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Contents A-Z of Sport & Leisure. . . . 14-19 Additional Needs. . . . . . . . 2 & 16 Antenatal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Babies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 Childminders & Babysitting. . 6 - 7 Children’s Centres . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Childrenswear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 COMPETITIONS . . . . . . . . . 3 & 14 Daycare Nurseries . . . . . . . . 9 - 11 Discount Vouchers . . 15 - 16 Family Health & Welfare. . . . 2 - 3 Independent Schools. . . . . 12 - 13 Nannies & Au Pairs . . . . . . . . . . 7 Out of School Clubs. . . . . . 12 - 14 Parties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 Photographers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Places to Go. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23 Pre-Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 11 Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 13 Toddlers Timetable . . . . . . . . 7 - 9 Toys, Books & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . 5 Tutoring & Languages . . . . . . . 12 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

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Business Opportunities & Training Programmes Looking for extra income, build a part-time business around your other commitments, 01273 958197 or 07879 406165 (see advert)

Does your baby cry excessively, have diﬃculty sleeping, feeding or settling? Then Cranial Osteopathy can help!

HALF PRICE INITIAL CONSuLTATION & TREATMENT FOR YOuR BABY

Part time work from home without compromising family commitments, 01243 641177 (see advert)

Call now:

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

YMCA Training offer apprenticeships in Childcare and Adult & Social Care, 01273 411845 (see advert)

Activity Accreditation KalliKids, trusted & approved family activities, 01273 507103

Libraries Coldean Library, 01273 296902 Hangleton Library, 01273 296904 Hollingbury Library, 01273 296908 Hove Library, 01273 296937 Jubilee Library, Brighton, 01273 290800

The SeRVICe THAT’s GUARANTeeD to eliminate head lice This is a chemical free revolution

Mile Oak Library, Portslade Sports Centre, 01273 296916 Moulsecoomb Library, 01273 296910

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Patcham Library, 01273 296912

01273 682 865

Portslade Library, 01273 296914 Rottingdean Library, 01273 296918

BRIGHTON@thehairforce.co.uk or visit www.thehairforce.co.uk

Saltdean Library, 01273 296920 Westdene Library, 01273 296922 Whitehawk Library, 01273 296924 Woodingdean Library, 01273 296928

Family Welfare Childline - FREEPHONE, 0800 1111 Family Support in Sussex, confidential service to anyone raising children, dependent on need, 01273 425790 Katie Leatham Counselling, specialist in post natal depression & parenting, 07906 071374 Oasis Project for women substance misusers & their children, 01273 696970 PATCHED offers support for families, friends & carers of substance users, 0800 085 4450 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

Child & Family Health Emma Olliff, Nutritional Therapy for all the family, 07833 348623 (see advert) MEND, Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, programmes to help children become fitter & healthier, 01273 431703 National Stop Smoking Centre, 01273 945965; Brighton & Hove Stop Smoking Service, 01273 267397 Sarah Barber, Nutritional Therapist, family nutrition, 07976 936363 Stephanie Witts, Hove, cranial osteopath specialising in the treatment of babies, children & pre & post natal mums, 01273 739949 (see advert)

The Small Print... No part of the Family Grapevine may be reproduced in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publisher. While all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this publication and to ensure the accuracy of its contents, no warranty is given as to its correctness. All advertisements are supplied and approved by the advertiser and this does not imply a recommendation by the publisher. You should make your own enquiries and comparisons as with any other form of advertising. I cannot accept liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers, or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to telephone numbers, wording, spacing or positioning of any listing, advertisements or other material, regardless of how caused. Licencee of the Family Grapevine group, owned and operated by Grapevine Magazines Ltd.

The Hairforce Lice Assassins: Chemical free lice removal, 01273 682865 (see advert) Young Person’s Substance Misuse Service in Brighton & Hove, 01273 293966

Hospitals

Brighton General, Elm Grove, Brighton, 01273 696011 Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Eastern Rd, BN2 5BE, 01273 696955 Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Rd, Brighton, BN2 5BE, 01273 696955 Sussex Eye Hospital, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 5BE, 01273 606126

One Parent Families

Fun in Action, 1-2-1 befriending volunteer service for children from disadvantaged lone parent families, 01273 559794 Gingerbread, advice & practical support for single parents, 0808 8020925 SPIN Single Parent Information Network, meet ups etc, 01273 307521 (10.30am2pm weekdays)

Fostering & Adoption

Adoption & Fostering with Brighton & Hove Council, 01273 295444 Cabrini, professional & caring adoption service, Brighton, 01273 810280

Bereavement Groups

Brighton & Hove Sands befriending service, 07799 031645 Cruse Bereavement Care, 01273 234007 Early-Birds Bliss Support Group, 07832 350332

Parenting Courses & Support

Mothers Uncovered: A creative support network for mothers, 4 week courses, some free, 01273 235336 Parenting courses at Holland Rd Baptist Chuch, Hove BN3 1JN, 01273 732111 Parents as Guides at The Montessori Place, Hove , Fri, 01273 773764 Ready Steady Coach working with carers to develop happy, confident children, 01273 251224

Nutritional Therapy for ALL the Family I can help combat coughs & colds, faddy eating, poor diet, allergies etc £10 off your first appointment when you mention The Family Grapevine

07833 348623 www.emmaolliff.com

To Baby & Beyond, parent & professional training: first aid, baby massage & yoga, parenting, 01273 702496 Triple P Parenting Courses, 01273 294471

First Aid Training Red Cross First Aid Training, private groups or courses, 0844 871 8000 St John Ambulance, First Aid Training courses, 01273 371500 (option 1) To Baby & Beyond, baby & child first aid courses, 01273 702496

Additional Needs ADHD Support Group, 07519 280 950 Amaze, information, support & advice for parents of children with special needs, 0-19yrs, 01273 772289 (Mon- Thu) Barnardo’s Brighton & Hove Link Plus, offering family based care for children with disabilities, 01273 295179 Belltree Music Therapy Centre, 01273 681691 Children’s Disability Services, 01273 265825 Early-Birds Bliss Support Group, for parents of premature babies, Westows, Wed 10am-noon, 07832 350332 Little Darlings, Hollingdean Community Centre, 0-9yrs, Wed 3.30-6pm, 07799 414837 Red Zebra Support Group for those with dyslexia/dyspraxia, monthly on Sat am, Hove, 07784 682256 Special Educational Needs Team 0-25yrs, 01273 293552

Work Opportunities & Training • Little Monsters Bash Competition

inspire ~ develop ~ transform YMCA Training is a registered charity and we provide training for all ages. Are you 16 to 65yrs old and not working? Then come and talk to us about our Apprenticeship Programmes in Health & Social Care and Child Care. Our apprenticeships give you a flexible and supportive way to learn new skills and make a real difference in your life. Are you working and want to gain a qualification in Health & Social Care or Child Care? You can also come and talk to us about our apprenticeships. We work with individuals all over the Sussex area, no matter what age they are, offering them a supportive environment in which to develop. We also work closely with the employers offering support and flexible and tailored training courses in-house. We hold regular open days at our YMCA Training centre in Fishersgate monthly; come and have a cup of tea and an informal chat with a staff member. Also look out for us later in the year where we be offering Traineeships, where we can offer opportunities for Work Placement, Work Preparation Training, English and/or Maths where required, in preparation for a full apprenticeship.

Give us a call to find out when our next open afternoon is at our centre. Come and meet the team and get some free advice for your next step.

YMCA Training West Road, Fishersgate, Portslade, BN14 1QH Tel: 01273 411845

YMCA Training Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales, No. 4379109. Charity No. 1091612

WIN A FAMILY TICKET

Family Fun Festival Stanmer Park, Brighton ● 9th August

www.littlemonstersbash.co.uk

There’ll be loads of celebrity live acts including Dick & Dom, The Octonauts, Live Yoga with Yo Jo Jo from Waybuloo, Peppa Pig & George, The Go!Go!Go! Show, Britain’s Got Talent star ventriloquist Steve Hewlett, plus many more! The Family Grapevine has a family ticket for up to 2 adults and 2 children to give away. Simply answer the following question: What relation is George to Peppa Pig? a) Cousin b) uncle c) Brother Email your answer, name, address, phone number and where you picked up the Family Grapevine to katherine@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk or send a postcard to Little Smeads, Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe, RH17 6NG. Closing date: 30th April. The winner will be drawn at random. One entry per household.

Draw an Easter Picture to win a fabulous prize!

The Starr Trust are running a drawing competition for children under 14. The winner will win a family day out at Washbrooks Farm plus a delicious Solid Chocolate Company Egg!

The Starr Trust is a family run charity which supports local young people to fulﬁl their potential in sports, arts & education, by giving a helping hand to achieve their goals when they really need it. www.starrtrust.com To enter, draw an Easter picture, photograph it & email it to Rosie@starrtrust.com with the artist’s name, age & your mobile no. Then text COMP21 to 70070 with your £2 entry fee. Or you can post your drawing to Rosie at Starr Trust, Goldstone Business Centre, 2 Goldstone St, Hove BN3 3RJ enclosing a cheque for £2. All entries must be received by 7 Apr.

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Competition to WIN a family camping ticket for Elderflower Fields Festival on page 14 Sweet Peas, Tarner Children’s Centre, Fri 12.15-3pm, pre-schoolers, year round, 07875 377961 Triangle Services, intensive support for children with complex needs, 01273 305888 Whoopsadaisy, Conductive education sessions for children with physical disabilities, 07588 555761

Homes & Gardens Marsha White, murals for children’s rooms, 07790 504803

Photographers Amanda Stanley Photography, portraits of babies & children, 07967 632830 Avant Photographic, location child & family portrait specialist, 01323 348 410 Mi Elfverson, portrait & wedding photographer, 07968 715469 Sophie Sheinwald Photography, family portraits, equine & pet photography, 07976 958654 (see front cover)

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Call Lucy 01243 641177

Looking for extra income? Business opportunity with major uK plc Visit www.purplepound.biz for your free info pack or call Val on 07879 406165 Training & support given, part/ full-time Vera Bogodi Photography, contemporary, newborn, children & family photographer, 07428 993815

Hall Hire Cornerstone Community Centre, Chuch Rd, Hove BN3 2FL , 01273 327757 Hangleton Community Centre & Tiny Tim’s Soft Play room, 01273 292962 Exeter Street Hall, off Dyke Rd, BN1 5PG, 01273 561149 Hanover Community Centre, 33 Southover Street BN2 9UD, 01273 694873 Rottingdean Whiteway Centre, 07840 088575 Yoga Mamas Studio, Upper Gardner St, 07908 949419

Please could you tell our fantastic advertisers that you saw them in the Family Grapevine!

Party Time - everything you need for a great party! We organise the BEST parties for children ... and adults too! • Bouncy Castles • Disco Parties • Party Games • Fundraisers • Slides 01273 430431 www.ace-leisure.com

Party Venues Amex Stadium Parties, Amex fun, 5-aside football, tea in the away changing room, 0844 3246282 (option 6)

Miss Sparkle

Bertie & Belle Pamper Parties, Church Rd, Hove, 01273 777 775

Magical, enchanting parties for boys and girls

Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith nr Lewes, Choose a Farm or Pony Party including day-long access to farm & playgrounds, 01825 872912 (see advert)

Puppet Show • Magic • Games, Treasure Hunts • Themed Parties As an actress, mum & nursery nurse I create fantastic parties!

Bowlplex, Brighton Marina, 01273 818180 Brighton & Hove Gymnastic Club, next to Goldstone Retail Park, parties for 5yrs+, weekends, 01273 776209

07944 301948 or 01273 880490 www.sparkletime.co.uk Working away until 25th Mar!

Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, bouncy castle 3yrs+ & football parties 6yrs+, 01273 391683

LaserZone, West St, Brighton, 6yrs+, 01273 227744 Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, mega mix, inflatable fun, all sports, tiny tots & zumba, 01273 622266 Paint Pots, pottery painting parties, 39 Trafalgar Street, 01273 696682

01273 299209 07811 752398 www.loopylouentertainer.co.uk

Bouncy Castles & Inflatables Ace Tec Leisure, wide selection of inflatables for parties & fund raising events, 01273 430431 (see advert) 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

Painting Pottery Café, North Laine, parties for all ages, 01273 628952

The Parlour Rooms, Dyke Rd, jewellery making parties, 7yrs+, 01273 383983 The Rock Court at Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, indoor climbing wall , 5yrs+*, 01273 681058 Westows Indoor Play & Football Centre, Hove, 1yrs+, 01273 721338

07500 770065 www.glassdance.co.uk Brighton Crafts, jewellery, decopatch, paper, mineral make up, natural beauty parties, 07775 810259

Cookery parties with Charley’s Little Kitchen, 4yrs+, 07912612237 Creative Clay Parties, Circle Studio, Southover St, 7yrs+, 07963 691369

Southwick Leisure Centre: Tumbletime, fun ‘n games, sports, inflatables, 01273 238111

Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, trampolining, multisports, toddlers’ gym, bouncy castle, party games,  01273 715439

Private Tuition & Personal Training

Clay Parties with Jane Skelton in Ditchling, 01273 844679

Pottery House Café, Hove, 01273 773697

Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, football, trampolining, bouncy castle, traditional games, 01273 694281

Children’s Parties • Hen Parties

Brillo the Clown, for lots of fun at kids parties, 01273 584544

Portslade Sports Centre, sports, bouncy castle, fun & games, toddler gym parties, 01273 411100 (see advert)

St Luke’s Swimming Pool, St Luke’s Terrace, BN2 9ZE, 01273 602385

Loopy Lou Games • Dancing • Face Painting

Hangleton Community Centre, Tiny Tim’s Soft Play, weekends, 01273 292962

Lagoon Watersports Parties: dinghy sailing 6yrs+, windsurfing, kayaking, powerboating 8yrs+, 01273 424842

Children’s Cakes Birthday Decorating Parties Easter, Summer & Christmas workshops 01273 776215 or 07824 770151 www.brightoncakes.com

Children’s Interactive Parties/Discos

Funplex Soft Play, up to 11yrs & Laser Tag 6-14yrs parties, Bevendean, 01273 690888

King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, football, swimming (under 8’s), mini mayhem toddler parties, 01273 290290

Brighton Cakes

Party Entertainment 5 Ways Soccer birthday parties, 4yrs+, 01273 620086 Ace Tec Leisure, personalised children’s disco parties with games, 5yrs+, 01273 430431 (see advert) Angels’n’Divas, Pamper Parties for girls 4-14yrs, 07771 964626 (see advert) Animazing, talks, displays & birthday parties, 07743 675253 (see advert) Artyfacts, creative art parties catered to your child’s imagination, 5-8yrs, 07989 472760 Battle Storm 7 Laser Tag Parties, Funplex, Bevendean, 6-14yrs, 01273 690888

Dandelion Puppets, parties for 3-8yrs, 01273 857482 Demolition Paintball Brighton, 10yrs+, 0845 3386225 Dinki Dance Parties including pom poms, dance ribbons, limbo, bells, parachute games & lots more!, 01273 463120 Dizzy Tilly Party Time, puppets, games, dance, bubbles etc, 1-6yrs, 01273 308706 Dotty Spotty-Sox ...for a perfectly potty party... 3-9yrs, 07989 745284 Dotty The Children’s Entertainer: Magical fun filled parties, balloon modelling, storytelling, puppets, 01273 502744 (see advert)

FIFI's

Children's Disco & Karaoke Parties

From £99 07743 877728 www.fifiparis.co.uk

Fun Sewing Parties for 7-14yrs Funky Tee • Retro Bag • Soft Toy

07581 028706 www.sewretro.co.uk

DOTTY

Magical fun-filled children's entertainment Tel 01273 502744 Mobile 07956 579577 www.dottyworld.com Felicity Fairy & Friends, 3-8yrs, 07779 220729 Fifi’s Children’s Disco & Karaoke Parties, 07743 877728 (see advert) Glass Dance, parties for children, 4yrs+ & hen parties, fun for all!, 07500 770065 (see advert) Glitter Chix, make-over parties with games & party bags, 3-11yrs, 07787 558938 Go-Kart Party, a driving experience for 3-10yrs, in & outdoors, 01293 885454 Gymboree Play & Music, Churchill Square, Brighton, 01273 772900 Hatt Adventures, abseiling, rock climbing, raft building & bushcraft parties, 8yrs+, 01273 358359 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 Kukizu Circus Parties, 5yrs+, let your children do the clowning, 07766 707785 Little Kickers Football Parties, 18mths7yrs, 01293 226201 Little Pickles Parties, music parties for little ones, 01273 273675

Birthday Dance Parties, 07910 193695

Emporium Parties Brighton, disco, themes, make-over etc, 3yrs-teenagers, 01273 915444

Withdean Sports Complex, tennis parties, 01273 542100

Brighton Baby Showers, we throw the party to celebrate your baby’s forthcoming arrival, 01273 381282

Event Childcare, wedding, parties & corporate event nannies & babysitters, 0845 3301323

LongTallSilly, music parties for 21st century kids, live music, contemporary action songs, fun props & games, 07877 037109 (see advert) DISCOUNT VOUCHER

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

Brighton Cakes, foodie parties: cookie, cake or gingerbread house decorating, 07824 770151 (see advert)

Fairy Dust Events, children’s party entertaiment for boys & girls, 0800 433 4618

Loopy Lou Children’s Entertainer, 2-8yrs, games, dancing, face painting, 01273 299209 (see advert)

Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, Nr Uckfield, themed parties from Fairies to Castaways, 3yrs+, 01825 830509

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

Party Time • Toys, Gifts & Books

A caricature from your favourite photo 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. www.lesleyharvey.co.uk

Live music Contemporary action songs Imaginative props and games

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

Made & Making, original, fun & educational Sewing Parties for 7-14yrs, 07967 819540

Caricatures by Lesley Harvey, drawn from your favourite photo, 07722 236741 (see advert & cartoons on this page)

Makeover & Photoshoot Parties, Southdown Studio, off Lewes Rd, 8-80yrs, 01273 358283

Daisy Daisy, toys, fancy dress etc, 32 Sydney Street, BN1 4EP, 01273 699006

Miss Sparkle, themed parties, puppets, magic, balloons, treasure hunts, games, prizes, dancing, 0-8yrs, 07944 301948 (see advert)

Happy Pickles, outdoor toys for hire & sale, 01903 740311 Honeycroft Children’s Shop & Cafe, new & used clothes, toys & gifts, Sackville Rd, Hove, BN3 3WF, 01273 220323

Parties Of Their Own, themed parties for 4-11yrs, 01273 733337 Party-Tales, parties inspired by your child’s favourite story, 4yrs+, 01273 933627 Pete’s Magic: Magical entertainment for kids & grown ups!, 01273 844136 Pony Parties, we bring a pony to your party, 07867 784945 Potty the Pirate, magic, puppets, balloons & singalong tunes, 2-9yrs, 01273 220299

Celebration Cakes Face Painting

Brighton Cakes, celebration & specialist cakes, 07824 770151 (see advert)

Anklebiterz Face Painting, 07786 057744 Celestielle Face Painting, 07779 613982 Happy Cheeks, 01273 729345

North Park Farm Activity Toys, try before you buy, Albourne, 01273 833643 Phoenix Cards & stationery, 01273 958197 Poppets, 50 Blatchington Rd, Hove, BN3 3YH, toys & quality 2nd hand clothes, 01273 770449 The Book Nook, Hove, ndependent specialist children’s bookshop, 01273 911988

Katie Paint Face, 07793 225524 Nam Nams Face Painting, 07832 291595

The Dotty Popsy Gift Shop, 174 Portland Rd, Hove, gifts, café, play area, 01273 746591

Princess Makeover & Henna Tattoo parties, 01273 767204 Rising Stars Multi-Sports & Adventure Parties, weekends, 07715 057584

Fancy Dress

Rondo the Magic Clown, 01273 307905 Sew Retro, Hove, creative sewing parties, 7-14yrs, ideas include funky tee, retro bag & soft toy, 07581 028706 (see advert)

Wigwam, 140 Preston Drove BN16FJ, Lego, Playmobil, micro scooters etc, 01273 505504

Rockin-Good Party Stuff: fancy dress, party wear, accessories, 07963 143630

Storytime Puppets, the magical world of fairy tales, 3-5yrs, 01273 846885 Sussex Princess Parties, princess & fairy parties, pamper & craft parties, 07954 967798 Tatty Bumpkin, magical adventures for 2-7yrs, 08456 808041 The Outdoors Project, Adventure Parties, Nerf Wars, Bushcraft, & Forest School, 07921 808392 Whizz Parties, fun friendly entertainers, sports, magic, puppets, games, ballooning etc, 3-10yrs, 0845 0171077 Zip Zap Boing, children’s birthday parties that burst with fun! 07891 670114

Party Supplies Ace Tec Leisure, anything from candy floss to a rodeo bull!, 01273 430431 (see advert) Beach Hut Party, Hove, hire a beach hut for your party, 07540 140087 Tea Cups & Tiaras, child-size tables & chairs for hire & bespoke party planning, info@teacups&tiaras.co.uk The Dotty Popsy Gift Shop, Hove, good quality party bags chosen by you & wrapped by us! 01273 746591

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Baby Mementoes Books, Toys & Gifts Baby Star, 39 George St, Hove, gifts & toys for 0-4yrs, 01273 324552 Bluebelle & Co, online & at 80 Trafalgar St, Brighton, children’s clothing & homeware, 01273 685026

Lindy Wells, handmade memory gifts from pre-loved clothing/fabrics, 07960 106849 Memories With Love, typographic birth details canvases to celebrate a baby’s birth, 07967 632830 Wright Works: print jewellery & keepsakes, 07825 092621

Please could you tell our fantastic advertisers that you saw them in the Family Grapevine!

Antenatal • Babies • Childminders & Babysitting Antenatal Groups & Support Montessori for Bumps at The Montessori Place, Hove , Fri eve, 01273 773764 NCT Brighton & Hove, general enquries: 0844 2436062; antenatal classes, 0844 2436914 NCT Home Birth Support Group, monthly meetings/info sessions, 0844 2436062 Parentskool: antenatal class, a crash course in having a baby, 01273 620401 Sussex Hypnobirthing, classes in Hove, 07773 063273

Ante/Post-natal Exercise Ante-natal, post-natal & baby yoga in Hove with Fiona Tasker, 07503 171878 BeauPilates, Preston Park, pre/post natal pilates specialists, 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, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, Mon & Thu am, 01273 622266 Buggyfit, Brighton & Hove, 07500 081227 Ora Yoga, pregnancy, post-natal & baby/toddler yoga, Hove & Brighton, 07742 089789 Parent & Baby Aquafit, Hilton Metropole, 01273 833101 (see advert on p19) 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, 01273 431703 Watsu Aqua Therapy, waterbirth preparation, antenatal & postnatal therapy, deep relaxation, 07776 161547

Young Parents Bump & Me, Tarner Childen’s Centre, teenage ante-natal classes, Mon 12.30-2.30pm, 01273 296700 Teenage Pregnancy Liaison Midwifery Service, 07876 357443

Midwives & Doulas Doula Choice, post-natal doula, 07881 772123 Louise Readman, independent midwife & doula, 07787 832378

Cheekies Nappies

Nappy Supplies & Laundry Service NOW in BRIGHTON & HOVE!

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

01903 784291

www.cheekiesnappies.co.uk Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Baby Group, Thu 1-3pm, 01273 294040

A naming ceremony is a special opportunity to gather friends and family together to celebrate the naming of your child, and to welcome the new arrival in a unique and meaningful way.

