Family Grapevine Magazine Eastbourne Wealden & Lewes Summer 2016

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School's Out:

Find holiday clubs in your local area for all ages and interests!

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What's On?

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Discount vouchers for 13 local businesses

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Welcome to the summer issue of the Family Grapevine. This edition I am delighted to welcome many new businesses on board and welcome back some fabulous Summer Holiday activities too.

We are so lucky in our local area to have so many great activity providers, such a variety of places to go and brilliant family businesses.

I am excited to be partnering with Drusillas and Blackberry Farm this edition with a chance to win a much coveted annual Family pass!

We also have a great variety of discount vouchers from School Shoes to Laser Quest to help you save over the summer.

Katie Waller - Editor Tel: 01323 651564 Email: katie@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/eastbourne-wealden-lewes Eastbourne, Wealden & Lewes Family Grapevine @EWLFamilyGvine

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In This Issue Over 1800 useful contacts!

A - Z of Sport & Leisure .......... 11 - 22 Additional Needs...............................28 Advice & Support..............................28 Antenatal..............................................28 Babies....................................................29 Business/Work Opportunities 2 - 3 Childminders & Babysitting...........28 Children’s Centres ..............29 Competitions ...........................17 & 30 Daycare Nurseries ..................... 23-27 Discount Vouchers..................... 17-18 Gifts, Toys & Books........................ 2 - 3 Holiday Activities............................. 6-7 Independent Schools ............. 18 - 19 Out of School Clubs................. 19 - 20

Parties............................................... 9 - 6

Farmers Markets

The phone numbers for the Citizens Advice Bureux have now been centrallised. For advice and to book an appointment with your nearest centre call 0344 411 1444

Birdineye Farm Shop, Framfield Rd, Uckfield, 01825 891309 Chilley Farm Shop, Rickney, local produce,01323 768836 East Dean Fresh Food, Local Market, Wed am, tel 01323 423481 Farmers Market, Community Wise, Eastbourne, 01323 722924 Hailsham Farmers Market, tel 01323 440567 Heathfield Farmers Market, tel 01892 610314 Lewes Food Market, Fri, The Market Tower, tel 07824 711727 Newhaven Country Market, Hillcrest Centre, Thu am, tel 01273 516722 Newick Country Market, Fri 10 - 11am tel 01825 768544 Old Spot Farm Shop, Piltdown, tel 01825 722894 Pevensey Bay Country Market, St Wilfred’s Hall, Fri tel 01323 768994 Redlands Farm Shop, Horam, tel 01435 812248 Sharnfold Farm & Farm Shop, Stone tel 01323 768490 (see advert)

Voluntary Work Care for the Carers Young Carers’ Clubs, 01323 738390 Community First Responders, Sussex.cfr@secamb.nhs.uk Home-Start South Downs, supporting families 01273 612025 Join East Sussex Youth Offending Team, tel 01323 466633 NYAS Independent Visitors for children in care recruitment@nyas.net St John Ambulance, South East Region, tel 01273 371500 Volunteer & Information Centre, Uckfield, tel 01825 760019 Volunteer Centre, East Sussex, tel 01323 301757

Business Opportunities mihomecare, passionate, reliable, caring people needed for flexible, part-time work, tel 07788 353358 (see advert on next page) Ten2Two, part time & flexible recruitment agency 07810 541599 The Cat’s Whiskers, mobile pottery painting business for sale, existing customer base tel 01435 830041

Photographers..................................... 3

Roly Poly's at Home, sell pocket money toys, gifts and clothes at fairs. Low start up costs, plenty of training. 01323 651564

Places to Visit..................................... 7-8

Libraries

Pre-School Activities................. 22-23 Pre-School Nurseries................. 23-27 Schools........................................... 27-28 Toddler Groups.......................... 30 - 31 Tutoring......................................... 28-29 What’s On........................................... 4-6

Special Interest ~ Competitions 7 12 17-18

Citizens Advice

WIN a child's membership pass to Blackberry Farm WIN a Family Season Ticket for Drusillas Park DISCOUNT VOUCHERS

Publication Dates 1st week in March, July and November 18,000 copies printed and distributed every issue.

The phone numbers for the Local Libraries have now been centrallised. For your nearest library opening times, call 0345 6080196 Crowborough Library, Pine Grove Eastbourne Library, Grove Road Hailsham Library, Western Rd Hampden Park Library, Eastbourne, Heathfield Library, High St TN21 8LU, Langney Library, Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne, 0345 6080196 Lewes Library, Friars Walk BN7 2LZ, Mayfield Library 0345 6080196 Mobile Libraries, for details of stops, tel 0345 60 80 196 Newhaven Library, 36-38 High Street, Old Town Community Library, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, Peacehaven Library, Meridian Centre Polegate Library, Windsor Way Ringmer Library, Village Hall Seaford Library, Sutton Park Road Uckfield Library, High St TN22 1AR, Wadhurst Library,tel 0345 6080196 Willingdon Library, Coppice Avenue

Baby & Childrenswear Brats Clothes Shop, 194 High Street, Lewes, tel 01273 476646 Easy2Name, name tapes & labels for all eventualities, tel 01635 298326 Little Pickles, 4B St. Mary’s Walk, Hailsham, 2nd hand tel 01323 325477 Little Sunflowers, children’s fashion & gifts, Horam, tel 01435 810199 Mini Madam & Mini Gent, handmade clothing, Eastbourne 01323 725041 Mothercare, Hampden Retail Park, Eastbourne 01323 524360 Peppa K, Alfriston, tel 01323 870284

Baby and Toddler Equipment East Sussex Slings: baby/toddler carriers to hire or buy. 07748 967137 Frills All Round, 33 Newtown, Uckfield TN22 5DL, tel 01825 761625 Furniture Now, low cost cots, bunk beds, Eastbourne, 01323 638000 Mothercare, Hampden Retail Park, Eastbourne BN23 6QU, tel 01323 524360

Baby Mementoes First Touch Tiles, porcelain imprints of baby’s hands & feet, tel 01435 868286 Little Impressions, 3D hand & foot impressions, tel 01892 512706 Tasmia Trinkets & Charms, handprint & footprint jewellery, tel 07725 637746 Treasured Moments in Time, silver hand/footprint, tel 01323 727185

Toys, Books and Gifts Memory keepsake bears using clothes Sew Sew Chic, tel 07598 393033 Bags of Books, children’s specialist bookshop, Lewes, tel 01273 479320

Disclaimer: The Family Grapevine Eastbourne, Wealden & Lewes is independently owned and part of The Family Grapevine Group operated by Grapevine Magazines Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publisher. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this publication and to ensure the accuracy of its content, no warranty is given as to its correctness. All adverts are submitted and approved by the advertiser and this does not imply a recommendation or necessarily the views of the publisher. You should make your own enquiries and comparisons as with any other form of advertising. I accept no liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to an advertisement or other entry, regardless of how caused.

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Household & Shopping - Buy local!

Pooh Corner, Hartfield, all sorts of Winnie the Pooh toys & gifts, tel 01892 770456 Roly Poly’s Little People, 145 Green St. Eastbourne, wooden toys, dolls houses 01323 651564 Skies & Scarecrows at Middle Farm, Firle, 01323 815037 Toy Town, 16 High St, Hailsham, tel 01323 301500 Toy Town, High St, Seaford, tel 01323 895681

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Photographers Bex Cullingford Photography, family photography, tel 07921 334569 Christina Richards Photography, on location, tel 01825 732720 Clare Anne Photogrpahy, Eastbourne Bump shoots, first birthday, cake smash. 07917 676580 Cole Young Photography, Eastbourne, tel 01323 657756 Jane de Weck, Eastbourne, children's photography on location & studio, tel 01323 727750 Jo Page Photography: newborn, maternity tel 07565 57271 Sarah Carmody, Eastbourne based, tel 07973 450379 Sticky Fingers Studios, Eastbourne, tel 01323 746647

Social Services Adult Social Care Direct (Social Services) tel 0345 6080191 Duty & Assessment, for children you think may be at risk, 01323 747373 East Sussex County Council Children’s Services 0345 60 80 192

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The Washable Nappy Company, free demonstrations & trial 01424434580 Wealden Council’s FREE Washable Nappy Trial Kit, test a range of nappies at home before buying see council website 01323 443322

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What's On this Summer and Autumn We've put together this huge events guide for you to find free and fun events and activities for all the family. Events details can change, Family Grapevine Magazine Summer 2016 Ad AW_Layout 26/05/2016 but were all correct at the time ofSeason publication.

Always check1 details online16:51 or onPage social1 media before you travel, to avoid disappointment.

Events with an * require booking before arrival. For more events in the Autumn, visit TheFamilyGrapevine.co.uk/Eastbourne-Wealden-Lewes.

THEATRE TREATS FOR ALL FAMILIES THE 3 LITTLE PIGS

2, 4 & 6–7 August From the writers of Mary Poppins comes a ‘great big little West End show’! A very curly musical tale for 3+ years full of catchy songs, jokes and japes.

CATS

22 – 27 August Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record breaking 2015 Olivier award nominated musical Cats returns to Eastbourne direct from its sell-out season at the London Palladium.

JUSTIN LIVE

2 October King of Kid’s TV Justin Fletcher returns to Eastbourne!

Written and performed by Justin himself, this is an interactive show with fun song and dance routines, perfect for younger children.

Other highlights: MISSION IMPUDSEYBLE (19 & 20 August) – Pudsey the dog (Britain’s Got Talent winner) is Britain’s newest secret agent…off the leash and ready for action! Join him and owner Ashleigh for a brand new interactive spy adventure for all the family.

BOX OFFICE 01323 412000

www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk

Eastbourne Relay for Life 2016 Eastbourne Sports Park. Games, live music, soft play area. Starts Midday.

01323 649214 Family Rocket Weekend Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham. Build and launch an air rocket 01323 832731

2nd -17th July

July

Funfair at Princes Park, Eastbourne, rides and side show stalls for all the family. Pay per ride.07802 620639

3rd July 2nd July High Hurstwood Village Fete at Village Hall. Assault course, fancy dress competition.1pm. FREE 07583393363

Raft Race Regatta Lewes Rowing club. 11am from Malling Rec finale at Newhaven Harbour 2.30pm, FREE

Southover School Summer Fair.

Lewes. Family fun 12-4pm FREE

Sussex Horse Rescue Trust Open Day, Hempstead Farm, Uckfield.

Pony rides, meet the horses. Every Sunday until 28th Aug. 11am-4pm gillianyoungman@gmail.com

Newhaven Fort Zombie Run, Fancy dress 5k fun run with family entertainment. 5pm. FREE

Lewes model railway exhibition Priory School, Moutfield Rd. Lewes.

10am-4.30pm £5 07595 255150

Friends of Herstmonceux School Summer Fete. Fun Dog Show, Bouncy Castle, BBQ, Face Painting, Fire Engine, Fun activities, Stalls 11am-2pm FREE

9th July

2nd-3rd July 999 Emergency Services Display Western Lawns, 11am-5pm, 01323 415415

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Meet Hello Kitty at Drusillas, Alfriston Come and have your photo taken 01323 874100 Uckfield Festival BIG DAY, Luxford Field. Live music, children’s parade, dog show, FREE 01825 763292

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Fairwarp Village Fete. Village Green.

Drums, magic, races, dog show 2-5.30pm. 01825 713881 Crowborough Summer Fair. Eridge Rd. Stunt show 1-5pm. 01825 713881 Hankham School Summer Fair Pevensey. Hailsham FM; coconut shy, face painting, beach themed activities 12pm – 2pm FREE 01323 763 265

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13th July 1812 Firework Concerts at Eastbourne Bandstand. Big music, big fireworks. 8-10pm. 01323 410611*

16th July Oakwood Primary Academy Fair Magnolia Walk, Eastbourne. 11:00

Langney Primary School Summer Fair Etchingham Rd, Eastbourne.

Stalls, activities, food and drink 10am2pm FREE 01323 762177

Roselands Summer Fair Roselands Infant School, Eastbourne. Bouncy castle, fancy dress competition, face painting, games, 10.30am – 1.30pm.

10th July

16th-17th July

Classic Bus Running Day Eastbourne Train Station. Free rides on classic buses 10am-5pm. 01992 589176

Eastbourne Extreme Princes Park and Royal Parade Eastbourne. Displays from extreme sports teams. Skating and more. 11am-6pm FREE

Raystede Motor Show, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, Ringmer.

Fantastic cars and bikes Meet our animals 10am-5pm 01825 840252 Frog Firle Farm Fun Open day, Cuckmere Valley. Farmland crafts, farmers games, explore the countryside. 12-4pm FREE 01323 423197

12th – 15th July East Sussex Music: Summer School for Young Musicians. Winter Garden, Eastbourne £6 per day call 01323 412 000*

Classic Vehicle Show Michelham Priory, Hailsham. Magnificent classic vehicles, admission fee applies. 10.305pm 01323 844224 Creepy Crawlies Weekend. Drusillas Park, Alfriston. 11am-4pm.

01323 874100 Wealden Food and Wine Festival Pevensey Castle, Pevensey.

Storytelling, Falconry, castle tours, 11am -7.30pm £2 07985 871781 NCT Nearly New Sale Ratton School, Park Lane, Eastbourne. 10am-12pm £1.50 nns.eastbourne@nct.org.uk

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What's On this Summer and Autumn

18th – 22nd July AEGON Summer County Cup Devonshire Park, Eastbourne.

Spectator access to tennis matches, 9am-7pm FREE https://www.lta.org.uk

22nd July

Noisy Nature Workshops Observatory Science Centre Hailsham. Cool experiments and fun investigations into nature.10.30am or 2pm start. £10.75 01323 832731*

28th July

Milk Ibiza Style Kids Party The Pyjama Party! @ Atlantis nightclub, Eastbourne 4.30-7pm 07973 884621

Wonderful Weather Workshops Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham. Find how snow is made and where the wind comes from.10.30am or 2pm start. £10.75 01323 832731*

23rd July

30th July

Discover Bronze Age Life at the Pavillion, Eastbourne. Bronze Age food, tool making. 10am-4pm.

01323 410300

Baby & Children’s Market. Hillcrest Community Centre, Newhaven. £1 entry fee applies 10am-12.

07878452263

Old Town Fete Longland Road Recreation Ground, Eastbourne.

Traditional funfair 01323 722924

30th -31st July

Children’s Nearly New Sale at Stone Cross Memorial Hall. 10am-12pm Maresfield Dynamos U15’s Football Team Recruitment Maresfield Recreation ground. 8.30am-10am. .07807136096* Street Styles 2016 Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. World Champions and Britain's Got Talent Finalists 2015 5pm-6pm £10 01323 41200* Bexhill Roaring 20s Day De La Warr Pavilion, Air displays, vintage cars, fun fair, live music. 10am FREE Dlwp.com Pevensey Bay MRC Model Railway Exhibition Pevensey Memorial Hall, Church Lane 10am-4.30pm £2 info@pevenseybaymrc.co.uk

Lammas Festival at Western Lawns, Eastbourne. 01323 415415 Ringmer Steam and Country Show Upper Lodge Farm. 10am-5pm £5 (01903) 233240 Games in the Garden at Batemans Burwash. Traditional games like Croquet, Giant Snakes & Ladders.

1-4pm. 01435 882302

31st July Nutley Windmill Open Day Teddy Bears Picnic. Crowborough Road, Nutley. 10am-5.30pm FREE but donations suggested. 01435 873367

24th July

HappyJacks Picnic in the Park Gildredge Park, Eastbourne. Bouncy castle, charity stalls 07738 381384 Light Fantastic Workshops Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham. Explore how we use light 10.30am or 2pm start. £10.75 01323 832731*

27th July Archaeology Day Michelam Priory, Hailsham. Hands on activities, be an archaeologist for the day. Admission fee applies 01323 844224

3 Little Pigs Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Age 3+ fun kids musical play £13.50 01323 412000*

Wealden Summer Activity Days Wannock Road recreation ground, Polegate. Sports, arts and crafts, healthy cooking, team games, messy play 10am-2pm FREE 01892 602757

3rd August

6th August

Cool Chemistry Full Day Workshop Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham. Fizz, bang and pop in some crazy experiments.10.30am-4pm 01323 832731*

Football and Family Fun Day Langney Sports Club, Eastbourne.

Football displays and stalls. 10am

26th July

2nd – 7th August

August 2nd Aug Cool Chemistry Full Day Workshop Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham. Find out what makes things fizz, bang and pop in some crazy chemistry experiments.10.30am-4pm 01323 832731* Punch & Judy Show at Wish Tower Slopes, Eastbourne. FREE 12.30-2pm.

4th August Punch & Judy Show at Wish Tower Slopes, Eastbourne. Free traditional show12:30-2pm. 01323 509622

The Jungle Book Sunset screening at De Le Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. Outdoor cinema, 8.30pm. FREE www.dlwp.com Proms in the Paddock, Paddock playing field, Lewes. 4pm-10pm Children £3 01403 750493 Glynde & Beddingham Fete Glynde Recreation Ground, Outdoor swimming, stalls 12-4pm FREE

7th August

Captivating Chemistry Full Day Workshop, Observatory Science Centre, Fizz, bang and pop in crazy chemistry experiments.10.30am-4pm 01323 832731*

Friends of Seaside Rec Fun Day Seaside Rd, Eastbourne. Stalls, 10-5pm, FREE http://seasiderec.co.uk

5th August

Kids’ Disco Night Party Eastbourne Bandstand. 7.30pm. 01323 410611

Meet Chase & Marshall from PAW Patrol. Drusillas Park, Alfriston 01323 874100

Rocketry Workshops Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham. Learn about science of rockets 10.30am

9th August

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What's On this Summer and Autumn

.... August continued 10th August Wonder of Colour Workshops Observatory Science Centre, Wartling Rd, Hailsham. 10.30am or 2pm £10.75 01323 832731* Wealden Summer Activity Days Sheepsetting Lane recreation ground, Heathfield Taster sessions of various sports and activities. FREE 01892 602757

11th August Family of the Sun Workshops Observatory Science Centre, Design and make a space probe 10.30am or 2pm £10.75 01323 832731*

16th August

22nd-27th August

Be an Astronaut Workshops Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham. Adventure to the International Space Station. Train, prepare and carry out tasks as an Astronaut living in Space.10.30am or 2pm £10.75 01323 832731*

Cats Congress Theatre, Eastbourne.

Classic West-End musical. Various times and prices call 01323 412 000*

17th August Electronics Workshops Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham. Explore electronic bricks to build some amazing circuits.10.30am or 2pm £10.75 01323 832731* Wealden Summer Activity Days West Park recreation ground, Uckfield.

10am-2pm FREE 01892 602757

11th-17th August

18th August

Airbourne. Eastbourne Seafront.

