business as normal until October 31st.
Steps Ahead Life CIC – Announcement
We write to all our clients and supporters that as of 31st October 2024, unfortunately Steps Ahead will no longer be delivering services from the Hive Nature School Southend.
This comes as very sad news to Steps Ahead and our dedicated team, as well as our loyal clients – and the local community as a whole. Since November 2021, Steps Ahead Life CIC has diligently crafted a bespoke service through our key aims of Creativity, Wellbeing, Education and Environment for all ages and abilities.
Our efforts have yielded positive outcomes and a nature school that now looks vastly different from when we first arrived.
We are truly sorry to break this news to you all. We have thoroughly enjoyed meeting, engaging and delivering our services from this base to support the needs of the local community.
We want to say a great big THANK-YOU to each and every one of you who have participated in our programmes, attended our events, and contributed to the successful delivery of our services.
The support we have received by so many of you, as well as your positive feedback, has meant such a lot to the Steps Ahead team.
For twenty-five years Steps Ahead have delivered workshops, programmes, and events at a variety of venues. We strive to deliver fun, engaging, enriching experiences for children and adults of all abilities. As our motto says .... 'creative journeys - colourful destinations’ ..so watch this space for the next chapter of our journey, where we hope we will meet again!
Until then, we intend to deliver our services as normal.
All at Steps Ahead Hello@stepsahead.life
Welcome To the hive
Steps Ahead warmly welcomes you to the Hive.
An inspiring outdoor nature base, providing a blend of Outdoor, Educational, Creative and Wellbeing experiences for all ages and abilities.
Our Vision
Steps Ahead combines 40 years of experience working within education, a knowledge of how creativity inspires and a passion to nurture and protect the planet.
We believe there is no time like the present to be providing enriching opportunities through nature and creativity to promote the wellbeing of each and every one of us.
WHat We Do!
We offer a variety of programmes, events and workshops delivered by outdoor, creative, educational and wellbeing specialists. We strive to deliver fun, engaging, enriching experiences for children and adults.
WE Look Forward to Welcoming You
What is the need?
Nature’s impact on our wellbeing is profound.
Research is showing ‘nature connectedness’ and ‘noticing nature’ has a significant impact on people’s wellbeing. (Mind, NT, MHF)
Here at the Hive we provide enriching immersive and engaging experiences for all ages and abilities.
Our Services
Education
Discover, Explore, Care, Connect Programmes for schools and Home Education. Creative programmes that capture the essence of enriched learning in a natural environment.
Community
Roots to Shoots - Creative, Environmental, Educational and Wellbeing workshops . Building a Hive community that supports and nurtures ourselves, each other and the planet.
Hive Hire
Host your own event at the Hive Nature School through our Hive Arrive, Hive Alive and Hive Thrive packages.
Extra Curricular
Holiday Weekends
Step Outside Birthdays, Events, Holidays and Weekends. Developing a sense of fun, friendships and outdoor adventure.
Our Aims
Empower through education
Explore. Discover. Inspire
Promote health and wellbeing
Enrich. Connect. Grow.
Raise environmental awareness
Nurture. Protect. Respect
Championing creativity and culture
Imagine. Create. Uplift.
Volunteer With Us
Volunteer with Us
There is always lots to do at the Hive. We appreciate your support in helping to make it a safe and special place to visit for Wildlife and Humans all year round.
We know time is precious and appreciate any kind offers of volunteering in the following areas: gardening/ woodwork / pond care/ making props / outdoor sculptures/ sewing.
We would love to hear from you.
Ways to Support
Sponsor a programme
Are you able to sponsor an education programme? Your donation will give young people opportunities to access the Hive's natural environment to Discover, Explore , Care and Connect.
Sponsor a Green zone
The Hive features a variety of green learning zones. You can help us by sponsoring one of these areas and we will display your name/organisation for all visitors to see.
Donate a Material or Item
We have a list of materials and items that would make a BIG difference and are grateful for these any time of the year. Please get in touch to view the list.
Donate a Skill
Are you able to share a skill or practice with the community and donate your talent? Wellbeing, Creative, Environmental and Educational specialists - please get in touch. (Relevant qualifications and DBS required)
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Location Description
A stunning nature base within the heart of Garon Park Wellbeing.
WHERE TO FIND US
