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Phil Burrowes at Avant Photographic is a location child and family portrait specialist. All The images are taken at local Sussex locations or at your home. Beautiful, intimate and natural family photographs.

KalliKids, trusted & approved family activities, 01273 507103 (see advert) Part time work from home without compromising family commitments, 01243 641177 (see advert) Phoenix Cards, build a parttime business around your other commitments, 01273 958197(see advert)

Michelham Priory Historic House and Gardens

Christmas 2013

16th & 17th Nov Christmas Fair 10.30am to 4pm

Libraries Coldean Library, 01273 296902

Over 100 stalls, Santa’s grotto, Christmas music and decorations. Free park and ride. Adult £5.00, Child £3.50.

Hangleton Library, 01273 296904 Hollingbury Library, 01273 296908 Hove Library, 01273 296937 Jubilee Library, Brighton, 01273 290800 Mile Oak Library, 01273 296916 Mobile Library Service, 01273 296914

Contents

Moulsecoomb Library, 01273 296910

A-Z of Sport & Leisure. . . . 14-20 Additional Needs. . . . . . . . 6 & 17 Antenatal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Babies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 Childminders & Babysitting. . . . 7 Children’s Centres . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Childrenswear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Christmas Events. . 2 - 3 & 23 - 24 Daycare Nurseries . . . . . . . . 9 - 12 Discount Vouchers. . . . . . . 21 - 22 Family Health & Welfare. . . . 5 - 6 Holiday Activities. . . . . . . . . . . 14 Independent Schools. . . . . 12 - 13 Nannies & Au Pairs . . . . . . . . . . 7 Out of School Clubs. . . . . . . . . 14 Parties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4 Photographers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Places to Go. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23 Pre-Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 12 Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 13 Toddlers Timetable . . . . . . . . 7 - 9 Toys, Books & Gifts . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 Tutoring & Languages . . . . . . . 14 Publishers & Editors Gill Evaroa & Katherine Daniel Sales Consultant - Nicola Coughlin The Family Grapevine PO Box 145, Haywards Heath RH16 3ES Gill - 01444 487748 Katherine - 01444 811648 gill@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk katherine@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk

www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk Brighton & Hove Family Grapevine @GrapevineKath @GrapevineGill

Patcham Library, 01273 296912

7th & 8th Dec

Portslade Library, 01273 296914

Tudor Christmas 11am to 4pm

Rottingdean Library, 01273 296918 Saltdean Library, 01273 296920 Westdene Library, 01273 296922 Whitehawk Library, 01273 296924

Tudor food, costumes, archery, decorations, craft and entertainment. Adult £7.50, Child £4.

Woodingdean Library, 01273 296928

Party Venues Amex Stadium Parties, 5-aside football, tea in the away changing room, 07827 773360 Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith nr Lewes, Choose a Farm or Pony Party including day-long access to farm & playgrounds, 01825 872912 (see advert on p20) Bowlplex at the Marina, 01273 818180 Brighton & Hove Gymnastic Club, next to Goldstone Retail Park, parties for 5yrs+, weekends, 01273 776209

Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS 01323 844224 www.sussexpast.co.uk

Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, bouncy castle & football parties, 01273 391683 Funplex, Bevendean, soft play (up to 11yrs) & laser tag (6-14yrs), 01273 690888 Gymboree Play & Music, Churchill Square, Brighton, 01273 772900 Hangleton Community Centre, Tiny Tim’s Soft Play, weekends, 01273 292962 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, football, swimming (under 8’s), mini mayhem toddler parties, 01273 290290 Lagoon Watersports Parties: dinghy sailing (6yrs+), windsurfing, kayaking, powerboating (8yrs+) parties, 01273 424842 Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, mega mix, inflatable fun, all sports, tiny tots & zumba, 01273 622266 Nine Rooms Karaoke Parties, Middle St, 01273 748263 Paint Pots, pottery painting parties, 39 Trafalgar Street, 01273 696682 Painting Pottery Café, North Laine, parties for all ages, 01273 628952 Portslade Sports Centre, sports, bouncy castle, fun & games, toddler gym parties, 01273 411100 (see advert on p4) Pottery House Café, Hove, 01273 773697

Southwick Leisure Centre: Tumbletime, fun & games, sports, inflatable parties, 01273 238111 St Luke’s Swimming Pool, Brighton BN2 9ZE, 01273 602385 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, football, trampolining, bouncy castle, traditional games, 01273 694281

Looking for extra money or just a new challenge? Phoenix Trading offers a fantastic range of greeting cards and stationery, as well as the opportunity to build a part-time business around you and your commitments. For more details, please contact me:

Val Gayes • 01273 958197 v.gayes@yahoo.com www.valcards.co.uk

Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, trampolining, multsports, toddlers gym, bouncy castle, party games, 01273 731724

Yellowave Beach Sports, café, beach games, 01273 672222

The Parlour Rooms (formerly the Bead Boutique), Dyke Rd, jewellery making parties, 7yrs+, 01273 383983

Party Entertainment

Westows Indoor Play & Football Centre, Hove, 1yrs+, 01273 721338 Withdean Sports Complex, tennis parties, 01273 542100

Yoga Mamas Studio, Upper Gardner St, 07908 949419 5 Ways Soccer birthday parties, 4yrs+, 01273 620086 Ace Tec Leisure, personalised children’s disco parties with games, 5yrs+, 01273 430431

BURGESS HILL DISTRICT LIONS CLUB HO-HO-HO

Santa is returning again to a brand new Grotto courtsey of South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks. Santa is due to arrive on Saturday 23rd November & will then be there every Saturday (10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4pm) & Sunday (10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30p–3.30pm) until Christmas. Special Late Night Shopping Evening Wednesday 27th November (5.30pm–8.30pm), Monday 23rd December (10am-12.30 & 1.30-4.00) Christmas Eve (10am-12.30pm). For £3-00 each child will get a chance to talk to Santa and receive a present you can also take your own photos.

All monies received will go towards Lions local projects. Hope to see you there!

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Party Time • Toys, Gifts & Books

Birthday Parties

Portslade Sports Centre Come to us for your child’s birthday party. We offer Toddlers Gym and Bouncy Castle for under 5’s; Fun ‘n’ Games and bouncy castle is popular with under 8’s; Trampolining, Football, Team Games and combinations of the above for older children. Parties start at £68 which includes an hour of supervised activity and a room for tea afterwards. For details call us on 01273 411100 or go to our website

www.portsladesportscentre.co.uk

Parties...Princess, Superhero, Pirate, Fairy, Disco Diva, Dinosaur Requests Taken 07891 670114 www.zip-zap-boing.co.uk

Loopy Lou Children’s Interactive Parties/Discos

Games • Dancing • Face Painting

Party Entertainment (continued) Adventure Unlimited, adventure parties for all ages, 01273 681058 Angels’n’Divas, pamper parties & gifts for girls 4-16yrs, 07771 964626 (see advert) Animazing, talks, displays & birthday parties, 07743 675253 (see advert) Artyfacts, creative art parties, 5-8yrs, 07989 472760 Battle Storm 7 Laser Tag Parties, Funplex, 6-14yrs, 01273 690888 Birthday Dance Parties, 07910 193695 Brighton Baby Showers, 01273 381282 Brighton Cakes, foodie parties: cookie, cake or gingerbread house decorating, 07824 770151 Brighton Crafts, jewellery, decopatch, paper, mineral make up, natural beauty parties, 07775 810259 Brillo the Clown, for lots of fun at kids parties, 01273 584544 Cookery parties with Charley’s Little Kitchen, 4yrs+, 07912612237 Creative Clay Parties, Circle Studio, Southover St, 7yrs+, 07963 691369 Demolition Paintball Brighton, 10yrs+, 0845 3386225 Dinki Dance Parties, 01273 463120 Dizzy Tilly Party Time, puppets, games, dance, bubbles etc, 1-6yrs, 01273 308706 Dotty Children’s Party Fun, 01273 502744 (see advert) Dotty Spotty-Sox ...for a perfectly potty party... 3-9yrs, 07989 745284 Emporium Parties Brighton, 3yrsteenagers, 01273 915444 Fairy Dust Events, party entertaiment for boys & girls, 0800 433 4618 Felicity Fairy & Friends, 3-8yrs, 07779 220729 Glitter Chix, make-over parties with games & party bags, 3-11yrs, 07787 558938 Huff Puffin, fit fun parties, afternoons & weekends, 3-5yrs, 07919 985007 Hula Hoop Parties, 5yrs+, 07503 932543 Just 4 Kids Discos, 07522 899820 Kid’s Parties Sussex, 2-11yrs, all themes covered, unique games, 01273 327551

Live music Contemporary action songs Imaginative props and games

01273 299209 07811 752398 www.loopylouentertainer.co.uk

DOTTY

Magical fun-filled children's entertainment Tel 01273 502744 Mobile 07956 579577 www.dottyworld.com Kukizu Circus Parties, 5yrs+, let your children do the clowning, 07766 707785 Little Kickers Football Parties, 18mths7yrs, 01293 226201 (see advert on p9) Little Pickles Parties, music parties for little ones, 01273 273675 LongTallSilly, music parties for 21st century kids, live music, contemporary action songs, fun props & games, 07877 037109 (see advert) Loopy Lou Children’s Entertainer, 2-8yrs, 01273 299209 (see advert) Made & Making, original, fun & educational sewing parties for 7-14yrs, 07967 819540 Miss Sparkle, themed parties, puppets, magic, balloons, treasure hunts, games, prizes, dancing, 0-8yrs, 07944 301948 Parties Of Their Own, themed parties for 4-11yrs, 01273 733337 Party-Tales, parties inspired by your child’s favourite story, 4yrs+, 01273 736823 Photoshoot Parties, Southdown Studio, Falmer, 8-80yrs, 01273 358283 Pony Parties, we bring a pony to your party, 07867 784945 Potty the Pirate, magic, puppets & singalong tunes, 2-9yrs, 01273 220299 Princess Makeover & Henna Tattoo parties, 01273 767204 Rising Stars Multi-Sports & Adventure Parties, weekends, 07715 057584 Rondo the Magic Clown, 01273 307905

Storytime Puppets, the magical world of fairy tales, 3-5yrs, 01273 846885 (see advert) Tatty Bumpkin, 2-7yrs, 08456 808041 Whizz Parties, fun friendly entertainers, 3-10yrs, 0845 0171077 Zip Zap Boing, parties that burst with fun! 07891 670114 (see advert)

Bouncy Castles Ace Tec Leisure, inflatables for parties & fund raising events, 01273 430431 Bright ‘n’ Bouncy Parties, bouncy castles, outside game hire, balloons, party bags, catering, 01273 503378 Fun in the Air Bouncy Castles, indoor & outdoor hire, 07596 531970

Face Painting Anklebiterz Face Painting, 07786 057744 Celestielle Face Painting, 07779 613982 Happy Cheeks, 01273 729345 Katie Paint Face, 07793 225524 Nam Nams Face Painting, 07832 291595

Party Supplies Ace Tec Leisure, anything from candy floss to a rodeo bull!, 01273 430431 Brighton Cakes, celebration & specialist cakes, 07824 770151 Happy Pickles, pocket money toys, party bag contents & bags, 01903 740311 Rockin-Good Party Stuff: fancy dress, partywear, cupcake accessories, 07963 143630

Tea Cups & Tiaras, child-size tables & chairs for hire, info@teacups&tiaras.co.uk The Dotty Popsy Gift Shop, Hove, quality party bags chosen by you & wrapped by us! 01273 746591

Toys, Gifts & Books Baby Star, 39 George St, BN3 3YB, gifts & toys for 0-4yrs, 01273 324552 Bluebelle & Co, online & at 80 Trafalgar St, Brighton, children’s clothing & homeware, 01273 685026 (see advert) Boy Wonder Gifts, on line retailer of gifts & partyware just for boys!, 01273 582490 Caricatures by Lesley Harvey, drawn from your favourite photo, 07722 236741 (see advert) Daisy Daisy, toys, fancy dress etc, 32 Sydney Street, 01273 699006 Fingerprint Jewellery, handcrafted in silver, 07788 672571 Happy Pickles, outdoor toys for hire & sale, 01903 740311 Honeycroft Children’s Shop & Cafe, new & used clothes, toys & gifts, St Barnabas Hall, Sackville Rd, Hove, 01273 220323 Lindy Wells, handmade memory gifts from pre-loved clothing & fabrics, 07960 106849 North Park Farm Activity Toys, try before you buy, Albourne, 01273 833643 Phoenix Cards & stationery, 01273 958197 (see advert on p2) Poppets, 50 Blatchington Road, Hove, toys & quality 2nd hand clothes, 01273 770449

To add a FREE listing please email katherine@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk or call 01444 811648

Toys, Gifts & Books • Family Health & Welfare

The Book Nook, Hove, independent specialist children’s bookshop, 01273 911988 The Dotty Popsy Gift Shop, 174 Portland Rd, Hove, gifts, café, play area, 01273 746591 Wigwam, 140 Preston Drove, Lego, Playmobil, scooters etc, 01273 505504 Wright Works, print jewellery & keepsakes, 07825 092621

Photographers Avant Photographic, location child & family portrait specialist, 01323 348410 (see advert & front cover) Mi Elfverson, portrait & wedding photographer, 07968 715469

Wright Works

Personalised Solid Fine Silver & Gold Plated Keepsakes & Jewellery Finger, hand, foot, paw, nose & lip impressions all immortalised for you to keep, also includes inscriptions.

Katie Leatham Counselling, specialist in post natal depression & parenting, 07906 071374

JoJo Maman Bebe Ltd, Gardner Street BN1 1UN, 01273 625682

PATCHED, support for families, carers & friends of substance users, 0800 0854450

Toby Tiger, 11 Gardner Street, Brighton, 01273 693000

Family Welfare Brighton Oasis Project for women substance misusers & their children, 01273 696970 Childline, FREEPHONE, 0800 1111 Family Support in Sussex, confidential service to anyone raising children, dependent on need, 01273 425790

For more information contact Lesley Harvey 07722 236741 lesleyharvey17@hotmail.com

07825 092621

Cat & Mouse, designer children’s clothes, 0-16yrs, pop up shop on Thu, Hove, 01273 504947

Shoozoo, specialist children’s shoe shop, Montefiore Road, Hove, 01273 735896

www.lesleyharvey.co.uk

wrightworks@hotmail.co.uk wrightworkscraft

Baby & Childrenswear

Poppets, 50 Blatchington Rd, Hove, quality 2nd hand clothes, 01273 770449

I will draw an A4 caricature of your loved ones - all I need is a good clear photo. Price £39 including frame. Have a look at my website for more ideas.