Flying displays from the Red Arrows, stalls and live music. 10am-6pm FREE 01323 415415

Punch & Judy Show at Wish Tower Slopes, Eastbourne. 12.20-2pm FREE 01323 509622

12th August Wealden Summer Activity Days Western Road recreation ground, Hailsham. 10am-2pm FREE 01892 602757

K’NEX Construction Workshops Observatory Science Centre, Wartling Rd. Hailsham. Design and build a model using a K'nex construction kit under expert guidance. 10.30am or 2pm £10.75 01323 832731*

19th-20th August

13th & 14th August

23rd August Kids’ Disco Night Party at Eastbourne Bandstand. 7.30 - 8.30pm 01323 410611

31st August 1812 Firework Concerts at Eastbourne Bandstand. Big music, big fireworks. 8-10pm. 01323 410611*

24th August 1812 Firework Concerts at Eastbourne Bandstand. 8-10pm. 01323 410611*

25th August Punch & Judy Show at Wish Tower Slopes, Eastbourne. 12.30-2pm.

01323 509622 FREE

26th-29th August Into the Wild Festival, Bentley Wildfowl Estate, Lewes. Live music, theatre, mask making, workshops, camping.

27th-29th August England’s Medieval Festival Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham.

Jousting, stage shows, banquets, camping. 02081506767 see discount voucher page 17

Firle Vintage Summer Fair Firle Place. Rides, puppet show, live music.

Adults £7 Children under 10 free.

Mission ImPudseyble Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. Britain’s Got Talent’s Pudsey the Dog. Ages 4+ £15 01323 412000*

14th August

21st August

Milk Party: Pop up pool party @ Boship Farm Hotel, Hailsham. 1-4pm 07973 884621(see advert above

Chiddingly Horse Show Gymkhana and Fun Dog Show. Hale Farm, Chiddingly. 9am-6pm 01825 872401

Hampden Park Fun Day Hampden Park, Eastbourne. 12-5pm – Stalls, Pentacle Drummers, 07936100255

Crowborough Hospital Fete Southview Rd. Crowborough. stalls, jester 2-5pm FREE 01892 664626

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Punch & Judy Show at Wish Tower Slopes, Eastbourne. FREE 12.30-2pm.

01323 509622

29th August

30th August

September 1st September Punch & Judy Show at Wish Tower Slopes, Eastbourne. FREE 12.30-4pm.

01323 509622

3rd September The Young Families Fair, Community Wise, Eastbourne . Loads of great local activity and shopping info, prizes 10am-2pm £2 entry 01323 651564

7th Sept.ember 1812 Firework Concerts at Eastbourne Bandstand. Big music, big fireworks. 8-10pm. 01323 410611*

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What's On / Holiday Activities

10th – 11th September

8th October

Steampunk Festival, Eastbourne Seafront. Live music, Victoriana 12pm-5pm FREE 07884262762

Stargazing with Eastbourne Astronomical Society at Redoubt Fortress Eastbourne. Discover the secrets of Space 7pm-10pm FREE 01323 410300

14th September 1812 Firework Concerts at Eastbourne Bandstand. Big music, big fireworks. 8-10pm. 01323 410611*

17th -18th September

21st October Animarum at Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne. Street & Circus style acrobatic show. 8pm. 01323 802020*

Owls out and About Paradise Park, Newhaven. Come and experience the magic of getting up close to our feathered friends 10am-4p, FREE 01273 512123

22nd-30th October

18th September

Halloween Trail and Crafts Redoubt Fortress, Eastbourne. Cobwebbed corridors, a creepy quiz, spooky things to make and do 10am-4pm FREE 01323 410300

Plumpton Family Race Day Plumpton Race Course, Lewes.

Traditional Funfair, watch the horse races. 12-5pm £10 01273 400752

23rd-25th September Bentley Woodfair Bentley Estate, Ringmer. Woodcrafting, tree climbing, activities, camping. 01825 840573

24th September Hello Kitty at Drusillas Park, Alfriston. 01323 874100

28th September 1812 Firework Concerts at Eastbourne Bandstand. 8-10pm.

01323 410611*

Halloween Fun Week Paradise Park, Newhaven. With a competition and a spooky trail, 01273 512123

25th October Earth and Beyond Workshop Observatory Science Centre, Wartling Rd. Hailsham. Learning about volcanoes, earthquakes, icebergs.

Looking through the Centre's giant telescopes (weather permitting).

2-8pm £21.75 01323 832731*

27th October Eyes on the Universe Workshops Observatory Science Centre, Wartling Rd. Hailsham What's in space?

Fascinating hands-on activities.

10.30am or 2pm £10.75 01323 832731*

29th October Twighlight ghost tour family special Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. Discover hauntings and horror. 7pm-9pm FREE 01323 410300

October 1st October Bede’s Pre-Prep and Nursery Open Morning Bede’s, Dukes Drive, Eastbourne. View the school facilities and meet the staff. 01323 734222 Bonfire Procession and Fireworks Eastbourne Seafront. The Eastbourne Bonfire Society's annual procession.

7.30-10pm FREE 01323 735970

2nd October Justin Live! Congress Theatre, Eastbourne King of kids TV 11am and 3pm, £16 01323 412000*

Holiday Schemes and Activities AQuality Life Centre, Eastbourne, 6mths-adult, intensive swimming courses 01323-500411 Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Rd, Seaford, cake decorating & crafts workshops, 01323 490912 Beacon Holiday Club, Beacon Academy, Crowborough, 8 - 14yrs tel 01892 603085 Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith nr Lewes, Own a Pony or Young Farmers Holiday Clubs, 5yrs+, tel 01825 872912 (see advert) Blackboys Preschool Summer School 25th July - 27th Aug 2-11yrs 01892 891113 Brandywell Day Nursery, Crowborough. 01892 852187

Brighton & Hove Albion FC, fun football courses, Eastbourne, tel 01273 878265 Bunny Run Childcare School's Out! Grove Rd, Hailsham. 01323 848490 Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 01323 647683 Cherry Wood Kids, outdoor activities, Arlington, 4 - 11yrs, tel 07887 556336 Crowborough Leisure Centre, 5 - 12yrs, 01892 665488 (see ad) Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, drop-in activities for 2½ - 12yrs, tel 01323 490011 Funabounds, Uckfield, coached trampoline courses & fun sessions soft play etc, tel 01825 768479 Get Crafty Kids Sewing Club, Eden Blue,1 Green Street​, Eastbourne Thursdays in July 01323 639883 Hailsham Leisure Centre, daily activity programme 01323 846755 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 4-12yrs, multi-sports, crafts, games 01323 509859

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Holiday & Out of School Clubs ● Places to Visit Holiday Schemes & Activities continued

Plumpton Activity Scheme, Pavilion, Lewes Tue-Thurs 01273 890232 Premier Sport, Multi-sports, Seaford, Lewes,Wadhurst, 5 - 12yrs, tel 01953 499040 Raystede Rangers for animal crazy kids. Ringmer, tel 01825 880461 Saffrons Park Nursery Holiday Playscheme, Memorial Pavilion, Eastbourne 01323 722534 Sanctuary Farm Summer School Sessions, Horam. Experience farm life throughout August. Early drop off available ages 5-12yrs.

07795176399(see advert) Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, activity programme, swim, sports etc, tel 01273 512498 St Elisabeth’s Church Friends & Heroes Holiday Club – 3 fun filled mornings 01323 430667 Shinewater Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 4 - 13yrs, multisports, crafts, games, full/half day sessions, tel 01323 768614 SKIL, Ofsted registered physical activity clubs, Hailsham, 5 - 14yrs, tel 01273 814466 South Coast Tennis Academy, Cross in Hand & Horam, tel 07973 751462 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, Superstars Club, 01323 738822 SPARK Camp, Mayfield School, 2 boys & girls, tel 01435 874619

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Stagecoach Eastbourne & Lewes Theatre and dance holiday clubs 0800 915 0199 Sussex Wildlife Trust Holiday Club, Seven Sisters Country Park, 7-11yrs, tel 01273 497561 Tennis Eastbourne, camps at the Sports 4 - 12yrs, tel 07850 327695 The Cookshelf & Potteryshelf Studio, Eastbourne, painting & cooking workshops, 01323 732280 Time Out Holiday Playscheme, Welcome Church, Heathfield 01435 868583 Tom Thumb Nursery, The avenue, Eastbourne. includes day trips 01323 647630 Uckfield Leisure Centre, all day & drop-in, tel 01825 761160 Universal Dance Summer camps last weeks in July and August.

Maresfield and Barcombe 07968 295862 Wadhurst Churches Holiday Club, Wadhurst Primary School 01892 782083 Whitehill Holiday Club, Luxford Rd, Crowborough, 01892 610816 Whitehouse Sports Coaching Hockey & Cricket camps, St Leonards & Hastings, August 07557 735 447 see advert above.

Wildnature bush-craft days provide a safe outdoor space for all ages to explore, discover & play, tel 07811 814907 Zylo Performance Film School, Heathfield & Ringmer. August.

Write, direct and star in films www.zyloperformance.co.uk

Places to Visit Alfriston Clergy House, rare 14th century Wealden 'hall-house' 01323 871961 Arlington Reservoir & Osprey Trail, 01634 276310 Bateman's, Burwash, former home of Rudyard Kipling, children's holiday activities. 01435 882302 Beachy Head, walks, views & countryside centre 01323737273 Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, Halland + mini railway, 01825 840573 Bewl Water, Lamberhurst TN3 8JH, riding, cycling, family activities, sailing, Restaurant 01892 890000 Blue Reef Aquarium, Rock-A-Nore Road, Hastings, 01424 718776 Bodiam Castle, nr Robertsbridge, story-book castle with moat, battlements 01580 830196 British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield, RH7 6LF, snakes, rats, wildcats etc 01342 834658 Cuckmere Valley, National Trust land, a haven for wildlife, 01323 423197

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Hazel Park Teens Club, Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne 01323 466030 Heathfield Leisure Centre, multi sports, arts & crafts etc, 5 - 11yrs, full/half day sessions, tel 01435 868824 (see advert) Herstmonceux Pre School, Village Hall, Hailsham 07703 359107 Intrepid Theatre Summer Camp, Lewes. 2nd - 4th and 16th -18th August 07840 166 947 Kiddi Tennis & Kiddi Active Holiday Camps, Eastbourne Old Town Rec, 4-8yrs, tel 07811 447711 Lewes FC Football course Mountfield Rd, Lewes ages 4-11yrs 07585 706 591 Lewes Leisure Centre, swim, multi sports, arts & crafts, roller skating, tel 01273 486000 Lewes Theatre Youth Group, summer workshop, 3 - 15 Aug, 8 - 18yrs, tel 07793 081346 Lewes YMCA holiday play scheme, 4 - 11yrs, tel 01273 474599 Little Poppets at Seaford Primary School, 2 - 11yrs, tel 01323 896069 Lucy’s Little Forest School, Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, outdoor activities, tel 07766 486548 Manor Twiglets, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, 2 - 11yrs, tel 01825 765487 (see advert) Meads Lawn Tennis @ ROMPA, Eastbourne, summer camps tel 07947 858349 Mohair Centre, Lewes. Fishing, pond dipping, den building.

01825 872457 N.I.P.P.E.R.S, Newhaven holiday club, every school holiday, 4 - 17yrs, tel 01273 510784 Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, workshops & science activities, tel 01323 832731

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Cuckoo Shack, Cuckoo Trail, Polegate. Cafe, outdoor play area and friendly horses to meet.

07736 698262 Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum, free entry, 01323 730717 Eastbourne Pier, bars & restaurants, gift shop 01323 410466 Filching Manor Motor Museum, Polegate BN26 5QA, 01323 487124 Friston Forest, Exceat, cycling, walking, biking 01580 213044 Gildredge Park & Manor Gardens, Eastbourne, playground, tennis courts 01323 410000 Hampden Park, Eastbourne, lake, playground, cafe 01323 410000 Hastings Adventure Golf, 3 courses hello@hastingsadventuregolf.com Hempstead Meadow, Uckfield, local nature reserve, wetland habitat 01825 762774

How We Lived Then, Museum of Shops in Eastbourne, 01323 737143 Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker nr Hailsham, BN27 3QS, moated gardens, playground, interative gallery 01323 844224 (see advert) Middle Farm, Firle, animals, 2 playgrounds & play hay barn, farm shop 01323 811411 Motcombe Gardens, Eastbourne duck pond, lawns 01323 410000 Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 100+ interactive exhibits, workshops, shows & tours 01323 832731 Partyman Fort Fun, indoor soft play; outside playground & adventure golf, 01323 642833 Pevensey Castle, 16 centuries of history, 01323 762604 Princes Park, Eastbourne, putting, model boating lake, 01323 410000

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Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, Ringmer, 1000 rescue animals, visitor centre 01825 840252 Seaford Museum in the Martello Tower, local history 01323 898222 Seven Sisters Country Park, walking, beach, rock pools etc 0345 6080193 Shinewater Park, Eastbourne, playground, lakes, all-weather court, BMX & skate park 01323 410000 Stadium Tours at the Amex, Brighton, 0844 3271901 The Helen Garden, Eastbourne, putting, boules, playground 01323 100000 The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest, RH18 5JN 01825 712040 Towner, art museum, Eastbourne, family activities 01323 434670 West Park, Uckfield, local nature reserve, 01825 762774 Wilderness Wood, picnics, wild camping, kids activities 01825 830509 Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Arundel, nature reserve with guided boat safari 01903 883355 Yesterday's World, Battle, life size street scenes & shop displays, 150,000 artefacts 01424 777226

Knockhatch, 11yrs+, tel 0844 2570433 Anita’s Beauty Works, Eastbourne, girls beauty parties, 7yrs+ tel 01323 503530 Appleyard Studios, Robertsbridge.

Popstar parties in a professional recording studio, tel 0845 6808906 Arena Pursuits, near Bewl Water, outdoor adventures for 6yrs+, tel 01580 879614 Barney’s Playbarn, Bell Lane, Uckfield best for under 10’s, + private hire tel 01825 764575 Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Rd, Seaford, cake decorating & crafty parties, tel 01323 490912 Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith nr Lewes, Farm or Pony Party inc all day access to farm & playgrounds, tel 01825 872912 (see advert) Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park to East Grinstead, tel 01825 720800 Buzz Active, Eastbourne & Cuckmere, 6 - 14yrs, windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, tel 01323 417023 Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, football, disco, bouncy castle, dodgeball & games, tel 01323 647683 Cophall Stables, Polegate, gymkhana games & ride, tel 01323 483975 Crowborough Leisure Centre, trampoline, football, inflatables, roller/ disco, soft play, pool, wii, go kart, tel 01892 665488 (see advert) Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, soft play, football, basketball, trampolining, roller disco, netball, tel 01323 490011

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Film Parties @ The Picture House Uckfield. 01825 764909 FireWorks, Lewes, paint your own pottery, decopatch, 01273 483007 Fort Fun Adventure Park, Eastbourne, Teddy Tastic, soft play (under 11’s) & arts & crafts parties, tel 01323 642833 Fun Abounds, Uckfield, indoor trampolining parties with an experienced coach, lots of fun & games, 01825 768479 (see advert) Fun-Net Café, High St, Uckfield: baby sensory area & playframe tel 01825 760924 Glebe Field Riding School, Chiddingly, pony parties, tel 01825 872198

Hailsham Leisure Centre, bowling, softplay, pool, tel 01323 846755

Hailsham Pavilion, children’s film parties or for hire, tel 01323 841414 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, bouncy castle, football, games, roller disco, tel 01323 509859 Heathfield Leisure Centre, soft play, football, trampolining, multi-sports, tel 01435 868824 (see advert) Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham, farm, birds of prey, waterslides, adventure play, tel 01323 442051 Knockhatch Ski Slope, ringoing, ski & snowboard parties, tel 01323 843344 Lavender Line, Preserved Railway, Isfield, nr Uckfield, tel 01825 750515 Leo’s Play Den, Pevensey Rd, Eastbourne, 01323 749022 Lewes Leisure Centre, pool, sports, soft play, roller disco, trampolining, Big Bounce, tel 01273 486000 Lloyds Lanes, Eastbourne, 10 pin bowling & laser quest, tel 01323 509999 (see advert)

Masterpiece, Whitesmith, paint pottery, decopatch, button art, teddy making, sew a cushion, tel 01825 872225 (see advert) Monkey Bizness, soft play & laser, Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes, 2-12yrs, tel 08458 739645 My Skate World, Maple Rd, Eastbourne, 01323 738288 (see ad) Newhaven Scuba Centre, parties for 8yrs+ Fri eves, tel 01273 612012 Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux tel 01323 832731 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, Magic Castle, Big Bounce, roller skating, tel 01273 588858 Pin Ups Pamper Parties, Mayfield, 6- 2yrs, tel 01435 872423 Playstation Eastbourne, Commercial Road, 0 - 12yrs, tel 01323 411527 Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, Ringmer, yurt, garden & animals, tel 01825 840252 Ringmer Swimming Pool, tel 01273 813533 Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, pool parties, Sat eve, tel 01273 512498 Shinewater Sports Centre, Eastbourne, bouncy castle & football, tel 01323 768614 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, pool & soft play parties, tel 01323 738822 Sport Brighton, Denton Rd, Eastbourne, bouncy castle & soft play, football, tel 01273 643706 The Cookshelf & Potteryshelf, North St, Eastbourne, pottery painting or cooking parties, tel 01323 732280 The Little White Studio, Horam, arty parties, 5yrs+, tel 01435 810101

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Choice of Ac vity • Kids Hot Meal • Party Coordinator Party Bags• Birthday Cake • Unlimited Squash Invita ons • Group Photo • Cer ficates Treasure Island, Eastbourne, soft play/adventure park, tel 01323 411077 Uckfield Gymnastic Centre,Batts Bridge Road, Maresfield, tel 01825 764141 Uckfield Leisure Centre, football, trampoline, bouncy castle, arts & crafts, roller disco, pool, tel 01825 761160 (see advert) Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, bouncy castle, trampolining & gymnastics, sports, 01892 782136 Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, themed parties 3yrs + tel 07766 486548 Woodland Adventures, outdoor laser combat, Crockstead Farm Hotel, Halland, 6yrs+, tel 01825 840080

Hall Hire Barney’s Playbarn, Bell Lane, Uckfield, tel 01825 764575 Bridgemere Centre, Eastbourne, tel 01323 439700 Broad Oak Village Hall, tel 07766 738481 Burwash Village Hall, tel 01435 883288 Cavendish School, conference room, sports hall, dance studio, music rooms, tel 01323 731340 Cross in Hand Village Hall, tel 01435 865034 Crowborough Rugby Club, bar, catering, up to 200 standing, 100 sitting, parking, tel 01892 654832 Eastbourne Town Hall Room Hire, tel 01323 415034 Emmanuel Church Hall, Hawkswood Rd, Hailsham, excellent facilities, kitchen, car park, tel 01323 844885 Fairwarp Village Hall, tel 01825 712632 Five Ashes Village Hall, tel 01825 831945 Hailsham East Community Centre, hall, lounge, sensory room, tel 01323 464340 Hampden Park Community Centre, Eastbourne, tel 07950 532465 Heathfield Community Centre, tel 01435 865700 Hillcrest Community Centre, Bay View Road, Newhaven BN9 9LH, tel 01273 512376 Horam Village Hall on the Recreation Ground, tel 01435 813295 Hurst Green Village Hall, large & small halls, kitchen, bar, tel 01580 860111 Kings Church, Lewes, bouncy castle & ride on cars 01273 486 182 Little Theatre, Cavendish School, Eastbourne, purpose built theatre fel 01323 746514

