Our Community Activities

Join DRI at upcoming community events, workshops, walks, training sessions and activities across Sussex.

Six women smile at the camera. They're enjoying a Women's Walk, one of DRI's Activities in Sussex.

Upcoming Events

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2026

This October, organisations across Sussex are hosting events celebrating Black history, culture and community.

Click here to explore events across Sussex →

NOV

12

2026

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Thursday 12th November 2026 | Sidney Walter Centre, Sussex Rd, Worthing BN11 1DS

Worthing Mental Health & Wellbeing Marketplace

Join us for a welcoming and inclusive community event bringing together local people, health professionals, researchers and organisations to share information, answer questions and connect.

Whether you’re looking to learn more about mental health services, understand what support is available locally, or discover opportunities to get involved in health research, this event is a chance to find out more in a friendly, informal setting.

JAN

12

2027

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tuesday 12th January 2026 | 10A Fleet St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4ZE

Brighton Cancer Care & Health Marketplace

Join us for a welcoming and inclusive community event bringing together local people, health professionals, researchers and organisations to share information, answer questions and connect.

Whether you’re looking to learn more about cancer prevention and screening, understand what support is available locally, or discover opportunities to get involved in health research, this event is a chance to find out more in a friendly, informal setting.

JAN

16

2027

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday 16th January 2026 | 14 Hardwick Rd, Hangleton, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 8BW

Hove Mental Health & Wellbeing Marketplace

Join us for a welcoming and inclusive community event bringing together local people, health professionals, researchers and organisations to share information, answer questions and connect.

Whether you’re looking to learn more about mental health services, understand what support is available locally, or discover opportunities to get involved in health research, this event is a chance to find out more in a friendly, informal setting.

FEB

7

2027

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sunday 7th february 2026 | 1-2, Gleneagles Court, Brighton Rd, Crawley RH10 6AD

Crawley Cancer Health & Care Marketplace

Join us for a welcoming and inclusive community event bringing together local people, health professionals, researchers and organisations to share information, answer questions and connect.

Whether you’re looking to learn more about cancer prevention and screening, understand what support is available locally, or discover opportunities to get involved in health research, this event is a chance to find out more in a friendly, informal setting.

Recurring Activities

Carer support group for Chinese-speaking carers in Seaford

Care for the Carers Support Groups

August – present

Eastbourne · Uckfield · Peacehaven · St. Leonards · Seaford

DRI facilitates regular support groups across East Sussex for ethnically diverse unpaid carers.

A woman wearing a hijab is on the left, looking at a man who is the talking. The man has a beard and wears glasses. He is talking to a woman with blonde hair. The woman with a hijab is interpreting for him.

Level 3 Community Interpreting Course

March – June | September – December 

Online

This is a 14-week online course for Level 3 Community Interpreting, developing your skills as an interpreter to support others in minority communities to access public services and be your own boss with flexible working.

5 elderly Asian women are sitting cross-legged on top of yoga mats. The palms of their hands facing each other. This is called prayer position in yoga. The women are part of the Stronger for Life programme in Eastbourne.

Tai Chi for Women

April – present

Eastbourne 

We invite women from ethnic minority communities to join us in our weekly Tai Chi sessions.