Local Info Nº2 Summer/Autumn 2015

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The magazine for the Big Local area

Nº 2 Summer/Autumn 2015

Dan Shelley, Vice-Principal of SCCH welcomes Big Local learners to Ore Tuesdays at…

COURSES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEERING

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Small Grants Scheme

Big Local grants support projects which benefit the North East Hastings community.

In 2014/15, a total of £12,529 was awarded to 16 organisations for 27 projects. In this magazine you’ll see local projects that have been supported by the Small Grants Scheme.

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Who can apply?

Local clubs, constituted groups, charities or social enterprises can apply for up to £500 to pay for events, activities or items that will benefit people in the North East Hastings area.

When can I apply?

There are two rounds of grant applications in 2015/16. Closing dates are published on the website. Applications to the Small Grants Scheme are assessed by a panel of local residents.

For more information contact Jan Papworth, Community Development Worker, Tel: 01424 723775 / 07968 828230 Email: jan.papworth@orbit.org.uk

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Big Local is a lottery funded, resident-led, ten year project, improving 150 places in England, including North East Hastings.

The project aims to promote the talents, ambitions and skills of local individuals, groups and organisations, helping them to make a positive difference in their community. The result is a better place to live, work and relax.

This edition of the Big Local magazine highlights some of the work Big Local is doing in North East Hastings and focuses on local educational opportunities.

The resident-led partnership would like to thank Ron Bennett who resigned as Chair of the partnership this summer.

Ron has been instrumental in establishing Big Local and developing the action plan. Good luck for the future Ron! The partnership is currently led by its two vice chairs, Gary Storer and Suzy Strachan-Lawrence. New officers will be elected at the AGM in December.

Find out more at: www.biglocalnortheasthastings.org.uk Facebook: Big Local North East Hastings

This website is funded

by Big Local Small Grants

Community website www.orecommunity.org.uk Up-to-date information about local events, activities, developments, education, projects, jobs, volunteering, community services and more.

Community Facebook page www.facebook.com/ orecommunity

Find out what’s on, have your say, and share opinions, updates, events, information and pictures with other residents.

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Above: in July the singing group performed at Horizons Certificate Day, an annual celebration of participants’ achievements.

What is Horizons?

Horizons offers free, communitybased learning to adults of all ages from disadvantaged communities in the Hastings area.

Horizons started as a small project 22 years ago, offering courses and a creche in Ore Valley. Now Horizons helps 400+ people engage in parttime learning every year, operating from community venues including converted flats, community centres and Children’s Centres. Horizons has been working with Big Local and residents in North East Hastings.

‘I have a lot of paid work now which has improved my occupational and social lifestyle.

It has also helped with my confidence and well-being.’

Horizons Learner, 2015

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Horizons

Free adult community learning in Nor th East Hastings ‘I lacked confidence when I arrived at Horizons, but everyone is so supportive, friendly and helpful.

I have observed everyone gaining confidence and achieving their targets.’

Horizons Learner, 2015

Is it for you?

Horizons gives everyone who attends the chance to discuss what they want to achieve. Sonia Plato, CEO, says ‘The aim is for every person to either get on a course or volunteer.’

‘Horizons believes that learning is for everyone, for life. Courses attract adults of all ages.’

She adds ‘Horizons groups are friendly, as developing friendships and supporting one another is a very important part of learning’.

What could you study?

Horizons offers varied short courses including confidence building, first aid, food hygiene, computers, IT, art, health, basic maths/English, improvers maths/English, taster courses, ways into childcare/ nursing/teaching/health and social care/helping skills (counselling), accredited courses include GCSE maths/English/science, level 2 & 3 in childcare, level 2 in helping skills, level 2 in health and social care.

When are the courses?

Most courses run during term time and during the day, so those with children have time to learn whilst

children are in school. This means most sessions are from 9.45–11.45am or 12.45–2.45pm. Most courses can be joined at any time.

How much do courses cost?

Courses are free and, wherever possible, so are crèche places.

Interested?

Anyone interested in joining a course is offered a confidential one-to-one discussion with a friendly team member, to find out how Horizons can help them. Call to book a time for a friendly chat or visit Horizons website to find out more.

Get in touch with Horizons

Ore office: (East Hastings Children’s Centre) 01424 726470 Main reception: (Hollington) 01424 204136 www.horizonscommunitylearning.com

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Education Futures Trust Through its charitable status, the Education Futures Trust (EFT) aims to improve the life-chances of children and families in Hastings and Rye. EFT was established by the local Headteachers Trust in 2012. It enables partnerships between 24 member schools within the Hastings area, providing them with educationalbased services and programmes.