GIVE A PERSONAL GIFT THIS CHRISMAS

Vera Bogodi Photography, family photographer, 07428 993815

Klodhoppers, children’s shoes 103 Blatchington Rd, Hove, 01273 711132

A caricature from your favourite photo

Print Jewellery & Keepsakes

Rainbow Families, informal social group supporting LGBT parents in Brighton & Hove, 07515 908141 St Luke’s Advice Service, Exeter St, welfare, debt, housing, relationships etc assistance, 01273 549203

Parenting Courses

Additional Needs

Parenting courses at Holland Road Baptist Chuch, BN3 1JN, 01273 732111

Amaze, information, support & advice for parents of children with special needs aged 0-19yrs, 01273 772289

Parents as Guides at The Montessori Place, Hove, Fri, 01273 773764 Ready Steady Coach working with carers to develop happy, confident children, 01273 251224 To Baby & Beyond, parent & professional training in first aid, parenting, baby massage & yoga, 01273 702496 Triple P Parenting Courses, 01273 294471

Bereaved Parents

First Aid Training

Brighton & Hove Sands befriending service for bereaved parents, 07799 031645

Baby First Aid Sussex, first aid courses for parents & carers,  07946 391117

Cruse Bereavement Care, 01273 234007 Early-Birds Bliss Support Group, for parents whose children have been born too small, too soon, too sick, Hove, 07832 350332

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Red Cross First Aid Training, private groups or courses, 0844 871 8000 St John Ambulance, First Aid Training courses, 01273 371500 To Baby & Beyond, baby & child first aid courses, 01273 702496

Barnardo’s Brighton & Hove Link Plus, offering family based care for children with disabilities, 01273 295179 Belltree Music Therapy, 01273 681691 Children’s Disability Services, 01273 265825 Early-Birds Bliss, for parents whose children have spent time in the neo natal unit, Hove, 07832 350332 Little Darlings, Hollingdean Community Centre, 0-9yrs, Wed 3.30-6pm, 07799 414837 Solve It, Learning disabilities drop in centre, Portland Road, Hove, 01273 422971 Special Educational Needs Team 0-25yrs, 01273 293552 Sweet Peas, Tarner Children’s Centre, Fri 12.15-3pm, pre-schoolers, year round, 07875 377961

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01273 739949 or 077100 32385 The Pain Relief Clinic, Melrose, 77a Carlisle Road, Hove BN34FQ

Additional Needs (cont.) Triangle Services, intensive support for children with complex needs, 01273 305888 Whoopsadaisy, Conductive education sessions for children with physical disabilities, 07588 555761

Child & Family Health Emma Olliff, Nutritional Therapy for all the family, 07833 348623 (see advert) National Stop Smoking Centre, 01273 945965; Brighton & Hove Stop Smoking Service, 01273 267397 Stephanie Witts, Hove, cranial osteopath specialising in the treatment of babies, children & pre & post natal mums, 01273 739949 (see advert) Sussex ADHD Support Group, 07519 280 950 The Hairforce-Lice Assassins, head lice removal, 01273 682865

Healthy Eating MEND, Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, helping children become fitter & healthier, 01273 431703

Twins & Multiple Births Multiple Birth Group, Conway Court Children’s Centre, under 3’s, Fri 2-4pm, 01273 266011 Multiple Birth Group, Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, Mon 9.30-11.30am, 01273 295272

One Parent Families Fun in Action, 1 2 1 befriending service for children from disadvantaged lone parent families, Preston Park, 01273 559794 Gingerbread, advice & practical support for single parents, 0808 8020925 SPIN Single Parent Information Network, 01273 307521 (10.30am- 2pm)

Young Parents Teenage Pregnancy Liaison Midwifery Service, 07876 357443 Young Parents Baby & You, Tarner Childen’s Centre, Mon 12.30-2pm, 01273 296700

Sleep Problems Baby Calm & Toddler Calm Workshops, 07717 842448 Baby Sleep Clinics, at your home or weekly in Hove, 01273 702496 Cry-sis helpline for crying, sleepless & very demanding babies, 08451 228669

Maternity Wear Mamissima Mother & Child, 82 North Road, Brighton, 01273 624703 Yummy Mummy Maternity, 161a Portland Road, Hove BN3 5QJ, 01273 327892

Antenatal Groups Montessori for Bumps at The Montessori Place, Hove , Fri eve, 01273 773764

Parentskool: antenatal class, a crash course in having a baby, 01273 620401 Sussex Hypnobirthing, classes in Hove or your own home, 07773 063273

Ante/Postnatal Exercise Ante-natal, Postnatal & Baby Yoga in Hove with Fiona Tasker, 07503 171878 BeauPilates, Preston Park, pre/post natal pilates specialists, free 1st time classes available, 01273 501105 Brighton Pilates Studio, Dyke Rd, pre & post natal pilates, 01273 561845 Bring your Baby Zumba, Ralli Hall, Hove, Tue 11am, 07921 628522 Buggy Fit, bring your baby in a buggy, Mon & Thu am, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, 01273 622266 Buggyfit, 07500 081227 Mother & Baby Yoga, Hanover Centre, Southover St, Tue 1.30pm, 0780 907 5602 Ora Yoga, Pregnancy, Postnatal & Baby/Toddler Yoga, Hove & Brighton, 07742 089789 Pregnancy & Parent & Baby/Child Yoga, Yoga Mamas Studio, Upper Gardner St, 07908 949419 Pregnancy Pilates classes, Revitalise, Hove, Thu eve, 07709 357622 Shape Up After Baby, Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, exercise & healthy eating plan, 01273 431703 Watsu Aqua Therapy, waterbirth preparation, antenatal & postnatal therapy, deep relaxation, 07776 161547

Baby Naming Ceremonies Baby & toddler naming ceremonies: the non-religious alternative to a christening, 01273 835064

Nappies Cheekies Nappies, home collection laundry service, 01903 784291 (see advert)

Baby Equipment Bumfy, a comfortable & hygienic baby seat for a swing, shopping trolley or highchair, 07585 548445 Great Expectations, 42-44 Lewes Road, independent baby shop, 01273 622993 Mothercare, Churchill Square, Brighton, 01273 828490

Children’s Centres Bevendean (Gateway) Children’s Centre at the Primary School, Heath Hill Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4JP, 01273 696347 City View (Gateway) Children’s Centre, Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, BN2 3EW, 01273 242225 Conway Court at Clarendon Road, Hove, BN3 3WR, 01273 266011 Cornerstone Community & Children’s Centre (Gateway), Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL, 01273 327757 Fairlight (Gateway) at the Primary & Nursery School, St Leonard’s Road, Brighton BN2 3AJ, 01273 242225 Hangleton Park (Gateway) at Harnsworth Crescent, Hangleton BN3 8BW, 01273 295272 Hollingbury & Patcham (Gateway) at Carden School, County Oak Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8LU, 01273 293311 Hollingdean at Brentwood Rd, Hollingdean, BN1 7DY, 01273 295623 Moulsecoomb at Hodshrove Lane, Brighton, BN2 4SE, 01273 294040 North Portslade at The Rise, BN41 2PY, 01273 294062 Preston Park (Gateway) at Fiveways Play Centre, 8-10 Florence Road, Brighton, BN1 6DJ, 01273 295623 Roundabout at Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5FL, 01273 290300 South Portslade (Gateway) at Portslade Library, 223 Old Shoreham Road, BN41 1XR, 01273 296895 Tarner at Ivory Place, Brighton, BN2 9QE, 01273 296700 The Deans (Gateway) at Rudyard Kipling School, Chalkland Rise, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6RH, 01273 260185 West Hove (Gateway) at West Hove Infant’s School, Portland Rd, Hove, BN3 5JA, 01273 266011 Westdene Children’s Centre (Gateway), Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton, BN1 5GN, 01273 293311

Breast Feeding

We supply, deliver, launder and collect modern cotton nappies. Just £10 per week.

01903 784291

www.cheekiesnappies.co.uk Breastfeeding Support, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, Wed 1.15-3pm, 01273 327757 Brighton Breastfeed drop-in, Hanover Community Centre, BN2 9UD, Tue 10.30am-12.30pm, 01273 551870 Fiveways Playcentre, Mum to Mum breastfeeding drop-in, Fri 1.30-3pm, 1273 295623 Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, breastfeeding drop-in, Mon 12.301.30pm, 01273 295272 Hollingdean Children’s Centre, breastfeeding drop-in, Mon 10-11.30am, 01273 295623 Hove Polyclinic, breastfeeding drop-in, Wed 2-3.30pm, 01273 295164 Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, breastfeeding support at the Baby Group, Thu 1-3pm, 01273 294040 NCT-Breastfeeding Line, 0300 330 0771 North Portslade Children’s Centre breastfeeding drop-in, Tue 12.30-2pm, 01273 294062 Tarner Children’s Centre, breastfeeding drop-in at Healthy Child Clinic, Thu 1011.45am, 01273 296700 West Hove Children’s Centre, breastfeeding support, Mon 1-3pm, 01273 266011

Childcare Advice Family Information Service: advice on childcare & family services, Tarner Children’s Centre, 01273 293545

Childminders & Babysitting Beccys Happy Children, childminders in Portslade, 01273 233902 City View Children’s Centre, childminders drop-in, Thu 9.30-11.30am, 01273 242225 Conway Court Children’s Centre, childminders drop-in, Wed 9.30-11.30am, 01273 266011 Fiveways Playcentre, childminders dropin, Wed 9.30-11.30am, 01273 295623

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers helpline, 0300 3305453

Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, childminders drop-in, Mon 9.15-11am, 01273 294040

Breastfeeding support at Baby & You, Roundabout Children’s Centre, Thu 10-11.30am, 01273 290300

North Portslade Children’s Centre, childminders drop-in, Mon 9.30-11.30am, 01273 294062

Robin Cousins’ ICE comes to The Brighton Centre Robin Cousins’ brand new ice show ICE is set to wow audiences at The Brighton Centre from 22nd January - 2nd February 2014

WIN

A Family Ticket

(2 adults & 2 children under 12)

to Robin Cousins’ ICE on Wed 22nd January at 8pm only

To enter our competition, please answer the following question:

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Baby Groups Baby & You drop-in, St Margaret’s Cottage, Rottingdean, Wed 10.30am12noon, 01273 260185 Baby & You, bumps & non-walking babies, Roundabout Children’s Centre, Thu 10-11.30am, 01273 290300 Baby & You, North Portslade Children’s Centre Wed 10.30-12noon, 01273 294062 Baby & You, pre-walking babies, Conway Court Children’s Centre, Tue 11.30am1pm, 01273 266011 Baby Group, Steiner School, Roedean Rd, BN2 5RA, gentle intro to Steiner curriculum, 6mths-3yrs, 01273 386300 Baby Group, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Thu 1-3pm, 01273 294040 Baby Group, non-walking babies, Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, Thu 1.30-3pm, 01273 295272 Baby Stay & Play, Hollingbury & Patcham Children’s Centre, Tue 10.3012noon, 01273 293311 Baby Wednesday, Tarner Children’s Centre, Wed 10-11.30am, 01273 294106 Cornerstone Pre-Walkers, parent led group for those whose health visitor is based at Tarner, Thu 2.15-3.30pm, 01273 327757 Early Birds, for parents & carers of premature babies, West Hove Children’s Centre, Wed 10am-noon, 01273 266011 Lullababes, singing group for you & your baby, Patcham, Wed pm, 07970 522058 Lullababies, Saltdean, Peacehaven, Telscombe Cliffs, sensory music group, 0-18mths, 07980 242283 Mamas group, support for new mums & yoga, Mon 1-2.15pm, free, Yoga Mamas Studio, Upper Gardner St, 07809 075602 NCT Bumps & Babies, Ralli Hall, Hove 1-3pm, for new & expectant parents with different activities, talks & events each week. Open to non-members, 0844 2436062 (see advert) Sensory Baby Hub, an all round sensory experience for babies 0-13months, West Hill Hall, Brighton, 07904 590547

Baby & Toddler Signing Baby Sensory, award winning class to enhance early learning, 07926 248 639 Little Monkey Signers, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 6-18mths, 01273 727088 Sing & Sign, venues throughout Brighton & Hove, 01273 540266 (see advert)  DISCOUNT VOUCHER

Baby Massage courses at the Pamper Pod, Fiveways, Brighton, 07949 461329 Baby Massage, Yoga Mamas, Upper Gardner St, Tue & Fri am, 07908 949419 Baby Massage with Deborah Wade in Brighton & Hove, 07811 864255 Baby Massage, holds & stretches to soothe & entertain! Hove, Fiona Tasker, 07503 171878 Philly’s baby massage, Hove, 07970 257321

Toddlers Monday am Baby Boogie, Coldean Library, 3rd Mon of month, 10.15am, 01273 296902 Central United Reform Church, Ventnor Villas, Hove BN3 3YF, under 3’s, 9.15-11.30am, 01273 881348 Cheeky Monkeys Toddlers, City Academy Whitehawk, 9-10.30am, 01273 681377 Jumping Gym, Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, 10am3pm, 01273 540779 Little Fishes, All Saints Church, Eaton Rd, Hove, 9.45-11.30, 01273 733331 Picture & Story Time, Hove Museum & Art Gallery, 2-5yrs, 03000 290900 Stay & Play, Bevendean Children’s Centre, 9am-12noon, 01273 696347 Stay & Play, Fiveways Playcentre, Florence Rd, 10-11.30am, 01273 500257 Stay & Play, Deans Children’s Centre, 9.15-11.15am, 01273 260185 Stories, craft & singing, Rottingdean library, 10-11.30am, 01273 296918

Toddlers Monday pm Baby Boogie, Woodingdean Library, 3rd Mon of month, 2.15pm, 01273 296928 BFG, for families with English as an additional language, Conway Court Children’s Centre, 1-2.30pm, 01273 266011 Crawlers & Toddlers, under 2’s, Roundabout Children’s Centre, 1.30-3pm, 01273 290300 St Martins Young Adventurers, St Martin’s Hall, Lewes Road BN2 3HQ, 12.30-2.30pm, 01273 607015 Stay & Play, led by parents, bring lunch, North Portslade Children’s Centre, 122pm, 01273 294062 Stay & Play, The Gathering Place, Orchid View, Hollingbury, 1.15-2.45pm with Healthy Child Clinic on last Mon, 01273 293311 Tiny Tunes, Fairlight Children’s Centre, parent led music group, 1-2yrs, 2.30-3.30pm, 01273 242225

Toddlers Tuesday am Baby Boogie Moulsecoomb Library, 2nd Tue of month, 2.15pm, 01273 296910 Baby Boogie, Whitehawk Library, 1st Tue 10.15am, 01273 296924 Baby Boogie, Patcham Library, 2nd Tue, 10.15am, 01273 296912 Baby Boogie, Portslade Library, 3rd Tue, 10.15am, 01273 296914 Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9am3pm, (hols from 10am), 01273 540779

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Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Toddlers Gym, 9.30am-noon, 01273 731724

Central United Reform Church, Ventnor Villas, Hove BN3 3YF, under 3’s, 9.15-11.30am, 01273 881348

At home Baby Massage with ForgetMe-Knot, Thu/Fri flexible times & price packages, 07811 958943

Teddy Bears, Southwick Methodist Church, Southwick Street BN42 4NA, 10-11.45am, 01273 701543

