
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, ir visit our eequ page where you can view and book online - https://eequ.org/educationfuturestrust.
Free adult courses:
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. ​​​
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Road, TN34 2AX
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Term 4 (preference given to residents living in Baird, Ore & Tressell wards):
Tuesdays 24/02/26 - 24/03/26
9.30 - 11.30am
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/diy-for-beginners-with-education-futures-trust-21297
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Term 6:
Dates TBC
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Book here: Link to follow shortly
Conversations & Activities for Well-being
A 5-week course looking at the Ways to Wellbeing to:
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Connect with others.
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Find out about getting Active in your local area, or at home
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Learn new skills and gain knowledge
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Make something to Give
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Notice the world and opportunities around you
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@Broomgrove Community Centre,
85 Chiltern Drive, Hastings, TN34 3PY
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Term 4 (preference given to residents living in Baird, Ore & Tressell wards):
Thursdays 26/02/26 - 26/03/26
1 - 2.30pm
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/conversations-and-activities-for-wellbeing-with-education-futures-trust-23886​
Without Walls
This outdoor learning course aims to increase confidence, community connection, well-being and communication through nature conservation.
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Term 5:
Dates: Wednesdays 22/04, 29/04, 06/05 & 20/05 9.30am-12pm
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@ Shornden Meadow, Alexandra Park
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Book here: https: eequ.org/book/without-walls-with-education-futures-trust-10139
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Mum's Fit
An outside exercise class for mums to get active with their child. Please note we can only have babies who can confidently sit up unaided (over 8/9months).
Learn exercises and get back into fitness after having your little one and find out how your body has changed during and after pregnancy, and what you can do to support it.
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Term 5:
Dates: Thursdays, 16/04/26 - 14/05/26
9.30 - 10.30am
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@ The MUGA, The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2AX
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/mums-fit-with-education-futures-trust-8354​​​​​​​​​
Makaton Level 2
Coming later this academic year for previous Level 1 participants.​
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Please contact the team for more details: office@educationfuturestrust.org or 01424 722241
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Dates: 17th April - 8th May
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@EFT Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU. ​​​​​​​
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Nutrition Workshops
Nutrition & Menopause
Understand how your diet can help support you through menopause and lower your symptoms. Learn about a balanced plate in menopause, bust some myths and get some recipes.​
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Date:
Tuesday 21st April 9.30am - 12pm​​​​​​​​
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/nutrition-menopause-with-education-futures-trust-26033
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Nutrition & ADHD
Learn about how food can help to support you with ADHD, supporting focus and limiting crashes and how to build healthy meals and snack smart.
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Date:
Tuesday 28th April 9.30am - 12pm
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Both workshops take place at:
EFT Community Learning Centre, 464 Bexhill Rd, TN38 8AU. ​​​​​​​
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/nutrition-adhd-with-education-futures-trust-26044
Barista Course
A FREE course for adults aged 19+.
Not only will you learn how to make a range of great coffees using our Barista machine, you will also learn basic food hygiene and customer service. All of which can help to improve your employability.
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2AX​
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Term 4:
Tuesdays 24/02/26 - 24/03/26
1 - 2.30pm
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Term 5:
Tuesdays 14/04/26 - 12/05/26
1 - 2.30pm
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​Book here: https://eequ.org/book/barista-course-with-education-futures-trust-20513​​​​​​​​​​​​
Nature Craft
This 5 week course takes place outdoors in our Forest School area. Through a variety of activities the course aims to increase confidence and improve well-being whilst learning to use tools, light fires, forage and look after wild spaces.​
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Term 4 (preference given to residents living in Baird, Ore & Tressell wards):
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Dates: Fridays 27/02/26 - 27/03/26
1 - 2.30pm
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@ The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2AX
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Book Here: https://eequ.org/book/nature-craft-with-education-futures-trust-24015​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Basic Cookery
This 5 week course aims to help anyone new to cookery and nutrition. Learn about carbs and proteins, portion sizes, meal ideas and food safety. We’ll be cooking meat and non-meat dishes, and there may even be a bit of baking too. You get to take home what you make, so be sure to bring something to take it home in!
Dates: Tuesdays 24/02/26 - 24/03/26
9:30-11:30am
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@Broomgrove Community Centre,
85 Chiltern Drive, Hastings, TN34 3PY
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Book Here: https://eequ.org/book/beginners-cookery-course-with-education-futures-trust-23230​​​​​​​​​
Buggy Club
Connect with other mums and get active in fresh air in beautiful Alexandra Park with your baby. For new mums with babies in prams or slings.
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Gentle sessions to include a walk in the park, a post-natal workout on the grass (exercise mats provided) and then stay for an optional cuppa and chat after.
