Family Grapevine Magazine Summer 2019, Eastbourne, Wealden & Lewes

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EASTBOURNE, WEALDEN & LEWES | JULY - OCTOBER 2019

YOUR GO-TO-GUIDE FOR FAMILY LIFE FROM BUMP TO TEENS

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2 x family tickets to see Annie Knockhatch passes & 1066 cards Into the Trees family festival tickets

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SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE July 3 July to 6 July Thriller Live!

The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne.

Direct from London’s West End, showing Wed – Fri 7.30pm and Sat at 4pm & 8pm 5 July Bourne Primary School Summer Fair, all welcome, 3pm-5pm 6 July Bluebell Hill Nursery Summer Fun Day, all welcome, 10am - 4pm Stone Cross School Summer Fair, all welcome between 11am - 2pm Cavendish School Summer Fair, all welcome between 12noon - 3pm 6 July to 7 July 999 Display Weekend Western Lawns, Eastbourne. This event has become a favourite in the local calendar and gives the opportunity for visitors to meet members of the emergency services. Free, 11am – 5pm 7 July Hailsham Lion's & Hailsham Active's Family Fun Day! Western Road Recreation Ground, Hailsham. Fun for all the family, 11am - 3pm 13 July to 14 July Beach Life Festival Eastern Seafront, Beach Life kicks off the summer holidays with an adventure filled weekend as the south coast’s coolest, fastest and most intense free sports festival, 11am - 6pm 13 July to 27 July The Polegate Scarecrow Festival Raising funds for St Wilfrid's Hospice and Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers 13 July Mum2Mum Market Crowborough Community Centre, 2pm - 4pm 14 July Prince & Princess Tea Party Best Western Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne. Treat your child to a wonderful themed tea party and meet your favourite characters, 3pm - 5pm

Join us for Family Screenings, Mini Movies, Baby Screenings and more this summer in Eastbourne

Sunday Funday 2019 Hosted by all of the local churches in Uckfield at Luxford Field in Uckfield from 2pm - 5pm. All welcome 20 July Eastbourne’s Food & Arts Festival Little Chelsea, Eastbourne. Visit Eastbourne’s first Food & Arts Festival with food stalls, free childrens' activities, entertainment & live music event, 10am - 6pm Eastbourne Pride 2019 This year's theme is Flower Power and the 1960s, Free event, parade leaving the Pier at 11.30am Bluebell Barn Nursery Summer Fun Day, all welcome, 10am - 4pm

Book via: towner.gallery/family 01323 434670 Details correct when sourced. Please note that some may require extra payment and/or advanced booking, so it is advisable to double check with the venue before you travel.

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21 July The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe The Lewes Drama Collective Junior Group present an adaptation of this magical C.S. Lewis story, All Saints Centre, Lewes from 1.45pm

23 July to 27 August Kids Disco Party Night at Eastbourne Banstand Join the party with DJ Oli, playing music from the charts, plus some family favourites. Tuesdays, 7pm - 8.30pm 24 July to 3 September Circus Show in the Big Top at Knockhatch daily at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm 25 July Peppa Pig at Drusillas Park Peppa Pig and her brother George will be making appearances at various intervals throughout the day between 10.30am - 4.30pm 25 July to 27 August Schools Out Hosted by Community Wise in Eastbourne. Two hours of modelling, crafts and fun. 10am - 12noon, dedicated Tues & Thurs throughout the summer holidays 26 July to 28 July Chilled in a Field Festival 2019 Bentley Estate, Halland, Sussex.

A feel good modern familyfriendly festival, with amazing live music and DJs until late into the night. Camping and day tickets available Chiddfest – supporting St. Wilfrid’s Hospice Nash Street, Chiddingly. The 6th Year of Chiddfest Chapter looks bigger and better than ever, with over 25 bands playing over the first two days. Camping and day tickets available 26 July Fireman Sam & Norman at Drusillas Great Fires of London! Fireman Sam & Norman are coming to Drusillas! Appearances at intervals throughout the day between 10.30am - 4pm 27 July & 3 August The Birth House New birth preperation workshop at The Cartlodge, Horam Manor Farm, 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Booking required Film By The Water The Waterfront, Eastbourne.

Get your tickets for Bohemian Rhapsody on a giant screen under the stars, 7.30pm - 11.30pm 29 July Eastbourne Otters Summer Intenstive lessons, with dates in August too, held at Brighton University 29 July to 2 September Sewing Summer Workshops Mondays throughtout the holidays, Little Miss Sew n Sew, The Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne, 10am - 12noon 30 July Happyjacks Picnic in the Park 2019 Eastbourne Sports Park. Bring your picnic and a rug and have a go at some or all of the activities, 10.30am - 3pm. £1 per family, proceeds to Chestnut Tree House Cool Chemistry for 6 - 8 yrs, full day session at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux The Chemistry Lab for 9 - 11 yrs, full day session at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux Mini Ravers - UV Bubble Party!

Family friendly rave at Cameo, Eastbourne from 12noon - 2pm

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SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE August 1 August Digging for Treasure Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, Lewes. Try some digging, handle some artefacts, do a drawing and then make your own treasure, for 4 - 8 yrs at 10.30am or 2pm The Chemistry Lab for 9 - 11 yrs, full day session at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux 3 August Weald on the Field 2019 Uckfield's annual summer celebration of local food, drink, art and craft. Luxford Field in Uckfield from 11am - 7pm 5 August Morning Explorer: Flowers & Fleece Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, Lewes. Exclusively open for families with additional needs, between 10am - 11am 6 August Astronaut Academy for 6 - 8 yrs, AM/PM sessions at the Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham 7 August Pirate and Princess Day Michelham Priory, Hailsham.

Treasure hunts, children’s crafts, face painting and Crazee Hazee will be on hand with his fabulous pirate show!

The Amazing Spider-Man Weaving a web of excitement Spider-Man spins into action at Drusillas Park for the first time this year, on stage 10.30am - 4.30pm Crime Detectives for 6 - 8 yrs, AM/PM sessions at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux 8 August Man on the Moon for 6 - 8 yrs, AM/PM Sessions, Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham Hey Duggee Meet and Greet A-WOOF! Calling all squirrels! After making his debut appearance at Drusillas Park during Easter, Hey Duggee is back again!

9 August to 11 August Firle Vintage Fair 2019 A vintage Festival in the heart of the picturesque Sussex countryside, from 10am - 6pm daily 10 August Sunset Screening: Bumblebee Hosted by The De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill from 8.30pm - 10pm.

Booking required 12 August to 13 August Elmer The Patchwork Elephant Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne. Based on the classic children’s book series by David McKee to celebrate it's 30th Birthday 13 August Alien Life for 6 - 8 yrs, AM/PM sessions at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux Belleville Rendez-vous Family film at the Towner. An elderly woman, Madame Souza becomes involved in international intrigue when her grandson, Champion, a professional cyclist, is kidnapped

Ben 10 at Drusillas Park He’s the boy hero who can transform into 10 amazing aliens.

Come along and high-five the hero at Drusillas Park 13 August to 17 August Annie The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne.

The smash-hit production of Annie comes to Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre for one-week only, direct from London’s West End, evenings 7.30pm and matinees 2.30pm 14 August Spectacular Light & Colour for 6 - 8 yrs, AM/PM sessions at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux Sweet Circus Summer School St. Elizabeth’s Church, Eastbourne, for ages 5 – 13yrs, 2pm Wildlife Wednesday Michelham Priory, Hailsham. Join in pond dipping, nature trails, bird watching and bug hunting!

Paddington Bear at Drusillas Originally from Darkest Peru, this charming bear will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day, between 10.30am - 4pm 15 August Earth & Beyond for 9 - 11 yrs, AM/PM Sessions at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux Dragons and Dinosaurs Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, Lewes, from 10.30am 3.30pm 15 August to 18 August Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow Attracting huge crowds, Airbourne boasts a 2 mile flying display line along Eastbourne seafront. Ground displays open 10am – 6pm daily, with flying from lunchtime until 5pm, free event 15 August to 25 August The Green Show Visit The Green Show this summer for a day of creative opportunities and inspiring artworks! South Hill Barn, Seaford from 10am - 5pm daily 16 August The Little Mix Experience If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s finest exports, you’re sure to love The Little Mix Experience! Eastbourne Bandstand, 7pm - 8.30pm 17 August Long Way North Family film at the Towner Art Gallery. In the 19th century, a young Russian girl embarks on an adventure-filled quest to find her grandfather at the North Pole 20 August Rocket Science for 6 - 8 yrs, AM/PM Sessions at the Observatory Science Centre

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SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE

Hurrah, summer is here! Yet again we have managed to track down a wide range of family activities, to help keep your little ones entertained all the way through to Autumn!

We also have some great competitions to win family tickets for Annie and Into the Trees festival, as well as 1066 discount cards and Knockhatch passes.

Plus discount vouchers for My Skate World, Hastings Adventure Golf, Small Splashes, Eastbourne School of Circus Arts, Into the Trees festival and the latest phenomenon; sleep-over parties with our friends at Sleep Under East Sussex.

The most popular sections of our directory are also inlcuded, with the full listings available on our website.

Enjoy the summer and we'll be back again in November!

Kate

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20 August PAW Patrol is on a roll!

Two of PAW Patrol’s finest recruits; Chase and Marshall return to Drusillas between 10.30am - 3pm 21 August Red Planet, Blue Planet for 6 - 8 yrs AM/PM sessions at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux Sweet Circus, Circus Skills taster sessions for 13 – 19 yrs at St Elizabeth’s Church, Eastbourne Family Games Fest A great day of traditional fun and games for all ages at Michelham Priory, Hailsham Sweet Circus Summer School St. Elizabeth’s Church, Eastbourne, 2pm Lion King afternoon tea & sing a long The Art House, Eastbourne, booking required, suitable for all ages from 4pm - 6pm PJ Masks at Drusillas It’s time to be a hero! Catboy, Owlette and Gekko from PJ Masks will be saving the day at Drusillas Park between 10.30am - 4pm 22 August Attack the Castle Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, Lewes, Check out some real armour & make model castles to take home 10.30am - 3.30pm 3D Animation for 6 - 8 yrs AM/PM sessions at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux

Hello Kitty at Drusillas Returning to her home at Drusillas, visit her in her themed house, 10.30am - 5pm 23 August Summer Nights: Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again at Battle Abbey Hosted by Summer Nights Film Festival from 6.30pm - 11pm 24 August Summer Nights: Bohemian Rhapsody At Battle Abbey as part of the outdoor screenings festival. Tickets required, from 6.30pm - 11pm Sunset Screening: The Greatest Showman hosted by The De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill from 8.30pm 24 August to 26 August Eastbourne Feastival This free family event brings culture, food and music to Hampden Park, 11am - 9pm 25 August Summer Nights: Monty Python & The Holy Grail From 6.30pm - 11pm at Battle Abbey 26 August Bing and Flop at Drusillas Round the corner, not far away, Bing and Flop are at Drusillas today!

27 August Peppa Pig is back at Drusillas Park Appearances will be held at intervals throughout the day between 10.30am - 4pm

28 August Ben & Holly at Drusillas Bring your little elves and fairies to meet best friends Ben Elf and Princess Holly at the Events Arena throughout the day between 10.30am - 4pm 29 August Hello Kitty at Drusillas Her final visit of the Summer season! See Hello Kitty between 10.30am - 5pm A Tribute to Ariana & JoJo Experience the UK’s No.1 tributes to Ariana Grande and JoJo Siwa at the Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne 7pm - 9.30pm

September 1 September Gangsta Granny This David Walliams’ best seller has been adapted for the outdoor stage. For 7 yrs+, from 5pm at Michelham Priory Big Top Family Disco Join Acting Moon Events for their first family friendly music and dance party, Hailsham, 1pm - 4pm

7 September to 8 September Medieval Weekend Living history camps, displays, archery, medieval traders and entertainment, Michelham Priory 10.30am - 5pm daily 13 September to 15 September Into the Trees Festival A true family festival in Ashdown Forest! Weekend camping and day tickets available, see discount voucher 21 September Crafty Play Cafe!

Holy Cross Church in Uckfield from 10am - 12noon, all welcome 28 September to 29 September WynterCon The Southcoats largest family friendly Sci-fi & fantasty event returns to Eastbourne Sports Park

October 5 October to 6 October In the Night Garden LIVE This smash-hit show comes to Eastbourne as part of the first ever UK theatre tour, The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

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AUTUMN EVENTS GUIDE & Discount Vouchers

Science based events & activities for everyone!

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

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6 October Grandparents Day at Knockhatch Grandparents can enjoy free entry into the Park, when accompanied by their full paying grandchild/ren 12 October Spider Saturday The British Tarantula Society will be helping visitors overcome their phobias, Drusillas Park, 10am - 5pm 13 October Disney Halloween Fair Willingdon Community School, Eastbourne, 1pm - 4pm 19 October Justin Live!

Come and see CBeebies superstar Justin Fletcher live on stage at The Congress Theatre, 1am & 2pm 26 October The Nightmare Before Christmas film & Pumpkin Carving Eastbourne Redoubt, from 1pm 4pm. Tickets required 30 October The Gruffalo at Drusillas This loveable fearsome favourite will be meeting brave visitors in the Events Arena at intervals throughout the day, 10.30am - 4pm

26 October to 3 November Containment LIVE Action Scare Maze is back at Knockhatch for Halloween half term Halloween Shriek Week Join in the frightful fun during Shriek Week at Drusillas Park this Halloween 31 October Hello Kitty at Drusillas Visit her in her themed house and have a souvenir photo taken between 10.30am - 3pm Heroes and Dragons Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, Lewes, Create a dragon in clay or make a scary mask, for 4 - 8 yrs, 10.30am – 12noon

November & beyond 3 November Pop Divas Live Get ready for the best songs from all your favourite female stars, The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, 6pm - 8pm 6 December to 12 January 2020 Jack & The Beanstalk FE-FI-FO-FUN! Get your tickets for this year's show at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne

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Places to Visit

Abbots Wood, A22 between Hailsham & Polegate, BBQ & walks, 0300 067 4464 Alfriston Clergy House, rare 14th century Wealden ‘hall-house’ surrounded by cottage garden, 01323 871961 Arlington Reservoir & Osprey Trail, 2½ mile circular walk, 9am until just before dusk, 01634 276310 Arundel Castle, Arundel, house & 40 acres of sweeping grounds & gardens, 01903 882173 Bateman’s, Burwash, former home of Rudyard Kipling, children’s holiday activities, 01435 882302 Bedgebury Pinetum, Goudhurst, walking, cycling, play area, 01580 879820 Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, Halland + miniature railway, adventure playgrounds, woodland walk, 01825 840573 Bewl Water, Lamberhurst TN3 8JH, walking, riding, cycling, family activities & sailing, 01892 890000 Blue Reef Aquarium, Rock-A-Nore Road, Hastings, TN34 3DW, open year round, 01424 718776 Bodiam Castle, nr Robertsbridge, storybook castle with moat, battlements & spiral staircases, 01580 830196 Boothland Wood, ancient woodland south of Uckfield for walks & cycling, 01825 762774 Branching Out Adventures, Halland, treetop adventure course inc giant swing, 6-65yrs, comp prices, 01825 280250 Breeze Buses - Buses from Brighton to the Downs at Devil’s Dyke, Stanmer Park, Ditchling Beacon, 01273 292280 British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield, RH7 6LF, 40 native species including snakes, rats, wildcats etc, 01342 834658 Chailey Common, 450 acres of heathland for walks & horse riding, no cycling, 01273 471600 or 831098

Cuckmere Valley, National Trust land, a haven for wildlife, High & Over, chalk horse, 01323 423197 Cuckoo Shack, Cuckoo Trail, Polegate, outdoor play area, café, ice cream for dogs, regular events, 07736 698262 Drusillas Park, Zoo & Theme Park, Alfriston, just off A27 open year round, 01323 874100 Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park, open to beginning of November, 01323 520229 Filching Manor Motor Museum, Jevington Road, Polegate BN26 5QA, group bookings only, 01323 487124 Friston Forest, Exceat, BBQs cycling, walking, mountain biking, 0300 067 4880 Gildredge Park & Manor Gardens, Eastbourne, family park, playground, tennis courts, 01323 410000 Go Ape!, Bedgebury Forest & Tilgate Park, Crawley, tree top forest adventures, forest segways, 0333 331 7158 Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest, playgrounds, animals including a zedonk!, 01892 861444 Hampden Park, Eastbourne, lake, woodland, playground, bmx/ skateboarding, arboretum, history garden, 01323 410000 Hastings Adventure Golf, on the seafront TN34 3AJ, open year round, 3 x 18 hole courses, 01424 437227 Hempstead Meadow, Uckfield, local nature reserve, wetland habitat, 01825 762774 Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, Climb to the top of this 1000 yr castle for stunning views, 01273 486290 Michelham Priory, Nr Hailsham, BN27 3QS, moated gardens, café, playground, historic house, 01323 844224

Middle Farm, Firle, animals, two playgrounds & play hay barn, restaurant & farm shop, 01323 811411 Motcombe Gardens, Eastbourne Old Town, duck pond, lawns, 01323 410000 National Trust Standen, West Hoathly Rd, E.Grinstead, arts & crafts house, woodland play area, walks, 01342 323029 Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 100+ interactive exhibits, workshops, shows, tours, 01323 832731 Open top bus sightseeing tour of Eastbourne, Beachy Head etc, Seaford & District buses, 01273 510181 Parham House & Gardens, Storrington, Pulborough, house, deer park, gardens, 01903 742021 Partyman Fort Fun, indoor soft play; outside playground & adventure golf, weather dependent, 01323 642833 Pevensey Castle, 16 centuries of history, open weekends 10am-4pm, 01323 762604 Princes Park, Eastbourne, putting, playgrounds, Splashtastic (seasonal), model boating lake, café, 01323 410000 Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, Ringmer, nr Lewes, 1000 rescue animals, visitor centre, 01825 840252 Route 66, hop on and explore Hastings on the open-top bus, adults £4.50, add a child for only £1 Rye, visit the medieval town, Heritage Centre, Ypres Tower, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, 01797 226696 Scotney Castle, estate walks open all winter, house, garden, tea room, restricted opening, 01892 893820 Seaford Museum in the Martello Tower, local history, Sun & bank holidays, 11am - 4pm, 01323 898222 (24hr ansaphone) Sealife Centre, Brighton, world’s oldest operating aquarium with 1500+ creatures, 01273 604234 or 0871 , 4232110 (booking line)

Seven Sisters Country Park, walking, beach, rock pools etc, 0345 6080193 Sharnfold Farm & Farm Shop, Stone Cross, farm trail, animals, play area, PYO, coffee shop, farm, 01323 768490 Sheffield Park Garden, TN22 3QX, gardens, play trail, parkland, lakes, 01825 790231 Shinewater Park, Eastbourne, playground, lakes, all-weather court, BMX & skate park, 01323 410000 Stadium Tours at the Amex, Brighton, 7 days a week. Call for availability, 0844 327 1901 Sussex Horse Rescue Sanctuary, Uckfield, Sundays 11 - 4 (selected dates), 01825 762010 The Helen Garden, Eastbourne, putting, boules, playground, 01323 410000 The Llama Park, Wych Cross, Forest Row, RH18 5JN, meet the animals, enjoy the play areas and shops, 01825 712040 The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, exotic royal palace, 03000 290900 Towner Art Gallery, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ, free family activities, 01323 434670 Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, RH17 6TN, Royal Botanical Gardens, lots of lovely walks & play spaces, 01444 894066 Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, nr Chichester, 01243 811348 (info line) West Park, Uckfield, local nature reserve, can be wet in winter!, 01825 762774 Wilderness Wood, working woodland for walking, picnics, BBQ, wild camping, children’s activities, 01825 830509 Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Arundel, nature reserve with guided boat safari, 01903 883355 Windmill Hill Windmill, open most Sundays & Bank Hols, Easter - Mid October, 2.30 - 5pm, 01323 833033

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Places to visit, Play Centres & Holiday Activities

Play Centres Barney’s Playbarn, Bell Lane, Uckfield, U10’s, 01825 764575 Fort Fun’s Indoor Play Centre at Fort Fun Adventure Park, Royal Parade, Eastbourne, U11’s, 01323 642833 Froggies at Knockhatch Adventure Park, Off A22 at Hailsham, 01323 442051 Hailsham Leisure Centre, soft play frames & slides, 0 - 10yrs, 01323 846755 Happyjacks Soft Play - Drop In & Play, Gym Play + gymnastic based classes for U5’s, 07738 381384 Leo’s Play Den, Pevensey Rd, Eastbourne, babies - 12yrs, 01323 749022 Lewes Leisure Centre, Ocean Adventure, under 8’s, 01273 486000 Monkey Bizness, Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes, toddler area for 2-5yrs, main frame for 5-12yrs, 01273 311560 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, Magic Castle, under 10’s & toddler area, 01273 588858 PUP Station Eastbourne, Commercial Road, separate toddler area, café, 0 - 12yrs, 01323 411527 Treasure Island, Eastbourne, Buccaneer’s Indoor Adventure, babies - 12yrs, 01323 411077 Urban Jump, trampolining & activity centre, Ghyll Road Industrial Estate, Heathfield, 01435 863277