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Mischief Makers, Salvation Army, Sackville Rd, Hove BN3 3 HD, 10-11.30am, 01273 328395 Movers & Shakers, Hollingdean Community Centre, 9.40-11.30am, 01273 236160/07708 052724 Parents & Toddlers Group, Stanford Avenue Methodist Church, Hollingbury, 9.30am-12.15pm, Just come along St Martins Young Adventurers, St Martin’s Hall, Lewes Road BN2 3HQ, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 607015 St Nicholas’ Nippers, Dyke Rd, BN1 3LJ, 9-11am, 07746 198-02 Stay & Play, Tarner Children’s Centre, 10am-12noon, 01273 296700 Stories, Art & Singing, Moulsecoomb Library, 10am, 01273 296910 Sunbeams Toddlers, North St, Portslade BN41 1DG 10-12, 01273 433433 Tadpoles, Holland Road Baptist Church, BN3 1JN, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 732111 THGI Stay & Playgroup, Exeter St Hall, BN1 5PG, 9.30-11.30am, 07889 200266

Toddlers Tuesday pm Baby Boogie, Saldean Library, 1st Tue 2.15pm, 01273 296920 Baby Boogie, Westdene Library, 3rd Tue 2.15pm, 01273 296922 Baby Jam, St Martin’s Hall, Lewes Rd, BN2 3HQ, 2-2.45pm, 01273 601123 Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner see Tue am for details, 01273 540779 Crawlers & Toddlers, Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, parent led, 1-2.30pm, 01273 295272 Kiddiewinks Toddlers & lunch, Hollingdean Community Centre, 12.30-2.15pm, 01273 236160/552071 Stay & Play, Meadowview Community Centre, BN2 4NF, 1.30-2.45pm, 01273 294040 Stay & Play, City View Children’s Centre, 1-3pm, 01273 242225

Toddlers Wednesday am Baby Boogie, Hove Library 2nd & 4th Wed 10.15am & noon, 01273 296937 Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner see Tue am for details, 01273 540779 Caterpillars, Calvary Evangelical Church, 72 Viaduct Rd, Preston Circus, 10am-noon, 07570 953004 Coldean Community Stay & Play, St Mary Magdalen Church Hall, 9-11am, 01273 294040 Hanover Playgroup, Hanover Community Centre, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 694873 or Facebook Noah’s Ark, Hounsom Memorial URC Hall, Nevill Avenue, Hove 9.45-11.45am, 01273 551926

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Toddlers Wednesday am (continued) Squibs, Ascension Church Hall, Westdene 9.20-11.15am (waiting list), 01273 973901 St George’s Baby & Toddler Group, St George’s RC Hall, Court Farm Road, Hove, 10am-12noon, 01273 503543 St Richards Toddlers, Egmont Rd, Hove, 1st Wed 10am-12noon, 01273 414483 Stay & Play, Bevendean Children’s Centre 9am-12noon, 01273 696347 Storytime, Jubilee Library, 10.15am, 01273 296960 Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Toddlers Gym, 9.30-noon, 01273 731724 Tiddlywinks, Bishop Hannington Church, Nevill Ave, Hove 9.45-11.15am (priority given to local families), 01273 507562

Toddlers Wednesday pm BFG, for families who have English as an additional language, Tarner Children’s Centre, 12.30-2.15pm, 01273 296700 Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner see Tue am for details, 01273 540779 Little Lambs, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall, Dyke Road BN1 5AE, 1.30-3pm, 07807 510873 Out to Lunch, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, healthy eating & outings group + toy library, 12.30-2pm, 01273 294040 Parent & Toddlers, Meadowview PreSchool, Community Centre, Meadowview BN2 4NF 1pm, 01273 687563 St Martins Young Adventurers, St Martin’s Hall, Lewes Road BN2 3HQ, 12.30-2.30pm, 01273 607015 Teddy Andrew’s Toddlers, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Church Road, Hove, 1-2.30pm, 07858 484964 (year round) Toddler Group, Stanford Avenue Methodist Church, Hollingbury, 1.45pm, Just come along Toddlers, Holland Road Baptist Church, BN3 1JN, 12.45-3pm, 01273 732111

Toddlers Thursday am Baby Boogie, Hangleton Library, 4th Thu, 2.15pm, 01273 296904 Baby Boogie, Hollingbury Library, 2nd Thu of month, 10.15am, 01273 296908 Baby Boogie, Jubilee Library, 1st & 3rd Thu, 10.15 & noon, 01273 296960 Baby Boogie, Rottingdean Library, 4th Thu of month, 10.15am, 01273 296918 Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner, see Tue am for details, 01273 540779 Crawlers & Toddlers, 11mths-2yrs, Conway Court Children’s Centre, 10.45am-12.15pm, 01273 266011 Dragonflies Toddlers, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park 10am-12noon, jo.burnham@gmail.com

Hippy Kids, South Portslade Community Centre, messy play, art, drama & yoga, 10-11.30am, 01273 233902

St Martins Young Adventurers, St Martin’s Hall, Lewes Road BN2 3HQ, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 607015

Little Lights Toddlers Singing, Southwick Methodist Church, Southwick Street BN42 4NA, 9.30-11am, 01273 597660

Stay & Play, Conway Court Children’s Centre, 11.15am-12.30pm, 20mths-5yrs, 01273 266011

Little Pebbles, Fountain Centre, Braybon Avenue, Patcham, 9.45-11.45am, 07523 849646

Stay & Play, Fiveways Playcentre, Florence Rd, 10-11.30am, 01273 500257

Oasis, St Luke’s Church, 64 Old Shoreham Rd, 10am-noon, 01273 557772 Picture & Story Time, Hove Museum & Art Gallery, 2-5yrs, 03000 290900 Stay & Play Drop In, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 294040 Stay & Play, led by parents, bring lunch, North Portslade Children’s Centre, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 294062 Stories, Craft & Singing, Coldean Library, 9-10.30am, 01273 296902 Sunbeams, North Street, Portslade BN41 1DG 10-12, 01273 433433 Tadpoles, Holland Road Baptist Church, BN3 1JN, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 732111 Tearaway Tots, Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, Off St James St, BN2 1RL, 10am-12noon, 01273 605502 Toddler Group, St Bartholomew’s Primary School, Anne St, BN1 4GP, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 692463

Toddlers Thursday pm Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner, see Tue am for details, 01273 540779 Play ‘n Stay, Happitots PreSchool, 2 Rutland Rd, Hove, BN3 5FF, 1.30-2.45pm, 07906 173856 Play sessions with stories, art & singing, Whitehawk Library, 1.30-3pm, 01273 296924 Stay & Play, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, 12.30-2.30pm, 01273 294040 Stay & Play, Little Stars Daycare, Bear Rd, Brighton, BN2 4DA, 1-2.30pm, 01273 707581

Toddlers Friday am BFG, for families with English as an additional language, Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 295272 Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner see Tue am for details, 01273 540779 Friday Morning Playgroup, St Joseph’s Hall, Milton Rd, off Elm Grove, 9.30-11.30am, 077758 60054 Little Hearties, Parish Rooms, Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, Hove BN3 3BF, fortnightly 9.30-11am, 07786 272455

Stay & Play, Deans Children’s Centre, parent led group, 9.15-11.15am, 01273 260185 Steiner Parent & Child Group, Falmer Village Hall, 9.30am, 01273 401451 Story Time, Hove Library, 10.15am, 01273 296937 Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Toddlers Gym, 9.30am-noon, 01273 731724 Teddy Bears, Southwick Methodist Church BN42 4NA, 10-11.45am, singing at 11.30am, 01273 701543

Toddlers Friday pm Bubhub Brighton, informal child centred parenting group, 07872 962886 or 01273 819895 Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner see Tue am for details, 01273 540779 Crawlers & Toddlers (under 2’s), led by parents, bring lunch, North Portslade Children’s Centre, 12.30-2.30pm, 01273 294062 Dorothy Stringer Toddlers, Stringer Way, BN1 6QG, 1.30-3pm, 01273 506981 Little Chicks at Saltdean Pre-school BN2 8HA, 1.15-2.45pm, 01273 307973 Polka Tots, Hove Methodist Church, Portland Rd, Hove 2-4pm, 01273 324600 (am only) Tots & Toys, St Nicholas’s Church, Saltdean, 1.15-2.45pm, 07980 242283

Dad’s Groups Dad’s & male carer’s Stay & Play drop in, Roundabout Children’s Centre, 3rd Sat 10am-noon, 01273 290300 Dad’s Baby Boogie, Jubilee Library, 2nd Sat of month, 10.15am, 01273 296960 Dads Connect, dads support & activities for dads & their kids, 07584 179686 Dad’s Stay & Play, Fairlight Children’s Centre, starting soon, 01273 294111 Dad’s Stay & Play, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Fri 10am-noon, 01273 294040 Dads Stay & Play, Hollingdean Children’s Centre, Mon 10-11.30am, 01273 295623 Fathers Involvement Worker, Dad’s Groups, 01273 294111 Young Dads.tv: Brighton & Hove, run by young dads for young dads, 07769 183431

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Toddler Arts & Crafts Messy Boots at Yoga Mamas Studio, Upper Gardner St, 1yrs+, Tue am & Thu pm, 0-4yrs, 01273 251350 Red Jelly, creative, messy arts & crafts, Hove Methodist Church, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri am & Sat pm monthly, 01273 930013 Workshops for the Imagination, art & music, Hanover, 2-3yrs, 07939 482361

Toddler Dance & Drama Beacon Ballet School, Cecchetti ballet, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 3yrs+, 01273 557124 CDance, Hangleton Community Centre, fun, relaxed dance, 2½-5yrs, 07803 002073 City Dance Mini Movers, Hollingbury Community Centre, Sat am, 3yrs+, 07921 673132 Dance Movement, Wendy Whatling School of Dance, Dyke Road, 3yrs+, 01273 735834 Debutots Early Years Drama, Hove, promotes fun interactive story telling sessions, 1-5yrs, 07974 988856 Diddi Dance, funky pre-school dance classes for girls & boys, Brighton, Hove, Portslade, 07730 576597 Elite Dance, St Bartholomew’s School, Ann St, baby ballet, tap & street, 2½-5yrs, 07545 145716 Italia Conti Performing Arts, Ralli Hall, ‘Intro to the Performing Arts’, 3-5yrs, 01273 321245 or 07956 890307 Just Dance Academy, 3yrs+, Southwick, Portslade, Brighton, 01273 595896 Magic Moves, Hanover Community Centre; St Joseph’s Hall, Hanover & Yoga Mamas, 2-7yrs, 01273 600126 Melody Bear, Dyke Road, dance, fitness, creativity for 2-4yrs, 01273 555231 Pyjama Drama, sing, dance, pretend & play, Hove, 2-5yrs, 01273 961410 Rox School of Dance & Drama, Hove, ballet, modern, tap, musical theatre, singing, 01273 208513

Toddler Languages Bonjour Kidz, French classes for toddlers & in nurseries, 01273 921821 Buenos Dias Spanish classes for 6mths 5yrs, 01273 323431 Language Monkeys, Cbabiesafe Nursery & Westows, Hove, 0333 3440246

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Lingo Chicos, fun, eco-creative Spanish workshops, 2-5yrs, Islingword Rd, Brighton, Tue am, 07818 518098 Lingotot, baby & toddler French & Spanish, Brighton & Hove venues, 0845 6808148 (see advert)

Hillbury House Day Nursery, 81 Denmark Villas, Hove, 0-5yrs, 01273 730004

Little Dragon Mandarin, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 2-4yrs, Fri 2.15pm, 07909 521899

Home from Home Nursery, 56 New Church Rd, Hove, 10mths-5yrs, 01273 245377

Little Parrots, French & Italian, 18mths+, Hanover Comm. Centre, 07741 065932

Toddler Music Da Capo Baby & Toddler music with live guitar & piano, Under the Bridge Studios, 07799 564620 Dizzy Tilly Kids, St Martin’s Hall, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean, Wed & Fri am, 01273 308706 Gymboree Play & Music, Churchill Square, Brighton, 01273 772900 Hartbeeps, journey down the rabbit hole with your child, music, movement & puppetry, birth-4yrs, 07979 122560 Hullabaloo! Woodingdean, Wed am; Patcham, Fri am, 01273 504002 Kimbalu Music for babies & toddlers, Shoreham-Wed, Hove-Thu am, Southwick-Fri am, Brighton-Fri pm,, 01273 464934 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Little Pickle Music Makers, 4mths4yrs, Hangleton, Hove, Portslade, 01273 273675 Mini Music for babies & toddlers, Hove, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 01273 326923 (see advert) Music Bugs, Saltdean Community Centre, Tue am, 0844 822 1174 Music for Aardvarks, Preston Park, Kemptown, Hove, Patcham, 6mths-5yrs, 07886 927081 Musical Bumps, Yoga Mamas, Upper Gardner St, 1-3yrs, 07908 949419 Sussex Central YMCA, Jump & Bump, under 4yrs, Mon & Wed 12.45-1.45pm, 01273 731724 Talking Tots: social confidence, vocabulary building & pre-literacy skills, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove; Samurai Centre, Brighton, 07827 697523 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Tinklers Music Time, St Matthias Hall, 45 Hollingbury Pk Ave BN1 7JQ, Mon am, 07799 886440 Tiny Tempo, singing, puppets, instruments, St John the Baptist Hall, Kemptown, Mon & Tue 10am, 07586 288007 (see advert) Tivoli Music Workshops for U5s, Wed & Thu, off Dyke Rd, 01273 563089 Twinkle Twinkle, Westdene - Tue am & Hove- Fri am, 01273 416360 (see advert)

Toddler Sport & Gym Brighton & Hove Gymnastic Club, next to Goldstone Retail Park, 3yrs+, 01273 776209

Dribblers at Westows, Hove, football, walking-4yrs, 01273 721338 (see advert)  DISCOUNT VOUCHER Huff Puffin, Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, Fri, 07919 985007 Jump for Joy, soft play activity group, Brighton & Hove Children’s Centres, call to book, 01273 294100 Little Kickers, Rottingdean, Patcham, Portslade, Hove, Shoreham, fun football training, 18mths-7th birthday, 01293 226201 (see advert) Portslade Sports Centre, toddlers gym, Tue 9.30-11.30am, Thu 11am-1pm, Fri 1-3pm, 01273 411100 Rugby Tots, King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, 2-5yrs, Fri, 0845 3133242 Socatots, Patcham & Hove, walking5yrs, 01444 440234 (see advert)  DISCOUNT VOUCHER

What Kids Can Do, Stanford Ave Methodist Church, BN1 6FD, Montessori based, 1-4yrs, Tue 9.45-10.45am, 07948 374449

Toy Libraries Conway Court Children’s Centre, Wed & Fri am; Mon pm, 01273 266011

Little Angels Nursery, 18 Whitethorn Drive, Brighton BN1 5LH, 01273 380067

Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Thu approx 11.30-2.30pm, 01273 294040

Little Earthworms Nursery, 387 Ditchling Road, BN1 6NF, 0-5yrs, 01273 243182

Stepping Stones Children & Family Centre, Fishersgate, 01273 467980

Little Oaks Nursery, 120 Stanford Ave, BN1 6FE, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 550120; 49a Goldstone Villas, Hove, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 772263; 89 Islingword Road, BN2 9SJ, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 694847

Tarner Children’s Centre, Tue & Wed 9.30am-2.30pm; Fri am, 01273 296700 Whitehawk Library, 01273 296924

