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MID SUSSEX | NOVEMBER 2020 - FEBRUARY 2021

The Essential Guide to Local Information for Bump to Teens

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Let's talk about the Silver Linings of 2020. I have picked this topic because I'm British (stiff upper lip etc etc) and because I only have a very small editorial space to fill.

There were definitely less clothes to wash when the kids weren't wearing school uniform for the entire summer term. Also, I found out that I'm quite good at cutting hair, as long as it's curly, so you can't really see the style I'm aiming for. That's pretty much all I could come up with, so I asked for your thoughts via Facebook (facebook.com/midsussexfamilygrapevine) and there are a few more Silver Linings of 2020 dotted through this issue.

A - Z of Sport & Leisure..........17 - 23

Independent Schools.......3, 12 - 15

Additional Needs...............................6

Out of School & Holiday Clubs...16

Advice & Support...............................5

Parties....................................................4

Antenatal..............................................5

Photographers...................................6

The Toddler Timetable and Events page are back, but there are unfortunately no Discount Vouchers due to reduced admin staff at some venues, and issues surrounding handling paper vouchers. You will, however, find Five excellent Competitions all 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.

Competitions........11, 12, 25 & Back

Babies..............................................5 - 7 Businesses around Town................2 Childcare..............................................7 Children’s Centres.............................6

Places to Visit...........................23 - 28 Pre-School Activities........................9 Pre-Schools..............................10 - 12 Swimming.........................................21

Cover

Toys, Books Clothes & Gifts............4

Daycare Nurseries.....................9 - 10

Tutoring & Language Classes......15

COMPETITIONS: 11 The Upside Down House Brighton - Family Ticket 12 Spring Live! 2021 - Family Ticket 25 Knockhatch - Family Ticket + Farm Animal Keeper Experience for 2 Back Cover Ropetackle Arts Centre - Family Ticket to the Pantomime Back Cover Hollywood Bowl Crawley - Family Day Pass + Meal & Drinks

Elizabeth Wickenden - Editor elizabeth@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

As seen at Family Grapevine HQ

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Cover image by Judith Wardle of Picture Tent www.picturetent.co.uk (see advert p5)

Greener Choices

Pet Care

Beading Brilliant, plastic-free handmade craft kits for crafty kids, plastic free packaging, eco-friendly party bags, 07840 618295 beadingbrilliant.co.uk

Pooh Piglet Guinea Pig Rescue Centre, rehoming centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 412709

Clough’s Deli, loose cupboard staples, liquid refills, organic fruit & vegetables, Lindfield, 01444 452060 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 Thistle and Pheasant-berry, keepsakes made from first baby clothes or materials with special significance, 07702 153882 thistleandpheasant-berry.co.uk Tiny land, natural, eco-friendly wood stains made from food, 07951 469922 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

Thistle and Pheasant-berry, dog walking & dog sitting, 07702 153882 thistleandpheasant-berry.co.uk Wag & Woof pet care, dog walking/ sitting & drop in services for cats & other small animals, Lindfield, 07894 207559

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

Arts & Crafts Markets Cuckfield Craft & Vintage Market, held monthly on Fri or Sat, Queens Hall, just drop in Henfield Monday Market, 8.30am-12pm, just drop in or rent a stall, Henfield Hall, 01273 493365 Silver Linings of 2020 "Getting back my habit of relaxing with a good read" Tracy

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Gifts • Party Entertainment 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 for crafty kids, unique gift ideas.

What will yours create? 07840 618295 beadingbrilliant.co.uk Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft gift shop, Ditchling, 01273 844744 (see advert back page) Funky Llama, fun, colourful kids clothing from Peru, 07793 221782 Little Chickadeela Crochet, bespoke handmade baby clothes & accessories, 07974 972714 Nibs and Scribbles, personalised children’s prints & bespoke gifts, 07909 511276 North Park Farm outdoor activity equipment, Albourne, 01273 833643 Picture Tent, bespoke illustrations, illustrated names & dates of birth & toy portraits, 07813 111935 (see advert) PJ and the Hare, children’s clothing, children’s books & gifts, Cuckfield, 07739 556150 The Little Nappy Cake Shop, handmade baby nappy cakes & gifts, Burgess Hill, 07814 590728

Hall Hire 1st Lindfield Scout Hut, Eastern Road, 01444 440460 Ashdown Forest Centre, rustic barn with basic kitchen, seats approx 40, 01342 823583 Borde Hill, hall with kitchen & large car park, Haywards Heath, 01444 450326 Bramble Hall, Bramble Hill, seats 60, hall with kitchen, Balcombe, 01444 811833

Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 454276

Clay Parties with Jane Skelton In Ditchling, 01273 844679

Scaynes Hill Millennium Village Centre, Lewes Road, 01444 831511

Made & Making, original, fun & educational sewing parties for 8yrs+, 07967 819540

Scout Hall, up to 40 children, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath, 07786 244698 St Andrew’s Church Halls, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762

Music Bus parties, 1-5yrs, singing, percussion, parachute play, puppets, games & fun, 07971 811890

St Richard’s Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413621

Nutritional Ninjas, fun cookery parties, 3yrs+, we come to you, 01276 428148

The Henfield Hall, Henfield, 01273 493365

Poppy’s Parties, award winning children’s entertainers, immersive, imaginative & fun, 07949 693915

The King’s Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, seats up to 180, Balcombe, 01444 811226 Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, 01444 471664

TechZone, the ultimate gaming truck for kids to teens, 01622 200655

Party Venues Blackland Farm outdoor activities, nr East Grinstead, 01342 810493

THE FACE AND BODY COMPANY bespoke pamper parties for children & adults, massage, nails, facials, festival glitter & more, 07786 088344

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

Tomfoolery, children’s entertainer, 01403 597179

Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348

Yellow Brick Lab, LEGO® Robotics & Coding parties for 5yrs+, 07716 504730 yellowbricklab.co.uk

Fun Pots children’s pottery painting parties in your own home, Haywards Heath, 01444 414234 funpots.link/fgp JumpIn Inflatable Fun, fully catered parties for all ages, Burgess Hill, 01444 241595 Knockhatch Adventure Park, farm, Froggies soft play, playbarn, adventure playgrounds, ski & snowboard parties, Hailsham, 01323 442051 (see competition p25) Sharky’s Soft Play Parties, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Washbrooks Family Farm, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 832201

Face Painting

Cuckfield Village Hall, London Lane, 01444 454276

Face painting for all occasions, 07817 317201

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

Fantastical Faces, face & body painting, glitter designs & glitter tattoos, 07931 935539

Fairfield Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 07779 577774 Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, 01444 416170 Hillians Bar & function room, Burgess Hill Town FC, 01444 871514 Martindale Centre, Station Road, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790375 Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 247815 Old School, Church Street, Cuckfield, 01444 456900 Parish Room, Stockcroft Road, seats 40, hall with kitchen, Balcombe, 01444 811264

Koozle Face Painting for parties & events, 07950 680333

Party Entertainers A. C. Knell Entertainment, children’s parties, discos, karaoke, all special events, 07968 964286 Allsortsoffun, pirate, knight, spy, magic, puppets, 07845 320001 Angels’n’Divas, 4-16yrs, pamper parties for girls, 07771 964626 Chocolate workshops for families, kids & schools, delicious, creative & fun for 9yrs+, 07867 800184 lovechocolateworkshops.co.uk

Disclaimer: At the time of publication, due to the 'Rule of 6' many party entertainers are offering Online Entertainment or parties for small groups. The information on this page 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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Sounds Wicked Disco, party games, comedy magic, interactive dancing, 07784 416740

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

LN/201900394, 07795 422036

Football & Sports Your Ages Parties 4-14 yrs

choice of venue

07702 433 227

www.�nytekkers.com 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

Animazing, parties, talks & displays with reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, owls & mammals, Reg: AW047, 07743 675253

Poi Passion Circus Arts, circus skills workshops, performances & parties, 07522 658207

Deano’s Snake Shack, fun, educational animal & reptile handling, Reg: LN/201900514,The Mac’s Farm, Ditchling, 07802 724914

Popsteps dance & pamper parties, 07495 125599

Hug A Bug, invertebrate specialist, activities & displays for 5yrs+, 07736 300077

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’s Puppet Parties capture children’s imaginations with handmade entertainment, crafts, games & activities, 07896 740759

Sport & Dance 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 Inspire Academy of Dance parties, 3-12yrs, 07783 138348 JK Parties, ‘Make a Musical’ & themed parties, 07504 059640

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Springfit gymnastics & trampolining parties, 4yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203 The Outdoors Project, Nerf games, bushcraft, Harry Potter, circus skills, mini nature shelters, 07939 664037 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 (see advert) Trickswap Circus, performances, displays & 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 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 Thistle and Pheasant-berry, beautiful homemade themed cakes for all occasions, 07702 153882 thistleandpheasant-berry.co.uk

Support • Antenatal • Babies Counselling & Emotional Support Beacon House Therapeutic Services & Trauma Team, 01444 413939 Childline, help & support for a wide range of issues, 0800 1111 Circle of Support, counselling & therapy services, Haywards Heath, 07503 071494 Earth Whispers, postnatal fatigue, natural energy balance & rejuvenation therapy, Georgina Griggs, 07970 914932

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

Let’s Play, play therapy for emotional & behavioural difficulties, 07486 564523

Lydia Retusch-Webb, Your Birth Choice, doula care, birth & postnatal, 07979 760977

Mellow Mumma, birth trauma healer & subconscious therapist for women & teens, 07968 695226

Sarah Syms, midwife & antenatal/ postnatal massage therapist, 07955 049773

Nicola Headley Birth Therapy, specialist support following a difficult birth experience, 07808 402324

Parenting & Antenatal Courses & Support

PANDAS support for pre & postnatal mental health issues, 0808 1961 776

Midsussex Maternity Voices, maternity forum, feedback on Mid Sussex maternity services, 07734 954844

Relate, help with parenting & family life, East Grinstead, 07799 170582

Local Support Groups for Specific Conditions

Toddlerology, supporting parents of toddlers & beyond with eating, behaviour, sleep & routine, 07810 892635