Celebrant for Baby Naming & Renewal of Vows Ceremonies Patricia Bentley 07554 342697 • www.sussexceremonies.co.uk

NCT, Breastfeeding Line, 0300 330 0771 North Portslade Children’s Centre Tue 12.30-2pm, 01273 294062 Roundabout Children’s Centre Thu 10-11.30am, 01273 290300 Tarner Children’s Centre, Thu 10-11.45am, 01273 296700 West Hove Children’s Centre, Mon 12.30-2.30pm, 01273 266011

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

Sleep Problems Baby Calm & Toddler Calm Workshops, 07717 842448 Cry-sis helpline for crying, sleepless & very demanding babies, 08451 228669

Baby Naming Ceremonies Baby & toddler naming ceremonies: the non-religious alternative to a christening, 01273 835064 Sussex Ceremonies: Celebrant for baby naming & renewal of vows ceremonies, 07554 342697 (see advert)

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

Baby & Childrenswear

Conway Court at Clarendon Rd, Hove, BN3 3WR, 01273 266011

Baby Wednesday, Tarner Children’s Centre, Wed 10-11.30am, 01273 294106

Cornerstone Community & Children’s Centre (Gateway), Church Rd, Hove, BN3 2FL, 01273 327757

Cornerstone Pre-Walkers, parent led group for those whose health visitor is based at Tarner, Thu 2.15-3.30pm, 01273 327757

Fairlight (Gateway) at the Primary & Nursery School, St Leonard’s Rd, 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 Rd, Brighton, BN1 6DJ, 01273 295623 Roundabout at Whitehawk Rd, Brighton, BN2 5FL, 01273 290300 South Portslade (Gateway) at Portslade Library, 223 Old Shoreham Rd, BN41 1XR, 01273 296895 Tarner at Ivory Place, Brighton, BN2 9QE, 01273 296700 The Deans (Gateway) at Rudyard Kipling School, Woodingdean BN2 6RH, 01273 260185 West Hove (Gateway) at West Hove Infant School, Portland Rd, BN3 5JA 01273 266011 Westdene Children’s Centre (Gateway) at Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton, BN1 5GN, 01273 293311

Maternity Wear

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

Mamissima Mother & Child, 82 North Rd, Brighton, 01273 624703

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

Yummy Mummy Maternity, 161a Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5QJ, 01273 327892

Baby & You drop-in, St Margaret’s Cottage, Rottingdean, Wed 10.30am12noon, 01273 260185

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

Nappies

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

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

Baby & You, North Portslade Children’s Centre Wed 10.30-12noon, non-crawling babies, 01273 294062

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

Breast Feeding Support Association of Breastfeeding Mothers helpline, 08444 122 949 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

Shoozoo, specialist children’s shoe shop, Montefiore Rd, Hove, 01273 735896 Three Wishes Boutique, Hove, christening, communion, flower girl, boy’s suits, occasion wear, 01273 328590 Toby Tiger, 11 Gardner Street, Brighton, 01273 693000

Children’s Hair Salons Bertie & Belle, Church Rd, Hove, 01273 777 775

Fiveways Playcentre, Mum to Mum breastfeeding drop-in, Fri 1.30-3pm, 1273 295623

Smarty Pants, 37 St Leonards Gardens, Hove, 01273 204611

Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, Mon 12-1.30pm, 01273 295272

Bevendean (Gateway) Children’s Centre at the Primary School, Heath Hill Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4JP, 01273 696347

Hollingdean Children’s Centre, Mon 10-11.30am, 01273 295623 Hove Polyclinic, Wed 2-3.30pm, 01273 295164

Children’s Centres City View (Gateway) Children’s Centre, Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, BN2 3EW, 01273 242225

Baby Groups

Baby & You, Conway Court Children’s Centre, Tue 11.30am-1pm, 01273 266011 Baby Group at Steiner School, Roedean Rd, BN2 5RA, gentle, friendly intro to Steiner curriculum, 6mths-3yrs, 01273 386300 Baby Group, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Thu 1-3pm, 01273 294040 Baby Group, Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, Thu 1.30-3pm, 01273 295272 Baby Monday, Fairlight Children’s Centre, Mon 1-2pm, 01273 242225 Baby Sensory, award winning classes, Brighton & Hove, 07926 248 639 Baby Stay & Play, Hollingbury & Patcham Children’s Centre, Tue 10.30-12noon, pre-crawling babies, 01273 293311

Lullababies, Saltdean, Peacehaven, Telscombe Cliffs, sensory music group, 0-18mths, 07980 242283 Mamas group, support for new mums & yoga, Mon 1-2.15pm, Yoga Mamas Studio, Upper Gardner St, 07809 075602 NCT Bumps & Babies, Ralli Hall, Hove, for new & expectant parents with different activities, talks & events each week, 12.30-2.30pm, 0844 2436062 (open to non members)

Baby & Toddler Signing Little Monkey Signers, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 6-18mths, 01273 727088 Sing & Sign, venues throughout Brighton & Hove, 01273 540266 (see advert) Tiny Talk, Brighton & Hove, 07811 106687

Baby Massage At home Baby Massage with Forget-MeKnot, 07811 958943 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 with Fiona Tasker, Hove, 07503 171878 From the Seed, baby massage course, Fiveways, Brighton, 07970 773030 Philly’s baby massage, Hove, 07970 257321

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 (see advert) 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, Childminder’s support group drop-in, Wed 9.30-11.30am, 01273 295623 Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Childminder’s drop-in, Mon 9.15-11am, 01273 294040 Portslade Childminders Group, North Portslade Children’s Centre, Mon 9.30-11.30am, 01273 294062 Roundabout Children’s Centre Childminder’s drop-in, Tue 9.30-noon, 01273 290300

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Childminders & Babysitting • Community Toddler Groups Noah’s Ark, Hounsom Memorial URC Hall, Nevill Avenue, Hove 9.45-11.45am, 01273 551926

Britain’s Favourite Babysitters

Squibs, Ascension Church Hall, Mill Rise, Westdene 9.20-11.15am (waiting list), 01273 973901

• Daytime and evening bookings - even at short notice • Experienced childcare professionals • Thorough continuous vetting process

St George’s Baby & Toddler Group, St George’s RC Hall, Court Farm Rd, Hove, 10-12noon, 01273 503543 St Richards Toddlers, Egmont Rd, Hove, 1st Wed 10-12noon, 01273 414483

For a FREE booking fee credit, visit us at www.sitters.co.uk and quote code FGV1FREE.

Stay & Play, Bevendean Children’s Centre 9am-12noon, 01273 696347

If you’d like to discuss your childcare needs, call Sitters on 08447 367 367.

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Storytime, Jubilee Library, 10.15am, 01273 296960

Tiddlywinks, Bishop Hannington Church, Nevill Ave, Hove 9.45-11.15am (priority given to local families), 01273 507562

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Toddlers Wednesday pm Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner, see Tue am for details, 01273 540779

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Little Lambs, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall, Dyke Rd BN1 5AE, 1.30-3pm, 07807 510873

South Portslade

Minnows Play Café, Holland Rd Baptist Church, Hove, 12.30.2.30pm, 01273 732111

Places available for children of all ages. Please call Beccy or Charlie to arrange a visit: 01273 233902

Out to Lunch, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, healthy eating & outings group + toy library, 12.30-2pm, 01273 294040

Sitters for experienced, reliable evening & daytime babysitters, 08447 367367 (see advert)

St Martins Young Adventurers, see Mon pm for details, 01273 607015

Tarner Children’s Centre, childminders drop-in, Fri 9.30-12noon, 01273 296700

Teddy Andrew’s Toddlers, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Church Rd, Hove, 1-2.30pm (year round), 07989 012087

Nannies & Au Pairs

Toddlers Thursday am

Bunnies Nanny Agency, 01273 505001 Event Childcare, wedding, parties & corporate event nannies, 0845 3301323 Tinies Childcare, 01273 557671

Community Toddler Groups These groups usually operate termtime only & times may change so do check before going along for the first time.

Toddlers Monday am Baby Boogie, Coldean Library, 3rd Mon of month, 10.15am, 01273 296902 Central United Reform Church, Ventnor Villas, Hove , under 3’s, 9.15-11.30am, 01273 881348 Cheeky Monkeys, City Academy Whitehawk, 9-10.30am, 01273 681377 Jumping Gym, Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, 10am-3pm, 01273 540779 Little Fishes, All Saints Church, Eaton Rd, Hove, 9.45-11.30, 01273 733331 Stay & Play Drop In, Bevendean Children’s Centre, 9am-12noon, 01273 696347 Stay & Play Drop-in, 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 Teddy Bears, Southwick Methodist Church, Southwick Street BN42 4NA, 10-11.45am, 01273 701543

Toddlers Monday pm Baby Boogie, Woodingdean Library, 3rd Mon of month, 2.15pm, 01273 296928 Crawlers & Toddlers, under 2’s, Roundabout Children’s Centre, 1.30-3pm, 01273 290300 St Martins Young Adventurers, St Martin’s Hall, Lewes Rd BN2 3HQ, 12.30-2.30pm, 01273 607015

Stay & Play, led by parents, bring lunch, North Portslade Children’s Centre, 12-2pm, 01273 294062 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

Tadpoles, Holland Rd Baptist Church, Hove, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 732111 THGI Stay & Playgroup, Exeter St Hall, Brighton, 9.30-11.30am, 07889 200266 Tiddlers, Florence Rd Baptist Church, Fiveways, 10-11.30am, 01273 694746

Toddlers Tuesday pm Baby Boogie, Saldean Library, 1st Tue, 2.15pm, 01273 296920

Baby Boogie, Patcham Library, 2nd Tue, 10.15am, 01273 296912

Baby Boogie, Westdene Library, 3rd Tue 2.15pm, 01273 296922

Baby Boogie, Portslade Library, 3rd Tue of month, 10.15am, 01273 296914

Baby Jam, St Martin’s Hall, Lewes Rd, BN2 3HQ, 2-2.45pm, 01273 601123

Baby Boogie, Whitehawk Library, 1st Tue 10.15am, 01273 296924

Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner, see Tue am for details, 01273 540779

Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9am3pm, (hols from 10am), 01273 540779

Crawlers & Toddlers, Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, parent led, 1-2.30pm, 01273 295272

Central United Reform Church, see Mon am for details, 01273 881348

Kiddiewinks Toddlers & lunch, Hollingdean Community Centre, 12.30-2.15pm, 01273 236160 or 552071

Jolly Tots, Gloucester Place Baptist Church, BN1 4AA, 10-11.30am, 01273 410383 Little Leprechauns, St Patrick’s Church, Cambridge Rd, Hove, 07969 490180 Mischief Makers, Salvation Army, Sackville Rd, Hove, 10-11.30am, 01273 328395 Movers & Shakers, Hollingdean Community Centre, 9.40-11.30am, 01273 236160 or 07708 052724 St Martins Young Adventurers, see Mon pm for details, 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, North Street, Portslade BN41 1DG 10-12, 01273 433433

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Toddlers, Meadowview Pre-School, BN2 4NF 1.30-2.45pm, 01273 687563 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, Viaduct Rd, Preston Circus, 10am-noon, 07570 953004 Coldean Community Stay & Play, St Mary Magdalen Church Hall, 9-11am, 01273 294040 Hanover Playgroup, Community Centre, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 694873/Facebook Jump for Joy, physical activity drop-in with singing, Roundabout Children’s Centre, Whitehawk, 01273 290300

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, 11-20mths, Conway Court Children’s Centre, 10.45am12.15pm, 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 Little Pebbles, Fountain Centre, Braybon Ave, Patcham, 9.45-11.45am, 07523 849646 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, 9.3011.30am, 01273 294062 Stories, Craft & Singing, Coldean Library, 9-10.30am, 01273 296902 Sunbeams, North Street, Portslade BN41 1DG 10-12, 01273 433433 Tadpoles, Holland Rd Baptist Church, Hove, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 732111 Tearaway Tots, Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, Off St James St, BN2 1RL, 10am-12noon, 01273 605502 Toddlers, St Bartholomew’s School, Anne St BN1 4GP, 9-11.30am, 01273 692463

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Community Toddler Groups • Pre-School Activities Toddlers Thursday pm

WEEKLY MUSIC GROUP

Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner, see Tue am for details, 01273 540779

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Play sessions with stories, art & singing, Whitehawk Library, 1.30-3pm, 01273 296924 Stay & Play Drop In, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, 12.30-2.30pm, 01273 294040

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Stay & Play, Little Stars Daycare, Bear Rd, BN2 4DA, 1-2.30pm, 01273 707581

Toddlers Friday am Carden Tots, Old Boat Corner, see Tue am for details, 01273 540779

WESTDENE, BRIGHTON Tuesday 10 NEVILL AVENUE, HOVE Friday 10 & 11 HURSTPIERPOINT VILLAGE CENTRE Wednesday 10.00 & Thursday 9.45 and 10.30

Friday Morning Playgroup, St Joseph’s Hall, Milton Rd, off Elm Grove, 9.30-11.30am, 077758 60054 Little Hearties, Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, Hove BN3 3BF fortnightly 9.30-11am, 07786 272455 St Martins Young Adventurers, see Mon pm for details, 9.30-11.30am 01273 607015