Railways

Bluebell Railway, now open from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead, Santa Specials in Dec, 01825 720800 Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park, open to beginning of November, 01323 520229 The Lavender Line, preserved railway, Isfield nr Uckfield, open Sun plus Santa Specials in Dec, 01825 750515

Holiday Schemes and Activities Animal Carer for the Day, Juniors 8 - 12yrs & Seniors 13 - 17yrs, Raystede Centre, Ringmer, 01825 880461 AQuality Life Centre, Eastbourne, 6mths-adult, intensive holiday courses, 07869 323107 Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Rd, Seaford, cake decorating & crafts workshops, 8yrs+, 01323 490912 Bedes Cricket Camp with Skillz Academy, Upper Dicker, 4 - 16yrs, 07734 115482 Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith nr Lewes, Own a Pony or Young Farmers Holiday Clubs, 5yrs+, 01825 872912 Blackboys Holiday Club, Village Hall, Gun Rd, 2-11yrs, all school holidays excl Christmas., 01825 891113 Buzz Active, Eastbourne, RYA sailing & windsurfing, multi-activity fun course, 01323 417023 C.A.C.L Football & Gym Camps, Uni of Brighton, Eastbourne, ages 4-12yrs, 01323 730467 Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 4 - 12yrs, 01323 647683 Cavendish Summer School, Eastbourne,10-13yrs, creative arts, sports, trips, 01323 744298 Cherry Wood Adventures, outdoor activities, Arlington, 4 - 11yrs, 07887 556336 Circle of Life Rediscovery, camps, woodland days, family days, nature based fun for all ages, 01273 814226 Crowborough Leisure Centre, 5 - 12yrs, full time & drop in sessions, 01892 665488 Eastbourne Otters summer intensive swim courses, beginner classes to advanced, July and August 2019, 07936 592840

Funabounds, Uckfield, coached trampoline courses & fun sessions on the trampolines, soft play etc, 01825 768479 Hailsham Leisure Centre, varied daily activity programme, 6 - 12yrs, 01323 846755 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 4-12yrs, multi-sports, crafts, games, full/half day sessions, 01323 509859 Heathfield Leisure Centre, multi sports, arts & crafts etc, 5 - 11yrs, full/half day sessions, 01435 868824 Horam Tennis Club, holiday courses with Good4Tennis, tennis coaching from 5yrs+, 07484 140811 Kiddi Tennis & Kiddi Active Holiday Camps, Eastbourne Old Town Rec, 4-8yrs, 07811 447711 Lewes Leisure Centre, swim, multi sports, arts & crafts, roller skating, 8 - 12yrs, full/ half day, 01273 486000 Lewes Startrack Athletics, check website for dates, Y4-6, www.lewesac.co.uk Little Miss Sew 'n' Sew,The Enterprise Centre, Sewing workshops Mondays through the Summer holidays, 01323 729444 Manor Twiglets Nursery, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, 2 - 11yrs, 01825 765487 My Skate World, holiday opening times Tues-Thurs 12-5, Fri 12-4 for open skate, Maple Rd, Eastbourne, 07807 087962 N.I.P.P.E.R.S, Newhaven holiday club, every school holiday, 4 - 17yrs, 01273 510784 Newton Lang Childcare Holiday Playscheme, Sir Henry Fermor School, Crowborough, 3 - 13yrs, 07780 663140 Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, workshops & science activities throughout Summer Holidays, 01323 832731

Premier Sport, Multi-sports, Seaford, Lewes, Maynards Green, Wadhurst, 5 - 12yrs, 01953 499040 Sama Martial Arts Camp, Langney Primary School, 9am-3pm booking required, 01273 580577 Schools Out, various days each holiday, 5-11yrs, 10am-12.30pm, Community Wise, Eastbourne, 01323 722924 Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, activity programme, swim, sports etc, 6 - 15yrs, 01273 512498 or 01273 510784 Shinewater Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 4 - 13yrs, multi-sports, crafts, games, full/ half day sessions, 01323 768614 South Coast Tennis Academy, school holiday tennis camps, Cross in Hand & Horam, 07790 037030 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, Superstars Club, 8-12yrs, Mon-Fri, sports & pool inflatable & swimming, 01323 738822 SPARK Camp, Mayfield School, boys & girls, 01435 874619 Stagecoach Eastbourne, performing arts summer workshop, 4-18yrs, 01323 306944 Sussex Wildlife Trust Holiday Club, Seven Sisters Country Park, 7 - 11yrs, 01273 497561 Uckfield Leisure Centre, 5 - 12yrs, all day scheme & drop-in during school holidays (not Xmas), 01825 761160 Whitehill Holiday Club, Luxford Rd, Crowborough, 2 - 12yrs, indoor & outdoor activities, 01892 610816 ZigZag Holiday Playscheme, 4-11yrs, Malling Community Centre, Lewes, 07724 773913 or 07850 509701

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Baby Groups & Toddler Groups Baby Groups

Babies & Beyond + Baby Clinic, Heathfield Community Centre, Tue 9.30 - 11.15am, 01323 464580 Baby Gems, Christchurch, Ropemaker Centre, Hailsham for under 18 months, Tue 1-2.30pm, 01323 844428 Baby Gigglers, Gateway Christian Centre, Lottbridge Drove, BN22 9PB, Eastbourne, Wed 1 - 2.30pm, 01323 351786 Baby Music & Play (0-18mths) High Weald Children’s Centre, Ticehurst, Wed 10.30 - 11.45am, 01424 725040 Baby Sensory, award winning baby development classes, birth - 13mths, Uckfield, Wadhurst T-Wells, 07583 344045 Baby Yoga at Seaford Children's Centre, Last Wednesday of month, 10.3011.30am, 01323 464550 Baby Time, Peacehaven Children’s Centre, Mon 1-2.30pm term time, 0-12 months Bump & Baby coffee mornings, The Coffee Lounge, Willingdon, Mon 10.30am-12pm, alternate weeks, 07921 919694 Bumps to Babies, Crowborough Children's Centre, drop in, Fridays 10.30am - 12noon, 01892 464380 Bumps to Babies, Hailsham East Community Centre, Thu 1.15 - 2.30pm, 01323 464340 Bumps to Babies, Uckfield Children’s Centre, Mon 10.30-11.30am, 01323 464300 Bumps2Babies at Kings Church Eastbourne, 1pm-2.30pm Tues term time, 01323 521125 Daisy Baby Classes, Crowborough, Tinies (6wks - 4mths) & Wrigglers (4mths+), 07519 620029 Daisy Baby, Hurst Green, baby massage & yoga fun, Tinies 6wks-4mths; Wrigglers 4mths-crawling, 07773 685765 Depot Cinema, Kitchen & Bar, Lewes, parent & baby screenings Tuesdays at 12noon, 01273 525354 Dinkybugs, Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven, 11am - 12pm, Fridays, Babys, 01273 517250 First Steps, St Mary’s Room, Ticehurst Church, bumps & under 2yrs, call for dates Groovy Movers, baby sensory, messy play and music & movement sessions, Cornerstone Church, Uckfield, 07760 431207 Hartbeeps, Eastbourne, Old Town and Motcombe, Monday, Tuesday & Friday mornings, 07786 446119 Little Fishes, United Church, Croft Rd, Crowborough, 0 - 3yrs, 9.15 - 11.15am, Monday & Friday, 01892 665493 Little Sunshines at Shinewater Children’s Centre, drop-in, Tuesdays, 0-5yrs, 12.30 1.30pm, free, 01323 464170 Muma Baby Tribe,Lewes, Wed 1pm, bumps & new babies, term time only, 07783959124 NCT Bumps & Babies, Elephant and Castle, Lewes Weds 10am - noon, 0844 2435 187 Parent & Baby Exercise Classes, below walking age, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven, BN9 9DL, Thur 10-11am, 01273 510784 Picture House Uckfield - baby friendly mid morning movies with a free coffee!

Thu am, term time only, 01825 764909 Ripe Nursery School Baby Toddler Group, Hayton Baker Hall,0yrs+ Thu 1.30 2.30pm, 01323 811899 Rotherfield Baby and Toddler Group, Rotherfield Village Hall, Mondays 9.3011am, rotherfieldbtg@outlook.com Stay & Play, health clinic & breastfeeding support, Shinewater Children’s Centre, Thu 9.30 - 11am, 01323 464170 The Baby & Toddler Experience, Seaford, Thu, Peacehaven Monday, birth - 2½yrs, 07834 231971

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Sovereign Centre's family swimming, 12.30 - 2.30pm £2, 01323 738822 Vicky Bees, Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Rd, 10am-11.45am, 01323 737974

Thursday

The Discovery Centre, 8 sensory zones, Tues, Thurs & Fri, St Andrews Hall, Eastbourne, from 10.30am Tots Play-Baby & Toddler development classes, 0-3yrs, Mon & Wed, The Saffrons, Eastbourne, 07973 168585 Tumble Tots, Crawling to Walking Confidently, Shinewater Sports Centre in Eastbourne, Mondays, 07867 801185 Under Ones, 0-12ms, play, stories, song time, Foresters Hall, Uckfield, Thurs, 1-2.30pm FREE, 01825 765115

Crowborough Monday

Little Fishes, United Church, Croft Rd, Crowborough, 0 - 3yrs, 9.15 - 11.15, 01892 665493

Tuesday

Come & Play, Jarvis Brook School, Crowborough, 9.15 - 10.30am, 01323 464380 Little Stars, carers’ toddler group, St Richard’s Church Hall, Fermor Rd, 10am-12noon, 01892 661235

Wednesday

Crowborough Library, Rhyme time & Story time, 11am 0345 6080196 Noah’s Ark, All Saints, Chapel Green, Crowborough, 10-11.30am (call before coming for 1st time), 01892 652081

Thursday

Explore & Play, Crowborough Children’s Centre, free drop in 10-11.30am term time only, 01323 464300 First Steps Parent & Toddler Group, Forest Fold Baptist Chapel, £1 per family, 1.15-3pm, 01892 655661

Friday

Little Fishes, United Church, Croft Rd, Crowborough, 0 - 3yrs, 9.15 - 11.15, 01892 665493 Noah’s Ark, All Saints, Chapel Green, Crowborough, 10-11.30am (call before coming for 1st time), 01892 652081

Eastbourne Monday

Eastbourne Library, Storytime, 2pm-2.30pm FREE, 0345 608 0196 Little Bears Soft Play, Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, 10am-12noon, drop in, term time, 07763 588781 Little Yogis, fun yoga sessions for 2-5yrs, St Barnabas Langney, 10am, 07907 488999 Panda, All Saints Centre, Grange Rd, 10-11.30am, 01323 419400 Salvation Army Toddler Group, Citadel, Langney Rd, 10 - 11.30am, 01323 640382 Social Tots, Saffrons Sports Club, 8mths - 2.5yrs, 9.45-10.25am, 07973 168585

Tumble Tots, Shinewater Sports Centre, sessions for crawling-walking, walking-2yrs, 2-4yrs & 3- 5yrs, 07867 801185

Tuesday

Eastbourne Library, Rhymetime, 10.30am - 11am FREE, 0345 6080196 Focus Baby & Toddler Group, Kings Church, 10am - 12noon, 01323 521125 Holy Trinity Church Toddler Group, 10.30am, ages 0-5, 01323 736627 Little Luke’s, Parish Centre, Stone Cross, 9.30 - 11.30am, 07707 265891 Little Stones, Community Wise Centre, Ocklynge Road, 9.45am-11.45am, 01323 722924 Little Sunshines at Shinewater Children’s Centre, drop-in, 0-5yrs, 12.30 - 1.30pm, free, 01323 464170 Little Trees Baby and Toddler Group, Willingdon Trees Community Centre, 9.30am-11am, 01323 504438 Noah’s Ark at St Mary’s Westham, babies 4½yrs, 12.30 - 3pm, 07759 172992 Panda, All Saints Centre, Grange Rd, 10 - 11.30am, 01323 419400 Triangle Tots, Trinity Church Hall, Lower Willingdon, 9.30 - 11.30am. Term time only, 01323 489264

Wednesday

Broadway Babes at the Broadway United Church, Lindfield Rd, Hampden Park, Wed 10 - 11.30am, 01323 500686 Chalk Hill Toddler Group, St Mary's Church, Willingdon, 9.45 - 11.45am, 01323 504659 First Steps Mums & Tots, Baptist Church Hall, Pevensey Bay, Wed 10am-12pm, 01323 769002 Giggles, Gateway Christian Centre, Lottbridge Drove, BN22 9PB, 10 - 11.30am, 01323 351786 Happyjacks Gym Play for 1.5-5yrs, Weds drop in 9.45am & 11am Shinewater Sports Centre, 07738 381384 Little Lambs, St Mary’s Church Hall, Decoy Drive, Hampden Park, 9.30 11.30am, 01323 351248 Pre-School Craft Sessions, Love Cake Café, Meads St, call to book, 9.30am and 10.30am sessions, 07825 678438 Salvation Army Toddler Group, Citadel, Langney Rd, 10 - 11.30am, 01323 640382 Social Tots, Saffrons Sports Club, 8mths - 2.5yrs, 9.45-10.25am, 07973 168585 Sonbeams, St Mary’s, Church St, Willingdon, worship, songs, friendship, 1.30 - 2.45pm (year round), 01323 501763

Acorns, Bridgemere Centre, Eastbourne, 10-11.30am, 01323 439700 First Discoverers, 8 sensory zones, 0-30mths & 0-3.5yrs sessions, St Andrews Hall, 10.30am-2.30pm Fun, friendship and refreshments, Christ Church, Seaside, 10.30am-12pm, FREE, 07845 070141 Giggles, Gateway Christian Centre, Lottbridge Drove, BN22 9PB, 10 11.30am, 01323 351786 Hampden Park Library, Rhymetime, 10.30am, 0345 6080196 Happyjacks Softplay Drop in & Play Group, St Anthony’s Centre, Seaside, 10am - 12noon, 07738 381384 Lilliput Arts & Crafts playgroup, Devonshire Children's Centre, 1 - 2.30pm, 01323 464180 Little Bears,Messy Play/Soft play/Train event, Community Wise, 10am-11.30am, booking reqd, term time, , 07763 588781 Little Souls, Church Hall, Wellesley Rd, Eastbourne, 10 - 11.30am, £1 per family, term time only, 01323 731366 St John’s Parent & Toddler Group, Jubilee Hall, Meads, 10 - 11.30am, 01323 738671 Stories & Singing with the Library Service, Shinewater Children's Centre, 1.30-2.30pm, 01323 768614 Tea & Tots, St John’s Church, Polegate, 9.30 - 11.30am, term time, 01323 483259 Toddler Praise, All Saints Centre, Grange Rd, Eastbourne, 10.30-11.30am followed by lunch, 01323 419400 Totz, St Elizabeth’s Church, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, 10am-12noon, 01323 649728 Tumble Tots, St Mary’s Church Hall, Hampden Park, sessions for walking2yrs, 2-3yrs & 3-5 yrs, 07867 801185

Friday

Bizzy Bees toddler group for 0-5 at Devonshire Children's Centre, 10am-11.30am, 01323 464180 Elim Family Church Parent & Toddler Group, Hartfield Rd, 10am-noon, 01323 731843 First Discoverers, 8 sensory zones, 0-30mths & 0-3.5yrs sessions, St Andrews Hall, 10am-2.30pm Focus Baby & Toddler Group, Kings Church, 10am - 12noon, 01323 521125 Happyjacks Softplay Drop in & Play Group, St Anthony’s Centre, Seaside, 10am-12 noon, 07738 381384 Little Wrens, Emmanuel Church, Greenfield Road, Old Town, 10am-12pm, £1.50 per family, 07762 621266 Mini Wilfs, St Wilfred’s Church Hall, Broad Road, Willingdon, 9.30 - 11.30am, £1.50, 01323 487885 Moo Music, Mini Moo music session for walkers - 3yrs, 10.30-11.10am, Langney Village Hall, £3, 07936 184814 Vicky Bees, Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Rd, 10am-11.45am, 01323 737974

Saturday

Messy Church, St Mary’s Chruch Hall, Willingdon, 1st Sat of month, 3-5.30pm (excl Aug & Jan), 01323 501763 Tumble Tots, West Rise School, sessions for walking-2yrs, 2-3yrs & 35yrs, 07867 801185 Who let the Dads out? All Souls Church Hall, Eastbourne, 6 & under, 10-11.30am, selected dates, 01323 731366

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Toddler Groups Hailsham Monday

Buddies Playtime, Hailsham Children’s Centre, 10am-11.30am, 0-5yrs FREE, 01323 464180 Bunny Mondays, The Drive, Hellingly, Forest School, 10-11.30am, 0-36 months, 01323 848490 Hailsham Methodist Church Parent & Toddler, 9.30 - 11.30am (not Aug or bank hols), 01323 485813

Tuesday

Little Gems, Christchurch, Ropemaker Centre, Hailsham, Tue 9.45 - 11.30am, 01323 844428

Wednesday

Art Group at Hailsham East Children's Centre, 10.15 - 11.45am, ring for session dates, 01323 464340 Hailsham Free Church Parent & Toddler, Weds 10 - 11.30am, 01323 843876 Herstmonceux Tiddlers & Toddlers, Weds 9.30 - 11.30am, 0-5yrs, 07817 157584

Thursday

Bunny Thursday, The Drive Hellingly, BN27 4EP, Baby massage, yoga, sing & sign, 10-11.30am, 0-2.5yrs, 01323 848490 Little Flowers, Hailsham Children’s Centre, baby sensory, 0-18mths, 10-11.30am, term time, free St Mary’s ABC Playgroup, Hailsham ,05yrs, Thurs 9.30 - 11.30am, 01323 441868

Friday

Bunny Hop, The Drive, Hellingly, Fri 10-11.30am, 0-2.5 yrs, 01323 848490 Cherry Wood Adventures Bluebell Club, outdoor activities, Arlington, 10.30-12 or 12.45-2.15, 2-4yrs, 07887 556336 Hailsham Library, Rhymetime, 10.30-11am, 0345 6080196 Moo Music, Maxi Moo music session for 2.5-5yrs, 1.50-2.30pm, James West Community Centre, £3, 07936 184814 Moo Music, Mini Moo music session for walkers - 3yrs, 12.55-1.35pm, James West Community Centre, £3, 07936 184814 Music & Movement, Little Dunbar, Hailsham, 9.30 - 10.15am, 01323 464340

Heathfield Monday

Alternate Mondays. Monday Tots 9-11am - Toddler Group. London Road, Mayfield, TN20 6AQ, 07889 780531 Heathfield Library, Rhymetime, fortnightly, 10.30am, 0345 6080196 Horam Chapel Toddlers Music Group, Mon 2pm-3.15pm, under 5’s with parents & carers, 01435 810372 Horam Chapel Toddlers, toys & singing, 2 - 3pm, free, 01435 408405 Mini Mornings, trampoline & softplay fun for under 5s, Urban Jump, Healthfield, 10am-2pm, 01435 863277 St George’s Parish Room, Broad Oak, open school holidays, 1 - 4pm, 01435 862665

Tuesday

Health Clinic, Cross in Hand School, 9.30am - 11.15am, 01323 464580 Little Warblers, Warbleton Church Rooms, Church Hill, TN21 9BD, 10 - 11.30am, 01435 830421 St Richard’s Toddlers, St Richards Church Hall, Park Rd, Heathfield, alternate weeks 1.30 - 3.30pm, 01435 862362

Wednesday

Mini Mornings, trampoline & softplay fun for under 5s, Urban Jump, Healthfield, 10am-2pm, 01435 863277 Welcome Toddler Group, Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, £1, 9.30am-12noon, 01435 864646

Thursday

Burwash Common Babies & Toddler Group, The Pavilion, Burwash Common, 10am - 12noon, 01435 883247 Little Punnetts Toddler Group, Heathfield Village Hall, £1.50 per family, 9-11am, 01435 831515

Friday

Baby Bops, Broad Oak Village Hall Scout Hut, 9.45am, 01435 864326 Fun Fridays, Skippers Hill, Mayfield, 10.30 - 11.45am, run by Kindergarten teacher, 18mths+, 01825 830234 Mini Mornings, trampoline & softplay fun for under 5s, Urban Jump, Healthfield, 10am-2pm, 01435 863277 Tumble Tots, Heathfield Community Centre, sessions for walking-2yrs, 2-3yrs & 3-5yrs, 07867 801185 Welcome Little Fish Toddlers, Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, 9.30-11.30am, 01435 864646

