Local networking

ERA is happy to work closely with other like-minded local groups, including PeCAN, HartingCAN, Growing Together (formerly the East Hampshire Self Sufficiency group), Energise South Downs, Alton Climate Action Network, Community Energy South, Hangers Environmental Network, green and climate groups at local u3as – the list keeps growing.


Regular events

  • Petersfield Eco Café - every Tuesday 10am - midday

    You'll find us in the Courtyard Room at Winton House (opposite M&S). Access is through the cafe - please bring your keep cup or mug and buy a drink from the cafe, or use our supplies for a small donation. Petersfield Eco Café - every Tuesday 10am - midday.

    Alternatively you could come along to the next Eco Cafe in the Evening (see below).

    Read more here.

  • HartingCAN Repair Café – 3rd Saturday of every month, 10am – 12:30, at Harting Club, Church Lane, South Harting

    Visitors welcome. Refreshments available.

    So far they have repaired 298 items in eleven months!

  • Petersfield Men's Shed

    The first meeting was held on Saturday 4 March at the John Ide Shed, 16 Heath Road, Petersfield GU31 4DU. The ribbon was cut at 11am, refreshments and tours were on offer - everyone welcome. Follow this link to find out more about Petersfield Men’s Shed.

  • PeCAN Eco Cafe in the Evening

    We welcome anyone and everyone who is interested in our environment and concerned about the climate crisis. We are a positive, solutions-based bunch, and we look forward to meeting you.

    Eco Pub usually meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm at The Square Brewery (in The Square!). As you walk in, turn to your right and find us the other side of the brick fireplace. The pub offers level access. 

    Please check the PeCAN Events page to confirm whether the Eco Pub is on - it takes a break every now and then!

    (We have a Summer Party July/Aug and a Christmas Party in December which merges with Eco Pub as the social gathering for those months - keep an eye on our Events listings, social media and newsletter for these events)

One-off events

(For ERA’s own events please see here)

  • Petersfield Physic Garden 35th Anniversary weekend

    21 & 22 June

    Festivities will begin with Pippa Greenwood, Gardeners' Question Time expert, and will include an exhibition, music, children's art display, gardeners on hand, nature-based activities for children, and a Grand Plant Sale! Save the date.

  • PeCAN Swift Awareness Week events

    28 - 30 June

    Find us at St Peter’s church on 28 June from 10 am to 1pm to learn more about our wonderful migratory swifts, in celebration of Swift Awareness Week!

    You will be able to view the new swift boxes installed in the church tower and find out how you might be able to have a swift box installed on your property, too - thereby taking part in our Swift Streets for Petersfield project.

    This will be an interactive stall, with crafty activities for children. We will also be able to tell you where you can celebrate swifts with a pint of Swift One beer locally! 

    There will be a fantastic opportunity to find out more about this enigmatic species, in a talk from Hampshire Swifts charity trustee Catharine Gale, on Monday 30th June at the Petersfield United Reform Church at 6.30pm. Find out more and book a free place here.

  • Energise South Downs Solar Investment Opportunity and Film Screening July 8th 7-9pm

    Tuesday 8 July, 7–9pm, Churcher’s College Senior School, Petersfield

    Join Energise South Downs for the launch of their first community share offer — an evening of inspiring talks and a powerful film about community energy. See We the Power, @patagonia’s inspiring film on Europe’s citizen-led energy movement. After the screening, there will be a Q&A and talks from local sustainability leaders on renewable energy, community impact, and how you can own a stake in Hampshire’s green future.

    Book a free ticket now at www.esd.energy/share-offer-2025! Attending the launch event is a chance to learn more – there’s absolutely no obligation to invest. Whether you're simply curious about community energy or want to hear how local renewables are making an impact both locally and globally, you're warmly welcome.

    If you have any questions, please email katherine.t@esd.energy.