Volunteer opportunity: Permaculture Plot at Stanmer Thursday 28th November 2024

Thursday 28th November regular plot session 10.30am - 3pm

This week at the plot: Join H for a permaculture gardening session at our beautiful plot set in the heart of Stanmer Park. Tasks vary 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 join us! This is also an opportunity to meet other volunteers and find out more about the plot if you've not been before.

Please note: This session has some flexibility time wise so if you want to arrive later/leave earlier it is not a problem.

Your host

H (Frank Howard-Hilge)

When you register you will receive an email which will give you a contact phone number in case you need to call us on the day.

Please bring

- Food and drink to sustain you for the session - you are welcome to bring food to share with others although if you feel more comfortable bringing a packed lunch that is absolutely fine.
- Secateurs (if you have them)
- Gardening gloves

Water bottles will be able to be refilled on site if necessary.

DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR ROUGH TERRAIN AND PREVAILING WEATHER CONDITIONS. Boots! Waterproofs! Suncream! Thermal underwear! Sunhats!
Depending on the weather it can be cold wet and windy or a boiling hot sun trap!
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 accordingly.

Nearest toilet (compost loo) is situated on Brighton Earthship site (a few minutes walk from our plot).

Please note that for all the activities all children under the age of 18 and people with support needs must be accompanied by a parent/carer who is responsible for their supervision, safety and any medication needed.

Directions to our plot

The car parks at Stanmer are pay by phone only and mobile coverage in the park is not good. We recommend downloading the PaybyPhone app in advance.
If you don't have a smartphone you will need to set up a PaybyPhone account in advance.
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/parking/paid-parking/paybyphone-parking

https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-arts/parks-and-green-spaces/stanmer-park-0/transport-access-and-parking-stanmer-park

For maps, visit:

Directions to Stanmer Park

Directions to our plot via Google Maps

You may wish to look at the satellite tab on the Google Maps link, as it shows some of the landmarks that might guide your way. The 'green route' should be open on Thursdays.

If you get lost, please call!

One last thing

Please check emails the evening before the session in case we have to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances/poor weather. Our team are pretty hardy so unless it's hurricane-style conditions they will be there anyway!