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Kind Supply Networking Event
2024-09-26 15:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Kind Supply, 32 North Street, Lewes, United Kingdom
Join us for an Inspiring Networking Event!
Kind Supply are excited to invite you on 26th September, from 3 PM to 6 PM, for an afternoon of inspiration and connection. This is your chance to meet professionals passionate about sustainable building solutions.
What to Expect: ️Hands-On Experience: Explore sustainable materials like natural insulation, sustainable paints, and lime-based renders. Price Insights: Get direct pricing info to help plan your future builds. Networking: Connect with architects, builders, planners, building control officers, heritage and conservation specialists, structural engineers, designers, and others driving innovation in sustainable construction.
️ Food and Beverage Provided: Enjoy refreshments while you network and explore.
Who Should Attend?
️ Architects, Designers, and Planners keen on sustainable building solutions.️ Builders, Developers, and Contractors looking to explore low-impact materials. ️Structural Engineers and Building Control Officers involved in sustainable construction. Heritage, Conservation, and Real Estate Professionals interested in low-impact materials. Homeowners, DIY Enthusiasts, and Sustainability Consultants passionate about low-impact projects. Students and Educators eager to learn about sustainable practices. How to RSVP:
DM Kind Supply on Instagram or Facebook, or email enquiries@kindsupply.uk with your name, attendance confirmation, and dietary requirements.
Date: 26th September Time: 3 PM – 6 PM Location: Kind Supply, 32 North Street, Lewes

Eco Home Open Houses
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-22 | Lewes District
Excited to announce our newest event Eco Home Open House!
This September, local residents in the Lewes District are throwing open their doors so you can visit and see what changes they have made to their homes to make them more energy efficient. Come and visit the homes, chat to the local homeowners directly and be inspired to make changes yourselves.
The eco open homes will range from brand new houses to Victorian and older where homeowners have been able to decarbonise and electrify. The open house tours in Barcombe and Lewes will take place on the weekend of the 14th and 15th of September.
The open homes in Rodmell, Newhaven and Seaford will take place the following weekend on the 21st and 22nd of September. There will be a mix of bookable tours and walk ins. If you would like more info on the Eco home Open Houses, download our brochure now!
Timetable
Most houses are open 10am–1pm and 2pm–4pm. Some houses are only open one day or for half a day. Please check for individual houses for details found in the brochure.
The following houses have tours that need to be booked on Eventbrite. Please note that tours last around an hour.
HOUSE 1: 60 Barons Down Road tours on Sunday 15 Sept at 10am & 1.30pm
HOUSE 2: 5 Manor Terrace tours on Saturday 14 Sept at 11.30am & 3pm
HOUSE 4: 1a The Lynchets tours on Saturday 14 Sept at 10am & 1.30pm and Sunday 15 Sept at 10am and 1.30pm
HOUSE 5: 29 Harvard Close tours on Saturday 14 Sept at 11.30am & 3pm and Sunday 15 Sept at 11.30am and 3pm
HOUSE 15: Black Timber House tours on Saturday 21 Sept at 9.30am & 10.45am
HOUSE 18: 16 Denton Drive tours on Saturday 21st Sept at 10am & 2pm and Sunday 22 Sept at 2pm

Nature and Climate Event - East Dean & Friston
2024-09-03 15:30 - 19:00
Nature & Climate Event for communities within the parishes of Cuckmere, East Dean & Friston & Willingdon & Jevington
East Dean & Friston Parish are hosting a event to share the outcomes of the Nature Recovery and Climate Action Project in their parish, to learn about what’s already happening, and planned, across the three parishes within the South Downs Way (SDW) loop
When: Tuesday 3 September – 3.30 to 7pm
Where: The Pump Barn, Seven Sisters Country Park Visitor Centre
Agenda
3.30 to 4.30pm – Networking amongst stalls provided by relevant local traders/services and local groups.
5 to 7pm – Public Meeting featuring the Nature Recovery & Climate Action Project in East Dean & Friston as well as short presentations by the SDNPA,Natural England, Forestry England, the National Trust and others. There will be time for questions & answers and for local groups/projects to share what they’re up to.
Ovesco will be presenting our current projects and will be avaliable to chat about future project.
As seating is limited, places must be booked, in advance, by emailing ourbitedf@gmail.com
For more info visit: http://www.eastdeanvillage.org.uk/climate-change.html

