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SUMMARY:Spycops - Undercover Policing Inquiry 2026 - Tranche 3 phase 3
DESCRIPTION:The Undercover Policing Inquiry continues right through July with another block of public hearings: Tranche 3 Phase 3\, Being questioned now are 24 of the managers of the Special Demonstration Squad from 90s-00s. \nOn 19th and 24th June\, there was something different. Instead of a cop\, we heard from the activist Helen Steel\, with whom we worked during the McLibel campaign. Helen may appear again on Friday24thJuly. \nSee the preview here and the schedule for this section. You can follow too\, via the links further below. \n \nOn Thursday 26th March we heard from the last of the #spycops in the SDS (Special Demonstration Squad) – a particularly odous peace of work. Big up and big love to all the (civilian) witness\, commentators\, researchers & campaigners. See the post here. \nWatch this reaction video from spycops campaigners (audio begins at 2min 30sec) \nAnalysis of end of the questioning of spycop Robert hastings \nDuring the hearings in March we began to heard mentions of ‘Rod Richardson’\, the first we know to be deployed to the Sumac Centre in Nottingham\, and his follow-up Mark ‘Stone’/Kennedy. \nEvents reported on that we supported included DSEi Arms Fair 2001 & 2003\, MayDay protests\, Earth First (EF!) Gatherings in N.Wales & N.Yorkshire\, GM Crop decontaminations & more\, including the 2005 G8 campaign at Gleneagles in Scotland & Dissent network at Stirling\, where we built on the EF! camp skills later deployed at Climate Camps (& later XR). More via social.coop/@Veggies \nFor more details of the March 2026 hearings listen to ‘Alison’ on Woman’s Hour and see this summary from The Canary. \n\nSince  1968 police targeted a wide range of social justice and human rights campaigns. Rights were violated and lives destroyed. In 2003 these secret political police infiltrated a group of idealistic young environmental activists in Nottingham\, forming sexual relationships and spying without warrant on hundreds of innocent civilians. \nThis scandal\, dubbed ‘#Spycops’‘\, is now the subject of one of the UK’s longest\, deepest\, most extensive and expensive ‘public’ inquiries. \nFollow daily (Mon-Thurs) from 10am\nThe hearings schedule is here\, featuring the Managers for the discredited Special Demonstration Squad secret political policing unit. \nLike us you can follow these platforms: \n\nOfficial live stream by the Undercover Policing Inquiry.\nTo watch the Public Inquiry without locating the new link each day\, to go directly to the current hearing (or next) live stream.\nReal time coverage by Tom Fowler  and others on #Spycops threads on XTwitter.\nDaily live analysis\, in each break\, gathered on ‘Live’ playlist on  Tom’ YouTube channel.\nSpycops.Info for the Spycops Info Podcast and updates from the key groups:\n\nPolice Spies Out of Lives (PSOOL)\nThe Campaign Opposing Police Surveillance (COPS)\nUndercover Research Group and their Spycops Research database.\n\n\n\nSubject to availability we will sometimes follow live at Sumac Screen Room. For times of our coverage\, check our commentary on Social.coop/(Mastodon). Also Veggies on Bluesky\, here and ‘bridged’ here. \n\nMany more links\, events and news in the Spycops.Info Newsletter.\n\nEvidence hearings\nIn phase 1 we heard 26 witnesses give oral evidence\, including 3 Special Demonstration Squad (SDS) officers deployed during the period between approximately 1993 to 2007 and 2 former SDS managers. The Inquiry also heard from 21 non-state witnesses who represent groups that were infiltrated and women who were deceived. \nDuring the course of these hearings\, the Inquiry will hear evidence on topics related to undercover policing including: \n\nThe conduct of undercover officers\, including the deception of women into relationships\nThe use of deceased children’s identities by undercover officers\nDecisions related to targeting and deployments into groups\, including but not limited to Family Justice Campaigns\, including the Stephen Lawrence Campaign\nThe training and supervision provided by managers\, and the extent to which they were aware of the conduct of the officers.\n\nOn Tues 16th December 2025 (day-30) we were joined for live analysis here at Sumac Centre by Kate Wilson. to follow the evidence of Mark Jenner aka ‘Mark Cassidy’\, who infiltrated anti fascist groups & Colin Roach Centre between 1995 and 2000. \n  \n \n  \n\nIn claiming that the Home Office put new codes and safeguards in place in 2000 to shift responsibility for the abuses that happened before\, are they admitting that they _were_ resposible for the breaches of those ‘standards’ by those that followed\, eg Kennedy et al https://t.co/isdzwZVJni \n— Veggies Vegan Campaign Catering (@veggiesnottm) October 13\, 2025 \n \n\nSee Also. . .\n \nSee also DISCLOSURE: Unravelling the Spycops. \nKate Wilson’s memoir is a shocking exposé about the workings of Britain’s secret police. Much of the activity documented by Kate took place at Nottingham’s Sumac Centre. We were delighted that Kate joined us here on Sunday 1st June 2025\, to tell her story and launch her book (which is available from Veggies online shop). \n \nThe new 3-part ITV documentary series ‘The Undercover Police Scandal: Love and Lies Exposed’ premiered on Thursday 6 March at 9pm\, with screenings at Sumac Screen Room. \n\n\n\nFrom the moment ‘Lisa’ discovers Mark Kennedy’s passport\, the #spycops scandal starts to unravel.\n\nSee the clip of this moment here.\n\nCatch up with the whole series …here…\n\n\n\n \nSee also spycops-undercover-policing-inquiry-2026 on the Animal Rights Calendar.
