Mid Sussex Family Grapevine summer 2019 issue

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MID SUSSEX | JULY - OCTOBER 2019

The essential guide to local information for bump to teens

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Annual Family Membership Family Weekend Ticket Front Cover Artwork

What's On

Local events July - October

Farmer Experience for 2

Vouchers

Eight Great Discount Vouchers A - Z of Sport & Leisure

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Education

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Businesses around town www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk Fingers crossed the sun will eventually make an appearance over Sussex this summer. In the meantime, if you are planning to go abroad to soak up the rays, here are some ideas from The College of Naturopathic Medicine (advert p7) of foods which, in addition to wearing sun protection, may help you avoid sunburn from within: Foods r ich in vitamin D; organic raw da In this issue you'll find a whopping iry oils & f ats eight Discount Vouchers and four fabulous Antioxid Competitions. Enter online to win the superb cover ants; leafy g artwork by Nibs & Scribbles, free entry to the British reens c o lourful Wildlife Centre and Into the Trees festival and a berries farmer experience for two at Godstone Farm.

As always, many thanks to all the advertisers who have placed adverts with the Mid Sussex Family Grapevine this issue. Please do support these local businesses; they are a very hard working bunch and they would love to hear from you.

Elizabeth Wickenden - Editor elizabeth@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk 01444 451 449 Nicola Coughlin, Sales Consultant www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex

In This Issue A - Z of Sport & Leisure........21 - 27 Additional Needs..............................7 Advice & Support........................6 - 7 Antenatal.............................................6 Babies..............................................6 - 8 Businesses around Town................2 Childcare..............................................7 Children’s Centres.............................7 Competitions..............5, 16, 18 & 27 Daycare Nurseries..................10 - 16 Discounts...2, 6, 9, 17, 28, 30, 31 & 34 Family Friendly Eateries...............27 Independent Schools...3 & 13 - 16

Parties.............................................4 - 5 Photographers...................................2 Places to Visit...........................28 - 36 Pre-School Activities...............8 - 10 Pre-School Nurseries............12 - 16 Swimming........................................26 Toddler Groups...........................8 - 9 Toys, Books & Gifts...........................2 Tutoring & Languages.........18 - 19 What’s On.................................34 - 35

05 WIN Farmer Experience for 2 - Godstone Farm 16 WIN Family Weekend Ticket - Into the Trees 18 WIN Front Cover Artwork - Nibs & Scribbles 27 WIN Annual Family Membership - British Wildlife Centre Toys, Books, Clothes & Gifts

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Beading Brilliant, handmade craft kits for crafty kids. Unique gift ideas, what will yours create? 07840 618295 beadingbrilliant.co.uk

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Baby & Family Photographers

Cheeki Monkeys, nearly new sales, entry £1 per adult, 07970 521483

Cover artwork by Georgina Moir of Nibs & Scribbles Perfectly Unique Photography, special needs family photographer, 07904 277866 Photography for Little People by Gareth, newborn & family photographer, free photoshoot in your home, 07779 245751 Photography for Little People by Rebecca, award winning mobile newborn & family photographer, 07713 923247 (see voucher)

Photography for Little People by Rebecca Offer valid when booking a summer family photo shoot Minimum order value of £179 Maximum 6 family members 07713 923 247

www.photographyforlittlepeople.com

Sally Ashby Studio, equine, canine & outdoor family photographer, 07866 433735 Sally Nakajima, Echo Baby Photography, 07780 462516 Sarah Fisher Photography, maternity, newborn, baby & family photographer, East Grinstead, 01342 716393 Sonia Hallam Photography, maternity, newborn, children & family photography, 07494 467438 (see advert) The Silver Lens, children & family portraits & special occasion photography, 07881 863571

Children’s Shoe Shops Clever Clogs Footwear, East Grinstead, 01342 319133 Happy Feet Boutique, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 487744 Klodhoppers, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 452824

Arts & Crafts Markets

Free gift; a framed 7 x 5 image worth £79

Valid 1 July - 30 September 2019

Out of School Clubs......................19

COMPETITIONS

Mid Sussex Family Grapevine

Alex Rickard Photography, 01444 891596 babi photography, 07968 198131 Cosy Toes Photography, maternity & newborn portraiture, 07779 950121 Dautlich Photography, specializing in maternity, newborn & family photos, 07435 297189 Emma Duggan, family portrait photography, 01342 811631 Kelly Peters, newborn & family photography, 07843 940077 Little Acorns Photography, newborn, children & family photos, 07885 420061 Louise Ferguson Photography, maternity, newborn, baby & family portraits, 07951 575216

Over 1700 useful contacts!

Summer 19

Cuckfield Craft & Vintage Market, held monthly on Fri or Sat, Queens Hall Henfield Monday Market, 8.30am-12pm, drop in or rent a stall, Henfield Hall, 01273 493365 Mansion Market, 11am-4pm Saturday 12th October & Saturday 9th November at Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row

Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft gift shop, Ditchling, 01273 844744 Holmes Wood Play, bespoke carpentry service creating imaginative play equipment, 07468 499141 Mali Mango Tipis for kids, handmade from natural materials, built to last, 07521 386348 Marisa’s Little Gift Shop, a gift for all occasions, 07923 412266 Nibs and Scribbles, personalised children’s prints & bespoke gifts, 07909 511276 (see front cover, advert p7 & competition p18) North Park Farm outdoor activity equipment, 01273 833643 Picture Tent, bespoke illustrations, illustrated names & dates of birth & toy portraits, 07813 111935 (see advert p17 & cartoons on 'Places to Visit' pages) PJ and the Hare, children’s clothing, children’s books & gifts, Cuckfield, 07739 556150 Tiny land, natural, eco-friendly arts & crafts supplies made from food, 07951 469922 Tracy’s Little Gift Shop, mermaids, dinosaurs & unicorns, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, 07597 384785

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Party Entertainment

MARCO THE MAGICIAN

Children's Magic Par�es with Magic, Games & Fun Balloon Modelling, Juggling and a real Rabbit!

01435 864 124

marco@marcosmagic.co.uk www.marcosmagic.co.uk

Hall Hire

Party Venues

1st Lindfield Scout Hut, Eastern Rd, 01444 440460 Ashdown Forest Centre, rustic barn with basic kitchen, seats approx 40, 01342 823583 Borde Hill, hall with kitchen & large car park, Haywards Heath, 01444 450326 Bramble Hall, Bramble Hill, Balcombe seats 60, hall with kitchen, 01444 811833 Clair Hall, conference, community & entertainment centre, 01444 455440 East Court & Meridian Parish Halls, East Grinstead, 01342 335056 Fairfield Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 248343 Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, 01444 416170 Hillians Bar & function room, Burgess Hill Town FC, 01444 254832 Holy Trinity Primary School, Cuckfield, hall & grounds, 07557 037898 Martindale Centre, Station Road, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790375 Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 247815 Old School, Church Street, Cuckfield, 01444 456900 Parish Room, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, seats 40, hall with kitchen, 01444 811264 Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 454276 Scaynes Hill Village Centre, Lewes Road, 01444 831511 Scout Hall, up to 40 children, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath, 01444 451449 St Andrew’s Church Hall, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762 St Andrew’s Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762 St Richard’s Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413621 The Henfield Hall, 01273 493365 The King’s Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, seats up to 180, 01444 811372 Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, 01444 471664

Adventure Avenue, children’s role play centre, 1-7yrs, The Martlets, Burgess Hill, 07715 751133 (venue may change) Blackland Farm nr East Grinstead, 01342 810493 Broadstone Warren Scout Site & Activity Centre, Forest Row, 01342 822573 Fun Pots children’s pottery painting parties, Haywards Heath, 01444 414234 visit funpots.co.uk JumpIn Inflatable Fun, fully catered parties for all ages, Burgess Hill, 01444 241595 Kids party packages at Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 455440 Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham, farm, Froggies indoor play, playbarn, adventure playgrounds, 01323 442051 (see advert p29) Knockhatch Ski & Snowboard Centre, ringo-ing, ski & snowboard parties, 01323 442051 (see advert p29) Let Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks organise your party, 01273 841348 Let The Dolphin Leisure Centre organise your party, range of activities, 01444 457337 Let the Kings Centre, East Grinstead organise your party, lots on offer, 01342 328616 Let The Triangle, Burgess Hill organise your party, range of activities, 01444 876000 Sharky’s Soft Play Parties, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Sussex Mother café, Hassocks, 07752 625406 Washbrooks Farm Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 832201

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Arty Parties/Slime Parties, 1st birthdays, celebrations & special events, 07789 125922 thecreationstation.co.uk Clay Parties with Jane Skelton In Ditchling, 01273 844679 FAB Pamper parties & festival glitter using eco-friendly, organic & all-natural products, 07786 088344 Face painting & glitter by Katie’s Festival Faces, 3yrs+, all occasions, 07850 337031

Party Entertainers A. C. Knell Entertainment, children’s parties, discos, karaoke, all special events, 07968 964286 Allsortsoffun, pirate, knight, spy, magic, puppets, 07845 320001 (see advert) Angels’n’Divas, 4-16yrs, pamper parties for girls, 07771 964626 (see advert) Art parties, 5yrs+, Lindfield Art Studio with Leesa Le May, 07738 288730

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Face painting for all occasions, 07817 317201 Fantastical Faces, face & body painting, glitter designs & glitter tattoos, 07931 935539 JK Parties, themed musical parties for girls & boys, 07504 059640 Kate Creative, mobile Pottery Painting Studio, parties, clubs & events, 01342 718777 Kiddy Cook, 2-11yrs, fun cookery parties & classes, 07779 602604 Koozle Face Painting for parties & events, 07950 680333 (see advert) Made & Making, original, fun & educational sewing parties for 8yrs+, 07967 819540 Music Bus parties, 1-5yrs, singing, percussion, parachute play, puppets, games & fun, 07971 811890

Party Entertainment • Competition CHILDREN'S BOUNCY CASTLE HIRE FROM ONLY £35 PER DAY For indoor & Outdoor Use 10ft x 10ft perfect for small areas!

Free local delivery & collection Please call Darren, Burgess Hill 01444 230110 or 07767 894968

Mermaid and Shark Birthday Parties, Experiences & Lessons 07557 374013 www.crestswimschool.co.uk Paul Abbey, member of the famous Magic Circle, will tailor his performance to fit your project perfectly.

Fantastic entertainment for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Dinner Parties, Formal Black Tie & Corporate Events

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Painty Pots, children’s pottery painting, parties & groups, 07747 826972 Poppy’s Parties, award winning children’s entertainers; immersive, imaginative, fun! 07949 693915 (see advert) Sounds Wicked Disco, party games, comedy magic, interactive dancing, 07784 416740 Sussex Princess Parties, parties for boys & girls, 07954 967798 TechZone, the ultimate gaming truck for kids to teens, 01622 200655 Tomfoolery children’s entertainer, 01403 597179 Trickswap Circus, performances, displays & circus workshops, 07855 215122 Yellow Brick Lab, LEGO® Robotics & Coding parties for 5yrs+, 07716 504730

Book now and make your event really stand out!

07850 013149

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Animal Parties Animal School with Lindsay. Incredible pet parties including a dinosaur! Reg: LN/201900394, 07795 422036 (see advert) Animazing, parties, talks & displays with reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates & mammals, 07743 675253 (see advert) Deano’s Snake Shack, fun, educational animal & reptile handling, Reg: LN/201900514, The Mac’s Farm, Ditchling, 07802 724914 Hug A Bug, 5yrs+, bringing the zoo to you, 07736 300077

Magic Parties Children’s party entertainer & magic shows, 4-11yrs, 07734 101987 Jonathan Cann, magic, Punch & Judy, balloonology, 01444 230409

A HINT: The answer is in the advert in this issue!

How to enter: Two winners will be drawn at random. Please fill out your answer on the competition entry form and see terms and conditions here: thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex/ competition-entries/ Closing date: midnight Wednesday 24 July 2019

Talks, Displays & Birthday Parties featuring living Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians & Invertebrates FULLY INSURED AND DBS CHECKED FULLY INSURED & DBS CHECKED - LICENCE NUMBER AW047 Contact us on 077436 75253 animazing@btinternet.com www.animazing.co.uk Magic & balloon madcap party entertainment, 5yrs+, Paul Abbey, 07850 013149 (see advert) Malcolm the Magician, magic, disco, balloons, games, 07734 925330 Marco the Magician, fun magic shows, balloon modelling, juggling & a real rabbit, 01435 864124 (see advert) Pompom kids parties, stress-free party packages with magic, disco, puppets, prizes & bubbles, 07809 440566

Football & Sports Your Ages Parties 4-14 yrs

choice of venue

Puppet Parties Dandelion Puppets, wildlife themed stories & games for 3-8yrs, 01273 857482 Rust and Stardust’s magical puppet parties, 07896 740759 Storytime Puppet Parties, 01273 846885

Sport & Dance Parties Crest Swim School, 8yrs+, mermaid & shark parties & experiences, 07557 374013 (see advert) Excel Activity Group, Nerf gun, bubble football, archery tag & dodgeball parties, 01344 305763 Get Your Skates On, private parties or parties at a public session, 07858 912322 Go Wild, energetic, fun-filled outdoor birthday parties, 07502 107110 Golf Parties at Cuckfield Golf Centre, 01444 459999 Inspire Academy of Dance Parties, 3-12yrs, 07783 138348 Kicks Dance, themed dance parties for 4-11yrs, 07917 451317 Learn to Skateboard, parties & lessons, 07816 105950 Let’s Dance! dance parties, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Little Kickers Football Parties, 2-7yrs, 01293 226201 Popsteps dance, pamper & Zumba parties, 07495 125599 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining parties, 4yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203 Swoove with Amy, tailored parties including dancing, singing, games, face painting & Swoove, 07803 610170 swoovefitness.com/instructors/amystuttle

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www.�nytekkers.com The Outdoors Project, Nerf games, bushcraft, Harry Potter, circus skills, mini nature shelters, 07939 664037 The Sussex Swim School, mermaid parties, 01444 474573 Tiny Tekkers, multisport parties 4-14yrs, 07702 433227 (see advert)

Bouncy Castles & Equipment Hire Bohannas Entertainments, bouncy castle hire, funfair rides, event planning, 07870 266614 Bouncy Castle Hire, for indoor/outdoor use, 01444 230110 (see advert) Go Bounce, bouncy castle hire for all occasions, 07702 318423 Izzy’s Party Shop, partyware, fancy dress, retro sweets, balloons, cake decorating, Haywards Heath, 01444 453724

Party Cakes & Supplies Clough’s Deli, outside catering for special occasions, Lindfield, 01444 452060 Dreamy Cakes, just cakes! Burgess Hill, 07926 919573 Putty Cakes, beautiful birthday cakes, 01293 863600