Eczema Support Group, Haywards Heath Area, 0800 089 1122

Volunteer for Time 4 Children listening course, 01444 413893

Group B Strep Support, information & support, 01444 416176

Antenatal Classes & Support

Support for sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & ME, all ages, 01273 831733 Time to Talk, NHS postnatal depression support group, 01444 251084 Women’s Aid freephone 24hr national domestic violence helpline, 0808 2000 247

First Aid Training 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 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

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, 07974 729566 walkingwithyou. org.uk Hypnotherapy Solutions Sussex, hypnobirthing classes at the Perrymount Clinic, Haywards Heath, 01273 857966 Lushtums prepare for birth & baby courses, for a positive birth experience & transition into parenthood, lushtums. co.uk/mid-sussex 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 courses & hypnobirthing instructor, Haywards Heath, 07939 332444 The Wise Hippo Sussex, hypnobirthing taught by a practising midwife & qualified hypnotherapist, 07968 444006

International College of Oriental Medicine Clinic, specialist acupuncture for fertility, East Grinstead, 01342 313106

Ante & Postnatal Exercise

Nicola Headley Fertility Coach, specialist support for women & couples on their fertility journey, 07808 402324

Louise Cornish PT, pre/post-natal specialist, 1-2-1 at home sessions, online programmes & ‘Be Mum Fit’ classes, 07786 331402 facebook.com/ louisecornishpt

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

Buggy Power at Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348

Lushtums pregnancy & mum & baby yoga, to prepare for birth, stay calm & fit, & postnatal to regain core strength safely, lushtums.co.uk/mid-sussex 07976 701085

Pre & postnatal Pilates classes with a chartered physio, 01444 450162 Pre/postnatal personal trainer, 1-2-1 individualised programmes, 07873 986625 Pregnancy & postnatal massage, core & pelvic floor, diastasis, C-section recovery, 07922 114328 Pregnancy yoga, Yogalicious Mama, Mondays 7.30pm, Old Barn, Isaacs Lane, 07736 468431 Ruth Polden, pre & postnatal yoga, Forest Row, 07966 095928 Swoove with Esther, gentle, fun fitness classes where you sing along to the music, 07764 801167

Breastfeeding Support 1st Weds of the month, 9.30-11am, Hassocks Health Centre, just drop in Monday 9.30-11am, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Newborn Nurturing, antenatal, postnatal & breastfeeding support, doula & tongue tie, 07932 768976 The Pregnancy Coaching Company, breastfeeding & lactation support in hospital or at home, 07939 332444 Thurs 9.30-11am, Lindfield United Reformed Church, just drop in Tuesday 10-11.30, Blackwell Children & Family Centre East Grinstead, 01342 332925

Complementary Therapy for Babies James Bibby & Associates, Registered Paediatric Osteopaths, 01444 248002 Osteopath specialising in babies, Tracey Cambridge, 01342 323851 (see advert) Sleeping Bunnies, baby & child 0-9yrs, professional sleep clinic & consultancy, 07584 324580 The Perrymount Clinic, mother & baby support clinic, cranial osteopathy, private midwife, 01444 410944

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

Baby Mementoes Nibs and Scribbles, personalised commemorative prints & bespoke gifts, 07909 511276 Picture Tent, bespoke illustrations, 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 Silver Linings of 2020 "To be able to spend all that wonderful extra quality time with my daughter" Nardia

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Photographers • Wellbeing • Additional Needs Best Health & Wellness Centre of the Year - UK 2020 Global 100 Awards

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01444 401 271 www.fountaintherapies.co.uk | info@fountaintherapies.co.uk Baby & Family Photographers Alex Rickard Photography, 01444 891596 babi photography, 07968 198131 Cosy Toes Photography, maternity & newborn portraiture, 07779 950121 Echo Baby Photography, Sally Nakajima, 07780 462516

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

Health, Wellbeing & Beauty

Elisa B Photography, natural newborn & baby photography, 07791 710124

AnnaSeed Therapies, beauty treatments, massage & relaxation therapies to help you unwind, 07817 091016

Little Acorns Photography, newborn, children & family photos, 07885 420061

Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, life coaching, 01342 811099

Louise Ferguson Photography, maternity, newborn, baby & outdoor family portraits, 07951 575216

Hassocks Eyecare Centre, family eyecare specialists, 01273 843946

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 from birth-1yr, IAIM, 07999 286778 NCT baby massage classes East Grinstead, 5 week course, all welcome, discounts available, 020 8752 2385 Pregnancy & Baby Massage Sussex, learn the benefits of massaging your baby in a friendly class, Hassocks & Haywards Heath, 07931 584548 Pure Reflections baby massage, East Grinstead & surrounding areas, 07730 459102 Sootheababy, baby massage classes by midwife & certified instructor, 07955 049773

Fostering & Adoption Diagrama Fostering, 0800 802 1910 Fostering, give a local child a family, 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

Mid Sussex Wellbeing, FREE local service to help families lead healthy lifestyles, 01444 477191 Sleep Better Remedies, helping you sleep better & combat snoring...naturally, for all ages, 01403 597124 THE FACE AND BODY COMPANY experienced & friendly beauty therapist, relaxing beauty room in Haywards Heath, 07786 088344 Tracys Little Gift Shop, find your kinder gifts & treats, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, tracyslittlegiftshop.com facebook. com/tracysshop Tropic Skincare Helen Hayes, natural, vegan, cruelty-free, free pamper & 1-2-1 consultations, 07901 301244 tropichelen.co.uk Tropic with Anna Ashley, tropic ambassador, 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, lushtums. co.uk/mid-sussex 07976 701085

Complementary Healthcare Bowen Therapy? search online for PingPingBowen, 07507 288882 CJ Hypnotherapy classes for all, 01444 412491 College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), courses & training in natural therapies, East Grinstead, 01342 777747 (see advert) Fountain Therapies, award winning holistic & wellness centre, Handcross, 01444 401271 (see advert)

Dinkie Dannies, stillborn baby 3D hand & feet casts, from 20wks, 07594 665476

Helen’s Natural Treatments, holistic therapies, crystals tailored to your Chakra prescription + raw & tumbled crystals, 07901 301244 helensnaturaltreatments.co.uk

Jigsaw South East, grief support for bereaved children & families, 01342 313895

Homeopathy, for natural & effective relief from acute & chronic ailments, call Kate, 07817 465377

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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

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 Sussex Downs Children & Family Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968 The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480

www.cnmcourses.com 01342 777 747

Gateway Club, for teenagers & adults with a learning difficulty, East Grinstead & Burgess Hill, 07592 609785 Jigsaw Occupational Therapy, assessment & sensory integration therapy centre for children & young people, 01444 616162 Kangaroos reg charity for children & young adults with learning disabilities, Haywards Heath, 01444 459108 London Dyslexia Network, assessment, tuition, advice, South East area, 0330 1137778 Play & Learn Plus, 10-11.30 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

Auditory Verbal UK, helping deaf babies & children communicate, 01869 325000

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

Bluebird Community Transport, 01444 471919

Riding for the Disabled, South East Region, 07789 085947

Chailey Heritage School, 3-19yrs, 01825 724444

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

Disability Access East Grinstead Area, all ages, 01342 322242

Seahorses Swimming Club for the less able, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath *volunteers required*, 01444 484726

Additional Needs

Dragonflies Forest School run by Nature Nurture Sussex for children up to 12yrs with additional needs, 07792 726017 Early Action for Autism, 1:1 ABA therapy, 07400 608998

Southern Ski Club for the Disabled, Knockhatch, 1st Sat of the month 6-8pm all ages & abilities *volunteers required*, 07775 687648

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Childcare • Baby Groups • Toddler Timetable Messy Play Matters by Whoosh Learning 2020 has been an extremely challenging and difficult year, and for many this challenge continues as we approach the Christmas season.

When everything stopped back in March, many baby and toddler groups closed their doors and have been unable to reopen due to struggles with venues, lack of clarity of whether they are allowed to reopen, and for some it just hasn’t been financially viable.

These groups are hugely valuable in the community for both children and parents. Parents get some of their greatest support from sharing toddler moments and hearing that others experience these too, and for children they learn to leave their parent’s side for a moment because they feel it is safe to do so. Without these groups running, many of our little ones haven’t ever experienced a baby / toddler group, they haven’t socialised with other children and played alongside others, and it has left some families in our communities feeling isolated. I have fought hard to reopen my business over the last few months, ensuring I am COVID secure, but also maintaining my beliefs as an early years educator. I reopened in September and WHOOSH…it is a JOY to be back!

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

We are living in extraordinary times. We are living through a period of change and even though we are learning to adapt, from the moment they are born our children continue to be natural explorers. They have a natural urge to move and explore, sensory seek, they want to touch everything, put things in their mouth, explore different ways of moving, or maybe even experiment with noise! Sensory / messy exploration is therefore vital for children’s development through stimulating the 5 senses and giving the child the opportunity to repeat and rehearse. Learning by ‘doing’ is exciting and it also allows us to create meaning. By giving your child time to explore and get messy in a safe environment it will support them to discover, examine and make sense of the world around them.

In my opinion… MESSY PLAY MATTERS! Sensory play has many other benefits for young children including: • supporting language development – playing with different textures helps to build a new way of talking about their world and helps develop sensory attributes eg hot, cold, sticky, dry etc.

• helping to coordinate fine motor skills – these are important for writing, shoe-tying, buttoning, and zipping, among other things. Sensory play often incorporates exploring using pinching/ pouring/ scooping.

• problem solving skills and cognitive growth • developing social interaction with other children and playing with caregivers • developing memory function • building nerve connections within the developing brains neural pathways • play is open ended - the play can lead anywhere therefore imagination and creativity is enhanced • great for calming children (and parents). During sessions parents often comment how calming it is to run your hands through the rainbow rice!

• and of course, it is fun!

So, whether it’s rainbow rice, trucks in foam, coloured ice, spaghetti worms or cotton wool snow...grab these early play experiences and embrace them! I guarantee you and your child will have fun exploring together, and at the same time it will support your child’s sensory development and allow them the freedom to express themselves through creative and imaginative play.

