Tomorrow night: MMMM! Seeds Double — movie, meal & mingling 🌱
🌱 Bridport Seed Week is underway — and MMMM! is tomorrow night
Bridport Seed Week is officially underway! 🌾
It kicked off yesterday with a brilliantly well-attended Seed Swap at Bridport Youth and Community Centre, with loads of seeds shared, great conversations, and a really lovely mix of experienced growers and first-time seed swappers. A perfect start to a week all about seeds, skills and community.
And next up is one of the highlights of the week…
🎬 MMMM — Monday Movie, Meal & Mingling: Seeds Double
⏰ Time: 7:00pm (6:00pm for food)
📅 Date: Tomorrow night Monday 2 February 2026
📍 Location: White Room, Chapel in the Garden, Rax Lane, DT6 3JX
😋 Food: Delicious organic vegan curries available
🍷 Refreshments: available
🎟️ Tickets: https://ud.coop/seeddouble
Join us for a feast and a double bill of seed-themed films — the Seeds Double Bill.
Expect an inspiring cinematic journey into seed sovereignty and the people working to protect agricultural diversity worldwide. Enjoy a casual meal together before the films, and mingle with neighbours, growers and local seed enthusiasts in a relaxed community setting.
On the menu:
Saag aloo
Punjabi cauliflower
Masoor dal
Rice and salads
This is a great way to meet new people, learn more about seed culture and community resilience, and get inspired for the rest of the week.
Get tickets and pre-book food now, or for more info:
Josef Davies-Coates
🌾 What else is coming up in Bridport Seed Week?
Bridport Seed Week runs 31 January to 7 February, with a series of seed-centric events focused on sharing seeds, stories and skills.
🌿 Seeds & Diversity Talk with Suzy Gallina
⏰ Time: 6:30pm for 7pm
📅 Date: Thursday 5 February 2026
📍 Location: Yellow Room, Chapel in the Garden, Rax Lane, DT6 3JX
🍷 Refreshments: available
🎟️ Tickets by donation: https://ud.coop/seedtalk
A free entry talk exploring the importance of seed diversity, the role of community seed saving, and how we can all contribute to resilient gardens and ecosystems. Donations welcome.
For more info and to reserve your spot:
📚 Bridport Seed Library Opening
⏰ Time: 11:00am
📅 Date: Saturday 7 February 2026
📍 Location: Bridport Library, South Street, DT6 3NY
📧 Further details: bridportseedlibrary@gmail.com
A celebration to mark the opening of Bridport’s very own Seed Library, with children’s activities and a chance for the whole community to connect through seeds and stories.
🌍 Why this matters
Seeds are more than the start of plants, they’re carriers of heritage, diversity and resilience. By coming together to share seeds and knowledge, we strengthen biodiversity, support local growers, and deepen community connection.
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just curious, Bridport Seed Week offers hands-on experiences, meaningful conversations, and a chance to be part of something growing right here at home.
📣 Get involved
Come to one event — or all of them. Bring seeds to swap, enjoy films and food, learn something new, and help celebrate the launch of the Bridport Seed Library.
Full programme:
Steve Meek
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