Ongoing

Weekly on Tuesdays
Grow, Cook, Eat, Compost Workshop | Lewes Football Club | 10am–1pm

Free weekly sessions where people can cook, learn new skills and enjoy food together in a safe and supportive environment. Everyone is welcome, especially those looking for support to feed themselves and their families. (Paused for now)

Find out more here: www.growcookeatcompost.co.uk/

Every second Wednesday
Rodmell Food Forest Volunteer Day | 10am–5pm (drop in sessions, 3 hours minimum).

Volunteering sessions open to all. Learn about food cultivation, forest gardening, low-impact living and permaculture design. A big hearty organic vegetarian lunch is included as a thank you for your efforts.

Find out more: https://rodmellfoodforest.org/what-we-do/

Every Saturday

Lovebrook Farm Saturdays. Visit the local and organic farm shop and café from 9am–3pm. The whole family can join in seasonal nature activities, crafting, planting, nature connection and farm fun between 12–2pm. You can also take advantage of £5 drop-in sauna sessions between 10am–2pm. 

See poster.

The first Sunday of the month

Compost Disneyland tour and Q&A sessions with Michael Kennard of the Compost Club in Lewes (Phoenix Place, BN7 2QJ).

Register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/compost-disneyland-3987883

November

20 November 2025
Food for Thought speaker event & Alliance of Sussex Food Partnerships workshop | Plumpton College | 10am–3pm | Free

This event will explore the many topics in ensuring a more secure, healthier, fairer and viable UK food system, accessible to all.

Speakers: Stuart Gillespie (Author – Food Fight), Minette Batters (Defra) and Alliance of Sussex Food Partnerships.

Following the speakers and panel discussion, the Alliance of Sussex Food Partnerships will be hosting a workshop on key questions for the upcoming Sussex Mayoral elections.

Register here.

27 November 2025
Winter Fundraiser launch event | Lewes District Emergency Food Network | The Depot, Lewes | 3:30–5:30pm | Free

The Lewes District Emergency Food Network is holding a launch event for its Winter Fundraiser, aiming to prevent our communities from going hungry this winter.

See poster.

Donations can be made here.

29 November 2025
Eat Well for Less Workshop | Greencuisine Trust | Denton Island Community Centre Kitchen | 10am–1:30pm | Tiered pricing, from £40 to £85 (some free places available upon enquiry)

In this workshop, Daphne will explore how to save energy costs this winter using a Wonderbag™, which uses simple heat retention technology to cook food. The session will also cover traditional techniques of preparing food, including soaking, sprouting and fermenting, which can have nutritional benefits. Everyone will leave with recipes and their very own Wonderbag!

See poster.