Lewes Societies Fair 2024
2024-08-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Lewes Town Hall, Town Hall, High St, Lewes, BN7 2QS
Excited to announce that the Lewes Societies Fair will be returning in the summer of 2024!
Come and find a new club or hobby, meet new people, and get involved. Lots of Lewes clubs and societies are represented. The event is free to the public.

Ovesco will be in attendance, ready to provide FREE impartial energy advice and to chat about your home retrofit needs.

Rodmell Summer Show
2024-08-18 14:00 - 16:00
Rodmell Summer Show
When: Saturday 17th August 2024
Where: Rodmell Sports Field
Admission £2 per adult; children free of charge. No need to book, just turn up on the day!
Music will be provided through the afternoon and there will be lots of competitions for all the family to enter – Vegetables and Fruit, Flowers, Flower Arrangements, Food, Arts & Crafts, Photography, and classes for Children. If you don’t want to exhibit anything, that’s fine. Just come along and enjoy the fun.
In addition to the Rodmell Horticultural Society’s Flower & Produce Show, there are teas & homemade cakes, Pimms and beer tent – and much more!
Ovesco will be in attendance with our own stand to provide FREE impartial energy advice. Hope to see you there!
The schedule giving full details for our Rodmell Summer Show will be delivered through your letterbox; meanwhile the show needs lots of helpers, particularly on the set-up days, Thursday and Friday 15th and 16th, and for the big take-down on Sunday 18th.
If you’d like to help please contact Jill Goldman, jill.goldman1041@gmail.com

Pop-up Eco Open House in Seaford
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Seaford, United Kingdom
Seaford based architectural designer opens their family house to showcase energy efficiency measures including solid wall insulation, triple glazing and loft insulation. This house is a work in progress and gives a rarely seen glimpse into the inner workings of installing all these measures and more.
Come and chat to the homeowners, find out how they are doing it and why and what difference it will make to their home. Be inspired to make those changes in your own home!
Open 18th July 2024, tours at 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 . The address will be provided in the confirmation email once you have booked your place.
Only limited spaces so book your place now!
Click here to book the 18:00 tour.
Click here to book the 19:00 tour.
Click here to book the 20:00 tour.

Peacehaven Climate Fair
2024-07-13 11:00 - 15:00
Peacehaven Town Council is once again hosting the Annual Community Summer Fair. Watch this space for more info

The Green Jamboree
2024-07-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Chiddingly Village Shop, Muddles Green, Chiddingly, BN8 6HW, United Kingdom
Green Chiddingly is hosting The Green Jamboree takes place from 10am-2pm on Saturday 6th July at Chiddingly Village Shop, Muddles Green, BN8 6HW.
The day will involve a range of activities for all the family, including various eco crafts, children’s entertainment and the chance to build your own bug hotel and make wildflower seed bombs. If you are looking for ideas about how to live greener, you can visit the ‘Create the Future Roadshow’ for energy advice and tips on eating locally and seasonally. Ovesco will be in attendance to provide free impartial energy advice.
Saturday 6 July is also National Meadows Day. To celebrate, Green Chiddingly have organised a Guided Nature Walk through their own public meadow, the Jubilee Field in Muddles Green. The walk will start from the Village Shop, last around 30 minutes, and is suitable for all ages.
For more information about the day, visit Green Chiddingly’s website.