Saturday

Giggle & Tumble, Heathfield Leisure Centre, Sat 9.30 - 11am, 01435 868824

Lewes Monday

Let’s Play at Ringmer Children’s Centre, 1pm - 2.30pm for 0-5s, Free, 01273 336950 NCT Little Monkeys, Monkey Bizness, Lewes, 9.30 - 11.30am, 0844 2435 187 Ringmer Tiddlers & Toddlers, Village Hall, 9.30 - 11.30am Woodland Playgroup, Firle, 2yrs+, nature, craft, campfire, story telling etc, 10 - 11.30am, 07784 684541

Tuesday

Lewes Library, Rhymetime, 1st Tue of month, 10.30am, 0345 6080196 Little Explorers, 8 sensory zones, 0-30mths & 0-3.5yrs sessions, St Andrews Hall, 10.30am-2.30pm Sparkles Lewes is a fun music class, Tues 9:30am onwards, Eastgate Baptist church, £6 per family, 07814 541195 Tiddlers & Toddlers Music Group, Ringmer Children’s Centre, 1-2pm term time, 01273 335100

Wednesday

Barcombe Parent, Baby & Toddler Group at Barcombe Village Hall, £2.50 per family, 9.30am - noon, 07980 817854 Ringmer Children’s Centre, 10 - 11.30am, term time, £1 Tiddlers & Toddlers Messy Play, Ringmer Children’s Centre, 10-11.30am term time only, 01273 335100 Toy Library, All Saints Centre, 9.301.30am, stay and play or just pop in and borrow, £2 per family, 01273 486391 Woodland Playgroup, Firle, 2yrs+, nature, craft, campfire, story telling etc, 10 - 11.30am, 07784 684541

Thursday

Cameo Parent & Toddler, Church End, 1 Cockshot Road, Lewes, 1.45 - 4pm, 01273 477631 Lewes Library, Storytime, 2pm, 0345 6080196 Music Group, De Montfort Community Flat, Lewes, Thu 10am please book, 01273 336870 Ringmer Tiddlers & Toddlers, Village Hall, 9.30 - 11.30am St Peter’s Church Chailey, toddler group, free, new members welcome, 9.30 - 11am, 01825 722286 The Lunch Bunch, The Trinity Centre, Lewes, Thu 12 - 1.45pm, 01273 470616 Toddler Tunes, Offham Church Hall, Nr Lewes BN7 3PX, 10-11am (open school holidays), £3, 07889 281214

Friday

Christ Church Tots, Prince Edward Rd, £1per family, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 813048

Little Bubbles at Ringmer Children’s Centre, 10am - 11.30am for 0-5yrs, free, 01273 336950 PlayGroup, All Saints, Lewes, 10-11.30am, £3 per family, howephil@gmail.com Woodland Playgroup, Lewes, 2yrs+, nature, craft, campfire, story telling etc, 10 - 11.30am, 07784 684541

Newhaven Monday

First steps, Peacehaven Children’s Centre, 9.30am - 11am, 6 months - 2.5yrs, 01273 335100

Tuesday

Rainbow Plus, Peacehaven Evangelical Free Church, Mayfield Ave, Peacehaven, ,9.30-11.30am, 01273 587732

Wednesday

Activity Morning arts, crafts, cooking etc, Deja Vu Café, Peacehaven, 1yrs+, 10.30am, 01273 580506 New Stay and Play session for 0-5yrs at Shakespeare Hall, 10.30-11.30am, drop in, £2 per session, 01273 510784 Just Play, Peacehaven Children’s Centre, 1 - 2.30pm, 0-5 yrs, 01273 335100 Peacehaven Library, Rhymetime & Storytime, 10.30am, 0345 6080196

Thursday

First Years, Peacehaven Leisure Centre, soft play, toys, ball pit, song time, 10-11.30am, under 5s, 01273 588858 Munchkins, Summerhayes Centre, Newhaven, 10am - 12noon, 01273 515301 Newhaven Library Rhymetime, free music led play sessions 10.30am, 0345 608 0192 Newhaven Library, Rhymetime, 10.30am, 0345 6080196 Tikes & Trikes, Ascension Church Hall, Bramber Avenue, Peacehaven, 12.30-2.30pm, 01273 973298

Friday

Activity Morning arts, crafts, cooking etc, Deja Vu Café, Peacehaven, 1yrs+, 10.30am, 01273 580506 Craft Hut, Peacehaven Children’s Centre, 1-2pm term time only, 01273 580504 Jelly Tots, Harbour Nursery, Church Hill, Newhaven, 9.15-11.15am, 01273 514532 Jitterbugs, Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven, 9.30-10.30am, 01273 517250 Peacehaven Library, Rhymetime, 11am, 0345 6080196

Seaford Tuesday

Doodles, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd, Seaford, 9.30 - 11.30am, 01323 892964

Wednesday

Seaford Library Rhymetime, 10.30am, 0345 6080196 The Piglets, St Thomas More Church, Sutton Rd, Seaford, 9.30 - 11.30am, 01323 892427 Time to Play at Seaford Childrens Centre, Free drop in session for 0-4, 12.302.30pm, 01323 464550 Tots Treats, St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Road, Seaford, 9.30 - 11.30am, 01323 894216

Thursday

Dinky Deans, East Dean Village Hall, 10am - noon year round, 07510 544999 The Baby & Toddler Experience, soft play and structured activities, birth - 2½yrs, 07834 231971 Tots Treats, St Leonards Church Hall, Seaford, 9.30 - 11.30am, 01323 893318

Friday

Scallywags, Seaford Baptist Church, Fri 9.30 - 11am, 01323 896009

Seaford Library Storytime, Fri 11am, 0345 6080196

Saturday

Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, 2nd Sat, 9.30 - 11.30am, 01323 896009

Uckfield Monday

Fairwarp mums to be, babies & toddlers, Village Hall, 9.30 - 11am, Kirsty357@hotmail.com Groovy Movers, sensory session for age 2+, 11:10am-12:10pm at Cornerstone Church, 07760 431207 Maresfield Baby & Toddler Group, Village Hall, 9.30 - 11am, 07580 584663 Ridgewood Toddler Group, Village Hall, 10am - 11.30am, 07938 715521

Tuesday

Buxted Toddlers, Methodist Church Hall, 10 - 11.30am, 01825 733098 Chippers, The Source, Luxford Car Park, Uckfield, 9.15 - 11.30am, 01825 767442 Groovy Movers, music & movement, sessions from 9.30am-12noon for different ages, Cornerstone Church, 07760 431207 Little Acorns, HTrinity Church, 9.15- 11am, please call before coming for the 1st time, 01825 733833 Tumble Tots, Uckfield Scout Hall, sessions for walking-2yrs, 2-3yrs & 3-5yrs, 07867 801185 Uckfield Library Rhymetime, free music led play sessions 10.30am, 0345 608 0192

Wednesday

Groovy Movers, open play session from 10am-12noon at Cornerstone Church, 07760 431207 Nutley Nutkins, Nutley Social Club, 1.30 3pm, 07525 210556 Toddler Praise, Maresfield Church, Wed 10am, everyone welcome, 07745 479407 Newtown Baby and Toddler Group, United Reform Church £1 per family, 1011.30am, 07969 638280

Thursday

East Hoathly Baby & Toddler Group, Village Hall, 10-11.30am with health visitor on 1st Thu, 01825 840020 Explore & Play, Uckfield Children’s Centre, free drop in 1-2.30pm, term time only, 01323 464300 Over Ones, 12-24ms toys, stories, song time, Foresters Hall, Uckfield, 10am-11.30am FREE, 01825 765115

Friday

Groovy Movers, messy play sessions, 10am-11am or 11.15am-12.15pm at Cornerstone Church, 07760 431207 Twos Group, 24-36m, toys, crafts, messy play, song time, Foresters Hall, Uckfield, 9.45-11am, 01825 765115

Wadhurst Monday

Wadhurst Library, Rhymetime, 1st Mon 2.15pm, 0345 6080196 Wadhurst Parents & Toddlers, St George’s Hall, 9.15 - 11.30am, 07876 154987

Tuesday

Messy Little Monsters, High Weald Children’s Centre, Ticehurst, 9.15-11am, 01424 725040

Thursday

Brickletots, Music and French, at Bricklehurst School, Stonegate, booking essential. 11am, 01580 200 448 Jellybeans, Wadhurst Parish Church, 9.30-11am, 01892 782083

Friday

Book Bugs, High Weald Children’s Centre, Ticehurst, 9.30 - 11am, 01424 725040

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Antenatal, Post Natal & Childcare

DoulAli, Alison Allart, birth doula, 07967 654925 Flourish Birth & Baby. Carole Youdan.

Birth & Postnatal Doula, , 07786610328 Sunrise Birthing, independent midwifery, 01825 714538 The Birth House antenatal workshops taught by two qualified midwives, suitable for 1st time parents, 07921 919694

Antenatal Exercise

Baby Signing

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

Antenatal Groups

Crowborough Birthing Centre, NHS midwifery led unit, antenatal & birthing care, 01892 654080 Daisy Birthing Antenatal Classes, Crowborough, 07519 620029 Daisy Birthing, Hurst Green, active antenatal class for a comfortable pregnancy & positive birth, 07773 685765 Daisy Birthing, Lewes, active, movement based antenatal classes, 07950 731216 NCT Bumps & Babies, Elephant and Castle, Lewes, Weds 10am-noon, 0844 2435 187 NCT Eastbourne & District, general enquiries: Eastbourne@nct.org.uk, antenatal classes, 0844 2436913 NCT, Lewes & Countryside, general enquries, 0844 2435 187 NCTTunbridge Wells & District, general enquiries, tunbridgewells@nct.org.uk, antenatal, 0208 752 2385 Nurture from Within: From Womb to World. Support in pregnancy, birth and newborns, 07540432068 Pregnancy Massage & Birth Partner Massage Training, Eastbourne, 07773 675146 Purrfect Yoga, Seaford, pregnancy yoga; new mums also welcome in regular classes, 07901 683577

Midwives/Birth Support Birth House, birth preparation, birth doula, retreats & healing, 07783 959124 Caroline Alexander, birth & postnatal doula, 07958 538095 Dominica Warburton, birth & post natal doula, 07785 540961

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Ballet Barre- pilates style exercise, perfectly designed for pregnancy & post natal exercise, 07739 631697 Lushtums Pregnancy Yoga, classes in Uckfield on Tues and Sats call for info, 07977 489092 Maternal Sunshine Yoga, antenatal education, labour & birth classes and pregnancy yoga, Seaford, 07791 025961 Pregnancy Yoga with Alice, Yoga Life Studio, Eastbourne, Thu eve, 07500 060119 Pregnancy Yoga, Thai Massage, Cranial Sacral therapy & Reiki, Lynne Matthews, Eastbourne, 07739390930 Puddle Ducks Aquanatal lessons near Crowborough on Thursday evenings, 01892 617246 Uckfield Yoga Studio, pregnancy yoga, Sat am; parent & baby yoga, Tue am, 01825 763591

Breastfeeding

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers helpline, 0300 330 5453 Bonding Beautiful, help & support with breastfeeding, 24/7, 01323 501979 Breastfeeding Network Drugs in Breastmilk Information service Crowborough Birthing Unit, The Grove, Thurs 10-11am support for babies up to 12 weeks Crowborough Child Health Clinic, Children’s centre, Green Lane, 3rd and 5th Tuesday 1.30-3.15pm Crowborough Child Health Clinic, Grove House, 2nd and 4th Tuesday 1.30-3.15pm Eastbourne Maternity Unit, Eastbourne Hospital, Mon & Fri 10-11am, support for babies up to 12 weeks Hailsham breastfeeding support, Hailsham Children’s Centre, Tues 9.45am - 12.15pm (termtime only), 01323 464340 Hailsham East Community Centre, Vega Close, Mondays 10-11.30am at Buddies Playtime (term time) Hailsham East Community Centre, Vega Close, Thurs 10-11.30am, Little Flowers Baby group (term time) Heathfield Child Health Clinic, Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Tuesdays 9.30-11am La Leche League Helpline, 0345 120 2918

National Breastfeeding Helpline, 0300 100 0212 National Breastfeeding Helpline, Open 9.30am until 9.30pm, 0300 100 0212 NCT Breastfeeding Helpline, 0300 330 0700 Newhaven, Denton Island Community Centre, Fridays 11am-12pm at Dinkybugs (term time) Peacehaven Children’s centre, Meridian Way, Mondays 1-2.30pm at the Baby group (term time) Polegate Child Health Clinic, St John’s Church hall, 4th Wednesday 9.30-11am Seaford breastfeeding support, Children’s Centre, 2nd & 4th Fri 9.3010.45am, 01323 464550 Seaford Child Health Clinic, Health Centre, Dane Road, 1st & 3rd Friday, 9.30-10:45am The National Childbirth Trust Helpline, Open 8am-12am, 0300 330 0771 Ticehurst breastfeeding support, Children’s Centre, 1st Mon 9.30-11.30am, 01424 725043

Post Natal Exercise

Maternal Sunshine Yoga, postnatal plus mum & baby yoga sessions in Seaford & Lewes, 07791 025961 Mummy & Buggy, Eastbourne, fitness class for mums along the seafront with OHPT, 07760 996685 Mummy Yoga with Alice, Yoga Life Studio, Eastbourne, bring your baby/ toddler, Tue am, 07500 060119 Post Natal Yoga, Thai Massage, Cranial Sacral therapy & Reiki, Lynne Matthews, Eastbourne, 07739390930

Baby Sleep Problems

Baby Sleep Clinics, at your home or weekly in Hove, 01273 702496 Cry-sis helpline for crying, sleepless & very demanding babies, 08451 228669

Baby Mementoes

Babyprints, baby, family & pet feet and hands casting service, Newhaven, Seaford, Lewes & Eastbourne, 07421 307950 First Touch Tiles, porcelain imprints of baby’s hands & feet, 01435 868286 Silver Fingerprints: pendants, cufflinks, charms etc, 01323 725702

Naming Ceremonies

Baby & toddler naming ceremonies: the non-religious alternative to a christening, 01273 835064 Felicity Harvest, Humanist UK Celebrant, for your namings & other ceremonies, 07708 933607 Naming & Welcoming Ceremonies, East Sussex Registration Service, 01323 464780 (option 1) Sussex Ceremonies: Patricia Bentley, celebrant for baby naming & renewal of vows ceremonies, 07554 342697

Twins & Multiple Births Crowborough Twins Group, Children’s Centre, Thu 1 - 3pm, 01323 464380 Eastbourne Twins Club, support & advice, info@eastbournetwins.org.uk

Baby Massage

Baby Massage & Baby Reflexology, 1 2 1, Eastbourne, 07773 675146 Baby massage classes, private/ group, Mayfield & surrounding areas, 07825 210447

Baby massage Lewes, regular 5 week courses held in Lewes, call Anna for details, 07786510702 Blissful Bébé Massage classes, group & private classes around Sussex and Kent., 07732 808623 Cai Baby Massage group & 1-1 classes.

Eastbourne & surrounding areas 0773971508 Just Relax, baby massage classes in Eastbourne with Hannah Hanraty, 07887 638339 Purrfect Yoga, Seaford, baby massage, Wednesdays, 07901 683577

Baby & Childrenswear

Brats Clothes Shop, 194 High Street, Lewes, 01273 476646 Little Miss Sew 'n' Sew at the Enterprise Centre, make your own clothes with our fabric shop, 01323 729444 Little Sunflowers, children’s fashion & gifts, Horam, shop online or by appointment, 01435 810199 Mothercare, Unit 1 Hampden Retail Park, Eastbourne BN22 9PA, 01323 524360 My Name Label, labels for clothes, shoes, books, equipment etc, 0870 8507897 Vibrant range of handmade childrenswear, juniperchildrenswear. co.uk, Hailsham

Baby Equipment

East Sussex Slings: baby/toddler carriers to hire or buy, Groups & 1-1 consultations, 07748 967137 Frills All Round, 33 Newtown, Uckfield TN22 5DL, 01825 761625 Furniture Now, low cost cots, bunk beds, new beds, toys etc, Eastbourne, Lewes, Hailsham, 01323 638000 Mothercare, Unit 1 Hampden Retail Park, Eastbourne BN22 9PA, 01323 524360 Nubie, independant children's lifestyle store in Lewes, nursery furniture, toys, gifts & more!, 01825 724160

Childminders/Babysitting Advice on becoming a childminder from East Sussex County Council, 01323 747423 Crowborough Childminder’s drop-in, Children’s Centre, Mon 10am - noon, 01323 464380 Eastbourne Childminders Association, vacancy coordinator, 07934 499602 Esther’s Little Learners, experienced registered childminder based in Ringmer, esthercowan@hotmail.com Laura’s Explorers Childminding based in Hailsham, openings currently available, 07734 185219

Nannies and Au Pairs

Bonding Beautiful, tailormade help from birth onwards, emergency nanny & baby sitting*, 01323 501979 Emergency Nanny, for those who need last minute childcare, 07731 313571 Event Childcare, wedding, parties & corporate event nannies & babysitters, 0845 3301323 Katie Bishop, professional Nanny & Maternity Nurse specialising in Travel & Proxy Parenting, 07852 345124

Children’s Centres

Chailey at Chailey School, Mill Lane, South Chailey BN8 4PU, 01273 336940 (reception open 9am-1pm) Crowborough Children’s Centre, Beacon Community College, Green Lane TN6 2XB, 01323 464380 Devonshire at 43 Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7NB, main office, 01323 464180 Hailsham at the Hailsham East Community Centre, Vega Close BN27 2JZ, 01323 464340 Hampden Park at the Health Centre, Brodrick Close, Eastbourne BN22 9NQ, 01323 464144

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Pre-School Activties

Heathfield at Cross in Hand School & Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane TN21 0XT, 01323 464580 High Weald at Ticehurst & Flimwell Primary School, Steelands Rise TN5 7DH, 01424 725040 Lewes at Malling Community Centre, Spences Lane BN7 2HQ, 01273 336870 Newhaven, Denton Island Community Centre BN9 9BA, 01273 517250 Old Town Eastbourne at Ocklynge Junior School, Victoria Drive BN20 8XN, 01323 464570 Ringmer, Greater Paddock, off Harrisons Lane BN8 5LH, 01273 336950 Seaford at Cradle Hill School, Lexden Road BN25 3BA, 01323 464550 Shinewater at Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne BN23 8ED, 01323 464170 Uckfield Children’s Centre, 1 Manor Close TN22 1DL, 01323 464300

Pre-School Art & Craft Little Learners Messy Play and Maskmaking, Ringmer, Cooksbridge & Uckfield, 07747104974

Pre-School Dance & Drama

Melody Bear dance classes, St Luke’s Parish Centre Stone Cross, 2-4yrs, , 07985 142073 Art of Dance, Lewes & Hove, 2yrs+, professionally qualified teachers, 07976 068989 Baby Ballet & Modern, Nutley, 2½ - 4yrs, 07812 897646 Babyballet, 6mths - 5yrs, Hampden Park, Eastbourne; Summerfields LC, Hastings, award winning, 01422 329471 Boogie Beans, Peacehaven, toddler dance & music, Mon/Tues 10am,, 07932 949468 Diamond Dance Little Diamonds, Horam Scout Hall, Tue am, birth - 4yrs, 01323 840937 Diddi dance, funky pre-school dance classes for Girls & Boys, Lewes, 07730 576597 Diddi dance, funky pre-school dance, Eastbourne,Polegate, Willingdon & Uckfield, 07788 246073 Drama Fun, Welcome Baptist Church Heathfield, Tue 10-10.45, Thurs with Boogie Beats, 01435 864646 Eastbourne Academy of Dancing, Bopping Babies & pre-school classes, 01323 417260 Let’s Imagine drama play session, ages 2-5, Lewes, Fridays 1.30, 07729114381 Mini Motion, creative parent & toddler dance classes, Crowborough & Uckfield, T Wells, Langton Green, 07734 863791 Old Town Dance, Eastbourne, 2½yrs+, 07809 296375 Pre-school dance at Shining Stars Dance Academy, Eastbourne, Tap & Boogie, ballet, 07980 986672 Rennie Dance Academy, 3yrs+, Newick, Uckfield, 01825 761596 SLH Dance Academy, Lewes, 2yrs+, Mon pm & Sat am, 07539 215547 Stage Stars, Eastbourne, dance, singing and drama classes for 2-4 yrs, 07926 106393 Summerheath School of Dance, Hailsham, 2½ yrs+, 01323 840092 Universal Dance, Uckfield, 18mths-4yrs, 07885 528356 (Uckfield)

Welcome Boogie Beats, Welcome Baptist Church Heathfield. Tues 11-11.45, Thur 13.45-14.30, 01435 864646

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Pre-School Sport & Gym Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, trampoling from 2½yrs+; gymnastics from 2yrs+, 01323 897632 Eternity Gymnastics, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 22mths-5yrs, Thu am, 07925 052397 Frontier School of Karate & Kickboxing (FSK), Heathfield, Uckfield, Battle, Crowborough, 3yrs+, 01273 702662 or 07970 686054 Fun Abounds, Uckfield, Leaps ‘n’ Bounds & Mini Fun ‘n’ Bound, 0 - 5yrs, 01825 768479 Happyjacks Flexi Tumblers PAYG, Gymnastics based, Shinewater Sports Centre, Thurs am, 6mths - 4yrs, 07738 381384 Happyjacks Gym Play for 1.5-5yrs, Weds drop in 9.45am & 11am Shinewater Sports Centre, 07738 381384

Happyjacks Pre-School Gymnastics for 3-5yrs, Shinewater Sports Centre, Tuesdays & Saturdays, 07738 381384 Happyjacks Tumblers, Gymnastics based, St Anthony’s Centre, Eastbourne, Mon/Tue am, 6mths 4yrs, 07738 381384 Kiddi Tennis, Eastbourne Sports Park 2-4yrs, 10 - 10.50, Tuesdays, term time only, 07811 447711 Kiddy Kix, Football, Rugby, Athletics and Cricket Based Classes, Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, 07761 007685 Lewes Leisure Centre, gymnastics 22mths+, Tue am, 01273 486000 Little Kickers, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, Heathfield, fun football training, 18mths - 7yrs, 01323 749640 Little Rugby, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, Heathfield, fun rugby training, 2 - 7yrs, 01323 749640 Little Yogis, fun yoga sessions for 2-5yrs, Mondays, St Barnabas Langney, 10am, 07907 488999 Pre-School Gymnastics lessons at the Sovereign Centre for 18 months plus, 01323 738822 Sovereign Centre, Sovey Tumblers, Eastbourne, Wed, Fri, 9.30am12pm, 6m-5yrs (8yrs in school hols), 01323 738822

Tiny Tumblers, Crowborough Leisure Centre, Mon & Fri 9.30 - 11.30am, 01892 665488 Tumble Tots, crawling-5yrs, Eastbourne Mon & Sat, Uckfield Tue, Hampden Park Thu & Heathfield Fri, 07867 801185 Tumble Tots, Seaford (Fri), Lewes (Tue) & Peacehaven (Wed), 07710 090035 Uckfield Gymnastics Club, for ages 3-5yrs, led by British Gymnastics qualified coaches, 01825 764141

Pre-School Swimming

Aquability, babies 10 weeks+, warm pools in Horam & Isfield, Uckfield, 01435 830930 AQuality Life Centre, Mr Peter’s Swimming School, Eastbourne, 6mths+, 07869 323107 Crest Swim School, swimming lessons 4 mths+ in Chailey, 07557 374013 Crowborough Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from 2yrs+, 01892 665488 Hailsham Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from 2yrs+, separate toddler area, 01323 846755 Helen’s Swimming School, Mayfield & Crowborough pools, 4mths+, 01892 662484

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

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Party Venues Amazon Outdoor Events at Knockhatch, 11yrs+, 0844 2570433 Anita’s Beauty Works, Eastbourne, girls beauty parties, 7yrs+, 01323 503530 Appleyard Studios, Robertsbridge.