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Lucas Memorial Hall, Waldron with garden & views, tel 01435 862065 Maresfield Village Hall, tel 07876 718955 Mayfield Memorial Hall, tel 01435 872163 (evenings) Mayfield Scout Hall, tel 01435 873670 Nutley Memorial Hall, tel 01825 712465 Polegate Community Centre, hall, stage, tel 01323 482434 Punnetts Town Village Hall, tel 01435 830645 Regency Park Community Centre, Wartling Rd, Eastbourne, tel 01323 415465 Seaford Head School, large & small halls, tea & coffee making, grounds, tel 01323 872706 Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven, tel 01273 510784 St George’s Hall, Wadhurst, tel 01892 783156 St Luke’s Community Centre Seaford, tel 01323 894216 St Lukes Parish Centre, Stone Cross, tel 01323 767020 St Peter’s Church Community Hall, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, tel 01323 509772 State Hall, Heathfield, tel 01435 863786 The Goward Hall, Cade Street, Heathfield, tel 01323 845372 The Pavilion, Sparrows Green Recreation Ground, Wadhurst, tel 01892 783442 Ticehurst Village Hall, 01580 200253 Underground Theatre, Eastbourne, tel 01323 730211 Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, sports halls, multi-use games area, tel 01892 782136 Willingdon Trees Community Centre, Eastbourne, tel 07766 736031

Party Entertainment Ace Magician for all ages & functions, tel 01323 487952 Amazing Animal Adventure Parties, tel 07859 076856 Animal Extravaganza, we bring reptiles, & domestic animals 07531 070607 Animal Magic, animal handling events, tel 07979 692423 Arty Parties by Creation Station, tel 07766 204298 Auntie Rainbow & her magic, 2-5yrs, tel 01323 487952 (see advert) Bush Craft Birthday Adventures with Wild Nature, tel 07811 814907 Carolines Fun Faces, magic, balloon modelling, face painting, tel 01323 484239

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Cartoons & caricatures, arty parties for 6yrs+, 07722 236741 Caterpillar Music Parties, 6mths-4yrs, tel 01323 461782 Cotton Cubs Soft Play Hire, tel 07983 337929 diddi dance parties for pre-school children, tel 07788 246073 Don Howard, balloon animals & magical fun, tel 01323 842966 Enchanted Experiences, party packages, mascot appearances, tel 07813 201764 (see advert) Face painting and glitter tattoo making. tel 07782 141221 Football parties a with coaches from Lewes FC, tel 01273 470820 Girls Pamper Parties, Eastbourne area, 5-16yrs, tel 07962 080478 Go-Kart Party, a driving experience in & outdoors, tel 01293 885454 Graham Desmond, magician and more, tel 01323 488360 Karting4Kids, mobile electric gokarts & circuit brought to your venue, tel 01424 774820 Kelly the Clown, magic, balloon modelling, games, dancing etc, tel 01892 653963 Little Bears Soft Play Hire for parties, weddings, events etc; Messy Play & Craft Parties, tel 07985 254735 (see advert and discount voucher) Little Kickers & Little Rugby Parties, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford areas 18mths-7yrs, tel 01323 749640 (see advert) LongTallSilly, extraordinary music parties: tel 07877 037109 Magic Pat, magic for all ages, tel 01323 441611 Marco the Magician, tel 01435 864124 Mini Motion dance parties, 3-7yrs, Crowborough, Uckfield and surrounding, tel 07734 863791 Pic-n-mix Parties, 1-11yrs, music, games, crafts 01892 864592

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Pinkle’s Puppet Circus, mesmerizing puppet show + face painting, tel 07904 208135 Pony Parties, we bring a pony to your party, tel 07867 784945 Posh Nails & Beauty, Green St, Eastbourne, mini manicure with nail art, choc fountain, tel 01323 722888 Ravebugs, rhythm parties for all ages, tel 07850 890026 Ray Sparks, magic, Punch & Judy, balloon modelling etc, tel 01323 509622 Rising Stars Multi-Sports & Adventure Parties, weekends, tel 07715 057584 Sing & Sign Parties, Eastbourne, 0- 2½yrs, tel 01323 365324 (see ad) Sing & Sign Parties, Lewes, Uckfield, Haywards Heath areas, tel 01273 243786/07958 539903 (see advert) South East Mountain Biking, Friston Forest, birthday rides, 7yrs+, tel 07713 250047 Starlight Discos, children’s disco specialist, tel 07930 196966 Steggies soft play. Bouncy castle hire etc, tel 01323 844255

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CAROLES CASTLES

Quality Bouncy Castles All with rain covers Suitable for halls or gardens FREE Local Set Up Prices from £45 01323 760985 07722 625602 Caroles Castles

Steve’s Tropical Roadshow, games, prizes, dancing, 4yrs+, tel 01323 769363 Suze Designs Jewellery Parties 7yrs+, tel 01580 881677 Time 2 Potter, mobile & at Old Loom, Hailsham, pottery painting, 4yrs+, tel 01323 505000 Tumble Tots Parties, 6mths-7yrs, tel 07867 801185 Water Zorber, walk on water in a human sized inflatable ball, in your garden, tel 07952 677563 Whizz Parties: Teddy Making Sports Toddler Time 0845 0171077 Wishworks, puppet shows for children 3yrs+, tel 07712 612006 Zanzi Jewellery Parties, 8yrs+, tel 07814 107249

Face Painting Dipsticks Face Painting, Eastbourne, tel 01323 657756 Facepacks, glitter tattoos and facepaing by the hour 07782 141221 Facepainting for hildren’s parties, Eastbourne, tel 07773 675146 Pretty Painted Faces, all areas, tel 07950 609409 Ruby Moos, children’s parties, Eastbourne, tel 01323 645711 The Faceplace, face painting & balloon modelling, tel 07778 642687 Tickles Face Painting, Eastbourne, tel 07545 461839

Party Supplies Bay Tree Foods, children’s party food 01435 866688 Beautiful Bunting, bunting to hire, Lewes or postal, tel 01273 479464 Busy Bunting, handmade, personalised bunting 07979 815411 Dazzling Decor, balloons for every occasion, decorations, bunting etc, Newhaven & online, tel 01273 612111 HappyJacks Mobile Softplay Hire for 0 - 5yrs, parties, events, toddler, playgroups etc, tel 07738 381384 (see advert) Little Lions Mobile Soft Play for parties, weddings etc, 0 - 5yrs, tel 07411 272025

Paperlane, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, tel 01323 502145 Parties Wrapped Up, tableware, balloons, candles, party bags, pinatas, bunting, prizes etc, tel 01435 830305 Sovereign Events, venue decoration & party supplies: balloons, chocolate fountains etc, tel 01323 332103 SPLODGE Teddy Parties, bear making kits for parties & bear clothes, tel 01323 728230 Steggies party shop, Hailsham.

Fancy dress and party supplies, tel 01323 844255 Sweet Dreams Candy Cart, popcorn & candy floss, tel 01323 650604 Tiny Tigerz Softplay Hire, tel 07555 347601

Fancy Dress All Dressed Up, Horam, fancy dress hire & sales for children & adults, tel 01435 408050 Cooper’s Magic Shop, fancy dress & accessories, Eastbourne, tel 01323 431795 Pirouettes & Fancy Dress, Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne, tel 01323 430410 The Fairy Princess, online party & fancy dress shop for boys & girls, tel 0845 4154169

AUNTIE RAINBOW Fun & laughter shows Entertains pre-school ages 4 & 5 yrs

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Sally Ann’s Bouncy Castles, Uckfield & Crowborough areas, tel 07786 668898 Sparky Marks Bouncy Castles, 25 mile radius of Eastbourne, fully insured, tel 07974 212540

Celebration Cakes Amore Cake, all sorts of cakes Eastbourne area, tel 07714 856232 Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Rd, Seaford, cakes & cake decorating workshops, 8yrs+, tel 01323 490912 Cakes for all occasions, Wadhurst & surrounding villages, tel 01892 785540 Cavendish Bakery, photo cakes & other celebration cakes; buffet platters, tel 01323 726406 Groovy Cakes, Uckfield. Gluten free www.groovycakes.co.uk Kerry’s Cake House, Eastbourne, personalised cakes & cupcakes for all occasions, tel 07951 058650 Sugarheaven Cakes, Eastbourne area, allergy free specialist, tel 01323 766805 The CoffeeCupCake Company, Eastbourne,07759 814117 White Cherry Cakes, allergen free cakes, free delivery in Eastbourne area, tel 07789 804771

Bouncy Castles and Inflatables Ace Inflatables, bouncy castles, slides etc, tel 01825 732742 Ann Mars Bouncy Castles, Eastbourne, Seaford, Hailsham areas, 07888 998405 Bounce Bounce Whizz, castles with slides, soft play & sumo, tel 01323 506504 Bouncy Castles R Us, Eastbourne & South Wealden, tel 01323 440486 Caroles Castles, free local delivery to Eastbourne, Hailsham, Pevensey areas, tel 01323 760985 Cookes Castles, bouncy castles, pirate ships & slides, 07929 109186 KBS Inflatable Kingdom, inflatables, soft play, Wealden, tel 01892 661799 Linda’s Castles, small bouncy castles, collect from Eastbourne, tel 01323 723762

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

Arts and Crafts After School Art Clubs, Lewes Studio, 3.45 - 5pm, 7-10yrs, tel 01273 476832 Art Classes with Lucie Soucek, Pastorale Arts, Malling St, Lewes, 8-12yrs, tel 07775 662540

Artytime, Sat Club for 4yrs+, Jarvis Brook Guide Hall, Crowborough, tel 01892 662912 Can Draw, art club, Hailsham, Sat am, 5-11yrs, painting & drawing skills, tel 07725 145920 Cartoon Corner, Paradise Park, Newhaven, free workshops last Sat of month, tel 07722 236741 Craft Club, Willingdon Trees Community Centre, Eastbourne, Fri pm, 3 - 11yrs accompanied by parent, tel 07766 736031 FireWorks, Lewes, paint your own pottery, decopatch, fun with clay, all ages, tel 01273 483007 Masterpiece, Whitesmith, paint pottery, decopatch, button art, teddy making, sew a cushion, tel 01825 872225 (see advert) Potteryshelf Café, North St, Eastbourne, pottery painting, baby prints & parties, tel 01323 732280 Recycled textiles & felt making workshops for schools & adults, tel 01580 201015 Silver Jewellery Workshops, tel 01825 722428 Start Art & Smart Art, Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven, Thu, tel 01273 515033 The Drawing Room, Old Town, Eastbourne, holiday classes, tel 07885 262968 The Little White Studio, Horam, after school workshops & arty parties, tel 01435 810101 The Seamstress Lewes, sewing classes for adults & children, 8yrs+, alterations, tel 07999 576215 Time 2 Potter, Old Loom, Hailsham, pottery painting, 4yrs+, call to book, tel 01323 505000 Wadhurst Friday Fun Sewing Club, 8yrs+, 4 - 5.30pm, tel 01892 784783

Athletics Eastbourne Rovers Athletics Club, 9-80yrs chris@sussexbarn.com Hailsham Harriers, 10yrs+, tel 01323 842153 Lewes Athletics Club, 9yrs+, tel 01273 487159 Seaford Striders, road running, 7yrs+, tel 01323 897518 Wadhurst Runners, 13yrs+, tel 01892 783506

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A-Z of Sport Party Supplies ● & Leisure A-Z of Sport & Leisure Badminton

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Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, family badminton session, Sun am, tel 01323 647683 Crowborough Leisure Centre, casual bookings, tel 01892 665488 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, casual sessions, tel 01323 509859 Hardwick Badminton Club, Causeway School, Eastbourne, 14yrs+, tel 07870 341752 Heathfield Leisure Centre, casual sessions & children’s courses, 5yrs+, tel 01435 868824 Lewes Badminton Club, Mon & Thu, 11 - 17yrs, tel juniors@ lewesbadmintonclub.co.uk Lewes Leisure Centre, casual use, tel 01273 486000 Shinewater Sports & Community Centre, tel 01323 768614 Shuttles Badminton Club, Uplands, Wadhurst, tel 01892 784695 Sovereign Centre, casual badminton sessions, tel 01323 738822 (see advert) Sport Brighton, Denton Rd, Eastbourne, casual bookings, tel 01273 643706 Uckfield Leisure Centre, casual bookings, tel 01825 761160 (see advert)

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

Bikes Cycle Seahaven, rides, social events & training, tel 01323 893130 Cycle Training, Bikeability, cycling proficiency training for 6-16yrs, tel 01273 482490 (see advert) Eastbourne Rovers Pedal Power, 6 16yrs, coached cycling skills, Fri eve, tel 07546 839416 Hellingly Cycle Speedway Club, in need of new riders 7 yrs+, Apr - Oct, tel 01323 506751 Lewes Wanderers Cycling Club, 12yrs+, tel 01273 471880 South East Mountain Biking, guided rides, coaching 7yrs+ & on road training, tel 07713 250047

Bowling and Skittles Eastbourne Youth Bowlers Club, 7 - 18yrs, Lloyds Lanes, tel 01323 509999 Freedom Bowl at Hailsham Leisure Centre, 3yrs+, tel 01323 443912 (see advert) Lloyds Lanes, Eastbourne, 10 pin bowling & laser quest, tel 01323 509999

Cheerleading Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, baton twirling, Wed/Fri pm, 6yrs+, tel 01323 509859

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

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Trapeze, Rope & Silks, Children 7yrs+ - All Saints Centre, Lewes, tel 07960 794408

Climbing and Mountaineering Evolution Indoor Climbing, nr Crowborough, 01892 862924 Nuts4Climbing at Harrison’s Rocks, Groombridge, tel 01892 860670

Cookery The Cookshelf, North St, Eastbourne, cooking classes tel 01323 732280

Cricket Barcombe Cricket Club, training 7 14yrs+; teams U10 & U14, qualified coaches, tel 01273 401812 Burwash Cricket Club, 11yrs+, coaching Wed eve, tel 01435 882832 Buxted Park Cricket Club, training from 7yrs+, teams from 9yrs+, tel 07718 679850 Crowborough Cricket Club, Blackness Rd, 8yrs+ coaching; U13 team, older juniors play for adult teams, tel 07921 218836 East Dean & Friston Cricket Club, 13yrs+ play for Sunday team, tel 01323 423334 Eastbourne Cricket Club, soft ball for 5 - 10 yrs, teams U10 - U18, tel 01323 724328 Etchingham & Fontridge Cricket Club, junior memberships, tel 01580 819529 Fletching Cricket Club, U9, U11 teams tel 01825 714567 n Flimwell Cricket Club, 9yrs+ coaching & U11, U13 teams, tel 07773 361542 Glynde & Beddingham Cricket Club, junior teams & coaching, 7yrs+ tel 07771 658091 Hailsham Cricket Club, junior teams & coaching: 5 - 16yrs Wed eve + adult teams, tel 07980 146841 Hellingly Cricket Club, juniors from U8’s - U16’s, ladies & men’s teams, tel 07968 167338 Herstmonceux Cricket Club, 6yrs+ coaching, tel 01323 841060 Lewes Priory Cricket Club, all ages from 6yrs+, training & matches, tel 07790 323001 Mayfield Cricket Club, U9 - U16, coaching from 5yrs on Fri eve, tel 07540 134313 Newhaven Cricket Club, 6 - 16yrs teams & coaching, tel 07761 786794 Newick Cricket Club Juniors, 8yrs+ coaching, 07831 840000 Polegate & Stone Cross Cricket Club, U12, U14, U16 teams + adults teams, tel 07798 635831 Ringmer Cricket Club, junior coaching & teams, 8yrs+, tel 01273 812522 Seaford Cricket Club, 6yrs+ & teams from U10 - U18, men & women, tel 07748 653012 Skillz Cricket Academy, Bede’s, The Dicker 4 - 16yrs, tel 07734 115482 St Michael’s CC, Lewes, coaching + older juniors play for adult teams, tel 07939 031411 Uckfield Anderida Cricket Club junior training, 6 - 12yrs, adult team from

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14yrs+, david.ritman@sky.com Wadhurst Cricket Club, 12yrs+ play in senior teams, tel 01892 784051 Waldron Cricket Club, teenagers & adults, tel 01435 862031

Dance and Drama A. B Stage School, Heathfield, tel 07770 442194 ACT, Eastbourne town centre, professional theatre training 6-18yrs, tel 01273 818266 Aerodance, Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, tel 01892 740313 Art of Dance, Lewes, 2yrs - adult, ballet, tap, disco & street dance, tel 07976 068989 (see advert) Babyballet, 6mths -5yrs, Hampden Park, Eastbourne; Summerfields LC, Hastings, tel 07891 952104 Bambino Bop, ballet, tap & street dance, 1 - 16yrs, Newhaven & Ringmer, tel 07855 243357 Bond School of Dance, Seaford, ballet, tap & modern, 3yrs+, tel 01323 492795 Bourne Academy of Performing Arts, Seaside, Eastbourne, 3yrs+, tel 01323 649097 Burwash Youth Musical Theatre, 4 - 19yrs, Sat am, 01435 882687; Cherry Dance, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, streetdance, jazz, modern, ballet, 4 - 18yrs, tel 07793 383956 Chyngton Youth Academy, Seaford, drama classes, 6 - 18yrs, tel 07791 081935 Coppice Dance, Ballroom & Latin class, 7yrs+, Willingdon Sat 3pm, tel 01323 502473 Dance & Movement with Melody Bear, 2 - 4yrs, Stone Cross, Wed am, tel 07980 371347 Dance Classes with Chloe LeFay, Heathfield area, creative dance, jazz, street, tap, tel 07766 736421 DanceHouseUK, 2½yrs+, fun to festivals, Willingdon & Nutley, tel 07812 897646 Deborah Lamb Theatre Arts (Debs Dancers), Uckfield, ballet, tap, jazz & musical theatre, tel 01825 762880 Diamond Dance, Horam, freestyle, 5yrs - adult + mother & toddler class, tel 01323 840937 Diana Freedman’s School of Dance & Performing Arts, Pevensey Bay, 2½yrs - adult, tel 01424 212986 Do4Kidz Dance Works, primary school clubs, tel 01892 521778

