This is a group of people who find the art of conversation to be a meaningful part of our lives.  The idea, started by a group of conversationalist in Seattle, came with me as I moved to Brighton.  I suppose I have put my own imprint on it, and there have been a number of other significant contributors to make Brighton's version of Conversation Cafe what it is.  I find that conversation has an impact.  And our centerpiece group is Conversation Cafe at the Brunswick.  But as an individual life ha …

Creative Arts Brighton is a meetup group for people interested in all things creative. Our meetups are suggested and organised by members who are willing to share their creative skills & ideas. In previous meetups we have got together to sketch, paint, sculpt, write, print, knit, visit local artists studios and exhibitions, and sometimes just to chat about arty things. Feel free to have a look through our photo albums to get a feel for how we do things. We are a very friendly creative bunch so p …

HOUSE CONCERTS - Live entertainment in the home environment - a private space briefly opened up to the community in a carefully negotiated way, to facilitate the enjoyment of live performances, arts, talks and demonstrations. HEALTH AND CREATIVITY - Relaxation without addictions. Establishing event conditions that contribute to wellbeing (e.g. alcohol restrictions) - Transformation of consciousness through arts activity and appreciation - The healing power of creative self-expression. SEED CON …

WELCOME! Come along and meet other single parent families, make new friends and have fun! Lots of entertaining ideas for the summer days and nights - outdoor and creative activities enjoying the beach, parks and downs - Everyone welcome. Single Parents Social Network is intended to provide a forum for single parents to find like minded people to enjoy all that Brighton and Hove and further afield has to offer in terms of nature, sport and the arts. Our Meetups are suggested and organised by memb …

A brighton based book club into exploring non-fiction books ! We are interested in exploring art, economics, culture, politics, history, biographies, science, philosophy etc. The plan is to meet monthly, alternating between a tuesday and a thursday. We look forward to seeing you at our meet-ups for some stimulating discussion and debate ! To find out more about a particular meeting - please go to that meeting in the list for more info. For current book nominations please go here: http://www.meet …

The Sussex Artists Club is a social and business networking group for artists, arts professionals, art lovers, gallerists, critics, arts models and creatives who are based largely in Brighton and the south east of England. The club aims to support the arts locally, offering a social environment for the sharing of ideas, inspiration, information and opportunities in a relaxing environment. We don't get together to draw or make any art. We don't review portfolios or work or any of that. This group …

Sharing the Solitude of Writing This group was inspired by the London Writing Together group and is for people in or near Brighton who write or who seriously want to. The format is simple: a host organises a session anywhere comfortable, e.g. in a café or peaceful pub, in their lounge, or maybe in a random nearby village. We then write for 2, 3 or 4 hours straight. We work on our own and set our own targets. What you write is up to you. The whole point is: you are not alone in the creative proce …

Do you enjoy cardmaking, scrapbooking or papercrafting? Live in or near to Brighton and Hove? Patcham Papercrafters meets once a month to meet and share our hobby with others. Tools available to use eg Big Shot, magazine library and lots of friendly faces!

Earthkeepers are a creative shamanic group,we are a circle of shamanic practitioners,artists, teachers, homeopaths and healers. We empower each other and journey together. We combine our skills, exchanging healing and resources. We create ceremonies for earth festivals; we have fire ceremonies each full moon. We spend time in nature, enjoying vision quests and sweat lodges. We enjoy learning more about trees, bush craft and natural craft skills in a contemporary way. We express ourselves creativ …

Philosophy Café Held on first Sunday of every month from 2-4 pm at Open Art Gallery Café, 6 Nevill Road, Rottingdean, East Sussex. BN2 7HG Entry free; pay for your own refreshments and join in with the discussion. The afternoon begins with a brief introduction to the theme. Discussion then follows between groups of those attending. Past experience suggests that the discussion will be animated! Finally, there will then be an opportunity to share thoughts and conclusions with everyone present. Thi …

www.crowdedpier.co.uk Passionate about pursuing a vibrant lifestyle, ablaze with new cultural adventures and the opportunities to meet new friends and fun loving accomplices! We are based in Brighton & Hove but enjoy choosing the best in cultural and socialising events all over Sussex and occasionally in London as well. So if you love the best of what's happening in the arts or socialising wise, please join us, you've come to the right place! P.S. If you would like to organise an event that is n …

This is a group for men, women and young people who want to develop awareness and skills in self defence and personal safety so that they can live their lives aware of any threats to their well-being and be able to respond positively to these. Having trained in martial arts and close quarter combat for over 20 years I started this group because I have teenage children and notice how concerned I am about their personal safety. I also run an organisation that specialises in the management of "stal …

Hi there. I am looking for people who would be interested and dedicated in starting up a project that includes making a TV/internet show, educational videos and potentially setting up a retreat/community/creativity/health center in the country side. The TV/internet show will be in the vein of River Cottage but focused on sustainability, healthy food (Raw & Vegan), healthy living, happiness, spirituality, philosophy, psychology, creativity, social issues, reduced consumption, mind expansion, crea …

We are a network of like-minded souls who share passion, wisdom and vision for Shamanic Healing and Sacred Earth Connection. We practice and share energetic practices from the Q'ero Nation, with a lineage reaching back thousands of years. The Q'ero live in the High Andes in Peru, we are also committed to sharing other sacred healing arts from Peru and beyond, We want to help create a world we want to leave behind for our children’s children. We see ourselves as a spider network or a lighthouse, …

At the Coach House  promotes creative living, placing the local environment, people , plants, geography and architecture at the heart of all we do. This is a group  and space for people interested in exploring and learning new skills, experimenting with ideas through creativity in the arts and crafts, sciences and beyond. We meet at the Coach House ones of Brightons best kept secrets.

I have a little vision.... To create a physical group of aspiring and established professional songwriters who get together to talk openly and honestly about the craft, art and business of songwriting. This is a place songwriters can come to share their experiences, gather new information and simply connect with others.