2025 / 2026 EVENT DATES
Lewes Hot Chocolate Pop-Up Stall
Warm up your return to term with our pop-up hot chocolate stall ☕❄️—topped with whipped cream and marshmallows for the ultimate cosy treat 🤍🍫✨
⏰✍️ Final call for Lewes poets!
Our poetry competition closes on Thursday 8th Jan — get your words in and let your creativity shine ✨📖
For some tips, check out our guide HERE.
🎶 New Lewes Choir Launching This January!
Join our brand-new choir for students AND staff this January — a relaxed, welcoming space where singing together boosts wellbeing, reduces stress, and lifts your mood. 💛 No auditions, no pressure, and absolutely no need to be “good” at singing — just come along, have fun, and enjoy the feel-good benefits of singing as a group!
📅 Mon 12th Jan
⏰ 12.20 to 13.00
📍 The Library, Lewes Campus
Jingle Bells & Joysticks
Get ready for an afternoon of epic festive gaming! Join us for Mario Kart, sim racing, a reaction wall, and a charity Esports showdown in aid of SKIP. Come play, cheer, donate, and watch!
📅 Date: Thursday 18th Dec
🕒 Time: 1pm – 5pm
📍 Location: The Lecture Theatre & The Suman Hall
Inclusive Learning PM Group Presents…
A Christmas Variety Show — created and performed entirely by our Inclusive Learning students, with support from Paige and the Inclusive Learning staff, who have helped bring their festive ideas to life.
Expect singing, acting, dancing, student-made animations, and of course the incredible Christmas set they’ve built.
Morning show at 11:00 am, and afternoon show at 2:30 pm.
And don’t forget to check out the poster to the right — designed by one of our talented students!
Inclusive Learning AM Group Presents…
A Christmas Variety Show — created and performed entirely by our Inclusive Learning students, with support from Paige and the Inclusive Learning staff, who have helped bring their festive ideas to life.
Expect singing, acting, dancing, student-made animations, and of course the incredible Christmas set they’ve built.
Morning show at 11:00 am, and afternoon show at 2:30 pm.
And don’t forget to check out the poster to the right — designed by one of our talented students!
Festive Film Screening
📅 Date: Tues 16th Dec
🕒 Time: 4.30pm Film start
📍 Location: The Student Theatre, Lewes Campus
FREE popcorn & drinks!
🌿 December with NatureLinks – Join the Adventure! 🌿
🔥 Tues 16th Dec, 4pm–6pm – Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a special Youth Action Project session, learning ancient fire-making techniques and gathering around a woodland fire.
This sessions is FREE — email naturelinks@railwaylandproject.org or text 07579 852961 to book your place!
🎁Be a Santa Campaign🎄
Home Instead Be a Santa Campaign, collecting small unwrapped gifts for adults living with dementia. Hand in your gifts by 16th December to rooms 331, 240, or Reception. For any questions, please ask justin.diffey@escg.ac.uk
Suggested gifts include:
Books
Puzzle books / large-print crosswords / sudoku
Comfy throw or blanket
Mug + quality tea/hot chocolate sachets
Large-print calendar
Hand cream / foot cream
Hobby items (knitting wool, bird feeder, etc.)
Tins of cookies, shortbread, biscuits, fudge
ELF Film Screening - Eastbourne
We will be hosting our Christmas Movie which is ELF. There will be hot chocolate - all for Free for those who stay to watch the film!
📅 Date: Mon 15th Dec
🕒 Time: 12.45 PM Film start
📍 Location: King’s Restaurant, Eastbourne Campus
Christmas Fair - Ore
Christmas is coming to Ore Valley!
In support of the Hastings foodbank, we will be having a cash only Christmas fair where we will have a Raffle, Tombola, and a surprise visit from Santa?! Make sure to join in with the festivities on December 11th!
Date: Thurs 11th Dec
Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm
Where: Ground floor corridor
Christmas Jumper Day 2025
Wear your most festive Christmas Jumper on Thursday 11th December!
Please remember to bring some cash, if you would like to make a small donation. There will also be collection pots in various places around the campus.
If you feel you able to and would like to donate VIA online, There is a JustGiving page set up as well:
Christmas Jumper Day 2025
Wear your most festive Christmas Jumper on Thursday 11th December!
Please remember to bring some cash, if you would like to make a small donation. There will also be collection pots in various places around the campus.
If you feel you able to and would like to donate VIA online, There is a JustGiving page set up as well:
🎅 Your One-Stop Guide to Christmas on Lewes Campus!
