What's on at EFT?
Courses at Education Futures Trust
If you are interested in booking any of the courses listed below or would like to make an enquiry, please email office@educationfuturestrust.org or call 01424 722241.
Courses which are currently running are regularly advertised on our social media pages.
Free adult courses:
Without Walls
Come along to this popular outdoor course where you'll meet new people, learn a range of practical skills for working outdoors and increase your wellbeing.
Course 1
Wednesdays - 11/09/24 - 25/09/24, 10am-2pm
@Shornden Meadow, Alexandra Park
Book now -https://eequ.org/experience/10139
Course 2
Wednesdays - 09/10/24 - 23/10/24, 10am-2pm
@Shornden Meadow, Alexandra Park
Booking now for 'Course 2' dates - https://eequ.org/experience/10139
Plumpton College
Plumpton College runs a City and Guilds Level 2 Qualification in Horticulture and Estate Skills at The Firs in Hastings. The course is designed to introduce learners to the land-based sector and highlight the impact a role in conservation and management has on our natural environment.
You must be 19+ to do this course and it's free to anyone who is unemployed and in receipt of benefits or on a low income (£20,319 or less per year).
Tuesdays, 10am-3pm
Click here for more information and to sign up.
DIY (RISE)
Enjoy being hands on but not sure where to start? Have some fun learning how to use tools and upcycle pallets for free! Get in touch to find out more!
This is part of the RISE Hastings Programme and is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund*. For local adults who live in North-East Hastings (19+, in receipt of benefits or low-waged).
Workshop - Tuesday 10th September (2 hours)
Course - Tuesdays 17/09/24 - 08/10/24
@The Firs, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AX
To register your interest text 'DIY' to 07890630181 or email Beth.Sebbage@southernhousing.org.uk
Ukulele Music Course
Learn a range of skills whilst increasing confidence with numbers and math. Learners will be given a FREE ukulele to keep, taught basic chords and songs and be able to take their instrument home to practice. For adults 19+ who don't have GCSE at grade C in maths.
Mondays 09/09/24 - 21/10/24, 9.30-11.30am, @ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AX
Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/8379
Taste of The Outdoors
Come and explore the local environment which is home to a range of local wildlife. Learn how to build a fire and use it to make tea. Boost your confidence in a beautiful outdoor setting whilst meeting new people in this one-off workshop.
Wednesday 02/10/24, 1-3pm
Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/10525
@ The Firs Forest School, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AX
Nature Crafts
Spend a morning enhancing your well-being at our Aromatherapy Nature Craft Workshop, where you'll make bath salts, bath bombs and sugar scrubs as well as flower crafts.
Thursday 19/09/24, 9.30am-12.30pm
@The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/6282
DIY for beginners
Learn everyday DIY in a supportive environment and build confidence in using tools. Meet new people, whilst working outside and get to ask your DIY questions. Receive a small DIY kit upon completion of the course.
For adults 19+ who don't have GCSE at grade C in maths.
Tuesdays 10/09/24 - 22/10/24, 10am - 12.00pm @ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/6287
Sweet Treats (RISE)
Fancy learning how to make sweet treats? Have some fun making fudge, truffles, honeycomb and more for free! Get in touch to find out more!
This is part of the RISE Hastings Programme and is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund*. For local adults who live in North-East Hastings (19+, in receipt of benefits or low-waged).
Course - Fridays, 13/09/24 - 11/10/24, (2 hours)
@Broomgrove Community Centre, 85 Chiltern Drive, Hastings, TN34 3PY
To register your interest text 'SWEET' to 07890630181 or email Beth.Sebbage@southernhousing.org.uk
Wellbeing in the wild
Take some time to look after yourself on our wellbeing in the wild course. We'll be focusing on the 5 ways to wellbeing, exploring a different one each week, in a beautiful outdoor location. Five week course.
Thursdays starting 19/09/24, 9.30-11.30am,
@ The Firs Forest School, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AX
Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/5894
Free activities for families:
Tales from the Tipi
Come and explore how your child learns to read. Storytelling, phonics, crafts & fun! For parents/carers and grandparents with children under 5.
Thursdays 12/09/24 - 17/10/24, 1.00-2.30pm
@ EFT Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/10532
Halloween Crafts
Join us for a fang-tastic morning of fun as we enjoy halloween craft activities, facepainting, spooky games and fancy dress. For parents, carers and grandparents with children 0-5. Siblings welcome.
Wednesday 30th October - 9.30am - 12.30pm
@The Secret Garden, The Firs, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AX
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/10530
Taste of the Sea
A one-off session filled with information and activities to help you and your child understand more about the environment on our doorstep. Learn about the coastal wildlife and have fun with your child on the beach.
Wednesday 18/09/24, 1-3pm
@Glyne Gap – meet at the small car park just before Ravenside
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/10396
Early years Spooky Play
Dress up and join us for this spook-tacular morning of Halloween play and creepy crawly crafts. For parents, carers or grandparents with children 0-5.
Wednesday 23/10/24, 10-11.30am
@ Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, St. Leonard's-on-Sea TN38 8AU
Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/10694
Walk in the Park
Come and take a walk in the park with Rae, our Health Coordinator. Improve your mental and physical wellbeing, whilst enjoying all that our local park has to offer and meet new people.
Monday's,1-3pm, 16/09/24 - 21/10/24
@ The Bandstand, Alexandra Park, Hastings
Book here -https://eequ.org/experience/10757
Forest Fun
Delve into an adventure of mud, stories and crafts, encouraging sensory and exploratory play in our Secret Garden. For parents, carers & grandparents with children 0-5 years. FREE.
Friday 13/09/24 - 11/10/24, 10 - 11.30am
@The Secret Garden, The Firs, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AX
Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/10135
Mum's Fit
Come along to these weekly sessions where you'll learn to use kettle bells and body weight to get fit, whilst your little ones get looked after.
Tuesdays 10/9/24- 15/10/24, 9.30-11am
@The MUGA, The Firs, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AX
Book now - https://eequ.org/experience/8354
Mini Movers
A one-off stay and play session to help your child develop motor skills for self care, independence and health benefits. There will be indoor and outdoor play and activities for your little ones to explore and have fun.
Wednesday 25/09/24, 10-11.30am
@ Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, St. Leonard's-on-Sea TN38 8AU
Book here - https://eequ.org/experience/9284
Stay and Play Sessions
Come along to our lovely little group and enjoy some early years activities and fun, whilst meeting other parents and carers. For parents and carers with children 0-5.
Wednesday's, @ Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, St. Leonard's-on-Sea TN38 8AU
Every Wednesday,10-11.30am
Free activities for children:
Holiday Activities and Food
In the Summer school holidays, we'll be running our holiday activities and food provision, funded by East Sussex, for 5 - 16 year olds. This includes forest school, sport, craft and art, and a fun and healthy lunch.
* The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus .
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