Aspen's Roebuck Enterprises in Hastings offers a variety of creative workshops for development and enjoyment. We also offer for sale the beautiful, unique pieces created here, which are on display to the public whenever we're open. Why not pop in to visit and see for yourself? You'll find us at Roebuck Street in Hastings (full address below).

About the workshops

People on the autism spectrum experience varying strengths and challenges and many require some level of support. Without specialist support, further education and employment opportunities are likely to be out of reach for many of the individuals Aspens supports.

We focus on giving people the skills they need to lead to live their lives as independently as possible, including social and transferable skills, community skills, self-help, leisure and work skills. We also hold close links with local colleges and community projects, so that people who join our workshops at Roebucks can share their skills with their local community.

The activities people can come and enjoy at our friendly Roebuck centre include:

• Drama 

• Jewellery making (Metallic Engineers)

• Crafts (Special Operations)

• Baking and cooking skills (Berks Emporium)

• Ceramics (Glazed Over)

• Asperger groups

• Social evenings

• Graphics & animation (Unique Perspectives)

bE – Berks Emporium

Started in 2013 making jams and chutneys. Now produces cakes and preserves for seven local businesses.

SO – Special Operations

A range of products designed, cut, measured and sewn in house. Utilising high quality fabrics and trimmings to create unique items.

GO – Glazed Over

A range of handmade ceramics and pottery utilising different techniques, sold in a variety of retail outlets in Hastings and Rye. Our handmade 1066 tiles, dishes and net huts are available in the Shipwreck Museum in Hastings. 

Me – Metallic engineers

Jewellery. Creating rings, bracelets, necklaces and charms from silver and other metals and set with semi-precious gemstones.

UP – Unique Perspectives

Graphics & Animation. Producing artworks, photography, animation and website design from our well-equipped computer graphics suite.

Cakes homemade at Roebuck

In Roebuck's kitchens, people who use our services work alongside professional chefs to bake an array of mouth-watering cakes, baked daily. Our delicious cakes are available to order - either call us or just pop into the centre - and we supply a number of local cafes with cakes. Ask for a slice of Roebuck cake at our Aspens' Bluebell Cafe in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, the Aroma Coffee Lounge, Hastings, the Coffee Box, Hastings, the Stag pub and the Connections Cafe in Hastings, the Custom Cafe in Bexhill or the Old Town Tea Rooms in Bexhill.

As well as traybakes and birthday cakes we also sell vegan and gluten free cakes.

Community collaborations

At Roebuck we believe in the importance of fostering strong collaborations within our community.

Our current collaborations include:

• Oakfield Estate Agents, Hastings
• Hastings Museum
• Springfield Road Dental Surgery, Hastings
• Project Artworks, Hastings
• The Bale House Visitor Centre, Hastings

A huge thanks to all those who are supporting our work, it makes an enormous difference and helps to spread the word about the positive impact we have on the lives of people on the autism spectrum. If you'd like to find out more about collaborating with us please contact us on the number/email below. 

Contact us to learn more

To find out more about Roebuck Enterprises, call 01424 722516 or email [email protected] 

Or just pop in for a chat and a look around - we're at Roebuck Street, Hastings, TN34 3BB