Eastbourne, Wealden & Lewes Family Grapevine - Winter 2021/22 digital issue

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EASTBOURNE, WEALDEN & LEWES | WINTER 2021/22

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

WIN! Tickets: Lingerie & Fitting: Winnie the Pooh - Prequal Book: Day out: out: Train Building Set: Set:

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Days Out , Christmas activities, What is on this Winter A - Z of Sport & Leisure

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Company Promotion

Lightning Fibre makes good progress in Eastbourne.

Local East Sussex alt network operator Lightning Fibre launches Full Fibre broadband in Old Town, Eastbourne, bringing their hyper fast, hyper reliable full fibre broadband service to 6,000 more homes and businesses in Eastbourne.

The company is rolling out across Eastbourne, eventually reaching 53,000 premises. The build is planned to meet areas of high demand first, so the public are encouraged to register their interest online to help the company optimise the roll out.

Lightning Fibre started three years ago when no full fibre operators were interested in investing in Eastbourne to replace the old, local copper wires. Lightning Fibre felt Eastbourne deserved a full fibre broadband network suitable for our Digital Age. The company’s ethos is centred around local opportunities and benefiting the communities in which we all live, work and play. The company has ‘sponsored a beach’, supported Children with Cancer Fund and other local good causes, and sponsors grassroots football teams ‘Sovereign Saints’ and ‘Seaside Rangers’.

Member of Parliament for Eastbourne Caroline Ansell, who cut the ribbon on the latest released area cabinet, commented, “It’s my great pleasure to support this local business; I have followed their progress from the early days of securing funding through to today, a great day for the firm and for Eastbourne. Not only is Lightning Fibre levelling up the area, for the digital age, but they are also creating local jobs and contributing to the local economy.”

Ben Ferriman, Founder and CEO, added, “As a unique and locally-founded full fibre network operator and ISP, we continue to achieve so much. I’m pleased to say that we’re ahead of schedule and I can announce a further acceleration of our build across Eastbourne, Hastings, Heathfield and Hailsham is now underway. My thanks go out to fellow residents who are patient during the works and to Caroline Ansell for her ongoing support.” www.LightningFibre.co.uk I 01323 380260

East Sussex, we're coming to seriously upgrade your broadband.

Lightning Fibre's brand new, hyper fast full fibre broadband network will upgrade Eastbourne, Hastings, Hailsham and Heathfield to future proofed ‘gigabit-towns’.

With packages from 100Mbps download and upload through to 10,000Mbps - Now, THAT’S fast!

For home workers, students, gamers, video callers, and streamers our strikingly fast, reliable network will change your life. Join the Broadband Revolution. Register your interest, or order online today.

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Content • School Holidays

Welcome to our digital WINTER 2021/22 issue!

As the nights are drawing in and the weather is getting colder, we are slowly gearing up for the festive season. The Eastbourne, Wealden & Lewes Family Grapevine is packed with suggestions of what to do this winter, from places to visit and events, to classes and activities. Even though things are getting back to normal, please do check or call venues beforehand.

In this issue, we have 5 FANTASTIC COMPETITIONS: a family ticket to Sleeping Beauty Pantomime at the Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne, Winnie-the-Pooh's official prequel book - Once there was a Bear, celebrating the 95th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh; a family day out at Knockhatch Adventure Park which includes an Owl Keeper experience for 2 and runner-up prices of a Sussex Days discount card, and a great Train Building Set from Hape, perfect for a Christmas treat. Last, but not least, and just for you mamas - because you deserve it, we have teamed up with Liberty & Love for your chance to win a relaxed lingerie fitting (with a glass of prosecco!) and a choice of a lingerie or nightwear set!

In This Issue A - Z of Sport & Leisure.... 15 - 19 Additional Needs.......................... 9 Advice & Support..................... 8-9 Antenatal/Postnatal.............. 9, 17 Babies.................................... 10 - 11 Competitions ... 9, 14, 19, 21, 24 Daycare Nurseries .....................12 Gifts, Toys & Books....................... 5

Over 1600 useful contacts!

Independent Schools....... 14 - 15 Out of School Clubs...................16 Parties......................................... 6 - 8 Places to Visit........................ 20 -23 Pre-School Activities........ 11 - 12 Pre-School Nurseries.................13 Primary Schools................. 13 - 14 What’s On................................. 3, 24

COMPETITIONS 9

Now some housekeeping, as some of you may know the Eastbourne, Wealden & Lewes Family Grapevine is up for sale! Is there a mum or dad out there who would like to become the next editor?

The role is super interesting, varied and can be extremely rewarding. It also fits perfectly around school hours. As an editor you will be supporting the local community and small businesses, who are hardworking and passionate about the services and products they offer, you will learn new skills and be your own boss, while being supported by a fabulous team!

You will find more information on the next page and on www. thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/franchise. Do get in touch if you would like to learn more about the role.

Finally, a huge thank you to our fabulous advertisers, please continue to support these hardworking local businesses, they need you! And thank you, readers and followers, your support by visiting our website, social media pages means a lot.

Our next issue, the SPRING 2022 issue, will be published early March, so look out for it!

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Bettina Horne-Muller - acting editor bettina@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk | 01444 443068

School Holidays 2021/22 East Sussex

Christmas Half Term Easter Half Term

20th December - 3rd January 14th February - 18th February 4th April - 18th April 30th May - 3rd June

For INSET days & Bank Holiday dates, please contact your school. Independent schools & other counties may vary.

Infant, Junior & Primary School Application closing date: 15th January 2022. National Offer Day: 19th April 2022

WIN a Relaxed Lingerie Fitting with Liberty & Love & a Lingerie or Nightwear Set

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WIN Winnie-the-Pooh's Prequal Book: 'Once There Was A Bear'

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WIN a Train Building Set from Hape

Published 3 times a year in March, July & November

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WIN a Family Day Out to Knockhatch, including an Owl Keeper experience for 2

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WIN a Family Ticket to Sleeping Beauty - Pantomime at the Devonshire Park Theatre

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Useful Information & local services • Gifts, Toys & Books Local Councils

Hall Hire

East Sussex County Council, 0345 60 80 190 Eastbourne Borough Council, 01323 410000 Lewes District Council, 01273 471600 Wealden District Council, Crowborough offices, 01892 653311 Wealden District Council, Hailsham Offices, 01323 443322

Community Policing

Neighbourhood Policing, Sussex, all non emergency calls, 101

Citizens Advice Bureaux

Crowborough Citizens Advice, Croham Rd TN6 2RH, Mon - Thu 10.30am - 2.30pm, 01892 655303 Eastbourne Citizens Advice, 8 St Leonards Road, call for appointment, 01323 413480 Hailsham Citizens Advice, Western Road, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9.30am 3pm, 01323 842336 Heathfield Citizens Advice Bureau, open Fridays 9.30-11.30am or daily via Skype, 03444 111 444 Newhaven Citizens Advice, Tue-Thur drop in, Mon & Fri appointments only, 03444 111444 Peacehaven Citizens Advice, Tue - Meridian Centre, 03444 111444 (national helpline) Seaford Citizens Advice, Church Street, open Mon & Wed 9.30am 3pm, 03444 111444 Uckfield Citizens Advice, The Hub, Civic Approach, closed Tue, 01825 764940

Local Broadband Services

Lightning Fibre, local broadband company building a new full fibre network in East Sussex, 01323 380260 (see advert p.2)

Voluntary Work

3VA, support for voluntary & community sector organisations & people looking to set up new groups, 01323 639373 Accredited Volunteer Mediator Training Courses, 01323 442781 Furniture Now! Furniture service, recycling or training opportunities, 01323 638000 Join East Sussex Youth Offending Team, 01323 466633 NYAS Independent Visitors for children & young people in the care system, recruitment@nyas.net St John Ambulance, South East Region, http://www.sja.org.uk Volunteer & Information Centre, Uckfield, details of all local vacancies, 01825 760019

Photographers

AdasGold Photography, Outdoor Family/life style and in-house Newborn Photography, 07887599555 Avant Photographic, location child & family portrait specialist, 01323 348410 Clare Anne Photography, newborn & child photographer, cake smashes, family, studio & location, 07917 676580

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Sarah Tate Photography, Heathfield, 01435 862793 Sarah Wenban Photography, children & family portraits on location & creative wedding photography, 07770 416007 Teri V Photography, children, family & wedding photographer, studio & location, 07885 039301 The Underwater Studio, Eastbourne, underwater photography, 07894 221547

Toys, Books and Gifts

Finegrain Photography, Seaside, Eastbourne, portraits, passport photos etc, 01323 439971 Fitzgerald Photographic, Hailsham.

Fun & unique studio portrait shoots or on location, 07843 648125 Helene Simpson Photography, maternity, newborn, cake smash and family photoshoots, 07802 889506 Jane de Weck, Eastbourne, on location & studio, family, newborn, pets, licensed master photographers, 01323 727750 Jo Page Photography: specialising in newborn, maternity & family photography, 07565 572710 Leanne Miller, specialist newborn photographer, 07725 146466 Mark Huntley Wedding Photography, Eastbourne & East Sussex, 07759 073398 Mimi VP Photography, Classical Portraits of Childhood Adventures, based in Wealden District, 07540 090242 N Davies Photography. Location shoots, family, child and wedding photography., 07880 872892 PP Photography, Ringmer, studio or location portraits, 01273 812084 Rebecca Campbell Photography, Sussex based creative family photography, 07921 334569 Rosie Wooldridge Photography, Lewes, fun family photography on location, 07830 149779 Sarah Carmody, studio or location photography, Eastbourne based, 07973 450379

Academy Violins, music shop in Lewes, 01273 473278 Aquila Magazine subscriptions, for the able child, 8 12yrs, 01323 431313 Bags of Books, children’s specialist bookshop, 1 South Street, Lewes, BN7 2BT, 01273 479320 Bear World, Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne, have some fun and make your own bear, open 7 days, 01323 728237 Caricatures by Lesley Harvey, drawn from your favourite photo, 07722 236741 (see advert) Eastbourne CRC, 91-93 Seaside, special gifts for christenings, first communions, baby naming etc, 01323 732070 Jackeraca Handmade, unique, silver keepsakes of your child’s hand/ footprint, 01323 727185 Memory bears & animals made from your child’s old clothes, 07598 393033 Pixels2Canvas, your photos on canvas + funky pop art, sport art etc, Eastbourne shop & online, 01323 721067 Pooh Corner, Hartfield, all sorts of Winnie the Pooh toys & gifts, 01892 771155 Purple Butterfly Crafts, bespoke baby & celebration gifts & cards, 01323 644873 Skies & Scarecrows at Middle Farm, Firle, traditional toys, Jellycats, Orchard & Usborne books, 01323 815037 The Magical World of Children’s books, Scholastic Book Parties, 07895 243757 The Patchwork Elephant, handmade patchwork keepsakes using your own memorable fabric, 07922 312826 Wilderness Wood, reserve & cut your own Christmas trees from November, 01825 830509

Barney’s Playbarn, Bell Lane, Uckfield, private hire play centre inc catering, 01825 764575 Bridgemere Centre, Eastbourne, 01323 439700 Broad Oak Village Hall, 07947 583738 Burwash Village Hall, High Street, TN19 7HA, 01435 883288 Cavendish School, conference room, sports hall, dance studio, music rooms, 01323 731340 East Dean Village Hall, 01323 423110 Eastbourne Town Hall Room Hire, 01323 415034 Emmanuel Church Hall, Hawkswood Rd, Hailsham, excellent facilities, 07817 560077 Etchingham Village Hall, Parsonage Croft, TN19 7BY, 07855 239848 Fairwarp Village Hall, with full kitchen facilities, disabled WC & ramp, 01825 712632 Five Ashes Village Hall, small medium & large rooms for hire, playing field, 07858 808030 Hailsham East Community Centre, hall, lounge, ICT room, meeting room, sensory room, 01323 464340 Hampden Park Community Centre, Eastbourne, small & large halls with kitchen for hire, 01323 509196 Heathfield Community Centre, 01435 865700 Hillcrest Community Centre, Newhaven BN9 9LH, 01273 512376 Horam Village Hall on the Recreation Ground, 01435 813295 Hurst Green Village Hall, large & small halls, kitchen, bar, 01580 860111 James West Community Centre, Hailsham, BN27 3FX. 18m x 10m hall, parking, kitchen, changing rooms, 01323 841702.

King’s Church, Lewes, selection of rooms & main hall, AV & kitchens from £15ph, 01273 486182 Little Theatre, Cavendish School, Eastbourne, purpose built theatre for private/professional use, 01323 744298 Lucas Memorial Hall, Waldron with garden & views, 01435 862065 Maresfield Village Hall, hall & kitchen, 07876 718955 Mayfield Memorial Hall, 01435 872163 (evenings) Mayfield Scout Hall, hq@1stmsg.org Nutley Memorial Hall, large hall & 2 small halls with kitchen, 01825 712465 Polegate Community Centre, hall, stage, lounge, activity rooms, kitchens, 01323 482434 Punnetts Town Village Hall, 01435 830645 Ridgewood Village Hall, Uckfield, large hall with kitchen, ridgewoodvillagehall@gmail.com Scout Hut, Ham Lane Lewes, daytime hire, , 07586 911291 Seaford Head School, Sports hall available for hire for sporting events, 01323 872706

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Parties! Hall Hire • Venues • Party Supplies Hall Hire (cont.)

Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven, 01273 510784 St George’s Hall, Wadhurst, 01892 784794 St Luke’s Community Centre & St Leonard’s Church Hall, Seaford, 01323 894216 St Lukes Parish Centre, Stone Cross, 01323 767020 St Peter’s Church Community Hall, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 01323 509772 State Hall, Heathfield, 4 room sizes, kitchen, 01435 863786 Studio 9, Cornfield Lane, Eastbourne, light & airy studio for hire, 01323 370479 The Bungalow on the grounds of Ringmer Primary School, Harrisons Lane, Ringmer BN8 5LL, 01273 812463 The Chocolate Conservatory, Lewes, private space for hire, 07867 800184 Ticehurst Village Hall, Lower High Street, Ticehurst, 01580 388527 Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, sports halls, multi-use games area, 01892 782136 Willingdon Trees Community Centre, Eastbourne, <100 people, disabled access, kitchen, 01323 504438

Party Venues

Anita’s Beauty Works, Eastbourne, girls beauty parties, 6yrs+, 01323 503530 Barney’s Playbarn, Bell Lane, Uckfield, soft play, best for under 10’s, 01825 764575 Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Rd, Seaford, cake decorating & crafty parties, 01323 490912 Bear World, Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne, make your own bear parties, suitable for all ages, 01323 728237 Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith nr Lewes, Farm or Pony Party inc all day access to farm & playgrounds, 01825 872912 Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park to East Grinstead, 01825 720800 Buzz Active, Eastbourne & Cuckmere, 6 - 14yrs, windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, 01323 417023 Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, football, disco, bouncy castle, dodgeball & games, 01323 647683 Crowborough Miniature Railway, have the track to yourself 2 hrs Saturdays, April-Nov., 07592 073181 Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, soft play, football, basketball, trampolining, roller disco, netball, 01323 490011 Film Parties @ The Picture House Uckfield. Packages from £3.95 plus film ticket, 01825 764909 FireWorks, Lewes, paint your own pottery, decopatch, fun with clay, all ages, 01273 783007 Fort Fun Adventure Park, Eastbourne, Teddy Tastic, soft play & arts & crafts parties, 01323 642833

Freedom Leisure Centre, Hailsham bowling, softplay, pool & splashdance parties, 01323 846755 Fun Abounds, Uckfield, indoor trampolining & gymnastics parties with experienced coach, fun & games, 01825 768479 Heathfield Leisure Centre, soft play, football, multi-sports, 01435 868824 Knockhatch Adventure Park, on A22 at Hailsham, farm, birds of prey, waterslides, adventure play, 01323 442051 (see competition p.21) Knockhatch Ski and Snowboard Centre, ringo-ing and skiing parties, 01323 843344 Lavender Line, Preserved Railway, Isfield, nr Uckfield, 01825 750515 Leo’s Play Den, Pevensey Rd, Eastbourne, babies12yrs, 01323 749022 Lerato Cookery School, kids cooking & baking parties at our school in Eastbourne or your home, 07763 474979 Lewes Leisure Centre, pool, sports, soft play, roller disco, trampolining, Big Bounce, 01273 486000 Masterpiece, Whitesmith, paint pottery, decopatch, button art, teddy making, sew a cushion, 01825 872225 Monkey Bizness, soft play, Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes, 2 12yrs, 08458 739645 My Skate World, Maple Rd, Eastbourne, private parties, 20+ children, 5yrs-adult, 07807 087962 Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park Eastbourne BN21 3NW, supervised activity & obstacle course, 01273 054949 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, Magic Castle, Big Bounce, roller skating, trampolining, sports, Tots Time, 01273 588858 Polegate Equestrian Centre, gymkhana games & ride, 01323 483975 PUP Station Eastbourne, Soft Play & Café, Commercial Road, 0 - 12yrs, 01323 411527 Ringmer Swimming Pool, Lewes Rd, Ringmer, BN8 5RB, inflatables available, 01273 813533 Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, pool parties, Sat eve, 01273 512498 Sharnfold Farm, trailer and tractor ride parties, farm parties, catering available, 01323 768490 Shinewater Sports Centre, Eastbourne, bouncy castle, football & nerf parties, 01323 768614 Sky High Trampoline Park, Peacehaven, parties for tots & children 5yr+, 01273 580029 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, pool inflatables & soft play parties, 01323 738822 Sport Brighton, Denton Rd, Eastbourne, bouncy castle & soft play, football, 01273 643706 Ten Pin, Eastbourne, 10 pin bowling & laser quest, 0871 222 3675 The Art House Café, creative parties - pottery, dance, cookery, art and soft play, 01323 728691 Treasure Island, Eastbourne, soft play/adventure park, 01323 411077