Dance Movement, Wendy Whatling School of Dance, Dyke Rd, 3yrs+, 01273 735834

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

Debutots, Hove, fun interactive story telling sessions, 1-5yrs, 07974 988856

Stay & Play, Fiveways Playcentre, Florence Rd, 10-11.30am, 01273 500257 Stay & Play, Deans Children’s Centre, 9.15-11.15am, 01273 260185 Steiner Parent & Child Group, Falmer Village Hall, Fri 9.30am, 01273 401451 Story Time, Hove Library, 10.15am, 01273 296937

Toddlers Friday pm Bubhub, 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, Brighton 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, 2-4pm, 01273 324600

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 179373 Dad’s Stay & Play, Fairlight Children’s Centre, due to start soon, Tue am, 01273 242225 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 Dad’s Stay & Play, Honeycroft Nursery, Hove, last Sat 10.30am-noon, 01273 220323 Young Dads.tv: run by young dads for young dads, 07769 183431

Pre-School Dance & Drama Beacon Ballet School, ballet, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 3yrs+, 01273 557124

Diddi Dance, funky pre-school dance for boys & girls, Brighton, Hove, Portslade, 07730 576597 Elite Dance, St Bartholomew’s School, Ann St, baby ballet, tap & street, 2½5yrs, 07545 145716 Italia Conti Performing Arts, Ralli Hall, ‘Intro to the Performing Arts’, 3-5yrs, 01273 321245 or 07956 890307 Just Dance, Southwick, Portslade, Brighton, 3yrs+, 01273 595896 Little Stage Academy, 18mths-6yrs, Davigdor Rd, Hove, 07929 960808 Magic Moves, Hanover Community Centre; St Joseph’s Hall, Hanover; Yoga Mamas, 2-7yrs, 01273 600126 Melody Bear, Dyke Rd, 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

Pre-School Arts & Crafts Cherry Tiddlers, 1-4yrs, Exeter St Hall, BN1 5PG, Thu am, 07841 141113 Messy Boots, central Brighton & Saltdean, Tue am & Thu am/pm, 01273 251350 Red Jelly, creative, messy arts & crafts, Hove Methodist Church, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri am & Sat pm monthly, 01273 930013 Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Arts, Crafts & Messy Play, under 5yrs, Mon 1.30-2.30pm,  01273 715439 Workshops for the Imagination, art & music, Hanover, 2-3yrs, 07939 482361

Pre-School Languages Bonjour Kidz, French classes for toddlers & in nurseries, 01273 921821 Buenos Dias Spanish classes for 6mths to 5yrs, 01273 323431 Les Bidous, French playgroup, Patcham Community Centre, lesfranglophones.co.uk (see ad on p12) Lingo Chicos, fun, eco-creative Spanish workshops, 2-5yrs, Islingword Rd, Brighton, Tue am, 07818 518098

CDance, Hangleton Community Centre, fun, 2½-5yrs, 07803 002073

Lingotot, baby & toddler French & Spanish, Brighton & Hove venues, 0845 6808148 (see advert)

City Dance Mini Movers, Hollingbury Community Centre, Sat am 3yrs+, 07921 673132

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

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Pre-School Music Da Capo Baby & Toddler music with live guitar & piano, Under the Bridge Studios, Mon-Fri, 11am & 2pm; Sat 11am, 07799 564620 Dizzy Tilly Kids, St Martin’s Hall, Saltdean, Wed & Fri am, 01273 308706 Gymboree Play & Music, Churchill Square, Brighton, 01273 772900 Hartbeeps, music, movement & puppetry, birth-4yrs, Stoneham Park, Hove, Mon am; Yogamamas, Brighton, Fri am, 07979 122560 Hullabaloo! Woodingdean, Wed am; Patcham, Fri am, 01273 504002 Kimbalu Music for babies & toddlers, Shoreham-Wed, Hove-Thu am, Southwick-Fri am, 01273 464934 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 Bus, Brighton & Hove, 0-5yrs, 07956 495346 (see advert) Music for Aardvarks, Preston Park, Kemptown, Hove, Patcham, 6mths-5yrs,, 07886 927081 Musical Bumps, 1-3yrs, Yoga Mamas Studio, Upper Gardner St, Tue 2.303.30pm, 07908 949419 Talking Tots: Social confidence, vocabulary building & pre-literacy skills, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove; Samurai, 07827 697523 Tinklers Music Time, St Matthias Hall, 45 Hollingbury Pk Ave BN1 7JQ, Mon am, 07799 886440 Tiny Tempo, singing, puppets, instruments, piano, animal toys4mths4yrs, StJohn the Baptist hall, Kemptown, Mon & Tue 10am, 07586 288007 Tivoli Music Workshops for U5s, Wed & Thu, off Dyke Rd, 01273 563089 Twinkle Twinkle, Westdene, Tue & Hove, Fri, 01273 416360 (see advert)

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Pre-School Sport & Gym Brighton & Hove Gymnastic Club, next to Goldstone Retail Park, 3yrs+, 01273 776209 Dribblers at Westows, Hove, pre-school football for walking-4yrs, 01273 721338 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) DISCOUNT VOUCHER Portslade Sports Centre, toddlers gym, Tue 9.30-11.30am, Thu 11am-1pm, Fri 1-3pm, 01273 411100 Rugby Tots, King Alfred, Hove, Fri & Stanley Deason, Wilson Ave, Sat, 2-5yrs, 0845 3133242 SJ’s Mini Soccer School, Peacehaven & Telscombe Scout Hut, 2½yrs-6yrs, Sat am, 07592 852118 Socatots, Patcham & Hove, walking5yrs, 01444 440234 (see advert) Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Football, 2-4yrs, Wed 2-3pm,  01273 715439 Sussex Central YMCA, Hove: Toddlers Gym, drop in on Mon, Wed, Fri, 9.30amnoon, under 4yrs, 01273 715439

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Getting Children More Active

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

A unique soccer speciﬁc play programme for boys & girls from 18 months - school age FREE TRIAL Patcham & Hove Other venues coming soon! 01444 440234

Stepping Stones Children & Family Centre with Toy Library, Fishersgate, 01273 467980

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Tarner Children’s Centre Toy Library, Wed 9.30am-2.30pm; Tue & Fri 9.30am12.30pm, 01273 296700 Whitehawk Toy 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 Brighton Day Nursery, Brighton Marina, BN3 4FL, 01753 201122

Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Parents & Tots Aerobics, under 4yrs, Mon 12.301.30pm; Jump & Bump, under 4yrs, Wed 1.30-2.30pm; Tots Trampolining, 4yrs & under, Thu 2-3pm 01273 715439 Tatty Bumpkin, Brighton, yoga inspired fun classes, 6wks-7yrs, 08456 808041 Tumble Tots, Hove: Mon, Thu; Peacehaven, Wed & Lewes, Tue, 07727 137511

Pre-School - Other Groups BFG, for families who have English as an additional language, Conway Court Children’s Centre, Mon 1-2.30pm, 01273 266011; Tarner Children’s Centre, Wed 12.30-2.15pm, 01273 296700; Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, Fri 10.30-12.30pm, 01273 295272 NCT Monthly Play Sessions at Gymboree, 0844 2436062 (option 4) Parent & Child, Brighton Steiner School, Roedean Rd, BN2 5RA,18mths-3yrs, Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm, 01273 386300 Rainbow Families drop in, for LGBT families with pre-school children, Fiveways Play Centre, 3rd Tue 1.30pm, 07515 908 141 The Story Quilt, Hove, interactive story telling, puppets, craft, games, singing, Mon am, 07593 051127

Soft Play Areas Funplex, Brighton’s premier children’s indoor adventure centre, 01273 690888 Hangleton Community Centre, Tiny Tim’s, up 9yrs, Mon-Fri, 01273 292962 Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, toys & outdoor play area, 9am-3pm, Tue-Fri, 01273 540779 Westows Indoor Play & Football Centre, Hove, babies up to 4’10”, 01273 721338 DISCOUNT VOUCHER

Toy Libraries Conway Court Children’s Centre Toy Library, Wed & Fri 10.30am-noon, 01273 266011 Happy Pickles, outdoor toys for hire, 01903 740311

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 Early Years Nursery, 41 Dyke Rd Avenue, Hove, BN3 6QA

Little Oaks Nursery, 49a Goldstone Villas, Hove, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 772263

Cbabiesafe, 64 Palmeira Ave, Hove, BN3 3GF, 0-8yrs, open on Sat, 01273 770441

Little Oaks Nursery, 89 Islingword Rd BN2 9SJ, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 694847

Cherry Tree Nursery, Hollingdean Children’s Centre, Brentwood Rd BN1 7DY, 0-5yrs, 01273 296052

Little People by the Sea, 41 Medina Villas, Hove, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 204584

Coral Pre-School, Orchard Rd, Hove BN3 7BG, birth-8yrs, 01273 731262 Each Peach Childcare, 42 Wilbury Villas, Hove BN3 6GD, 01273 323199 Footsteps Day Nurseries, 221-223 Old Shoreham Rd, Portslade BN41 1XR, 1-8yrs, 01273 416164; 44 Cromwell Rd, Hove BN3 3ER, 3mths-8yrs, 01273 779034 Gingerbread Day Nursery, Oval Park, Saltdean, birth-5yrs, 01273 307330 Growing Up Green Day Nursery, 138 Beaconsfield Villas, BN1 6HQ, birth-5yrs, 01273 551333; 208 Preston Rd, BN1 6RA, birth-5yrs, 01273 542888 Happy Days Nursery, Coleman St, BN2 9SQ, 1-5yrs, 01273 694447 Hillbury House Day Nursery, Denmark Villas, Hove, 0-5yrs, 01273 730004 Home from Home Nursery, New Church Rd, Hove, 10mths-5yrs, 01273 245377 Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries, Peacehaven; Nizells Avenue & Portland Rd, Hove; Preston Park, 01273 385577 Joyland Nursery, 27 Grantham Rd, BN1 6EE, 2-7yrs, 01273 554886

Little Stars Childcare, daycare & creche, Bear Rd BN2 4DA, 0-5yrs, 01273 707581 My First Friends Nursery, Barn Rise, Westdene BN1 5EE 18mths-5yrs, 01273 541026 My First Word & My First Word...Grows Up, Glebe Hall, Glebe Villas, Hove BN3 5SN, 0-5yrs, 01273 933161 (see advert) My First Word...Grows Up, St Matthias Church, Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 6JG, 2-5yrs, 01273 933240 (see advert) My First Word...Grows up, St Michaels & All Angels, St Michaels Place, Brighton BN1 3FU, 2-5yrs, 07789 812020 (see advert) Nursery 51, Burgess Hill School, boys & girls, 2½-4yrs, 01444 237008 (see advert on p11) Officrèche, 52 Dyke Rd, flexible childcare & co-working onsite, 01273 434244 One World Nursery, Tithe Barn, Moulsecoomb Place BN2 4GA, 2-5yrs, 01273 642021 Orchard Day Nursery, Queens Park Rd BN2 OGL, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 622883 Pepper-Pot Nursery, 39 Whippingham Rd BN2 3PF, 6mths-3yrs, 01273 709595

Pumpkin Patch Nurseries, 3mths-5yrs New Church Rd, Hove, 01273 227000; Preston Drove BN1 6LA, 01273 554484 Roundabout Nursery, Whitehawk Rd BN2 5FL, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 294780 Safe & Sound, Hounsom Memorial Church, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7NG, 0-5yrs, 01273 227425 Shirley Street Day Nursery, 43 Shirley Street, Hove, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 735155 St George’s Neighbourhood Nursery, Kemptown, 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 Supersaurus Nursery, 46 Cromwell Rd, Hove, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 730017 Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex St, BN2 0AR, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 294199 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 BN3 3WB, 0-5yrs, 01273 933496 Tinysaurus Nursery, 142 New Church Rd, Hove, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 423666 University of Sussex Nursery BN1 9RH, 4mths-5yrs, 0800 954 0669 Wishing Tree Day Nursery, Carden Ave, Patcham, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 551515

Pepper-Pot Pre-School, Elm Grove BN2 3SE, 3-5yrs, 01273 620335

Wonder Years Nursery School, 2 Surrenden Crescent, Preston Park BN1 6WF, 3ths-5yrs, 01273 553083

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

Phoenix Nursery, Southover St, Brighton, BN2 9WN, 2-5yrs, 01273 277016

Young Friends Nursery, Holland Rd, Hove, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 735100

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

Pixies, 7 Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 4SB, 1-5yrs, 01273 700556

Young Sussex, 165 Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5QJ, 0-5yrs, 01273 777001