Daycare Nurseries Acorn Nursery, Mile Oak Rd, Portslade, BN41 2PY, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 293980 Blueberry Nursery, 5 Davigdor Rd, Hove BN3 1QB, 18mths-5yrs, 01273 733799 Boomerang Kids, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean, 0-4yrs, 01273 390900

Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Toddlers Gym, Mon, Wed, Fri, 9.30am-noon, 01273 731724

Brighton Day Nursery, Brighton Marina, BN3 4FL, 01753 201122 (see ad on p10)

Tatty Bumpkin, Brighton, yoga inspired fun classes, 6wks-7yrs, 08456 808041 Tumble Tots, Hove (Mon, Thu), Peacehaven (Wed) & Lewes (Tue), 07727 137511 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Tumbletime, Southwick Leisure Centre, Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-1.30pm (3pm on Fri), 01273 238111

Toddlers Other Groups Breathing Space, positive parenting support for parents of pre-schoolers with yoga & meditation, 0780 907 5602 Kids’ Kitchen Cookery Club, Hove & Hassocks, 2yrs+, 07989 344203 NCT monthly play sessions at Gymboree, call for details, 0844 243062 Parent & Child, Brighton Steiner School, Roedean Rd, BN2 5RA,18mths-3yrs, Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm, 01273 386300 Parents of Allergic or Intolerant Children Meet Up, call for details, 07796 591129 Rainbow Families drop in, for LGBT families with pre-school children, Fiveways Play Centre, 3rd Tue 1.30pm, 07515 908 141

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Joyland Nursery, 27 Grantham Rd, BN1 6EE, 2-7yrs, 01273 554886 Jump Start Nursery, Hodshrove Lane, Moulsecoomb, 3mths-4yrs, 01273 290460

Sussex Central YMCA, Football, 2-4yrs, Wed 2-3pm, 01273 731724

Sussex Central YMCA, Tots Trampolining, 4yrs & under, Thu 2-3pm, 01273 731724

Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries, Peacehaven; Nizells Avenue & Portland Rd in Hove; Preston Park, 01273 385577

Brightsaurus Nursery, 46 Cromwell Rd, Hove, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 911058 Busy Bees, 40/46 Harrington Rd, Brighton BN1 6RF, 01273 506455; Busy Bees, 41 Dyke Rd Avenue, Hove, BN3 6QA, 01273 500151 (see advert on p10) Early Years Nursery, 41 Dyke Road Avenue, Hove, BN3 6QA Cbabiesafe, 64 Palmeira Avenue, Hove, BN3 3GF, 0-8yrs, 01273 770441 Cherry Tree Nursery, Hollingdean Childrens Centre, Brentwood Road BN1 7DY, 0-5yrs, 01273 296052 Coral Pre-School, Orchard Road, Hove BN3 7BG, birth-8yrs, 01273 731262 Each Peach Childcare, 42 Wilbury Villas, Hove BN3 6GD, 0-5yrs, 01273 323199 Footsteps Day Nursery, Old Shoreham Rd, Portslade, 1-8yrs, 01273 416164; 44 Cromwell Rd, Hove, 3mths-8yrs, 01273 779034 Gingerbread Day Nursery, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean, 0-5yrs, 01273 307330 Growing Up Green Day Nursery, 138 Beaconsfield Villas, BN1 6HQ, 0-5yrs, 01273 551333; 208 Preston Rd, BN1 6RA, 0-5yrs, 01273 542888 Happy Days Nursery, Coleman St, Brighton BN2 9SQ, 1-5yrs, 01273 694447

Little People by the Sea, 41 Medina Villas, Hove, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 204584 Little Stars Childcare, daycare & creche, Bear Rd, Brighton, BN2 4DA, 0-5yrs, 01273 707581 My First Friends Nursery, Barn Rise, Westdene, 18mths-5yrs, 01273 541026 My First Word, Scott Rd, Hove BN3 5HN, 0-2yrs, 01273 771077 My First Word...Grows Up, Glebe Hall, Glebe Villas, Hove, 2-5yrs, 01273 933161; St Matthias Church, Ditchling Rd, Brighton, 2-5yrs, 01273 933240 Nursery 51, Burgess Hill School, RH15 OEG, 2½-4yrs, 01444 237008 (see advert) Officrèche, 52 Dyke Road, BN1 3JB, flexible childcare & co-working onsite, 01273 434244 One World Nursery, Tithe Barn, Moulsecoomb Place, Brighton BN2 4GA, 2-5yrs, 01273 642021 Orchard Nursery, Queens Park Road BN2 OGL, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 622883 Pepper-Pot Nursery, Whippingham Road BN2 3PF, 6mths-3yrs, 01273 709595 Pepper-Pot Pre-School, Elm Grove BN2 3SE, 3-5yrs, 01273 620335 Phoenix Nursery, Southover St, Brighton, BN2 9WN, 2-5yrs, 01273 277016 Pixies, 7 Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 4SB, 1-5yrs, 01273 700556 Playcare Nursery, 6 Windlesham Road, BN1 3AG, 9mths-5yrs, 01273 746316 Pumpkin Patch Nursery, 109 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4BD, 3mths5yrs, 01273 227000; 37 Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6LA, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 554484

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Nurseries & Pre-Schools

Quality Childcare at Busy Bees

Busy Bees have two exciting nurseries in your area situated on Harrington Road, near Preston Park, and on Dyke Road Avenue. Daycare Nurseries (cont.) Roundabout Nursery, Whitehawk Road BN2 5FL, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 294780 Safe & Sound, Hounsom Memorial Church, Nevill Avenue, Hove BN3 7NG, 0-5yrs, 01273 227425 Shirley Street Day Nursery, Hove BN3 3WJ, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 735155 St George’s Neighbourhood Nursery, Kemptown, BN2 1ED, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 530880 Strawberry Hill Nursery, 19 Grantham Rd, BN1 6EE, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 561100 Sunshine Nursery, 151 Eastern Rd BN2 0AG, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 680280

Baby Ducks Pre-School Parish Centre, Portslade

We welcome children from 2 - 5yrs at our happy, friendly pre-school. Call us to arrange a visit:

01273 911373

Teddy Bears Day Nursery, 59 Glebe Villas, Hove, 0-5yrs, 01273 412100 The Garden Nursery & Pre-School, New Church Rd, Hove, 0-5yrs, 01273 418089 The Hove Day Nursery, 22 Connaught Rd, Hove, 0-5yrs, 01273 933496

Supersaurus Nursery, 46 Cromwell Rd, Hove, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 730017

Tinysaurus Nursery, 142 New Church Rd, Hove, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 423666

Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex St, BN2 0AR, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 294199

University of Sussex Nursery BN1 9RH, 4mths-5yrs, 0800 954 0669

We currently have availability and would love to show you around.

Contact us to arrange a visit! FREE registration with this advert!* Busy Bees at Brighton - 01273 506455 Busy Bees at Hove - 01273 500 151

visit www.busybees.com for more information Wishing Tree Day Nursery, Carden Avenue, Patcham, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 551515 Wonder Years Nursery School, 2 Surrenden Crescent, Preston Park, Brighton BN1 6WF, 3ths-5yrs, 01273 553083

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Young Friends Nursery, 89 Holland Road, Hove, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 735100 Young Sussex, 165 Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5QJ, 0-5yrs, 01273 777001; 191193 Dyke Road, Hove BN3 1TL, 0-5yrs, 01273 736948

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Introducing the new Nursery 51 at Burgess Hill School for Girls, open to all children aged 2½–4 years old for 51 weeks* of the year starting in January 2014. • Morning or Afternoon sessions • Choose from short day sessions 8.30am – 3.30pm or long day sessions 8am – 6pm • Full day sessions include snack and hot lunch • Use of whole school facilities • Security keypads on external doors

Tel: 01444 237008 Email: registrar@burgesshill-school.com

www.burgesshill-school.com/nursery * term time only also available

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Nurseries & Pre-Schools • Independent Schools Preschool Nurseries Amigos Multi-Cultural Pre-School, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove 2-5yrs, 07835 635955 Ark Preschool, North Street, Portslade BN41 1DG, 2-5yrs, 01273 433433 Baby Ducks Preschool, Parish Centre, South St, Portslade, BN41 2LE, 2-5yrs, 01273 911373 (see advert) Brighthelm Pre-school, North Road, Brighton, 2-5yrs, 01273 964223 Brighton & Hove High School Flying Start Nursery, Radinden Manor Road, Hove, BN3 6NH, 3-4yrs, 01273 280200 Brighton & Hove Montessori School, Stanford Avenue, BN1 6FB, 2-5yrs, 01273 702485 (see advert on p12) Brighton Montessori Children’s House Nursery, 54 Queens Park Rise, Brighton, BN2 9ZF, 2-5yrs, 01273 696373 Church Hill Pre-School, Church Hill, Patcham, BN18YE, 2-5yrs, 01273 566864 Ditchling Pre-School, East End Lane, BN6 8SX, 2½ -5yrs, 01273 846115 Dorothy Stringer Playgroup, Stringer Way, Brighton, 2-5yrs, 01273 506981 Fiveways Playcentre, 8-10 Florence Road, BN1 6DJ, 2½- 5yrs, 01273 500257 Funland Pre-School, 38 Holmes Avenue, Hove BN3 7LD, 01273 821377 Happitots PreSchool, 2 Rutland Rd, Hove, BN3 5FF, 2-4yrs, 07906 173856 Hollingbury Park Playgroup, Tennis Pavilion, Ditchling Road BN1 7HS, 2-5yrs, 01273 551847 Honeycroft Children’s Nursery, Sackville Road, Hove, 2-5yrs, 01273 220323 Kipling Lions Pre School Chalkland Rise, Woodingdean, 2-5yrs, 01273 309352 La Casita, bilingual Spanish-English childcare, 4mths to 5yrs, Hove BN3 5QE, 01273 323431(see advert on p10) Little Ducklings, Hangleton Community Centre, Hove, 2-5yrs, 01273 248532 Little Lambs Kindergarten, St Helen’s Church Hall, Hangleton, 01273 933631 Meadowview Pre-School, Community Centre BN2 4NF, 2-5yrs, 01273 687563 Middle Street Nursery, Middle St, Brighton BN1 1AL, 3-5yrs, 01273 323184 Newlands Nursery, Seaford, 0-4yrs, 01323 490000 (see advert) Oak Cottage Nursery, Woodingdean, BN2 6DA, 2-5yrs, 01273 680541 Ovingdean Nursery School, Ovingdean Rd BN2 7BB, 2-4yrs, 01273 302991 Patcham Pre-School, 21 Old London Road BN1 8XR, 2-5yrs, 01273 502122 Preston Park Pre-School, 5 Surrenden Rd BN1 6PA, 2½-4yrs, 01273 557144 Puffin Pre-School Nursery, Carlton Hill, BN2 9QG, 2-5yrs, 01273 686687 Queens Park Primary School Nursery, Park St BN2 0BN, 3-4yrs, 01273 686822 Robins Nursery School, Eaton Road, Hove BN3 3PB, 2-5yrs, 01273 725600 Rottingdean Montessori Nursery School, Village Hall, 2½-5yrs, 01273 587425 Royal Spa Nursery School, Park Hill, BN2 OBT, 3-5yrs, 01273 607480 Saltdean Pre-School, Saltdean Vale BN1 7BF, 2-5yrs, 01273 307973 Singing Tree Kindergarten (part of Brighton Steiner School), South Street, Falmer BN1 9PQ, 3-7yrs, 01273 386300 Southern Cross Pre-School, Trafalgar Rd, Portslade, 2-5yrs, 07890 322105 Southwick Pre-School, 24 Southwick Street BN42 4TE, 2-5yrs, 07931 104403

St Anthony’s Pre-School, Tamworth Rd, Hove BN3 5FJ, 2½-5yrs, 01273 772323

Hurst College, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS, 4-13yrs, 01273 836936 (see advert)

St Joseph’s Pre-School, Davey Drive, Hollingdean, 2-5yrs, 01273 911438

Lancing College Preparatory School, Hove BN3 6LU 3-13yrs, 01273 503452

St Luke’s Pre-School, Queens Road, BN1 3XA, 2-5yrs, 01273 270223

Newlands School, Seaford, mixed, 0-18yrs, 01323 490000 (see advert)

St Mary Magdalen RC Nursery, Spring St BN1 3EF, 3-4yrs, 01273 327533

Roedean School, Brighton BN2 5RQ, 11-18yrs, 01273 667500

Stepping Stones, Drove Road, Portslade BN41 2PA, 2½ -5yrs, 01273 294076 The Dolphins Pre-School, Nevill Playing Fields, Hove, 2-5yrs, 01273 738328

Self Managed Learning College, Edward St, Brighton BN2 0JR, for 9-16yrs who prefer not to be in school, 01273 703691/270995 (see advert)

Torah Nursery, 31 New Church Road, Hove, 18mths-5yrs, 01273 328675

St Christopher’s School, 33 New Church Road, Hove, 4-13yrs, 01273 735404

Village Under 5’s Pre School, Windlesham Close, Brighton BN41 2LY, 2½-5yrs, 01273 430704

The Drive Prep School, 101 The Drive, Hove BN3 6GE, 8-16yrs, 01273 738444

West Blatchington Nursery School, Hove BN3 8BN, 3-4yrs, 01273 770777 Whiteway Pre School, Rottingdean BN2 7HB, 2½-5yrs, 01273 307431

Independent Schools Brighton & Hove High School - Junior School, Radinden Manor Road, Hove, BN3 6NH, 5-11ys, 01273 280200; Senior School, Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 3AT, 11-18yrs, 01273 280280 Brighton & Hove Montessori School, 67 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FB, 2-11yrs, 01273 702485 (see advert) Brighton College Nursery & Pre Prep School, Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5JJ, 3-7yrs, 01273 704259 Brighton College Prep, Walpole Road, Brighton BN2 0EU, 8-13yrs, 01273 704210 Brighton College, Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 0AL, 13-18yrs, 01273 704200 Brighton Steiner School, Roedean Rd BN2 5RA, 4-16yrs, 01273 386300 Burgess Hill School for Girls, RH15 OEG, 2½-18yrs, 01444 241050 Deepdene School, 195 New Church Road, Hove, 6mths-11yrs, 01273 418984 Dharma Primary School, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, 3-11yrs, 01273 502055

The Montessori Place, 45 Cromwell Rd, Hove, 18mths-12yrs, 01273 773764 Windlesham School, 190 Dyke Road, BN1 5AA, 3-11yrs, 01273 553645

Primary Schools Aldrington CE Primary School, Eridge Road, Hove BN3 7QD, 01273 542656 Balfour Primary School, Balfour Road, BN1 6NE, 01273 507722 Benfield Primary School, Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, 01273 294950 Bevendean Primary School, Heath Hill Avenue BN2 4JP, 01273 681292 Bilingual Primary School at BACA. Lewes Rd, Falmer, 01273 916212 Brackenbury Primary School, Locks Hill, Portslade BN41 2LA, 01273 418850 Carden Primary School, County Oak Avenue, BN1 8LU, 01273 293677 Carlton Hill Primary School, Sussex Street, Brighton BN2 9HS, 01273 604966 City Academy Whitehawk, Whitehawk Road BN2 5FL, 5-11yrs, 01273 681377 Coldean Primary School, Kenwards, Brighton BN1 9EN, 01273 294914 Coombe Road Primary School, Coombe Road, Brighton BN2 4ED, 01273 707878 Cottesmore St Mary’s RC Primary School, The Upper Drive, Hove BN3 6NB, 01273 555811