Newick Food Fair
2024-06-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Newick Green, Community Centre, Newick, BN8 4LB
Newick Food Fair
Sunday 30th June 11am-4pm
Newick Food Fair is raising money for St Peters & St James.
Event Highlights:

Over 25 food stalls
Kid activities
Delicious street food – this year there will be a BBQ run by the Newick Bonfire Society along with other street food stands
New road show

This event is also welcoming the Travelling Future Roadshow
The Travelling Future Roadshow is visiting towns, villages and parishes across the Lewes District this summer to inspire, inform and entertain on issues related to climate change action.
Event Highlights:
Greencuisine Trust
Daphne Lambert of Greencuisine Trust is an eco-nutritionist, focusing on the interaction between agriculture, ecology and human nutrition. Through practical demonstration using local, seasonal foods, Daphne can show how we gain optimum nutrition, health & wellbeing being while natural resources.
MovingSounds
Moving Sounds is an arts-based CIC, passionate about transforming lives through creativity, they use participatory games, music, stories to engage audiences of all ages.
Ovesco
Ovesco is a key partner in looking at how we can find more sustainable solutions to our energy needs. Their energy champions will be avaliable for discussions, interactive information and advice.
And introducing
Old Tree Soil
Tom from Old Tree Brewery will be here to talk all things compost. Our compost education workshops teach children and young people how to make compost, what living soil is and the wildlife that calls it home. Find out about the Mycelium Composting Network!

Science Festival Weekend at The Observatory Science Centre
2024-06-22 10:00 - 2024-06-23 17:00 | The Observatory Science Centre, Wartling Road, Wartling, Herstmonceux, BN27 1RN
Science Festival Weekend at The Observatory Science Centre
Celebrate summer with a weekend full of Science fun!
Spectacular Science across all topics with extra activities for the whole family.
Spectacular science shows: Science adventures in our inflatable dome: Solar viewing: Looking at the Sun safely through specialist solar telescopes: Satellites: An exhibition with activities which will help you learn about satellites PLUS guest exhibitors to inspire and excite.
Come and meet Nick Rouse energy guru and the OVESCO team. Using Nick’s hands on energy models you can learn about the history of energy and the multitude of ways electricity is generated. Cycle our energy bikes and see if you can power up light towers and learn just how hard it is to boil a kettle in your home. Learn about how we are changing the way we provide electricity from generators using coal power in the past to the future of energy from solar and wind power. All provided by local community energy company OVESCO, which is powering local businesses and schools with community solar PV.

Sustainable Seaford Fair
2024-06-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Seaford Head School, Steyne Road, Seaford, Seaford Head School, Steyne Road, Seaford, BN25 1, United Kingdom
The Sustainable Seaford Fair brought to you by Sharing Skills CIC and Seaford Head School.
Saturday 1st June 12pm-4pm
Join them for a festival of sustainability!
Schools, environment groups, businesses, and communities will come together to celebrate what we’re doing to live more sustainably and to learn about the small steps we can take to do more.

There’ll be music, food, talks, stalls and activities to provide information, connection, and fun!
Visit the developing school vegetable garden being created by the students and staff.
Music provided by the students and local band ‘Music from the Sofa’.
The Food Tech department will be whizzing up smoothies using surplus fruit with thanks to Morrisons and Havens Food Cooperative.
A programme of talks and discussion facilitated by the UNA Climate & Oceans Youth Cabinet.

Ovesco will be in attendance with our Energy Champions, offering free advice and support on reducing energy usage in the home.
Event programme:
12:00 – Films and introduction from the UNA Climate & Oceans youth council
12:15 – 12:45pm – Chris Rowland CEO of Ovesco CIC Ltd a community energy company – Ovesco in the community
12:55 – 1:15pm – Cosmo Robertson – a member of the UNA Climate & Oceans youth council – “Revival: Stories of Rewilding Sussex. A conversation with a young film Director”
1:25pm – Paul Turner from Ministry of Eco – a summary of the climate & nature crisis
2 – 2:30pm – Cat Fletcher – Freegle UK co-founder and waste prevention activist talks about her inspiring projects
2:40 – 3pm – Helen Rankin – Owner Managing Director of local company Cheeky Wipes – Cheeky Pants and The Nappy Gurus
3:10 – 3:30pm – David St Maur Sheil – artist, gardener and advocate for greater soil awareness – Soil and Art, Roots of Landscape
3:35pm Film showing – Revival: Stories of Rewilding Sussex, directed by a member of the UNA Climate & Oceans youth council Cosmo Robertson