Whoosh Learning is based in West Sussex and offers a range of services including messy play sessions for parents and children, messy play parties and messy play packs delivered to you at home. Explorative play and engaging the whole body through different sensory experiences underpin everything we believe in at Whoosh. We produce creative, imaginative and active experiences for parents and children to enjoy, explore and learn together both in indoor and outdoor environments. If you are interested in finding out more about us, then please visit our website: www.whooshlearning.co.uk and also check out our blog to see messy play themes and resources to support play at home. You can also find Whoosh on Facebook @whooshlearning or Instagram @whoosh_learning.

Childminders & Babysitting Cosy Corner Childminding, before & after school care, Haywards Heath, 07803 057949 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

Nannies & Au Pairs Event Childcare, mobile childcare for events in London & the South East, 07557 043736

Baby & Toddler Equipment Cots & Cribs, providing unique nursery furniture, Henfield, 01273 809461

Baby Groups Baby Sensory, award winning baby development classes, 0-13mths, Cuckfield, 07900 676334

Pure Reflections sensory singing, East Grinstead & surrounding areas, 07730 459102 Toddler Sense, 13mths+, The WOW Centre, East Grinstead, 07393 040719

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

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

Signing for Babies & Toddlers

Music Bus, 9.30-10.30 for 0-18mths, 10.45-11.45 for 18mths+, The Yews, Haywards Heath, 07971 811890

Sing & Sign, Burgess Hill, Bolnore Village & Haywards Heath, 07958 539903

Okey Cokey Toddler Group, 10-11.30, United Reformed Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 241063

Sing & Sign, East Grinstead, 01342 836743

Toddlers Monday am Cuckoos Playgroup, 0-4yrs, 10-11.30 term time, The Old School, Cuckfield, 07957 907780 Discover Baby, 0-12mths, 10-11.30, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Kindermusik Cuddle & Bounce, 0-1yr, 12-12.45, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 10.45-11.30, & Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.30-10.15, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Little Stars, 10-11.30, Jubilee Community Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328334

Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.55-12.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 St Augustine’s CEP Toddler Group, 8.4510.15am, Scaynes Hill, 01444 831371 Stay & Play at The Acorns, 10-12pm, 0-4yrs with parents/childminders, Westmeston nr Ditchling, 01444 455081 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499 The Sanctuary, 9.30-11.30, The Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01444 230830 Tiny Explorers, 0-2yrs, 11.30-12.30, East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, 01342 332970 Whoosh Messy Play sessions for parent & child, 10-11am, Haywards Heath, 07736 938430 (see advert & editorial)

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Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, Centre Church, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) St Wilfrid’s Church Toddler Group, 2-3.45, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath, 01444 455069

Toddlers Wednesday am Burgess with& cafe & play Café, Hill play area free parking at area The King's Centre in Burgessclasses) Hill (Online, live & interactive

07505 021453 www.kindermusikbyjan.co.uk

Toddlers Monday pm Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, 2-4½yrs, 2.30 & 3pm Balcombe, 07834 922862 (see advert p17) Kindermusik Laugh & Learn 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Sunbeams, 1.15-2.45, St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 01444 232337 The Yews Parent & Toddler Group with Toy Library, 1.30-4pm, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, 07711 369285

Toddlers Tuesday am Boogie Beans, 10-10:55, St Francis Church, Hassocks, 07932 949468 Discover Baby, 0-12mths, 10-11.30, St Richard’s Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413621 Fairfields Toddler Group, 9.30-11.30, The Pavilion, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, just drop in Family Fun, 9.30-11.30, Trinity Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 First Steps, 9.15-11.15, All Saints Church, Horsham Road, Handcross RH17 6DF, 01444 400221 Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 10.45-11.30 & Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.3010.15, Centre Church, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Mini Notes, 9.30 St Dunstan’s Church, Ashurst Wood, 07968 565789 Music Bugs 10.15 & Baby Bugs 11.10, Miss Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, 0844 822 1174 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.55-12.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Parent & Toddler Club, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, just drop in Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 9-11am, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Stay & Play, 10.30-12pm, Scout Hut, Cuckfield Teddies, 10-11.30, St Luke’s Community Room, East Grinstead, 01342 325026 Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness, 18mths-4yrs 10.30am, yoga-inspired storytelling & sensory play, wigglebums. uk/mid-sussex1 07976 701085

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CBC Under 5s, 9.30-11.15 term time only, Church Hall, Polestub Lane, Cuckfield, 01444 473531 Chatterbox, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, Sussex Rd, waiting list Discover Baby, 10-11.30, Blackwell Children & Family Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 332925 First Steps, 9.30-11.30 term time, Martindale Centre, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790467 Happy Faces, toddler group, 10-11.30, term time, The King’s Church, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 9.30-10.15, Cuddle & Bounce, 0-1yr, 10.45-11.30, Centre Church, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Les Bidous, 0-5yrs, Wed 9.45-11.45, Ashenground Centre, Haywards Heath, 07787 784858 Little Footsteps Café, baby group, 1011.30, term time, The King’s Church, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Mini Notes, 9.45 & 10.45 The Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07968 565789 Music Bus, 9.30-10.30 for 0-18mths, 10.45-11.45 for 18mths+, The Old School, Cuckfield, 07971 811890 Noah’s Ark, 9.30-11am, term time, The Tiger, Lindfield, 01444 482405 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.55-12.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Scallywags, 9.30-11.30, United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks, 01273 841325 St Paul’s Church Toddler Group, 9.3011.30, Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, just drop in Stay & Play at The Acorns, 10-12pm, 0-4yrs with parents/childminders, Westmeston nr Ditchling, 01444 455081 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 9-11am, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Stay & Play, 10.30-11-30, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968 Tadpoles, 10-11.30, United Reformed Church, South Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 454618 Tea & Toys, 10-11.30, St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 314147 Tiny Treehoppers Woodland Playgroup, under 5s, 10-11.30, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert p12) Wivelsfield Green Parent & Toddler Group, 9.30-12pm, Village Hall, 01444 471645

Toddlers Wednesday pm Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, 2-4½yrs, 1.45, 2.15 & 2.45 Lindfield, 07834 922862 (see advert p17)

Disclaimer: Due to Covid 19 many Baby, Toddler & Preschool groups have had to make changes to their usual schedules. Please double check with the individual organisations.

Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, Centre Church, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Rainbow first time mums, 2.30-3.30, term time, All Saints, Lindfield, 01444 482405 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 2-4pm, Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499 Tiddlers, 1.30-3pm, Ashenground Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 453726

Toddlers Thursday am Balcombe Toddler Group, 9.30-11.30, Bramble Hall, Balcombe, 07955 329414 Big Shout, 9.30-11.30, term time, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 First Songs, 9.15-11am, All Saints Church, Horsham Road, Handcross RH17 6DF, 01444 400221 Kindermusik Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.3010.15 & Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 10.4511.30, Centre Church, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Mucky Foxy’s Stay & Play, 10.15-11.30, term time only, just drop in, Ditchling Sports Pavilion, Lewes Rd, Ditchling, 07516 627669

Bumps, Babies & Toddlers, 1-2.30, St Francis Church Hall, Hassocks, 01273 842122 Cygnets, April-July for rising 5s, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07854 128616 Giggles & Wiggles, 0-1yr, 2-3pm, fortnightly, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968 Kindermusik Move & Groove, 4yrs incl Reception, 4-4.45, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Lunch Bunch, drop-in lunch club, 122pm term time, Wivelsfield Church Hall, 01444 233937 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 2-4pm, Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499

Toddlers Friday am Chatterbox, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, Sussex Road Explore Baby & Toddler Group, 10-11.30, Centre Church, Leylands Rd, Burgess Hill, 01444 232596 Family Focus, 0-4yrs, 9.30-12pm, term time, Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 Friday Fun, 10-11.30, St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 322386 Kindermusik Cuddle & Bounce, 0-1yr, 12-12.45, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow 2-3yrs, 10.45-11.30 & Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.30-10.15, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Little Fishes, 9.30-11am, St Peters Church, Henfield, 01273 495532 Mini Notes, 9.45, 10.45 & 13.00 The Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07968 565789

Music Bus, 9.30-10.30 for 18mths+, 10.45-11.45 for 0-18mths, The Yews, Haywards Heath, 07971 811890

Orion Cinema, term time screenings for parents with little ones, Burgess Hill, 01444 243300

Noah’s Ark, 10-11.30, term time, The King’s Church, Victoria Rd, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215

Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.55-12.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275

Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.55-12.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275

Saplings Baby & Toddler Group, 9.3011am, The Woodside, Bolnore Village, just drop in

Play & Learn Together, 11-12pm, Evangelical Free Church Hall, Henfield, 01903 270444

Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Blackwell Children & Family Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 332925

St Peter’s Angels & Urchins, 9-11am, St Peter’s Centre, Ardingly, just drop in

Tootsie Time, 9.30-11am, The Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07904 102295

Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-12pm, East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, 01342 332970

Tots Club, 9.30-11am, 0-3yrs, Evangelical Free Church Hall, Lindfield, 01444 483576

Tiny Explorers, 0-2yrs, 10-11.30, fortnightly, Sidney West CFC, Leylands Road, 01444 255493

Whoosh Messy Play sessions for parent & child, 10.30-11.30, Cuckfield, 07736 938430 (see advert & editorial p7)

Tiny Explorers, 0-2yrs, 9.30-11am, fortnightly, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 01444 255499

Toddlers Friday pm

Toddler Club at Great Walstead School, free entry, 10-11am, Lindfield, 01444 483528 Treehoppers Childminders Woodland Playgroup, under 5s, monthly 10-11.30, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert p12)

Toddlers Thursday pm Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, 2-4½yrs, 1.45, 2.15 & 2.45 Lindfield, 07834 922862 (see advert p17)

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Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 1-4pm, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968

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

Toddlers Sunday am Sparklers, pre-schoolers, 10am, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328334

Pre-School Activities • Daycare Nurseries Libraries Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452

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HOLIDAY CLUB

Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Hurstpierpoint Library, 01273 832609