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Health • Antenatal • Babies • Discount Voucher The Daisy Foundation Antenatal & Baby Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill & Lewes For a Positive & Confident Birth

Begin your Perinatal Journey with Daisy Birthing Classes starting August 2019 Active Birth Workshops available thedaisyfoundation.com/teacher/jo-hill 07419 737 028

Fertility2Birth

HypnoBirthing

For confidence, calm and clarity

Give yourself and your baby the best start in your wonderful journey together With experienced, registered Hypnotherapist Nicola Preston Bell • 01444 819075 www.nicolaprestonbell.com

Baby/child emergency first aid, 2hr courses for family & friends in your home/venue, 07796 154723 Daisy First Aid, classes across Sussex or in your own home, 07985 165584 Harmony at Home, 01444 640580 Newborn Nurturing, first aid training for childhood years, 07932 768976 To Baby & Beyond, first aid classes for parents & carers, 01273 702496

Fertility & Conception Nicola Headley Fertility Coach, specialist support for women & couples on their fertility journey, 07808 402324 Rosie Weston Nutrition, nutritional therapist specialising in preconception fertility & pregnancy care, East Grinstead, 07885 557485

Midwives & Doulas

Counselling & Emotional Support Beacon House Therapeutic Services & Trauma Team, 01444 413939 Childline, help & support for a wide range of issues, 0800 1111 Circle of Support, counselling & therapy services, Haywards Heath, 07503 071494 Earth Whispers, postnatal fatigue, natural energy balance & rejuvenation therapy, Georgina Griggs, 07970 914932 (see advert) Mellow Mumma, birth trauma healer & subconscious therapist for women & teens, 07968 695226 Nicola Headley Birth Therapy, specialist support following a difficult birth experience, 07808 402324

Relate, help with parenting & family life, East Grinstead, 01293 657055

Local Support Groups for Specific Conditions Action for Deafness, all ages, 01444 415582 Disability Access East Grinstead Area, all ages, 01342 322242 Eczema Support Group, Haywards Heath Area, 0800 089 1122 Group B Strep Support, information & support, 01444 416176 Support for sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & ME, all ages, 01273 831733 Time to Talk, NHS postnatal depression support group, 01444 251084 Women’s Aid freephone 24hr domestic violence helpline, 0808 2000 247

PANDAS meetings & support for pre & postnatal illnesses, 01691 664275

First Aid Training for Parents & Carers

Play Therapy Counselling for children with behavioural & emotional concerns, 07913 551447

Baby First Aid Sussex, baby & child first aid courses for confidence in an emergency, 07946 391117

Tropic with Anna Ashley Mention voucher when booking Minimum 5 guests 07932 005735 tropicwithanna@icloud.com Valid 1 July - 31 October 2019

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National Childbirth Trust Antenatal classes & breastfeeding support, 07732 805602 Find your local NCT group, 07732 805602 First Aid Courses in Mid Sussex, 07732 805602 Maternity forum, feedback on Mid Sussex maternity services, 07732 805602

Parenting & Antenatal Courses & Support Toddlerology, supporting parents of toddlers & beyond with eating, behaviour, sleep & routine, 07810 892635 Volunteer for Time 4 Children listening course, 01444 413893

Antenatal Classes & Support

Mid Sussex area

Free bottle of Prosecco at your pamper evening

Cai Doula, Cheryl Titherly, postnatal doula, 07739 715088 caibaby.co.uk Emma Mills, private midwife for antenatal & postnatal care, oneoff appointments & packages, 01444 410944 Lydia Retusch-Webb, Your Birth Choice, doula care, birth & postnatal, 07979 760977 Naomi Kemeny, postnatal doula, 07796 332252 Sarah Syms, midwife & antenatal/ postnatal massage therapist, 07955 049773 The Pregnancy Coaching Company, midwife-led antenatal courses & postnatal support, 07939 332444

Summer 19

ABumpsABaby antenatal classes with registered midwives, Burgess Hill, 07748 168751 Birthing classes & active birth workshops with the Daisy Foundation, Haywards Heath, 07419 737028 (see advert) Lushtums prepare for birth & parenthood courses, learn all you need to know for a positive birth experience, 07786 980119

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Crystal Therapy for deep relaxation & restored energy www.earthwhispers.co.uk 07970 914 932

georgina@earthwhispers.co.uk Mid Sussex Home Birth Group, East Grinstead, 07843 211434 Nicola Preston Bell BA DHypPsych(UK) GPHR, hypnobirthing & mindfulness, 01444 819075 (see advert) The Instinctive Mother, hypnobirthing, 07976 363890 The Pregnancy Coaching Company, midwife-led antenatal courses in Haywards Heath & 1-2-1 breastfeeding support & advice, 07939 332444 The Wise Hippo Sussex, hypnobirthing taught by a practising midwife & qualified hypnotherapist, 07968 444006

Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise Aqua Natal on Sun, Parent & Baby exercise on Mon, Parent & Baby indoor cycle on Tues, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Buggy Power at Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348 Lushtums pregnancy & mum & baby yoga to regain core strength & fitness & remain calm & comfortable, 07976 701085 Parent & baby group indoor cycle, Thurs 11.15-12, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Postnatal massage, core & pelvic floor fitness, C-section recovery, 07922 114328 Pre & Postnatal Pilates classes with a chartered physio, 01444 450162 Pre/postnatal personal trainer, 1-2-1 individualised programmes, 07873 986625 Pregnancy & postnatal exercise class, Wed 10.30-11.15, babies welcome, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Pregnancy Yoga, Yogalicious Mama, Mondays 7.30pm, Old Barn, Isaacs Lane, 07736 468431 Ruth Polden, pre & postnatal yoga, Forest Row, 07966 095928 V Pilates Studio, Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p23)

Breastfeeding Support 1st & 3rd Weds of month, 9.30-11am, Hassocks Health Centre, 01273 834388 Drop in clinic, Mon 1.30-2.30 & Fri 1011am, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07712 760879 Monday 9.30-11am, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Newborn Nurturing, antenatal, postnatal & breastfeeding support, doula & tongue tie, 07932 768976 The Pregnancy Coaching Company, breastfeeding & lactation support in hospital or at home, 07939 332444 Thurs 9.30-11am, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 01444 255499

Babies • Additional Needs • Childcare Volunteering is a great ‘back to work’ stepping stone

CNM

NCT Mid Sussex needs: * Baby & Toddler Group Helper Your local NCT * Branch Co-ordinator branch needs * Advertising Co-ordinator volunteers * Events Organiser

Training Successful Practitioners

Turn your passion for Nutrition into a career!

now!

Visit NCTmidsussex or email coordinator.midsussex@nct.org.uk

Fostering, give a local child a family, West Sussex County Council, 0330 222 7775

Bereaved Parents

Tuesday 10-11.30, Blackwell Children & Family Centre East Grinstead, 01342 332992

Complementary Therapy for Babies James Bibby & Associates, Registered Paediatric Osteopaths, 01444 248002 Osteopath specialising in babies, Tracey Cambridge, 01342 323851 (see advert) Sleeping Bunnies, baby & infant 0-5yrs, professional sleep clinic & consultancy, 07816 761406

Baby Equipment Sweet Wrappers, baby sling library, carrying consultancy & postnatal doula services, 07986 851539

Baby Mementoes Impressions for Little People by Rebecca, framed hand & feet castings/ impressions, 07713 923247 Nibs and Scribbles, personalised commemorative prints & bespoke gifts, 07909 511276 (see front cover & advert) Picture Tent, bespoke illustrations, illustrated names & dates of birth & toy portraits, 07813 111935 (see advert p17) Precious Moments, bespoke baby gifts for every occasion, 07776 287872 Tiny Treasures keepsakes, 0-6mths, monthly sessions or private hire, 07789 125922 thecreationstation.co.uk

Baby Massage Blissful Bébé IAIM baby massage, group & private baby massage courses, 07732 808623 Cai Baby Massage, group & 1-2-1 classes from birth-1yr, IAIM, 07739 715088 caibaby.co.uk NCT baby massage classes East Grinstead, 5 week course, all welcome, discounts available, 020 8752 2385 Pregnancy & Baby Massage Sussex, learn the benefits of massaging your baby in a friendly class, Hassocks & H Heath, 07931 584548 Pure Reflections baby massage, East Grinstead & surrounding areas, 07730 459102 Sootheababy, baby massage classes by midwife & certified instructor, 07955 049773 The Instinctive Mother, calm your baby confidently & naturally, 07976 363890

Fostering & Adoption Diagrama Fostering, 0800 802 1910

COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

Dinkie Dannies, stillborn baby 3D hand & feet casts, from 20wks, 07594 665476 Jigsaw South East, grief support for bereaved children & families, 01342 313895 Oscar's Wish Foundation, providing support following the loss of a baby (see advert) You Raise Me Up, financial & emotional support for families who’ve lost a young adult 16-25yrs, 01323 482772 24hrs

Health, Wellbeing & Beauty Annaseed Therapies, beauty treatments, massage & relaxation therapies to help you unwind, 07817 091016 Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, life coaching, 01342 811099 Exercise on referral; injuries, health issues, recovery, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Face and Body Co, beauty treatments, Haywards Heath, 07786 088344 FREE local service to help mums lead a healthy lifestyle, 01444 477191 Nimbus Clinics, chiropractic care for babies & women during & after pregnancy, 01444 452220 Sleep Better Remedies, helping you sleep better & combat snoring...naturally, for all ages, 07471 156468 Tracy’s Little Gift Shop, Himalayan salt lamps, soaps & shampoo bars, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, 07597 384785 Tropicwithanna, Anna Ashley, tropic ambassador, beauty that’s good for you, 07932 005735 (see voucher)

Complementary Healthcare Bowen Therapy? search online for PingPingBowen, 07507 288882 CJ Hypnotherapy classes for all, 01444 412491 College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), courses & training in natural therapies, East Grinstead, 01342 410505 (see advert) Fountain Therapies, holistic & wellness centre, Handcross, 01444 401271 Homeopathy, for natural & effective relief from acute & chronic ailments, call Kate, 07817 465377 Nicola Preston Bell BA DHypPsych(UK) GPHR, hypnotherapy & mindfulness, 01444 819075 (see advert) Physio Therapy Centre, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 450162 Specialist Help for Anxiety, for children, hypnosis, 01342 824933

Become a Nutritional Therapist Study In class or Online Find out more at one of our FREE Open Events Talks on the modern home’s impact on wellbeing, protect your family’s health, 07841 757774 The Family Chiropractic Sussex, Old Station House, East Grinstead, 01342 315298 The Perrymount Clinic, mother & baby support clinic, cranial osteopathy, private midwife, 01444 410944

Children & Family Centres Blackwell CFC, East Grinstead, 01342 332992 East Grinstead Library CFC, West Street, 01342 332970 Haywards Heath CFC, Penn Crescent, 01444 255499 Sidney West CFC, Leylands Road, 01444 255493 Sussex Downs CFC, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968 The Gattons CFC, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480

Additional Needs Auditory Verbal UK, helping deaf babies & children communicate, 01869 325000 Bluebird Community Transport, 01444 471919 Chailey Heritage School, 01825 724444 Dragonflies Forest School run by Nature Nurture Sussex for children up to 12yrs with additional needs, 07792 726017 Early Action for Autism, 1:1 ABA therapy, 07400 608998 Gateway Club, for older teenagers & adults with a learning difficulty, East Grinstead & Burgess Hill, 07592 609785 Jigsaw Occupational Therapy, assessment & sensory integration therapy centre for children & young people, 01444 616162 Kangaroos reg charity for children & young adults with learning disabilities, Haywards Heath, 01444 459108 London Dyslexia Network, assessment, tuition, advice, South East area, 0330 1137778 Perfectly Unique Photography, special needs family photographer, 07904 277866 Play & Learn Plus, 10-11.30 Fri, Sidney West CFC, Leylands Road, 01444 255493 SEND Information Advice & Support Service, 0330 222 8555 Signposts drop in centre for anyone with learning difficulties, Burgess Hill, 01444 616232

www.naturopathy-uk.com 01342 410 505 Sussex Autism Support, monthly meetings, Bolnore Village, 07582 700618 The Disabilities Trust, Burgess Hill, 01444 239123 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill, 01444 220378 Woodlands Meed, Burgess Hill, for children with multiple learning difficulties 2-19yrs, 01444 244133 Xchange 12.30-2.30 Thurs, Gateway Baptist Church, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 233050

Leisure & Sport for Disabled & Special Needs Children Kangaroos reg charity for children & young adults with learning disabilities, Haywards Heath, 01444 459108 Riding for the Disabled, South East Region, 07789 085947 Seagulls Special Needs Football Club, 5yrs+ Burgess Hill, 01273 668590 Seahorses Swimming Club for the less able, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 484726 SMART Club, range of activities, Wed 5.15-6.45, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Southern Ski Club for the Disabled, Knockhatch, 1st Sat of mth 6-8pm *Volunteers required* 07775 687648

Childminders & Babysitting Cosy Corner Childminding, before & after school care, Haywards Heath, 07803 057949 Harmony at Home nanny & childcare agency, 01444 640580 Honey Pot Childminding, 7am-7pm, Mon-Fri, nr Wivelsfield Station, Burgess Hill, 07881 518496 Sitters, experienced evening & daytime babysitters, 0844 736 7367

Nannies & Au Pairs Elizabeth Henry Nannies, maternity nurses, nursery staff, nannies, babysitting, 01892 836435 Event Childcare, mobile childcare for events in London & the South East, 07557 043736 Harmony at Home childcare agency & consultancy, 01444 640580 Host a French Student, exchanges, hosting & summer holiday programmes, 01249 812551

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Baby Groups • Toddler Timetable Pregnancy 1 to 1 yoga Mother & baby yoga Pre-school yoga enquiries@charlotteyoga.co.uk 07887 562 075 | charlotteyoga.co.uk

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Burgess Hill Cuckfield

Ditchling

Over 20 years of having fun with Music Active music classes for children 6mths to 4yrs If you’d like to join in please get in touch For a free trial Gem@TinkerbellsMusic.com

07763 883047

Baby Groups Baby Sensory, award winning baby development classes, 0-13mths, Cuckfield, 07900 676334 Toddler Sense, 12mths+, The WOW Centre, East Grinstead, 07393 040719

Twins & Multiple Births 1st & 3rd Tues of the mth, 10-11.30, East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, 01342 332970 Thursday fortnightly, 10-11.30, Sidney West CFC, Leylands Road, 01444 255493 Twins Club 10-11.30, 1st, 3rd & 5th Fri of the month, All Saints, Lindfield, 01444 482405

Dads’ Groups Dangerous Dads run by Nature Nurture Sussex, monthly weekend groups for male relatives & carers of children up to 10yrs, 07792 726017