Davigdor Infant School, Somerhill Road, Hove, BN3 1RG, 01273 731397 Downs Infant School, Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 6JA, 01273 296868 Downs Junior School, Rugby Road, Brighton BN1 6ED, 01273 558422 Elm Grove Primary School, Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3ES, 01273 708004 Fairlight Primary School, St Leonards Road, Brighton BN2 3AJ, 01273 601270 Goldstone Primary School, Laburnum Avenue, Hove BN3 7JW, 01273 294851 Hangleton Infant School, Dale View, Hove BN3 8LF, 01273 294874; Junior School, 01273 294858 Hertford Infant School, Hertford Road, Brighton BN1 7GF, 01273 552931 Hertford Junior School, Lynchet Close, Brighton BN1 7FP, 01273 557341 Middle Street Primary School, Middle Street, Brighton BN1 1AL, 01273 323184 Mile Oak Primary School, Graham Avenue BN41 2WN, 01273 294880 Moulsecoomb Primary School, The Highway BN2 4PA, 01273 605700 Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, The Green, Rottingdean, 01273 306980 Patcham Infant School, Highview Avenue South BN1 8WW, 01273 509766 Patcham Junior School, Ladies Mile Road BN1 8TA, 01273 295020 Peter Gladwin Primary School, Drove Road BN41 2PA, 01273 294959 Queens Park Primary School, Park Street, Brighton BN2 0BN, 01273 686822 Rudyard Kipling Primary School, Chalkland Rise BN2 6RH, 01273 303328 Saltdean Primary School, Chiltington Way, Brighton BN2 8HB, 01273 303358 Self Managed Learning College, Edward St, Brighton BN2 0JR, for 9-16yrs who prefer not to be in school, 01273 703691/270995 (see advert) Somerhill Junior School, Somerhill Road, Hove BN3 1RP, 01273 739659 St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Belfast Street, Hove, BN3 3YT, 01273 294800

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Self Learning • Independent Schools

Find out what Hurst can offer your child at our next Open Morning 15th March 2014 Visit our website www.hppc.co.uk or contact our Admissions Team on 01273 836936 Hurstpierpoint College Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9JS admissions@hppc.co.uk

Self Managed Learning College:

where young people decide for themselves what and how they learn.

For boys & girls 0 - 18 Years

Day & Boarding

Door to door pupil transport Excellent pastoral care Aﬀordable fees Individual support for Dyslexia and Dyscalculia

Specialists in the Creative Arts

No Classrooms. No imposed CurriCulum. studeNts Helped to Write tHeir oWN timetables.

“We love being in a place where each of us can learn and grow in ways that suit us.” “We can pursue any topics we want and learn things that will help us in life and in our careers. We are all treated as individuals and the staff support us to learn in ways that meet our needs.”

A Unique Democratic Learning Community in the Heart of Brighton. For more information, please see the website or contact: Professor Ian Cunningham, Self Managed Learning College, 64 Edward Street, Brighton BN2 OJR Tel 01273 703691 or 270995 Mob 07850 313814 Email: ian@stratdevint.com www.college.selfmanagedlearning.org

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Schools • Tutoring & Languages • Out of School Clubs Primary Schools (cont.)

St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, Ann Street BN1 4GP, 01273 692463 St Bernadettes RC Primary School, London Rd BN1 6UT, 01273 553813 St John the Baptist RC Primary School, Whitehawk Hill Rd, Brighton BN2 0AH, 01273 607924 St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Davey Drive, Brighton BN1 7BF, 01273 556607 St Luke’s Primary School, Queens Park Rise, Brighton BN2 9ZF, 01273 675080 St Margarets CE Primary School, Rottingdean BN2 7HB, 01273 303109 St Mark’s CE Primary School, Manor Road, Brighton BN2 5EA, 01273 605588 St Martin’s CE Primary School, Hartington Rd BN2 3LJ, 01273 707114 St Mary Magdalen RC Primary School, Spring St, BN1 3EF, 01273 327533 St Mary’s RC Primary School, Church Road, Portslade, 01273 418416 St Nicolas’ CE Junior School, Locks Hill, Portslade BN41 2LA, 01273 418026 St Paul’s CE Primary School, St Nicholas Road, Brighton BN1 3LP, 01273 721001 St Peter’s Community Primary School, St Peter’s Road, Portslade, 01273 296712 Stanford Infant School, Highcroft Villas, Brighton BN1 5PS, 01273 555240 Stanford Junior School, Stanford Rd BN1 5PR, 7-11yrs, 01273 565570 West Blatchington Primary School, Hangleton Way, Hove, 01273 770777 West Hove Infant School, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5JA, 01273 733386 West Hove Junior School, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5JA, 01273 295484 Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton BN1 5GN, 01273 294900 Woodingdean Primary School, Warren Road, Brighton, BN2 6BB, 01273 680811

Secondary Schools Blatchington Mill School & 6th Form College, Nevill Avenue, Hove BN3 7BW, 11-18yrs, 01273 736244 Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, (BACA), Lewes Rd, BN1 9PW, 11-18yrs, 01273 691191 Cardinal Newman Catholic School, The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND, 11-18yrs, 01273 558551 Dorothy Stringer School, Loder Road, BN1 6PZ, 11-16yrs, 01273 852222 Hove Park School, Hangleton Way, Hove BN3 8AA, 11-18yrs, 01273 295000 Longhill High School, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, 11-16yrs, 01273 304086 Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, 11-16yrs, 01273 503908 Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (PACA), BN41 2WS, 11-18yrs, 01273 416300 Self Managed Learning College, Edward St BN2 0JR, for 9-16yrs who prefer not to be in school, 01273 703691/270995 (see advert on p13) Varndean School, Balfour Road, Brighton BN1 6NP, 11-16yrs, 01273 561281

Education Information Education Otherwise, info on home education & contact details for local groups, 0845 4786345 Schools Admission Team, 4-16yrs, 01273 293653

Schoolwear & Name Labels Klassy Kids Schoolwear, direct to schools & parents, 01273 723395 My Name Label, 0870 8507897 www.easy2name.com, 01635 298 326

French Parents and Toddlers Group French Classes in Brighton and Lewes Fun Social Events for All Ages!

Tutoring Bartholomews Tutorial College, 22-23 Prince Albert Street, Brighton BN1 1HF, 16-19yrs, 01273 205965 Buenos Dias Spanish Tuition for all ages, 01273 323431 East Sussex Tutoring with Rachel Donoughue, primary lliteracy, 01273 249868 Fleet Tutors, Private tuition in your home, 0845 6445452 (see advert) Kip McGrath Brighton, 01273 563094 Kumon, Brighton Central, 01273 500887 Magikats: Maths & English Tutoring, 01273 468650 Sussex Maths Tutors, Fiveways, 5yrsdegree level, 07952 332110 Sycamore Tutors, 5yrs-university, selection of subjects, 01273 929390

Language Classes Bonjour Kidz, French classes, after school clubs & primary schools 01273 921821 Buenos Dias, Spanish for 6mths-5 yrs, after school & Sat clubs, 01273 323431 La Jolie Ronde, 5-7yrs, Hove, 01273 204775; Patcham, 01273 389594 Language Monkeys, Cbabiesafe & Westows, Hove, 0333 3440246 Les Franglophones, French classes in Hove, Brighton, Lewes & Haywards Heath, www.lesfranglophones.co.uk (see advert) Lingotot, French & Spanish classes for families, nurseries & schools, private tuition, Brighton & Hove venues, 0845 6808148 (see advert on p9) Little Fidgets, French & Spanish, 2-11yrs, Brighton & Hove venues, 01273 833340 Little Parrots French & Italian classes, 18mths-11yrs, Hanover Community Centre, 07741 065932 SRC Kalinka Russian language classes & Cultural Events, kalinkasrc@gmail.com

International Family Clubs Bilingual Primary School at BACA. Lewes Rd, Falmer, 01273 916212 English Class run by the Friends Centre, Hollingdean Children’s Centre, Fri am, with creche, 01273 810210 Kimbap Club - Korean Playgroup, Sat 9.30am-1pm, 1st & 3rd Sats, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 01273 776025 Les Franglophones, French classes in Hove, Brighton, Lewes & Haywards Heath, www.lesfranglophones.co.uk (see advert) Mosaic at Hollingdean Children’s Centre for black & mixed parentage families, Tue 9.30-11.30am, 01273 295623 SRC Kalinka Russian Speaking Language Classes & Cultural Events, kalinkasrc@gmail.com Sussex Hungarian Family Club, 07869 323107

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Out of School Clubs & Holiday Activities Active Academies: Sports, Perform, Teen Coach, Tiny Tots holiday clubs, Brighton College, 0844 335 8217 BHIP inclusive after school & holiday clubs, 4-11yrs, West Blatchington School, Hove, 01273 295533 BHIP Saturday Club, Five Ways Playcentre, Florence Rd, 5-11yrs, inclusion project club welcoming all children, 01273 295533 Boomerang Kids, Saltdean, 4-11yrs, 01273 390900 Brighton & Hove Montessori School ASC & Holiday Club, Stanford Avenue, Brighton, 3-11yrs, 01273 702485 (see advert on p12) Brighton & Hove Playbus; MonWhitehawk, Tue-The Level, ThuHangleton, 3.30-5pm, Sat-The Level, 11am-1pm, 01273 292733 Charley’s Little Kitchen holiday cookery workshops, St Andrews Old Church Hall, Hove, 7-11yrs, 07912 612237 Class Of Their Own, Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Rottingdean & Shoreham, 4 -11yrs, 01273 733337 Coldean Library Homework Club, Thu 3.30-5pm, 01273 296902 Crafty Kids Cooks Club, St Luke’s Church Hall, Queens Park, 4-8yrs, arts, crafts, drama, cookery, Wed/Thu, 07786 365999 Deans Leisure Centre, holiday activites: sports, arts & crafts, drama, singing etc, 5-12yrs, 01273 391683 Dorothy Stringer Holiday Camp, Loder Road, BN1 6PZ, 4-13yrs, Feb half term, 07954 281602 Extratime, after school & holiday clubs for children with & without disability, Portslade, Queen’s Park, Woodingdean, 4yrs+, 01273 420580

Portslade Sports Centre, multisports for 8-12yrs; fun Club for 5-8yrs, mornings, 01273 411100 Pro-Direct Soccer Academy, BHASVIC, 4-14yrs, call for dates, 01273 463355 Rising Stars Multi-Sports, venues across the city, 4-12yrs, 01462 790152 Rottingdean Library Homework Club, Thu 3.30-5pm, 01273 296918 Saltdean Library Homework Club, Tue 3.30-5pm, 01273 296920 Skoolz Out, Southwick Methodist Church, 4-11yrs, 01273 593467 Southwick Leisure Centre playscheme, sports, arts & crafts etc, 01273 238111 Sports For Choices, holiday activities for those with a visual impairment, 8-16yrs, 07786 238168 Starfish Kids Club, Somerhill Junior School & St Andrew’s Church Hall, Hove, 4-11yrs, 01273 719520 Sussex Central YMCA, Playzone, Tue pm, 5-11yrs, 01273 731724 Sussex Central YMCA Holiday Activities, all holidays except Christmas, 13-17yrs, 01273 731724 Tarnerland ASC & Holiday Club, The Playbase, Tarner Park, off Sussex St, 4-11yrs, 01273 679900 WASP, City Academy Whitehawk, 5-11yrs, 07919 442633 Whitehawk Library Homework Club, Tue 3.30-5pm, 01273 296924 Workshops for the Imagination, Hanover, art workshops, 2-11yrs, 07939 482361 Zylo Performance, Street dance & drama clubs for primary schools, 07801 869345

Extratime with Sussex Central YMCA for young people with special needs, Hove & Whitehawk, 11-19yrs, 01273 420580

Angling

Hangleton Library Homework Club, Thu 3.30-5pm, 01273 296904

Hove Deep Sea Anglers Club, Hove Lagoon, 01273 413000

Homework Club, Hove Library, Tue 3.305pm; We Love Mondays Study Support 13-19yrs, 3.30-5pm, 01273 296937 Homework Club, Woodingdean Library, Mon 3.30-5pm, 01273 296937 Honeycroft Holiday Club, Sackville Rd, Hove, 4 -11yrs, 01273 220323 Jubilee Library Homework Club, Mon 3.30-5pm, 9-16yrs, 01273 290800 Moulsecoomb Library Homework Club, Tue 3.30-5pm, 9-16yrs, 01273 296910 Orchard After School Club, Queens Park, 5-10yrs, 01273 622883

Brighton Diver Charter Boat, sea fishing from Brighton Marina, 07901 822375

Seabreeze Charter Fishing & Diving, Brighton Marina, 01273 585372

Archery County Oak Archery Club, Hove Park School, 16yrs+, 01273 592795

Arts & Crafts Art Classes at Hummingbird Studio, Preston Park, 7-14yrs, 07738 267913 Art Room, Portland Rd, Hove, after school & holiday workshops for 6yrs-A level, 07727 882824

Patcham Library Homework Club, Tue 3.30-5pm, 01273 296912

Artworks (4-9yrs) & Art Club (10yrs+), Beacon Arts, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 01273 557124

Portslade Library Homework Club, Wed 3.30-5pm, 01273 296914

Arty Farty art club, Kemptown, 6-10yrs & 10yrs+, Mon pm, 07766 135986

When planning your days out check our website for What’s On and Places to Visit in Sussex & London.

