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Global Climate March Coming to Horsham
/in Eco News, Events/by Carrie CortIn a bid to raise awareness of climate and environmental issues facing the local area, local residents will be holding a peaceful, family-friendly rally through Horsham on 29th November 2015 as part of the global ‘Time To Act’ Climate March taking place on that day, in advance of the COP21 Climate Summit in Paris from 30th November to 11th December 2015. This summit aims to reach a legally binding and universally agreed commitment to tackling climate change and reducing harmful emissions and marches will take place across the world in what is billed as the world’s largest climate protest. Read more
Limiting waste in the festive season
/in Eco News, Seasonal celebrations/by The WebmasterWith Christmas just around the corner, it seems like a good time to have a think about the ways in which we can all limit the waste that we create in this excessively consumerist season.
Whilst we don’t all want to turn into Ebenezer Scrooge, there are more than a few ways in which Read more
BBC Sussex & Surrey Community Heroes Awards
/in Eco News, Events/by The WebmasterFinalist for Green Champion at BBC Sussex & Surrey Community Heroes Awards
We are really excited to announce that the founder of Sussex Green Living, Carrie Cort has been nominated by a number of people for the BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey Community Heroes Awards! She is a finalist for the Green Champion Award and is off to the awards ceremony on Monday 30th November 2015 with her husband, 8 year old son (himself a green warrior) and nominators.
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William Penn Christmas Fayre
/in Eco News, Events, Seasonal celebrations/by Carrie CortWilliam Penn Primary School Christmas Fayre
Press release……On Thursday 12th November from 6:30pm until 8:30pm a feast of festive treats awaits at William Penn School’s Christmas Fayre in Coolham! Experience an uplifting evening of unfettered shopping from our assortment of sparkling stalls to get you in the Christmas spirit at the UK’s only Quaker Primary School.
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Food Waste – the big picture
/in Eco News, Food Waste/by Laura HaffendenOk, hands up, who has ever thrown a banana skin in a bush after a picnic? Maybe chucked an apple core out of the window of your car whilst travelling down a quiet country road? I expect a few people have done this in the past. And why not? It’s biodegradable, right? Whilst this may horrify those who see it as littering, food waste is often considered ‘harmless’ to the environment, as it rots down and is eaten by detritivores or passing wildlife. At the worst it is considered unsightly or foul smelling for a short time. Read more
Recycling games for kids
/in Children & nature, Education, Green art & games, Recycling/by Carrie CortRecycling is one of the most important actions you can take to help the environment and to preserve it, so that we can continue to live on a green and healthy planet instead of breathing in pollution and damaging the nature. And because of that, we should teach our children to recycle from a very young age, so when they grow up, they continue to recycle and continue to treat our environment better. Read more
Taking Steps to Make your Sussex Home Green
/in Eco News, Green Suppliers/by Carrie CortOver the years, an increasing number of us have become more environmentally aware and as a result more people are now keen to do their bit for the green cause. There are many ways in which you can achieve this goal and even small steps and changes can make a big difference when it comes to protecting the environment. The great thing about going green is that in many cases it not only helps the environment but can also save you money. Read more
Tours at Brighton Permaculture Trust
/in Eco News, Events/by Carrie CortCome and learn about agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient through permaculture. This family friendly event offers a series of tours, at the Brighton Permaculture Trust, you can explore the Earthship Brighton, forest gardens, orchards, garden tours and much more, with expert guides. Read more
Into the Trees family event, 05 & 06/09/15
/in Children & nature, Events/by Carrie CortInto the Trees is a new family event which will take you into the amazing world of trees, woods and forests and will open your eyes to the ways in which we can play, work, learn and explore amongst their leaves, branches and trunks.
Date: 5th and 6th September 2015 Read more
Green play at the Sun and Moon!
/in Children & nature, Events, Green art & games/by Carrie CortWe are really excited to be going on the 16th – 23rd August to the Sun and Moon festival at Plumpton Agricultural College in East Sussex for a week of family fun. Sussex Green Living have been invited to run three Green Play sessions for 5-11 year olds.
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Eco-Superhomes Open Day, 12/09/2015
/in Eco News, Events/by Eve DelvesWould you like to see a real life, local example of a truly ‘Green’ house? On September 12th 2015 there will be a chance for the public to visit a property in Sharpthorne, East Grinstead, which is part of the SuperHomes network of over 190 energy aware households across the UK. These pioneering homeowners are redefining green living. All have refurbished their old homes to the highest standards of energy efficiency. Eco friendly, sustainable, low energy and low carbon – the refurbished houses are least 60% less reliant on fossil fuels. Read more
Worthing Great British Beach Clean
/in Eco News, Events/by Carrie CortLive your Heritage with Transition Worthing & British SubAqua Club: join MCS Great British Beach Clean & Annual Litter Survey Coastal Sustainability Fair and MCS.