Uckfield Leisure Centre, football, trampoline, bouncy castle, arts & crafts, roller disco, pool, 01825 761160 Unicorn Pamper Parties, for 6-12 princesses, from 5-12yrs at the Glam Bar, Newhaven, 01273 945155 Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, bouncy castle, trampolining/ gymnastics, sports, fun & games, DIY, 01892 782136 Urban Jump, Heathfield, Trampoline, 01435 863277 Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, themed parties from Fairies to Castaways, 0-90 yrs, 07766 486548

Party Supplies

All Dressed Up, Horam, fancy dress hire & sales for children & adults, 01435 408050 Big Top for hire to host a birthday parties and special occasions, 01323 325957 Cinetubs, hire of home cinema screens & projectors, bubble tents, hot tubs & gazebos, www.cinetubs.co.uk Happyjacks Mobile Softplay Hire for 0 - 5yrs, home parties, events, toddler, playgroups etc, 07738 381384 (see advert) Paperlane, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, balloon decorating, gifts, party supplies, venue decoration etc, 01323 502145 SleepUnder East Sussex, everything you need for the best slumber party ever, 07856 548611

Splodge Teddy Parties, bear making kits for parties & bear clothes, 01323 728230 Sovereign Events, venue decoration & party supplies: balloons, chocolate fountains etc, 01323 332103 The Fairy Princess, online party & fancy dress shop for girls, 0845 4154169

Bouncy Castles and Inflatables

Ace Inflatables, bouncy castles, slides etc, 01825 732742 Bounce Bounce Whizz, castles with slides, soft play & sumo, candy cart, 10 miles from Eastbourne, 01323 506504 Caroles Castles, free local delivery to Eastbourne, Hailsham, Pevensey areas, 01323 760985/07722 625602 Cookes Castles, bouncy castles, pirate ships & slides, 20 mile radius of Uckfield, 07929 109186 KBS Inflatable Kingdom, inflatables, soft play, Wealden, 01892 661799 Sally Ann’s Bouncy Castles, Uckfield & Crowborough areas, 01825 790658

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Party Cakes & Entertainment • Parenting Support

Celebration Cakes

Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Rd, Seaford, cakes & cake decorating workshops, 8yrs+, 01323 490912 Emily’s Mixing Bowl, Wedding & Celebration cakes & catering, Hailsham, 07980 893846 The Coffee Cup Cake Company, Eastbourne, amazing birthday cakes made to order, 07759 814117

Face Painting

The Faceplace, face painting, glitter tattoos, gel nails, parties & events, 07778 642687 Tickles Face Painting, children’s parties/events, Eastbourne, sign language trained, 07545 461839

Party Entertainment

Airplay Inflatables, Family run bouncy castle hire company with over 18 years experience., 07840 900755 Acting Moon Events, providing full birthday party themes, facepainting, characters and much more, 01323 325957 Andy Hiccup, children’s party entertainer and magic shows.

Sussex and Surrey, 4 - 11 years, 07734 101987 Animal Magic, interactive, educational Animal handling events, 07979 692423 Animazing, talks, displays & birthday parties, 07743 675253 (see advert) Carolines Fun Faces, magic, balloon modelling, face painting, 01323 484239 Cartoons & caricatures, arty parties for 6yrs+, 15 miles off Seaford, 07722 236741 Chocolate workshops for families, kids, schools, Sussex based, delicious, creative & fun for 9yrs+, 07867 800184 Crest Swim School, mermaid & shark parties & experiences 8yrs+, 01444 213707 Diddi dance parties for pre-school children, 07788 246073 Excel Activity Group, Nerf gun, Bubble football, Archery tag & Dodgeball parties, 01344 305763 Face Packs, face painting, glitter tattoes, bling, hair feathers, balloon modelling and more, 07782 141221 Hartbeeps, sensory music parties for 1 year olds up to pre-school, 07786 446119 (see advert p.10) Kelly the Clown, magic, balloon modelling, games, dancing etc, 01892 653963 Little Indians, providing the ultimate themed sleepover experiences, Eastbourne & surrounding areas, 07702 519871

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Little Kickers Parties, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, Heathfield 18mths7yrs, 07802 864719 (see advert p.

11) Marco the Magician, children’s parties, close up magic, balloon modelling, games etc, 01435 864124 Mini Motion dance parties, 3-7yrs, choose your dance style! Crowborough & Uckfield, 07734 863791 Once Upon A dreamZ sleepover parties, covering the Sussex area, 07786 466549 Pretty Little Tent Parties, providing Sleep Over parties for children across Sussex, 07845 706979 Ravebugs, rhythm parties for all ages, approx 15 miles from Eastbourne, 07850 890026 Ray & Jacqui Sparks, face painting, Punch & Judy, balloon modelling etc, 01323 509622 Rising Stars Multi-Sports & Adventure Parties, weekends, 20 mile radius of Seaford, 01273 579606 Science Wizards, fun science parties, 5 12yrs, 08456 521215 Sing and Sign parties - Lewes, Uckfield & Ringmer. In a venue or your own home, we come to you!, 07958 539903 SleepUnder East Sussex, slumber party hire available in a range of different designs for all ages, 07856 548611 Starlight Discos, children’s disco specialist, 07930 196966 Time 2 Potter, Hailsham, pottery painting, 4yrs+, 01323 505000 Universal Dance Parties, Cheerleading, Street Dance and Commercial Dance, 07885 528356 Wishworks, puppet shows for children 3yrs+, 07712 612006 Zanzi Jewellery Parties, 20 mile radius of Crowborough, 8yrs+, 07814 107249

Child & Family Welfare

Al-Anon Family Groups, for friends & families of alcoholics, Lewes, Telscombe & Eastbourne groups, 0800 0086 811 Childline, 0800 1111 Children’s integrated therapy service covering speech & language, occupational & physiotherapy, 0300 1232650 Eastbourne Counselling Hub, qualified, independent counsellors based in central Eastbourne, 07746 897576

Eastbourne Survivors,support group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, 01323 416 316 Family Support Work, free confidential service to families dependent on need, Wealden area, 01273 832963 Fegan’s Counselling for children & families, Eastbourne, 01892 538288 Furniture Now! Low cost furniture charity, Eastbourne, Lewes & Hailsham, 01323 638000 Going Hungry? Visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau & ask about a foodbank voucher, 01825 745489 Holding Space, family support group drop-in sessions, Eastbourne, free, contact@holdingspace.org.uk Home Works, free housing support service for anyone in difficulties with housing, 01273 898700 Let’s Play - play therapy for emotional and behavioural difficulties., 07486 564523 NSPCC, Child Protection Helpline, get advice or share their concerns about a child, 0808 800 5000 NYAS, for young people with disabilities or in need, 08088 081001 Relate, Family Counselling service for divorce, separation, arguments, 0300 100 1234 WAVES, Seaford, social & practical support for families, 01323 873797 Working Families Helpline employment /legal advice, 0300 0120312

Mediation

Mediation+, Time 2 Talk, help with family, inter-generational & neighbour disputes, 01323 442781

Parenting Courses & Support

Family Learning Courses, SCDA, Newhaven including story, snacks etc, 01273 517250 Fegan’s Parenting Courses for all ages, Eastbourne, call for dates, 01892 538288 Information for Families Service - East Sussex County Council, 0345 6080192 Lewes Cluster Children’s Centres, free adult education courses, 01273 336870 Parenting Workshops, WAVES Seaford + drop-in with family solicitor, 01323 873797

Young People’s Advice, Support & Group

Care to Learn - child care scheme for parents under 20, 0800 1218989 Infopoint at the Square Youth Café, Hailsham, 01323 843377 National Youth Advocacy Service supports any young person in need, 0808 8081001 (9am - 7pm helpline) Newhaven Young People’s Drop in Centre, Wed 4-6pm, 11 19yrs, Denton Island Community Centre, 01273 517250 NYAS, for young people with disabilities or in need, 0808 8081001 Seaford Connexions, Community College, 13 - 19yrs, 01323 896051 (limited hours)

Young People’s Employment and Apprenticeships

Heathercroft Training Academy, apprenticeships & training in many areas, 01323 411517 SASBAH Social Enterprise Centre, Horam, work experience for young people with additional needs, 01825 873045

One Parent Families

Aquila Divorce Recovery Workshops, call for dates, Crowborough, 01892 652292 Eastbourne Family Contact Centre, 07922 631901

Fostering and Adoption

Barnardo’s, 0800 0277 280 Blue Sky Fostering & Children Services, recruits & supports foster carers, 01323 482601 Blue Sky Fostering, looking for foster carers with ol, 0845 6076697 East Sussex County Council Adoption Team, 01323 747154 East Sussex County Council Fostering Team, 01323 464129 Outlook Fostering Services Ltd, 01233 610661

Bereaved Parents

You Raise Me Up, Financial & emotional support for families who’ve lost a young adult aged 1625, 01323 482772 24hrs

Child & Family Health

Beat, Eating Disorders Association helpline, 0808 801 0711 Blue Chair Counselling, PersonCentred approach. Couples, adults, children, family sessions, Ebourne, 07738 879691 Child Health Clinic at Hampden Park Children’s Centre, 01323 464144 Child Health Clinic, St Johns Church Hall, Polegate Children with Cancer Fund, supporting families across E. Sussex, Brighton & Hove, 01323 488561 Cranial Osteopath, Mala Davangers Hiremath, Town Centre Eastbourne, 07790 976089 East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre, Eastbourne, adults only, 01323 722505 Eastbourne Child Health Clinic, Elim Church, 01323 464340 Hailsham Child health clinic, 01323 464340 NHS telephone advice, 111 Seaford Child Health Clinic, 01323 493139 Sussex Acupuncture, River Clinic, Lewes, 07786 184759 Well Baby Child Health Clinic, High Weald Children’s Centre, Ticehurst, 01424 725040 Well Baby Clinic, Uckfield Hospital, 01323 464300

Health Visitors

Crowborough Health Visitors, 01892 669393 Eastbourne Health Visiting Team, covering the majority of the Eastbourne area, 01323 432300

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Parenting Support • Antenatal • Competition Health Visitors (cont.)

Lavender Babies, hypnobirthing classes with experienced midwife, 07490 090976 Muma Nurture, we are here to support you on fertility, pregnancy, related loss, post natal too, 01323 325558 NCTTunbridge Wells & District, general enquiries, tunbridgewells@ nct.org.uk, antenatal, 0208 752 2385 The Birth House antenatal workshops taught by two qualified midwives, suitable for 1st time parents, 07921 919694

Hailsham & Seaford Health Visitors, 01323 464340 Hailsham East Children’s Centre, Vega Close, BN27 2JZ, 01323 464340 Heathfield, Horam & Mayfield Health Visitors, 01435 865811 Lewes Health Visitors, Lewes Children’s Centre, 01273 336870 Newhaven & Peacehaven Health Visitors, 01273 575070 Rural Lewes Health Visitors covering Newick, Chailey & Ringmer, 01273 335200

Antenatal/Postnatal Exercise & Relaxation

Speech and Language

The Starfish Project, Hailsham, workshops training for people who stammer, 12yrs+, 01825 767268

Children with Disabilities

Amaze supports families with children & young people with SEN & disabilities., 01273772289 Contact, advice for families with a disabled child, 0808 8083555 East Sussex Wheelchair Services, assessment, fitting, supply and repair all ages, 0333 003 5619 Waving not Drowning, for job seeking parents of children with disabilities, 0300 012 0312

Additional Needs

Amaze Information, Advice and Support helpline for parents of 0-25s with SEND, 01273 772289 Aspens, Support, Family Centre & Youth Services, 0345 450 0060 Autism friendly cinema, Hailsham Pavilion, Sunday mornings - please check programme, 01323 841414 Autistic Spectrum Disorder Monitoring & Support Group, 001273 336887 Disabled Parents Network, national org for disabled people who are parents/planning parenthood, 0300 3300 639 Downs Syndrome DT, support for schools/families to develop enrichment activities; music, sport etc, 07897 373839 Drum Circle, Downs LC, Seaford, 0 - 5yrs, older siblings welcome, 07802 832835 Elizabeth Shepherd, Davis Dyslexia Facilitator, 01892 661743 Seaford Downs Syndrome & Special Needs Support Group welcomes parents with children of all ages, 07802 832835 SEN at Fort Fun, Eastbourne, 01323 642833 SEN Day by Day, education & lifestyle support for families in Eastbourne, Newhaven (07723 805444) & Heathfield (07840 281563) Sensory Music, Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, 0 - 5yrs, older siblings welcome, Wed 5pm termtime, 07802 832835 Sensory Room at Hailsham East Community Centre, ring for more information, 01323 464340 Swim sessions, Seahaven & Seaford Head pools, 0 - teens, call for dates & times, 07802 832835

Special Schools

Chailey Heritage School & Future Life Skills Centre, 3 - 19yrs, for complex needs, 01825 724444 Cuckmere House School, Seaford BN25 4BA, 6 - 16yrs, 01323 893319 Grove Park School, Crowborough TN6 1BN, 3 - 19yrs, 01892 663018 Hazel Court School, Eastbourne BN23 8EJ, 11 19yrs, 01323 465720 Northease Manor School, Rodmell, 8 - 17yrs, for pupils with specific learning difficulties, 01273 472915 Owlswick Independent School & Home, Kingston, 10 -18yrs, 01273 473078 St John’s, Seaford, independent school for learners with complex needs, 5 - 19yrs, 01323 872940 St Mary’s School Horam, Maynards Green TN21 0BT, 9 - 16yrs, 01435 812278 The Lindfield School, Part of Southfield Trust, Eastbourne BN22 0BQ, 11-16yrs, 01323 502988 The Mount Camphill Community, Wadhurst, 16 - 25yrs, 01892 782025 The South Downs School, East Site, Langney, Eastbourne, 8-11yrs, 01323 761061 The South Downs School, West Site, Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, 5-7yrs, 01323 730302

Cai Doula, Cheryl Titherly, postnatal doula, 07999 286778 Caroline Alexander, birth & postnatal doula, 07958 538095 Crowborough Birthing Centre, NHS midwifery led unit, antenatal & birthing care, 01892 654080 Daisy Birthing, The Hube, Bodiam active antenatal class, 07773 685765 Daisy Parent Antenatal Classes; refresher course & birthing mum to be classes, 07519 620029 Flourish Birth & Baby, birth & postnatal doula, , 07786610328 Gemma Harvey, birth & post natal doula, 07545 061535

Fit Fab Mama, exercise classes for mamas to be & mamas where kids up to 4yrs can play too, Uckfield, 07882 185368 Mothering Mojo, yoga, doula, breastfeeding classes in Uckfield on Tues and Sats, call for info, 07977 489092 Post Natal Yoga, Thai Massage, Cranial Sacral therapy & Reiki, Lynne Matthews, Eastbourne, 07739 390930 Pregnancy Yoga with Alice, Yoga Life Studio, Eastbourne, Thu eve, 07500 060119 Pregnancy Yoga, Thai Massage, Cranial Sacral therapy & Reiki, Lynne Matthews, Eastbourne, 07739390930 Puddle Ducks Aquanatal lessons near Crowborough, 01892 617246 Uckfield Yoga Studio, pregnancy, parent & baby yoga, 01825 763591

Carers Support

Care for the Carers, East Sussex, 01323 738390 Crossroads Care, East Sussex, Brighton & Hove, supporting carers, 01273 234021

First Aid Training

Daisy First Aid, paediatric first aid courses for parents, carers & childcare providers; first aid for schools packages, 07766 524595 (see advert) St John Ambulance, South East Region, 0844 770 4800 The Birth House, Postnatal and First Aid courses run by two qualified midwives, 07921 919694

Antenatal/Postnatal Groups & Support

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Breastfeeding

Bonding Beautiful, help & support with breastfeeding, 24/7, 01323 501979 NCT Breastfeeding Helpline, 0300 330 0700 Polegate Child Health Clinic, St John’s Church hall

Baby Naming Ceremonies

Celebrant of Sussex: Patricia Bentley, for baby naming, weddings, renewal ceremonies & funerals, 07554 342697 Felicity Harvest, Humanist UK Celebrant, for your namings & other ceremonies, 07708 933607 Naming & Welcoming Ceremonies, East Sussex Registration Service, 01323 464780 (option 1) Sue Pellow, baby naming celebrant, 07803 234894

Baby Mementoes

Babyprints, baby, family & pet feet and hands casting service, Newhaven, Seaford, Lewes & Eastbourne, 07421 307950 Jackeraca Handmade, unique, silver keepsakes of your child’s hand/ footprint, 01323 727185

Baby Groups

Baby Gems, Christchurch, Ropemaker Centre, Hailsham for under 18 months, Tue 1-2.30pm, 01323 844428 Baby Gigglers, Gateway Christian Centre, Lottbridge Drove, BN22 9PB, Eastbourne, Wed 1 - 2.30pm, 01323 351786 Baby Time, Peacehaven Children’s Centre, Mon 1-2.30pm term time, 0-12 months Baby Yoga at Seaford Children’s Centre, Last Wednesday of month, 10.30-11.30am, 01323 464550 Bump & Baby coffee mornings, The Coffee Lounge, Willingdon, Mon 11am-12.30pm, alternate weeks, 07921 919694 Bumps2Babies at Kings Church Eastbourne, 1pm-2.30pm Tues term time, 01323 521125 Daisy Baby Classes, Rotherfield, Marks Cross & High Hurstwood, 07519 620029 Daisy Baby, Hawkhurst, baby massage & yoga fun, Tinies 6wks-4mths; Wrigglers 4mthscrawling, 07773 685765 Depot Cinema, Kitchen & Bar, Lewes, parent & baby screenings Tuesdays at 12noon, 01273 525354 Dinkybugs, Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven, Babys, 01273 517250

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Discovery Tots, from 8 weeks-active crawling, 11-11.40am, Mon-Thur, Saffrons Sports Club, 07973 168585 (see advert p.10) First Steps, St Mary’s Room, Ticehurst Church, bumps & under 2yrs, call for dates Fit Fab Mama, exercise classes for mamas to be & mamas where kids up to 4yrs can play too, Uckfield, 07882 185368 Fun Time at Broadway United Church, Lindfield Rd, Hampden Park, 0-3yrs, 10 - 11.30am, term time, 01323 500686 Hartbeeps, Eastbourne, Hailsham & Hellingly, Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri mornings, 07786 446119 (see advert) Just Relax Baby massage & yoga, suitable from 6 weeks+, Covid-19 ready, onsite parking, Eastbourne, 07885 293430 Little Fishes, United Church, Croft Rd, Crowborough, 0 - 3yrs, 9.15 11.15am, Monday & Friday, 01892 665493 Little Sunshines at Shinewater Children’s Centre, drop-in, Tue, 0-5yrs, free, 01323 464170 Muma Baby Tribe, Lewes, Wed 1pm, bumps & new babies, term time only, 07783959124 Picture House Uckfield - baby friendly mid morning movies with a free coffee! Thu am, term time only, 01825 764909 Ripe Nursery School Baby Toddler Group, Laughton Village Hall, 0yrs+ Thu 1.30 - 2.30pm, 01323 811899 Rotherfield Baby and Toddler Group, Rotherfield Village Hall, rotherfieldbtg@outlook.com Sing & Sign, Old Town, Eastbourne, Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays, 0-30 months, 01323 365324 Sling Library meets - coffee and slings. Eastbourne, Heathfield, Bexhill, Mon am, 01435 205105 Stay & Play, health clinic & breastfeeding support, Shinewater Children’s Centre, Thu 9.30 11am, 01323 464170 Sweatymama, the fun, effective workout with your child!

