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Pop-Up Eco Open House in Ditchling
2025-05-24 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Ditchling, Near town centre, Ditchling, BN6, United Kingdom
Visit this decarbonised house run solely on electricity. With an air source heat pump, solar PV, batteries and an EV, this household is completely off mains gas.
Come and chat to the homeowner, find out more details, how they did it, why and what difference it makes to their home. Be inspired to make those changes in your own home!
Open Saturday 24th May 2025, tours at 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm. Please book via Eventbrite.
Please note, there is NO PARKING AT THE OPEN HOUSE. Please use the free car parks in the village in Keymer Road or Lewes Road (approx 5 minutes walk).

Sustainable Seaford Fair
2025-06-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Seaford Head School, Steyne Road, Seaford, Seaford Head School, Steyne Road, Seaford, BN25 1, United Kingdom
Ovesco at the Sustainable Seaford Fair 2025
Join us at this year’s Sustainable Seaford Fair – a hands-on, family-friendly event packed with fun, learning, and inspiration! From eco-crafts and upcycling to food, nature, and local know-how, this is a celebration of all things sustainable and community-powered!
Saturday 21st June, 12pm-4pm
🌿 What’s Happening:

Try-it-yourself activities – from fixing and making to bike repairs and composting
Nature and food stalls – local growers, plant-based bites, and wild play for children
Talks and demos – learn practical low-impact skills you can take home
Creative workshops – upcycling, printing, and natural dyes
Community connections – meet local organisations working for a better future

🔆 Ovesco at the Fair:
We’ll be there to shine a light on green energy – especially for homes and schools. Come and chat with us about:

Clean, green power for your home or school
Community energy projects making a difference in Lewes and beyond
Simple ways to cut energy use and lower your bills

🧺 What to Bring:

Items to swap – books, clothes, tools and seeds
Your own keep cup – enjoy a free hot drink when you bring your reusable mug
An open mind and a bit of curiosity – there’s something for everyone!

🎉 Free to attend – all welcome!
Learn more about the event

Healthy Wealden Wellbeing Roadshow
2025-07-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Hailsham Civic Community Hall, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1BH, United Kingdom
Feel Good This Summer at Wealden’s Free Wellbeing Roadshow!
Looking to boost your health and wellbeing? Join us on Wednesday 10 July, from 10am to 3pm at Hailsham Civic Community Hall, for a fantastic free Wellbeing Roadshow just for Wealden residents!
Explore over 20 local organisations offering friendly advice, support, and practical ways to help you feel your best. From mental health tips to fitness ideas, healthy lifestyle inspiration and more — there’s something for everyone.
Proudly hosted by Wealden District Council’s Workplace Health Group, this event is a great chance to connect, discover local services, and take steps towards a healthier you.
Pop in, have a chat, and take the first step to feeling great — we’d love to see you there!
Wellbeing Roadshow poster

Peacehaven Summer Fair
2025-07-12 11:00 - 16:00 | The Big Park, Peacehaven, The Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven, BN10 8RH, United Kingdom
Join OVESCO at the Peacehaven Summer Fair!
Saturday, 12th July | 11am–4pm | The Big Park, Peacehaven
🎪 Free Entry
The Peacehaven Summer Fair is back this July at The Big Park – and OVESCO will be there to share how we’ve been helping Peacehaven cut carbon, lower energy bills, and build a brighter future for everyone.
Over the last year, OVESCO brought the skills, imagination and technical know-how to support Peacehaven Town Council in understanding its carbon footprint and creating a clear, community-focused plan for decarbonisation. It’s the start of a big, positive shift – and it’s all about making life greener, fairer, and more affordable for local people.
🌍 Visit our stall to:

See Peacehaven’s journey to Net Zero mapped out
Learn about real solutions already happening in public buildings
Find out how local clean energy can power a better future
Chat with the OVESCO team and get involved!

