Seasonal celebrations Archives | Sussex Green Living https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/category/seasonal-celebrations/ Sussex people inspiring a climate for change Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:11:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 New art hub at the Sussex Green Hub https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/new-art-hub-at-the-sussex-green-hub/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:21:47 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=39132 New Art Hub at the Sussex Green Hub

We are excited to announce thanks to a National Lottery Community Fund grant we have launched a new activity at the Sussex Green Hub led by 'Em Makes' read on....

As the weather turns colder, with the first signs of snow, December is fast approaching.  Shops are filled with bright baubles and tinsel and everywhere we go, there are signs that Christmas is coming.  At each shop we are encouraged to buy this, buy that, spend more!!!

But if you, like me, would prefer to give something more special, more personal, and know that your gift has been made with something pre-loved, with a story, and possibly by your own hands at our monthly Art Hub at the Sussex Green Hub.

Here we provide a creative space where you can connect, create and make a difference by giving new life to something old.  Each last Saturday of the month (with the exception of December) we offer a wide range of resources and inspiration, and you are welcome to come and join us.  All ages are welcome at this free drop-in-event - creativity and self expression know no age limit!  You can join us for one of our workshops, bring ideas to share, or enjoy a cuppa and a cake, sit back and carry on with your own creative work.

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]]> Swap, don’t shop: Find fun ways to refresh your festive wardrobe the sustainable way https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/swap-dont-shop/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:38:11 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=39194 Christmas is a time of joy but also a time of overspending and overconsumption. But this year could be different, starting with your wardrobe. What if this festive season, you bought nothing new to wear?

Before you panic about party season, hear me out. The fashion industry produces 100 billion garments annually, yet we wear items an average of just seven times before discarding them according to The Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Meanwhile, recycling that glittery party dress isn't the solution we imagine - mixed fabrics are virtually impossible to separate and recycle effectively.

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]]> Plastic Free Coronation Celebrations https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/plastic-free-coronation-celebrations/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:25:56 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=26422 During the weekend of Saturday 6th to Monday 8th May, there will be celebrations and parties all the country. Local town, Eastbourne, has put together a guide to help with the preparations and create eco-friendly events. We’re sure that King Charles would approve. Eastbourne were awarded the status of Plastic Free Community in December 2019. […]

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]]> New Year New Green Resolutions https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/new-year-new-green-resolutions/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 13:48:56 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/?p=25234 New year is often a time for reflection and making resolutions. I always start the year with good intentions but find it’s hard to keep them up when things get busy. This year I’m looking to put in place some changes that are easy wins. If you too are in that frame of mind right […]

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]]> Eco Aware Earth Day (first published in West Sussex County Times) https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/eco-aware-earth-day-first-published-in-west-sussex-county-times/ Thu, 12 May 2022 14:16:26 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=21830 The children at Ashington CE Primary School enjoyed an early Earth Green Day on Thursday 7th April 2022. The day was organised by Sienna, Magenta, Sophie and Jasmine, four passionate Eco Warriors in Year 5 supported by the school’s Outdoor Learning Lead, Miss Martlew. The four girls had their eco passion ignited by a Rainforest […]

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]]> Spring into Spring at the Sussex Green Hub https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/spring-into-spring-at-the-sussex-green-hub/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:59:17 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=21121 The post Spring into Spring at the Sussex Green Hub appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Sussex Green Living 2021 Roundup By Morag Warrack https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/sussex-green-living-2021-roundup-by-morag-warrack/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=20459 The post Sussex Green Living 2021 Roundup By Morag Warrack appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Christmas Sussex Green Hub and more https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/christmas-sussex-green-hub-and-more/ Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:26:59 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=20415 The post Christmas Sussex Green Hub and more appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> On owning an eco pet by John Thompson (first published in West Sussex County Times) https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/on-owning-an-eco-pet-by-john-thompson-first-published-in-west-sussex-county-times/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:00:12 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=20250   As the time of seasonal exchange of presents approaches, many people may be considering gifting an animal. The number of dogs and cats in the UK has shot up to 12 million of each. They undoubtedly make great pets and bring enormous pleasure but these large numbers bring difficulties as well as delights. The […]