Popstar parties in a professional recording studio, 0845 6808906 Arena Pursuits, near Bewl Water, outdoor adventures for 6yrs+, 01580 879614 Barney’s Playbarn, Bell Lane, Uckfield, soft play, best for under 10’s, 01825 764575 Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Rd, Seaford, cake decorating & crafty parties, 01323 490912 Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith nr Lewes, Farm or Pony Party inc all day access to farm & playgrounds, 01825 872912 Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park to East Grinstead, 01825 720800 Buzz Active, Eastbourne & Cuckmere, 6 - 14yrs, windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, 01323 417023 Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, football, disco, bouncy castle, dodgeball & games, 01323 647683 Cophall Stables, Polegate, gymkhana games & ride, 01323 483975 Crowborough LC, trampoline, football, inflata, arty, roller/disco, soft play, pool, wii, go kart, 01892 665488 Crowborough Miniature Railway, have the track to yourself 2 hrs Saturdays, April-Nov., 01892 852741 Deja Vu Café, Peacehaven, themed parties eg Frozen, Spiderman, princess, superheroes, 01273 580506 Film Parties @ The Picture House Uckfield. Packages from £3.95 plus film ticket, 01825 764909 FireWorks, Lewes, paint your own pottery, decopatch, fun with clay, all ages, 01273 470354 Fort Fun Adventure Park, Eastbourne, Teddy Tastic, soft play & arts & crafts parties, 01323 642833 Fun Abounds, Uckfield, indoor trampolining & gymnastics parties with experienced coach, fun & games, 01825 768479 Hailsham Leisure Centre, bowling, softplay, pool & splashdance parties, 01323 846755 Heathfield Leisure Centre, soft play, football, multi-sports, 01435 868824 Knockhatch Adventure Park, on A22 at Hailsham, farm, birds of prey, waterslides, adventure play, 01323 442051 Knockhatch Ski and Snowboard Centre, ringo-ing and skiing parties, 01323 843344 Lavender Line, Preserved Railway, Isfield, nr Uckfield, 01825 750515 Leo’s Play Den, Pevensey Rd, Eastbourne, babies - 12yrs, 01323 749022 Lewes Leisure Centre, pool, sports, soft play, roller disco, trampolining, Big Bounce, 01273 486000 Masterpiece, Whitesmith, paint pottery, decopatch, button art, teddy making, sew a cushion, 01825 872225 Monkey Bizness, soft play & laser, Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes, 2 - 12yrs, 08458 739645 My Skate World, Maple Rd, Eastbourne, private parties, 20+ children, 5yrs-adult, 07807 087962 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, Magic Castle, Big Bounce, roller skating, trampolining, sports, Tots Time, 01273 588858 Pin Ups Pamper Parties, Mayfield, 6 - 12yrs, 01435 872423

PUP Station Eastbourne, Soft Play & Café, Commercial Road, 0 - 12yrs, 01323 411527 Ringmer Swimming Pool, Lewes Rd, Ringmer, BN8 5RB, inflatables available, 01273 813533 Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, pool parties, Sat eve, 01273 512498 Sharnfold Farm, trailer and tractor ride parties, farm parties, catering available, 01323 768490 Shinewater Sports Centre, Eastbourne, bouncy castle, football & nerf parties, 01323 768614 Sky High Trampoline Park, parties to let them bounce off the walls!, 01273 580029 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, pool inflatables & soft play parties, 01323 738822 Sport Brighton, Denton Rd, Eastbourne, bouncy castle & soft play, football, 01273 643706 Ten Pin, Eastbourne, 10 pin bowling & laser quest, 0871 222 3675 The Art House Café, creative parties pottery, dance, cookery, art and soft play, 01323 728691 Treasure Island, Eastbourne, soft play/ adventure park, 01323 411077 Uckfield Leisure Centre, football, trampoline, bouncy castle, arts & crafts, roller disco, pool, 01825 761160 Unicorn Pamper Parties, for 6-12 princesses, from 5-12yrs at the Glam Bar, Newhaven, 01273 945155 Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, bouncy castle, trampolining/gymnastics, sports, fun & games, DIY, 01892 782136 Urban Jump, Trampoline parties, Ghyll Road Industrial Estate, Heathfield, 01435 863277 Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, themed parties from Fairies to Castaways, 3yrs+, 07766 486548

Hall Hire

Barney’s Playbarn, Bell Lane, Uckfield, private hire play centre inc catering, 01825 764575 Bridgemere Centre, Eastbourne, 01323 439700 Broad Oak Village Hall, 07947 583738 Burwash Village Hall, High Street, TN19 7HA, 01435 882497 Cavendish School, conference room, sports hall, dance studio, music rooms, Apple Mac/PC suites, 01323 731340 Cross in Hand Village Hall, 01435 865034 Crowborough Rugby Club, spacious club room, bar, catering, up to 200 standing, 100 sitting, parking, 01892 654832 Eastbourne Town Hall Room Hire, 01323 415034 Emmanuel Church Hall, Hawkswood Rd, Hailsham, excellent facilities, availble Sat pm for hire, 07817 560077 Fairwarp Village Hall, with full kitchen facilities, disabled WC & ramp, 01825 712632 Five Ashes Village Hall, small medium & large rooms for hire, playing field, 01825 831945 Hailsham East Community Centre, hall, lounge, ICT room, meeting room, sensory room, 01323 464340 Hampden Park Community Centre, Eastbourne, small & large halls with kitchen for hire, 01323 509196 Heathfield Community Centre, 01435 865700 Hillcrest Community Centre, Bay View Road, Newhaven BN9 9LH, 01273 512376

Horam Village Hall on the Recreation Ground, 01435 813295 Hurst Green Village Hall, large & small halls, kitchen, bar, 01580 860111 James West Community Centre, Hailsham, BN27 3FX. 18m x 10m hall, parking, kitchen, changing rooms, 01323 841702.

Jevington Village Hall, Kitchen area, lovely village location, £10 per hour, 07534 208402 King’s Church, Lewes, selection of rooms & main hall for groups & classes, AV & kitchens from £15ph, 01273 486182 Lucas Memorial Hall, Waldron with garden & views, 01435 862065 Maresfield Village Hall, newly refurbished hall & kitchen, 07876 718955 Mayfield Memorial Hall, 01435 872163 (evenings) Mayfield Scout Hall, 01435 873670 Nutley Memorial Hall, large hall & 2 small halls with kitchen, 01825 712465 Polegate Community Centre, hall, stage, lounge, activity rooms, kitchens, 01323 482434 Punnetts Town Village Hall, 01435 830645 Regency Park Community Centre, Wartling Rd, Eastbourne, hall with kitchen, garden, car park, 01323 415465 Ridgewood Village Hall, Uckfield, large hall with kitchen, ridgewoodvillagehall@ gmail.com Scout Hut, Ham Lane in Lewes, available for daytime hire, childrens parties etc, 07947 058181 Seaford Head School, Sports hall available for hire for sporting events, 01323 872717 Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven, 01273 510784 St George’s Hall, Wadhurst, 01892 783156 St Luke’s Community Centre & St Leonard’s Church Hall, Seaford, 01323 894216 St Lukes Parish Centre, Stone Cross, 01323 767020 St Peter’s Church Community Hall, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 01323 509772 State Hall, Heathfield, 4 room sizes, kitchen, 01435 863786 The Bungalow on the grounds of Ringmer Primary School, Harrisons Lane, Ringmer BN8 5LL, 01273 812463 The Pavilion, Sparrows Green Recreation Ground, Wadhurst, 01892 783442 Ticehurst Village Hall, Lower High Street, Ticehurst, 01580 388527 Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, sports halls, multi-use games area, 01892 782136 Willingdon Trees Community Centre, Eastbourne, up to 100 people, £12 p/h disabled access, kitchen, 01323 504438

Party Entertainment

Airplay Inflatables, Family run bouncy castle hire company with over 18 years experience., 07840 900755 Acting Moon Events, providing full birthday party themes, facepainting, characters and much more, 01323 325957 Andy Hiccup, children’s party entertainer and magic shows. Sussex and Surrey, 4 - 11 years, 07734 101987 Animal Extravaganza, we bring reptiles, exotic & domestic Animals to you, 07531 070607 Animal Magic, interactive, educational Animal handling events, 07979 692423

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Party planning Carolines Fun Faces, magic, balloon modelling, face painting, 01323 484239 Cartoons & caricatures, arty parties for 6yrs+, 15 miles off Seaford, 07722 236741 Children’s disco, party games & face painting with Serious Sounds, 01323 403095 Crest Swim School, mermaid & shark parties & experiences 8yrs+, 07557 374013 Diddi dance parties for pre-school children, 07788 246073 Enchanted Experiences, party packages, mascot appearances, princesses, characters, 07813 201764 Excel Activity Group, Nerf gun, Bubble football, Archery tag & Dodgeball parties, 01344 305763 Face painting and glitter tattoo making.

Book by the hour for parties & events, 07782 141221 Football parties at a venue of your choice with coaches from Lewes FC, 01273 470820 Get Your Skates On, roller discos, all ages in Uckfield & Crowborough. Parties also available, 07858 912322 Karting4Kids, mobile electric go-karts & circuit brought to your choice of indoor/ outdoor venue, 01424 774820 Kids Pottery Painting Parties at Redoubt Fortress, all inclusive packages, 01323 639170 Little Indians, providing the ultimate themed sleepover experiences, Eastbourne & surrounding areas, 07702 519871 Little Kickers & Little Rugby Parties, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, Heathfield 18mths-7yrs, 01323 749640 LongTallSilly, extraordinary music parties: live instruments, original music, games, action songs, 07877 037109

Marco the Magician, children’s parties, close up magic, balloon modelling, games etc, 01435 864124 Mini Motion dance parties, 3-7yrs, choose your dance style! Crowborough, Uckfield and surrounding, 07734 863791 Nerf, Kickboxing or Karate parties from Sama, at your venue. 10-25 children, from £149, 01273 580577 Pinkle’s Puppet Circus, mesmerizing puppet show + face painting, 07904 208135 Ravebugs, rhythm parties for all ages, approx 15 miles from Eastbourne, 07850 890026 Ray Sparks, magic, Punch & Judy, balloon modelling etc, 01323 509622 Rising Stars Multi-Sports & Adventure Parties, weekends, 20 mile radius of Seaford, 07715 057584 Rust & Stardust’s magical puppet parties are an unforgettable way to celebrate, 07921462591

Science Wizards, fun science parties, 5 - 12yrs, 08456 521215 Sing and Sign parties - Lewes, Uckfield & Ringmer. In a venue or your own home, we come to you!, 07958 539903 SleepUnder East Sussex, slumber party hire available in a range of different designs for all ages, 07856 548611 Starlight Discos, children’s disco specialist, 07930 196966 Steve’s Tropical Roadshow, games, prizes, dancing, 4yrs+, 01323 769363 Time 2 Potter, Hailsham, pottery painting, 4yrs+, 01323 505000 Tumble Tots Parties, 1-7yrs old, Eastbourne and throughout East Sussex, 07867 801185 Universal Dance Parties, Cheerleading, Street Dance and Commercial Dance, 07885 528356 Wishworks, puppet shows for children 3yrs+, 07712 612006 Wriggles and Giggles - childrens entertainment, facepainting, discos and more, 07814 418478 Zanzi Jewellery Parties, 20 mile radius of Crowborough, 8yrs+, 07814 107249

Face Painting

Dipsticks Face Painting, Eastbourne, 01323 657756 and 07985 647042 The Faceplace, face painting & balloon modelling, 07778 642687 Tickles Face Painting, children’s parties/ events, Eastbourne, sign language trained, 07545 461839

Party Supplies

Bay Tree Foods, children’s party food and/or crafty parties, Heathfield/ Eastbourne area, 01435 866688 Beautiful Bunting, bunting to hire, Lewes or postal, 01273 479464 Busy Bunting, handmade, personalised bunting for all occasions, 07979 815411 Dazzling Decor, balloons for every occasion, decorations, bunting etc, Newhaven & online, 01273 612111 Frenchies Event Décor, party planning & styling, decoration hire, to suit all themes and budgets, 07825 253834 Funyard Events, family event planner in East Sussex. From Nearly New Sales to Christmas Markets, Funyardevents@ hotmail.com Happyjacks Mobile Softplay Hire for 0 - 5yrs, parties, events, toddler, playgroups etc, 07738 381384 Paperlane, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, balloon decorating, gifts, party supplies, venue decoration etc, 01323 502145 Parties Wrapped Up, tableware, balloons, candles, party bags, pinatas, bunting, prizes etc, 01435 830305 SleepUnder East Sussex, everything you need for the best slumber party ever, right to your door!, 07856 548611 Sovereign Events, venue decoration & party supplies: balloons, chocolate fountains etc, 01323 332103

Splodge Teddy Parties, bear making kits for parties & bear clothes, 01323 728230 Sweet Dreams Candy Cart, popcorn & candy floss, 01323 650604 Tumble Tots Parties, 1-7yrs old, Eastbourne and throughout East Sussex, 07867 801185

Fancy Dress

All Dressed Up, Horam, fancy dress hire & sales for children & adults, 01435 408050 The Fairy Princess, online party & fancy dress shop for boys & girls, 0845 4154169

Bouncy Castles and Inflatables

Ace Inflatables, bouncy castles, slides etc, 01825 732742 Ann Mars Bouncy Castles, Eastbourne, Seaford, Hailsham areas, 07888 998405 Bounce Bounce Whizz, castles with slides, soft play & sumo, candy cart, 10 miles from Eastbourne, 01323 506504 Bouncy Castles R Us, Eastbourne & South Wealden, 01323 440486 Caroles Castles, free local delivery to Eastbourne, Hailsham, Pevensey areas, 01323 760985/07722 625602 Cookes Castles, bouncy castles, pirate ships & slides, 20 mile radius of Uckfield, 07929 109186 KBS Inflatable Kingdom, inflatables, soft play, Wealden, 01892 661799 Sally Ann’s Bouncy Castles, Uckfield & Crowborough areas, 01825 790658

Celebration Cakes

Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Rd, Seaford, cakes & cake decorating workshops, 8yrs+, 01323 490912 Cakes for all occasions, Wadhurst & surrounding villages, 01892 785540 Cavendish Bakery, photo cakes & other celebration cakes, buffet platters, 01323 726406 Sugarheaven Cakes, Eastbourne area, allergy free specialist, 01323 766805 The Coffee Cup Cake Company, Eastbourne, amazing birthday cakes made to order, 07759 814117

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Health Visitors

Crowborough Health Visitors, 01892 669393 Eastbourne Health Visiting Team, covering the majority of the Eastbourne area, 01323 432300 Hailsham East Children’s Centre, Vega Close, BN27 2JZ, 01323 464360 Heathfield, Horam & Mayfield Health Visitors, 01435 865811 Lewes Health Visitors, Lewes Children’s Centre. Baby weigh sessions 1st & 3rd Thursday, 01273 402508 Newhaven & Peacehaven Health Visitors, 01273 575070 Rural Lewes Health Visitors covering Newick, Chailey & Ringmer, 01273 335200 Seaford Health Visitors, 01323 493139 Wadhurst & Ticehurst Health Visitors, 01424 725045

Child/Family Welfare

Al-Anon Family Groups, for friends & families of alcoholics, Lewes, Telscombe & Eastbourne groups, 020 7403 0888 (confidential helpline) Childline, 0800 1111 Children’s integrated therapy service covering speech & language, occupational & physiotherapy, 0300 1232650 Cleft Lip & Palate Association, local contact, 07947162283, national contact, 020 7833 4883 Communicating with Kids, parents communication skills, groups/ individuals, 01273 911922 COPES, direct support service for families with children aged 5 - 13yrs, rural East Sussex, 01273 407336 CRI East Sussex Domestic Abuse Service, 01323 419340/01424 716629 (Hastings & Rother) East Sussex Association of Blind & Partially Sighted People, 01323 832252

Cruse Bereavement Care, East Sussex, 01323 642942 (10.30 - 12.30, Mon - Fri) Oscar’s Wish Foundation, support for those who have experienced the loss of a precious baby, oscarswishfoundation@ gmail.com The Compassionate Friends supporting bereaved parents & their families after a child dies, 0345 123 2304 You Raise Me Up, Financial & emotional support for families who’ve lost a young adult aged 16-25, 01323 482772 24hrs

Child and Family Health

Eastbourne Area Epilepsy Youth Group, 2nd Sat am of month, 7 - 19yrs, 01323 504893 Eastbourne Survivors,support group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, 01323 416 316 Family Support Work, free confidential service in areas of Wealden to families dependent on need, 01273 832963 Fegan’s Counselling for children & families, Heathfield & Eastbourne, 01892 538288 Furniture Now! Low cost furniture charity, Eastbourne, Lewes & Hailsham, 01323 638000 Going Hungry? Visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau & ask about a foodbank voucher, 01825 745489 Home Works, free housing support service for anyone in difficulties with housing, 01273 898700 Information for Families, advice about services for children & young people, 0345 6080192

Karen Hoad, Becoming Aware, Support for Children & Teens anxious about school or other changes, 07766 427966 Kidscape, for parents, concerned relatives, friends of bullied children, Kidscape.org.uk, 0207 730 3300 National Domestic Violence Helpline, partnership between Refuge & Women’s Aid, 0808 2000247 (24 hours freephone) NSPCC, Child Protection Helpline, get advice or share their concerns about a child, 0808 800 5000 NYAS, for young people with disabilities or in need, 0808 808 1001 Relate, Family Counselling service for divorce, separation, arguments, 0300 100 1234 Samaritans - Eastbourne & District, calls 24/7 or visit from 10.30am - 10.30pm, 01323 735555 Samaritans - national freephone, 116123 WAVES, Seaford, social & practical support for families, 01323 873797 Working Families Helpline - employment/ legal advice, 0300 012 0312

Mediation

Help to discuss and agree arrangements for your children/finances during a relationship break up, 01323 411629 Mediation+, Time 2 Talk, help with family, inter-generational & neighbour disputes, 01323 442781

