Eastbourne Student Notices
I hope you have a great week!
International Women’s Day 2026
WEAR IT PURPLE Day on Monday the 9th of March.
You can also come and share a piece of Knowledge in The Refectory 12pm-1:15pm on Monday 9th of March to help us create our “Heart of Knowledge”.
No Smoking Day
Wednesday 11th of March is No Smoking Day.
Unmissable Talk with Taban Shoresh
Please come along to hear an Inspiring talk with Taban Shoresh – powerful stories of resilience and women’s rights.
There is also an opportunity to Interview Taban with some questions during the session. Email: grace.offen@escg.ac.uk if you would like more info!
Opportunity to win a Fully Road-Legal
Win a fully road‑legal car built and restored by our MV students! Our year‑long raffle is now open to the whole site, and £20 tickets are available on the E‑Shop. Every ticket supports the students’ hard work—don’t miss your chance to drive away in the finished project!
Hampden Park station Footbridge Refurbishment
From Saturday 7 February until mid-April, there will be no footbridge available at Hampden Park station.
Take Ten Today
Head to the library and read for 10 minutes once per week to collect stamps.
After completing your loyalty card, you can redeem it for a free drink.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
This year at Eastbourne Campus we are celebrating intentional women’s day on Monday 9th of March.
We are encouraging all to participate in the WEAR IT PURPLE Day on Monday the 9th to show our support to women not just here at college but all over the world. Come in your most purple items of clothing, that could be a jumper, headband or even shoes!
You can also come and share a piece of Knowledge in The Refectory 12pm-1:15pm on Monday 9th of March to help us create our “Heart of Knowledge”.
NO SMOKING DAY
No Smoking Day is an annual awareness day held on the second Wednesday of March (March 11, 2026) to encourage smokers to quit. It highlights the benefits of stopping, such as improved health, financial savings, and better mental well-being.
UNMISSABLE TALK WITH TABAN SHORESH
Join us for a powerful and moving talk from Taban Shoresh, OBE – British aid worker, women’s rights activist and founder of The Lotus Flower. A Kurdish genocide survivor who narrowly escaped a mass live burial, Taban now dedicates her life to supporting women and girls affected by conflict.
Following the talk, one student will have the unique opportunity to interview Taban live.
OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FULLY ROAD-LEGAL CAR
Win a fully road‑legal car built and restored by our MV students! Our year‑long raffle is now open to the whole site, and £20 tickets are available on the E‑Shop. Every ticket supports the students’ hard work—don’t miss your chance to drive away in the finished project! Any questions contact Mark Streeter: Mark.Streeter@escg.ac.uk
To buy your ticket, either log-onto E-Shop and find “MAT082 Car Raffle - Eastbourne Campus” or click the yellow button below.
HAMPDEN PARK FOOTBRIDGE REFURBISHMENT
From Saturday 7 February until mid-April, there will be no footbridge available at Hampden Park station.
To cross between the two platforms at the station, you will need to use an alternative walking route, at street level, via the nearby level crossing on Brassey Avenue/Mountfield Avenue and Station Approach. This involves a walk of approximately 330m.
Signs will be in place to show you the alternative walking route.
TAKE TEN TODAY
Any time, any day, take 10 minutes to read once a week and get a stamp on your loyalty card from the Library Team.
How it works:
Come to the Library to choose from a selection of great books and reading resources.
Read for 10 minutes.
Collect a TAKE TEN Reward Card from the Library desk. Get a stamp for each week that you read towards a free drink.
*Maximum of one stamp per week.