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/spycops-undercover-policing-inquiry-t3-3/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Campaigns,Public Event,Sumac Public Events
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SUMMARY:Creative Arts & Makers Club . Wednesdays at Sumac
DESCRIPTION:The Creative Arts & Makers Club at Sumac now happens every Wednesdays. \nActivities include: \n\nCloth mending\, including darning\, sewing patches.\nCard making.\nUp cycling\, eg peg bags.\nScap/sketchbook keeping. Why do it\, ideas and practice.\nYou ideas\, inspiration\, skills and requests very welcome
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/creative-arts-makers-club-3/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sumac Public Events
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SUMMARY:Community Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:We redistribute fresh foods from Foodprint and Sanatan Food Bank\, saving their surplus veg from going straight to landfill. \n\nPop in during the regular Sumac Sunday Brunch or Wednesday pop-up cafe & warm hub\, or at other times on our events diary.\n\n\n\nSUMAC FOOD REDISTRIBUTION\nFREE – PLEASE TAKE WHAT YOU CAN USE OR SHARE\n\nFood is a right\, not a privilege.\n\n\nFood poverty\, the inability to afford\, or to have access to\, food to make up a healthy diet\, affects 8-9% of the UK population. [Ref: Sustain]\n\n\nFood loss and waste accounts for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. [Ref: United Nations UNFCCC]\n\n\nThe Sumac Community can play a valuable role in tackling food waste.\n\nSurplus foods are shared with Sumac by Sanatan Food Bank and FoodPrint. As well as being good for the Sumac Community\, we provide a valued service to them by helping reduce their waste\, which would otherwise go to landfill or incineration. \nThis\, together with an option of sharing our surplus with Sherwood Exchange and local animal rescues\, gives SIX opportunities for these foods to be consumed! \nIt is the obsession with perfection by the food industry and supermarkets that is driving the food waste crisis.\nThe planet benefits by surpluses being diverted from landfill\, even if it ultimately ends up making compost for the Sumac Garden. \nfood.gov.uk recommends a visual check or the ‘smell test’ to assess the quality of fruit and veg\, or packaged foods with a ‘best before‘ date. Packaged foods should not be given or taken if past its ‘use-by‘ date. Our volunteers make every effort to check that everything is edible\, vegan and not subject to an ethical boycott. Please draw any inappropriate goods to our attention. \nWe need more help. \nIf you value this initiative\, please ask how you can support our work. \n\nFor more information see the Community Food Hub post by Veggies.\n\nYou could also read or share the latest version of the Sumac Food Redistribution flier.\n 
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/community-food-hub-3/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
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SUMMARY:Notts Dining Coop
DESCRIPTION:😋👩‍🍳🍽 NOTTS DINING CO-OP IS HERE \nNotts Dining Co-op is a food project providing free/cheap communal meals to the Nottingham community. \nWe’ll be running events at the Sumac Centre on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays monthly\, which will include a hot meal\, time to spend with friends or to meet new people\, and an opportunity to get involved with the project. Come along to session find out more! \n📆 When: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays\, 7-9pm\n📍 Where: Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone St\, New Basford\, Nottingham NG7 6HX\n❓️ What: pay- what-choise meal & social space\n🧍‍♂️ Who: Everyone is welcome! \nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DCSWZTeO5Uw/ \nThis entry is for the 1st Tuesdays monthly. See also listings for the 3rd Tuesdays.
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/notts-dining-coop-2/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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SUMMARY:Community Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:We redistribute fresh foods from Foodprint and Sanatan Food Bank\, saving their surplus veg from going straight to landfill. \n\nPop in during the regular Sumac Sunday Brunch or Wednesday pop-up cafe & warm hub\, or at other times on our events diary.\n\n\n\nSUMAC FOOD REDISTRIBUTION\nFREE – PLEASE TAKE WHAT YOU CAN USE OR SHARE\n\nFood is a right\, not a privilege.\n\n\nFood poverty\, the inability to afford\, or to have access to\, food to make up a healthy diet\, affects 8-9% of the UK population. [Ref: Sustain]\n\n\nFood loss and waste accounts for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. [Ref: United Nations UNFCCC]\n\n\nThe Sumac Community can play a valuable role in tackling food waste.\n\nSurplus foods are shared with Sumac by Sanatan Food Bank and FoodPrint. As well as being good for the Sumac Community\, we provide a valued service to them by helping reduce their waste\, which would otherwise go to landfill or incineration. \nThis\, together with an option of sharing our surplus with Sherwood Exchange and local animal rescues\, gives SIX opportunities for these foods to be consumed! \nIt is the obsession with perfection by the food industry and supermarkets that is driving the food waste crisis.\nThe planet benefits by surpluses being diverted from landfill\, even if it ultimately ends up making compost for the Sumac Garden. \nfood.gov.uk recommends a visual check or the ‘smell test’ to assess the quality of fruit and veg\, or packaged foods with a ‘best before‘ date. Packaged foods should not be given or taken if past its ‘use-by‘ date. Our volunteers make every effort to check that everything is edible\, vegan and not subject to an ethical boycott. Please draw any inappropriate goods to our attention. \nWe need more help. \nIf you value this initiative\, please ask how you can support our work. \n\nFor more information see the Community Food Hub post by Veggies.\n\nYou could also read or share the latest version of the Sumac Food Redistribution flier.\n 
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/community-food-hub-3/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Cool Space
DESCRIPTION:Pop-up Cafe : every Wednesday\nJoin us at Sumac Centre cool space for hot drinks\, free wifi and hot meal. \nThere is often a meal at about 1pm for a suggested £3 donation\, or what you can afford. \nAlso community food hub for wholefoods\, zero waste supplies & free food redistribution\, radical library and book stall\, #RainbowCentre Archives\, games library & toy box\, informal meeting space with zoom & #SumacScreenRoom facilities. \nEvery Wednesday 11am – 4pm at Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Forest Fields\, Nottingham NG7 6HX . Direction & contact.