Little Oaks Nursery, 120 Stanford Ave, BN1 6FE, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 550120

Playcare Nursery, 6 Windlesham Rd, BN1 3AG, 9mths-5yrs, 01273 746316

Young Sussex, 191-193 Dyke Rd, Hove BN3 1TL, 0-5yrs, 01273 736948

Jump Start Nursery, Hodshrove Lane, Moulsecoomb, 3mths-4yrs, 01273 290460

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Daycare Nurseries & Pre-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 Brighthelm Pre-school, North Rd, Brighton, BN1 1YD, 2-5yrs, 01273 964223 (see advert) Brighton & Hove High School Flying Start Nursery, Radinden Manor Rd, Hove, BN3 6NH, 3-4yrs, 01273 280200 Brighton & Hove Montessori School, Stanford Ave, BN1 6FB, 2yrs+, 01273 702485 (see advert on p12) Brighton Montessori Children’s House Nursery, 54 Queens Park Rise, Brighton, BN2 9ZF, 2-5yrs, 01273 696373 Brighton’s German Kindergarten ‘Die Strandzwerge’, 3-5yrs, Kemptown, 07930 494822 Church Hill PreSchool, Church Hill, Patcham, 2-5yrs, 01273 566864 Ditchling Pre-School, Scout Hut, East End Lane, 2½ -5yrs, 01273 846115 Dorothy Stringer Playgroup, Brighton BN1 6QG, 2-5yrs, 01273 506981 Fiveways Playcentre, 8-10 Florence Rd BN1 6DJ, 2½- 5yrs, 01273 500257 Funland Pre-School, 38 Holmes Avenue, Hove BN3 7LD, 2-5yrs, 01273 821377 Happitots Pre-School, 2 Rutland Rd, Hove, BN3 5FF, 2-4yrs, 07906 173856 Hollingbury Park Playgroup, Tennis Pavilion, Ditchling Rd BN1 7HS, 2-5yrs, 01273 551847 Honeycroft Children’s Nursery, St Barnabas Hall, Sackville Rd, Hove BN3 3WF, 2-5yrs, 01273 220323 Kipling Lions Pre School at Rudyard Kipling School, Woodingdean BN2 6RH 2-5yrs, 01273 309352 La Casita, Hove BN3 5QE, bilingual Spanish-English childcare, 4mths to 5yrs, 01273 323431 (see advert) Lancing College Prep School Nursery, The Droveway, Hove BN3 6LU 3yrs+, 01273 503452 (see advert on p13) Little Ducklings, Hangleton Community Centre, Harmsworth Crescent, Hove, BN3 8BW, 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 Nursery 51, Burgess Hill School, boys & girls, 2½-4yrs, 01444 237008 (see advert on p11) Oak Cottage Nursery, Warren Rd, Woodingdean, 2-5yrs, 01273 680541 Ovingdean Nursery School, Ovingdean Rd BN2 7BB, 2-4yrs, 01273 302991 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 Rd, Hove BN3 3PB, 2-5yrs, 01273 725600 Rottingdean Montessori Nursery School, Park Rd , 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

“If only we could bottle what Brighthelm Pre-School offers. My children have been cared for, encouraged & nurtured, just what every child deserves!”

VERY competitive prices 2 - 5yrs • 8.15am - 3.15pm

Come and visit our newly expanded and refurbished pre-school in central Brighton 01273 964223 www.brighthelm.org.uk 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 Singing Tree Steiner Kindergarten, Falmer, 2yrs 10mths-6yrs, 01273 386300 Southern Cross Pre-School, Trafalgar Rd, Portslade, 2-5yrs, 07890 322105 St Andrews Community Pre-School, Church Rd, Hove, 2½-5yrs, 01273 325172 St Anthony’s Pre-School, Tamworth Rd, Hove BN3 5FJ, 2-5yrs, 07718 097869 St Joseph’s Pre-School, Davey Drive, Hollingdean, 2-5yrs, 01273 911438 St Luke’s Pre-School, Queens Rd, BN1 3XA, 2-5yrs, 01273 270223 St Mary Magdalen RC Nursery, Spring St BN1 3EF, 3-4yrs, 01273 327533 Stepping Stones, Drove Rd, Portslade BN41 2PA, 2½ -5yrs, 01273 294076 The Dolphins Pre-School, Nevill Playing Fields, Hove, 2-5yrs, 01273 738328 Torah Nursery, 31 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4AD, 18mths-5yrs, 01273 328675 Village Under 5’s Pre School, Windlesham Close, Brighton BN41 2LY, 2½-5yrs, 01273 430704 West Blatchington Nursery School, Hove, 3-4yrs, 01273 770777 Whiteway Pre School, Rottingdean BN2 7HB, 2½-5yrs, 07922 425879

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

Primary Schools Aldrington CE Primary School, Eridge Rd, Hove BN3 7QD, 01273 542656 Balfour Primary School, Balfour Rd, BN1 6NE, 01273 507722 Benfield Primary School, Old Shoreham Rd, Portslade, BN41 1XS, 01273 294950 Bevendean Primary School, Heath Hill Avenue, BN2 4JP, 01273 681292 Bilingual Primary School at BACA. Lewes Rd BN2 4PN, 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 Rd, BN2 5FL, 5-11yrs, 01273 681377

Coldean Primary School, Kenwards, Brighton BN1 9EN, 01273 294914 Coombe Rd Primary School, Coombe Rd, Brighton BN2 4ED, 01273 707878 Cottesmore St Mary’s RC Primary School, Hove BN3 6NB, 01273 555811 Davigdor Infant School, Somerhill Rd, Hove, BN3 1RG, 01273 731397 Downs Infant School, Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 6JA, 01273 296868 Downs Junior School, Rugby Rd, Brighton BN1 6ED, 01273 558422 Elm Grove Primary School, Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3ES, 01273 708004 Fairlight Primary School, St Leonards Rd, 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 Hangleton Junior School, Dale View, Hove BN3 8LF, 01273 294858 Hertford Infant School, Hertford Rd, 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, Rottingdean BN2 7HA, 01273 306980 Patcham Infant School, Highview Avenue South BN1 8WW, 01273 509766 Patcham Junior School, Ladies Mile Rd BN1 8TA, 01273 295020 Peter Gladwin Primary School, Drove Rd, Brighton 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 BN2 0JR, 9-16yrs who prefer not to be in school, 01273 703691/ 270995 Somerhill Junior School, Somerhill Rd, Hove BN3 1RP, 01273 739659 St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Belfast Street, Hove, BN3 3YT, 01273 294800 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, BN2 0AH, 01273 607924

St Margarets CE Primary School, Rottingdean BN2 7HB, 01273 303109 St Mark’s CE Primary School, Manor Rd, 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, Portslade BN41 1LB, 01273 418416 St Nicolas’ CE Junior School, Locks Hill, Portslade BN41 2LA, 01273 418026 St Paul’s CE Primary School, St Nicholas Rd, Brighton BN1 3LP, 01273 721001 St Peter’s Community Primary School, Portslade BN41 1LS, 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, Hove BN3 8BN, 01273 770777 West Hove Infant School, Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5JA, 01273 733386 West Hove Junior School, Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5JA, 01273 295484 Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton BN1 5GN, 01273 294900 Woodingdean Primary School, Warren Rd, Brighton, BN2 6BB, 01273 680811

Secondary Schools Blatchington Mill School & 6th Form College, Hove BN3 7BW, 11-18yrs, 01273 736244 Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, 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 Rd BN1 6PZ, 11-16yrs, 01273 852222 Hove Park School, Hangleton Way, Hove BN3 8AA, 11-18yrs, 01273 295000 King’s School, Portslade BN41 2PG, Y7; Y8 from Sep 2014, 01273 840004 Longhill High School, Rottingdean, BN2 7FR, 11-16yrs, 01273 304086 Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Rd BN1 8PB, 11-16yrs, 01273 503908 Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (PACA), BN41 2WS, 11-18yrs, 01273 416300 Self Managed Learning College, Edward St BN2 0JR, 9-16yrs who prefer not to be in school, 01273 703691/ 270995 Varndean School, Balfour Rd, Brighton BN1 6NP, 11-16yrs, 01273 561281

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Independent Schools • Tutoring & Languages • Out of School Clubs & Holiday Activities Independent Schools Brighton & Hove High School, Junior School, Radinden Manor Rd, Hove, BN3 6NH, 5-11ys, 01273 280200; Senior School, Montpelier Rd, 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 Rd, Brighton BN2 5JJ, 3-7yrs, 01273 704259 Brighton College Prep, Walpole Rd BN2 0EU, 8-13yrs, 01273 704210 Brighton College, Eastern Rd 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 (see advert) Deepdene School, 195 New Church Rd, Hove, 6mths-11yrs, 01273 418984 Dharma Primary School, Ladies Mile Rd, Patcham, 3-11yrs, 01273 502055 Hurst College, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS, 4-18yrs, 01273 836936 (see advert) Lancing College Preparatory School, The Droveway, Hove BN3 6LU 3-13yrs, 01273 503452 (see advert) Lancing College, Lancing BN15 0RW, 13-18yrs, 01273 452213 Roedean School, Roedean Way BN2 5RQ 11-18yrs, 01273 667500 Self Managed Learning College, Edward St BN2 0JR, 9-16yrs who prefer not to be in school, 01273 703691/ 270995 St Christopher’s School, 33 New Church Rd, Hove, 4-13yrs, 01273 735404 The Drive Prep School, 101 The Drive, Hove BN3 6GE, 8-16yrs, 01273 738444 The Montessori Place, 45 Cromwell Rd, Hove 18 mths-12yrs, 01273 773764 Windlesham School, 190 Dyke Rd BN1 5AA, 3-11yrs, 01273 553645

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Out of School Clubs & Holiday Activities

Buenos Dias Spanish Tuition for all ages, 01273 323431 East Sussex Tutoring, primary literacy with Rachel Donoghue, 01273 249868 Fleet Tutors, Private tuition in your home, 0845 6445452 (see advert) Kip McGrath Brighton, Preston Drove, reading, writing, spelling & maths, 01273 563094 Kumon, Brighton Central, 01273 500887 Magikats: Maths & English, 01273 468650 Sussex Maths Tutors, Fiveways, 5yrs-degree level, 07952 332110 Sycamore Tutors, 5yrs-university, selection of subjects, 01273 929390

Language Classes Bonjour Kidz, French, after school clubs & at primary schools, 01273 921821 Buenos Dias Spanish Classes, 6mths-5yrs, after school & Saturday clubs, 01273 323431 La Jolie Ronde, 5-7yrs, Hove, 01273 204775; Patcham, 5-7yrs, 01273 389594 Les Franglophones, French classes in Hove, Brighton & Lewes, lesfranglophones.co.uk (see advert) Lingotot, French & Spanish for families, nurseries & schools, private tuition, Brighton & Hove venues, 0845 6808148 (see advert on p8) Little Dragon Mandarin, classes, holiday workshops, 1 2 1, adult classes, 07909 521899

Little Fidgets, French & Spanish, 2-11yrs, Brighton & Hove venues, 01273 833340 SRC Kalinka Russian Speaking Language Classes & Cultural Events, kalinkasrc@gmail.com

International Family Clubs Bilingual Primary School at BACA. Lewes Rd, BN2 4PN, 01273 916212 Deutsche Samstagschule, German Sat school, dssbrightonhove@gmail.com 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, open to anyone who habitually speaks French at home, www.lesfranglophones.co.uk (see advert) Mosaic, 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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Coldean Library Homework Club, Thu 3.30-5pm, 01273 296902

Adventure Unlimited, 3 day holiday day camps, 8-12yrs & teenager day trips, 01273 681058

Crafty Kids Cooks Club, St Luke’s Church Hall, Queens Park, 4-8yrs, arts, crafts, drama, cookery, ASC on Wed & Thu, 07786 365999

Art Room, Portland Rd, Hove, 6-16yrs, after school & holiday workshops, 01273 240308 or 07727 882824

Curiosity Hub, robotics, programming & science enrichment, classes, workshops & camps, 7-16yrs, 07956 050033

BHIP inclusive after school & holiday clubs, 4-11yrs, West Blatchington School, Hove, 01273 295533

David Ince Tennis, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, tennis camps for all ages & abilities, 07900 410123

BHIP Saturday Club, Fiveways Playcentre, Florence Rd, 5-11yrs, inclusion project club welcoming all children, 01273 295533

Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, multi-activity holiday clubs, sports, arts & crafts, drama etc, 5-12yrs, 01273 391683

Boomerang Kids, Saltdean, 4-11yrs, 01273 390900 Brighton & Hove Montessori School after school & holiday club, Stanford Avenue, 3-11yrs, 01273 702485 (see advert) Brighton & Hove Playbus; MonWhitehawk, Tue-The Level, WedBevendean, Thu-Hangleton, 3.30-5pm, Sat-The Level 11am-1pm, 01273 292733 (different schedule during school hols) Brighton & Hove Tennis, 4-11yrs, LA Fitness Hove, holiday camps, 07971 101507 Charley’s Little Kitchen, cookery workshops, St Andrews Old Church Hall, Hove, 6-11yrs, 07912 612237 Class Of Their Own, Brighton, Hove, Portslade & Rottingdean, ASC & holiday clubs, 4-11yrs, 01273 733337

Dorothy Stringer Holiday Camp, Loder Rd, BN1 6PZ, 4-13yrs, 07954 281602 Extratime, after school clubs for children with & without disability, Portslade, Queen’s Park, Woodingdean, 4yrs+, 01273 420580 Extratime with Sussex Central YMCA run youth schemes for young people with special needs, Hove & Whitehawk, 11-19yrs, 01273 420580 Hangleton Library Homework Club, Thu 3.30-5pm, 01273 296904 Honeycroft Holiday Club, St Barnabas Hall, Sackville Rd, Hove, BN3 3WF, 4 -11yrs, 01273 220323 Hove Library Homework Club, Tue 3.305pm; We Love Mondays Study Support 13-19yrs 3.30-5pm, 01273 296937 Jubilee Library Homework Club, Mon 3.30-5pm, 9-16yrs, 01273 290800

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Out of School/Holiday Clubs • A - Z of Sport & Leisure • Elderflower Fields Competition Out of School Clubs & Holiday Activities (cont.) Lagoon Watersports, kids & teens activity weeks, Hove Lagoon, 01273 424842 Moulsecoomb Library Homework Club, Tue 3.30-5pm, 9-16yrs, 01273 296910 Orchard After School Club, Queens Park, BN2 0GL, 5-10yrs, 01273 622883 Patcham Library Homework Club, Tue 3.30-5pm, 01273 296912 Pied Piper, summer holiday multi-activity camps, 4-12yrs at Lancing Prep at Mowden, 28 Jul-22 Aug, 01273 504485 Portslade Library Homework Club, Wed 3.30-5pm, 01273 296914 Portslade Sports Centre, holiday activities: multisports for 8-12yrs; Fun Club for 5-8yrs, mornings, 01273 411100 Pro-Direct Soccer Academy, BHASVIC, 4-14yrs, holiday camps, 01273 463355 Rising Stars Multi-Sports, holiday camps 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 Sport/Perform/Language/Art Academies, holiday coaching for all abilities, Brighton College, 3-17yrs, 0844 3358217 Sports For Choices, holiday activities for those with a visual impairment, 8-16yrs, 07786 238168 Starfish Kids Club, ASC & holiday clubs, Somerhill Junior School & St Andrew’s Church Hall, Hove, 4-11yrs, 01273 719520 Super Camps, Brighton & Hove High School, 4-16yrs, multi-activity day camps, Easter & summer hols, 01235 832222 Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Playzone, Tue pm, 5yrs+,  01273 715439 Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, holiday activities, 13-17yrs,  01273 715439 Tarnerland ASC & Holiday Club, The Playbase, Tarner Park, off Sussex St, 4-11yrs, 01273 679900 The Hub, Holland Rd Baptist Church, Hove BN3 1JN, games, fun, meal, £1.50, Tue 4.30-6pm, 5-11yrs, 01273 732111 WASP, City Academy Whitehawk, 5-11yrs, 07919 442633 Whitehawk Library Homework Club, Tue 3.30-5pm, 01273 296924 Woodingdean Library Homework Club, Mon 3.30-5pm, 01273 296928 Workshops for the Imagination, art clubs, Hanover, 2-11yrs, 07939 482361 Yellowave Beach Sports, holiday activities: volleyball, beach soccer, tag rugby, 6yrs+, 01273 672222 Zylo Performance, Street dance & drama clubs for primary schools, 07801 869345

Arts & Crafts Art Classes at Hummingbird Studio, Preston Park, 7-14yrs, 07738 267913 Art Room, Portland Rd, Hove, workshops for children & young people, 6yrs-A level, 01273 240308 or 07727 882824 Artworks (4-9yrs) & Art Club (10yrs+), Beacon Arts, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 01273 557124 Arty Farty art club, Kemptown, 6-10yrs & 10yrs+, Mon pm, 07766 135986 Artyfacts, drop in at Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, Wed 3.45pm, 5-10yrs, 07989 472760

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Ashdown Forest • 23rd-26th May www.elderflowerfields.co.uk With urban woods, sports camps, creative arts workshops, environmental activities & teen events Elderﬂower Fields Festival is designed to keep child boredom at bay for the entire weekend. It’s not all about the kids though; with more than 40 bands on two stages, a woodland spa, cocktail bar & family picnic with Sussex produce, the whole family is catered for.

The Sussex Family Grapevines have a family ticket for up to 2 adults & 2 children (worth £330) to give away. Simply answer the following question: An elderflower is? a) Food b) Flower on the Elder tree c) An old fruit Email your answer, name, address, phone number and where you picked up the Family Grapevine to katherine@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk or send a postcard to Little Smeads, Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe, RH17 6NG. Closing date: 30th March. Full competition rules at www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk Creative Clay for Kids, Circle Studio, Southover St, BN2 9UE, 07963 691369

Portslade Sports Centre, coaching for 7-12yrs, Thu pm, 01273 411100

Fiveways Arts & Crafts, arts & crafts supplies shop, 01273 927273

Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, basketball drop-in, 13yrs+, 01273 694281

Made & Making Sewing Tuition: helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching 7-14yrs, 07967 819540

Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, basketball, Wed pm, 7-11yrs,  01273 715439

Paint Pots, pottery painting for all ages, 39 Trafalgar Street, 01273 696682 Painting Pottery Café, North Laine, 01273 628952 Playing in Clay with Jane Skelton, Ditchling, 01273 844679 Pottery House Café, Hove, pottery painting for all, 01273 773697 Sew Retro, Hove, sewing lessons afterschool from Y6+, parties from Y3+, 07581 028706 (see advert on p4) The Fashion School, design, make & sew your own fashion, 07749 090847 The Parlour Rooms (formerly The Bead Boutique), Dyke Rd, jewellery making workshops, 10yrs+ & parties, 7yrs+, 01273 383983 Workshops for the Imagination, Hanover, 5-11yrs, 07939 482361

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

Beach Sports Yellowave Beach Sports soccer, rugby, volleyball, 01273 672222

Bowling & Skittles Bowlplex, Brighton Marina, 01273 818180 Preston Bowls Club, junior bowlers welcome, Mon eve, 7yrs+, 01273 540415

Boxing & Wrestling Brighton & Hove Boxing Team, King Alfred, 10yrs+, Mon & Thu 5.30pm, 01903 520870 Brighton City ABC, youth boxing, Wilson Avenue Gym, 11yrs+, 07969 199436 Fit 2 Box, Southwick Leisure Centre, Mon, 8-12yrs, 01273 238111 The Stables Boxing Gym, Brighton Racecourse, Mon, Wed, Fri, 9-16yrs, 01273 683559 Whitehawk ABC, 10yrs+, Manor Way, Mon & Wed 7pm, 07738 527677

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

Brighton Bats, juniors: 8-16yrs at Portslade LC & King Alfred, teenagers/ seniors-call for venues, 01273 553324

Circus Project, Hangleton Community Centre, Hove, 7yrs+, waiting list, 01273 739106

Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, pay & play badminton, 01273 391683

Kukizu Circus Workshops for schools, clubs etc, 5yrs+, 07766 707785

King Alfred Leisure Centre, coaching, Tue pm, 8-16yrs, 01273 290290

Cycling

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, courses for 6-11yrs, 01273 391683

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 & Mountaineering Boulder Brighton, Portslade, clubs & courses, 7-15yrs, family sessions, 01273 422408

Cookery Cookery Doodle Doo, classes & parties, 3-10yrs, Hove & Portslade venues, 07588 692955 Recipease-Jamie Oliver, Western Rd, 7yrs+ with an adult, 0203 375 5398

Cricket Brighton & Hove Cricket Club, U9-U16, men’s & women’s teams, 01273 555534 Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, cricket course, 6-11yrs & nets for hire, 01273 391683 Moulsecoomb & District Cricket Club, 13yrs+, 07939 235105 Palmers Cricket Club, Hove, U10, U14 & U15 plus adult teams, 07767 754877 or 07879 085820 Portslade Cricket Club, U10-U16 plus adult teams, 07766 632336 Portslade Sports Centre, cricket nets for hire, 01273 411100 Rottingdean Cricket Club, U8-U16 + adults, 01273 502963 Sid the Shark coaching from Sussex County CC, 6-14yrs, 01273 827135 Southwick Cricket Club, U10, U11, U14, U16 + adults, southwickcc@gmail.com St Peters Cricket Club, Preston Park, U9-U16, girl’s, boy’s, men’s & women’s teams, 07824 516672 Sussex County Cricket Club, Hove, 0844 2640202 (office); 0844 640206 (tix) Sussex Sharks Visually Impaired Cricket Club, 8yrs+, 07786 238168

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, Kemptown & Hove, 01273 818266 ActAble Academy, development through drama, 4-16yrs, Hanover Community Centre, 07891 670114 Alexandra Dance Academy, ballet, tap, modern, street, Hanover, 3yrs+, 01273 565881 Amazonas Capoeira, Brazilian dance, Sat am, St Martin’s Church Hall, London Rd, 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, 3yrs+, Brighton & Hove High School, 07500 724236 Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), contemporary & creative dance, 11-18yrs, 01273 293524 Brighton Ballet School, Hove, 2½yrs+, ballet tap, contemporary, 07595 303180 Brighton Capoeira Angola, AfroBrazilian martial art dance, 7yrs+, St Martin’s Church Hall, Lewes Rd, 07748 471491 Brighton School of Samba, 10yrs+, info@brightonschoolofsamba.org.uk Brighton Theatre Group Youth, musical theatre, 7-18yrs, 07980 266660

Rockhoppers at Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, 8-16yrs climbing club, 01273 462928

Carroll-Turner School of Dance, St Joseph’s Hall, off Elm Grove, ballet, modern, jazz & tap, 3yrs+, 01273 705798

The Rock Court at Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, indoor climbing wall , 5yrs+, 01273 681058

CDance, Hangleton Community Centre, fun, relaxed dance, 2-10yrs, 07803 002073

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A-Z of Sport & Leisure 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 Dance Brighton Dance, Exeter St Hall, off Dyke Rd, ballet 4yrs+; street dance 5-8yrs, 07979291147 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 Feel The Vibes street & freestyle dance, Brighton venues, 4yrs+, 07702 258528 Firecracker Youth Theatre, Brighton Dome, 14-19yrs, 01273 260831 Flamenco Brighton & Hove, Hove, Sat am 4-7yrs & 8-14yrs, 07531 104301 Glass Dance, Unique Streets, Portslade, Wed, 5-18yrs, 07500 770065 (see advert on p4) Goldmans Stage School, Spring St, BN1 3EF, dance, drama & singing, 3yrs+, 01323 472391 Hampton Ballet Academy, Patcham, 4yrs-adult, 01444 257646 Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy, classes throughout Brighton & Hove, 01273 973742 Hove Dance Centre, Portslade, ballroom, latin, 4yrs-adult, 01273 419900 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 group, by audition, U16yrs & 16-21yrs, 07900 681355 LCAS School of Theatre Arts, gymnastic dance, jazz, street, drama, singing, 3-18yrs, Deans LC, 07714 571706 Leap & Bound Dance School, 18mths+, Hanover Community Centre; ACT Hove; Patcham, 07817 398215 Magic Moves, 7-16yrs, Elm Grove School, BN2 3ES & Hanover Community Centre, 01273 600126 Marina Studios, dance & fitness hub, diverse range of dance & fitness from 0-99yrs, 01273 253679 Perform: drama, dance & singing classes, Hove & Rottingdean, 4 -12yrs, 0845 4004017 Portslade School of Dancing, ballet, tap, jazz & modern, 3yrs+, 01273 455212 Premier Dance Academy, freestyle, Hove, 3yrs+, 07919 687600 Radio Free Brighton, make radio shows & animations, 9yrs+, 07799 564620 Reflexions Academy, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, 10yrs+, 01273 549261 Rox School of Dance & Drama, Hove, ballet, musical theatre, tap, modern, jazz, singing, LAMDA drama, 01273 208513 Stage Studio, Brighton Youth Centre, street, singing, drama, Sat am, 3-16yrs, 07907 477135 Stagecoach Brighton, performing arts, Varndean School, Sat, 4-18yrs, 01273 559997