Suitable for all fitness levels, Eastbourne, 07853 205241 The Discovery Centre, 8 sensory zones, Tues, Thurs & Fri, St Andrews Hall, Eastbourne, from 10.30am Tots Play, baby development course, 0-6months, Mon-Thur, Saffrons Sports Club, 07973 168585 (see advert) Under Ones, 0-12months, play, stories, song time, Foresters Hall, Uckfield, Thurs, 1-2.30pm FREE, 01825 765115

Zen Baby Massage, Baby Yoga & Toddler Yoga, Horam Manor Farm, Heathfield, 0-crawling, 07539 501402

Baby Massage Angela Holistic Baby Massage Classes in Ticehurst TN5, ideal for pre-crawlers, 07703 738311 Baby massage Lewes, regular 5 week courses held in Lewes, call Anna for details, 07786 510702 Blissful Bébé, baby massage classes & baby yoga, group & private classes around Sussex and Kent, 07732 808623 Cai Baby Massage group & 1-1 classes. Eastbourne & surrounding areas, 07999 286778 Just Relax, baby massage classes in Eastbourne with Hannah Hanraty, 07885 293430 Just Relax, suitable from 6 weeks, Covid-19 ready and prepared, onsite parking, Eastbourne area, 07885 293430 Zen Baby Massage, Baby Yoga & Toddler Yoga, Horam Manor Farm, Heathfield, 0-crawling, 07539 501402

Baby Signing See Me Sign, Baby signing class using BSL, 6months- 2 yrs, Langney Village Hall, Wed, all year, 07724 749080 Sing & Sign, Old Town, Eastbourne, Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays, 0-30 months, 01323 365324 Sing and Sign - Lewes, Uckfield & Ringmer, No-obligation tasters available, 07958 539903

Nappies and Wipes Cheeky Pickles Cloth Nappy hire & support, 1:1 & workshops, 07429 018486 The Washable Nappy Company, free demonstrations & trial kits, 01424 434580

Wealden Council’s FREE Washable Nappy Trial Kit, test a range of nappies at home before buying, 01323 443322

Baby & Childrenswear, Shoes

My Name Label, labels for clothes, shoes, books, equipment etc, 0870 8507897 Silver Acorns Children’s Clothing, unique handmade legwear for ages 0-5, 07568 555161

Baby & Toddler Equipment

Frills All Round, 33 Newtown, Uckfield TN22 5DL, 01825 761625 Furniture Now, low cost cots, bunk beds, new beds, toys etc, Eastbourne, Lewes, Hailsham, 01323 638000 Nubie, independent children’s lifestyle store in Lewes, nursery furniture, toys, gifts & more!, 01825 724160 Sling Library meets - coffee and slings. Eastbourne, Heathfield, Bexhill, Mon am, 01435 205105

Childcare Advice

Early Years Improvement Officer, Wealden, 07920 592943 Early Years Improvement Team, Eastbourne & Lewes, 01323 463026 Information for Families, advice about services for children & young people, 0345 60 80 192 Ofsted Helpline for complaints about child care, 0300 123 4666

Childminders and Babysitting

Advice on becoming a childminder from East Sussex County Council, 01323 463026 Crowborough Childminder’s dropin, Children’s Centre, Mon 10am noon, 01323 464380 Esther’s Little Learners, experienced registered childminder based in Ringmer, esthercowan@hotmail.com Laura’s Explorers Childminding based in Hailsham, openings currently available, 07734 185219 Sitters for experienced, reliable evening & daytime babysitters, 03330 032888

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Babies • Pre-School Activities Nannies and Au Pairs

My Travelling Nanny, temporary & holiday childcare, 0208 1333126

Children’s Centres

Chailey at Chailey School, Mill Lane, South Chailey BN8 4PU, 01273 336940 Crowborough Children’s Centre, Beacon Academy Sixth Form, Green Lane TN6 2XB, 01323 464380 Devonshire Children’s Centre, 43 Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7NB, main office, 01323 464180 Hailsham at the Hailsham East Community Centre, Vega Close BN27 2JZ, 01323 464340 Hampden Park at the Health Centre, 12 Brodrick Close, Eastbourne BN22 9NQ, 01323 464144 High Weald at Ticehurst & Flimwell Primary School, Steellands Rise TN5 7DH, 01424 725040 Lewes at Malling Community Centre, Spences Lane BN7 2HQ, 01273 336870 Newhaven, Denton Island Community Centre BN9 9BA, 01273 517250 Old Town Eastbourne at Ocklynge Junior School, Victoria Drive, BN20 8XN, 01323 464570 Ringmer, Greater Paddock, off Harrisons Lane BN8 5LH, 01273 336950 Shinewater at Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne BN23 8ED, 01323 464170 Uckfield Children’s Centre, 1 Manor Close TN22 1DL, 01323 464300 THE COMMUNITY TODDLER GROUPS operating term time only are slowly operating again - the updated listing will be published again in our SPRING issue.

In the meantime, you can check the listing on our website <click this box>. Please check or call before heading to a group.

More structured classes can be found, in the 'PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES' below

Pre-School Art & Craft

Little Learners Messy Play and Mask-making, Uckfield, 07747 104974

Pre-School Dance & Drama

Art of Dance, Lewes & Hove, 2yrs+, professionally qualified teachers, 07976 068989 Boogie Beans, Peacehaven, toddler dance & music, Thurs, 10am, 07932 949468 Bopping Babies, at Eastbourne Academy of Dancing, walking upwards, 9:30-10:15am,Tues & Thurs, 07585 922887 Diddi dance, funky pre-school dance, Eastbourne, Polegate, Willingdon & Uckfield, 07788 246073 Eastbourne Academy of Dancing, Bopping Babies & pre-school classes, 01323 417260

Pre-School Dance & Drama

Let’s Imagine drama play session, ages 2-5, Lewes, Fridays 1.30, 07729114381 Mini Motion, creative parent & toddler dance classes, Crowborough & Uckfield, 07734 863791 Old Town Dance, Eastbourne, 2½yrs+, 07809 296375 Pre-school dance at Shining Stars Dance Academy, Eastbourne, Tap & Boogie, ballet, 07980 986672 Rennie Dance Academy, 3yrs+, Newick, Uckfield, 01825 761596 SLH Dance Academy, Lewes, 2yrs+, Tuesday mornings, 07539 215547 Stage Stars, Eastbourne, dance, singing and drama classes for 2-4 yrs, 07926 106393 Stomp & Stamp, fun dance & movement classes with music, stories & songs, Eastbourne, 2½yrs+, 07957 408694 Summerheath School of Dance, Hailsham, 2½ yrs+, 01323 840092 Universal Dance, Uckfield, 2.5yrs4yrs, 07885 528356 (Uckfield)

Pre-School Music & Movement

Fundamentals, Skippers Hill, Mayfield, Tues 10.15 11am, Toddlers & Pre School 2+, 01825 830234 Hartbeeps, Sensory Music Classes, Eastbourne, Hailsham & Hellingly, Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri mornings, 07786 446119 (see advert p.10) Jazzy Jo’s Song Time, LangneyThu, Eastbourne, pay as you go, 07896 762604 The Art House Café, Grove Road, Eastbourne. Regular music activities, pay per session, 01323 728691 Tinklers Music Time, fun, imaginative music session, puppets & bubbles, 0 - 5yrs, Lewes & Uckfield, 07799 886440

Pre-School Gymnastics lessons at the Sovereign Centre for 18 months plus, 01323 738822 Rugbytots, fun, structured rugby play sessions for children aged 2-5 years in Eastbourne, 0345 313 0421 (see advert) Sovereign Centre, Sovey Tumblers, Eastbourne, Wed, Fri, 9.30am12pm, 6m-5yrs (8yrs in school hols), 01323 738822 Tiny Tumblers, Crowborough Leisure Centre, Mon & Fri 9.30 11.30am, 01892 665488 Tom’s Rhinos Rugby School, Saturday mornings, Eastbourne, ages 2+, free trial class available, 07572 010771

Tumble Tots Lewes, Tuesdays, sessions from 6 months - 5 years held at Kings Church, 07774 123814 Uckfield Gymnastic Club, from crawling to adults, led by British Gymnastics qualified coaches, office@uckfieldgymnastics.co.uk Zen Toddler Yoga, Horam Manor Farm, Heathfield, walking5yrs, 07539 501402

Pre-School Swimming Crest Swim School, swimming lessons 4 months+ in Chailey, 01444 213707 Crowborough Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from 2yrs+, 01892 665488

Pre-School Sport & Gym Cai Baby Yoga, 1-2-1 & group classes, 12wks to mobile, 07999 286778 Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, gymnastics, from 2yrs Fridays, 9.1511.30am, 01323 490011 Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, trampoline, 2-4yrs, 01323 897632 Eternity Gymnastics, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 22mths-5yrs, Thu am, 07925 052397 Frontier School of Karate & Kickboxing (FSK), Heathfield, Uckfield, Battle, Crowborough, 3yrs+, 07970 686054 Fun Abounds, Uckfield, Leaps ‘n’ Bounds & Mini Fun ‘n’ Bound, 0 5yrs, 01825 768479 Kiddi Tennis, Eastbourne Sports Park 2-4yrs, 10 - 10.50, Tuesdays, term time only, 07811 447711 Kids Yoga with Iona, story-based yoga sessions in Lewes for U5s, 07452 961321 Little Kickers, Eastbourne, Lewes, Heathfield, fun football training, 18mths-5yrs, 07802 864719 (see advert)

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Pre-School Activities • Daycare Nurseries Pre-School Swimming (cont.)

Hailsham Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from 2yrs+, separate toddler area, 01323 846755 Hydro School, Eastbourne, 3yrs+, 07840 146248 Lewes Leisure Centre, fun swimming & lessons available from birth, 01273 486000 Love Baby Swim School, birth upwards, private pool in Isfield, nr Uckfield, 01825 840377 Motcombe Pool, Eastbourne, swimming lessons from 3mths+, 01323 410748 Ottertots, from 6 weeks 4 years, Eastbourne, Tuesdays 10am-12pm & Thursdays 11.30-1.30pm, term time, 07936 592840 Puddle Ducks baby & preschool swimming lessons in Crowborough, Hailsham and Uckfield, 01892 617246 Seaford Head Pool, pre-school lessons, 5mths+, 01323 897632 Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, pre-school lessons, 5mths+, 01273 512498 Small Splashes, Wilmington, babies - 9yrs, 07951 129354 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, lessons from 3mths+, 01323 738822 Swim Skills School, York House Hotel, Eastbourne, babies+, 07817 640748 Uckfield Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from 2yrs+; Seahorses under 3yrs, Mon/Fri am sessions, 01825 761160 Water Babies, Chailey Heritage School, weekends, birth 4yrs, 01273 552454 Water Babies, Eastbourne, Crowborough, Bexhill, Ticehurst, Tunbridge Wells, birth 4yrs, 01424 892568 Water Nippers, Isfield nr Uckfield & Seaford, 0 - 8yrs,, 01273 621333

Pre-School Other Groups

Brickletots, Music and French 3m-3yrs at Bricklehurst School, Stonegate, booking essential., 01580 200448 Hellingly Preschool, Breakfast and after School club plus holiday club 9am - 2pm, 07396 271396 The Art House Café, Pre school Cookery 9.30am on Wednesdays, £3, 01323 728691 WAVES Family Drop In, Seaford, coffee, breastfeeding, info, play, chill-out, 01323 873797

Daycare Nurseries

Attwood Farm Nursery School, Bodle Street Green, Nr Hailsham, birth - 5yrs, 01323 831781 Bede’s Nursery & Pre-Prep, Eastbourne, 3mths-7yrs, 01323 356987 Bluebell Barn Nursery, Stone Cross, Eastbourne, 3mths - 5yrs, 01323 487081 Bluebell Hill, Seaville Drive, Eastbourne, 3mths - 5yrs, 01323 724017

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Bluebell Wood, Goward Hall, Cade St, Heathfield, 3mths - 5yrs, 01435 868949 Bright Beginnings, Enys Road, Eastbourne, 3mths - 5yrs, 01323 648484 Bunny Run Childcare Centre, Hellingly, newborn-5yrs, 01323 848490 Busy Bees Nursery, St James Street, Lewes, 0 5yrs, 01273 480736 Busy Bees, Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne BN23 8BS, 8wks - 5yrs, 01323 743838 Camelot Kids, Lewes Rd, Eastbourne, 0-5yrs, baby room availability, register now for September, 01323 725207 Copperfield’s Day Nursery, Saffrons Road, Eastbourne, 4mths - 5yrs, 01323 644661 Cumnor House Sussex, Private Nursery, flexible hours, funded places, 2yrs+, 01825 792006 Denton Island Nursery, Newhaven, 3mths - 5yrs, 01273 517250 High Cliff Academy Nursery, Southdown Rd, Newhaven, from 3yrs, funding accepted 9am-3pm, 01273 041471 Hopscotch Children’s Nursery, Seaford & Peacehaven, 0 - 5yrs, 01323 492123 (Seaford) or 01273 584250 (Peacehaven) JHM Holy Cross Nursery, Uckfield, 2 - 5yrs, 01825 769050 Ladybirds Pre-school, Ticehurst, large outdoor area, sensory room, 0-5yrs, Mon-Fri year round, 01580 201617 Leaps & Bounds Day Nursery, Eastbourne Town Centre, 3mths 5yrs, 01323 410585 Little Acorns Day Nursery, Elim Family Centre, Hartfield Rd, Eastbourne, 0 - 5yrs, 01323 731843 Little Poppets at Seaford Primary School, 2 - 5yrs, 01323 896069 Little Rockets Childcare, Langney Shopping Centre, Eastbourne, open Mon - Fri, 0 - 5yrs, 01323 301220 Little Tinkers Nursery School, Five Ashes, 3mths - 5yrs, 01825 830772 Manor Twiglets Nursery, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, 2 - 5yrs (waiting list in operation), 01825 765487 Meadows Mere Nursery School, Kingsmere, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, 01323 461114 Oakwood Academy Nursery, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 6mths 5yrs, 01323 501251 ext 5 Old School House Montessori Nursery, De Monfort Rd, Lewes, 0 5yrs, 01273 480492 Owlets Nursery School, Priory Learning Centre, Eastbourne, 2-5yrs, funding available, 07745 347352 Parsonage Farm Day Nursery, Ticehurst, 3 mths-5yrs, open all year round, 01580 201263 Pebbles Day Care, Fort Road, Newhaven, 3mths - 5yrs, 01273 516099 Pooh’s Nursery School, St Philip’s Church Hall, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, 01323 430045

Ripe Nursery School, Hayton Baker Hall, 9 months - 4yrs, 01323 811899 Saffrons Park Nursery, Compton Place Rd, Eastbourne, 01323 722534 St Andrew’s Prep Nursery, Meads St, Eastbourne, 9mths+, 8am6pm, 01323 733203 Step by Step Nursery, St Elisabeth’s Church, Eastbourne; Hailsham Rd, Polegate, 07791 856109 Stepping Stones Lewes Community Nursery, Morris Rd, 0 - 5yrs, 01273 477777 Sticky Fingers Early Years, Wadhurst, 1 - 4 yrs, 01892 786585 Sure Start Nursery, Hailsham, 2 - 5yrs, 01323 444873 The Blue Door Nursery, Seaford, 0 5yrs, 01323 491821 The Meadows Nursery School, Hailsham, 2-5yrs, 01323 440144 The Meadows Nursery School, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 1 5yrs, 01323 500061 The Meadows Nursery School, Langney, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, 01323 741811 The Mohair Centre Nursery, Laughton, 1- 4yrs, Forest School, 01825 872457 Tiddlers Nursery, Green Lane, Crowborough TN6 2DY, 0 - 5yrs, 01892 611887 Toddlers Inn Nursery School at St Peter’s Primary School, North Chailey, 0-5yrs, 01825 721800 or 07517 103371 (see advert) Tom Thumb Nursery, The Avenue, Eastbourne, 6mths -5yrs, 01323 647630

Tots & Time Out, Eshton Road, Eastbourne, 0mths - 11yrs, baby room, toddler room, 01323 726132 Warren Day Nursery & Pre-School, Crowborough, 0 - 5yrs, 01892 653167 Wren House Nursery School, 4/6 Salehurst Road, Eastbourne BN21 1QS, 1 - 5yrs, 01323 731530 Zebedees, providing nurseries with hot lunches, afternoon teas & baby meals for children 0-5 yrs, 01323 811307 (see advert)

