Recycling is one of the most important actions you can take to help the environment and to preserve it, so that we can continue to live on a green and healthy planet instead of breathing in pollution and damaging the nature. And because of that, we should teach our children to recycle from a very […]
Over the years, an increasing number of us have become more environmentally aware and as a result more people are now keen to do their bit for the green cause. There are many ways in which you can achieve this goal and even small steps and changes can make a big difference when it comes […]
Come and learn about agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient through permaculture. This family friendly event offers a series of tours, at the Brighton Permaculture Trust, you can explore the Earthship Brighton, forest gardens, orchards, garden tours and much more, with expert guides.
Into the Trees is a new family event which will take you into the amazing world of trees, woods and forests and will open your eyes to the ways in which we can play, work, learn and explore amongst their leaves, branches and trunks. Date: 5th and 6th September 2015
We are really excited to be going on the 16th – 23rd August to the Sun and Moon festival at Plumpton Agricultural College in East Sussex for a week of family fun. Sussex Green Living have been invited to run three Green Play sessions for 5-11 year olds. Our sessions will include
Live your Heritage with Transition Worthing & British SubAqua Club: join MCS Great British Beach Clean & Annual Litter Survey Coastal Sustainability Fair and MCS. 10:00 am – 3.30pm Sat 19th September at Beach House Grounds, Worthing.
Modelling my new dress of many colours made out of 27 upcycled men’s ties at the Business Matters Awards Ceremony! Many thanks to JP South Events and the main sponsor JSPC Computer Services Ltd for a fantastic evening at the Business Matters Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Hotel Gatwick on 3rd July 2015. We were delighted to be invited […]
PRESS RELEASE…… Summer Pow Wow Horsham, West Sussex, 18th May 2015. Gather your friends and family together and join the William Penn Primary School tribe in a traditional Native American Indian themed summer fete. All are welcome to this very special Summer Pow Wow at the Coolham based school where there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Sun and Moon – The family wellbeing Festival So festival time is coming up and the hard core festival goers will be digging out their tents and wellies, but this year there’s a new festival, and they’re promising no wellies are needed! The festival, called Sun and Moon, is a wellbeing festival, based in Plumpton […]
The Floral Fringe Fair 2015 is taking place on the weekend of 30th and 31st May 2015 at Knepp Castle, Shipley, Nr Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8LJ from 10.30 am to 5pm both days. Please note, this is NOT the bank holiday weekend! The fair is quirky and eclectic. It has a wildlife theme but […]
Come and join us, we are taking our Green Stand to the Transition Town Worthing Spring Sow, Grow and Seed Swap event on Saturday 14th February 12.30pm – 4pm. There will be lots to see and do for the whole family including:
For the week commencing Monday 26th January, volunteers from the WSCC West Sussex Waste Prevention Advisors scheme, District and County employees, University Students and surprise guests will be talking complete rubbish from a Pop-up-Shop in the Swan Walk shopping centre, Horsham. Recycling a volunteers suggestion has led to the taking over of a vacant unit at […]
After the festive season many people throw away their Christmas wrapping paper, Christmas cards and cracker content, not here! These waste resources make stunning art materials for our Green Club. Last week saw the start of our Pedro’s After School Green Club at the William Penn Primary School in Coolham, West Sussex. 15 children ranging […]
The UK has a target to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by a massive 80% before 2050 – an ambitious target no doubt, but most certainly achievable. In just 8 years, the average UK property has increased its EPC (energy performance rating) from an E to a D, and we’re seeing increasing numbers of […]
WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms), which holds its roots in East Sussex, is a global exchange organisation which links volunteers with organic farms, smallholdings, gardens, woodlands and even vineyards. In exchange volunteers receive food, accommodation and learning on the land.
Looking for some outdoor play for the children to make them run off all that energy? And are you in need of a little breathing space this summer holiday? How about joining us on a Sussex Green Living walk, talk, play and picnic – “Walk with Nature”. We have been watching the weather it […]
Open homes inspire with ideas for green living and cutting energy bills Eco Open Houses Lewes 13-14 September 2014 Ditchling, Barcombe & rural 20-21 September 2014 Lewes Eco Open Houses will run its fifth annual event over two weekends in September 2014. 16 eco-friendly homes will open their doors to the public, five for the first […]
A recent survey has revealed some interesting results regarding green living in the south east of England. The survey asked the nation about how environmentally-conscious people were in their day to day lives. Of those taking part in the survey, a significant number were based in the South East; in fact, more people responded in […]
Treasure from Trash, a colourful and captivating free exhibition of creative upcycling from around the world, is showing at the Linklater, Lewes Railway Land in Lewes, until August 31. It will intrigue anyone who has ever thrown anything away, since every object in the show used to be something else! Open Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays […]
Sussex Green Living are going to a family fun day organised by and raising money for the Lancing based charity Freddysmile, its Sunday 20th July from 10am-4pm at Lancing Beach Green. There will be lots of stalls, children’s races, a mascot race, face painting, dog show, donkey rides, beer tent and much more.
PRESS RELEASE…..Meet the experts and get the conversation flowing about why Water Matters A one-day event aiming to empower communities to deal with flooding, drought and other water issues is being held at Pulborough Village Hall on 19 July 2014, 10am to 4pm.
Do you want to be inspired and hear some good news for once? There are a lot of problems in our world, but come and to a presentation by Nicola Peel at Worthing, Lewes or Midhurst in July and learn about her positive approach to some serious environmental issues.
A new way to explore the South East, the Discovery ticket, has officially just been launched in the South Downs for the summer 2014, giving families the freedom and flexibility to hop on and off all buses in the National Park throughout the day,
Post submitted on behalf of CAGNE – Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions. This page tells you where to find more information about the new flight path plan and what you can do to object. Your Action is Needed Now! Please participate, there is a deadline of 14th August,
This Sunday 22nd June sees the annual Sussex Festival of Nature which takes place on the South Downs at Stanmer Park, Brighton. The event allows visitors to explore the varied landscapes of the county, whilst finding out more about sustainable ways to connect with the environment. Sussex Green Living’s 100% recycled stand, Pedro and his recycled robots […]