Drama Teacher, fully qualified &

Dramatiks! Ticehurst, Sat pm,

private lessons for LAMDA exams,

5 - 11yrs, act, sing & dance,

audtions etc, tel 01825 831868

tel 01580 200948

Duende Dance School, Lewes, flamenco, Sat am, tel 07963 959262 East Sussex Dance, Lewes: Ballroom & Latin, Disco & Street Dance 07901 962163 Eastbourne Academy of Dancing, dance specialist, LAMDA drama, adult ballet, tel 01323 417260 Eastbourne Stage School - The Theatre Workshop tel 01323 401898 Footsteps Academy of Dance, 2½yrs+, tel 07771 985711 Glyndebourne Youth Opera, 8 - 19yrs, tel 01273 815023 Goldmans Stage School, Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne, tel 01323 472391 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 3yrs+, tel 01323 509859 Heathfield School of Dance, Five Ashes Village Hall, 2yrs+, tel 07803 254966 Heathfield Youth Drama, 7-18yrs, tel 01825 830464 Helena’s Flamenco Dance, 2yrs Lewes , Eastbourne 07963 959262 Intrepid Drama Classes, Lewes, tel 07840 166947 Jane E Coleman School of Dancing, ballet, modern, tap, jazz, 3yrs+, Burwash, tel 01435 882687 Jo Christie Dance Centre, Crowborough, tel 01435 863375 Kaleidoscope Theatre Company, Lewes 01273 473554 Legat School of Dance at Bede’s, Upper Dicker, tel 01323 843252 Limelight ballet, tap, jazz dancewear & shoes - all ages. Gym & Swimwear, tel 01825 765555 Little Foxes Dance for all children, 2-11yrs, tel 01825 891238 Little Gems, Seaside, Eastbourne: tel 07544 967586 Natalie Roberts School of Performing Arts, Community Wise, Eastbourne, tel 07796 268373 Norcross Dance Centre, Denton Centre, Newhaven, 01273 516906 Old Town Dance, Eastbourne, 2½yrs+, tel 01323 438697 Pirouettes Dancewear, Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne,01323 430410 RAPA (Ratton Academy of Performing Arts), Eastbourne, tel 01323 654066 Rennie Dance Academy, ballet, tap, modern, streetdance, musical theatre, 3yrs+, Newick, Uckfield, tel 01825 761596 (see advert) Robinson Academy of Drama, Eastbourne, tel 07507 533708 Seaford School of Dancing, ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, musical theatre, 2½yrs+, tel 01323 490017 Seaford Youth Drama Group, 5- 8yrs, tel 01323 892023 Seahaven Dance, Seaford, Lewes, Newhaven, tel 07738 831616 Shining Stars Dance Academy, Shinewater, ballet, modern, tap, jazz, theatre tel 07980 986672 (see advert)

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Dance & Drama Continued SLH Dance Academy, Lewes, ISTD tel 07539 215547 Spotlight Theatre Club, Eastbourne, Tollgate School, tel 01323 720039 Stagecoach Eastbourne, 4 - 18yrs, tel 01273 390293 Stagecoach Lewes, Ringmer Community College, 4 - 18yrs, musical theatre and Summer School tel 01273 504380 Street Styles for All, Hip Hop, Street, Breakdance & RnB, Eastbourne, 5yrs+, tel 01323 332183 (see advert) Streetdance, Cavendish Sports Centre, Mon & Fri pm, 5yrs+, tel 01323 647683 Summerheath School of Dance, ballet, tap, modern, Hailsham, 2½ yrs+, tel 01323 840400 (see advert) Susanna Cox Academy of Dance, ballet, tap, Crowborough, tel 01892 653336 Sussex Dance Studios, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 18mths+, tel 01323 381227

Lewes | Plumpton | Barcombe | Haywards Heath Ballet | Tap | Jazz | Modern | Pointe Musical Theatre | Street Jazz Adult Classes Principal:

Julia Canneaux LRAD ARAD AISTD juliacanneaux@hotmail.co.uk

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The Dance Academy, Lewes, ballet, tap, modern, ballroom, street & freestyle, tel 07852 390748 The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, Gildredge House, Eastbourne, tel 0845 6732022 Trapdoor Theatre School at RAPA, Eastbourne, 4 - 17yrs, tel 01323 654066

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Fitness and Exercise Born to Move, Hailsham Leisure Centre, 2-16yrs, fun fitness classes, tel 01323 846755 (see advert) Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, junior gym, 14 - 16yrs, Thu pm, tel 01323 509859 Mini Chicks, chickboxing, Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 7 - 14yrs, tel 07837 654287 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, J-FIT, 12 - 16yrs, gym workout, Wed 3.30 4.30pm, tel 01273 588858 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, junior gym, 8 - 15yrs, Tue, Fri, Sun sessions, tel 01323 738822

Football

Turning Pointe School of Dance, Lewes, Plumpton, Barcombe & Haywards Heath, tel 07936 588802 Universal Dance, Uckfield, Lewes areas: street dance, cheerleading, ballet, contemporary, drama, tel 07885 528356 (Uckfield) or 07968 295862 (Lewes) Up the Tempo Dance School, Newhaven & Seaford, tel 07852 323990 Wadhurst Youth Theatre, 11 - 16yrs, tel 01580 200948 Willingdon School of Dancing, , 18mths+, tel 07735 386465 Zoe Pennington Dance Academy, Hailsham, 18mths - adults, tel 01323 845715 Zylo Performance, drama clubs for primary schools, tel 07796 305205

Brick Farm, Herstmonceux, trout fishery, Learn to Fish sessions, kids may fish on guardian’s ticket, tel 01323 832615 Eastbourne Angling Association, tel 01323 723442 Fly fishing/casting lessons, gift vouchers, tel 07801 750166 Horam Manor Fisheries, fish by the day, tel 01323 840889 Hydneye Lake, Shinewater tel 07876 185249 Junior Fishing on the Children’s Fishing Pond at Bewl Water, tel 01892 890000 Seaford Angling Club, tel 07789 541677 Sharnfold Farm, Stone Cross, Pevensey, well stocked lake open 364 days a year, tel 01323 768490 Southdown Angling Association, Eastbourne & Hailsham area, junior memberships, tel 01435 812854

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Hampden Park Community Centre, Tue 6 - 8pm, tel 01323 733615 SASBAH, Registered Special Needs Centre, tel 01825 873045 Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven, tel 01273 510784 Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, club night on Thu, tel 01435 864646

Fencing Eastbourne Fencing Club, 10yrs+, Bishop Bell School, Mon & Fri eve, tel 01323 733759 Lewes Fencing Club, Leisure Centre, 8yrs+, tel 01273 486000

Fish and Fishing Arlington Reservoir fly fishing, 10yrs+, prebook for tuition, 01634 276310 Bewl Water Fly Fishing, day tickets & junior courses, bank fishing, boat fishing tel 01892 890352

AFC Uckfield Colts, Skills Club 2-9yrs; tel 01825 890511 Black Hawks FC, Eastbourne, U8 - U15, boys & mixed to U13, tel 01323 504207 Brighton & Hove Albion: after school clubs, holiday camps, tel 01273 878265 Broad Oak & Horam Junior Football Club, U6 - U18 mixed to U15; girls U14/U16, tel 01435 865163 CACL Saturday Football Coaching, 4-12yrs, Eastbourne, 01323 730467 Chailey & Newick Colts, U8 - U16, mixed teams, tel 01825 723708 Crowborough Athletic Youth FC, U6-U16, tel 07932 058785 Denton & South Heighton JFC, U7 - U16, tel 07541 060209

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Eastbourne Borough Youth FC, U6 U16 boys teams; U10, U11, U12, U13 & U14 girls teams, tel 07707 971151 Eastbourne Ladies & Girls FC, all female football from 8yrs - adult, tel 07976 749260 Eastbourne Town Youth FC, Eastbourne, U6 - U18 teams, boys & girls, tel 07810 551108 Hailsham United Junior FC, U6 - U16 (mixed), tel 01323 844005 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, football fun, 6-9yrs & 9- 2yrs, Mon, tel 01323 509859 Heathfield Leisure Centre, football courses, 5 - 9yrs, tel 01435 868824 Jarvis Brook JFC, teams & training 5yrs - U18, boys & girls, tel 07875 878835 Kingston Junior Football Club, 7-9yrs coaching, teams: U12, U16, tel 01273 473107 Lewes Bridge View Junior FC, U8 - U16; girls Y4-Y7, 07789 278563 Lewes FC Saturday Soccer Club, 4-11yrs, tel 01273 470820 Lewes FC, Academy Squad, girls teams, tel 01273 470820 Little Kickers, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, fun football training, 18mths 7yrs, tel 01323 749640 (see advert) Maresfield Dynamos Junior Football Club, coaching from U7; teams U11, U15, U16, 07807 136096 Newhaven Girls FC, U10, U12, U13 & U16 teams, tel 07715 491571 Pevensey & Westham JFC, tel 07749 047283 Polegate Grasshoppers, U6 - U15 boys; U6 - U13 girls, tel 01323 461049 Premier Mini Soccer, Seaford, Sat am, 3yrs+, all abilities, tel 07862 261094 Premier United, Seaford, U7- U14, boys & girls, tel 07862 261094 Pro-Direct Soccer Academy, Eastbourne Sports Park & Seaford, 4 - 15yrs, after school & holidays, tel 01273 463355 or 07510 374934 Ringmer Rovers, U7 - U16, boys & girls, U15 girls, tel 07747 616051 Seaford Town Youth Football, tel 07884 266448 Shinewater Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 5 - 14yrs, Fri pm, tel 01323 768614 Sovereign Saints, Eastbourne, 4yrs - U17 teams & trainees, boys & girls, tel 07778 557538 Sussex County Football Ass for your nearest club, tel 01903 753547 Uckfield Grasshoppers Junior FC from 5yrs - U16, tel 01825 769191 Wadhurst United Junior FC, boys & girls, 5 - 18yrs, tel 07818 666729

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Golf Bay View Park Golf Course, Pevensey Bay, junior green fees & lessons, tel 01323 769384 Dale Hill Golf Club, Ticehurst, coaching & junior memberships, , tel 01580 201090 East Sussex Golf Academy, Lottbridge Golf Club, Eastbourne, 4yrs - adult, tel 01323 520400 East Sussex National, Little Horsted, tel 01825 880256 Eastbourne Downs Golf Club, tel 01323 720827 Horam Park Golf Club, junior coaching , pitch & putt 01435 813477 Lewes Golf Club, thriving junior section, coaching, competitions etc, tel 01273 483474 Piltdown Golf Club, junior memberships, 01825 722033 Royal Eastbourne Golf Club, tel 01323 744045 Seaford Golf Club, junior memberships, tel 01323 892442 Seaford Head Golf Course, pay & play & junior 01323 890139 Wellshurst Golf & Country Club, Hellingly, junior lessons, tel 01435 813456 Willingdon Golf Club, junior coaching & tournaments, tel 01323 410984

Guiding Burwash Brownies & Guides, tel 01435 883473 Eastbourne Area Division Commissioner, tel 01323 765908 Girl Guiding East Sussex, to join just call, tel 0800 1695901 Heathfield & Horam District Commissioner, tel 01435 868304 Wadhurst District including Mayfield, tel 01892 784315 Weald Division inc. Heathfield, Hailsham, Uckfield & Herstmonceux, tel 01323 842690

Gymnastics and Trampoline CACL Gymnastics Club, Eastbourne & Hailsham, tel 01323 730467 Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, trampolining, 6-16yrs, Wed pm, tel 01323 647683 Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, trampolining,gymnastics ftel 01323 490011 Eternity Gymnastics, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, home school gymnastics, tel 07925 052397

Fun Abounds, indoor trampoline centre, Uckfield, babies - adults, tel 01825 768479 (see advert) Gatwick Flyers Trampoline Club, Robertsbridge Community College, 6yrs+, tel 07774 423148 Gymbobs, Eastbourne 07867 801185 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 01323 509859 Heathfield Leisure Centre, trampolining & gymnastics, 5yrs+, tel 01435 868824 (see advert)

Jump Trampoline Club, Hailsham, 4yrs to adult, tel 01323 508604 Lewes Leisure Centre, gymnastics & trampoline, 5-16yrs, tel 01273 486000 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, gymnastics & trampolining from 5yrs+, tel 01273 588858 Seaford Gymnastics Academy, Seahaven Academy, Newhaven, boys & girls, 4- 19 yrs, tel 07591 122651

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Shinewater Gymnastics Club Eastbourne, 4yrs+, Sat am, tel 01323 768614 or 07738 381384 Sky High Trampoline & Double Mini Tramp Club, Uckfield, 5yrs - adults, tel 01825 768479 (see advert) Uckfield Gymnastic Club, Batts Bridge Road, Maresfield, 01825 764141 Uckfield Leisure Centre, trampolining, 3yrs - adults, tel 01825 761160 (see advert) Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, gymnastics, 4yrs+, tel 01892 782136

www.fsk-karate.info A range of classes for children of all ages and abilities

Mini-mite award winning programme (3 - 6 years) Junior Karate Classes (7 - 11 years) Youth Karate Classes (12 - 15 years) Junior and Youth Kickboxing Heathfield Leisure Centre • Luxford Centre, Uckfield

Crowhurst Park, Battle • Crowborough Leisure Centre

Hockey Crowborough Hockey Club, turn up & play on Sat am, vikkilink@live.com Eastbourne Hockey Club, Saffrons Sports Club,,tel 01323 736212 Hailsham Hockey Club, juniors 6 16yrs & adults, tel 01323 650459 Lewes Hockey Club at Southdown Sports Club, Lewes, 01273 480630

Horseriding Cophall Stables, Polegate, lessons & hacking, pony parties, own a pony days, 4yrs+, tel 01323 483975 Glebe Field Riding School, Chiddingly, pony days, parties, lessons & hacks, tel 01825 872198 Hamsey Riding School, Lewes, hacking & lessons, 5yrs+, tel 07735 006169 Horam Manor Stables, hacking, lessons, pony days, birthday parties, 4yrs+, tel 01435 812955 Meadows Equestrian Centre, Downash, nr Hailsham, 4yrs+, tel 01323 848777 Riding for the Disabled, Southeast region, tel 0845 2416304

Leisure and Sport for Children with Additional Needs Active 4 All, Uckfield Leisure Centre, Tue pm, tel 01825 761160 Arts Break, Towner Gallery, Eastbourne, 01323 434670 Autism Sussex, Saturday clubs, after school, Rock & Pop, Teenz, tel 0345 450 0060 Bourne Free, club for children with any disability, Ratton School, tel 01323 728781 Buzz Active, Eastbourne & Cuckmere, courses for all ages, tel 01323 417023 Can Draw, art club, Hailsham, Sat am, 5-11yrs, painting & drawing skills, autism friendly, tel 07725 145920 Disability Multi-Skills from Sussex Cricket, Eastbourne, 7yrs - adult, tel 01273 827104 Eastbourne Otters, swimming for 4yrs - adults, tel 07762 758876 Eastbourne Seagulls FC, Sports Park, 10yrs+, tel 01273 668590 Families for Autism: Eastbourne Youth Club, tel 07908 314102 Funky Teens, Archery Youth Centre, Eastbourne, alt. Sat pm, 13 - 19yrs, tel 01323 466665 Funky Teens, Heathfield Youth Centre, tel 01273 335130

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Funky Teens, The Joff, Peacehaven Youth Centre, alternatue Sat 4 - 6pm, 13 - 19yrs, tel 01273 335130 i-go, FREE passport to leisure activities for children & young people, tel 0345 60 80 192 In-Clued, family meet-ups, Tue 5.307.30pm Fun-Net Café, Uckfield; Inclusive Multi Sport Club, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven, Wed 4.30 - 6pm, 8 - 18yrs, tel 01273 510784 Lewes Boccia, all ages, all needs welcome. Wave Leisure Centre, Lewes, Sun pm, tel 01273 486000 N.I.P.P.E.R.S. Afterschool Club, Newhaven, 01273 510784 Newhaven, Lewes & District Mencap, social Fri evenings, all ages welcome, Riverside Hall, Newhaven, tel 01273 517345 Nik Naks, Archery Youth Centre, Eastbourne, 16 - 25yrs, tel 01323 466665 Riding for the Disabled, East Sussex, tel 0845 2416304 Robinson Academy of Drama, Eastbourne, movement, mime & drama, autistic spectrum specialised classes, tel 07507 533708 SASBAH, social activity programme for those with physical and/or learning difficulties, tel 01825 873045 Southern Ski Club for the Disabled, Knockhatch, tel 07775 687648 Special Olympics, Eastbourne, Athletics Club, 8yrs+, tel 07921 863047 Teenz Club, YMCA Lewes, for 10 - 16yrs with autistic spectrum conditions, Tue 6.30-8.30pm, tel 0345 450 0060 The Power Project, Eastbourne, musical theatre tel 01323 381227 Uckfield Phab Club meet & have fun, 9yrs+, tel 07953 706418

Martial Arts Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Karate, Aikido, Ju Jitsu, 5yrs+, tel 01323 647683 CMA Karate, Hailsham, Uckfield, Wadhurst & T Wells, tel 01323 848677 Eastbourne Kyokushinkai Karate Club, Bishop Bell, tel 07977 094347 Frontier School of Karate & Kickboxing (FSK), Heathfield,

Uckfield, Crowhurst, Crowborough, 3yrs+, tel 01273 702662 or 07970 686054 (see advert) Kaigan Judo Club, Heron Park Academy, Eastbourne, Wed 6.30, 8-18yrs, tel 01323 507595 Karate Academy, Cornfield Lane, Eastbourne, 07952 670349 Complete Martial Arts, Eastbourne, 4-11yrs, Tue, tel 07541 957732 Karate Jitsu Kai, Hailsham & Eastbourne, tel 01424 854178 Kempo Kidz Ju Jitsu, Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Sat am, 7-15yrs, tel 01323 492144 Kicks Eastbourne, Cornfield Lane, junior (8yrs+) & adult classes, tel 01323 370479 Lewes Leisure Centre, Little Ninjas, 4 - 8yrs, Thu pm, tel 01273 486000 Little Ninjas & Junior Ninjas, Seaford & Lewes, tel 01323 873753 MSK Martial Arts, family karate, junior judo, 4yrs+, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, tel 07870 611949 Red Oak Karate Club, Lewes, 12yrs+, tel 01273 890687 Sama Karate & Kickboxing, Eastbourne, Polegate, Lewes, Seaford, Peacehaven, Wealden, Ringmer, Newick 01273 580577 Samurai Family Martial Arts Centre, 35 High St, Newhaven, 4yrs - adult, tel 01273 911198 Seaford Karate Club, Downs Leisure Centre, 5 yrs+, Mon & Wed, tel 07812 381877 Shorin Ryu Karate, Christchurch, Eastbourne, 6yrs - adult, tel 01323 461694 Shotokan Karate Do, Polegate & Hailsham, 6yrs+, tel 07887 975106 Sussex Kobudo Karate Do, Fletching & Newick, 4yrs+, tel 07721 762376 TAGB Tae Kwon Do, Eastbourne & Lewes, 4yrs+, tel 01797 222556 Tang Sou Dao, Wadhurst, 5yrs+, Tue 6pm, tel 01825 732224 The Martial Arts Centre, Eastbourne, traditional Korean martial arts, 4yrs+, tel 07540 179194 Traditional Karate for all, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 4yrs - adult, Mon, tel 07765 698214 Uckfield Leisure Centre, Judo, 5yrs adult; Taekwondo, tel 01825 761160 Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst,

Tang Sou Dao, 11yrs+; Judo, 4yrs+, tel 01892 782136 Vision Taekwondo, Uckfield, Crowborough 01892 610598 White Crane Fighting Arts, Kung Fu, 5yrs, tel 07976 260710

Music Groups Bourne to Sing Vocal Academy, Leaf Hall & Polegate Trinity & rock grades, tel 07969 253575 East Sussex Brass Band, 14yrs+, Grade 5+, plus audition, tel 01273 336770 East Sussex String Chamber Orchestra, Grade 6+, plus audition, tel 01273 336770 East Sussex Woodwind Sinfonia, Grade 6+, plus audition, tel 01273 336770 East Sussex Youth Orchestra, 14yrs+, tel 01273 336770 Eastbourne Scottish Pipe Band, 11yrs+, tel 01424 440081 House of Rhythm, drum clubs for schools, pre-schools, tel 01435 813827 Julie’s Art of Noise, singing workshops in Seaford, 07460 702328 Lewes, Glynde & Beddingham Brass Band, All Saints Centre, free tuition/ instrument loan, tel 01403 750493 Mayfield Band, group tuition/band playing, brass players needed, tel 01892 653422 South Downs Percussion Ensemble, must have achieved Grade 6+, tel 01273 336770 South Downs Youth Orchestra, Grade 6+, plus audition, tel 01273 336770 Starfish Youth Music, Lewes, 10yrs+, tel 07876 037542 Uckfield Community Orchestra, all ages, under grade 5, 01342 823099 Wadhurst Brass Band & L Plate Brass, all abilities, tel 01892 782247

Music Teachers AMPS, music & production lessons, Robertsbridge, tel 0845 6808906 Angela Moulder Music Tuition: Seaford, Eastbourne, Lewes 01323 897126 Bonners Music School, Eastbourne, piano, keyboard, drums, guitar, singing, tel 01323 639335 Cello Lessons, Catherine Black, Lewes, 7yrs+, tel 01273 470558 Das Studio for Strings, Uckfield, 3yrs+, tel 07900 082948 David Driver, Drumsense teacher, Etchingham area, tel 01580 819070 Drumstuff, Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne, tel 01323 654192 East Sussex Music, 4 - 18yrs, music lessons in school, orchestras etc, tel 01273 336770 Guitar Workshop, Eastbourne, all ages, tel 01323 724594 Liza Hobbs, classical & musical theatre singing, Arlington, 01323 870271 Matt Hobson, drum kit tuition, Eastbourne areas tel 07776 290236 Message Music, guitar, mandolin, bass, Eastbourne, tel 01323 734506 Peter Harvey, trombone lessons & general brass coaching, Arlington, tel 01323 870271 Piano & theory teacher, Jon Prentice,

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A-Z of Sport & Leisure Eastbourne area, tel 01323 724182 Piano lessons for all ages 5yrs+, all levels. Roselands, Eastbourne, tel 07783 441045 Piano lessons, Wendy Hammond, Eastbourne, all ages welcome, tel 07976 110487 Piano Teacher, Alison Gordon, Hailsham, tel 01323 845380 Piano Tuition, Eastbourne Seaside, Valeria Cassidy, all ages tel 07833 891236 Ravebugs, Eastbourne, drum lessons, 7yrs+, tel 07850 890026 Rob Sansom, saxophone, clarinet & flute tuition, Eastbourne, 01323 639712 Singing, saxophone, guitar & bass lessons, Heathfield, tel 07955 234130 The Drum Studio, drum tuition, Blackboys near Uckfield, tel 07792 485413 Uckfield Community Orchestra, also offers low cost string lessons by a professional string player, tel 01342 823099 Violin & Viola Lessons, Uckfield & surrounding area, all ages, beginner to diploma levels, tel 01342 823099 Violin, Piano & Music Theory Lessons.