Library Storytime Multi-sensory Story Magic, 11-11.45, 2nd Sat of the month, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Multi-sensory Story Magic, 11-11.45, last 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

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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Rhyme Time, under 5s, 10.15-10.45, every Thurs, Henfield Library, 01273 493587

Boogie Beans, parent & child dance session/toddler dance & music, Hassocks, 07932 949468

Rhyme Time, under 5s, 10-10.30 & 1111.30, every Fri, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900

BPM Dance Academy, 3-4yrs, urban hip hop, street dance & contemporary classes, 07745 931325 (see advert p17)

Rhyme Time, under 5s, 10-10.30, every Wed, Hurstpierpoint Library, 01273 832609

Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3yrs+, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p18)

Rhyme Time, under 5s, 2.15-2.45, every Thurs, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 9.30-10am, Mon, Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 9.45-10.15 &1111.30, every Tues, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Rhyme Time, under 5s, every Mon 1111.30, Fri 9.45-10.15, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452

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Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts, ballet, modern, tap, singing & drama, 01444 848656 (see advert p18) 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

CJ Yoga in Hassocks & Bolnore, parent & child yoga sessions, monthly Saturday, 07515 805228 facebook.com/cjyoga7

Let’s Dance! 6mths+, Hassocks, 07788 250924

Singalong, under 5s, 10.30-11am, 2nd Sat of the month, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444

Hurstpierpoint Pre-School Gymnastics Club, 01273 832366

Luminance Dance, creative & expressive dance workshops for all ages & abilities, 07960 953240 (see advert p18)

Singalong, under 5s, 11-11.30, last Sat of the month, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900

Little Kickers, fun football training, 18mths-7yrs, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01293 226201

Mini Notes, musical fun to encourage development for 0-5yrs, siblings very welcome. Taster sessions available, 07968 565789

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

Singalong, under 5s, 10.30-11am, 1st Sat of the month, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452

Storytime, 11-11.30, every Sat except last Sat of month, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Storytime, under 5s, every Weds 10.3011am, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Toddler Time, under 5s, 10-10.30, every Mon, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Toddler Time, under 5s, 9.45-10.15, every Fri, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444

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

Pre-School Dance & Music Aspirations School of Dance, 2½yrs+, 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)

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, 2½4yrs, Burgess Hill & Cuckfield, 07841 922631 (see advert p19) Walkhouse School of Dance, 2 ½-4yrs, pre-school ballet for girls & boys, 07738 150035 (see advert p20)

Pre-School Sport & Gym All Mini Splashers, baby & toddler swimming lessons in warm pool, East Grinstead, 07990 534463 Aquatots, swimming lessons, 10wks3½yrs, East Grinstead, 020 8688 6488 Cai Baby Yoga, 1-2-1 & group classes, 12wks to mobile, 07999 286778 Charlotte Yoga, pre-school yoga classes, 07887 562075

Rugbytots, East Grinstead on Sat am or Lindfield on Sun am, 0345 313 3242 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203 Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness, 18mths-4yrs, yoga-inspired storytelling & sensory play, 07976 701085 wigglebums. uk/mid-sussex1

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 1.30-4pm, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, 07711 369285

Daycare Nurseries All Kids Ltd, 4mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311757

Ardingly College Farmhouse Nursery, 01444 893000 Burgess Hill Nursery, boys & girls, 2½4yrs, located at Burgess Hill Girls, Keymer Road, 01444 237008 (see advert p3) 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 p12) 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 p10) Elan Pre-School, 3yrs+, Haywards Heath, 01444 451970 (see advert p10) 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 (see advert p13) Hassocks Happy Feet, 0-5yrs, Hassocks, 01273 844195 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 257971 Kiddie Capers Childcare, 2-5yrs, 8am6pm, Scaynes Hill, 01444 831734 Kiddie Capers Childcare, 2-5yrs, 8am6pm, Willow Way, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 834797

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Franklands Village Haywards Heath Daycare Nurseries (continued) Lavender Lodge Montessori, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 253522

Robins Nest Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, 05/02/2020 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 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

Little Explorers Nursery & Pre-school, Burgess Hill, 01444 241909

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

Little Lambs Pre-School, 3mths4yrs, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319

Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups

Norto5 Kidz Academy, 0-5yrs, Cuckfield, 01444 300145

A House Pre-School, 2-4yrs, Windmill Avenue, Hassocks, 01273 844250

Oscar Bear Day Care, 0-5yrs, between Albourne & Henfield, 01273 640686 (see advert p9)

Absolute Angels Pre-School, Mount Noddy Pavilion, East Grinstead, 01342 314998

Perfect Start Children’s Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 0333 772 0689

Acorns Nursery & Forest School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield & Westmeston near Ditchling, 01444 455081 (see advert)

Primrose House Montessori, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 01444 628325

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Albourne Under 5s, Village Hall, Albourne, 07759 876017 Ashdown Day Nursery, Forest Row, 01342 824455 Ashenground Community Preschool, 2yrs+, Haywards Heath, 07591 309509 Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School at Ashurst Wood Primary School, 01342 825515 Badgers Nursery School, Allen Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 457307 (see advert) Bolney Under Fives, pre-school & forest school, Rawson Hall, Bolney, 01444 848631

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For children 2½ to 5 yrs The Community Room Birchwood Grove School, Burgess Hill Jacqui - 01444 248 749 dickerhouse@gmail.com www.dickerhouse.co.uk OFSTED Registered Dicker House Nursery School, 2 ½-5 yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 248749 (see advert) Dove Nursery, Henfield Cricket Club, 01273 492990 Fish & Bricks pre-school, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 07791 662578

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

Forest Row Pre-School, Hartfield Road, 01342 825625

Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School, 01342 718585 (see advert p12)

Handcross Community Pre-School, The Pavilion, Handcross, 07763 047758

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

Hedgehogs Nursery School & forest school, Haywards Heath, 01444 457307 (see advert)

Crickets Playgroup, 2-5yrs, St John’s Pavilion, Burgess Hill, 07745 217059 Cuckfield Pre-School Playgroup, London Lane, Cuckfield, 01444 450438 (see advert)

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Hickory Montessori, 0-5yrs, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 473311 Honeybees Preschool, 2-5yrs, Plumpton Green, 01273 890885 (see advert)

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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

We will be running

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• Forest School on site

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

Now offering 30 hours

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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.

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Pre-Schools • Independent Schools • Competition NEXT STEP NURSERY The Old School Cuckfield 01444 455 233

www.nextstepnursery.com Next Step Nursery Cuckfield

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

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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

Open 46 weeks a year

Virtual Open Morning Saturday, 6 February 2021

“Copthorne Prep has given both our children the most wonderful start to their education” Woodland Nursery, Holiday Club, Parent & Toddler group East Grinstead www.treehoppersfk.com treehoppersfk@gmail.com 07792 726 017

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Outstanding EYFS Forest School Small classes Weekly swimming

(Year 4 & Reception Parent, 2020)

An independent day and boarding prep school for boys and girls aged between 2-13 years offering an excellent all round education ... … and your children can be looked after 48 weeks a year!

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Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups (continued) Horsted Keynes Preschool, Village Hall, 01825 790989 Humpty Dumpty Pre-School, Felbridge/ East Grinstead, 07546 263029 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 07961 269123 Jack & Jill Playgroup, Pavilion, London Road Recreation Ground, Hassocks, 07546 592616 Jack & Jill Pre-School, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 313907 Lindfield Nursery School, 2yrs-school age, King Edward Hall, 07921 223163 Mayflower Playgroup, 2-5yrs, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath, 07713 117878 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

Sunnyside Pre-School, East Grinstead, 07903 703425 The Good Start School, 2-5yrs, The Street, Poynings, 01273 857411 Tiger Cubs Pre-School, 2-5yrs, The Tiger, Lindfield, 07905 099802 Tiggers Pre-School, Parish Room, Balcombe, 01444 811331 Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten, 3yrs+, Mon-Weds, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert) Warren Playgroup, Church House, Henfield, 01273 495076 West Hoathly Pre-School, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07854 128616 Willow Tree Pre-School, Barn Cottage, Haywards Heath, 07861 612492 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill, 01444 220378 Wivelsfield Green Playgroup & PreSchool, Village Hall, 01444 471645 Yarburgh Community Pre-School, 2-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 300767

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

Independent Schools

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

Ardingly College Prep School Years 3-8, Senior School Years 9-11, 01444 893000

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

Ardingly College Pre-Prep, ReceptionYear 2, 01444 893300

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Independent Schools • Tutoring • Language Classes Janet Irwin  Fun French Clubs Age 2+  English, Maths & French tuition for all ages, individual & group plus scholarships & exams.  Educational assessment & advice on schools

Learn Spanish and have fun!