🎉 Plus: a whole day of fun for all ages, with over 50 stalls, kite flying, dance displays, fairground rides and more.
💬 Come by for a chat, explore our colourful timeline, and find out how you can be part of Peacehaven’s journey to a more affordable, sustainable future.
This is community-powered climate action – and everyone’s invited.
📍 The Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven BN10 8RH🕚 Open 11am – 4pm | FREE ENTRY

Eco Open Houses & Gardens 2025
2025-09-13 10:00 - 2025-09-27 17:00
🌿 We’re excited to bring Eco Open Houses back to the Lewes District this September, and this year we’re opening up gardens too!
Join us over three Saturdays to explore real homes and nature-friendly gardens in your community. Meet the homeowners, hear their stories, and get inspired by practical, low-carbon improvements, from solar panels to wildlife ponds.
When & Where:📍 13th Sept – Barcombe📍 20th Sept – Lewes📍 27th Sept – Rodmell, Hassocks & Ditchling
Download the Eco Open Houses & Gardens brochureInside you’ll find everything you need to plan your visit, including locations, opening times, maps, and full details of each home and garden taking part. Whether you’re popping into one place or making a day of it, the brochure has you covered.
👉 Download the brochure here to get started.

It’s free to attend and many of the homes are drop-in, but it’s essential to book in for specific tours please.

👉 Book house & garden tours via Eventbrite

Let’s learn from each other and make greener living feel possible – and exciting – for all.
Please note: Parking may be limited near some houses, plan ahead to find nearby public parking, or better yet, arrive in style on a hired e-cargo bike!

Special Offer from our friends at GetBikery!!
Visit Eco Open Houses & Gardens in style – and with zero carbon! Our friends at GetBikery are offering a discount on e-cargo bike hire for all three Eco Open House Saturdays.
Use code EHGB20 when booking to whizz to Barcombe, tour Lewes, and cruise to Rodmell with ease.
📅 Available on:13 Sept – Barcombe20 Sept – Lewes27 Sept – Rodmell, Hassocks & Ditchling
Book your bike here: https://getbikery.org/pages/contact
And don’t forget to use code EHGB20

Rodmell Future Energy Landscape Workshops
2025-10-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Rodmell Village Hall, Rodmell Village Hall, The Street, Rodmell, BN7 3HF
Future Energy Landscapes
Calling all residents of Rodmell! Community Energy Pathways and Lewes District Council will be holding a Future Energy Landscapes (FEL) in Rodmell Village Hall as part of a new energy planning project, and we need your voice to make sure it reflects your vision for the community!
FEL was developed by the Centre for Sustainable Energy that gives local communities ownership over the future of their energy systems. The workshop draws on real data about energy use and costs so that communities can make informed decisions about future proofing their homes and building energy independence for their area. Which homes in the village should receive funding for insulation and heat pumps? If you’re worried about high bills or cold homes, this is a chance to help shape a better future for your area. Come along and have your say.
9TH October | 6:30-9pm
Rodmell Village Hall, Marten’s Fld, Lewes BN7
We’ll be exploring energy priorities for the parish and what renewable generation could look like in the coming few years. Join us and spread the word!
This is a FREE event, booking is required.

Plumpton Future Energy Landscape Workshops
2025-10-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Plumpton Village Hall, Plumpton Village Hall, BN7 3BH
Future Energy Landscapes
Calling all residents of Plumpton! Community Energy Pathways and Lewes District Council will be holding a Future Energy Landscapes (FEL) in Plumton Village Hall as part of a new energy planning project, and we need your voice to make sure it reflects your vision for the community!
FEL was developed by the Centre for Sustainable Energy that gives local communities ownership over the future of their energy systems. The workshop draws on real data about energy use and costs so that communities can make informed decisions about future proofing their homes and building energy independence for their area. Which schools do you think should be prioritised for free, clean energy? Which homes in the town should receive funding for insulation and heat pumps? If you’re worried about high bills or cold homes, this is a chance to help shape a better future for your area. Come along and have your say.
30th October | 6:30-9pm
Plumpton Village Hall, 1 West Gate, Plumpton Green, Lewes, BN7 3BQ
We’ll be exploring energy priorities for the parish and what renewable generation could look like in the coming few years. Join us and spread the word!
This is a FREE event, booking is required.

