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Open access bicycle workshop

The Old Lifeguard Stores, on the Lower Promenade, in front of Warrior Square.

A free to access, volunteer run, weekly community bicycle workshop. We provide access to skills, advice, spare parts and tools. We help people who can’t afford to go to a bike shop, fix, build and maintain their bikes and we encourage a DIY skill sharing culture for those who wish to learn and contribute. Every Wednesday evening 6-8 PM, The Old Lifeguard Stores, on the Lower Promenade, in front of Warrior Square. If Queen Victoria is behind you, come down the steps and we’re there.

Wax Wrap Workshop

Wonderfill 35 King's Rd, St Leonards, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Make your own reusable wax food wraps using soy and beeswax An informal, hands-on workshop where you will learn how to make your own plastic-free reusable wax food wrap using sustainably-sourced materials including upcycled cotton, beeswax and vegan-friendly soy wax. All tools and materials will be provided; enough to make one large and one small wrap each. Light refreshments will be served. Booking required, £15: Space will be limited so booking is essential. Please see Wonderfill website for details.

£15

Down to Earth film screening

Electric Palace Cinema 39A High St, Hastings

Leaving the rat race behind, a family of five embarks on the journey of a lifetime. They travel the ends of the earth searching for a new perspective on life. During five years on six continents they seek out tribal sages never filmed or interviewed before.  DOWN to EARTH reveals the deep wisdom they found and its power to transform lives. DOWN to EARTH is a mirror to humanity, a poignant and timely reflection on our civilized world. The movie invites us to see the world...Continue Reading "Down to Earth film screening" →

£5

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Class

Wellington Centre 44 Wellington Square, Hastings

Kundalini yoga combines movement, mantra, meditation and relaxation. Kundalini Yoga, is often described as the yoga of awareness as it cultivates awareness on individual, ecological and global levels. It uses specific combinations of asanas (postures), pranayam (breathing), mantra (sound), bandha (body locks) and meditation to connect the mind, body and soul. The class begins by tuning in with a mantra and is followed by a warm up and the chosen Kriya (sequence of postures). There are many kriyas to choose from so the sequence, postures...Continue Reading "Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Class" →

£9

Walk in the woods

Speckled Wood Ore Village Green, Old London Rd,, Hastings

Join us on a walk through Speckled Wood and enjoy the late summer splendour of nature. This will also be an opportunity to witness the achievements of our volunteer team who work hard all year round maintaining the footpaths and bridges plus keeping the stream clear and tackling such problems as litter and Japanese knotweed. Meeting point: Ore Village Green Old London Road

FREE

Off Grid Living

Energise Sussex Coast offices Silchester Mews, 17a Silchester Road, St Leonards

This is an introductory workshop for anyone that would like to create an off grid system for their shed or van.  In this workshop you will be introduced to solar pv, battery and hydro systems. There will be lots of opportunities to ask questions and share your own experiences of off grid living with Energise Sussex Coast's Energy Champion Arran, who has been living off grid for many years. Please email to check accessibility requirements. Booking required. Please book via Energise Sussex Coast's website

FREE

XR HSL Choir Workshop

Alexandra Park St Helen's Rd, Hastings

Calling all those yearning to sing for resistance, empowerment, connection and joy! Really excited to announce that exceptionally talented teacher Sophia Efthimious will be joining us from Lewes for this workshop. She leads harmony singing workshops for all ages and abilities, sharing traditional songs collected from around the world. Sophia will help us build vocal confidence and teach us harmonies for resistance and rebellion songs. We will gather and sing at the bandstand in Alexandra Park and could then stay for tea/coffee afterwards. Suggested donation...Continue Reading "XR HSL Choir Workshop" →

Suggested donation
Sustainabilty on Sea Workshop

Have Fun Recycling with Textiles

St Nicholas Centre 66 London Road, St Leonards on Sea

A FREE workshop to learn how to use materials to make lovely items for your home. Using materials learn how to make items such as cushions for around your home. Have fun, be creative and meet others. No previous experience needed, open to all abilities. To book please contact Michelle on 01424 423683 ext 33 or email mhooper@fsncharity.co.uk

FREE

Our Sustainable Planet

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery John's Place, Bohemia Rd, Hastings, United Kingdom

CLIMATE CHANGE, the reality we face. Global warming, the Arctic and Antarctic ice melting, glaciers melting, rising sea levels, ocean acidification, coral bleaching, climate refugees and mass migrations, eroding soils and land desertification, food security, poorer communities and water shortages, extreme weather, flooding and droughts and marine pollution. At this event, we will address these issues. We will watch a short UNESCO film and documentary showing some of these catastrophic consequences for the environment, local communities, societies and economies. We will watch real testimonies of...Continue Reading "Our Sustainable Planet" →

Free - Donations welcome

Want to try something new?

Warrior Square Surgery Marlborough House, Warrior Square Surgery, Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Every Friday you can join Art on Prescription for wellbeing taster sessions. including painting, dance, singing, clay, printmaking, photography and creative writing. Booking is via a GP referral or by emailing Tara.reddy@artsonprescription.org. Accessible venue

Free