You Do You Hub

Reasons to join the library in 2023! 📣

4. Free help to start, protect or grow a business!

You can use the Business & IP Centre Sussex at Jubilee Library to research your business idea, access a selection of the latest business books and you can also use the space to work on developing your business. 💭💡
Chat to our business specialists, attend events and webinars and get access a large selection of business databases all for free.

The centre is open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Find out more here 👉 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/BIPC

Officially on annual leave for the festive season 🙌

Merry crimble you utter beauts!
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Please donate £10 today

Brighton Women's Centre needs your support 💛

Please donate £10 today Emergency Food and Crisis Support at Christmas One donation, twice the impact for women struggling to care for themselves and feed their families. Food insecurity is the highest it has ever been. The cost-of-living crisis is impacting families right now and BWC has recently seen a 42% increase in de...

Black Friday? NO THANK YOU!

How about a wonderful opportunity to MAKE your own Christmas gift art, reuse waste destined for landfill, help protect the coastal environment AND support a local environmental community action group, all in a two hour creative workshop?!

Join us at PLATF9RM on Wednesday 14th December, 18:00 - 20:30pm to turn beach clean collected trash into art, under the guidance of inspirational beach rubbish artist Carmen Haselup, aka Tideline Trash and Treasures

Carmen will being along an assortment of beach finds from her many beach cleans, and will guide you through making your own unique piece of art.

It would be wonderful if you have an idea of what you might like to create (please see Carmen's work for inspiration!), but don't worry if you can't decide, Carmen will be bringing templates to work from.

Want to go the extra mile for the environment? Then why not do your own beach clean and bring along your own beach clean finds to incorporate into your design! Please do ensure that all beach trash is thoroughly washed and dried prior to the workshop.

This is a fundraising event for Leave No Trace Brighton! Thank you for taking action, and for supporting the campaign.

Tickets are limited to 30 so booking is essential!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tideline-trash-treasures-beach-rubbish-art-workshop-tickets-162392080083

HUGE thanks to the team at PLATF9RM for supporting this event, and the Leave No Trace Brighton campaign.

We'll bring the mince pies! ...see you there.

This looks great! 💚
The Living Coast

Green & Circular Economy Jobs Fair
Meet 20 of Brighton & Hove’s green, circular and sustainability businesses and find a host of support organisations aimed at helping job seekers.

📆 29 November, 10-1pm at the Brighthelm Centre.

Visit our events page on the website for more info (link below)

Today is

World Day of Romani Language celebrates Romani language, culture and education.

"UNESCO proclaimed the World Day of Romani Language in 2015 to promote the preservation of Romani language and culture, improve the well-being of Romani people, and recognize the importance of all languages, whose diversity is a source of strength for all societies to share.

The Romani language has about 33,000 words and it represents a good basis for its modernization and final standardization. There are 17 dialects but speakers of different dialects can understand each other. There has been substantial work to create a standard idiom, but still, a lot of work has to be done." ~ Quote from

To find out more visit

Are you team Brighton Deli or Smoky Bean 🥪 ?

Brighton Deli 🌊:veggie ham, organic mature cheddar OR vegan smoked applewood, gherkins, house slaw, garlic mayo, mustard, cracked black pepper on spelt & treacle loaf

OR

Smoky Bean 🫘:
Organic smoky black beans, organic smoked seitan, organic mature cheddar OR vegan smoked applewood, garlic mayo, homemade jalapeño and sundried tomato chutney, house slaw, roasted red peppers on spelt & treacle loaf

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Leave No Trace Brighton

We have some incredible talent in Brighton, using satire to understand the madness…

Thank you talented for creating and sharing this image. …and SHAME ON YOU

FREE E-learning with Friends, Families and Travellers.

"Understanding the new powers in the Policing Act and the impact on nomadism"

Date: Wed, Jul 27 • 18:00 GMT+01:00

'Understanding the new powers in the Policing Act and the impact on nomadism'

This event will provide an understanding of rights for nomadic communities under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 represents the biggest assault on Gypsy and Traveller communities in decades – it has introduced a new criminal offence relating to trespass and strengthening already existing police powers against roadside camps.

This legislation came into force on the 28th of June.

