Since  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. This scandal, dubbed '#Spycops'', is now the […]

The Dolls Dining Co-op (DDC) is intended to provide a free vegan food for transfeminine people. DDC is on every Mondays at 7-9pm  

😋👩‍🍳🍽 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 […]

Pop-up Cafe : every Wednesday Join us at #Nottingham Sumac Centre for meals/snacks, unlimited hot drinks, free wifi (laptop available) and a warm space. The meal is served at (about) 1pm for a suggested £3 donation, or what you can afford. Also community food hub for wholefoods, zero waste supplies & free food redistribution, radical […]

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. […]

The Creative Arts & Makers Club at Sumac now happens every Wednesdays. Activities include: Cloth mending, including darning, sewing patches. Card making. Up cycling, eg peg bags. Scap/sketchbook keeping. Why do it, ideas and practice. You ideas, inspiration, skills and requests very welcome

Since  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. This scandal, dubbed '#Spycops'', is now the […]

Game Night at Sumac on 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, with bar, 7pm -10pm.

A book launch presenting "All Hands on Deck, Climate Activism the Way Ahead" by Jan Goodey. For more than 30 years, I’ve been on the front lines of direct-action environmentalism and anti-capitalism in the UK. I’ve helped shut down offensive companies for the day and been part of successful protest camps to save Britain’s ancient […]

Sunday Brunch continues at the Sumac Centre, for just £5 including Zapatista Coffee, teas and soft drinks.. Join us for Sunday Brunch in Sumac's  Garden Cafe or in the Social Club space. There may be Veggies Sosages, rashers, potato cakes, organic Suma baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, scrambled tofu and toast. Pop in every Sunday from […]

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 […]