Eco Extravaganza
2025-11-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Lewes Town Hall, Town Hall, High St, Lewes, BN7 2QS
Dreaming of a greener, warmer, more energy-efficient home?
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly community day packed with inspiration, practical tips, and expert advice. Chat with local retrofit specialists, explore eco-friendly products, and discover simple ways to save energy, and money!
Whether you’re already transforming your home or just curious about where to start, our Eco Home Extravaganza is the perfect place to connect, learn, and get inspired.
🗓️ When: Saturday 8th November, 11am–3pm
📍 Where: Lewes Town Hall, Fisher Street entrance, Lewes, BN7 2QS
💸 Cost: Free!
This year we’re evolving the event to celebrate everything you can do on your patch of the earth. From making your home warmer and greener to nurturing your garden, supporting local wildlife, and thinking more holistically about our place in the natural world, this is a community day full of practical ideas and inspiration.
Come along for a FREE, family-friendly event with:

Expert retrofit and energy-saving advice

Local suppliers and eco products to explore

Practical ways to reimagine your home, garden and community space

Insights into native plants and wildlife, plus local knowledge on caring for nature

A cosy café to meet, chat and recharge

A chance to win a £20 voucher for The Seasons Wholefoods

Special Guest: Duncan Baker-BrownWe’re thrilled to welcome Duncan Baker-Brown, leading eco-architect and author, who will open the event. Duncan will also be running one-to-one eco architecture “surgeries” (booking essential) where you can discuss sustainable design ideas for your own home. Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to pick up a signed copy of his book, packed with innovative thinking on building for a better future.
Book Your 1-to-1 Eco Architecture Session with Duncan Baker-Brown via Eventbrite!
Whether you’re already on your eco journey or just curious about small steps you can take, the Eco Extravaganza is your place to connect with neighbours, share ideas, and get inspired about how we can all care for our little patch of the planet.
Organised with love by OVESCO — your local community energy group.

Pop-Up Eco Home in Seaford
2026-03-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Seaford, United Kingdom
Curious about how insulation really performs in a home?
Join us for a special pop-up eco house tour in Seaford, organised by OVESCO and hosted by Architectural Designer Carol Smyth of Design Hindover.
This session at Carol’s house is focused on thermal imaging. Carol will open her home and show thermal imaging taken this March and compare to last year’s imaging. There will be a lively discussion of how to use a thermal imaging camera, a run through of the improvements made and what the camera is showing us, the performance of the house this winter and what work will be done next. Carol’s house has undergone a “deep” retrofit; external solid wall insulation, triple glazing and air tightness.
This is a relaxed, friendly tour where you can ask questions and learn from real-life experience.
It’s a great opportunity if you’re thinking about improving your own home, or simply curious about how homes can be made warmer and more energy efficient.
📍 Location: Alfriston Rd, Seaford (address shared after booking)
🎟 Free event – booking required
👥 Spaces are limited
Please book your spot on the 4pm tour via Eventbrite

Future Electric Home Talk
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Upstairs at The Elephant & Castle Pub, White Hill, Lewes, BN7 2DJ
Is the future house already here?
Come and find out at OVESCO’s free Future Electric Home talk.
We’ll walk you through what an all-electric home can look like, from heat pumps and solar panels to batteries and electric cars, and how these can work together to help cut bills to almost nothing and reduce carbon. We’ll also share how smart energy tariffs could help you earn money instead of paying it (yes, really).
Bring your questions, curiosity and experiences.
Come and hear from:

Nicki Myers – OVESCO Director and electric homeowner, with hands-on experience of making the transition

Jamie Matthews – Co-Founder and Director at DabApps, electric homeowner and tech expert

Dr Tim Katz – former Principal Lecturer in Engineering and Product Design, Brighton University, with decades of experience in electrical design

No question is too small! We love getting into the details.
Date: 16 April 2026
Time: 7–9pm
Venue: Upstairs at The Elephant & Castle, White Hill, Lewes BN7 2DJ
Cost: FREE
Hosted by OVESCO
Just turn up, everyone is welcome.