Signing for Babies & Toddlers Sing & Sign, Burgess Hill, Bolnore Village & Haywards Heath, 07958 539903 Sing & Sign, East Grinstead, 01342 836743

Toddlers Monday am Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.4510.30 & 10.45-11-30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Cuckoos Playgroup, 0-4yrs, 10-11.30 term time, The Old School, Cuckfield, 07957 907780 Discover Baby, 0-12mths, 10-11.30, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Instructor led swimming, Parent & Baby Fun, 9-9.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Kindermusik Cuddle & Bounce, 0-1yr, 12-12.45, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 9.4510.30, & Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 10.45-11.30, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Little Stars, 10-11.30, Jubilee Community Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328334 Music Bus, 9.30-10.30 for 0-18mths, 10.45-11.45 for 18mths+, The Yews, Haywards Heath, 07971 811890 (see voucher)

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Okey Cokey Toddler Group, 10-11.30, United Reformed Church, Junction Rd, Burgess Hill, 01444 241063 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.55-12.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Stay & Play at The Acorns, 10-12pm, 0-4yrs with parents/childminders, Westmeston nr Ditchling, 01444 455081 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30am, Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499 Swoove with Amy, Swoove Mini 9.3010.30, St Francis Church Hall, Hassocks, 07803 610170 swoovefitness.com/ instructors/amy-stuttle The Sanctuary, 9.30-12pm, The Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 835008 Tiny Explorers, 0-2yrs, 11.30-12.30, East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, 01342 332970 Whoosh Messy Play sessions for parent & child, 10-11am, Haywards Heath, 07736 938430 (see advert)

Toddlers Monday pm Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, 2-4½yrs, 2.30 & 3pm Balcombe, 07834 922862 (see advert p23) Kindermusik Laugh & Learn 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Sunbeams, 1.15-2.45, St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 01444 232337 The Yews Parent & Toddler Group with Toy Library, 1.30-4pm, Boltro Rd, Haywards Heath, 07711 369285

Toddlers Tuesday am Active Bounce & Play, under 5s, 9.3010.15 & 10.30-11.15 term time, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.4510.30 & 10.45-11.30, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Discover Baby, 0-12mths, 10-11.30, St Richard’s Church Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499 Fairfields Toddler Group, 9.30-11.30, The Pavilion, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 835639 Family Fun, 9.30-11.30, Trinity Church, Lingfield Rd, East Grinstead, 01342 325877 First Steps, 9.30-11.30, St Mary’s Church, Slaugham RH17 6AG, 01444 400221 Fundamentals Gymnastics, Tues am, toddler & pre-school, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Jelly Tots, 9.30-11.30, Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Rd, Burgess Hill, 01444 243792 Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 10.45-11.30 & Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.4510.30, Scaynes Hill Millennium Hall, H H, 07505 021453 (see advert)

Music Bugs, 10.15 Family Bugs & 11.15 Baby Bugs, Miss Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, 0844 822 1174 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.55-12.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Parent & Toddler Club, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road. Just drop in.

St Augustine’s CEP Toddler Group, 8.4510.15am, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, 01444 831371 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30am last Tues of mth, Sayers Common Village Hall, 01273 467968 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 9-11am, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Swoove with Amy, Swoove Mini 9.3010.30, Lindfield Scout Hut, Eastern Rd, 07803 610170 swoovefitness.com/ instructors/amy-stuttle Teddies, 10-11.30, St Luke’s Community Room, East Grinstead. Just drop in.

Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness, 18mths-4yrs 10.30am, yogainspired storytelling & sensory play, 07976 701085

Toddlers Tuesday pm Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 2-2.45, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Balcombe Babies, 2-3.30, Bramble Hall, Balcombe. Just drop in.

Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) St Wilfrid’s Church Toddler Group, 2-3.45, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath, 01444 456782

Toddlers Wednesday am CBC Under 5s, 9.30-11.15 term time, Church Hall, Polestub Lane, Cuckfield, 01444 473531 Chatterbox, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, Sussex Road.

Just drop in.

Discover Baby, 10-11.30, Blackwell Children & Family Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 332992 First Steps, 9.30-11.30 term time, Martindale Centre, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790467 First Steps, 9.30-11am, The Martindale Centre, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790467 Fun Pots Toddler Story Time, 10.3011.30, booking essential, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, see FB @funpots for dates, 01444 414234 Happy Faces, childminder group, 1011.30, The King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Instructor led swimming, Parent & Baby Fun, 9.30-10.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Jolly Tots, 10-11.30, St Barnabas Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead, 01342 322234 Kindermusik Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.4510.30 & Cuddle & Bounce, 0-1yr, 10.4511.30, Scaynes Hilll Millennium Hall, H H, 07505 021453 (see advert) Les Bidous, 0-5yrs, Wed 9.45-11.45, Ashenground Centre, Haywards Heath, 07787 784858

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Little Footsteps Café, baby group, 1011.30, The King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Music Bus, 9.30-10.30 for 0-18mths, 10.45-11.45 for 18mths+, The Old School, Cuckfield, 07971 811890 (see voucher) Noah’s Ark, 9.30-11am, term time, The Tiger, Lindfield, 01444 482405 Paint & Play, under 5s, 10-11.30, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Paint & Play, under 5s, 9.30-10.15 & 10.30-11.15, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.55-12.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Scallywags, 9.30-11.30, United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks, 01273 841325 St Paul’s Church Toddler Group, 9.3011.30, Hazelgrove Road, Just drop in Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 9-11am, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Tadpoles, 10-11.30, United Reformed Church, South Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 454618 Tea & Toys, 10-11.30, St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 314147 Tinkerbells Music, 9.30-10.30, Queens Hall, Cuckfield, 07763 883047 (see advert) Tiny Treehoppers Woodland Playgroup, under 5s, 10-11.30, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert p16) Toddlers at Fulking, 10-11-30, Fulking Village Hall. Just drop in.

Wivelsfield Green Toddler Group, 9.3012pm, Village Hall, Wivelsfield Green, 01444 471645

Toddlers Wednesday pm Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ages 2-4½ yrs, 1.45, 2.15 & 2.45 Lindfield, 07834 922862 (see advert p23) Fun Pots Toddler Story Time, 1.302.30, booking essential, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, see FB @funpots for dates, 01444 414234 Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Paint & Play, 1.30-2.30, term time, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Rainbow first time mums, 2.30-3.30, term time, All Saints, Lindfield, 01444 482405 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 1.30-3.30, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 2-4pm, Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499 Tiddlers, 1.30-3pm, Ashenground Community Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 453726

Toddlers Thursday am Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.3010.15 & 10.30-11.15, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.4510.30 & 10.45-11.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Balcombe Toddler Group, 9.45-11.45, Bramble Hall, Balcombe, 01444 819118 Big Shout, 9.30-11.30, term time, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 302862

Toddler Timetable • Pre-School Activities • Discount Voucher First Songs, 9.30-11am, All Saints Church, Horsham Road, Handcross, RH17 6DF, 01444 400221 Kindermusik Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 10.3011.15 & Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 11.3012.15, Scaynes Hill Millennium Hall, H H, 07505 021453 (see advert) Little Explorers 10am & Baby Discover 11.15am, fun arts & crafts sessions, 07789 125922 thecreationstation.co.uk Music Bus, 9.30-10.30 for 18mths+, 10.45-11.45 for 0-18mths, The Yews, Haywards Heath, 07971 811890 (see voucher) Noah’s Ark, 10-11.30, The King’s Centre, Victoria Rd, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.55-12.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Play & Learn Together, 11-12pm, Evangelical Free Church Hall, Henfield, 01903 270444 Saltworks Tots, 10-11.30, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath.

Just drop in.

St Peter’s Angels & Urchins, 9.30-11.30, St Peter’s Centre, Ardingly. Just drop in.

Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-12pm, East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, 01342 332970 Tiny Explorers, 0-2yrs, 10-11.30, fortnightly, Sidney West CFC, Leylands Road, 01444 255493 Tiny Explorers, 0-2yrs, 9.30-11, fortnightly, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 01444 255499 Toddler Club at Great Walstead School, free entry, 10-11am, Lindfield, 01444 483528 Treehoppers Childminders Woodland Playgroup, under 5s, monthly 10-11.30, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert p16) Wigglebabes, Movement & Mindfulness, crawlers-2yrs, 10am, yoga-inspired storytelling, singing & sensory play, 07976 701085

Toddlers Thursday pm Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ages 2-4½ yrs, 1.45, 2.15 & 2.45 Lindfield, 07834 922862 (see advert p23) Bumps, Babies & Toddlers, 1-2.30, St Francis Church Hall, Hassocks, 01273 843578/01273 842122 Cygnets, April-July for rising 5s, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07854 128616 Giggles & Wiggles, 0-1yr, 2-3pm, fortnightly, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968 Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Lunch Bunch, drop-in lunch club, 122pm term time, Wivelsfield Church Hall, 01444 233937 St John’s Church Toddler Group, 2-3.30, Burgess Hill, 01444 242940 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 2-4pm, Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Penn Crescent, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499

Toddlers Friday am Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.4510.30 & 10.45-11.30, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9:3010:15, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Crafty Fun, 2-6yrs, Fri 10.30-12pm, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Explore Baby & Toddler Group, 10-11.30, Christian Centre, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 232596 Family Focus, 0-4yrs, 9.30-12, term time, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 Family Focus, 9.30-12pm, Trinity Church, Lingfield Rd, East Grinstead, 01342 325877 Friday Fun, 10-11.30, St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 322386 Fun Pots Toddler Story Time, 10.3011.30, booking essential, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, see FB @funpots for dates, 01444 414234 Kindermusik Cuddle & Bounce, 0-1yr, 12-12.45, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow 2-3yrs, 10.45-11.30 & Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.45-10.30, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Lingfield Littlies, 9-10.30, Lingfield College, 01342 778772. Just drop in.

Little Fishes, 9.30-11am, St Peters Church, Henfield, 01273 495532 Musical Minis, 9.45 & 10.45, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07968 565789 NCT Little Monkeys 0-5yrs, 10.30-11.45, Perrymount Methodist Hall, Haywards Heath. Just drop in.

Orion Cinema, term time screenings for parents with little ones, Burgess Hill, 01444 243300 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.55-12.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Registered childminders & children fortnightly drop in session, 9.3011.30, The Gattons CFC, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Saplings Baby & Toddler Group, 9-11am, The Woodside, Bolnore Village. Just drop in.

St John’s Church Toddler Group, 1011.30, Burgess Hill, 01444 242940 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30am, Blackwell Children & Family Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 332992 Swoove with Amy, Swoove Mini 10.3011.30, Hurst Scout Hut, Brown Twins Rd, 07803 610170 swoovefitness.com/ instructors/amy-stuttle Tinkerbells Music, 9.30-10.30, Queens Hall, Cuckfield, 07763 883047 (see advert) Tootsie Time, 9.30-11am, The Village Hall, West Hoathly. Just drop in.

Tots Group, 9.30-11am, Evangelical Free Church Hall, Lindfield, 01444 483672 Whoosh Messy Play sessions for parent & child, 10.30-11.30am, Cuckfield, 07736 938430 (see advert)

Toddlers Friday pm Fun Pots Toddler Story Time, 1.302.30, booking essential, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath see FB @funpots for dates, 01444 414234 Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert)

WHOOSH MESSY PLAY WHOOSH OFFERS: Hour long messy play sessions Multisensory learning Music & movement Fun & inspiring themes Sessions over the summer holidays

Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill TRAIN TO TEACH!

Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 1-4pm, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968

Toddlers Saturday am Dads & Tots, 3rd Sat of mth 9-10.30, All Saints, Lindfield, 01444 482405

Toddlers Sunday am Sparklers, pre-schoolers, 9am & 11am, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328334

Libraries Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Hurstpierpoint Library, 01273 832609

Storytime at your Local Library Multi-sensory Story Magic, 11-11.45, 2nd Sat of mth, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Multi-sensory Story Magic, 2.30-3.15, 2nd Sat of mth, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 10.15-10.45, Thurs, Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 10-10.30, Wed, Hurstpierpoint Library, 01273 832609 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 11-11.30, Fri, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 9.30-10am, Mon, Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 9.45-10.15 &1111.30, Tues, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Rhyme Time, under 5s, every Mon 1111.30, Fri 9.45-10.15, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452

ARE YOU INTERESTED? Call Louise 07736 938 430 info@whooshlearning.co.uk www.whooshlearning.co.uk @whooshlearning

Singalong, under 5s, 10.30-11am, 1st Sat of mth, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Singalong, under 5s, 10.30-11am, 2nd Sat of mth, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Singalong, under 5s, 11-11.30, last Sat of mth, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Storytime, 11-11.30, every Sat except last Sat of mth, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Toddler Time, 10-10.30, Mon, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Toddler Time, 2.15-2.45, Thurs, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Toddler Time, 9.45-10.15, Fri, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Toddler Time, under 5s, every Mon 2-2.30, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452

Toy Libraries Haywards Heath Toy Library, Mon 1.30-3.30, The Yews, Haywards Heath, 07711 369285

Pre-School Dance & Music Aspirations School of Dance, 2½ yrs+, 07525 097849 babyballet, ballet & tap classes for preschoolers & school starters, Haywards Heath, Scaynes Hill & Cuckfield, 07799 603263 (see advert p22) Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ballet, tap & modern, 07834 922862 (see advert p23) Boogie Beans, parent & child dance session/toddler dance & music, Hassocks, 07932 949468 BPM Dance Academy, 3-4yrs, urban hip hop, street dance & contemporary classes, 07745 931325 (see advert p22)

Music Bus Mid Sussex

First 3 sessions for £12 Mention voucher when booking For introductory sessions only

Summer 19

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Pre-School Activities ● Daycare Nurseries

High quality Care & Education for Children aged 0-5 yrs Open 7.30am-7.00pm 51 weeks of the year 5 minutes from Hen�ield For more information please contact Laura on 07766884009/01273 640686 or email laura@oscarbear.co.uk

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Pre-School Dance & Music (continued) Codanza, 2yrs+, ballet, tap & modern dance, 07544 542616 (see advert p22) Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3yrs+, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p23) Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts, ballet, modern, tap, singing & drama, 01444 848656 (see advert p23) Gracie Grooves, Melody Movement, ballet, tap & modern dance, Cuckfield Village Hall, 07590 403232

Let’s Dance! 6mths+, Hassocks & 3yrs+, Henfield, 01903 817029

Tree Tales Children’s Yoga, pre-school classes, Haywards Heath, 07917 008451

Music Bus, The Yews, Haywards Heath & Cuckfield. Introductory offer available, 07971 811890 (see voucher p9)