Parenting Support

Eastbourne Children’s Centres run adult courses eg back to work, toddler tantrums, baby massage etc, 01323 464180 Family Learning Courses, SCDA, Newhaven including story, snacks etc, 01273 517250 Fegan’s Parenting Courses for all ages, Eastbourne, Heathfield & Uckfield, call for dates, 01892 538288 Information for Families Service - East Sussex County Council, 0345 6080192 Lewes Cluster Children’s Centres, free adult education courses, 01273 336870 Parenting Workshops, WAVES Seaford + drop-in with family solicitor, 01323 873797

One Parent Families

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

Fostering and Adoption Barnardo’s, 0800 0277 280 Children’s Disability Short Break & Fostering Service, 01323 464129 East Sussex County Council Adoption Team, 01323 747154 East Sussex County Council Fostering Team, 01323 464129 Sussex Fostering & Children Services, recruits & supports foster carers, 01323 482601

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Ann Cook, Cranial Osteopath, Seaford, understanding stresses, strains & traumas, 07990 582724 Beat, Eating Disorders Association helpline, 0345 634 7650, (youthline)/0345 634 1414 Blue Chair Counselling, Person-Centred approach. Couples, adults, children, family sessions, Ebourne, 07738 879691 Child Health Clinics at local children’s centres, weigh ins, talk to Health Visitors, call for info, 01323 464771 Children with Cancer Fund, granting wishes to families whose children have cancer, 01323 488561 Eastbourne Child Health Clinic, Elim Church,Hartfield Rd,health visitor support, Tues, 9:30-11:15am East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre, Eastbourne, drop in on Tue/Wed + outreach service, 01323 722505 JUMP Physiotherapy - independent children’s physiotherapy practice in Eastbourne., 07889 928147 NHS telephone advice, 111 Quit 51 Free 1-2-1 Stop Smoking Support from the NHS, 0800 622 6968 Seaford Child Health Clinic, 9:30-10:45, Fri,1st & 3rd week only, 01323 493139 Well Baby Child Health Clinic, High Weald Children’s Centre, Ticehurst, 1st Mon 9.30 - 11.15am, 01424 725040 Well Baby Clinic, Crowborough Children’s Centre and Grove House, most Tuesdays 1.30pm -3.15pm Well Baby Clinic, Uckfield Hospital, Thursdays, 9.30-11.30am, 01323 464000

Speech and Language

Communication, learning & Autism Support Service for speech, language, literacy & dyslexia, 01273 336887 The Starfish Project, Hailsham, workshops training for people who stammer, 12yrs+, 01825 767268

Children with Disabilities

Amaze supports families with children & young people with SEN & disabilities., 01273772289 Child Care Action Trust, provision of facilities/equipment/education for children with cerebal palsy, 0845 2300195 Children’s Disability Services, Sorrel Drive, East Sussex County Council, 01323 466030 Contact a Family, advice for families with a disabled child, 0808 8083555 East Sussex Deaf Children’s Society, 07540 544115 East Sussex Disability Association, actively empowering & supporting disabled people, 01323 514500 East Sussex Wheelchair Services, assessment, fitting, supply and repair all ages, 0333 003 5619 SEN Tree, Autism Support and mentoring for pre-school and early years children, 07738826407 Waving not Drowning, for job seeking parents of children with disabilities, 0300 012 0312

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Amaze Information, Advice and Support helpline for parents of 0-25s with SEND, 01273 772289 Audiobook library for anyone with SEND, supports National Curriculum from KS2, 020 7407 9417 Autism friendly cinema, Hailsham Pavilion 2nd Sun, 01323 841414 Autism Friendly Skate Sessions at My Skateworld, first Sunday each month 1pm-2pm, 01323 430369 Autism Sussex Parent Support Group Lewes, meets montly on Fri eve & Mon am, 0345 450 0060 Autism Sussex, Support, Family Centre & Youth Services, 0345 450 0060 Autistic Spectrum Disorder Monitoring & Support Group, 01323 463636 (Eastbourne), 01273 336720 (Wealden/Lewes) Disabled Parents Network, national org for disabled people who are parents/ planning parenthood, 07817 300103 Downs Syndrome DT, help & training for schools/families to develop enrichment opportunities, 07897 373839 Drum Circle, Downs LC, Seaford, 0 - 5yrs, older siblings welcome, 1st & 3rd Thu 4.20pm termtime, 07802 832835 Educational Psychology Service, 01323 463636/01273 336720 Elizabeth Shepherd, Davis Dyslexia Facilitator, 01892 661743 Embrace E Sussex Parent Support Group, The Embrace Centre, Eastbourne, Tuesdays 10am-noon, 07825 800299 Families for Autism Support Groups in Eastbourne, Newhaven & Heathfield, 07723 805444/07840 281563 One of a Kind Autism Support Services - Mentoring Sessions. Free phone consultations available., 07762 027777 Play Therapy Counselling for children with behavioural and emotional concerns, 07913 551447 Saturday Club, The Embrace Centre, Wharf Road, Eastbourne, inclusive club for all, Sat 9.30am-3.30pm, 07825 800299 Seaford Downs Syndrome & Special Needs Support Group welcomes parents with children of all ages, 07802 832835 SEN evenings at Fort Fun, Eastbourne, 1st Wed 6-8pm & Sun 9-10am, 01323 642833 Sensory Music, Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, 0 - 5yrs, older siblings welcome, Wed 5pm termtime, 07802 832835 Sensory Room at Hailsham East Community Centre, ring for more information, 01323 464340 Special Parents, support group for parents of children of all ages.

Eastbourne, regular meet ups, general. specialparents@gmail.com Spectrum, supporting young people with autism to access services & clubs, 01424 724710 Swim sessions, Seahaven & Seaford Head pools, 0 - teens, call for dates & times, 07802 832835 The Dystonia Society, helpiline, advocacy, events, groups. Call for more info, 020 7793 3650

Leisure/Sport for Children with Additional Needs

Active 4 All, for children & young people, Uckfield Leisure Centre, Tue pm, 01825 761160 Autism Sussex, Saturday clubs, after school, Rock & Pop, Teenz, 0345 4500060 Bourne Free, club for children & young people with any disability, Ratton School, Wed eve, 01323 728781 Buzz Active, Eastbourne & Cuckmere, courses for all ages, 01323 417023 Cricket, Eastbourne, Crowborough, Lewes, Hastings, 7yrs - adult, 0844 2640202

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Bring all your bumps, babies and toddlers along to one of our fantastic mornings

BUNNY MONDAYS We venture out into the Bunny woods with our forest school teacher for an exciting adventure sure to get your child’s senses tingling.

Time: 10-11:30am • Ages: 0-36 month old

BUNNY THURSDAYS

We have planned lots of exciting groups from Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, Sing & Sign plus much more! See website for the schedule.

Time: 10-11:30am • Ages: 0-18 month old

BUNNY FRIDAYS

Ripe Nursery School

Teacher led nursery in outstanding rural surroundings close to A22/A27 for children aged 1 - 4yrs

Ofsted Outstanding in all areas Weekly baby group Thursdays 1.30 - 2.30pm Birth - 2yrs

www.ripenurseryschool.co.uk

01323 811899

Eastbourne Otters, 1:1 or 1:2 swimming classes for beginners or lengths, in Eastbourne, 07936 592840 Eastbourne Seagulls FC, Sports Park, 10yrs+, 01273 668590 Funky Teens, Archery Youth Centre, Eastbourne, alt. Sat pm, 13 - 19yrs, 01323 466665 Funky Teens, Heathfield Youth Centre, alt. Sat pm, 11 - 25yrs, 01273 335130 i-go, FREE passport to leisure activities for disabled/SEN people 0-25yrs, apply online, www.eastsussex.gov.uk Inclusive Multi Sport Club, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven, Wed 4.30 - 6pm, 8 - 18yrs, 01273 510784 N.I.P.P.E.R.S. Afterschool Club, Newhaven, 4 - 17yrs, 01273 510784 Newhaven, Lewes & District Mencap, social Fridays 7pm, all ages welcome, Riverside Hall, Newhaven, 01273 517345 Nik Naks, Archery Youth Centre, Eastbourne, 16 - 25yrs, 01323 466665 Riding for the Disabled, East Sussex, call for details of nearest groups, 07850 522768 Robinson Academy of Drama, Eastbourne, movement, mime & drama, autistic specialised classes Saturday, 07507 533708 SASBAH, social activity programme for those with physical and/or learning difficulties, 01825 873045 Saturday Club, Families for Autism at Hazel Court School, Ebourne, 4th Sat each month ages 5-13, 07415 137887 Special Olympics, Eastbourne, Athletics Club, 8yrs+, 07921 863047 The Embrace Centre, various activities throughtout the week at specialist venue, Eastbourne, 07825 800299 The Power Project, Eastbourne, musical theatre for 5yrs+ with any disability/ special need, 01323 381227 Uckfield Phab Club, Saturdays, disabled & non-disabled people can meet & have fun, 9yrs+, 07953 706418

Our Bunny Hop mornings provide a relaxed setting where mums, dads & grandparents can meet likeminded parents

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SEN Schools

Chailey Heritage School & Future Life Skills Centre, 3 - 19yrs, for complex needs, 01825 724444 Cuckmere House School, Seaford BN25 4BA, 6 - 16yrs, 01323 893319 Grove Park School, Crowborough TN6 1BN, 3 - 19yrs, 01892 663018 Hazel Court School, Eastbourne BN23 8EJ, 11 - 19yrs, 01323 438340 Northease Manor School, Rodmell, 8 - 17yrs, for pupils with specific learning difficulties, 01273 472915 Owlswick Independent School & Home, Kingston, 10 -18yrs, 01273 473078 St John’s, Seaford, independent school for learners with complex needs, 5 - 19yrs, 01323 872940 St Mary’s School Horam, Maynards Green TN21 0BT, 9 - 16yrs, 01435 812278 The Lindfield School, Part of Southfield Trust, Eastbourne BN22 0BQ, 11-16yrs, 01323 502988 The Mount Camphill Community, Wadhurst, 16 - 25yrs, 01892 782025 The South Downs School, East Site, Langney, Eastbourne, 8-11yrs, 01323 761061 The South Downs School, West Site, Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, 5-7yrs, 01323 730302

Daycare Nurseries

Attwood Farm Nursery School, Bodle Street Green, Nr Hailsham, birth - 5yrs, 01323 831781 Bede’s Nursery & Pre-Prep, Eastbourne, 3mths - 7yrs, 01323 356987 Bluebell Barn Nursery, Stone Cross, Eastbourne, 3mths - 5yrs, 01323 487081 Bluebell Hill, Seaville Drive, Eastbourne, 3mths - 5yrs, 01323 724017 Bluebell Wood, Goward Hall, Cade St, Heathfield, 3mths - 5yrs, 01435 868949

Bright Beginnings, Enys Road, Eastbourne, 3mths - 5yrs, 01323 648484 Bright day care Eshton Road, Eastbourne, 0mths - 11yrs, baby room, toddler room, 01323 726132 Bunny Run Childcare Centre, Hellingly, newborn - 5yrs, 01323 848490 Camelot Kids, Lewes Rd, Eastbourne, 0-5yrs, baby room availability, register now for September, 01323 725207 Copperfield’s Day Nursery, Saffrons Road, Eastbourne, 4mths - 5yrs, 01323 644661 Cumnor House Sussex, Private Nursery, flexible hours, funded places, 2yrs+, 01825 792006 Denton Island Nursery, Newhaven, 3mths - 5yrs, 01273 517250 High Cliff Academy Nursery, Southdown Rd, Newhaven, from 3yrs, funding accepted 9am-3pm, 01273 041471 Hopscotch Children’s Nursery, Seaford & Peacehaven, 0 - 5yrs, 01323 492123, (Seaford)/01273 584250 JHM Holy Cross Nursery, Uckfield, 2 - 5yrs, 01825 769050 Kittens Day Nursery, Sussex Downs College, Eastbourne, 2 - 5yrs 8.15am5.15pm, 030 300 39555 Ladybirds Pre-school, Ticehurst, large outdoor area, sensory room, 0-5yrs, Mon-Fri year round, 01580 201617 Leaps & Bounds Day Nursery, Eastbourne Town Centre, 3mths - 5yrs, 01323 410585 Lewes Clock Tower Nursery, Mountfield Road, 1 - 5yrs, 03030 038299 Lions Cub Nursery, 74 Beach Rd, Eastbourne, 0 - 5yrs, 01323 411729 Little Acorns Day Nursery, Elim Family Centre, Hartfield Rd, Eastbourne, 0 - 5yrs, 01323 731843 Little Poppets at Seaford Primary School, 2 - 5yrs, 01323 896069

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Daycare Nurseries & Pre School Nurseries Little Rockets Childcare, Langney Shopping Centre, Eastbourne, open Mon - Sat, 0 - 5yrs, 01323 301220 Little Tinkers Nursery School, Five Ashes, 3mths - 5yrs, 01825 830772 Manor Twiglets Nursery, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, 2 - 5yrs (waiting list in operation), 01825 765487 Meadows Mere Nursery School, Kingsmere, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, 01323 461114 MINI MOHO Nursery, Eastbourne, boys & girls, 2 - 4yrs, 01323 644144 Oakwood Academy Nursery, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 6mths - 5yrs, 01323 501251 ext 5 Old School House Montessori Nursery, De Monfort Rd, Lewes, 0 - 5yrs, 01273 480492 Owlets Nursery School, Priory Learning Centre, Eastbourne, 2-5yrs, funding available, 07745 347352 Parsonage Farm Day Nursery, Ticehurst, 3 mths-5yrs, open all year round, 01580 201263 Pebbles Day Care, Fort Road, Newhaven, 3mths - 5yrs, 01273 516099 Pooh’s Nursery School, St Philip’s Church Hall, Eastbourne, 1 - 4yrs, 01323 430045 Railway Nursery, Norton Terrace, Newhaven, 3mths - 5yrs, 01273 510777 Ripe Nursery School, Hayton Baker Hall, 1 - 5yrs, 01323 811899 Saffrons Park Nursery, Compton Place Rd, Eastbourne, 6 weeks - 11yrs, 01323 722534 St Andrew’s Prep Nursery, Meads, Eastbourne, 9mths-4yrs, 8am-6pm, 01323 733203 Step by Step Nursery, St Elisabeth’s Church, Old Town, Eastbourne, 07791856109 Stepping Stones Lewes Community Nursery, Morris Road, 0 - 5yrs, 01273 477777 Sticky Fingers Early Years, Wadhurst, 1 - 4 yrs, 01892 786585 Sure Start Nursery, Hailsham, 2 - 5yrs, 01323 464359 The Blue Door Nursery, Seaford, 0 - 5yrs, 01323 491821 The Haven Nursery School, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, 0 - 4yrs, 01323 471840 The Meadows Nursery School, Hailsham, 1-5yrs, 01323 440144 The Meadows Nursery School, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, 01323 500061 The Meadows Nursery School, Langney, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, 01323 741811 The Mohair Centre Nursery, Laughton, 1- 4yrs, Forest School, 01825 872457 Tiddlers Nursery, Green Lane, Crowborough TN6 2DY, 0 - 5yrs, 01892 611887

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Toddlers Inn Nursery School at St Peter’s Primary School, North Chailey, 0 - 5yrs, 01825 721800 or 07772 104554 Tom Thumb Nursery, The Avenue, Eastbourne, 6mths -11yrs, 01323 647630 Tots & Time Out, Eshton Road, Eastbourne, 0mths - 11yrs, baby room, toddler room, 01323 726132 Warren Day Nursery & Pre-School, Crowborough, 0 - 5yrs, 01892 653167 Wren House Nursery School, 4/6 Salehurst Road, Eastbourne BN21 1QS, 1 - 5yrs, 01323 731530

Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups Alfriston Pre-School, Private Forest Site, lots of fun activities, own allotment, 2-5yrs, 07812 335981 Annan School, Eason’s Green, Uckfield, 2 - 5yrs, 01825 841410 Attwood Farm Nursery, Bodle Street Green, nr Hailsham, birth - 5yrs, 01323 831781 Barcombe Playgroup, Village Hall, 2 - 5yrs, 07845 937254 Bede’s Nursery & Pre-Prep, Eastbourne, 3mths - 7yrs, 01323 356987 Blackboys Pre-School, Village Hall, Gun Rd, 2-5yrs, 01825 891113 Bourne Primary School Nursery, Melbourne Rd, Eastbourne BN22 8BE, 3 - 4yrs, 01323 724729 Bright Sparks Nursery at Langney Primary School, Eastbourne, 3 - 4yrs, 01323 762177 Broad Oak Pre-school including Forest School, 2 - 4yrs, 01435 864326 Burfield Academy Nursery, Oaklands Way, Hailsham, 3ys+, 01323 819309 Butterfly Nursery, Meridian Primary School, Peacehaven, 2 - 5yrs, 01273 583018

Chalk Hill Preschool & Toddler Group, Eastbourne, 2 - 4yrs, 01323 504659 Charlie Bear’s Nursery, Mercread Road, Seaford, 2 - 5yrs, 07939 073131 Cheeky Little Monkeys Nursery, Hailsham Baptist Chapel, 2 - 4yrs, 07960 830588 Cottage Pre-School, St Mary’s Social Centre, Lewes, 2 - 5yrs, 01273 474979 Denton Community School Nursery, Newhaven, 3 - 4yrs, 01273 513377 Early Birds Pre-school, Seaford Baptist Church, 2 - 5yrs, 07974 835978 East Hoathly Nursery at the Primary School, 2-5yrs, 01825 840247 Eastbourne Montessori Nursery School, The Hub On The Hill, Eastbourne, BN21 1TN, 2 - 6yrs, 07946 356271 or 01323 430981 Emmanuel Pre-school, Hailsham, Learning through play 2 - 5yrs, 07766 630334 Forest Park Day Nursery and Pre-School, Tunbridge Wells, 0-5yrs, 01892 512313 Framfield Pre-School, 2-4yrs, rural setting, OfSted Rated Outstanding, Mon-Fri term time, 01825 890943 Good Times Pre-School, Children’s Centre, Lexden Rd, Seaford, 2 - 5yrs, 01323 896313 Grovelands Acorns Pre-School, Hailsham BN27 3UW, 2-4yrs, 01323 449194 Grovelands Acorns Pre-School, Hailsham, 2½ - 4yrs, 01323 449194 Happy Days Nursery, Telscombe Parish Hall, Peachaven, Mon-Fri, 2-5yrs, 07866 201996 Happy Valley Pre-School, The Mencap Hall, Riverside, Newhaven, 2 - 5yrs, 01273 512485 Harbour Nursery, Church Hill, Newhaven BN9 9LX, 3 - 5yrs, 01273 514532 Harlands Nursery, Ridgewood, Uckfield, 2.5 - 5yrs, 01825 760445 Hellingly Playgroup, 2 - 5yrs, 07776 180711 Heron Park Nursery, Hampden Park, Eastbourne BN22 9EE, 2 - 4yrs, 01323 502525 Herstmonceux Pre-school, 2 - 5yrs, 07717 705786 or 01323 832549 Horam Community Pre-school, 2-5yrs, 01435 812192 Jenny Wren Nursery School, Old Town, Eastbourne, 3 - 5yrs, 07732 909774 or 01323 731891 Jumping Beans at Parkland Infant School, Eastbourne, 2 - 5yrs, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, 01323 502862/07846 903092 Kindergarten at Skippers Hill Manor Prep School, Mayfield, 2 - 4yrs, 01825 830234 Kingston Pre-School, Kingston Village Hall, The Street, 2 - 5yrs, 01273 486060 Lewes New School Nursery, 3 - 5yrs, 01273 477074

