At CST, we believe in the power of creativity, community, and citizenship. That’s why we’re proud to announce a packed calendar of exciting projects and events across spring and summer under the banner of CST Makes – a celebration of making and doing together.
Whether it’s creating art, caring for the planet, cooking up a storm or connecting with others in the great outdoors, there’s something for everyone to get involved in. Here’s what’s coming up…
🌊 CST Big Beach Clean
📍 Locations TBC
📅 April
CST is hitting the beach! We’re proud to take part in the Marine Conservation Society’s Big Beach Clean later this year, and our preparations begin now.
This is your chance to:
- Make a real difference to our coastline
- Develop your citizen science and citizenship skills
- Protect vital coastal ecosystems
Let’s show that CST cares about the environment and is committed to protecting our planet for future generations.
🎨 CST Art Gallery
📍 Wellbeing Centre
📅 May
Art lovers, this one’s for you! The Wellbeing Centre is opening its very own CST Art Gallery—a beautiful exhibition space run by CST to showcase the creativity of our young people.
We need your help to:
- Create artwork for the exhibition
- Plan and prepare the gallery space
- Launch it all with a grand opening event!
Your Learning Mentors will support you every step of the way—so get your ideas flowing and your paintbrushes ready!
🎨🖌️ CST Artist’s Shed Takeover
📍 Cuppa Cabin
📅 June
In June, we’re taking over the Artist’s Shed at Cuppa Cabin for a full week! We’ll be curating and selling artwork created by CST young people, with all proceeds going to a charitable cause.
Want to contribute your artwork and help raise money for something meaningful? Watch this space—more details coming soon!
🍽️ CST Recipe Challenge
📍 Wellbeing Centre
📅 June
Calling all aspiring chefs and foodies! We know you’ve got serious skills in the kitchen, and we want to see them.
This June, CST invites you to take part in the CST Recipe Challenge:
- Choose a healthy recipe
- Cook and present it to some of our very own top chefs
- Share your culinary journey in the official CST Cookbook
More tasty details coming your way soon!
🤝 CST Volunteering Projects
📍 Community-based
📅 Summer Term
Community matters at CST—and we know our young people have the passion and heart to give back.
In the summer term, join one of our volunteer projects and:
- Support your local community
- Build your citizenship and leadership skills
- Connect with others through positive action
Together, we make a difference.
🌲 The Look Out – Forest Activities at Haldon Forest
📍 The Look Out, Haldon Forest
📅 Summer
Escape to nature and explore our very own CST space at Haldon Forest—The Look Out. You’ll be able to:
- Try your hand at forest skills
- Take part in creative and physical outdoor activities
- Relax in the hammocks
- Explore the storytelling nook, birdwatching hide, and artist’s space
It’s a space to learn, unwind, and connect with others in the great outdoors.
🎉 End of Year Celebration at The Look Out
📍 Haldon Forest
📅 End of Summer Term
What a journey it’s been! To wrap up this incredible year of creativity, growth, and community, CST invites you to a celebration event at The Look Out.
We’ll be marking your achievements, honouring your hard work, and celebrating you. Speak to your Learning Mentor for more details—they’re just as excited as you are.
👀 Follow the Journey
Don’t forget, you can keep up with everything CST Makes on our new Instagram page:
📲 @cst.makes
You’ll find photos, stories, updates and highlights from across all these brilliant projects—starting with March’s Mindfulness Photography Monthly, which is already live!
Here’s to a spring and summer filled with making, doing, and celebrating together.
CST Makes – and you make it all happen.
