Ocean Hackathon (Free Event For 16-25s) Sunday, 16th October 2022 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Bright ideas needed! Feed into the protection of your local marine wildlife with Wild Coast Sussex.
Find FREE tickets here (booking is mandatory).
About this event
Do you feel passionate about your local coast and want to see local wildlife thriving? Wild Coast Sussex is inviting 16-25-year-olds to take part in our Ocean Hackathon, a chance for you to contribute to ongoing marine wildlife projects in Sussex. Workshop with us as we hack our way through current issues and find imaginative ways to tackle the big questions. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts, there is no need for you to have any previous knowledge of ocean conservation!
Why you should get involved:
- This event is completely free
- It's fully catered
- Travel costs are covered*
- Goody bags!
- Meet like-minded people and experts in the sector!
- Your thoughts and ideas will feed into decisions made by local organisations and partners of the Wild Coast Sussex project, such as the Sussex Wildlife Trust, the Marine Conservation Society, Sussex IFCA, and SEA LIFE Brighton
*We will only be able to reimburse travel if we have receipts as evidence of payment.
ON THE DAY
10:00: Arrival
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided ready for a morning of brainstorming new ideas.
10:30 - 13:00: Morning session
Our keynote speakers* will kick off the day before we split into groups and chat about the topics at hand.
*Please note one of our keynote speakers has a guide dog who will be present on the day.
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch (provided for you!)
14:00 - 16:30: Afternoon session
Vote on favourite ideas and an opportunity to expand on these further throughout the afternoon.
16:30 - End of the day and opportunity to socialise
Don't forget to grab your goody bags!
Getting there:
- Cycling: One of the best ways to travel to the De La Warr Pavilion is by bicycle. Find out more about the Coastal Culture Trail here. Bike stands are situated at the front (north) entrance of the building next to the auditorium.
- The Stagecoach Wave 99 bus runs between Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings every 20 minutes and stops right outside the De La Warr Pavilion.
- Train: the nearest station is Bexhill Staion which is an 8 minute walk. It is on the same line as Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.
- Car: There is a car park at the De La Warr. Please be aware the Rother District Council car park outside the De La Warr Pavilion operates paid parking .There is metered parking on Bexhill sea front.Bexhill is roughly 15 minutes drive from Hastings, half and hour from Eastbourne and an hour from Brighton (traffic dependent!).
Accessibility:
Please review the De La Warr's accessibility page for full accessibility details: https://www.dlwp.com/visit-us/accessibility/
For further requirements please let us know when signing up and we'll ensure adjustments are in place on the day.
Contact numbers and emails for staff in case you are lost, or for emergencies/queries:
- Sophie Atkinson: 07485 906 005 [email protected]
- Nikki Hills: 07498 251 494 [email protected]
Although tickets are free, booking is necessary. Please see Terms and Conditions below:
Terms and Conditions
- This event is for 16–25-year-olds only. Booking is necessary to attend the event.
- We will ask you to leave if you are not respectful of others.
- We will ask you to confirm your attendance via email two days prior to the event.
- If you wish to be reimbursed for travel expenses, ensure you keep hold of any receipts/tickets as evidence. We can only reimburse for travel within Sussex, and there is an upper cap of £25pp so please ensure you are taking public transport where possible.
- Allergies/ dietary requirements: This event is fully catered so please let us know if you have allergies or requirements when you sign up to this event. (Everything will be veggie with vegan options).
This free event is run by the Marine Conservation Society and the Sussex Wildlife Trust, as part of the Wild Coast Sussex Project, funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund, thanks to money raised by Lottery players. The project has received funding from the LIFE Programme of the European Union.
