Events

Cortis Avenue Wildlife Garden – Open Day

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Get ready for our OPEN DAY on Saturday June 28th 1pm – 4pm, a chance for all the family to enjoy a free afternoon outing. You’ll find information and activity stalls on Pond Life, Butterfly Spotting, Life of a Beehive, Children’s Bug Hunt, Plants for Pollinators and Hedgehog Corner.

Great News – our Disability Access Path is finished and open for visitors who use a wheelchair, mobility scooter or walking aid. So please spread the word, and encourage people to come along with family or friends. We have space for up to 3 wheelchair users at the same time.

On your wheelchair journey across the garden, there is plenty to look out for at this time of year. Shocking-pink Oxalis brightens the driveway, and soon the scent of Mock Orange will greet you by the inner gates. Turning right by the Hazel copse towards the Herb garden, you’ll find the bright yellow buds of Broom, with Marjoram and Lavender getting ready to flower.

The path turns left by a large Elderberry tree smothered with white frothy flowers. Here you can see across the rough grassland – where butterfly and moth pupae are waiting to emerge. Already we have spotted Cinnabar moths this season, although the Ragwort has yet to flower and is rather scarce this year, as last summer the Cinnabar moth caterpillars ravaged the seedlings.

Down the meadow path, and another left turn brings you to your destination by the pond, with space to relax and take in the view across the garden. Returning by the same route, you get a different view of the garden, and at the entrance area you may catch a glimpse of our Beehive.

Our usual opening hours are Wednesdays and Fridays 10am to 12 noon, and 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, 10am to 12 noon. For more information, email [email protected], phone 01903 530780 (after 4pm), or check out our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/cortisavewildlife/

You’ll find us at Cortis Avenue (north end) off Carnegie Road, Broadwater, Worthing, BN14 7BG. Buses to Bohunt School/Broadwater Church. Street Parking. Children welcome accompanied by an adult. To protect plants and wildlife, sorry no dogs except assistance dogs.

We look forward to seeing you over the summer.

Day of Transition Practice 2025

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On Friday 4th April, join a 24-hour global gathering with inspiring stories, hands-on workshops and deep connections across time zones, hosted by Transition Network International and fuelled by members of this larger movement of changemakers.

This event will be a beautiful co-creation of energy and intention. Whether you’re stepping into Transition work for the first time or have been engaged for years, your presence matters.

Check out the details for the fantastic sessions scheduled for the Day of Transition Practise 2025, spread the voice and register to receive the link to attend live!
https://practise.transitionmovement.org/day-of-transition-practise-2025/

TTW Spring Fair, Seed Swap Event Update!

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Seed Swap Sow and Grow
Saturday March 1st, 10.30-3pm
Maybridge Keystone Centre, Raleigh Way, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6JD

Transition Town Worthing’s Spring Fair will be a celebration of sustainable growing, making, selling, sharing, resilience and community. No better way to step into spring. Come and get your seedy supplies, find out about volunteering opportunities and community projects, enjoy some good refreshments and friendly company.

The heart of the fair is the seed swap itself. Come and search through the hundreds of packets of veg, herbs and flower seeds grown and saved locally, as well as ones from the Heritage Seed Library. Bring your own to swap or give a donation. There will be plants for sale too, from community groups and also Culberry Nursery.

Make a day of it, or pop in when you can. Don’t miss Dr Steve Millam from Chichester College doing an inspiring talk on ‘Balancing Your Garden’ at 11.30am with Q&A. From 12 noon there will be wood-fired pizza slices in our lovely woodland garden. And at 1.30pm there will be a mindfulness session in the yurt on ‘Inner & Outer Activism’ with Liane from The Sustainable Mind.

All day (til supplies run out) a number of local projects will be selling lovely products like dried flowers (Breathing Spaces), soaps (Handmade by Hajira), salts (Sustainable Sussex Chilli Farm), honey and beeswax products (Pollinator Pioneers and Worthing Beekeepers), jams, chutneys (TTW), olive wood decorations (Story of Sumud), prints (for Seeds of Resilience) and willow baskets (Willow Weaving by James). Coffee Cycle will be doing barista coffee and there will be the usual tea and cakes too.

You’ll be able to find out about Worthing Food Partnership, Green Tides green-space groups network, The Wildflower Trail, Worthing Homes’ nature projects (including a seed bomb activity for children), Sid Youth’s Junior Club at Maybridge, the RSPB, Worthing Community Chest, Brinsbury College’s horticulture courses, and more.

Come and join us! Entry is free, donations welcome. Bus stops, trains and on-street parking nearby.

Seed Swap Sow and Grow 2025

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Seed Swap Sow and Grow, Saturday March 1st, 10.30-3pm
Maybridge Keystone Centre, Raleigh Way, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6JD

TTW’s annual spring fair with a focus on sustainable growing, circular economy, nature, and community resilience.

