ForestRow.co is your free, community-run hub brought to you by the local community, for the community.
Developed in partnership by local community groups and volunteers, we make it easy for individuals, venues, and organisers to share their events across our community.
This means more people hear about (and hopefully go to) local events. With handy search and filtering tools, residents and visitors can quickly discover what’s on by exploring the listings.
Our vision is to help build a stronger, more connected community. By offering a free and accessible space for events of all kinds, we’re making it easier for people to connect, get involved, and feel part of village life.
We hope to play a part in reducing social isolation, improve wellbeing, and foster a resilient local economy by bringing people together to enjoy all that Forest Row and the surrounding area has to offer.
ForestRow.co is a local initiative with a community focus, a place of kindness, collaboration and mutual support. We celebrate the diversity of our village. Please see our community guidelines for more information.
Contact
You can contact the project via email: [email protected] or fill in the contact form.
For venue and organiser enquiries, or to report any issues with event listings, please use the same email address. We aim to respond within 2 working days.
How do I add an event?
To submit an event, click the “add your event” button that appears in the top right of every page. On the “add event” page, you’ll be guided through the simple, step-by-step process to complete your event details.
If you decide to add or edit your event details, you can do so. There is no limit to how many events a user can create.
Are there any costs to adding an event?
No. The entire platform is free to use including to list your events. All events are treated equally, reflecting our commitment to being truly community-led.
Can I add links to other websites, booking and ticketing platforms?
Yes. In fact, it is good practice to do so if it helps inform your audience. For example, you may want to link to your own website or social media pages. In addition, if you are selling tickets for your event or taking bookings, you’ll need to direct people to those sites as ForestRow.co does not support booking and ticket sales.
In what order are events presented?
Events are listed by date by default. This means that you’ll see events listed according to what is happening soonest in descending order. By using the different search filtering options you can narrow your search, but event results within a search will still display in date order.
What locations does it cover?
While ForestRow.co uses the place name Forest Row, the site supports events in Forest Row and throughout the surrounding area, including East Grinstead, Hartfield, Ashurst Wood, Coleman’s Hatch, and the broader Ashdown Forest region.
If your event is within easy reach of Forest Row residents, it belongs here. Add your event.
How do I edit, update or cancel an active listing?
You have full ownership over managing your own events listings. You can edit an active event listing by selecting the event you’d like to update, amend or cancel and editing the information directly into the listing.
Remember, if you cancel an event and you have sold tickets on another platform such as Eventbrite, you’ll need to complete the cancellation and refund process on that external site too.
My venue has a presence / is listed on the platform. How do I take ownership of its profile?
It’s expected that local venues will gain free exposure through ForestRow.co. If your venue appears on the site but does not yet have a profile of its own, now is a great time to create one!
By completing the details of your venue or a venue you are responsible for, you can take full control of the venue profile. For instance, you can easily connect with current event organisers, help visitors find out what they need to know about your venue, increase traffic to your own website, and gain free exposure to help secure future bookings.
To claim a venue profile please email: [email protected] or fill in the contact form with your contact name and venue details and we’ll get back to you.
In addition to this website, where are the listings being shared?
What makes ForestRow.co stand out from other events platforms is its ability to populate other webpages with event data feeds through widgets. Any other website that supports the ForestRow.co widget can display events originating on this site.
Events data from ForestRow.co can be drawn up to auto-populate e-newsletters or printable events listings by platform users. Additionally, ForestRow.co can share events listings on digital display screens within the area to help further promote what’s on.
How do I report inappropriate content?
ForestRow.co is for the community by the community and users are responsible for managing their own listings.
While the vast majority of users and the content of their listings will respect our community guidelines, should you encounter any content that you consider to be in violation of our guidelines please use the report button featured on event listing pages. Include as much information as you can in the report so that the content can be reviewed by the ForestRow.co team.
Inappropriate content will be removed and those responsible notified.
What types of events can I list?
All community events are welcome! This includes:
- Community groups and clubs
- Arts and cultural events
- Sports and fitness activities
- Educational workshops and talks
- Children and family activities
- Environmental and sustainability projects
- Markets and fairs
- Fundraising events
- Faith and spiritual gatherings
- Social events and celebrations
Whether your event is free or ticketed, one-off or recurring, large or small.
If it’s happening in or around Forest Row, we want to hear about it. Add your event.
Who is behind ForestRow.co?
ForestRow.co is a collaborative project run by local volunteers who care about our community.
We work in partners including churches, schools, and numerous clubs and societies to ensure comprehensive event coverage for our village.
We’re grateful to the many organisers and venues who contribute their events, helping to create a vibrant picture of all that’s happening in Forest Row.
How can I support the project?
The best way to support ForestRow.co is to use it.
Add your events, check the events calendar regularly, share events with friends and neighbours, and help us spread the word about this free community resource.
If you’re interested in volunteering or have suggestions for improvements, please get in touch via email at [email protected] or fill in the contact form.