Lewes Old Grammar School Nursery, 3 - 5yrs, 01273 473246 Little Acorns, Hurst Green Playgroup, 2 - 5yrs, 07791 764523 Little Horsted Nursery School, Nr Uckfield TN22 5TS, 2.5 - 4yrs, 01825 750380 Little Punnetts at the Primary School, Punnetts Town, nr Heathfield, 2-5yrs, 01435 831515 Little Rockets Childcare, Princes Park, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, 07516 987199 (see advert) Lower Willingdon Preschool Nursery, Eastbourne, 2 - 5yrs, 01323 489264 Mayfield Pre-school, open all day except Friday am only, 2 - 5yrs, 01435 872523 Micklefield Nursery School, Seaford, 2-5yrs, giant sand area, Ofsted Outstanding, funding accepted, 01323 892457 Newick Pre-School, The Reading Room, 2 - 4yrs, 07788 603633 Nutley Pre-School Playgroup - Little Deers, Memorial Hall, Nutley, 2 - 5yrs, 07535 655013 Peacehaven Heights School Nursery Class, Roderick Avenue, 3 - 4yrs, 01273 575989 Pebble Beach Nursery & Pre-School, flexible & affordable childcare, beach school in Eastbourne, 01323 410645 Pevensey & Westham Preschool, 2 - 5yrs, 07925 538730 Pippa’s Group, Landport Rd, Lewes, 2 - 5yrs, 01273 483992 Polegate Pre-school Playgroup, 2 - 5yrs, 07922 013588 Polegate School Nursery, Oakleaf Drive, BN26 6PT, 2-4yrs, alll weather outdoor areas, 01323 482404 Rainbow Childcare, Peacehaven Sports Park, BN10 8RJ, 2 - 5yrs, 01273 583624 Ringmer Nursery School, Harrisons Lane, Ringmer, 2 - 5yrs, 01273 814154 Sacred Heart Nursery School, Wadhurst, 3 - 4yrs, 01892 783414 Sheepsetting Pre-school, Cross in Hand School, Heathfield TN21 0XG, 2-5yrs, 01435 866268 Shinewater Primary School Nursery, Eastbourne, 2 - 4yrs, 01323 762129 South Malling C of E Primary School & Nursery, Lewes BN7 2HS, 3- 5yrs with ASC, 01273 471100 South Malling Pre-School, Spences Lane, Lewes, 2 - 5yrs, 07990 572552 Southover Nursery, Southover Church Hall, Lewes, 2 - 5yrs, 01273 486435 Spire Pre-School, Belmont Centre, Uckfield, 2 - 4yrs, 01825 762268 St Andrew’s Prep Nursery, Meads, Eastbourne, 9mths-4yrs, 8am-6pm, 01323 733203 St Gregory’s Montessori Nursery School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne,BN20 8Q, MonFri, 2 - 5yrs, 01323 639164 St John’s Pre-School, The Reading Room, School Lane, Crowborough, 2 - 4yrs, 01892 664214 St Mary’s Nursery School, Queens Rd, Crowborough, 2½ - 4yrs, 01892 611721 St Thomas a Becket Catholic Nursery School, Tutts Barn Lane, Eastbourne, 2-5yrs, 01323 725977 Stepping Stones Pre-School, Buxted, 30 hrs free for eligble 3 and 4 yr olds, Ofsted - Good 2018, 01825 765241 Stepping Stones Pre-School, Maresfield, open 48 weeks, 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri, Ofsted - Outstanding 2015, 01825 765241 Stone Cross Independent Pre-school, Pevensey, 2-5yrs, 01323 740149

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Primary Schools Summerfields Nursery, Hailsham, 2 - 5yrs, 07979 007263 The Nursery School, Chapel Green, Crowborough, 2 - 4yrs, 01892 662156 The South Downs Nursery School, West Site, Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, 3yrs+, 01323 730302 Twiglets Forest School Nursery, Railway Rd, Newhaven BN9 0AS, 0 - 4yrs, 01273 515 971 Union Corner Pre-school, Hailsham, 2 - 5yrs, 07521 008980 or 07980 424579 Wadhurst Nursery, 3 - 4yrs, 01892 783155 Wallands Nursery at Wallands CP School, Lewes, 3 - 4yrs, 01273 472776 (option 3) West Rise Nursery, Chaffinch Rd, Eastbourne BN23 7SL, 2 - 4yrs, 01323 764062 Whitehill Nursery School, Luxford Rd, Crowborough, 2 - 4yrs, 01892 610816 Young Haymakers Nursery & Montessori School, nr Waldron, 9mths - 5yrs, 01435 812555

Primary Schools

Alfriston School BN26 5XB, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 870203 All Saints & St Richards C of E Primary, School Hill, Heathfield TN21 9AE, 5-11yrs, 01435 863466 Annecy Catholic Primary School, Sutton Avenue, Seaford BN25 4LF, 5-11yrs, 01323 894892 Ashdown Primary School, Crowborough TN6 2NT, 5 - 11yrs, 01892 655846 Barcombe C of E Primary School BN8 5DN, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 400287 Blackboys C of E Primary School TN22 5LL, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 890423 Bonners Church of England Primary School, School Hill, Maresfield, TN22 2EG, 01825 762381 Bourne Primary School, Melbourne Rd, Eastbourne BN22 8BE, 5 - 11yrs, breakfast & ASC, 01323 724729 Broad Oak Community Primary School TN21 8UD, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 862951 Burfield Primary Academy,Oaklands Way, Hailsham, BN27 2NW, , 01323 819309 Burwash C of E Primary School TN19 7DZ, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 882440 Buxted C of E Primary School TN22 4BB, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 733185 Chailey & St Peter’s C of E Primary School, North Chailey BN8 4DB, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 722939 Chiddingly Primary School, Muddles Green BN8 6HN, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 872307 Chyngton School, Seaford BN25 3ST, 5 11yrs, 01323 893281 Cradle Hill Community Primary School, Seaford BN25 3BA, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 892773 Cross in Hand C of E Primary School TN21 0XG, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 862941 Dallington C of E Primary School TN21 9NH, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 830335 Denton Community Primary School & Nursery, Acacia Road, Newhaven BN9 0QJ, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 513377 East Hoathly C of E Primary School, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 840247 Etchingham C of E Primary School TN19 7BY, 5 - 11yrs, 01580 819218 Firle C of E Primary School BN8 6LF, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 858260 Five Ashes C of E Primary School TN20 6HY, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 830395 Fletching C of E Primary School TN22 3SP, 5-11yrs, 01825 722356 Framfield C of E Primary School TN22 5NR, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 890258 Gildredge House Free School, Compton Place Rd, Eastbourne BN20 8AB ages 4019yrs, 01323 400650

Grovelands Community School, Hailsham BN27 3UW, 4- 11yrs, 01323 840062 Hamsey Community Primary School, Cooksbridge, Nr Lewes BN8 4SJ, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 400370 Hankham Primary School, Pevensey BN24 5AY, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 763265 Harbour Primary School, Church Hill, Newhaven BN9 9LX, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 514532 Harlands Primary School, Mallard Drive, Uckfield TN22 5PW, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 764244 Hawkes Farm Academy, Hailsham BN27 1ND, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 841466 Hellingly Community Primary School BN27 4DS, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 844346 Heron Park Primary Academy, Eastbourne BN22 9EE, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 502525 Herstmonceux C of E Primary School, Gardner St BN27 4LG, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 833148 High Cliff Academy, Southdown Road, Newhaven for ages 3 - 11 years, 01273 041471 High Hurstwood C of E Primary School TN22 4AD, 4 - 11yrs, 01825 733231 Holy Cross C of E Primary, Belmont Road, Uckfield TN22 1BP, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 762336 Hurst Green C of E Primary School TN19 7PN, 5 - 11yrs, 01580 860375 Iford & Kingston C of E Primary School, Lewes BN7 3NR, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 474973 Jarvis Brook School, Crowborough TN6 3RG, 5 - 11yrs, 01892 653033 Langney Primary Academy, Eastbourne, BN23 7EA, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 762177 Laughton Community Primary School BN8 6AH, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 811306 Little Horsted C of E Primary School, Nr Uckfield TN22 5TS, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 750380

Manor Primary School, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield TN22 1UB, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 763041 Mayfield C of E Primary School TN20 6TA, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 873185 Maynards Green Community Primary School TN21 0DD, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 812622 Meeching Valley Primary School, Valley Rd, Newhaven BN9 9UT, 5 - 11yrs, Meridien Primary School, Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven BN10 8BZ, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 584212 Motcombe Community School, Macmillan Drive, Eastbourne BN21 1SN, 5 - 7yrs, 01323 728901 Newick C of E Primary School BN8 4NB, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 723377 Nutley C of E Primary School TN22 3NW, 5-11yrs, 01825 712575 Oakwood Primary Academy, Magnolia Walk, Eastbourne BN22 0SS, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 501251 Ocklynge Junior School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne BN20 8XN, 7 - 11yrs, 01323 725839 Park Mead Primary School, Upper Dicker BN27 3QP, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 844247 Parkland Infant School, Hampden Park, Eastbourne BN22 9QJ, 5 - 7yrs, 01323 502862 Parkland Junior School, Hampden Park, Eastbourne BN22 9QJ, 7 - 11yrs, 01323 502620 Parkside Community Primary School, Heathfield TN21 8QQ, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 864577 Pashley Down Infant School, Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne BN20 8NX, 5 - 7yrs, 01323 730719 Peacehaven Heights Primary School, Roderick Avenue BN10 8UZ, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 575989

Pevensey & Westham C of E Primary School BN24 5LP, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 762269 Phoenix Academy, Hailsham BN27 2PH, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 841420 Polegate School, Oakleaf Drive, BN26 6PT, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 482404 Punnetts Town Community Primary School TN21 9DE, 5 - 11yrs, 01435 830361 Ringmer Primary School, Harrisons Lane, Ringmer BN8 5LL, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 812463 Rocks Park Primary School, Lashbrooks Road, Uckfield TN22 2AY, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 762827 Roselands Infant School, Woodgate Road, Eastbourne BN22 8PD, 5 - 7yrs, 01323 726764 Seaford Primary School, Wilkinson Way BN25 2JF, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 893450 Shinewater Primary School, Eastbourne BN23 8ED, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 762129 Sir Henry Fermor C of E Primary, Crowborough TN6 2SD, 5 - 11yrs, 01892 652405 South Malling C of E Primary School & Nursery, Lewes BN7 2HS, 3- 11yrs with ASC, 01273 473016 St Andrews C of E Infant School, Winchelsea Road, Eastbourne BN22 7PP, 5 - 7yrs, 01323 724749 St John’s C of E Primary School, School Lane, Crowborough TN6 1SD, 5 - 11yrs, 01892 661189 St John’s Meads C of E Primary School, Rowsley Rd, Eastbourne BN20 7XS, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 730255 St Mark’s C of E Primary School, Hadlow Down TN22 4HY, 5 - 11yrs, 01825 830375 St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Chapel Green, Crowborough TN6 2LB, 5 - 11yrs, 01892 655291

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Secondary Schools - Tutoring St Pancras Catholic Primary School, De Montfort Rd, Lewes BN7 1SR, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 473017 St Philip’s Catholic Primary School, New Town, Uckfield TN22 5DJ, 4 - 11yrs, 01825 762032 St Thomas a Becket Catholic Primary, Tutts Barn Lane, Eastbourne BN22 8XT, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 737221 Stafford Junior School, Ringwood Road, Eastbourne BN22 8UA, 7 - 11yrs, 01323 733434 Stone Cross School, Adur Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey BN24 5EF, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 461002 Stonegate C of E Primary School TN5 7EN, 5 - 11yrs, 01580 200415 The Cavendish Primary, Eldon Rd, Eastbourne BN21 1UE, 01323 731340 The Haven VA CE Methodist Primary School, Atlantic Drive, Eastbourne BN23 5SW, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 471781 Ticehurst & Flimwell C of E Primary School TN5 7DH, 5 - 11yrs, 01580 200344 Tollgate Community Junior School, Winston Crescent, Eastbourne BN23 6NL, 7 - 11yrs, 01323 723298 Wadhurst C of E Primary School, 5 - 11yrs, 01892 783155 Wallands Community Primary School, Gundreda Rd, Lewes BN7 1PU, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 472776 West Rise Community Infant School, Chaffinch Road, Eastbourne BN23 7SL, 5-7yrs, 01323 764062 West Rise Junior School, Chaffinch Road, Eastbourne BN23 7SL, 7 - 11yrs, 01323 764037 Western Road Community Primary School, Southover High St, Lewes BN7 1JB, 5 - 11yrs, 01273 473013 White House Academy, Hailsham BN27 2FB, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 841615 Willingdon Primary School, Rapsons Road, Eastbourne BN20 9RJ, 5 - 11yrs, 01323 482619

Secondary Schools

Chailey School, South Chailey, 11 - 16yrs, 01273 890407 Gildredge House Free Sc, Compton Place Rd, Eastbourne, BN20 8AB, Ages 11-19yrs, 01323 400650 Hailsham Community College (Academy Trust) BN27 1DT, 11 - 18 yrs, 01323 841468 Heathfield Community College, 11 - 18yrs, 01435 866066 Highcliff Academy, Southdown Road, Newhaven, BN9 9JL, 11 - 16yrs, 01273 517601 Kings Academy, Ringmer, 11 - 16yrs, 01273 812220 Peacehaven Community School, Greenwich Way, BN10 8RB, 11-16yrs, 01273 581100 Priory School, Lewes, BN7 2XN, 11 16yrs, 01273 476231 Ratton School Academy Trust, Eastbourne BN21 2XR, 11 - 16 yrs, 01323 504011 Seaford Head School /S6H Academy, 11 - 18yrs, BN25 4LX, 01323 891623 St Catherine’s College, Eastbourne BN23 7BL, 11 - 16 yrs, 01323 465400 The Causeway School, Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne BN23 8EJ, 11 - 16yrs, 01323 465700 The Cavendish School, Eastbourne BN21 1UE, 11 - 16 yrs, 01323 731340 The Eastbourne Academy, Brodrick Road Eastbourne BN22 9RQ, 11 - 16yrs, 01323 514900 Uckfield College, 11 - 18yrs, 01825 764844 Uplands Community College, 11 - 18yrs, 01892 782135 UTC@harbourside, Railway Quay, Newhaven BN9 0DF, Science, Tech, Maths College 14-18yrs, 01273 916170 Willingdon Community School, Eastbourne, 11 - 16yrs, 01323 485254

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Forest Schools

Cherry Wood Adventures, forest outdoor activities, afterschool, holidays & parties, 07887 556336 Circle of Life Rediscovey Forest School sessions for home educated groups, preschools & schools, 07966 514469 Cuckoo Shack, Cuckoo Trail, Polegate, forest school outdoor education, regular events, 07736 698262 Each Peach Forest School, Railway Rd, Newhaven BN9 0AS, 01273 515971 Fun Forest Adventures, Forest School, Mud Kitchen, AfterSchool Clubs, Alfriston. Closed for winter, , 07852561240

Independent Schools

Annan School, Eason’s Green, Uckfield, 2 - 11yrs, 01825 841410 Bede’s Preparatory School, Eastbourne, 7 - 13yrs, 01323 734222 Bede’s Senior School, Upper Dicker, 13 18yrs, 01323 843252 Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, mixed, 3 - 11yrs, 01580 200448 Cumnor House Sussex, Nursery, Pre-Prep & Prep, 60 acre site, 01825 792006 Eastbourne College, mixed, 13 - 18yrs, 01323 452300 Lewes New School, Talbot Terrace, Lewes, 3 - 11yrs, 01273 477074 Lewes Old Grammar School, 3 - 18yrs, 01273 472634 Mayfield School, girls 11 - 18yrs, 01435 874600 Moira House School, Eastbourne, girls, birth - 18yrs, 01323 644144 Northease Manor School, Rodmell, 8 17yrs, for pupils with specific learning difficulties, 01273 472915 Sacred Heart School, Wadhurst, mixed, 3 - 11yrs, 01892 783414 Skippers Hill Manor Prep School, Mayfield, mixed, 2 - 13yrs, 01825 830234 St Andrew’s Prep, Eastbourne, co-ed, 9mths-13yrs, 01323 733203

Tutoring & Language Clubs

Aim High Tuition, individual & group tuition in many subjects from qualified and experienced tutors, 07862 006302 Be The Best Maths Tuition, 5 - 18yrs, Eastbourne, Hailsham & Pevensey, 07949 530310 Bonjour Kidz, French after school club, Christ Church, Lewes, Wed 3.45pm, fun games & songs, 01273 921821 Charlotte Windham, Maths tutor for KS3, GCSE, iGCSE & A Level, 07712 534283 Eastbourne Tuition Centre, Upperton Rd, 5-16yrs, Maths, English, IT for families, 01323 720072

The Cats Whiskers glazed over ceramics, mobile pottery painting, 07526 284647 The Seamstress Lewes, sewing classes for adults & children, 8yrs+, alterations, 07717 855 314 Time 2 Potter, Hailsham, pottery painting, 4yrs+, w/ends, Wed & school hols, call to book, 01323 505000

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Johnson Tuition, Meads Eastbourne, Maths & English to 11+, KS2&3 English & KS2 Maths support, 01323 639396 Karen Hoad, Becoming Aware, Support for Children & Teens anxious about school or other changes, 07766 427966 Kumon Eastbourne Study Centre, affordable maths and English tuition, 01323 332455 Les Franglophones, French lessons, Wed pm, ecole@lesfranglophones.co. uk Lingotot, French & Spanish classes for children & families, Eastbourne, Alfriston, Hastings, 0845 6808148 Private Tutoring: Maths Y5 & 6, Biology GCSE/A level, Chemistry GCSE, Heathfield, 01435 865462 Remarkable Kids - confidence courses for 5-11 year olds, all abilities, 01323 360 771 Sally Coveney, English tutor - Language/ Literature - GCSE, A Level, 11+. Friendly, experienced., 07973711334 Spanish tuition, to suit your needs, all levels & ages. Eastbourne area, 01323 501324 Sue Farrant, 1-1 tuition for primary English & maths, experienced teacher, Robertsbridge area, 01580 881677

Archery

Hellingly Archery Club, 10 yrs - adult, secretaryhac@aol.com High Weald Archery Club, nr Hurst Green,12yrs+, david.farley@hotmail.o.uk

Arts and Crafts

After School Art Clubs, Lewes Studio, 3.45 - 5pm, 7 - 10yrs, 01273 476832 Art Classes with Lucie Soucek, Pastorale Arts, Malling St, Lewes, 8 - 12yrs, 07775 662540 Artytime Family Fun Session Crowborough All Saints Church 9.15 - 11.00am 01323 651564 Artytime Family Fun St. Marks Church of England School 10.30-12pm 01323 651564 Artytime, Sat Club for 4yrs+, Jarvis Brook Guide Hall, Crowborough, 01892 662912 or 07730 400646 Daisy Sew, Children’s & Adults Sewing Lessons, 01273 812844 Dot to Dot Studio, small independent sewing school offering classes and workshops for kids & teens, 01825 841311 Little Miss Sew 'n' Sew, at the Enterprise Centre, sewing workshops and materials shop, 01323 729444 Masterpiece, Whitesmith, paint pottery, decopatch, button art, teddy making, sew a cushion, 01825 872225 Messy Church, St Mary’s Chruch Hall, Willingdon, 1st Sat of month, 3-5.30pm (excl Aug & Jan), 01323 501763 Messy Church, Welcome Baptist Church, Alexandra Road, Heathfield, 3.30-5.30pm, 1st Sunday of month, 01435 864646 Recycled textiles & felt making workshops for schools & adults, 01580 201015 Silver Jewellery Workshops, 01825 722428 The Art House Café, Grove Road, Eastbourne. Regular arts and crafts, pay per session, 01323 728691

Eastbourne Rovers Athletics Club, 9 - 80yrs (waiting list for some ages), chris@sussexbarn.com Hailsham Harriers, 10yrs+, 01323 842153 Lewes Athletics Club, 9yrs+, 01273 487159 Seaford Striders, road running, 7yrs+, 01323 897518

Badminton

Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Badminton, 7yrs+ coaching, Mon & Thu, 01323 647683 Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, No Strings Badminton, family badminton session, Sun am, 01323 647683 Crowborough Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01892 665488 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Wed 5.15pm-6.15pm 7-14yrs, 01323 509859 Hardwick Badminton Club, Causeway School, Eastbourne, 14yrs+, coaching & club night, Tue, 07749 878895 Heathfield Leisure Centre, casual sessions, 01435 868824 Lewes Badminton Club, Mon & Thu, 11 17yrs, juniors@lewesbadmintonclub.co.uk Lewes Leisure Centre, casual use, 01273 486000 Shinewater Sports & Community Centre, casual bookings & coaching for 7 - 16yrs on Thu eve, 01323 768614/01323 768089 (coaching) Shuttles Badminton Club, Uplands, Wadhurst, 14yrs+, Mon, 01892 784695 or 01892 782136 Sovereign Centre, casual badminton sessions, 01323 738822 Sport Brighton, Denton Rd, Eastbourne, casual bookings, 01273 643706 Uckfield Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01825 761160

Basketball

Eastbourne Lions Basketball Club, 6 - 18yrs, 07789 748940

Bikes

Bewl Water Cycle Hire, open daily during summer, cycleway expected to re-open mid April, 01892 891446 Cycle Seahaven, rides, social events & training, 01323 893130 Cycle Training, Bikeability, cycling proficiency training for 6-16yrs, 01273 482490 Eastbourne Rovers Pedal Power, 6 - 16yrs, coached cycling skills, Fri eve, 07546 839416 Evolution Cycles, sales & repairs, Meads Street Eastbourne, BN20 7QY, 01323 737320 Hellingly Cycle Speedway Club, in need of new riders 7 yrs+, Apr - Oct, 01323 506751

Bowling

Eastbourne Youth Bowlers Club, 7 - 18yrs, Ten Pin, Hampden Park, 01323 509999 Freedom Bowl at Hailsham Leisure Centre, 3yrs+, 01323 846755 Ten Pin, Eastbourne, 10 pin bowling & laser quest, 0871 222 3675

Boxing

Eastbourne Boxing Club, 45a Commercial Road, male & female 10yrs+, 07825 684196 Hayastan Boxing Club, Eastbourne, at the DGH Sports & Social Club, 12yrs+, 07411 353 889

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Glynde & Beddingham Cricket Club, junior teams & coaching, 7yrs+, 07771 658091 Hailsham Cricket Club, junior teams & coaching: 5 - 16yrs Wed eve + adult teams, 07980 146841 Hellingly Cricket Club, juniors from U8’s - U16’s, ladies & men’s teams, 07968 167338 Herstmonceux Cricket Club, 6yrs+ coaching, U11, U12, U15 teams + adults, 01323 841060 Lewes Priory Cricket Club, all ages from 6yrs+, training & matches, 07790 323001 Mayfield Cricket Club, U9 - U16, coaching from 5yrs on Fri eve, 07947 577629 Newhaven Cricket Club, 6 - 16yrs teams & coaching, 07761 786794 Newick Cricket Club Juniors, 8yrs+ coaching, Fri eve, U11 & U13 teams, 07831 840000 Polegate & Stone Cross Cricket Club, U14, U16, U19 teams at Wannock Rd Recreational Ground, 07581 487423 Ringmer Cricket Club, junior coaching & teams, 8yrs+, 01273 812522 Seaford Cricket Club, 6yrs+ & teams from U10 - U18, men & women, 07791 998083 St Michael’s CC, Lewes, Wed: 12-14yrs; Fri 8 -11yrs, coaching + older juniors play for adult teams, 07984 840353 Uckfield Anderida Cricket Club junior training, 6 - 12yrs, adult team from 14yrs+, david.ritman@sky.com Wadhurst Cricket Club, 12yrs+ play in senior teams, 01892 784051 Waldron Cricket Club, Under 14s, looking for new members, 01435 862031

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English Chess Federation, 01424 775222 Sussex Junior Chess, all ages & abilities welcome, 07939 264643

Circus and Stunts

Junior Circus, Acting Moon Bigtop School of Circus Arts, 7yrs+, Tuesdays & Thursdays, term time, 01323 325957 Little Circus, Acting Moon Bigtop School of Circus Arts, 4yrs+, Wednesdays, term time, 01323 325957 Sweet Circus, Circus Monkeys Aerial. Fri 5pm, Yoga-Life Studio, Aerial hoop, silks & trapeze, 07718 996853 Sweet Circus, Circus Monkeys Juniors.

