Coat of Hopes
Until 24 January
The Coat of Hopes—created during a 2,000-mile pilgrimage to COP26—arrives in Lewes to launch the anniversary year. Made from hundreds of hand-stitched blanket patches expressing personal hopes for climate and community, the Coat will be accompanied into the town on an 8-mile public walk from Brighton.
Visitors will be invited to reflect on the Coat’s message and add their own intentions for the year ahead, contributing to a growing, collective expression of hope and responsibility.
Wednesday 28 January, 1.30pm, Bull House, 92 High Street
The Coat of Hopes procession to Lewes Climate Hub
All are warmly welcome to join this short procession from 92 High Street to 32 High Street, with song and an opportunity to wear the coat as we walk along.
Friday 30 January, 11am-1pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street
Mending and patch-making for the Coat of Hopes at the Climate Hub
Join Lewes Repair Cafe sewists to help contribute new patches to add to the Coat.
Saturday 31 January, 3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street
Walk the Coat of Hopes to St Anne’s Church
As it prepares to leave Lewes for its next pilgrimage, come and accompany the Coat on a procession to St Anne’s Church on Western Road (meet at Lewes Climate Hub from 3pm for departure at 3.30pm).
Sunday 1 February, meet 9.45am, meet at St Anne’s Church, Western Road, Lewes
The Coat departs Lewes
See the Coat off on its way west, join the walk for 10 minutes, the whole day to Clayton (near Hassocks) or even 9 days to the Isle of Wight. Let the Coat team know by emailing yes@coatofhopes.uk
Hidden Project by Red Saunders
January onwards
From January 2026, Bull House will host a collection of images from Red Saunders’ The Hidden Project — a powerful series of radical photographic tableaux that bring history’s overlooked heroes into the light.
Red Saunders, an acclaimed artist and photographer, is known for blending his creative practice with a lifelong commitment to cultural, musical, and political activism. A founding member of Rock Against Racism, Red’s work has consistently challenged injustice and celebrated the power of collective action.
The Hidden Project reimagines pivotal moments in the long struggle for democracy and social justice — from the Peasants’ Revolt (1381) and the Women Levellers’ Movement (1647) to the Swing Riots (1830) and London Chartists (1842). Each striking scene is meticulously staged and lit, brought to life with the help of local community participants. You’ll also spot a certain Thomas Paine, out on his horse, working as an Excise Officer.
Join us as Bull House shines a light on the radicals, dissenters, and visionaries too often written out of history.
Entry is free. Posters and postcards will be available to purchase in the shop.