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Term 5:
Dates: Tuesdays, 14/04/26 - 12/05/26
1 - 3pm
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@ Alexandra Park, Hastings, TN34 2EL
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/mums-buggy-club-with-education-futures-trust-14469​​​​​​
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CV & IT Workshops
Each workshop will ​be looking at:
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Personal development and mindset
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Job search and intro to digital skills
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Making applications, including CV writing and covering letters
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Interview skills
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Dates:
Wednesday 13th May 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 20th May 2 - 4pm
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@The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2AX​​​​​​​
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/cv-and-basic-it-workshop-with-education-futures-trust-25861
Cookery Workshops
Gut Health
​This workshop will focus on gut health and we will be making foods that support your gut and mental health, whilst also improving your immunity.
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Date:
Tuesday 12th May 9.30 - 11.30am​​​​​​​​
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/gut-health-with-education-futures-trust-26062
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Cook Once, Eat Thrice
In this workshop you will learn about a balanced plate and cook elements that can be mixed and matched over three days to create several satisfying meals.
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Date:
Tuesday 19th May 9.30 - 11.30am
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Both workshops take place at:
Broomgrove Community Centre,
85 Chiltern Drive, Hastings, TN34 3PY
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/cook-once-eat-thrice-with-education-futures-trust-26068
Free activities for families:
Starlings Singing Sessions
Our Starlings intergenerational music sessions run each term at a different care home across the town.
Join Crystal and the home's residents for some musical fun and singing. These sessions are free for pre-school children and their parents and carers.
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Term 4:
Dates: Wednesdays, 25/02/26 - 25/03/26
10.30 - 11.30am
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@ Tusker House, 57 Pine Avenue, Hastings, TN34 3PP
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/starlings-music-group-with-education-futures-trust-23150
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Term 5:
Dates: Thursdays, 16/04/26 - 14/05/26
10.30 - 11.30am
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@ Grosvenor House, 14 Grosvenor Gardens, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0AE
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/starlings-music-group-with-education-futures-trust-25487
Spring Fun & Craft
Join us for a seasonal session, with a focus on creative and exploratory play, with lots of fun thrown in.
Feel free to bring drinks and snacks, but no nuts please.
For parents/carers and grandparents with children aged 11 and under.
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Tuesday 31st March, 10.30am - 12pm
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/holiday-fun-0-5-years-with-education-futures-trust-25653​
Shore Academy
Come join our adventure where together we will learn how to conserve and protect our marine environment. There will be stories and songs, pebble art, big paintings, bubbles and flyers, as well as some treasure hunting and litter picking.
For children 0-5 years and their grown ups!
@ The Stade Open Space, Hastings Old Town, TN34 3DW​​​​​​​​​​
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Tuesday 9.30 - 11am
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Term 5: 21/04/26 - 119/05/26
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/shore-academy-with-education-futures-trust-25979
Healthy Lifestyles
Join us for our weekly health and wellbeing, stay and play sessions, aimed at helping you and your child learn and explore healthy habits for the future.
Feel free to bring drinks and snacks, but no nuts please.
For parents/carers and grandparents with children under 5.
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Wednesday 10-11.30am
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Term 4: 25/02/26 - 25/03/26
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/healthy-lifestyles-with-education-futures-trust-23134
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Term 5: 15/04/26 - 13/05/26
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/healthy-lifestyles-0-5-years-with-education-futures-trust-25363
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Forest Fun
Join us as we delve into an adventure of mud, stories, songs and crafts, encouraging sensory and exploratory play. For children 0-5 years and their grown ups!
Feel free to bring drinks and snacks, but no nuts please.
For parents/carers and grandparents with children under 5.
@ The Secret Garden, The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2AX​​​​​​​​​​
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Wednesday 10-11.30am
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Term 5: 15/04/26 - 13/05/26
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/forest-fun-with-education-futures-trust-10135
Family Forest School
Join us for a morning or afternoon of holiday Forest School fun this Easter break.
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Parents, grandparents or carers, along with their 7–12 year old can spend 2 hours in nature with our team of trained staff.
Activities across the 2 sessions will include bug hunting, den building, nature crafts, making bird feeders and forest wands as well as some fun games thrown in!
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Each session costs:
£20 per adult & one child
£5 for one additional child
@ The Forest School area, The Firs, Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2AX​​​​​​​​​​
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Tuesday 7th April, 1pm - 3pm
Wednesday 8th April 10am - 12pm
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Book here: https://eequ.org/book/family-forest-school-with-education-futures-trust-25451​
Activities for children:
HAF Holiday Clubs
We have been successful in receiving funding to deliver HAF again this year during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays! These free session will be available to families who receive benefits-related free school meals. Bookings for Easter go live on 2nd March at 8am. Visit our EEQU page to secure your child(ren)s place(s).
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