A-Z of Sport & Leisure Artyfacts, drop in at Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, Wed 3.45pm, 5-10yrs, 07989 472760 The Parlour Rooms (formerly Big Bead Boutique), Dyke Road, jewellery making workshops, 10yrs+ & parties, 7yrs+, 01273 383983 Creative Clay for Kids, Circle Studio, Southover St, BN2 9UE, all ages, 07963 691369

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Fiveways Arts & Crafts, arts & crafts supplies shop, 01273 927273 Made & Making Sewing Tuition: helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching 7-14yrs, 07967 819540 Paint Pots, pottery painting for all ages, 39 Trafalgar Street, 01273 696682 Painting Pottery Café, North Laine, workshops, parties etc, 01273 628952 Pottery House Café, Hove, drop-in Sat & school hols, otherwise book in advance, 01273 773697 Sew Retro, Hove, sewing lessons afterschool from Y6+, parties from Y3+, 07581 028706 The Fashion School, make & sew your own design, 07749 090847 Workshops for the Imagination, after school club, Hanover, 5-11yrs, 07939 482361 Workshops in Clay with Jane Skelton, Ditchling, 01273 844679

Athletics Brighton & Hove City Athletic Club, Withdean, 9yrs+, 01273 512151 Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, athletics course, 6-11yrs, 01273 391683 Phoenix Athletics & Triathlon Club, Withdean, 9yrs+, 01273 206418

Badminton Badminton Coaching, Southwick Leisure Centre, 7-16yrs, Sat, 01273 238111 Brighton Bats, juniors: 8-16yrs at Portslade Leisure Centre & King Alfred, teenagers/seniors - call for venues, 01273 553324 Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, pay & play badminton, 01273 391683 King Alfred Leisure Centre, junior badminton classes, Tue pm, 8 -16yrs, 01273 290290 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01273 622266 Portslade Sports Centre, junior coaching, Tue pm, 8-16yrs, 01273 411100 Stanford Penguins, Junior Badminton Club, Portslade Sports Centre, 11-16yrs, Mon, 07811 585174 Virgin Brighton Badminton Club, 8-16yrs + adults, 07798 808626

Basketball Brighton Cougars Basketball Club, Dorothy Stringer, 5yrs+, 01273 561259 Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, coaching for 6-11yrs, 01273 391683 Portslade Sports Centre, coaching for 7-12yrs, Thu pm, 01273 411100

Beach Sports Yellowave Beach Sports Venue, beach soccer, rugby, volleyball, climbing wall, 01273 672222

Bowling Bowlplex at the Marina, 01273 818180 Preston Bowls Club, Mon club night, 7yrs+, 01273 540415

Boxing Brighton & Hove Boxing Team, King Alfred LC, 10yrs-adult, 01903 520870

TUITION IN BALLROOM, LATIN, BALLET, DISCO & STREET DANCE

Absolute Beginners’ Ballroom and Latin Classes for all ages Also enrolling for Children’s Freestyle and Street Dance For details call Alex: 07901 962163 info@eastsussexdance.com

Brighton City ABC, youth boxing, Wilson Avenue Gym, 11yrs+, 07969 199436 Fit 2 Box, Southwick Leisure Centre, Mon, 8-16yrs, 01273 238111 The Stables Boxing Gym, Brighton Racecourse, Little Belters, Mon/Fri pm, 8-16yrs, 01273 683559 Whitehawk ABC, 10yrs+, Manor Way, BN2 5GG, 07738 527677 ZT Fight Skool, Hove Business Park, BN3 6HA, 4yrs-adult, 01273 202226

Chess Sussex Junior Chess, all ages & abilities welcome, 01342 315075

Circus & Stunts Bandbazi Youth Circus Theatre, Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, 6yrs+, 01273 245584 Circus Brighton, workshops, parties & events, 0800 433 4618 Circus Project, Hangleton Community Centre, Hove, 7yrs+, waiting list, 01273 884732 Dreamspin Hoop Dance, 8yrs+ with a parent, Mon 6pm, Hanover Community Centre, 07842 044248 Kukizu Circus Workshops for schools, clubs etc, 5yrs+, 07766 707785

Cycling Bikeability cycling courses in Preston Park (Easter/summer hols/half terms); Hove Park (summer hols), 01273 293847 VC Jubilee Youth Development Cycling Club, 9-18yrs, 07808 061805

Climbing Boulder Brighton, Portslade, clubs & courses, 7-15yrs & family sessions, 01273 422408 The Rock Court at Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, indoor climbing wall, 5yrs+, 01273 681058

Cookery Cookery Doodle Doo, classes & parties, 3-10yrs, Hove & Portslade, 07588 692955 Kids’ Kitchen Cookery Club, Hove & Hassocks, 2yrs-teens, 07989 344203 Recipease-Jamie Oliver, Western Road, lessons for 7yrs+ accompanied by an adult, 0203 375 5398

Dance & Drama A2 Arts Performing Arts Academy, Hove, ballet, tap, modern, street, 3yrs+, 01273 707720 ACT, professional theatre training & kid’s drama school, 6-18yrs, Kemp Town & Hove, 01273 818266

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ActAble Academy, development through drama, 4-16yrs, Hanover Community Centre, 07891 670114 Aldrington Scottish Country Dance Group, Hove, Sep- Jun, 01273 416893 Alexandra Dance Academy, ballet, tap, modern, street, Hanover, 3yrs+, 01273 565881 Amazonas Capoeira, Brazilian dance, Children- Sat am, St Martin’s Church Hall, London Rd. + youth/adult, 07919 586299 Bambino Bop, ballet, tap & street dance, 1-16yrs, Saltdean, 07855 243357 Beacon Ballet School, Cecchetti ballet, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 3yrs-adult, 01273 557124 Bertram School of Dance, Ballet, Hanover Community Centre & Queens Park, 3yrs+, 01273 703328 Brighton & Hove Dance Academy, ballet, jazz, creative dance for 3yrs+, B & H High School, 07500 724236 Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), contemporary & creative dance, 11-18yrs, 01273 293524 Brighton Ballet School, Hove, 2½yrsadult, ballet tap, contemporary, 07595 303180 Brighton Capoeira Angola, AfroBrazilian martial art dance, 7yrs+, Lewes Rd, Wed pm, 07748 471491 Brighton School of Samba, drumming, percussion & dance, 10yrs+, info@ brightonschoolofsamba.org.uk Brighton Theatre Group Youth, musical theatre, 7-18yrs, 07980 266660 Carroll-Turner School of Dance, St Joseph’s Hall, off Elm Grove, ballet, modern, jazz & tap, 3yrs+, 01273 705798 CDance, Hangleton Community Centre, fun, relaxed dance, 2-10yrs, 07803 002073

City Dance, Hollingbury Community Centre, pop jazz, musical theatre, 7-10yrs, 11yrs+, 07921 673132 Dance Art Studio, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Preston Park/Fiveways, 3yrs+, 01273 556313 Dancia Brighton, Crown Rd, Portslade, BN41 1SH, dancewear, 01273 410372 Drama Queens, drama & dance, 2yrs+, 01273 240265 East Sussex Dance, Patcham: Ballroom & Latin, 5-11yrs & 12-18yrs; Disco & Street Dance, U6’s, U8’s, U12’s, O12’s, 07901 962163 (see advert) Elite Dance, St Bartholomew’s School, Ann St, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, street, 2½yrs-adult, 07545 145716 Family of Sound Theatre Arts Group, Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, 6-16yrs, 01273 540779 Feel The Vibes Street & Freestyle Dance, Brighton, 4yrs+, 07702 258528 Firecracker Youth Theatre, Brighton Dome, 14-19yrs, 01273 260831 Flamenco Brighton & Hove, Hove, Sat am 4-7yrs & 8-14yrs, 07531 104301 Funky Feet: Ballet, Tap, Street, Woodingdean, 3yrs-adult, 01273 273273 Goldmans Stage School, dance, drama & singing tuition, 3yrs+, Spring St, BN1 3EF, 01323 472391 Groovy Moves, 7-11yrs, Elm Grove School, BN2 3ES, 01273 600126 Hampton Ballet Academy, Patcham, 4yrs-adult, 01444 257646 Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy, 01273 973742 Hove Dance Centre, Portslade, ballroom, latin, 4yrs-adult, 01273 419900 I Can Dance, after school dance clubs for schools, 07899 835358

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A-Z of Sport & Leisure Dance & Drama (cont.) Italia Conti Performing Arts: acting, acting for camera, voice & dialect, jazz, musical theatre, singing, 5-18yrs, 01273 321245 or 07956 890307 Junior Drama (7-11yrs) & Youth Theatre Group (11-16yrs), Beacon Arts, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 01273 557124 Just Dance Academy, Southwick, Portslade, Brighton: disco, freestyle, hip hop & street, 3yrs+, 01273  595896 Kudos, competition & peformance group, by audition, 07900 681355 LCAS School of Theatre Arts, gymnastic dance, jazz, street, drama, singing, 3-18yrs, Deans LC, 07714 571706 Little Luvvies Brighton, toddler-10yrs, Davigdor Road, Hove, dance, sing & drama, 01273 605966 Perform: drama, dance & singing classes, Hove & Rottingdean, 4 -12 yrs, 0845 400 4017 (see advert on p15)  Popdance UK, mix of street, jazz, pop, 7-16yrs, various venues, 01273 887474 Portslade School of Dancing, ballet, tap, jazz & modern, 3yrs+, 01273 455212 Premier Dance Academy, freestyle, Hove, Southwick, 3yrs+, 07919 687600 Radio Free Brighton, make radio shows & animations, 9yrs+, 07799 564620 Reflexions Academy, Moulsecoomb, Sun pm, 10yrs+, 01273 549261 Rox School of Dance & Drama, Hove, ballet, musical theatre, tap, modern, jazz, singing, LAMDA drama,  01273 208513 Stage Studio, street dance, singing, drama, Brighton Youth Centre, Sat am, 3-16yrs, 07907 477135 Stagecoach Brighton, Varndean School, Sat, 4-18yrs, 01273 559997 Stagecoach Theatre Arts Hove, 4-18yrs, Sun am, 01273 258318 Stanford Avenue Players, Preston Park, 8yrs-adult, 01273 565896 Streetfunk, Hip Hop Dance. Brighton, Hove & Portslade, 4yrs-adult, 07554 434254 Sunrise Theatre, creative drama classes, Y1 + Y2, Woodingdean, 07974 074319 Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, street dance, Mon, 9-11yrs; Wed pm, 4-6yrs; Thu, 7-9yrs, Fri, 3-4yrs, 01273 731724 T21 Dance, street & hiphop, Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, 5-21yrs, 07900 681355 The Little smARTies, Sat pm workshops, 5-13yrs, musical theatre, 07909 834586 The Theatre Workshop, Fri & Sat classes, 6-18yrs, 01273 733736 Tututales, imaginative ballet with story telling & costumes, 2½-8yrs, 07795 227720 Unique Streets, Portslade, Wed, 5-12yrs, 07500 770065 Wendy Whatling School Of Dance, Hove, tap, ballet, modern, street, LAMDA drama & singing, 3yrs+, 01273 735834 Windmill Young Actors at Blatchington Mill School, Hove, BN3 7BW, 8-16yrs, 07932 776114 Zylo Performance, Street dance & drama clubs for primary schools, 07801 869345

Duke of Edinburgh Carden Youth Office, 376 Carden Avenue, Fri 7pm, 07827 880771 Hangleton Youth Centre, 34 Northease Drive, Hove, Thu 6.30pm, 01273 293642 Portslade Village Centre, Thu eve, 01273 416838

Fencing Brighton & Hove Fencing Club, Surrenden Road, 12yrs+, angela. goodall@brightonandhovefencing.co.uk Portslade Sports Centre, coaching for 10-17yrs, 01273 411100

Film Film Making Clubs, Bite Size Movies, after school & holidays, 07906 712553 Kids Film School, BHASVIC, 9-16yrs, Sat am, 01273 413882

Fitness & Exercise 2point4 fitness, Hove, 7yrs+ or family fitness 4yrs+ with parents, 07808 005503 Get Fit for Mums at Westow’s including child entry to Westow’s, Mon & Fri, 01273 567844 Junior Fitness, Southwick Leisure Centre, after school, 12-15yrs, 01273 238111 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, junior gym sessions, 12-16yrs, 01273 290290 Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St, BN1 1YA, junior gym sessions, 01273 685692 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, junior gym, 12-15yrs, 01273 694281 The Outdoors Project, adventure boot camps, 5-12yrs, 07921 808392 Withdean Sports Complex, junior gym sessions, 01273 542100 ZT Fitness, junior & teen fitness, 7 Hove Business Park, BN3 6HA, 01273 202226

Football 5 Ways Saturday Soccer School & Academy, Varndean College, Sat am, 4-14yrs, 01273 620086 Albion in the Community, Saturday soccer clubs, after school clubs & holiday courses, 01273 878277 Conor Saunders Academy, Peacehaven, after school & Sat coaching, 2-15yrs, 01273 510087 Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, football course, 6-11yrs, 01273 391683 Fishersgate Flyers Youth FC, U6-U16, Portslade, Southwick westwards, 01273 455978

Hangleton Rangers Youth FC, U7-U16, boys & girls, 01273 709627 Hawks Youth FC, U8-U13 mixed; U14U16 boys; U13-U14 girls, 01273 565728 Hollingbury Hawks Youth FC, U8U16, mixed to U14, then boys only, hollingburyhawks@gmail.com Hove Park Colts, U6-U16, 01273 777379 Hove Park First4Football, drop-in Sat am, 5yrs+ & after school clubs, 07748 399347 (see advert) Hove Rivervale Youth FC, U8-U16, 01273 277308 Impulse Leisure Soccer School, Southwick Leisure Centre, Tue pm, 5yrs+, 01273 238111 Little Kickers, Rottingdean, Patcham, Portslade, Hove, Shoreham fun football training, 18mths-7th birthday, 01293 226201 (see advert on p9) Mile Oak Wanderers, 5-16yrs, boys & girls, 07810 501473 Old Varndeanians Youth FC, U8, U10, U11 (all mixed), U14 girls, U17, U18 (boys), chairman@oldvsyouth.co.uk Patcham United, U6-U16, boys & girls, 07966 014004 Peacehaven Youth Football Club, U8-U18, 07767 400055 Portslade Sports Centre, junior football coaching, Mon pm, 5-8yrs, 01273 411100 Preston Park Soccer School, Sat am drop-in, 4-12yrs, 07971 266714 Pro-Direct Soccer Academy, BHASVIC & Portslade, 4-16yrs, 01273 463355 Rottingdean Village FC, U6-U18, mixed to U13; U14 girls team, 01273 300413 Southwick Rangers FC, U9-U16, mixed to U13, 01273 422967 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, soccer school, 5-8yrs, Thu pm, 01273 694281 Sussex Thunder American Football Club, www.sussexthunder.com Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Wed pm, 5-8yrs, 01273 731724 Westows Indoor Play & Football Centre, Hove, 2yrs-adult, fun, coaching, leagues etc, 01273 721338 (see advert on p9)  DISCOUNT VOUCHER Withdean Sports Complex, hire the stadium or 5 aside pitch, 01273 542100

Woodingdean Youth FC, 4yrs-U17, boys & girls until U13, 07971 845310

Golf Benfield Valley Golf Course, Hove, 9 holes, 01273 411358 Brighton & Hove Golf Club, Devil’s Dyke Rd, active junior section, 01273 556482 Dyke Golf Club, Brighton,active junior section, 01273 857260 East Brighton Golf Club, Roedean Rd, Little Golfers, 6yrs+, 01273 604838 Hollingbury Park Golf Course, golf Academy for all, 01273 500086 Roedean Cafe & Miniature Golf, 01273 570513 Waterhall Golf Course, reduced green fees for juniors, 01273 508658 West Hove Golf Club, active junior section, 01273 413494

Gymnastics & Trampoline Brighton & Hove Gymnastic Club, next to Goldstone Retail Park, 3yrs-adults, 01273 776209 Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, gymnastics academy, 3-16yrs, 01273 391683 Hollingdean Gymnastics Club for girls 5yrs+, 07795 008772 (waiting list) I-Star Academy, rhythmic gymnastics, dance & cheerleading, Brighton & Shoreham, 5yrs+, 07843 666251 Portslade Sports Centre, gymnastics 5-15yrs, trampolining, 4-15yrs, 01273 411100 Southwick Leisure Centre, trampolining, 5-16yrs, 01273 238111 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, trampolining, 5-14yrs, 01273 694281 Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Trampolining, 5-15yrs, 01273 731724

Hockey Brighton & Hove Hockey Club, 4yrsadult, Blatchington Mill School, Hove, Sun am, 07525 095962 Southwick Hockey Club, 11yrs+, Wed 5.30pm, Portslade Leisure Centre, 01273 592233

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Blackland Farm Activity Centre, West Sussex  Kayaking  Rock climbing  Archery  Zip wire ...and much more. Come and join us for fun-filled activity days.