Pre-School Other Groups

Musical Minis, pre-school fun time music group, East Grinstead, 07968 565789 Roshe Performing Arts, 3yrs+, Felbridge, 01342 837719 VBDance, pre-school ballet, 2½-4yrs, Burgess Hill & Cuckfield, 07841 922631 (see advert p24) Walkhouse School of Dance, 2 ½-4yrs, pre-school ballet for girls & boys, 07738 150035 (see advert p23) Young Blossoms Dance, 1-4yrs, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, 07786 921620

Pre-School Sport & Gym Aquatots, swimming lessons, 10wks6yrs, East Grinstead, 020 8688 6488 Charlotte Yoga, pre-school yoga classes, 07887 562075 (see advert p8) Hurstpierpoint Pre-School Gymnastics Club, 01273 832366 Little Kickers, fun football training, 18mths-7yrs, 01293 226201 Rugbytots, Ardingly on Sun am or East Grinstead on Sat am, 0345 313 3242 Springfit gym & trampolining, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203

Hayley Beeson School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, contemporary, street dance, musical theatre, fitness, Bolnore & H Heath, 07941 122204 (see advert p20)

Swoove with Amy, fitness for you & your 0-4 yr old, 07803 610170 swoovefitness.com/instructors/amystuttle

Kicks Dance classes from 18mths, East Grinstead, 07917 451317

Toddler & pre-school gymnastics, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

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Crafty Fun, 2-6yrs, Fri 10.30-12pm, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Doddle Pony Walks, under 5s, Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536 Kate Creative, mobile Pottery Painting Studio, 01342 718777 Little Explorers & Baby Discover arts & crafts sessions, 07789 125922 thecreationstation.co.uk Mini Mountaineers, climbing walls 4-5yrs, Mon, Wed 9-9.45 & 10-10.45, term time, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Pre-school/toddler art sessions, Lindfield Art Studio with Leesa Le May, 07738 288730 The Yews Parent & Toddler Group with Toy Library, 1.30-4pm, Boltro Rd, Haywards Heath, 07711 369285

Creches For 4wks-6yrs, Mon-Fri 9.15-12.15, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 From 6wks-4yrs, Mon-Fri 9-12pm (school hols Mon, Wed, Fri) The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Mon-Fri 9.15-1pm, (school holidays Tues/ Thurs only) Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616

Daycare Nurseries All Kids Ltd, 4mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Ardingly College Farmhouse Nursery, 01444 893000

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Burgess Hill Nursery, boys & girls, 2½4yrs at Burgess Hill Girls, Keymer Rd, 01444 237008 (see advert p3) Busy Bees, 0-5yrs, Southdowns Park, Haywards Heath, 01444 448154 Cranbrook Nursery, 0-5yrs, Buttercup Barn, Balcombe, 01444 811202 Cumnor House Sussex, from 2yrs, Danehill, 01825 792006 (see advert p15) Elan Nursery, under 3s, Haywards Heath, 01444 474647 Erskine Day Nursery, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 833248 Fledglings Nursery School, 3mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 302300 Handcross Park Nursery School 2-4yrs, 01444 400526 (see advert p13) Hassocks Happy Feet, 01273 833248 Hickory Montessori, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 473311 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 257971 Kiddie Capers Childcare, 2-5yrs, 8am6pm Scaynes Hill, 07488 237545 Lavender Lodge Montessori Nursery, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 241491 Little Explorers Nursery & Pre-school, Burgess Hill, 07771 638660 Little Lambs Pre-School, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319 Norto5 Kidz Academy, 0-5yrs, Cuckfield, 0845 004 5226 Oscar Bear Day Care, 0-5yrs, nr Albourne & Henfield, 01273 640686 (see advert) Perfect Start Children’s Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 0333 772 0689 (see advert)

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The Acorns Nursery and Forest School venues in Lindfield & Westmeston nr Ditchling Loads of fun........Leaps in learning

Award winning nursery offering a safe, caring & happy environment for children from 2-8 years Special sessions for home-educated children

Come and see us!

‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ******************************************** Please call Janet Irwin to arrange your visit 01444 455 081 www.theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com

Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups A House Pre-School, 2-4yrs, Windmill Avenue, Hassocks, 01273 844250 Absolute Angels Pre-School, Mount Noddy Pavilion, East Grinstead, 01342 314998

Daycare Nurseries (continued) Primrose House Montessori Nursery, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 01444 241491 Robins Nest Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 01444 413103 Rose Cottage, Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, 01444 474730 Rosebud Montessori, 0-5yrs, Lower Church Rd, Burgess Hill, 01444 241491 TiggyWigs Children’s Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 870797 Tiny Tigers Day Nursery, 3mths-5yrs, London Rd, East Grinstead, 01342 303424 (see advert p11) Toybox Nursery, 4mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 305050

Acorns Nursery & Forest School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield & Westmeston nr Ditchling, 01444 455081 (see advert) Albourne Under 5s, Village Hall, Albourne, 07759 876017 Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School at Ashurst Wood Primary School, 01342 825515 Badgers Nursery School, Allen Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 457307 (see advert) Bolney Under Fives, pre-school & forest school, Rawson Hall, Bolney, 01444 848631/07582 862756 Bolnore Village Pre-School, The Woodside, Bolnore, 07712 579888 Chelwood Gate Nursery & Forest School, Village Hall, Beaconsfield Road, Chelwood Gate, 07864 079212 chelwoodgatenursery.co.uk

Treetops Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath, 01444 443414

Children’s House Montessori Nursery School, 6mths-5yrs, Railway Approach, East Grinstead, 01342 311066 (see advert)

Tudor House Montessori Nursery, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 241491

Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School, 01342 718585

Wendy House Nursery, 6mths-5yrs, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, 01444 441881

Cottis Pre-School, Cuckfield Rd, Hurstpierpoint, 07976 378373

Windmill Day Nursery, 3mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 328544

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Cuckfield Pre-School Playgroup, London Lane, Cuckfield, 01444 450438 (see advert)

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For children 2½ to 5 yrs The Community Room Birchwood Grove School, Burgess Hill Jacqui - 01444 248 749 dickerhouse@gmail.com www.dickerhouse.co.uk OFSTED Registered

Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups (continued) Dicker House Nursery School, 2 ½-5 yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 248749 (see advert) Dove Nursery, Henfield Cricket Club, Henfield, 01273 492990 Elan Pre-School, 3yrs+, Haywards Heath, 01444 451970 Fish & Bricks Pre-school, Station Rd, Burgess Hill, 01444 233050 Forest Row Pre-School, Hartfield Road, 01342 825625 Handcross Playgroup, The Pavilion, Handcross, 07763 047758 Hedgehogs Nursery School, Haywards Heath, 01444 457307 (see advert)

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Hickory Montessori, 0-5yrs, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 241491 Honeybees Preschool, 2-5yrs, Plumpton Green, 01273 890885 (see advert) Horsted Keynes Pre-School, Village Hall, Horsted Keynes, 01825 791983 Humpty Dumpty Pre-School, Felbridge/ East Grinstead, 07546 263029 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 07961 269123 Jack & Jill Playgroup, Pavilion, London Road Recreation Ground, Hassocks, 07546 592616 Jack & Jill Pre-School, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 313907 Lindfield Montessori Nursery School, 2-5yrs, Cricket Pavilion, Lindfield, 01444 241491

Lindfield Nursery School, 2yrs-school age, King Edward Hall, Lindfield, 07584 066070 (see advert) Little Oaks Montessori Nursery, Forest Row, 01342 824455 Mayflower Playgroup, 2-5yrs, Christ Church, New England Road, Haywards Heath, 07713 117878 Next Step Nursery, The Old School, Cuckfield, 01444 455233 (see advert) Paddington Pre-School, 2-5yrs, East Court, East Grinstead, 01342 317800 Platform 3 Playgroup, at Manor Field School, Burgess Hill, 01444 237796 (see advert)

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Playbox Playgroup, Methodist Hall, Burgess Hill, 07947 229629 St Andrew’s Pre-School, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 07845 919033 St Paul’s Pre-School, Hazelgrove Rd, Haywards Heath, 01444 473940 St Peter’s Pre-School, Street Lane, Ardingly, 07969 890907 Sunnyside Pre-School, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, 07903 703425 The Crickets Playgroup, 2-5yrs, St John’s Pavilion, Burgess Hill, 07745 217059 The Good Start School, 2-5yrs, The Street, Poynings, 01273 857411 Tiger Cubs Pre-School, 2-5yrs, The Tiger, Lindfield, 07905 099802 Tiggers Pre-School, Parish Room, Balcombe, 01444 811331

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Woodland Nursery, Holiday Club, Parent & Toddler group East Grinstead www.treehoppersfk.com treehoppersfk@gmail.com 07792 726 017

Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups (continued) Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten, 3yrs+, Mon-Weds, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert) Warren Playgroup, Church House, Henfield, 01273 495076 West Hoathly Pre-School, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07854 128616 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill, 01444 220378 Wivelsfield Green Playgroup & PreSchool, Village Hall, 01444 471645 Yarburgh Community Pre-School, East Grinstead, 01342 300767

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Independent Schools Ardingly College Pre-Prep, ReceptionYear 2, 01444 893300 Ardingly College Prep School Years 3-8, Senior School Years 9-11, 01444 893000 Ashdown House Prep School, 4-13yrs, Forest Row, 01342 822574 Brambletye School, East Grinstead, 01342 321004 Burgess Hill Girls, 2½-18yrs Keymer Rd, Burgess Hill, 01444 241050 (see advert p3) Copthorne Preparatory School, 2-13yrs, 01342 712311 Cumnor House Sussex, 2-13yrs, Danehill, 01825 792006 (see advert p15) Great Walstead School, 2½-13yrs, Lindfield, nr Haywards Heath, 01444 483528 Greenfields Montessori Pre-school & Reception, Forest Row, 01342 822189 (see advert) Handcross Park School 2-13yrs, 01444 400526 (see advert p13) Hurst College, prep & pre-prep, 4-13yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 836927 (see advert p15) Hurst College, senior & sixth form, 1318yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 836936 Lingfield College, prep school, coed, 2-11yrs, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, 01342 833372 (see advert) Lingfield College, senior school, coed, 11-18yrs, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, 01342 832407 (see advert)

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Primary Schools • Secondary Schools • Discount Voucher St Joseph’s Catholic Primary provides all pupils with a safe, happy environment in which every child can flourish. The Catholic ethos permeates all aspects of school life and the warm welcome and family atmosphere are tangible from the moment you enter the school. There is an ethos of achievement for all and, most importantly, team effort. The headteacher and staff have built a highly harmonious and successful learning community.

Headteacher, Catherine Walker: “The school’s success is based on a partnership between talented staff, supportive parents and eager children, all signing up to a culture of high standards of work and behaviour.”

St Joseph’s also benefits from excellent facilities and beautiful grounds. The school has woodland used for Forest School environmental studies and artwork.

There is also a playing field used for a wide variety of team sports. The school has been represented extensively at many recent County tournaments and has a wealth of sporting success to celebrate, including swimming and golf.

At St Joseph’s, every day is Open Day. We would promotes the school values of community and behaviour, be very happy to show you setting out expectations and creating firm but fair boundaries. around if you think St Joseph’s could be the first choice for your child’s education.

Ofsted Report: ‘Pupils enjoy learning. Teachers provide children with a wide range of appealing and stimulating activities.

Pupils are well behaved, polite and kind to each other.’ www.stjosephshh.org.uk - 01444 452 584 The St Joseph’s Pledge is also integral to the school. It

Michael Hall, a Steiner Waldorf School, 2-18yrs, Forest Row, 01342 822275 The Pre-Prep, Brambletye, 2-7yrs, 01342 335373 Trefoil Montessori Farm School, 5-11yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 316129

Primary Schools Albourne CE Primary, 01273 832003 Balcombe CE Primary School, London Road, Balcombe, 01444 811403 Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead, 01342 321572 Birchwood Grove CP School, Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 242209 Blackthorns Community Primary Academy, Lindfield, 01444 454866 Blackwell Primary School, Blackwell Farm Road, East Grinstead, 01342 323906 Bolney CE Primary School, 01444 881352

Bolnore Village Primary School, 01444 456715

St Augustine's CE Primary School, Scaynes Hill, 01444 831371

Danehill CE Primary, 01825 790388

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Haywards Heath, 01444 452584 (see advert)

Harlands Primary School, Haywards Heath, 01444 450782 Hassocks Infants School, 01273 842549 Lindfield Primary Academy, 01444 482524 London Meed Primary School, Burgess Hill, 01444 232336 Manor Field Primary School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233368 Plumpton Primary School, Plumpton Green, 01273 890338 Sheddingdean Community Primary School, Petworth Drive, Burgess Hill, 01444 246532 Southway Junior School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233824

St Lawrence CE Primary School, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 833229 St Mark's CE Primary, Staplefield, 01444 400398 St Peter's CE Primary, Ardingly, 01444 892314 St Peter's CE Primary, Henfield, 01273 492447 St Wilfred's Catholic Primary School, School Close, Burgess Hill, 01444 235254 St Wilfrid's CE School, Haywards Heath, 01444 413707 The Gattons Infants School, Burgess Hill, 01444 235071 The Windmills Junior School, Hassocks, 01273 842421 Twineham CE Primary, 01444 881207

Warden Park Primary Academy, Haywards Heath, 01444 451264 Warninglid Primary School, 01444 461329 Wivelsfield Primary School, 01444 471393

Secondary Schools

Chailey School, South Chailey, 01273 890407 Downlands Community School, Hassocks, 01273 845892 Imberhorne Lower School, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, 01342 323562 Oathall Community College, Haywards Heath, 01444 414001 Sackville School, East Grinstead, 01342 410140 St Paul's Catholic College, Burgess Hill, 01444 873898 The Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, 01444 241691 Warden Park Secondary Academy, Cuckfield, 01444 457881

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Forest school sessions, call Janet, 01444 455081 (see advert) Usborne Books Organiser, get in touch for free books for your school or group, 07736 960136 Usborne Organiser, Andi Frost, Lindfield based, free local delivery, 07967 209253

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Marianne Sawford, Maths & English tutor for Key Stages 1,2,3 & GCSE, 07986 851539 (see advert) Marion Davison BA (Hons) PES, English, maths, science & history tutor, marion.davison1@btinternet.com 01444 455939 Mary Mathai, English Tutor, 07865 073570 Maths Tuition KS1-GCSE, Niki Lancaster, 07540 263410 Rachael Wall BSc, Dip SpLD, specialist dyslexia tutor, 01444 484322 Sue Windmill, qualified maths tutor, 12yrs experience, KS3, GCSE, A Level, Haywards Heath, 07939 210656 Sussex Tuition Centre, experienced tutors for all subjects & all exams, Haywards Heath, 01444 647648 sussextuitioncentre.co.uk Wendy Florence Murray ANEA, LGSM (ACT), speech & drama tuition, 01444 456208 (see advert)

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Discover and Be, tuition for 4-11yrs in reading, writing & maths, 07980 565632 Angela Whitehead, primary school teacher (KS1 & KS2), 07771 847632 Anne Allott, maths & science tuition up to GCSE, 07783 033634 Art Tuition, private & GCSE, Lindfield Art Studio with Leesa Le May, 07738 288730 CLM English Tuition, GCSE & A Level 1-21, Haywards Heath, 07738 550749 Colette Forsyth, specialist dyslexia tutor, 07596 464410 Effective Education Centre, wide range of subjects, Mon-Sat, 01342 317417 Harper Tuition, GCSE, business or conversational French, 07903 161253 Helen Hayes BA (Hons) Literature ANEA speech & drama tutor, 07901 301244 HELP Centre, free reading & maths tuition, Mondays, 01342 317417 Janet Irwin, English, Maths & French for all ages & stages, plus educational advice & assessment, 01444 455081 (see advert) Kumon Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 246829 Law tuition with qualified solicitor & teacher, from A level to undergrad degree level, Haywards Heath, 07879 645072 Lucy Cotterill MA, English language & literature tuition KS1-GCSE, 07894 473337

Magikats, English & maths after school tuition service, 01342 325719

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Tutoring • Languages • Out of School Clubs Janet Irwin Learn Spanish and have fun!