Peacehaven, all ages & abilities, tel 01273 580250

Nature

Castle Hill Group, meets Newhaven Fort Car Park, tel 01273 514942 Cherry Wood Kids, outdoor activities, tel 07887 556336 Wildnature bush-craft days provide a safe outdoor space for all ages to

explore, 07811 814907 (see advert)

Netball

Hampden Park Sports Centre, 10 16yrs, Thu pm, tel 01323 509859 Harlequeens Netball Club, Eastbourne Sports Park, 14yrs+, tel 07901 910539 Heathfield Panthers Netball Club, junior section 8yrs - adult, tel 01435 866066 Lewes Netball Club at Southdowns Club, Y7 - Y11, tel 01273 472963 Twilight Netball Club, Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, 10-16yrs, Thu 5 - 6.20pm, tel 07786 406455 Wadhurst Netball Club, 8yrs+, tel 01892 542195

Orienteering

Southdown Orienteers, buggies upwards! www.southdowns-orienteers.org.uk

Outdoor Pursuits Centres

Amazon Outdoor Events, Knockhatch, 11yrs+, tel 0844 2570433 Arena Pursuits, near Bewl Water, adventures for 6yrs+, tel 01580 879614 Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, Lamberhurst, watersports, climbing, 8yrs+, residential centre, tel 03000 415200 Blackland Farm, nr East Grinstead: climbing, zipwire, abseiling, canoeing,

Paintball and Laser Games Lloyds Lanes, Eastbourne, 10 pin bowling & laser quest, tel 01323 509999 (see advert) Shootout Paintball, Hailsham, 12yrs+, tel 01903 755589

Reading

Hellingly RFC, U7 - U17 teams, tel 01323 371169 Lewes Rugby Club, U6 - U19, girls, boys, l 01435 864691 Little Rugby, Eastbourne, fun rugby training, 2-7yrs, tel 01323 749640

Lewes Children’s Book Group, book swap Nutty Wizard Café, tel 01273 474964 Little Explorers Book Club at East Sussex Libraries, 0 - 4yrs, tel 0345 6080196

Rugby Crowborough Rugby Club, 2yrs-U18 + adults, tel 07771 991100 Eastbourne RFC Youth, U7-U18+ adults, tel 07730 587307 Evolve 4 Rugby, Eastbourne, after school clubs & holiday camps, tel 07730 587307 Heathfield & Waldron Rugby Club Minis & Juniors, tel 07803 237085

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4th Lewes Scout Group, gsl@4thlewes.org.uk East Sussex Scouts, county administrator, tel 01342 826491 Eastbourne Area District Commissioner, tel 01323 722445 Hailsham & Heathfield District Commissioner, tel 01323 840099 Limelight, guide & scout uniforms, tel 01825 765555 Mayfield Group Scout Leader, tel 07771 965517 Rodmell & Northease 1st Cub Group, Rodmell Village Hall, tel 07847 184455

Scout Association for nearest Beaver, Scout, Venture, Air & Sea group, tel 0845 3001818 Seahaven Beavers, Cubs & Scouts, tel 0844 4146086 SENLAC (Burwash, Etchingham, Roberstbridge area) District Commissioner, tel 01424 214066 Ticehurst, Cubs & Beavers, susan.cooke@ticehurstscoutgroup. org.uk Wadhurst Group Scout Leader, tel 01892 783029

Skating and Skateboards Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, family roller disco, 01323 490011 Eastbourne Edge Inline Hockey Club, Cavendish, new players wanted, tel 07710 535903 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Roller Disco, families tel 01323 509859 Lewes Leisure Centre, roller disco, Sat pm, 4pm; skate school Sat 2.45 3.45pm, tel 01273 486000 Loco Skate Shop, Eastbourne, itel 01323 411030 My Skate World, Maple Rd,

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Eastbourne, open daily - check for times, roller discos, fun skating etc, tel 01323 738288 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, roller disco, Fri from 5pm, tel 01273 588858 SK8school, Eastbourne, lessons, hire, roller discos & parties, tel 01323 725575 or 07940 773295 Uckfield Leisure Centre, roller disco, Sat 3 - 4.30pm, tel 01825 761160

Snow Sports Dry Ski Slope at Bowles, Eridge Green near Tunbridge Wells, tel 01892 665665 Knockhatch Ski Slope, On A22 at Hailsham, tel 01323 843344

Sports Centres Cavendish Sports Centre, Eastbourne, tel 01323 647683 Crowborough Leisure Centre, creche Mon - Fri 9.15 - 10.30am; 10.30 11.45am, tel 01892 665488 (see advert) Crowborough Leisure Centre, gym, studios, pool, sports hall, tel 01892 665488 (see advert)

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A-Z of Sport & Leisure Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, sports hall, 3G pitch, gym, studio, creche tel 01323 490011 Eastbourne Sports Park, athletics/3G/ grass pitches/tennis/table tennis/ tel 01323 649214 Hailsham Leisure Centre, swim, gym, bowling, soft play, classes, tel 01323 846755 (see advert) Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, gym, tennis, sports hall, astro, netball, squash, 3G pitch, tel 01323 509859 Heathfield Leisure Centre, gym, classes, sports hall, tel 01435 868824 Lewes Leisure Centre, gym, pool with flume & toddler pool, 01273 486000 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, gym, sports hall, Magic Castle soft play, squash, tel 01273 588858 Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, gym, pool, tel 01273 512498 Shinewater Sports Centre, Eastbourne, sports hall, gym, tel 01323 768614 Sovereign Leisure Centre, Eastbourne, tel 01323 738822 Sport Brighton, Denton Rd, Eastbourne, swim, hire pitches, sports hall, gym: tel 01273 643706 Uckfield Leisure Centre, creche Mon - Fri 9.25 - 10.40am; 10.40 - 11.55am, tel 01825 761160 (see advert) Uckfield Leisure Centre, swimming pool, sports hall, studio, gym, squash, 3G pitch, tel 01825 761160 Uplands Sports Centre, Wadhurst, sports halls, gym, studio, multi-use games area, tel 01892 782136

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Squash Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club, coaching for 5yrs+, tel 01892 652618 Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, casual sessions, tel 01323 509859 Nutley Tennis & Squash Club, junior squash coaching, tel 07786 232635 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, casual bookings, tel 01273 588858 Southdown Sports Club, Lewes, junior squash night, Tue 4 - 6pm, tel 01273 480630 Uckfield Leisure Centre, junior coached squash on Mon/Thu pm, tel 01825 761160

Stoolball Burwash Common Stoolball, mixed team from 14yrs, tel 01435 883385 Buxted Park Ladies Stoolball Club, Buxted, 14yrs+, tel 01825 766167 Chiddingly Ladies Stoolball, tel 01825 872052

Five Ashes Stoolball Club, mixed, 14yrs+, tel 01825 830520 Fletching Ladies Stoolball, tel 01825 713597 Geebro Stoolball Club, Hailsham, ladies, 12yrs+, tel 01323 844382 Herstmonceux Mixed Stoolball, tel 01323 765777 Isfield Ladies Stoolball, tel 07824 556832 Maresfield Stoolball Club, ladies & mixed teams, tel 07901 551581 Newick Ladies & Junior Stoolball, tel 01825 722081 Nutley Stoolball, Ladies & Mixed, tel 01825 764824 Ringmer Stoolball Club, juniors & ladies, tel 07757 645915 Stone Cross Ladies Stoolball, tel 01323 724760 Willingdon Mixed Stoolball, tel 07971 280498

Aquability, 10 weeks - improver level, Uckfield, tel 01435 408698 (see ad) AQuality Life Centre, (formerly Mr Peter’s Swimming School) Eastbourne, tel 0845 544 3925 Aquatots, Crowborough, tel 0208 6886488 Beacon Swimming Club, Crowborough, tel 01892 661197 Boby Swim School, St Andrews School, Eastbourne, 01323 491063 Commit 2 Swim, classes at Bricklehurst Manor, Stonegate, summer only, tel 01580 855061 Crowborough Leisure Centre, lessons, life saving club, splashdance, tel 01892 665488 Eastbourne Otters, various locations, all abilities including special needs, 2yrs+, tel 07762 758876 Eastbourne Swimming Club, 5yrs+, eastbournesc@gmail.com Eastbourne Voluntary Lifeguards life saving training, 07864 596086 Giles Leisure, hydro pool in Lewes, tel 01273 478454 Hailsham Leisure Centre, swim lessons, toddler area, tel 01323 846755 (see advert) Hailsham Swimming Club, competitive swimming, 01323 440140 Helen’s Swimming School, Mayfield & Crowborough tel 01892 662484 Hydro School, Eastbourne, 3yrs adult, tel 07840 146248 Lewes Leisure Centre, Super Splash tel 01273 486000 Lewes Swimming Club at Seaford, Ringmer, Newhaven 01273 582629

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Liberty Swim School, St Leonards, Mayfield, tel 01825 749623 Love Baby Swim School, birth up, private pool Isfield, 01825 840377 Swimming continued Mayfield School, Evenings, tel 01435 874718 Motcombe Pool, Eastbourne, swimming lessons tel 01323 410748 Newhaven Scuba Centre, courses & parties, 8yrs+, tel 01273 612012 Planet Divers, Eastbourne, 12yrs+, tel 07889 883232 Puddle Ducks Baby & Preschool Swimming, Crowborough tel 01892 617246 Ringmer Swimming Pool, parties, fun & lane swimming, tel 01273 813533 Rookie Life Guard Club,Mayfield, tel 01892 662484 Saviours Life Saving Club, Bedes, The Dicker, 01323 845647 Scuba2000, scuba diving & snorkelling 01825 765851 Seaford Head Pool, lessons, parties & lane swimming, tel 01323 897632 Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, 01273 512498 Small Splashes, Wilmington, babies 4yrs, tel 07951 129354 (see advert) Smiths Swimming Club, Eastbourne College pool, 4yrs+, tel find on Facebook Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne lessons from 6mths+, dive , synchro 7yrs+, tel 01323 738822 Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne, Wave Rave, tel 01323 738822 Swim Skills School, York House Hotel, Eastbourne, 0 - 5yrs, tel 07817 640748 (see advert) The Little Swim School, preschool swimming & water safety, 1-5yrs, tel 01273 207992 (see advert) Tiny Tiddlers Swim School, Lewes, 8 weeks - 8yrs, tel 01825 762293 (see advert) Uckfield Dolphins Swimming/Triathlon Club, Uckfield Leisure Centre, 7yrs+, tel 01825 761160 Uckfield Leisure Centre, tel 01825 761160 (see advert) Water Babies, Chailey Heritage School, weekends, birth - 4yrs, tel 01273 552454 Water Babies, Eastbourne, Crowborough, Bexhill, Ticehurst, birth - 4yrs, tel 01424 892568 WetWetWet Swim School, Lewes & Brighton, 4yrs+, tel 01273 388247

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Table Tennis Broad Oak Table Tennis Club, 8 - 16yrs, tel 01435 865235 Cavendish Table Tennis Club, Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Wed pm, 9yrs+, tel 01323 647683 Crowborough Leisure Centre, casual bookings, tel 01892 665488 Eastbourne Borough Table Tennis Club, Thu eve, tel 01323 768614 Five Ashes Table Tennis Club, 12yrs+, tel 01825 830520 Lewes Leisure Centre, casual use, tel 01273 486000 Shinewater Sports & Community Centre, casual bookings, tel 01323 768614 Sport Brighton, Denton Rd, Eastbourne, casual bookings, tel 01273 643706 St Michael’s Lewes Table Tennis Club, 8-80yrs, Tue eve, all standards welcome, tel 01273 473600

Tennis Barcombe Tennis Club, junior coaching tel 01273 401112 Burwash Tennis Club, junior memberships & coaching, Sat pm, tel 01435 883777 Cross in Hand Lawn Tennis Club, coaching, holiday courses, tel 07973 751462 Crowborough Tennis & Squash Club, teams, coaching, camps, 4yrs+,

tel 01892 652618 Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne, family membership, grass courts, tel 07581 076730 Eastbourne Sports Park, indoor tennis courts for hire, tel 01323 649214 Hailsham Tennis Club, junior tennis from 4yrs+, holiday camps, tel 01323 655965 Hampden Park Sport Centre, Eastbourne, junior tennis coaching, Fri, 5 - 10yrs, tel 01323 509859 Hampden Park Tennis Club, Eastbourne, juniors coaching, holiday camps, tournaments, teams, 5yrs+, tel 07831 097864 Horam Tennis Club, coaching from 5yrs+, Tue pm & Sat am; holiday courses with Southcoast Tennis, tel 07734 770888 Le Tennis, Maresfield & Newick, tennis coaching & holiday camps, tel 01825 760926 Maresfield Lawn Tennis Club, active junior section, tel 01825 760926 Mayfield Lawn Tennis Club, 4yrs+, free junior coaching for members, camps, tel 01435 873113 Meads Lawn Tennis @ ROMPA, Eastbourne, junior coaching 4-18yrs, tel 07947 858349 Newhaven Tennis Club, junior coaching, tel 01273 512162 Newick Tennis Club, active junior section, tel 01825 760926 Nutley Tennis & Squash Club, junior tennis coaching, tel 07786 232635

Seaford & Blatchington Tennis Club, active junior section, teams, holiday camps, coaching, tel 07877 974802 South Coast Tennis, coaching for all ages & holiday camps Cross in Hand & Horam, tel 07973 751462 Southdown Sports Club, Lewes, junior coaching, tel 01273 480630 Tennis Eastbourne, coaching & camps at the Sports Park, 4 - 12yrs, tel 07850 327695 Tennis in the Park, Gildridge Park, Eastbourne, free taster; coaching & holiday camps, 3yrs - adult, tel 07837 890429 Victoria Pleasure Ground, Uckfield, tel 01825 760926 Wadhurst Tennis Club, group coaching, tournaments, holiday camps, 4yrs+, tel 01892 783303

Theatre and Cinema De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, Grade 1 listed Modernist icon & arts centre, family shows, music etc, tel 01424 229111 Eastbourne Theatres: Congress, Devonshire Park & Royal Hippodrome, tel 01323 412000 Hailsham Pavilion, theatre, live music & cinema, tel 01323 841414 Lewes Little Theatre tel 01273 474826 Picture House Uckfield, Kids Saturday Morning Movies 10.30am all seats tel 01825 764909 Royal Hippodrome, 108-112 Seaside Road, Eastbourne BN21 3PF, tel 01323 802020 (box office)

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3rd Eastbourne Company meets on Wednesdays from 5.15pm at Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Rd We take young men from 4-18yrs Activities include: badgework, games, camping & Duke of Edinburgh's Award More info from: Victoria Baptist Church: 01323 737974 or Adrian & Wendy: 01323 648997 Seaford Little Theatre, amateur dramatics, tickets from RedGold Opticians, Broad St, Seaford, tel 01323 351882 Underground Theatre, Eastbourne, tel 0845 680 1926 (box office)

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Uniformed Groups 3rd Eastbourne Company, Boys Brigade, Victoria Baptist Church, Eastbourne, Wed eve, tel 07885 744725 Air Training Corps, HQ in Seaford; units: Eastbourne, Hailsham, Newhaven, Uckfield, C’boro, 13-18yrs, tel 01323 899900 Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets, 10 - 18yrs, tel 01273 514871 St John Ambulance Badgers, 5 - 10yrs, 01273 371500 St John Ambulance Cadets, 10 - 17yrs, tel 01273 371500

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Watersports Bewl Bridge Rowing Club, 12yrs+, must be able to swim, juniors@bewlrowingclub.co.uk Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, Lamberhurst, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, RYA Level 2+ 01892 890716 Buzz Active, Eastbourne & Cuckmere, windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, power boat, body boarding, SUP, tel 01323 417023 Cuckmere Valley Canoe Club, Seven Sisters Country Park,

buzzactive.org.uk www.cvcc.org.uk Eastbourne Rowing Club, 12yrs+, secretary@eastbournerc.co.uk Eastbourne Sovereign Sailing Club, have-a-go, tel 01323 720715 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club, tel 0800 0246206 Newhaven Yacht Club, tel 07836 739501 Pevensey Bay Sailing Club, tel 01323 761002 Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club, Eastbourne, tel 01323 470888

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Young Farmers Clubs Hailsham Young Farmers, tel 07749 580206 Ringmer & Lewes Young Farmers, 10 - 26 years, tel 01273 517824 Sussex Federation of Young Farmers, tel 01273 892101 BiF, 10 - 12 yrs, Horam Chapel, Fri eve, term time, tel 01435 408405

