SPRINGBOKS HEAD SOUTH FOR THE AUTUMN
Eastbourne College will be the South African Team Base during the Rugby World Cup 2015.
In partnership with the University of Brighton, the College is one of 41 official Team Bases and will provide the Springboks with an outdoor training pitch, while the University will provide indoor training facilities to the team currently ranked second in the world.
Eastbourne College has a history of hosting international rugby teams after the All Blacks trained on the College Field, while the British Lions used the College during their preparation for the tour of South Africa in 1955.
HOLY TAKES LANCASHIRE TO TASK
The Sussex Women U17’s Cricket team were crowned National Champions for the second year in a row after overcoming Lancashire at Moseley Cricket Club.
The side featured Burgess Hill School for Girls’ Sixth Form student Holly Tasker who, along with the rest of the side, set a target of 195 for 8. After a rain delay reduced Lancashire’s target the girls were able to bowl them out and secure back-to-back titles.
“It feels fantastic to be crowned National Champions for the second year in a row and to remain unbeaten since 2012,” said Holly. “It has been a real team effort all the way, requiring a lot of hard work and commitment. I am just so please and proud to have been part of this team and I am really looking forward to the new season.”
GETTING BRIGHTON’S YOUTH INTO FILM
Young people throughout Brighton have the opportunity to get involved in the world’s biggest youth film festival completely free next month.
Into Film Festival comes to the city between November 4th–21st during which time Brighton’s 5-19 year olds can enjoy a selection of free screenings and events.
The festival uses the power of film to captivate young minds and bring learning to life. This UK-wide event intends to enable 300,000 young people to watch, make and learn through and about film.
“When you’re watching a film it feel like you’re being entertained but at the same time it’s a window to the world of other cultures, other possibilities,” says actor and Into Film supporter Michael Sheen.
“The Into Film Festival is a great thing for young people to go to as together with their peers they can sit in a cinema watching a whole range of films; films that they usually wouldn’t have access to or wouldn’t choose for themselves.”
For more information or to book please visit www.intofilm.org/festival
LITTLE BIRDS GET BIG OPPORTUNITIES
The Bird Studio Stage Academy opened its doors this summer showcasing three new dance studios and a fully equipped recording studio.
The BSSA, a stage school designed to prepare young performers for the world of music and show business, will now be able to offer their students a wider range of facilities, including the opportunity to record their own demo.
Students who enter this year will take part in a song writing competition, tutored by new teacher and member of Brighton rap group MOK Gracie Croucher, with the winner getting to record a demo in their new music studios.
The students will also be treated to master classes from renowned actor Cameron Jack, while there will also be Christmas and end of term performances to showcase their abilities in front of agency casting directors and of course mums and dads.
Bird Studios take on everyone from kids to young adults up to 18 as well as providing plenty of classes for adults as well. For more information visit www.birdstudios.co.uk or call 01273 699902.