Featured Events in Broeksterwald in May, 2025 (July Updated)

Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what's going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved. No pitches, powerpoints or panels. Just People, Planet, Pint/s. Your local meetup is a great place to start your journey or continue learning, and meet diverse people to chat about life and how we can sustain it. Every job is a climate job, so come along and learn about how you can take action, as well as what is going on locally. We welcome everyone, regardless of their experience or background. People Planet Pint is a space where everyone can feel comfortable learning about sustainability and sharing their ideas. Afterall, creating a sustainable future requires connected communities. And what better way to bring everyone together than over a drink? Prefer a Pastry to a Pint? Head along to ‘ People Planet Pastry ’! Equally relaxed and welcoming, they run during the day and offer an informal way to learn about what is going on locally in sustainability. Your Volunteer Hosts Erika is a retired neurological physiotherapist with a keen interest in all aspects of our changing planet. She is one of the founders of Bearsted CAN , and will be hosting together with Duncan, Sally, Jacqui and Jonathan, all coordinators of Bearsted CAN. Bearsted CAN (Climate Action Network) is an inclusive, grassroots, nonaligned group looking at both personal and local ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to mitigate and adapt to the climate & ecological emergency. We acknowledge the universal effects of climate change, and this influences our local actions/daily living. Our Sponsor KRYSTAL are an award-winning, 100% renewably powered web hosting provider, with datacentres in the UK, US, & Europe. They are climate positive, and their approach centres on value, quality and transparency. We are delighted to announce our partnership with Krystal (the UK's only B Corp web hosting/cloud provider), and welcome them on board as sponsors of the People, Planet, Pint events. This means the first 10 drinks are on Krystal at every event, and has allowed us to invest and upscale the series to accelerate action on climate change. Simon Blackler is the founder and CEO of KRYSTAL , and Co-Founder of MillionTreePledge . About Us Small99 provides carbon reduction plans for micro and small businesses. With a simple measurement tool and practical actions broken down into 10 minute to-do lists, Small99 empowers the 99% of businesses to start on their sustainability journey, and win more customers while doing so. Information Source: Small99 | eventbrite

Introduction These sessions aim to create a support network in which schools share ideas, effective practice and discuss issues surrounding Primary Art. To focus on practical solutions to common challenges and gain expert advice and guidance from Art lead professionals. In each meeting we will: Find out about development and updates in the field of Primary Art Share and learn from good practice Network with colleagues from other schools Agenda 1. Tackling issues we face as art leaders and supporting one another 2. Sharing an example of 3D art projects (photos or the actual works) plus related sketch book sequence 3. Taking 2D art into 3D - a practical workshop exploring approaches, processes and techniques Professional Community Lead After a long and successful career as a teacher and head teacher in primary schools, Nic George set up his Art Consultancy in 2021 to support schools with his specialist knowledge, skills and interests within the visual arts. Nic has extensive experience as both a teacher and leader of the visual arts in education, this includes several posts as an art leader in a variety of primary schools and he has a B.Ed (Hons) in Primary Art Education, several master modules in Primary and Secondary art education, recent qualifications in coaching and has always been a practicing artist. Costs SWIFT Members: no charge Other colleagues: £25 Non-attendance: £25 Please note: Payment is by INVOICE ONLY. Please select invoice as the payment method at check out. You will receive a confirmation of booking from Eventbrite. All further correspondence will come from Robin.Scott@sw-ift.org.uk; please ensure you check your junk mail box and approve the email to ensure you receive important event details. If you are unable to attend on the day, or are sending someone else in your place, please let us know. Please be aware that failure to cancel your space can incur your school a cost. Full Terms and Conditions are available HERE . SWIFT Partner providing course (including invoicing) is Exeter Consortium Schools’ Alliance (invoiced by Exeter Consortium) Non-chargeable Courses (Sessions that are part of the ‘no additional charge’ elements of the SWIFT membership) If the place you are cancelling is for a ‘no additional charge’ event under the SWIFT Offer to Schools, you may withdraw, without penalty, provided a minimum notice of 24 hours before the start time of the event is given. If less than 24 hours’ notice is given, for each date of a course for which there is no additional charge, then the following charges will apply per applicant: £25.00 Should a training course recruit insufficient numbers to make it viable, we reserve the right to cancel the course, without penalty, giving a minimum notice of 24 hours. Information Source: South West Institute for Teaching | eventbrite

