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Recent gatherings in Sussex have left participants feeling relaxed and supported, though a few practical tips emerged for future visitors. At the Sound Healing with Horses Experience on farmland in Henfield, visitors sat in a field alongside horses for singing, reiki and time around a fire. Those who went found deep comfort in the calm atmosphere and the genuine openness of the hosts, which helped people process grief and tension. To make things smoother, visitors suggested clearer driving directions to avoid getting lost, an earlier round of introductions so people can get to know each other, and reminding everyone to pack warm blankets and wellies for the damp ground.

In central Brighton, people looking to reflect on past experiences met at The Loft at Little Dippers for the Psychedelic Integration Circle. Attendees praised the group leaders for creating a welcoming, friendly and dependable setting that felt comfortable for speaking openly.

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A fresh crop of community gatherings has been listed across Sussex. In Brighton, Energy for Life Fitness on Sussex Street hosts Heart Beats & Harmonies - voice n dance journey. The session combines playful voice and movement exercises with dancing to recorded world mixes and live music from Natasha and Ben, moving from high energy to still reflection. Meanwhile, at the BMECP Centre on Fleet Street, mushroom educator Oli Genn-Bash leads Men, Mushrooms, Maca & More. Open to all men, including trans men, the informal evening focuses on honest conversation around health, covering stress, sleep and the benefits of plants and fungi.

Just outside town, the Autumn Open Day at Rodmell Forest Garden near Lewes offers outdoor activities for all ages, with free entry for children. Visitors can join tours with Marc Stenham, learn to propagate plants to take home, and make winter immune tonics using elders and garden produce.

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A series of communal and alcohol-free gatherings are coming up across Brighton. At the Brighthelm Centre on North Road, Ecstatic Dance with Uffte invites dancers of all experience levels to move freely without shoes, alcohol or talking, featuring global bass and house music from Hove DJ Uffte alongside a guided warm-up and sound bath.

Those curious about collective households can head to West Hill Hall on Compton Avenue for Living In Community: Sussex. Open to newcomers, experienced co-housing residents and families alike, the day features speed-friending, short talks, a shared potluck lunch, and workshops led by the 13 Richmond Terrace housing community exploring practical routes into shared living. Meanwhile, in Kemptown, Drop The Ego : Sober Rave takes over the Waterbear Music Bar with an alcohol-free club afternoon. Aimed at all ages and identities, it offers a basement dancefloor with sets from DJs Anna-Lisa and Gosia, plus an upstairs sober bar for chatting.

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