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.

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/

May

22 May 2025
Soup & Social | Hospitable Environment | Marine Workshops (room 304), Newhaven | 5pm–7pm 

This Soup & Social event at Hospitable Environment’s new space in the Marine Workshops, Newhaven is a space to share a free community meal and creative conversations.

See this poster for more information.

24 May 2025
Healthy Cooking with Healthy Food workshop | Friends of Bishopstone Station | 11am–1pm

A cookery demonstration and talk about cooking healthy foods with healthy ingredients with Monty, who is skilled in creating tasty dishes from her native Latvia.

Doors open 10.45am, event starts at 11am. This is a free event.

24 May 2025
Community Feast and Concert | All Saints Centre, Lewes | 1:30pm–3:30pm (feast) & 7:30pm–11pm (concert)

This Community Feast, hosted by Community Chef, Diversity Lewes and Culture Connect, will bring people from diverse communities together to share food, music, dancing and an uplifting cross-cultural experience.

Free places for the feast are available to people who are in financial need. 

See poster | Book your place at the feast. | Book your place at the concert.

25 May 2025
Wild Kingston | Lovebrook Farm, Kingston, Lewes

A free day of tours and talks, kids nature club, village biodiversity trail, local produce and lunch, foraging, horticulture, crafting activities and more.

Find out more and book your place here.

June

1 June 2025
Medicinal herbs foraging walk | 10:30–12pm

Register on Facebook.

17 June 2025
Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity | Online workshop | Gardening in Action | 6:30–9pm (with a break)

This interactive online workshop is designed for volunteers and staff in East Sussex community projects – especially those working in gardening, nature, or environmental settings. You’ll gain a better understanding of what autism and neurodiversity mean, the challenges neurodivergent people may face, and how to create more inclusive spaces. Run by trained facilitators in a confidential space. Places are limited to 12, so book early!

Email: admin@gardeningin.org.

28 June 2025
Gardening and Wellbeing Brunch | Friends of Bishopstone Station | 11am–1pm

Join Miriam Thundercliffe of Peveralls Community Garden, for a practical workshop and discussion on gardening and wellbeing. We’ll be considering different herbs and making up pots to take home. Bring your own light gardening gloves. Healthy brunch and beverages will be available too!

Doors at open 10.45am, event starts at 11am. This is a free event.

July

1 July 2025
Summer fruit tree pruning | Gardening in Action | Peverells Community Orchard, Seaford | 10am–12pm

Join Master Gardener Dan Ori MCIHort for a hands-on session where you’ll learn the best techniques for summer pruning of fruit trees, including cherries, plums, apples and pears. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, this workshop is suitable for all skill levels and will help you improve your fruit tree care in your garden or community space. See flyer here.

Book your place by emailing: admin@gardeninin.org.