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/wednesday-pop-up-cafe-and-warm-space-2/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
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SUMMARY:Sumac Library and Bookstall + Rainbow Archive
DESCRIPTION:The Sumac Centre has its own small library\, which people are free to browse when the Centre is open. \nThe library covers a range of topics from anarchism\, animal rights\, political and social theory\, race\, gender and class\, environment and ecology\, activism\, to journalism and history and more. \nWe also welcome offers of help in helping to keep the Library (& book stall) organised. \nSumac also hosts the Veggies Book Stall\, available whenever the Centre is open. Their are books and journals for reference and for sale covering green\, human rights\, animal issues\, anti-war\, co-operation and social justice. Some are available via Veggies online store. \nWe have started a catalogue of books in the library and another of journals and other archives. \nWe are working with the Sparrows Nest Library. They are making available our huge wealth of pre-digital campaign resources from the 1980s & 90s. As at June 2026 they had processed over 1500 items! \nFor the Public Catalogue search for “Rainbow Centre” and Rainbow archives detailed listing. \nSee also “Rainbow Centre” at the Internet Archive  \n  \nSupport this project\nWe need to raise £400 for the next part of our archiving work. If you can help with a small donation please DONATE via https://sumac.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ \n \nMore information on the Sumac Library\, including it’s Rainbow Centre pre-history\, may be seen at https://sumac.org.uk/get-involved/library-bookshop/
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/sumac-library-and-bookstall-rainbow-archive/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sumac Public Events
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SUMMARY:Creative Arts & Makers Club . Wednesdays at Sumac
DESCRIPTION:The Creative Arts & Makers Club at Sumac now happens every Wednesdays. \nActivities include: \n\nCloth mending\, including darning\, sewing patches.\nCard making.\nUp cycling\, eg peg bags.\nScap/sketchbook keeping. Why do it\, ideas and practice.\nYou ideas\, inspiration\, skills and requests very welcome
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/creative-arts-makers-club-3/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sumac Public Events
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SUMMARY:Blossom's Big Sing - For Folk Against Fascism & We Shall Overcome
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn again to sing together and brighten up the long dark evenings!\nIn these difficult times\, getting together to sing can be a radical act of sustenance for our souls. \nCome along with your voices and join Blossom for an evening of chorus songs. All are welcome to lead in song – any style welcome\, the more the merrier.\nJust listening and enjoying the cafe corner or bar is also fine.\nFree entry\, but any donations welcome in the bucket to support a local food bank and cover room hire cost welcome if you wish / can support. \n  \nDuring Forest Fields Social Club events under 18s must be accompanied by an adult who remains responsible for them whilst on Sumac premises.