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Pre-School Nurseries • Primary Schools Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups

Alfriston Pre-School, Private Forest Site, lots of fun activities, own allotment, 0-5yrs, 07812 335981 Annan School, Eason’s Green, Uckfield, 2 - 5yrs, 01825 841410 Attwood Farm Nursery, Bodle Street Green, nr Hailsham, birth 5yrs, 01323 831781 Barcombe Playgroup, Village Hall, 2 - 5yrs, 07845 937254 Bede’s Nursery & PrePrep, Eastbourne, 3mths 7yrs, 01323 356987 Blackboys Pre-School, Village Hall, Gun Rd, 2-5yrs, 01825 891113 Bonners Nursery, School Hill, Maresfield, 2-4 year olds, Mon - Fri Term time , 01825 762381 ext 3 Bourne Primary School Nursery, Melbourne Rd, Eastbourne BN22 8BE, 3 - 4yrs, 01323 724729 Bright Sparks Nursery at Langney Primary School, Eastbourne, 2 4yrs, 01323 762177 Burfield Academy Nursery, Oaklands Way, Hailsham, 3ys+, 01323 819309 Butterfly Nursery, Greenwich House, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven, 6 months - 5 years, 01273 580819 Chalk Hill Preschool & Toddler Group, Eastbourne, 2 4yrs, 01323 504659 Charlie Bear’s Nursery, Mercread Road, Seaford, 0 5yrs, 07939 073131 Cheeky Little Monkeys Nursery, Hailsham Baptist Chapel, 2 4yrs, 07960 830588 Cottage Pre-School, St Mary’s Social Centre, Lewes, 2 5yrs, 01273 474979 Denton Community Primary School and Nursery, Newhaven, 3 4yrs, 01273 513377 Early Birds Pre-school, Seaford Baptist Church, 2 5yrs, 01323 896009 East Hoathly Nursery at the Primary School, 2-5yrs, 01825 840247 Eastbourne Montessori Nursery School, The Hub On The Hill, Eastbourne, BN21 1TN, 2 - 6yrs, 07946 356271 or 01323 430981 Emmanuel Pre-school, Hailsham, Learning through play 2 5yrs, 07766 630334 Forest Park Day Nursery and Pre-School, Tunbridge Wells, 0-5yrs, 01892 512313 Framfield Pre-School, rural setting, Ofsted Outstanding, Mon-Fri term time, 2-4yrs, 01825 890943 (see advert) Good Times Pre-School, Children’s Centre, Lexden Rd, Seaford, 2 5yrs, 01323 896313 Happy Days Nursery, Telscombe Parish Hall, Peachaven, Mon-Fri, 2-5yrs, 07866 201996 Harbour Nursery, Church Hill, Newhaven BN9 9LX, 3 5yrs, 01273 514532 Harlands Nursery, Ridgewood, Uckfield, 2.5 - 5yrs, 01825 760445

Heron Park Nursery, Hampden Park, Eastbourne BN22 9EE, 2 - 4yrs, 01323 502525 Herstmonceux Pre-school, 2 5yrs, 07925 514252 Horam Community Pre-school, 2-5yrs, 01435 812192 Jenny Wren Nursery School, Old Town, Eastbourne, 3 - 5yrs, 07732 909774 or 01323 731891 Jumping Beans at Parkland Infant School, Eastbourne, 2 - 5yrs, MonFri 9am-3pm, 01323 502622 Kindergarten at Skippers Hill Manor Prep School, Mayfield, 2 4yrs, 01825 830234 Kingston Pre-School, Kingston Village Hall, The Street, 2 - 5yrs, 01273 486060 Lewes Old Grammar School Nursery, 3 - 5yrs, 01273 473246 Little Deers Nutley Pre-School, Memorial Hall, Nutley, 2-5yrs, 07535 655013 (see advert) Little Horsted Nursery School, Nr Uckfield TN22 5TS, 2.5 - 4yrs, 01825 750380 Little Punnetts at the Primary School, Punnetts Town, nr Heathfield, 2-5yrs, 01435 831515 Little Rockets Childcare, Princes Park, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, 07516 987199 Lower Willingdon Preschool Nursery, Eastbourne, 2 - 5yrs, 01323 489264 Mayfield Pre-school, open all day except Friday (am only), 2 - 5yrs, 01435 872523 Michael Hall Steiner Waldorf School, Forest Row, Independent School for 3-18 years, 01342 822275 Micklefield Nursery School, Seaford, 2-5yrs, giant sand area, Ofsted Outstanding, funding accepted, 01323 892457 Newick Pre-School, The Reading Room, 2 - 4yrs, 07788 603633 Peacehaven Heights School Nursery Class, Roderick Avenue, 3 4yrs, 01273 575989 Pebble Beach Nursery & PreSchool, flexible & affordable childcare, beach school in Eastbourne, 01323 410645 Pevensey & Westham Preschool, 2 5yrs, 07925 538730 Pippa’s Group, Landport Rd, Lewes, 2 - 5yrs, 01273 483992 Polegate Pre-school Playgroup, 2 5yrs, 07983 864966

Polegate School Nursery, Oakleaf Drive, BN26 6PT, 2-4yrs, alll weather outdoor areas, 01323 482404 Rainbow Childcare, Peacehaven Sports Park, BN10 8RJ, 2 5yrs, 01273 583624 Ringmer Nursery School, Harrisons Lane, 2- 5yrs, 01273 812463 Sacred Heart Nursery School, Wadhurst, 2 - 4yrs, 01892 783414 Sheepsetting Pre-school, Cross in Hand School, Heathfield TN21 0XG, 2-5yrs, 01435 866268 Shinewater Primary School Nursery, Eastbourne, 2 - 4yrs, 01323 762129 South Malling C of E Primary School & Nursery, Lewes BN7 2HS, 3- 5yrs with ASC, 01273 473016 Southover Nursery, Southover Church Hall, Lewes, 2 5yrs, 01273 486435 Spire Pre-School, Belmont Centre, Uckfield, 2 - 4yrs, 01825 762268 St Gregory’s Montessori Nursery School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8Q, Mon-Fri, 2 5yrs, 01323 639164 St John’s Pre-School, The Reading Room, School Lane, Crowborough, 2 - 4yrs, 01892 664214 St Mary’s Nursery School, Queens Rd, Crowborough, 2½ 4yrs, 01892 611721 St Thomas a Becket Catholic Nursery School, Tutts Barn Lane, Eastbourne, 2-5yrs, 01323 725977 Stone Cross Independent Pre-school, Pevensey, 2-5yrs, 01323 740149 Summerfields Nursery, Hailsham, 2 - 5yrs, 01323 449057 The Nursery School, Chapel Green, Crowborough, 2 - 4yrs, 01892 662156 The South Downs Nursery School, West Site, Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, 3yrs+, 01323 730302 Tots & Time out Nursery, Eshton Road, Eastbourne, 0mths - 11yrs, baby & toddler room, 01323 726132 Union Corner Pre-school, Hailsham, 2 - 5yrs, 07521 008980 Wadhurst Nursery, 3 - 4yrs, 01892 783155 Wallands Nursery at Wallands CP School, Lewes, 3-4yrs, 01273 472776 (option 3) West Rise Nursery, Chaffinch Rd, Eastbourne BN23 7SL, 2 - 4yrs, 01323 764062

Whitehill Nursery School, Luxford Rd, Crowborough, 2 - 4yrs, 01892 610816 Young Haymakers Nursery & Montessori School, nr Waldron, 9mths - 5yrs, 01435 812555

Primary Schools

Alfriston School BN26 5XB, 5 11yrs, 01323 870203 All Saints & St Richards C of E Primary, School Hill, Heathfield TN21 9AE, 5-11yrs, 01435 863466 Annecy Catholic Primary School, Sutton Avenue, Seaford BN25 4LF, 5-11yrs, 01323 894892 Ashdown Primary School, Crowborough TN6 2NT, 5 11yrs, 01892 655846 Barcombe C of E Primary School BN8 5DN, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 400287 Blackboys C of E Primary School TN22 5LL, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 890423 Bonners Church of England Primary School, School Hill, Maresfield, TN22 2EG, 01825 762381 Bourne Primary School, Melbourne Rd, Eastbourne BN22 8BE, 5 - 11yrs, breakfast & ASC, 01323 724729 Broad Oak Community Primary School TN21 8UD, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 862951 Burfield Primary Academy,Oaklands Way, Hailsham, BN27 2NW, 01323 819309 Burwash C of E Primary School TN19 7DZ, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 882440 Buxted C of E Primary School TN22 4BB, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 733185 Chailey & St Peter’s C of E Primary School, North Chailey BN8 4DB, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 722939 Chiddingly Primary School, Muddles Green BN8 6HN, 5 11yrs, 01825 872307 Chyngton School, Seaford BN25 3ST, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 893281 Cradle Hill Community Primary School, Seaford BN25 3BA, 4 11yrs, 01323 892773 Cross in Hand C of E Primary School TN21 0XG, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 862941 Dallington C of E Primary School TN21 9NH, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 830335 Denton Community Primary School & Nursery, Acacia Road, Newhaven BN9 0QJ, 3 - 11yrs, 01273 513377

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Primary Schools • Competition Primary Schools (cont.)

East Hoathly C of E Primary School, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 840247 Etchingham C of E Primary School TN19 7BY, 5 - 11yrs, 01580 819218 Firle C of E Primary School BN8 6LF, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 858260 Five Ashes C of E Primary School TN20 6HY, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 830395 Fletching C of E Primary School TN22 3SP, 5-11yrs, 01825 722356 Framfield C of E Primary School TN22 5NR, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 890258 Gildredge House Free School, Compton Place Rd, Eastbourne BN20 8AB ages 4019yrs, 01323 400650 Grovelands Community School, Hailsham BN27 3UW, 411yrs, 01323 840062 Hamsey Community Primary School, Cooksbridge, Nr Lewes BN8 4SJ, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 400370 Hankham Primary School, Pevensey BN24 5AY, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 763265 Harbour Primary School, Church Hill, Newhaven BN9 9LX, 5 11yrs, 01273 514532 Harlands Primary School, Mallard Drive, Uckfield TN22 5PW, 5 11yrs, 01825 764244 Hawkes Farm Academy, Hailsham BN27 1ND, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 841466 Hellingly Community Primary School BN27 4DS, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 844346 Heron Park Primary Academy, Eastbourne BN22 9EE, 5 11yrs, 01323 502525 Herstmonceux C of E Primary School, Gardner St BN27 4LG, 5 11yrs, 01323 833148 High Cliff Academy, Southdown Road, Newhaven for ages 3 - 11 years, 01273 041471 High Hurstwood C of E Primary School TN22 4AD, 4 11yrs, 01825 733231 Holy Cross C of E Primary, Belmont Road, Uckfield TN22 1BP, 5 11yrs, 01825 762336 Hurst Green C of E Primary School & Nursey, TN19 7PN, 2 11yrs, 01580 860375 Iford & Kingston C of E Primary School, Lewes BN7 3NR, 5 11yrs, 01273 474973 Jarvis Brook School, Crowborough TN6 3RG, 5 - 11yrs, 01892 653033 Langney Primary Academy, Eastbourne, BN23 7EA, 5 11yrs, 01323 762177 Laughton Community Primary School BN8 6AH, 5 11yrs, 01323 811306 Little Horsted C of E Primary School, Nr Uckfield TN22 5TS, 5 11yrs, 01825 750380 Manor Primary School, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield TN22 1UB, 5 11yrs, 01825 763041 Mayfield C of E Primary School TN20 6TA, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 873185 Maynards Green Community Primary School TN21 0DD, 5 11yrs, 01435 812622 Meridien Primary School, Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven BN10 8BZ, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 584212

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Motcombe Community School, Macmillan Drive, Eastbourne BN21 1SN, 5 - 7yrs, 01323 728901 Newick C of E Primary School BN8 4NB, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 723377 Nutley C of E Primary School TN22 3NW, 5-11yrs, 01825 712575 Oakwood Primary Academy, Magnolia Walk, Eastbourne BN22 0SS, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 501251 Ocklynge Junior School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne BN20 8XN, 7 11yrs, 01323 725839 Park Mead Primary School, Upper Dicker BN27 3QP, 5 11yrs, 01323 844247 Parkland Infant School, Hampden Park, Eastbourne BN22 9QJ, 5 7yrs, 01323 502862 Parkland Junior School, Hampden Park, Eastbourne BN22 9QJ, 7 11yrs, 01323 502620 Parkside Community Primary School, Heathfield TN21 8QQ, 5 11yrs, 01435 864577 Pashley Down Infant School, Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne BN20 8NX, 5 - 7yrs, 01323 730719 Peacehaven Heights Primary School, Roderick Avenue BN10 8UZ, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 575989 Pevensey & Westham C of E Primary School BN24 5LP, 5 11yrs, 01323 762269 Phoenix Academy, Hailsham BN27 2PH, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 841420 Polegate School, Oakleaf Drive, BN26 6PT, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 482404 Punnetts Town Community Primary School TN21 9DE, 5 11yrs, 01435 830361 Ringmer Primary School, Harrisons Lane, Ringmer BN8 5LL, 5 11yrs, 01273 812463 Rocks Park Primary School, Lashbrooks Road, Uckfield TN22 2AY, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 762827 Roselands Infant School, Woodgate Road, Eastbourne BN22 8PD, 5 7yrs, 01323 726764 Seaford Primary School, Wilkinson Way BN25 2JF, 5 11yrs, 01323 893450 Shinewater Primary School, Eastbourne BN23 8ED, 5 11yrs, 01323 762129 Sir Henry Fermor C of E Primary, Crowborough TN6 2SD, 5 11yrs, 01892 652405 South Malling C of E Primary School & Nursery, Lewes BN7 2HS, 3- 11yrs with ASC, 01273 473016 St Andrews C of E Infant School, Winchelsea Road, Eastbourne BN22 7PP, 5 - 7yrs, 01323 724749 St John’s C of E Primary School, School Lane, Crowborough TN6 1SD, 5 - 11yrs, 01892 661189 St John’s Meads C of E Primary School, Rowsley Rd, Eastbourne BN20 7XS, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 730255 St Mark’s C of E Primary School, Hadlow Down TN22 4HY, 5 11yrs, 01825 830375 St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Chapel Green, Crowborough TN6 2LB, 5 - 11yrs, 01892 655291 St Pancras Catholic Primary School, De Montfort Rd, Lewes BN7 1SR, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 473017

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White House Academy, Hailsham BN27 2FB, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 841615 Willingdon Primary School, Rapsons Road, Eastbourne BN20 9RJ, 5 11yrs, 01323 482619

Forest Schools

Cherry Wood Adventures, forest outdoor activities, afterschool, holidays & parties, 07887 556336 Circle of Life Rediscovey Forest School sessions for home educated groups, pre-schools & schools, 07966 514469 Cuckoo Shack, Cuckoo Trail, Polegate, forest school outdoor education, regular events, 07736 698262 Each Peach Forest School, Railway Rd, Newhaven BN9 0AS, 01273 515971 Lucy’s Little Forest School, Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, 01825 830509 Second Nature, outdoor learning for schools, families & groups, Brighton & Lewes venues, 07906 582624

Independent Schools

Annan School, Eason’s Green, Uckfield, 2 - 11yrs, 01825 841410 Bede’s Preparatory School, Eastbourne, 7-13yrs, 01323 734222 Bede’s Senior School, Upper Dicker, 13 - 18yrs, 01323 843252 Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, mixed, 3 11yrs, 01580 200448 Burgess Hill School for Girls, 2½ 18yrs, 01444 241050

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Independent Schools • Out of school • A - Z of Sport & Leisure Independent Schools (cont.)

Claremont Nursery, Preparatory & Senior School, St Leonards & Bodiam, 3months - 18yrs, 01424 751555 Cumnor House Sussex, Nursery, Pre-Prep & Prep, 60 acre site, 01825 792006 Eastbourne College, mixed, 13 - 18yrs, 01323 452300 Lewes Old Grammar School, 3 - 18yrs, 01273 472634 Mayfield School, girls 11 - 18yrs, 01435 874600 Michael Hall Steiner Waldorf School, Forest Row, Kindergarten for 3-6 years, 01342 822275 Northease Manor School, Rodmell, 8 - 17yrs, for pupils with specific learning difficulties, 01273 472915 Sacred Heart School, Wadhurst, mixed, 3 - 11yrs, 01892 783414 Skippers Hill Manor Prep School, Mayfield, mixed, 2 13yrs, 01825 830234 St Andrew’s Prep, Meads St, Eastbourne, co-ed, 9mths13yrs, 01323 733203

International Schools EF Eastbourne International Language School, 1 Upper Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3XA, 01323 819050

Tutoring & Language Classes

Aim High Tuition, individual & group tuition in many subjects from qualified and experienced tutors, 07862 006302 Brickletots, Music and French 3m-3yrs at Bricklehurst School, Stonegate, booking essential., 01580 200448 Charlotte Windham, Maths tutor for KS3, GCSE, iGCSE & A Level, 07712 534283 Claire Barrass, English and Maths Tuition to boost confidence age 5-11yrs, based in Eastbourne, 0776 2584009 or 01323 732599 Confident reading for all ages, Ocklynge area, Eastbourne, 01323 645416 Eastbourne Tuition Centre, Upperton Rd, 5-16yrs, Maths, English, IT for families, 01323 720072 Heike, German Tuition, all standards & ages to university, 01323 841703 Jarvis Brand, one to one maths and science tuition from KS2 to A level, based in the Uckfield area, 07957 220 891 Johnson Tuition, Meads Eastbourne, Maths & English to 11+, KS2&3 English & KS2 Maths support, 07730 556590 Kumon Eastbourne Study Centre, affordable maths and English tuition, 01323 332455 Les Franglophones, French lessons, ecole@lesfranglophones.co.uk Lingotot, French & Spanish classes for children & families, Eastbourne, Alfriston, Hastings, 0845 6808148 Private Tutoring: Maths Y5 & 6, Biology GCSE/A level, Chemistry GCSE, Heathfield, 01435 865462

Spanish tuition, to suit your needs, all levels & ages. Eastbourne area, 07969 807830 Sue Farrant, 1-1 tuition for primary English & maths, experienced teacher, Robertsbridge area, 01580 881677

International Family Clubs

Les Franglophones, open to any person or family who habitually speaks fluent French at home, info@ lesfranglophones.co.uk

Out of School Clubs

Blackboys Out of School Club, Village Hall, Gun Rd, 5-11yrs, 01825 891113 Bridgemere Centre, Eastbourne, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 439700 Butterfly Nursery, Greenwich House, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven, 3 - 11yrs, 01273 580819 Camelot Kids, Lewes Rd, Eastbourne, 5-11yrs, open 7am to 7pm inc holidays, 01323 725207 Copperfield’s After School Club, Saffrons Road, Eastbourne, 5 - 8yrs from certain schools, 01323 644661 Emmanuel Pre-school, Hailsham, Breakfast Club 8am-9am, Monday Friday, 07766 630334 Framfield Pre-School after school club & breakfast club, 2-11yrs, 01825 890943 (see advert p.13) Hopscotch Children’s Nursery, Seaford, 0 - 8yrs, 01323 492123 JHM Holy Cross Nursery Out of School Club, Uckfield, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 769050 Kidszone, St John’s Church, Polegate, Wed 3.50- 5pm, 4 - 11yrs.