What courses does it do?

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One of its most recent and successful courses is the Shore Academy, a unique beach-based educational programme that runs for 4–5 weeks.

Through hands-on weekly sessions,

participants have fun by the sea whilst gaining an understanding of the local marine environment.

The EFT also provides Forest Schools, a form of innovative outdoor learning, based on developing selfesteem, confidence, independence and responsibility. This project is adaptable for all ages, abilities and groups of all sizes. Previous projects have worked with groups of young people with Special Educational Needs, focussing on transition to secondary school.

EFT has been supported by Big Local in 2014/15

Above: Children learning on the beach at the Shore Academy

Where can you find out more?

Most projects are funded and therefore free for participants.

The EFT advertise and promote their services/programmes in schools and the local community. www.educationfuturestrust.org Tel: 01424 722241

Above: Children take part in EFT’s Forest Schools course ‘These outdoor courses often help young people handle transitions in their lives. They enjoy themselves; have new experiences and gain life skills in the process.‘ Carole Dixon, CEO of the Education Futures Trust

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Sussex Coast College Hastings is a Big Local Partner

Sussex Coast College Hastings

Free community learning for all

What is Ore Tuesday?

Ore Tuesday is a range of free, interesting and practical courses held at Sussex Coast College Hastings’ Ore Valley Campus.

These courses are designed to give adult residents skills for everyday life.

All courses are on Tuesday evenings.

‘Everyone is welcome to these courses.

They are a great chance to enjoy the college’s excellent facilities, develop self-confidence and learn practical skills for everyday life.’

Dan Shelley, Vice Principal

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What could you study?

Computer club: An opportunity to enjoy the college’s library services, practice your computer skills and socialize with like-minded people.

Start date: 15/09/15 (13 weeks) Time: 5–7pm

FREE

Introduction to computers and the internet: An 8 week introduction to IT and the internet. Learn your way around a computer, get familiar with the internet and email and gain some Maths, IT and study skills.

Start date: 03/11/15 (8 weeks) Time: 6.30–8.30pm

FREE

Introduction to Facebook and Twitter: An introduction to social media, including using social media safely, creating email accounts, creating facebook profiles, creating and using a twitter account, uploading content and photos, online privacy, other social networks, youtube, plus some Maths, IT and study skills.

Start date: 15/09/15 (5 weeks) Time: 6.30–8.30pm

Upcycling. Creating garden furniture: Aimed at people who want to be able to use timber to enhance the look of their garden and create garden furniture. You will practice basic carpentry operations so that you can design and create features for your garden.

Start date: 15/09/15 (5 weeks) Time: 6.30–8.30pm

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DIY carpentry: An introduction to basic tools and hand skills for 1st or 2nd fix carpentry, including floor joists, flooring, door linings, studwork, skirtings, architraves, locks and door furniture.

Start date: 03/11/15 (5 weeks) Time: 6.30–8.30pm

FREE

Everyone is an artist: Aimed at people who think they can’t draw, these relaxed, informal sessions allow you to socialize with others, whilst exploring a different technique each week, including carbon paper drawing, doodling, mono printing, mirror drawing and observational drawing.

Start date: 08/09/15 (5 weeks) Time: 6.30–8.30pm

FREE

How can you find out more and book?

Call 01424 442222 or email info@sussexcoast.ac.uk

Student Profile: Jane Perkins

‘I was inspired to study Engineering when I was reading the College’s prospectus a few years ago and started the BTEC Diploma in Engineering in 2010. I love the mix of problem-solving, mathematics, creativity and practicality which Engineering provides and went on to complete the HNC in Engineering, also at Sussex Coast College. I now work as a Manufacturing Engineer locally as well as teaching on the BTEC Diploma myself.’

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Courses in Big Local Area Activity

What happens?

Stay and Play Broomgrove CC

Children’s Centre session for families with children 0–5yrs.

Circuit Training Supervised get fit session.

Broomgrove CC

Pop-in Friday Broomgrove CC

A chance to meet other local people, socialise and share advice and experiences. Run by Oasis.

Fusion Street Dance Broomgrove CC

Get fit and funky with sessions for primary, juniors and youth (from 3–12 years). Beginners welcome.