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/blossoms-big-sing-for-folk-against-fascism-we-shall-overcome/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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SUMMARY:Community Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:We redistribute fresh foods from Foodprint and Sanatan Food Bank\, saving their surplus veg from going straight to landfill. \n\nPop in during the regular Sumac Sunday Brunch or Wednesday pop-up cafe & warm hub\, or at other times on our events diary.\n\n\n\nSUMAC FOOD REDISTRIBUTION\nFREE – PLEASE TAKE WHAT YOU CAN USE OR SHARE\n\nFood is a right\, not a privilege.\n\n\nFood poverty\, the inability to afford\, or to have access to\, food to make up a healthy diet\, affects 8-9% of the UK population. [Ref: Sustain]\n\n\nFood loss and waste accounts for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. [Ref: United Nations UNFCCC]\n\n\nThe Sumac Community can play a valuable role in tackling food waste.\n\nSurplus foods are shared with Sumac by Sanatan Food Bank and FoodPrint. As well as being good for the Sumac Community\, we provide a valued service to them by helping reduce their waste\, which would otherwise go to landfill or incineration. \nThis\, together with an option of sharing our surplus with Sherwood Exchange and local animal rescues\, gives SIX opportunities for these foods to be consumed! \nIt is the obsession with perfection by the food industry and supermarkets that is driving the food waste crisis.\nThe planet benefits by surpluses being diverted from landfill\, even if it ultimately ends up making compost for the Sumac Garden. \nfood.gov.uk recommends a visual check or the ‘smell test’ to assess the quality of fruit and veg\, or packaged foods with a ‘best before‘ date. Packaged foods should not be given or taken if past its ‘use-by‘ date. Our volunteers make every effort to check that everything is edible\, vegan and not subject to an ethical boycott. Please draw any inappropriate goods to our attention. \nWe need more help. \nIf you value this initiative\, please ask how you can support our work. \n\nFor more information see the Community Food Hub post by Veggies.\n\nYou could also read or share the latest version of the Sumac Food Redistribution flier.\n 
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/community-food-hub-3/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
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SUMMARY:Community Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:We redistribute fresh foods from Foodprint and Sanatan Food Bank\, saving their surplus veg from going straight to landfill. \n\nPop in during the regular Sumac Sunday Brunch or Wednesday pop-up cafe & warm hub\, or at other times on our events diary.\n\n\n\nSUMAC FOOD REDISTRIBUTION\nFREE – PLEASE TAKE WHAT YOU CAN USE OR SHARE\n\nFood is a right\, not a privilege.\n\n\nFood poverty\, the inability to afford\, or to have access to\, food to make up a healthy diet\, affects 8-9% of the UK population. [Ref: Sustain]\n\n\nFood loss and waste accounts for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. [Ref: United Nations UNFCCC]\n\n\nThe Sumac Community can play a valuable role in tackling food waste.\n\nSurplus foods are shared with Sumac by Sanatan Food Bank and FoodPrint. As well as being good for the Sumac Community\, we provide a valued service to them by helping reduce their waste\, which would otherwise go to landfill or incineration. \nThis\, together with an option of sharing our surplus with Sherwood Exchange and local animal rescues\, gives SIX opportunities for these foods to be consumed! \nIt is the obsession with perfection by the food industry and supermarkets that is driving the food waste crisis.\nThe planet benefits by surpluses being diverted from landfill\, even if it ultimately ends up making compost for the Sumac Garden. \nfood.gov.uk recommends a visual check or the ‘smell test’ to assess the quality of fruit and veg\, or packaged foods with a ‘best before‘ date. Packaged foods should not be given or taken if past its ‘use-by‘ date. Our volunteers make every effort to check that everything is edible\, vegan and not subject to an ethical boycott. Please draw any inappropriate goods to our attention. \nWe need more help. \nIf you value this initiative\, please ask how you can support our work. \n\nFor more information see the Community Food Hub post by Veggies.\n\nYou could also read or share the latest version of the Sumac Food Redistribution flier.\n 
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/community-food-hub-3/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181409
CREATED:20251218T234102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T153727Z
UID:10011072-1784113200-1784131200@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Cool Space
DESCRIPTION:Pop-up Cafe : every Wednesday\nJoin us at Sumac Centre cool space for hot drinks\, free wifi and hot meal. \nThere is often a meal at about 1pm for a suggested £3 donation\, or what you can afford. \nAlso community food hub for wholefoods\, zero waste supplies & free food redistribution\, radical library and book stall\, #RainbowCentre Archives\, games library & toy box\, informal meeting space with zoom & #SumacScreenRoom facilities. \nEvery Wednesday 11am – 4pm at Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Forest Fields\, Nottingham NG7 6HX . Direction & contact.
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/wednesday-pop-up-cafe-and-warm-space-2/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
GEO:52.9714703;-1.1633688
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181409
CREATED:20260321T153329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T075817Z
UID:10012300-1784113200-1784134800@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sumac Library and Bookstall + Rainbow Archive
DESCRIPTION:The Sumac Centre has its own small library\, which people are free to browse when the Centre is open. \nThe library covers a range of topics from anarchism\, animal rights\, political and social theory\, race\, gender and class\, environment and ecology\, activism\, to journalism and history and more. \nWe also welcome offers of help in helping to keep the Library (& book stall) organised. \nSumac also hosts the Veggies Book Stall\, available whenever the Centre is open. Their are books and journals for reference and for sale covering green\, human rights\, animal issues\, anti-war\, co-operation and social justice. Some are available via Veggies online store. \nWe have started a catalogue of books in the library and another of journals and other archives. \nWe are working with the Sparrows Nest Library. They are making available our huge wealth of pre-digital campaign resources from the 1980s & 90s. As at June 2026 they had processed over 1500 items! \nFor the Public Catalogue search for “Rainbow Centre” and Rainbow archives detailed listing. \nSee also “Rainbow Centre” at the Internet Archive  \n  \nSupport this project\nWe need to raise £400 for the next part of our archiving work. If you can help with a small donation please DONATE via https://sumac.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ \n \nMore information on the Sumac Library\, including it’s Rainbow Centre pre-history\, may be seen at https://sumac.org.uk/get-involved/library-bookshop/
