Unfortunately we have decided that dogs are not allowed given the number of people and children who might be fearful of dogs.

Are there workshops for neurodiverse children?

Yes there will be some tailor-made and some inclusive, for all abilities. Most workshops leaders will have skills to understand neurodiversity and provide a safe space for children and parents to enjoy the activities.

Saturday, 18 May

The Green Festival for children and families

Get ready for a day filled with eco-friendly fun, sustainable living actions, and all things green at the Green Festival for families!

By Rainbow CommUnity Projects

Date and time

Sat, 18 May 2024 10:00 - 16:00 GMT+1

Location

Chalkland Rise

Chalkland Rise Brighton and Hove BN2 6RH United Kingdom

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome to the Green Festival

Welcome to the Festival Grounds with coffees and teas. We will be making shakers to make noise, singing and music for the opening procession around the grounds

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Free Green Workshops

Choose your favourite Green Workshop amongst so many i.e. wreath making, nature wands, sowing seeds, music, flower printing, mindful movement, funky moves, therapeutic dancing for children of all a...

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Free Green workshops

Choose your favourite Green Workshop amongst so many i.e. wreath making, nature wands, sowing seeds, music, flower printing, mindful movement, funky moves, therapeutic dancing for children of all a...

10:00 AM - 3:00 AM (+1 day)

Green Stalls

There will be different stalls to share information and invite conversations about green issues and green activism i.e. Woodingdean Wilderness Group for promoting biodiversity and conservation work i...

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Dr Bikes - bike repair shop

Brighton & Hove County Council is supporting this event by offering a free Dr Bikes session where people can get their bike fixed. This involves adjustments and small fixes like replacing brake pads ...

12:30 PM - 1:30 AM (+1 day)

Healthy food, Music & group dancing

Ballroom and Latin solo dance workshop, led by Sarah from Strictly Social Dancing. Join the dance in your own space, learning styles such as Waltz, Cha Cha, Jive and all your strictly favourites in e...

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fruit tree planting!

Stefan from The Permaculture Trust in Brighton will demonstrate how to plant a fruit tree!

About this event

6 hours

Welcome to the Green Festival!

Join us for a day filled with eco-friendly fun in the beautiful grounds of Rudyard Kipling Primary School at Chalkland Rise, Woodingdean, East Brighton. The Green Festival is a celebration of all things sustainable and environmentally friendly. From organic food to natural art and craft workshops, green exercise, there's something for everyone to enjoy, all ages and abilities welcome. Get involved in discussions and actions about recycling and waste management, community composting, bike repairs, and local green activism. Don't miss out on live music performances and dancing. Let's come together to support a greener community and a more sustaible future!

Organised by

Rainbow CommUnity Projects

I am the director of Rainbow Community Projects CIC,