Thursday 30 July 2026: Volunteer Day in Hope Wood Meadow: from 10.30am -2.30pm. ParkLife have announced a change of plan for volunteers, following confirmation by 'Cows in Clover' that their Dexter Cattle will not eat the ragwort, it can be left for the moths (esp cinnabar moths (see picture)) and pollinators. Jobs for this day…
Thursday 6 August July 2026: Volunteer Day in Hope Wood Meadow: More volunteering with ParkLife in Hope Wood – today join us from 10.30am -2.30pm, to collect green hay and spread yellow rattle seeds to create new meadow areas. Tools will be provided; Please bring gardening gloves and wear outdoor clothing and shoes and remember…
Friday 7 August 2026: ‘Moth Watch at The Luces’: Phil Dean, of the Devon Moth Group council, and author of ‘The Moths of South Brent Parish’ (updated 2026 and available for non commercial download here), and Mike Goss of Brent Birders, will bring their moth traps to ‘The Luces’ wildlife garden, just off Hillside. Come…
Since April 2025, Sustainable South Brent’s Board of Directors / Trustees, monthly meetings take place on the SECOND, Tuesday of the month. For further information please contact chair@ssb.org.uk
Wednesday 12 August 2026: Partial solar eclipse (well it's both a local and very distant event!) Partial solar eclipse: as the sun begins to set see the eclipse as the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, resulting in 91% coverage of the sun by the moon's shadow - making it the most significant…
The Marsh Composting site webpage: https://ssb.org.uk/projects/the-marsh-community-compost-and-re-use-centre/ For more info contact: marsh@ssb.org.uk
Tuesday Fair Share: from 2.30pm at Palstone Park Rec. An opportunity for residents of South Brent and the surrounding area to access affordable, good quality surplus (in date) produce, minimising food waste and landfill. Everyone is welcome; You’ll be asked to check in each time, and there is a suggested donation of £3.50. (The food…
Free Knitting Workshop every Wednesday from 2.30-4.30pm Families and children welcome with their grown ups. Never has there been a better time to learn to knit! Come & learn from our resident expert, Sue, from Cosy Corner Crafts. Bring your own knitting or use our needles & wool to start from scratch. FFI email hub@ssb.org.uk.…
Today's working party will be a watering party from 4 to 7pm, as the orchard trees are need of a long drink. We have had containers of water delivered to the field, plus there is a large tank by the railway embankment. For anyone not away on holiday and willing to spend a couple of hours…
Fridays: Sustainable South Brent’s Weekly Drop-in on Friday mornings from 10:30-12: 00 (formerly in the Hub at the Old School Community Centre) is continuing through August / September at the Methodist Church School Room (while the Old School building work is being completed). All welcome. Tea and Coffee, cold drinks and chat provided. FFI contact…