10:00 am – 3.30pm
Sat 19th September at Beach House Grounds, Worthing. Read more
Green Business finalist 2015
/in Eco News, Events/by Carrie CortFinalist for Green Business
Modelling my new dress of many colours made out of 27 upcycled men’s ties at the Business Matters Awards Ceremony!
Many thanks to JP South Events and the main sponsor JSPC Computer Services Ltd for a fantastic evening at the Business Matters Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Hotel Gatwick on 3rd July 2015. We were delighted to be invited as finalist for the Green Business Award,
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Wrappers to Riches Competition bid
/in Eco News/by The WebmasterWrappers to Riches Competition bid – article
Elderflower Fields Family Festival 22-25 May
/in Children & nature, Eco News, Events, Seasonal celebrations/by CommunitiesmatterElderflower Fields Festival is a magical weekend of adventure, discovery and inspiration. Set in the heart of the beautiful Sussex countryside, Pippingford Park in Ashdown Forest its the perfect location to escape for the May Bank Holiday. As well as a stunning natural camping location the weekend promises eclectic music, fantastic activities for kids, and great local food & drink. Read more
Summer Pow Wow at the William Penn
/in Education, Events, Seasonal celebrations/by Carrie CortPRESS RELEASE……
Summer Pow Wow
Horsham, West Sussex, 18th May 2015. Gather your friends and family together and join the William Penn Primary School tribe in a traditional Native American Indian themed summer fete. All are welcome to this very special Summer Pow Wow at the Coolham based school where there is something for everyone to enjoy! Read more
Sun and Moon Family festival
/in Children & nature, Events, Green art & games, Seasonal celebrations/by Carrie CortSun and Moon – The family wellbeing Festival
So festival time is coming up and the hard core festival goers will be digging out their tents and wellies, but this year there’s a new festival, and they’re promising no wellies are needed!
The festival, called Sun and Moon, is a wellbeing festival, based in Plumpton College, Read more
Go Wildlife Spotting With The ARC Explorer App!
/in Children & nature, Eco News, Seasonal celebrations/by RSPBLooking for something to do over Easter? Why not try going on a wildlife walk around Arun and Rother with the ARC Explorer app!
The ARC Explorer app (and website) is a fun and engaging way for people of all ages to experience and explore the Arun and Rother rivers and surrounding countryside in West Sussex, and learn about the wildlife of the area. Read more
Help charity win new recycling fundraising contest
/in Eco News/by The WebmasterHelp charity win new recycling fundraising contest – article
Alternative Ways to be Green:
/in Eco News, Green Suppliers/by AK DigitalMost people are familiar with turning the tap off whilst brushing your teeth, or having a shower instead of a bath, standard recycling protocol. But there’s a lot more to be done if you’re aspiring to be greener.
Change your bulb
Compact fluorescent lightbulbs save you money every year in energy costs Read more
Rudgwick Primary School launch outdoor classroom
/in Children & nature, Eco News, Education/by Eve DelvesThe staff and children at Rudgwick Primary School are very excited by the recent opening of their new outdoor classroom, which was built using money raised by the school PTA. With the first signs of spring peeping through the decomposing autumn leaves the school are busy planning to make full use of this wonderful space.
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Quirky Quintessential Englishness at its’ Best!
/in Events, Seasonal celebrations/by Carrie CortThe Floral Fringe Fair 2015 is taking place on the weekend of 30th and 31st May 2015 at Knepp Castle, Shipley, Nr Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8LJ from 10.30 am to 5pm both days. Please note, this is NOT the bank holiday weekend! The fair is quirky and eclectic. It has a wildlife theme but also a vintage twist.
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Worthing Spring Seed exchange and more
/in Eco News, Events, Seasonal celebrations/by Carrie CortCome and join us, we are taking our Green Stand to the Transition Town Worthing Spring Sow, Grow and Seed Swap event on Saturday 14th February 12.30pm – 4pm. There will be lots to see and do for the whole family including:
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Four page spread – Join our club
/in Eco News/by The WebmasterFour page spread – Join our club – article
Using R and U Values to Make Your Home Heat Efficient
/in Eco News, Green Suppliers/by KayleighHerbertsonSaving energy on your heating can save you money on your bills and also decrease your carbon footprint. A helpful way to assess the efficiency of doors, windows, walls and what insulation you may wish to use can be the U and R values attributed to the product. They describe the transfer of energy in the form of heat, very helpful if you’re looking to make your house heat efficient! Here’s a short guide on how to make the most of these details.
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