Award Winning Spanish classes for 3-11 yr olds

FREE taster sessions

Songs, Stories, Puppets, Games, Role-plays Saturday mornings in Haywards Heath lucasteslanguages@outlook.com - 01444 457147 Lucastes Languages

 Fun French Clubs Age 2+  English, Maths & French tuition for all ages, individual & group plus scholarships & exams.  Educational assessment & advice on schools

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Spanish Tuition by qualified, experienced, native teacher

All levels (Primary School, GCSE, A Level, AS & A2, IB, Degree, Business & conversation) Call Gloria Sandoval 01444 450199 Spanish Tuition with Gloria

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Conversational German in groups one-to-one & exam preparation FUN - EASY - EFFECTIVE For more info call Elisabeth: 01342 811099 www.easygermanlearning.co.uk Easy German Learning

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Acorns French Club, 2-11yrs, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 455081 (see advert) Bonina Moran, Portuguese tutor, 07791 797952 portugueselessonsonline.co.uk Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, German & English foreign language, 01342 811099 (see advert) English lessons for individuals or groups, East Grinstead, 07791 797952 sussexschoolofenglish.com English lessons for non-native speakers, call Mrs Horsfall, 01444 450199 Gloria Sandoval, qualified native Spanish teacher, all levels, first lesson free, 01444 450199 (see advert) Isabel Gonzalez, Spanish Tutor, 07919 934513 La Jolie Ronde, fun Spanish, 3-11yrs, Ashenground Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 457147 (see advert) Lucy Cotterill, English as a second language, all levels, qualified teacher, 07894 473337 Mediterraneo School of Languages, 01444 414830 Mid Sussex Franco-British Society, Haywards Heath, 01444 452385 Private Spanish Lessons, native tutor, book your free trial lesson, 07958 805841 Rebecca Miller, German tutor, 01444 457147 Worood Al-Bader, Arabic language tutor for all ages & stages, 07769 260435

All Kids Ltd, 5-11yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Board Games, 10-12pm, Sat, all ages, Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Celestial Science, fun STEM workshops for 5-12yrs, 07702 153882 Games After School, until 4.30pm term time, Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Inkpots Writing Workshops, 07771 231563 Little Lambs Pre-School, 0-11yrs, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319 Messy Church, accompanied under 14s, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07743 438970 Pioneer After School Clubs, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 411388 The Outdoors Project, adventure clubs run on school premises, 5-12yrs, see website for venues, 07939 664037 Tiny Tekkers, multisport classes for all ages & abilities, 07702 433227 (see advert p5) Wallabies breakfast & holiday club, Rawson Hall, Bolney, 01444 848631/07582 862756 Yellow Brick Lab, weekly STEM, LEGO® Robotics & Coding workshops, 07716 504730

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Welcoming all riders too young to join the Bike Ride, and those with special needs.

Sunday 13th October

Forget the Bike Ride! The race that really gets all the attention and attracts the local paparazzi is the one and only Trike Ride, which will be held on the same day as the boring grown-up one; Sunday 13th October 2019.

If you think your little tearaways would like to, well, tear away, then please visit www.hhbikeride.co.uk or call 01444 455 694 / 01444 453 399. Alternatively, pop into Haywards Heath Town Hall in Boltro Road. See you there!

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Children’s Creative Writing Course For children in Years 7, 8 & 9 9am-3pm, Mon 5th-Weds 7th August 19 Sayers Common | Booking Essential www.youngwriters-sussex.com | 07446 882 325

Holiday Schemes & Activities Acorns Holiday Club, 2-11yrs, 29th July -23rd August 2019, Westmeston nr Ditchling, 01444 455081 (see advert) Act Too, holiday workshop, Haywards Heath, 07905 377046 (see advert p22) Adam Virgo Academy, football camps for all abilities; skills, techniques & games, 5-16yrs, Hassocks, 07568 517318 Advantage Over, holiday tennis camps, all abilities, East Grinstead, 07748 384897 All day holiday club fun in Hassocks, for 4-11yrs, 07793 441962 Art workshops, Lindfield Art Studio with Leesa Le May, 07738 288730 Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, summer holiday dance camp, 07834 922862 (see advert p23)

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Celestial Science, fun STEM holiday workshops for 5-12yrs, 07702 153882 Children's Creative Writing Course, for Years 7-9, Sayers Common, 5th-7th Aug, 07446 882325 (see advert) Children’s House Montessori Nursery, summer holiday club, East Grinstead, 01342 311066 (see advert p12) D & D Footie Focus, 4-10yrs, football holiday camps in Sussex, 07969 669153 Go Wild, den building, archery, bushcraft, survival skills & more, Haywards Heath, 07502 107110 Hayley Beeson School of Dance Summer School, girls & boys 3-18yrs, 12-16th August 2019, 07941 122204 (see advert) Holiday Day Camps, great fun guaranteed, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 (see advert)

Holiday Day Camps, great fun guaranteed, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 (see advert) Holiday Day Camps, great fun guaranteed, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 (see advert) Holiday Schemes, Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348 Little Lambs Pre-School, 0-11yrs, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319 Made & Making sewing tuition, 8yrs+, helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching, 07967 819540 Matchpoint tennis camps, all ages & abilities, 01342 825858 MXT Swimming School, all ages, 1-2-1 lessons + holiday courses, 01903 202700 Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, workshops & science activities, summer holidays, 01323 832731 (see advert p33) Out of a Hat drama workshops, 07792 867605 Pied Piper, 4-14yrs, Sussex based multi-activity summer holiday camps, 01273 504485 Pioneer Activity Camps, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 411388

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Playing with Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679 POINT4 dance workshops, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Pre-school Holiday Club, 5th-23rd Aug, 2-4yrs, Haywards Heath, 01444 457307 (see advert) Seriously FUN Swimming School, Great Walstead School, Lindfield, 29th July-2nd Aug, 01273 950015 (see advert) Simply Artful, holiday art classes for 7-12yrs, 07960 348211 Smash Activity Club, Holy Trinity Primary School, Cuckfield, 07828 979403 Southeast Kids Camps, activity day camps for 4-12yrs, 01444 461889 Stagecoach, performing arts summer workshops, Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166 (see advert p24) The Outdoors Project, fun holiday scheme, 29th July-22 Aug, 6-12yrs, The Mac’s Farm, Ditchling, 07939 664037 The Sussex Swim School Crash Course 29th July-2nd Aug 2019 Lindfield, 01444 474573 Tiny Tekkers, 5-12yrs, multisport classes, 07702 433227 (see advert p5) To the Beat, school holiday dance camps for 4-11yrs, Burgess Hill & Portslade, 07772 577170 (see advert) Treehoppers Woodland Holiday Club, up to 11yrs, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert p16) Ultimate Activity Camps, Easter & summer camps at Handcross Park School, 0330 111 7077 Yellow Brick Lab, LEGO® Robotics summer workshop, 07716 504730

Holiday Schemes • A - Z of Sport & Leisure: A - C

"School holidays, we've got it covered."

Our day camps for kids aged 5yrs - 12yrs, are designed to engage all children through multisports, swimming, games, arts and crafts so that they can make friends and keep active!

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm

Onl £25 pye r day

Limited spaces! For details & to book visit our website or contact us below.

www.placesleisure.org The Triangle 01444 876000

The Dolphin 01444 457337

Kings Centre 01342 328616

Archery

Athletics

Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, 01342 810493 Broadstone Warren Scout Site & Activity Centre, Forest Row, 01342 822573 Cuckfield Archers, inclusive archery club for 10yrs+, 01444 413296 Ditchling Archery Club, accompanied children 8 yrs+, 07790 312388

Burgess Hill Runners Junior Athletics Academy, 07803 173797

Arts & Crafts Kate Creative, mobile Pottery Painting Studio, parties, groups & events, 01342 718777 Made & Making sewing tuition, 8yrs+, helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching, 07967 819540 Painty Pots, family & group pottery painting, baby keepsakes, 07747 826972 Playing with Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679 Simply Artful, art classes 7-12yrs, small groups, term time & holiday workshops, Hassocks, 07960 348211 Sussex Crafts, children’s workshops, Haywards Heath, 01444 455611 Workshops, 5yrs+, Lindfield Art Studio with Leesa Le May, 07738 288730

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East Grinstead Athletics Club, Under 13s & upwards, 01342 315589 Henfield Joggers, 07860 391403 Mid Sussex Triathlon Club, juniors, 07976 793323

Badminton Cuckfield Badminton Club, 01444 241687 Dolphin Badminton Club, juniors, Haywards Heath, 07713 824309 FastStep Badminton Academy, junior coaching sessions, Haywards Heath, 07970 994587

Acorns Summer Holiday Fun Club

TO THE BEAT DANCE CAMPS BOOK YOUR SPACE TODAY

07772 577 170

School Holiday Dance Camps in Sussex for 4-11 years

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www.tothebeat.co.uk

Cheerleading & Baton Twirling Let’s Dance! Hassocks, 01903 817029 Sussex Supremes Baton Twirlers, 4yrs+, 07949 501014

Climbing

Henfield Badminton Club, 01273 494231

Blackland Farm, rock climbing, zipwire & abseiling, 01342 810493

Racket Pack junior badminton, 5yrs+, Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

Broadstone Warren Scout Site & Activity Centre, climbing & abseiling, Forest Row, 01342 822573

Racket Pack junior badminton, 5yrs+, Wed 4-5pm & 5-6pm, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337

High Places, 16 fun themed climbing walls, 4yrs+, open daily, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

Bikes & Cycling Deers Leap Bikes, mountain bike hire & trails, East Grinstead, 01342 325858 Hassocks Community Cycle Hire, mountain bike hire, Hassocks Station, 07521 961909

Cricket Burgess Hill Cricket Club Youth Academy, 07969 830319 Cuckfield Cricket Club, juniors, Under 5s & upwards, 07974 333917

Camping & Youth Hostels

Haywards Heath Cricket Club, juniors, Reception year upwards, 07732 728939

Forest Garden Shovelstrode, yurts & cabins, East Grinstead, 07956 815458

Henfield Cricket Club, juniors, 01273 492990

The Mac’s Farm, quirky campsite with fire pits, reptiles, cocktail shack & regular family events, Ditchling, 01273 845189

Hurstpierpoint Cricket Club, juniors, girls & boys Under 8s to Under 15s, 07702 246758

29th July-23rd August 2019 Full or half days for 2-11year olds in our fantastic setting at Westmeston nr Ditchling Fun-filled outdoor adventure days in the Sussex countryside

01444 455 081 janetirwin@janetirwin.com theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com Lindfield Cricket Club, Under 9s & upwards, 01444 484262 Scaynes Hill Cricket Club, Under 9s & upwards, 07809 909888 St Andrews Cricket Club, all ages & abilities, Burgess Hill, 01444 235174 St James’s Montefiore Cricket Club, youth section, Hassocks, 01273 841374

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• A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Dance & Drama

Principal: Miss Helen Irwin ISTD DDE

FREE trial classes

For further details and to book your free trial class please contact Helen Irwin on 07544 542 616 codanza@outlook.com

www.codanza.co.uk

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Dance & Drama Act Too Productions, musical shows for all ages, 07905 377046 (see advert) Ariel Drama Academy, 5-19yrs, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill & East Grinstead, 01444 250407 Aspirations School of Dance, 2½yrs+, Russian ballet, tap, acrobatic dance & musical theatre, 07525 097849 babyballet, ballet & tap classes for preschoolers-6yrs, Haywards Heath, Scaynes Hill & Cuckfield, 07799 603263 (see advert) Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ballet, tap & modern, 07834 922862 (see advert) BPM Dance Academy, urban hip hop, street dance & contemporary dance classes, 07745 931325 (see advert)

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Burgess Hill Musical Theatre Society, 01273 844497 CC Dance, 4yrs+, dance classes including cheerleading, commercial, street & lyrical, Henfield, 07495 191311 Centre Stage, 8yrs+, Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 776006 Codanza, 2yrs+, ballet, tap & modern dance lessons, 07544 542616 (see advert) Dancewear by G Lois, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 247411 (see advert) Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3-19yrs, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert) Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts, ballet, modern, tap, singing & drama, 01444 848656 (see advert)

A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Dance & Drama

Pre-school Ballet classes from 2 ½ years ISTD Imperial Ballet, Modern Theatre & Tap Adult Tap & Ballet Classes at the Triangle Leisure Centre & Cyprus Hall Burgess Hill

Michelle Walkhouse FISTD Principal 07738 150 035

Free trial classes

Michelle@walkhousedance.com

Hampton Ballet Academy, 4yrs+, Hurstpierpoint, 07880 810122 Hayley Beeson School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, contemporary, street dance, musical theatre, fitness, Bolnore & H Heath, 07941 122204 (see advert p20) HX Academy, 3yrs+, classes Fri pm, drama, dance & singing, 01444 401943 Inspire Academy of Dance, ballet, tap, modern, musical theatre & contemporary, Handcross, 07783 138348 JK Theatre Arts, theatre training for 4yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07504 059640 Kicks Dance classes, 18mths-11yrs, East Grinstead, 07917 451317 Let’s Dance! ballet, tap, modern & pop, Hassocks, 01903 817029

BALCOMBE & LINDFIELD DANCE SCHOOL

Children from 2 years old are offered a fun introduction to the world of dance. Students can enjoy performing at local events, join holiday Dance Camps & take NATD Graded Exams & Theatrical Awards.

BALLET, TAP & MODERN DANCE RAINBOWS & ALL GRADES UP TO ASSOCIATE

To find out more contact Nikki Gower 01444 454684 / 07834 922 862 nikkigower@hotmail.co.uk www.facebook.com/ BalcombeandLindfieldDanceSchool

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BE GOOD AT BEING YOURSELF

Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year olds, where students learn to embrace life with creativity and courage

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Stagecoach Performing Arts Schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals.

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TRADITIONAL KARATE RENSHINKAN ENGLAND

CELLO LESSONS Judith Rae

B.Ed Hons CT ABRSM, Member ISM & ESTA DBS checked

Accredited Cellobabies Teacher AllKalliKids ages. All grades.

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Dance & Drama (continued) Live Wire School of Dance, 4½yrs-teens, disco, street, jazz & modern line, Burgess Hill & Cuckfield, 01273 562996 Mad about Drama, individual lessons, lambda or new Era exams offered, Burgess Hill, 07901 301244 Popsteps classes after school in local schools, 07495 125599 Roshe Performing Arts, 3-18yrs, Felbridge, 01342 837719 Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy, ballet, tap & modern, Forest Row, 07857 661162 Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools, East Grinstead, 0845 070 8149 (see advert) Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools, Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166 (see advert) Sussex Youth Ballet, dance productions for 10-18yr olds, 07973 897834 Tanzen Academy, ISTD ballet, tap, modern, jazz & musical theatre, Ardingly, 07894 116254 The Dance Attic, mini movers ballet, classical ballet, street jazz & tap, Cuckfield & Haywards Heath, 07557 361795 Turning Pointe School of Dance, ballet, jazz, modern, musical theatre, tap, pointe, & street jazz, Haywards Heath, (see advert) VBDance, 4-18yrs, classical ballet, modern theatre, jazz & tap dance, Burgess Hill & Hassocks, 07841 922631 (see advert) Walkhouse School of Dance, imperial classical ballet, modern theatre, tap & Pilates, Burgess Hill, 07738 150035 (see advert p23) Wendy Florence Murray ANEA, LGSM (ACT), speech & drama tuition, 01444 456208 (see advert p19) Young Blossoms Dance, 1-4yrs, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, 07786 921620

Football Adam Virgo Academy, training in a no pressure environment, 5-19yrs, Hassocks, 07568 517318 Burgess Hill Town FC, juniors, 01444 254832

Violin and Viola Lessons

30 years experience, all levels beginners to diploma, late starters and restarters welcome!

featuring Shihan Julia Turley 6th Dan 33 years of training excellence

Please call 01342 823 099 Sundari Heller LRAM ENHANCED DBS CHECKED

Cuckfield Cosmos Football Club, girls Y10-14, 07973 748311 East Grinstead Town Football Club, Under 12s & upwards, 01342 325885 Forest Row Junior Football Club, Under 8s & upwards, 07780 888666 Indoor junior football, 5-8yrs, Sat 10-11am, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Little Kickers, football training, 18mths7yrs, 01293 226201

Golf Cuckfield Golf Centre, 01444 459999 Hassocks Golf Club, 01273 846990 Haywards Heath Golf Club, 01444 414457 Lindfield Golf Club, East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield, 01444 484467 Pyecombe Golf Club, Clayton Hill, 01273 845372 Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club, juniors, 01342 822018

Gymnastics & Trampoline After school lessons, 18mths-teens & competition level, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Gym & trampolining, 18mths-teens, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Gym & trampolining, 22mthsteens, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Gymwear by G Lois, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 247411 (see advert) Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club, 3-16yrs, 01273 832366 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining, 2yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203 Stars Gymnastics Club, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Sussex Springers Trampoline Club, Hassocks Sports Centre, 01444 831046 Trampolining, 5-12yrs, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984

Hockey Burgess Hill Hockey Club, 5yrs+, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07734 583323 East Grinstead Hockey Club, juniors, 01342 321210 Mid Sussex Hockey Club, 6-16yrs, coaching Sun, Ardingly College, 07932 322325

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Horseriding Albourne Equestrian Centre, 01273 832989 All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, 01273 834315 Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 503842 Ponies-n-Kids, fun, affordable riding lessons 5yrs+, Henfield, 01273 492591 Porches Farm Stables, Horsted Keynes, 01825 740644 Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536 Tremaines Riding Stables, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790501

Martial Arts Burgess Hill Taekwondo, 01444 233356 Diddy Deshi Traditional Karate, 5-7yrs, 01444 239447 Fortitude Taekwondo, 3yrs+ East Grinstead, 01342 302192 Fortitude Taekwondo, 3yrs+, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath & East Grinstead, 01342 302192 Karl James Taekwondo, 4yrs+, East Grinstead, 07771 905039 Kinetics Fight Academy, mixed martial arts, 10-15yrs, East Grinstead, 07793 134223 Mid Sussex Martial Arts School, Judo under 16s, 01444 318422 Renshinkan Karate Do England, 5yrs+, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Danehill, Ditchling, Hassocks, Scaynes Hill, T Hill, 01444 454827 (see advert) Sama Karate, 3yrs+, Hassocks, 01444 461889

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Sanshou UK, Chinese martial arts, Burgess Hill, 07956 265831 White Crane Fighting Arts, Kungfu & Taichi, 07976 260710 Zanshin Wado-Ryu Karate Club, 7yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07968 973424

Music Shops, Choirs & Orchestras Academy Violins, music shop in Lewes, academyviolins@gmail.com 01273 473278 Burgess Hill Marching Youth, no prior experience necessary, 07841 518678 Forest Row Orchestra, new players welcome, 01342 716947 Haywards Heath Sinfonietta, St Richard’s Hall, Sydney Rd, 01273 835926 InChoir, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, InChoon, choir for ages 7yrs+, 01342 713068

Music Teachers Discover and Be, music tuition, voice coaching, song writing & theory, 07472 521161 Judith Rae, accredited Cellobabies teacher, beginner to advanced, all ages, Haywards Heath, 01444 458035 (see advert) Miranda Davis, Suzuki violin & viola classes, 07913 084842 Rockademy, music lessons that rock, guitar, drums, ukulele, 0800 058 2485 Rok Skool, top tuition from beginners upwards, 01444 484979 Sundari Heller, violin & viola tuition for all levels & ages, Forest Row & Haywards Heath, 01342 823099 (see advert)

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: N - T

Whatever place you’re into

“Learn to swim.”

Pre-school swim lessons available at The Triangle, The Dolphin and Kings Centre for only £21.75 per month Benefits include; Stage certificates and badges No fixed contract, easy monthly direct debit payments FREE swimming at our centres (including leisure pool) Ability to track progress online Visit our website for more information www.placesleisure.org

The Triangle 01444 876000

The Dolphin 01444 457337

Kings Centre 01342 328616 Places for People Leisure Ltd working in partnership with Mid Sussex District Council

Netball

Rugby & Mini Rugby

Woodside Netball Club, juniors, Bolnore Village, 01444 417707

Burgess Hill Rugby Football Club, juniors, 01444 232221 East Grinstead Rugby Football Club, Under 5s upwards, 01342 322338 Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club, juniors, 01444 413950 Rugbytots, Ardingly on Sun am or East Grinstead on Sat am, 0345 313 3242 Sussex Rugby Football, for your nearest club, 01435 862277

Pilates Fisher Pilates, classes in Lindfield & private appointments, 07961 322256 Pilates at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348 Pilates Studio at the Physio Rooms, Haywards Heath, 01444 473970 Pointe Physio & Pilates with a chartered physiotherapist, Haywards Heath & Horsted Keynes, 07740 948705 Teen classes, Zumba & teen cycle, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 V Pilates Studio, Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p23)

Rollerskates & Skateboards Get Your Skates On, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07858 912322 Mini Rippers coaching sessions Sat am Windmills School, Hassocks, 07585 400900 Roller Disco, Sat 4.30 & 6.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, dates on website, 01444 457337

Sport & Fitness Centres East Grinstead Sports Club, indoor & outdoor sports, 01342 321210 Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348 Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, 01273 494984 Kings Centre, East Grinstead, pool, gym & classes, 01342 328616 Linear Health & Fitness, Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, 01444 473421 The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, pool, gym & classes, 01444 457337 The Triangle Burgess Hill, pool, gym & classes, 01444 876000

Squash

Roller Disco, Fri 6.30-8pm, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984

East Grinstead Squash Club, Ship Street, 01342 325077 Junior Squash, 4yrs+, Sun am, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks, 01273 844283

Skateboard Park at St John’s Park, Burgess Hill, Victoria Park, Haywards Heath & Whitemans Green

Balcombe Stoolball Club, Juniors, 07527 002590

Roller Disco, Sun 4.30-6pm, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616

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Stoolball

Blackstone Stoolball Club, juniors, Henfield, 07968 174894

Swimming ADV Swim School, tuition for all ages & abilities, 01444 470001 Aquatots, swimming lessons, 10wks6yrs, East Grinstead, 020 8688 6488 Broadstone Warren, outdoor swimming pool, Forest Row, 01342 822573 Crest Swim School, swimming lessons 4mths-adult + mermaid & shark lessons, 4yrs+, 07557 374013 (see advert p5) Flippers & Fins, swim lessons from birth, 01273 831382 Floaters, swimming classes for all ages & abilities, 01444 246800 MXT Swimming School, all ages, 1-2-1 lessons & holiday courses, 01903 202700 Private lessons at Great Walstead School, Lindfield, 07985 514000 Puddle Ducks, baby & pre-school swimming lessons, East Grinstead & Hassocks, 01892 617246 Seriously FUN Swimming School, 3-12yrs, term time & holidays, Haywards Heath, 01273 950015 (see advert p20) Simply Swim Sussex, swimming lessons for babies, pre-schoolers & school children, 07986 111820 simplyswimsussex.com Swim lessons for pre-school to teens, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 (see advert) Swim lessons, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 (see advert) Swim lessons, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 (see advert)

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Aqua Splash Inflatable 5yrs+, Sat 4.455.45, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Swim lessons, 3mths+, Princess Royal Pool, Haywards Heath, 01444 474021 The Sussex Swim School, lessons for children from 10 weeks to competition level, plus mermaid/merboy classes, 01444 474573 Tracy Lowe Swim School, Handcross & Ardingly, 07789 552148 Water Babies Brighton & Mid Sussex, 0-4½yrs, 7 days a week. Multi-award winning programme teaching water confidence, 01273 552454 WetWetWet Swim School, expert ASA/ STA tuition, Hassocks, 01273 388247

Tennis Advantage Over, fun holiday tennis camps, all ages & abilities, East Grinstead, 07748 384897 Cuckfield Tennis Club, 5yrs+, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 413266 East Grinstead Tennis Club, Ship Street, 01342 325077 Horsted Keynes Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 01825 790410 Hurstpierpoint Tennis Club, juniors, 07796 220267 Junior tennis coaching, 5-10yrs, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Lindfield Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 01444 482019 Matchpoint tennis coaching, all ages & abilities, 01342 825858 Tennis at Haywards Heath and Felbridge Tennis Club, 07921 517692

A - Z of Sport & Leisure: U - Y • Competition

British Wildlife Centre Pip’s Baby Names Competition WIN A YEAR’S FAMILY MEMBERSHIP TO THE BRITISH WILDLIFE CENTRE WORTH £150 Red Deer

Just match the correct name to the young animal

Baby Names 1) Cub 2) Calf 3) Kitten

Tennis Coaching at Lindfield Tennis club with Karen Goldfinch, 07719 590610 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks, 01273 844283

Uniformed Groups Boys’ Brigade 5-18yrs, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07743 438970 Find Scout Groups near you, 020 8433 7100 Girlguiding UK for your nearest Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers, 0800 169 5901

Watersports Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Reservoir, sailing, windsurfing, raft building, kayaking, 01444 892549 Bewl Bridge Rowing Club, 12yrs+, 07971 558265 Blackland Farm, canoes & kayaking, 01342 810493

Wildcat

Yoga

Otter How to enter: One winner will be drawn at random. Please fill out your answer on the competition entry form and see terms & conditions here: thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex/competition-entries/ Closing date: midnight 3rd September 2019.

A REAL natural history experience! www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

I just want a hot cup of coffee while they play nicely, but where can we go...?

Family Friendly Restaurants & Cafes Bluebell Railway Station Approach, Uckfield TN22 3QL. Family pub/restaurant with children’s activity lunch boxes, 01825 720800 Cats Protection Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate RH17 7DE. Café with children’s lunch boxes in summer, 01825 741370 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling BN6 8SP. Café, 01273 844744 Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. Café with climb-on tractors and free ranging chickens, 01825 790226 National Trust Standen East Grinstead RH19 4NE. Family café with children’s activity lunch boxes, 01342 323029 Notcutts Garden Centre Common Lane, Ditchling BN6 8TN. Family café, 01273 846844 Sharpthorne Organic Café Top Road, Sharpthorne, RH19 4PQ, 01342 811321 Sheffield Park and Garden Uckfield TN22 3QX. Café with children’s lunch boxes, 01825 790231

Charlotte Yoga, pregnancy 1-2-1, mother & baby & pre-school yoga classes, 07887 562075 (see advert p8) CJ Yoga, parent & child yoga sessions, Saturday & Sunday monthly, 07515 805228 CJ Yoga, weekly Saturday morning Flow classes, Profiles Studio, Hassocks, 07515 805228 Funshine Yoga, 2-4yrs & yoga for mums with play area for 0-5yrs, East Grinstead & Forest Row, 07770 382462 Iyengar Yoga classes at the Koorana Centre, Ardingly, all welcome, 01342 810593 Kate Anderson Yoga, 400 hours RYT. Group & private yoga classes, for all levels of experience & ability, 07786 980119

Myra Nicol Yoga, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 239125 Tree Tales Children’s Yoga, pre-school, KS1 & KS2 classes, Haywards Heath, 07917 008451 Yoga Akasha, East Grinstead, 07956 969141 Yoga at Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348

Youth clubs Accelerate, Y6-8, Tues 6-7.30pm, The King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Action Night, activities for 10-14yrs, Fri 6-8.30, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Awaken, Y7-9, Fri 7.15-8.30pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, 07540 800876 Burgess Hill Youth, Fairfield Community Centre, Y3-6 Wed & Y7-11 Mon, 01444 248343 Fortify, Y10-13, Fri 8.30-10pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, 07540 800876 Live Wire, Y3-6, Wed 6-7pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, Just drop in Locus Youth Club 11-14yrs, Parish Room, Balcombe, 07500 467735 Pulse, 11-18yrs, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07743 438970 Rooted, 7-11yrs, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07743 438970 Switch On, Reception-Y2, Thurs 5-6pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, Just drop in The POD, Y1-6, 6-7pm, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 The Venue, Y7-13, at St Andrew’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762