Term time only, 01323 483259 Kittiwakes After School Club, for children of Cradle Hill school, Seaford, 4 - 11yrs, 01323 892773 Little Poppets at Seaford Primary School, 2 - 11yrs, 01323 896069 Lower Willingdon before/after school club, 5 - 8yrs, 01323 489264 Ocklynge School Out of School Club, 5 - 12yrs, breakfast & after school, 01323 725839 Pulse, St Mary’s Church, Hailsham, primary age children, Tue 3.15–5pm, term time, 50p, 01323 441868 The Mohair Centre After School/ Holiday Club, Laughton, 5 - 13yrs, 01825 872457 Toddlers Inn at St Peter’s Primary School, North Chailey, up to 8yrs, 01825 721800 or 07517 103371 Tots & Time Out, After school pickup and minding, Eshton Road, Eastbourne, 0-11yrs, 01323 726132 Wednesday Club, Parish Centre, Stone Cross, 5 - 12yrs, 6 - 7.15pm West Rise After School Club for nursery & infant children, 01323 764062 Whitehill After School Club, Luxford Road, Crowborough, 2 - 12yrs, pick ups from local schools, 01892 610816 ZigZag After School Club, Mon-Fri, 4-11yrs, St Pancras RC Primary School, Lewes, 07850 509701 Zylo Performance, drama clubs for primary schools, 07796 305205

A - Z of Sport & Leisure Leisure & Sport Services

Urban Jump, trampolining & activity centre, ideal for corporate/ team building events, Heathfield, 01435 863277

Archery

Blackland Farm, nr East Grinstead: climbing, zipwire, abseiling, canoeing, archery, orienteering etc, 01342 810493

Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Masterpiece, Whitesmith, paint pottery, decopatch, button art, teddy making, sew a cushion, 01825 872225 Messy Church, St Mary’s Church Hall, Willingdon, 1st Sat of month, 3-5.30pm, 01323 501763 Messy Church, Welcome Baptist Church, Alexandra Road, Heathfield, 3.30-5.30pm, 1st Sunday of month, 01435 864646 Silver Jewellery Workshops, 01825 722428 Start Art & Smart Art, 5 - 16yrs, Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven, Thu, 01273 595505 The Art House Café, Grove Road, Eastbourne. Regular arts and crafts, pay per session, 01323 728691 The Seamstress Lewes, Nina Murden, 121 sewing classes for adults & children, 8yrs+, alterations, 07717 855 314 Time 2 Potter, Hailsham, pottery painting, 4yrs+, w/ends, Wed & school hols, 01323 505000

Athletics

Lewes Athletics Club, 9yrs+ Mini Athletics, for 2-7yrs, Sundays, Southover Primary School, Lewes, Free taster available, 07876 023857

Badminton

Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Badminton, 7yrs+ coaching, Mon & Thu, 01323 647683 Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, No Strings Badminton, family badminton session, 01323 647683 Crowborough Leisure Centre, casual bookings + hire, 01892 665488 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, open sessions, 01323 509859 Heathfield Leisure Centre, casual sessions, 01435 868824 Lewes Leisure Centre, casual use, 01273 486000 Shinewater Sports & Community Centre, casual bookings & coaching for 7 - 16yrs, 01323 768614 Shuttles Badminton Club, Uplands, Wadhurst, teenagers & Adults, 01892 784695 Sovereign Centre, casual badminton sessions, 01323 738822

Sport Brighton, Denton Rd, Eastbourne, casual bookings, 01273 643706 Uckfield Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01825 761160

Bikes

Bewl Water Cycle Hire, cycleway open all year round, 03000 415200 Cycle Training, Bikeability, cycling proficiency training for 6-16yrs, 01273 482490 Eastbourne Rovers Pedal Power, 6 - 16yrs, coached cycling skills, Mar-Jul, Sept-Oct, Fri evenings, 07546 839416 Evolution Cycles, sales & repairs, Meads Street Eastbourne, BN20 7QY, 01323 737320 Hellingly Cycle Speedway Club, in need of new riders 7 yrs+, Apr Oct, 01323 506751

Bowling and Skittles

Freedom Bowl at Hailsham Leisure Centre, 3yrs+, 01323 846755 Ten Pin, Eastbourne, 10 pin bowling & laser quest, 0871 222 3675

Boxing

Hayastan Boxing Club, Eastbourne, at the DGH Sports & Social Club, 12yrs+, 07411 353 889 Phoenix Boxing Eastbourne, Langney Rd, junior squad U18s & U10s, 07754 748384

Camping & Youth Hostels

Blackland Farm, nr East Grinstead, climbing, zipwire, abseiling, canoeing, archery, orienteering etc, 01342 810493

Chess

English Chess Federation, 01424 775222

Circus & Stunts

Junior Circus, Acting Moon Bigtop School of Circus Arts, 7yrs+, Tue & Thurs, term time, 01323 325957 Little Circus, Acting Moon Bigtop School of Circus Arts, 4yrs+, Wed, term time, 01323 325957 Sweet Circus, Circus Monkeys Aerial. Fri 5pm, Yoga-Life Studio, Aerial hoop, silks & trapeze, 07718 996853 Sweet Circus, Circus Monkeys, St.Elizabeth’s Church. Ground Skills & Aerial, 07718 996853 Trapeze, Rope & Silks, Children 7yrs+ - Mon/Thu/Fri pm, Adults - Fri eve, All Saints Centre, Lewes, 01273 486391 Youth Circus, Acting Moon Bigtop School of Circus Arts, 12yrs+, Tue & Thurs, term time, 01323 325957

Climbing and Mountaineering

Nuts4Climbing at Harrison’s Rocks, Groombridge, 8yrs+, Sun am club & holiday courses, 01892 860670

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

Castle Hill Group, meets Newhaven Fort Car Park 1st Sun of month, 10am, 10/11yrs with adult, 01273 514942

Cookery

Lerato Cookery School, Eastbourne, family classes, kids cookery clubs, birthday parties, 07763 474979

Cricket

Barcombe Cricket Club, training 7 14yrs+; teams U10 & U14, qualified coaches, 07790 513467 Crowborough Cricket Club, Blackness Rd, 8yrs+ coaching; U13 team, older juniors, seasonal, 07921 218836 Eastbourne Cricket Club, soft ball for 5 - 10 yrs, teams U10 U18, 01323 724328 Etchingham & Fontridge Cricket Club, junior memberships, 01580 819240 Flimwell Cricket Club, 07725 249511 Hailsham Cricket Club, junior teams & coaching: 4 - 19yrs Wed eve + adult teams, 07980 146841 Hellingly Cricket Club, juniors from U8’s - U16’s, ladies & men’s teams, 07872 346843 Herstmonceux Cricket Club, 6yrs+ coaching, junior + adults, 01323 841060 Lewes Priory Cricket Club, all ages from 6yrs+, training & matches, 07790 323001 Newhaven Cricket Club, 6 - 16yrs teams & coaching, 07761 786794 Newick Cricket Club Juniors, 8yrs+ coaching, Fri eve, U11 & U13 teams, 07831 840000 Ringmer Cricket Club, junior coaching & teams, 8yrs+, 01273 812522 Seaford Cricket Club, 6yrs+ & teams from U8 - U19, men & women, 07791 998083 St Michael’s CC, Lewes, Wed: 12-14yrs; Fri 8 -11yrs, coaching + older juniors play for adult teams, 07984 840353 Sussex County Cricket Courses, 6-14yrs, 0844 264 0202 Waldron Cricket Club, Under 16s, looking for new members, 01435 862031

Dance and Drama

ACT, Eastbourne town centre, professional theatre training & kid’s drama school, 6-18yrs, 01273 818266 Aerodance, fun dance for children 4 - 15yrs, Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, 01892 782136 Art of Dance, Lewes & Hove, 2yrs - adult, ballet, tap & street dance, 07976 068989 BalletBesque, childrens ballet for beginners to advance, classes in Crowborough, 07789 915230 Bond School of Dance, Seaford, ballet, tap & modern, contemporary, 3yrs+, 01323 492795 Cherry Dance, 7-9 Wish Road, Eastbourne, streetdance, jazz, modern, ballet, 4 - 18yrs, 07793 383956

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Dance Makers Academy, tap & modern dance classes, Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne BN21 1JJ, 5yrs+, 07957 408694 Deborah Lamb Theatre Arts (Debs Dancers), Uckfield, ballet, tap, jazz & musical theatre, 01825 762880 Diamond Dance, Horam, freestyle, 5yrs - adult, 01323 840937 Diana Freedman’s School of Dance & Performing Arts, Pevensey Bay, 2½yrs - adult, 01424 212986 Do4Kidz Dance Works, primary school clubs, 01892 521778 East Sussex Dance Studios, Five Ashes Village Hall, 2yrs+, 07803 254966 Eastbourne Academy of Dancing, dance specialist, drama, adult Ballet, 01323 417260 Eastbourne Stage School - The Theatre Workshop, classes in dancing, singing & acting, 6-16yrs, Fri, 01323 401898 Goldmans Stage School, dance, drama & singing tuition, EODS Centre Eastbourne BN22 7QP, 6yrs+, 01323 643961 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 3yrs+, modern Fri 4-6pm & ballet Thurs 4-6pm, 01323 509859 Heathfield Youth Drama, 5 - 16yrs, Friday eves, 01825 830464 Helena’s Flamenco Dance, 6+yrs - adult, beginners, Lewes - Sat, Eastbourne - Tue, 07963 959262 Kaleidoscope Theatre Company, Lewes & Barcombe, 5-16yrs, performing arts, 07963 478 393 Legat School of Dance at Bede’s, Upper Dicker, 01323 843252 Lewes Theatre Youth Group, at Lewes Little Theatre, 01273 474826 Natalie Roberts School of Performing Arts, Cavendish School, Eastbourne, 5 16yrs, 07796 268373 Old Town Dance, Eastbourne, 2½yrs+, 07809 296375 PNYT Peacehave and Newhaven Youth Theatre. Wednesday’s Elim church, Newhaven age 5-18, 07729 583264 RAPA Dance, Eastbourne, contemporary, jazz, ISTD, ballet, modern, tap, parquor, hip-hop for 2yrs+, 07712 194456 Rennie Dance Academy, ballet, tap, modern, streetdance, musical theatre, 3yrs+, Newick, Uckfield, 01825 761596 Robinson Academy of Drama, Eastbourne, LAMDA classes & exams, home school daytime groups, 07507 533708 Seaford Youth Drama Group, 5 18yrs, Mon after school 5-8pm term time only, 01323 892023 Seahaven Dance in Seaford & Lewes, 2.5yrs - adult, Cecchetti ballet, tap, modern, jazz, 07738 831616 Shining Stars Dance Academy, Shinewater, 18mths-adult, ballet, modern, tap, jazz, musical theatre, 07980 986672 SLH Dance Academy, Lewes, ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern, 07539 215547

So Dance Academy, Crowborough, 3yrs+, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, hip hop, 07944 588696 Stage Stars, Eastbourne, dance, singing and drama classes for 5-13 yrs, 07926 106393 Stagecoach Eastbourne, Acting, Singing and Dance classes 4-18yrs, 01323 306944 Stagecoach Lewes, Kings Academy, Ringmer, 4 - 18yrs, 01273 504380 Streetfunk, streetdance classes for ages 4-18 in Newhaven & Lewes, 01273 308525 Summerheath School of Dance, ballet, tap, modern and acro in Hailsham for 2½ yrs+, 01323 840092 The Dance Academy, Lewes, ballet, tap, modern, ballroom, street & freestyle, 07852 390748 Turning Pointe School of Dance, Lewes, Plumpton, Barcombe & Haywards Heath, 07936 588802 Universal Dance, Uckfield, Lewes areas: street dance, cheerleading, ballet, contemporary, drama, 07885 528356 (Uckfield) or 07968 295862 (Lewes) Up the Tempo Dance School, Newhaven & Seaford, 2½yrs adults, disco & street, 07852 323990 Weekend drama school for children aged 4-20years, ‘Nurturing tomorrows talent’, Eastbourne, 07568 075488 Welcome Boogie Beats, Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, Tuesdays from 11am, under 5s, 01435 864646

Welcome Youth Theatre, Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, Mon, 4pm (4-8yrs), 5pm (8yrs +), 01435 864646 Willingdon School of Dancing, Eastbourne, Polegate, all styles, free tasters, 2.5 years+, 07735 386465 Zoe Pennington Dance Academy, Polgate, 18mths - adults, 01323 845715 Zylo Performance, drama clubs & music lessons for primary schools, 07796 305205

Fencing

Lewes Fencing Club, Lewes Leisure Centre, Sundays 10am-12pm, 8yrs+ all abilities, 01273 486000

Fitness and Exercise

Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, junior gym, 14 - 16yrs, Wednesdays, 4-6pm, 01323 509859 Mission:FIIT is offering Mums QuickFIIT Fitness Classes, Mission. fiit@hotmail.com Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, junior workout sessions 12-15yrs Mon/Tue/Wed/Sun, 01323 738822

Football

AFC Uckfield Colts, Skills Club 2-9yrs; U11, U9, U8, U6 teams, 01825 890511 C.A.C.L Saturday Football Coaching, 9.15am-10.15am, 4-12yrs, Eastbourne, 01323 730467 Denton & South Heighton JFC, U7 U16, 07540 838326 Eastbourne Borough FC, 8 - 14yrs, Boys & Girls, 01323 766265

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Eastbourne Borough Football Club Boys and Girls from 5-18 years, 07885 298134 Eastbourne Town Youth FC, Eastbourne, U6 - U18 teams, boys & girls, 07795 294443 First Touch Football Academy, weekly sessions and holiday camps, 07799 771272 Hailsham United Junior FC, U6 U16 (mixed), 01323 844005 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, football fun, 6 - 9yrs & 9 - 12yrs, Mon & Fri, 01323 509859 Horam and Heathfield Junior Football Club, U6 - U18 mixed to U15; girls U14/U16, 01435 865163 Jarvis Brook JFC, teams & training 4 -18 yrs, recruiting new players for all ages, boys & girls, 07875 878835 Learn, Play, Achieve, Eastbourne Sports Park & Seaford, 4 - 15yrs, after school & holidays, 01273 463355 Little Kickers, Eastbourne, Lewes, Heathfield fun football training, 5-7yrs, 07802 864719 Maresfield Dynamos Junior Football Club, coaching from U7; teams U11, U15, U16 Pevensey & Westham JFC, U6 U18 boys, girls, 07730 678857 Polegate Grasshoppers, U6 - U15 boys; U6 - U13 girls, 07736 687472 Premier Mini Soccer, Seaford, sat am 9-11.30am, 3yrs+, all abilities, 07862 261094 Premier United, Seaford, U7- U16, boys & girls academy, 07862 261094 Ringmer Rovers, U7 - U16, boys & girls plus academy for 5-7 yrs, 07747 616051 Seaford Town Youth Football, U8 U11, U13, U16 teams Sovereign Saints, Eastbourne, 4yrs - U17 teams & trainees, boys & girls, 07778 557538 Sussex County Football Associaion, can help you find your nearest club, 01903 753547 Uckfield Grasshoppers Junior FC from 5yrs - U16

Golf

Bay View Park Golf Course, Pevensey Bay, junior green fees/membership & lessons, 01323 769384 Crowborough Beacon Golf Club, all abilities welcome.

