Brighton & Hove Family Grapevine - Summer/Autumn 2021

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BRIGHTON & HOVE | JULY- OCTOBER 2021

Jam-packed with MUST HAVE info from Bump to Teen!

WIN! Family DAYS OUT . . . and a Family PHOTO SHOOT

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What's On: Local Events July - October Holiday Activities, Days Out & Back-to-Nature Camping...

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New Business In Town • Summer Safety Tips

WORK REST PLAY

Brighton’s family friendly coworking space Desks, offices and meeting rooms Café, events, classes and wellness Flexible & full-time nursery Softplay, role play and party venue Register your coworking membership and/or nursery place Book parties, events, meetings and classes Call 01273 359349 or visit wrap.space

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Useful info • Business opportunities & services • Photographers Some Useful Information Brighton & Hove Citizens Advice Bureau, Hove Town Hall, Tisbury Rd, Hove BN3 3BQ, 0300 3309033 Crimestoppers, charity, help fight crime without revealing your identity, 0800 555 111 Front Door for Families, for members of the public worried about a child’s welfare, fill out form online or call 01273 290400 Hove Customer Service Centre, Hove Town Hall, Norton Rd BN3 3BQ, 01273 290000 Sussex Police, non emergency incidents, report on line or call, 101 or 01273 470101

Business Opportunities & Services

Eastbourne, Wealden & Lewes Family Grapevine edition for sale, opportunity for flexible P/T editor, contact: james@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk Taylor Gray, assistance in finding private household staff, PA’s and office support staff in Sussex, 01273 634267 The Nest Family Club, nursery, forest school, café with play area, co-working space, classes & events for parents with childcare onsite, www.thenestfamilyclub.com (see advert p.10) The Recruitment Lab, helping candidates find full or part time roles in the local community, 01273 805811 Train as a pregnancy yoga teacher/antenatal educator with LushTums, 07908 949419

WRAP Coworking, meeting and event rooms with flexible nursery and cafe all under one roof, 01273 359349 (see advert p.3) Zebedees, Providing nurseries with hot lunches, purees and afternoon teas for 1-5 yrs, 01323 811307

Photographers

Family Life Photography, family photographer capturing life as it is and moments as they happen, 07939 535405 Red Pebble Photography, capture stunning, affordable, original images & memories, @redpebblehove (see front cover & competition p.12) Sarah Carmody, studio or location photography, 07973 450379 Sophie Sheinwald Photography, family portraits, covers portraits, events and weddings, 07976 958654

Homes & Gardens

Art on the Walls, bespoke mural paintings, children’s bedroom, indoor & outdoor space, artonthewalls.net (see advert) Buy and sell local second-hand furniture online safely and easily with ReNu Furniture, renufurniture.co.uk Jacob Levy Projects, resin resurfacing at competitive price, as well as block paving & tarmacadan, 01444 523161 (see advert p.19) Residential Renovations Ltd, local friendly builders, renovation experts, 07507 549478 The Green Cleaner, finding you eco cleaners for a cleaner, healthier home, 01273 726886

The front cover image is by Natasha House. Natasha is based in Hove and loves to capture stunning original images & memories, whilst offering affordable prices, whether it is family, children, new born photography and more. To book your photo shoot with Natasha, contact: 07921 397554 | red-pebble@outlook.com www.redpebblephotography.com Welcome to the SUMMER - AUTUMN 2021 issue of the BRIGHTON & HOVE FAMILY GRAPEVINE! As we move slowly towards normality, still unsure whether this will be it or an another U turn awaits us around the corner, I really would like to start by THANKING YOU, fabulous advertisers, for supporting the Brighton & Hove Family Grapevine – I really feel the love! And of course, MANY THANKS to our readers for picking up our magazine, visiting our website and following us on social media. It means a lot!

This issue is packed with information to help you have a WONDERFUL SUMMER – from holiday activities, events, places to visit - including a special feature on the Arundel & Chichester area; to Summer Safety Tips, an activity sheet and how you can help to keep our beaches cleaner this summer.

You will also find 4 fabulous competitions to win: a family photo shoot with RED PEBBLE PHOTOGRAPHY, family days out to DRUSILLAS PARK and BORDE HILL GARDEN, and a family ticket to attend HORRIBLE HISTORIES TERRIBLE THAMES performed on a boat while cruising on the Thames!

Please keep supporting our fantastic, passionate & hardworking local businesses, they need your support! Our next issue - the Winter issue, will be published in early November, so look out for it.

Wishing you all a lovely summer!

Don’t forget in these uncertain times, to follow the government's guidelines and check or call before heading out to groups, clubs, venues and places to visits, as they might not be running as usual.

Bettina x

Bettina Horne-Muller - Editor Bettina@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk | 01444 443068 Brighton & Hove Family Grapevine

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In This Issue

Over 1600 useful contacts!

A - Z of Sport & Leisure........... 18 - 21 Additional Needs.......................... 7, 20 Advice & Support.......................... 6 - 7 Antenatal................................................ 8 Babies................................................ 8 - 9 Back to School....................................17 Books, Toys & Gifts............................... 6 Competitions ................12, 14, 22, 26 Daycare Nurseries ................... 10 - 11 Holiday Activities...................... 16 - 17

Independent Schools ...... 12 - 15, 28 Out of School Clubs..........................16 Parties............................................... 5 - 6 Places to Visit & Camp.............. 22 -25 Pre-School Activities..................9 - 10 Pre-School Nurseries............... 11 - 12 Primary Schools.................................12 Languages & Tutoring......................14 What’s On.............................................26 Wellness, Health & Beauty................ 6

COMPETITIONS 12

WIN a Family Photo Shoot with red pebble Photography

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WIN a Family Day Out to Drusillas Park

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WIN a Family Day Out to Borde Hill Garden

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WIN a Family Ticket to Horrible Histories - Terrible Thames

Cartoons by Lesley Harvey (see advert p.6) Disclaimer: The Family Grapevine Brighton & Hove is independently owned and part of The Family Grapevine Group operated by Grapevine Media Group Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publisher. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this publication and to ensure the accuracy of its content, no warranty is given as to its correctness. All adverts are submitted and approved by the advertiser and this does not imply a recommendation or necessarily the views of the publisher. You should make your own enquiries and comparisons as with any other form of advertising. I accept no liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to an advertisement or other entry, regardless of how caused.

All About Parties! Venues • Supplies • Entertainment Hall Hire Brighton Elim Church, Braybon Avenue, Patcham, two newly refurbished halls, 07523 849646 Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF, 01273 696022 Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Rd, Hove BN3 2FL, four rooms for hire, 01273 327757 Exeter Street Hall, off Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 5PG, book online Fiveways Play Centre, Florence Rd, Brighton BN1 6DJ, 01273 500257 Hanover Community Centre, 33 Southover Street BN2 9UD, lower hall & upper hall, 01273 694873 Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Rd, BN1 7BH, 2 community rooms & kitchen, 01273 236160 Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, hall & rooms, parties with/ without catering, 01273 540779 Purple Playhouse Theatre, Grace Eyre Foundation for people with additional needs,Montefiore Rd, Hove, 01273 201909 Rottingdean Whiteway Centre, BN2 7HB, book online Westdene Barn, 2 rooms, small kitchen, pre-teen parties, 07802 266035 Woodingdean Community Centre, 01273 685940 WWSDance, Seven Dials, studio hire for dance, fitness & rehearsals etc, 01273 735834 Yellowave Clubhouse for hire on the beach, 01273 672222 (see advert p.17)

Party Venues

Amex Stadium Parties, Amex fun, 5-aside football, tea in the away changing room or match day parties, 0844 3271901 Art Shop & Pottery, 108 Western Rd, pottery painting & clay modelling, 4yrs+; pottery wheel, 8yrs+, 01273 728282 Artpod, Rottingdean, Art & Science bespoke parties, Sat 11-1pm & 3-5pm, artpodbtn.com Beach Hut Party, Hove, hire a beach hut for your party, 07540 140087 Brighton Footgolf, Hangleton (former Benfield Valley golf course), 9-holes footgolf party, 01273 761001 Brighton Swimming School, Eastern Rd, pool parties, 01273 434400 Build-a-Party, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Churchill Square, 01273 771557 Funplex, soft play (up to 11yrs) & Battle Weapon 7 Laser Tag (6-14yrs) parties, Bevendean, 01273 690888 Hollywood Bowl, Brighton Marina BN2 5UT, 0844 4770484 Jojo’s Gelato, Italian ice cream parlour, waffles, crepes etc, 123-124 Western Rd, Hove, 01273 771532 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, football, swimming (under 8s), 01273 290290 Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham, farm, Froggies indoor play, playbarn, adventure playgrounds, 01323 442051 (see competition, p.25) Lagoon Watersports: dinghy sailing 6yrs+, windsurfing, kayaking, SUP 8yrs+; wakeboarding 10yrs+, 01273 424842

LaserZone, West St, Brighton, 6yrs+, 01273 227744 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, football parties (6yrs+), 01273 391683 Lucky Voice, Black Lion Street, Brighton, karaoke, Sat & Sun 3-6pm, 11yrs+, 01273 715770 Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, bouncy castle, soft play, football TBC, 01273 622266 Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux near Hailsham, 01323 832731 Paint Pots, pottery painting parties, 39 Trafalgar Street BN1 4ED, 4yrs+, 01273 696682 Portslade Sports Centre, football, bouncy castle, fun & games, toddler gym parties, team sports, 01273 411100 St Luke’s Swimming Pool, St Luke’s Terrace BN2 9ZE, 01273 602385 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, football, trampolining, bouncy castle, basketball, 01273 694281 The Gateway Café, Centenary Park, Peacehaven, stunning views, delicious food & coffee, dog friendly, 01273 575120 The Painting Pottery Café, 31 North Rd BN1 1YB, pottery painting 0yrs+, learn to throw a pot 12yrs+, 01273 628952 The Snug, Stoneham Park, Tamworth Rd, Hove, BN3 5HJ, 01273 292929 Washbrooks Family Farm, Hurstpierpoint, animals, indoor & outdoor play areas, tea rooms, 01273 832201 Withdean Sports Complex Climbing Centre, bouldering, Rock Box & roped climbing, 4yrs+, 0345 3631177 Withdean Sports Complex, Mini Olympics, tennis & football 5-12yrs; toy library fun & games 1-4yrs, 01273 542100 WRAP, space available for hire, event rooms with soft play, catering and entertainment, max 24 children, 01273 359349 (see advert p.3) Yellowave Beach Sports, café, beach games & volleyball, 01273 672222 (see advert p.17)

Bouncy Castles & Inflatables

Ace Tec Leisure, wide selection of inflatables for parties & fund raising events, 07946 637850 (see advert) Brighton Bouncy Castles, bouncy castles & inflatables, soft play hire, mascots, events, 07999 081512 Crockerz Castles, inflatables, photo booths, giant games, candy carts etc for hire, 01903 800048

Celebration Cakes & Party Food

Brighton Cakes, celebration & specialist cakes, 07824 770151 Buddy’s Home Bakery, 22 Graham Close, Mile Oak BN41 2YE, home made cakes for all occasions, 01273 420283 Hannah’s Cake Pops, extremely tasty themed cakes on sticks for any occasion, 07966 797132

Face Painting

Anklebiterz Face Painting, children’s parties & family events; make up parties for older girls, 07786 057744 Imaginarium Culture, face & body art, glitter & henna tattoos, 07813 587164

Orange Purple Face Painting for events & children’s parties, 07779 613982 Pelotas Circus Workshops, balloon modelling, glitter tattoos & face painting parties, 07765 604556 Red Feather Face Painting, 07787 408178

Party Supplies

Ace Tec Leisure, anything from candy floss to a rodeo bull!, 07946 637850 (see advert) Brighton Slumber Parties, themed sleepover packages, 5yrs+, 07792 744179 Brighton Soft Play, hire of soft play equipment for parties/events, under 8yrs, 07792 744179 Crockerz Castles, inflatables, photo booths, giant games, candy carts etc for hire, 01903 800048 Hush Beats - Silent Disco kit for your party (home or away). Family sized or larger events, @hushbeatsdisco (see advert) Partido, 70 Western Rd, Brighton, fancy dress, balloons, decorations, 01273 731436 Silent Disco Party, rent headphones & equipment for party, 07962 423265

Event Childcare

KidzPlay, mobile events creche for your party, wedding or event, 07786 238332

Party Entertainment

Ace Tec Leisure, personalised children’s disco parties with games, 5yrs+, 07946 637850 (see advert ) Activities4Kids Party, 4-12yrs, fun energetic parties: sporty games + arty crafty or simple science, 01273 256354 Animal School with Lindsay. Incredible Pet Parties including a dinosaur!, 07795 422036 Animazing, talks, displays & parties featuring reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates & mammals, 07743 675253 Anklebiterz Face Painting, children’s parties & events; make up & photoshoot parties for older girls, 07786 057744 Artpod, Rottingdean, Art & Science bespoke & interactive parties, artpodbtn.com

Artyfacts Art Academy, art parties, all art materials are supplied, including mats and aprons., 07989472760 Bee-fit, choose from Fun Fitness, Disco, Football & Pyjama parties, 07815 976224 Boulder Brighton, Portslade, parties, 7-15yrs up to 10 children, 01273 422408 Bow Arrow Tag, tag archery in any green space or leisure centre, 7yrs+, 01273 230624 Cartoons & drawing parties + face painting with Lesley Harvey, 5yrs+, within 10 miles of Seaford, 07722 236741 (see advert p.6) Chocolate workshops for families/kids/ schools. Delicious, creative & fun!

9yrs+, 07867 800184 Circus Brighton, interactive circus show & interactive & free play on equipment, 0800 4334618 Crazy BeanZ, children’s themed party entertainers, crazybeanz.co.uk (see advert) Creepy-crawlies, slimeys & spiders for parties & workshops, 07719 144255 David Tricks, children’s magician & party entertainer, 4-7yrs, 8-10yrs & adults, 07769 938496 Excel Activity Group: Nerf gun, Bubble football, Archery tag & Dodgeball parties, 01344 305763 Fairy Dust Events, children’s party entertaiment for boys & girls, 0800 4334618 Fashion Parties, 6-18yrs @ the Fashion School, 69 North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD, 01273 911784 Fizz Pop Science, a science party to remember for 5-12 year olds!, 01293 855343 Froggle Parties, drama games, dancing, storytelling, balloon models, magic, puppetry, 08450 305 450 Get Creative in Brighton, fun themed parties including superheroes, princesses, animals etc, 2-8yrs, 07967 633438 Get Your Skates On, roller discos, all ages, 07858 912322 Hartbeeps, sensory music parties for 1 year olds up to preschool, 07786 446119 (see advert p.8) Hatt Adventures, abseiling, rock scrambling/ climbing, raft building, high ropes & kayaking, 8/10yrs+, 01273 358359

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Party • Books, Toys & Gift • Health, Wellbeing & Beauty My Little Princess Parties, trained entertainers & Princesses for boys & girls, 3-8yrs, 01372 632123 Pelotas Circus Workshops, balloon modelling, glitter tattoos & face painting parties, 07765 604556 Pony Parties, we bring a pony to your party, 07867 784945 Popolo Ceramico Brighton & Hove, paint-your own pottery party packages, 07564 773921 Potty the Pirate, magic, puppets, balloons & singalong tunes, 2-9yrs, 01903 600844 Preston Park Soccer School, parties for all ages, 07921 842274 RepTylers, we bring a large variety of animals to your party, workshop, group or nursery, 07860 861598

Party Entertainment (cont.)

Hove Park First4Football, birthday parties, 07748 399347 Hula Hoop Parties, 5yrs+, parties with hoops for dance, games, exercise & fun, 07503 932543 i-star Academy, rythmic gymnastics (Shoreham Academy) & dance parties, Sat pm, 07843 666251 Jonny Ponny: Traditional party games, drama games & theatrical storytelling, 4-12yrs, 07879 832857 Kid’s Parties Sussex, 2-11yrs, all themes covered, unique games, 01273 327551 Little Kickers Football Parties, 2-8yrs, 01293 226201 Little Peeps Entertainment, themes, face painting, pamper, disco etc, 0-12yrs, 07557 478416 Long Tall Silly, extraordinary music parties: live instruments, original music, games, action songs, 07877 037109 (see advert) Loopy Lou, children’s entertainer, 3-12yrs, 01273 299209 Magic Mr Steve, complete children’s party packages, 5 star reviews, fixed prices, 07906 026354 Mini Monkey Gym, soft playgym parties, 0-5yrs, 07368 186893 Miss Sparkle, themed parties: puppets, magic, bubbles, treasure hunts, games, balloons, 0-8yrs, 07944 301948 (see advert) Mr Pineapple Head, family clown show & children’s entertainer, silent slapstick to music, 01273 473913 Music Bugs, music parties for under 5yrs, 0844 822 1174 Music with Mike, musical party entertainment, 1-6yrs, 07528 004428

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Rust & Stardust’s magical puppet parties with games, crafts & show, 5yrs+, see website Sew Fabulous, Studio 10, Brighton Open Market, Marshalls Row, off London Rd, all ages, 07897 275200 Sewing parties at Sew in Brighton Sewing School, 5-12yrs, Church Rd, Hove, 07958 964810 Southcoast Paintball, 10yrs+ & Kids Mini Splat Paintball, 8-10yrs, 01903 755589 Swerve Soccer Camps, football birthday parties, 07715 962004 The Mosaic Workshops, Brighton venue, creative parties for 5yrs+, 07789 012964 The Outdoors Project, Nerf games, bushcraft, Harry Potter, circus skills, mini nature shelters etc, 01273 933781 Xtreme Events, Zorb football parties, Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, 01487 465001

Books, Toys & Gifts

Artpod, Rottingdean, fantastical art & science shop, children’s workshops & parties, artpodbtn.com Bluebelle & Co, online & at 80 Trafalgar St, Brighton, children’s clothing & homeware, 01273 685026 Caricatures & animal portraits by Lesley Harvey, drawn from your favourite photo, 07722 236741 (see advert & cartoons throughout the magazine) Daisy Daisy, toys, fancy dress etc, 6 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UP, 01273 875638 Eddy Finds a Family, first book of The Flamingo Family series by local author Sarah McGeough, www.theflamingofamily.co.uk

Kiddicone, themed gifts for children to celebrate First Day At School, see website Playpress Toys a Sussex based company offering ecofriendly buildable connectable playsets, see website Squiggle & Bean, handmade crochet toys & comforters, www.squiggleandbean.co.uk The Book Nook, First Avenue, Hove, independent specialist children’s bookshop, 01273 911988 The Perfect Pamper: pampering baby shower parties, 01273 447841 Timeless Toys, 103 Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5DP, plastic free, planet friendly wooden toys, see website Wigwam Toys 140 Preston Drove BN1 6FJ, quirky, traditional, designled toys & gifts, 01273 505504

Health, Wellbeing & Beauty

Centred Space Yoga classes, 1-21s, workshops & Thai Massage Treatments, www.centredspace.net Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, online life coaching, 01342 811099 Everybody Therapy, Massage & Beauty treatments delivered to you, 07955 921823 Hannah West Therapies, sports & wellbeing as well as pregnancy/ postnatal soft tissue massage, 07772 327796 Pampering for Mums!