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/sumac-library-and-bookstall-rainbow-archive/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sumac Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
GEO:52.9714703;-1.1633688
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181409
CREATED:20250608T123114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T183544Z
UID:10010509-1784140200-1784149200@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Arts & Makers Club . Wednesdays at Sumac
DESCRIPTION:The Creative Arts & Makers Club at Sumac now happens every Wednesdays. \nActivities include: \n\nCloth mending\, including darning\, sewing patches.\nCard making.\nUp cycling\, eg peg bags.\nScap/sketchbook keeping. Why do it\, ideas and practice.\nYou ideas\, inspiration\, skills and requests very welcome
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/creative-arts-makers-club-3/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sumac Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
GEO:52.9714703;-1.1633688
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T220000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181409
CREATED:20220323T115017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T194429Z
UID:10012079-1784314800-1784325600@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sumac Sisterhood
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming\, safe and friendly place for activities from arts & crafts to discussion groups. \nThird Friday Monthly. \nDetails from sumacsisterhood@gmail.com
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/sumac-sisterhood/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events
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GEO:52.9714703;-1.1633688
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181409
CREATED:20260421T135825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T144455Z
UID:10012438-1784401200-1784412000@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Brinsley Animal Rescue Fundraiser - 18 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Another regular ‘Peoples Kitchen’ fundraiser for Brinsley Animal Rescue\, at the Sumac Centre. \nThe animals suffering does not end\, which means we do not stop our community fundraising meals  \nSo come along\, eat homemade delicious vegan food for a fiver\, homemade cake for an additional cost.\n\nJoin in with the raffle\, drink vegan drinks from the bar\, socialise with your tribe\, bring games too if you like. It’s your night\, be creative\, bring raffle prizes\, and come and have fun and laughter\, let’s keep the humor flowing….\nAll the proceeds are donated to Brinsley Animal Rescue – saving the animals from despair and suffering\, we hear them\, we see them\, we care. \nSo come along\, eat cheap food\, laughter at cheap jokes\, and have a cheap beer !! \nJoin us at 7pm
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/brinsley-animal-rescue-fundraiser-18-july-2026/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181409
CREATED:20251210T204003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T075300Z
UID:10011598-1784458800-1784476800@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Community Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:We redistribute fresh foods from Foodprint and Sanatan Food Bank\, saving their surplus veg from going straight to landfill. \n\nPop in during the regular Sumac Sunday Brunch or Wednesday pop-up cafe & warm hub\, or at other times on our events diary.\n\n\n\nSUMAC FOOD REDISTRIBUTION\nFREE – PLEASE TAKE WHAT YOU CAN USE OR SHARE\n\nFood is a right\, not a privilege.\n\n\nFood poverty\, the inability to afford\, or to have access to\, food to make up a healthy diet\, affects 8-9% of the UK population. [Ref: Sustain]\n\n\nFood loss and waste accounts for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. [Ref: United Nations UNFCCC]\n\n\nThe Sumac Community can play a valuable role in tackling food waste.\n\nSurplus foods are shared with Sumac by Sanatan Food Bank and FoodPrint. As well as being good for the Sumac Community\, we provide a valued service to them by helping reduce their waste\, which would otherwise go to landfill or incineration. \nThis\, together with an option of sharing our surplus with Sherwood Exchange and local animal rescues\, gives SIX opportunities for these foods to be consumed! \nIt is the obsession with perfection by the food industry and supermarkets that is driving the food waste crisis.\nThe planet benefits by surpluses being diverted from landfill\, even if it ultimately ends up making compost for the Sumac Garden. \nfood.gov.uk recommends a visual check or the ‘smell test’ to assess the quality of fruit and veg\, or packaged foods with a ‘best before‘ date. Packaged foods should not be given or taken if past its ‘use-by‘ date. Our volunteers make every effort to check that everything is edible\, vegan and not subject to an ethical boycott. Please draw any inappropriate goods to our attention. \nWe need more help. \nIf you value this initiative\, please ask how you can support our work. \n\nFor more information see the Community Food Hub post by Veggies.\n\nYou could also read or share the latest version of the Sumac Food Redistribution flier.\n 
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/community-food-hub-3/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
GEO:52.9714703;-1.1633688
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181409
CREATED:20250413T151035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T151633Z
UID:10011688-1784660400-1784667600@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Notts Dining Coop
DESCRIPTION:😋👩‍🍳🍽 NOTTS DINING CO-OP IS HERE \nNotts Dining Co-op is a food project providing free/cheap communal meals to the Nottingham community. \nWe’ll be running events at the Sumac Centre on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays monthly\, which will include a hot meal\, time to spend with friends or to meet new people\, and an opportunity to get involved with the project. Come along to session find out more! \n📆 When: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays\, 7-9pm\n📍 Where: Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone St\, New Basford\, Nottingham NG7 6HX\n❓️ What: pay- what-choise meal & social space\n🧍‍♂️ Who: Everyone is welcome! \nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DCSWZTeO5Uw/ \nThis entry is for the 3rd Tuesdays monthly. See also listings for the 1st Tuesdays.