Individual and group lessons for juniors, 01892 661511 Dale Hill Golf Club, Ticehurst, coaching & junior memberships, Sun pm coaching open to nonmembers, 01580 201090 East Sussex Golf Academy, Lottbridge Golf Club, Eastbourne, 4yrs - adult, 01323 520400 East Sussex National, Little Horsted, junior memberships & lessons, 01825 880088 Horam Park Golf Club, junior coaching & holiday courses, pitch & putt course, 01435 813477

Lewes Golf Club, thriving junior section, coaching, competitions etc, 01273 483474 Piltdown Golf Club, junior memberships, coaching, competitions, 01825 722033 Royal Eastbourne Golf Club, junior coaching, events etc, 01323 744045

Gymnastics and Trampoline

Acting Moon Bigtop School of Circus Arts, Trapeze, Silks, Hoop and Gymnastics, 01323 325957 C.A.C.L Gymnastics Club, 4-16yrs, weekly in term-time, Eastbourne & Hailsham, 01323 730467 Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, trampolining, 6 - 16yrs, Wed & Fri pm, 01323 647683 Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, gymnastics from 4yrs+; Wednesday and Thursday pm, 01323 490011 Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, trampolining from 4yrs+; Tuesday pm and Saturday am, 01323 490011 Eternity Gymnastics, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, home school gymnastics, 5yrs+ Thu am, 07925 052397 Fun Abounds, indoor trampoline centre, Uckfield, babies adults, 01825 768479 Gymnastics Lessons at the Sovereign Centre for 18 months-11 year olds, 01323 738822 Heathfield Leisure Centre, trampolining on mon eve & gymnastics on sat, 5yrs+, 01435 868824 Jump Trampoline Club, Hailsham, 4yrs to adult, 01323 508604 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, gymnastics & trampolining from pre-school age upwards, various classes, 01273 588858 Sky High Trampoline & Double Mini Tramp Club, Uckfield, 5yrs adults, 01825 768479 Sky High Trampoline Park, Peacehaven, weekends & school holidays, U5s: 9am-10am, 5yr+: 10am-6pm, 01273 580029 Uckfield Gymnastic Club, from crawling to adults, led by British Gymnastics qualified coaches, office@uckfieldgymnastics.co.uk Uckfield Leisure Centre, trampolining, 3yrs - adults, Sat AM courses, 01825 761160 Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, gymnastics, 5yrs+, 01892 782136 Urban Jump, trampolining & activity centre, Ghyll Road Industrial Estate, Heathfield, 01435 863277

Hockey

Eastbourne Hockey Club, Saffrons Sports Club, Girls, Boys & adults 6yrs+, Sundays, 01323 736212 Lewes Hockey Club at Southdown Sports Club, Lewes, 6yrs adult, 01273 480630

Horseriding

Glebe Field Riding School, Chiddingly, pony days, parties, lessons & hacks for all ages/ abilities, 01825 872198 Hamsey Riding School, Lewes, hacking & lessons, 5yrs+, 07735 006169

Horam Manor Stables, hacking, lessons, pony days, birthday parties, 4yrs+, 01435 812955 Meadows Equestrian Centre, Downash, nr Hailsham, 4yrs+, 01323 848777 Polegate Equestrian Centre, Polegate, lessons & hacking, pony parties, own a pony days, 4yrs+, 01323 483975 Priory Court Farm, Polegate, pony days & riding lessons, call for dates and details, 07736 698262 Riding for the Disabled, East Sussex Region, call for details of nearest groups, 07850 522 768

Leisure and Sport for Children with Additional Needs

Aspens, Saturday clubs, after school, Rock & Pop, Teenz, 0345 450 0060 Buzz Active, Eastbourne & Cuckmere, courses for all ages, 01323 417023 Eastbourne Otters, 1:1 or 1:2 swimming classes for beginners or lengths, in Eastbourne, 07936 592840 Eastbourne Seagulls FC, Sports Park, 10yrs+, 01273 668590 Funky Teens, Heathfield Youth Centre, alt. Sat pm, 11 25yrs, 01273 335130 Funky Teens, The Joff, Peacehaven Youth Centre, alternate Sat 4 - 6pm, 13 - 19yrs, 01273 335130 Lewes Leisure Centre, Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XG, 01273 486000 Newhaven, Lewes & District Mencap, social Fridays 7pm, all ages welcome, Riverside Hall, Newhaven, 01273 517345 Riding for the Disabled, East Sussex, call for details of nearest groups, 07850 522 768 Robinson Academy of Drama, Eastbourne, movement, mime & drama, autistic specialised classes Saturday, 07507 533708 SASBAH, social activity programme for those with physical and/or learning difficulties, 01825 873045

Martial Arts

Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Karate, Aikido, Ju Jitsu, 5yrs+, 01323 647683 Classes for kids 4yrs+ and separate adult classes, beginners welcome, Eastbourne Shorin Ryu Karate, 07853 304405 CMA Karate, Hailsham, Uckfield, Wadhurst & T-Wells, 5yrs+, 01323 848677 Eastbourne Kyokushinkai Karate Club, St Catherines College, 7yrs+, Mon eve, 07977 094347 Frontier School of Karate & Kickboxing (FSK), Heathfield, Uckfield, Crowhurst, Crowborough, 3yrs+, 07970 686054 (see advert) Karate Academy, Cornfield Lane, Eastbourne, 7yrs adult, 07952 670349 Karate for beginners with Complete Martial Arts, Stone Cross, Eastbourne, 4 - 11yrs, Tue, 07983609263 Karate Jitsu Kai, Hailsham & Eastbourne, 6yrs+, 01424 854178 Kicks Eastbourne, Cornfield Lane, junior (8yrs+) & adult classes, 01323 370479 Kids Self Defence Class, Boss Gym Eastbourne, Tues & Thurs 5pm, 5-10yrs, 01323 301991 MSK Martial Arts, family karate, junior judo, 4yrs+, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 07870 611949 Red Oak Karate Club, Lewes, 12yrs+, 01273 890687 Sama Karate & Kickboxing, Eastbourne & Hailsham, 3½yrs adults, 01273 580577 Seaford Karate Club, Downs Leisure Centre, 5 yrs+, Mon & Wed, 07812 381877 TAGB Tigers. Ratton School, 3-11yrs, Tues 6-7pm, 07711084513 The Martial Arts Centre, 24 Longstone Rd, Eastbourne, traditional Korean martial arts, 4yrs+, 07540 179194

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

Tiger Kickboxing, Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, Mon/Tue/Sun, 5yrs+, 01323 873753 Uckfield Leisure Centre, Judo, 5yrs - adult; Taekwondo, 3yrs adults, 01825 761160 Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, Judo, 4yrs+, 01892 782136 Vision Taekwondo, Uckfield, Crowborough 4yrs - adults, 01892 610598 or 07887 507363 White Crane, Lewes, Fridays, Dog boxing kung fu 7pm, 07976 260710 White Crane, Lewes, Mon & Wed Kids Kung Fu 6pm, Taichi 7pm, Kung Fu 8pm, sparring/weapons 9.30pm, 07976 260710

Music Groups

Eastbourne Scottish Pipe Band, 11yrs+, 01424 440081 Glyndebourne Youth Opera, 9 - 19yrs, join mailing list to get details of events & workshops, 01273 815023 House of Rhythm, drum clubs for schools, pre-schools, clubs plus additional needs & dementia groups, 01435 813827 Julie’s Art of Noise, singing workshops in Seaford, 07460 702328 Lewes, Glynde & Beddingham Brass Band, All Saints Centre, 8 - 11yrs, free tuition/instrument loan, 01403 750493 Mayfield Band, 7yrs - adult, beginners upwards, group tuition/ band playing, brass players needed, 07806 933659 Sparkles Lewes is a fun music class, Tues 9.30am onwards, Eastgate Baptist church, Lewes, 07814 541195 Starfish Youth Music, Lewes, 10yrs+, 01273 933416 Uckfield Community Orchestra, all ages, under grade 5, Wed 6.15 8pm, 01342 823099 Wadhurst Brass Band & L Plate Brass, everyone welcome, all ages & abilities, 01892 782564

Music Teachers

Bonners Music School, Eastbourne, piano, keyboard, drums, guitar, singing, 01323 639335 Cello Lessons, Catherine Black, Lewes, 6yrs+, 01273 470558 Claire Barrass, Flute, piano and sax lessons, DBS checked, based in Eastbourne, 0776 2584009 Drumstuff, Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne, lessons 8yrs+, equipment sales, 01323 650135 Elena Cornes, Eastbourne/ Hailsham areas, piano & keyboard, 01323 768755 Piano lessons for all ages and levels. Free taster. Georgina.

Eastbourne, 07783 441045 Piano lessons, Wendy Hammond, Eastbourne, all ages welcome, 07976 110487 Piano Tuition, Eastbourne Seaside, Valeria Cassidy, all ages, 07833 891236 Piano/Music lessons in Eastbourne.

Any age/style. Fun and relaxed atmosphere. Experienced tutor, 07535 131640

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Ravebugs, Eastbourne, drum lessons, 7yrs+, 07850 890026 Rob Sansom, saxophone, clarinet & flute tuition, CRB checked, Eastbourne, 01323 639712 Sundari Heller, Violin & Viola Tuition, for all levels and all ages, Uckfield & surrounding areas, 01342 823099 The Drum Studio, drum tuition, Blackboys near Uckfield, 07792 485413 Uckfield Community Orchestra, also offers low cost string lessons by a professional string player, 01825 761124

Netball

Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Thursdays, 5-6pm, 7-12 years, £3 per session, 01323 509859 Harlequeens Netball Club, Eastbourne Sports Park, 14yrs+, 07901 910539 Heathfield Panthers Netball Club, junior section 8yrs adult, 01435 866066 Lewes Netball Club at Southdowns Club, Y7 at 6.30pm & Y8-9 at 7pm, 01273 480630 Net-it , elite coaching by England Internationals, all abilities, 01273 771877 Seaford Netball Club, 7yrs+, 01323 894648

Orienteering

Southdown Orienteers, buggies upwards!, www.southdownsorienteers.org.uk

Paintball & Laser Games

Ten Pin, Eastbourne, 10 pin bowling & laser quest, 0871 222 3675

Rugby

Crowborough Rugby Club, 2yrs U18 + adults, 01892 654832 Hellingly RFC, U7 - U17 teams, 07484 874523 Lewes Rugby Club, U6 - U19, girls, boys, ladies & men, everybody welcome, 01273 473732 Rugbytots, fun, structured rugby play sessions for children aged 2-5 years in Eastbourne, 0345 313 0421 (see advert p.11) Seaford RFC, U7 - U16 boys and girls, Salts Recreation Ground, 07535154463 Tom’s Rhinos Rugby School, Saturday mornings, Eastbourne, ages 2-18, free trial class available, 07572 010771

Skating & Skateboards

Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, family roller disco, Sat 5.30pm, skate school, 01323 490011 Eastbourne Edge Inline Hockey Club, MySkateWorld, 6 - 18yrs+, new players wanted, 07776 001021 Eastbourne Junior Roller Derby, Sundays 3-4pm, Causeway School, 8-17 yrs, 07947 641522 My Skate World, family friendly roller discos Fri 6-9pm, Maple Rd, Eastbourne, 07807 087962 (see advert) My Skate World, indoor skate rink, Tue-Fri for 3.30pm-6pm & Sat/Sun 11.30-2.30pm, 3-6pm, Eastbourne, 07807 087962

Peacehaven Leisure Centre, family roller disco, Fri from 5pm, 01273 588858 SK8school, lessons, hire, discos & parties. Public skate , Eastbourne Sports Park, 01323 725575 Uckfield Leisure Centre, roller disco, Sat 3 - 4.30pm, 01825 761160

Snow Sports

Dry Ski Slope at Bowles, Eridge Green, private lessons only, skiing 6yrs+; boarding 10yrs+, 01892 665665 Knockhatch Ski and Snowboard Centre, On A22 at Hailsham, 01323 843344

Sports Centres

Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, sports hall, gym, studio, 01323 647683 Crowborough Leisure Centre, creche, 01892 665488 Crowborough Leisure Centre, gym, studios, pool, sports hall, treatment rooms, sauna & steamroom, 01892 665488 David Lloyd Club, Eastbourne, members only, 01323 509802 Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, sports hall, 3G pitch, gym, studio, creche, 01323 490011 Eastbourne Sports Park, athletics/3G/grass pitches/tennis/ table tennis/netball/basketball/ badminton, 01323 649214 Hailsham Leisure Centre, swim, gym, bowling, soft play, classes, 01323 846755 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, gym, tennis, sports hall, astro, netball, squash, 3G pitch, 01323 509859 Heathfield Leisure Centre, gym, classes, sports hall, 01435 868824 Lewes Leisure Centre, gym, pool with flume & toddler pool, sports halls, soft play, athletics track, 01273 486000 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, gym, sports hall, Magic Castle soft play, squash & basketball, 01273 588858 Ringmer Swimming Pool, Lewes Rd, BN8 5RB, open 7 days, inflatables at weekends, 01273 813533

Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, gym, pool, exercise classes at Shakespeare Hall, 01273 512498 Shinewater Sports Centre, Eastbourne, sports hall, gym, 01323 768614 Sport Brighton, Denton Rd, Eastbourne, swim, hire pitches, sports hall, gym: memberships available, 01273 643706 Uckfield Leisure Centre, creche Mon - Fri 9.25 - 10.40am; 10.40 11.55am, 01825 761160 Uckfield Leisure Centre, swimming pool, sports hall, studio, gym, squash, 3G pitch, 01825 761160 Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, sports halls, gym, studio, multi-use games area, 01892 782136

Squash

Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club, coaching for 5yrs+, 01892 652618 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, casual sessions, 01323 509859 Nutley Tennis & Squash Club, junior squash coaching, 07425 167712 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, casual bookings & squash club, 01273 588858 Southdown Sports Club, Lewes, junior squash night, Wed 6-8pm, 01273 480630 Uckfield Leisure Centre, junior coached squash, 01825 761160

Stoolball

Burwash Common Stoolball, mixed team from 14yrs, 01435 883385 Chiddingly Ladies Stoolball, 01825 872052 Five Ashes Stoolball Club, mixed, 14yrs+, 01825 830520 Fletching Ladies Stoolball, 01825 768030 Geebro Stoolball Club, Hailsham, ladies, 12yrs+, 01323 841305 Herstmonceux Mixed Stoolball, 01323 765777 Isfield Ladies Stoolball, 07824 556832 Maresfield Stoolball Club, ladies & mixed teams, 07950 717481

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Newick Junior, Ladies & Mixed Stoolball, 01825 722081 Nutley Stoolball, Ladies & Mixed, 01825 764824

Swimming & Scuba Diving

Aquatots, Crowborough, 0208 6886488 Crowborough Leisure Centre, lessons, life saving club, splashmania, Sat swim club, public swimming, 01892 665488 Deborah Barnes, Swimming Lessons, Home Educated Children, Eastbourne, 3yrs+, 07790 369927 Eastbourne Otters, swimming lessons at various locations across Eastbourne, 4yrs+, 07936 592840 Hailsham Leisure Centre, swim lessons, splash mania Fri eve for all ages, toddler area, 01323 846755 Hydro School, Eastbourne, all abilities, 3yrs - adult, 07840 146248 Lewes Leisure Centre, fun swimming & lessons for all ages; Super Splash Sat & Sun 3 - 5pm, 01273 486000 Lewes Swimming Club at Seaford, Ringmer, Newhaven & Lewes, 3yrs masters, 01273 582629 Liberty Swim School, St Leonards, Mayfield, 2½ - 15yrs, Sat am, 07540 103319 Love Baby Swim School, birth upwards, private pool in Isfield, nr Uckfield, 01825 840377 Motcombe Pool, Eastbourne, swimming lessons from 3mths+, open 7 days a week, 01323 410748 Planet Divers, Eastbourne, Discover Scuba Experience, 10yrs+, £30 for 2 hours, 07889 883232 Puddle Ducks baby & preschool swimming lessons in Crowborough, Hailsham and Uckfield, 01892 617246 Ringmer Swimming Pool, Lewes Rd, Ringmer, BN8 5RB, open 7 days, inflatables at weekends, 01273 813533 Scuba 2000: family-friendly scuba diving & snorkelling for adults and children (8+), 07724 412161 Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, lessons & lane swimming, 01273 512498 Small Splashes, Wilmington, classes for babies - 8yrs, 07951 129354 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne fun & training pools; lessons from 6mths+, dive from 8yrs+, 01323 738822 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, Wave Rave, 01323 738822 Swim Skills School, York House Hotel, Eastbourne, 0 - 5yrs, 07817 640748 The Blue Lagoon Warm Water Centre, 14 Brassey Parade, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, BN22 9NG, 01323 325556 Uckfield Beacon Swimming/Triathlon Club, Uckfield Leisure Centre, 7yrs+, 01825 761160

Uckfield Leisure Centre, fun, lessons 2yrs+, Seahorses for tots, parties, Splashdance, 01825 761160 Water Babies, Chailey Heritage School, weekends, birth 4yrs, 01273 552454 Water Babies, Eastbourne, Crowborough, Bexhill, Ticehurst, Tunbridge Wells, birth 4yrs, 01424 892568

Table Tennis

Crowborough Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01892 665488 Five Ashes Table Tennis Club, 12yrs+, Mondays, 8.15pm, September - March, 01825 830520 Hailsham Table Tennis Club, 10yrs+, 01323 841203 Shinewater Sports & Community Centre, casual bookings, 01323 768614 Sport Brighton, Denton Rd, Eastbourne, casual bookings, 01273 643706

Tennis

Burwash Tennis Club, junior memberships & coaching, Sat pm, 01424 842796 Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club, teams, coaching, camps, 4yrs+, 01892 652618 Eastbourne Sports Park, indoor tennis courts for hire, 01323 649214 Elevate Tennis Coaching, coaching for all ages & holiday camps Cross in Hand & Horam, 07790 037030 Hailsham Tennis Club, child friendly junior tennis, coaching, holiday camps & fitness classes, 0781 5511130 Hampden Park Sport Centre, Eastbourne, junior tennis coaching, Fridays at 5pm, 01323 509859 Hampden Park Tennis Club, Eastbourne, juniors coaching, holiday camps, tournaments, teams, 5yrs+, 01323 500461 Horam Tennis Club, coaching from 5yrs+, Tue pm & Sat am & holiday courses with Good4Tennis, 07484 140811 Le Tennis, Maresfield & Newick, tennis coaching & holiday camps, 01825 760926 Maresfield Lawn Tennis Club, active junior section, 01825 760926 Mayfield Lawn Tennis Club, 4yrs+, junior coaching for members, camps, 01435 873113 Newhaven Tennis Club, family orientated club with junior memberships & coaching, 01273 512162 Newick Tennis Club, active junior section, 01825 760926 Nutley Tennis & Squash Club, junior tennis coaching, 07947 796196

Southdown Sports Club, Lewes, junior coaching, holiday courses, 01273 480630 Tennis Eastbourne, coaching & camps at the Sports Park, 4 12yrs, 07850 327695 Tennis in the Park, Gildridge Park, Eastbourne, free taster; coaching & holiday camps, 2yrs adult, 07837 890429 Victoria Pleasure Ground, Uckfield, active junior section, 01825 760926 Wadhurst Tennis Club, group coaching, tournaments, holiday camps, 4yrs+, 01892 783303

Triathlon

Team Bodyworks, Eastbourne, 8yrs+, 07590 851259

Uniformed Groups

3rd Eastbourne Company, Boys Brigade, Victoria Baptist Church, 01323 737974 Air Training Corps, HQ in Seaford; units: Eastbourne, Hailsham, Uckfield, Crowborough, 13-18yrs, 01323 899900 Burwash Brownies & Guides, 01435 883473 Heathfield & Horam District Commissioner, 01435 868304 Newhaven & Denton Rainbows, Brownies & Guides East Sussex Scouts, county administrator, 01342 826491 Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets, 01273 655442 Scout Association for nearest Beaver, Scout, Venture, Air & Sea group, 0845 3001818 Seahaven Beavers, Cubs & Scouts, 0844 4146086 St John Ambulance Badgers, 7 - 10yrs, contact via the website, 08700 104950 St John Ambulance Cadets, 10 - 17yrs, contact via the website, 08700 104950

Sussex Army Cadet Force, 8-18yrs; C’brough, E’bourne, Hailsham, Heathfield, Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford, 01273 552222

Yoga

Alice Yoga at Yoga Life Studio, Eastbourne, 07500 060119 Cai Baby Yoga, 1-2-1 & group classes, 12wks to mobile, 07999 286778 Just Relax Baby Yoga, suitable from 10 weeks, Covid-19 ready, onsite parking, Eastbourne, 07885 293430 Just Relax, baby Yoga classes in Polegate with Hannah Hanraty, 07885 293430 Mother & Baby Yoga, Seaford Children’s Centre, last Wed monthly, 11am-12pm call to book, 01323 464180 Sprite Yoga, Lewes New School, yoga for teenagers, Monday evenings, 07774 397269

Young Farmers Clubs

Hailsham Young Farmers, 01273 892101 (Tues only) Ringmer & Lewes Young Farmers, 10 - 26 years, 01273 892101 Sussex Federation of Young Farmers, 01273 892101

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1066 Country Walk follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror from Pevensey to Rye via Herstmonceux and Battle.

