Learn How To Play Chess! A Beginners Session for Women

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess? Join us for this special introductory workshop to Learn How To Play Chess in this relaxed and discussion based session for women and non-binary people!

This is an introductory session. No prior experience needed and materials provided. This workshop is taught by local chess play legend Jackie!

Connect with others, learn how to play a new skillful game and meet new friends!

About our teacher:

Jackie is a local chess playing legend in Hastings. She likes socialising, gardening, dancing and chess. Jackie is retired from fostering teenagers for many years and is now free to participate in more community activities and to take the time to teach others her passion for chess.

Your workshop ticket gets you:

1.5 hour session on the basics of playing chess

An opportunity to meet new friends and learn about where you can practice chess with locals on an ongoing basis.

A chance to ask Jackie any technical/practical/tactical questions about the game

Snacks and refreshments included with your ticket price

*Please note that this is a pilot project and that the costs of workshops may change/increase in the future.Learning style for workshop: Discussion based/relaxed setting

*Please consider the costs of materials in your donation payment to attend a class.

*Our classes are for adults aged 18+ only unless specifiied otherwise. If you need to bring a child with you, we ask that you contact us first to request this.

Contact Santi: [email protected]

*For women and non-binary people only

Location:

Board Game Cafe in Hastings Old Town

Access info:

The building is wheelchair accessible.

There will be a 10 minute break in the middle of the session.

Lighting and sound levels can be adjusted in the space.

*If you have an access requirement that you need support with, or need financial support to cover your travel costs in attending our workshops, please contact Santi, Programme Coordinator: [email protected] .

We will be in touch with dietary requirements and a monitoring form after your ticket is booked.

Age requirements:

This class is adults who are 18+ only. If you need to bring a child , or anyone under the age of 18, we require you to request this before attending. Contact Santi: [email protected]

Suggested ticket price:

The suggested ticket price is £4.

Alley Way Learning classes makes learning accessible to all. Please reserve yourself a free/low cost ticket according to what you can afford (down to £0) - no questions asked.

If you can afford to pay more, we are grateful as these help to fuel our operational costs.

Please note: some filming and photo taking will happen in the space. Attendees can opt out of this upon arrival.

Have questions?

Contact Santi, Programme Coordinator: [email protected]

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