Brighton’s original pamper party company, 01273 447841 Parent & baby mindfulness in nature group, promoting good mental health, for babies 6wks to 12mths, 07540 385935

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Physiotone: physiotherapy, acupuncture & clinical pilates, 07545 445656 Restore Fitness Therapies, pilates, women & men, group or 1 to 1, face to face & online, 07919 185100 Rockwater Life, wellness & fitness hub, group outdoor sessions from venue’s seafront decking, www.rockwater.uk/rockwater-life Salt Space, salt therapy can help immunity, lung and skin health in children (6mths+) & adults, www.saltspace.co.uk (see advert) The Nest Family Club, Hove BN3 3EW, classes & events for parents with childcare onsite, www.thenestfamilyclub.com (see advert p.10) Tree of Life, large range of therapies: ostheopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, nutrition, massage, 01273 220159 Uber Mummies, fitness session where you can bring your child, Hove Stoneham Park/Rockwater & online, 07909 542280 uflourished, business & confidence coaching, hypnotherapy & emotional freedom therapy, 07717 842448 WRAP, beauty treatments, massage, women’s health, physiotherapy, acupuncture, Pilates & yoga, onsite childcare facility, 01273 359349 (see advert p.3)

Parenting Courses & Support

Mothers Uncovered: A creative support network for mothers & workshops, some free, 01273 235336 Parents as Guides at The Montessori Place, Hove, 01273 773764 Singing Mamas Choir, Westdene Mon am; Hove Fri am, for women with & without children, see website Sophie Thwaites, OT, Helping children to read, write, sit still and coordinate their bodies., 07584 857861 Toddlerology, troubleshooting & help with toddlers & older children, 07810 892635 Triple P Parenting Courses, 01273 294471

Twins & Multiple Births

Multiple Birth Group, Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, 01273 295272

One Parent Families

Fun in Action, befriending volunteer service for children from disadvantaged one parent families, 01273 559794

Parenting Support • Additional Needs Gingerbread, advice & practical support for single parents. Join via website to get BN group details, 0808 802 0925 SPIN (Single Parent Information Network), information sharing network including meetups etc, find on Facebook

Fostering & Adoption

Adoption & fostering with Brighton & Hove City Council, 01273 295444 Barnardo’s Fostering, 0800 0277280 ESCC County Adoption Team, dedicated recruitment and advice team, 0300 330 9470

Bereavement Groups

Angie Bowles, private midwife, specialist in complex pregnancy & pregnancy loss, Home visits, 07974 729566 Brighton & Hove Sands befriending service for bereaved parents, 07502 763863 Cruse Bereavement Care, Community Base, 113 Queen’s Rd, Brighton BN1 3XG, 01273 234007

Family Welfare Brighton Oasis Project for women substance misusers, drink & drugs, & their children, 01273 696970 Brighton Resource Centre, 6 Tilbury Place BN2 0GY, support services for community groups, 01273 606160 Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project, Tilbury Place, advice centre, courses, creche, lunches, 01273 671213 Brighton Women’s Centre, supporting women, 01273 698036 Citizens Advice Bureau, Hove Town Hall, Tisbury Rd, BN3 3BQ plus outreach venues, 0300 3309033 Community Base, 113 Queen’s Road BN1 3XG, to find out more about community services, 01273 234000 Front Door for Families, central BHCC service combining all family support agencies in the city, 01273 290400 Homestart Reflective Domestic Abuse Course, to help victims understand their experience, 07505 426118 Money Advice Plus, supporting those experiencing difficulty managing their money/financial affairs, 01273 664000 Pavilions provides adult Drug & Alcohol Services including Friends & Carer’s Service (FACT), 01273 680714 Rainbow Families, informal social group supporting LGBTQ parents in Brighton & Hove, info@ rainbowfamilies.org.uk RISE, helps people affected by domestic abuse with practical solutions, 01273 622 828 St Luke’s Advice Service, Exeter St, welfare, debt, housing, relationships etc assistance, 01273 549203 Victim Support, independent charity supporting people affected by crime or traumatic events, 0808 1689111

Child & Family Health Brighter Outlook, free physical activity for people with cancer, 18yrs+, 01273 878265 Al-Anon Family Group, for friends & family of alcoholics, local Brighton & Hove groups, 0800 0086 811

Back 2 Balance, Hove, family chiropractor, paediatric & pregnancy specialist, 01273 206868 Beat, Eating Disorders Association helpline, 0808 801 0711 (youthline) Beezee Bodies, helping families live healthier lives, free, fun family programmes across the city, 01273 041397 Children with Cancer Fund, granting wishes to families whose children have cancer, 01323 488561 Free one-to-one or family sessions to help you make healthy lifestyle changes, 01273 878265 Healthwatch Brighton & Hove, information about health & social care, 01273 234040 Honey Lansdowne, Advanced Hypnotherapist helping Sussex live happier lives, 07530 890089 Lucy Francis Nutritionist, specialising in hormonal, gut & skin heath, disordered eating support, contact@lucyfrancis.co.uk Mindful Me Club, Hanover Community Centre, fun, nurturing workshops, Sat TBC, 07341 565445 NHS Choices, non emergency medical advice, 111 Pandas, Tarner Children’s Centre, for those affected by mental health during pregnancy & post natal, 01273 296700 The Sussex Baby Lab, looking for babies to help them with their research, 01273 873300 Tree of Life, Portland Rd Hove, pre/post natal acupuncture, cranial osteopathy, caesarean recovery, 01273 220159

Healthy Eating

Lucy Francis Nutrition, personalised nutrition service for all ages to improve health and wellbeing, contact@lucyfrancis.co.uk

Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs Amaze Coffee Mornings for parents & carers, Moulsecoomb, Hangleton, Whitehawk, 01273 772289 Amaze, support & advice for parents of children with special needs & disabilities, 0-25yrs, 01273 772289 Aspens; support services for those with autism & other complex needs, 01892 822168 Barnardo’s Brighton & Hove Link Plus, family based overnight/ day care for children with disabilities, 01273 411767

Belltree Music Therapy CIC, Flat 3, 34 York Avenue, Hove, BN3 1PH Music Therapy 0-100yrs, 01273 776454 Childcare Inclusion Fund: funding to help children who need extra support to attend childcare, 01273 293523 Contact a Family, advice for families with a disabled child, 0808 808 3555 Dads Like Us, Stoneham pub function room, Hove, last Thu 7.30-9.30pm, informal social group, 01273 772289 Dyslexia Inspire, dyslexia assessments & specialist tuition, Hove, 07886 258534 (see advert) Early Birds, for parents of premature babies, 2nd/4th Wed, West Hove Children’s Centre, 10amTBC, 07832 350332 Hangleton & Knoll Parent/ Carer Group, for parents with a child with a disability/additional needs, 01273 410858 Let’s Play, Play Therapy for emotional and behavioural difficulties, 3-11yrs, 07486 564523 Parent Carers Council, forum for parent carers of children with any condition, 01273 234862 PRESENS: Pre-school special educational needs service, 01273 294944 (term time only) Seaside View Child Dev Centre, Brighton General, for children with disabilities & their families, 01273 265780 Sophie Thwaites, OT, Helping children to read, write, sit still and coordinate their bodies., 07584 857861 Special Educational Needs Team, 0-25yrs, 01273 293552 Sweet Peas, Tarner Children’s Centre, Fri 12.15-3pm, pre-school children & carers, year round, 07875 377961 T21 under 5’s, Hollingdean CC, 1st Mon 12-2pm, children with Downs Syndrome & their families TBC, 07810 567626 Triangle, 7 Hunns Mere Way, Brighton, intensive support for children with complex needs, 01273 305888 Whoopsadaisy, Pavilion, Preston Park, conductive education for children with cerebral palsy, 01273 554178

Special Schools

Downs View Link College, Surrenden Rd, Brighton BN1 6WQ, 1619yrs, 01273 507719 Downs View School, Warren Rd, Woodingdean BN2 6BB, 2-16yrs, 01273 601680

Hamilton Lodge School & College for deaf children, Walpole Rd, Brighton BN2 0LS, 01273 682362 Hill Park School, Foredown Rd, Portslade BN41 2FU, 4-16yrs, 01273 422855 Hillside School, Foredown Rd, Portslade BN41 2FU, 4-16yrs, 01273 422855 Homewood College, Queensdown Rd, Brighton BN1 7LA, 1116yrs, 01273 604472

Carers Support

Crossroads Care East Sussex, Brighton & Hove office, Community Base, Queens Rd BN1 3XG, 01273 234021

First Aid Training

Baby and Child First Aid Courses at set venues or in your own home, 07946 391117 Birth, Baby & You, parent first aid workshops; First Aid ABC, training for childcare professionals, 07754 020143 Community First Aid, life support & basic first aid training including paediatric training, 07889 379964 Daisy First Aid, baby & child first aid classes, in venues in Hove, Brighton & online, 07766 524595 (see advert & Summer Safety Tips p.3) Red Cross First Aid Training, Unit 1A St Joseph’s Business Park, Hove, 0344 8718000 St John Ambulance, Crowhurst Rd, Hollingbury, paediatric first aid training courses, 01273 371500 To Baby and Beyond - baby & child first aid courses at home, 01273 702496

Young Parents

Care to Learn Scheme, govt scheme for parents under 20yrs to help with childcare costs during study, 0800 1218989 Teenage Pregnancy Liaison Midwifery Service, 07876 357443

Young People’s Advice and Support

Pick Your Own, free support for isolated young people, Brighton & Hove, 11-17yrs, 07725 472346 Young People’s Centre, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE, activities, counselling, food, support, 01273 887886 Youth Advice Centre, 11 St Georges Place BN1 4GB, support for 13-25yrs, 01273 624432

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Antenatal • Babies • Baby Groups

Angie Bowles, private midwife, specialist in complex pregnancy & pregnancy loss, Home visits, 07974 729566 Eva Bay, birth doula, emotional, spiritual & physical support in pregnancy, birth & early weeks, 07915 406520 Marein Schmitthenner, birth & post natal doula, 07796 263559

Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise

Blissful Bumps, Pre & postnatal aqua-yoga, help pregnancy aches, pains, relax, make time for you, 07926 274616 Brighton Pilates Studio, Ralli Hall, Hove, pre & post natal pilates, 01273 911710 Centred Space Yoga, Mama & Baby Yoga, Tue & Thu 9.3010.30am, centredspace.net Centred Space Yoga, pregnancy yoga, Wed 7.15-8.30 pm, centredspace.net Fit Mums buggy fitness classes, St Ann’s Wells, Preston Park & The Level, 07790 538958 Hannah West Therapy, pregnancy/ postnatal massage & C section scarwork, 07772 327796 Loving Your Bump, pregnancy aqua natal classes, Upper Gardner Street, Tue & Thu eve, 01273 229390 LushTums pregnancy, postnatal & women’s yoga, 07908 949419 Mum & Baby Post-natal Pilates class with qualified physio. 0-1yrs, The Snug Hove, Thu noon & 1pm, 07545 445656 Mum & Baby Yoga classes Tue 10.30am & postnatal workout, Saltdean, 07974 250207 Ora Fitness, 121-131 Conway Street, Hove, specialist ‘mummy’ 6-week course, 07947 101629 Restore Fitness Therapies, pre & post natal pilates, face to face & online, 07919 185100

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Contact: Rebecca Cameron, DipHb(KGH) Tel: 07917418279 rebecca@firstembracebirthandbaby.co.uk www.firstembracebirthandbaby.co.uk

Note that at the time of publication, CHILDREN'S CENTRES are still closed & drop-in HEALTHY CHILD CLINICS have not yet resumed.

Full list available on our website.

Breast Feeding

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers, helpline, 0300 100 0212 Birth, Baby & You, breastfeeding support & tongue tie practitioner, 07754 020143 Breastfeeding Support NCT, Roundabout Children’s Centre, 1st Fri 10am-noon TBC, 01273 290300 Brighton Breastfeed drop-in, Hanover Community Centre, BN2 9UD, Tue 10.30am-12.30pm TBC Conway Court Children’s Centre, breastfeeding support, Wed 2-3.30pm & Thu 1.30-3pm TBC, 01273 266000 Hollingdean Children’s Centre, Healthy Child Clinic, Mon 9.3010.30am TBC, 01273 295623 La Leche League, Patcham, usually 1st Mon am of month, 07866 129681 National Breastfeeding Helpline, open 9.30am-9.30pm, 0300 1000212 NCT Breastfeeding Line, 0300 3300700 North Portslade Children’s Centre, Baby & You, Mon 12.30-2pm, breastfeeding support TBC, 01273 294062

Baby & Toddler Sleep Problems

Baby & Child Sleep Support with To Baby & Beyond, 01273 702496 Cry-sis helpline for crying, sleepless & very demanding babies, manned by volunteers 9am-10pm, 08451 228669 Savvy Sleep Coach: gentle, experienced sleep consultant for 0-8yrs, 07833 762321 Sleep Through Jen, sensitive, results-driven Brighton baby sleep consultant, sleepthroughjen.com

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Baby Mementoes

Babyprints Brighton, professional experienced baby, family & pet feet & hands casting service, 07421 307950 Popolo Ceramico Brighton & Hove, baby & children’s hand and footprints on ceramics, 07564 773921 Silver Bird Keepsakes, fine silver jewellery, raised impressions & 3D casts of your loved ones., 07886 286366 Smallprint Jewellery, finger, hand & foot print jewellery, 07962 964141

Baby Groups

Various BABY GROUPS are offered at CHILDREN'S CENTRES, but are currently not running.

Check with your local centre.

Full list available on our website.

Baby College, multi-activity classes to enhance baby development, Brighton, Hove & Shoreham, 07988 029284 (see advert p.9) Baby Sensory, fun class to enhance early learning, Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, 07971 300523 Brighton Sling Babies, meets 1st Fri of month 10am-noon, Phoenix Community Centre, find on Facebook David Ince Tennis, special sessions when you have the flexibility to take your baby along as well, 07900 410123

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Angie Bowles, private midwife, specialist in complex pregnancy & pregnancy loss, Home visits, 07974 729566 First Embrace Birth and Baby, pregnancy & baby classes in Hove & Brighton, 07917 418279 (see advert) LushTums, Preparing for Birth Couples Course, Purple Turtle Wellbeing, North Rd, Sat pm, 07908 949419 Montessori for Bumps at The Montessori Place, Cromwell Rd, Hove, 01273 773764 NCT Brighton & Hove, antenatal classes: essentials, waterbirth, introducing solids & refresher workshops, @NCTBrightonHove Positive Reasons-Hypnobirthing, full antenatal & relaxation programme, 07956 573713 Pre & post pregnancy massage & pampering packages, 07955 921823 Sacred Pregnancy Circles in Sussex, 07915 406520 Youtous, antenatal classes , small & informal group & 1-2-1 sessions, youtous.co.uk

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Debutots Baby Story Play, multi-sensory storytelling, Methodist Church Hove, Fri am, 6-23mths, 03333 448907 First Embrace Birth and Baby, pregnancy & baby classes in Hove & Brighton, 07917 418279 (see advert) Hartbeeps, sensory music classes for babies, Brighton: Yellowave-Wed, Hove: Oasis-Thu, 07786 446119 (see advert) Mini Monkey Gym, soft playgym, physical, musical & sensory activities, King Alfred Hove, 0-5yrs, 07368 186893 NCT Bumps & Babies, Saltdean, Hove, activities & talks, year round, all welcome, please text 07919 371725 Parent & Baby Group, Brighton Waldorf School, Roedean Rd BN2 5RA,, birth-3yrs, Mon-Tue am, Tue eve, 01273 386300

Baby & Toddler Signing

Inclusive Communication Therapy, Baby Signing, Telscombe Cliffs, 4-18mths, Wed 10.30am, 07876 032258 Musical Bumps, classes across Brighton & Hove; babies, toddlers & preschoolers, 07582 256957 (see advert p.9) Sing & Sign, venues throughout Brighton & Hove, 4wks-22mths, pre-recorded @home classes available, 07922 456207 (see advert)

Baby Massage

CalmerSoul, group courses @ The Tree of Life, Portland Rd Hove or 1-2-1, 07845 068051 From the Seed, baby massage course, 07970 773030 Lucy’s Angels, baby massage, Loft Studio at Little Dippers, Upper Gardner St, Tue am & Thu am, www.lucysangels.co.uk

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Childminders & Babysitting Childminder’s drop-in TBC: Moulsecoomb, Children’s Centre, Mon 9.15-11am TBC, 01273 294040 Roundabout Children’s Centre, Tue 9.30-11.30am, 01273 290300 Hippy Kids at Home, childminders in Portslade, 0-10yrs, 07957 432586 Sitters for experienced, reliable evening & daytime babysitters, 03330 032888

Nannies & Au Pairs

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Baby & Childrenswear JoJo Maman Bebe Ltd, 40 Gardner Street BN1 1UN, 01273 625682 Klodhoppers, children’s shoes, online, 01444 452824 Shoozoo, specialist children’s shoe shop, 35 Montefiore Rd, Hove BN3 1RD, 01273 735896 SuperLooper, Brighton’s baby clothing rental library, save money and reduce waste! 0-24mths, 07971 163845 (see advert) The Bonnie Mob, British designer baby & kids clothes, up to 7yrs, online only, 01273 227779 Toby Tiger, 11 Gardner Street, North Laine BN1 1UP, 01273 693000

Children’s Hairdressers

Bertie & Belle, 197-199 Church Rd, Hove BN3 2AB, 01273 777775 Smarty Pants, 37 St Leonards Gardens, Hove BN3 4QA, 01273 412120

Childcare Advice

Early Years Funding, more information from the Family Information Service, 01273 293545 Family Information Service: advice on childcare & family services, Tarner Children’s Centre, 01243 777807 Due to the current pandemic & restrictions, THE COMMUNITY TODDLER GROUPS operating term time only, are not all currently running.