Horseriding Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 503842 Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536

Laser Games Battle Storm 7 Laser Tag, Funplex, Bevendean, 6-14yrs, 01273 690888 Laser Zone, West St, Brighton, 6yrs+, 01273 227744

Leisure & Sport for Children with Additional Needs Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, wheelchair friendly climbing wall, 01273 462928 Adventure Unlimited, adventure activities for children, young people & adults, 01273 681058 BHIP Youth Club, Hangleton Community Centre, Hove, Sat pm, inclusive youth club, 12-19yrs, 01273 295533 Brighton Seagulls, Manor Rd Gym, BN5 5EA, Thu eve, 15yrs+, 07876 898031 Deaf Tennis, Withdean Sports, 9-15yrs, Tue pm, 01273 542100 Marlin Swimming Club for people with disabilities, King Alfred, 5yrs+, Sun eve, 01273 416600 Patcham FAB Club, 11-25yrs, Mon eve, 01273 293638 Riding for the Disabled: East Sussex, 0845 4507046, West Sussex, 0845 4507047 Seagulls football, Portslade Sports Centre, 5yrs-adult & Sunday Seagulls, 14yrs+, 07876 898031 Southwick Leisure Centre, Rebound Therapy, 3-18yrs, trampolining, 01273 238111 Spiral, sports, recreation & holidays, 15yrs+, 01273 295180 Sussex Sharks Visually Impaired Cricket Club, 8yrs+, 07786 238168 Sussex Wasps Disabled Sports Club, variety of sports, more drivers needed to go to competitions, 01273 701235 SWBC Tigers, The Sussex Wheelchair Basketball Club, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, www.swbctigers.com Whoopsadaisy Saturday school & holiday clubs for children with physical disabilities, 07588 555761

Brighton Aikido, Brighton University Sports Centre Falmer, Sat pm, 8yrs+, 07774 629014 Brighton Judo Club, St James’s St, BN2 1RU, 5yrs-adult, 01273 683780

01342 810493 blackland@girlguiding.org.uk www.blacklandfarm.org.uk

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Brighton Taekwondo Academy, Varndean College, 6yrs+, 07764 740877 Choi Foundation, self defence family classes, 7yrs+ with adult, Dorothy Stringer, 07738 608447 Chris Kents Kicks Martial Arts, Brighton & Hove venues, 3yrs+, 01273 673680 DAN Taekwondo School, Rottingdean, 4yrs-adult, 07768 273907 Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, Sama Karate & Kickboxing, 01273 239266 Elements Martial Arts & Self Defence, Hove, 5yrs-adult, 01273 273512 Karate & Kickboxing, Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, 10yrs+, Thu/Fri eve, 01273 540779 Kung Fu for children, 5-15yrs, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, Mon & Thu, 07812 342058 Little Ninjas & Junior Korean Karate, 3yrs+, St Martin’s School, Lewes Rd & ZT Fitness, Hove, 01323 873753 Matt Fiddes Martial Arts @ Active 4 Less Hove & The Manor Brighton, 4yrs+, 0800 6127385 Myojo Dojo, Queen Square, 6yrs+, 07768 002133 Ryushinkan Traditional Karate, Dyke Rd, 10yrs+, 07766 823049 Sama Karate & Kickboxing: Brighton & Hove, 4yrs+, 01273 239266; Portslade, Hangleton, Mile Oak, Fishersgate, Southwick, 4yrs+, 01903 767616; Samurai Martial Arts Centre, New England St, 4yrs+, 01273 570940 (see advert) TAGB Tae Kwon Do, Hove, 4yrs+, 01797 222556 Tai Jitsu at Portslade Sports Centre, 6-15yrs, 01273 411100 ZT Fight Skool, Hove Business Park, BN3 6HA, 4yrs-adult, 01273 202226

Music Teachers/Groups Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), music lessons, choirs, rock/pop/digital music technology, 5yrs+, 01273 293524

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Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), orchestras, bands, ensembles, 01273 293524

Brighton & Hove Taekwon-Do, 5yrsadult, 01273 508120

Brighton Guitar Lessons, acoustic guitar for all ages/abilities, 07505 885095

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Registered charity number 306016. Brighton School of Singing, Woodingdean Youth Centre, 8-18yrs, Mon, 01273 600606 Jack Hughes, Guitar Teacher, 07919 150681 Julie’s Art of Noise, singing workshops, Telscombe Cliffs, 5-11yrs; also private tuition, 07460 702328 Piece By Piece Music Tuition, piano, guitar, singing, 07814 033565 PSSA, song writing, movement & performance skills, 12-18yrs, 01273 605966 Sing Confidently! 1-2-1 Singing Lessons. Hove, 5 yrs+, 01273 242558 Susanna Cassam Music Tuition, 40 teachers, piano, strings, woodwind, singing, brass, 01273 504505 Under the Bridge Studios Music for Kids: choir, piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals, violin, cello, sax, 07799 564620 Violin, Piano & Music Theory Lessons. Peacehaven, all ages & abilities, 01273 580250

Netball Brighton Netball Club, U12’s-adult, club almost full with waiting list in operation, www.brightonnetballclub.co.uk Hollingdean Hearts, 15yrs+, 01273 541030

Orienteering Southdown Orienteers, buggies upwards! 07526 792817

Outdoor Pursuits Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, climbing wall, canoeing, mountain biking, raft building, 01273 462928 Adventure Unlimited, adventure activities for children, young people & adults, 01273 681058

Blackland Farm near East Grinstead, kayaking, zip wire, abseiling, climbing, archery etc, 01342 810493 (see advert) Craggers, adventure for the socially excluded, 01273 960258 The Outdoors Project, Kids Adventure Boot Camps, drop-in, afterschool & holidays, 5-12yrs, 079218 08392

Rugby Brighton Blues Rugby, Waterhall, U6’sU16’s, mixed until U12’s, 01273 562729 Hove Rugby Club, U6-U18’s plus adult teams, 01273 505103 South Sussex Barbarians, girls rugby, 11-18yrs, 07747 565144

Skating & Skateboarding Brighton Stormers Skater Hockey, 7yrs-adult, King Alfred, Sat 2-4pm, 07860 332632 ‘Da Roof’ Indoor Skate Park at Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, check for opening times, 8-19yrs, 01273 681368 Giant Roller Disco, Southwick Leisure Centre, Sat pm, 01273 238111 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, roller disco, Sun 3.15-6pm, 01273 290290

Snooker Snooker Coaching, Portslade Sports Centre, 7-16yrs, Tue pm, 01273 411100

Squash Portslade Sports Centre, casual bookings, 01273 411100 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Whitehawk, casual bookings & occasional tournaments 01273 694281 Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Falmer, 01273 667888 Withdean Sports Complex, casual bookings, 01273 542100

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Free swimming for under 16s in Brighton & Hove... Open to Brighton & Hove residents, register today at your local freedomleisure centre • Monday-Friday from 3.30pm during state school term time • Saturday and Sunday all day • School Holidays (Brighton & Hove state school holidays including inset days) • Bank Holidays Available at King Alfred Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Swimming Complex & St Luke’s Swimming Pool. *Terms & conditions apply.

phone 0845

803 5519

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Swimming & Scuba Aqua Swim, Surrenden pool, 1yrs- adult, 07702 075091 Aquakiddies/Babies, Hilton Brighton Metropole, 0-4yrs, 01273 833101 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Brighton Dolphin Swimming Club, Prince Regent pool, U5-masters, swim & synchro, 01273 841680 Brighton Marina Divers, 14yrs+, 07813 841875 Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club, 7yrs+, life guard training, water-awareness programmes, 07545 056616 Brighton Swimming School, Brighton College, Roedean & Brighton Swimming Centre, 1yrs+, 01273 434400 Flippers & Fins, babies-adult, Brighton & Clayton, 01273 831382 (see advert) Karen Pickering Swim, 4yrs-adult, Brighton College, 01273 245652

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• we specialise in teaching toddlers and pre-school children from 1 to 5 water safety and swimming. • small classes in warm private pools in Lewes and Brighton and Hove. • we welcome children from infant water safety programmes and those with little or no experience.

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A-Z of Sport & Leisure Swimming & Scuba (continued) King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, lane swimming, swimming lessons 6mths+, 01273 290290 (see advert on p18) Little Dippers, baby swimming, Upper Gardner St, 0844 4820222 (see advert on p19) MXT Swimming School, all ages, Steyning, + intensive holiday courses, 07944 237614 (see advert on p18) Peacehaven Swimming School, parent & baby swimming, 01273 583760 Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St, BN1 1YA, lessons, lane swimming & fun sessions, 01273 685692 (see advert on p18) Puddle Ducks, baby & pre-school swimming, LA Fitness Hove & Ovingdean Hall College, 01892 617246 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Seriously Fun Swimming School, Roedean & Ovingdean Hall College, 4mths-12yrs, 0844 3511409 (see advert on p18) Shiverers Swimming Club based at King Alfred, 4yrs-masters, 01903 745081 St Luke’s Swimming Pool, St Luke’s Terrace BN2 9ZE, lessons, lane swimming & fun sessions, 01273 602385 (see advert on p18) Swim UK, discounted swimming lessons from teachers in training, 01273434400 The Little Swim School, Brighton, preschool swimming & water safety, 01273 207992 (see p19)  DISCOUNT VOUCHER Water Babies, venues across Brighton including w/ends, 0-4 yrs, 01273 552454 Water Nippers, Brighton, 1-5yrs, 01273 621333 WetWetWet Swim School, venues across the city & Lewes, 3½yrs+ to squad, 01273 388247 Young Ones Swimming School, warm private pool in Clayton, 5mths+, 01273 506008 (see advert on p18)

Table Tennis Brighton Table Tennis Club U18’s, Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, Mon & Fri eve, 07985 141788 Hollingbury Table Tennis Club, 8yrsadult, 01273 709612 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01273 622266 Pavilion Table Tennis Club, Shoreham Academy, 10yrs+, 01273 418031 Portslade Sports Centre, casual bookings, 01273 411100

Tennis Badgers Tennis Club, Church Place, Kemp Town, coaching & holiday camps, 6yrs+, 01273 677795 Brighton & Hove Tennis, Sat am, 4-11yrs, LA Fitness Hove, 07971 101507 David Ince Tennis, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, tots tennis (3yrs) to adults, 07900 410123 Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, tennis course, 6-11yrs, 01273 391683 Dyke Park Tennis Club, after school coaching, 5yrs+, 07958 564641 Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club, Hove, 01273 771934 (clubroom) King Alfred Tennis Club, junior memberships, 01273 771649 Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club, Hove, 3yrs+, 07976 772537 or 07974 086617 Preston Tennis Club, Preston Drove, coaching & tournaments, 01273 505731

Places to Go

Saltdean Tennis Club, coaching & holiday courses, 01273 305684 Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Falmer, 01273 667888 Withdean Sports Complex, Tennis Academy, indoor & outdoor courts, 01273 542100

Reading & Storytelling Little Green Pig Writing Project, 07976 548856 Story Time at The Book Nook, daily 4pm & Sat 11am & 3pm (unless special event), 01273 911988 The Book Nook Book Club, Hove,10yrs+ (starting Jan), monthly, 01273 911988

Uniformed Groups Brighton & Hove Battalion Boys Brigade, call for local companies, girls also very welcome, 6-18yrs, 07917 147991 Brighton & Hove District Scouts, 0845 300 1818 (general number) Brighton Air Cadets, 13-20yrs, Mon & Thu eves at TA Centre, Dyke Road, 01273 566226 (Mon & Thu eve) Girls Brigade, Tue eve; Boys Brigade, Wed eve, Southwick Methodist Church Hall, 4-18yrs, 01273 597660 (girls)/01273  593467 (boys) Hove & Adur Sea Cadets, Marmion Road, Tue, Thu eve, 10-18yrs, 07990 591187 St John Ambulance, Brighton: Cadets (10-18yrs) & Badgers (5-10yrs); Hove: Cadets, 01273 371500

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St John Ambulance, Portslade: Cadets (10-18yrs) & Badgers (5-10yrs), 01273 371500 Sussex Army Cadet Force HQ, Y8-18yrs, 01273 552222 Sussex Police Cadets, Tue eve, 14-18yrs, brightonandhove.cadets@ sussex.pnn.police.uk

Watersports Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, kayaking & canoeing, 01273 462928 Brighton Sailing Club, Kings Road Arches, 01273 321802 (Wed eve/Sun lunchtime) Brighton Watersports Company, kayaking, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, scuba, 01273 323160 Kitesurfkings, kitesurfing & landboarding tuition, Shoreham beach, 07878  399419‎ Lagoon Watersports at the Marina & Hove Lagoon, sailing, power boat, windsurfing, wakeboarding, SUP, 01273 424842 Sussex Marine Water Sports, personal watercraft courses, 12yrs+, 01273 596660 The Brighton Dive Centre, Marina, PADI training, 8yrs+, 01273 606068

Yoga Family Yoga, Unity Studio, 130 Lewes Road, 07957 336718 Yoga2shape, yoga, pilates, yogalates, central Brighton & Hove, 07912 443998

Youth Clubs 67 Centre, Hodshrove Lane, Moulsecoomb, Mon: youth café; Tue: drop-in, bike club, youth café; Wed: dropin, 01273 293634 Brighton Youth Centre, Edward Street, Juniors, Thu 6-8pm, 8-12yrs; Seniors, Wed & Sat eve,13-19yrs, 01273 681368 Carden Park Youth Club, Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, 12-18yrs, Wed 7-8.30pm, 01273 540779

Crew Club, Coolham Drive, Whitehawk, Mon, Thu, 7-11yrs & 11-19yrs, 01273 608607

Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Tue pm, 7-11yrs; Thu pm, 15-18yrs; Fri pm, 11-14yrs, 01273 731724

Hangleton Youth Centre, Hove, Wed/Fri eve drop ins for 13-19yrs, 01273 293640

Tarnerland Children & Young People’s Project, clubs & support, 07952 732776

Java Club, Woodingdean Youth Centre, Fri eve, 11-16yrs, 01273 600606 Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, 13-19yrs, Wed eve, 01273 540779 Patcham Youth Club, Tue eve,13-19yrs, Patcham Youth Forum, 11-16yrs, Fri pm, 01273 293638 Portslade Village Centre, Wed, 13yrs+, 01273 416838

The Big Breakthrough, St Davids Hall Youth Club, Whitehawk, Tue, 5.30-7pm, 7-11yrs, 01273 699325 Woodcraft Folk, youth organisation & education for social change, 0-21yrs, 15+ groups across city, 07707 369890 Woodingdean Junior Youth Club, Youth Centre, Tue pm, Y7-8, 01273 600606 Woodingdean Senior Youth Club, Youth Centre, Thu eve, Y9-19yrs, 01273 600606

There are loads of family friendly events on our website!