Youth Clubs 5-11yrs Etchingham YES, Village Hall, Mon eve, 8-11yrs, tel 01580 819386 Explorers, All Saints Centre, Eastbourne, Y2-Y5, Tue 3.45 - 5pm, Y2-Y6, tel 01323 419400 J Club, Wadhurst Primary School, R-Y6, Wed 5-6.15pm, tel 01892 782083 L:ive, Seaford Baptist Church, Y3 - 6, Fri 5.30 - 6.30pm, tel 01323 896009 Lewes Landport Youth Club Juniors Night, Mon 4-6pm, tel 01273 335130 Live Wires, Y4-7, Community Wise, Eastbourne, Fri eve, tel 01323 722924 Newhaven Youth Activities, Lewes Road Hut, 8-12yrs, Mon eve, tel 01273 517250 Treasure Seekers, 5-9yrs, Horam Chapel, Fri eve, term time, tel 01435 408405 Woodcraft Folk, Old Town, Eastbourne, discussion, outdoor activities, 6-16yrs, tel 01323 732267

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Youth Clubs - 11yrs+ 7 Up, The Source, Luxford Car Park, Uckfield, Fri 7-9pm, Y7-Y11, tel 01825 765115 After 8, Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, ages 15+, social networking, tel 01435 864646 Archery Youth Centre, Arts & Music Projects, Tue 7 - 9pm, 13 - 19yrs, tel 01323 466665 Archery Youth Club, Seaside, Eastbourne, Fri, 11 - 16yrs, tel 01323 466665 Chailey Youth Group, Chailey Village Hall, alternate Friday eves, 10 - 15yrs, tel 07843 410895 Crowborough Juniors, Wed 7 - 9pm; Crowborough Seniors Tue 7 - 9pm, tel 01273 335130 Eastbourne YMCA Youth Activities, 11 - 18yrs, call for venues & days, tel 01323 411718 Grid 78:4, Carillon Cottage, Wadhurst, Sat 6 - 7.30pm, Y7-13, tel 01892 782083 Hampden Park Youth Club, Community Centre, Fri 6 - 8pm, 11 - 16yrs, tel 01323 466665 Heathfield Junior Youth Club, Youth Centre, Thu eve, 11 - 13yrs, tel 01273 335130 Heathfield Youth Centre, Friday Night Project, 13 - 19yrs, tel 01273 335130 Heathfield Youth Club, Tue 4pm, Y7 Club, tel 01273 335130 Herstmonceux Chapel Youth Club, 11 - 16yrs, weekly Fri eve, tel 01323 832266 Hive, Fri 6.45 - 8pm, Y7 & 8; Hive+ 8.15 - 9.30 Y9 - 11, Seaford Baptist Church, tel 01323 896009 Lewes Landport Youth Club, Juniors & Seniors sessions, Mon eve; Girls Night, Thu eve, tel 01273 335130 Newhaven Youth Activities, Lewes Road Hut, 12 - 19yrs, Wed eve, tel 01273 517250 Old Town Youth Club, Community Centre, Eastbourne, Mon 7pm, 11 - 16yrs, tel 01323 466665 Peacehaven Joffs Youth Club Juniors & Seniors sessions, Fri pm; Girls Night Tue 6pm, tel 01273 335130 Polegate Youth Club, Wannock Road Pavillion, 11 - 19yrs, Tue 7pm, tel 01323 466665 Rock Solid Youth Club, 11 - 16yrs, Thu 7pm, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven, tel 01323 894766 Seaford Junior Youth Club (Y6/7/8), Mercread Youth Centre, Wed 3.30 - 5.30pm, tel 01273 335130 TGI Friday, Eastgate Baptist Church, Lewes, 13 - 18yrs, Fri 7 - 9pm, tel 01273 488357 The Square Youth Café, Hailsham, Mon, Wed, Fri pm for Y7 - Y9 & Mon Fri eve for Y8+, tel 01323 841702 Uckfield Youth Club, Youth Centre, Wed eve, Year 7 Club; Thu eve, Seniors, tel 01825 764164 Wadhurst (Uplands) Youth Centre, Open Access, Thu eve, 11 - 17yrs, tel 07769 164196 Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, GAP Club, Y7 - 10, Wed eve, tel 01435 864646 Willingdon Trees Youth Club,

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Pre School Sport & Leisure Community Centre, Eastbourne, Thu 6 - 8pm, 11 - 16yrs, tel 01323 466665 Woodcraft Folk, Old Town, Eastbourne,01323 732267 Youth Activities, Denton Hall, Forward Close, Newhaven, 12yrs+, Fri eve, tel 01273 517250

Pre-School Art and Craft Creation Station, Eastbourne, Little Explorers, 16mths-5yrs, award winning art classes, tel 07766 204298 The Arty Space, Lewes, Kings Church Tue am; All Saints Centre Thu am, tel 07815 874323

Pre-School Dance and Drama A. B Stage School, Heathfield, Melody Bear, 3yrs+, tel 07770 442194 Art of Dance, Lewes, 2yrs+, tel 07976 068989 (see advert) Baby Ballet & Modern, Nutley, 2½ - 4yrs, tel 07812 897646 Babyballet, 6mths - 5yrs, Hampden Park, Eastbourne; Summerfields LC, Hastings, award winning, tel 07891 952104 Boogie Beans, Peacehaven, toddler dance & music, Mon 10am, PAYG, tel 07932 949468 Dance & Movement with Melody Bear 2 - 4yrs, Stone Cross, Wed am, tel 07980 371347 Diamond Dance=Little Diamonds, Horam Scout Hall, Tu 01323 840937 diddi dance, funky pre-school dance, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Seaford, Uckfield, Framfield, tel 07788 246073 Eastbourne Academy of Dancing, Bopping Babies & pre-school classes, tel 01323 417260 Helena’s Flamenco Dance, 3 - 5yrs, Lewes - Sat, tel 07963 959262 Kaleidoscope, creative dance for 2 - 5yrs, All Saints Lewes, Fri pm, tel 01273 473554 Mini Motion, Crowborough & Uckfield, tel 07734 863791 (see advert) Norcross Dance Centre, Denton Social Centre, Newhaven, 2yrs+, tel 01273 516906 Old Town Dance, Eastbourne, 2½yrs+ tel 01323 438697 Pre-school dance at Shining Stars Dance Academy, Eastbourne, Tap & Boogie, ballet, tel 07980 986672 (see advert) Rennie Dance Academy,3yrs+, Newick, Uckfield, tel 01825 761596 (see advert) SLH Dance Academy, Lewes, 2yrs+, Mon pm & Sat am, tel 07539 215547 Summerheath School of Dance, Hailsham, 2½ yrs+, tel 01323 840400 (see advert) Universal Dance, Uckfield, 18mths4yrs, tel 07885 528356 (Uckfield)

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Pre-School Music and Movement Funtrain Music, Skippers Hill, Mayfield, Wed 10.45 - 11.30am, babies+, tel 01825 830234 Hartbeeps, Motcombe Infant School baby & toddler tel 07786 446119 Humpty Dumpty Club, Wadhurst, 0 - 4 yrs, Fri am, tel 01892 864592 Jazzy Jo’s Song Time, Whitley RdLangney 07896 762604 Monkey Music, Crowborough Uckfield, Lewes 0 - 4yrs, 01825 760970 Music Box, Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, tel 01323 645196 Tinklers Music Time, 0 - 5yrs, Lewes & Uckfield, tel 07799 886440 (see advert)

Pre-School Sport and Gym Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, trampoling from 2½yrs+; gymnastics from 2yrs+, tel 01323 897632 Eternity Gymnastics, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 22mths-5yrs, Thu am, tel 07925 052397 Frontier School of Karate & Kickboxing (FSK), Heathfield, Uckfield, Battle, Crowborough, 3yrs+, tel 01273 702662 (see advert) Fun Abounds, Uckfield, Leaps ‘n’ Bounds & Mini Fun ‘n’ Bound, 0 - 5yrs, tel 01825 768479 (see advert) Gymnastics, Peacehaven Leisure Centre, Thu, 2½ - 4yrs, tel 01273 588858 HappyJacks Tumblers, St Anthony’s Centre, Eastbourne, Tue am, 6mths 4yrs, tel 07738 381384 (see advert) Kiddi Tennis, Eastbourne Old Town Rec tel 07811 447711 Lewes Leisure Centre, gymnastics 22mths+, Tue am, tel 01273 486000 Little Kickers, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, fun football training, 18mths 7yrs, tel 01323 749640 (see advert) Little Rugby, Eastbourne, fun rugby training, 2 - 7yrs, tel 01323 749640 Sovereign Centre, Sovey Tumblers, Eastbournetel 01323 738822 Tiny Tumblers, Crowborough Leisure Centre, Mon & Fri 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 01892 665488 (see advert) Tumble Tots 6mths-7yrs, EastbourneMon, Uckfield-Tue, Hastings-Wed, Stone Cross-Thu, Heathfield-Fri, tel 07867 801185 (see advert) Tumble Tots, Seaford, Lewes Peacehaven tel 07710 090035| Uckfield Gymnastic Club, Maresfield, Gym-tots classes, tel 01825 764141

Pre-School Swimming Aquability, babies 10 weeks+, Uckfield, tel 01435 408698 AQuality Life Centre, Eastbourne, 6mths+, tel 0845 544 3925 Boby Swim School, St Andrews School, Eastbourne, 4mths+, tel 01323 491063 Crowborough Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from 2yrs+, tel 01892 665488 Eastbourne Otters, 2yrs - 4yrs, Pevensey Bay, Mon am & Thu pm, tel 07762 758876/01323 729061 Giles Leisure, hydro pool in Lewes, babies+, tel 01273 478454 Hailsham Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from 2yrs+, separate toddler area, tel 01323 846755 Helen’s Swimming School, Mayfield & Crowborough pools, 4mths+, tel 01892 662484 Hydro School, Eastbourne, 3yrs+, tel 07840 146248 Lewes Leisure Centre, fun swimming & lessons, 5mths+, tel 01273 486000 Liberty Swim School, St Leonards, Mayfield, 2½yrs+, Sat am, tel 01825 749623 Love Baby Swim School, birth upwards, nr Uckfield, 01825 840377 Motcombe Pool, Eastbourne, swimming lessons from 3mths+, tel 01323 410748 Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-school Swimming: pools in Crowborough & North Chailey, tel 01892 617246 Seaford Head Pool, pre-school lessons, 5mths+, tel 01323 897632 Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre, Newhaven, pre-school lessons, 5mths+, tel 01273 512498

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Swim Skills School, York House Hotel, Eastbourne, babies+, tel 07817 640748 The Little Swim School, Giles Leisure, Lewes, preschool swimming & water safety, 1-5yrs, tel 01273 207992 Tiny Tiddlers Swim School, Lewes, 8 weeks+, tel 01825 762293 Uckfield Leisure Centre, swimming lessons from 2yrs+; Seahorses under 3yrs, Mon/Fri am sessions, tel 01825 761160 Water Babies, Chailey Heritage School, weekends, birth - 4yrs, tel 01273 552454 Water Babies, Eastbourne, Crowborough, Bexhill, Ticehurst, Tunbridge Wells, birth - 4yrs, tel 01424 892568 Water Nippers, Isfield nr Uckfield & Seaford, 1 - 8yrs,, tel 01273 621333

HappyJacks Drop in and play , Eastbourne 07738 381384 Leo’s Play Den, Pevensey Rd, Eastbourne, tel 01323 749022 Lewes Leisure Centre, Ocean Adventure, under 8’s, tel 01273 486000 Monkey Bizness, Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes, toddler area for 2-5yrs, main frame for 5-12yrs, tel 01273 311560 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, Magic Castle, under 10’s & toddler area, tel 01273 588858 Playstation Eastbourne, Commercial Road, 01323 411527 Treasure Island, Eastbourne, babies 12yrs, tel 01323 411077 Woodpeckers Playcentre, Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, 01892 891134

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Bonjour Kidz, French classes for toddlers & for nurseries, tel 01273 921821 Eastbourne Twins Club, support & advice, play sessions at Polegate & Langney Children’s Centres, tel 07432 040021 Forest School group at Annan School, Easons Green, nr Uckfield, 0-3yrs, Mon 1.30-3pm, tel 01825 841410 The Baby & Toddler Experience, Seaford, tel 07834 231971 Toddler Sense, Eastbourne, Lewes & Herstmonceux, award winning classes, tel 07795 361958 (see advert) WAVES Family Drop In, Seaford, coffee, breastfeeding, info, play, chill-out, Mon-Thu 9.30am-12.30pm, tel 01323 873797

Play Centres Barney’s Playbarn, Bell Lane, Uckfield, U 10’s, tel 01825 764575 Dino’s, Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, under 11’s & toddler area, tel 01323 490011 Fort Fun’s Indoor Play Centre at Fort Fun Adventure Park, Royal Parade, Eastbourne, U11’s, tel 01323 642833 Froggies at Knockhatch Adventure Park, Off A22 at Hailsham, tel 01323 442051 (see advert) Fun-Net Café, High St, Uckfield: baby

Attwood Farm Nursery School, Bodle Street Green, Nr Hailsham, tel 01323 831781 Bede’s Nursery & Pre-Prep, Eastbourne, 3mths - 7yrs, tel 01323 746416 Bluebell Barn Nursery, Stone Cross, Eastbourne, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01323 487081 (see advert) Bluebell Hill, Seaville Drive, Eastbourne, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01323 724017 (see advert) Bluebell Wood, Goward Hall, Cade St, Heathfield, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01435 868949 (see advert) Bright Beginnings, Enys Road, Eastbourne, tel 01323 648484 Bunny Run Childcare Centre, Hellingly, newborn - 5yrs, tel 01323 848490 Bunny Run Childcare, Unit 7b Sham Farm, Eridge, 0 - 5yrs, tel 01892 750060 Busy Bees Nursery, St James Street, Lewes, 0 - 5yrs, tel 01273 480736 Busy Bees, Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne BN23 8BS, 8wks - 5yrs, tel 01323 743838 Camelot Kids, Lewes Rd, Eastbourne, 0-5yrs, register now for January, tel 01323 725207 Copperfield’s Day Nursery, Saffrons Road, Eastbourne, 4mths - 5yrs, tel 01323 644661 Denton Island Nursery, Newhaven, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01273 517250

Open 7.30am-6 pm Children from 0 - 5yrs

01323 731843 (option 1) www.littleacornsnursery.com littleacornseastbourne@gmail.com

Double Ducks, 94 - 96 Pevensey Road, Eastbourne BN22 8AE, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01323 410645

Hopscotch Children’s Nursery, Seaford & Peacehaven, 0-5yrs, tel 01323 492123

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Awarded the highest possible rating across the Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (May 2015) The Lodge Nursery is open 50 weeks of the year from 8am to 6pm for children aged 9 months to 4 years.

Call us on 01323 733203 or email admissions@standrewsprep.co.uk

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UNION CORNER PRE-SCHOOL in Hailsham

JHM Holy Cross Nursery, Uckfield, 2-5yrs, tel 01825 769050 Kittens Day Nursery, Sussex Downs College, Eastbourne,030 300 39555 Ladybirds Pre-school, Ticehurst, 0 - 5yrs, tel 01580 201617 Leaps & Bounds Day Nursery, Eastbourne Town Centre, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01323 410585 Lewes Clock Tower Nursery, Mountfield Road, 1 - 5yrs, tel 01273 402299 Lions Cub Nursery, 74 Beach Rd, Eastbourne, 0 - 5yrs, 01323 411729 Little Acorns Day Nursery, Elim Family Centre, Hartfield Rd, Eastbourne, 0 5yrs, tel 01323 731843 (see advert) Little Poppets at Seaford Primary School, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01323 896069 Little Rockets Childcare, Langney Shopping Centre, Eastbourne, open Mon - Sat, 0 - 5yrs, tel 01323 301220 Little Tinkers Nursery School, Five Ashes, tel 01825 830772 Lodge Nursery at St Andrew’s Prep, Meads, Eastbourne, 9mths - 4yrs, tel 01323 733203 (see advert) Manor Twiglets Nursery, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, 2 - 5yrs tel 01825 765487 Meadows Mere Nursery School, Kingsmere, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, tel 01323 461114 MINI MOHO Nursery, Eastbourne, tel 01323 644144 Oakwood Academy Nursery,

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• Children from 2½ - 5yrs • Open Daily, 9am - 12pm or 1pm and until 3pm on Mon, Wed & Thu • Childcare Vouchers accepted • Qualified, friendly, enthusiastic staff

“Staff maximise the time children spend in good quality free play “ Ofsted rated GOOD in 2013

Toddlers Inn

at St Peter’s Primary School North Chailey BN8 4DB 01825 721800 or 07772 104554 www.toddlersinnnursery.co.uk Childcare from 0 - 5yrs Out of School Care for 5 - 8yrs 30 free EYEE hours from as early as Sept 16

Come and visit us at: Union Corner Hall, Hawks Road, Hailsham or call our registrar on: 07521 008980 or our supervisor on: 07980 424579

www.unioncornerpreschool.co.uk

Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 6mths - 5yrs, tel 01323 501251 ext 4 Old School House Montessori Nursery, De Monfort Rd, Lewes, 0 - 5yrs, tel 01273 480492 Owlets Nursery School, Priory Learning Centre, Eastbourne, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07745 347352 Pebbles Day Care, Fort Road, Newhaven, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01273 516099 Pooh’s Nursery School, St Philip’s Church Hall, Eastbourne, 1 - 4yrs, tel 01323 430045 Railway Nursery, Norton Terrace, Newhaven, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01273 510777 Ripe Nursery School, Hayton Baker Hall, 1 - 5yrs, tel 01323 811899 (see advert) Roundabout Nursery, London Road, Uckfield, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01825 760670 Saffrons Park Nursery, Compton Place Rd, Eastbourne, 6 weeks - 8yrs, tel 01323 722534

Stepping Stones Lewes Community Nursery, Morris Road, 0 - 5yrs, tel 01273 477777 Sticky Fingers Early Years, Wadhurst, 1 - 4 yrs, tel 01892 786585 Sure Start Nursery, Hailsham, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01323 464359 The Blue Door Nursery, Seaford, 0 - 5yrs, tel 01323 491821 The Haven Nursery School, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, 0 - 4yrs, tel 01323 471840 The Meadows Nursery School, Hailsham, 1-5yrs, tel 01323 440144 The Meadows Nursery School, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, tel 01323 500061 The Meadows Nursery School, Langney, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, tel 01323 741811 The Mohair Centre Nursery, Laughton, 1- 4yrs, tel 01825 872457 Tiddlers Nursery, Green Lane, Crowborough 01892 611887 Toddlers Inn Nursery School at St Peter’s Primary School, North

We have a lovely open plan classroom, fantastic garden and separate area for under 2’s 15hrs FREE for 2, 3 & 4yrs • 8am-6pm Shorter sessions available year round

