Events
ECCN run several social events through the year aimed at sharing different cultures and
bringing different communities together socially and encouraging understanding and
integration. Below are details of our upcoming events and the links on the left take you to
galleries where you can see photos from previous events. For more information on any of
our events, please contact us on 01323 735772, email community@eccn.org.uk or pop in
to our offices on Cavendish Place, Eastbourne.
National Play Day
Wednesday 4th August, 1pm - 4pm - Hampden Park
We will be attending the local National Play Day event at Hampden Park again this year
with our information stand. Last year’s Play Day was a fantastic day of family fun with
music, crafts and games for kids to enjoy and we’re looking forward to seeing you all there
again.
Enrolment Days
Saturday 21st August, 10am - 12pm and
Thursday 26th August, 9am - 7pm
ECCN Office, Cavendish Place
Two opportunities to pop along to our offices and learn more about
our English classes. If you’re looking for fun, flexible learning with
experienced and qualified teachers then these are the classes for
you. Come and meet the teachers and sign up to start
RNLI Regatta
Saturday 28th August, 1pm - 4pm - Sovereign Harbour
We are proud to be supporting the opening day of the RNLI Regatta this year and some of
our friends will be providing entertainment throughout the day. This event combines
nautical fun and a chance to support the sterling work done by the RNLI and is always a fun
day out for all.
Shinewater Fun Day
Saturday 4th September, 12pm - 5pm - Shinewater Park
We’ll bring our “Name The Teddy” game and information stand to this fantastic fun event at
Shinewater Park with a fete and planty of family activities.
Bring a Picnic - New Date
Saturday 11th September, 10am, Knockhatch Adventure Park
We’ve set a new date for our family outing to Knockhatch Adventure Park near Hailsham
September 11th. ECCN will be there and would love for you to join us for fun and a picnic.
There’ll be lots to do with activities for all ages from soft-play to birds of prey. For entry
prices to the park and more details of what’s there to experience, please see the
Knockhatch website here.
Black History Event
Saturday 16th October, 1pm - 5pm - Town Hall, Grove Road
Join us for a celebration of Black History with a combination of entertainment and
education. If you want to get involved in some way, please get in touch with us.
Loy Krathong
Sunday 21st November - Town Hall, Grove Road
For the first time in Eastbourne, the Thai community will be celebrating Loy Krathong. The
festival of Loy Krathong is a time to pay respects to the Goddess of Water. The event will
be held at Eastbourne Town Hall on 21st November. There will be traditional Thai food,
dance and music. You are invited to wear Thai costume and participate in beauty contest.
There will be a display of Krathongs (small traditional hand-crafted decorative rafts) which
can be purchased at the end of the celebration. Check back here for more details as they’re
confirmed.
Photo Galleries
Eastbourne Cultural Communities Network, Units 4 & 7, Cavendish Business Centre, 86a Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3RR
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