Weds 5pm, St.Elizabeth’s Church. Ground Skills & Aerial, 07718 996853 Sweet Circus, Circus Monkeys Seniors.

Weds 4pm, St.Elizabeth’s Church. Ground Skills & Aerial, 07718 996853 Trapeze, Rope & Silks, Children 7yrs+ - Mon/Thu/Fri pm, Adults - Fri eve, All Saints Centre, Lewes, 07960 794408/07982 241990 (adult) Youth Circus, Acting Moon Bigtop School of Circus Arts, 12yrs+, Tuesdays & Thursdays, term time, 01323 325957

Cricket

Barcombe Cricket Club, training 7 - 14yrs+; teams U10 & U14, qualified coaches, 01273 401812 Burwash Cricket Club, 11yrs+, coaching Wed eve, 01435 882832 Buxted Park Cricket Club, training from 7yrs+, teams from 9yrs+, 07718 679850 Crowborough Cricket Club, Blackness Rd, 8yrs+ coaching; U13 team, older juniors play for adult teams, 07921 218836 East Dean & Friston Cricket Club, 13yrs+ play for Sunday team, 01323 423334 Eastbourne Cricket Club, soft ball for 5 - 10 yrs, teams U10 - U18, 01323 724328 Etchingham & Fontridge Cricket Club, junior memberships, 01580 819529 Flimwell Cricket Club, 07773 361542

Dance and Drama

A. B Stage School, Heathfield, tap, ballet, modern, street jazz, young performers, 3yrs+, 07770 442194 ACT, Eastbourne town centre, professional theatre training & kid’s drama school, 6-18yrs, 01273 818266 ActAble Academy, Drama Classes, Hillcrest Centre Newhaven, Ages 4-13, Free Trial, 07891 670114

Aerodance, fun dance for children 4 - 15yrs, Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, 01892 740313 Art of Dance, Lewes & Hove, 2yrs - adult, ballet, tap & street dance, 07976 068989 Babyballet, 6mths -5yrs, Hampden Park, Eastbourne; Summerfields LC, Hastings, award winning, 01422 329471 Bambino Bop, ballet, tap & street dance, 1 - 16yrs, Newhaven & Ringmer, 07855 243357 Bond School of Dance, Seaford, ballet, tap & modern, 3yrs+, 01323 492795 Burwash Youth Musical Theatre, 4 - 19yrs, Sat am, 01435 882687, drama coaching with Jonny Ball, 01435 882946 Cherry Dance, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, streetdance, jazz, modern, ballet, 4 - 18yrs, 07793 383956 Coppice Dance, Ballroom & Latin class, 7yrs+, Willingdon Sat 3pm, 01323 502473 Dance Classes with Chloe LeFay, 3-16yrs+, Heathfield area, creative dance, jazz, street, tap, 07766 736421 Dance House UK, 2½yrs+, fun to festivals, ISTD approved Dance Centre, Willingdon & Nutley, 07812 897646 Deborah Lamb Theatre Arts (Debs Dancers), Uckfield, ballet, tap, jazz & musical theatre, 01825 762880 Diamond Dance, Horam, freestyle, 5yrs - adult + mother & toddler class, 01323 840937

Diana Freedman’s School of Dance & Performing Arts, Pevensey Bay, 2½yrs adult, 01424 212986 Do4Kidz Dance Works, primary school clubs, 01892 521778 East Sussex Dance Studios, Five Ashes Village Hall, 2yrs+, 07803 254966 East Sussex Dance, Lewes: Ballroom & Latin, Disco & Street Dance, 4-7yrs, 8-12yrs, 12-18yrs, 07901 962163 Eastbourne Academy of Dancing, dance specialist, LAMDA drama, adult Ballet, 01323 417260 Eastbourne Stage School - The Theatre Workshop, classes in dancing, singing & acting, 6-16yrs, Fri, 01323 401898 Footsteps Academy of Dance, Mayfield, ballet, modern, tap, Mon pm, 2½yrs+, 07771 985711 Glyndebourne Youth Opera, 9 - 19yrs, join mailing list to get details of events & workshops, 01273 815023 Goldmans Stage School, dance, drama & singing tuition, 7yrs+, Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne, 01323 643961 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 3yrs+, modern, tap & ballet, Thu, Fri & Sat; street, Tue, 01323 509859 Heathfield Youth Drama, 5 - 16yrs, Friday eves, 01825 830464 Helena’s Flamenco Dance, 6+yrs - adult, beginners, Lewes - Sat, Eastbourne - Tue, 07963 959262

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A-Z of Sports and Leisure Jane E Coleman School of Dancing, ballet, modern, tap, jazz, 3yrs+, Burwash, 01435 882687 Jo Christie Dance Centre, Crowborough, 3yrs+, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, hip hop, 07944588696 or 07811 , 963193 Kaleidoscope Theatre Company, Lewes & Barcombe, 5-19yrs, performing arts, 07963 478 393 Legat School of Dance at Bede’s, Upper Dicker, 01323 843252 Lewes Theatre Youth Group, at Lewes Little Theatre, 01273 474826 Little Foxes Dance for all children, ballet, street dance, contemporary, modern, 2-11yrs, 01825 891238 Natalie Roberts School of Performing Arts, Cavendish School, Eastbourne, 5 16yrs, 07796 268373 Old Town Dance, Eastbourne, 2½yrs+, 07809 296375 PNYT Peacehave and Newhaven Youth Theatre. Wednesday’s Elim church, Newhaven age 5-18, 07729 583264 RAPA Dance, Eastbourne, contemporary, jazz, ISTD, ballet, modern, tap, parquor, hip-hop for 2yrs+, 07712 194456 Rennie Dance Academy, ballet, tap, modern, streetdance, musical theatre, 3yrs+, Newick, Uckfield, 01825 761596 Robinson Academy of Drama, Eastbourne, LAMDA classes & exams, home school daytime groups, 07507 533708 Seaford School of Dancing, ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, musical theatre, 2½yrs+, 07778 432561 Seaford Youth Drama Group, 5 - 18yrs, Mon after school 5-8pm term time only, 01323 892023 Seahaven Dance in Seaford & Lewes, 2.5yrs - adult, Cecchetti ballet, tap, modern, jazz, 07738 831616 Shining Stars Dance Academy, Shinewater, 18mths-adult, ballet, modern, tap, jazz, musical theatre, 07980 986672 SLH Dance Academy, Lewes, ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern, 07539 215547 Stage Stars, Eastbourne, dance, singing and drama classes for 2-13 yrs, 07926 106393 Stagecoach Eastbourne, Acting, Singing and Dance classes 4-18yrs, 01323 306944 Stagecoach Lewes, Kings Academy, Ringmer, 4 - 18yrs, 01273 504380 or 07933 726924 Street dance classes, Eastbourne, (hip hop, popping, breakdancing), shows, exams etc. 5yrs-adult, 01323 332183 Streetfunk, streetdance classes for ages 4-18 in Lewes, 01273 978105 Summerheath School of Dance, ballet, tap, modern and acro in Hailsham for 2½ yrs+, 01323 840092 Susanna Cox Academy of Dance, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, musical theatre, Crowborough, 2½yrs+, 01892 653336 The Dance Academy, Lewes, ballet, tap, modern, ballroom, street & freestyle, 07852 390748 The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, Gildredge House, Eastbourne, 4 - 18yrs, Sat am, 0845 6732022 Turning Pointe School of Dance, Lewes, Plumpton, Barcombe & Haywards Heath, 07936 588802 Universal Dance, Uckfield, Lewes areas: street dance, cheerleading, ballet, contemporary, drama, 07885 528356 (Uckfield) or 07968 295862 (Lewes) Up the Tempo Dance School, Newhaven & Seaford, 2½yrs - adults, disco & street, 07852 323990

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Eastbourne Downs Golf Club, junior section & lessons for all, 01323 720827 Horam Park Golf Club, junior coaching & holiday courses, pitch & putt course, 01435 813477 Lewes Golf Club, thriving junior section, coaching, competitions etc, 01273 483474 Piltdown Golf Club, junior memberships, coaching, competitions, 01825 722033 Royal Eastbourne Golf Club, junior coaching, events etc, 01323 744045 Seaford Head Golf Course, pay & play & junior memberships, any age with an adult, 01323 890139 Wellshurst Golf & Country Club, Hellingly, junior lessons, 01435 813456

Gymnastics and Trampoline Weekend drama school for children aged 4-20years, ‘Nurturing tomorrows talent’, Eastbourne, 07525 725897 Welcome Boogie Beats, Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, Tuesdays from 11am, under 5s, 01435 864646 Welcome Youth Theatre, Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, Mondays, 4pm (4-8yrs), 5pm (8 yrs +), 01435 864646 Willingdon School of Dancing, Eastbourne, Polegate, all styles, free tasters, 18mths+, 07735 386465 Young Eastbourne Operatic & Dramatic Society, 8-18yrs, Tuesdays, 07934 962342 Zoe Pennington Dance Academy, Hailsham, 18mths - adults, 01323 845715 Zylo Performance, drama clubs & music lessons for primary schools, 07796 305205

Fencing

Eastbourne Fencing Club, 10yrs+, St Catherines College, Mon & Fri eve, 01323 733759 Lewes Fencing Club, Lewes Leisure Centre, Sundays 10am-12pm, 8yrs+ all abilities, 01273 486000

Fitness and Exercise

Born to Move, Hailsham Leisure Centre, 2-16yrs, fun fitness classes, 01323 846755 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, junior gym, 14 - 16yrs, Wed pm, 01323 509859 Mini Chicks, chickboxing, The Chick Box, Langney Road, Eastbourne, 7 - 15yrs plus adult sessions, 07837 654287 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, junior workout sessions 12-15yrs Mon/Tue/ Wed/Sun, 01323 738822

Football

AFC Uckfield Colts, Skills Club 2-9yrs; U9, U11, U16, U18 teams, 01825 890511 Black Hawks FC, Eastbourne, U8 - U15, boys & mixed to U13, 01323 504207 Broad Oak & Horam Junior Football Club, U6 - U18 mixed to U15; girls U14/U16, 01435 865163 C.A.C.L Saturday Football Coaching, 9.15am-10.15am, 4-12yrs, Eastbourne, 01323 730467 Chailey & Newick Colts, U8 - U16, mixed teams, 01825 723708 Crowborough Athletic Youth FC, U6 U16, 07932 058785 Denton & South Heighton JFC, U7 - U16, 07541 060209 Eastbourne Borough FC, 2nd - 5th Apr, 8 - 14yrs, Boys & Girls, 01323 766265 Eastbourne Borough Football Club Boys and Girls from 5-18 years, 07885 298134 Eastbourne Ladies & Girls FC, all female football from 8yrs - adult, 07976 749260

Eastbourne Town Youth FC, Eastbourne, U6 - U18 teams, boys & girls, 07980 603073 First Touch Football Academy, weekly sessions and holiday camps, 07799 771272 Hailsham United Junior FC, U6 - U16 (mixed), 01323 844005 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, football fun, 6 - 9yrs & 9 12yrs, Mon & Fri, 01323 509859 Jarvis Brook JFC, teams & training 4 -18 yrs, recruiting new players for all ages, boys & girls, 07875 878835 Kingston Junior Football Club, 7 - 12yrs coaching, teams: U15s and mens, 01273 473107 Learn, Play, Achieve, Eastbourne Sports Park & Seaford, 4 - 15yrs, after school & holidays, 01273 463355 Little Kickers, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, Heathfield fun football training, 18mths - 7yrs, 01323 749640 Maresfield Dynamos Junior Football Club, coaching from U7; teams U11, U15, U16 Pevensey & Westham JFC, U6 - U18 boys, mixed to U13, 07749 047283 Polegate Grasshoppers, U6 - U15 boys; U6 - U13 girls, 07736 687472 Premier Mini Soccer, Seaford, Sat am, 3yrs+, all abilities, 07862 261094 Premier United, Seaford, U7- U17, boys & girls academy, 07862 261094 Ringmer Rovers, U7 - U16, boys & girls, 07747 616051 Seaford Town Youth Football, U8 - U11, U13, U16 teams Sovereign Saints, Eastbourne, 4yrs - U17 teams & trainees, boys & girls, 07778 557538 Sussex County Football Associtation, can help you find your nearest club, 01903 753547 Wadhurst United Junior FC, boys & girls, 5 - 18yrs, 07818 666729

Golf

Bay View Park Golf Course, Pevensey Bay, junior green fees/membership & lessons, 01323 769384 Crowborough Beacon Golf Club, all ablities welcome. Individual and group lessons for juniors, 01892 661511 Dale Hill Golf Club, Ticehurst, coaching & junior memberships, Sun am coaching open to non-members, 01580 201090 East Sussex Golf Academy, Lottbridge Golf Club, Eastbourne, 4yrs - adult, 01323 520400 East Sussex National, Little Horsted, junior memberships & lessons, 01825 880256

Acting Moon Bigtop School of Circus Arts, learn Aerial Trapeze, Silks, Hoop and Gymnastics, 01323 325957 C.A.C.L Gymnastics Club, 4-16yrs, weekly in term-time, Eastbourne & Hailsham, 01323 730467 Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, trampolining, 6 - 16yrs, Wed pm, 01323 647683 Eastbourne Gymnastics Club run

by Happyjacks, Eastbourne 5yrs+ Saturdays, 07738 381384 Eternity Gymnastics, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, home school gymnastics, 5yrs+ Thu am, 07925 052397 Fun Abounds, indoor trampoline centre, Uckfield, babies - adults, 01825 768479 Gymnastics Lessons at the Sovereign Centre for 18 months-11 year olds, 01323 738822 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Trampoline, 6yrs+, Fri pm, 01323 509859 Happyjacks Flexi Tumblers (PAYG), Gymnastics based, Shinewater Sports Centre, Thursdays 6m-4yrs, 07738 381384 Happyjacks Pre-School Gymnastics for 3-5yrs, Shinewater Sports Centre, Tuesdays & Saturdays, 07738 381384 Happyjacks Tumblers, Gymnastics based, St Anthony’s Centre, Seaside, Mon/Tues 6m-4yrs, 07738 381384 Heathfield Leisure Centre, trampolining on mon eve & gymnastics on sat, 5yrs+, 01435 868824 Jump Trampoline Club, Hailsham, 4yrs to adult, 01323 508604 Lewes Leisure Centre, gymnastics & trampoline, 5 - 16yrs, 01273 486000 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, gymnastics & trampolining from 4yrs+ various classes, 01273 588858 Sky High Trampoline & Double Mini Tramp Club, Uckfield, 5yrs - adults, 01825 768479 Sky High Trampoline Park, Peacehaven., 01273 580029 Tumble Tots, from babies-5yrs, Eastbourne Mon & Sat, Uckfield Tue, Hampden Park Thu & Heathfield Fri, 07867 801185 Uckfield Gymnastics Club, British Gymnastics qualified coaches, championships, Ages 7+, 01825 764141 Uckfield Leisure Centre, trampolining, 3yrs - adults, Sat AM courses, 01825 761160 Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, gymnastics, 4yrs+, 01892 782136 Urban Jump, trampolining & activity centre, Ghyll Road Industrial Estate, Heathfield, 01435 863277

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The Martial Arts Centre, 24 Longstone Rd, Eastbourne, traditional Korean martial arts, 4yrs+, 07540 179194 Uckfield Leisure Centre, Judo, 5yrs - adult; Taekwondo, 3yrs - adults, 01825 761160 Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, Judo, 4yrs+, 01892 782136 Vision Taekwondo, Uckfield, Crowborough 3yrs - adults, 01892 610598 or 07887 507363 White Crane, Lewes, Fridays, Dog boxing kung fu 7pm, 07976 260710 White Crane, Lewes, Mon & Wed Kids Kung Fu 6pm, Taichi 7pm, Kung Fu 8pm, sparring/weapons 9.30pm, 07976 260710

Hockey Crowborough Hockey Club, turn up & play on Sat am, 8yrs+, Beacon astro, teams from 12yrs+, vikkilink@live.com Eastbourne Hockey Club, Saffrons Sports Club, Girls, Boys & adults 6yrs+, 01323 736212 Hailsham Hockey Club, juniors 6 - 16yrs & adults, 01323 650459 Lewes Hockey Club at Southdown Sports Club, Lewes, 6yrs - adult, 01273 480630

Horseriding

Cophall Stables, Polegate, lessons & hacking, pony parties, own a pony days, 4yrs+, 01323 483975 Hamsey Riding School, Lewes, hacking & lessons, 5yrs+, 07735 006169 Horam Manor Stables, hacking, lessons, pony days, birthday parties, 4yrs+, 01435 812955 Meadows Equestrian Centre, Downash, nr Hailsham, 4yrs+, 01323 848777 Priory Court Farm, Polegate, pony days & riding lessons, call for dates and details, 07736 698262 Riding for the Disabled, East Sussex Region, call for details of nearest groups, 07850 522 768

Martial Arts

Classes for kids 4yrs+ and separate adult classes, beginners welcome, Eastbourne Shorin Ryu Karate, , 07853 304405 Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Karate, Aikido, Ju Jitsu, 5yrs+, 01323 647683 CMA Karate, Hailsham, Uckfield, Wadhurst & T-Wells, 5yrs+, 01323 848677 East Sussex Martial Arts, Hailsham.