This course will provide an introduction and understanding of how students on the autistic spectrum experience the environment around them. Attendees will explore the 7 sensory areas which are often most difficult and explore methods that may be helpful for children in both primary and secondary settings. Trainer Lisa has over 20 years' experience in the field of Autism and is a parent of a young person diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. Lisa has a BA Honours degree 1st Class in Childhood and Youth Studies (Open University) and a Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate in Autism from the University of Birmingham. In addition, she has attended numerous training workshops including P.E.C.S. (Picture Exchange Communication System), social stories and the use of visual prompts, sensory processing difficulties, managing anxiety and sexual understanding. Lisa has worked with young people on the spectrum in a variety of settings including education, social care and the local community. She provides training and advisory services to a range of professionals for the education and care sector. Cost £50 per person for SWIFT member schools | £80 per person for non-member schools Please note: Payment is by INVOICE ONLY. Please select invoice as the payment method at check out. You will receive a confirmation of booking from Eventbrite. All further correspondence will come from Robin.Scott@sw-ift.org.uk; please ensure you check your junk mail box and approve the email to ensure you receive important event details. If you are unable to attend on the day, or are sending someone else in your place, please let us know. Please be aware that failure to cancel your space can incur your school a cost. Full Terms and Conditions are available HERE . SWIFT Partner providing course (including invoicing) is Exeter Consortium Schools’ Alliance (invoiced by Exeter Consortium) Non-chargeable Courses (Sessions that are part of the ‘no additional charge’ elements of the SWIFT membership) If the place you are cancelling is for a ‘no additional charge’ event under the SWIFT Offer to Schools, you may withdraw, without penalty, provided a minimum notice of 24 hours before the start time of the event is given. If less than 24 hours’ notice is given, for each date of a course for which there is no additional charge, then the following charges will apply per applicant: £25.00 Should a training course recruit insufficient numbers to make it viable, we reserve the right to cancel the course, without penalty, giving a minimum notice of 24 hours. Information Source: South West Institute for Teaching | eventbrite

These events will provide an opportunity for supported peer moderation. Teachers will work in small groups, following a rigorous process, to moderate writing. All teachers will need to bring work from at least 3 pupils: one at WTS, one at EXS and one at GDS. Trainer Rebecca Cosgrave (KS2 Moderation Manager and KS1 Moderator), Devon Education Services. Cost £55 per person for SWIFT member schools | £85 per person for non-member schools Please note: Payment is by INVOICE ONLY. Please select invoice as the payment method at check out. You will receive a confirmation of booking from Eventbrite. All further correspondence will come from Robin.Scott@sw-ift.org.uk; please ensure you check your junk mail box and approve the email to ensure you receive important event details. If you are unable to attend on the day, or are sending someone else in your place, please let us know. Please be aware that failure to cancel your space can incur your school a cost. Full Terms and Conditions are available HERE . SWIFT Partner providing course (including invoicing) is Exeter Consortium Schools’ Alliance (invoiced by Exeter Consortium) Non-chargeable Courses (Sessions that are part of the ‘no additional charge’ elements of the SWIFT membership) If the place you are cancelling is for a ‘no additional charge’ event under the SWIFT Offer to Schools, you may withdraw, without penalty, provided a minimum notice of 24 hours before the start time of the event is given. If less than 24 hours’ notice is given, for each date of a course for which there is no additional charge, then the following charges will apply per applicant: £25.00 Should a training course recruit insufficient numbers to make it viable, we reserve the right to cancel the course, without penalty, giving a minimum notice of 24 hours. Information Source: South West Institute for Teaching | eventbrite

Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start to the evening Information Source: Crystal Spirit Events | eventbrite