Saunders Park People, a new group working to revitalise Saunders Park, have launched a fundraiser to support a summer festival. The group of local residents and small business owners aim to: 1. Make Saunders Park a hub for the local community by providing an accessible and well-maintained outdoor space that can be enjoyed by people … Read more
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Growing Hollingdean Plant and Seed Swap
Over the past year the activities of Growing Hollingdean have put on a healthy spurt of growth. The group have been busily engaging volunteers from across the neighbourhood in tree planting and pruning, litter picking and composting. The annual Growing Hollingdean plant and seedling swap is on Saturday 19th March, 10 am – 12pm at … Read more
Free small electricals 14th and 15th January
If you need any small electrical items, there are hundreds of free pat-tested items available at the Planet Brighton stall. Find it at the Open Market, London Road end, opposite Jason’s egg and cheese. The stall is open tomorrow – Friday 14th and on Saturday 15th January from 10 am to 4 pm. Its an … Read more
Low cost organic gardening course
If you want to get started with organic gardening, Brighton and Hove Organic Gardening Group (BHOGG) are offering a low cost monthly Zoom gardening course. It costs just £10 (£5 if you are unwaged) for all twelve sessions and includes a years free membership of BHOGG. (The course is free to existing BHOGG members). The … Read more
New electronic gadgets? Recycle your old ones
If you are getting any new tech or electrical goods this Christmas, make sure they are disposed of properly. If you have old tech, download contact Tech-Takeback – you can download the ZeroNet app at and get items collected from your home for free – they take phones, laptops etc – those which can be … Read more
Creative writing about the Downs – one week to take part
Feeling creative? Loving Spring on the Downs? There’s still time to Chalk up your thoughts on the downs by entering the ‘Chalk It Up’ creative writing project being run by Brighton Downs Alliance. Around the city 12,000 acres of down land belongs to the people of Brighton and Hove, and the alliance want to hear … Read more
Have your say on city travel
Brighton and Hove City Council are consulting on proposals designed to support active, inclusive and sustainable travel. They are seeking views from everyone in the city. There are specific proposals for changes located on: Western Road Preston Circus to Patcham Roundabout (A23) Old Shoreham Road (A270) (both new and existing temporary changes) Seafront (A259) (both … Read more
Big Garden Bird Watch this weekend
This weekend 29 – 31st January is the annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. It’s an excuse to sit and look out of your window for an hour, and count the birds you see – whether you can get the family to join in or just watch on your own. If you are not sure about … Read more
Survey on Electric Car Club for Brighton
Electric Brighton are undertaking a survey to help understand the demand for an electric car club in Brighton and Hove. Feedback from the survey will help in identifying areas of the city where car club vehicles would most benefit members and inform discussions on the plans with Brighton and Hove City Council. Electric Brighton is … Read more
Free collection of old electricals
Brighton & Hove now has a new free service for doorstep collection of unwanted small electrical items. Residents can book online through an app for doorstep collection of gadgets including laptops, mobiles and small appliances. The service has a target of collecting 10,000 unwanted items and providing at least 500 reused electricals to residents within … Read more