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/notts-dining-coop-3/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
GEO:52.9714703;-1.1633688
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181409
CREATED:20251210T204003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T075300Z
UID:10011599-1784718000-1784736000@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Community Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:We redistribute fresh foods from Foodprint and Sanatan Food Bank\, saving their surplus veg from going straight to landfill. \n\nPop in during the regular Sumac Sunday Brunch or Wednesday pop-up cafe & warm hub\, or at other times on our events diary.\n\n\n\nSUMAC FOOD REDISTRIBUTION\nFREE – PLEASE TAKE WHAT YOU CAN USE OR SHARE\n\nFood is a right\, not a privilege.\n\n\nFood poverty\, the inability to afford\, or to have access to\, food to make up a healthy diet\, affects 8-9% of the UK population. [Ref: Sustain]\n\n\nFood loss and waste accounts for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. [Ref: United Nations UNFCCC]\n\n\nThe Sumac Community can play a valuable role in tackling food waste.\n\nSurplus foods are shared with Sumac by Sanatan Food Bank and FoodPrint. As well as being good for the Sumac Community\, we provide a valued service to them by helping reduce their waste\, which would otherwise go to landfill or incineration. \nThis\, together with an option of sharing our surplus with Sherwood Exchange and local animal rescues\, gives SIX opportunities for these foods to be consumed! \nIt is the obsession with perfection by the food industry and supermarkets that is driving the food waste crisis.\nThe planet benefits by surpluses being diverted from landfill\, even if it ultimately ends up making compost for the Sumac Garden. \nfood.gov.uk recommends a visual check or the ‘smell test’ to assess the quality of fruit and veg\, or packaged foods with a ‘best before‘ date. Packaged foods should not be given or taken if past its ‘use-by‘ date. Our volunteers make every effort to check that everything is edible\, vegan and not subject to an ethical boycott. Please draw any inappropriate goods to our attention. \nWe need more help. \nIf you value this initiative\, please ask how you can support our work. \n\nFor more information see the Community Food Hub post by Veggies.\n\nYou could also read or share the latest version of the Sumac Food Redistribution flier.\n 
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/community-food-hub-3/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
GEO:52.9714703;-1.1633688
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181409
CREATED:20251218T234102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T153727Z
UID:10011073-1784718000-1784736000@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Cool Space
DESCRIPTION:Pop-up Cafe : every Wednesday\nJoin us at Sumac Centre cool space for hot drinks\, free wifi and hot meal. \nThere is often a meal at about 1pm for a suggested £3 donation\, or what you can afford. \nAlso community food hub for wholefoods\, zero waste supplies & free food redistribution\, radical library and book stall\, #RainbowCentre Archives\, games library & toy box\, informal meeting space with zoom & #SumacScreenRoom facilities. \nEvery Wednesday 11am – 4pm at Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Forest Fields\, Nottingham NG7 6HX . Direction & contact.
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/wednesday-pop-up-cafe-and-warm-space-2/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
GEO:52.9714703;-1.1633688
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sumac Centre 245 Gladstone Street Nottingham United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=245 Gladstone Street:geo:-1.1633688,52.9714703
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181409
CREATED:20260321T153329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T075817Z
UID:10012301-1784718000-1784739600@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sumac Library and Bookstall + Rainbow Archive
DESCRIPTION:The Sumac Centre has its own small library\, which people are free to browse when the Centre is open. \nThe library covers a range of topics from anarchism\, animal rights\, political and social theory\, race\, gender and class\, environment and ecology\, activism\, to journalism and history and more. \nWe also welcome offers of help in helping to keep the Library (& book stall) organised. \nSumac also hosts the Veggies Book Stall\, available whenever the Centre is open. Their are books and journals for reference and for sale covering green\, human rights\, animal issues\, anti-war\, co-operation and social justice. Some are available via Veggies online store. \nWe have started a catalogue of books in the library and another of journals and other archives. \nWe are working with the Sparrows Nest Library. They are making available our huge wealth of pre-digital campaign resources from the 1980s & 90s. As at June 2026 they had processed over 1500 items! \nFor the Public Catalogue search for “Rainbow Centre” and Rainbow archives detailed listing. \nSee also “Rainbow Centre” at the Internet Archive  \n  \nSupport this project\nWe need to raise £400 for the next part of our archiving work. If you can help with a small donation please DONATE via https://sumac.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ \n \nMore information on the Sumac Library\, including it’s Rainbow Centre pre-history\, may be seen at https://sumac.org.uk/get-involved/library-bookshop/
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/sumac-library-and-bookstall-rainbow-archive/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sumac Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
GEO:52.9714703;-1.1633688
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181410
CREATED:20250608T123114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T183544Z
UID:10010510-1784745000-1784754000@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Arts & Makers Club . Wednesdays at Sumac
DESCRIPTION:The Creative Arts & Makers Club at Sumac now happens every Wednesdays. \nActivities include: \n\nCloth mending\, including darning\, sewing patches.\nCard making.\nUp cycling\, eg peg bags.\nScap/sketchbook keeping. Why do it\, ideas and practice.\nYou ideas\, inspiration\, skills and requests very welcome