For a full list check our website.

More structured classes can be found, here, in the 'PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES' section pp.9-10

Taylor Gray, assistance in finding living-in or living-out nannies in Sussex, 01273 634267 Tinies Childcare, Brighton, nannies, baby sitters, nurseries, emergency nannies, 01273 557671

Pre-School Arts & Crafts

Workshops for the Imagination, art & music, 75 Islingword Rd BN2 9SL, 2-3yrs, 07939 482361

Pre-School Dance & Drama

Alexandra Dance Academy, Howard Rd, Brighton, ballet, tap, modern, street, Tue & Sat, 3yrs+, 01273 565881 babyballet, 6mths-5yrs, Hove, Patcham, Shoreham, Saltdean, Peacehaven, 07799 603263 Brighton & Hove Dance Academy, Tiny Tots Ballet, 3yrs+, Brighton Girls & other venues, 07500 724236 Brighton Ballet School, primary ballet & tap, 2½-4yrs, 07595 303180 Debutots Early Years Drama, weekly stories with fun activities, Methodist Church Hove, Fri am, 2yrs+, 03333 448907 Diddi Dance, funky pre-school dance classes for girls & boys, Brighton & Lancing, 07730 576597 Get Creative in Brighton, Drama Tots, Mon 9.30-11am, Patcham Methodist Hall, 18mths-5yrs, 07967 633438 Get Creative in Brighton, Tango Tots, Fri am, 1-5yrs, Patcham Methodist Hall, 07967 633438 Italia Conti Performing Arts, Sat am, ‘Introduction to the Performing Arts’, 07956 890307 JustDance Academy, Southwick, Miloak, Hangleton, 3yrs+, 07777 692632/07522 326619 Leap & Bound Dance School, Little Leapers 2yrs+, Hanover CC; Shoreham Centre; ACT Brighton/ Hove, 07817 398215

Magic Moves Dance, creative dance, Brighton & Hove venues, 2yrs+, 01273 600126 WWSDance, Seven Dials, Ballet Tots, 3yrs+, 01273 735834

Pre-School Languages

BFG, for families with English as an additional language TBC, Conway Court (01273 296356), Hangleton Park (01273 295272), Tarner (01273 296700) Children’s Centre.

BonjourKidz, Fun French classes full of games & songs in nurseries & toddler groups: Hove, Brighton, 01273 921821 Chatterbox, communication & language programme, TBC: Roundabout Children’s Centre, 01273 290300, Moulsecoomb Children's Centre, 01273 294040 Krokodyl Polish Group, 0-4yrs, learn through play & singing, 07800 976180 Les Bidous, baby & parent play group for 0-5yrs, Patcham Community Centre, Tue 10am 12pm, lesfranglophones.co.uk Little Dragon Mandarin, 3-5yrs Fiveways, Saturdays, call for more info, 07909 521899 Sussex’s Anglo-German Preschool for 2-5yrs, Language Garden, Brighton/ Falmer, language-garden.co.uk (see advert p.11)

Pre-School Music

Da Capo Baby & Toddler music with live guitar & piano, Under the Bridge Studios, Brighton, MonSat, 07799 564620 Hartbeeps, sensory music classes for toddlers, Brighton: YellowaveWed am, Hove: Oasis-Thu am, 07786 446119 (see advert p.8) Long Tall Silly, live interactive original music sessions for pre-schools & nurseries, 07877 037109 (see advert p.6)

Music Bugs, Hove Mon & Thu, baby & mixed age classes, 0844 822 1174 Music Bus, fun filled hour of music & play, Brighton, Hove & Saltdean venues, 4mths-4yrs, 07477 290985 Music for Aardvarks,Clarendon Centre Mon, The Villas Hove TueWed, Brighton Unitarian Church ThuFri, 07886 927081 (see advert) Music with Mike, Preston Park, Hove & Brighton venues, 0-4yrs, 07528 004428 Musical Bumps, classes across Brighton & Hove; babies, toddlers & preschoolers, 07582 256957 (see advert) Olivia’s Mini Movers, Saltdean, 0-4yrs, from Sep. Fri 9.30-10.30am, drop-in, 07879 777571

Pre-School Sport & Gym

Dyson Gymnastics, rear unit 101 Conway St., Hove BN3 3LA, Mon, Tue, Thur 1.45pm, 2½yrs+, 07760 669393 Inclusive Communication Therapy, yoga, Telscombe Cliffs, 1 yr+, 07876 032258 Jump for Joy, physical activity group, Tarner Children’s Centre, Fri am, call to book TBC, 01273 296700 Kids Yoga with Iona, story-based yoga sessions in Brighton, Hove, Lewes for U5, 07452 961321 Little Kickers, fun football training, Brighton, Patcham, Hove, Shoreham and Worthing, 18mths-8yrs, 01293 226201 Mini Monkey Gym, soft playgym, physical, musical & sensory activities, King Alfred Hove, 0-5yrs, 07368 186893 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, gymnastics, Mon &Thu pm, 2½yrs+ TBC, 01273 588858 Rugbytots, weekly play sessions in Brighton, Hove, Worthing & Lewes for boys & girls 2-7yrs, 0345 3130421 (see advert) Tatty Bumpkin, Brighton & Hove, Yoga inspired classes for babies & children, 07932 839457 Toddlers Gym, Portslade Sports Centre, Tue 9.30-2pm, Thu 11am3pm TBC, 01273 411100 Tumble Tots, Hove-Mon, HoveMon, Lewes-Tue, Hollingbury-Thu, 6mths+, 07774 123814 Wickers Gymnastic Club, Lancing, toddler & pre-school classes, 01903 752503

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Pre-School Activities • Daycare Nurseries Pre-School Swimming Brighton Swimming School, Brighton Swimming Centre, Eastern Rd, 1yrs+, 01273 434400 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, swimming lessons 4mths+, 01273 290290 Little Dippers, baby swimming, Upper Gardner Street, Brighton, Patcham & Hassocks, 01273 229390 Puddle Ducks: Hilton Metropole; Herons Dale Primary School, Shoreham, 01892 617246 Seriously Fun Swimming School, Brighton, Lancing & Haywards Heath, 3yrs+, 01273 950015 (see advert p.21) Sinclair’s Swimming School, parent & baby swimming, 01273 583760 The Little Swim School, Brighton, pre-school swimming & water safety, 1-5yrs, 01273 207992 Water Babies swim taster session, NCT members only, free, booking essential, 01273 552454 Water Babies, Brighton, 0-4½yrs, 7 days a week, award winning programme teaching water confidence, 01273 552454

Pre-School Other Groups

Baby Bee Wild, Stanmer Park, Fri am, outdoor toddler group, 07880 727679 Baby College, multi-activity classes to enhance toddler development, Brighton, Hove & Shoreham, 07988 029284 (see advert p.9) Cardboard City Playgroup, indoor cardboard boxes & outdoor adventure play, Old Boat Community Centre, Fri am, 0-5yrs, 07946 139484 Fledglings in the City, outdoor play with fire, food & mud, Tue am, BN2 5EA, 18mths+, fledglingsinthecity@ gmail.com Fledglings in the Orchard, Race Hill Community Orchard, Whitehawk, Thu & Fri 10am-noon, 18mths+, fledglingsinthecity@gmail.com Parent & Child, Brighton Waldorf School, Roedean Rd BN2 5RA,18mths-3yrs, Mon- Wed am & Tue eve, 01273 386300 Rainbow Families drop-in, Hollingdean Children’s centre, 1st Fri 10am-noon, LGBT families, TBC, 01273 295623 Saplings, St Ann’s Well Gardens, forest school for toddlers & their parents, Wed am, 18mths+, 01273 93378

Daycare Nurseries

Acorn Nursery, The Rise, Mile Oak, Portslade BN41 2PY, 3mths5yrs, 01273 293980 ActiveKids Nursery, 8 West Way, Hove BN3 8LD, birth-5yrs, 01273 911876 Apple Tree Nursery School, Ovingdean, from birth-5yrs, 8am6pm, 01273 271969 Bear’s House Nursery, 19 Grantham Rd, Brighton BN1 6EE, 3mths5yrs, 01273 561100 Blueberry Nursery, 5 Davigdor Rd, Hove BN3 1QB, 1-5yrs, 01273 733799 Boomerang Kids, Saltdean Barn, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean BN2 8SJ, 0-4yrs, 01273 390900 Bright Start Nursery, 1 Barrack Yard, North Rd, Brighton BN1 1YA, 6mths5yrs, 01273 291570

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Brightsaurus Nursery, 54 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 3ER, 6mths5yrs, 01273 911058 Burgess Hill Nursery (located at Burgess Hill Girls), Keymer Rd RH15 OEG, boys & girls, 2½4yrs, 01444 241050 (see advert p.13) Busy Bees, 41 Dyke Rd Avenue, Hove BN3 6QA, 0-5yrs, 03303 338133 Busy Bees, 44/46 Harrington Rd, Brighton BN1 6RF, 0-5yrs, 03303 338133 Butterfly Nursery, Greenwich House, Peacehaven BN10 8BB, U5, 01273 580819 Charley Barley’s Nursery, Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FE, 3mths5yrs, 01273 958750 Cherry Tree Nursery, Hollingdean Children’s Centre, Brentwood Rd BN1 7DY, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 296052 Citysaurus, 151 Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 0AG, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 680280 Deepdene Nursery, 195 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4ED, 6mths4yrs, 01273 418984 Each Peach Childcare, 42 Wilbury Villas, Hove BN3 6GD, 3mths5yrs, 01273 323199 Fizzy Fish @ Peter Gladwin, Drove Rd, Portslade BN41 2PA, 2-4yrs, 01273 294076 Fizzy Fish, 21 Tudor Close BN3 7NR, 0-3yrs; Hounsom Memorial Church, Nevill Ave BN3 7NG, 3-5yrs, 01273 227425 Footsteps Day Nursery, 221-223 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade BN41 1XR, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 416164 Footsteps Day Nursery, 44 Cromwell Rd, Hove BN3 3ER, 3mths5yrs, 01273 779034 Footsteps Day Nursery, 95 Lyminster Avenue, Hollingbury BN1 8JL, 3mths5yrs, 01273 508533 Gingerbread Day Nursery, Oval Park, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean BN2 8SJ, birth-5yrs, 01273 271969 Growing Up Green Day Nursery, 138 Beaconsfield Villas BN1 6HE, 3mths5yrs, 01273 551333 Growing Up Green Day Nursery, 208 Preston Rd BN1 6RA, 3mths5yrs, 01273 542888 Happy Days Nursery, Coleman St, Brighton BN2 9SQ, 9mths5yrs, 01273 694447 Happysaurus, 48 Buckingham Rd, Shoreham BN43 5UD, 6mths5yrs, 01273 567977 Hillbury House Day Nursery, 81 Denmark Villas, Hove BN3 3TH, birth5yrs, 01273 730004 Hollingbury Park Playgroup, Tennis Pavilion, Ditchling Rd BN1 7HS, 2-5yrs, extended hours, 01273 551847 Home from Home Nursery, 56 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4FL, 10mths5yrs, 01273 245377 Honeycroft Children’s Nursery, St Barnabas Hall, Sackville Rd, Hove BN3 3WF, 0-5yrs, 01273 220323 Hopscotch Nurseries: Nizells Ave, Portland Rd, Hove Station, Preston Park & Peacehaven, 01273 385577 Hove Village Pre-School Nursery at Hove Library, Church Rd BN3 2EG, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 358589 Hove Village, 126-128 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4JD, 3mths5yrs, 01273 358589

Hungry Minds Childcare, home based nursery, 267 Dyke Rd BN3 6PA, 0-8yrs, 01273 541344 La Casita, bilingual SpanishEnglish nursery, 43 Lawrence Rd, Hove BN3 5QE, 6mths5yrs, 01273 323431/07738 320311 Little Angels Nursery, 18 Whitethorn Drive, Brighton BN1 5LH, 3mths5yrs, 01273 380067 Little Earthworms Nursery, 387 Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 6NF, birth5yrs, 01273 243182 Little Lambs Kindergarten, Stapley Road, Knoll Park, Hangleton BN3 7FG, 0-4yrs, 01273 933631 Little Stars Childcare, Bear Rd, Brighton BN2 4DA, 0-5yrs, 01273 707581

Pixies Childcare, 7 Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 4SB, 1-5yrs, 01273 700556 Pumpkin Patch Nursery, 109 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4BD, 3mths5yrs, 01273 227000 Pumpkin Patch Nursery, 37 Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6LA, 3mths5yrs, 01273 554484 Roundabout Nursery, 178 Whitehawk Rd BN2 5FL, 3mths5yrs, 01273 294780 Shirley Street Day Nursery, 43 Shirley Street, Hove BN3 3WJ, 3mths5yrs, 01273 735155 Supersaurus Nursery, 46 Cromwell Rd, Hove BN3 3ER, 6mths5yrs, 01273 730017

Littlesaurus Nursery, 418 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham, BN43 5NE, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 465440 My First Friends Nursery, Barn Rise, Westdene BN1 5EE, 16mths5yrs, 01273 541026 Nanny’s House, Easthill House, Easthill Park, Portslade BN41 2FA, 6mths4yrs, 01273 422422 Nido Montessori, Franklin Rd, Shoreham BN43 6YD, 1-5yrs, 07495 995682 Orchard Day Nursery, Queens Park Rd, Brighton BN2 OGL, 6mths5yrs, 01273 622883 Pepper-Pot Baby Unit & Nursery, 39 Whippingham Rd, Brighton BN2 3PF, birth-3yrs, 01273 709595

Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street BN2 0AR, 3mths5yrs, 01273 294199 Teddy Bears Day Nursery, 59 Glebe Villas, Hove BN3 5SL, birth5yrs, 01273 412100 The co-operative childcare, University of Sussex, Falmer, 3mths5yrs, 0800 954 0669 The Garden Nursery, 201 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4ED, 0-5yrs, 01273 418089 The Nest Day Nursery & Pre-School, 52 Dyke Rd, Brighton, BN1 3JB, 0-5yrs, 01273 087060 (see advert) The Nest Day Nursery & Pre-School, 89 Islingword Road, Brighton, BN2 9SJ, 0-5yrs, 01273 087060 (see advert)

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Daycare & Pre-School Nurseries

The Wildernest Day Nursery & Preschool @The Nest Family Club, 48 Cromwell Rd, Hove BN3 3EW, 0-5yrs, 01273 087060 (see advert p.10) Tinysaurus Nursery, 142 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4JD, 6mths5yrs, 01273 423666 Wild Monkeys Childcare, Glynn Road, Peacehaven BN10 8AT, U5, 07818 505469 Wise Owls Nursery School, Park Crescent Place BN2 3HF, 9mths5yrs, 01273 232308 Wishing Tree Day Nursery, 14 Carden Avenue, Patcham BN1 8NA, 3mths5yrs, 01273 551515 Wonder Years Nursery, 2 Surrenden Crescent, Preston Park BN1 6WF, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 553083 WRAP Nursery, full time or flexible & under the same roof as work space & wellness, extended hours available, 0-5 yrs, 01273 359349 (see advert p.3) Young Friends Nursery, 89 Holland Rd, Hove BN3 1JP, 6mths5yrs, 01273 735100 Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton), 191-193 Dyke Rd, Hove BN3 1TL, 0-5yrs, 01273 736948

Young Sussex Nursery (Hove), 165 Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5QJ, 0-5yrs, 01273 777001 Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham), 302 Upper Shoreham Rd, Shoreham BN43 6BA, 0-5yrs, 01273 440777

Pre-School Nurseries Amigos Multicultural Preschool, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 2-5yrs, 01273 011014 (see advert p.16) Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School, Village Hall, Park Rd Rottingdean BN2 7HL, 2-5yrs, 01273 271969 Baby Ducks Preschool, Parish Centre, South St, Portslade BN41 2LE, 2-5yrs, 01273 911373 Bee in the Woods, Forest kindergarten, 3-6yrs, Great Childcare in the Great Outdoors, 07880 727679 Bevendean Primary School Nursery Class, Brighton BN2 4JP, Mon & Tue (all day), Wed am, 3-4yrs, 01273 681292 Brighton & Hove Montessori School, 67 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FB, 2yrs+, 01273 702485 Brighton Girls Nursery, Radinden Manor Rd, Hove BN3 6NH, 3-4yrs, 01273 280200 (see advert back page) Brighton Waldorf Kindergartens, Roedean Rd, BN2 5RA, 2yrs 6 months to 6yrs, 01273 386300 Busy Bees, Southwick Methodist Church, Manor Hall Rd BN42 4NA, 2-4yrs, 07804 942495 Carden Primary School Nursery Class, County Oak Avenue, Brighton BN1 8LU, 3-4yrs, 01273 293677

