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Welcome to Community Wise, in Old Town, Eastbourne
We are a community centre with a Christian basis.
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Coming up:Next Farmers Markets - Saturdays 26th January 2012, 25th February, 31st March, 10 am to 12.30 pm Baby and Toddler Nearly New Sale - organised by Eastbourne Twins Club - Saturday 4th Feb, 2.to 5 pm Tap-dancing Workshop - for complete beginners, ages 7 upwards, 10 am to 12 noon, Thursday 16th February Exciting Drama Workshop for children aged 5 to 10 years - Friday 17th February, 10 am to 12 noon Quiz Night - fun for all - Saturday 10th March, 7.30 for 7.45 pm Creative Writing Workshop - Saturday 24th March, 9.30 to 1.00 pm Evening with Curtis Tappenden - Thursday 12th April, 7.30 pm Self-Defence Workshop - Saturday 21st April, 10 am to 12 noon Latest news:Short six week Just Looking course starts on Tuesday 21st February at 7.30 pm. A light meal begins these six evenings to discover how the Christian faith is still as meaningful as ever. In 2012 the Eastbourne Alzheimers Society will hold a monthly Saturday Coffee Morning from 10 am to 12 noon on the third Saturday of each month to enable members to keep in touch and to offer information and support. Why not visit the new cafe area in our foyer? Visitors and shop customers are welcome to enjoy a cup of good quality tea, coffee or chocolate for only 50p whenever Community Wise is open. Eastbourne Borough Council has awarded Community Wise a grant of £4000 towards its running costs in 2011/12 and £1000 towards the cost of a new noticeboard. Thank you EBC!
In partnership with the East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre a Hearing Aid Maintenance and Battery Service has started at Community Wise from 10 am to 12 noon on the first Monday of each month. Next services on Monday 6th February and Monday 5th March. Telephone 722505 for further information. Funding received towards energy conservation and reducing carbon footprintA grant from EDF Green Energy Fund enabled Community Wise to commission the Energy Centre for Sustainable Communities to undertake a Renewable Energy Options Appraisal. This appraisal has now been completed and Community Wise is seeking to implement the recommendations. These have been prioritised:Replace existing gas boiler with new energy efficient boiler. The existing boiler is 20 years old and had an efficiency of 60%. A new boiler with an efficiency of 90% was installed in autumn 09. Flat roof insulation was installed in summer 10. Cavity wall insulation within the exterior walls was installed in spring 10. Install solar voltaic panels.
In September 09 our existing gas boiler was replaced with a new energy efficient boiler. An award for £4,700 from Veolia Environmental Trust Landfill Communities Fund has enabled Community Wise to install Cavity Wall Insulation and replace the remainder of our single glazed windows. In early May 2010 Communty Wise received the news that our application to E-on Sustainable Energy Fund had been successful. An award of £10,000 was made towards the insulation of the flat roof. With donations and fund-raising events to match fund, this work was completed during August 10. Community Wise is now exploring the installation of solar voltaic panels. Monthly Farmers Markets
On the last Saturday morning of each month local traders bring their produce and set up their stands on our forecourt and in our downstairs foyer and hall - locally produced bread, fruit and vegetables, home made pies, chutneys, locally produced meat, delicious cheeses and home-made cakes. Different local crafters display their wares each time and a fair trade stall is always in place. Refreshments are on sale. This market supports local enterprise and invests in our local economy. Live Better For Less Exhibition A Live Better for Less exhibition was arranged in partnership with English in the Community, Eastbourne Homes, Friends of Princes Park and Community Wise. This hugely successful free event was all about saving money and was held in November 08. Stands, demonstrations and workshops gave information and freebies on a wide variety of topics such as Visitors found out how to enjoy a happier healthier lifestyle while spending less money. See http://www.livebetterforless.org.uk/ for information about the Live Better for Less movement and future exhibitions.
Eastbourne Twins Club - massive sale
Saturday morning 4th Feburary, 2 pm to 5 pm sees Community Wise heaving with stalls selling everything you need for your babies and toddlers. Not to be missed.
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Tap-dancing Workshop
A lively fun morning for everyone aged 7 to 70 - learn to tap dance. From 10 am to 12 noon on Thursday 16th February. Tap shoes are not necessary. Suitable for complete beginners. Two sessions with a refreshment break. £5 per participant to include refreshments. Book in by telephoning 722924 and pay on the day.
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Drama Workshops for kids
One lively drama workshop for children in the Spring half term holiday - takes place from 10 am to 12 noon on Friday 17th February for ages 5 to 10 years. These fun workshops incorporate mime, music, storytelling and games to encourage confidence in speaking and language development. Cost: £5 per session Booking essential - form available from Community Wise. 01323 722924
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Quiz Night
Quiz Night - Saturday 10th March 7.30 pm. Tickets £2 per person .. bring your own nibbles/drinks. Tea/coffee served at half time. Teams of up to six people ... fun .. competitive .. a great night out for all the family.
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Monthly Farmers Market
The last Saturday of each month, Community Wise hosts a successful Farmers Market from 10.00 am til 12.30 pm. Healthy local produce will be on sale, including meat, fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, cheese, stalls, flowers, home-made produce, bread and home made pies. Country Markets will sell home made cakes and local craft stalls will be amongst the items on sale. Refreshments will be on sale including delicious home made soup. Dates: Next markets: 26th January, 25th February, 31st March
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An evening with the colourful Curtis Tappenden
Community Wise is to host an evening of performance, painting, poetry and audience participation in partnership with Catalyst Arts on Thursday 12th April. Curtis Tappenden is an author and illustrator and a talented communicator. You will be inspired, entertained, engaged and made to laugh by this magical evening which starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £5. See www.catalyst-arts.org
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Self-Defence Workshop
Spend a Saturday morning at Community Wise on 21st April with an expert instructor from 10 am to 12 noon, learning the basics of how to defend yourself in a difficult situation. The workshop is open to all, from ages 16 plus. Cost: £5 per person. Phone 722924 to book your place and pay on the day.
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Wanted
Adventurous people throughout the UK
to do something like this...
Help us raise funds by making an exhilarating 10,000 feet free fall parachute jump. NO experience is required and if you raise the minimum amount of sponsorship you will get to jump for FREE!
For a free information pack call the Community Wise office on 01323-722924
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