Award Winning Spanish classes for 3-11 yr olds

FREE taster sessions

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

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01444 455081

Spanish Tuition

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

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 madaboutdrama.org

Independent Schools (continued) Ashdown House Prep School, 7-13yrs, Forest Row, 01342 822574

The Pre-Prep, Brambletye, 2-7yrs, 01342 335373

HELP Centre, free reading & maths tuition, Mondays, 01342 317417

Trefoil Montessori Farm School, 5-11yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 316129

Janet Irwin, English, Maths & French for all ages & stages, plus educational advice & assessment, 01444 455081 (see advert)

Home Educating

Brambletye School, East Grinstead, 01342 321004

Amanda’s Books, FREE books for schools/ groups, Haywards Heath, 07712 163762

Burgess Hill Girls, 2½-18yrs Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 241050 (see advert p3)

Deano’s Snake Shack, weekly sessions for home educated children, The Mac’s Farm, Ditchling, 07802 724914

Copthorne Preparatory School, 2-13yrs, 01342 712311 (see advert p12)

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

Cumnor House Sussex, 2-13yrs, Danehill, 01825 792006 (see advert) Great Walstead School, 2½-13yrs, Lindfield, nr Haywards Heath, 01444 483528 Greenfields Montessori nursery & reception - 18yrs, Forest Row, 01342 822189 (see advert) Handcross Park School 2-13yrs, 01444 400526 (see advert p13) Hurst College, pre-prep & prep, 4-13yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 836927 (see advert) Hurst College, senior & sixth form, 13-18yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 836936 (see advert) Lingfield College, prep school, coed, 2-11yrs, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, 01342 833372 Lingfield College, senior school, coed, 11-18yrs, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, 01342 832407 Michael Hall, a Steiner Waldorf School, 0-18yrs, Forest Row, 01342 822275

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

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 CLM English Tuition, GCSE & A Level 1-21, Haywards Heath, 07738 550749 Colette Forsyth, specialist dyslexia tutor, 07596 464410 coletteforsyth.com Effective Education Centre, wide range of subjects, Mon-Sat, 01342 317417

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 1,2,3 & GCSE, 07986 851539 Marion Davison BA (Hons) PES, English, maths, science & history tutor, 01444 455939 Mary Mathai, English tutor, 07865 073570 Maths Tuition KS1-GCSE, Niki Lancaster, 07540 263410 Rachael Wall BSc, Dip SpLD, specialist dyslexia tutor, 01444 484322 Ruby Cooper, experienced English/ literacy tutor, online or in-person tutoring, I come to you, £20-30 per session, facebook.com/rubycoopertutor 07446 882325 Sheila Clarke BSc, PGCE, Cert SpLD (Dyslexia) Maths or English tuition KS2 or KS3, 01444 450136

GERMAN TUITION

Conversational German in groups 1-2-1 & exam preparation FUN - EASY - EFFECTIVE Crawley / East Grinstead areas Call Elisabeth 01342 811 099 www.easygermanlearning.co.uk Easy German Learning Centre Sue Windmill, qualified maths tutor, 12yrs experience, KS3, GCSE, A Level, Haywards Heath, 07939 210656 Sussex Tuition Centre, experienced tutors for all subjects & all exams, Haywards Heath & 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, German & English foreign language, 01342 811099 (see advert) 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 Mediterraneo School of Languages, 01444 414830 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

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Out of School Clubs • Holiday Schemes & Activities

SPORTS CAMPS

HOLIDAY CLUB

SWIM SCHOOL

Ardingly Active offers specialist childcare with an exciting programme of holiday, sports & swim camps. Our fun activities are available during all school holidays at Ardingly College. Our high-quality childcare, expert coaching and guidance are delivered by our in-house team of qualified, enthusiastic and passionate teachers & sports coaches, ensuring your children will learn in a fun and safe environment.

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Out of School Clubs Board Games, 10-12pm, Sat, all ages, Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 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 Inkpots writing workshops, creative writing programmes & workshops, 07771 231563 Library games, every Sat 10.3012pm term time, Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Little Lambs Pre-School, 5yrs+ Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319 Messy Church, accompanied under 14s, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07443 438970 Pioneer After School Clubs, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 411388 The Outdoors Project, adventure clubs run on school premises, 5-12yrs, 07939 664037 Tiny Tekkers, multisport classes for all ages & abilities, 07702 433227 (see advert p4) Wallabies breakfast, after school & holiday club, Rawson Hall, Bolney, 01444 848631 Yellow Brick Lab, weekly STEM, LEGO® Robotics & Coding workshops, 07716 504730 yellowbricklab.co.uk

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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.

Holiday Schemes & Activities Act Too, holiday workshops, Haywards Heath, 07905 377046 (see advert p17) Adam Virgo Academy, football camps for all abilities; skills, techniques & games, 5-12yrs, Hassocks, 07568 517318 All Kids Ltd, 5-11yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Ardingly Active, swim school, sports & holiday camps, 5-13yrs, Ardingly College, 01444 893030 (see advert) Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, holiday dance camp April 2021, 07834 922862 (see advert p17) Budding Writers Sussex, creative writing events for children who love to write contact me for details of next course, 07446 882325 youngwriters-sussex.com Children’s House Montessori Nursery, holiday club, East Grinstead, 01342 311066 (see advert p9) Go Wild, den building, archery, bushcraft, survival skills & more, Haywards Heath, 07502 107110

Pioneer Activity Camps, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 411388 Playing with Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679 POINT4 dance workshops, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Seriously FUN Swimming Schools, Great Walstead School, Lindfield, 01273 950015 (see advert p21) Southeast Kids Camps, activity day camps for 4-12yrs, 01444 461889

Hatt Adventures, kids climbing & kayaking holiday club, 8-18yrs, Forest Row, 01273 358359

Stagecoach, performing arts workshops, Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166 (see advert p19)

Holiday Schemes, Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348

The Only Camps, expert-led sports camps for 4-16 year olds at Hurst College, theonlycamps.com 07725 736426

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

The Sussex Swim School Crash Courses, 01444 474573 Tiny Tekkers, 5-12yrs, multisport classes, 07702 433227 (see advert p4) Yellow Brick Lab, LEGO® Robotics holiday workshops, 07716 504730 yellowbricklab.co.uk

Made & Making sewing tuition, 8yrs+, helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching, 07967 819540 MXT Swimming School, all ages, 1-2-1 lessons & holiday courses, 01903 202700 Silver Linings 2020 "We don't have singing assemblies any more" Ben (10, & not a great fan of singing)

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Broadstone Warren Scout Site & Activity Centre, Forest Row, 01342 822573 Cuckfield Archers, inclusive archery club for children over 10yrs & parents, 01444 413296 Ditchling Archery Club, accompanied children 8 yrs+, 07790 312388

Arts & Crafts Made & Making sewing tuition, 8yrs+, helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching, 07967 819540 Playing with Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679 Sussex Crafts, children’s workshops, Haywards Heath, 01444 455611

Athletics Burgess Hill Runners Junior Athletics Club, 07771 866750 Henfield Joggers, 07860 391403 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

Basketball

Dance & Drama Act Too Productions, musical shows for all ages, 07905 377046 (see advert) Ariel Company Theatre, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill & East Grinstead, 01444 250407 Aspirations School of Dance, 2½yrs+, Russian ballet, tap, acrobatic dance & musical theatre, 07525 097849 babyballet, ballet & tap classes for preschoolers-6yrs, Haywards Heath, Scaynes Hill & Cuckfield, 07799 603263 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) Burgess Hill Musical Theatre Society, 01273 844497 CC Dance, 4yrs+, includes cheerleading, commercial, street & lyrical, Henfield, 07495 191311

Haywards Heath Eagles Basketball Club, 10-17yrs, 07532 777083

BALCOMBE & LINDFIELD DANCE SCHOOL

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

Cheerleading & Baton Twirling

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

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

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

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

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

Broadstone Warren Scout Site & Activity Centre, climbing & abseiling, Forest Row, 01342 822573 Silver Linings of 2020 "We could stay in bed until 10 if we felt like it" Linsey

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Dance & Drama

Ballet, Contemporary, Pointe Modern, Tap, Jazz, Screen Acting Musical Theatre and Baby Ballet for children aged 3 - 18 years

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Classes held in Lindfield and Haywards Heath Contact us for a free taster day 01444 812111 admin@gielgudacademy.co.uk

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Creative & Expressive Dance Workshops in Mid Sussex www.luminancedance.com luminancedance@gmail.com At Codanza our main aim is to provide dance classes full of fun & laughter.

Free Ballet, trial Jazz, Tap & class es Modern

For further details & to book your trial class contact Helen Irwin at codanza@outlook.com Cuckfield, Bolney & Haywards Heath

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Dance & Drama (continued) Centre Stage, 8yrs+, Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 776006 Codanza, 4yrs+, ballet, tap & modern dance lessons, 07544 542616 (see advert) Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3-19yrs, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert) Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts, ballet, modern, tap, singing & drama, 01444 848656 (see advert) Hampton Ballet Academy, 4yrs+, Hurstpierpoint, 07880 810122

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Hayley Beeson School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, contemporary, street dance, musical theatre, fitness, Bolnore & H Heath, 07941 122204 HX Academy, 3yrs+, classes Weds & Fri, drama, dance & singing, 01444 401943 Inspire Academy of Dance, ballet, tap, modern & musical theatre, Handcross, 07783 138348 JK Theatre Arts, drama & theatre training for 4yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07504 059640 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

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Live Wire School of Dance, 4½yrs-teens, disco, street, jazz & modern line, Burgess Hill, 01273 562996 Luminance Dance, creative & expressive dance workshops for all ages & abilities, 07960 953240 (see advert) Madaboutdrama, individual tuition, exams, vocal coach, acting, be heard, Burgess Hill, 07901 301244 madaboutdrama.org 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 (see advert) Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools, Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166 (see advert) Sussex Youth Ballet Company, dance productions for ballet students 10-18yrs, 07973 897834 Tanzen Academy, ISTD ballet, tap, modern, jazz & musical theatre, Ardingly, 07894 116254 The Dance Attic, mini movers ballet, classical ballet, street jazz & tap, Cuckfield & Haywards Heath, 07557 361795

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Dance & Drama - Martial Arts Pre-school Ballet classes from 2 ½ years ISTD Imperial Ballet, Modern Theatre & Tap Adult Tap & Ballet Classes at the Triangle Leisure Centre & Cyprus Hall Burgess Hill

Michelle Walkhouse FISTD Principal 07738 150 035 Michelle@walkhousedance.com

Trampolining, 5-12yrs, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984

Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536

Hockey

Tremaines Riding Stables, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790501

Burgess Hill Hockey Club, 5yrs+, coaching every Sun at The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07734 583323 East Grinstead Hockey Club, juniors, 01342 321210

Horseriding All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, 01273 834315 Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 503842

Dance & Drama (continued) 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 (see advert p19) 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

Football Adam Virgo Academy, training in a no pressure environment, 5-14yrs, Hassocks, 07568 517318 Burgess Hill Town FC, juniors, 01444 871514 Cuckfield Cosmos Football Club, girls Under 6s & upwards, 07973 748311

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

Martial Arts Burgess Hill Taekwondo, 01444 233356 Diddy Deshi Traditional Karate, 5-7yrs, 01444 239447

Ponies-n-Kids, fun, affordable riding lessons 5yrs+, Henfield, 01273 492591

Fortitude Taekwondo, 3yrs+, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath & East Grinstead, 01342 302192

