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April Events
People, Planet, Pint
Wednesday 16th April, 6.30pm – 9pm
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved.
All are welcome, regardless of their experience or background. This is a space where everyone can feel comfortable learning about sustainability and sharing their ideas, and what better way to bring everyone together than over a drink?
Volunteer Host, Amy Isted is the founder of Sustain Change, a Sustainability Consultancy that supports businesses and homeowners to decarbonise, specialising in energy efficiency and retrofit using biobased materials.
Book your place here.
Sussex Green Hub – this month is part of the Plant to Plate Festival
Saturday 26th April, United Reformed Church, 45 Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2RG, 10am – 4pm
Featuring….
- 10am-11am – Horsham Community Fridge
- 10am-4pm – Home Energy-Saving Help Desk – no appointment needed!
- 10am-4pm – Horsham Repair Cafe and our Refill Shop and Recycling services
- 10am – 4pm – Overherd oat m*lk pouches and refill sales service
- PLUS… CC Solar offering advice on solar, battery storage and home wind turbines, Green Book Library, Horsham Cape of Good Hopes (community textile project) and Community Cafe offering tea, coffee and cakes. Mens Sheds Horsham making bird boxes with the kids, local food stalls and more!
Plant to Plate Festival
Saturday 26th April, 10am-4pm – multi-location around the bus station and Horsham Library
Growing together – Food – Fun – Family – Free
From 10am-4pm on Saturday 26th April, Horsham will come alive to celebrate green living in Sussex – perfect for mums, dads, and little ones alike. It’s a food-focused day packed with expert talks and eco-friendly fun that will inspire you and your family to live more sustainably. Spread across four unique venues in central Horsham, come along for a day of free goodies, family-friendly activities, and caring community vibes at the Plant to Plate Festival! Keep on scrolling to find out more about the theme of each venue.
At the Green Hub you will find advice and simple energy-saving hacks to reduce utility bills and our popular Horsham Repair Café who might help you fix that zip, clock or kettle. There will be free food stalls at the Horsham Community Fridge, our Refill Shop to top up on all of the essentials, and don’t forget to treat yourself to one of the Sussex food or drink artisan delights.
Watch out green thumbs! The next is themed on all things growing and recycling – you can get your hands dirty with composting and wildlife-friendly gardening advice, engage in the Seedling Swap and learn how to make things from upcycled items.There will be fun activities and simple methods on reducing food waste, the opportunity to immerse yourself in the land of bees and gardening-based talks including topics on the importance of healthy soils and composting.
Line up, line up, do we have a treat for you…with a programme of nutritionists, experts on sustainable living, intolerance-friendly chefs and more highlighting how eating healthily can have benefits for the planet. Our lineup of demos and talks will have you wanting to try it at home.
Music, market and merriment – 2 minutes walk from all venues, stop off at the Bishopric Market, which will be the centre for fresh fruit, veggies, plants, and even retro pre-loved treasures for your home. Enjoy live music, meet warm-hearted community volunteers, and explore the vibrant eco float that’s been creatively refurbished to lighten our carbon footprint.
Whether you’re already deeply passionate about taking care of our planet or just starting out, the Plant to Plate Festival has something for everyone. Bring your family and friends, learn new ways to live more sustainably, and join us in building a brighter, greener future for Sussex – one plate and one plant at a time!
You can view and book a free priority ticket to 12 fabulous talks, demonstrations on food, no dig gardening and more here and download the festival map and programme of FREE talks, demos, kids activities, music, stalls and more here.
May Events
White Stork and Nature Revival
Monday 5th May 10.30am – 4.30pm Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Spierbridge Rd, Storrington, RH20 4PG
We are excited to be taking our Eco Float to this new festival! Storrington will be celebrating its new status as UK Stork Village together with Knepp Wildland. Jointly, this partnership is recognised as the only village area in the UK to be part of the Stork Villages Network across Europe.
The Storrington & Sullington Parish Council is working alongside Knepp’s White Stork Project to host this major community event. Don’t miss the naming ceremony 10:30am to 11:00am which will involve prominent invited guests.
The event is offered for free with plenty of activities on show, interactive stalls and opportunities to engage in talks and conversation. This is a family-friendly event with mellow music and refreshments available all day. Ample public parking will be available at Hormare Field, off Hurston Lane – a short walk from the grounds.
Later in the day enjoy the celebration White Stork & Nature Revival Festival Concert by the Bernadi Music Group in St Mary’s Parish Church 6.30pm to 9.00pm
Slinfold Village Day
Sunday 11th May 12 – 6pm – The Street, Slinfold, Horsham RH13 0RP
We are taking our Sussex Green Living Eco Float to join the Slinfold Village Day. This is a fun event for all the family, which takes place in Slinfold’s picturesque conservation area. There will be a variety of stalls and entertainment throughout the day in The Street (will be closed for the day), the Village Hall, and the garden of the Red Lyon. Admission is free.