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25% off entry for up to 6 people

Stagecoach Theatre Arts Hove, 4-18yrs, Sun am, 01273 258318

Please mention voucher when booking

Stanford Avenue Players, Preston Park, 8yrs-adult, 01273 555394

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Valid 1st Mar – 30th June 2014

Valid 1st Mar – 18th Jul 2014

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Knockhatch Adventure Park

Streetfunk, Hip Hop Dance. Brighton, Hove & Portslade, 4yrs+, 07554 434254 Sunrise Theatre, creative drama classes, Y1 + Y2, Wed pm, Woodingdean, 07974 074319 Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, street, Mon, 9-11yrs; Wed pm, 5-7yrs; Thu, 7-9yrs, Fri pm, 2-4yrs,  01273 715439 T21 Dance, street & hiphop, Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, 5-21yrs, 07900 681355 The Little smARTies, Sat pm workshops, 5-13yrs, musical theatre classes, 07909 834586

01293 226201

Fort Rd, Newhaven BN9 9DS

2 for 1 Entry

Present voucher at entrance desk

Hailsham, BN27 3PR

1 child FREE with a full paying adult or child

The Theatre Workshop, Brighton & Hove, Fri & Sat classes, 6-18yrs, 01273 733736 Tututales, imaginative ballet with story telling & costumes, 2½-8yrs, 07795 227720

Present voucher at entrance desk

Wendy Whatling School Of Dance, Seven Dials, tap, ballet, modern, street, LAMDA drama & singing, 3yrs+, 01273 735834

Valid 1st Mar – 2nd Nov 2014

01273 517622 www.newhavenfort.org.uk

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01323 442051 www.knockhatch.com

Valid 1st Mar – 30th Jun 2014

Windmill Young Actors, Blatchington Mill School, Hove, 8-16yrs, 07932 776114 Zylo Performance, Street dance & drama clubs for primary schools, 07796 305205

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

LONGTALLSILLY

BRIGHTON TOY MUSEUM

music PARTIES

trafalgar St, Brighton BN1 4EB

FREE LongTallSilly CD with every party

2 for 1 Entry

Please mention voucher when booking

Voucher must be presented at entrance desk

Portslade Village Centre, Thu eve, 01273 416838

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

Film Film Making Clubs, Bite Size Movies, after school & holiday workshops, 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

01273 749494

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www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk

WESTOWS

The little swim school

2 for 1 Entry

25% off your first course of swimming lessons

Valid 1st Mar – 30th Jun 2014

School Rd, Hove BN3 5HX

Valid 1st Mar – 30th Jun 2014

Brighton & Lewes

King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, junior gym sessions mon-Fri 4-5pm, 12-16yrs, 01273 290290 Prince Regent Swimming Complex, BN1 1YA, junior gym sessions, 01273 685692 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, junior gym, 12-15yrs, Mon/Wed pm, 01273 694281 Withdean Sports Complex, junior gym sessions, 01273 542100

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01273 721338 www.westows.com

01273 207992 www.thelittleswimschool.co.uk

Valid 1st Mar – 30th Jun 2014

Valid 01 Mar 14 - 30 Jun 14

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A-Z of Sport & Leisure

Discount Vouc hers - the small print Blackberry Farm Voucher can only be used when buying individual tickets - it cannot be used when buying a family or season ticket. Voucher must be presented on arrival and may only be used once. 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.

Knockhatch Voucher can only be used when buying individual tickets - it cannot be used when buying a family ticket. One child free per full paying adult or child (3-16yrs) Only one free child per voucher. 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.

Little Kickers The voucher must be mentioned when booking your trial class and presented on arrival. 2nd FREE class and football kit will be provided once the first set of classes has been booked & paid for. The voucher is valid for new trialists between 1 Mar - 30 Jun 2014. Subject to availability. Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available and the voucher is non-transferable. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

Newhaven Fort This Voucher is valid for one free admission when accompanied by a full paying admission. Cheapest entry goes free. Only one voucher may be used per transaction. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer, discounted entry or for ticketed events. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted. This promotion is subject to Newhaven Fort’s terms & conditions and the offer may be withdrawn or subject to change without notice. Newhaven Fort - B & H

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.

The Little Swim School

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 non-transferable. Bookings must be made by 30th June 2014. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted.

LongTallSilly A FREE LongTallSilly music CD when you book a party. Please mention voucher when booking. 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.

Westows Voucher can only be used when buying standard entry tickets - it cannot be used when buying a membership. Only one voucher may be used per transaction. Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available and the voucher is non-transferable. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

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, 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 YFC, U8-U17, mixed to U14, then boys only, hollingburyhawks@gmail.com Hove Park Colts, U6’s-U16’s, 01273 777379 Hove Park First4Football, drop-in Sat am, 5-14yrs & after school clubs, 07748 399347 Hove Rivervale Youth FC, U8’s-U16’s, 01273 277308 Little Kickers, Rottingdean, Patcham, Portslade, Hove, Shoreham fun football training, 18mths-7th birthday, 01293 226201 (see advert on p9) DISCOUNT VOUCHER 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, U7-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 or 07921 842274 Pro-Direct Soccer Academy, BHASVIC & Portslade, 4-16yrs, 01273 463355 Rottingdean Village FC, U6-U18, mixed to U13; U14 girls, 01273 300413 Socatots, Patcham & Hove, walking5yrs, 01444 440234 (see advert on p9) Southwick Rangers FC, U9-U16, mixed to U13, 01273 422967 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre. Soccer school, 5-8yrs, Fri pm, 01273 694281 Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Force Football, 12-15yrs,  01273 715439 Sussex Thunder American Football Club, www.sussexthunder.com Westows Indoor Play & Football Centre, Hove, 2yrs-adult, fun, coaching, leagues etc, 01273 721338 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, pay & play, 01273 411358 Brighton & Hove Golf Club, Devil’s Dyke Rd, active junior section, 01273 556482 Dyke Golf Club, Brighton, junior coaching & competitions, 01273 857260 East Brighton Golf Club, Roedean Rd, Little Golfers, 6yrs+, 01273 604838 Hollingbury Park Golf Course & Golf Academy for all ages, reduced green fees for juniors, 01273 500086

Roedean Cafe & Miniature Golf, 01273 570513 Waterhall Golf Course, reduced green fees for juniors, 01273 508658 West Hove Golf Club, junior memberships, tournaments, coaching, holiday camps, 01273 413494

Gymnastics & Trampoline Brighton & Hove Gymnastic Club, next to Goldstone Retail Park, 3yrs-adults, 01273 776209 Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, gymnastics academy, 3-11yrs, 01273 391683 Hollingdean Gymnastics Club for girls 5yrs+, long waiting list, 07795 008772 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 715439

Hockey Brighton & Hove Hockey Club, 4-16yrs + adults, Blatchington Mill School, Hove, Sun am, 07525 095962 Southwick Hockey Club, 11yrs+, Wed 5.30pm, Portslade Leisure Centre, 01273 592233

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 LaserZone, West St, Brighton, 6yrs+, 01273 227744

Leisure & Sport for Disabled & Special Needs Children 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 Cherish, youth groups & holiday scheme for learning disabled young people, 13-25yrs, 01273 295192 Deaf Tennis, Withdean Sports, 9-15yrs, Tue pm, 01273 542100 Marlin Swimming Club for disabled people, King Alfred, 5yrs+, Sun eve, 01273 416600 Patcham FAB Club, for young people with special needs, 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, 07876 898031 Southwick Leisure Centre, Rebound Therapy, 3-18yrs, trampolining, 01273 238111

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A-Z of Sport & Leisure Spiral, sports, recreation & holidays for people with learning diifficulties & disabilities, 15yrs+, 030 30 40 2860

Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, sports halls, studio, football pitch, junior pitch, 01273 391683

Sunday Seagulls, Portslade Sports Centre, 14yrs+, 07876 898031

King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, swimming, gym, sports halls, indoor bowls, 01273 290290

Sussex Sharks Visually Impaired Cricket Club, 8yrs+, 07786 238168

Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, gym, sports hall, football pitches, 01273 622266

Sussex Wasps Disabled Sports Club, variety of sports, more drivers needed to go to competitions, 01273 701235

Portslade Sports Centre, sports halls, football pitch, classes & coaching in lots of sports, 01273 411100

SWBC Tigers, The Sussex Wheelchair Basketball Club, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, www.swbctigers.com

Stanley Deason Leisure Centre BN2 5PB, sports hall, squash, gym, floodlit pitches, climbing wall, 01273 694281

Whoopsadaisy Saturday school & holiday clubs for children with physical disabilities, 07588 555761

Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Falmer, 01273 667888

Martial Arts

Withdean Sports Complex, Tongdean Lane, gym, tennis, squash, athletics, football, studio, 01273 542100

Brighton & Hove Taekwon-Do, 5yrs-adult, 01273 508120 Brighton Aikido, Brighton University Sports Centre Falmer, Sat pm, 8yrs+, 07774 629014

Skating & Skateboarding Brighton Stormers Skater Hockey, 7yrs-adult, King Alfred, Sat 2-4pm, 07860 332632

Brighton Judo Club, St James’s St, BN2 1RU, 5yrs-adult, 01273 683780 (during club hours)

‘Da Roof’ Indoor Skate Park at Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, 8-19yrs with skate tuition courses on Tue & Wed, 5-12yrs, 01273 681368

Brighton Shotokan Karate Club, Cardinal Newman, Hove, 12yrs+, 01903 775101 Brighton Taekwondo Academy, Varndean College, 6yrs+, 07764 740877

King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, roller disco, Sun 3.15-6pm, 01273 290290

Choi Foundation, family self defence classes, 7yrs+ with adult, Dorothy Stringer, 07738 608447

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

Chris Kents Kicks Martial Arts, Brighton & Hove venues, 3yrs+, 01273 673680

Softball

DAN Taekwondo School, Rottingdean, 4yrs-adult, 07768 273907 Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, karate & kickboxing, 01273 239266

Brighton Beachcombers Softball Club, Preston Park, 14yrs+, beachcomberssoftball.com

Elements Martial Arts & Self Defence, Hove, 5yrs-adult, 01273 273512

Squash

Karate & Kickboxing, Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, 10yrs+, Thu/Fri eve, 01273 540779 Kung Fu, 5-15yrs, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 07812 342058 Little Ninjas & Junior Korean Karate, 3yrs+, St Martin’s School, Lewes Rd, 01323 873753 Matt Fiddes Martial Arts, Hove YMCA & Southwick Community Centre, 4yrs+, 0800 6127385

Portslade Sports Centre, 01273 411100 Brighton Music for Kids: choir, piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals, violin, cello, sax, Under the Bridge Studios, 07799 564620 Brighton School of Singing, Woodingdean Youth Centre, 8-18yrs, Mon, 01273 600606 Jack Hughes, Guitar Teacher, 07919 150681

Myojo Dojo, Queen Square, 6yrs+, 07768 002133

Piece By Piece Music Tuition, piano, guitar, singing, 07814 033565

Ryushinkan Traditional Karate, Dyke Rd, children & families from 10yrs+, 07766 823049

Pop School & Stage Academy Brighton, 8-18yrs, 07929 960808

SAMA Karate & Kickboxing, Portslade, Hangleton, Mile Oak, Fishersgate, Southwick, 4yrs+, 01903 767616 SAMA Karate & Kickboxing, venues throughout Brighton & Hove, 4yrs+, 01273 607090 Samurai Martial Arts Centre, 49 New England St, 4yrs+, 01273 570940 TAGB Tae Kwon Do, Hove, 4yrs+, 01797 222556

Music Groups Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), orchestras, bands, ensembles, 01273 293524 Julie’s Art of Noise, singing workshops, Telscombe Cliffs, 5-11yrs; also private tuition, 07460 702328

