Geoff Hunt

Wild Gardening: creating a beautiful refuge for wildlife

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Across the UK, many natural spaces have become either overly tidy or ecologically depleted. Hedges and scrubland have been cleared, wildlife habitats have disappeared and large areas of farmland are regularly treated with pesticides and weedkillers. 

Our gardens can help fill this gap by providing much-needed refuge for wildlife. In fact, suburban gardens now support more hedgehogs than much of the surrounding countryside. 

With a few simple changes to the way we manage our outdoor spaces, we can help reverse this decline and create places where nature can thrive.  Read more

Train for the London Marathon

Could you be Sussex Green Living’s London Marathon runner?

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We’ve been allocated one charity place in the 2027 TCS London Marathon for the event taking place on Saturday, 24th April.  We’re looking for a runner who is passionate about making a difference for our local environment and communities, will enjoy being an ambassador for Sussex Green Living and is confident they can raise a minimum of £1,800 through sponsorship. 

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How to Develop Healthier Soil That Pollinators Can’t Resist

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Did you know a bee needs to visit 660 flowers to make just one drop of honey? And that a third of our food is thanks to the pollinators? Pollinators, which include bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and even birds and bats, are vital to our ecosystems and biodiversity.

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People’s Emergency Briefing film

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This film has its own map! The People’s Emergency Briefing is a film based on the National Emergency Briefing’s live talks presented for MPs in Westminster, last November. 

The second Horsham screening of the ‘PEB’ film is at Brighton Road Baptist Church on 26th June and the event is being supported by multiple local groups including Transition Horsham, MP Watch Horsham, Horsham Eco Churches and Sussex Green Living.  Read more

SGH Team

Ready to make a world of difference? 

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SGH TeamAre you passionate about sustainability, community impact, skills development and creating opportunities for future generations?

Can you spare around 10 hours a month?

At Sussex Green Living, we are looking for volunteers to join our growing team in the following roles: 

HR Trustee 

Deputy Chair 

Event Support Team 

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Citizen science helps dolphins thrive

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How many dolphins did you see today? Did you know we’ve got populations of iconic megafauna including porpoises, dolphins and whales all along our Sussex coast? To find out more, and how to help them, I went to meet Thea Taylor, Managing Director of the Sussex Dolphin Project. 

Thea is passionate for all things cetacean “Marine mammals, dolphins in particular, are incredibly charismatic. They have spectacular behaviour and they’re vital parts of our ecosystem. The Sussex Coastline is underappreciated when it comes to public perception of what’s out there. We want to reconnect people to the sea and encourage them to protect their local wildlife from the many pressures it faces.” she explains.  Read more

Communities and Churches Unite Around Climate Emergency Film

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Community in Henfield united to watch the People’s Emergency Briefing a public information film that clearly and honestly briefs the UK on the climate and nature crisis. Building on the landmark National Emergency Briefing (NEB) held in Westminster, the film features event footage with reactions from members of the public and some familiar faces. The film was shown in Henfield last Sunday and it’s designed to be followed by structured discussion, to allow people to process what they have heard and find ways to engage positively around local community solutions. It is not party political in any way but it is relevant to everyone.

In attendance were local residents of all ages, Councillors, the Parish Council Clerk and the local vicar.

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Pop Shop in Swan WalkSussex Green Living

A Pop-up with Purpose: Community Collaboration Brings Wellbeing & Sustainability To Horsham

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Sussex Green Living Pop-up Shop Swan Walk

This May 2026, an empty retail unit in Swan Walk Shopping Centre has been transformed into a vibrant community hub—demonstrating the power of collaboration to support both people and planet. 

In an inspiring joint initiative, Men’s Shed Horsham and Sussex Green Living have come together to launch a month-long pop-up shop focused on wellbeing, sustainability, and community connection. They are joined by Menshare and SEN Shed, creating a diverse and inclusive programme of activities across the week.   Read more

How growing your own food benefits health, wallet and environment

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There is something very satisfying about growing your own food whether it’s from seeds or from seedlings bought from a garden centre. Both rewarding and sustainable, it also connects us with the rhythms of nature and can save money. It can also be a little challenging or frustrating at times, but this makes the reward of harvesting, cooking and eating your home grown produce all the more gratifying and much tastier than supermarket vegetables. 

To start with, you really need the right location. Most vegetables require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to grow properly. Without this, seedlings will become tall and spindly or ‘leggy’ and susceptible to disease. Good drainage is also essential. Over-watering can cause seedlings to rot or ‘damp off.’  Shelter from strong winds is also important, when growing delicate plants outside.  Read more

Donations set to double in national campaign

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Following a competitive application process, Sussex Green Living has been selected to take part in the Big Give Earth Raise—a national match-funding campaign launching on Earth Day 22 April. 

From noon Wednesday 22 April to noon Wednesday 29 April every donation made through the campaign will be matched, meaning a £50 donation becomes £100 to support the charity’s work across Sussex. 

Run by Big Give, the campaign brings together philanthropists, foundations, and businesses to match public donations. Over the years, Big Give has raised approximately £427 million for thousands of charities. NOTE: 30th April – WE ACHIEVED OUR TARGET!

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