gifts and coffee, aided by the knowledgeable and helpful Allan and Joe.
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Bronze Salamander Patron – THE FLORAL BOUTIQUE https://www.thefloralboutiqueltd.co.uk/
High Street florist run by Sandie Madge, supplying fresh flowers, bouquets and arrangements, along with house plants and garden plants, also takes dry cleaning and sells local free range eggs!
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