Want to keep up with all the festive fun happening this December? Check out our Christmas Events webpage — your hub for everything from themed days to activities, performances and end-of-term celebrations. Bookmark it, stay in the loop, and don’t miss a single moment of the holiday cheer!
Aids awareness day - Ore
Aids awareness day - Ore
international day for AIDS awareness, held annually on December 1st to unite people in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It's a time to remember those lost, show support for people living with HIV, fight stigma, and work towards ending new infections and finding a cure.
Our wellbeing team will be offering out free sexual health advice and C cards to students in support and to raise awareness on the day.
Date: Mon 1st Dec
Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm
Where: Ground floor corridor
White Ribbon Day - Ore Valley
White Ribbon Day will be celebrated in the UK on 25th November and the 16 days that follow which are known as the 16 days of action. During this time people are asked to come together to help end violence against women and girls.
Show your support by wearing a white ribbon pin which can be collected from the wellbeing team.
📅Dates: Wednesday 26th
⏰Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
📌Where: Upper ground floor
White Ribbon Day - Lewes
White Ribbon Day is about standing up against gender-based violence. Join us at Lewes campus on Tuesday 25th November, 12–1pm in the Mall — grab your white ribbon to show support and chat with PC Ruth about any questions you may have.
International Men's Day - Lewes
👥 International Men’s Day at Lewes Campus
Wednesday 19th November | 12pm – 1pm | The Mall
Join us to celebrate and support men’s wellbeing.
Drop by our stall for refreshments and a friendly chat with Sarah from the Wellbeing team — she’s here to answer any questions you may have.
International Men's Day - Eastbourne
International Men’s Day - Eastbourne
Kickabout and Chat
Wednesday 19th November | 12pm – 1pm | 3G Pitch
Join us to celebrate and support men’s wellbeing.
A FREE Burger to all who participate
For Movember / International Men’s Day information please see below:
International Men's Day- Station Plaza
International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. To raise awareness, we will be having Men’s wellbeing organisations coming in, and a stall to grab a free hot drink and chat with our wellbeing team.
📅Dates: Wed 19th of November
⏰Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
📌Where: Atrium
International Men's Day - Ore Valley
International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. To raise awareness, we will be having Men’s wellbeing organisations coming in, and a stall to grab a free hot drink and chat with our wellbeing team.
📅Dates: Wed 19th of November
⏰Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
📌Where: Upper ground floor
Station Plaza Student Council #1
The first Student Council meeting for the Station Plaza Campus will be happening on:
Date: Thursday 13th Nov
Time: 12.30pm - 2:30
Where: GOO2
Eastbourne Student Council #1
The first Student Council meeting for the Eastbourne Campus will be happening on:
Date: Wed 12th Nov
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Where: Hammond Hall, Hammond House
Lewes Film Screening
Step into the weird and wonderful world of Coraline for our second Film Club screening! 🎥✨ Join us in the Student Theatre for a spooky stop-motion adventure that’s equal parts creepy and clever. 😱🍿Grab your mates, settle in with snacks, and get ready for a film you won’t forget! 🎞️💙
📅 Tues 11th Nov
🕓 4:30–6:30pm
📍 Student Theatre
Google Classroom Code: dzohuwzd
Ore Valley Student Council #1
The first Student Council meeting for the Ore Valley Campus will be happening on:
Date: Tues 11th Nov
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Where: OVL02
Lewes Student Council #1
The first Student Council meeting for the Lewes Campus will be happening on:
Date: Tues 11th Nov
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Where: The Suman Hall
Lunch will be provided in the break
Remembrance Day
Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life. We unite across faiths, cultures and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
Click here for further information and resources.
King’s Restaurant, King’s Building: 11am to 12pm - Presentation
Remembrance Day
Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life. We unite across faiths, cultures and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
Click here for further information and resources.
Atrium : 10:30am - Presentation
Remembrance Day
Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life. We unite across faiths, cultures and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
Half-Term
Campus will be closed for half-term during the week of 26th October and re-open on Monday 3rd November.
Lunchtime Beats in Lewes
🎶 Celebrate Black History Month through music in the Student Theatre with a special Lunchtime Beats session! From your favourite artists to iconic genres and albums, come enjoy the sounds that shaped history. ✨ Food & drink will be provided – bring your friends and vibe with us!
📅Dates: Wed 1st & Wed 22nd Oct
⏰Time: 12.15pm - 1pm
📌Where: Student Theatre
Ore Valley Student Rep Training
Congratulations to those who will be our Student Reps for 25/26, you will receive your Google Classroom invitation shortly, please find details of the training session below:
Date: Wednesday 15th Oct
Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Where: Room G18C exams room