To share an awareness and understanding of these new police powers, Friends, Families and Travellers are hosting an online workshop. The workshop will cover similar content as the previous workshop held on the 14th of June. The workshop will be delivered by Chris Johnson, solicitor and partner of Community Law Partnership.

The workshop will cover;

Overview of the new legislation
What the changes are from currently existing eviction powers
The criteria that must be met for police to exercise these powers
What to do when faced with the new legislation – is there any recourse to justice?
This session is for Gypsies and Travellers and voluntary sector organisations working with Gypsy and Traveller communities only. It will be conducted via Zoom and you will receive the link to join prior to the event.

The format of the session will include a 55 minute presentation and 55 min Q&A.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-the-new-powers-in-the-policing-act-and-the-impact-on-nomadism-tickets-382870966367?aff=eand

Clothing, shoes and sleeping bags needed at First Base Day Centre - BHT Sussex

Urgent appeal from BHT Sussex for shoes 👞 👟 and clothes 👚 👗 🎽 👔 🥻 👚 👕

Clothing, shoes and sleeping bags needed at First Base Day Centre - BHT Sussex BHT Sussex is appealing for donations of men’s clothing, sleeping bags, jackets, trainers, underwear and socks, to help people we support in Brighton and Hove. BHT Sussex runs First Base, the largest resource centre for homeless people in Brighton and Hove. Throughout the pandemic we have continue...

Happy Father's day to my dad..Jolly Jay!
Who built us a home on wheels...and dug it out of the sand and mud many a time!

Who practiced mechanics when a river was running under the bus and we were in danger of being swept away.

Who carefully reversed it over cliff edges in order to make tight corners in the Pyrenees mountains.

Who taught us how to play an instrument so we could always busk to make ends meet if the s**t hits the fan.

Who showed us how to live communally and off the land.

Who showed us how to make something out of nothing and fix old into new.

You traversed the norm in order to pave the way and show your 5 children the alternative.

You're a funny old bu**er but I love you 💗💛🧡

Everyone Welcome 💜

Refugee Week is a nationwide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, and encourages a better understanding between communities.

Refugee Week aims to provide an important opportunity for asylum seekers and refugees to be seen, listened to and valued.

To encourage a diverse range of events to be held throughout the UK, which facilitate positive encounters between refugees and the general public in order to encourage greater understanding and overcome hostility

To showcase the talent and expertise that refugees bring with them to the UK

To explore new and creative ways of addressing the relevant issues and reach beyond the refugee sector

To provide information which educates and raises awareness of the reality of refugee experiences

Join our fight against UK hunger

Join our fight against UK hunger Help people facing hardship

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A date for your diary! Join us on Saturday 9 July for the Brighton & Hove Multicultural Festival on the seafront.

Come along to this free event organised by the Brighton & Hove City Council BME Workers Forum to enjoy music, food, dance, community stalls and much, much more.

➡️ Find out more at: http://ow.ly/YNqZ50Jwjrn

Hope to see you there!

Very sad 😔 poor lickle birdies 💛

⚠ We have had reports of several dead birds across The Living Coast, sadly including our iconic Herring Gulls. It is presumed this is due to Avian Flu which has had a major impact on all bird species over the past few months.

⚠ Do not touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds that you find.

⚠ If you find dead wild birds you should report them to the Defra helpline (03459 33 55 77). You can find out more about Avian Flu on the government website: gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu#public

Volunteering Opportunities - South Downs National Park

Ooh look at this lovely opportunity with South Downs National Park 💚

Volunteering Opportunities - South Downs National Park Read our latest guidance on visiting the South Downs National Park To view a role profile please click the title in bold below. To apply, please follow the link to the application page. You will be required to register an account and make an application via our secure volunteer data site, Better Imp...

Brighton Etsy Craft Party 2022

Fancy getting your craft on?! Why not pop along to the craft party with Brighton Etsy Team 💖

Brighton Etsy Craft Party 2022 Brighton Etsy Craft Party 2022

May is mental health awareness month. This needs to be shared, needs to be read, and most importantly heard.

