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Regular events
Body Control Pilates with Jan Davies
Monday evenings, 6 pm and 7.15 pm
New courses starting in January 2019
A newcomer to our church hall, Jan is a highly-regarded Pilates teacher with over 15 years of teaching experience in Brighton and Winchester. She runs two separate courses on a Monday evening - one for intermediate/advanced practitioners at 6 pm, and a ten-week course for beginners at 7.15 pm. Courses at both levels will be starting up again after Christmas on Monday, 8 January. If you are interested in joining or would like to talk to Jan about one-to-one tuition, please contact her via her website.
Monday evenings, 6 pm and 7.15 pm
New courses starting in January 2019
A newcomer to our church hall, Jan is a highly-regarded Pilates teacher with over 15 years of teaching experience in Brighton and Winchester. She runs two separate courses on a Monday evening - one for intermediate/advanced practitioners at 6 pm, and a ten-week course for beginners at 7.15 pm. Courses at both levels will be starting up again after Christmas on Monday, 8 January. If you are interested in joining or would like to talk to Jan about one-to-one tuition, please contact her via her website.
Kemptown Koalas
Parent & toddler group
Tuesday afternoons, 2.30 - 4pm
Runs throughout the year, including school holidays
St Mary's friendly and inclusive parent & toddler group runs in our church hall on Tuesday afternoons from 2.30 to 4 pm. The entrance to the hall is in St Mary's Place, immediately to the east of the church. We welcome people of all faiths and none and hope you'll feel comfortable with us whatever your beliefs. To help cover the costs of snacks for the littlies and afternoon tea for the grown-ups, we ask that parents pay £1.50 for the first child, and £1 for a second. But this isn't obligatory. Please speak in confidence with one of our volunteers if this would prevent you from bringing a child to the Koalas.
To keep up-to-date with special events and holiday breaks, please see the Koalas' Facebook page.
We would like to know if there is interest in an afternoon group on another day of the week. We may be able to offer one on a Monday or Friday afternoon. Do let us know if this would be of use to you.
Parent & toddler group
Tuesday afternoons, 2.30 - 4pm
Runs throughout the year, including school holidays
St Mary's friendly and inclusive parent & toddler group runs in our church hall on Tuesday afternoons from 2.30 to 4 pm. The entrance to the hall is in St Mary's Place, immediately to the east of the church. We welcome people of all faiths and none and hope you'll feel comfortable with us whatever your beliefs. To help cover the costs of snacks for the littlies and afternoon tea for the grown-ups, we ask that parents pay £1.50 for the first child, and £1 for a second. But this isn't obligatory. Please speak in confidence with one of our volunteers if this would prevent you from bringing a child to the Koalas.
To keep up-to-date with special events and holiday breaks, please see the Koalas' Facebook page.
We would like to know if there is interest in an afternoon group on another day of the week. We may be able to offer one on a Monday or Friday afternoon. Do let us know if this would be of use to you.
One Heart Lion of Africa Dance Company
Senegalese Lion Dance lessons with live drumming
Tuesday evenings, 7 - 8.30pm / £10 per session
New season begins 15 January 2019
Irrepressible Lion Dance master Palaye Seck leads a lively and informal West African dance class every Tuesday evening, with live drumming. An incredibly cheerful way to get moving - and laughing - fast!
Classes are run as drop-in sessions for dancers of all abilities, including complete newcomers. £10 per session.
For more information, see Palaye's One Heart Lion of Africa Facebook page or call him on 07935 114773.
Senegalese Lion Dance lessons with live drumming
Tuesday evenings, 7 - 8.30pm / £10 per session
New season begins 15 January 2019
Irrepressible Lion Dance master Palaye Seck leads a lively and informal West African dance class every Tuesday evening, with live drumming. An incredibly cheerful way to get moving - and laughing - fast!
Classes are run as drop-in sessions for dancers of all abilities, including complete newcomers. £10 per session.
For more information, see Palaye's One Heart Lion of Africa Facebook page or call him on 07935 114773.
Kemp Town Talks
Free English-conversation classes
Friday mornings, 10 am - 12 noon
Saturday mornings, 10.15 am - 12.15 pm
Runs throughout the year
St Mary's holds free, drop-in classes for adults who need or would like to improve their English conversation skills. We have friendly, experienced EFL teachers who will get you talking confidently and help you understand colloquial usage. The groups are small, free and welcoming. No need to book. Just turn up!
There's always a cup of tea or coffee on offer, and a great bunch of volunteers to help out - plus Magnus the Scottie dog, who has terrible verbal skills but who understands anyone who gives him a friendly pat and a dog biscuit.
Free English-conversation classes
Friday mornings, 10 am - 12 noon
Saturday mornings, 10.15 am - 12.15 pm
Runs throughout the year
St Mary's holds free, drop-in classes for adults who need or would like to improve their English conversation skills. We have friendly, experienced EFL teachers who will get you talking confidently and help you understand colloquial usage. The groups are small, free and welcoming. No need to book. Just turn up!
There's always a cup of tea or coffee on offer, and a great bunch of volunteers to help out - plus Magnus the Scottie dog, who has terrible verbal skills but who understands anyone who gives him a friendly pat and a dog biscuit.
The Young Actors Group: Drama classes for 8 - 15 year-olds
Thursdays, 4pm and 6pm
New term begins 17 January 2019
We're delighted to announce that the Kemp Town branch of Brighton's Young Actors Group will be returning to our church hall on 17th January 2019. YAG offers superb tuition and professional tips and advice for budding actors, and the classes are also a great way of helping children improve confidence and self-esteem.
The classes for younger children (aged 8 to 11) are on Thursday afternoons, from 4 pm to 6 pm, while the class for the older group (aged 12 to 15) runs Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm.
Please see the Young Actors Group website for details of the courses, and also information about tuition fees and scholarship opportunities.
The congregation at St Mary's sponsors two half-fee scholarships for children from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
Thursdays, 4pm and 6pm
New term begins 17 January 2019
We're delighted to announce that the Kemp Town branch of Brighton's Young Actors Group will be returning to our church hall on 17th January 2019. YAG offers superb tuition and professional tips and advice for budding actors, and the classes are also a great way of helping children improve confidence and self-esteem.
The classes for younger children (aged 8 to 11) are on Thursday afternoons, from 4 pm to 6 pm, while the class for the older group (aged 12 to 15) runs Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm.
Please see the Young Actors Group website for details of the courses, and also information about tuition fees and scholarship opportunities.
The congregation at St Mary's sponsors two half-fee scholarships for children from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
Bike for Life - Bicycle Maintenance Course
Next start - Saturday, 13 April 2019, 12 noon - 6 pm
Bruce, from Bike for Life, returns to our church hall on Saturday, 13 April with the first run of this year's three-part bicycle maintenance courses. Each session runs for six hours on a Saturday, from 12 noon, and provides intensive, hands-on tuition. With the odd tea break thrown in for good measure. :-)
If you can't make this course, Bruce will be running new courses in Summer 2019. Watch this space. For details and to book, please see Bike for Life's website or email Bruce or Ronnie via this link.
Next start - Saturday, 13 April 2019, 12 noon - 6 pm
Bruce, from Bike for Life, returns to our church hall on Saturday, 13 April with the first run of this year's three-part bicycle maintenance courses. Each session runs for six hours on a Saturday, from 12 noon, and provides intensive, hands-on tuition. With the odd tea break thrown in for good measure. :-)
If you can't make this course, Bruce will be running new courses in Summer 2019. Watch this space. For details and to book, please see Bike for Life's website or email Bruce or Ronnie via this link.
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