Abbots Wood Arlington, Polegate BN26 6SL. Ancient woodland with walks, medieval lake, BBQ hire, picnic tables and play area, plus horse riding with a TROT pass 0300 0674880 Ashdown Forest Centre Wych Cross, RH18 5JP Metrobus 270.

Once a Norman deer hunting forest, Ashdown Forest is now the largest free public access space in the southeast and the ‘home’ of Winnie the Pooh. Walks. Pooh Sticks Bridge and Pooh Corner Shop in Ashdown Forest, Hartfield on B2026, TN7 4AE, 01892 771155 Beachy Head Countryside and Visitor Centre walks, shop and breath-taking views. Open late March – October, full opening times on website, these may vary due to weather conditions, but usually 10am – 4pm, 01323 737273 Bedgebury Pinetum Goudhurst TN17 2SJ, 2,000-acre forest for numerous walks, family cycling trails, mountain bike, dirt jump area, cycle hire, horse riding for TROT members, adventure play trail, cafe and Go Ape, 01580 879842 Boothland Wood ancient woodland south of Uckfield for walks and cycling Chailey Common BN8 4DH, walks, horse riding and cycling on paths only, 01444 831098 Crowborough Country Park Tollwood Road TN6 2NH. Beautiful 16-acre nature reserve, tracks, ponds, picnic areas, 01892 652907 Cuckmere Valley BN26 5TT, National Trust land, open dawn until dusk, a haven for wildlife and great for kite flying, High and Over hill, chalk horse and stunning views of the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Valley, 01323 423197 Devil’s Dyke Devil’s Dyke Road, Poynings, near Brighton. Longest, deepest and widest ‘dry valley’ in the UK. Legend has it that the Devil dug this chasm to drown the parishioners of the Weald. On the other hand, scientists believe it was formed naturally just over 10,000 years ago in the last ice age. Open dawn until dusk, 01273 857712 Friston Forest Exceat, west of Eastbourne off the A259, walks, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding with TROT permit, picnic tables, BBQs and children’s play area.

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Gildredge Park and Manor Gardens Vicarage Road, Eastbourne BN21 1HA. Family park, playground, tennis courts, lawns, picnic tables and café.

Hampden Park Eastbourne BN22 9QN. Sports and recreation facilities including those for football, rugby, cricket, tennis, children’s playground and BMX skate facility. There is a café in the centre of the park. 10-minute walk from Hampden Park railway station. Open all year round. Free admission and free parking, 01323 410000

Seaford Head Local Nature Reserve BN25 4JQ. Cliffs, downland, grassland and a shingle beach are home to many nationally rare and significant species of plant, bird and insect. Enjoy peaceful walks and stunning views of the Seven Sisters & Cuckmere Valley.

Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, 280 hectares of chalk cliffs, meandering river valley, open chalk grassland for walks, bird watching, rock pooling, cycling to the beach and canoeing on the meanders.

Tea rooms and visitor centre (open April-Sep), 0345 6080193

Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve Over 850 acres of ancient woodland, meadow and cliff top grassland, plus 3 miles of dramatic cliffs and coastline between Hastings and Fairlight.

Shinewater Park Eastbourne BN23 8AT. Includes footpaths and cycle paths, playground, lakes, all-weather sports court, BMX and skate area, fishing with a permit.

Open all year, free entry.

Hempstead Meadow Open-Spaces Uckfield, nature reserve along the River Uck floodplain, important wetland habitat.

South Downs National Park and South Downs Way, including Ditchling Beacon, which is the second highest point in the South Downs National Park with spectacular views across the Weald. Ditchling Beacon was one of a chain of fires lit to warn of impending invasions. Once an Iron Age hill-fort, with its steep northern slope used as a natural defence.

Lake Wood Uckfield TN22 2DE. Once part of the Rocks Estate, the mix of natural and man-made features create dramatic and beautiful views. Look out for the rocky sandstone outcrops with high cliffs that overhang the picturesque 3-acre lake and the cave-like boathouse carved out of rock, wildlife.

Motcombe Gardens Eastbourne Old Town BN21 1PU. Originally forming part of a farmyard, the 9th Duke of Devonshire gave the garden to the town of Eastbourne in 1909. Includes duck pond, sheltered lawns for picnicking. The pond is the source of the Bourne stream from which ‘East Bourne’ got its name. There is an historic round, flint-built dovecote with a conical tiled roof standing on an upper level. Main paths suitable for wheelchair access. Free entry.

Newhaven Skatepark and Pumptrack Located off Fort Road, BN9 9DL, in the south of the town, near Newhaven Fort. An exciting project which has re-developed the skatepark and dirt jumps in Newhaven.

Park Wood Hellingly. Semi-natural woodland with walking trails and 400m surfaced trail.

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

Princes Park Eastbourne BN22 7AE. Playgrounds, summer splash pad, boating lake and café. Open all year, free entry.

Railway Land Nature Reserve Lewes BN7 2FG. Over 20 acres of meadowland and woodland reclaimed from the old rail yards, including the award-winning Linklater Pavilion. The nature reserve is open to the public 24 hours a day all year round and is accessible by wheelchair, 01273 477101 Rye Harbour Nature Reserve TN31 7TX. Explore the saltmarsh on a guided walk and discover the local wildlife and history, Discovery Centre, 01797 227784

Family Farms, Animals, & Sealife

Stanmer Park Falmer, off the A270 Lewes Road, Brighton.

Landscaped park with lots of walks and two football pitches. Awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund, the park will be undergoing numerous changes and upgrades. Plus Stanmer House, Stanmer Church, Stanmer Organics, Earthship Brighton. One Garden Stanmer Park’s walled garden transformed & open to the public, plant nurseries, café, market, workshop & events.

St Helens Park Local Nature Reserve Langham Road, Hastings.

Nature reserve managed by St Helens Park Preservation Society.

Ancient woodland with an extensive network of footpaths.

The Helen Garden Dukes Drive, Eastbourne BN20 7XH. Playground, putting, bowls and petanque, seafront office 01323 410611 Uckfield Millennium Green access via New Road, Ridgewood or park at Ridgewood Village Hall. Hard surfaced path, dog free picnic area and lots of wildlife.

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

West Park Local Nature Reserve Uckfield. Relatively small reserve covering just over 8.5 acres of woodland, grassland, marshy areas and sandstone outcrops.

Boardwalks provide easy access around the site.

Wilderness Wood Hadlow Down, near Uckfield TN22 4HJ. 62 acres of woodland and nature trails, lots of children’s activities, wild camping, café and shop. Generally open Wed– Sun, 9am – 5pm term time, and every day in school holidays, Christmas Trees & Winter Fayre late Nov-Dec, find full details on their website, 01825 830509

Blackberry Farm Whitesmith near Lewes BN8 6JD. Set in 18 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside, home to over 200 friendly animals, wildfowl; most can be petted or fed by hand. Large outdoor play area, ‘Clucky’s’ indoor adventure playbarn and sensory zone, tractor rides, pony rides, family fun picnic area and baby area. Open daily 10am – 4pm in winter, 01825 872912 Blue Reef Aquarium Rock-A-Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW. Close encounters with seahorses, sharks, rays and hundreds of other aquatic creatures, plus reptiles and frogs.

With incredible views from the underwater walk-through tunnel.

Nov – Easter last admission 4pm, 01424 718776 Butterfly Gardens Middleton Common Farm, Ditchling, free flying butterflies from all over the world inside a 3000 square foot polytunnel. Onsite farm shop, 07531 922318 Drusillas Park Alfriston Road just off the A27, BN26 5QS. Zoo, interactive displays, extensive adventure playgrounds, rainforestthemed carousel ride, Safari Express Train and Hello Kitty Secret Garden which includes three children’s rides; restaurants, cafes.

Open daily 10am – 5pm in winter, 01323 874100 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 and camping, 01825 790226 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 and paddling pools, Wave Runner water slide, ski slope, Knockhatch Mining Co motion simulator.

Special features for Christmas, 01323 442051 Middle Farm West Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LJ. Family farm with a small flock of sheep, lambing in spring, playground and play hay barn, animal handling sessions, farm shop, tea room, gift shop.

Open Nov–March 9.30am–5pm, 01323 811411

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Places to Visit - find many more great suggestions on our website Mallydams Wood (RSPCA) Peter James Lane, Fairlight, Hastings TN35 4AH. Wildlife rehabilitation centre, education centre and woodland nature reserve. Guided walks, badger watching, local visits and residential stays. Oct – March 9am – 5pm, 0300 1230723 Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, Ringmer BN8 5AJ, is a charity that aims to give animals a better life through rehoming, rehabilitation and sanctuary.

Caring for more than 400 animals every day, including cats, horses, donkeys, goats, alpacas, dogs, rabbits, hens, tortoises, terrapins,exotic birds; providing lifelong sanctuary for elderly horses, donkeys and other animals that cannot be rehomed. Open daily 10am to 4pm, café, shop and activities, free but book a ticket online or phone 01825 840252 Sharnfold Farm and Farm Shop Hailsham Road, Stone CrossBN24 5BU. Farm trail, animals, play area, PYO, coffee shop, farm shop with traditional butcher, tractor and trailer rides every weekend and school holidays, closed Mon, 01323 768490

Places of Historic Interest & Gardens

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield High Street, Battle TN33 0AD. English Heritage insight into the Battle of Hastings and 1066. Explore the abbey ruins and the award-winning audio exhibition which brings to life the dramatic story of the Norman Conquest, 01424 775705 Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre Station Road, Ford, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9LT. Home to a collection of listed buildings and monuments, many of which have been rescued from around Sussex. Vintage vehicles, rural crafts and woodland walks, plus many Christmas event, see website, 01798 831370 Anne of Cleves House and Museum 52 Southover High Street, Lewes BN7 1JA. Medieval, halftimbered house, a gift to Anne of Cleves from Henry VIII, discover how the Tudors and Elizabethans lived, worked and relaxed at home, incl. the Museum of Lewes history, displays about Tom Paine and the Wealden iron industry, 01273 474610 Bateman’s National Trust House Bateman’s Lane, Burwash TN19 7DS. Former home of Rudyard Kipling with gardens, walks, watermill and tea room.

Open daily, 01435 882302

Bodiam Castle National Trust near Robertsbridge TN32 5UA. Story book castle; the exterior is virtually complete and the walls rise dramatically above the moat. There are battlements to explore and spiral staircases to climb. festive Christmas sleigh 1 Dec-3 Jan, 0pen daily (excl. 24+25 Dec) 11am–4pm, 01580 830196 CM Booth Motor Museum at Falstaff Antiques, 63 High Street, Rolvenden, TN17 4LP. Unique collection of 3-wheeled Morgan cars, plus other historic cars. , bicycles and tricycles, displays of toy and model cars, and all surrounded with auto-mobilia. Open Mon– Sat 10am – 5.30pm all year round, 01580 241234 Firle Place Firle, Lewes BN8 6LP. An outstanding, privately owned country house in Sussex which dates from the time of Henry VIII but was substantially remodelled in the 18th Century. The house, gardens and notable collection of works of art and porcelain are of national importance and will ensure a day to remember, 01273 858307 Fishbourne Roman Palace Fishbourne Road West, Fishbourne, West Sussex PO19 3QR. Roman palace with the largest mosaics in situ in the UK, recreated formal gardens and family activities. Open daily Feb– Oct, Nov–Dec weekends only, 01243 785859 Hastings Lifeboat Visitor Centre East Beach Street, Hastings Old Town TN34 3FJ. Go to Hastings Old Town and the boathouse is near the harbour and fishing boats. Contact Shirley Hawley for group visits, 01424 425502. Don’t miss crew training; check the notice boards at the station for further details.

Open daily except in Jan & Feb weekends only, 01424 720828 Herstmonceux Castle Gardens and Grounds Hailsham BN27 1RN. Magnificent moated castle, set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan gardens.

The Castle is closed to the public, however guided tours are conducted at an extra charge and subject to availability. The estate is also home to the Observatory Science Centre 01323 833816 Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6PP. This magnificent Grade I listed garden was nearly lost forever and has been the subject of the largest garden restoration in England and possibly Europe. 'Leonardslee Illuminated' 25 Nov-22Dec and Christmas events.

Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum 169 High Street, Lewes BN7 1YE. Climb to the top of this 1,000 year old Norman Castle for stunning views across Sussex.

In the Barbican House you’ll find the Museum of Archaeology and a mini cinema which tells the story of Lewes from prehistoric to medieval times. Open daily (closed Mondays in January) 01273 486290

Michelham Priory near Hailsham BN27 3QS. See the foundations of the 13th century priory and explore the main house, tranquil moated gardens, watermill and play area.

With numerous family activities during the summer. Includes an interactive medieval gallery, NovFeb 11am – 4pm, 01323 844224 Newhaven Fort BN9 9DS. The story of a Victorian Fortress and demonstrations of the Fort’s role during two World Wars. Explore the tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz street shelter simulation and playground,searchlight Café. Open daily and Tue-Thur Nov-Jan, dogs on a lead welcome, 01273 517622 Pevensey Castle Castle Road, Pevensey BN24 5LE. With a history stretching back over 16 centuries, Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain’s south coast defences. Beginning in the 4th century as one of the last and strongest of the Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ forts, two-thirds of its towered walls still stand. It was the landing place of William the Conqueror’s army in 1066 and during the century following the Conquest, a full-scale Norman castle, with a great square keep and a powerful gatehouse, was built within one corner of the fort.

In the 1250s the towered bailey wall was constructed, and soon put to the test during the great siege of 1264. Open 10am – 4pm weekends only NovMarch, 01323 762604

Priory of St Pancras in Priory Park Southover, Lewes BN7 1HP (for satnav use BN7 2XA). During the 11th century, monks came here from Cluny in France to establish the first Cluniac priory in England.

The Priory survived for 450 years until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1537. Interpretation panels allow you to walk in the footsteps of medieval monks and imagine how the buildings once looked. A recreated herb garden grows plants that monks would have used for medicinal, culinary and ceremonial purposes.

Admission free.

Rye Heritage Centre Strand Quay TN31 7AY, includes the story of Rye, Rye Town Model sound and light show and a working collection of Old Pier amusement machines.

Historic and ghost audio walking tours are available for hire. Open Wed-Sun, 01797 226696 Rye Castle Museum the Ypres Tower, East Street TN31 7JY. The Ypres Tower was built in the 14th century as part of the town’s defences. Various exhibits include a replica of a gibbet with the skull of the murderer John Breads, a new model of the changes in the local shoreline. The Ypres Tower Embroidery created by a team of embroiderers and depicting the Tower’s roles through nine centuries of history; as defence, private home, prison, mortuary and museum. There is also armour and chainmail to view, and helmets and costumes for children to try on.

Open daily, 01797 226728

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Places to Visit Places of Historic Interest & Gardens (cont.)

Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1EE. Built for the Prince Regent, later King George IV, in stages between 1787 and 1823, the Royal Pavilion is remarkable for its exotic oriental appearance both inside and out. This magnificent royal pleasure palace was revered by fashionable Regency society, Christmas event (20 Nov-2 Jan), 03000 290900 Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) TN22 3QX. Informal landscape garden laid out in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. Walks, family activities and woodland play trail. Parkland open daily dawn till dusk, check website for further details of events, 01825 790231 Wakehurst Gardens and Millennium Seed Bank Selsfield Road, Ardingly, RH17 6TN Metrobus 272. ‘Kew in the Country’, botanic gardens run by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With lots of walks, children especially love the rocky Himalayan Garden. Explore the Adventurous Journeys natural play spaces, Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, restaurant, café, plant and gift shop. Open daily at 10am, Glow Wild Nov-Dec, 01444 894066 Weald and Downland Open Air Museum Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EU. Fascinating collection of historic buildings dismantled from their original locations and reassembled in 40 acres of Sussex countryside, woodland walks, picnic areas and farm animals. Festive events. Open Jan – 23rd Dec, 01243 811348

Museums & Galleries

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, see p.21 Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, see p.21 Battle Museum TN33 0EA. Local history museum with displays that include dinosaur footprints, artefacts from the Roman Bathhouse at Beauport Park, a Saxon battle-axe believed to be a unique relic of the Battle of Hastings, the world’s oldest effigy of Guy Fawkes and the story of the Battle gunpowder industry, 01424 775955 Brighton Toy and Model Museum 52-55 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4EB. Under the arches of Brighton station. Over 10,000 toys and models, incl. two working model railways. Open TueSat, 01273 749494

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Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling, East Sussex BN6 8SP. Exhibitions of the works of craftspeople and artists who were drawn to the village. Under 16s free admission.