Coldean Primary School Nursery Class, Kenwards, Brighton BN1 9EN, 3-4yrs, 01273 294914 Dolphins Pre-School, The Pavillion, Nevill Playing Fields, Hove BN3 7QD, 2-5yrs, 01273 500513 (see advert) Early Explorers Pre School, Mile Oak Community Centre, Chalky Rd BN41 2WF, 2-4yrs, 07758 201464 Fairlight Primary School Nursery, St Leonards Rd, Brighton BN2 3AJ, 3-4yrs, 01273 601270 Fiveways Play Centre, 8-10 Florence Rd, Brighton BN1 6DJ, 2-4yrs, 01273 500257 Goldstone Primary School Nursery Class, Laburnum Avenue, Hove BN3 7JW, 3-4yrs, 01273 294856 Happy Valley Pre-School, Bevendean BN2 4FH, 3mths-4yrs, extended hours 8am-6pm, 01273 933754 Hollingbury Park Playgroup, Tennis Pavilion, Ditchling Rd BN1 7HS, 2-5yrs, 01273 551847 Just Like Home Childcare, St Philip’s Hall, 71 New Church Rd, Hove & Welbeck Avenue, 3mths4yrs, 01273 808618 Kipling Lions Pre-School, Downs Valley Road, Woodingdean BN2 6RH, 2-5yrs, 01273 309352 (see advert) Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove BN3 6LU, Pre-School, 3-4yrs, 01273 503452 (see advert p.15) Little Ducklings, Hangleton Community Centre, Harmsworth Crescent, Hove BN3 8BW, 2-5yrs, 01273 248532 Little Forest Nursery, St Ann’s Wells Gardens, Hove BN3 1RP, 2-5yrs, 01273 770638

Little Lancing, Lancing College Day Nursery & Forest School at Lancing BN15 ORJ, 2mths5yrs, 01273 465900 Mini Adventurers Preschool & Forest School, St Helens Church Hall, Hangleton BN3 8ER, 2-5yrs, 07939 854926 Moulsecoomb Primary School Nursery Class, The Highway, Lewes Rd, Brighton BN2 4PA, 3-4yrs, 01273 605700 New Beginnings Pre-School, Coombe Rd School, Coombe Rd Brighton BN2 4ED, 2-5yrs, 07722 074841 (see advert) Oak Cottage Nursery, Warren Rd, Woodingdean BN2 6DA, 1-5yrs, 01273 680541 Ovingdean Nursery School, Ovingdean Rd, Brighton BN2 7BB, 2-4yrs, 01273 302991 Patcham Infant School Nursery Class, Highview Avenue South BN1 8WW, 3-4yrs, 01273 509766 Patcham Village Pre-School, 21 Old London Rd BN1 8XR, 2-5yrs, 01273 554060 Pavilion Pre-School, College Close, Chalky Rd, Portslade BN41 2WS, 2-5yrs, 01273 423854 Pepper-Pot Pre-School, Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3ES, 3-5yrs, 01273 620335 Pickles Pre-School, Quayside Youth Centre, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick BN42 4RE, 2-4yrs, 07519 829112 Puffin Community Nursery, Millwood Centre, Nelson Row, Carlton Hill BN2 9QG, 2-5yrs, 01273 686687 Robins Nursery School, Eaton Rd, Hove BN3 3PB, 2-4yrs, 01273 725600 Royal Spa Nursery School, Park Hill, Brighton BN2 OBT, 2-5yrs, 01273 607480 Rudyard Kipling Nursery, Chalkland Rise, Woodingdean BN2 6RH, 2-4yrs, 01273 303328 Saltdean Pre-School, St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale BN1 8HA, 2-5yrs, 07938 970623 Shoreham College Little Lions Nursery, St Julian’s Lane, Shoreham BN43 6YW, mixed, 3-5yrs, 01273 592681 (see advert p.14) Southern Cross Pre-School, 103 Trafalgar Rd, Portslade BN41 1GU, 2-5yrs, 01273 567876

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Pre-School Nurseries • Primary Schools • Independent Schools

Elm Grove Primary School, Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3ES, 01273 708004 Fairlight Primary School, St Leonards Road, Brighton BN2 3AJ, 01273 601270

Pre-School Nurseries (cont.)

Southwick Pre-School Playgroup, Southwick CC, Southwick St BN42 4TE, 07931 104403 St Anthony’s Pre-School, St Peter’s Comm Hall, Holmes Ave, Hove BN3 7LQ, 2-5yrs, 07718 097869 (see advert) St Joseph’s Pre-School, Davey Drive, Hollingdean BN1 7BF, 2-4yrs, 01273 911438 St Martin’s Primary School Nursery Class, Hartington Rd, Brighton BN2 3LJ, 3-4yrs, 01273 707114 St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic School Nursery Class, Spring St, Brighton, BN1 3EF, 3-4yrs, 01273 327533 St Paul’s CE Primary School Nursery Class, St Nicholas Rd, Brighton BN1 3LP, 3-4yrs, 01273 721001 St Peter’s Community Primary School Nursery, Portslade BN41 1LS, 3-4yrs, 01273 296712 (see advert) Toybox Pre-school, 22 Richmond Place, Brighton, BN2 9NA, 3mths5yrs, 01273 698036 x 4 West Blatchington Primary School Nursery Class, Hangleton Way, Hove BN3 8BN, 3-4yrs, 01273 770777 Westdene Primary School Nursery Class, Bankside, Brighton BN1 5GN, 3-4yrs, 01273 294900 Whiteway Pre School, Whiteway Centre, Rottingdean BN2 7HB, 2-5yrs, 07740 797858 Windlesham School Nursery, Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 5AA, 3-4yrs, 01273 553645

Forest & Beach Schools

Bee in the Woods, Portslade & Stanmer Park, pre-school, family & holiday sessions, 07880 727679 Sussex Kids Hub, beach school, family sessions, Brighton, Lancing, Seaford, 18mths-11yrs, sussexkidshub.co.uk

Primary Schools Aldrington CE Primary School, Eridge Rd, Hove BN3 7QD, 01273 542656 Balfour Primary School, Balfour Rd BN1 6NE, 01273 507722 Benfield Primary School, 255 Old Shoreham Rd, Portslade BN41 1XS, 01273 294950

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Bevendean Primary School, Heath Hill Ave, Brighton BN2 4JP, 01273 681292 Bilingual Primary School, The Droveway, Hove BN3 7QA, 01273 916212 Brackenbury Primary School, Locks Hill, Portslade BN41 2LA, 01273 418850 Brunswick Primary School, Somerhill Rd, Hove BN3 1RP, 01273 711816 Carden Primary School, County Oak Ave, Brighton BN1 8LU, 01273 293677 Carlton Hill Primary School, Sussex St, BN2 9HS, 01273 604966 City Academy Whitehawk, Whitehawk Rd, Brighton BN2 5FL, 01273 681377 Coldean Primary School, Kenwards, Brighton BN1 9EN, 01273 294914 Coombe Road Primary School, Milner Rd, Brighton BN2 4BP, 01273 291188 Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School, The Upper Drive, Hove BN3 6NB, 01273 555811 Downs Infant School, Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 6JA, 01273 296868 Downs Junior School, Rugby Rd, Brighton BN1 6ED, 7-11yrs, 01273 558422

Goldstone Primary School, Laburnum Ave, Hove BN3 7JW, 01273 294851 Hangleton Primary School, Dale View, Hove BN3 8LF, 01273 294874 Hertford Infant School, Hertford Rd, Hollingdean, Brighton BN1 7GF, 01273 552931 Hertford Junior School, Lynchet Close, Hollingdean, Brighton BN1 7FP, Y3-Y6, 01273 557341 Hove Junior School, Portland Rd BN3 5JA & Holland Rd BN3 1JY, Y3Y6, 01273 295484/294333 Middle Street Primary School, Middle Street, Brighton BN1 1AL, 01273 323184 Mile Oak Primary School, Graham Avenue Portslade BN41 2WN, 01273 294880 Moulsecoomb Primary School, The Highway, Lewes Rd, Brighton BN2 4PA, 01273 605700 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, The Green, Rottingdean BN2 7HA, 01273 306980 Patcham Infant School, Highview Avenue South BN1 8WW, 01273 509766 Patcham Junior School, Ladies Mile Rd BN1 8TA, Y3-Y6, 01273 087513

Peter Gladwin Primary School, Drove Rd, Brighton BN41 2PA, 01273 294959 Queen’s Park Primary School, Park Street, Brighton BN2 0BN, 01273 686822 Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery, Chalkland Rise, Woodingdean BN2 6RH, 01273 303328 Saltdean Primary School, Chiltington Way BN2 8HB, 01273 303358 St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Belfast Street, Hove BN3 3YT, 01273 770082 St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, Ann Street, Brighton BN1 4GP, 01273 692463 St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School, Preston Rd, Brighton BN1 6UT, 01273 553813 St John the Baptist RC Primary School, Whitehawk Hill Rd, Brighton BN2 0AH, 01273 607924 St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Davey Drive, Hollingdean BN1 7BF, 01273 556607 St Luke’s Primary School, Queens Park Rise, Brighton BN2 9ZF, 01273 675080 St Margarets CofE Primary School, Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean BN2 7HB, 01273 303109 St Mark’s CE Primary School, Manor Rd, Brighton BN2 5EA, 01273 605588 St Martin’s CE Primary School, Hartington Rd, Brighton BN2 3LJ, 01273 707114 St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Spring St, Brighton BN1 3EF, 01273 327533 St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Church Rd, Portslade BN41 1LB, 01273 418416 St Nicolas CE Primary School, Locks Hill, Portslade BN41 2LA, 01273 418026 St Paul’s CE Primary School, St Nicholas Road, Brighton BN1 3LP, 01273 721001 St Peter’s Community Primary School, St Peter’s Road, Portslade BN41 1LS, 01273 296712 Stanford Infant School, Highcroft Villas, Brighton BN1 5PS, 01273 555240 Stanford Junior School, Stanford Rd, Brighton BN1 5PR, 7-11yrs, 01273 565570 West Blatchington Primary School, Hangleton Way, Hove BN3 8BN, 01273 770777 West Hove Infant School, 2 sites: School Rd BN3 5JA & Connaught Rd BN3 3WB, 01273 733386 Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton BN1 5GN, 01273 294900 Woodingdean Primary School, Warren Rd, Brighton BN2 6BB, 01273 680811

Independent Schools

Bartholomews Tutorial College Brighton (known as ‘Barts’), small independent 1:1 college, 11-18yrs, bartscollege.co.uk Brighton & Hove Montessori School, 67 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FB, 2-12yrs, 01273 702485 Brighton College Nursery & Pre Prep School, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 5JJ, 3-7yrs, 01273 704259

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Independent Schools • Language Classes Independent Schools (cont.)

Brighton College Prep, Walpole Rd, Brighton BN2 0EU, 8-13yrs, 01273 704210 Brighton College, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 0AL, 11-18yrs, 01273 704200 Brighton Girls Prep School, Radinden Manor Rd, Hove BN3 6NH, 4-11ys, 01273 280200 (see advert back page) Brighton Girls Senior School & Sixth Form, Montpelier Rd, Brighton BN1 3AT, 11-18yrs, 01273 280280 (see advert back page) Brighton Waldorf School, Roedean Rd, Brighton BN2 5RA, 2yrs 6mths16yrs, 01273 386300 Burgess Hill Girls, Keymer Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 OEG, 2½18yrs, 01444 241050 (see advert p.13) Deepdene School, 195 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4ED, 6mths11yrs, 01273 418984 Hove Micro-School, bespoke primary education for up to 6 children, Hove BN41 1DF, 0730 5583178 Hurst College, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS, Pre-Prep, Prep & Senior School, 4-18yrs, 01273 833636 (see advert p.15) Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove BN3 6LU, mixed 3-13yrs, 01273 503452 (see advert p.15) Lancing College, BN15 0RW, 1318yrs, 01273 452213

Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton BN2 5RQ, girls 11-18yrs, 01273 667500 Shoreham College, St Julian’s Lane, Shoreham BN43 6YW, mixed, 3-16yrs, 01273 592681 (see advert) SML College, West Rd, Fishersgate BN41 1QH, offering an alternative to schooling for 9-16yrs, 01273 987629 St Christopher’s Hove, a Brighton College School, New Church Rd BN3 4AD, boys & girls 4-13yrs, 01273 735404 The Drive Prep School, 101 The Drive, Hove BN3 6GE, 7-16yrs, 01273 738444 The Montessori Place, 45 Cromwell Rd, Hove BN3 3ER, 18mths18yrs, 01273 773764 Windlesham School & Nursery, 190 Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 5AA, 3-11yrs, 01273 553645

Shoreham College

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An independent day school for all abilities

Language Classes

BonjourKidz, French classes full of games, arts & crafts, some cooking & forest school, Hove, 01273 921821 China Special, Brighton, creative Chinese Mandarin tuition, 5yrs-adult, groups or 1-1, 07796 210160

Building confidence, inspiring success

OPEN MORNING SATURDAY 2nd OCTOBER, 10.00 - 12.00 or please call to arrange a personal tour any day of the school week.

Little Lions Pre-School | Junior School | Senior School 01273 592681 | www.shorehamcollege.co.uk

Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, online lessons in German & English foreign language, 01342 811099 (see advert) Franglophones, weekly French classes in Hove & Haywards Heath for French speaking children, lesfranglophones.co.uk French, Italian & English as a foreign language tuition, all ages & abilities, Hove, 01273 220496 Fun German weekly groups and tuition, Language Garden, Brighton/ Falmer, language-garden.co.uk Little Dragon Mandarin, classes, holiday workshops, 1-2-1,7909 521899 SRCC Kalinka, Russian speaking language classes & cultural events, adults & children, www.kalinka.org.uk The Language Guru, French, Spanish, English, 6yrs+, GCSE, A levels, degree, adults, 01273 222900 The Migrant English Project, free informal English lessons for refugees, asylum seekers & migrants, 01273 696104

International Family Groups

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Arco Iris Bilingual Spanish Speaking Family Group (up to 7yrs), Phoenix Centre, fortnightly, 07747 117350 Brighton Japan Club, find online Deutsche Samstagschule, German Saturday School, dssbrightonhove.org Do you speak French? Join Les Franglophones, community group for French speaking families, lesfranglophones.co.uk

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Japanese Playgroup, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, Friday 4.15-5.35pm, ohisama.ahaha. brighton@gmail.com Krokodyl Polish Group, 0-4yrs, learn through play & singing, 07800 976180 Language Garden, community group for German speaking families in Sussex, language-garden.co.uk Mosaic, Hollingdean Children’s Centre for black & mixed parentage families, Tue 9.30-11.30am TBC, 01273 295623 SRCC Kalinka, Russian speaking language classes & cultural events, info@kalinka.org.uk

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SCHOOL'S OUT! Holiday Activities for 5yrs+ Holiday Play Schemes & Out of School Clubs ActiveKids After School Club, 8 West Way, Hove BN3 8LD, 4-11yrs, 01273 911876 Amigos Summer Club, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 26 Jul-27 Aug, 2-7yrs, 9 am12pm, 01273 011014 (see advert) Adam Virgo Academy, 1-2-1’s & weekly group training in a no pressure environment, Brighton, 5-16yrs, 07568 517318 Artpod, Rottingdean, art classes every week days, 3-6pm, 5-15yrs, artpodbtn.com Artyfacts Art Academy, art after school classes, Mon: St Paul’s & Wed: Stanford Jnr, 5-11yrs, 07989472760 Barracudas Activity Day Camps, Patcham High School, 26 Jul-20 Aug, 4½-14yrs, 01480 467567 Boomerang Kids, Saltdean Barn, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean BN2 8SJ, 5-11yrs, 01273 390900 Butterfly Nursery, Greenwich House, Peacehaven, breakfast & after school club; holiday play scheme, 4-11yrs, 01273 580819 Fiveways Play Centre, 8-10 Florence Rd, Brighton BN1 6DJ, breakfast, afterschool clubs & holidays, 2-11yrs, 01273 500257 Goldstone Summer Playscheme, Hove, YR-Y6, structured activities & free play, 01273 294851/01273 201999 Hangleton & Knoll Youth Project: trips, activities & community events, families & 5yrs+ TBC, 01273 706469

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Footsteps Day Nursery Out of School Clubs, Hollingbury, Portslade & Hove, 5-8yrs, 01273 416164 Harp Academy, harmonica clubs, whole class and group tuition for EYFS and primary schools, 07525 256954 Honeycroft Holiday Club, St Barnabas Hall, Sackville Rd, Hove BN3 3WF, 4-11yrs, 01273 220323 Hungry Minds Childcare, home based breakfast & after school club, 267 Dyke Rd BN3 6PA,58yrs, 01273 541344 IntoUniversity Brighton, local learning centre where young people are inspired to achieve, 7-18yrs, 01273 602102 Just Like Home Childcare, St Philip’s Hall, 71 New Church Rd, Hove, 5-11yrs, 01273 733813 Little Lambs Kindergarten, Stapley Road, Knoll Park, Hangleton BN3 7FG, 4-11yrs, 01273 933631 Nanny’s House, Easthill House, Easthill Park, Portslade, BN41 2FA, up to 8yrs, 01273 422422 Nido Montessori, Franklin Rd, Shoreham BN43 6YD, 5-11yrs, 07495 995682