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]]> Remembrance by Morag Warrack (first published in West Sussex County Times) https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/remembrance-by-morag-warrack-first-published-in-west-sussex-county-times/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:18:20 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=19952   The UK’s recent petrol crisis was caused by many individuals doing the same thing at the same time. Due to media stories, people’s behaviour suddenly changed, causing nationwide problems.  When I commented to the attendant, “I bet you’ve been popular these last few days”, he replied, “Yes, I’m everybody’s best friend!  It’s madness.  We’ve […]

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]]> Ideas for a greener Christmas in Horsham https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/ideas-for-a-greener-christmas-in-horsham/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:46:35 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=20004 The post Ideas for a greener Christmas in Horsham appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> A Fairer Easter for People and Planet https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/a-fairer-easter-for-people-and-planet/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:20:59 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=16535 This article by Marie Allen, Fairtrade Horsham, was published in West Sussex County Times on 11.3.21 Horsham has been a Fairtrade town since 2005 and we are lucky to have so many shops and cafes which offer Fairtrade products, giving farmers and producers a better deal. Fairtrade Fortnight, which ended on March 8th, had Climate Justice as […]

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]]> Spring into your eco garden and home! https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/spring-into-your-eco-garden-and-home/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:36:49 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=16062 The post Spring into your eco garden and home! appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Encourage Your Kids to Go Outside More https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/encourage-your-kids-to-go-outside-more/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:08:45 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=16007 Getting outdoors and learning about nature is an essential part of education. These days, however, many children prefer to spend their free-time cooped up inside with a tablet on their lap and the TV playing in the background. While technology can play an excellent role in a kid’s childhood, they also need time in the […]

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]]> How We Can Enjoy the 12 Rs of Christmas https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/12-rs-of-christmas/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:14:26 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=15500 West Sussex County Times our weekly column – 10.12.20 by Karen Park, Horsham Eco Churches Here’s a chance to think about how we can enjoy a greener, more sustainable Christmas!   Read the full article below.       REDUCE – Use less. The most important R word, conserving precious resources and saving money, whilst […]

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]]> Have a Planet Friendly Friday! https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/have-a-planet-friendly-friday/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:03:35 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=15238 Black Friday it came from America…..Along with school proms, trick or treat and a host of other ideas. Black Friday, when we must all cooperate to help keep up the profits of large retail corporations, whose own philosophy seems closer to free market dog-eat-dog economics than communitarianism.  Even the most hardened addicts of the shopping […]

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]]> MP Christmas card with environmental message https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/mp-christmas-card-with-environmental-message/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:11:54 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=15163 The post MP Christmas card with environmental message appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Horsham Eco Churches Connect to Nature https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/horsham-eco-churches-connect-to-nature/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 22:27:11 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=15071 Horsham Eco Churches Horsham Eco Churches was set up by Silver Eco Church Award winning St Mark’s Church and Brighton Road Baptist Church through Horsham Churches Together (HCT). We encourage and inspire other churches on their Eco Church journey, and seven other HCT Churches have already registered with A Rocha UK’s Eco Church award scheme. […]

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]]> Can you help make climate scarves? https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/can-you-help-make-climate-scarves/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:23:57 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=14784 The post Can you help make climate scarves? appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Food and community resilience https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/food-and-community-resilience/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 15:51:21 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=14747 On Tuesday the 15th of September, we had a very interesting talk from Adam Stark from The Food Resilience Project in Cootham. Adam teaches religion and philosophy at the Weald School, and is a self-published writer as well as an environmental campaigner, along a list of other accomplishments. The evening started with a movie trailer […]

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]]> Guildford Community Hub unites community https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/guildford-community-hub-unites-community/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:23:15 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=14417 On Tuesday evening our Horsham Future Forum were inspired by a presentation about the new Guildford Community Hub which it is in the early stages of development. It consists of 12 different local organisations working together, their aim: education and engaging the wider population to drive behavioural change, and thereby try to reduce consumption emissions. […]