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/creative-arts-makers-club-3/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sumac Public Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sumac.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/artposter.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
GEO:52.9714703;-1.1633688
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sumac Centre 245 Gladstone Street Nottingham United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=245 Gladstone Street:geo:-1.1633688,52.9714703
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181410
CREATED:20260429T124124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T111105Z
UID:10012439-1784916000-1784926800@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fundraiser for Big Ride for Palestine
DESCRIPTION:People’s Kitchen meal \nJoin us on FRIDAY 24th July at the Sumac Centre to support the Nottingham to Sheffield Bike Ride for Palestine leaving the next day. \nRaising funds for \n* MECA https://www.mecaforpeace.org/\n* Gaza Sunbirds https://gazasunbirds.org/ \n 
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/fundraiser-for-big-ride-for-palestine/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Campaigns,Public Event,Sumac Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
GEO:52.9714703;-1.1633688
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181410
CREATED:20251210T204003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T075300Z
UID:10011600-1785063600-1785081600@sumac.org.uk
SUMMARY:Community Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:We redistribute fresh foods from Foodprint and Sanatan Food Bank\, saving their surplus veg from going straight to landfill. \n\nPop in during the regular Sumac Sunday Brunch or Wednesday pop-up cafe & warm hub\, or at other times on our events diary.\n\n\n\nSUMAC FOOD REDISTRIBUTION\nFREE – PLEASE TAKE WHAT YOU CAN USE OR SHARE\n\nFood is a right\, not a privilege.\n\n\nFood poverty\, the inability to afford\, or to have access to\, food to make up a healthy diet\, affects 8-9% of the UK population. [Ref: Sustain]\n\n\nFood loss and waste accounts for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. [Ref: United Nations UNFCCC]\n\n\nThe Sumac Community can play a valuable role in tackling food waste.\n\nSurplus foods are shared with Sumac by Sanatan Food Bank and FoodPrint. As well as being good for the Sumac Community\, we provide a valued service to them by helping reduce their waste\, which would otherwise go to landfill or incineration. \nThis\, together with an option of sharing our surplus with Sherwood Exchange and local animal rescues\, gives SIX opportunities for these foods to be consumed! \nIt is the obsession with perfection by the food industry and supermarkets that is driving the food waste crisis.\nThe planet benefits by surpluses being diverted from landfill\, even if it ultimately ends up making compost for the Sumac Garden. \nfood.gov.uk recommends a visual check or the ‘smell test’ to assess the quality of fruit and veg\, or packaged foods with a ‘best before‘ date. Packaged foods should not be given or taken if past its ‘use-by‘ date. Our volunteers make every effort to check that everything is edible\, vegan and not subject to an ethical boycott. Please draw any inappropriate goods to our attention. \nWe need more help. \nIf you value this initiative\, please ask how you can support our work. \n\nFor more information see the Community Food Hub post by Veggies.\n\nYou could also read or share the latest version of the Sumac Food Redistribution flier.\n 
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/community-food-hub-3/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
GEO:52.9714703;-1.1633688
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:We redistribute fresh foods from Foodprint and Sanatan Food Bank\, saving their surplus veg from going straight to landfill. \n\nPop in during the regular Sumac Sunday Brunch or Wednesday pop-up cafe & warm hub\, or at other times on our events diary.\n\n\n\nSUMAC FOOD REDISTRIBUTION\nFREE – PLEASE TAKE WHAT YOU CAN USE OR SHARE\n\nFood is a right\, not a privilege.\n\n\nFood poverty\, the inability to afford\, or to have access to\, food to make up a healthy diet\, affects 8-9% of the UK population. [Ref: Sustain]\n\n\nFood loss and waste accounts for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. [Ref: United Nations UNFCCC]\n\n\nThe Sumac Community can play a valuable role in tackling food waste.\n\nSurplus foods are shared with Sumac by Sanatan Food Bank and FoodPrint. As well as being good for the Sumac Community\, we provide a valued service to them by helping reduce their waste\, which would otherwise go to landfill or incineration. \nThis\, together with an option of sharing our surplus with Sherwood Exchange and local animal rescues\, gives SIX opportunities for these foods to be consumed! \nIt is the obsession with perfection by the food industry and supermarkets that is driving the food waste crisis.\nThe planet benefits by surpluses being diverted from landfill\, even if it ultimately ends up making compost for the Sumac Garden. \nfood.gov.uk recommends a visual check or the ‘smell test’ to assess the quality of fruit and veg\, or packaged foods with a ‘best before‘ date. Packaged foods should not be given or taken if past its ‘use-by‘ date. Our volunteers make every effort to check that everything is edible\, vegan and not subject to an ethical boycott. Please draw any inappropriate goods to our attention. \nWe need more help. \nIf you value this initiative\, please ask how you can support our work. \n\nFor more information see the Community Food Hub post by Veggies.\n\nYou could also read or share the latest version of the Sumac Food Redistribution flier.\n 
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/community-food-hub-3/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T160000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Cool Space
DESCRIPTION:Pop-up Cafe : every Wednesday\nJoin us at Sumac Centre cool space for hot drinks\, free wifi and hot meal. \nThere is often a meal at about 1pm for a suggested £3 donation\, or what you can afford. \nAlso community food hub for wholefoods\, zero waste supplies & free food redistribution\, radical library and book stall\, #RainbowCentre Archives\, games library & toy box\, informal meeting space with zoom & #SumacScreenRoom facilities. \nEvery Wednesday 11am – 4pm at Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Forest Fields\, Nottingham NG7 6HX . Direction & contact.