Eco Home Extravaganza
2024-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Lewes Town Hall, Town Hall, High St, Lewes, BN7 2QS
Are you interested in making your home more sustainable, greener and warmer?
Look no further! Come and join us at our Eco Home Extravaganza at Lewes Town Hall on the 18th May between 10am-3pm.
This community event will bring together retrofit experts and local suppliers to inspire and advise on how we can create energy-efficient homes that not only reduce utility bills but contribute positively to the environment.
There is a huge drive in the UK to retrofit our homes but for many this can feel daunting and overwhelming, perhaps thinking, ‘is it too costly, or where do I even start?’ We also know there are particular challenges for a great deal of homeowners in Lewes; a town with many listed buildings in a conservation area. We have 26 exhibitors joining us for the day that will be able to answer questions and queries from local residents on ways to improve and future-proof their homes. This could be through making small changes such as installing LED lightbulbs, or help with tackling draughts and insulation, right through to renewable and sustainable energy solutions such as heat pumps and solar.
Whether you’re a homeowner already on your way to retrofitting your existing space, or someone interested in taking those first steps – our Eco Home Extravaganza will be a relaxed and welcoming event with ideas, inspiration and practical tips. Family friendly with a café, plus a chance to win a Home Energy Plan worth £500.

Friends of Bishopstone Open Day
2024-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Community Hub Bishopstone Station, Station Road, Bishopstone, BN25 2RB, United Kingdom
Friends of Bishopstone are hosting a Open Day!
Saturday 4th May 10am-1pm
Come and visit the Old Parcel Room community hub and see the restored Lobby Room and Bishoptone Station Hall.
Meet Friends of Bishopstone volunteers and hear about our projects and how you can involved.
What you can expect:

Bottle Tombola
Bishopstone Station souvenirs
‘Pop-up pantry’ larder
Energy advice
and much more…

Ovesco will be in attendance with our Energy Champions, offering free advice and support on reducing energy usage in the home.
For more information visit Friends of Bishopstone’s website.

Electrical Blanket PAT Testing in Lewes
2024-03-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU
Do you have an electric blanket? Did you know it’s important to get them tested every three years?
We are offering free PAT testing for electric blankets during the month of March. Pop along to one of our events, along with your blanket to get it PAT tested.
When: Wednesday 27th March, 12pm -1:30pm
Where: Lewes House 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU
For further information, please contact Ovesco at 0800 458 9045

Community Energy England Regional Forum 2024
2024-03-21 11:00 - 14:00 | East Sussex College Newhaven, Marine Workshops, Newhaven, BN9 0ER
Join Community Energy South and Community Energy England for their first Regional Member Forum of 2024, supported by UK Power Networks and Ouse Valley Climate Action. The event will a lively gathering of like-minded individuals passionate about community energy.
This in-person event will take place on Thursday 21 March 2024 at 11:00 AM at the East Sussex College Newhaven – Marine Workshops.
Come and find us at our exhibition table throughout the day, we will be presenting what Ovesco does day-to-day.
Throughout the day, there will be various engaging sessions taking place, covering a wide range of capacity building topics relevant to our our sector. Expect interactive workshops focused on strengthening community energy groups and networking opportunities that will help you build valuable connections.
For more information visit Community Energy England’s website

Electrical Blanket PAT Testing
2024-03-18 11:15 - 12:30 | Community Hub Bishopstone Station, Station Road, Bishopstone, BN25 2RB, United Kingdom
Do you have an electric blanket? Did you know it’s important to get them tested every three years?
We are offering free PAT testing for electric blankets during the month of March. Pop along to one of our events, along with your blanket to get it PAT tested.
When: Monday 18th March, 11:15am-12:30pm
Where: Community Hub at Bishopstone Station, BN25 2RB
For further information, please contact Ovesco at 0800 458 9045