Pied Piper Sports Coaching Camps, Lancing College, Y9-14yrs, 23-27 Aug, 01273 504485 (see advert) Pied Piper, multi activity camps, Brighton College, Lancing Prep, 26 July-20 Aug, 4-12yrs Westdene, Windlesham 26 July - 27 Aug 2021, 01273 504485 (see advert) Pioneer Childcare, Brighton: Balfour & Stanford clubs + hol. & Southwick: Glebe club, 4-11yrs, 01273 733337 PLAY@Saltdean: positive learning active youth, 4-11yrs, 07392 735891 Pumpkin Patch Nursery, 37 Preston Drove, BN1 6LA, pick ups from Balfour, YR-Y2, 01273 554484 Starfish Kids Club, Hove: Term-time St Andrews & Cottesmore, Brighton: St Paul’s & St Bart’s, 4-11yrs, 07941 525291 (see advert) Starfish Kids Club, Holiday Play Scheme, Cottesmore St Mary’s Hove, 4-11yrs, 3-27 Aug, 8.30am-5.30pm, 07941 525291 Super Camps, Brighton Girls, Radinden Manor Rd, Hove, 12 July27 Aug, 4-12yrs, 01235 467300 Sussex Kids Summer Hub, St Nicholas CE Primary, Portslade, 26 July-27 Aug, 8.30am-5.30pm, 4-8yrs, www.sussexkidshub.co.uk

Tarner Community Project, Tarner Park, Sussex St, 4-11yrs, 3-6pm & all school holidays 01273 679940 Tarner Community Project, Tarner Park, off Sussex St, 4-11yrs, all school holidays, 01273 679940 The Garden After School Club & Holiday Club, 201 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4ED, 4-11yrs, 01273 418089 The Hub, Holland Road Baptist Church, Hove BN3 1JN, games, fun & tea, 2, Tue 4.30-6pm tbc, 5-11yrs, 01273 732111 The Outdoors Project, adventure clubs run on school premises, check website for venues, 5-12yrs, 01273 933781 WASP, City Academy Whitehawk, 5-11yrs, 07919 442633 Zylo Performance, drama clubs for primary schools, 07796 305205

Arts & Crafts

Artpod, Rottingdean, Art & Science Clubs, Easter, Summer, Halloween & Christmas, artpodbtn.com Art Room, studio & online classes: daily Drop-in and weekly classes, 6yrs+, 07727 882824 Creative Fashion/Sewing classes & workshops, 6yrs+, The Fashion School, 69 North Rd BN1 1YD, 01273 911784 Out & About Art Workshops run

by Suzie Poyntz, for parents & children, 07766 135986 Out of The Box Creative Arts, summer workshop, 07946 139484 Workshops for the Imagination, 75 Islingword Rd BN2 9SL, 2-11yrs, 07939 482361

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Church Schemes & Inclusive Play Schemes

CHOMP, One Church Gloucester Place BN1 4AA, Tue 11am-1pm, 5-11yrs, every school holiday, free, 01273 694746 Epic, Holy Cross Church Hall, Tamworth Rd, Hove, Sun 6pm, 11-16yrs, 01273 230899 Extratime inclusive after school clubs & holidays: Portslade, Woodingdean & Shoreham, extratimebrighton.org.uk

Outdoors & Nature

Bee Wild Club, outdoor forest fun, 4-8yrs, Tue-Thu, 9.30am-3pm, Portslade, 07880 727679 Bikeability cycling courses, Preston Park & Hove Park, 9-14yrs, half term, Easter & summer holidays, 01273 293847 The Acorns Holiday Club, Westmeston, nr Ditchling, 26 Jul20 Aug, 2-11yrs, booking form on website, 01444 455081 (see advert) The Outdoors Project, fun, games, adventure: Hove, Ditchling & Poynings, 5-12yrs, 01273 933781

Performing Arts

ACT Theatre Summer School: 6-12yrs, 26 -30Jul- & 2-6 Aug ; 12-19yrs, 2-6 Aug, Kemptown, 01273 818266 B Starz, every school holiday, Brighton Girls, Montpelier Rd, 26-30 July & 16-20 Aug, 5-14yrs, 07766 011695 Italia Conti, Performing Arts Summer School, 9-13 Aug, 7-15yrs, Ralli Hall, Hove, 07956 890307 Mac Beth @BOAT, 16-22 Aug (pm performance), 7-19yrs, 07709 446816 Make & Move Creative Dance Workshops, 3yrs+, 01273 600126 Make a Movie Week, The Young Actors Group, Dyke Rd, 2-6 Aug, 1119yrs, 07709 446816 Musical Theatre Workshop, The Young Actors Group, Dyke Rd, 6-16yrs, 9-13 Aug, 07709 446816 Philharmonic Friends Youth Orchestra Club, bespoke parts all levels, Queens Park, 2-6 Aug, see website PINOCCHIO with Stagecoach Brighton; puppetry,play & performance, Downs Junior, 29-30 July, 6-13yrs, 07920 115060 Silverbox Multimedia, creative club 8-16yrs, 07877 945460

Summer Workshops with Stagecoach Hove, 6-15yrs, 16-20 Aug & 23-27 Aug, Aldrington Primary School, 01273 258318 The West End Experience, 27July-1 Aug & 3-8 Aug, 7-21yrs; Thu-Sun only for 4-6yrs, 01273 733736 To the Beat, holiday dance camp for 4-11yrs, Mile Oak Portslade Leisure Centre, 26-30 July, 07772 577170 Zylo Performance Film School, 6-14yrs, Hertford Junior School, 23-26 Aug, cinema premiere 29 Aug, 07796 305205

Sports & Swimming 5Ways Soccer Summer Camp, boys & girls, Varndean College, 26,27,28 July, 10am-3pm, 5-12yrs, 01273 620086 Activities4Kids, Balfour primary Brighton, multi-sports: swimming, arts & crafts, games, 4-11yrs, 01273 256354 Adam Virgo Academy, holiday camps & 1-2-1’s for all abilities, boys & girls, Brighton & Hove,516yrs, 07568 517318 Badgers Tennis Club, Kemptown, ½ day camps for improvers, 6-14yrs+, 07805 649342 Brighton & Hove Albion Soccer Schools, boys & girls, 4-13yrs, 01273 878265 Brighton & Hove Tennis, 4-11yrs, Sports Direct Fitness Hove, holiday courses, 07971 101507 Brighton Table Tennis Club Juniors, The Fitzherbert Centre, Kemptown, 5yrs+, all school holidays, brightontabletennisclub.com Coaching from Sussex County Cricket Club coaches, 6-14yrs, group & 1-2-1 specials, 01273 827100 David Ince Tennis, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, tennis camps for all ages & abilities, 07900 410123 Hatt Adventures, climbing & kayaking holiday club, 8yrs+, 01273 358359 Hove Park First4Football, school holiday football camps, 5-13yrs, 07748 399347 Lagoon Watersports, kids activity weeks, Hove Lagoon, 8yrs+, sailing, SUP, wakeboarding, windsurfing, 01273 424842 Penguins Swimming School, Lancing College, intensive courses, 26-30 July, 07922 156459 Preston Park Soccer School, 16-20 Aug & 23-27 Aug, 5-12yrs, 079218 42274 Russell Martin Academy, multi-sports & football camps, 5-14yrs, venues from Brighton to Shoreham, 01273 591364 South Coast Elite Basketball, development camp, 6-16yrs, 07808 065487

Sussex Uni Sports Camps, Falmer, 5-16yrs, multisports, circus, netball, badminton & more,sussexsport.com Swerve Soccer Camps, Manor 3G Brighton, Brighton College, BHASVIC Hove, all school hols, 5-13yrs, 07715 962004 Tennis camps at Saltdean Park Oval, 5yrs+, 07794 922031 WetWetWet Swim School Crash Courses, summer holidays, expert ASA/STA tuition, 01273 388247 Wickers Gymnastic Club, Lancing, 16-20 Aug, 9am-4pm, 4yrs+, 01903 752503 Withdean Sports Complex Climbing; NICAS Youth Scheme, Rock Box tasters & Intro to Climbing, 7yrs+, 0345 3631177

Yellowave Beach Sports, beach volleyball, Summer: Weds am 28 Jul -1 Sep; October half-term: Wed & Thu am 27- 28 Oct, 5yrs+, 01273 672222 (see advert)

Special Interest

Anglo-German Holiday Club & Adventure Days, Language Garden, Brighton/Falmer, language-garden. co.uk BonjourKidz, French forest school & games, all levels, 29-30 July, Stanmer Park, 1.30-5.30pm, 5-9yrs, 01273 921821 Kids Get Busy Tuition and Workshops, range of kids classes & workshops (fully inclusive), 07984 936655 The Learning Room, 99 Preston Drove, Fiveways, Brighton, 4-16yrs, maths & English, 01273 505046

...and Back To SCHOOL! Education Information

Education Otherwise - information on home education & contact details in Brighton & Hove, 0845 4786345 School Admissions Team, 4-16yrs, 01273 293653

School Transport

Brighton & Hove Buses, safe to school information from Your School Journey, www.buses.co.uk/ young-people

Schoolwear

Easy2Name, name tapes & labels for all eventualities, easy2name.com Klassy Kids Schoolwear, direct to schools & parents, 01273 723395 Smarter Uniforms, preloved school uniform shop, raising funds for schools, Brighton Open Market, smarteruniforms.org (see advert) Sussex Uniforms, 40 Blatchington Rd, Hove BN3 3YH, 01444 227066

Tutoring

Elite Tutors Sussex, one-to-one tailored tuition from the comfort of your home or online, 07387 954693 First Class Learning, maths & English, 4-16yrs, Withdean Training Centre, Mon-Tue, 3.305.30pm, 01273 983262 Kids Get Busy Tuition and Workshops, (fully inclusive), 07984 936655

Kumon Hove, Portland Rd, maths & English, Tue-Sat, 01273 249762 Kumon Brighton Central, Patcham, maths & English, Mon, Wed & Sat, 07714 591115 MagicKats, afterschool Maths & English tuition from EY to GCSE, Hove BN3 5QJ, Mon-Thur 3:506:10pm, 01273 468650 Russell Lower Tuition, maths & science, 1 to 1, 20+ years’ experience, KS2 to A-Level, Patcham, 07962 455774 The Learning Room, 99 Preston Drove, Fiveways, Brighton, 4-16yrs, maths & English, 01273 505046

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A -Z of Sports & Leisure for 5yrs to Teens Archery

Cycling

Bow Arrow Tag, tag archery in any green space or leisure centre, 7yrs+, 01273 230624 County Oak Archery Club, Hove Park School, 13yrs+, countyoakac.org.uk

Bikeability cycling courses, Preston Park & Hove Park, 9-14yrs, half term, Easter & summer holidays, 01273 293847 Brighton and Hove Cycle Map, create your own customised cycle map of the city, find online Brighton Beach Bikes, bikes for hire by the pier, weather permitting, treasure hunts, guide rides, 07917 753794/01273 601863 Brighton Watersports Company, courses in mountain biking, 7yrs+, 01273 323160 VC Jubilee Brighton Excelsior Youth Development Cycling Club, 9-18yrs, contact@vcjubilee.co.uk

Arts & Crafts

Art Classes run by Suzie Poyntz, Queens Park, 8-12yrs, Wed 3.305pm, 07766 135986 Art Room, studio & online classes: daily Drop-in and weekly classes, 6yrs+, 07727 882824 Art Shop & Pottery, 108 Western Rd, Sat am Family Clay Club 4-11yrs; Pottery Painting call to book, 01273 728282 Art-K Hove, Portland Rd, classes for 6-16yrs+, after school & weekend clubs, 07826 152206 Fiveways Arts & Crafts, 261 Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 6JH, art & craft supplies shop, 01273 551600 Luna Moon Mosaic, parent & child mosaic classes, Stanmer Craft Museum, 07760 228501 Paint Pots, pottery painting for all ages, 39 Trafalgar Street BN1 4ED, 01273 696682 Popolo Ceramico Brighton & Hove, paint-your-own pottery at home with our home delivered kits, 07564 773921 The Mosaic Workshops, Brighton, unlock your creativity with mosaic, 5yrs+, 07789 012964 The Painting Pottery Café, 31 North Rd BN1 1YB, pottery painting, taster throwing, baby footprints, 01273 628952 Workshops for the Imagination, after school art club, 75 Islingword Rd BN2 9SL, 5-11yrs, 07939 482361

Athletics

Hove Park/Peacehaven/Preston Par Junior Park Run, Sun 9am, 2k run for 4-14yrs, free but register online before 1st run, see website Phoenix Athletics & Triathlon Club, Withdean, 9yrs+, Thurs from 6.30pm, 07899 792461 Withdean Athletics Academy, Sat am, 5-12yrs TBC, 01273 542100

A - Z of Sport & Leisure Portslade Sports Centre, coaching for 7-12yrs, Thu 4.30-5.30pm TBC, 01273 411100

Beach Sports

Yellowave Beach Sports, café, beach games, volleyball, tag games, footvolley, club house hires, 01273 672222 (see advert p.17)

Bowling & Skittles

Hollywood Bowl, Brighton Marina BN2 5UT, tenpin bowling, pool tables, arcade, big-screen TV’s, 0844 4770484 Preston Bowls Club, junior bowlers welcome, 7yrs+, 01273 540415

Boxing & Wrestling

East Brighton ABC, Crew Club, juniors 1016yrs, 01273 608607 Whitehawk ABC, 10yrs+, underneath Robert Lodge Flats, Manor Way, BN2 5GG, 07738 527677

Cheerleading

PW Performers, Hollingbury & Whitehawk venues, 3-16yrs, 07972 416947

Cards & Board Games Sussex Junior Chess, all ages & abilities welcome, check website

Circus & Stunts

Circus Brighton, workshops, parties & events, 0800 4334618 Teardrop Aerial & Circus, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, 07507 115896

Climbing Boulder Brighton, Portslade, tasters, clubs courses & parties, 7-15yrs, family sessions, 01273 422408 Hatt Adventures, fun-filled family outdoor climbing day out, 8yrs+, 01273 358359 Withdean Sports Complex Climbing Centre, NICAS Youth Scheme, tasters, clubs, parties, holiday camps, 0345 3631177

Cricket

Brighton & Hove Cricket Club, Nevill Sports Ground, Hove, U9U16, girls & boys, women & men teams, 07974 687034 Palmers Cricket Club, Hove Rec, U13 + adult teams; All Stars cricket for 5-8yrs, 07879 085820 Portslade Cricket Club, Benfield Valley Park, Old Shoreham Rd, U11-U16 plus adult teams, 07594 974229 Rottingdean Cricket Club, Falmer Rd, U6-U15, training, matches, All Stars programme, 01273 502963 Southwick Cricket Club, U9-U15 junior teams, southwickcc@gmail.com St Peters Cricket Club, Preston Park, U9-U16, girls, boys, mens & womens teams, 07887 645642 Sussex CCC, Youth&Junior memberships for U18, 01273 827100 Sussex County Cricket Club, Eaton Rd, Hove, matches, indoor training centre, coaching etc, 01273 827100

Croquet

Sussex County Croquet Club, Southwick, BN42 4DJ, 01273 591874

Dance & Drama

A2 Arts Performing Arts Academy, Basin Rd South, Hove, ballet, tap, modern, street, jazz, 01273 707720 ACT, professional theatre training & kid’s drama school, 6-18yrs, Kemptown, 01273 818266 Alexandra Dance Academy, Howard Rd, Brighton, ballet, tap, modern, street, Mon-Sat, 3yrs+, 01273 565881 Amazonas Capoeira, Brazilian dance, Wed pm, Wagner Hall, Lewes Rd, Brighton, 7-10yrs, tbc, 07919 586299 Art of Dance, Hove, ballet, street dance & Bollywood, 5yrs+, 07976 068989 B Starz, Brighton Girls, Radinden Manor Rd, Hove, musical theatre, 5-16yrs, 07766 011695 Bertram School of Dance, ballet, Hanover Community Centre, Queens Park & Rottingdean, 3yrs+, 01273 703328 Brighton & Hove Dance Academy, ballet, jazz, creative dance, 3yrs+, Brighton Girls & other venues, 07500 724236

Badminton

Brighton Bats Badminton Club.

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Falmer, 15yrs+, Mon & Wed 8-10pm, 07821 985753 King Alfred Leisure Centre, junior badminton classes, 8-16yrs, 01273 290290 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, badminton academy Y3-8; pay & play badminton, 01273 391683 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01273 622266 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, Junior Badminton, girls only sessions, 12-16yrs, Mon 4-5pm TBC, 01273 622266 Virgin Active Health & Raquet Club, Village Way, Falmer, 8-16yrs + adults, members only, 01273 013030

Basketball

Brighton Phoenix Sparks Basketball, 5-11yrs. Sat am; Thu pm, Old Boat Corner CC BN1 8GN, 07809 105300 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, pay & play basketball, 01273 391683

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DISCLAIMER: NOT all advertised Groups & Clubs will be able to run as NORMAL

A -Z of Sports & Leisure for 5yrs to Teens Brighton Ballet School, Hove, 2½yrsadult, ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, acrobatic arts, 07595 303180 Brighton School of Samba, drumming, percussion & dance, all ages, info@ brightonschoolofsamba.org.uk Brighton Theatre Group Youth, musical theatre productions, 07980 266660 Carroll-Turner School of Dance, St Joseph’s Hall, ballet, modern, jazz & tap, 3yrs+, 07977 301503 Ceyda Tanc, creative dance classes for kids, Tue pm, 5yrs+, 07540 731141 Dance Art Studio, Fiveways/ Preston Park, ballet, tap, modern, classical, jazz, contemporary, 3yrs+, 07709 324160 Dance Inc, inclusive youth dance company, 13-25yrs, Portslade Aldridge Academy, 07970 622046 Dancia Brighton, Crown Rd, Portslade, BN41 1SH, dancewear, 01273 410372 Drama Queens: drama, youth theatre, modern jazz, tap & musical theatre.