REACH sessions The Bridge CC

Drop-in sessions for adults: learn to use a computer, for online job searches, or apply for Universal Credit.

Baby Time The Bridge CC

Children’s Centre session for families with pre-walking children.

Stay and Play The Bridge CC

Children’s Centre session for families with children 0–5yrs.

Various courses Ore Valley CC

A range of leisure courses and drop-in sessions including: playgroups, yoga, zumba, dance classes, art, karate, bingo, tai chi, creative writing, choir, family history, youth group, art, mosaic and pilates.

Stay and Play Downs Farm CC

Children’s Centre session for families with children 0–5yrs.

Children’s Centre Courses

Children’s Centre Courses being run in the Big Local Area during 2015/2016 include:

Baby Signing, Pregnancy Yoga, Family First Aid, PACT (in partnership with FSN), Eat Well Buy Well (in partnership with EFT), Attentive Parenting and more.

Children’s Centres run a 12 week accredited volunteer course, with free crèche alongside.

Open to anyone over 18 years (you don’t need to be a parent).

Dates & times may be subject to change – please check information with the

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Community Centres When?

Cost

Mon 10–11.30am

FREE

Tues 9.30 (with crèche) Tues 10.30 (no crèche)

FREE FREE

Fri 10am–12noon

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Sat 9am–noon (3 sessions) Tues 5–7.30pm

£4–£4.50

Mon & Weds, 10.30am–12pm

FREE

Tues 1–2.30pm

FREE

Thurs 10–11.30am

FREE

For more information call 01424 432 719 orecentre@hotmail.co.uk www.orecommunitycentre.co.uk Tues 10–11.30am Term time only

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To book spaces and find out more ring East Hastings Childrens Centre on 01424 726450

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For more information ring 01424 726450

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Addresses Broomgrove Community Centre 85 Chiltern Drive TN34 3PY 01424 712696 The Bridge Community Centre 361 Priory Road TN34 3NW 01424 433611 admin@thebridgehastings.co.uk www.thebridgehastings.co.uk Ore Community Centre 455 Old London Road TN35 5BH 01424 432719 www.orecommunitycentre.co.uk Downs Farm Community Centre Crowborough Road TN35 5EE 07749 584388 www.facebook.com/ DownsfarmCommunityCenter East Hastings Children’s Centre 46–48 Chiltern Drive TN34 3PZ 01424 726450

community centre – other courses may also be available!

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‘Open Sesame supports children’s creative development and nurtures creativity in the adults who care for them…’

Sally Staples, Cultural Strategy Manager, East Sussex County Council

What has been happening in East Hastings?

OPEN SESAME What is Open Sesame?

A two year programme of arts and culture for very young children (0–2) and children with special needs.

Galleries, museums and other arts venues work with the Children’s Centre and families to encourage creative early years learning.

The project is led by East Sussex County Council, managed by Culture Shift (who received a Big Local Small Grant last year) and delivered by Octopus Inc with additional funding from Arts Council England.

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Jerwood Gallery partnered with East Hastings Children’s Centre. Staff members from both organisations worked with artists from Octopus Inc and attended a Level 4 course at University of Brighton to develop their creative practice for early years, particularly for 0–2 year olds.

Activity with families took place at the Children’s Centre along with well attended sessions at Jerwood Gallery.

The majority of families had not visited the gallery before, and were pleased to know that babies were welcome. Many took away practical ideas for using everyday materials for fun, creative activities for early years development. Jerwood Gallery hopes to secure funds to continue to work with children and families through the Children’s Centre.

How do I find out more?

If you have any questions about Open Sesame, contact Culture Shift on 01273 478558 or email hello@cultureshift.org.uk

Eggtooth Project has been funded

by Big Local Small Grants

EGGTOOTH PROJECT working in local schools

Hastings Academy is OFSTED rated ‘good’ and described by Principal, Michael Brett, as ‘a friendly and vibrant school that has state of the art facilities’. It has a commitment to ensure individual students reach their full potential. One way they do this is through an innovative educational project, called The Eggtooth Project.

What is Eggtooth?

The 3 year Eggtooth Project is a therapeutic and experiential course for young people from year 9 to 11 (age 13–16). Pupils take part in Eggtooth during school time, alongside their usual curriculum. Eggtooth also runs Hastings Academy’s two week Summer School.

Mini Eggs, aimed at Key Stage 2 & 3 pupils has been running at Ore Village Primary Academy and Castledown Primary School.