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/wednesday-pop-up-cafe-and-warm-space-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181410
CREATED:20260321T153329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T075817Z
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SUMMARY:Sumac Library and Bookstall + Rainbow Archive
DESCRIPTION:The Sumac Centre has its own small library\, which people are free to browse when the Centre is open. \nThe library covers a range of topics from anarchism\, animal rights\, political and social theory\, race\, gender and class\, environment and ecology\, activism\, to journalism and history and more. \nWe also welcome offers of help in helping to keep the Library (& book stall) organised. \nSumac also hosts the Veggies Book Stall\, available whenever the Centre is open. Their are books and journals for reference and for sale covering green\, human rights\, animal issues\, anti-war\, co-operation and social justice. Some are available via Veggies online store. \nWe have started a catalogue of books in the library and another of journals and other archives. \nWe are working with the Sparrows Nest Library. They are making available our huge wealth of pre-digital campaign resources from the 1980s & 90s. As at June 2026 they had processed over 1500 items! \nFor the Public Catalogue search for “Rainbow Centre” and Rainbow archives detailed listing. \nSee also “Rainbow Centre” at the Internet Archive  \n  \nSupport this project\nWe need to raise £400 for the next part of our archiving work. If you can help with a small donation please DONATE via https://sumac.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ \n \nMore information on the Sumac Library\, including it’s Rainbow Centre pre-history\, may be seen at https://sumac.org.uk/get-involved/library-bookshop/
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/sumac-library-and-bookstall-rainbow-archive/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sumac Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181410
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SUMMARY:Creative Arts & Makers Club . Wednesdays at Sumac
DESCRIPTION:The Creative Arts & Makers Club at Sumac now happens every Wednesdays. \nActivities include: \n\nCloth mending\, including darning\, sewing patches.\nCard making.\nUp cycling\, eg peg bags.\nScap/sketchbook keeping. Why do it\, ideas and practice.\nYou ideas\, inspiration\, skills and requests very welcome
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/creative-arts-makers-club-3/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sumac Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:We redistribute fresh foods from Foodprint and Sanatan Food Bank\, saving their surplus veg from going straight to landfill. \n\nPop in during the regular Sumac Sunday Brunch or Wednesday pop-up cafe & warm hub\, or at other times on our events diary.\n\n\n\nSUMAC FOOD REDISTRIBUTION\nFREE – PLEASE TAKE WHAT YOU CAN USE OR SHARE\n\nFood is a right\, not a privilege.\n\n\nFood poverty\, the inability to afford\, or to have access to\, food to make up a healthy diet\, affects 8-9% of the UK population. [Ref: Sustain]\n\n\nFood loss and waste accounts for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. [Ref: United Nations UNFCCC]\n\n\nThe Sumac Community can play a valuable role in tackling food waste.\n\nSurplus foods are shared with Sumac by Sanatan Food Bank and FoodPrint. As well as being good for the Sumac Community\, we provide a valued service to them by helping reduce their waste\, which would otherwise go to landfill or incineration. \nThis\, together with an option of sharing our surplus with Sherwood Exchange and local animal rescues\, gives SIX opportunities for these foods to be consumed! \nIt is the obsession with perfection by the food industry and supermarkets that is driving the food waste crisis.\nThe planet benefits by surpluses being diverted from landfill\, even if it ultimately ends up making compost for the Sumac Garden. \nfood.gov.uk recommends a visual check or the ‘smell test’ to assess the quality of fruit and veg\, or packaged foods with a ‘best before‘ date. Packaged foods should not be given or taken if past its ‘use-by‘ date. Our volunteers make every effort to check that everything is edible\, vegan and not subject to an ethical boycott. Please draw any inappropriate goods to our attention. \nWe need more help. \nIf you value this initiative\, please ask how you can support our work. \n\nFor more information see the Community Food Hub post by Veggies.\n\nYou could also read or share the latest version of the Sumac Food Redistribution flier.\n 
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/community-food-hub-3/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Sumac Public Events,Veggies Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Sumac%20Centre":MAILTO:sumac.centre.uk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181410
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SUMMARY:Notts Dining Coop
DESCRIPTION:😋👩‍🍳🍽 NOTTS DINING CO-OP IS HERE \nNotts Dining Co-op is a food project providing free/cheap communal meals to the Nottingham community. \nWe’ll be running events at the Sumac Centre on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays monthly\, which will include a hot meal\, time to spend with friends or to meet new people\, and an opportunity to get involved with the project. Come along to session find out more! \n📆 When: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays\, 7-9pm\n📍 Where: Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone St\, New Basford\, Nottingham NG7 6HX\n❓️ What: pay- what-choise meal & social space\n🧍‍♂️ Who: Everyone is welcome! \nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DCSWZTeO5Uw/ \nThis entry is for the 1st Tuesdays monthly. See also listings for the 3rd Tuesdays.
URL:https://sumac.org.uk/event/notts-dining-coop-2/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Sumac Centre\, 245 Gladstone Street\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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