Groups, private exams, 01273 275077 East Sussex Dance, Patcham & Falmer: Disco & Street Dance; Ballroom & Latin, 07901 962163 Elastic Dance: ballet, contemporary & modern, Hove venues, 3yrs+, 07812 466719 Get Creative in Brighton, Patcham Methodist Hall, monthly drama & dance, 5-11yrs, Sat 9.3011.45am, 07967 633438 Gingers School of Dance Hove, IDTA ballet, tap, modern jazz, musical theatre, freestyle contemporary, 07595 363578 Glass Dance, Unique Streets, Dance Station, Portslade, Wed pm, 4-18yrs, 07500 770065 Goldmans Stage School, dance, drama & singing tuition, 3yrs+, Spring St BN1 3EF, 01323 643961 Hampton Ballet Academy, Patcham & Hurstpierpoint, ballet, lyrical & PBT, 4yrs-adult, 07880 810122 Hayden Dance, Telscombe.

Cliffs, ballet, tap, modern/jazz, 3-18yrs, 07484 171256 Hove Dance Centre, North Street, Portslade, ballroom, Latin, Street 3yrs+, 07979291147 Italia Conti Performing Arts, acting, LAMDA, musical theatre, jazz, singing, Sat, 3-17yrs, 07956 890307 Jane Salisbury School of Dance, Saltdean, ballet, tap & funky freestyle dance, 3-16yrs, 07855 955138 JustDance Academy, Southwick, Miloak, Hangleton: freestyle & contemporary, 3yrs+, 07777 692632 LCAS School of Theatre Arts, gymnastic dance, jazz, street, drama, singing, Rottingdean & Peacehaven, @lcas.dance Leap & Bound Dance School, 2yrs+, Hanover Community Centre; Shoreham Centre; ACT Brighton/ Hove, 07817 398215 Magic Moves Dance, creative dance for 2-11yrs, venues across Brighton & Hove, 01273 600126 Marina Studios, BN2 5WA, dance/ fitness hub, diverse range of dance/ fitness from 0-99yrs, 01273 253679 One Dance Academy, Hangleton, Hove & Shoreham, Ballet, Tap & Street Dance, 5yrs+, 07799 603263

Perform, drama, dance & singing classes, Hove & Rottingdean, 4-12yrs, 020 7255 9120 Portslade School of Dancing, ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre & contemporary, 3yrs+, 01273 455212 Premier Dance Academy, freestyle, Hove & Portslade, 3yrs+, 07919 687600 PW Performers: street, contemporary, commercial, musical theatre, drama, tricks & flips, 3-17yrs, 07972 416947 Rox School of Dance & Drama, Hove, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, LAMDA, 01273 231329 Stage Studio Theatre School, acting, singing & dancing, Brighton Youth Centre, 6-16yrs, 07907 477135 Stagecoach Brighton, performing arts, Varndean School, Sat, 4-18yrs, 07920 115060 Stagecoach Performing Arts Hove, 4-18yrs, Fri pm & Sun am, all welcome, 01273 258318 Streetfunk, streetdance classes, 4-18yrs, Brighton, Hove & Shoreham, 01273 308 525 Suitcase Theatre, drama workshops, 3yrs+, 07905 341528 The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, Brighton Aldridge Community Academy 4-18yrs, 07538 897197 The Theatre Workshop, Brighton, Fri & Sat schools: classes in dancing, singing & acting, 4-21yrs, 01273 733736 The Young Actors Group, small group, focussed fun and professionally run weekly acting classes, 07709 446816 Windmill Young Actors, actor training & youth theatre company, Hove & Brighton venues, 5-21yrs, 07932 776114 WWSDance, Seven Dials, tap, ballet, modern theatre, contemporary, 3yrs+, 01273 735834 Youth@TheLittle, Brighton Little Theatre, 7-13yrs & 13-18yrs, Sat am, youth@brightonlittletheatre.com Zylo Performance, drama clubs for primary schools, 07796 305205

Withdean Sports Complex, junior gym sessions daily; Mini Motion Activity classes 3½-6yrs, 01273 542100

Football

4-Corner Football, development programme, boys & girls, 4yrs+, Wish Park Hove, 07964 785511 5Ways Soccer School, Varndean College, Sat am, boys & girls, 4-14yrs, 01273 620086 Adam Virgo Academy, 1-21’s, weekly group training & holiday camps, Brighton & Hove, 5-16yrs, 07568 517318 AFC Varndeanians Youth FC, www.afcv.co.uk Brighton & Hove Albion Soccer Schools, 4-13yrs; fun after school football with AITC, 01273 878265 Brighton Footgolf, Hangleton, 9- or 18-holes, family fun, 3yrs+, 01273 761001 Coldean Colts, Wild Park, U7/8/9/12/14, teams & training, contact via website Fishersgate Flyers Youth FC, U6-U16, Brighton, Hangleton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham, brentpettit@gmail.com Hangleton Rangers Youth FC, U7-U16 (mixed); Mini Rangers fun sessions Sat am 5-6yrs, 07980 850279 Hollingbury Hawks FC, U8-U16; girls U11-15; Hollingbury Hawks Colts, U9/U13 & girls U12, hhyfc.secretary@outlook.com Hove Park Colts FC, U7-U16; U11 girls, Hove Park, Goldstone Crescent, secretary@hoveparkcoltsfcorg

Hove Park First4Football, 1-21, birthday parties, drop-in Sat am, 5-13yrs & after school clubs, 07748 399347 Hove Rivervale Youth FC, Benfield Valley, Old Shoreham Road; Victoria Rec., Portslade, U8U16, 01273 277308 Little Kickers, fun football training, Brighton, Patcham, Hove, Shoreham and Worthing, 18mths8yrs, 01293 226201 Mile Oak Wanderers, boys U6U18; girls U7-U16, Nike partner club, 07971 438641 Montpelier Villa FC, Falmer, U7 (girls & mixed), U9, U11, U12, U13, U16, boys teams, see website Patcham United, U7-U15, boys & girls, limited availability in some age groups, patchamunitedfc@gmail.com Peacehaven Youth Football Club, Piddinghoe Avenue, U7-U18, 01273 582471 Preston Park Soccer School (above Chalet Café), Sat am drop-in, 4-12yrs, 07971 266714 or 07921 842274 Rottingdean Village FC, U6-U18, mixed to U16, 07803 899472 Russell Martin Academy, Football academy from Development to Elite, holiday camps, 5-19yrs, 01273 591364 Southwick Rangers FC, U5-U16 girls & boys team, southwickrangers.co.uk Swerve Soccer Camps, Sat Soccer Hove Park, 4-7yrs; holiday camps, team coaching, parties, 07715 962004 Withdean Sports Complex, hire the football stadium or 5 aside pitch, 01273 542100

Fencing

Brighton & Hove Fencing Club, Brighton Aldrige Academy, Falmer, 12+yrs Thu 7-10pm TBC, browningd@hotmail.co.uk Fencing, Portslade Sports Centre, 10-14yrs, Thu 7-9;30pm TBC, 01273 411100

Film & Radio

Silverbox Multimedia, multimedia activity school, 8-16yrs, Learn, Create, Inspire, 07877 945460

Fitness & Exercise

King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, junior gym sessions, weekdays 3.305pm & Sat/Sun, 01273 290290 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, junior gym, 01273 622266 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, junior gym, Wed 3.30-4.30pm, 12-16yrs TBC, 01273 588858 Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St, Junior, 1215yrs, gym sessions with staff guidance, 01273 685692 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, junior gym, 12-15yrs, Mon-thu pm TBC, 01273 694281

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A - Z of Sports & Leisure for 5yrs to Teens Football (cont.)

Withdean Youth FC, U8-U18 girls & boys teams, see website Woodingdean Wanderers FC, various venues in Woodingdean, Boys, Girls 4yrs+, 07757 572269

Golf

Brighton & Hove Golf Club, Devil’s Dyke Rd, active junior section, group lessons, 10yrs+, 01273 556482 Dyke Golf Club, Brighton, junior memberships, coaching & competitions, 01273 857296 East Brighton Golf Club, Roedean Rd, junior memberships & Little Golfers, 4yrs+, 01273 604838 Globalls, Brighton Marina, ultraviolet indoor mini-golf with a Jurassic theme, 01273 911510 Roedean Cafe & Miniature Golf, 01273 570513 West Hove Golf Club, Hangleton, junior memberships, tournaments, coaching, holiday camps, 01273 419738

Gymnastics & Trampoline

Dyson Gymnastics Club, rear unit 101 Conway St., Hove BN3 3LA, 4-18yrs, Sat-Thur, 07760 669393 I-star Academy, rhythmic gymnastics, tumbling, Steyning & Shoreham, 4yrs+, 07843 666251 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, gymnastics, 3-16yrs, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat TBC,01273 391683 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, trampolining 5-16yrs, Tue & Thu pm TBC, 01273 622266 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, trampolining Mon 5-6pm, 5-15yrs TBC, 01273 588858 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, gymnastics, Thu pm, Sat am, 5-15yrs TBC, 01273 588858 Portslade Sports Centre, gymnastics 5-15yrs, trampolining, 6-16yrs TBC, 01273 411100 PW Performers, Hollingbury, Hollingdean, & Whitehawk venues, gymnastics, 3-14yrs, 07972 416947 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, trampolining, 5-15yrs, Mon pm TBC, 01273 694281 Stars Gym Club, venues across Brighton & Hove, 4½yrs+, 07785 575155 Wickers Gymnastic Club, Lancing, pre-school-adult classes, 01903 752503

Hockey

Brighton & Hove Hockey Club, 6yrs-adults: 6-9yrs Sun am; 10-16yrs midweek 5.30pm onwards, 07816 886417

Horseriding

Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, lessons, hacking, pony days, 01273 503842 Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, lessons, hacking, pony days, parties, 01273 843536

Laser Games

Battle Weapon 7 Laser Tag Parties, Funplex, Bevendean, 6-14yrs, 01273 690888 LaserZone, 76 West St, Brighton, 6yrs+; birthday child must be 7yrs+, 01273 227744

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Leisure & Sport for Children with Additional Needs Albion In The Community, Disability football, various sessions: autistic spectrum, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, deaf, physical disability, Down's Syndrome, partially sighted, 01273 878265 All Terrain Beach Wheelchairs, Seafront Office, 141 King’s Rd Arches, on the day or book in advance, 01273 292716 Brighton Pebbles, Manor Gym, weekly session for children with severe disabilities & their families, 07506 105265 Compass Card, leisure card for 0-25yrs offering free or discounted entry eg swimming, fitness, cabs, 01273 772289 Dance Inc, inclusive youth dance company, 13-25yrs, Portslade Aldridge Academy, Mon pm, 0774828847 Disability Cricket from Sussex Cricket, aroop.tanna@sussexcrick.co.uk Marlin Swimming Club for disabled people, King Alfred pool, 5yrs+, Sun eve, 01273 278595 Riding for the Disabled, Chestnuts Riding School, London Rd, Pyecombe, 07776 144993 Sat drop-in for U7yrs with autism: toys, play, music etc, 10amnoon, 2nd Sat of month TBC, Tarner CC, 07917 887526 Sound Tennis Sussex, blind and partially sighted, most sessions at Virgin Active, Falmer; others at Pavilion & Avenue TC, 01273 697339 Sussex Bears BC, wheelchair basketball sessions, Lancing & Falmer, 07955 333633 Sussex Wasps Disabled Sports Club, archery, 8yrs+, 01273 758637 SWBC Tigers, The Sussex Wheelchair Basketball Club, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, 07955 333633 Whoopsadaisy Saturday school & holiday clubs for children with physical disabilities, 5-12yrs, 01273 554178

Martial Arts

Brighton & Hove Taekwon-Do, venues across the city, children 5-11yrs, teens 12yrs+, 01273 719121 Brighton Judo Club, 15th Brighton Scout Hall, Manor Rd BN2 5EA, 5yrsadult, info@brightonjudoclub.org Brighton Shotokan Karate Club, Cardinal Newman, Hove, 12yrs+, training Mon & Wed eve, 01903 775101 Choi Foundation, self defence family classes, 7yrs+ with adult, Dorothy Stringer Sports Complex, 07738 608447 Chris Kents Kicks Martial Arts, 185 Lewes Rd & other Brighton & Hove venues, 3yrs+, 01273 673680 DAN Taekwondo School, Rottingdean, 4yrs-adult, 07768 273907 Elements Kids Martial Arts, Self Defence & Jiu Jitsu, Honey Croft, Hove, 4yrs+, 0800 6785143 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, Sama Karate, Mon 5-7pm, 01273 607090

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts, Change Studio, St Julians Church Hall, Shoreham, Mon pm, 3-6yrs, 07528 668843 Nam Yang Pugilistic Assocation, Kung Fu & Kickboxing, 21a Melbourne Street, Brighton, 3yrs+, 07772 699147 Renshinkan Karate Brighton, online lessons via zoom, 8yrs+, 07881 094482 SAMA Karate & Kickboxing, venues throughout Brighton & Hove, 4yrs+, 01273 607090 Sussex Aikido, Brighton Uni Sports Centre, Falmer; Sat, 7yrs+, 07774 629014 TAGB Tae Kwon Do, Hove, 4yrs+, 07711 084513

Music Groups

Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), orchestras, bands, ensembles, choirs, 01273 261565 Brighton School of Singing, The Voice Hut, Woodingdean Youth Centre BN2 6BB, 8-18yrs, Mon, 07799 776773 Go Kid Music, Online Music Club, 4-8yrs, See website Philharmonic Friends Youth Orchestra Club, bespoke parts all levels, Queens Park, see website Sussex Keyboard Lessons, Hangleton Community Centre Hall, all ages, Wed 3.30-6.30pm TBC, 01273 292962 Zylo Performance, singing for primary schools, 07796 305205

Music Teachers

Adaptatrap Percussion, tuition & instruments from around the world, 26 Trafalgar St, 01273 672722 Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), music lessons, choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles, 5-18yrs, 01273 261565 Drama Queens: private singing for exams &singing groups, 01273 275077 Go Kid Music, Online Ukulele Class, 4-8yrs, see website Guitar lessons, one to one, online, Brighton, 6-16 yrs, 07508 460544 Harp Academy, harmonica clubs, whole class and group tuition for EYFS and primary schools, 07525 256954 Michele Scopes, Violin & Music Theory. Portslade, all ages & abilities, 07763 717166 Piano & cello teacher, adults & children from 5yrs+, Hove, lessons on baby grand, 01273 220496 Piano teacher, specialising in beginners, plus guitar, singing & songwriting tuition, 07879 997403 Sing Confidently! 1-2-1 Singing Lessons. Build confidence & have fun!

Hove, 5 yrs+, 01273 242558 Singing & Piano Teacher, at your home or in my Hove studio, all ages & abilities, 07795 216447 Sparker Studios, Tidy Street, North Laine, guitar, bass, drums & vocal tuition, all ages, 01273 818184 The Music Doctor, Poets Corner, Hove, creative music tuition for all ages & abilities, 5yrs+, 07966 536180 Under the Bridge Music, Brighton Station, singing & instrument tuition, 07799 564620 Violin, piano & music theory lessons.

Peacehaven, all ages & abilities; in person & online, 01273 580250

Zylo Performance, guitar for primary schools, 07796 305205

Netball

5Ways Netball, coaching/teams/ camps, Varndean complex, Brighton BN1 6NP, 6yrs+, Sat, Sun, 07930 324022 Progressive netball coaching for committed junior players in Y4-8, 07949 410210

Orienteering

Southdown Orienteers, Junior squads, 6-20yrs old, membership@ southdowns-orienteers.org.uk

Outdoor Pursuits Centres Craggers, outdoor adventure & activities for the low income, unemployed & socially excluded, info@craggers.org

Paintball

Demolition Paintball Brighton, 10yrs+, 01903 755589

Petanque

Brighton & Hove Petanque Club, by the Peace Statue, juniors welcome, 07895 072007

Rugby

Brighton Blues Rugby, Waterhall Playing Fields, Waterhall Rd, U6-U16, mixed until U12, 01273 562729 Girls Rugby @ Hove Rugby Club, ages 11-18yrs (Y7+), 07967 734366 Hove Rugby Club, U7-U18 plus adult teams, teams, coaching, holiday camps, 01273 505103 Rugbytots, weekly play sessions in Brighton, Hove, Worthing & Lewes for boys & girls 2-7yrs, 0345 3130421 (see advert p.9)

Science & Technology

Curiosity Hub: creative science, technology, engineering, arts & maths workshops, 7-16yrs, see website

Sewing

Creative Fashion/Sewing classes & workshops, 6yrs+, The Fashion School, 69 North Rd BN1 1YD, 01273 911784 Embroiderer’s Guild - Young Stitchers, Patcham Community Centre, Sat am, 7-14yrs, 01273 558509 Sew Fabulous, Studio 10, Brighton Open Market, Marshalls Row, off London Rd, 8-16yrs, 07897 275200 Sewing Classes @ Sew in Brighton, weekly, Church Rd, Hove, 7yrs+ (U12yrs with parent), 07958 964810

Skating & Skateboarding Brighton Stormers Skater Hockey, 7yrs+; King Alfred, Hove, Sat pm for recreational/beginner skaters, 07860 332632 Brighton Watersports Company, courses in skate board, 7yrs+, 01273 323160 Brighton Youth Centre Indoor Skatepark, Edward St, check website for age groups & times, 01273 681368 GYSO roller disco, King Alfred, Hove, Sun pm; Portslade LC Sat pm, 07858 912322 Level Skateboards, sales of boards, 35 Ditchling Rd, BN1 4SB, 01273 253599 Skateboard Courses, Brighton Youth Centre, Mon-Sun 5yrs+, 01273 681368

DISCLAIMER:www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/brighton-hove NOT all advertised Groups & Clubs will be able to run as NORMAL

A - Z of Sports & Leisure for 5yrs to Teens Squash Brighton Squash Club, Withdean, 01273 655668/01273 655652 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01273 588858 Portslade Sports Centre, casual bookings, 01273 411100 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Whitehawk, casual bookings, 01273 694281 Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Village Way, Falmer, members only, 01273 013030 Withdean Sports Complex, casual bookings, 01273 542100

