Circular Dorking Projects

Working towards a sustainable region

Dorking Eco Hub

About the Eco Hub

The Eco Hub in an informal get together which takes place on the first Sunday each month from 2pm – 4pm (except for August). All are welcome to just come, relax and have a cuppa, some homemade cake and a chat.

The Dorking Eco Hub takes place in the tranquil setting of the Dorking Quaker Meeting House and Gardens. Although set back on from South Street. This building is a complete treasure

There is a talk each month on a variety of subjects. Plus Children’s and craft activities for those wanting to try their skills. There are swaps and shares of seeds, plants and other items depending on the season, plus always the opportunity to swap and share books and magazines or borrow a book from the Eco Library. So please Pop in for a cuppa and a chat.

The next Eco Hub and 2025 dates

History

Dorking Eco Hub is an initiative between Circular Dorking, Parents for Future and the Dorking Quakers. The concept of holding a monthly informal meeting was created through a spin-off discussion from those who took part in Passion for the Planet and has now become a legacy project.

Previous Meetings

July Meeting 2025 • Theme: Eating for the planet

Talk from Margaret, Foodfloat

Make a water cress critter
Bring a recipe, swap a recipe
Book and item sharing and swiping
Eco Book Library

June Meeting 2025 • Theme: The River in Summer

Talk from Nigel, River Mole River Watch

Bug hunting in the Garden
Get growing plant and seed swap
Book and item sharing and swiping
Eco Book Library

May Meeting 2025 • Theme: Nature Friendly Gardening

Talk from Surrey Wildlife Trust

Read the blog

Bug Hunting in the Garden
Make your own Bug Hotel
Get growing plant and seed swap
Book and item sharing and swiping
Eco Book Library

Photo Gallery May 2025

One of the two Surrey Wildlife Trust talks on the day

Garden bug and nature search list

Preparing and making bug hotels in the Meeting House garden

Circular Dorking information desk

Bug Box from old tetrapak carton

Give-a-way plant sharing

Items for making Bug Hotels

Wildflower Seed Giveaway

Surrey Wildlife Trust information desk

April Meeting 2025 • Theme: Meet Surrey Environment Partnership

Talk and Q&A with SRP

Junk modelling
What goes where game
Swap and share items and books
Eco Book Library

March Meeting 2025 • Theme: How to set-up a Community Seed Bank

Guildford Seed Bank Talk at Dorking Eco Hub

Guildford Seed Bank visited the Eco hub and gave an informative talk and gave away local seeds they had gathered from various sources. They have generously given us a copy of their presentation.

Slides from talk given at the Dorking Eco Hub