Following a recent inspection the Hollingdean skate ramps have failed to meet legal standards so are about to be removed. The council’s Parks Projects Manager inspected the metal ramps last week with an advisor from a skate ramp company. They have contacted local councillors to inform them it has been recommended the area is closed … Read more
Volunteer to ‘Love Your Local Park’ this Valentines week and support Saunders Park Edible Garden on Saturday 16th Feb. The garden is looked after by a group of regular volunteers, and extra help is needed to plant an edible hedgerow in the community garden. Volunteering is a great opportunity to get outside and active at … Read more
A free 12 week course considering the inequalities between women and men starts at the Council’s Learning Resource Centre at Hollingdean Depot next Saturday, 16th February. Focussing on local history, it will begin by exploring inequalities between women and men today and ask, has this always been the case? If they wish, participants will be … Read more
Moulscoomb Forest Garden, based in Hollingdean, next ot Moulsecoomb Station, is a charity providing outdoor education and activity. Work days are a melting pot where helpers can include people with learning difficulties, students and youngsters in care working to achieve qualifications. The charity runs on a shoestring, and thanks to school budget cuts, the education … Read more
However you do it, make ta conversation about mental health This Thursday, 7th February, is Time to Talk Day, and encourages everyone to talk about mental health. MIND in Brighton and Hove are inviting people to build lego tables and chairs while talking about mental health. The talk and build session takes place in Jubilee … Read more
With half term (16 – 24 Feb) approaching fast, Brighton Science Festival has launched its programme of events. There’s a wide range of activities – including free drop in events – looking at everything from sea weed to forensic science and technology based activities. Activities on offer give kids and parents the opportunity to get … Read more
Livestock (Mothers Uncovered) are running ‘Teen Years’ sessions– an evening peer support group for parents of older children, particularly teenagers. There are three standalone sessions – the first was on 30th Jan – with further sessions on 6th Feb and 13th Feb. (A further set runs in March) The sessoins provide a safe space to … Read more
Brighton and Hove CC are consulting on whether double yellow lines put in place on Lynchet Close during building work – should become permanent. The lines are outside the Children’s Centre, and newly built Salehurst Close. They were originally put in place to enable the building of Salehurst Close. A plan of where the double … Read more
A free 4-week course examining the role of education and schooling in social inequality is running in Hollingdean over four Saturdays from January 26th. The course, run by Free University Brighton is at the Council’s Learning Resource Centre at the City Clean Depot, Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton BN1 7GA (entrance opposite the Hollingbury Pub). It … Read more
Plant trees and enjoy some fresh Hollingdean air next Thursday morning with Hollingdean Ecological Action Project (HEAP). As well as helping add more greenery to the area, bring your ideas for local food growing and any other green improvements. The First session is 10 am on Thursday 24th January – meet Stephan and Polly at … Read more