Swimming & Scuba

Aquanauts Swimming School, Hove, 4mths+, 07957 364534 Brighton Dolphin Swimming Club, Prince Regent pool, U5-masters, swim & synchro, www.bdsc.co.uk Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club, 7yrs+, life guard training, water-awareness programmes, brightonslsc.org Brighton Swimming School, Brighton Swimming Centre, Eastern Rd, 1yrs+, 01273 434400 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, lane swimming, lessons 4mths+, free swimming for U16yrs, 01273 290290 Little Dippers, baby swimming, Upper Gardner Street, Brighton, Patcham & Hassocks, 01273 229390 Patcham Water Survival Group, Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Rd, lessons for 4½yrs+, 01273 508381 Penguins Swimming School, Lancing College for all ages & abilities & intensive holiday courses, 07922 156459 Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St BN1 1YA, lessons, lane swimming, aquafit + fun sessions, 01273 685692 Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-school Swimming: Hilton Metropole; Herons Dale, Shoreham, 01892 617246 RLSS, King Alfred Life Saving Club, 11yrs+, Thu evening 8-10pm, 07889 379964 Seriously FUN Swimming School, term-time, Brighton & Lancing 3-12yrs, 01273 950015 (see advert) Shiverers Swimming Club based at King Alfred Centre & Lancing College, 4yrs-masters, newshiverersswimmers@gmail.com Sinclair’s Swimming School, parent & baby classes, children & adult lessons, pool parties, 01273 583760 St Luke’s Swimming Pool, BN2 9ZE, lessons, lane swimming & fun sessions, 01273 602385 Swim UK, discounted swimming lessons from teachers in training, 01273 434400 Swim UK, swimming teacher training & coaching, 16yrs+, 01273 434400 The Little Swim School, Brighton, preschool swimming & water safety, 1-5yrs, 01273 207992 Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Village Way, Falmer, outdoor pool, members only, 01273 013030 Wadurs Swimming Pool, 5 lane 25m x 10m swimming pool, Shoreham, 01903 905050 Water Babies, swimming classes in & around Brighton & Mid Sussex 7 days a week, 0-4yrs, 01273 552454

WetWetWet Swim School, expert ASA/STA tuition for all abilities: Brighton, Hove venues, 01273 388247

Table Tennis

Brighton Table Tennis Club Juniors, The Fitzherbert Centre, Kemptown, 5yrs+, brightontabletennisclub.com Hollingbury Table Tennis Club, Bevendean Primary School, 8yrs+, juniors TBC, 07967 316766 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01273 622266 Portslade Sports Centre, casual bookings, 01273 411100

Tennis

Badgers Tennis Club, Church Place, Kemptown, junior coaching & holiday camps, 6yrs+, 07805 649342 Brighton & Hove Tennis, Sat am 4-12yrs, Sports Direct Fitness Hove; holiday camps, 07971 101507 David Ince Tennis, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, tots tennis (3yrs) to adults + parent & baby session, 07900 410123 Dyke Park Tennis Club, memberships, after school & holiday coaching, 5yrs+, 07787647357 Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club, The Drive, Hove, junior & family memberships, 01273 771934 (clubroom) King Alfred Tennis Club, Kingsway, Hove, junior membership fees, admin@kingalfredtennishove.co.uk Kingsway Tennis Courts, to pay & play, contact, 01273 292704 Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club, Hove, coaching squads & camps, 3yrs+ all levels, 01273 506087 Preston Lawn Tennis Club, Preston Drove, Brighton, junior coaching & tournaments, 07894 290325

Saltdean Tennis Club, junior memberships, coaching & holiday courses, 01273 305684 Tennis Tigers, Preston Park, 4-16yrs, w/ ends; holiday camps, school clubs, curriculum coaching, 07531 879404 Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Village Way, Falmer, kids’ coaching without membership, 01273 013030 Withdean Sports Complex, Tennis Academy, indoor & outdoor tennis courts, holiday courses, 2-15yrs, 01273 542100

Watersports

Brighton Sailing Club, 109-111 Kings Rd Arches, sailing every Sun Apr-Oct, club night Wed, 01273 321802 Brighton Watersports Company, hire & courses in kayaking, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, 01273 323160

Hatt Adventures, fun-filled family kayaking day out, 8yrs+, 01273 358359 Kitesurfkings, kitesurfing & landboarding tuition, Shoreham beach, 01273 888833 Lagoon Watersports, Marina & Hove Lagoons: sailing, power boat, windsurfing, wakeboarding, SUP, 01273 424842 Shoreham Sailing Club, Harbour Way, BN43 5HZ, dingy sailing, families, improvers, racing, 07974 915682

Yoga

Funky Yoga, Hanover & Hove, girls 10-15yrs & family, 07812 578181 Kids Yoga with Iona, story-based yoga sessions in Brighton, Hove, Lewes for U5, 07452 961321 LoveLightYoga, Port Hall Avenue BN1 5PL, kids & family yoga, 2-5yrs, 07903 572518

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PLACES TO VISIT THE GREAT OUTDOORS Ardingly Reservoir nr Haywards Heath. Walks & limited cycling/horse riding, pre-bookable watersports, 01444 892549 Ashdown Forest Centre Wych Cross, RH18 5JP. Once a Norman deer hunting forest, now the largest free public access space in the southeast & the ‘home’ of Winnie the Pooh. Walks, forest centre, 01342 823583 Beachy Head Countryside & Visitor Centre walks, shop & breath-taking views.

Open late March–Oct, 01323 737273 Beacon Bikes Albourne BN6 9BQ. Electric bike hire, family & pet friendly cafe offering homemade & organic cakes/savouries, incl all weather football pitch where children can cycle, play football, or run around safely, 07542 188 633 Bedgebury Pinetum Goudhurst. 2,000-acre forest with numerous walks, family cycling trails, mountain bike & dirt jump area, cycle hire, adventure play trail, cafe.

Bewl Water Lamberhurst TN3 8JH. Walks, aqua park, cycling, bike hire, fishing, boat trips, adventure playground, mini golf & laser tag challenge, 01892 628314 Boating from The Anchor Inn, Barcombe Lewes BN8 5EA. Rowing boat or pedalo hire for up to 6 people for an hour at a time, 01273 400414 Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP. With 17-acre garden, outdoor adventure playground, zip wire, woodland walks & children’s holiday & Halloween activities, 01444 450326 (see competition) Buchan Country Park, Crawley, RH11 9HQ. Great access for pushchairs & wheelchairs, numerous picnic sites, plenty of wildlife, free parking.

Burgess Hill BMX track RH15 8RW. The Burgess Hill BMX track opened in 2014 in Leylands Park. The track is the only one of its kind in Mid Sussex.

Cuckmere Valley nr Seaford BN26 5TT. A haven for wildlife & great for kite flying, High & Over hill, chalk horse & stunning views of the Seven Sisters & the valley.

Devil’s Dyke, Poynings BN1 8YJ. Longest, deepest & widest ‘dry valley’ in the UK. The ramparts or walls of the Iron Age hill fort can be seen as well the remains of a curious Victorian funfair.

Ditchling Beacon, 2nd highest point in the South Downs NP, spectacular views across the Weald. One of a chain of fires lit to warn of impending invasions, once an Iron Age hill-fort with its steep slope used as defence.

Easthill Park Portslade. Walks, cafe, walled garden, wildflower area, playground, foot/basketball court, picnic areas, wild gym & dog-friendly areas, 01273 292929 Friston Forest Exceat, west of Eastbourne off the A259, walks, cycling, mountain biking, picnic tables, BBQs & children’s play area.

Hampden Park Eastbourne BN22 9QN. Recreation facilities incl playground, BMX skate facility, café. Large lake with pushchairs & wheelchair accessible path.

Hove Lagoon & paddling pool, enclosed playground located on the seafront, with beach café, skate park & picnic tables.

Hove Park almost 40 acres of open grass, mature trees & recreational facilities, playground, climbing rock, trim trail, seasonal miniature railway & café.

Kings Road Paddling Pool Brighton, west of the West Pier, mushroom spout, water pads, castles & toys, plus sand. , 01273 290290 Living Coast cycle route, series of bike ride (easy to hard) along the rich landscape, wildlife & heritage of the Living Coast.

Newhaven Skatepark & Pumptrack BN9 9DL nr Newhaven Fort. An exciting project which has re-developed the skatepark & dirt jumps in Newhaven.

Peacehaven Big Park skate park, playgrounds, natural play spaces, climbing wall, seating, grassed pitch, café, footpaths & links to the South Downs.

Peter Pan Park, Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1EN. This is a seafront adventure playground for younger children with slides, water spouts, climbing apparatus, an open-air café & toilets. It has its own train stop on the Volks Electric Railway.

Preston Park Brighton. Largest urban park in the city with recreation facilities playground & cycle velodrome, large rockery, walled garden & two cafés.

Queens Park Brighton. Wildlife garden planted by a local herbalist, grade two listed clock tower built in 1915 from Redbrick & Portland stone, playground, tennis courts, orienteering, wildlife pond, garden & café, 01273 292929 Railway Land Nature Reserve Lewes BN7 2FG. 20+ acres of meadowland & woodland reclaimed from the old rail yards, accessible by wheelchair & Linklater Pavilion, 01273 477101 Rye Harbour Nature Reserve TN31 7TX. Explore the saltmarsh on a guided walk & Discovery Centre, 01797 227784 Saunders Park Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4AE (by Sainsbury’s). Play area, summer paddling pool opens each year in early May. Seaford Head Local Nature Reserve BN25 4JQ. Cliffs, downland, grassland & shingle beach, Home to many nationally rare species of plant, bird & insect. Enjoy peaceful walks & stunning views of the Seven Sisters & Cuckmere Valley.

Seven Sisters Country Park, between Seaford & East Dean off the A259. 280 hectares of chalk cliffs, meandering river valley & open chalk grassland for walks, bird watching, rock pooling, cycling to the beach & canoeing on the meanders.

Stoneham Park Hove, playground, The Snug café, rock garden, foot/basketball.

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Stanmer Park Falmer. Landscaped park, walks & two football pitches plus Stanmer village, Earthship Brighton & One Garden Stanmer Park’s walled garden transformed, plant nurseries, café, market, workshop & events.

St Ann’s Well Gardens nr Hove seafront. Scented garden for the visually impaired, a scented garden for the visually impaired & a well-stocked pond, playground, tennis courts, orienteering & The Garden Cafe, 01273 290000 Southwater Country Park Southwater, nr Horsham RH13 9UN. Located next to the Downs Link off-road trail, stroll around to the Dinosaur Island playground or hire bikes, canoes or kayaks, 01403 734424 Sussex Prairie Garden Henfield BN5 9AT. Britain’s largest ‘Prairie’ or ‘Naturalistic’ garden, with eight acres of stunning garden to roam around, 01273 495902 Tilgate Park Crawley. Outdoor play area, hedge maze, tea shop, woodland & lakeside walks, Go Ape, Golf Centre, Smith & Western restaurant, fishing, water sports & Tilgate Nature Centre – a small BIAZA-accredited zoo, 01293 521168 The Level Central Brighton. Playground with play opportunities for children of all ages & abilities, including those in wheelchairs. Extensive sand play area, petanque terrain, skate park, table tennis tables, sensory gardens & café building with public toilets, including a disabled toilet.

Undercliff Walk just over 5km from Brighton Marina to Saltdean, the walk can be used by both cyclists & pedestrians. Occasionally very wet when the waves come over the seawall!

Wilderness Wood Hadlow Down, near Uckfield TN22 4HJ. 62 acres of woodland & nature trails, lots of children’s activities, wild camping, café & shop. Generally open Wednesday – Sunday term time, & every day in school holidays.

Wey & Arun Canal Centre located behind the Onslow Arms in Loxwood RH14 0RD. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards & small craft are welcome, circular walks, 01403 753999 Wolstonbury Hill in the South Downs, Pyecombe, has been an important landmark for thousands of years. Iron Age farmers grazed animals on its summit & the Romans left pottery remains on its slopes.

Woods Mill Nature Reserve Henfield BN5 9SD. Headquarters of Sussex Wildlife Trust, 47-acre nature reserve provides a peaceful setting comprising coppice woodland, meadows & a reed-fringed lake, free, no dogs, 01273 492630

BACK-TO-NATURE CAMPING Blackberry Wood Camping, Ditchling BN6 8RS, glamping and treehouses or own pitch, small family-run campsite at the foot of the South Downs NP, 01273 890 035 Chalky Downs Campsite, Bevendean Farm BN2 6AF, stunning views over the South Downs, 01273 673004 Foxwood Camping, Patching BN13 3UL nr, woodland camping with your own fire pit, nestled within the South Downs NP, holidays & weekend, 07900 017514 Hook Farm Campsite, West Hoathly RH19 4PT. Beautiful views of the Sussex Weald, back to basic camping, weekends & bank hol. only, 01342 811113 Housedean Farm Campsite, between Lewes & Brighton BN7 3JW, located on a working farm within the South Downs National Park, tent pitches, campfire; shepherd huts & camping pods, 07919 668816 Knepp Wildlife Safaris & Camping, Horsham RH13 8NN, camping, glamping and wildlife Safari, in a wildflower meadow on the edge of an ancient wood, and surrounded by 3,500 acres of the Knepp rewilding project, 01403 713230 Ouze Medow Campsite, Newick TN22 3QE, small scale, quiet, relaxed and laid back campsite, small campfires in firepits, see website Pegs & Pitches Beech Estate Campsite, nr Battle TN33 9QU. Camping & glamping, 01273 980218.

Pop up Campsites: River Camp, New Wharf Farm, Steyning BN44 3A; woodland Camp & Meadow Camp, Hop & Hare Farm nr Hastings TN35 4PH, Fri -Sun (except bank holidays), 07771 535350/07812 605094 The Mac's Farm Campsite, Ditchling BN6 8TG, camping & glamping, nestled in the South Downs National Park, peaceful, family campsite on a working organic egg farm, weekends & mid-week, 01273 845189 The Secret Campsite, Brickyard Farm, Barcombe BN8 4TD. Camping & glamping.

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PLACES TO VISIT ANIMALS, SEALIFE & NATURE Arundel Wetland Centre BN18 9PB, nature reserve with guided boat safari, two adventure playgrounds, children’s weekend & holiday activities, visitor centre & café, 01903 883355 Blackberry Farm near Lewes BN8 6JD. Home to over 200 friendly animals & wildfowl, most can be petted or fed by hand. Outdoor play area, ‘Clucky’s' adventure playbarn & sensory zone, tractor rides, pony rides, family fun picnic area & baby area, 01825 872912 Brighton Sea Life Centre Marine Parade. The world’s oldest operating aquarium with over 1,500 creatures, interactive rock pool experience, underwater tunnel & Rainforest Adventure, book tickets online.

Butterfly Gardens at Middleton Common Farm, Ditchling. Free flying butterflies from all over the world inside a 3000 square foot polytunnel, 07531 922318 Donkey Walking Experiences, East Clayton Farm in Washington RH20 4AG. Walks with a farm host who will guide & help you manage your donkeys.

Drusillas Park Alfriston Road just off the A27, BN26 5QS. Zoo, interactive displays, extensive adventure playgrounds, rainforest-themed carousel ride, Safari Express Train & Hello Kitty Secret Garden. Plus restaurants, cafes & a splash park in the summer, 01323 874100 (see competition p.14) Ferring Country Centre, Worthing BN12 5JZ. Farm animals, walk the nature trails, café & garden centre. Special Riding Therapy Unit for those with learning & physical disabilities, 01903 245078 Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green RH14 0EG. Lots of animals & adventure playgrounds, summer splash attack & beach, indoor soft play area, 01403 700063 Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. 100-acre farm on the Greenwich Meridian, with nature walks, wallabies, deer, seasonal bluebell nature trail, tea room, play barn, ice cream parlour & camping, 01825 790226 Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre at Hilliers Garden Centre, Horsham. Bird of prey flying displays, gardens & Meet an Owl., 01403 273458 or 07761 695876 Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at Hailsham BN27 3GD. Animals, falconry, year-round indoor soft play at ‘Froggies’, children’s farm, go karts, outdoor playgrounds & paddling pools, Wave Runner water slide, ski slope, Knockhatch Mining Co motion simulator & Pirates Cove paddling pool, 01323 442051 (see advert p.25) Middle Farm West Firle nr Lewes BN8 6LJ. Family farm with a small flock of sheep, lambing in spring, playground & play hay barn, animal handling sessions, farm shop, tea room & gift shop, 01323 811411 National Cat Centre & Nature Trail, Chelwood Gate RH17 7DE, the largest cat rehoming centre in the UK, 2km nature trail, donkey field, lake, 01825 741330 Pagham Harbour (RSPB) Local Nature Reserve, Selsey Road, Chichester PO20 7NE. Protected wetland bird & wildlife habitat & visitor centre running childfriendly educational activities & events, 01243 641508 Pulborough Brooks (RSPB) RH20 2EL. Located in the Arun Valley nature reserve, includes plenty of nature-themed activities guided walks, café & shop.

Good access for pushchairs & wheelchairs, 01798 875851 The Mac’s Farm Ditchling BN6 8TG. Working organic egg farm with family friendly campsite with fire pits, reptile rehoming centre, cocktail shack, PYO organic eggs & regular family events, 01273 845189 Tilgate Park Crawley (see p.22) Tulleys Farm Turners Hill nr Crawley RH10 4PE. Small collection of friendly furry animals; goats, rabbits & birds, plus a tea room. One of the country’s best rated Escape Rooms settings. Special events at Halloween, 01342 718472 Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare on B2192 between Ringmer & Halland BN8 5AJ. Up to 1,000 animals enjoying a happy & peaceful life incl horses, donkeys, goats, chipmunks, tortoises, terrapins & exotic birds. Animal carer for the day & sensory safari, visitor centre, gift & coffee shop. Free, 01825 840252 Washbrooks Family Farm Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF. Family farm with animals, tractor rides, indoor & outdoor play areas, tea rooms, 01273 832201

EXPLORING HISTORY & GARDENS 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, abbey ruins & the award-winning audio exhibition which brings to life the dramatic story of the Norman Conquest.

Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel. Home to a collection of listed buildings & monuments, many of which have been rescued from around Sussex.

Vintage vehicles, rural crafts & woodland walks, plus many events planned throughout the year, 01798 831370 (see advert on p.23) Arundel Castle & Gardens Arundel, set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds & gardens. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, 01903 882173 Bateman’s National Trust House, Burwash TN19 7DS, former home of Rudyard Kipling with gardens, walks, watermill & tea room, 01435 882302 Bignor Roman Villa, Bignor RH20 1PH, one of the largest Roman villas open to the public, with fine mosaics, museum tea rooms & gift shop, 01798 869259 Bodiam Castle National Trust near Robertsbridge TN32 5UA, story book castle, battlements to explore & spiral staircases to climb, 01580 830196 Booth Museum of Natural History, Dyke Rd BN1 5AA. Quirky celebration of natural history incl magnificent display of stuffed birds, butterflies & fossils, free.

Brighton Fishing Museum, Kings Road Arches BN1 1NB. 27′ traditional Sussex fishing boat, plus prints, photos & fishing memorabilia, free, 07786 396179

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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion BN1 1EE. History of Brighton, pottery, fashion & style, performance & more, mostly free, 01273 290900 Brighton Toy & Model Museum, Trafalgar St, BN1 4EB. Under the arches of Brighton station. 10,000+ toys & models, incl 2 working model railways.

CM Booth Motor Museum at Falstaff Antiques, Rolvenden TN17 4LP. Unique collection of 3-wheeled Morgan cars, plus other historic cars, bicycles & tricycles, displays of toy & model cars, surrounded with auto-mobilia, 01580 241234 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. Exhibitions of the works of craftspeople & artists, drawn to the village; children activities, U16 free, 01273 844744 Firle Place Firle nr Lewes, privately owned country house which dates from Tudor time & was substantially remodelled in the 18th Century, 01273 858307 Fishbourne Roman Palace nr Chichester PO19 3QR. Roman palace with the largest mosaics in situ in the UK, 01243 785859 High Beeches Gardens, Handcross RH17 6HQ. Beautiful woodland & water gardens, spy treasure trail available (www.treasuretrails.co.uk/sussex) & tea room, 01444 400589 Hove Museum & Art Gallery, Hove BN3 4AB. Toys, cinema, local history & fine art, lots of children’s activities, admission free, 01273 290200 Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Lower Beeding nr Horsham RH13 6PP. This magnificent Grade I listed garden.

Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum. Climb to the top of this 1,000 year old Norman Castle for stunning views across Sussex. Home of the Museum of Archaeology & a mini cinema which tells the story of Lewes, 01273 486290 Marlipins Museum, Shoreham BN43 5DA. The story of Shoreham’s maritime & local history in one of the oldest Norman buildings in Sussex, 01273 462994 Michelham Priory Upper Dicker, nr Hailsham BN27 3QS. Foundations of the 13th century priory, moated gardens, watermill & play area, 01323 844224 Newhaven Fort BN9 9DS. The story of a Victorian Fortress & demonstrations of the Fort’s role during two World Wars. Explore the tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz street shelter simulation, playground & Café. Dog friendly, 01273 517622 Nymans House & Gardens (National Trust) Handcross, RH17 6EB. Natural play trail, lovely walks in the Millennium Wood, 01444 405250 Petworth House & Park (for satnav use GU28 9LR), vast late 17c. mansion in a beautiful 700-acre, deer park, landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown & immortalised in Turner’s paintings. The house contains the National Trust’s finest collection & the servants’ quarters incl fascinating kitchens & other service rooms, 01798 342207 Royal Pavilion Brighton, built between 1787 & 1823, the Royal Pavilion is remarkable for its exotic oriental appearance both inside & out, 03000 290900 Rye Town with Rye Castle Museum, Ypres Tower, Rye Heritage Centre & Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is a great day or even a couple of days out, 01797 226696 Sheffield Park & Garden (National Trust) N22 3QX, informal landscape garden laid, family activities & woodland play trail, 01825 790231 Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, nr Chichester, display of historic aircraft & aviation memorabilia from WWI through to the Cold War, 01243 790090 Wakehurst Gardens & Millennium Seed Bank, Ardingly, ‘Kew in the Country’, botanical gardens with lots of walks, Adventurous Journeys natural play spaces, Millennium Seed Bank, café & gift shop, 01444 894066 Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton PO18 0EU nr Chichester, fascinating collection of historic buildings dismantled from their original location & reassembled in 40 acres of Sussex countryside, woodland walks, picnic areas & farm animals, 01243 811348 (see advert p.23)

ADVENTURE PARKS & FAMILY FUN Brighton Karting at Q Leisure, Albourne, outdoor karting for 8yrs+, family sessions, parties, 01273 834403 Brighton Marina BN2 5WA, bowling, cinema, children’s rides, mini-golf, boat trips, fishing, sailing, diving, free outdoor ping pong & chess tables, 01273 693636 Brighton Palace Pier, rides, amusement arcades, indoor Palace Play area for children 0.9m-1.8m; toddler area for under 0.9m, food outlets, 01273 609361 Brighton Zip, Madeira Drive BN2 1TB. The longest zip wire on the South Coast, boasting a 300m long run down Brighton beach & a 24 metre drop zone, t&em ride, min 1.3m / 6yrs+.

British Airways i360, nr the West Pier, 162m tower with passenger viewing pod climbing to 138m, 360° views of the Sussex coastline up to 26 miles.

Drusillas Park (see above & competition p.14) Globalls, Brighton Marina BN2 5WA, 12 hole indoor ultraviolet crazy golf course based on a Jurassic or Tropicana theme, 01273 911510 Go Ape, Tilgate Park, Crawley, high ropes course features a Tree Top Adventure & a Tree Top Junior Adventure, 0845 643 9215 Harbour Park Amusement Park, Littlehampton, rides for all ages, adventure golf, arcade, picnic greens, soft play area, 01903 721200 Hollywood Bowl Brighton, Brighton Marina BN2 5UT. 26 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, amusement area, Hollywood Diner & bar, 0844 477 0484 Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf, Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1EN. 2 exciting 18-hole golf courses -Caveman & Treetop courses, beach view, roof terrace café.

Jurassic Beach adventure golf, Kingsway, Hove BN3 2WW. 18 fun & challenging Jurassic-themed holes to explore, plus a coffee shop.

Knockhatch Adventure Park (see above & advert p.25)

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EXPLORING SCIENCE Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN, hands-on science with 100+ interactive exhibits in/outdoors, telescope tours & workshops, estate home to the Herstmonceux Castle Gardens & Grounds. 01323 832731 Rampion Offshore Wind Visitor Centre Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 2FN. East of the i360, learn all about the wind farm, hands-on exhibitions, interactive displays, games, videos & a 360˚ VR experience that will take you out to the wind farm itself (see advert) South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre, Chichester (sat nav PO19 8AE). Volunteer-run educational outlet, group shows for schools, clubs & societies as well as public shows - visit website for dates.

SOFT PLAY & ROLE PLAY CENTRES Antics Soft Pay, The Triangle Leisure Centre Burgess Hill, indoor soft play, U12yrs (max height 4’10”),01444 876000 Dino’s, Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, under 10yrs, 01323 490011 Funplex, The Hyde Business Park, Bevendean BN2 4JE, indoor soft play adventure centre & laser tag parties, toddler activities, 01273 957898

Froggies Indoor Soft Play at Knockhatch on A22 Hailsham Bypass BN27 3PR, all ages with U3yrs toddler area, Lost World Playbarn, 01323 442051 (See p.24 & advert) High Places, The Triangle, Burgess HillRH15 8WA, colourful arena features 16 fun themed climbing experiences towering over 20’ high, 01444 876000 Hope Hive, Worthing BN13 1AA, children can visit a variety of role play areas & small world activities: be a builder, pirate, vet & more, 07861 338324 JumpIn Inflatable Fun, Burgess Hill RH15 9TL, soft play & parties.

Monkey Bizness, Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes, maze of play frames, toddler area for 2-5yrs & main frame suitable for 5-12yrs, 01273 311566 Out of Bounds (see p.24) The Nest Family Club, Hove BN3 3EW, vegetarian café with play area (see advert p.10) Tiny Tim’s, Hangleton CC BN3 8BW, soft play on 3 levels U9, 01273 292962 WRAP Playcentre Central Brighton BN1 3XE. Café & multi-level sustainable soft play, with role play space, 01273 359349 (see advert p.3)

RAILWAYS, BUSES & BOATS Bentley Miniature Railway Ringmer, nr Lewes BN8 5AF. One mile of track run by volunteers. Trains run every weekend from April–Sep, see website for detailed timetable before travelling, 0845 8672583 Bluebell Railway from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL, volunteer preserved steam railway, 01825 720800 (see advert) Breeze Buses to Devil’s Dyke (No 77), Ditchling Beacon (No 79) & Stanmer Park (No 78), leave the car at home! 01273 292480 Brighton Marina Water Tours BN2 5UP, tours run by Ross Boat Trips around the harbour plus powerboat rides, 07958 246414 /07836 262717 City Sightseeing, views of the Royal Pavilion, Regency architecture & Victorian aquariums to Brighton Pier & i360, 01273 886200 Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway BN23 6QJ plus playground & lake, indoor model railway, picnic area, café, 01323 520229 Hove Lagoon Fun Play located on the seafront, pedalos, mini golf, trampolines, bouncy castle, children’s rides, boating pool & watersports.

Hove Park Miniature Railway, run by volunteers, timetable on website.

Lavender Line, preserved railway, travels for a two-mile round trip between Isfield & Worth near Uckfield, 01825 750515 Volks Electric Railway, Madeira Drive, world’s oldest operating electric railway.

Shoreham Harbour Lifeboats Kingston Beach BN43 6RN. Visit the lifeboat station & its state-of-the-art Tamar all weather lifeboat, free, 01273 596376

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What's On This SUMMER & AUTUMN July 24 June - 7 August Pet Portraits by Hercule Van Wolfwinkle, Worthing Theatres & Museum, newly discovered local illustrator of the 'Rubbish Pet Portrait', Free/donation,Thu-Sun. 26 June - 3 July More Grim Tales*, Brighton Little Theatre, the tales come to life in all their glittering, macabre brilliance.

3 - 4 July Agriculture - the Role of Horses* at Weald & Downland Living Museum, demonstrations with horses & other farming implements (see advert p.23) 8, 16 July Short Stories, Tall Tales: The Gingerbread Man (0-4yrs)*, Ropetackle Shoreham, interactive storytelling for babies, toddlers & their parents or carers, 11.30am & 1.30pm.

9 July - 12 September Summer of Sound* at Wakehurst nr Haywards Heath, symphony of sounds through 6 large-scale installations situated across the landscape.

10 - 11 July Medieval Weekend*, Arundel Castle Railway Gala Weekend*, Amberley Museum (see advert p.23) 17 July Arthur's Dream Boat (2-7yrs+)*, Ropetackle Shoreham, enchanting & playful puppet show, 11am & 2pm.

17 - 18 July Road Meets Rail*, Blue Bell Railway, traditional steam, working traction engine & more (see advert p.25) 17 July - 1 September Family Summer Trail - The Woods of Wonder*, Borde Hill Garden, a magical Woodland adventure, (see competition p.22) 17 July - 31 October Horrible Histories - Terrible Thames*, live on board, setting sails from Tower Bridge Quay, London (see competition p.26) 18 July Classic Car show*, Amberley Museum, showcase of cars built between 1955-93 (see advert p.23) The Big Lemon London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally, new event celebrating electric vehicles.

The Secret Garden (4yrs+)*, Brighton Open Air Theatre, dance adaptation of the classic tale, 12pm & 3pm.

23 - 24 July Re-skill. Re-use. Re-fashion, Brighton Open Market, discover what to do with your old clothes, clothes swap on Sat, free event, 10am-6pm 23 July - 30 August School Holiday Activities*, Amberley Museum, Wed-Sun incl Bank holiday, check website for more information (see advert p.23) 23 - 27 July Elderflower Fields 2021*, Pippingford Park - East Sussex, family festival all set in the beautiful countryside.

25 July ‘Little Buds’ Family Gardening Club: Flower Prints (4yrs+)*, Borde Hill Garden, 10.30-11.30am (see competition p.22)

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27 July - 1 August 12th International Medieval Joust Tournament*, Arundel Castle, with teams from Europe & medieval demo.

28 - 30 July Bounce @Hove Park (2-11yrs)*, large variety of inflatable, 3 sessions daily between 10am-4.30pm.

31 July - 8 August Model Railway Weekend*, Blue Bell Railway, where miniature meets full size! (see advert p.25)

August 1 August Retro Wheels Day*, Amberley Museum, historic cycles event (see advert p.23) 1 - 31 August Wonderful Weeks* at Weald & Downland Living Museum, Family Fun with each week focused on a different theme (see advert p.23) 4 August The Jungle Book (4yrs+)*, Brighton Open Air Theatre, filled with original music, audience interaction & meet the characters after the show, 1pm & 6pm.

4 - 6 August Bounce @Hove Park* (see 28-30 July).

6 - 8 August 60+1 years of Blue Bell Railway*, celebrations, displays, activities & steam trains! (see advert p.25) 7 August Family Bushcraft Experience ‘Wilderness Camp’*, Borde Hill Garden, den building, lighting fires, outdoor games (see competition p.22) 7 - 8 August Heritage Crafts at Risk* at Weald & Downland Living Museum, range of craftspeople with displays & demonstrations (see advert p.23) 8 August Little Red & the Big Bad Wolf (4yrs+)*, Brighton Open Air Theatre, live music, puppetry & audience interaction, 10am & 1pm.

11 - 14 August The Twits (4yrs+)*, Brighton Open Air Theatre, circus style setting for this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic, 1pm & 5pm.

12, 20 August Short Stories, Tall Tales: The Ugly Duckling (0-4yrs)*: (see 8,16 July).

12 - 31 August Children Theatre* at Weald & Downland Living Museum, familyfriendly performances check website for dates & time (see advert p.23) 13 August David Walliams's Mr Stink*, children theatre at Borde Hill Garden, 5.307.30pm (see competition p.22) 14 - 15 August Medieval Weekend*, Arundel Castle 15 August Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny (2yrs+)*, Brighton Open Air Theatre, 10am & 1.30pm.

18 August Treasure Island (4yrs+)*, Brighton Open Air Theatre, 1pm & 6pm.

28 - 30 August 12,000 years of Combat*, Arundel Castle, combat re-enactment.

WIN TICKETS TO SEE HORRIBLE HISTORIES - TERRIBLE THAMES! The award-winning producers of Gangsta Granny & Horrible Histories have three fantastic events in London this summer; Horrible Histories - Terrible Thames, David Walliams’ Billionaire Boy (Garrick Theatre) & Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain Part Five (Apollo Theatre).

We have four Family Tickets up for grabs for Horrible Histories – Terrible Thames.

Hop on board & tremble in terror at the Tower! Give Cleopatra the needle!

Be washed away at Westminster! Lose yourself in Lambeth! Get gobsmacked by the Globe! Hold onto your head at London Bridge & escape from Execution Dock! It’s the horrible history of the Terrible Thames – with the nasty bits left in!

Enter your details via: www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/brighton-hove/competitions/

Horrible Histories – Terrible Thames sets sails from Tower Bridge Quay from 17 July - 31 October 2021, with daily sailings throughout the summer.

Visit terriblethames.com for more information and to book your tickets.

T & C apply. One entry per household. Closes 15th August 2021

September 4 September Lagoon Fest 2021, Hove Lagoon; music, games, food & drink, dog show, fun on the water & more, 11am-4pm 4 - 5 September Miniature Steam Weekend*, Amberley Museum (see advert p.23) Historic Buildings* at Weald & Downland Living Museum, anniversary weekend centred on the buildings, their construction methods, forms & conservation (see advert p.23) 10 - 12 September Into The Trees Festival*, Pippingford Park - East Sussex.

20 September - 1 October Burgess Hill Girls Whole School & Nursery Open Fortnight*, register via burgesshillgirls.com (see advert p.13) 24 - 26 September Foodies Festival*, Preston Park, top chefs, tasty food, drinks & music; kids cookery theatre, kids zone, free U12.

25 September Brighton Girls Whole School Open Day*, Book your place (4yrs+, 11yrs+, 16yrs+) via brightongirls.gdst.net (see advert back page) Hurst Hurtpierpoint College Open Morning*, Prep School (Rec - YR8) register via www.hppc.co.uk (see advert p.15) Jekyll and Hyde (8yrs+)*, Brighton Open Air Theatre, 1 & 6pm

25 - 26 September Homes & Harmonies – Traditional & Historical Music* at Weald & Downland Living Museum, traditional melodies & historic instruments (see advert p.23)

October 2 October Shoreham College Open Morning*, Pre-school, Junior & Senior School contact info@shorehamcollege.co.uk to secure your place (see advert p.14) 9 October Lancing Prep Hove Open Morning*, Pre-school, Reception & Pre-prep entry (up to YR4), register via www. lancingcollege.co.uk (see advert p.15) 16 - 17 October Wool* at Weald & Downland Living Museum, demonstrations from spinning to natural dyeing, knitting to nalbinding & weaving (see advert p.23) 23 - 24 | 27 - 31 October Half Term Family Activities*, Amberley Museum, half term fun & Halloween (see advert p.23) 23 - 31 October Halloween Shriek Week* at Drusillas Park, a week of terror-iffic scares & decorations! (see competition p.14) 25 - 29 October October Half Term: Horrific tales of the past!* Weald & Downland Living Museum, fun activities & horrific tales of the past! (see advert p.23)

For the latest update on 'What's On' check: www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/brighton-hove/events/

PLEASE CHECK the government's guidelines & venues before travelling www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/brighton-hove *Denotes events that need to be pre-booked

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To sign up for our next Open Day, please visit www.brightongirls.gdst.net www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/brighton-hove