This week at the plot: Join Fran for a permaculture gardening sessio n at our beautiful plot set in the heart of Stanme r Park. Tasks vary according to season but there i s always plenty to do\, so if you enjoy gardening or would like to learn more about permaculture gar dening please join us! This is also an opportunity to meet other volunteers and find out more about the plot if you've not been before.
\n \nPlease note: This session has some
flexibility time wise so if you want to arrive lat
er/leave earlier it is not a problem.
When you register you will receive an email which will give you a contact phone number in case you n eed to call us on the day.
\n \n- Food and drink to sustain you fo
r the session - you are welcome to bring food to s
hare with others although if you feel more comfort
able bringing a packed lunch that is absolutely fi
ne.
\n - Secateurs (if you have them)
\n
- Gardening gloves
Water bottles w ill be able to be refilled on site if necessary.
\n \nPlease bring light clothing to cove r arms and legs on sunny days as some plants on si te can cause skin irritation in sunlight.
\n \nPlease read this article about
the photo toxic plants we may have on site.\n
\n DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR ROUGH TERR
AIN AND PREVAILING WEATHER CONDITIONS. Boo
ts! Waterproofs! Suncream! Thermal underwear! Sunh
ats!
\n Depending on the weather it
can be cold wet and windy or a boiling hot sun tr
ap!
\n The plot is not a neat and tidy garden
- it's pretty wild! The ground is uneven\, there
are brambles and nettles in places. Please check w
eather forecast and dress accordingly.
Nearest toilet (compost loo) is situated on Brigh ton Earthship site (a few minutes walk from our pl ot).
\n \nPlease note that for all the activities all children under the age of 18 an d people with support needs must be accompanied by a parent/carer who is responsible for their super vision\, safety and any medication needed.
\n \nMaps and travel information for S tanmer Park
\n \nDirections to our plot via Google Maps
\n \nYou may wish to look at the satellite tab on the Google Maps link\, as it show s some of the landmarks that might guide your way. The 'green route' should be open on Thursdays.
\n \nIf you get lost\, please call!
\n \nPlease check email s the evening before the session in case we have t o cancel due to unforeseen circumstances/poor weat her. Our team are pretty hardy so unless it's hurr icane-style conditions they will be there anyway!< /p>\n \n
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 26th November regular plot session 10.30a m - 3pm\n \n \n This week at the plot: Join Fran f or a permaculture gardening session at our beautif ul plot set in the heart of Stanmer Park. Tasks va ry according to season but there is always plenty to do\, so if you enjoy gardening or would like to learn more about permaculture gardening please jo in us! This is also an opportunity to meet other v olunteers and find out more about the plot if you' ve not been before.\n \n \n \n Please note: This s ession has some flexibility time wise so if you wa nt to arrive later/leave earlier it is not a probl em.\n \n \n \n Your hosts\n \n \n Fran Pickering ( https://brightonpermaculture.org.uk/meet-the-team- fran-pickering/) \n \n \n \n When you register you will receive an email which will give you a conta ct phone number in case you need to call us on the day.\n \n \n \n Please bring\n \n \n - Food and d rink to sustain you for the session - you are welc ome to bring food to share with others although if you feel more comfortable bringing a packed lunch that is absolutely fine.\n \n - Secateurs (if you have them)\n \n - Gardening gloves\n \n \n \n Wat er bottles will be able to be refilled on site if necessary.\n \n \n \n Please bring light clothing to cover arms and legs on sunny days as some plant s on site can cause skin irritation in sunlight.\n \n \n \n Please read this article about the photo toxic plants we may have on site. (https://bright onpermaculture.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/W ildParsnipHogweedWarning-UPDATED-2020.pdf)\n \n \n \n DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR ROUGH TERRAIN AND PREV AILING WEATHER CONDITIONS. Boots! Waterproofs! Sun cream! Thermal underwear! Sunhats! \n \n Depending on the weather it can be cold wet and windy or a boiling hot sun trap!\n \n The plot is not a neat and tidy garden - it's pretty wild! The ground is uneven\, there are brambles and nettles in places. Please check weather forecast and dress according ly.\n \n \n \n Nearest toilet (compost loo) is sit uated on Brighton Earthship site (a few minutes wa lk from our plot).\n \n \n \n Please note that for all the activities all children under the age of 18 and people with support needs must be accompani ed by a parent/carer who is responsible for their supervision\, safety and any medication needed.\n \n \n \n Directions to our plot\n \n \n Maps and t ravel information for Stanmer Park (https://bright onpermaculture.org.uk/about/stanmer-park/)\n \n \n \n Directions to our plot via Google Maps (https: //tinyurl.com/yaygmgq5)\n \n \n \n You may wish to look at the satellite tab on the Google Maps link \, as it shows some of the landmarks that might gu ide your way. The 'green route' should be open on Thursdays.\n \n \n \n If you get lost\, please cal l!\n \n \n \n One last thing\n \n \n Please check emails the evening before the session in case we h ave to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances/poor weather. Our team are pretty hardy so unless it's hurricane-style conditions they will be there any way!\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Volunteer Registration CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=UTC:20261126T103000 DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261126T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261126T150000 URL:https://brightonpermaculture.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1548 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR