Across Sussex (Mid Sussex & Crawley and Horsham) Family Grapevine spring 2021 issue

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ACROSS SUSSEX | MARCH - JUNE 2021 INCLUDING MID SUSSEX CRAWLEY & HORSHAM BRIGHTON & HOVE

The Essential Guide to Local Information for Bump to Teens

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What's On

Local events March - June A - Z of Sport & Leisure

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Businesses around town www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk It has been something of a challenge to home-school two primary school children and produce two magazines, and the hope was that they might return to school at some point before the magazines needed to go to the printer, so that the last phase of proofreading could be done in peace and quiet... and here is how that panned out: We always need to decide upon the date on which we go to print well in advance. Usually we organise it so that we can deliver the spring issue in early March. This year, however, we decided to give ourselves a little bit longer before delivery to see if we could get an idea of how spring 2021 was going to look, in terms of the Places to Visit that would be open, and the Local Events that would be taking place. So back in January we looked at the diary and decided on a slightly later date to go to print - and so it was that, in a coincidence pretty typical of the way things have gone over the past 12 months, 8th March became the day that juggling work and home-schooling would get a whole lot easier as the spring magazines would finally be finished and go off to the printer and surprise, surprise, it was also the children's first day back at school...

Discount Vouchers are unfortunately not back in the magazines just yet, but you will find Three excellent Competitions to win Family Tickets to local attractions and events. As always, many thanks to the advertisers who have placed adverts with the Mid Sussex Family Grapevine this issue. Please do support your local businesses; they are a very hard working bunch who have had a really rough time recently and, now more than ever, they would love to hear from you.

In this Issue

A - Z of Sport & Leisure........17 - 19

Independent Schools.......3, 12 - 14

Additional Needs..............................7

Local Events.......................................24

Advice & Support..............................6

Out of School Clubs.......................15

Antenatal............................................6

Parties................................................4-5

Babies.............................................6 - 7

Photographers...................................7

Businesses around Town................2

Places to Visit...........................20 - 23

Childcare.............................................9

Pre-School Activities........................9

Children’s Centres............................7

Pre-Schools..............................10 - 12

Competitions....................5, 21 & 24

Swimming.........................................19

Daycare Nurseries..................10 - 11

Toys, Books Clothes & Gifts............2

Holiday Clubs...................................16

Tutoring & Language Classes......15

COMPETITIONS 05 The Butterfly Gardens, Ditchling - Family Ticket 21 Into the Trees Festival, Ashdown Forest - Family Weekend Ticket 24 South of England Show, Ardingly - Family Ticket For Additional Competitions See the Crawley & Horsham spring magazine from page 25 onwards

Cover image of Joey & Luke at The Butterfly Gardens at Middleton Common Farm, Ditchling, by Amanda Dack @MiddletonButterflyGardens (see competition p5)

Elizabeth Wickenden - Editor elizabeth@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk 01444 451 449 / 07786 244 698 www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex Mid Sussex Family Grapevine @midsussexfamilygrapevine

Pet Care Pooh Piglet Guinea Pig Rescue Centre, rehoming centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 412709 Thistle and Pheasant-berry, dog walking & dog sitting, 07702 153882 Wag & Woof pet care, dog walking/ sitting & drop in services for cats & other animals, Lindfield, 07894 207559

Children’s Shoe Shops

Bibbliboo, tailor-made illustrations & hand drawn wall prints for nurseries, 07786 088344 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft gift shop, Ditchling, 01273 844744 Funky Llama, fun, colourful kids clothing from Peru, 07793 221782 Little Chickadeela Crochet, bespoke handmade baby clothes & accessories, 07974 972714

Clever Clogs Footwear, East Grinstead, 01342 319133

Nibs and Scribbles, personalised children’s prints & bespoke gifts, 07909 511276

Happy Feet Boutique, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 487744

North Park Farm outdoor activity equipment, Albourne, 01273 833643

Klodhoppers, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 452824

Picture Tent, bespoke illustrations, illustrated names & dates of birth & toy portraits, 07813 111935 (see advert p7)

Toys, Books, Clothes & Gifts 7 Pages UK, bilingual children’s books & world fiction in English for readers aged 8+, 07969 433099 Beading Brilliant, handmade craft kits, self contained, easy to follow; the perfect gift, 07840 618295 beadingbrilliant.co.uk (see easy spring craft idea p9)

PJ and the Hare, children’s clothing, children’s books & gifts, Cuckfield, 01444 453278 The Little Nappy Cake Shop, handmade baby nappy cakes & gifts, Burgess Hill, 07814 590728 Tracys Little Gift Shop, find your kinder gifts & treats, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, tracyslittlegiftshop.com facebook.com/tracysshop

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Greener Choices • Party Venues Tory’s Cafe in the Park, Haywards Heath Join us in Victoria Park for coffee, homemade cakes & light brunches. Plenty of fresh air & space for a socially distanced catch up. Hours & menu subject to gov guidelines.

Visit our social media for opening times.

www.toryscafe.co.uk

THE FACE AND BODY COMPANY beauty therapist offering eco-friendly, organic, cruelty-free, vegan products & services, 07786 088344 The Seasons, household goods & organic & biodynamic foods, delivery available, Forest Row, 01342 824673

Greener Choices Beading Brilliant, eco-conscious craft kits for all ages, plastic free packaging, 07840 618295 beadingbrilliant.co.uk (see easy spring craft idea p9) Clough’s Deli, loose cupboard staples, liquid refills, organic fruit & vegetables, Lindfield, 01444 452060 Freecycle.org, join your local online Freecycle group to offer & collect unwanted items locally & for free Ode and Fenn, handmade, plasticfree bath, shower & male grooming products & skincare at Silva’s & Scrapless, Burgess Hill Scrapless, plastic-free refills, homewares & gifts, Martlets Square, Burgess Hill (see editorial)

Bramble Hall, Bramble Hill, seats max 60, hall with kitchen, Balcombe, 01444 811833

Scout Hall, up to 40 children, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath, 07739 902181

Cuckfield Village Hall, London Lane, 01444 454276

St Andrew’s Church Halls, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762

East Court & Meridian Parish Halls, East Grinstead, 01342 335056

St Richard’s Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 453941

Fairfield Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 07779 577774

The Henfield Hall, Henfield, 01273 493365

Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, 01444 416170

The King’s Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215

Hillians Bar & function room, Burgess Hill Town FC, 01444 871514

Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, seats up to 180, Balcombe, 01444 811226

Martindale Centre, Station Road, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790375

Wivelsfield Village Hall, Wivelsfield Green, 01444 471664

Thistle and Pheasant-berry, keepsakes made from first baby clothes or materials with special significance, 07702 153882

Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 247815 Old School, Church Street, Cuckfield, 01444 456900

Blackland Farm outdoor activities, nr East Grinstead, 01342 810493

Tiny land, natural, eco-friendly wood stains made from food, 07951 469922

Parish Room, Stockcroft Road, seats 40, hall with kitchen, Balcombe, 01444 811264

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

Tracys Little Gift Shop, inspiration for ecofriendly swaps, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, tracyslittlegiftshop.com facebook.com/tracysshop Tropic with Anna Ashley, naturally derived, vegan & cruelty-free products for skin, body & hair, suitable for all ages, 07932 005735

Hall Hire 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

Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 454276 Scaynes Hill Millennium Village Centre, Lewes Road, 01444 831511

Party Venues

Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348 JumpIn Inflatable Fun, fully catered parties for all ages, Burgess Hill, 01444 241595

Disclaimer: At the time of publication, many venues are temporarily closed & many party entertainers are offering Online Entertainment. The information on these pages is a guide to what would normally be on offer.

Please contact the individual organisations for further up-to-date information.

As many of you have already discovered, there is a new addition to the rows of shops in Burgess Hill; Scrapless joins the other small, independent businesses in the newly named ‘Martlets Square’. Scrapless is a low-waste refill shop, stocking an ever-expanding range of food, gifts, toiletries, cleaning liquids and kitchen products.

Working with suppliers who share its eco-friendly ethos, and with no single use plastic packaging in sight, Scrapless’ key aims are to help local shoppers reduce the amount of unnecessary packaging in their shopping basket and to support a more circular economic system.

Scrapless provide predominately organic food and cleaning liquids in a refillable format; encouraging customers to bring their own containers, buy new reusable ones in-store, or use one of our second-hand containers, kindly donated by customers and washed by staff ready to be reused. Not only does this help reduce waste, it also often helps to lower carbon emissions, food waste and costs. As well as refills, Scrapless also offers fresh bread, pastries and eggs, locally made gifts and sustainable swaps for your home. With one third of all food produced worldwide ending up as waste, this new way of shopping enables our community to fight against this worrying trend.

Opening its doors in October 2020, Scrapless sits next to New Look and has seen thousands of forward-thinking and planet-loving locals come through the door to start, or extend, their zero waste journey. Meg King (aged 23) created Scrapless to provide a more sustainable, accessible and convenient shopping experience for the Mid Sussex area which revolves around a simple process; weigh the container, fill, then weigh again, buying as much, or as little, as needed. This reduces waste both in packaging and food the average person in the UK generates around 400kg of waste every year; that’s roughly equivalent to the weight of a grand piano!

Over the years, with the increasing awareness of the environmental crises plaguing our wonderful planet, Meg felt it was time to do what she could to help our community make some changes. A report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation found that every year “at least 8m tonnes of plastics leak into the ocean - which is equivalent to dumping the contents of one garbage truck into the ocean every minute. If no action is taken, this is expected to increase to two per minute by 2030 and four per minute by 2050.”

This is a first time business venture for Meg, and she wholeheartedly hopes that Scrapless will evolve into more than just a refill store for our local community. She hopes to see the shop grow and develop into an environmental hub for the community, hosting talks and workshops and organising litter picks and beach cleans. As a Community Interest Company, Meg is always looking for ways to expand and improve Scrapless, so that it can provide more of what our community needs. What would you like to find in store? Let Meg and the team know if you have any requests, or suggestions, and they will be happy to see what they can do.

“You’ll be surprised how easy it can be to ditch the unnecessary packaging and make more sustainable choices, especially when we’ve done the hard work for you!

We welcome anyone and everyone to come in and explore what changes they can make to help the planet. Take up the challenge and think outside the bin!”

Open during lockdown for all your refill needs, Scrapless also offers Click & Collect, local home deliveries, Terracycle collections and fresh fruit and vegetable boxes from Fruit and Veg Boxes Horsham, available to order online via their website www.fruitandvegboxeshorsham.co.uk Scrapless, Unit 25-29 The Martlets Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill Lockdown opening hours: Tuesday - Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 9.30am-5pm, Sunday 11am-3pm, Every second Thursday 11am-7pm

www.scrapless.co.uk

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Party Entertainment • Competition Knockhatch Adventure Park, farm, Froggies soft play, playbarn, adventure playgrounds, ski & snowboard parties, Hailsham, 01323 442051 Sharky’s Soft Play Parties, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Washbrooks Family Farm, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 832201

Party Entertainers A. C. Knell Entertainment, children’s parties, discos, karaoke, all special events, 07968 964286 Allsortsoffun parties; pirate, knight, spy, magic, puppets, 07845 320001 (see advert) Angels’n’Divas, 4-16yrs, pamper parties for girls, 07771 964626 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 Nutritional Ninjas, fun cookery parties, 3yrs+, we come to you, 01276 428148 Poppy’s Parties, immersive, imaginative & fun, 07949 693915 Sounds Wicked Disco, party games, comedy magic, interactive dancing, 07784 416740 TechZone, the ultimate gaming truck for kids to teens, 01622 200655 THE FACE AND BODY COMPANY bespoke pamper parties for children & adults, massage, nails, facials, festival glitter & more, 07786 088344 Tomfoolery, children’s entertainer, 01403 597179 Yellow Brick Lab, LEGO® Robotics & Coding parties for 5yrs+, 07716 504730

Animal Parties Animal School with Lindsay. Incredible pet parties including a dinosaur!

LN/201900394, 07795 422036 Animazing, parties, talks & displays with reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, owls & mammals, Reg: AW047, 07743 675253 Deano’s Snake Shack, fun, educational animal & reptile handling, Reg: LN/201900514,The Mac’s Farm, Ditchling, 07802 724914

Magic Parties Children’s party entertainer & magic shows, 4-10yrs, 07734 101987 Jonathan Cann, magic, Punch & Judy, balloon modelling, indoor & outdoor events, 07850 917126 Malcolm the Magician, magic, disco, balloons, games, , 07734 925330 Marco the Magician, fun magic shows, balloon modelling, games & a real rabbit, 01435 864124

Puppet Parties Dandelion Puppets, wildlife themed stories &/or games for 3-8yrs, 01273 857482 Rust & Stardust, puppet parties with handmade entertainment, crafts, games & activities, 07896 740759

Active Parties 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 JK Parties, 4yrs+ ‘Make a Musical’ & themed parties, 07504 059640 Kicks Dance, themed dance parties for 4-11yrs, 07948 336975 Kids’ All Star Sports, tailored sport parties to suit all budgets, 4-13yrs, your choice of venue or Horsham venue, 07395 939581 facebook.com/ kidsallstarsports Learn to Skateboard, parties & lessons, 07816 105950 Let’s Dance! dance parties, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Little Kickers Football Parties, 2-7yrs, 01293 226201 Nature Nurture, woodland birthday parties for all ages, 07803 514291 Poi Passion Circus Arts, circus skills workshops, performances & parties, 07522 658207 Popsteps dance & pamper parties, 07495 125599 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining parties, 4yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203 The Outdoors Project, Nerf games, bushcraft, Harry Potter, campfires, shelter building, 01273 933781 The Sussex Swim School, mermaid/ shark parties, all equipment supplied, qualified mermaid teacher, warm, private pool, 01444 474573 Tiny Tekkers, multisport parties 4-14yrs, 07702 433227 Trickswap Circus, performances, displays, tuition & circus workshops, 07855 215122

Bouncy Castles & Equipment Hire Bohannas Entertainments, bouncy castle hire, funfair rides, event planning, 07870 266614 Go Bounce, bouncy castle hire for all occasions, 07702 318423

Party Supplies Freya’s Sleepovers, teepee & bed hire for a sleepover party, 07377 381325 Izzy’s Party Shop, partyware, fancy dress, retro sweets, balloons, cake decorating, Haywards Heath, 01444 453724 Revolution Recreation, party tent & games hire, giant illuminated number hire for special birthday parties, 01883 770666

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Thistle and Pheasant-berry, beautiful homemade themed cakes for all occasions, 07702 153882 Tory’s Café in the Park, beautiful homemade cakes for all occasions, Haywards Heath, 01444 458795 (see advert)

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Support • Antenatal • Babies Pre & postnatal Pilates classes with a chartered physio, 01444 450162

Have you considered counselling?

Rebecca Gartrell Humanistic Integrative Counsellor

Pre/postnatal personal trainer, 1-2-1 individualised programmes, 07873 986625

Are you experiencing difficulties in your life?

Are there areas of your life that counselling could support you with?

Pregnancy & postnatal massage, core & pelvic floor, diastasis, C-section recovery, 07922 114328

Online sessions and concessions available

Ruth Polden, pre & postnatal yoga, Forest Row, 07966 095928

Get in touch

Swoove with Esther, gentle, fun fitness classes where you sing along to the music, 07764 801167

Breastfeeding Support Rebecca.counselling20@gmail.com www.arisecounselling.co.uk

Counselling & Emotional Support Beacon House Therapeutic Services & Trauma Team, Cuckfield, 01444 413939 Childline, help & support for under 19s, 0800 1111 Circle of Support, counselling & therapy services, Haywards Heath, 07503 071494 Let’s Play, play therapy for emotional & behavioural difficulties, 07486 564523 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 PANDAS support for pre & postnatal mental health issues, 0808 1961 776 Rebecca Gartrell, Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, online sessions available, 07435 887374 (see advert) Relate, help with parenting & family life, East Grinstead, 07799 170582

Local Support Groups for Specific Conditions Eczema Support Group, Haywards Heath Area, 0800 448 0818 Group B Strep Support, information & support, 0330 120 0796 National Domestic Abuse Helpline freephone 24hr, 0808 2000 247 Support for sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & ME, all ages, 01273 831733 Time to Talk, NHS postnatal depression support group, 01444 251084

First Aid Training for Parents & Carers Andersson First Aid Training, fun & practical First Aid training, private in-home baby & child short courses, 07957 967906 Baby & Child first aid classes, 2 hour class covering CPR, choking & more, 07833 530549 Baby First Aid Sussex, baby & child first aid courses for confidence in an emergency, 07946 391117 Baby/child emergency first aid, 2hr courses for family & friends in your home/venue, 07796 154723

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Daisy First Aid, classes across Sussex or in your own home, 07985 165584 Newborn Nurturing, first aid training for childhood years, 07932 768976 To Baby & Beyond, first aid classes for parents & carers, 01273 702496

Fertility & Conception Fountain Therapies, homeopathy can support you through all the stages of looking to start a family, 01444 401271 fountaintherapies.co.uk International College of Oriental Medicine Clinic, specialist acupuncture for fertility, East Grinstead, 01342 313106 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 Sandy Christiansen Fertility Coach, providing expert IVF & fertility support, 07988 044627

Midwives & Doulas Angie Bowles, full care or single appointments, including complex pregnancy, fully insured for home birth, 07974 729566 walkingwithyou.org.uk Cai Doula, Cheryl Titherly, postnatal doula, 07999 286778 Emma Mills, private midwife for antenatal & postnatal care, oneoff appointments & packages, 07985 526595 Lydia Retusch-Webb, Your Birth Choice, doula care, birth & postnatal, 07979 760977 Sarah Syms, midwife & antenatal/ postnatal massage therapist, 07955 049773

Parenting & Antenatal Courses & Support BSUH Maternity Voices Partnership, give feedback on your experience of maternity services in Brighton & Mid Sussex, bsuhmaternityvoices.co.uk Toddlerology, supporting parents of toddlers & older with eating, behaviour, sleep & routine, 07810 892635 Volunteer for Time 4 Children listening course, 01444 440547

Antenatal Classes & Support ABumpsABaby antenatal classes with registered midwives, Burgess Hill & Haywards Heath, 07748 168751 Angie Bowles, midwife, antenatal appointments, birth plans etc in your home, NIPT (Harmony) & fetal rhesus tests, walkingwithyou.org.uk 07974 729566 Hypnotherapy Solutions Sussex, hypnobirthing classes, Perrymount Clinic, Haywards Heath, 01273 857966 Lushtums prepare for birth & baby courses, for a positive birth experience & transition into parenthood, 07786 980119 Mid Sussex Home Birth Group, monthly meetings, East Grinstead, 07843 211434 Midwife-led pregnancy, fertility & gynaecology scanning, Haywards Heath, 07913 208149 The Instinctive Mother, hypnobirthing, 07976 363890 The Pregnancy Coaching Company, midwife-led antenatal & hypnobirthing courses, Haywards Heath, 07939 332444 The Wise Hippo Sussex, hypnobirthing with a practising midwife & qualified hypnotherapist, 07968 444006

Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise Buggy Power at Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348 Bumps. Babies & Beyond Personal Training, online postnatal exercise classes, 07736 468431 Louise Cornish Fitness, pre/ postnatal specialist, 1-to-1 sessions, online programmes & ‘Be Mum Fit’ group classes, 07786 331402 louisecornishfitness.com Lushtums pregnancy & mum & baby yoga, to prepare for birth, stay calm & fit, & postnatal to regain core strength, 07976 701085

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 Tuesdays, Blackwell Children & Family Centre East Grinstead, 01342 332925

Complementary Therapy for Babies Fountain Therapies, homeopathic remedies are safe & helpful for labour, post natal depression, teething & growing pains, 01444 401271 fountaintherapies.co.uk James Bibby & Associates, Registered Paediatric Osteopaths, 01444 248002 Osteopath specialising in babies, Tracey Cambridge, 01342 323851 (see advert) Sleeping Bunnies, baby & child 0-9yrs, professional sleep clinic & consultancy, 07584 324580 The Perrymount Clinic, mother & baby support clinic, cranial osteopathy, private midwife, 01444 410944

Baby Equipment Cots & Cribs, providing unique nursery furniture, Henfield, 01273 809461 Sweet Wrappers, baby sling library, carrying consultancy & postnatal doula services, 07986 851539

Baby Mementoes Bibbliboo, beautiful baby clothing bouquets, 07786 088344 Create baby print keepsakes & gifts with Fun Pots paint at home kits, posted or collect from Haywards Heath, 01444 414234 funpots.link/fgvb Nibs and Scribbles, personalised commemorative prints & bespoke gifts, 07909 511276 Picture Tent, bespoke illustrated names & dates of birth & toy portraits, 07813 111935 (see advert) Precious Moments, bespoke baby gifts for every occasion, 07776 287872 Tiny Treasures Fingerprint Jewellery & keepsakes, 6mths+, 07746 888728

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Photographers • Wellbeing • Additional Needs Baby & Family Photographers

Health, Wellbeing & Beauty

Alex Rickard Photography, 01444 891596

AnnaSeed Therapies, beauty treatments, massage & relaxation therapies to help you unwind, 07817 091016 Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, online life coaching, 01342 811099 Hassocks Eyecare Centre, family eyecare specialists, 01273 843946 Mid Sussex Wellbeing, FREE local service to help families lead healthy lifestyles, 01444 477191 Natural Sleep Remedies, helping you sleep better & combat snoring... naturally, for all ages, 01403 597124 (see advert) Personalised nutritional training, Georgina Griggs, 07970 914932 Self Care with Teanne, stockist of a wide range of Body Shop products, email to join private FB group, 07754 964341 tinatina1979@hotmail.co.uk THE FACE AND BODY COMPANY experienced & friendly beauty therapist, relaxing beauty room in Haywards Heath, 07786 088344 Tropic Skincare Helen Hayes, natural, vegan, cruelty-free, free pamper & 1-2-1 consultations, 07901 301244 Tropic with Anna Ashley, beauty that’s good for you, 07932 005735 Well-being, restorative & relaxation sessions for adults, Nidra Restore, Mon 8-9pm, 1-2-1 & small groups, 07976 701085

babi photography, 07968 198131 Cosy Toes Photography, maternity & newborn portraiture, 07779 950121 Echo Baby Photography, newborn specialist professional photographer, echobabyphotography.co.uk 07780 462516 Elisa B Photography, natural newborn & baby photography, 07791 710124 Little Acorns Photography, newborn, children & family photos, 07885 420061 Louise Ferguson Photography, maternity, newborn, baby & outdoor family portraits, 07951 575216 Nikki Goodeve Photography, 07739 778370 Photochronicle, natural storytelling photography for authentic families, 07435 297189 Sonia Hallam Photography, maternity, newborn, children & family photography, 07494 467438 The Silver Lens, children & family portraits & special occasion photography, 07881 863571

Baby Massage Blissful Bébé IAIM baby massage, group & private baby massage courses, 07732 808623 Cai Baby Massage, 1-2-1 & group classes birth-1yr, IAIM, 07999 286778 NCT baby massage classes East Grinstead, 5 week course, all welcome, discounts available, 020 8752 2385 Pure Reflections baby massage, East Grinstead & surrounding areas, 07730 459102 Sootheababy, baby massage classes by midwife & certified instructor, 07955 049773

Fostering & Adoption Cornerways Fostering Services, foster carers urgently needed for children 0-18yrs, 01293 826830 Diagrama Fostering, 0800 802 1910 Fostering, West Sussex County Council, 0330 222 7775 West Sussex County Council Adoption South East, 0330 222 7777

Bereaved Parents Angie Bowles, private midwife, support at home or in hospital for pregnancy loss & in rainbow pregnancies, 07974 729566 walkingwithyou.org.uk 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 You Raise Me Up, financial & emotional support for families who’ve lost a young adult 16-25yrs, 01323 482772 24hrs

Complementary Healthcare Bowen Therapy? search online for PingPingBowen, 07507 288882 College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), courses & training in natural therapies, East Grinstead, 01342 777747 Fountain Therapies, family homeopath for help with Long Covid symptoms & mental health issues, in a natural, gentle way, 01444 401271 fountaintherapies.co.uk Helen’s Natural Treatments, holistic therapies, crystals tailored to your Chakra prescription + raw & tumbled crystals, 07901 301244 Homeopathy, for natural & effective relief from acute & chronic ailments, call Kate, 07817 465377 Hypnotherapy Solutions Sussex, Haywards Heath, 01273 857966 International College of Oriental Medicine Clinic, acupuncture, massage, psychotherapy & counselling, East Grinstead, 01342 313106 Nimbus Clinics, chiropractic care for babies & women during & after pregnancy, 01444 812888 Physio Therapy Centre, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 450162 Specialist Help for Anxiety, for children, hypnosis, 01342 824933 The Family Chiropractic Sussex, Old Station House, East Grinstead, 01342 315298

Disclaimer: At the time of publication, many centres are temporarily closed. The information on these pages is a guide to what would normally be on offer.

Please contact the individual organisations for further up-to-date information.

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Children & Family Centres Blackwell Children & Family Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 332992 East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, West Street, 01342 332970 Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Penn Crescent, 01444 255499 Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 255493 The Gattons Children & Family Centre, 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, 3-19yrs, 01825 724444 Disability Access East Grinstead Area, all ages, 01342 322242 Dragonflies Forest School run by Nature Nurture Sussex for children up to 12yrs with additional needs, 07803 514291 Fish & Bricks pre-school, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 07791 662578 Gateway Club, for teenagers & adults with a learning difficulty, East Grinstead & Burgess Hill, 07592 609785

London Dyslexia Network, assessment, tuition & advice, South East area, 0330 1137778 Play & Learn Plus, Fri, Sidney West CFC, Leylands Road, 01444 255493 SEND Special Educational Needs &/ or Disabilities Information Advice & Support Service, 0330 222 8555 Signposts drop in centre for anyone with learning difficulties, Burgess Hill, 01444 616232 The Disabilities Trust, Burgess Hill, 01444 239123 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill, 01444 220378 Woodlands Meed, Burgess Hill, for children 2-19yrs with multiple learning difficulties, 01444 244133

Leisure & Sport for SEND Children Kangaroos registered charity for children & young adults with learning disabilities, Haywards Heath, 01444 459108 Riding for the Disabled, South East Region, 07789 085947

Jigsaw Occupational Therapy, assessment & sensory integration therapy centre for children & young people, 01444 616162

Seagulls Special Needs Football Club, 5yrs+ Burgess Hill, 01273 668590

Kangaroos reg charity for children & young adults with learning disabilities, Haywards Heath, 01444 459108

Southern Ski Club for the Disabled, Knockhatch, all ages & abilities *volunteers required*, 07775 687648

Seahorses Swimming Club, Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 484726

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'Hope begins' by Louise Hack of Whoosh Learning Hope begins – Louise Hack 2020 ... what a year.

It was a year like no other. A year when a virus arrived and changed the world. It was a year of great sadness and worry but with the sadness came a breath. It gave the world a chance to stand still, to reflect and pause from our busy lives.

We need to remember and never forget and embrace hope for the future. Because sometimes out of great sadness, grief and pain comes a glimmer.

This is the story of that glimmer and of how goodness was born and how hope began. ___________________________________ The virus arrived; the world stopped.

Quietness surrounded us…

People stayed behind closed doors Hiding away, waiting But time continued to gently pass…

While the world stayed locked inside, Nature began to breathe.

Spring had begun.

The light was soft, mornings were calm and the birds could be heard.

They sung louder – reminding us to listen…to wake up.

So, we did.

Over the weeks, more people stepped into the light of each new day, Clinging to hope.

Hope of new beginnings.

We started to listen, to watch and take time to really notice.

We realised we had lost some of the greatest gifts of all – time, being grateful and finding joy in all the little things that unfold around us each new day.

Time became our friend.

We gained time to breathe in the clean, fresh air and enjoy daily walks in nature.

We started to listen to our world and connect.

For while we may have stopped, nature was only just beginning.

And with this beginning came hope.

In the heat of the days, We relished the shade of the leaves above us.

We listened as the trees gently spoke as their new, fresh, lush green leaves rustled above us.

Birds were busy flitting in and out of the tall trees, Searching for food as their babies tweeted in the distance.

It reminded us that life was beginning again.

With time, patience and love for our natural world.

Our gardens were full of promise.

Families had time… time to talk, time to play and just time to be.

Spaces to breathe and reflect in, became important and valued.

It brought us closer together.

People gave more time to those around them We learnt what it meant to really help, support and look after each other.

A new community was formed Neighbours became close Door step gatherings, two metre chats and distanced hugs were felt.

No longer would we pass by without saying hello.

Together we clapped for our heroes.

We felt their strength but also their sadness.

Their tears and their smiles were hidden Their stories were kept silent… protecting and shielding us Yet their kindness shone from their eyes.

We longed to sit with each other, hold hands, laugh and watch our children run free.

Life was hard but time continued to pass Day after day … lessons were learnt inside, With parents becoming teachers.

We were locked away, Safe behind closed doors We continued to grow, evolve and resilience shone through.

The tears were still there, family and friends were still missed, But we found new ways to move forward.

Friendships grew and love seemed stronger.

Laughter could be heard again and gently with a new softness, smiles were reborn.

The world must never forget the year 2020 The year of the rainbow - a symbol to always remember.

We lost a great deal but new beginnings came.

Out of the darkness came a new light.

Things can be better, can change and repair.

The world can heal but we need each other to grow.

As the world speeds up again Take a moment to pause and reflect.

Relish each day and the new beginning it brings.

Let the light back in, throw open your doors Be patient, be kind, hold each other close and love.

Time is now our friend again … and time will help us heal.

A new world is awakening, We may have felt lost but A new love of nature was born.

The sun will rise stronger and brighter With each new shoot bursting through the damp, rich earth, The light continues to shine Came hope.

Gardens became our lifeline showing us that new beginnings New hope will begin. can happen.

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Childcare • Baby Groups • Pre-School Activities WHOOSH MESSY PLAY WHOOSH OFFERS: Hour long messy play sessions Multisensory learning Music & movement Fun & inspiring themes Special events during school holidays ARE YOU INTERESTED? Call Louise 07736 938 430 info@whooshlearning.co.uk www.whooshlearning.co.uk @whooshlearning

Childcare & Baby-sitting Cosy Corner Childminding, before & after school care, Haywards Heath, 07803 057949 Elizabeth Henry Nannies, maternity nurses, nannies, night nannies, babysitting, 01892 836435 Event Childcare, mobile childcare for events in London & the South East, 07557 043736 Harmony at Home nanny & childcare agency, Scaynes Hill, 01444 640580 Honey Pot Childminding, 7am-7pm, Mon-Fri, 3 mins walk from Wivelsfield Station, Burgess Hill, 07881 518496

Dads’ Groups Dangerous Dads run by Nature Nurture Sussex, monthly weekend groups for male relatives & carers of kids up to 10yrs, 07803 514291

Libraries Burgess Hill Library, 15-19 The Martlets, 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 the month, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Multi-sensory Story Magic, 11-11.45, 4th Sat of the month, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Multi-sensory Story Magic, 2.30-3.15, 2nd Sat of the month, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 9.30-10am, Mon, Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Rhyme Time, under 5s, Fri 10-10.30 & 11-11.30, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Rhyme Time, under 5s, Mon 11-11.30, Fri 9.45-10.15, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Rhyme Time, under 5s, Thurs 10.1510.45, Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Rhyme Time, under 5s, Thurs 2.15-2.45, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900

Rhyme Time, under 5s, Tues 9.45-10.15 &11-11.30, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Rhyme Time, under 5s, Wed 10-10.30, Hurstpierpoint Library, 01273 832609 Singalong, under 5s, 10.30-11am, 1st Sat of the month, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Singalong, under 5s, 10.30-11am, 2nd Sat of the month, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Singalong, under 5s, 11-11.30, last Sat of the month, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Storytime, 11-11.30, every Sat except last Sat of month, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Storytime, under 5s, Weds 10.30-11am, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Toddler Time, under 5s, Fri 9.45-10.15, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Toddler Time, under 5s, Mon 10-10.30, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900

Pre-School Dance & Music Aspirations School of Dance, from 18 months, Henfield, 07525 097849 babyballet, ballet & tap classes for preschoolers & school starters, Haywards Heath, Scaynes Hill & Cuckfield, 07799 603263 Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ballet, tap & modern, 07834 922862 (see advert p17) 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 p17) Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3yrs+, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p17) Hayley Beeson School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, contemporary, street dance, musical theatre, fitness, Bolnore & Haywards Heath, 07941 122204 HX Academy, 3yrs+, classes Weds & Fri, drama, dance & singing, 01444 401943 Kicks Dance classes from 18mths, East Grinstead, 07948 336975 Let’s Dance! 6mths+, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Mini Notes, musical fun to encourage development for 0-5yrs, siblings very welcome. Taster sessions available, 07968 565789

Music Bus, The Yews, Haywards Heath & Cuckfield. Introductory offer available, 07971 811890 Musical Bumps, babies, toddlers & pre-schoolers, Haywards Heath, 07582 256957 Roshe Performing Arts, 3yrs+, Felbridge, 01342 837719 VBDance, pre-school ballet, 2½-4yrs, Burgess Hill & Cuckfield, 07841 922631 Walkhouse School of Dance, 2 ½-4yrs, pre-school ballet for girls & boys, 07738 150035 (see advert p18)

Pre-School Sport & Gym All Mini Splashers, baby & toddler swimming lessons in warm pool, East Grinstead, 07990 534463 Cai Baby Yoga, 1-2-1 & group classes, 12wks to mobile, 07999 286778 Charlotte Yoga, pre-school yoga classes, 07887 562075 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School Gymnastics Club, 01273 832366 Little Kickers, fun football training, 18mths-7yrs, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01293 226201 Pure Reflections baby yoga, East Grinstead & surrounding areas, 07730 459102 Rugbytots, East Grinstead on Sat am or Lindfield on Sun am, 0345 313 3242 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203

Swoove with Amy, recorded & streamed fitness classes for the whole family (£5) or 20 minute classes for 4-7 years (£2), 07803 610170 swoovefitness.com/instructors/amystuttle online.swoovefitness.com/amy/ Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness, 18mths-4yrs, yogainspired storytelling & sensory play, 07976 701085

Pre-School Other Groups Debutots, award-winning interactive storytelling for children up to 7 years old, 01444 300507 Doddle Pony Walks, under 5s, Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536 Mucky Foxy’s Stay & Play, role play, baby & sensory area, crafts, singing & dancing, Ditchling Sports Pavilion, 07516 627669 The Yews Parent & Toddler Group with Toy Library, Mon, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, 07711 369285

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Please double check with the individual organisations.

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Daycare Nurseries • Pre-Schools Call us for

HOLIDAY CLUB Information

QUA LI T Y

CHILDCARE FROM 3 MON THS OLD

57A Railway Approach East Grinstead RH19 1BT

For more information or to book your showround contact us: Steyning Nursery T. 01903 810100

RATED ‘GOOD’ IN ALL 4 OFSTED CATEGORIES

E. infost@elannursery.com

www.ChildrensHouseNursery.com

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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Stimulating children’s minds

For children 2½ to 5 yrs The Community Room Birchwood Grove School, Burgess Hill Jacqui - 01444 248749 / 07707 892532 dickerhouse@gmail.com www.dickerhouse.co.uk OFSTED Registered

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Nursery. 01444 474647 Pre-School. 01444 451970 E. infohh@elannursery.com

© 2021. Children’s House is part of Greenfields Educational Trust. All Rights Reserved.

Greenfields Educational Trust is a registered charity No 287037 Company No 01720539 Registered in England as a company limited by guarantee.

Registered address, Greenfields School, Priory Road, Forest Row, Sussex RH18 5JD

Daycare Nurseries

Haywards Heath

www.elannursery.com

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All Kids Ltd, 4mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Ardingly College Farmhouse Nursery, 01444 893000 (see advert p13) Burgess Hill Nursery, boys & girls, 2½-4yrs, located at Burgess Hill Girls, Keymer Road, 01444 237008 Busy Bees, 0-5yrs, Southdowns Park, Haywards Heath, 01444 448154 Children’s House Montessori Nursery School, 6mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311066 (see advert) Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School, 01342 718585 (see advert in Crawley section p28) Cranbrook Nursery, 0-5yrs, Buttercup Barn, Balcombe, 01444 811202 Cumnor House Sussex, 2yrs+, Danehill, 01825 792006 (see advert p14) Elan Nursery, under 3s, Haywards Heath, 01444 474647 (see advert) Elan Pre-School, 3yrs+, Haywards Heath, 01444 451970 (see advert) Erskine Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 833248 Fledglings Day Nursery & PreSchool, 3mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 302300 Handcross Park Nursery School 2-4yrs, 01444 400526 Hassocks Happy Feet, 0-5yrs, Hassocks, 01273 844195 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 257971

05/02/2020 Treetops Day Nursery 01444 443 414

Offering flexible childcare hours to suit all Open 7.30am - 6pm Monday - Friday Kiddie Capers Childcare, 2-5yrs, 8am6pm, Scaynes Hill, 01444 831734 Kiddie Capers Childcare, 2-5yrs, 8am6pm, Willow Way, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 834797 Kiddie Capers, South of England Showground, Ardingly, 01444 635022 Kiddie Capers, Sports Pavilion, Whitemans Green, 01444 635040 Lavender Lodge Montessori, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 253522 Little Explorers Nursery & Pre-school, Burgess Hill, 01444 241909 Little Lambs Pre-School, 3mths4yrs, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319 Norto5 Kidz Academy, 0-5yrs, Cricket Pavilion, Cuckfield, 01444 300145 Norto5 Kidz Academy, 0-5yrs, Cricket Pavilion, Lindfield, 01444 300145 Oscar Bear Day Care, 0-5yrs, between Albourne & Henfield, 01273 640686 (see advert) Perfect Start Children’s Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 0333 772 0689

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Providing quality childcare in a beautiful setting for children from 3mths to school age admin@treetops-day-nursery.co.uk

Franklands Village Haywards Heath Primrose House Montessori, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 01444 628325 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 250531 Snowdrop House Montessori, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 01444 616617 TiggyWigs Children’s Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 870797 Tiny Tigers Day Nursery, 3mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 303424 Toybox Day Nursery, 4mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 305050

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Daycare Nurseries • Pre-Schools FRESH AIR CHILDCARE JUST OVER THE HILL FROM BRIGHTON

'OUTSTANDING'

NURSERY AND FOREST SCHOOL

Lindfield and Westmeston

Come and learn and play in an inspiring setting. Also offering forest school for homeeducated children, 'stay-and-play' sessions.

Contact

Tel: 01444 455081 janetirwin@janetirwin.com www.theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com

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We are delighted to move to our own fully equipped setting at the Albemarle Centre. We have the exclusive use of the two downstairs rooms and the very large garden

Also available Early/Late Drop off

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Monday - Friday 9:00 - 3:00

• Trips to the farm • Plus extended hours We take the Government Funding for 2 & 3 years olds PLUS 30 hours Extended Funding

“Learning together through play” For further details please call: 01444 457307 or email hedgehogs.nursery@sky.com

Treetops Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath, 01444 443414 (see advert) Tudor House Montessori, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 241491 Wendy House Nursery, 6mths-5yrs, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, 01444 441881 Windmill Day Nursery, 3mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 328544

Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School at Ashurst Wood Primary School, 01342 825515

Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups

Bolnore Village Pre-School, The Woodside, Bolnore, 07712 579888

A House Pre-School, 2-4yrs, Windmill Avenue, Hassocks, 01273 844250 Absolute Angels Pre-School, Mount Noddy Pavilion, East Grinstead, 01342 314998 Acorns Nursery & Forest School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield & Westmeston nr Ditchling, 01444 455081 (see advert) Albourne Under 5s, Village Hall, Albourne, 07759 876017 Ashdown Day Nursery, Forest Row, 01342 824455 Ashenground Community Preschool, 2yrs+, Haywards Heath, 07591 309509

Enhanced (red) listings cost just £36 per year (3 issues) & include an online link or email address

Badgers Nursery School, Allen Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 457307 (see advert) Bolney Under Fives, pre-school & forest school, Rawson Hall, Bolney, 01444 848631

Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School, 01342 718585 (see advert in Crawley section p28) Cottis Pre-School, 2-5yrs, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, 07976 378373 Crickets Playgroup, 2-5yrs, St John’s Pavilion, Burgess Hill, 07745 217059 Cuckfield Pre-School Playgroup, London Lane, Cuckfield, 01444 450438 (see advert) Dicker House Nursery School, 2 ½-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 07707 892532 (see advert) Dove Nursery, Henfield Cricket Pavilion, 01273 492990 Fish & Bricks pre-school, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 07791 662578 Forest Row Community Pre-School, Hartfield Road, 01342 825625 Handcross Community Pre-School, The Pavilion, Handcross, 07763 047758 Hedgehogs Nursery School & forest school, Haywards Heath, 01444 457307 (see advert)

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Pre-Schools • Independent Schools Now We offeroffering 30 hours 30 hours

All photos by: lauracullenphotography.co.uk

A community-run preschool for 2- to 5-year-olds in the beautiful Sussex village of Plumpton Green.

At Honeybees we strongly believe that our children thrive in an outside environment. With the resources that nature provides, we can plan for their next steps and enable our children to take on skills, during play, such as resilience and independence.

Please do come and see us, meet the Honeybees staff and children, and see what we can offer you and your child.

Email hello@ honeybeespreschool.co.uk or phone 01273 890885 Open 8am - 5pm Find out more at honeybeespreschool.co.uk

NEXT STEP NURSERY

Woodland Nursery, Holiday Club Parent & Toddler & Home Ed groups

The Old School Cuckfield 01444 455 233

www.nextstepnursery.com Next Step Nursery Cuckfield East Grinstead & Borde Hill, Haywards Heath

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We run term time sessions at Manor Field School, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0PZ For more information Tel: 01444 237796 0775 9211119.

Email: p3p@btinternet.com Pop in and see us OFSTED registered.

Registered charity No. 1032597 Investors in Children West Sussex Quality Award

Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups (continued) Hickory Montessori, 0-5yrs, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 473311 Honeybees Preschool, 2-5yrs, Plumpton Green, 01273 890885 (see advert) Horsted Keynes Preschool, Village Hall, 01825 790989 Humpty Dumpty Pre-School, Felbridge/ East Grinstead, 07546 263029 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 07961 269123 Isabello’s Pre-School, 2-5yrs, Sayers Common, 07534 701625 Jack & Jill Playgroup, Pavilion, London Road Recreation Ground, Hassocks, 07546 592616

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Providing outstanding Nursery Education where the future is bright and full of fun - wellies essential!

Jack & Jill Pre-School, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 313907

St Paul’s Pre-School, Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 473940

Wivelsfield Green Playgroup & PreSchool, Village Hall, 01444 471645

Lindfield Nursery School, 2yrs-school age, King Edward Hall, 07921 223163

St Peter’s Pre-School, Street Lane, Ardingly, 07969 890907

Yarburgh Community Pre-School, 2-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 300767

Little Chums Pre-School, 2yrs+, East Grinstead, 07849 308762

Sunnyside Pre-School, East Grinstead, 07903 703425

Schoolwear

Mayflower Playgroup, 2-5yrs, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath, 07713 117878

The Good Start School, 2-5yrs, The Street, Poynings, 01273 857411

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Next Step Nursery, The Old School, Cuckfield, 01444 455233 (see advert) Paddington Pre-School, 2-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 317800 Platform 3 Playgroup, at Manor Field School, Burgess Hill, 01444 237796 (see advert) Playbox Playgroup, Methodist Hall, Gloucester Road, Burgess Hill, 07947 229629 St Andrew’s Pre-School, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 07845 919033

Tiger Cubs Pre-School, 2-5yrs, The Tiger Hall, Lindfield, 07905 099802 Tiggers Pre-School, Parish Room, Balcombe, 01444 811331 Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten, 2yrs+, Mon-Thurs, East Grinstead & Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, 07792 726017 (see advert)

Broadbridges, 2 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413466 Sussex Uniforms, Bridge Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 227066

Independent Schools Ardingly College Prep School Years 3-8, Senior School Years 9-11, 01444 893000 (see advert) Ardingly College Pre-Prep, ReceptionYear 2, 01444 893300 (see advert)

Warren Playgroup, Church House, Henfield, 01273 495076

Brambletye School, 8-13yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 321004

West Hoathly Pre-School, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07854 128616

Burgess Hill Girls, 2½-18yrs Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 241050

Willow Tree Pre-School, Barn Cottage, Haywards Heath, 07861 612492

Copthorne Preparatory School, 2-13yrs, 01342 712311 (see advert in Crawley section p28)

Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill, 01444 220378

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Independent Schools • Home Educating

N U R S E R Y, P R E - P R E P & PREP SCHOOL

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Independent Schools (continued)

Cumnor House Sussex, 2-13yrs, Danehill, 01825 792006 (see advert) Great Walstead, 2½-13yrs, Lindfield, 01444 483528 Greenfields Montessori nursery & reception - 18yrs, Forest Row, 01342 822189 Handcross Park School 2-13yrs, 01444 400526 Hurst College, pre-prep & prep, 4-13yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 836927 (see advert p3) Hurst College, senior & sixth form, 13-18yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 836936 (see advert p3) Michael Hall, a Steiner Waldorf School, 0-18yrs, Forest Row, 01342 822275 The Pre-Prep, Brambletye, 2-7yrs, 01342 335373 Trefoil Montessori Farm School, 5-11yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 316129

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Home Educating Amanda’s Books, FREE books for schools/groups, Haywards Heath, 07712 163762 Deano’s Snake Shack, weekly sessions for home educated children, The Mac’s Farm, Ditchling, 07802 724914 (see advert) Fran Rabin BSc, key stages 1-4, all core subjects, SEN, phonics, literacy, art & maths to Foundation GCSE, DBS & refs, francoiserabin@gmail.com 07413 733556 Home educating with qualified teacher.

Forest school sessions, call Janet, 01444 455081 (see advert) Teaching at Home, qualified primary school teachers providing remote lessons, 3-8yrs, 020 3137 1024 Treehoppers Forest School drop off sessions for home educated children up to 10yrs, Thursdays, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert p12)

We all need a laugh right now. And your laugh can help change lives in the UK and around the world.

This year, we need each other more than ever.

Calling all home-schoolers!

Deano’s Snake Shack is offering live online animal education sessions. Join Deano for an immersive tour of his rescue centre & meet creepy crawlies, lizards, snakes & his two cheeky meerkats! The experience will give you a ‘Behind the scenes’ look at how we care for & feed our animals. The sessions are perfect for any animal lover; whether you’re a Cub Scout wanting to earn your Animal Carer badge, or you’re home schooling & are looking for something different.

Sessions are £12 & last 90 minutes.

Book via: Deano.themacsfarm@gmail.com

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WHERE THERE’S A REMOTE, THERE’S

Suitable for all ages

Friday 19 March at 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer Red Nose Day is an initiative of Charity Projects (a registered charity).

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Tutoring • Language Classes • Out of School Clubs ONLINE GERMAN TUITION

Marianne Sawford

Maths & English Tuition Key Stages 1, 2, 3 & GCSE 07986 851539 marianne.sawford@hotmail.com

www.TheLearningGroove.co.uk

Many Tutors are currently offering online tuition in a range of subjects.

Tutoring Discover and Be, tuition for Primary to A level in all academic subjects, 07980 565632 Angela Whitehead, primary school teacher (KS1 & KS2), 07771 847632 Anne Allott, maths & science tuition up to GCSE, 07783 033634 Colette Forsyth, specialist dyslexia tutor, 07596 464410 coletteforsyth.com Effective Education Centre, wide range of subjects, 1-2-1 or online, MondaySaturday, East Grinstead, 01342 317417 Fran Rabin BSc, key stages 1-4, all core subjects, SEN, phonics, literacy, art & maths to Foundation GCSE, DBS & refs, francoiserabin@gmail.com 07413 733556 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, East Grinstead, 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, East Grinstead, 01342 325719 Marianne Sawford, Maths & English tutor for Key Stages 1-3 & GCSE, 07986 851539 (see advert) Marion Davison BA (Hons) PES, English, maths, science & history tutor, 01444 455939 Maths Tuition KS1-GCSE, Niki Lancaster, 07540 263410

Rachael Wall BSc, Dip SpLD, specialist dyslexia tutor, 01444 484322 Ruby Cooper, experienced English/ literacy tutor, online or in-person tutoring, I come to you, £20-30 per session, 07446 882325 Sheila Clarke BSc, PGCE, Cert SpLD (Dyslexia) Maths or English tuition KS2 or KS3, 01444 450136 Sussex Tuition Centre, tutors for all subjects & all exams, online or face to face, Haywards Heath & East Grinstead,, 01444 647648 01342 300030 sussextuitioncentre.co.uk Teaching at Home, qualified primary school teachers providing remote lessons, 3-8yrs, 020 3137 1024 Wendy Florence Murray ANEA, LGSM (ACT), speech & drama tuition, 01444 456208

Language Classes Acorns French Club, 2-11yrs, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 455081 (see advert) Bonina Moran, Portuguese tutor, 07791 797952 Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, online lessons in German & English foreign language, 01342 811099 (see advert) English Language College, ESOL classes, Monday-Saturday, East Grinstead, 01342 319139 English lessons for individuals or groups, East Grinstead, 07791 797952 English lessons for non-native speakers, online or face to face lessons, call Mrs Horsfall, 01444 450199 Gloria Sandoval, qualified native Spanish teacher, all levels, online or face to face lessons, 01444 450199 (see advert) La Jolie Ronde, fun Spanish classes online via Zoom, for 3-11yrs, 01444 457147 (see advert) Lucy Cotterill, English as a second language, all levels, qualified teacher, 07894 473337 Mid Sussex Franco-British Society, Haywards Heath, 01444 452385 Rebecca Miller, German tutor, 01444 457147 Worood Al-Bader, Arabic language tutor for all ages & stages, 07769 260435

Disclaimer: At the time of publication, many out of schools clubs are temporarily suspended.

Please contact the individual organisations for further up-to-date information.

Conversational German

1-2-1 & exam preparation FUN - EASY - EFFECTIVE Online tuition for individuals & groups Call Elisabeth 01342 811 099 www.easygermanlearning.co.uk Easy German Learning Centre

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

Spanish Tuition

lucasteslanguages@outlook.com - 01444 457147 Lucastes Languages

Online or face to face lessons with by qualified, experienced, qualifi ed, experienced, native teacher

native teacher All levels: Primary, GCSE, A Level,

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

Library games, Sat 10.30-12pm term time, Henfield Library, 01273 493587

Out of School Clubs Board Games, 10-12pm, Sat, all ages, Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Board games, 1st Mon of the month, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Games after school, every Thurs 3.154.30 term time, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Games after school, every Tues until 4.30 term time, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Henfield Leisure Centre, 3.15 - 6.30pm, 01273 494984 Inkpots writing workshops, creative writing programmes & workshops, 07771 231563

Little Lambs Pre-School, 5yrs+ Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319 Pioneer After School Clubs, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 411388 The Outdoors Project, adventure clubs run on school premises, 5-12yrs, 01273 933781 Tiny Tekkers, multisport classes for all ages & abilities, 07702 433227 Wallabies breakfast, after school & holiday club, Rawson Hall, Bolney, 01444 848631 Yellow Brick Lab, weekly STEM, LEGO® Robotics & Coding workshops, 07716 504730

THOUGHT A PRIVATE SCHOOL EDUCATION WAS FINANCIALLY OUT OF REACH? THINK AGAIN! Have you ever thought of educating your child at a private school, but discounted the idea because of the cost? At Cumnor House Sussex, an independent school based in Danehill, two free places are available to children currently in Year 3 at a Sussex Primary School.

The opportunity covers the entire cost of a child’s education at private school for ten years, from the age of 8 to 18, and includes other activities such as sport, music, art and DT, as well as school uniform and school trips.

To be eligible to apply, your child should be performing at the top of their class, and the places will be offered to children from families who could never afford to pay for an independent school education.

Successful applicants join Cumnor House Sussex at the age of 8 (in Year 4) through to the age of 13 (Year 8) after which they will move on to one of Cumnor’s 16 independent senior school partners, subject to meeting the school’s entry criteria, where they remain until the age of 18.

“We have seven Foundation Scholars who are already thriving within our school community,” comments Fergus Llewellyn, Cumnor’s Headmaster. “Our first Foundation Scholar will be moving on to join Hurstpierpoint College in September 2021 – a very exciting moment for us all.”

Applications are open until Friday 16th April 2021. Please contact Cecilia, our Registrar on 01825 792 006 or registrar@cumnor.co.uk and visit our website www.cumnor.co.uk

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Holiday Schemes & Activities

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Holiday Schemes & Activities Acorns Holiday Club, 2-11yrs, 26th July - 20th August 2021, Westmeston nr Ditchling, 01444 455081 (see advert) Act Too, holiday workshops, Haywards Heath, 07905 377046 Adam Virgo Academy, football camps for all abilities; skills, techniques & games, 5-12yrs, Hassocks, 07568 517318 Advantage Over, holiday tennis camps, all abilities, East Grinstead, 07748 384897 All Kids Ltd, 5-11yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311757

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residential holiday camps, sports & swim school activities, Ardingly College, 01444 893030 (see advert) Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, holiday dance camps Easter 14th-16th April, Summer 26th-30th July & 2nd-6th Aug 2021, 07834 922862 (see advert) Budding Writers Sussex, creative writing events for children who love to write - contact for details of next course, 07446 882325 Children’s House Montessori Nursery, holiday club, East Grinstead, 01342 311066 (see advert p10) Go Wild, den building, archery, bushcraft, survival skills & more, Haywards Heath, 07502 107110 Hatt Adventures, kids climbing & kayaking holiday club, 8-18yrs, Forest Row, 01273 358359

Hurstpierpoint Lawn Tennis Club, Easter & summer coaching camps, 01825 769971 JK Theatre Arts summer workshops, 07504 059640 Kids’ All Star Sports, enthusiastic PE teachers deliver a range of sessions for 5-13yrs to develop skills & confidence, facebook.com/kidsallstarsports 07395 939581 Kudize Club, all day holiday club fun for 4-11yrs, Hassocks, 07793 441962 Little Lambs Pre-School, 5yrs+ Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319 Made & Making sewing workshops, 8yrs+, 07967 819540 MXT Swimming School, all ages, 1-2-1 lessons & holiday courses, 01903 202700

Henfield Leisure Centre, 7.30am - 6pm, 01273 494984

Pied Piper, 4-12yrs, multi-activity Easter & summer holiday camps, Great Walstead & Brambletye, 01273 504485

Holiday Schemes, Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348

Pioneer Activity Camps, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 411388

Disclaimer: At the time of publication it is unclear whether the holiday schemes & activities will be able to go ahead exactly as planned. The information on this page is a guide to what would normally be on offer over this period.

Please contact the individual organisations for further up-to-date information. www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex

POINT4 dance workshops, Hassocks, 04/02/2021 22:48 07788 250924 Seriously FUN Swimming Schools, Great Walstead School, Lindfield, 01273 950015 Smash Activity Club, Easter holiday club, Lindfield Primary Academy, 07828 979403 Southeast Kids Camps, activity day camps for 4-12yrs, 01444 461889 Stagecoach, performing arts workshops, Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166 The Only Camps, expert-led sports camps for 4-16 year olds at Hurst College, theonlycamps.com 07725 736426 The Outdoors Project, fun holiday schemes, 6-12yrs, The Mac’s Farm, Ditchling, 01273 933781 The Sussex Swim School Crash Courses, 01444 474573 Tiny Tekkers, 5-12yrs, multisport classes Easter Holiday Camp, April 2021, 07702 433227 Treehoppers Woodland Holiday Club, up to 8yrs, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert p12) Ultimate Activity Camps, Easter & summer camps for 4-14yrs at Handcross Park School, 0330 111 7077 Yellow Brick Lab, LEGO® Robotics holiday workshops, 07716 504730

A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Archery - Dance & Drama Archery 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 to adult, 01444 212900 Ditchling Archery Club, accompanied children 8 yrs+, 07790 312388

Arts & Crafts Entertain children of all ages with Fun Pots paint at home pottery kits, posted or collect from Haywards Heath, 01444 414234 funpots.link/fgva Made & Making sewing tuition, 8yrs+, helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching, 07967 819540

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

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

Athletics

Scaynes Hill Cricket Club, Under 11s & upwards, 07809 909888

Burgess Hill Runners Junior Athletics Club, 07771 866750

St Andrews Cricket Club, Under 10s & Under 11s, Burgess Hill, 07872 183292

Henfield Joggers, 07860 391403

St James’s Montefiore Cricket Club, youth section, Hassocks, 01273 841374

Mid Sussex Triathlon Club, juniors, 07368 385817

Badminton FastStep Badminton Academy, junior coaching sessions, Haywards Heath, 07970 994587 Hassocks Badminton Club Under 18s, 07714 545328

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

Camping & Youth Hostels Forest Garden Shovelstrode, yurts & cabins, East Grinstead, 07956 815458 The Mac’s Farm, family friendly campsite with fire pits, animal & reptile rescue centre, cocktail shack & regular family events, Ditchling, 01273 845189

Cheerleading & Baton Twirling Let’s Dance! Hassocks, 07788 250924 Sussex Supremes Baton Twirlers, 4yrs+, 07949 501014

Climbing Blackland Farm, rock climbing, zipwire & abseiling, 01342 810493 Broadstone Warren Scout Site & Activity Centre, climbing & abseiling, Forest Row, 01342 822573

Dance & Drama Act Too Productions, musical shows for all ages, 07905 377046 Ariel Company Theatre, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill & East Grinstead, 01444 250407 Aspirations School of Dance, Russian ballet, tap, acrobatic dance & musical theatre, Henfield, 07525 097849 babyballet, ballet & tap classes for pre-schoolers-6yrs, Haywards Heath, Scaynes Hill & Cuckfield, 07799 603263 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) CC Dance, 4yrs+, includes cheerleading, commercial, street & lyrical, Henfield, 07495 191311 Centre Stage, 8yrs+, Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 776006 Codanza, 4yrs+, ballet, tap & modern dance lessons, 07544 542616 Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3-19yrs, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert) Hampton Ballet Academy, 4yrs+, Hurstpierpoint, 07880 810122

Cricket

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

Burgess Hill Cricket Club Under 14s, 07969 830319

HX Academy, 3yrs+, classes Weds & Fri, drama, dance & singing, 01444 401943

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

JK Theatre Arts, drama & theatre training for 4yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07504 059640

Henfield Cricket Club, juniors, 5yrs+, 01273 492990 Hurstpierpoint Cricket Club, juniors, girls & boys Under 8s to Under 15s, 07702 246758 Lindfield Cricket Club, 5yrs+, 01444 484262

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Academy join the bpm fam

Kicks Dance classes, 18mths-11yrs, East Grinstead, 07948 336975 Let’s Dance! ballet, tap, modern & pop, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Limepalm Drama Clubs, ages 6+, 07957 101261

www.bpmdanceacademy.co.uk

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Dance & Drama - Martial Arts

JOIN US AT WALKHOUSE SCHOOL OF DANCE AGES 3 - ADULT IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET MODERN TAP JAZZ CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL THEATRE ACRO PILATES PBT Free trial of all classes available

Classes are held at the Triangle Leisure Centre and Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill For more information contact Michelle Walkhouse FISTD michelle@walkhousedance.com 07738 150 035 www.walkhousedance.com

Dance & Drama (continued) Live Wire School of Dance, 4½yrsteens, disco, street, jazz & modern line, Burgess Hill, 01273 507346 Madaboutdrama, individual tuition, exams, vocal coach, acting, be heard, Burgess Hill, 07901 301244 Roshe Performing Arts, 3-18yrs, Felbridge, 01342 837719 Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy, ballet, tap & modern, Forest Row, 07857 661162 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, East Grinstead, 0845 070 8149 Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools, Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166 Sussex Youth Ballet Company, dance productions for ballet students 1018yrs, 07973 897834 Tanzen Academy, ISTD ballet, tap, modern, street jazz & musical theatre, Ardingly, 07894 116254 The Dance Attic, mini movers, classical ballet, street jazz, modern & tap, Cuckfield & Haywards Heath, 07557 361795 The Young Actors Group, an award winning acting group, 01273 758512 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

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Walkhouse School of Dance, imperial classical ballet, modern theatre, tap & Pilates, Burgess Hill, 07738 150035 (see advert) Wendy Florence Murray ANEA, LGSM (ACT), speech & drama tuition, 01444 456208

Gymnastics & Trampolining

Football

Stars Gymnastics Club, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984

Adam Virgo Academy, training in a no pressure environment, 5-14yrs, Hassocks, 07568 517318 Burgess Hill Town FC, juniors, 07543 979454 Cuckfield Cosmos Football Club, girls Under 6s & upwards, 07973 748311 East Grinstead Town Football Club, Under 14s & upwards, 01342 325885 Forest Row Junior Football Club, Under 6s & upwards, 01342 824933 Little Kickers, football training, 18mths7yrs, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01293 226201

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

Martial Arts

Porches Farm Stables, Horsted Keynes, 01825 740644

Burgess Hill Taekwondo, 01444 233356 Fortitude Taekwondo, 3yrs+, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath & East Grinstead, 01342 302192 Karl James Taekwondo, 3yrs+, East Grinstead, 0800 917 6238 Kinetics Fight Academy, mixed martial arts, 5yrs+ 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, Turners Hill, 01444 454827 Sama Karate, karate & kick boxing, Windmills School, Hassocks, 01444 461889 White Crane Academy, Kung Fu & Chinese kick boxing for all ages, 07834 375776 White Crane Fighting Arts, Kungfu & Taichi, 5yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07976 260710 Zanshin Wado-Ryu Karate Club, 7yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07968 973424

Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536

Mid Sussex Family Grapevine

Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club, 3-16yrs, Village Centre, 01273 832366 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining, 2yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203

Sussex Springers Trampoline Club, Hassocks, 01444 831046 Trampolining, 5-12yrs, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984

Hockey East Grinstead Hockey Club, juniors 5yrs & upwards, 01342 321210

Horse-riding All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, 01273 834315 Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 503842 Ponies-n-Kids, fun, affordable riding lessons 5yrs+, Henfield, 01273 492591

Tremaines Riding Stables, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790501

Karting QLeisure Kids Karting Club, London Road, Albourne, 01273 834403

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex

A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Music - Youth Clubs CELLO LESSONS Judith Rae

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

Accredited Cellobabies Teacher AllKalliKids ages. All grades.

Approved

01444 458035 | jrae.m35@gmail.com HAYWARDS HEATH

Music Shops, Choirs & Orchestras Burgess Hill Marching Youth, no prior experience necessary, 07841 518678 Forest Row Orchestra, welcoming new players, young & old. Grade 4 standard & above, 07525 127025 Haywards Heath Sinfonietta, new members very welcome, St Richard’s Hall, Sydney Road, 01342 823099

Music Teachers Discover and Be, music tuition in various instruments, voice coaching, song writing & theory, 07472 521161 Judith Rae, accredited Cellobabies teacher, beginner to advanced, all ages, online classes, 01444 458035 (see advert) Piano lessons, all ages & abilities, harp lessons to grade 6, Haywards Heath area or online, 07971 498809 Rockademy, music lessons that rock, guitar, drums, ukulele, 0800 058 2485 Rok Skool, top tuition from beginners upwards, Haywards Heath, 01444 484979 Simon Casciano, established piano tutor for children & adults of all levels, also accompanies instrumentalists, Forest Row, simon.casciano@gmail.com 07816 113967 Violin & viola tuition for all levels & all ages, Sundari Heller LRAM, 01342 823099

Netball CD Phoenix Netball Club, Under 13s & upwards, East Grinstead, 01342 321210 Woodside Netball Club, juniors, Bolnore Village, 07752 260152

Pilates Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, V Pilates Studio, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p17) Fisher Pilates, online classes, classes in Haywards Heath & 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

Roller Skates & Skateboards Get Your Skates On, monthly at The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07858 912322 Mini Rippers coaching sessions Sat am Windmills School, Hassocks, 07585 400900

Roller Disco, Fri 6.30-8pm, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Skateboard Park at St John’s Park, Burgess Hill, Victoria Park, Haywards Heath, Bolnore Village & Whitemans Green Skateboarding lessons & parties, 07816 105950

Rugby & Mini Rugby 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, East Grinstead on Sat am or Lindfield on Sun am, 0345 313 3242

Sport & Fitness Centres East Grinstead Sports Club, indoor & outdoor sports, 01342 321210 Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348

WetWetWet Swim School, expert ASA/ STA tuition for all abilities, Hassocks, 01273 388247

Tennis Advantage Over, 5yrs & upwards, East Grinstead, 07748 384897 Cuckfield Tennis Club, 5yrs+, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 413266 Horsted Keynes Tennis Club, juniors, 01825 790410 Hurstpierpoint Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 01825 769971

Yoga at Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348

Tennis at Haywards Heath and Felbridge Tennis Club, 07921 517692

Youth Clubs

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

Uniformed Groups Find Scout Groups near you, 0345 300 1818

Linear Health & Fitness, Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, 01444 473421

Girlguiding UK for your nearest Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers, 0800 169 5901

Squash

Water Sports

The Weald Squash & Tennis Club, Hassocks, 01273 844283

Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Reservoir, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking & paddle boarding, 01444 892549

Swimming

Blackland Farm, canoes & kayaking, 01342 810493

All Mini Splashers, baby & toddler swimming lessons in warm pool, East Grinstead, 07990 534463 Crest Swim School, swimming lessons 4mths-adult + mermaid & shark lessons, 4yrs+, 01444 213707 Flippers & Fins, swim lessons from birth, 01273 831382

Yoga Cai Baby Yoga, 1-2-1 & group classes, 12wks to mobile, 07999 286778 Charlotte Yoga, pregnancy 1-2-1, mother & baby & pre-school yoga classes, 07887 562075 CJ Yoga, online classes for all levels, 07515 805228

Floaters, swimming classes for all ages & abilities, 01444 246800

Funshine Yoga, for 0-7yrs & yoga for mums with play area for 0-5yrs, East Grinstead & Forest Row, 07770 382462

MXT Swimming School, all ages, 1-2-1 lessons & holiday courses, 01903 202700

Iyengar Yoga classes at the Koorana Centre, Ardingly & Memorial Pavilion Forest Row, all welcome, 01342 810593

Puddle Ducks, baby & pre-school swimming lessons, East Grinstead & Hassocks, 01892 617246

Kate Anderson Yoga, 400 hrs RYT, group hatha yoga & vinyasa flow classes for all levels, private classes also available, 07786 980119

Seriously FUN Swimming Schools, 3-12yrs, term time & holidays, Haywards Heath, 01273 950015 Simply Swim Sussex, swimming lessons for babies, pre-schoolers & school children, 07986 111820 simplyswimsussex.com Swimming lessons, 5mths+, St Francis Pool, Haywards Heath, 01444 443364 The Sussex Swim School, from 3 years, all abilities, classes of 6 or private lessons, 01444 474573 Tracy Lowe Swim School, private pools at Cumnor House Sussex & in Handcross, 07789 552148 Water Babies Brighton & Mid Sussex, 0-4½yrs, multi-award winning programme teaching water confidence, 01273 552454

Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness nursery school sessions, EY & KS1 storytelling & sensory play, KS2, rhymes & games, 07976 701085

Lindfield Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 07903 847421

Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, 01273 494984

ADV Swim School, tuition for all ages & abilities, 01444 470001

Disclaimer: At the time of publication many Uniformed Groups and Youth Clubs have not yet resumed meetings.

Pure Reflections baby yoga, East Grinstead & surrounding areas, 07730 459102

Accelerate, Y6-8, Tues 6-7.30, term time, The King’s Church, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Awaken, Y7-9, Fri 7.30-9pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, 07540 800876 Burgess Hill Youth, Y3-6 Wed 6.308pm & Y7-11 Mon 7-8.30, Fairfield Community Centre, 01444 248343 Fortify, Y10-13, Fri 8.30-10pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, 07540 800876 FX, Years 6-8, games, craft, fun & Bible teaching, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath, 07950 604082 Livewire, Y3-6, Wed 6-7pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, just drop in Locus Youth Club 11-14yrs, Parish Room, Balcombe, 07500 467735 Rooted, Year 9 - age 18, food, fun & Bible teaching, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath, 07950 604082 Switch On, Reception-Y2, Thurs 5-6pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, just drop in The Escape Youth Club, Park Centre, Burgess Hill, Friday 7-9pm for Years 7-11, 07933 276070 The POD, 7-11yrs, 6-7pm, term time, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 Youth Encounter, Y7-13, at St Andrew’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762 YoYo, Years 3-5, games, craft, fun & Bible teaching, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath, 07906 242134 Zig Zag, Reception - Y2, games, craft, fun & Bible teaching, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath, 07906 242134

DISCLAIMER: At the time of publication many

of the featured sport and leisure clubs are unable to meet, but a number of dance schools and fitness clubs are offering online lessons or are meeting for outdoor sessions.

Please contact the individual organisations for further up-to-date information.

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Places to Visit this Spring & Summer Family Farms Finches Family Farm Finches Lane, Haywards Heath. Family run smallholding open to visitors. Selling fresh free range eggs.

Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. 100-acre farm on the Greenwich Meridian, with nature walks, wallabies, deer, seasonal bluebell nature trail, tea room, play barn, ice cream parlour and camping, 01825 790226 Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at Hailsham BN27 3GD. Animals, falconry, year-round indoor soft play at 'Froggies', children’s farm, go karts, outdoor playgrounds and paddling pools, Wave Runner water slide, ski slope, Knockhatch Mining Co motion simulator and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween. See website for opening dates for each attraction, 01323 442051 Plaw Hatch Biodynamic Farm Sharpthorne RH19 4JL. Working community-owned farm with organic farm shop, dairy, cheese store, butchery, garden and events, 01342 810652 Tablehurst Farm London Road, Forest Row RH18 5DP. Working farm hosting regular community events, with farm shop and café, free to visit and see how food is grown, 01342 823173 The Mac’s Farm Ditchling BN6 8TG. Working organic egg farm with family friendly campsite with fire pits, reptile rehoming centre, cocktail shack, PYO organic eggs & regular family events, 01273 845189 See advert p14 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, closed between Christmas and New Year, 01273 832201 Animals, Sealife and Nature Middleton Common Farm Middleton Common Lane, Ditchling. Free flying butterflies from all over the world inside a 3000 square foot polytunnel, 07531 922318 See competition p5

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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 every day 10am - 4pm, 01825 741330 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, nature walk, play area and campsite. Open 10am - 5pm March October, Friday - Monday in term time, school holidays open every day, 01273 843498 The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JN. 30-acre park with llamas, alpacas, goats, reindeer and other animals and birds, plus café, playground and shop. Open every day 10am - 5pm, 01825 712040 Wilderness Wood Hadlow Down, near Uckfield TN22 4HJ. 62 acres of woodland and nature trails, lots of children’s activities, wild camping, café and shop. Generally open Wednesday - Sunday, 9am 5pm term time, and every day in school holidays, see website for full details, 01825 830509 Woods Mill Nature Reserve Henfield BN5 9SD. Headquarters of Sussex Wildlife Trust and an environmental education centre with prebookable holiday activities. The 47-acre nature reserve provides a peaceful setting comprising coppice woodland, meadows and a reedfringed lake. Open all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas, admission free, donations very welcome, no dogs, 01273 492630 Walking, Cycling and Open Spaces Ardingly Reservoir West Sussex RH17 6SQ. Walks and limited cycling/horse riding. Ardingly Activity Centre water sports centre with pre-bookable activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, rowing and raft building, 01444 892549 Ashdown Forest Centre Wych Cross, RH18 5JP. Once a Norman deer hunting forest, Ashdown Forest is now the largest free public access space

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

Places to Visit - Competition in the south east and the 'home' of Winnie the Pooh. Walks, forest centre and riding with a permit, 01342 823583 Black Cat Treasure Hunts fun and affordable walking, cycling or driving treasure hunt routes around Sussex for families and groups, choose a ready-to-use hunt or a personalised adventure.

Boating from The Anchor Inn Anchor Lane, Barcombe, Lewes BN8 5EA. Hire a rowing boat or pedalo for up to 6 people for an hour at a time. £3 each for under 14s. Operational from Easter, 01273 400414 Boothland Wood ancient woodland south of Uckfield for walks and cycling Chailey Common walks, horse riding and cycling on paths only, 01444 831098 Devil’s Dyke Devil’s Dyke Road, Poynings, near Brighton.

Longest, deepest and widest ‘dry valley’ in the UK. Legend has it that the Devil dug this chasm to drown the parishioners of the Weald.

On the other hand, scientists believe it was formed naturally just over 10,000 years ago in the last ice age. 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 footpath, bridleway and cycle path running 10 miles from East Grinstead to Groombridge, with seats and picnic benches along the route. Indirectly linked to the Worth Way from Three Bridges to East Grinstead.

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

Pooh Sticks Bridge and Pooh Corner Shop in Ashdown Forest, Hartfield on B2026, TN7 4AE, 01892 771155 Railway Land Nature Reserve Lewes BN7 2FG. Over 20 acres of meadowland and woodland reclaimed from the old rail yards, including the award-winning Linklater Pavilion. The nature reserve is open to the public 24 hours a day all year round and is accessible by wheelchair, 01273 477101

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ASHDOWN FOREST, EAST SUSSEX 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 a chain of fires lit to warn of impending invasions. It was once an Iron Age hill-fort, with its steep northern slope used as a natural defence. It’s now managed by The National Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust. You can reach Ditchling Beacon via Breeze Buses which are open top in summer weather permitting.

Uckfield Millennium Green access via New Road, Ridgewood or park at Ridgewood Village Hall.

Hard surfaced path, dog free picnic area and lots of wildlife.

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

Boardwalks provide easy access around the site.

Worth Way A 7 mile long shared-use route from Three Bridges to East Grinstead used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders and indirectly linked to the Forest Way which continues to Groombridge, 01293 542088

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Places to Visit this Spring & Summer Places of Historic Interest and Gardens Arundel Castle and Gardens Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AB. The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk, set in 40 acres of sweeping g r o u n d s a n d g a r d e n s , Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, with its own unique place in history and is home to priceless works of art. See paintings, furniture, tapestries, stained glass, china, clocks, sculpture, carving, heraldry and armour, 01903 882173 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 February 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. Lots of special events; see 'What’s On' guide. 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 - 5pm 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.

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.

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for opening times and dates for visiting the house, 01444 405250 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 Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) TN22 3QX. Informal landscape garden laid out in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. Walks, family activities and woodland play trail. Parkland open daily dawn till dusk, check website for further details of events, 01825 790231 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 Sussex Prairie Garden Henfield BN5 9AT. Britain’s largest 'Prairie' or 'Naturalistic' garden, with eight acres of stunning garden to roam around, 01273 495902 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. Explore the 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 Weald and Downland Open Air Museum Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EU. Fascinating collection of historic buildings dismantled from their original locations and reassembled in 40 acres of Sussex countryside, woodland walks, picnic areas and farm animals. Open January 23rd December, 10.30am - 6pm during BST and 4pm during winter, 01243 811348

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

Places to Visit - Many More On the Website With many thanks to Judith Wardle of Picture Tent who drew all the cartoons www.picturetent.co.uk Railways, Buses and Boats Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Beech Hurst Gardens, Haywards Heath RH16 4BB. Almost half a mile of track run by volunteers; includes two tunnels and automatic signals. Operating 2pm - 5pm weekends and bank holidays from April end September, plus Wednesdays during summer school holidays. See website for timetable which is published in spring each year.

Bentley Miniature Railway Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5AF. One mile of track run by volunteers. Trains run every weekend from April - September, plus 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 77, weekends and bank holidays from the Palace Pier to Devil’s Dyke. Once there take a walk to Poynings (2 miles), Upper Beeding (5 miles) and catch the 2A bus back, or Patcham (3 miles) and catch the 5A bus back, 01273 292480 Breeze Buses no 79, weekends and bank holidays from Ditchling Beacon to Brighton Station. The Beacon is the second 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 Breeze Buses no 78, weekends and bank holidays from Old Steine to Stanmer Park. You’ll find open spaces to play or picnic, plus Stanmer House and Stanmer Museum are open most weekend afternoons, 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. Trains run from 11am - 4.30pm, Sundays, bank holidays, some weekdays in the summer and for special events, check public timetable for further information, 01825 750515

Adventure Parks and Family Fun Brighton Karting at QLeisure London Road, Albourne, West Sussex BN6 9BQ. 800 metres of pure adrenaline plus some of the finest facilities in the country make QLeisure outdoor karting well worth a visit. A fast, furious, frenetic and exhilarating track that will provide you with plenty of challenges and an invigorating race for you and your friends, 01273 834403 Southwater Country Park Southwater RH13 9UN. Located next to the Downs Link off-road trail, stroll around to the Dinosaur Island playground or hire bikes, canoes or kayaks, 01403 734424 Outdoor Pursuits Blackland Farm Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4HP. Climbing, zipwire, abseiling, canoeing, archery, low and high ropes and orienteering, 01342 810493 Go Ape Tilgate Park, Crawley RH10 5PQ. The high ropes course features a tricky Tree Top Challenge and a gentler Tree Top Adventure, 01603 895500 High Places The Pavilions In The Park, Hurst Road, Horsham RH12 2DF. An array of activities and packages such as high ropes, wall climbing and high wall jumping with a variety of courses and obstacles. Closed in the winter, see website for details, 01403 219200 So Sussex outdoor and woodland activities and festivals across Sussex Tilgate Park Watersports The Boat House, Tilgate Drive, Crawley RH10 5PQ. With a wide range of activities in and out of the water and acres of countryside to discover. Rowing boat hire, canoeing, kayaking, raft building, stand up paddle boards, mountain biking, orienteering and open water swimming, 01293 665709

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What's On this Spring & Summer - Competition Disclaimer: At the time of publication these are the given dates for the following events.

All activities need to be pre-booked.

Please refer to individual websites for further up-todate information.

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Until Sunday 28th March Wellbeing Welly Walk, garden Yoga trail, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, book tickets via bordehill.co.uk/events

Red Nose Day Friday 19th March For more info see p14

Friday 26th March Wear a Hat Day fund-raising event, visit wearahatday.org (see advert p5) Wednesday 31st March Sunday 18th April Dennis and Gnasher's Big Bonanza at Wakehurst, Ardingly, jokes, plants & pranks at Easter, 10am - 4pm, book tickets via kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/

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Friday 2nd - Saturday 17th April Bertram Bunny's Easter Pirate Adventure, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, book tickets via bordehill.co.uk/events

Easter Sunday 4th April

Thursday 25th March Ardingly Nursery & Pre-Prep open morning, register via ardingly.com (see advert p13)

WIN! One of Three Family Tickets to the South of England Show Friday 11th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June 2021 9am - 6.30pm South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TL Offering every generation the chance to reconnect with the countryside and have a great day out, the South of England Show features a non-stop programme of agricultural and equestrian displays, live entertainment, rural crafts, and an abundance of food, drink and shopping opportunities.

Children can meet hundreds of animals, take part in an array of interactive experiences and an activity trail and so much more. The 2021 show will also feature international level showjumping, heavy horse displays, livestock parades and lots more - a show set to wow visitors of all ages! * *All content is subject to change.

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Friday 16th April Closing date for applications for the Cumnor House Sussex bursary, for more info see p15 Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th April Spring Live! South of England Showground, Ardingly, family day out, under 16s free, book tickets via seas.org.uk

May

Saturday 1st May Gin, Glitter & Groove, The Mac's

Farm, Ditchling, family friendly music event 5pm - 10.30pm, book tickets via macsfarm.co.uk

May Day Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May Friday 7th May Burgess Hill Girls whole school & nursery open evening, 5pm 7pm, book via burgesshillgirls. com/admissions/open-events Saturday 22nd May Old Time Sailors, The Mac's Farm, Ditchling, family friendly music event 5pm - 10.30pm, book tickets via macsfarm.co.uk

Saturday 29th May - Sunday 6th June Eco Explorers Woodland Trail, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, book tickets via bordehill.co.uk/events

Spring Bank Holiday Monday 31st May

Saturday 12th June Macs Barn Dance, The Mac's Farm, Ditchling, family friendly music event 5pm - 10.30pm, book tickets via

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Later in 2021...

Saturday 17th July Sausage & Cider Night, The

Mac's Farm, Ditchling, family friendly music event 5pm - 10.30pm, book tickets via

macsfarm.co.uk Friday 23rd - Tuesday 27th July Elderflower Fields Family Festival, Pippingford Park, East Sussex, book tickets via elderflowerfields.co.uk Friday 30th July - Sunday 1st August Chilled in a Field Family Festival, Bentley, East Sussex, book tickets via chilledinafieldfestival.co.uk Friday 6th August Sunday 4th September Bazaar Indian Summer Market, Sussex Prairie Garden, Henfield. No need to book in advance Friday 10th - Sunday 12th September Into the Trees Festival, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, book tickets via into-the-trees.co.uk (see competition to win a Family Ticket p21) Saturday 25th September Hurstpierpoint College open morning for Reception to Year 8, book via hppc.co.uk/admissions/ prospectus-open-morningrequests/ (see advert p3)

June

Friday 11th - Sunday 13th June South of England Show, Ardingly, family day out, under 16s go free, book tickets via seas.org.uk (see competition to win a Family Ticket)

The summer 2021 issue, featuring events July - October, will be available to pick up from early July

Lots more must ideas be on booked www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex All events in advance, unless stated otherwise

CRAWLEY & HORSHAM | MARCH - JUNE 2021

The Essential Guide to Local Information for Bump to Teens

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Franchise For Sale www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk The spring 2021 issue will be distributed just a few weeks prior to the anniversary of the start of the first Lockdown. The spring 2020 issue was the last 'normal' issue we printed before everything we used to take for granted changed completely. Over the past 12 months the Family Grapevine Group have trialled a number of variations on the usual printed magazine; we have had online-only issues, because there was nowhere open to distribute paper copies from, some Editors have produced a number of regular digital newsletters, and now we are seeing how a bumper spring issue combining neighbouring areas will go down with readers. If you enter any of the fantastic competitions, please let us know your thoughts in the 'comments' section.

Many thanks to the advertisers who have placed adverts with the Crawley & Horsham Family Grapevine this issue. Please remember to support your local businesses; they are a very important part of the local community and, especially after the last 12 months, they would really love to hear from you.

In this Issue Competitions................... 28 & 30

Language Classes......................28

Daycare Nurseries.............27 - 28

Local Events.................................33

Franchise for Sale......................26

Places to Visit......................30 - 33

Independent Schools...............28

Tuition & Home Education......28

COMPETITIONS 28 The Vegan Chef School - Online Vegan Cookery Courses 30 British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel - Family Membership for a Year

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Set in 1½ acres, Brookfield Day Nursery at Brookfield House is located on the A23 north of Crawley, Sussex Open from 7.30 - 6.30. Mon - Fri 51 weeks a year Holiday Club for 5 -12 years open every school holiday

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A Step Ahead Day Nursery, Ashington, 3 months - 10 years, 01903 892643 A Step Ahead Day Nursery, Lower Beeding, 3 months - 5 years, 01403 891012 Bewbush Community Nursery, 3 mths 8 years, 01293 522030 Bluebells Day Nursery, Partridge Green, Horsham, 0 - 5 years, 01403 711084 Bright Horizons, 3mths-5yrs, Crawley, 01293 881043 Broadfield Nursery, 3 months - 5 years, Crawley, 01293 512734 Brookfield Day Nursery, 3months-5yrs, Lowfield Heath, 01293 535300 (see advert)

First Steps Brinsbury, North Heath, from birth, 01243 530427 10/02/2020

Garden Cottage Nursery, Highden, 3 months - 5 years, 01903 877718 Giggles Day Nursery, Springfield Road, Horsham, 3 months - 5 years, 01403 750308 HeadStart Day Nursery, Horsham, 4 months - 5 years, 01403 210560 Honey Pots Day Nursery, Crawley, 1 - 8 years, 01293 221448 Horsham Nursery School, 1 - 5 years, 01403 224430 Jack and Gill Childcare & Forest School, Rudgwick, 07876 069570 K2 Pre-School Academy, Crawley, 2 - 5 years, 01293 537066

Busy Bees, Horsham, 3 months - 8 years, 01403 754610

Keeley’s Horsham, 2 months - 5 years, 01403 217600

Charlwood House, 3 mths-5yrs, Lowfield Heath, 01293 565544 (see advert)

Kids Capers Day Nursery & PreSchool, Crawley, 3 months - 5 years, 01293 612221

Clover Court Nursery, Maidenbower, 0 5 years, 01293 887533

Little Barn Owls Day Nursery & Forest School, Southwater, 0 - 5 years, 01403 731690

Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery, 3 months - 5 years, Crawley, 01342 718778

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Fittleworth Playgroup, 3 months - 4 years, 01798 865777

Busy Bees Crawley, 3 months - 5 years, 01293 571555

Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School, 01342 718585 (see advert p28)

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Our stunning Tudor mansion is home to our nursery and its beautiful surroundings. We have over 2 acres of grounds, where the children can freely explore.

We care for children from 3 months to 5 years of age.

Each classroom has its own unique feel and character, welcoming each child to come in and have fun.

Little Barn Owls Day Nursery, Farlington, 3 months - 5 years, 01403 289544

Daisy Chain Day Nursery, Crawley, 3 months - 5 years, 01293 533397

Little Monkeys Day Nursery, Horsham, 3 months - 5 years, 01403 230404 (see advert)

Elan Nursery, Steyning, 0 - 5 years, 01903 810100

Natural Nurture Nursery, Billingshurst, 2 - 5 years, 01403 782787

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1-2-1 & exam preparation FUN - EASY - EFFECTIVE Online tuition for individuals & groups Call Elisabeth 01342 811 099 www.easygermanlearning.co.uk Easy German Learning Centre

Tutoring & Home Education Explore Learning, English & maths for 5-14yrs, Crawley, 01293 853446

Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick, coeducational, 2 to 13 years, 01403 822391

First Class Learning, English & maths tuition, EY to GCSE, Crawley, 01293 226449

The Towers, Upper Beeding, boys 4 to 11 years, girls 4 to 16 years, 01903 812185

Outstanding EYFS Forest School Small classes Weekly swimming Virtual Open Morning

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“Copthorne Prep has given both our children the most wonderful start to their education”

Windlesham House School, Washington, , day and boarding, mixed, 4 to 13 years, 01903 874700 Worth School, mixed, 11 to 18 years, 01342 710200

Foreign Language Tuition Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, German & English foreign language, 01342 811099 (see advert) German tuition to GCSE level, Billingshurst, 07767 046321

Home-School Tutoring, all subjects, all levels, Crawley & Horsham, 01424 848586 Kip McGrath Education Centre, English & maths, 6-16yrs, Horsham, 01403 257755 Maths & science tuition to GCSE level, Billingshurst, 07767 046321 Kumon Crawley, English & maths, Pound Hill, 01444 811448 Kumon Crawley, English & maths, Tilgate, 01293 402553 Kumon Horsham, English & maths, 01737 248313

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We are an independent school with a great academic record set in 55 acres of fields and woodland. Our Nursery takes children from the age of 2 and – from this September – pupils joining us in Year 7 will be able to stay up to Year 11 for their GCSEs!

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Pembroke Park Nursery, Commonwealth Drive, Crawley, 6 months - 5 years, 01293 385886 Rabbit Patch Day Nursery, 3 months - 5 years, Horsham, 01403 891976 Rainbow Nursery, Crawley Hospital, 0 5 years, 01293 600300 Solid Rock Pre-school & Day Nursery, Warnham, 6 months - 5 years, 01403 885322

Copthorne Preparatory School, mixed, day & boarding, 2-13yrs, 01342 712311 (see advert) Cottesmore School, Pease Pottage, mixed, 4 to 13 years, 01293 520648 Dorset House School, Bury, mixed, 4 to 13 years, 01798 831456 Farlington School, 4 - 18 years, Strood Park, Horsham, 01403 254967 Little Windlesham Pre-prep, children aged between 4 and 7, 01903 874700

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Horsham-based chef Day Radley of The Vegan Chef School is giving away three prizes of two online vegan cookery courses each. The winners will be able to choose from:

Luscious Cakes - From simple light sponges to devilish sweet treats.

One Pot Dishes - A game changer for anyone who is short on time, but wants to eat healthy tasty food every day of the week.

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Places to Visit - Competition

British Wildlife Centre Pip’s Menu Match Competition WIN A YEAR’S FAMILY MEMBERSHIP TO THE BRITISH WILDLIFE CENTRE WORTH £150 Badger Just match the animal with the food from this menu Barn Owl

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l Pine Cones & Seeds l Mice, Shrews & Voles l Worms & Insects

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0 - 5 and tea room open weekdays all year round except public holidays, outdoor play area for ages 0 - 5 open during fine weather in the summer, 01293 851110 Sharnfold Farm and Farm Shop Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN24 5BU. Farm trail, animals, play area, PYO, coffee shop, farm shop with traditional butcher, tractor and trailer rides every weekend and during school holidays, closed Mondays, 01323 768490 Tulleys Farm Turners Hill, Crawley RH10 4PE. Small collection of friendly furry animals; goats, rabbits and birds, plus a tea room. One of the country's best rated Escape Rooms settings.

Special events at Halloween. See website for upcoming special events throughout the year, 01342 718472 Animals, Sealife and Nature

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: www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/crawley-horsham/competition-entries/ Closing date: midnight Friday 18th June 2021 A REAL natural history experience! www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

Family Farms Coombes Farm near Lancing BN15 0RS. Open for lambing each March/April. It is anticipated that around 1,200 lambs and 80 calves will be born at Church Farm. Book in advance for group tours during the summer, open some Sundays and school holidays for individual bookings, 01273 452028 Ferring Country Centre Rife Way, Ferring, Worthing BN12 5JZ. Meet the farm animals, walk the nature trails and enjoy the café and garden centre. Special Riding Therapy Unit for those with learning and physical disabilities. Open 7 days a week, 01903 245078 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. Regular seasonal events. Open every day 10am - 5pm or until dusk in winter, 01403 700063 Godstone Farm RH9 8LX. Indoor and outdoor play areas, soft play, ride-ons, go karts, trampolines, pony and tractor rides, 01883 742546 See advert Holmbush Farm Crawley Road, Faygate, near Horsham RH12 4SE. Indoor play area for ages

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Arundel Wetland Centre Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB. Nature reserve in the South Downs with guided boat safari, where you can hand feed the collection of birds. Discover two adventure playgrounds, children’s weekend and holiday activities and a visitor centre with café.

Open every day in summer 9.30am - 5.30pm and winter 9.30am - 4.30pm, 01903 883355 British Wildlife Centre Newchapel RH7 6LF. Over 40 British animals including red squirrel, otters, foxes and deer, 01342 834658 See advert Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre at Hilliers Garden Centre, Brighton Road (A281), Horsham RH13 6QA. Bird of prey flying displays, gardens and Meet an Owl. Open on weekends in winter, 11am - 4pm, and from Easter - October half term from Wednesday - Saturday, plus bank holidays from 11am - 5pm and Sundays 11am - 4.30pm, 01403 273458 or 07761 695876 Pagham Harbour (RSPB) Local Nature Reserve, Selsey Road, Chichester PO20 7NE. Protected wetland bird and wildlife habitat and visitor centre running child-friendly educational activities and events, 01243 641508 Pulborough Brooks (RSPB) RH20 2EL. Located in the Arun Valley nature reserve, includes plenty of nature-themed activities from bug hunting to den building and pond dipping to bird watching. With

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

Places to Visit this Spring & Summer guided walks, café and shop. Good access for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Visitor centre open every day 9.30am - 5pm, 01798 875851 Tilgate Park Crawley, RH10 5PQ. 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. Nature centre admission £3 for 2-16 year olds and £4 for adults. Open winter 10am – 4pm, summer 10am – 6pm, last admission 1 hour before closing, 01293 521168 Walking, Cycling and Open Spaces Aldingbourne Trust Country Centre Blackmill Lane, Norton, Chichester PO18 0JP. Woodland walks, open farm, mini tractors, soft play, sand and water play areas and crazy golf, with award-winning café, open every day, see website for full details of opening times, 01243 542075 Buchan Country Park Horsham Road, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9HQ. Regularly recognised as one of the best green spaces in the UK since 2010.

Great access for pushchairs and wheelchairs, numerous picnic sites, plenty of wildlife, fishing via Crawley Angling Society. The Countryside Centre is open Sundays 12.30pm - 4pm and at other times as staffing permits. Free parking.

Chesworth Farm Horsham RH13 0AA. Sussex Wildlife Trust Nature Tots timetable, bridleways, cycling via a network of footpaths, main paths are wheelchair accessible, open all day, free entry Forest Way footpath, bridleway and cycle path running 10 miles from East Grinstead to Groombridge, with seats and picnic benches along the route. Indirectly linked to the Worth Way from Three Bridges to East Grinstead.

Horsham Park a haven of green spaces with ducks on the lake, colourful flower-beds, a Sensory Garden and Human Nature Garden. There are tennis courts, a basketball court, football pitches, a large skate park, café, play area and a trim trail. BBQ’s and picnics are permitted.

Worth Way A 7 mile long shared-use route from Three Bridges to East Grinstead used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders and indirectly linked to the Forest Way which continues to Groombridge.

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Places of Historic Interest and Gardens Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre Station Road, Ford, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9LT. Home to a collection of listed buildings and monuments, many of which have been rescued from around Sussex. There are also vintage vehicles, rural crafts and woodland walks, plus many events planned throughout the year. See website for opening times, 01798 831370 Arundel Castle and Gardens Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AB. The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk, set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, with its own unique place in history and is home to priceless works of art. See paintings, furniture, tapestries, stained glass, china, clocks, sculpture, carving, heraldry and armour, 01903 882173 Bignor Roman Villa RH20 1PH. One of the largest Roman villas to be open to the public, with fine mosaics, museum tea rooms and gift shop, 01798 869259

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Places to Visit - Many More On the Website Chichester Cathedral The Royal Chantry, Cathedral Cloisters PO19 1PX. Chichester Cathedral has welcomed people through its doors for over nine centuries. This beautiful building, and its services and events, are open to all, 01243 782595 Fishbourne Roman Palace Fishbourne Road West, Fishbourne, West Sussex PO19 3QR. Roman palace with the largest mosaics in situ in the UK, recreated formal gardens and family activities. Open daily February - October, 10am - 5pm, November December, weekends only, 10am - 4pm, 01243 785859 Parham House and Gardens Storrington, near Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 4HS (for satnav use RH20 4HR). Well-loved family home; just three families have lived here since its foundation stone was laid in 1577 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. With collections of period furniture, needlework and paintings. Deer park with award winning gardens. Check website for opening dates and times, 01903 742021 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 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.

Explore the 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 West Dean Gardens West Dean, near Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ. Highlights include a 300-foot-long Edwardian pergola, newly restored Sunken Garden, walled kitchen garden, Victorian glasshouses and a beautiful parkland walk with views over the South Downs. Open May - September on Sundays and bank holidays only, 2.30pm - 5pm, 01243 818210 With many thanks to Judith Wardle of Picture Tent who drew all the cartoons www.picturetent.co.uk

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Museums and Galleries Christ’s Hospital Museum Horsham RH13 0YP. Open on Tuesday and Thursday and during term time, call before visiting, 01403 247444 Crawley Museum Centre 103 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 1DD. Permanent displays of Crawley’s history, from the Stone Age to the development of the new town, plus changing exhibitions, admission free. See website for opening dates and times, 01293 539088 Horsham Museum Causeway House, 9 Causeway, Horsham RH12 1HE. Open 10am - 5pm, Monday Saturday, admission free. Closed on Sundays and bank holidays, 01403 254959 Marlipins Museum High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 5DA. The story of Shoreham’s maritime and local history in one of the oldest Norman buildings in Sussex. Open May - October, Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm, 01273 462994 The Novium Museum Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QH. Built over the remains of a Roman bathhouse and with three floors of fantastic exhibitions. The Novium Museum tells the fascinating story of Chichester District and its rich heritage. It looks after 500,000 artefacts, both on display and in storage. Located close to the cathedral and opposite Chichester Library, admission free, 01243 775888 Railways and Boats Goffs Park Light Railway Horsham Road, Southgate RH11 8PB. 1,250-foot-long miniature railway run by Crawley Model Engineers. Open Sundays and bank holiday Mondays 2pm - 5pm, late March - late October, 07517 184543 Shoreham Harbour Lifeboats Kingston Beach, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6RN. Visit the lifeboat station and its state of the art Tamar all weather lifeboat. The boathouse on Kingston Beach consists of a large boat hall, crew training room, proper drying facilities for wet crew kit, changing facilities and a viewing platform for the public. Open 10am 2pm Monday - Friday and 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday, free to visit, donations very welcome, 01273 596376 Wey and Arun Canal Centre located behind the Onslow Arms in Loxwood RH14 0RD. From March runs every Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday

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Places to Visit - What's On this Spring & Summer Monday until October, except Easter Sunday and Monday. All canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and small craft are welcome on the canal, 01403 753999 Adventure Parks and Family Fun Hollywood Bowl Crawley RH10 8LR. With 28 bowling lanes, a private VIP area, an American themed bar diner, an extensive amusements area and free parking, 0844 826 1457 Out of Bounds Golfers Lane, Angmering BN16 4NB. Family entertainment centre, Clip 'n' Climb, bowling, soft play, footgolf, laser tag and adventure golf. Open 7 days a week, 01903 788588 Southwater Country Park Southwater RH13 9UN. Located next to the Downs Link off-road trail, stroll around to the Dinosaur Island playground or hire bikes, canoes or kayaks, 01403 734424 Disclaimer: At the time of publication these are the given dates for the following events. All activities need to be pre-booked.

Please refer to individual websites for further up-todate information.

March

Monday 1st March Thursday 27th May British Wildlife Centre Photography Days for age 15+, on selected dates, book via britishwildlifecentre. co.uk/photography/ photography-days/ (see competition p30) Friday 19th March Red Nose Day 7pm BBC1 (see advert p14) Wednesday 31st March Sunday 18th April Dennis and Gnasher's Big Bonanza at Wakehurst, Ardingly, jokes, plants & pranks at Easter, 10am - 4pm, book tickets via kew.org/ wakehurst/whats-on/

Outdoor Pursuits Go Ape Tilgate Park, Crawley RH10 5PQ. The high ropes course features a tricky Tree Top Challenge and a gentler Tree Top Adventure, 01603 895500 High Places The Pavilions In The Park, Hurst Road, Horsham RH12 2DF. An array of activities and packages such as high ropes, wall climbing and high wall jumping with a variety of courses and obstacles. Closed in the winter, see website for details, 01403 219200 Southwater Watersports Southwater Country Park, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, West Sussex RH13 9UN. Canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, raft building, orienteering, sailing, team building and family activities, 01403 734424 Tilgate Park Watersports The Boat House, Tilgate Drive, Crawley RH10 5PQ. With a wide range of activities in and out of the water and acres of countryside to discover. Rowing boat hire, canoeing, kayaking, raft building, stand up paddle boards, mountain biking, orienteering and open water swimming, 01293 665709

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Exact date tbc New Dinosaur Discovery Trail opens at Godstone Farm (see advert p31) Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th April Spring Live! South of England Showground, Ardingly, family day out, under 16s free, book tickets via seas.org.uk

May Friday 7th May Burgess Hill Girls whole school & nursery open evening, 5pm - 7pm, book via burgesshillgirls.com/ admissions/open-events Saturday 29th May - Sunday 6th June Eco Explorers Woodland Trail, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, book tickets via bordehill.co.uk/events

Wednesday 2nd - Thursday 3rd June Horrible Histories, Barmy Britains Live on Stage, Capitol Theatre, Horsham, book via thecapitolhorsham.com/ whats-on Friday 11th - Sunday 13th June South of England Show, Ardingly, family day out, under 16s go free, book tickets via seas.org.uk (see competition to win a Family Ticket p24) Saturday 12th June Macs Barn Dance, The Mac's Farm, Ditchling, family friendly music event 5pm - 10.30pm, camping available, book tickets via macsfarm.co.uk

Later in 2021...

Friday 23rd - Tuesday 27th July Elderflower Fields Family Festival, Pippingford Park,

East Sussex, book tickets via elderflowerfields.co.uk Friday 30th July - Sunday 1st August Chilled in a Field Family Festival, Bentley Estate, East Sussex, book tickets via chilledinafieldfestival.co.uk Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd August Hexwood School of Sorcery, stage show featuring real magic, Capitol Theatre, Horsham, book via thecapitolhorsham.com/ whats-on Friday 10th - Sunday 12th September Into the Trees Festival, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, book tickets via into-thetrees.co.uk (see competition to win a Family Ticket p21)

The summer 2021 issue, featuring events July - October, will be available to pick up from early July

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