Slake High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH. Independent café opposite Lindfield pond, 07540 538391 Sussex Mother London Road, Hassocks BN6 9NA. Café and gift shop with children’s play area, 07752 625406 The Coach and Horses School Lane, Danehill RH17 7JF. Family pub/restaurant with sandpit, swing and slide, 01825 740369 The Farmers Lewes Road Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath RH17 7NE. Family pub/restaurant with large children’s play area, 01444 831899 The Red Lion Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath RH17 7DE. Family pub/restaurant with children’s play area, 01825 740836 The Sportsman Cuckfield Road, Goddards Green BN6 9LQ. Family pub/restaurant with children’s play area, 01444 233460 The Wheatsheaf Wheatsheaf Road, Henfield BN5 9BD. Family pub/restaurant with large wooden pirate ship, swings and kids’ menu, 01273 492077 Trading Boundaries Sheffield Green TN22 3RB. Family café with outdoor play area, 01825 791310 UpCountry Garden Centre Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill RH17 7NG. Café with outdoor play area, climb-on tractor and double decker bus, 01444 831311 Wakehurst Ardingly Road, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN. Café with children’s lunch boxes, 01444 894066

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Places to Visit - Discount Voucher Family Farms Blackberry Farm Whitesmith BN8 6JD. Set in 18 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside, home to over 200 friendly animals and wildfowl; most can be petted or fed by hand, and there are always members of staff on hand to tell you all about them. There’s also a large outdoor play area, 'Clucky’s' undercover adventure playbarn and sensory zone, family fun picnic area and baby area. Open daily 10am - 5pm in spring and autumn, and 6pm in summer, 01825 872912 See advert p35 Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex RH14 0EG. Lots of animals and adventure playgrounds, summer splash attack and beach, indoor soft play area for toddlers - 10 year olds. Open daily 10am 5pm, 01403 700063 Godstone Farm RH9 8LX. Family farm, indoor & outdoor play areas, soft play, ride-ons, go karts, trampolines, pony & tractor rides, 01883 742546 See advert p18 & competition p5 Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. 100-acre farm with nature walks, wallabies and deer, tea room, gift shop, rural life museum and camping, 01825 790331 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 and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween. See website for opening dates for each attraction, 01323 442051 See advert Middle Farm Countryside Centre Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LJ. Family farm with a small flock of sheep, playground and play hay barn, animal handling sessions, restaurant and farm shop. Open all year round 10am 5pm, last entry 4pm, 01323 811411

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Plaw Hatch Organic Farm Sharpthorne RH19 4JL. Working farm with organic farm shop, dairy, cheese store, garden and regular events, 01342 810201 Tablehurst Farm London Road, Forest Row RH18 5DP. Working farm with farm shop and café, free to visit and see how food is grown, 01342 823173 The Mac’s Farm Ditchling BN6 8GT. Quirky campsite with fire pits, reptiles, cocktail shack, PYO organic eggs & regular family events, 01273 845189 Washbrooks Family Farm Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF. Family farm with animals, tractor rides, indoor and outdoor play areas, tea rooms. Open 9.30am - 5pm, 01273 832201

Animals and Nature Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum Halland BN8 5AF. Have fun in the adventure playground, explore the willow tunnels, ride on the miniature railway (open weekends and school holidays), visit the motor museum, feed t h e birds on the wildfowl reserve or discover the ancient houses on a woodland walk. Open daily from mid-March until late October, 01825 840573 British Wildlife Centre Newchapel RH7 6LF. Over 40 British animals including red squirrels, otters, foxes & deer, 01342 834658. See advert & voucher p30 & competition p27 Drusillas Park Alfriston Road just off the A27, BN26 5QS. Zoo, interactive displays, extensive adventure playgrounds, Safari Express Train and Hello Kitty Secret Garden which includes three children’s rides; a specially designed Hello Kitty car ride, a teacup ride and a ‘Reach for the Sky’ hopper ride. There’s also a new Rainforest Carousel ride. Open daily 10am - 6pm, 01323 874100 Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre at Hilliers Garden Centre, Brighton Road (A281), Horsham RH13 6QA. Bird of prey displays, gardens and Japanese water feature. Open from Easter - October half term from Wednesday - Saturday, plus bank holidays from 11am - 5pm and Sundays 11am-4.30pm, 01403 273458 or 07761 695876 Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at Hailsham BN27 3GD. Animals, falconry, year-round indoor soft play at 'Froggies', children’s farm, go karts, outdoor playgrounds and paddling pools, Wave Runner water slide, ski slope, Knockhatch Mining Co motion simulator and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween. See website for opening dates for each attraction, 01323 442051 See advert

Please check opening days & times before travelling as many attractions don't open every day

Places to Visit - Full List Online National Cat Centre and Nature Trail, Chelwood Gate, Ashdown Forest RH17 7DE. The largest cat rehoming centre in the UK, 2km nature trail, donkey field, lake, visitor centre with café and adoption centre. Open daily 10am - 4pm, 01825 741330 Pulborough Brooks (RSPB) RH20 2EL. Located in the Arun Valley nature reserve, includes plenty of naturethemed activities from bug hunting to den building and pond dipping to bird watching. With guided walks, café and shop. Good access for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Visitor centre open daily 9.30am - 5pm, 01798 875851 Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare on B2192 between Ringmer and Halland BN8 5AJ. Up to 1,000 animals enjoying a happy and peaceful life including horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits, chipmunks, tortoises, terrapins and exotic birds. Experiences include animal carer for the day and sensory safari.

Visitor centre, coffee shop, gift shop, picnic area and lots of children’s holiday activities. Open daily 8am - 4pm, admission free, but donations are very much appreciated, 01825 840252 Stoneywish Nature Reserve Spatham Lane, Ditchling BN6 8XH. Meadows, wetlands and woodland full of native flowers and home to a wealth of wildlife.

Plus, farm animals, play area and campsite. Open March - October, Friday - Monday in term time, school holidays open daily 10am - 5pm, 01273 843498 Sussex Horse Rescue Sanctuary Hempstead Lane, Uckfield TN22 3DL. Open Sundays 11am - 4pm from Easter until Gala Day (2nd Saturday in September), 01825 762010 The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JN. 30-acre park with llamas, alpacas and reindeer, café, playground and shop. Open daily 10am - 5pm, 01825 712040 Tilgate Park Crawley, RH10 5PQ. Nature centre admission £2 for 2-16 year olds and £3 for over 17s, outdoor play area, hedge maze, tea shop, woodland and lakeside walks, Go Ape, Golf Centre, Smith and Western restaurant, fishing and water sports with Tilgate Watersports. Open summer 10am 6pm, 01293 552222 See advert on back page & voucher p31 Wilderness Wood Hadlow Down, near Uckfield TN22 4HJ. Around 62 acres of woodland and nature trails, lots of children’s activities

and wild camping. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 9am 5pm, see website for full details, 01825 830509 Woods Mill Countryside Centre Henfield BN5 9SD. Headquarters of Sussex Wildlife Trust and an environmental education centre with pre-bookable holiday activities. The 13-acre nature reserve provides a peaceful setting comprising coppice woodland, meadows and a reed-fringed lake. Open all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas, admission free, no dogs, 01273 492630

Walking, Cycling and Open Spaces 1066 Country Walk follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror from Pevensey to Rye via Bexhill and Hastings.

Abbots Wood signposted off the A22 between Hailsham and Polegate, and signposted off the A27 at Wilmington. Woodland walks, BBQ and play area.

There are two circular trails; one of 1.9 miles and the other just under a mile, 0300 0674464 Ardingly Reservoir West Sussex RH17 6SQ. Walks and limited cycling/horse riding. Ardingly Activity Centre water sports centre with pre-bookable activities, 01444 892549

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Ashdown Forest Wych Cross, RH18 5JP. Once a Norman deer hunting forest, now the largest free public access space in the south east. Walks, Forest Centre and riding with a permit, 01342 823583 Black Cat Treasure Hunts fun and affordable treasure hunt routes around Sussex for families, 07445 818996 Boating from The Anchor Inn Anchor Lane, Barcombe, Lewes BN8 5EA. Hire a rowing boat for up to 6 people for an hour at a time. Summer only, 01273 400414 Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP. With outdoor adventure playground, zip wire, woodland walks and children’s holiday and Halloween activities.

Open daily 10am - 6pm (or dusk) between March and October 2019. See website for further details on dates, 01444 450326 Chailey Common walks and horse riding, no cycling, 01273 471600 or 01444 831098 Cuckmere Valley BN26 5TT. National Trust land, a haven for wildlife, High and Over hill, chalk horse and stunning views of the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Valley, 01323 423197.

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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. The ramparts or walls of the Iron Age hill fort can be seen when you walk around the hill and the remains of a curious Victorian funfair can be found just a few minutes from the car park. Venture into the valley and discover a living carpet of flowers and a myriad of colourful insects. Open dawn until dusk, 01273 857712 Forest Way bridle and footpath running 16km from East Grinstead to Groombridge, indirectly linked to the Worth Way from Three Bridges to East Grinstead.

Pooh Sticks Bridge and Pooh Corner Shop in Ashdown Forest, Hartfield on B2026, TN7 4AE, 01892 771155 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. As the name suggests, Ditchling Beacon was one of the chain of fires lit to warn of impending invasions. It was once an Iron Age hillfort, with its steep northern slope used as a natural defence. It’s now managed by The National Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust, 0300 3031053. You can reach Ditchling Beacon via Breeze Buses which are open top in summer - weather permitting.

Worth Way bridle and footpath running from Crawley Three Bridges to East Grinstead and then indirectly linked to the Forest Way which continues to Groombridge, 01273 48267

Places of Historic Interest and Gardens 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield High Street, Battle, East Sussex 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. See website for opening times, 01424 775705 or 01424 776787 Anne of Cleves House and Museum 52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1JA. Visit the medieval, half-timbered house, a gift to Anne of Cleves from Henry VIII, discover how the Tudors and Elizabethans lived, worked and relaxed at home. The house also contains the Museum of Lewes history, and displays about Tom Paine and the Wealden iron industry. See website for opening dates and times, 01273 474610 See advert p33 Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP. With outdoor adventure playground, zip wire, woodland walks and children’s holiday and Halloween activities.

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Places to Visit - Discount Voucher Open daily 10am - 6pm (or dusk) between March and October. See website for further details on dates, 01444 450326 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 not open to the public, however guided tours are conducted at an extra charge and subject to availability. Numerous family events are held over the summer. The estate is also home to the Observatory Science Centre 01323 833816 High Beeches Gardens High Beeches Lane, Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6HQ (just off the A23). 27 acres of beautiful woodland and water gardens with tea room. Spy treasure trail available to download from www.treasuretrails.co.uk/sussex. Garden open daily April - October 1pm - 5pm except Wednesdays, last admission 4.30pm. Tea room open 10am - 5.00pm except Wednesdays, 01444 400589 Jill Windmill Clayton, South Downs BN6 9PG. Built in 1821 and restored to full working order, open most Sundays and bank holidays from May September, 2pm - 5pm. Check website, as these days rely on volunteer stewards being available.

Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum 169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YE. Climb to the top of this 1,000-yearold 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, March - October 10am - 5.30pm, open 11am Sundays, Mondays and bank holidays (closed Mondays in January) 01273 486290 See advert p33 Michelham Priory Upper Dicker, near Hailsham, East Sussex, 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 in the 14th century Gatehouse. Open daily February - December, February 11am - 4pm, March - October 10.30am 5pm, November and December 11am - 4pm. Check dates with venue before travelling, 01323 844224 See advert

Nymans House and Gardens (National Trust) Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB. Natural play trail, lovely walks in the Millennium Wood and family programmes in school holidays. Gardens open daily all year round. Check website for opening times and dates for visiting the house, 01444 405250 See advert on back page Priest House North Lane, West Hoathly, West Sussex RH19 4PP. 15th century hall house with a traditional cottage garden. Once owned by Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell, Anne of Cleves, Mary I and Elizabeth I. It is now furnished with 18th and 19th century country furniture and the garden is planted with 170+ culinary, medicinal and household herbs. Open March - October 10.30am - 5.30pm, open Sundays from 12pm. Closed Mondays except bank holidays, 01342 810479 Royal Pavilion 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, East Sussex 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. Open daily 10am - 5.15pm October March and 9.30am - 5.45pm April - September (closed at Christmas) 03000 290900 Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) TN22 3QX. Informal landscape garden laid out in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown and further

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Places to Visit 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 See advert on back page Standen House and Garden (National Trust) West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE. Arts and Crafts family home with Morris and Co interiors, great views, woodland walks and family woodland play area. Open all year round, check website for dates and times, 01342 323029 See advert on back page Wakehurst Gardens and Millennium Seed Bank, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TN. ‘Kew in the Country’, botanic gardens run by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With lots of walks, children especially love the rocky Himalayan Garden, Adventurous Journeys natural play spaces, Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, restaurant, café and gift shop. Open daily at 10am, see website for details of events, 01444 894066

Museums and Galleries Cuckfield Museum Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 3EL. Open from February, admission free, but donations welcome, 01444 473630 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 Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am - 5pm, Sundays and bank holidays 11am - 5pm. See website for further information, 01273 844744 East Grinstead Museum Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BJ. Includes the footprint of an Iguanodon and Curator’s Corner with sand pit to dig for treasure. Open Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday and bank holidays 1pm - 4pm, 01342 302233 Henfield Museum Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, High Street, Henfield BN5 9DB. Open Monday - Saturday, check website for times, 01273 492507 Horsham Museum Causeway House, 9 Causeway, Horsham RH12 1HE. Open 10am - 5pm, Monday Saturday, admission free. Closed on Sundays and bank holidays, 01403 254959 Hove Museum and Art Gallery 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB. Toys, cinema, local history and fine art, lots of children’s activities. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

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- Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2 - 5pm, closed Wednesdays. Open on public holidays, admission free, 01273 290200 Hurstpierpoint Museum Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY. Two large unmanned display cabinets containing local history items and information, open Monday - Wednesday 9am - 1.30pm, Thursday and Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm, plus accessible when the Village Centre is open, closed Sundays, 07985 201335

Railways, Buses and Boats Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Beech Hurst Gardens, Haywards Heath RH16 4BX. Half a mile of track run by volunteers; includes two tunnels and signals.

Operating 2pm - 5pm weekends and bank holidays from 13th April - end September, plus Wednesdays during summer school holidays.

See timetable on website for further details.

Bentley Miniature Railway Harvey's Lane, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5AF. One-mile of track run by volunteers at Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, near Halland. Trains run every weekend of the year and East Sussex school holidays. See website for detailed timetable before travelling, 0845 8672583 Bluebell Railway from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL. Volunteer preserved steam railway. See website for the timetable of train services, 01825 720800 Breeze Buses no 79, to Ditchling Beacon, the 2nd highest point on the South Downs with spectacular views across the weald. Once there take a walk to Patcham (3.5 miles) and catch the 5A bus back, or Lewes (5.5 miles) and catch the 28/29 bus back, 01273 292480 Lavender Line Isfield TN22 5XB. Preserved railway, travels for a two-mile round trip between the village of Isfield and Worth Halt near Uckfield. At Isfield you will find the headquarters of the Lavender Line which includes the original Victorian station and signal box.

