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Calendar of Events
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Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Warm Space
Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Warm Space
Join us at #Nottingham Sumac Centre for meals/snacks, unlimited hot drinks, free wifi (laptop available) and a warm space. Just £3 for food. Also radical book stall, #RainbowCentre Archives, community food hub for wholefoods & zero waste supplies, free share foods, informal meeting space with zoom & big screen facilities. Initially every Wednesday 1pm – […]
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Forest Fields Social Club – Sunday socials
Forest Fields Social Club – Sunday socials
Sumac Garden Bar & Cafe continues. Sundays: Brunch 11am - 2pm; Bar from 12noon - 4pm, a family-friendly time with games and bar snacks. Opening times are subject to the availability of volunteers. There are often events at the Sumac Centre, but members and their guests are always welcome during club hours. The FFSC is […]
Sumac Sunday Brunch
Sumac Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch continues at the Sumac Centre, for just £5 including a drink. Join us for Sunday Brunch in Sumac's Garden Cafe or in the Social Club space. There may be Veggies Sosages, rashers from No-Homers or Chow 'Meats', potato cakes, organic Sumac baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, scrambled tofu and toast. Pop in every Sunday from […]
Klezmer Keilidh rehearsal
Klezmer Keilidh rehearsal
Klezmer Keilidh rehearse at Sumac Centre, in the large indoor space. A klezmer keilidh is essentially a barn dance Yiddish style! Much like in other ceilidhs, the dances are explained by a caller and you don't need any experience, neither do you need to bring a partner to join in.
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Notts Dining Coop
Notts Dining Coop
NOTTS DINING CO-OP IS HERE Notts Dining Co-op is a food project providing free/cheap communal meals to the Nottingham community. We'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 […]
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Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Warm Space
Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Warm Space
Join us at #Nottingham Sumac Centre for meals/snacks, unlimited hot drinks, free wifi (laptop available) and a warm space. Just £3 for food. Also radical book stall, #RainbowCentre Archives, community food hub for wholefoods & zero waste supplies, free share foods, informal meeting space with zoom & big screen facilities. Initially every Wednesday 1pm – […]
Creative Arts & Makers Club . First Wednesdays
Creative Arts & Makers Club . First Wednesdays
The Creative Arts & Makers Club at Sumac happens on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Activities include: Modeling and mark making using clay Looking at the principles of design Graphics, taking inspiration from illuminated manuscripts Scap/sketchbook keeping. Why do it, ideas and practice.
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SUROWICA – Punk 4 the Homeless special gig
SUROWICA – Punk 4 the Homeless special gig
Punk 4 the Homeless invite you to a very special gig, featuring SUROWICA from Poland, with support from Radioactive Rats and Eagle Spits. Fundraising for Hope Orphanage in Sierra Leone.
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Forest Fields Social Club – Sunday socials
Forest Fields Social Club – Sunday socials
Sumac Garden Bar & Cafe continues. Sundays: Brunch 11am - 2pm; Bar from 12noon - 4pm, a family-friendly time with games and bar snacks. Opening times are subject to the availability of volunteers. There are often events at the Sumac Centre, but members and their guests are always welcome during club hours. The FFSC is […]
Sumac Sunday Brunch
Sumac Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch continues at the Sumac Centre, for just £5 including a drink. Join us for Sunday Brunch in Sumac's Garden Cafe or in the Social Club space. There may be Veggies Sosages, rashers from No-Homers or Chow 'Meats', potato cakes, organic Sumac baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, scrambled tofu and toast. Pop in every Sunday from […]
Games Club – Sun 9th Feb 1-4pm
Games Club – Sun 9th Feb 1-4pm
The Game Night at Sumac is usually on 2nd and last Fridays of each month, with bar, 7-10pm. However due to the Earth First Moot the Games Night on Friday 14th Feb will move to Sunday 9th Feb, during Sunday Brunch
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private event (Dolls 2nd Mondays)
private event (Dolls 2nd Mondays)
The Dolls Dining Co-op (DDC) is intended to provide a free vegan food for transfeminine people. DDC is on the second and fourth Mondays at 7-9pm
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Green Festival Planning Meeting
Green Festival Planning Meeting
Planning meetings continue for Nottingham Green Festival, a sustainable-themed festival, organised by a volunteer cooperative planning group. The Green Festival wil be held at Nottingham Arboretum on Sunday 14th September 2025 and your support is most welcome. Join us at the Sumac Centre, or get in touch for details to join the online via zoom. […]
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Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Warm Space
Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Warm Space
Join us at #Nottingham Sumac Centre for meals/snacks, unlimited hot drinks, free wifi (laptop available) and a warm space. Just £3 for food. Also radical book stall, #RainbowCentre Archives, community food hub for wholefoods & zero waste supplies, free share foods, informal meeting space with zoom & big screen facilities. Initially every Wednesday 1pm – […]
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Sumac Meeting
Sumac Meeting
The Sumac Centre is an independent community and social centre in Nottingham, home to projects including the Forest Fields Social Club, People's Kitchen, Veggies Catering Campaign, Punk 4 The Homeless and more. Sumac provides resources, meeting spaces and facilities for groups and individuals campaigning for human rights, animal rights, the environment, peace, co-operation and social […]
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Earth First! Winter Moot
The Earth First! Winter Moot will happen on 14th-16th February near Nottingham The Moot is going to be a bit different this year, and we encourage you to read the full statement about it here: http://tinyurl.com/EFmoot25 By sharing this vision beforehand we hope that you EF!ers will be able to make an informed […]
Forest Fields Social Club
Forest Fields Social Club
The Forest Fields Social Club (aka Sumac bar) is available for events. Why not organise an event in your Social Club - contact us with your ideas. Opening times are subject to the availability of volunteers, so may NOT be open on every Friday or Saturday evening. There are often events at the Sumac Centre, […]
No Games Night – Sun 9th Feb 1-4pm instead
No Games Night – Sun 9th Feb 1-4pm instead
The Game Night at Sumac is usually on 2nd and last Fridays of each month, with bar, 7-10pm. However due to the Earth First Moot the Games Night on Friday 14th Feb will move to an alternative date.