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]]> Planning environmentally friendly celebrations https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/planning-environmentally-friendly-celebrations/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 15:40:34 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=14345 On Saturday 4th July the Horsham Climate Cafe session focused on life celebrations, and how to make them more pocket and planet-friendly. Christenings, weddings, anniversaries and funerals needn’t cost the Earth, in more than one way! Presented by Jeanie Francis, a Billingshurst-based OneSpirit Interfaith minister/celebrant who over the last 25 years has developed a passion […]

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]]> Life celebrations with your pocket & planet in mind https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/life-celebrations-with-your-pocket-planet-in-mind/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:19:44 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=14274 Saturday 4th July the Horsham Climate Cafe session will be focusing on life celebrations, and how to make them more pocket and planet-friendly. Christenings, weddings, anniversaries and funerals needn’t cost the Earth (in more than one way!). Presented by Jeanie Francis, a Billingshurst-based OneSpirit Interfaith minister/celebrant and ‘silverpreneur’ who over the last 25 years she […]

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]]> 29% of Horsham’s green space could be lost https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/29-of-horshams-green-space-could-be-lost/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:26:16 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=14189 HELP KEEP ROOKWOOD GREEN PLEASE! On Tuesday 16th June our weekly Horsham Future Forum and Youth Eco Forum attendees listened to an excellent talk by Peter Simpson, Trustee of the Friends of Warnham Local Nature Reserve and Sally Sanderson, Chair of Friends of Horsham Park. Friends of Warnham Local Nature Reserve, Friends of Horsham Park […]

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]]> To Travel or Not to Travel? That Is The Question https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/to-travel-or-not-to-travel-that-is-the-question/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:52:06 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=13814 Press release Holidays on hold? Or help at hand On Saturday 6 June, Sussex Green Living’s virtual Horsham Climate Café meeting will be focusing on what post-pandemic travel might look like once the world opens up again. Many questions about the future of travel and holidays remain to be answered. With movement restrictions still in […]

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]]> Visual Story of Pots of Love https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/pots-of-love/ Wed, 06 May 2020 04:51:02 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=13397 The post Visual Story of Pots of Love appeared first on Sussex Green Living.

]]> Inspiring natural world free events on 2nd & 3rd May https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/inspiring-natural-world-free-events-on-2nd-3rd-may/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:07:46 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=13170 Press Release Inspiring double act event Tony Whitbread and dawn chorus! We may be social-distancing but this doesn’t mean we have to distance ourselves from the natural world too. The first weekend of May offers two exciting opportunities to connect with it. On Saturday 2nd May at 2pm Tony Whitbread, President (retired CEO) of Sussex […]

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]]> Christmas Cracker Making Workshop https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/christmas-crackers-making-workshop/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 16:17:03 +0000 https://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=12274 The zero-waste movement is seemingly the antithesis of Christmas – a time of huge consumption and over-indulgence. But far from being for the Seasonal Scrooge, buying more consciously at Christmas means all of the joy of the feast without the guilt of chucking huge amounts of leftovers in the (compost) bin and adding to the […]

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]]> Join our Eco Billingshurst Carnival Procession https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/join-our-eco-billingshurst-carnival-procession/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:52:59 +0000 http://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=9562 This is your invitation to come, have fun and share your greener living message with our Sussex Green Living carnival procession. For a second year running we are taking a procession in the Billingshurst carnival, run by the Billingshurst Rotary on Sunday 24th June.  Last year about 30 local people of all ages and two […]

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]]> ​Horsham Repair Cafe – saving energy & Christmas lights! https://www.sussexgreenliving.org.uk/%e2%80%8bhorsham-repair-cafe-saving-energy-christmas-lights/ Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:40:30 +0000 http://www.sussexgreenliving.co.uk/?p=9308 Press release Do you dread turning on your Christmas tree lights? The festive season can be an expensive and wasteful time of year and so often those Christmas tree lights don’t work! Well if that is the case, do not despair, the Horsham Repair Cafe can help. On 2nd December at the Quaker Meeting House, Worthing […]

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