Friends of Hove Lagoon
Friends of Hove Lagoon (or FoHL for short) began life in 2016 at the time when the outdoor gym by the small pool had just been built, and the new HOVE LAGOON mural was about to be painted.
FoHL is a group of concerned and connected local residents and businesses based in the Hove Lagoon area. 👁️ Tap HERE to learn more about Hove Lagoon.
We do all our work as volunteers, and have only limited funds which we have raised by holding events, applying for funding schemes, and by receipt of generous donations from our supporters.
The Hove Lagoon businesses
The businesses based at the Lagoon are represented on the FoHL committee, and they are:
Additionally, we receive a great deal of support from the following nearby organisations:
- Hove Deep Sea Anglers Club
- The Cheese Hut
- Brighton and Newhaven Fish Sales
- Chandlers Building Supplies
- Shoreham Port
Our projects
The Planting Scheme
An early focus of the group was the extensive and somewhat neglected grassy area around the Lagoon. A working group was formed, and their ideas eventually led to the realisation of the Hove Lagoon Planting Scheme gardens – read more here.
Photo by Robert Nemeth
FoHL currently have a number of projects ongoing, including:
- A new OUTDOOR GYM to replace the derelict one. 👁️ Tap HERE to complete a short questionnaire and have your say. More information is coming soon!
If you are interested in getting involved please get in touch!
Lagoonfest and other events
To raise funds for the Planting Scheme, and to bring an exciting new focus to the area, FoHL came up with the idea of Lagoonfest, holding two successful festivals in 2018 and 2019. In 2020 we held the family Big Picnic, and in 2021 the Lagoonfest Raffle. 2024 brought the biggest LagoonFest yet! Read more here.
Photo by David Green at Shoot Me Now
FoHL activities
Clean Up and Weeding parties
FoHL try to organise regular group cleaning and weeding activities throughout the year. Of notable success have been the Clean Ups held in partnership with Surfers Against Sewage, and the Weedathon sessions organised by committee member David Flack to tackle weed overgrowth on the pavements and around the lawns.
FoHL Meetings
As a constituted community group, FoHL hold regular committee meetings throughout the year, and an Annual General Meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend all our meetings.
FoHL in the news
You can read regular updates from FoHL Secretary Sue Johnson in the free local magazine The Hovarian.
Join the fun!
Have a look at our News & Dates page to catch up with our latest activities, and find our meeting dates. If you would like to be added to our emailing list please use our contact form to send us your details – we would love to hear from you!
Friends of Hove Lagoon CIC 