Porches Farm Stables, Horsted Keynes, 01825 740644

Karl James Taekwondo, 3yrs+, East Grinstead, 0800 917 6238

East Grinstead Town Football Club, Under 12s & upwards, 01342 325885

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Little Kickers, football training, 18mths7yrs, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01293 226201

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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

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Gymnastics & Trampoline Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club, 3-16yrs, Village Centre, 01273 832366 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining, 2yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203 Stars Gymnastics Club, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Sussex Springers Trampoline Club, Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01444 831046

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Music - Yoga 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, T Hill, 01444 454827 (see advert) Sama Karate, 4yrs+ & kickboxing 11yrs+, Windmills School, Hassocks, 01444 461889 Sanshou UK, Chinese martial arts, 5yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07956 265831 White Crane Academy, Kung Fu & Chinese Kickboxing 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

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, Haywards Heath, 01444 458035 (see advert) Miranda Davis, Suzuki violin & viola classes, 07913 084842 Piano lessons, all ages & abilities, harp lessons to grade 6, Haywards Heath area or online, 07971 498809

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

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

Pointe Physio & Pilates with a chartered physiotherapist, Haywards Heath & Horsted Keynes, 07740 948705

All Mini Splashers, baby & toddler swimming lessons in warm pool, East Grinstead, 07990 534463

Rollerskates & Skateboards

Aquatots, swimming lessons, 10wks3½yrs, East Grinstead, 020 8688 6488

Get Your Skates On, monthly at The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07858 912322

Crest Swim School, swimming lessons 4mths-adult + mermaid & shark lessons, 4yrs+, 01444 213707

Mini Rippers coaching sessions Sat am Windmills School, Hassocks, 07585 400900

Flippers & Fins, swim lessons from birth, 01273 831382

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, 07710 796371

Rockademy, music lessons that rock, guitar, drums, ukulele, 0800 058 2485

East Grinstead Rugby Football Club, Under 5s & upwards, 01342 322338

Rok Skool, top tuition from beginners upwards, Haywards Heath, 01444 484979

Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club, juniors, 01444 413950

Simon Casciano, established piano tutor for children & adults of all levels, also accompanies instrumentalists, Forest Row, simon.casciano@gmail.com 07816 113967 Sundari Heller LRAM, violin & viola tuition for all levels & all ages, 01342 823099 (see advert)

Netball CD Phoenix Netball Club, 9yrs+ 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 p18) Fisher Pilates, online classes, classes in Haywards Heath & private appointments, 07961 322256 Pilates at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348

Swimming

Pilates Studio at the Physio Rooms, Haywards Heath, 01444 473970

Rugbytots, East Grinstead on Sat am or Lindfield on Sun am, 0345 313 3242

Snow Sports Knockhatch Ski & Snowboard Centre, on A22 at Hailsham, 01323 442051

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

Floaters, swimming classes for all ages & abilities, 01444 246800 MXT Swimming School, all ages, 1-2-1 lessons & holiday courses, 01903 202700 Puddle Ducks, baby & pre-school swimming lessons, East Grinstead & Hassocks, 01892 617246 Seriously FUN Swimming Schools, 3-12yrs, term time & holidays, Haywards Heath, 01273 950015 (see advert) 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 info@stfrancispool.co.uk

Tennis at Haywards Heath and Felbridge Tennis Club, 07921 517692 Tennis Coaching at Lindfield Tennis club with Karen Goldfinch, 07719 590610 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks, 01273 844283

Uniformed Groups Boys’ Brigade 5-18yrs, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07443 438970 Find Scout Groups near you, 0345 300 1818 Girlguiding UK for your nearest Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers, 0800 169 5901

Watersports Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Reservoir, sailing, windsurfing, raft building, kayaking & paddle boarding, 01444 892549 Blackland Farm, canoes & kayaking, 01342 810493

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

The Sussex Swim School, from newborn upwards, all ages & abilities, small classes of 6 or private lessons, 01444 474573

CJ Yoga, every Saturday & Wednesday morning Flow studio classes in Hassocks, plus weekly online classes, 07515 805228 facebook.com/cjyoga7

Tracy Lowe Swim School, private pools at Cumnor House Sussex & in Handcross, 07789 552148

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

Water Babies Brighton & Mid Sussex, 0-4½yrs, multi-award winning programme teaching water confidence, 01273 552454

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

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

Tennis Advantage Over, fun holiday tennis camps, East Grinstead, 07748 384897 Cuckfield Tennis Club, 5yrs+, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 413266

Kate Anderson Yoga, 400 hrs RYT, group hatha yoga & vinyasa flow classes for all levels, private classes also available, 07786 980119 Myra Nicol Yoga, Burgess Hill & Hassocks, 01444 239125 Pure Reflections baby yoga, East Grinstead & surrounding areas, 07730 459102

Squash

Hurstpierpoint Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 01825 769971

Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness nursery school sessions, EY & KS1 storytelling & sensory play, KS2, rhymes & games, wigglebums.uk/mid-sussex1 07976 701085

Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks, 01273 844283

Lindfield Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 07903 847421

Yoga at Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348

The Triangle Burgess Hill, pool, gym & classes, 01444 876000

Horsted Keynes Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 01825 790410

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Youth Clubs - Places to Visit Youth Clubs 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

The POD, Y1-6, 6-7pm, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 Wicked, Church Youth Club, Wivelsfield Parish Church, 07730 599821 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

Livewire, Y3-6, Wed 6-7pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, just drop in Locus Youth Club 11-14yrs, Parish Room, Balcombe, 01444 811264 Pulse, Years 6-9, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07443 438970 Rooted, Year 9 - age 18, food, fun & Bible teaching, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath, 07950 604082 Rooted, Years 2-5, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07443 438970 Switch On, Reception-Y2, Thurs 5-6pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, just drop in

Adventure Parks & 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 Brighton Marina BN2 5WA. Shops, restaurants, bars, cafés, bowling, cinema, fitness, children’s rides, mini-golf, boat trips, fishing, sailing, diving, free outdoor ping pong and chess tables, 01273 693636 Brighton Palace Pier rides, amusement arcades, indoor Palace Play area with a height restriction of 0.9m - 1.8m, plus toddler area for under 0.9m, food outlets and souvenirs, 01273 609361 British Airways i360 seafront near the West Pier. 162m tower with passenger viewing pod climbing to 138m, making it the tallest moving observation tower in the world. 360-degree views of the Sussex coastline for up to 26 miles, 03337 720 360 British Wildlife Centre Newchapel RH7 6LF Open at weekends, bank holidays & in state school holidays. See advert p24 Drusillas Park Alfriston Road just off the A27, BN26 5QS. Zoo. Interactive displays, extensive adventure playgrounds, Safari Express Train, Hello Kitty Secret Garden which includes three children’s rides; a specially designed Hello Kitty car ride, a tea cup ride and a ‘Reach for the Sky’ hopper ride. There’s also a Hello Kitty house and beauty parlour. Open daily 10am - 5pm or 6pm depending on the season, 01323 874100 Eastbourne Pier one of the finest examples of a Victorian pier, Eastbourne’s stunning seafront landmark is fully open for business with a new walkway, 01323 410466 Fort Fun Adventure Park Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7LQ. theme park rides, indoor soft play, adventure golf, outdoor role play village and inflatables, 01323 642833

With many thanks to Judith Wardle of Picture Tent who drew all the cartoons www.picturetent.co.uk Globalls Unit 8, Ground Floor, Mermaid Walk, The Waterfront, Brighton Marina BN2 5WA. Brighton’s very own 12-hole indoor ultraviolet crazy golf courses. Based on a Jurassic or Tropicana theme, players can enjoy putting amongst wonderful life sized neon glowing sculptures and vivid wall art. Fully air-conditioned, perfect for any day of the year. See website for opening times and dates, 01273 911510 Go Ape Tilgate Park, Crawley RH10 5PQ. The high ropes course features a Tree Top Adventure and a Tree Top Junior, 0845 643 9215 Godstone Farm RH9 8LX. Indoor & outdoor play areas, soft play, ride-ons, go karts, trampolines, pony and tractor rides, 01883 742546 See advert back page 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 See competition back page Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at Hailsham BN27 3GD. Animals, falconry, year-round indoor soft play at ‘Froggies’, children’s farm, go karts, outdoor playgrounds and paddling pools, Wave Runner water slide, ski slope, Knockhatch Mining Co motion simulator and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween. See website for opening dates for each attraction, 01323 442051 See competition p25 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 Paradise Park Family Leisure Park Newhaven, East Sussex BN9 0DH. Planet Earth museum, Dinosaur Safari, Paradise Gardens including mini Sussex models and gardens, Plant House and Local Maritime Museum, Play Zone including miniature train and crazy golf. Open daily 9am - 6pm, 01273 512123 Phileas Foggs World of Adventures Sussex House, Crowhurst Road, Brighton BN1 8AF. Be wowed by the 16 amazing locations built by the same team that created film sets for Star Wars, James Bond and Harry Potter. The experience is designed with a pantomime tone and easier challenges for the younger participants.

It is recommended that an adult supports children under 7 to achieve some of the challenges. Your adventure includes 16 fantastic sets, Pantomime experience and 10 fun challenges, 01273 007799 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 Treasure Island Royal Park, Eastbourne BN22 7AE. Buccaneer’s soft play, adventure golf and outdoor adventure park, 01323 411077 Upside Down House Brighton. An amazing museum of illusions including a variety of designed rooms in a luxurious beach house based on the Brighton Sea Front in between the i360 and Brighton Beach Club. 07761 802281 See competition page 11

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Places to Visit this Autumn & Winter British Wildlife Centre

on the A22 nr Lingfield

A REAL natural history experience!

Over 40 different native species!