Taekwondo, Aikido, Self-Defence, ages 4+, 07561855560 Eastbourne Kyokushinkai Karate Club, Bishop Bell, 7yrs+, Mon eve, 07977 094347 Frontier School of Karate & Kickboxing (FSK), Heathfield, Uckfield, Crowhurst, Crowborough, 3yrs+, 01273 702662 or 07970 686054 Kaigan Judo Club, Heron Park Academy, Eastbourne, Wed 6.30, 8 - 18yrs, 07814 543123 Karate Academy, Cornfield Lane, Eastbourne, 7yrs - adult, 07952 670349 Karate for beginners with Complete Martial Arts, Stone Cross, Eastbourne, 4 - 11yrs, Tue, 07983609263 Kempo Kidz Ju Jitsu, Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Sat am, 7 - 15yrs, 01323 492144 Lewes Leisure Centre, Little Ninjas, 4 - 8yrs, Thu pm, 01273 486000 Little Ninjas & Junior Ninjas, Seaford & Lewes, 3yrs - adults, 01323 873753 MSK Martial Arts, family karate, junior judo, 4yrs+, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 07870 611949 Sama Karate & Kickboxing, Eastbourne & Hailsham, 3½yrs - adults, 01273 580577 Seaford Karate Club, Downs Leisure Centre, 5 yrs+, Mon & Wed, 07812 381877 Shotokan Karate Do, Polegate & Hailsham, 6yrs+, 07887 975106 TAGB Tigers. Ratton School, 3-11yrs, Tues 6-7pm, 07711 084513

Music Groups/Teachers

East Sussex String Chamber Orchestra, Grade 6+, plus audition, 01273 336770 East Sussex Woodwind Sinfonia, Grade 6+, plus audition, 01273 336770 East Sussex Youth Orchestra, 14yrs+, Grade 7+, plus audition, 01273 336770 Eastbourne Scottish Pipe Band, 11yrs+, 01424 440081 House of Rhythm, drum clubs for schools, pre-schools, clubs plus additional needs & dementia groups, 01435 813827 Julie’s Art of Noise, singing workshops in Seaford, any age; also private tuition, 07460 702328 Lewes, Glynde & Beddingham Brass Band, All Saints Centre, 8 - 11yrs, free tuition/instrument loan, 01403 750493 Mayfield Band, 7yrs - adult, beginners upwards, group tuition/band playing, brass players needed, 01892 653422 South Downs Percussion Ensemble, must have achieved Grade 6+, 01273 336770 South Downs Youth Orchestra, Grade 6+, plus audition, 01273 336770 Sparkles Lewes is a fun music class, Tues 9:30am onwards, Eastgate Baptist church, Lewes, £6 per fam, 07814 541195 Starfish Youth Music, Lewes 07876 037542 Uckfield Community Orchestra, all ages, under grade 5, Wed 6.15 - 8pm, 01342 823099 Wadhurst Brass Band & L Plate Brass, everyone welcome, all ages & abilities, 01892 782247 AMPS, music & production lessons, individual & group, all ages & abilities, Robertsbridge, 0845 6808906 Angela Moulder Music Tuition: Piano, Keyboard, Violin, theory, Seaford, Eastbourne, Lewes areas, 07776 147783

Bonners Music School, Eastbourne, piano, keyboard, drums, guitar, singing, 01323 639335 Cello Lessons, Catherine Black, Lewes, 7yrs+, 01273 470558 Das Studio for Strings, Uckfield, 3yrs+, 07900 082948 David Driver, Registered Drumsense teacher, Etchingham area, 01580 819070 Drumstuff, Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne, lessons 8yrs+, equipment sales, 01323 654192 Liza Hobbs, classical & musical theatre singing, 13yrs+, Arlington, 01323 870271 Maeve Jenkinson, Violin Lessons, all ages from 5+, DBS checked, call for info, 07765 715729 Piano & theory teacher, all ages and abilities, Jon Prentice, Eastbourne area, 01323 724182 Piano lessons for all ages and levels.

Free taster. Georgina. Eastbourne, 07783 441045 Piano Tuition, Eastbourne Seaside, Valeria Cassidy, all ages, 07833 891236 Ravebugs, Eastbourne, drum lessons, 7yrs+, 07850 890026 Rob Sansom, saxophone, clarinet & flute tuition, CRB checked, Eastbourne, 01323 639712/ 07776 086075 Sundari Heller, Violin & Viola Tuition, for all levels and all ages, Uckfield & surrounding areas, 01342 823099 The Drum Studio, drum tuition, Blackboys near Uckfield, 07792 485413 Uckfield Community Orchestra, also offers low cost string lessons by a professional string player, 01825 761124 Violin, Piano & Music Theory Lessons.

Peacehaven, all ages & abilities, 01273 580250

Netball

Hampden Park Sports Centre, 10 - 16yrs, Thu 5pm-6.30pm, 07786 406454 Harlequeens Netball Club, Eastbourne Sports Park, 14yrs+, 07901 910539 Heathfield Panthers Netball Club, junior section 8yrs - adult, 01435 866066 Lewes Netball Club at Southdowns Club, Y7 at 6.30pm & Y8-9 at 7pm, 01273 480630 Net-it , elite coaching by England Internationals, all abilities, 01273 771877 Seaford Netball Club, 7yrs+, 01323 894648 Twilight Netball Club, Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 10-16yrs, Thu 5 - 6.30pm, 07786 406455

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Crowborough Rugby Club, 2yrs - U18 + adults, 07771 991100 Eastbourne RFC Youth, U7 - U18 + adults, 07730 587307 Eastbourne Rugby Club, U9s, U12s, U16s teams and coaching, 07592 528593 Heathfield & Waldron Rugby Club Minis & Juniors, U6 - U18, 01435 868747 Heathfield & Waldron Rugby Club, summer touch rugby, May-Aug 6.30pm, 01435 868747 Lewes Rugby Club, U6 - U19, girls, boys, ladies & men, everybody welcome, 01435 864691 Little Rugby, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, Heathfield, fun rugby training, 2 - 7yrs, 01323 749640

Skating/Skateboards

Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, family roller disco, Sat 5.30pm, skate school Mon pm, 01323 490011 Eastbourne Edge Inline Hockey Club, MySkateWorld, 6 - 18yrs+, new players wanted, 07776001021 Eastbourne Junior Roller Derby, Sundays 3-4pm, Causeway School, 8-17 yrs, 07947 641522 Get Your Skates On, roller discos, all ages in Uckfield & Crowborough. Parties also available, 07858 912322 Lewes Leisure Centre, roller disco, Sat pm, 4pm; skate school Sat 2.45 - 3.45pm, 01273 486000 My Skate World, family friendly roller discos Fri 5-9pm, Sat 1-6pm & Sun 2-6pm, Maple Rd, Eastbourne, 07807 087962 My Skate World, indoor skate rink, Tues- Fri for open skate, Maple Rd, Eastbourne, call for times, 07807 087962 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, family roller disco, Fri from 5pm, 01273 588858 SK8school, lessons, hire, discos & parties.

Public sessions every Sat, Eastbourne Sports Park, 01323 725575 or 07940 773295 Uckfield Leisure Centre, roller disco, Sat 3 - 4.30pm, 01825 761160

Snow Sports

Dry Ski Slope at Bowles, Eridge Green near Tunbridge Wells, skiing 6yrs+; boarding 8yrs+, 01892 665665 Knockhatch Ski and Snowboard Centre, On A22 at Hailsham, 01323 843344

Squash

Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club, coaching for 5yrs+, 01892 652618 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, casual sessions, 01323 509859 Nutley Tennis & Squash Club, junior squash coaching, 07786 232635 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, casual bookings and squash club all ages, Mon & Thurs eves, 01273 588858

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Southdown Sports Club, Lewes, junior squash night, Wed 6-8pm, 01273 480630 Uckfield Leisure Centre, junior coached squash on Mon/Thu pm, 01825 761160

Stoolball

Buxted Park Ladies Stoolball Club, Buxted, 14yrs+, 01825 766167 Chiddingly Ladies Stoolball, 01825 872052 Five Ashes Stoolball Club, mixed, 14yrs+, 01825 830520 Fletching Ladies Stoolball, 01825 768030 Geebro Stoolball Club, Hailsham, ladies, 12yrs+, 01323 844382 (ladies) Hailsham League Stoollball, details of local clubs, 01323 487445 Herstmonceux Mixed Stoolball, 01323 765777 Isfield Ladies Stoolball, 07824 556832 Maresfield Stoolball Club, ladies & mixed teams, 07901 551581 Newick Junior, Ladies & Mixed Stoolball, 01825 722081 Nutley Stoolball, Ladies & Mixed, 01825 764824

Swimming

Aquability, 10 weeks+ improver level, warm pools near Uckfield, 01435 830930 AQuality Life Centre, (formerly Mr Peter’s Swimming School) Eastbourne, 6mthsadult, 07869 323107 Commit 2 Swim, classes at Bricklehurst Manor, Stonegate, summer only, 01580 855061 Crest Swim School, swimming lessons 4 mths+, mermaid & shark lessons 4yrs+, Chailey, 07557 374013 Crowborough Leisure Centre, lessons, life saving club, splashdance, Sat swim club, public swimming, 01892 665488 Deborah Barnes, Swimming Lessons, Home Educated Children, Mondays, Eastbourne, 3 years and older, 07790 369927 Eastbourne Otters, swimming lessons at various locations across Eastbourne, all abilities from 4yrs+, 07936 592840 Hailsham Leisure Centre, swim lessons, splash mania Fri eve for all ages, toddler area, 01323 846755 Hailsham Swimming Club, competitive swimming, 6yrs+ - masters, 01323 440140 Helen’s Swimming School, Mayfield & Crowborough pools, 4mths - adult, 01892 662484 Hydro School, Eastbourne, all abilities, 3yrs - adult, 07840 146248 Lewes Leisure Centre, fun swimming & lessons for all ages; Super Splash Sat & Sun 3 - 5pm, 01273 486000 Lewes Swimming Club at Seaford, Ringmer, Newhaven & Lewes, 3yrs masters, 01273 582629 Liberty Swim School, St Leonards, Mayfield, 2½ - 15yrs, Sat am, 07540 103319

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Party hire + Discos + Family sessions + After School & Holiday Clubs + Food & Drink available Love Baby Swim School, birth upwards, private pool in Isfield, nr Uckfield, 01825 840377 Mayfield School, Evenings, 01435 874718 Motcombe Pool, Eastbourne, swimming lessons from 3mths+, open 7 days a week, 01323 410748 Newhaven Scuba Centre, Newhaven Marina Fort Rd, Newhaven BN9 9DL, 01273 612012 Pells Open Air Pool, Lewes (seasonal opening), 01273 472334 (when open) Planet Divers, Eastbourne, Discover Scuba Experience, 10yrs+, £25 for 2 hours, 07889 883232 Puddle Ducks baby & pre-school swimming lessons in Crowborough, Hailsham, Eastbourne and Uckfield, 01892 617246 Ringmer Swimming Pool, Lewes Rd, Ringmer, BN8 5RB, open 7 days, inflatables at weekends, 01273 813533 Scuba2000, scuba diving & snorkelling for all, 8yrs - adult; freediving for 14yrs+, 01825 762524 Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, lessons & lane swimming, 01273 512498 Small Splashes, Wilmington, classes for babies - 8yrs, 07951 129354 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne fun & training pools; lessons from 6mths+, dive from 8yrs+, 01323 738822 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, Wave Rave, Fri eve, 8 - 12yrs: 5pm - 6.45pm; all ages: 7pm - 8.30pm, 01323 738822 Swim Skills School, York House Hotel, Eastbourne, 0 - 5yrs, 07817 640748 The Blue Lagoon Warm Water Centre, 14 Brassey Parade, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, BN22 9NG, 01323 325556 Uckfield Beacon Swimming/Triathlon Club, Sun eve, Uckfield Leisure Centre, 7yrs+, 01825 761160 Uckfield Leisure Centre, fun, lessons from 2yrs, Seahorses for tots, parties, Splashdance Fri eve, 01825 761160 Water Babies, Chailey Heritage School, weekends, birth - 4yrs, 01273 552454 Water Babies, Eastbourne, Crowborough, Bexhill, Ticehurst, Tunbridge Wells, birth 4yrs, 01424 892568

Table Tennis

Broad Oak Table Tennis Club, 8 - 16yrs, Fri 6.30pm, adults Wed 7.30pm, 01435 865235 Cavendish Table Tennis Club, Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Wed pm, 9yrs+, 01323 647683 Crowborough Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01892 665488

Five Ashes Table Tennis Club, 12yrs+, 8pm-10pm, 01825 830520 Lewes Leisure Centre, casual use, 01273 486000 Shinewater Sports & Community Centre, casual bookings, 01323 768614 Sport Brighton, Denton Rd, Eastbourne, casual bookings, 01273 643706

Tennis

Barcombe Tennis Club, junior coaching & memberships, 01273 401112 Burwash Tennis Club, junior memberships & coaching, Sat pm, 01435 883777 Cross in Hand Lawn Tennis Club, adult & junior members, coaching, holiday courses, 07973 751462 (coach) Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club, teams, coaching, camps, 4yrs+, 01892 652618 Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne, family membership, grass courts, 07581 076730 Eastbourne Sports Park, indoor tennis courts for hire, 01323 649214 Hailsham Tennis Club, junior tennis from 2-8yrs, coaching and holiday camps, 0781 551 1130 Hampden Park Sport Centre, Eastbourne, junior tennis coaching, Sat mornings, Mon, Tues and Wed eve, 01323 509859 Hampden Park Tennis Club, Eastbourne, juniors coaching, holiday camps, tournaments, teams, 5yrs+, 01323 655567 Horam Tennis Club, coaching from 5yrs+, Tue pm & Sat am & holiday courses with Good4Tennis, 07484 140811 Le Tennis, Maresfield & Newick, tennis coaching & holiday camps, 01825 760926 Maresfield Lawn Tennis Club, active junior section, 01825 760926 Mayfield Lawn Tennis Club, 4yrs+, free junior coaching for members, camps, 01435 873113 Newhaven Tennis Club, family orientated club with junior memberships & coaching, 01273 512162 Newick Tennis Club, active junior section, 01825 760926 Nutley Tennis & Squash Club, junior tennis coaching, 07786 232635 Seaford & Blatchington Tennis Club, Mini Tennis, Fri eve club, holiday camps, competitions, coaching, 01323 892322 South Coast Tennis, coaching for all ages & holiday camps Cross in Hand & Horam, 07790 037030

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A-Z of Sports and Leisure Southdown Sports Club, Lewes, junior coaching, hol courses, 01273 480630 Tennis in the Park, Gildridge Park, Eastbourne, free taster; coaching & holiday camps, 2yrs - adult, 07837 890429 Victoria Pleasure Ground, Uckfield, active junior section, 01825 760926 Wadhurst Tennis Club, group coaching, tournaments, holiday camps, 4yrs+, 01892 783303

Uniformed Groups

1st Crowborough Group Scout Leader: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, 07780 605856 3rd Eastbourne Company, Boys Brigade, Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Wed eve, 01323 737974 4th Lewes Scout Group, gsl@4thlewes.org.uk Air Training Corps, HQ in Seaford; units: Eastbourne, Hailsham, Newhaven, Uckfield, C’boro, 13-18yrs, 01323 899900 East Sussex Scouts, county administrator, 01342 826491 Eastbourne Area District Scout Commissioner, 01323 722445 Hailsham & Heathfield District Scout Commissioner, 07853314654 Mayfield Group Assistant Scout Leader, 07771 965517 Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets, 12-18yrs Mon & Fri eve and Junior Cadets, 10-12yrs Fri eve, 01273 655442 (Mon/Fri eve) Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, to join log on to www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested Rodmell & Northease 1st Cub Group, Rodmell Village Hall, Thu 6.30pm, free trial, 8 - 10½yrs, 0845 300 1818 Scout Association for nearest Beaver, Scout, Venture, Air & Sea group, 0845 3001818 Seahaven Beavers, Cubs & Scouts, 0844 4146086 SENLAC (Burwash, Etchingham, Roberstbridge area) District Commissioner, 01424 214066 St John Ambulance Badgers, 7 - 10yrs, contact via the website, 0121 392 6500 St John Ambulance Cadets, 10 - 17yrs, contact via the website, 0121 392 6500 Sussex Army Cadet Force, 8-18yrs; C’brough, E’bourne, Hailsham, Heathfield, Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford, 01273 552222 Sussex Police Volunteer Cadets, Eastbourne, 3 - 18yrs, eastsussex. cadets@sussex.pnn.police.uk, Apply by email Ticehurst, Cubs & Beavers, susan.cooke@ ticehurstscoutgroup.org.uk

Watersports

Bewl Bridge Rowing Club, 12yrs+, must be able to swim, juniors@ bewlrowingclub.co. uk Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, Lamberhurst, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, 8yrs+, 01892 890716 Bewl Water Sailing, RYA Level 2+; RYA courses at the Outdoor Centre, 01892 890000/03000 415200 Buzz Active Cuckmere Canoe Centre, advance booking, groups 8+, 01323 417023 Buzz Active, Eastbourne & Cuckmere, windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, power boat, body boarding, SUP, 01323 417023 Cuckmere Valley Canoe Club, Seven Sisters Country Park, www.cvcc.org.uk Eastbourne Rowing Club, 12yrs+, secretary@eastbournerc.co..uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club, 0800 0246206 Newhaven Yacht Club, individual & family memberships, 07786 625467

Yoga

Alice Yoga at Yoga Life Studio, Eastbourne, 07500 060119 Just Relax, baby Yoga classes in Polegate with Hannah Hanraty, 07887 638339 Maternal Sunshine Yoga, pregnancy, postnatal or mum & baby yoga sessions in Seaford & Lewes, 07791 025961 Purrfect Yoga, Weds Kids only and then Family Sessions, Cradle Hill School, Seaford, 07901 683577 Sprite Yoga, Parents & Toddlers & Home Ed Yoga (4-8yrs) - Lewes New School Friday am, 07774397269 Yoga Life, Eastbourne, Family Yoga on Sunday am and Mum & baby yoga on Tuesdays, 07780 535134

Youth Clubs - 5-11yrs

Adventurers, All Saints Church, Crowborough. 6-10yrs, sumo suits, nerf wars, fun games, 07731 531891 BiF, 10 - 12 yrs, Horam Chapel, Fri eve, term time, 01435 408405 Explorers, All Saints Centre, Eastbourne, Y2 - Y5, Tue 3.45 - 5pm, Y2 - Y6, 01323 419400 Hive, Seaford Baptist Church, Y3 - 6, Fri 5.30 - 6.30pm, 01323 896009 J Club, Wadhurst Primary School, R-Y6, Tuesdays 3.45-5pm, 01892 782083

Live Wires, for children in school yrs 4-8, Community Wise, Eastbourne, Fri 6.30pm-8pm, 01323 722924 Newhaven Youth Activities, Lewes Road Hut, 8 - 12yrs, Mon eve, 01273 517250 Treasure Seekers, 5 - 9yrs, Horam Chapel, Fri eve, term time, 01435 408405 Woodcraft Folk, Old Town, Eastbourne, games, craft, drama, discussion, outdoor activities, 5 - 16yrs, 01323 732267 Youth Group, St Mary’s Westham, Sat 7-9pm, Y7+, 50p, 07927 387906

Eastbourne YMCA Youth Activities, 11 - 18yrs, call for venues & days, 01323 412412 Grid 78:4, Carillon Cottage, Wadhurst, Sat 6 - 7.30pm, Y7-13, 01892 782083 Hampden Park Youth Club, Community Centre, Fri 6 - 8pm, 11 - 16yrs, 01323 466665 Heathfield Junior Youth Club, Youth Centre, Thu eve 6.30-8.30pm, 10-13yrs, 01273 335130 Heathfield Youth Centre, Friday Night Project, 6.30-8.30pm, 13 - 18yrs, 01273 335130 Heathfield Youth Club, Tue 4pm, Y7 Club, 01273 335130 Herstmonceux Chapel Youth Club, 11 - 16yrs, weekly Fri eve, 01323 832266 Hive, Fri 6.45 - 8pm, Y7 & 8; Hive+ 8.15 - 9.30 Y9 - 11, Seaford Baptist Church, 01323 896009 ID: 11-14yr olds, football, video games, tuck shop, 7pm Wednesdays Kings Church Eastbourne, 01323 521125 Newhaven Youth Activities, Lewes Road Hut, 12 - 19yrs, Wed eve, 01273 517250 Old Town Youth Club, Community Centre, Eastbourne, Mon 7pm, 11 - 16yrs, 01323 466665 Polegate Youth Club, Wannock Road Pavillion, 11 - 19yrs, Tue 7pm, 01323 466665 The Square Youth Café, Hailsham, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri pm for Y7 - Y8 & Mon - Fri eve for Y9 - Y12, 01323 843377 UNIT27, 11-16yrs night club, Kings Centre, Eastbourne, once a month Fridays, 01323 521125 Wadhurst (Uplands) Youth Centre, Open Access, Thu eve 6.15 - 8.15pm, 11 - 17yrs, 07769 164196 Wave’s Big Night Out, Disco, Indoor Sports, Last Fri each month, 7pm-9pm 11-15yrs, 01273 510784 Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, GAP Club, Y7 - Y10, Wed eve 6.15pm, 01435 864646 Willingdon Trees Youth Club, Community Centre, Eastbourne, Thu 6 - 8pm, 11-16yrs, 01323 466665 Woodcraft Folk, Old Town, Eastbourne, games, craft, drama, discussion, outdoor activities, 6 - 16yrs, 01323 732267 Xpect Youth on Fridays, Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, 7pm-8.30pm, 01323 737974 Youth Activities, Denton Hall, Forward Close, Newhaven, 12yrs+, Fri eve, 01273 517250

Youth Clubs - 11yrs+

7 Up, The Source, Luxford Car Park, Uckfield, Fri 7 - 9pm, Y7 - Y11, 01825 765115 After 8’s, Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, ages 15+, life skills, 8pm-9.30pm, Wed, 01435 864646 Archery Youth Centre, Arts & Music Projects, Tue 7 - 9pm, 13 - 19yrs, 01323 466665 Archery Youth Club, Seaside, Eastbourne, Fri, 11 - 16yrs, 01323 466665 Chailey Youth Group, Chailey Village Hall, alternate Friday eve, 10 - 15yrs, 07843 410895 Crowborough Juniors, Wed 7 - 9pm; Crowborough Seniors Tue 7 - 9pm, 01273 335130

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