Chailey, 0 - 5yrs, tel 01825 721800 or 07772 104554 (see advert) Tom Thumb Nursery, The Avenue, Eastbourne, 6mths - 5yrs, tel 01323 647630 Tots & Time Out, Eshton Road, Eastbourne, 01323 726132 Warren Day Nursery & PreSchool, Crowborough, 0 - 5yrs, tel 01892 653167 (see advert) Wren House Nursery School, 4/6 Salehurst Road, Eastbourne BN21 1QS, 1 - 5yrs, tel 01323 731530 YMCA Steps, Westgate Street, Lewes, 0 - 5yrs, tel 01273 488844

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Pre-School Nurseries and Playgroups Alfriston Pre-School, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07812 335981 Annan School, Eason’s Green, Uckfield, 3 - 5yrs, tel 01825 841410 Attwood Farm Nursery, Bodle Street Green, nr Hailsham, birth - 5yrs, tel 01323 831781 Barcombe Playgroup, Village Hall, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07845 937254 Barn Owl Pre-School, Parsonage Croft, Burwash Rd, Etchingham TN19 7BY, 2 - 5 yrs, tel 01580 819218 Bede’s Nursery & Pre-Prep, Eastbourne, 3mths - 7yrs, tel 01323 746416 Blackboys Pre-School, Village Hall, Gun Rd, 2 - 5yrs. New opening hours 7.45am - 6pm, tel 01825 891113 (see advert) Bourne Primary School Nursery, Melbourne Rd, Eastbourne BN22 8BE, 3 - 4yrs, tel 01323 724729

Bright Sparks Nursery at Langney Primary School, Eastbourne, 3 - 4yrs, tel 01323 762177 Broad Oak Pre-school including Forest School, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01435 864326 (see advert) Burwash Buzzy Bees, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07816 248187 Butterfly Nursery, Meridian Primary School, Peacehaven, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01273 583018 Buxted Saplings Village Pre-School, St Mary’s Church Hall, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07934 784208 (see advert) Chalk Hill Preschool & Toddler Group, Eastbourne, 2 - 4yrs, tel 01323 504659 Charlie Bear’s Nursery, Mercread Road, Seaford, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07939 073131 Cheeky Little Monkeys Nursery, Hailsham Baptist Chapel, 2 - 4yrs, tel 01323 440908 Chyngton Methodist Church Pre-School, Seaford, 2 - 4yrs, tel 07971 433164

Cottage Pre-School, St Mary’s Social Centre, Lewes, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01273 474979 Croft Road Pre-School, United Church, Crowborough, 2 - 4yrs, tel 01892 665674 Denton Community School Nursery, Newhaven, 3 - 4yrs, tel 01273 513377 Early Birds Pre-school, Seaford Baptist Church, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07974 835978 East Hoathly Nursery at the Primary School, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01825 840247 Eastbourne Montessori Nursery School, Watts Lane, Upperton, 2 - 6yrs, tel 07946 356271 or 01323 430981 (see advert) Emmanuel Pre-school, Hailsham, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07796 901197 or 07766 630334 (see advert) Fletching Pre-School, Village Hall, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07592 609597 Framfield Pre-School, 2 - 4yrs, tel 01825 890943 (see advert) Good Times Pre-School, Children’s Centre, Lexden Rd, Seaford, 2 - 5yrs,

tel 01323 896313 Grovelands Acorns Pre-School, Hailsham, tel 01323 449194 Hailsham Primary Academy Nursery, c/o White House Academy, tel 01323 819309 Happy Days Nursery, Telscombe Parish Hall, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07866 201996 Happy Valley Pre-School, 54 - 58 High St, Newhaven BN9 9PA, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01273 512485 Harbour Nursery, Church Hill, Newhaven BN9 9LX, 3 - 5yrs, tel 01273 514532 Harlands Nursery, Ridgewood,

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Ripe Nursery School Teacher led nursery in outstanding rural surroundings close to A22/A27 for children aged 1 - 4yrs Weekly baby group Thursdays 1.30 - 2.30pm Birth - 2yrs www.ripenurseryschool.co.uk

01323 811899

Uckfield, 3 - 5yrs, tel 01825 760445 Hellingly Playgroup, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07776 180711 Heron Park Nursery, Hampden Park, Eastbourne BN22 9EE, 2 - 4yrs, tel 01323 502525 Herstmonceux Pre-school, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07717 705786 or 01323 832549

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Hollyhocks Montessori Playschool, Ringmer, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01273 813246 Horam Community Pre-school, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01435 812192 Isfield Pre-School, Village Hall, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01825 750245 Jenny Wren Nursery School, Old Town, Eastbourne, 3 - 5yrs, tel 07732 909774 or 01323 731891 Jumping Beans at Parkland Infant School, Eastbourne, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01323 502862/07846 903092 Kindergarten at Skippers Hill Manor Prep School, Mayfield, 2 - 4yrs, tel 01825 830234 (see back cover) Kingston Pre-School, The Street, 2-5yrs, tel 01273 486060 Laughton Pre-School, 2-5yrs EYEE funding available, tel 07518 104375 Lewes New School Nursery, 3 - 5yrs, tel 01273 477074 Lewes Old Grammar School Nursery, 3-5yrs, tel 01273 473246 Litlington Kindergarten, Litlington Village Hall, Nr Polegate, 1 - 5yrs, tel 01323 871721 Little Acorns, Hurst Green Playgroup, 2-5yrs, tel 07791 764523

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Summerheath Rd, Hailsham • Friendly nursery • Fully qualified staff • Large outside learning area • Mon 9am - 1pm • Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9am - 3.30pm Lots of flexible options, call for details.

• Children 2 - 5 yrs • Early Years Education Entitlement • OFSTED Registered

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Outstanding education & care for your children in a stimulating, nurturing, environment.

Forest School

Children will learn about the natural world, play & explore the woods, participate in very messy activities, garden, climb trees & so much more.

Drop in or call Val:

07979 007263 val.elsbury@btinternet.com www.summerfieldsnursery.org.uk

Little Punnetts at the Primary School, Punnetts Town, near Heathfield, 2-5yrs, tel 01435 831515 (see ad) Little Rockets Childcare, Princes Park, Eastbourne, 1 - 5yrs, 07516 987199 Lodge Nursery at St Andrew’s Prep, Meads, Eastbourne, 9mths - 4yrs, tel 01323 733203 (see advert) Lower Willingdon Preschool Nursery, Eastbourne, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01323 489264 Malling Windmill Nursery at South Malling School, Lewes, 3 - 5yrs, tel 01273 471100 Marshlands Academy Nursery, Hailsham, 3 - 4yrs, tel 01323 841420 Mayfield Pre-school, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01435 872523 Micklefield Nursery School, Seaford, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01323 892457 (see advert) Motcombe Playgroup, Old Town, Eastbourne, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01323 410748 Newhaven Primary Academy Nursery, Southdown Rd BN9 9JJ, 3-4yrs, tel 01245 237636 Newick Pre-School, The Reading Room, 2 - 4yrs, tel 07788 603633 Noah’s Ark Nursery School, Railway Rd, Newhaven BN9 0AS, 0 - 4yrs, tel 07917 196532 Nutley Pre-School Playgroup - Little Deers, Memorial Hall, Nutley, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07535 655013 (see advert) Peacehaven Heights School Nursery Class, Roderick Avenue, 3 - 4yrs, tel 01273 575989 Pevensey & Westham Playgroup, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01323 764446

Broad Oak Village Hall

01435 864326

Pippa’s Group, Landport Rd, Lewes, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01273 483992 Playtime Pre-School, Old School Building, Jarvis Brook Primary School, 2 - 4yrs, tel 07986 552705 Polegate Pre-school Playgroup, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07922 013588 Polegate School Nursery, Oakleaf Drive tel 01323 482404 Rainbow Childcare, Peacehaven Sports Park, BN10 8RJ, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01273 583624 Ringmer Nursery School, Harrisons Lane, Ringmer, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01273 814154 (see advert Rising Stars, St Andrews, Seaside, Eastbourne, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07773 874629 Sacred Heart Nursery School, Wadhurst, 3 - 4yrs, tel 01892 783414 Sheepsetting Pre-school, Cross in Hand School, Heathfield TN21 0XG,

2-5yrs, tel 01435 866268 Shinewater Primary School Nursery, Eastbourne, tel 01323 762129 South Malling Pre-School, Spences Lane, Lewes, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07990 572552 Southover Nursery, Southover Church Hall, Lewes, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01273 486435

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Home Educators Eastbourne Home Educators Club, regular meet-ups 07738 072514

Forest Schools Spire Pre-School, New Belmont Centre, Uckfield, tel 01825 762268 St Gregory’s Montessori Nursery School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne BN20 8QY, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01323 639164 St John’s Pre-School, The Reading Room, School Lane, Crowborough, 2½ - 4yrs, tel 01892 664214 St Mary’s Nursery School, Queens Rd, Crowborough, 2½ - 4yrs, tel 01892 611721 St Richard’s Pre-school, Heathfield, 2 - 5yrs, tel 07751 072765 St Thomas a Becket Catholic Nursery School, Tutts Barn Lane, Eastbourne, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01323 726004 Stepping Stones Pre-School, Bonners School, Maresfield, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01825 765241 Stone Cross Independent Pre-school, Pevensey, 2-5yrs, tel 01323 740149

Stonegate Pre-School, 18months 5yrs, tel 01580 200960 Summerfields Nursery, Hailsham, 2 5yrs, tel 07979 007263 (see advert) The Nursery School, Chapel Green, Crowborough,tel 07879 816192 Union Corner Pre-school, Hailsham, 2½ - 5yrs, tel 07521 008980 Wadhurst Nursery, 3 - 4yrs, tel 01892 783155 Wallands Nursery at Wallands CP School, Lewes, tel 01273 472776 West Rise Nursery, Chaffinch Rd, Eastbourne, tel 01323 764062 Whitehill Nursery School, Luxford Rd, Crowborough, tel 01892 610816 Young Haymakers Nursery & Montessori School, nr Waldron, 2 - 5yrs, tel 01435 812555 (see ad)

Circle of Life Rediscovey Forest School sessions for home educated groups, tel 07966 514469 Lucy’s Little Forest School, Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, tel 07766 486548 Natural Connection, forest school holiday activities, tel 07917 682838 Second Nature, outdoor learning families & groups, Lewes venues, 07906 582624

Independent Schools Annan School, Eason’s Green, Uckfield, 3 - 11yrs, tel 01825 841410 Bede’s Preparatory School, Eastbourne, 7 - 13yrs, tel 01323 734222 Bede’s Senior School, Upper Dicker, 13 - 18yrs, tel 01323 843252 Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, mixed, 3 - 11yrs, tel 01580 200448 Eastbourne College, mixed, 13 -

18yrs, tel 01323 452300 Lewes New School, Talbot Terrace, Lewes, 3 - 11yrs, tel 01273 477074 Lewes Old Grammar School, 3 18yrs, tel 01273 472634 Mayfield School, girls 11 - 18yrs, tel 01435 874600 Moira House School, Eastbourne, girls, birth - 18yrs, tel 01323 644144 Northease Manor School, Rodmell, 10 - 17yrs, for pupils with specific learning difficulties, tel 01273 472915 Sacred Heart School, Wadhurst, mixed, 3 - 11yrs, tel 01892 783414 Skippers Hill Manor Prep School, Mayfield, mixed, 2 - 13yrs, tel 01825 830234 (see back cover) St Andrew’s Prep, Eastbourne, 9mths - 13yrs, tel 01323 733203 (see advert)

Tutoring & Language Clubs Be The Best Maths Tuition, 5 - 18yrs, Eastbourne, Hailsham & Pevensey, tel 07949 530310 Bonjour Kidz, French after school club, Christ Church, Lewes, tel 01273 921821 Eastbourne Tuition Centre, Upperton Rd, 5-16yrs, Maths, English, IT for families, tel 01323 720072 Fleet Tutors: Private tuition in your own home, tel 0845 6445452 Genie Tutors, Eastbourne, English, Maths & Science tuition, 5 - 18yrs, tel 01323 700777 (see advert) Heike, German Tuition, all standards & ages to university, tel 01323 841703 Kay Coxon, Maths & English, Eastbourne 07535 615630

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Kumon, Maths & English, Ratton School, Eastbourne, tel 01424 754633 Les Franglophones, French lessons, Cluny Hall, Lewes, Wed pm, tel ecole@lesfranglophones.co.uk Lingotot, French & Spanish classes for children, families, nurseries, schools, tel 0845 6808148 Miss Johnson Tuition, Meads Eastbourne, Maths & English to 11+, preparation for selection tests, tel 07730 556590 (see advert) Private Tutoring: Maths Y5 & 6, Biology GCSE/A level, Chemistry GCSE, Heathfield, tel 01435 865462 Spanish tuition, to suit your needs, Eastbourne area, tel 01323 501324 Sue Farrant, 1-1 tuition for primary English & maths, tel 01580 881677 Talia Harling AVCM, English to A level, tel 01825 831868

Out of School Clubs Berwick & Downlands ASC, Berwick Village Hall, family 01323 811020 Blackboys Out of School Club, Village Hall, Gun Rd, 5 - 11yrs, tel 01825 891113 Bridgemere Centre, Eastbourne, 5 - 11yrs, tel 01323 439700 Butterfly Nursery, Peacehaven, 3 - 11yrs, tel 01273 583018 Camelot Kids, Lewes Rd, Eastbourne, 5-11yrs, tel 01323 725207 Cradle Hill After School Club, Seaford, 4 - 11yrs, tel 01323 892773 Double Ducks, Pevensey Road, Eastbourne BN22 8AE, tel 01323 410645

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Framfield Pre-School after school club & breakfast club, 2 - 11yrs, tel 01825 890943 (see advert ) JHM Holy Cross Nursery Out of School Club, Uckfield, 01825 769050 Kidszone, St John’s Church, Polegate, tel 01323 483259 Lewes YMCA after school club, 4 - 11yrs, tel 01273 474599 Little Poppets at Seaford Primary School, 2 - 11yrs, tel 01323 896069 Newick After School Club, Newick Primary School, 4-11yrs, tel 07599 105034 Newton Lang Breakfast & After School Clubs, Sir Henry Fermor School, Crowborough, 3 - 13yrs, tel 0778 881 8108 Ocklynge School Out of School Club, breakfast tel 01323 725839 School’s Out, Hellingly, 4 - 11yrs, breakfast, afterschool & holidays, tel 01323 848490 The Mohair Centre After School/ Holiday Club, Laughton, 5 - 13yrs, tel 01825 872457 The Outdoors Project, after school adventure clubs, 5-12yrs, Lewes, tel 07597 396087 Toddlers Inn at St Peter’s Primary School, North Chailey, up to 8yrs, tel 01825 721800

Child and Family Welfare Eastbourne, regular meet ups, tel general.specialparents@gmail.com Spectrum, supporting young people with autism to access services & clubs, tel 01424 724700

For further information please contact: prep.admissions@bedes.org T 01323 734222 or online at bedes.org

Time Out, respite care for special needs children, tel 01435 868583

Special Schools Chailey Heritage School & Futures Life Skills Centre, 01825 724444 Cuckmere House School, Seaford BN25 4BA, 6 - 16yrs, tel 01323 893319 Grove Park School, Crowborough TN6 1BN, 2 - 19yrs, tel 01892 663018 Hazel Court School, Eastbourne BN23 8EJ, 11 - 19yrs, tel 01323 465720 Northease Manor School, Rodmell, 1 0 - 17yrs, tel 01273 472915 Owlswick Independent School & Home, Kingston, 10 -18yrs, tel 01273 473078 St John’s, Seaford, independent school for learners with complex needs, 10 - 19yrs, tel 01323 872940 St Mary’s School Horam, Maynards Green TN21 0BT, 9 - 16yrs, tel 01435 812278 The Lindfield School, Eastbourne BN22 0BQ, 11 - 16yrs, tel 01323 502988 The Mount Camphill Community, Wadhurst, 16 - 25yrs, tel 01892 782025 The South Downs Community Special School, East Site, Langney, Eastbourne, 8-11yrs, tel 01323 761061 The South Downs Community Special School, Eastbourne, tel 01323 730302

Carers Support

Bede’s Duke’s Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7XL

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tel 01323 738390 East Sussex Young Carers, supporting the most vulnerable young carers tel 0300 777 2011

First Aid Training Baby & Child First Aid Courses, Red Cross First Aid 0800 0280831 St John Ambulance, South East Region, tel 01273 371500

Antenatal Groups and Support Bumps to Babies, Hampden Pk Children’s Centre, Eastbourne, tel 01323 464144 Crowborough Birthing Centre, NHS midwifery led unit, antenatal & birthing care, tel 01892 654080 Daisy Birthing Active Antenatal Classes, Eastbourne. Crowborough, Lewes, Hurst Green. Breathing, movement & relaxation, 07877 774215 Muma Baby Tribe, Southover Church Hall, Cockshut Lane, Lewes, bumps & new babies, tel 07838 136715 NCT Bumps & Babies, Lewes YMCA, lewesandcountryside@nct.org.uk NCT Eastbourne & District, general enquiries: Eastbourne@nct.org.uk, antenatal classes:, tel 0844 2436913 Pregnancy Massage Eastbourne, tel 07773 675146 Purrfect Yoga, Seaford, pregnancy yoga; 07901 683577 Sussex Antenatal, antenatal class at your own home, tel 07976 358828

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Peter’s, The Hydneye, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, Wed 1 - 2.30pm, tel 01323 351786 Baby Music, Little Dunbar, Hailsham, Fri 10.45-11.30am, tel 01323 464340 Baby Sensory, Eastbourne, Lewes, Herstmonceux Award winning classes, tel 07795 361958 (see ad) Bumps to Babies, Crowborough Children’s Centre, Fri 1.15 - 2.45pm, tel 01892 464380 Bumps to Babies, Devonshire Children’s Centre, Eastbourne, Mon 11am-12.30pm + breastfeeding support, tel 01323 464180 Bumps to Babies, Hailsham East Community Centre, Thu 1.15 2.30pm, tel 01323 464340

Antenatal Exercise and Relaxation Pre Natal Exercise Class, Hampden Park Sports Centre, Eastbourne, Thu 7.30pm, tel 01323 509859 Pregnancy Yoga, Thai Massage, Eastbourne, tel 07775 791241 Pregnancy Yoga, Uckfield, Sat am; Parent & baby yoga, Tue am, tel 01825 763591 Pregnancy Yoga, Yoga Life Studio, Eastbourne, Thu eve/Tue am, tel 07780 535134 Watsu Aqua Therapy, Lewes, waterbirth preparation, antenatal & postnatal therapy tel 07776 161547

Breastfeeding Association of Breastfeeding Mothers helpline, tel 0300 330 5453 Bonding Beautiful, help & support with breastfeeding, 24/7, tel 01323 501979 Eastbourne breastfeeding support, Hampden Park Children’s Centre, Thu 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 464144 Eastbourne Breastfeeding Support, Maternity Unit, Eastbourne DGH, babies up to 6 wks, Mon 10 - 11am Heathfield breastfeeding support, Community Centre tel 01323 464580 La Leche League, friendly breastfeeding support, tel 0845 120 2918 Mayfield breastfeeding support at the toddler group, Scout & Guide Hut, 2nd Wed 9.30am (termtime), tel 01323 464580 National Breastfeeding Helpline, tel 0300 100 0212