Open at weekends and daily during state school holidays

ALL TICKETS TO BE PRE-BOOKED ONLINE www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

Museums & Galleries 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 Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum Halland BN8 5AF. Have fun in the adventure playground, explore the willow tunnels, ride on the miniature railway (open weekends and school holidays), visit the motor museum, feed the birds on the wildfowl reserve or discover the ancient houses on a woodland walk. Open daily from mid-March until late October 10am - 5pm, winter opening most weekends and school holidays 10am - 4pm, 01825 840573 Bexhill Museum of Costume, Egerton Road TN39 3HL. Features Costume Collection, Sargent Collection of local history and Motor Racing Gallery. The Museum runs a wide range of special events, activities and workshops throughout the year for children and families. See website for further details, 01424 787950 Booth Museum of Natural History 194 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 5AA. Quirky celebration of natural history including magnificent display of stuffed birds, butterflies and fossils, and bones dating from dinosaur times. Open Monday - Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm (closed 12pm 1.15pm), Sunday 2pm - 5pm, closed Thursdays, admission free, 03000 290901 Reopening in early 2021.

Brighton Fishing Museum 201 Kings Road Arches, The Lanes, Brighton BN1 1NB. 27′ traditional Sussex fishing boat, plus prints, photos and fishing memorabilia from 1700′s onwards telling the story of the fishing community in Brighton and seafront life. Open daily, run by volunteers, admission free, 07786 396179 Brighton Museum and Art Gallery Royal Pavilion, 4/5 Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE. History of Brighton, pottery, fashion and style, performance and more, mostly free.

Open Tuesday - Sunday (open bank holidays except Christmas) 10am - 5pm, 01273 290900 Brighton Toy and Model Museum 52-55 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4EB. Under the arches of Brighton station. Over 10,000 toys and models, including two working model railways.

Open Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 11am - 5pm, closed Sundays and Mondays, 01273 749494 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

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Cuckfield Museum Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 3EL. Open from February, admission free, but donations welcome, 01444 473630 De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill on Sea TN40 1DP. Grade I listed Modernist icon and an international centre for contemporary arts on the seafront with exhibitions, theatre, music and family events. De La Warr Café Bar and Kitchen offers a kids’ menu and you can buy toys and gifts in the De La Warr store. With disabled access and baby changing facilities. Open daily 10am - 5pm, 01424 229111 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling BN6 8SP. Exhibitions of the works of craftspeople and artists who were drawn to the village. Under 16s free admission. Children’s activities may need to be pre-booked. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am - 5pm, Sundays and bank holidays 11am - 5pm. See website for further information, 01273 844744 See advert back page East Grinstead Museum Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BJ. Includes the footprint of an Iguanodon and Curator’s Corner with sand pit to dig for treasure. Open Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday and bank holidays 1pm - 4pm, 01342 302233 Filching Manor Motor Museum Jevington Road, Polegate BN26 5QA. Home to the Foulkes Halbard collection concerning the record-breaking Campbell family’s achievements including Sir Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebird K3 world record breaking boat, along with other famous Campbell cars, boats and memorabilia. Open only by prior arrangement to groups, 01323 487124 Hastings Museum and Art Gallery Johns Place, Bohemia Road TN4 1ET. A mix of fine paintings and china, the cultures of other lands, and a contrasting view of local wildlife today and as it would have been 150 million years ago. There are plenty of special features for children, with fossils that transform into dinosaurs, prehistoric crocodiles and fish, a diorama of local animals and birds and Native American Galleries complete with tipi and buffalo. The most spectacular part of the museum is the magnificent Durbar Hall constructed for the Indian and Colonial Exhibition of 1886 as part of an Indian Palace. Open April - October Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm (4pm November - March) and Sunday 12pm - 5pm (4pm November - March) admission free, 01424 451052 Hastings Fisherman’s Museum Rock-a-Nore Road TN34 3DW. Original lugger, photos, models, stories, paintings and nets. Open daily, admission free, donations requested, 01424 461446 Hastings Flower Makers’ Museum 58A High Street TN34 3EN. Displays of original tools and materials from the artificial flowermaking trade. Open daily all year round 10am - 4pm except Sundays, 01424 427793 Henfield Museum Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, High Street, Henfield BN5 9DB. Open Monday - Saturday, check website for times, 01273 492507 Horsham Museum Causeway House, 9 Causeway, Horsham RH12 1HE. Open 10am - 5pm, Monday - Saturday, admission free.

Closed on Sundays and bank holidays, 01403 254959 Hove Museum and Art Gallery 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB. Toys, cinema, local history and fine art, lots of children’s activities. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2 - 5pm, closed Wednesdays. Open on public holidays, admission free, 01273 290200 Hurstpierpoint Museum Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY. Two large unmanned display cabinets containing local history items and information, open Monday - Wednesday 9am - 1.30pm, Thursday and Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm, plus accessible when the Village Centre is open, closed Sundays, 07985 201335 Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum 169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1YE. The Museum of Sussex Archaeology and a mini cinema which tells the story of Lewes and the castle from prehistoric to medieval times, open daily March October 10am - 5.30pm, November - February 10am - 3.45pm,

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

Places to Visit - Competition open 11am Sundays, Mondays and bank holidays (closed Mondays in January), 01273 486290 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 Newhaven Fort Fort Road, Newhaven BN9 9DS. The story of a Victorian fortress and demonstrations of the fort’s role during two world wars. Explore the tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz Shelter simulation, playground and café. Open daily February - November 10am - 5pm, see website for dates and times, 01273 517622 Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum at Paradise Park, Avis Road BN9 0DH. Owned and operated by Newhaven Historical Society, see website for opening dates and times, 01273 515404 Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7AQ. The Redoubt Napoleonic fortress has stood guard on the South Coast for over 200 years. Discover history through the large military collection, plus events and children’s military training ground. Also holds open-air cinema and ghost walks, plus stargazing in the evenings. See website for further details, 01323 410300 Seaford Museum in the Martello Tower BN25 1JH. Local history museum with children’s events in school holidays. Displays from a general store, dressmaker’s parlour, the contents of an ironmonger’s, chemists, toy and photographer’s shop, as well as a Victorian schoolroom, Victorian kitchen and wartime kitchen.

Domestic appliances from the first half of the 20th century include early typewriters, copiers, computers, radios and television sets, 24-hour answerphone, 01323 898222 Towner Devonshire Park, Eastbourne BN21 4JJ. Contemporary art museum with lots of family activities and events. Gallery is open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm (plus bank holiday Mondays), admission free, 01323 434670 Upside Down House Brighton. An amazing museum of illusions including a variety of designed rooms in a luxurious beach house based on the Brighton Sea Front in between the i360 and Brighton Beach Club. 07761 802281 See competition page 11 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 Wings Museum Unit 1, Bucklands Farm, Balcombe, West Sussex RH17 6JT. WW2 remembrance museum with a fascinating insight into life in WW2. Variety of themed displays of original memorabilia and relics relating to the Home Guard, Battle of Britain, Blitz, Home Front, RAF, Bomber Command, 8th USAAF, D-Day and the Russian Front, 07769 688064

Play Centres Antics Softplay Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8WA. Antics is an indoor soft play adventure zone for under 12s, max height 140cm (4ft 7ins). With 3 tiers to explore, kids will love the excitement, adventure and creative play that Antics offers. Open Monday - Friday 9am 5.30pm, Saturdays 9am - 1.45pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays 9am - 4pm. Toddler time 0 - 4yrs in school holidays 9am - 10am, 01444 876000 Barney’s Playbarn Bell Lane, Uckfield TN22 1QL. For 0 - 12 year olds, height restriction 142cm (4ft 8ins), 9.30am - 5pm weekdays,

10am - 6pm weekends, reduced rate toddler mornings Monday & Thursday until 1pm term time, 01825 764575 Dolphin Cafe Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY. Sports centre cafe with soft play area for under 8s, 01444 447816 Funplex The Hyde Business Park, Bevendean, Brighton BN2 4JE. Indoor softplay adventure centre and laser tag parties, open daily 10am - 6pm, 01273 957898 Fun Abounds Bell Lane, Uckfield TN22 1QL. Trampoline centre with café, 01825 768479 ‘Froggies’ Indoor Soft Play at Knockhatch on A22 Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham BN27 3PR. Features dedicated under 3′s toddler area. Open 10am - 5.30pm, 01323 442051 See competition Happyscamps Play Café 1st Floor, 12 Swan Walk, Horsham RH12 1HQ. For 0 - 5 year olds, 01403 754597.

Hailsham Leisure Centre Vicarage Lane, Hailsham BN27 1BA. Two soft play frames, for 0 - 10 year olds, children must be under 148cm tall (4ft 10ins), separate play area for under 3′s. Open daily 9am - 6pm, 01323 846755 High Places The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8WA. Colourful arena featuring 16 fun themed climbing walls towering over 20 feet high, each showcasing striking designs. Book in advance or attend an open session, 01444 876000 JumpIn Inflatable Fun 5-7 Jubilee Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9TL. All ages welcome, soft play and parties, 01444 241595 Kings Centre Café Moat Road, East Grinstead RH19 3LN. Sports centre cafe with soft play area, 01342 328616 Leo’s Play Den 1-3 Pevensey Road, Eastbourne BN21 3HJ. For 0 12 year olds, open Monday - Sunday 10am - 6pm, 01323 749022 Lewes Leisure Centre, Ocean Adventure play area Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2XG. Soft play over three levels, for under 8’s, with dedicated baby and toddler area. Open daily 9am - 6pm unless booked for private parties, 01273 486000

Find lots more places to visit at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex

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Places to Visit - Many More On the Website Mini Mayhem Unit FC, County Mall Shopping Centre, Crawley RH10 1FP. Family-run soft play centre catering for 0 - 10 year olds.

