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 the year. 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.
2025
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Dec 6 - In room 1, Ground floor
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Dec 20 - Day of Mindfulness 9.45 am - 4.00 pm
2026 NEW dates
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Jan 3 - In room 1, Ground floor
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Jan 17
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Jan 31
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Feb 14
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Feb 28
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Mar 14 - Day of Mindfulness 9.45 am - 4.00 pm
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Mar 28 - In room 1, Ground floor
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Apr 11
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Apr 25
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May 9
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May 23
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Jun 6 - In room 1, Ground floor
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Jun 20 - Day of Mindfulness 9.45 am - 4.00 pm
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Jul 4 - In room 1, Ground floor
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Jul 18
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Aug 1 - In room 1, Ground floor
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Aug 15
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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 7 - In room 1, Ground floor
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Nov 14
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Dec 5 - In room 1, Ground floor
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Dec 19 - Day of Mindfulness 9.45 am - 4.00 pm
Days of Mindfulness on Saturdays in 2025 and 2026
9.45 am - 4.00 pm
2025
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Saturday, September 13th, 2025.
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Saturday, December 20th, 2025.
2026
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Saturday, March 14th, 2026.
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Saturday, June 20th, 2026.
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Saturday, September 26th, 2026.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2026.
* 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.
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.