Free activities for  50+

1970s Cookery Club

Recreate those classic dishes we first fell in love with during the 1970s - fondue, quiche, Black Forest Gataux and many more. No cooking experience required, as full support given, along with a 1970s soundtrack. Sessions are on Mondays from 2pm to 3pm on the following dates:

 April 15th, April 29th, June 3rd, June 10th, June 17th, June 24th, Sept 30th, Oct 7th, Oct 14th, Oct 21st

Booking is esstential - either e-mail freshstartsussex@hotmail.co.uk or call in at the park cafe. 

Coffee and cake club

Starting on April 23rd. Join us every Tuesday from 2pm to 3pm for coffee, idle chatter and - most importantly - cake. Please note that the club takes place outside, so may not meet if it is raining hard. No booking required - just turn up. PS Tea is also available.

E-Bay for beginners

Looking to earn a little extra cash from your unwanted items? Or looking to buy an item to add to your collection? Our introductory one hour course will teach you the basics of how to set up an account, how to sell, and top tips on bidding.

Course dates are:

April 13th at 10am

June 8th at 10am

Booking is esstential - either e-mail freshstartsussex@hotmail.co.uk or call in at the park cafe. 

Health Walks

A gentle stroll from the park to either Foredown Tower, Hangleton Manor or Southwick Hill - all about a 45 minute walk. Then, back to the cafe for free tea and bickies. Walks leave at 10am on:

April 6th, May 4th, June 1st, July 6th, Aug 3rd, Sept 7th (all Saturdays)

No booking required - meet at the Easthill Park Cafe

Coffee making for novices

Learn how to be a barrista in just an hour. If you don't know your Americano from your latte, this course is for you. Using our professional coffee machine, you will learn how to make the perfect espresso, steam milk and get the perfect froth

Courses on: April 26th at 3.45pm, June 6th at 2.30pm, July 6th at 9am, August 3rd at 9am

Booking is esstential - either e-mail freshstartsussex@hotmail.co.uk or call in at the park cafe. 

Portslade history walk

Step back to 1066. A tour of Portslade manor, and its importance to the development of Portslade.

June 8th at midday

Booking is esstential - either e-mail freshstartsussex@hotmail.co.uk or call in at the park cafe.