Sertraline- Zoloft
Venlafaxine- Effexor
Citalopram- Celexa
Mirtazapine-Remeron
Fluoxetine- Prozac
Duloxetine- Cymbalta
Seroquel- Quetiapine
Lamictal- Lamotrigine
Lexapro- Escitalopram
Wellbutrin- Bupropion
Lorazepam- Ativan
Klonopin- Clonazepam
Abilify - aripiprazole
Tegretol - carabamezipine
Buspar - buspirone

You may know what these tablets are or know a loved one who takes them, but in case you don't, I will fill you in. That medication allows people to deal with a normal day to day life. Although most days it can leave them tired, spaced out, emotionless, or even super emotional.

Crazy right? Why would anyone want to feel like that?

Well this is why!!

You see, some people suffer from severe depression and anxiety.
In their brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. They notice little differences that other people wouldn't. Most days they wake up sick and feel sleepless. It's like they have a weight in their chest, they don't want to go out and withdraw from groups.

They consistently overthink every situation.
Was a comment about them; was it a joke?
Was that person supposed to laugh?
Or did they mean it?
Are they being nice?
Are they talking about them?
Do they talk about them?
They then think, I bet they don’t like me really.

They say sorry all the time. They feel like they annoy everyone.
And for all those questions they will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in their mind, until it sends them to tears...... it's mental that they see things that way.

It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. They don't eat a lot or they eat way too much. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exist, or sleep too much and waste half their day still feeling tired.

They still smile and they have every excuse for when you ask why.
But the tablets can help them. Because they know when they start to feel this way or think this way, they need help.

They know that when their behavior starts to change, They need guidance. And they understand that they don't need to be ashamed. They don't need to be understood. They just need to be accepted. Everyone is fighting a battle and sometimes you need to be kinder.

So I may just be another person who's talking about mental health....

Living with it can be hard, but trying to understand it, is even harder.

Don't suffer in silence.

Mental health is just as important as physical health.

Be part of the healing.
Be understanding.
Be kind.🖤💜🖤

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The has announced that Loneliness is the theme for this year 💜

"Loneliness affects millions of people in the UK every year and is a key driver of poor mental health. Loneliness has been exacerbated by the Covid pandemic, resulting from people’s sense of isolation and reduced ability to connect with others.

The week will raise awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing and the practical steps we can take to address it. Reducing loneliness is a major step towards a mentally healthy society." ~ mentalhealth.org.uk

Here are a few ideas of things you can do to support people in your neighbourhood....

💙 Talk to people in your street

💚 How about posting a letter through your neighbours door, asking them if they are OK or need any shopping?

💜 Leave a note on your neighbours car saying something nice

💛 Phone someone who you haven't spoken to in a while

💖 reach out on social media offering for friends to DM you for a chat

💚 Send a WhatsApp message of appreciation to someone, letting them know if they ever fancy a chat you are there for them.

What ideas do you have?

Youth grants | Grow Wild | Kew

Love this 💜

Youth grants | Grow Wild | Kew Aged 14–25? Apply for a £500 grant from Grow Wild and run your own exciting project this summer! Image Heath Hands, Ines Stuart-Davidson/RGB Kew Applications now open, closing date 10am on Monday 25th April 2022. Our amazing UK native plants and fungi need your help... Not only are they colourful...

Hello folks! I'm looking for a couple of people to help admin 💜

It's a passion project of mine and I do it voluntarily but I've just got a new job which is going to ramp up big time with lots of exciting projects. I am worried and sad at the prospect of slowing down on the YDY Hub life and am thinking that this beautiful thing could be a community run space instead of just lil ole me.

I would of course give as much as I can and help create a robust plan to make it as easy peasy as poss.

If you are a keen bean and passionate about supporting small batch makers and doers drop me a DM and we can get the ball rolling and I'll show you the ropes, the apps, tell you the ethos and give you the tools to help admin this great space, share stuff and upload the amazing producers to the website ❤

Yippppeeeeeeee

Peace and love and squishy hugs ❤

Josie

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New line coming from 💚

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Facebook memories reminded me that I posted this 9 years ago!!!

Even though it is an old post some of it's content has not even began decomposing yet and it is still very relevant and a worth a share. (Sadly)

Although we have progressed so much in terms of reducing the availability of plastic bags and disposable plastics we still have such a long way to go, we will never see our plastic bags decompose in our lifetimes and that is crazy to think, there will be little orange, white and blue, green and white bags still hanging off trees or floating in the oceans like haunting smart price jellyfish...our legacy plastics will still be polluting long after our great great grandchildren pass.. this s**t is real and is the kind of s**t we should care about.