Here’s what you can expect:

* Seeds (swap or donate to obtain), including some locally grown or from the Heritage Seed Library
* Veg and herb plants from Culberry Nursery and other community growers
* Honey (Pollinator Pioneers etc)
* Jams, chutneys, preserves (TTW)
* Black garlic salt (Sustainable Sussex)
* Vegan, organic soaps (Handmade by Hajira)
* Information and volunteering stalls including Worthing Food Partnership’s Food Charter, TTW & Breathing Spaces, Green Tides and the Wildflower Trail, Worthing Homes’ nature projects, Sid Youth’s Junior Club at Maybridge, the RSPB, and Brinsbury College’s horticulture courses.
* An inspiring talk from Dr Steve Millam (Brinsbury)
* Mindfulness in the yurt (Sustainable Mind)
* Willow Weaving by James
* Wood-fired pizza and Coffee Cycle in the garden
* Tea and cakes from TTW volunteers

Come and join us!

Help Keep GreenDreams Festival Thriving!

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The GreenDreams team are gearing up for their 9th year and are excited to bring back the beloved Community Food & Greenspaces Festival at Field Place Manor House & Barns in 2025. To make this happen, we need your support!

We aim to raise vital funds to offer an event filled with delicious local food, engaging workshops, entertainment from a wide range of local performers, and fun activities for everyone – and keep it free for all attendees. Every contribution, big or small, helps us tremendously in creating a space that celebrates the power of community and green living.

Can you help raise £2000 to support the GreenDreams Community Food & Greenspaces Festival by donating here: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/greendreamsfestival

Donating is fast, easy, and secure. Plus, every penny goes directly into making the festival better for everyone. Let’s work together to make GreenDreams Festival 2025 unforgettable!

Thank you for your continuous support and generosity.

Chichester Adapt To The Climate Event – 15th Oct

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Transition Town Chichester, Climate Change Group are running an event on the subject of Climate Change Adaptation on 15th October at The Assembly Room, North Street Chichester 4pm to 8pm.

There will be stalls from 4pm to 5pm; speakers from 5pm to 7pm and a Question Time Panel until 8pm. The event is free but there is an ask for a small voluntary donation.

For more details please see www.transitionchichester.org and the programme
https://www.transitionchichester.org/chichester-adapt-to-the-climate-programme/

Between The Blue And The Green Film Festival

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You are invited to the documentary screening at AudioActive Worthing on Friday 13th September from 7.30pm, with a 10% discount code (DOCO2024)  for TTW members: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/btbg-filmfestival-13th-sept-documentary-film-screening-tickets-921393060447

The winner this year is a great film from Cornwall’s climate group – Cornwall’s Climate Stories a three part film:

“Under the Surface”-  explores how rising awareness of plastic pollution might be overshadowing the more urgent issue of climate change’s impact on Cornwall’s marine life. Hosted by Claire Wallerstein, it features experts discussing the effects on basking sharks, plankton, seals, and seabirds, while highlighting local efforts to restore the marine environment.

“Plenty More Fish?” narrated by fisherman Ben Church, examines how climate change is affecting Cornwall’s fishing industry, from shifting fish species to more acidic waters. It also highlights innovative solutions, such as zero-carbon fishing boats and tackling invasive species.

“Living on the Edge” Cornwall’s coastline, known for its dramatic waves, faces growing threats from rising sea levels and worsening storms due to climate change. Ultra-runner Emma Hazeldine guides viewers along the Cornish coast path, exploring communities already feeling these impacts and uncovering responses to the challenges ahead.

Claire Wallerstein will be there to do the Q&A after the story and it would be great for her to connect with members of our group.

There is also a Short Film night on Saturday 14 Sept from 8pm – https://wtm.uk/events/between-the-blue-green-film-festival-short-film-screening-15/

Green Dreams Festival – Sunday 29th Sept

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Green Dreams Festival, Sunday 29th September, 10.30am – 4pm, Field Place, just off The Boulevard, Worthing BN13 1NP

The annual Green Dreams Festival is a brilliant event showcasing the great work that community groups are doing in our town. Workshops, activities and entertainment for all the family and FREE entry! We hope to see you there.

 

Repair Café & Darning the Planet Webinar

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Join Practising Transition on Weds 7th August at 7pm for an engaging webinar designed to explore Repair Café & Darning the Planet and how to put that in practise.

Dora and Anahi from Zurciendo el Planeta will be facilitating this session. You’ll learn how to create a Repair Café space that offers:

– tools to repair and repurpose garments,
– welcoming vibes for people to hear and share inspiring stories of transition and imagination
– share and learn about the transition movement and its practical projects

This session will be held in Spanish with live interpretation to English.

For more event info and to book:
https://events.transitionmovement.org/practise/caferep/

Middle Yard Market At Titch Hill – Sat 13th July

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Saturday 13th July, 12pm – 5pm

Our friends at Titch Hill are running the Middle Yard Market where you can enjoy local traders, fresh produce, artisanal baked goods, specialty coffee, delicious wood-fired food, crafts, live music, vinyl records, and last but not least, a bar and bottle shop stocked with Titch Hill wines and local beers. Buy wines to take away or soak up the atmosphere in Middle Yard Barn.

Middle Yard Market is open on the second Saturday of the month from July to September!

Find out more here: https://www.titchhill.com/middle-yard-market