Children’s activities may need to be pre-booked. Open Tue–Sun, 01273 844744 Eastbourne Heritage Centre BN21 4BT. Discover Eastbourne’s rich heritage, see displays of original maps, pictures, artefacts and films, and trace the development of ‘Elegant Eastbourne – the Empress of Watering Places’ a fashionable new Victorian seaside town into ‘The Suntrap of the South’. Open Sat until Easter, 01323 411189 Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum King Edward’s Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4BY. Admission free, open all year round, see website for opening times, 01323 730717 Filching Manor Motor Museum Polegate BN26 5QA. Home to the Foulkes Halbard collection concerning the record-breaking Campbell family’s achievements including Sir Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebird K3 world record breaking boat, along with other famous Campbell cars, boats and memorabilia. Open only by prior arrangement to groups, 01323 487124 Hastings Museum and Art Gallery TN4 1ET. A rich mix of fine paintings and china, the cultures of other lands, well-known personalities such as John Logie Baird and Robert Tressell, and a contrasting view of local wildlife today and as it would have been 150 million years ago. There are plenty of special features for children, with fossils that transform into dinosaurs, prehistoric crocodiles and fish, a diorama of local animals and birds and Native American Galleries complete with tipi and buffalo.

The most spectacular part of the museum is the magnificent Durbar Hall constructed for the Indian and Colonial Exhibition of 1886 as part of an Indian Palace. Closed on Mon, admission free, 01424 451052 Hastings Fisherman’s Museum Rock-a-Nore Road TN34 3DW. Original lugger, photos, models, stories, paintings and nets. Open daily, admission free, donations requested, 01424 461446 Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum, see p.21 Newhaven Fort, see p.21 Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum at Paradise Park, Avis Road BN9 0DH. Owned and operated by Newhaven Historical Society, see website for opening dates and times, 01273 515404 Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Eastbourne BN22 7AQ. The Redoubt Napoleonic fortress has stood guard on the South Coast for over 200 years. Discover history through the large military collection, plus events and children’s military training ground. Also holds openair cinema and ghost walks, plus stargazing in the evenings. See website for further details, 01323 410300

Rye Heritage Centre, see p.21 Rye Castle Museum, see p.21 Seaford Museum in the Martello Tower BN25 1JH. Local history museum with children’s events in school holidays. Displays from a general store, dressmaker’s parlour, the contents of an ironmonger’s, chemists, toy and photographer’s shop, as well as a Victorian schoolroom, Victorian kitchen and wartime kitchen. Domestic appliances from the first half of the 20th century include early typewriters, copiers, computers, radios and television sets, 01323 898222 Shipwreck Museum Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW. Stories of shipwrecks off the Hastings coast; explore shipwrecks, find out how you can find your own dinosaur remains on the beach and discover what global warming means for the coastline. Open Nov–March, Sat & Sun, 01424 437452 Towner Devonshire Park, Eastbourne BN21 4JJ, Contemporary art museum with lots of family activities and events. Open Tue–Sun (plus bank holiday Mon), admission free, 01323 434670 True Crime Museum Palace Court, White Rock, Hastings TN34 1JP. Displays of forensic evidence depicting violent events related to serial killers, gangsters and more, 01424 420115 Upside Down House Brighton.

An amazing museum of illusions including a variety of designed rooms in a luxurious beach house based on the Brighton Sea Front in between the i360 and Brighton Beach Club. 07761 802281 Weald and Downland Open Air Museum Singleton, near Chichester, PO18 0EU, see p.22)

Railways, Buses & Boats

headquarters of the Lavender Line which includes the original Victorian station and signal box, Victorian Christmas afternoon tea,12 & 19 Dec. Check website for timetable and more information, 01825 750515 Uckfield and East Grinstead British Rail Lines Leave the car behind and explore Sussex by train – stopping at stations all over Sussex and along the Sussex coast.

West Hill Lift West Hill, George Street, Hastings, East Sussex.

Victorian funicular.

Adventure Parks & FamilyFun

Brighton Karting at QLeisure London Road, Albourne, West Sussex BN6 9BQ. 800 metres of pure adrenaline plus some of the finest facilities in the country make QLeisure outdoor karting well worth a visit. A fast, furious, frenetic and exhilarating track, 01273 834403 Brighton Marina BN2 5WA. Shops, restaurants, bars, cafés, bowling, cinema, fitness, casino, children’s rides, mini-golf, boat trips, fishing, sailing, diving, free outdoor ping pong and chess tables, 01273 693636 British Airways i360 seafront near the West Pier. 162m tower with passenger viewing pod climbing to 138m, making it the tallest moving observation tower in the world.

360-degree views of the Sussex coastline for up to 26 miles, meet Santa this winter, 03337 720 360 Drusillas Park BN26 5QS, see p.21.

Eastbourne Pier one of the finest examples of a Victorian pier, Eastbourne’s stunning seafront landmark is fully open for business with a new walkway, 01323 410466

Bluebell Railway from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL. Volunteer preserved steam railway. See website for the timetable of train services, Steamlights 5 Nov-2 Jan & Santa Special 27 Nov-12 Dec/18-24 Dec, 01825 720800

Globalls Unit 8 The Waterfront, Brighton Marina BN2 5WA, 12-hole indoor ultraviolet crazy golf courses, based on a Jurassic or Tropicana theme, players can enjoy putting amongst wonderful life size neon glowing sculptures and vivid wall art, 01273 911510

Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway Tenterden TN30 6HE, Northiam and Bodiam Stations.

Vintage steam and historic diesel trains dating from the Victorian era.

Special events include Thomas the Tank Engine days, meet Santa 4-24Dec, main season late March– early Nov, 01580 765155

Hastings Adventure Golf Hastings Old Town Seafront TN34 3AJ. A complex of 3 x 18-hole miniature golf courses, providing facilities suitable for players of all ages. This is the National Centre for Miniature Golf in the UK and the home of the annual World Crazy Golf Championships, weather permitting, 01424 437227

Lavender Line Isfield TN22 5XB. Preserved railway, travels for a twomile round trip between the village of Isfield and Worth Halt near Uckfield. At Isfield you will find the

Hollywood Bowl Brighton Brighton Marina BN2 5UT. With 26 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, food and drinks in the Hollywood Diner, 0844 477 0484

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Places to Visit - find many more great suggestions on our website Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham BN27 3GD, see p.20 (competition p.21) My Skateworld, Eastbourne BN23 6NY. Indoor roller-skating rink with daily discos, games, pool table, air hockey, café area. Check website for opening times, 01323 738288 (see advert p.18) Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park Eastbourne, BN21 3NW. Supervised activity and fitness venue inspired by ITV’s hit programme Ninja Warrior UK! Climb, balance, jump and swing across different obstacles, 01273 054949 Observatory Science Centre Herstmonceux BN27 1RN. Handson science and discovery with 100+ interactive exhibits both indoors and out, telescope tours, regular workshops. Check website for dates and times, 01323 832731 Paradise Park Family Leisure Park Newhaven, East Sussex BN9 0DH. Planet Earth museum, Dinosaur Safari, Paradise Gardens including mini Sussex models and gardens, Plant House and Local Maritime Museum, Play Zone including miniature train and crazy golf. Open daily, 01273 512123 Paradox Place Brighton House of Illusions & Wonders, North Laine BN1 4AP. Four floors to explore, full of fun, family-friendly photo opportunities, 01273 964000 Rampion Offshore Wind Visitor Centre Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 2FN, free hands-on exhibitions, interactive displays, games and videos, as well as a 360˚ virtual reality experience taking you out to the wind farm itself.

Sky High Trampoline Park Peacehaven BN10 8JQ. Wall to wall interconnected trampolines, walk the wall, aeroball, and more.

Toddler bounce, open sessions for 5yrs+, weekends & school holidays only, 01273 580029 Treasure Island, Eastbourne BN22 7AE. Buccaneer’s soft play, adventure golf, outdoor adventure park, 01323 411077

Soft Play & Role Play

Doves Play Barn Heaven Farm, Uckfield, TN22 3RG. Made from sustainable wood with ride-ons & ball pond. For 0-8yrs with cafe and ice cream parlour, 01825 790424 Fort Fun Adventure Park Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7LQ. Indoor adventure play for under 11s, 01323 642833 Funplex The Hyde Business Park, Bevendean, Brighton BN2 4JE. Indoor softplay adventure centre and laser tag parties, 01273 957898 Fun Abounds Bell Lane, Uckfield TN22 1QL. Trampoline centre with café, 01825 768479 ‘Froggies’ Indoor Soft Play at Knockhatch on A22 Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham BN27 3PR. Features dedicated under 3′s toddler area, 01323 442051 (see competition p.21) Hailsham Leisure Centre Vicarage Lane BN27 1BA. Two soft play frames, for 0–10 year olds, children must be under 148cm tall (4ft 10ins), separate play area for under 3s. Open daily 9am–6pm, 01323 846755 JumpIn Inflatable Fun 5-7 Jubilee Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9TL. All ages welcome, soft play and parties, 01444 241595 KiddiCity Role Play Centre Eastbourne. Play sessions with 11 play zones to explore such a ‘real life’ city street, ride-ons with mini drive-thru activities. Opening early December 2021 Leo’s Play Den 1-3 Pevensey Road, Eastbourne BN21 3HJ. For 0–12 year olds, open Mon-Sun 10am – 6pm, 01323 749022 Lewes Leisure Centre Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2XG. Ocean Adventure soft play over three levels, for under 8s, with dedicated baby and toddler area.

Open daily, 01273 486000 Monkey Bizness Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes BN8 6JL. Maze of play frames, toddler area for 2–5 year olds and main frame suitable for 5–12 year olds, open daily, 01273 311566 Peacehaven Leisure Centre Magic Castle, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven BN10 8BB. Two level soft play area for children under 10 or max 145 cm (4ft 9ins), open Mon–Sun 9am–6pm unless booked for parties, 01273 588858

Barney’s Play Bell Lane, Uckfield TN22 1QL. For U12yrs, height restriction 142cm (4ft 8ins), reduced rate toddler mornings Mon & Thur until 1pm term time, 01825 764575 Dino’s Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford BN25 4QW. For under 10’s, different areas for different aged children. Check website for opening times, 01323 490011

Pupstation Eastbourne 3&4 Commercial Road, Eastbourne BN21 3XE. Soft play adventure area for children aged 6 months–12 years, 01323 411527 S3 Studios 64, Eastbourne BN23 6PW. Free running, foam pit, soft play, indoor climbing wall. Open daily, 01323 332183 Treasure Island, see p.23.

Urban Jump Heathfield TN21 8AW. Trampoline park, ninja warrior track, soft play, toddler area and café.

Open 9am–8pm, 01435 863277

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What's On This WINTER November 21 July - 28 February The Sussex Archaeological Society: 175 Years of Collecting – Special Exhibition, Lewes Castle & Museum, each exhibition item has seen selected to reflect the collections’ diversity, from the materials used to produce both rare and everyday objects, made for daily or ceremonial use.

13-14 November Christmas Market Saturday, Michelham Priory, Hailsham BN27 3QS tasty festive treats and local suppliers for all your Christmas gift needs, no dog allowed, 10.30am -4pm.

15 - 17 November The Smeds and The Smoos*, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, suitable for 3yrs+.

18 - 21 November Elf - A Christmas Spectacular*, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, ELF is always voted one of the best family films of all time and Broadway/West End hit will bring some much-needed pre-Christmas cheer.

20 November Green Christmas Fair, Railway Land Green, Lewes BN7 2FG A fabulous, eclectic mix of wares produced by local artists and craftspeople, 10am-4pm 20 - 21 November Winter Fair*, South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL, festive event & workshop, Santa's Grotto, artisan produce, gifts as well as food & drink from local and independent traders.

20 November - 23 December Drusillas Christmas, meet Santa* among the shimmering lights, meet cuddly huskies in the Ice Cave, stroll through the twinkling Tunnel of Lights.

25 November - 2 January Glow Wild*, Wakehurst nr Haywards Heath RH17 6TN, enchanting winter lantern trail, projections & immersive soundscapes.

26 November - 31 December Brighton Christmas Festival* and Market, Brighton Valley Gardens, incl. live entertainment, family show, Santa's Grotto, fun fair, Christmas Market and more, check online 27 November Gruffalo Fun Day*, Lymley Wood, Mayfield TN20 6NP, make some magical memories in the woods as we bring this cherished story to life.

Come together for an afternoon full of outdoor fun for you and your little ones, 10am-2pm.

Lewes Creatives Christmas Emporium, All Saints Centre, Lewes, BN7 2LE, unique Christmas shopping experience and the chance to creations & other products from local artists and makers, 10am-5pm.

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27 November - 12 December Christmas Trees and Winter Fayre*, Wilderness Woods, Hadlow Down TN22 4HJ, soak up the festive atmosphere with: gifts and decorations from local artists and makers, refreshments, Christmas tree, 10am-5pm.

27 November - 24 December Santa’s Workshop*, Paradise Park, Newhaven BN9 0DH, experience the magic of Santa’s Workshop with a chance to meet Santa and receive a gift (booking recommended), 9am-6pm.

27 November - 2 January Christmas Adventure Quest, Battle Abbey TN33 0AE, follow the trail to find clues dotted around the grounds, discover fun facts and festive folklore along the way, weekends 27 Nov-19 Dec, daily 26 Dec - 2 Jan, 10am-4pm.

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december 1 December - 4 January Eastbourne’s Lightning Fibre Ice Rink, for the first time in ten years, Eastbourne will be hosting an ice rink in the town centre – with skaters able to enjoy 60 minutes of skating (except Christmas Day).

1 - 5 December KiddiCity for our BIG Launch*, Eastbourne, brand new Role Play Centre in the area, with 11 new concept play zones and more.

3 December Meads Magic, Meads Street, Eastbourne BN20 7QY, filled with festive activities including stall of local produce, carol singers, a visit from Father Christmas and parade, noon-8pm.

4 December Christmas Fair, hosted by Tots & Tinies, Elim Family Church, Easbourne BN21 2ET, perfect for some Christmas shopping: toys, gifts, wax melts, books, prints, dog accessories, sweets, cakes, refreshments, face painting, a bouncy castle and a children’s craft area and live music, 10am-2pm.

Rye Harbour - Festive Beach Clean, help to remove plastics and other litter from the marine environment, spot some wildlife, followed by tea & mince pies at the Discovery Centre, TN31 7FW (Car park at TN31 7TY), 10am-noon.

4 - 23 December Father Christmas at Knockhatch, BN27 3GD, Meet Father Christmas in his Grotto, take an 'elfie' and watch your child receive their hand wrapped Christmas present! (see competition p.21).

4 December - 3 January Percy the Park Keeper's winter wander trail at Bateman's TN19 7DS & Sheffield Park TN22 3QS (National Trust), join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand, daily, except 24-25 Dec. 9 December Letter From Santa, NSPCC*, send your order by the 9th December by post or 14th December online for Santa's letter to arrive on time for Christmas! (see p.25).

For your chance of winning a family ticket for 4 to Tuesday’s 14 December, 7pm performance, performance enter your details at: www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/ eastbourne-wealden-lewes/competitions/ Closing date: 4th December 2021 Ts&Cs apply | One entry per household 9 - 31 December BLU & THE MAGIC WEB* at Attenborough Centre for Creative Arts, Falmer BN1 9RA, a fairytale mash-up with brand-new characters (see advert p.3) 10 December - 9 January Sleeping Beauty Pantomime*, Devonshire Park Theatre. It’s back!

Bigger, better and more bonkers than ever before! 20th show from the celebrated team behind Eastbourne's famed family pantos is here to make your Christmas dreams come true. (see advert p.3 & competition).

13 December - 2 January Cinderella Pantomime*, Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne BN21 3PF, Packed with everything you’d wish for at a panto, Cinderella has comedy aplenty, beautiful scenery, glamourous costumes and lots for you all to boo and hiss at!

16 December Christmas crafting for all the family*, Wilderness Woods, Hadlow Down TN22 4HJ, make some Christmas decorations for your home, special creations from the wood, 2yrs+, 10.30am-12.30pm.

20 December - 2 January Rye Harbour - Winter Activity Trail, follow the trail map around the reserve and find out winter wildlife along the way. Trail sheet from the Discovery Centre, TN31 7FW (car park at TN31 7TY), 10am-4pm.

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22 December Christmas Concert, Lewes young musicians, St Michael’s Church, Lewes BN7 1XU, family friendly, festive songs and carols, 7pm

January & beyond 27 - 29 January The Addams Family - Bede's School*, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, The Addams Family is a comical musical feast that will see you laughing in your seats.

12 - 20 February Half Term Explorer Quest, Battle Abbey TN33 0AE, track down the clues and solve the puzzles as you follow the family trail through the grounds of Battle Abbey.

May - September Eastbourne Beach Huts*, book your own beach hut! Close to cafes, restaurants, toilets, and on our Lifeguarded beaches.

10 - 12 June South of England Agricultural Show*, South of England Showground, Ardingly RH17 6TL, Sussex’s most popular countryside events, local food producers, agricultural, livestock and farming culture as well as various shows.

18 - 21 August Airbourne 2022, Eastbourne's international free airshow, returns after 2 years, boasting a 2 mile flying display line along Eastbourne seafront.

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