Climate Fresk Workshop
Tuesday 13th May, 6pm-9pm – The Olive Branch, Horsham RH12 1QR
Come to our Climate Fresk Workshop and experience a fun approach to understanding climate Change.
In just one evening, you will combine learning with socialising, and:
- Collaborate with others to explore the causes and effects of climate change through a hands-on, team-based activity.
- Gain a deeper understanding of climate science, including insights from Nobel Prize-winning research presented to the United Nations.
- Discuss what we can do as individuals, communities, and nations to address the challenges of climate change.
- By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave feeling more informed, empowered, and ready to take action!
*Maximum of 8 places per workshop and a donation of £5 is requested at the time of booking. Reserve your place here
If you can’t make this date, we will also be running the workshop on 1st July and 5th August – all at the Olive Branch in Horsham!
People, Planet, Pint
Wednesday 14th May, 6.30pm – 9pm Horsham Tap, 22 Blatchford Close Horsham RH13 5RG
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved.
All are welcome, regardless of their experience or background. This is a space where everyone can feel comfortable learning about sustainability and sharing their ideas, and what better way to bring everyone together than over a drink?
Volunteer Host, Amy Isted is the founder of Sustain Change, a Sustainability Consultancy that supports businesses and homeowners to decarbonise, specialising in energy efficiency and retrofit using biobased materials.
Book your place here.
Last Wishes: Sustainable Celebrations of Life
Saturday 17th May, 10.00pm – 3.30pm – The Unitarian Chapel, High Street, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9QS
Have you ever considered the carbon foot-print of your final journey?
As we become more aware of the impact our actions have on the environment, it is crucial to consider every aspect of our lives, including our final farewell. Funerals are often seen as a sombre occasion, but they can also be an opportunity to show respect for the Earth and leave behind a positive legacy. Environmentally friendly funerals, also known as green burials, have been gaining popularity as people seek ways to reduce their carbon footprint even in death. In Last Wishes workshops we explore the importance of environmentally friendly funerals and provide practical tips on how to plan a Celebration of Life that is both kind to the environment and your pocket; also, funeral does not have to cost the earth!
Sussex Green Hub
Saturday 31st May, United Reformed Church, 45 Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2RG, 10am – 2.30pm
Featuring….
- 10am-11am – Horsham Community Fridge
- 10am-2pm – Home Energy-Saving Help Desk – no appointment needed!
- 10am-2.30pm – Horsham Repair Cafe, Refill Shop, Horsham Eco Churches, Transition Horsham, Community Energy Horsham, Sussex Green Living Recycling
- 10am – 2.30pm – Overherd oat m*lk pouch and refill sales service
- PLUS… CC Solar, Green Book Library, Horsham Cape of Good Hopes (community textile project) and Community Cafe offering tea, coffee and cakes
June Events
Sussex Green Hub
Saturday 28th June, United Reformed Church, 45 Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2RG, 10am – 2.30pm
Featuring….
- 10am-11am – Horsham Community Fridge
- 10am-2pm – Home Energy-Saving Help Desk – no appointment needed!
- 10am-2.30pm – Horsham Repair Cafe, Refill Shop, Horsham Eco Churches, Transition Horsham, Community Energy Horsham, Sussex Green Living Recycling
- 10am – 2.30pm – Overherd oat m*lk pouch and refill sales service
- PLUS… CC Solar, Green Book Library, Horsham Cape of Good Hopes (community textile project) and Community Cafe offering tea, coffee and cakes
July Events
Climate Fresk Workshop
Tuesday 1st July, 6pm-9pm – The Olive Branch, Horsham RH12 1QR
Come to our Climate Fresk Workshop and experience a fun approach to understanding climate Change. In just one evening, you will combine learning with socialising, and:
- Collaborate with others to explore the causes and effects of climate change through a hands-on, team-based activity.
- Gain a deeper understanding of climate science, including insights from Nobel Prize-winning research presented to the United Nations.
- Discuss what we can do as individuals, communities, and nations to address the challenges of climate change.
- By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave feeling more informed, empowered, and ready to take action!
There are a maximum of 8 places per workshop and a donation of £5 is requested at the time of booking. Sussex Green Living volunteers can attend free of charge and should reserve their place here. For everyone else who would like to attend, we will announce very soon how can bag a ticket!
The other great news is … if you can’t make this date, we will also be running another workshop on Tuesday 5th August at the Olive Branch in Horsham!