NCT Breastfeeding Helpline, tel 0300 330 0700 Seaford breastfeeding support, Children’s Centre, 2nd & 4th Fri 9.3010.45am, tel 01323 413139 Uckfield breastfeeding support at Bumps2Babies, Children’s Centre, tel 01323 464300

Post Natal Exercise and Relaxation Buggy Power, Hailsham Leisure Centre, tel 01323 846755 Mummy & Buggy, Eastbourne, fitness class for mums along the seafront, tel 07760 996685 Mummy Yoga, Yoga Life Studio, Eastbourne, bring your baby/toddler, Tue am, tel 07780 535134 Mums on the Run, Uckfield Leisure Centre, 5 week programme for pre/ post natal mums, tel 01825 761160 Post Natal Yoga, Thai Massage, Lynne Matthews, Eastbourne, tel 07775 791241

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

Baby Groups Babies & Beyond + Baby Clinic, Heathfield Community Centre, Tue 9.30 - 11.15am, tel 01323 464580 Baby Gigglers, temporarily at St

Bumps to Babies, Seaford Children’s Centre, Fri 1-2.30pm, tel 01323 464550 Bumps to Babies, Shinewater Children’s Centre, Eastbourne, Wed 1.15-2.30pm, tel 01323 464170 Bumps to Babies, Uckfield Children’s Centre, Mon 10.30-11.30am, tel 01323 464300 Creation Station, Eastbourne, art classes, tel 07766 204298 Daisy Baby Postnatal Mum & Baby Classes, Eastbourne, Crowborough, Hurst Green, tel 07877 774215 Gymbabes, Eastbourne Uckfield Hastings, Heathfield - 07867 801185 Hartbeeps, Motcombe Infant School musical baby & toddler classes, tel 07786 446119 Health drop-in & play, Devonshire Children’s Centre, 01323 464180 Icando Music, sing, play & sign, 0 2yrs, Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Wed pm, tel 01323 763244 Monkey Music, Crowborough, Uckfield, Lewes, tel 01825 760970 Muma Baby Tribe, Southover Church Hall, Cockshut Lane, Lewes, bumps & new babies, tel 07838 136715 Picture House Uckfield - baby friendly mid morning movies with a free coffee! Thu am, tel 01825 764909 Ripe Nursery School Baby Group, Hayton Baker Hall, 0-2yrs, Thu 1.30 2.30pm, tel 01323 811899 The Baby & Toddler Experience, Seaford, Thu, birth - 2½yrs, tel 07834 231971 Well Baby Clinic with play session, High Weald Children’s Centre, Ticehurst, 01424 725040

Twins & Multiple Births Crowborough Twins Group, Children’s Centre, tel 01323 464380

Eastbourne Twins Club, support & advice, tel info@eastbournetwins. org.uk Twins Club, Ringmer Children’s Centre, Ringmer Childminders drop-in, Children’s Centre, 2nd Mon 9.30 11.30am, tel 01273 336950 Seaford Childminding Vacancy Coordinator, tel 01323 491653

Nannies and Au Pairs Bonding Beautiful, emergency nanny & baby sitting, tel 01323 501979 Bunters Au Pair Agency, placing Au Pairs for over 21 years, covering the UK, tel 01327 831144 Harmony at Home, nannies, maternity help, babysitters, mobile creche East Sussex 01444 212599

Children’s Centres Chailey at Chailey School, Mill Lane, South Chailey BN8 4PU, tel 01273 336940 Crowborough Children’s Centre, Beacon Community College, Green Lane TN6 2XB, tel 01323 464380 Devonshire at 43 Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7NB, main office, tel 01323 464180 Hailsham, Hailsham East Community Centre, Vega Close BN27 2JZ, tel 01323 464340 Hampden Park at the Health Centre, Brodrick Close, Eastbourne BN22 9NQ, tel 01323 464144 Heathfield at Cross in Hand School & Heathfield Community Centre, tel 01323 464580 High Weald at Ticehurst & Flimwell Primary School,01424 725040 Lewes at Malling Community Centre, Spences Lane BN7 2HQ, tel 01273 336870 Newhaven, Denton Island Community Centre BN9 9BA, tel 01273 517250 Old Town Eastbourne at Ocklynge Junior School, tel 01323 464570 Peacehaven at Meridien Way BN10 8NF, tel 01273 335100 Ringmer, Greater Paddock, off Harrisons Lane BN8 5LH,

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Community Toddler Groups Crowborough

Community Toddler Groups

Tuesday

Come & Play, Jarvis Brook School, Crowborough, 9.15 - 10.30am, tel 01323 464380 Crowborough Library, Storytime, 2.30pm, tel 0345 6080196 Little Stars, carers’ toddler group, St Richard’s Church Hall, Fermor Rd, 10am-noon, tel 01892 661235

We've put together a rough guide of some of the groups you can join in.

Group times do change regulary so please call before you attend for the first time to check the details.

Hailsham Free Church Parent & Toddler, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 843876 Hailsham Library, Rhymetime, fortnightly 9.45am, tel 0345 6080196 Herstmonceux Tiddlers & Toddlers, 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 07817 157584

Thursday St Mary’s ABC Playgroup, Hailsham, 0 - 5yrs, 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 01323 441868

Wednesday Crowborough Library, Rhymetime, fortnightly 10.30am, tel 0345 6080196 Noah’s Ark, All Saints, Chapel Green, Crowborough, 10-11.30am (call before coming for 1st time), tel 01892 652081

Friday Bunny Hop at Schools Out, The Drive, Hellingly, Fri 10-11.30am, tel 01323 848490

Saturday

Thursday First Steps Parent & Toddlers, Forest Fold Baptist Church, London Rd, 1.15 - 3.15pm, tel 01892 655661 Pop in & Play with Messy Play, Crowborough Children’s Centre, 10 11.30am, tel 01323 464380

Friday Little Fishes, United Church, Croft Rd, Crowborough, 0 - 3yrs, 9.30 - 11.30, tel 01892 665493 Noah’s Ark, All Saints, Chapel Green, Crowborough, 10-11.30am (call before coming for 1st time), tel 01892 652081

Eastbourne Monday

Eastbourne Library, Storytime, 2pm, tel 0345 6080196 Giggles, Frenchgate Christian Centre, Hampden Park, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 351786 Little Bears Soft Play, Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, 9.30 - 11.30am year round, tel 07985 254735 (see advert) Mother & Baby Coffee Morning, Birling Gap Café, East Dean, 10am 12noon, tel 01323 422511 Music & Movement, Regency Park Community Centre, 1.15 - 2.15pm, tel 01323 464540 Panda, All Saints Centre, Grange Rd, 10-11.30am, tel 01323 419400 Polegate Library, Music & Storytime, 1pm, tel 0345 6080196 Pop in & Play, Conqueror Hall, Horsa Close, Kingsmere, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 464540 Salvation Army Toddler Group, Citadel, Langney Rd, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 640382 Vicky Bees, Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Rd, 10 - 11.45am, tel 01323 737974

Tuesday HT Club, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Trees, 10.30am - 12noon, tel 01323 736627 Langney Library, Eastbourne, Rhymetime, 10.15am, tel 0345 6080196 Little Stones, Community Wise Centre, Ocklynge Road, 10 - 11.45am, tel 01323 722924 Noah’s Ark at St Mary’s Westham, babies - 4½yrs, 12.30 - 3pm, tel 07759 172992 Panda, All Saints Centre, Grange Rd, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 419400

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Wednesday

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Who Let the Dads Out? St Mary’s Church Lounge, Hailsham, dads & male carers with U6’s, last Sat am, tel 01323 441868

Heathfield Monday

Talk ‘n’ Toddlers, Willingdon Trees Community Centre, 9.30 - 11.00am, tel 01323 435300 Triangle Tots, Trinity Church Hall, Lower Willingdon, 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 01323 489264

Wednesday Broadway Babes at the Broadway United Church, Lindfield Rd, Hampden Park, Wed 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 500686 Chalk Hill Toddler Group at Willingdon, Eastbourne, 9.45 11.45am, tel 01323 504659 Eastbourne Library, Rhymetime, 10.30am, tel 0345 6080196 First Steps, Baptist Church Hall, Pevensey Bay, Wed 10am - noon, tel 01323 652929 Little Lambs, St Mary’s Church Hall, Decoy Drive, Hampden Park, 10 11.30am, tel 01323 500977 Salvation Army Toddler Group, Citadel, Langney Rd, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 640382 Sonbeams, St Mary’s, Church St, Willingdon, tel 01323 501763 Vicky Bees, Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Rd, 10 - 11.45am, tel 01323 737974

Thursday

Acorns, Bridgemere Centre, Eastbourne, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 439700 Giggles,Frenchgate Christian Centre, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 351786 HappyJacks Softplay Drop in & Play Group, St Anthony’s Centre, Seaside, 10am - 12noon, tel 07738 381384 (see advert) Little Bears, Imagination Station or Messy Play, Community Wise, Eastbourne, 9.30am tel 07985 254735 Little Souls, Church Hall, Wellesley Rd, Eastbourne, 10 - 11.30am, St John’s Parent & Toddler Group, Jubilee Hall, Meads, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 738671 Tea & Tots, St John’s Church, Polegate, 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 01323 483259 Toddler Praise, All Saints Centre, Grange Rd, Eastbourne, 10.3011.30am tel 01323 419400

Totz, St Elizabeth’s Church, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, 10am-12noon, tel 01323 638020 Willingdon Library, Rhymetime, Thu 10.30am, tel 0345 6080196

Friday Eastbourne Library, Rhymetime, 10.45am, tel 0345 6080196 Elim Family Church Parent & Toddler Group, Hartfield Rd, 10am-noon, tel 01323 720714 Hampden Park Library, Rhymetime, 10am, tel 0345 6080196 HappyJacks Softplay Drop in & Play Group, St Anthony’s Centre, Seaside, 10am-12 noon, tel 07738 381384 Little Stones, Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, 10 - 11.45am, tel 01323 722924 Little Wrens, Greenfield Methodist Church Hall, Old Town, 10am-noon, tel 07762 621266 Mini Wilfs, St Wilfred’s Church Hall, Broad Road, Willingdon, 9.30 11.30am, tel 01323 487885 Polegate Library, Rhymetime, 2.30pm, tel 0345 6080196 Vicky Bees, Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Rd, 10 - 11.45am, tel 01323 737974

Saturday Langney Library, Eastbourne, Storytime, 2.30pm, tel 0345 6080196 Who let the Dads out? All Souls Church Hall, Eastbourne, 1011.30am, 16 Jan, 5 Mar, 7 May, tel 01323 731366

Hailsham Monday

Heathfield Library, Rhymetime, fortnightly, 10.30am, tel 0345 6080196 Heathfield Library, Storytime, fortnightly, 10.30am, tel 0345 6080196 Horam Chapel Toddlers, toys & singing, 2 - 3pm, 01435 408405 St George’s Parish Room, Broad Oak, open school holidays, 1 - 4pm,

Tuesday Buzzy Bees Baby & Toddler Group, Sports Pavilion, Swan Meadow, Burwash 1.30pm - 2.45pm., tel 07816 248187 Little Warblers, Warbleton Church Rooms, Church Hill, TN21 9BD, 10 11.30am, tel 01435 830421 Pop in & Play, All Saints & Richards School, Heathfield, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 464580

Wednesday Mayfield Play Group, Scout & Guide Hut, 0 - 4 yrs, 9.15 - 11.15am, tel 07796 943392 Music & Rhyme, Cross in Hand School, 2 - 2.45pm, tel 01323 464580 Welcome Baptist Church, Heathfield, baby - 3yrs, 9.30am - noon, tel 01435 864646

Thursday Jumping Beans, Horam, 0 - 3yrs, Thu 10 - 11.30am, tel sue.price17@gmail. com Little Punnetts Toddlers, Punnetts Town, 9 - 11am, tel 01435 831515 St Philips Parent, Toddler & Baby Group, The Pavilion, Burwash Common, 10am - 12noon, tel 01435 883247 Tots & Toys, Kings Church, Heathfield, 10 - 11.45am, tel 01435 863786

Hailsham Methodist Church Parent & Toddler, 9.30 - 11.30am (not Aug or bank hols), tel 01323 485813 Pop in & Play, Hailsham East Community Centre, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01323 464340

Friday

Tuesday

Saturday

Hailsham Library, Storytime, 11am, tel 0345 6080196

Baby Bops, Broad Oak Village Hall Scout Hut, 9.45am, tel 07895 665865 Fun Fridays, Skippers Hill, Mayfield, 10.30 - 11.45am,tel 01825 830234 Giggle & Tumble, Heathfield Leisure Centre, Sat 9.30 - 11am, tel 01435 868824 (see advert)

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Community Toddler Groups Lewes

Ridgewood Toddler Group, Village Hall, 10 - 11.30am, Just come along

Monday Just Play, Ringmer Children’s Centre, 1 - 3pm (year round), tel 01273 336950 Lewes Library, Storytime, 2pm, tel 0345 6080196 NCT Little Monkeys, Monkey Bizness, Lewes, 9.30 - 11.30am, coordinator. lewesandcountryside@nct.org.uk Ringmer Tiddlers & Toddlers, Village Hall, 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 07952 065937 Woodland Playgroup, Firle, 2yrs+, nature, craft, campfire, story telling etc, 10 - 11.30am, tel 07724 041786

Tuesday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Buxted Toddlers, Methodist Church Hall, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01825 733098 Chippers, The Source, Luxford Car Park, Uckfield, 9.15 - 11.30am, tel 01825 767442 Little Acorns, High Hurstwood school hall, 9.15 - 11am, please call before coming for the 1st time, tel 01825 733833 Uckfield Library, Rhymetime, 10.30am, tel 0345 6080196 Uckfield Library, Storytime, Tue 2.15pm, tel 0345 6080196

Kingfishers, Parents U3’s group, Eastgate Baptist Church Hall, Lewes (waiting list), 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 01323 844264 Lewes Library, Rhymetime, 1st Tue of month, 10.30am, tel 0345 6080196 Pop in & Play, Chailey Children’s Centre, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01273 336940

Newick Tiddlers & Toddlers, Village Hall, 10 - 11.30am, tel 07967 311421 Newtown Baby & Toddler Group, United Reform Church, Uckfield, 10 11.30am, tel 07969 638280 Nutley Nutkins, Nutley War Memorial Hall, 1.30 - 3pm, tel 07525 210556 Toddler Praise, Maresfield Church, Wed 10am, everyone welcome, tel 01825 769004 Under 1’s, Foresters Hall, Uckfield, 1-2.30pm, tel 01825 765115

Wednesday Barcombe Parent, Baby & Toddler Group, 9.30am - noon, tel 01273 401996 Pop in & Play, Ringmer Children’s Centre, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01273 336950 Ringmer Library, Storytime, 3rd Wed 11am, tel 0345 6080196 Woodland Playgroup, Firle, 2yrs+, nature, craft, etc, 10 - 11.30am, tel 07724 041786

Thursday Cameo Parent & Toddler, Church End, 1 Cockshot Road, Lewes, 1.45 - 4pm, tel 01273 477631 Music Group, De Montfort Community Flat, Lewes, Thu 10am please book, tel 01273 336870 Ringmer Tiddlers & Toddlers, Village Hall, 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 07952 065937 The Lunch Bunch, Southover Church Hall, Lewes, Thu 12 - 1.45pm, tel 01273 470616 Toddler Tunes, Offham Church Hall, Nr Lewes BN7 3PX, 10-11am (open school holidays), tel 01273 474356

Friday Christ Church Tots, Prince Edward Rd, Lewes, 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 01273 813048 PlayGroup, All Saints, Lewes, 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 07882 055978 Seahorses Steiner Parent & Child Group, Falmer Village Hall, 9.30am, tel 01273 386300 The Friday Group, Pippas, Landport Rd, Lewes, Fri 1 - 3pm, tel 01273 483992 Woodland Playgroup, Lewes, 2yrs+, nature, craft, campfire, story telling etc, 10 - 11.30am, tel 07512 802177

Newhaven

Thursday

Jack & Jill Fun Toddler Group, Newhaven Baptist Church Hall (open most school hols) 10am-noon, tel 07821 567236 Rainbow Plus, Friendship Centre, Mayfield Ave, Peacehaven, Tue 9.30am - 1.30pm, tel 01273 587732

Wednesday Peacehaven Library, Rhymetime & Storytime, 10.30am, tel 0345 6080196

Thursday First Years, Peacehaven Leisure Centre, soft play, toys, ball pit, song time, 10 - 11.30am, tel 01273 588858 Munchkins, Summerhayes Centre, Newhaven, 10am - 12noon, tel 01273 515301 Newhaven Library, Rhymetime, 10.30am, tel 0345 6080196 Tikes & Trikes, Ascension Church Hall, Bramber Avenue, Peacehaven, 12.30 - 2.30pm, tel 01273 973298

Friday Jelly Tots, Harbour Nursery, Church Hill, Newhaven, 9.15-11.15am, tel 01273 514532 Jitterbugs, Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven, 9.30-10.30am, tel 01273 582511 Messy Play, Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven, 1 - 2.30pm, 01273 517250

Monday Just Play, Peacehaven Children’s Centre, 9.30 - 11.30 01273 335100

Tuesday Busy Bees, Denton Church Hall, 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 07972 128231

Seaford Monday

Messy Play, Seaford Children’s Centre, 9.30 - 11am, tel 01323 464550

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

Wednesday Seaford Library Rhymetime, 10.30am, tel 0345 6080196 The Piglets, St Thomas More Church, Sutton Rd, Seaford, 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 01323 892427 Tots Treats, St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Road, Seaford, 9.30 - 11.15am, tel 01323 894216

Thursday Dinky Deans, East Dean Village Hall, 10am - noon year round, tel 07510 544999 Tots Treats, St Leonards Church Hall, Seaford, 9.30 - 11.15am, tel 01323 893318

Friday Scallywags, Seaford Baptist Church, 9.30 - 11am, tel 01323 896009 Seaford Library Storytime, 11am, tel 0345 6080196

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

Uckfield Monday Fairwarp mums to be, babies & toddlers, Village Hall, 9.30 - 11am, tel 01825 713957 Maresfield Baby & Toddler Group, Village Hall, health visitor monthly, 9.30 - 11.30am, tel 01825 769004

East Hoathly Baby & Toddler Group, Village Hall, 10-11.30am with health visitor on 1st Thu, tel 01825 840020 Kinderplay at Annan School, Easons Green, nr Uckfield, 0-3yrs, 1.30-3pm, tel 01825 841410 (see advert) Noah’s Ark, Holy Cross Church & Belmont Centre, Uckfield, 1.45pm, tel just come along

Friday Little Stars, Blackboys Village Hall, 10.30am - noon, tel 01435 408546 Over 1’s but under 2’s, Foresters Hall, Uckfield, 10-11.30am, tel 01825 765115

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

Tuesday Explore & Play, High Weald Children’s Centre, Ticehurst, 9.30 - 10.45am, tel 01424 725040

Thursday Jellybeans, Wadhurst Parish Church, 9.30 - 11am, tel 01892 782083

Friday Little Acorns baby & toddler at Hurst Green Playgroup at the Primary School, 9 - 11am, tel 07791 764523 Pebbles Playtime, Stonegate Village Hall, 9 - 11am, tel 01580 200960

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