Discount Vouchers • Places to Go Places to Visit

SING AND SIGN

washbrooks farm

SOCATOTS

FREE ‘Sing and Sign’ DVD for new customers

Hove & Patcham FREE trial class plus additional class FREE when you sign up for a weekday or weekend class

Voucher must be presented at admission desk

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking

Voucher must be presented at FREE trial

Valid until January 2014

Valid 01 Nov - 31 Dec 13

The Great Outdoors - mainly FREE!

Brighton Rd, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF

1066 Country Walk from Pevensey to Rye via Bexhill & Hastings Abbots Wood, off A22 between Hailsham & Polegate, 01323 870911 Arlington Reservoir & Osprey Trail, 2 ½ mile circular walk, 01323 870810 Ashdown Forest, RH18 5JP, the largest public open space in the south east, walks & Forest Centre, 01342 823583 Beachy Head, walks, views & countryside centre (open weekends only in winter), 01323 737273 Cuckmere Valley, wildlife, High & Over, chalk horse, 01323 423197 Devil’s Dyke, Poynings, longest, deepest & widest ‘dry valley’ in the UK, 01273 857712 East Hill Park, Portslade, walled garden, playground, football pitch, basketball court, 01273 292929 Hastings Country Park, Fairlight, heaths, cliffs & coastline, 01424 451050 Hove Park, playground, football pitch, tennis courts, basketball court, café, 01273 292929 Nymans Gardens, Handcross, just off A23, gardens open year round, 01444 405250 (National Trust) Preston Park, Brighton, playground, football/cricket/basketball/tennis/ softball/rounders/stoolball pitches, cycle velodrome, chalet café, 01273 292929 Queens Park, Brighton, wildlife garden playground, tennis courts, wildlife pond & garden, cafe, 01273 292929 Seven Sisters Country Park & Friston Forest, between Seaford & East Dean, walking, beach, tea rooms, children’s activities, cycling, 0345 6080193 Sheffield Park & Garden, Nr Uckfield, gardens & parkland, children’s Christmas workshops (pre-book) 01825 790231 (see advert on p23) South Downs National Park & South Downs Way, you could take a Breeze bus to Ditchling Beacon or Devils Dyke at the weekend? 0300 3031053 Stanmer Park, Falmer, landscaped park, 01273 292929 Stoneham Park, Hove, playground, café, 5-aside football pitch, basketball court, rock garden, 01273 292929 St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, pond, playground, tennis courts, bowling green, cafe, 01273 292929 The Level, central Brighton, playground, skatepark, petanque, bowls, café opening soon, 01273 292929 Tilgate Park, Crawley, wood & lakeside walks, nature centre, watersports at weekends/holidays, Go Ape (limited opening in winter), playground, Smith & Western restaurant, 01293 521168 Undercliff Walk from Brighton Marina to Saltdean, great scenery & fossils. Wakehurst Place Gardens, Ardingly, walks, playgrounds, UK’s tallest decorated Christmas tree, 01444 894066 Worth Way, bridle & footpath running from Three Bridges to East Grinstead

One FREE child with a paying adult

Brighton & Hove

01273 832201 www.washbrooks.co.uk

01273 540266 www.singandsign.co.uk

01444 440234 midsussex@socatots.com

Westows, School Rd, Hove BN3 5HX

AQUA KIDDIES AQUA BABIES

Knockhatch Adventure Park

Buy one Dribblers session Get one session FREE

20% Discount off a course of 5 swimming lessons

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking

Present voucher at entrance desk

Valid 1st Nov 13 – 28th Feb 14

Valid 1st Nov – 31st Dec 2013

Valid 1st Nov 13 – 28th Feb 14

Puddle ducks

The little swim school Brighton & Lewes

trafalgar St, Brighton BN1 4EB

20% off our first taster term of swimming classes

25% off your first course of swimming lessons

2 for 1 Entry

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking

Voucher must be presented at entrance desk

DRIBBLERS

01273 721338 www.westows.com

01273 833101 www.aquababies-uk.com

Ovingdean Hall College, Rottingdean

www.puddleducks.com/eastsussex

01892 617246

01273 207992 www.thelittleswimschool.co.uk

Valid 01 Nov 13 - 16 Dec 13

Valid 01 Nov 13 - 31st May 14

Valid until 31st March 2014

Hailsham, BN27 3PR

FREE entry for 2 adults with 1 paying child

01323 442051 www.knockhatch.com

BRIGHTON TOY MUSEUM

01273 749494

www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk

Valid 1st Nov – 28th Feb 2014

TUMBLE TOTS

KIMBALU MUSIC CLASSES

hOVE, PEACEHAVEN, LEWES

Brighton, Hove, Southwick, Shoreham

brighton & hove venues

FREE trial class + one more FREE class when you join

2 FREE classes & 10% off course of 6 sessions

20% off next term’s classes

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking

Please mention voucher when booking

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking

www.tumbletots.com/brighton

www.kimbalu.co.uk

www.talkingtots.info

Talking tots

Animals & Nature Bentley Country Park, Halland, house, wildfowl reserve, motor museum, play area, miniature railway, 01825 840573 Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith, Nr Lewes animal handling, outdoor playgrounds, playbarn & sensory zone, baby area, 01825 872912 (see advert)

07727 137511

Valid 1st Nov – 28th Feb 2014

01273 464934

Valid until 31st March 2014

07827 697523

Valid 1st Nov – 28th Feb 2014

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Discount Vouchers - the small print Socatots

Sing and Sign

Washbrooks Farm

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking and presented at the free trial. May only be used once. Offer valid for new clients only. Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available. Voucher is non-transferable. One voucher is for one child booking. Voucher is valid until 31st March 2014.

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking. Valid for new customers only for Spring Term 2014. DVD ‘Sing and Sign’ Stage 1 (usual price £14.99) to be collected at class. If term booking is cancelled, price of DVD will be deducted from refund. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted. Valid in Sing and Sign Brighton & Hove classes only. Voucher is non-transferable.

Voucher is valid for free admission for one child with one full paying adult. The voucher must be redeemed at the admission point. One voucher per party. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Photocopied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative. BTN

Knockhatch

AQUA KIDDIES/BABIES

Dribblers at Westows

Voucher can only be used when buying individual tickets - it cannot be used when buying a family ticket. A full priced child ticket must be purchased. Maximum of 2 free adults per 1 paying child. Only one voucher may be used per transaction. Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available. The voucher is non-transferable. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking and presented at first class. May only be used once. Valid for new customers only booking their first course of lessons. One voucher per child - no multiple vouchers. Bookings must be made by 31st Dec for lessons taken by 28th Feb. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted. Voucher is non-transferable.

To claim offer, classes must be booked via phone or at reception on consecutive weeks and at the same time. Subject to spaces being available. One voucher per child. Voucher includes play session before or after Dribblers session. New customers only. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available. Voucher is non transferable. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

Animals & Nature (cont.) Brighton Sealife Centre, Marine Parade, world’s oldest operating aquarium, 01273 604234 Drusillas Park, Alfriston, get up close to the animals in the zoo, interactive displays, adventure playgrounds, Christmas illuminations, 01323 874100 Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, animals, adventure playgrounds, indoor soft play, 01403 700063 Knockhatch Adventure Park, On A22 at Hailsham, Froggies & Farm open all winter, additional attractions open at weekends & school hols, 01323 442051 DISCOUNT VOUCHER) Middle Farm Countryside Centre, Firle, family farm, playground, hay barn, restaurant, 01323 811411 RSPB Pulborough Brooks, RH20 2EL, wetlands, woodland & heathland & a haven for wildlife, 01798 875851 Spring Barn Farm, Lewes, family farm, playbarn, playground, 01273 488450 The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest with Christmas Wonderland, Wych Cross, RH18 5JN, 01825 712040 (see advert for Christmas Wonderland on p3) Washbrooks Family Farm, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF, animals, indoor & outdoor play areas, tea rooms, 01273 832201 (see advert on p20) DISCOUNT VOUCHER) Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Arundel BN18 9PB, 01903 883355 Woods Mill Countryside Centre, Henfield, woodland, meadows, lake, holiday activities, 01273 492630

Museums & Historic Houses Amberley Working Museum BN18 9LT, vintage vehicles, crafts & traditions, woodland walks, 01798 831370

The Little Swim School

Puddle Ducks

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking. May only be used once. Valid for new customers only booking their first course of lessons which may be for 6, 7 or 8 weeks depending on the term. One voucher per child - no multiple vouchers. Voucher is nontransferable. Bookings must be made by 31st May 2014. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted.

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking. May only be used once. Valid for new customers only booking onto our first taster term of classes starting 12th November. Subject to availability. One voucher per child - no multiple vouchers. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted. Voucher is non-transferable.

Talking Tots

Kimbalu Music Classes

Tumble Tots

Voucher must be mentioned at first contact and presented at first session or with payment. Voucher may only be used once. Valid for new customers only. Voucher is valid for bookings for the half term starting Jan 2014 or Feb 2014. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available and the voucher is non-transferable.

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking. Free classes may be taken at any venue. Block of 6 classes must be booked at one venue but missed classes may be made up at any venue. Valid for new customers only. Prices are per family and each voucher covers siblings in one family. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. No cash alternative is available and the voucher is non-transferable.

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking and presented at first class. May only be used once. Valid for new customers joining Tumble Tots for the first time. One voucher per child - no multiple vouchers. Bookings must be made for first trial class to be taken before 28th February 2014. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted. Voucher is non-transferable.

Brighton Toy Museum Voucher must be presented on entry and may only be used once. The voucher is valid for one free entry when accompanied by a full paying admission. Cheapest entry goes free. Only one voucher can be used per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available and the voucher is non-transferable.

Booth Natural History Museum, Dyke Rd, includes fossils & bones dating back to dinosaur times, free, 03000 290900 Brighton Fishing Museum, 27’ traditional Sussex fishing boat, prints, photos & fishing memorabilia from 1700’s onwards. free, 01273 723064 Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Pavilion Buildings, history of Brighton, pottery, fashion & style, performance & more, mostly free, 01273 290900 Brighton Toy & Model Museum, 52-55 Trafalgar St, 10,000+ toys & models including 2 working model railways, 01273 749494 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft, Lodge Hill Lane, 01273 844744 Hove Museum & Art Gallery, New Church Road, toys, cinema, local history & fine art, free, 01273 290200

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Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, great views from the top & story of Lewes & the Castle from prehistoric times, 01273 486290 Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, nr Hailsham, house, watermill, interactive medieval gallery, 01323 844224 (see advert for Christmas events on p2) Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Mary Rose Museum, HMS Victory & HMS Warrior, 02392 778604 Royal Pavilion, Brighton, the Prince Regent’s remarkable exotic oriental palace, 03000 290900

Planes, Trains & Buses Bentley Miniature, Bentley Country Park, Halland BN8 5AF, 01825 870573 Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Santa Specials, 01825 720800

Places to Go ● Christmas Events ● The Small Print Christmas Pantomime 22nd December at 2pm

Herlock Bones, the greatest detective alive today, needs the children to help him solve his new Christmas puzzle. Someone has stolen Hattie’s prize winning Christmas pudding and with the help of the colourful characters the children must find the big baddie. Sing, shout, jump and bounce to this merry festive tale. Whizz Bang Pop Theatre - interactive family theatre 4* Broadway Baby, Childfriendly Brighton & Argus What’s On The Brunswick Bar Theatre, Holland Road, Hove BN3 1JF 0845 017 1077 All tickets £5 from www.wegottickets.com or www.whizzbangpoptheatre.co.uk Breeze Buses, from Brighton to the Downs at Devil’s Dyke, Stanmer Park, Ditchling Beacon, 01273 292480 Lavender Line Steam Railway, Nr Uckfield, preserved railway - Santa Specials in December, 01825 750515 Shoreham Airport, plane spotting & visitor centre, 01273 467373

Family Fun & Adventure Brighton Palace Pier, rides, restaurants & arcades, 01273 609361 Brighton Marina: shops, restaurants & cafes, bowling, cinema, Gold Card offering 40 discounts at a range of shops, restaurants & attractions, 01273 818504 Drusillas, see Animals & Nature for full listing. Knockhatch Adventure Park, see Animals & Nature for full listing. Paradise Park, Newhaven, Planet Earth museum, Dinosaur Safari, Mini Sussex buildings, local maritime museum, play zone, 01273 512123 The Brighton Wheel, Madeira Drive, BN2 1TB, 01273 722822

Soft Play Funplex, Bevendean, soft play (up to 11yrs) & laser quest (6-14yrs), 01273 690888 Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, toys & outdoor play area, 9am-3pm, Tue-Fri, 01273 540779 Monkey Bizness, Lewes, 5-12yrs, 01273 311560 Tiny Tims, Hangleton Community Centre, up 9yrs, Mon-Fri, 01273 292962 Westows indoor play & football centre, Hove, babies up to 4’10”, 01273 721338 ZT Kids Fit Skool Hove Business Park, for 3yrs-11yrs, 01273 202226

Sports Centres David Lloyd Club, Brighton Marina, 01273 666401 Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, sports halls, studio, football pitch, junior pitch, 01273 391683 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, swimming, gym, sports halls, indoor bowls, 01273 290290 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, gym, sports hall, football pitches, 01273 622266

Portslade Sports Centre, sports halls, football pitch, classes & coaching in lots of sports, creche Mon/Thu am, 01273 411100 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Wilson Avenue, sports hall, squash, gym, floodlit pitches, climbing wall, 01273 694281 Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Falmer, 01273 667888 Withdean Sports Complex, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JD, gym, tennis, squash, athletics, football, studio, 01273 542100

Theatres & Cinemas Brighton Centre, 01273 290131 (see back cover & competition to win tickets to see Robin Cousins’ ICE on p6) Brighton Dome: Concert Hall, Corn Exchange, Pavilion Theatre, lots of children’s shows, 01273 709709 (box office) Brighton Little Theatre, Clarence Gardens, amateur dramatics & youth theatre, 0844 888 0432 (box office) Brighton Rep Theatre @ The Globe, Middle St, Brighton, BN1 1AL, some children’s shows, 0845 0171077 Cineworld, Brighton Marina, 0871 200 2000 (booking line) Duke of York’s Picture House, Preston Circus with Big Scream! showings for parents with babies under 1yrs, 0871 902 5728 Emporium, 88 London Road BN1 4JF, shows, children’s workshops & panto, 07580 716575 (see advert) Hove Centre at Hove Town Hall, 01273 292910 Komedia Brighton, 44-47 Gardner St, North Laine, children’s shows, discos, Sundae Club, 0845 293 8480 (Box Office) New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place, 01273 746118 (box office);  01273 808353 (general enquiries) The Old Market, Hove, children’s shows, 01273 201801 (box office) Theatre Royal, Brighton, with Skips Club, exclusive events for 5-14yrs 0844 871 7650 (box office)

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