Open 11am - 5pm, Sundays, bank holidays, some weekdays in the summer and for special events, check public timetable for further information, 01825 750515 Wey and Arun Canal Canal Centre behind the Onslow Arms in Loxwood RH14 0RD. From Saturday 30th March runs every Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Monday until Sunday 27th October. All canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and small craft are welcome on the canal, 01403 753999 See advert p34

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Science based events & activities for everyone!

The Observatory Science Centre Wartling Road, Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 1RN

www.the-observatory.org

Exploring Science

Play Centres Adventure Avenue 79-81 Church Walk, Burgess Hill RH15 9BQ. A children’s role play centre for 1-7 year olds in The Martlets Shopping Centre. A place where kids can feel free to express their individuality through role play in any one of 12 play areas. They have a Laundromat, Fire station, Post office, Doctors Surgery, Vet, Supermarket, Bakery, Construction Site, Stage and Dress up, Hair and Beauty Salon, Camping Area and Sensory Room, 07715 751133 (venue may change) Antics Softplay Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8WA. Antics is an indoor soft play adventure zone, which promotes fun and healthy play for under 12's, max height 140cm (4ft 7ins), in a safe and clean environment. With 3 tiers to explore, kids will love the excitement, adventure and creative play that Antics offers. Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm, Saturdays 9am - 1.45pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays 9am - 4pm.

Toddler time 0 - 4yrs in school holidays 9am - 10am, 01444 876000 'Froggies' Indoor Soft Play at Knockhatch on A22 Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham BN27 3PR. Features dedicated under 3s toddler area. Open 10am 5.30pm, 01323 442051 See advert p29 High Places The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8WA. Colourful arena features 16 fun themed climbing walls towering over 20 feet high, each showcasing striking designs. Book in advance or attend an open session, 01444 876000 JumpIn Inflatable Fun 5-7 Jubilee Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9TL. All ages welcome, soft play and parties, Burgess Hill 01444 241595 Sharky’s Soft Play Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, Henfield BN5 9QB. The soft play is open for children up to 12 years old. Sibling discount available, 01273 494984

Brighton Sewer Tours the tour takes you along narrow, whitewashed corridors and up and down metal ladders to see the route of the day’s waste and storm water, which flow to a treatment plant to the east of the city before being pumped safely out to sea. Starts at the Pier and you emerge through a manhole in the middle of Old Steine Gardens, see website for 2019 tour dates, 11 years+, advance booking required.

Observatory Science Centre Wartling Road, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN. Hands-on science with 100+ interactive exhibits both indoors and out, telescope tours and lots of children’s and family workshops. The centre is open every day, check website for dates and times, 01323 832731 See advert

Theatres and Cinemas Chequer Mead Theatre De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS. Purpose-built venue for music, comedy and drama, plus a cafe/bar, function spaces and classes, 01342 302000.

Clair Hall Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN. An events and entertainment venue in the heart of Mid Sussex, 01444 455440 Haywards Heath Music Society 7 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath RH16 1DW. Virtuoso International musicians performing live and local, 01444 456227 Orion Cinema Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX. Cinema with art deco facade and 2 screens showing the latest mainstream releases, 01444 243300

With many thanks to Judith Wardle who drew all the cartoons w w w.picturetent.co.uk

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Saturday 6th July National Meadows Day, a celebration of wildflower grasslands, for info visit magnificentmeadows.org.uk Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th July Art in the Park, 10.30am-3pm, explore the new art trail & create a piece of art, Sheffield Park & Garden (advert back page) Friday 12th July *Creatures of the Night, 7.30pm10pm, 7yrs+, children must be accompanied, Woods Mill, Henfield, book via Sussex Wildlife Trust Friday 12th July Summer Party, 6pm-11pm, charity event with BBQ & DJ, Burgess Hill Rugby Club, Poveys Close Saturday 13th July Family Fun Day, 3pm-4.30pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church hhbchurch.org.uk Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th July Classic Vehicle Show, classic domestic, agricultural & military vehicles, Michelham Priory, Hailsham 01323 844224 (advert p31) Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th July Norman Knights Tournament, Arundel Castle, 10am-4.30pm 01903 882173 Saturday 13th July - Wednesday 4th September Space Chase, Summer 2019 Reading Challenge, visit your local library for more information & to join in Saturday 20th July Cheeki Monkeys Nearly New Sale, 2pm-4pm, St Andrews Church Hall, Burgess Hill Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st July *Moon Landing Anniversary, activities include rocket launching & making moon buggies, Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux 01323 832731 (advert p33) Saturday 20th July - Tuesday 3rd September Summer of Seeds, children's trail exploring seeds & growth in the garden, Sheffield Park & Garden (advert back page)

Monday 22nd July - Friday 6th September Summer Holiday Fun, including garden games & outdoor art, also an opportunity to tick off some 50 Things activities, Nymans (advert back page) Wednesday 24th July + every Wednesday in August Wild Families activities, 10.30amnoon, activities include ditch dipping, minibeast & snake hunts, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, RH20 2EL 01798 875851 Friday 26th - Sunday 28th July *Chilled in a Field Festival, small, independent festival for grown up party people & their kids. Includes live music, DJs, artists, crafts, theatre & performances, Bentley, Halland Saturday 27th July *Sausage & Cider Night, 5pm-11pm, live music & hot dogs, The Mac's Farm, Ditchling 01273 845189 Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th July At Home with the Tudors, 10am4.30pm, activities for all ages, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes 01273 474610 (advert p33) Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th July Wild Wood, 10am-5pm, Tree Trunk Trek, crafts, storytelling & bookable tree-climbing activity, Wakehurst, Ardingly 01444 894066 Saturday 27th July - Sunday 1st September Festival on the Farm, celebrating 40 years of the family farm, Godstone Farm 01883 742546 (advert p18)

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Saturday 27th July - Sunday 1st September Summer Holiday Fun, family trail & craft activities, Standen House & Garden 01342 323029 (advert back page) Saturday 27th July - Sunday 15th September The Enchanted Garden, 10am-5pm, follow the pixie trail & win a prize, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath 01444 450326 Monday 29th July - Friday 30th August *Summer Holiday Fun, 10am-5pm, pond dipping, photography, tree climbing, Wakehurst, Ardingly, 01444 894066 Tuesday 30th July *Cool Chemistry, full day workshop for 6-8yrs, Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux 01323 832731 (advert p33) Tuesday 30th July Lords & Ladies, 1pm-4pm, sewing, spinning & dressing up as Tudors, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes 01273 474610 (advert p33) Tuesday 30th July Living History Day, 10am-4pm, wide range of family friendly havea-go activities, Arundel Castle, 01903 882173 Tuesday 30th July + every Tuesday in August Themed Tuesdays at Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith, half price entry for children in fancy dress, 01825 872912 (see advert) Wednesday 31st July & Thursday 1st August *The Chemistry Lab, full day workshop for 9-11yrs, Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 01323 832731 (advert p33)

August

Midweek Family Fun in August Themed midweek events, Michelham Priory, Hailsham 01323 844224 (advert p31) Thursday 1st August *Digging for Treasure, 10.30am & 2pm, try out being an archaeologist, do some digging, handle some artefacts, draw a picture & make your own treasure, 4-8yrs, Lewes Castle 01273 486290 (advert p33) Thursday 1st August *Make a Metal Musical Triangle with Richard Maloney, 11am-3pm, 7yrs+ Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 01273 844744 Friday 2nd August *Gangsta Granny, 5pm-7.30pm, open air theatre production on the South Lawn, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath 01444 450326

Monday 5th - Wednesday 7th August *Children's Creative Writing Course, 9am-3pm, for Years 7-9, Sayers Common Church Hall, 07446 882325 (advert p20) Monday 5th - Friday 9th August *We Made a Musical, 10am - 4pm, Act Too creative workshop, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath 01444 455440 Tuesday 6th August *Astronaut Academy, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 01323 832731 (advert p33) Wednesday 7th August *Crime Detectives, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 01323 832731 (advert p33) Wednesday 7th, 21st, 28th August *50 Things Wild Wednesdays, 11am, including pond dipping, bug hunting & den building, Sheffield Park & Garden (advert back page) Thursday 8th August *Man on the Moon, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 01323 832731 (advert p33) Thursday 8th August *Pirates & Princesses Canal Cruise, 11am & 2pm, Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood (see advert) Thursday 8th August *Botanicals, 10.30am & 2pm, art workshops including drawing, painting & printing flowers, 4-8yrs, Lewes Castle 01273 486290 (advert p33) Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th August *Music in the Woods, 1pm-3pm, families can make music with natural materials, open to all ages, Sheffield Park & Garden (advert back page) Tuesday 13th August *Alien Life, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 01323 832731 (advert p33) Wednesday 14th August *Spectacular Light & Colour, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 01323 832731 (advert p33) Thursday 15th August *Dragons & Dinosaurs, 10.30am & 2pm, creative fun with clay, 4-8yrs, Lewes Castle 01273 486290 (advert p33) Thursday 15th August *Earth & Beyond, half day workshop for 9-11yrs, Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 01323 832731 (advert p33) Thursday 15th August *Make a Toy Wooden Boat with Cat Dimond, 11am-3pm, 7yrs+ Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 01273 844744

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What's On this summer & autumn Friday 16th - Monday 26th August Bazaar Indian Summer Market at Sussex Prairie Garden, Henfield, 10.30am-5pm featuring bookable sessions with Music Bus on 21st & 22nd (see voucher p9 for contact details) Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th August Family History Weekend, 10am4pm, activities for the whole family, Arundel Castle 01903 882173 Tuesday 20th August *Rocket Science, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 01323 832731 (advert p33) Tuesday 20th August Plants & Potions, 1pm-4pm, handson activities, textile crafts & quizzes, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes 01273 474610 (advert p33) Wednesday 21st August *Pirates & Princesses Canal Cruise, 11am & 2pm, Wey & Arun Canal, Loxwood (see advert) Wednesday 21st August *Red Planet, Blue Planet, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 01323 832731 (advert p33) Thursday 22nd August *Attack a Castle, 10.30am & noon, try on armour, make model castles & mangonels, 4-8yrs, Lewes Castle 01273 486290 (advert p33) Thursday 22nd August *3D Animation, half day workshop for 9-11yrs, Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 01323 832731 (advert p33) Monday 26th August Happy Bank Holiday Monday!

Thursday 29th August *Flowers & Fleece, drawing & making activities with a botanical theme, 4-8yrs, Lewes Castle 01273 486290 (advert p33) Saturday 31st August & Sunday 1st September *A Midsummer Night's Dream, 7.30pm-10pm, magical familyfriendly open air theatre at Wakehurst, Ardingly 01444 894066

September

Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th September Medieval Weekend, archery, camps, displays, medieval traders, Michelham Priory, Hailsham 01323 844224 (advert p31) Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th September Woodland Craft Fair,10am-4pm, see demonstrations & buy crafts inspired by nature, Standen House & Garden 01342 323029 (advert back page)

Friday 13th - Sunday 15th September *Into the Trees family festival, wide range of outdoor activities including woodland crafts, archery, demonstrations & den building, Ashdown Forest (competition p16 & voucher p28) Monday 16th - Sunday 22nd September Lindfield Arts Festival, programme of activities, exhibitions, performances & food & drink Saturday 21st September *Open Morning, Hurstpierpoint College, 01273 836936 (advert p15) Saturday 21st September Family Fun Day, 3pm-4.30pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church hhbchurch.org.uk Sunday 22nd September Autumn Bus Show, ride the buses, Amberley Museum, nr Arundel 01798 831370 Friday 27th September *Open Morning, Cumnor House Sussex, from 10am, 01825 792006 (advert p15) Saturday 28th September *Open Day, Burgess Hill Girls nursery & whole school, 01444 241050 (advert p3) Saturday 28th September Open Day, Lingfield College, whole school, no appointment necessary, 01342 838153 (advert p16)

October

Saturday 5th October *Open Morning, Handcross Park School, 9.30am-noon 01444 400526 (advert p13) Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th October Fun Palace Weekend, 11am-4pm, drop in for free activities for all ages, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 01273 844744 Sunday 6th October Free entry for a Grandparent when accompanied by a full paying child, Knockhatch, Hailsham 01323 442051 (advert p29) Friday 11th October *The Nutcracker Ballet, 7.30pm, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath 01444 455440 Saturday 12th October Mansion Market, outdoor market with organic cafe, 11-4pm, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th October *The Sussex Baby Show, South of England Showground, Ardingly, stalls, demonstrations, advice & much more for expectant parents & those with babies & toddlers, book online or buy tickets on the door (see voucher)

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Sunday 13th October *Haywards Heath Bike Ride & Trike Ride, The Broadway, Haywards Heath, 01444 453399 (advert p19) Saturday 19th October Family Fun Day, 3pm-4.30pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church hhbchurch.org.uk Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th October Hallowe'en Weekend, Michelham Priory, Hailsham 01323 844224 (advert p31) Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November Pop-up Pumpkin Patch, pumpkinthemed activities & games, Nymans (advert back page) Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November The Academy of Witches & Wizards, a spooky Halloween trail & activities on selected days, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath 01444 450326 Saturday 26th October - Sunday 3rd November Witches & Wizards, a spooky week of Halloween goings on at the Bluebell Railway Horsted Keynes station Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November Halloween at Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith, half price entry for children in fancy dress, 01825 872912 (see advert)

Tuesday 29th October Autumn Colours, 1pm-4pm, autumnal activities; embroider a flower or make a herb bag & explore paints & plant dyes, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes 01273 474610 (advert p33) Wednesday 30th October Meet The Gruffalo at Drusillas Park, Alfriston 01323 874100

November

Saturday 2nd November NCT Mid Sussex nearly new sale at Burgess Hill Girls (advert p7) Saturday 9th November Mansion Market, outdoor market with organic cafe, 11am-4pm, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row

The winter 2019 issue, featuring events in November to February will be available to pick up from early November

Please double check all events before travelling; details may change

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Places to Visit this summer & autumn

made with the National Trust Find summer holiday adventures at Nymans, Sheffield Park and Garden and Standen House and Garden These are the places that make us. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans | nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffieldpark | nationaltrust.org.uk/standen

For one child’s FREE entry to our Nature Centre, cut out the discount voucher on page 31

Find us at Tilgate Park, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5PQ

tilgatenaturecentre.co.uk

Call: 01293 521168 Email: tilgate@crawley.gov.uk

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