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2 events,
Sumac Sunday Brunch
Sumac Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch continues at the Sumac Centre, for just £5 including a drink. Join us for Sunday Brunch in Sumac's Garden Cafe or in the Social Club space. There may be Veggies Sosages, rashers from No-Homers or Chow 'Meats', potato cakes, organic Sumac baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, scrambled tofu and toast. Pop in every Sunday from […]
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1 event,
Notts Dining Coop
Notts Dining Coop
NOTTS DINING CO-OP IS HERE Notts Dining Co-op is a food project providing free/cheap communal meals to the Nottingham community. We'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 […]
2 events,
Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Warm Space
Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Warm Space
Join us at #Nottingham Sumac Centre for meals/snacks, unlimited hot drinks, free wifi (laptop available) and a warm space. Just £3 for food. Also radical book stall, #RainbowCentre Archives, community food hub for wholefoods & zero waste supplies, free share foods, informal meeting space with zoom & big screen facilities. Initially every Wednesday 1pm – […]
Creative Arts & Makers Club . Third Wednesdays
Creative Arts & Makers Club . Third Wednesdays
The Creative Arts & Makers Club at Sumac happens on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Activities include: Modeling and mark making using clay Looking at the principles of design Graphics, taking inspiration from illuminated manuscripts Scap/sketchbook keeping. Why do it, ideas and practice.
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Sumac Sisterhood
Sumac Sisterhood
A welcoming, safe and friendly place for activities from arts & crafts to discussion groups. Third Friday Monthly. Details from sumacsisterhood@gmail.com
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Punk 4 The Homeless
Punk 4 The Homeless
P4TH Fundraisers, run on anarchist principles, to raise vital funds for at risk street children. For a world where children are free, safe and able to realise their potential. P4TH meals will be available for a £iver in solidarity with, and in aid of, the Hope Girls Orphanage in Sierra Leone .You can also donate […]
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Forest Fields Social Club – Sunday socials
Forest Fields Social Club – Sunday socials
Sumac Garden Bar & Cafe continues. Sundays: Brunch 11am - 2pm; Bar from 12noon - 4pm, a family-friendly time with games and bar snacks. Opening times are subject to the availability of volunteers. There are often events at the Sumac Centre, but members and their guests are always welcome during club hours. The FFSC is […]
Sumac Sunday Brunch
Sumac Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch continues at the Sumac Centre, for just £5 including a drink. Join us for Sunday Brunch in Sumac's Garden Cafe or in the Social Club space. There may be Veggies Sosages, rashers from No-Homers or Chow 'Meats', potato cakes, organic Sumac baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, scrambled tofu and toast. Pop in every Sunday from […]
Klezmer Keilidh rehearsal
Klezmer Keilidh rehearsal
Klezmer Keilidh rehearse at Sumac Centre, in the large indoor space. A klezmer keilidh is essentially a barn dance Yiddish style! Much like in other ceilidhs, the dances are explained by a caller and you don't need any experience, neither do you need to bring a partner to join in.
1 event,
private event (Dolls 4th Mondays)
private event (Dolls 4th Mondays)
The Dolls Dining Co-op (DDC) is intended to provide a free vegan food for transfeminine people. DDC is on the second and fourth Mondays at 7-9pm
0 events,
1 event,
Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Warm Space
Wednesday Pop-up Cafe and Warm Space
Join us at #Nottingham Sumac Centre for meals/snacks, unlimited hot drinks, free wifi (laptop available) and a warm space. Just £3 for food. Also radical book stall, #RainbowCentre Archives, community food hub for wholefoods & zero waste supplies, free share foods, informal meeting space with zoom & big screen facilities. Initially every Wednesday 1pm – […]
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Games Night at Forest Fields Social Club
Games Night at Forest Fields Social Club
Game Night at Sumac on 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, with bar, 7pm -10pm.
Sumac exists to provides resources and a meeting space for groups and individuals working to promote social justice, environmental awareness, peace, and animal rights.
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