With four fun areas, a separate area for under 5’s, and babies under 1 away from the main play frame. Open Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 5.30 pm and Sunday 11am - 5pm, 01293 538377 Monkey Bizness Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes BN8 6JL. Maze of play frames, toddler area for 2 - 5 year olds and main frame suitable for 5 - 12 year olds, open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm, 01273 311566 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 Play Time Hope Hive, Pilgrim's House, 51 St Dunstans Road, Worthing BN13 1AA. Children's role play centre offering fun and stimulating role play for young children to grow their imagination and creativity. Children can visit a variety of role play areas and small world activities and be a builder, a pirate, a vet, a teacher or a dragon! Monday - Saturday, 07861 338324 Peacehaven Leisure Centre Magic Castle, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven BN10 8BB. Two level soft play area for children under 10 or max 145cm (4ft 9ins), open Monday - Sunday 9am - 6pm unless booked for parties, 01273 588858 Pupstation Eastbourne 3&4 Commercial Road, Eastbourne BN21 3XE. Soft play adventure area for children aged 6 months - 12 years, 01323 411527 Sama Circus City 7-8 Circus Parade, Brighton BN1 4GW. Soft play area for 0 - 11 year olds or max 158cm (5ft 2ins), open 7 days a week 9am - 6pm, check FB page as weekend opening times may vary due to private hire, 01273 605335 Sharky’s Soft Play Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, Henfield BN5 9QB. The soft play is open for children up to 12 years old.

Sibling discount available, 01273 494984 S3 Studios 64 Hammonds Drive, Eastbourne BN23 6PW. Free running, foam pit, soft play, indoor climbing wall. Open 7 days a week, Monday - Saturday 12pm - 9.30pm, Sundays 10am - 7pm, 01323 332183 Softplay Zone, 2-8yrs, open daily, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Tiny Tim’s Hangleton Community Centre, Harmsworth Crescent, Brighton BN3 8BW. Soft play on three levels, for children up to 9 years old. Weekdays daily drop-in generally 9.30am - 5pm, 01273 292962 Treasure Chest Faraday Road, Crawley RH10 9PX. For children up to 11 years old, must also be under 148cm (4ft 10ins), 01293 549009 Treasure Island Royal Park, Eastbourne BN22 7AE. Buccaneer’s soft play area on two levels, babies - 12 year olds. Open daily 9.30am - 6pm, 01323 411077 Urban Jump Heathfield TN21 8AW. Trampoline park, ninja warrior track, soft play, toddler area and café. Open 9am - 8pm, 7 days a week, 01435 863277

Theatres & Cinemas Brighton Centre King’s Road BN1 2GR, box office 0844 847 1515, general enquiries 01273 290131 Brighton Dome Church Street BN1 1UE. Theatre and concerts, 01273 709709 Brighton Little Theatre Clarence Gardens BN1 2EG. Not-forprofit theatre company staging at least 10 plays a year, box office 0844 888 0432 Chequer Mead Theatre De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS. Purpose-built venue for music, comedy and drama, plus a cafe/bar, function spaces and classes, box office 01342 302000.

Chichester Festival Theatre Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP. One of the UK’s flagship theatres, renowned for the high standard

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of its productions. It welcomes children and families and is proud to be a member of Family Arts Standards. Baby changing facilities are provided along with special refreshments and high chairs in the café and lots of space in the foyers for buggies and lively toddlers. Workshops and holiday activities designed to explore the productions on and beyond the stage are also on offer, 01243 781312 De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill On Sea TN40 1DP. Grade 1 listed Modernist icon and arts centre with family shows, music and theatre, box office 01424 229111 Duke of York’s Picturehouse Preston Road, Brighton BN1 4NA. Kids’ Club Saturdays at 11am, Toddler Time Mondays at 11am, Big Scream screenings for parents/carers with babies under one Wednesdays at 10.30am, box office 0871 902 5747 Eastbourne Theatres Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park Theatre, Royal Hippodrome, Winter Garden, box office 01323 412000 Hailsham Pavilion George Street, Hailsham BN27 1AE. Theatre, live music and cinema, box office 01323 841414 Haywards Heath Music Society St Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH. Virtuoso International musicians performing live and local, 01444 456227 Hawth Theatre Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ. Main theatre and Studio plus exhibition spaces, 01293 553636 Komedia Brighton 44-47 Gardner Street, North Laine BN1 1UN. Comedy, cabaret and music, box office 01273 647100 Lewes Little Theatre Lancaster Street, Lewes BN7 2PX. Opens a week before each production, 01273 474826 New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place, Brighton BN1 2PT. Box office 01273 746118, general enquiries 01273 808353 Orion Cinema Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX. Cinema with art deco facade and 2 screens showing the latest mainstream releases, 01444 243300 Picture House Uckfield High Street, TN22 1AS. Features Kids Saturday Morning Movies at 10.30am, box office 01825 764909 Ropetackle Arts Centre Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5EG. Community-run arts venue, exhibitions, film, live music, dance and spoken word, box office 01273 464440 See competition back page Royal Hippodrome 108-112 Seaside Road, Eastbourne BN21 3PF. Historic theatre dating back to 1883. Regular children’s shows throughout the year, box office 01323 802020 Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road, Seaford BN25 1HA. Tickets from Seaford Tourist Info Office, 37 Church Street BN25 1HG, 01323 897426 The Capitol Theatre North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG. A multipurpose arts venue with a 410-seat theatre, 2 cinema screens, studio theatre, meeting room and gallery space, box office 01403 750220 The Old Market Upper Market Street, Hove BN3 1AS. Music, theatre, film, dance and comedy, box office 01273 201801 Theatre Royal New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD. With Skips Club after school club, monthly events for 6 - 10 year olds, family workshops, front and backstage tours with a guide and an app using loaned iPads. This family friendly interactive tour lets you see what happens backstage when a show is on, explore hidden parts of the building not open to the public, meet characters from the past and staff from the present and experience what it’s like to perform on stage in front of a packed audience! Suitable for families with children 7 years+, Saturdays 10.15am from March - June, box office 0844 8717627 Wick Theatre Company Barn Theatre, Southwick Street, Southwick BN42 4TE. Box office 01273 597094

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

What's On this Autumn & Winter Disclaimer: At the time of publication these are the given dates for the following events. All activities now need to be pre-booked.

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

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Thursday 12th & Friday 20th November *Short Stories, Tall Tales: The Big Top, live storytelling & performance for 0-4 years at Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, book tickets via ropetacklecentre.co.uk Saturday 14th November Tuesday 5th January *Steamlights, illuminated steam train experience at the Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, on selected dates, book tickets via bluebell-railway.com Wednesday 18th November *Seashore Safari Online Workshop, free virtual rockpooling session, 4pm - 5pm, register via sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd November *Winter Fair, South of England Showground, Ardingly, family day out, under 16s free, book tickets via seas.org.uk Saturday 21st November Wednesday 23rd December *Christmas at Drusillas Park, Alfriston, visit Santa Claus in his cosy Christmas Cottage, book to see Santa via drusillas.co.uk Monday 23rd November Sunday 3rd January Christmas Decorations at the Upside Down House UK Brighton, pay on the day or book online via upsidedownhouse.co.uk/ brighton (see competition to win a Family Ticket p11)

Thursday 26th November Wednesday 30th December *Glow Wild at Wakehurst, Ardingly, winter lantern trail for all ages, selected evenings 4.30pm - 8.10pm, book tickets via kew.org/ wakehurst/what's-on/ Saturday 28th November Thursday 24th December *Santa Specials at the Bluebell Railway, departing Sheffield Park or East Grinstead Station, on selected dates, book tickets via bluebell-railway.com

December Exact dates to be confirmed *Visit Father Christmas at Knockhatch, Hailsham, knockhatch.com (see competition to win a Family Ticket p25) December & January *Private Bubble Tours on term time weekdays at the British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel, call to book 01342 834658 (advert p24) First 3 weekends in December + 21st - 24th December *Visit Father Christmas at Godstone Farm. Special SEND Father Christmas visit on 16th December. Book tickets via godstonefarm.co.uk First 3 weekends in December *Magical Christmas experience at Amberley Museum, Arundel, book tickets via amberleymuseum. co.uk Saturday 5th - Thursday 24th December *The Magic of Christmas Show at Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, book tickets via fishersfarmpark. co.uk Tuesday 8th - Thursday 24th December *Christmas Productions 'Hansel and Gretel? (A

Postmodern Pantomime)' and 'The Snow Queen' at Brighton Open Air Theatre, book tickets via brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk Wednesday 9th December *Registration opens for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, register for your Birdwatch pack via rspb.org.uk

Friday 11th - Thursday 31st December *'Oh Yes It Is...! A Socially Distanced Shoreham Pantomime' at Ropetackle Arts Centre, book tickets via ropetacklecentre.co.uk (see competition to win a Family Ticket back cover) Friday 11th December Saturday 2nd January *Chichester Festival Youth Theatre presents Pinocchio, book tickets via cft.org.uk Thursday 24th December Get the mince pies and carrots ready, the jolly man in the red suit is on his way!

February Monday 15th February *Long Nose Puppets: The Hug, puppet show at Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, book tickets via ropetacklecentre.co.uk Tuesday 16th February *Comedy Club 4 Kids, standup comedy for ages 6 to adult at Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, book tickets via ropetacklecentre.co.uk Saturday 20th February *Jay Foreman's Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children, songs, poems & comedy, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham, book tickets via ropetacklecentre.co.uk Saturday 27th February *Handcross Park Open Morning, register via handcrossparkschool.co.uk (advert p13)

Later in 2021...

January Friday 29th - Sunday 31st January *Big Garden Birdwatch, annual RSPB garden bird survey, register in advance via rspb.

org.uk Saturday 30th January

*Burgess Hill Girls whole school & nursery live virtual Open Day, 2pm - 3.30pm, book your place via burgesshillgirls.com

(advert p3)

*Denotes events that must be pre-booked

Friday 19th March Comic Relief Red Nose Day - the one with the first ever plastic-free, plant-based Red Noses Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th April *Spring Live! South of England Showground, Ardingly, family day out, under 16s free, book tickets via seas.org.uk (see competition to win a Family Ticket p12) Friday 28th - Monday 31st May *Elderflower Fields Family Festival, Pippingford Park, East Sussex, book tickets via elderflowerfields.co.uk

The spring 2021 issue, featuring events March - June, will be available to pick up from early March

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Places to Visit this Autumn & Winter

A nationallyrenowned museum, just down the road.

Stay local this autumn, visit Ditchling.

To book, visit ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk or call 01273 844744

Christmas On The Farm Selected dates in December 2020

See website for details! www.godstonefarm.co.uk