Our Summer Community Event in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean Brings Everyone Together
On Saturday July 22nd we held the 2023 Summer Community Event together with Moulsecoomb Local Action Team and Action on Bevendean.
Bevendean
The 10 Year Journey of Bevendean Food Bank
Did you know that Bevendean Foodbank has now been around for more than 10 years?
Whilst it’s difficult to celebrate something like a foodbank, we would love to share our journey from past to present, celebrate the many volunteers past and present and every supporter along the way.
Celebrating the Community in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean.
Saturday, 30th July was a busy day in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean neighbourhoods. It started with a community breakfast at the Bevy Community Pub where Moulsecoomb Local Action Team (MLAT) invited residents to a get together to plan the future of the forum and gather ideas and priorities for Moulsecoomb & Bates Estate. A new committee … Read more
The Avenue gets an orchard
After years of planning and campaigning, local residents of Bevendean and Moulsecoomb have planted a small orchard of a dozen apple & pear trees on the upper part of the Avenue green for the community to care for, maintain and enjoy. The two planting days this rainy January were attended by more than 40 brave … Read more
Planning for Real for a potential new neighbourhood hub in Moulsecoomb
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean residents and those who work or use services in the area were welcome to join a series of Planning for Real consultation exercises to have their say and share their ideas for a potential new neighbourhood hub and council housing development in Moulsecoomb. A model of the Hodshrove Lane area, where the … Read more
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean Open Spaces Survey
Together with Local Wild Spaces, a collaboration of local outdoor community groups, we are asking residents about their favourite open and green spaces, how they access them and what needs improving. If you live in the Moulsecoomb & Bevendean area, please let us know what you think about your local spaces by completing the survey … Read more
Bevendean Summer Fayre on Farm Green Park
By Anke Thurm, Community Development Worker for Moulsecoomb, Bevendean and Bates Estate. This year the community of Lower Bevendean celebrated their neighbourhood by putting on a traditional summer fair, which was organised by Friends of Farm Green, Friends of BevFest and Action in Bevendean Community. Held on a nice summer’s day on 13th July, it … Read more
Local Wild Spaces: Bevendean & Moulsecoomb Nature Trail
Residents of Moulsecoomb and Bevendean have launched a new project to establish a nature trail which links the accessible green spaces in Bevendean and Moulsecoomb, such as woodlands, meadows, parks and orchards. This project is a collaboration between Fernee Forest Club, Friends of Moulsecoomb Woods and Friends of Farm Green. The aim is to encourage … Read more
Friends of Farm Green Open new play park in Bevendean 23rd March.
In Farm Green three years ago, 2 mums met over an online petition about the unsafe playground, which is also the only playground in Bevendean. The local community worker connected with them online and met up with them to explain the lack of Brighton & Hove City Council funding for small parks, but suggested the … Read more
Workshops for Community Volunteers In Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
TDC are hosting a series of workshops for community volunteers in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean as a way to support people in the area. We had a great first session which was held at the end of January and focused on self-care & wellbeing – making sure people don’t burn out and that they have the … Read more
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean Neighbourhood Action Plan (NAP)
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean launched its Neighbourhood Action Plan on 8th August with community members from across the ward joining councillors and services to hear about their local priorities. There are three key themes in the NAP – · Community Spaces, Safety & Environment · Health & wellbeing · Activity, Learning & Employment This launch meeting looked at the first … Read more
BevFest 2018
Bevendean’s community festival BevFest took place this year on Saturday 7th July. The Friends of BevFest committee worked for months to bring together musical acts, food and drink stalls and the local community groups and services to create a truly wonderful family and community festival on the Playing Field in Lower Bevendean. Despite the hot … Read more