Corporate Wild Work Day: Sustainability Day at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre

Gain private access to the Discovery Centre's meeting room facilities for your next staff meeting with Breakfast, Lunch, Teas & Coffees included. Sussex Wildlife Trust staff will provide a guided walk of the nature reserve to explain the significance of the work we do and the importance of habitats & wildlife on the reserve. Make a difference to global policies that shape the marine environment and prevent future plastic pollution by engaging in a Marine Conservation Society litter survey. Work as a group to complete this vital monitoring activity that informs international governments about the top causes of pollution in our seas. Working outdoors you will collect fishing net pieces, angling line and single use plastic from the beautiful shingle beach at Rye Harbour to make it a better place.

We do charge for these bespoke events to cover staff time, resources and insurance. The minimum number of people we can run a session for is 6 people with a maximum of 30.

Group of 6-30 people: £2,100 + VAT

(Prices shown on tickets is for deposit only)

A 10% deposit (exclusive of VAT), plus booking fee, is required to confirm your space. VAT will be charged on the final invoice for the full amount.

Meeting Point: Outside the door of the Discovery Centre at Rye Harbour: Harbour Road, Rye Harbour, Rye TN31 7FW

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Parking and charges: There is a free car park at Rye Harbour Nature REserve with a maximum height restriction of 22m. We encourage you to car share as much as possible.

Toilets: There are public toilets situated opposite the car park. There are also toilets within the Discovery Centre.

Accessibility: This event takes place on the beach and in the Discovery Centre. The beach is shingle and the rocks can be slippery. If you have any specific access needs that you would like to discuss, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

What should I wear?

The beach is a pebble beach so we recommend suitable footwear: walking boots or trainers with grip and a change of shoes for after the outside session.
Waterproof layers and a warm layer of clothing are recommended if rain is forecast and suncream and sunhat if it is sunny, or warm hat if chilly, as we will be outside for the whole session.

What do I need to bring with me?

Please bring refillable bottles for drinking water. We are an environmental charity and highly discourage single-use plastic bottles.

• All catering will be provided with a light breakfast (croissants / cheese & bacon turnovers / fruit selection); tea & coffee making facilities; lunch of soup & sandwiches (vegan & vegetarian options on request).

• It's worth bringing cameras and binoculars if you have them, and we'd love to see your photos, stories and blogs about your day with us.

• Don’t forget any Medic*tion you may need. You are advised to be up to date with your tetanus immunisation.

• We recommend you bring suntan lotion/insect repellent as required.

• You are welcome to securely leave your belongings in the meeting room whilst exploring the nature reserve and we will lock the doors when we go out.

What is provided by Sussex Wildlife Trust?

• We will provide all tools and gloves as well as all safety equipment required.

• We will show you how to use any tools safely.

• A first aider will be available and all volunteers are covered by our insurance when with us.
• The Meeting Room is equipped with a projector with HDMI connection for presenting from a laptop on the big screen (with audio), whiteboard and flipchart included. Tables and chairs can be arranged to suit any style of meeting.

Schedule for the Day:

· 10am - Meeting room in Discovery Centre opens for Light breakfast (croissants / cheese & bacon turnovers with teas & coffees) Projector for laptop presentation, whiteboard and flipchart provided.

· 12pm - LUNCH - Soup & Sandwiches (vegan options on request)

· 12.45pm - Guided wildlife walk of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

· 1.30pm - Meet at Rye Harbour beach for MCS Litter Survey & Beach Clean

· 2.50pm - Group photograph

· 3pm - End of day

What if my session is cancelled?

• Most activities will go ahead in rain, snow, wind and sometimes even sunshine! You will be informed if your session is unable to go ahead and a new date will be arranged. If you are not contacted, the event will be going ahead as planned.

Cancellation Policy: Please note that cancellation and rescheduling should be by exception only and no later than 10 working days before the arranged date to avoid unnecessary charges (i.e. your employer or funder may incur a charge for cancellations with less than 10 working days’ notice). Please apply the same notice with any changes to number of people which are subject to a minimum charge.

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