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November Events
Creating Community Sustainability Hubs
Online Knowledge Sharing Session
Tuesday 12 November, 7pm (MS Teams)
The South East Climate Alliance (SECA) is hosting an online Knowledge Sharing Session exploring how local communities can develop practical and permanent spaces for sustainability. The session will feature Parisa Wright, founder of Greener & Cleaner.
Since 2022, Greener & Cleaner has been piloting a unique Community Hub model in Bromley that transforms a vacant shopping centre unit into a thriving and inclusive community space.
At a time when many people are feeling the effects of the cost of living crisis, rising isolation, the loss of community services and the impacts of climate change, this model offers a positive and scalable approach. With more than 1,000 visitors each month, the Bromley Hub has become a place where skills, knowledge, creativity and practical support are shared to meet social, environmental and wellbeing needs.
- The Hub brings together activities including
- reducing waste and saving money
- wellbeing support and social connection
- hands-on climate action
- volunteering and skills development
This is a multi-impact approach that can be adapted for towns, cities and villages across the UK.
Parisa will introduce the Community Hub model, share what has been learned so far and offer practical insights for anyone interested in developing a sustainability space in their own area. There may also be opportunities for follow-up guidance and advice.
Why attend
- Hear an inspiring success story in challenging times
- Find out what makes this model work
- Gain practical ideas and useful tools for your own community
- Connect with others working to support climate action at the local level
How to join
There is no need to book. Please use the link below to join the MS Teams session: seclimatealliance.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0390e10c6c5f28181fe3d8a57&id=1c4907e6a7&e=033790644b
Deck the Halls: Community Christmas Event
Friday 21st November
Aspen Place Care Home, 171 Comptons Lane, Horsham RH13 6BW
Join us for a festive community afternoon hosted at Aspen Place Care Home with Sussex Green Living.
What’s happening?
• Christmas Bazaar raising funds for environmental education
• Talk about the Horsham Repair Café
• Armchair craft activities
• Music, laughter, food and drink
• A warm welcome and festive spirit
Come along, connect with the community and enjoy some creative fun in the run-up to Christmas.
Refill & Return Service
Wednesday 26th November, 9am-12 noon Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Spierbridge Road, Storrington, RH20 4BG
Dry Food Refill Service
Available on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Currently available porridge oats, rice, muesli, pasta and Overherd Oat M*lk powder. Soon to become available as a self service open the Chanctonbury Leisure Centre opening hours!
Household & Personal Care Bottle Refills
Available during Chanctonbury Leisure Centre opening hours.
Check current times here: chanctonburyleisure.co.uk
UK Harvest Community Food Hub
(redistributing surplus food)
4th Wednesday of each month, 10am–11am.
Keep up-to-date with refill news visit our Refill Page
Sussex Green Hub
Saturday 29th November, United Reformed Church, 45 Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2RG, 10am – 2.30pm
Featuring….
- Christmas Bazaar
- 10am-11am – Horsham Community Fridge
- 10am – 1.30pm – Sussex Green Living Recycling educational display and advice
- 10am-2.30pm – our Horsham Repair Cafe, Refill Shop and Overherd oat m*lk pouch and refill sales service, Horsham Eco Churches, Transition Horsham and Community Energy Horsham
- Crafternoon 12 – 2.30pm
Community Cafe offering tea, coffee and cakes - AND don’t forget to visit Vegan Fest Horsham 9.30am – 3.30pm Piries Place
New Monthly Event: Crafternoon’s
Saturday 29th November, 12 noon – 2.30pm
Sussex Green Hub, United Reformed Church, 45 Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2RG
Join us for Crafternoons – a relaxed, informal drop-in for all ages to get creative, learn new skills, and enjoy some community connection.
Bring along your knitting, embroidery, drawing, or any project you’re working on, or simply join in with activities on offer. We’ll also have repurposed materials available for children’s crafts. Tea, coffee, and cake will be served from the community café – along with plenty of good company.
A brilliant afternoon for wellbeing, creativity, and connection and you’ll take home something handmade too!
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