Who is Eggtooth for?

Eggtooth is designed for teachers, students, pupils and their parents.

‘By approaching education via safe, fun, creative and challenging activities, led by responsible, professional adults, Eggtooth encourages participants to be brave, take risks and excel in and out of school.’

Laura Clarke, Director

What do students do at Eggtooth?

Participants take part in activities designed to help them build life-skills and develop their unique strengths.

Activities include one-to-one coaching, outdoor education at Mallydams, drama, song writing, performance film-making, art, cooking, training with Webbe’s restaurants and East Sussex Fire and Rescue What is most unique to Eggtooth is personal development training. This is done through group process sessions run by a qualified psychotherapist.

Getting parents involved

Big Local has funded Eggtooth’s Power of Parents course at Ore Village Primary Academy. This course trains parents in Attachment Theory. It also creates fun, activities for parents and their children to enjoy together both in and out of school.

How do I find out more?

Call Laura Clarke on 07801 704304 www.eggtooth.org.uk

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Local resident ALAN TURNER says…

“I’ve lived at my current home for 31 of my 70 years in the Ore Valley area.

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Like so many towns, Ore has its fair share of issues with litter and dog poo.

So when Big Local asked for a litter picking rep, I put myself forward. I joined Big Local to add my views to the picture and help make Ore a better place to live.

I put out a notice on Big Local’s facebook page, and on Arrow FM for people to help me with litter picking.

I also put something in the local newsletter and on the noticeboards in the Community Centres.

Soon the community joined in.

Children from Downs Farm started helping. It’s not a set group of people – I just get joined by whoever is available that day. Big Local provides us with the tools. It would be great if more families and young people got involved.

After we’ve done a litter pick, I walk around to see how clear the area is.

It’s satisfying to see what a difference we make to Ore.” To join in with a future litter pick, contact Mike Thompson at Amicus Horizon on 0800 121 6060.

Listen, learn, cook

Hastings storytelling festival happens for one week every November. There are lots of free storytelling activities for families and children across town.

This year’s Hastings Storytelling Festival brings two great free shows to venues in North East Hastings.

The Storytelling Café

Sujata Banerjee, Indian Kathak dancer and storyteller, leads a story and dance for school children in Sandown School and families with young children at Downs Farm Community Centre.

Participants make a vegetable biryani and learn about food sustainability, and spices through storytelling.

Adult storytelling

Stories for adults at Sandown School and Downs Farm Community Centre.

Participants take part in an evening of activities, sharing stories and songs.

www.hastingsstoryfest.org

LOCAL BUSINESSES

Aspects Hair Design: ‘A family run hair dressing salon which has been in Ore for over 50 years, we moved to our new premises three years ago to gain more space.

We just love being in Ore!’

The Lighthouse Fish & Chips: Some of the best fish and chips in town. Friendly faces, fantastic fish and chunky chips, what more could you want from a local chippy?

Opening Hours:

Opening Hours:

Mon–Thur: 9am–5.30pm Fri: 9am–7pm Sat: 8.30am–4.30pm

Mon–Wed: 4.30–9.30pm Thur–Fri: 4.30–10pm Sat: 12–10pm

The Community Shop: A totally not-for-profit organisation with an impressive array of clothes, books, furniture plus. Staffed entirely by a team of 17 volunteers, this is the definition of community spirit!

Opening Hours:

Mon–Fri: 9.30am–3pm

big local small grants Ore Church Mice is a Pre-School run

by Rachel and Glen Russell under the supervision of Christ Church Ore Parochial Church Council as part of their community outreach programme. It offers places for 2–5 year olds during term time.

Ore Church Mice recently received a £500 small grant award from Big Local to deliver creative storytelling sessions working with local storyteller and illustrator Ed Boxall (see right).

The storytelling project was funded by Big Local Small Grants

See page 2 to find out how you can apply for a Big Local Small Grant

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Get involved Get involved with Big Local and make North East Hastings a great place to live, work and play!

Please fill in this form and take it to your local community centre, or email your information to: jan.papworth@orbit.org.uk or post it to: Jan Papworth, Big Local, Orbit South, Unit 2, Station Parade, Ore Valley Road, Hastings TN34 3FH I want to join North East Hastings Big Local Name: Address:

Postcode: Email: Contact information will be held in a database and used only for the purposes of Big Local

If you work in the area please say where you work: Do you belong to any other groups? If so, what is your role?

Group: Role:

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