Sangha meeting dates
Please aim to arrive by 0930 am. Our start time for Saturdays is 0945am
The sangha meets at the Patcham Community Centre in Patcham, Brighton, on the Saturdays listed below.
There is no set charge but you are invited to make a donation towards the sangha costs, the charities we support and Plum Village.
We usually meet in Rooms 3, 4 and 5 but there may be some room changes during 2026. Meetings start at 9.45 am and finish at 12:15 pm with a shared lunch to follow. If staying for lunch please bring something vegetarian.
Days of Mindfulness (in red below) finish at 4 pm.
Please arrive before 9.45 am, ideally by 9:30 am.
Face-to-face Saturday meetings
09:45 am - 12:15 pm
Please join the meeting before 9.45 am so as not to interrupt the meditation period.
We usually meet in Rooms 3, 4 and 5 except on dates highlighted below.
2026 dates
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Aug 29
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Sep 12
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Sep 26 - Day of Mindfulness 9.45 am - 4.00 pm
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Oct 10
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Oct 24
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Nov 07 - In room 1, Ground floor
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Nov 14
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Dec 05 - In room 1, Ground floor
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Dec 19 - Day of Mindfulness 9.45 am - 4.00 pm
2027 dates (all in rooms 3, 4 & 5)
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Jan 02
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Jan 16
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Jan 30
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Fen 13
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Feb 17
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Mar 13
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Mar 27 - Day of Mindfulness 9.45 am - 4.00 pm
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Apr 10
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Apr 24
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May 08
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May 22
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Jun 05
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Jun 19 - Day of Mindfulness 9.45 am - 4.00 pm
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Jul 03
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Jul 17
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Jul 31
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Aug 14
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Aug 28
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Sep 11
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Sep 25 - Day of Mindfulness 9.45 am - 4.00 pm
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Oct 09
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Oct 23
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Nov 06
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Nov 13 Please note date change
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Dec 04
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Dec 18 - Day of Mindfulness 9.45 am - 4.00 pm
Online Wednesday meetings
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Every Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Please join the meeting before 6:30 pm so as not to interrupt the meditation period. If you arrive after 6:30pm you may be directed to the waiting room until the meditation period has ended.
Days of Mindfulness on Saturdays in 2026 and 2027
9.45 am - 4.00 pm
2026
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Saturday, September 26th, 2026.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2026.
2027
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Saturday, March 27th, 2027.
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Saturday, June 19th, 2027.
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Saturday, September 25th, 2027.
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Saturday, December 18th, 2027.
* Day of Mindfulness - typical programme
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Meditation (sit, walk, sit)
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Dharma talk or reading
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Mindful movements/lunch preparation
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Lunch
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Deep Relaxation
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Tea ceremony and/or Sharing circle
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Meditation and close
We usually aim to finish at around 4pm. Please bring something vegetarian to share for lunch, a blanket for deep relaxation, and your sitting cushion/stool (if you use one). There is no set charge, but we appreciate a donation towards the sangha costs, the charities we support and Plum Village.
It would be helpful if you can let us know in advance that you are able to attend. Don't worry if you’re not able to give advance notice, you are welcome to turn up on the day.