For those of you who are making really positive changes and educating your kids and eachother, keep doing you because it's the only way we can fight the war on waste and safeguard nature 💚

How Long does it take to Decompose

Paper Towel - 2-4 weeks
Banana Peel - 3-4 weeks
Paper Bag - 1 month
Newspaper - 1.5 months
Apple Core - 2 months
Cardboard - 2 months
Cotton Glove - 3 months
Orange peels - 6 months
Plywood - 1-3 years
Wool Sock - 1-5 years
Milk Cartons - 5 years
Cigarette Butts - 10-12 years
Leather shoes - 25-40 years
Tinned Steel Can - 50 years
Foamed Plastic Cups - 50 years
Rubber-Boot Sole - 50-80 years
Plastic containers - 50-80 years
Aluminum Can - 200-500 years
Plastic Bottles - 450 years
Disposable Diapers - 550 years
Monofilament Fishing Line - 600 years
Plastic Bags - 200-1000 years

We request you, please share this piece of information in your network as much as you can.

This will create awareness among people and this is also one of the reasons related to Global Green House Effect.

Interesting Facts & Information

Happy Mother's day 💓
To all the Mother's
Step Mother's
Grandmother's
God Mother's
Fairy God Mother's
Dad's that are Mother's
Mother figures

Well done for helping to raise and guide generations of wonderful humans, showing them the way and empowering them to make the right choices, look after eachother, care for animals and nurture Mother earth!

You are all amazing 💙💚💙💚💙💚

Sweet Sophia (Never Underestimate Her)

What a beautiful family 💖❤🧡💛 pure

Sweet Sophia (Never Underestimate Her) Sophia is a 9 year old girl who likes to make new friends. She is diagnosed with Rett syndrome and lives with a facial deformity. Sophia hopes others will un...

Happy spring equinox! A time to cleanse out stagnant energy within the self and homes, this day ushers in a period of rebirth. 💛

The word equinox comes from Latin and means, “equality of night and day.” the Sun is directly above the hemisphere and both halves of the Earth are receiving the Sun's rays equally, and the length of day and night are the same at this time.

The season of hibernation has officially ended and the return of the light brings longer days, new crops, and a fertility reset, a time to come out of our cocoon and plant the seeds of new beginnings.

It's a good time to start new projects and get creative, reflect and reconnect.

Free butterfly course

Want to learn about the butterflies of Sussex? Sign up to FREE email course with Sussex Wildlife Trust 💚

Free butterfly course In our eight part email course, you’ll learn to identify 40 species of butterfly that you can find right here in Sussex.

We’re Recruiting! Bevy Meals on Wheels Coordinator

Our lovely pals at The Bevendean Cooperative Pub are recruiting 🖤

***Closing Date- 6pm, 18th March ***

We are now recruiting for a new role- a Bevy Meals on Wheels coordinator to help manage our award-winning operation. It is a fascinating position if we do say so ourselves, a chance to help coordinate officially the best Meals on Wheels in the country! More details are available in the job description downloadable from our website-

https://www.thebevy.co.uk/2022/03/04/were-recruiting-bevy-meals-on-wheels-coordinator/

Please send your CV and a short covering letter to [email protected] with BMW Coordinator in the email title.

We’re Recruiting! Bevy Meals on Wheels Coordinator We are now recruiting for a new role- a Bevy Meals on Wheels coordinator to help manage our award-winning operation. It is a fascinating role if we do say so ourselves. More details are available in this job description. Please send your CV and a short covering letter to [email protected] with B...

Exciting stuff! The Living Coast 💚

🐄Councillors at Brighton & Hove City Council are being asked to consider making the 90Ha (220 acre) site, which includes the former Waterhall golf course and the adjoining land, a Local Nature Reserve and whether to allow full public access.
🌱 Read more here:
http://ow.ly/zyAi50Ijstz

Recruitment

Chomp have a couple of great job opportunities 💙

Recruitment Chomp is Recruiting!  Not one, but two opportunities have arisen to be part of our Chomp Team at One Church Brighton! They are:  Chomp Development Worker (Children and Families)  2.5…