Learn how to green up your home

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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 time. Read more

Survey reveals South East is environmentally conscious

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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 that part of the country than anywhere else.

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Treasure from Trash

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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 10 – 3pm and Sundays 2 – 5 pm.

 

 

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Family Fun Day – Lancing Beech Green

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Freddysmile children’s cancer charity

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. Read more

Water Matters event in Pulborough

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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. Read more

Positive green solutions around the World

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PEA Award 2013Do 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.

 

 

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School celebrates after winning eco art award

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School celebrates after winning eco art award – article

Explore the South Downs by bus

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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,

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Gatwick Airport New Flight Path Consultation

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CAGNE communities against Gatwick noise emissionsPost 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, Read more

Local pupils tackle plastic waste issue in Parliament

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Primary Earth SummitPupils from 20 primary schools, two from West Sussex, told high-level politicians and industry leaders how they thought plastic waste could be reduced.

The children, from Seaside Primary School in Lancing, and Waterfield Primary School in Crawley, Read more

recycled scarecrows

Make your own scarecrow

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Make your own scarecrow – article

Sussex Festival of Nature

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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 will be there, playing green games and giving ideas as to how people can lead a greener life. Read more

How Do Sussex Homes Rate When It Comes to Saving Energy at Home?

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Simple livingThere is no doubt that more families in Sussex than ever before are trying to live a green life these days.

The availability of online information and environmentally friendly products mean that it is now possible to live a green life without making huge efforts or sacrifices. However, this seems like a good moment to consider how far Sussex residents have come in making their homes as energy efficient as possible.

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You can help this Philippine disaster

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You can make a difference……Last week we published an urgent message about another disaster in the Philippines… the Philippine Community Fund (PCF), their community centre, health centre, school for 600 children and 3,000 families are being evicted from their homes on this Manila dumpsite. The full story can be read here.

You can support them in many ways:

 

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New disaster for families in the Philippines

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Sussex Green Living actively promotes this amazing UK founded charity the Philippine Community Fund. We sell their upcycled merchandise on our recycled stand to raise money for them and show “there is no such thing as rubbish, just a waste resource in the wrong place”.  Well this charity and the 3,000 families which live on the same dumpsite as the charity, desperately need your help. Read more

Wild Green Play sessions

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Children outsideGetting children outside and away from gadgets and gizmos can be a challenging. Yet physical activities, engaging with nature and play have been proven to be essential for positively influencing our health and well-being.

During the school holidays Sussex Green Living run wild green play sessions or wild green walk and talks for families.

 

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plastic recycling

Do your bit for the environment in bottle top event

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Do your bit for the environment in bottle top event – article

Easter Wild Green Play Session

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Easter trailDate: Friday 11th April 1.30pm until about 4pm

Venue: Pear Tree Farm, West Chiltington Lane, Coneyhurst, Near Billingshurst, RH14 9DP – home of Natural Nurture Children’s nursery.

Sussex Green Living are running an Easter Wild Green Play session thanks to Pear Tree Farm who are kindly allowing us to run wild on their beautiful farm. Read more

Eco children’s nursery Open Day and Holiday Clubs

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outdoor playInterested in a natural way of learning in an outdoor environment?  Looking for a unique location for your child? Want to see what Natural Nurture can offer?

Come to our Open Day on Saturday 22nd March 2014!

Natural Nurture is a nursery school for children aged 3 and upwards. Read more

Bottle Top Madness Event

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recycling bottle tops

Is it raining bottle tops?

On Saturday 5th April 9.30am – 12 noon there are certainly going to be thousands of plastic bottle tops at the Quaker Meeting House in Horsham, as volunteers gather to do their bit for the environment.  As part of the West Sussex Climate Change Board, Don’t Waste Your Week, Sussex Green Living are running a fun family event. Read more

Biscuit wrapper recycling

Wrappers to riches contest

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Wrappers to riches contest – article

The Family Festival for 2014!

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Family Festival Sussex

Elderflower Fields Festival

23rd – 26th May 2014

With a wet winter behind us and the arrival of the spring, now is the time to get this great event in your diary. Elderflower Fields Festival is an idyllic way to spend the weekend with the entire family.  Super Early Bird tickets are all sold out although there are still Early Bird offers available for a limited time only. Read more

Seed swap event a growing success

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Seed swap event a growing success – article

Heat-Pump, Solar & Low-Carbon Tech Events

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Energy eventsThree events examine energy efficient and renewable energy technologies, looking at the pros, cons, costs and practicalities:

  • Sustainable Business Breakfast – 27th February, 08:00 to 10:00, Newhaven.  Air source heat-pumps, energy management systems, best practice case study.

Have Fun and Protect the Planet With Some Upcycled Garden Magic!

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tyre recyclingThe days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener, ladybirds and butterflies are coming out of hiding and temperatures are slowly getting warmer. It’s that time of year again, spring! It’s a time for resolutions, good deeds and most of all renewal, so what better way to start off the new year than with some positive upcycling in the garden? Read more