Music Teachers

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

Blackland Farm near East Grinstead, kayaking, zip wire, abseiling, climbing, archery etc, 01342 810493 (see advert) Craggers, adventure for the low income, unemployed & socially excluded, 01273 960258 Hatt Adventures, family climbing & kayaking adventures, 01273 358359 So Sussex, outdoor activities: canoeing, mountain biking, woodland activites etc, 07739 050816 The Outdoors Project, kids adventure clubs, 5-12yrs, 07921 808392

Paintball

Demolition Paintball Brighton, 10yrs+, 0845 3386225

Reading & Storytelling

Brighton Netball Club, U12’s-adult, club almost full with waiting list in operation, www.brightonnetballclub.co.uk

Little Green Pig Writing Project, 07976 548856 Story Time at The Book Nook, Hove, daily 4pm & Sat 11am & 3pm (unless special event), 01273 911988 The Book Nook Book Club, Hove, 9-12yrs, monthly, 01273 911988

Hollingdean Hearts, 15yrs+, 01273 541030

Rugby

Violin, Piano & Music Theory Lessons. Peacehaven, 01273 580250

Netball

Orienteering Southdown Orienteers, buggies upwards!, 07526 792817

Outdoor Pursuits Centres

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

Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, climbing wall, canoeing, mountain biking, raft building, 01273 462928

Brighton Guitar Lessons, Beginner to Advanced on Acoustic-Classical Guitar, 07505 885095

Adventure Unlimited, adventure activities for children, young people & adults, 01273 681058

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Brighton Blues Rugby, Waterhall, U6U16, mixed until U12, 01273 562729 Hove Rugby Club, U6-U18 plus adult teams, 01273 505103 South Sussex Barbarians, girls rugby, Brighton, Lewes & Shoreham, 11-18yrs, 07747 565144 Tag Rugby, Southwick Leisure Centre, Thu, 5-12yrs, 01273 238111

Sports Centres

David Lloyd Club, Brighton Marina, 01273 666401

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

Swimming & Scuba Aqua Swim, Surrenden pool, 1yrs-adult, 07702 075091 Aquakiddies & Aquababies, Hilton Brighton Metropole, 0-4yrs, 01273 833101 (see advert on p19) 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, children & adult swimming, Brighton & Clayton venues, 01273 831382 Karen Pickering Swim, Brighton College, 4yrs+, 01273 245652 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, lane swimming, swimming lessons 6mths+, 0845 8035519 (see advert on p18) Little Dippers, baby swimming, Upper Gardner Street, 0844 4820222 (see back cover) MXT Swimming School, all ages, Steyning, + intensive holiday courses, 07944 237614 (see advert on p18) Peacehaven Swimming School, parent & baby swimming, 01273 583760

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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.

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Portslade Sports Centre, 01273 411100

Tennis Badgers Tennis Club, Kemptown, coaching & holiday camps, 6yrs+, 07986 205233 Brighton & Hove Tennis, LA Fitness Hove, Sat am & holiday camps, 4-11yrs, 07971 101507 David Ince Tennis, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, 3yrs-adult, coaching & holiday camps, 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, junior & family memberships, 01273 771934 (clubroom)

Swimming (continued) Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St, BN1 1YA, lessons, lane swimming & fun sessions, 01273 685692 (see advert) Puddle Ducks, baby & pre-school swimming, LA Fitness Hove & Ovingdean Hall College, 01892 617246 Seriously Fun Swimming School, Roedean & Ovingdean Hall College, 4mths-12yrs, 0844 3511409 (see advert) Shiverers Swimming Club based at King Alfred, 4yrs-masters, 07775 937474 St Luke’s Swimming Pool BN2 9ZE, lessons, lane swimming & fun sessions, 01273 602385 (see advert on p18) Swim UK, discounted swimming lessons from teachers in training, 01273434400 The Brighton Dive Centre, Marina Village, PADI training, 8yrs+, 01273 606068

The Little Swim School, Brighton, preschool swimming & water safety, 01273 207992 (see back cover) DISCOUNT VOUCHER Water Babies, venues across Brighton 7 days a week, 0-4 yrs, 01273 552454 Water Nippers, 1-5yrs, 01273 621333 WetWetWet Swim School, venues across the city & Lewes, 3½yrs+ to squad, 01273 388247 Young Ones Swimming School, private pool in Clayton, 5mths+, 01273 506008

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

King Alfred Tennis Club, Hove, junior memberships, 01273 771649 Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club, Hove, junior coaching & teams, 3yrs+, 07976 772537 or 07974 086617 Preston Tennis Club, Preston Drove, coaching & tournaments, 01273 505731 Saltdean Tennis Club, coaching & holiday camps, 01273 305684 Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Falmer, 01273 667888 Withdean Sports Complex Tennis Academy, indoor & outdoor tennis courts, holiday courses, 01273 542100

Uniformed Groups Brighton & Hove Battalion Boys Brigade, girls also very welcome, 6-18yrs, call for local companies, 07917 147991 Brighton & Hove District Beavers, Cubs & Scouts, contact Scoutbase UK, 0845 300 1818

Brighton & Hove District, Rainbows, Brownies & Guides, contact Girlguiding UK, 0800 1695901 Brighton Air Cadets, 13-20yrs, TA Centre, Dyke Rd, 01273 566226 Hove & Adur Sea Cadets, Marmion Rd, Tue, Thu eve, 10-18yrs, 07990 591187 St John Ambulance, Brighton, Hove & Portslade units: Cadets, 10-18yrs & Badgers, 5-10yrs, 01273 371500 Sussex Army Cadet Force HQ, Y8-18yrs, 01273 552222 Sussex Police Cadets, Brighton Police Station, 14-18yrs, brightonandhove. cadets@sussex.pnn.police.uk

Volleyball Yellowave Beachsports, beach volleyball club, from Apr-Sep, 10-15yrs, 01273 672222

Watersports Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, kayaking & canoeing, 01273 462928 Brighton Sailing Club, Kings Rd Arches, 01273 321802 (Wed eve/Sun lunchtime) Brighton Watersports Company, kayaking, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, scuba diving‎, 01273 323160 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

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

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Places to Go - loads more ideas at www.sussexfamil ygrapevine.co.uk Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham, animals, falconry, Froggies softplay, go karts, playgrounds, Wave Runner water slide, Pirates Cove paddling pool, 01323 442051 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Pulborough Brooks, RH20 2EL, wetlands, woodland, heathland & a haven for wildlife, cafe, 01798 875851

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Family Farms

1066 Country Walk from Pevensey to Rye via Bexhill & Hastings

Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith, Nr Lewes, over 200 animals, outdoor play area, playbarn & sensory zone, picnic area & baby area, 01825 872912 (see advert) DISCOUNT VOUCHER

Abbots Wood, off A22 between Hailsham & Polegate, BBQ, walks etc, 01323 870911 Ardingly Reservoir, RH17 6SQ, walks & limited cycling/horseriding. Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail, 17 Apr - 18 May, BN26 6SH, 8 different walks, farmer’s mini market, children’s quiz, refreshments, 01323 485151 Arlington Reservoir & Osprey Trail 2½ mile circular walk, 01323 870810 Beachy Head, walks, views & countryside centre, 01323 737273 Ashdown Forest, largest free public access space in the south east, walking, Forest Centre, 01342 823583 Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, TN3 8JH, walking, cycling, fishing, model boating, boat trips, playground, crazy golf & hydro balling, 01892 890000 Boating from The Anchor Inn, Barcombe, Lewes, (summer only), 01273 400414 Chailey Common, walks, 01273 471600 & 01444 831098 Chesworth Farm, Horsham, walking, riding, cycling via network of footpaths & bridleways, 01403 731218 Cuckmere Valley, National Trust land, a haven for wildlife, High & Over Hill, chalk horse, 01323 423197 Cuckoo Trail, bridleway running from Heathfield to Polegate, 01273 482670 Devil’s Dyke, Poynings, at nearly a mile long, the Dyke valley is the longest, deepest & widest ‘dry valley’ in the UK.

Church Farm Tours at Coombes, near Lancing, open for lambing from 15 Mar-21 Apr when over 1,000 lambs & 80 calves will be born here, 01273 452028 (see advert) Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, lots of animals, adventure playgrounds, summer splash attack & beach, indoor soft play, 01403 700063 Godstone Farm, Surrey, family farm, playgrounds, indoor playbarn, tractor rides, woodland maze etc, 01883 742546

Sharnfold Farm, Stone Cross, nr Eastbourne, farm trail, animals, play area, PYO, coffee shop, farm shop, tractor & trailer rides at 12 & 2pm during school hols, Easter Egg Hunt: 18-19 Apr, 01323 768490 Spring Barn Farm, Lewes, plus play barn, playgrounds, camping, 01273 488450 Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill, cafe, farm shop & small collection of friendly furry animals, goats & small birds, free, 01342 718472 Washbrooks Family Farm, Hurstpierpoint, animals, indoor & outdoor play areas, tea room, Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sun/Mon, 01273 832201

Tilgate Park, Crawley, woodland, lake, picnic area, playground, nature reserve, watersports on the lake at weekends/ school hols, Go Ape, Smith & Western restaurant, golf course & driving range, 01293 521168

Brighton Sealife Centre, world’s oldest operating aquarium with over 1500 creatures, 01273 604234

Worth Way, bridle & footpath running from Crawley (Three Bridges) to East Grinstead & then indirectly linked to the Forest Way which continues to Groombridge, 01273 482670

Drusillas Park, Alfriston, zoo, adventure playgrounds, Thomas the Tank Engine, new Hello Kitty Secret Garden area from mid May, 01323 874100

Priory of St Pancras in Priory Park, Lewes, in the 11th century, monks came from Cluny in France to establish the first Cluniac priory in England. Free.

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Arundel nature reserve with guided boat safari, 01903 883355

Royal Pavilion, Brighton, built for the Prince Regent, 03000 290900

Woods Mill Countryside Centre, Henfield, woodland, meadows, reedfringed lake, pre-bookable holiday activities, 01273 492630

British Wildlife Centre, near Lingfield, native wildlife including snakes, polecats & pine martens, 01342 834658

Sheffield Park & Garden, nr Uckfield, family activities during school holidays, woodland play trail, 01825 790231 Standen, East Grinstead, Arts & Crafts house, woodland walks & family woodland play area, 01342 323029 Wakehurst Place Gardens & Millennium Seed Bank, Ardingly, ‘Kew in the Country’, Adventurous Journeys natural play spaces, Millennium Seed Bank, restaurant, 01444 894066 West Blatchington Windmill, Brighton. traditional windmill, 01273 776017

Historic Homes & Gardens Anne of Cleves House & Museum, Lewes, 01273 474610 Arundel Castle, Gardens & Lakes, the seat of The Dukes of Norfolk & set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds & gardens, 01903 882173 Bentley Country Park, see Animals & Wildlife section for details. Bignor Roman Villa, Chichester, Roman villa with fine mosaics, 01798 869259

Charleston Farmhouse, Firle, Bloomsbury in Sussex with family trail from 16-21 Apr, 01323 811626

Bentley Country Park, Halland, wildfowl, motor museum, miniature railway, playgrounds, 01825 840573

Petworth House & Park, family multimedia guide & trails plus children’s activities, 01798 342207

Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, Uckfield, 62 acres of woodland & nature trails, lots of children’s activities & wild camping, 01825 830509

Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, gardens, adventure playground, woodland walks & holiday activities, 01444 450326

The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest, llamas, alpacas & reindeer, cafe, playground & shop, 01825 712040

Parham House & Gardens, Storrington, well-loved family home, 01903 742021

Preston Manor, Brighton, ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ Edwardian manor house, 01273 292770

Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge, story book castle with moat, battlements & spiral staircases, 01580 830196

Animals & Wildlife

Nymans, Handcross, gardens, natural play trail & lovely walks in the Millennium Wood, 01444 405250

Tilgate Park Nature Centre, Crawley, see The Great Outdoors for details

Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, East Dean, open 1 Mar-5 May to coincide with lambing, 01323 423302

Seven Sisters Country Park & Friston Forest, Exceat, between Seaford & East Dean, cliffs, meandering river valley, grassland & forest for walking, rock pooling, cycling to beach & canoing, tea rooms, visitor centre & children’s/family activities organised by Sussex Wildlife Trust, 0345 6080193

Stanmer Park, Falmer, landscaped park with lots of walks plus Stanmer House, Stanmer Church, Nourish Community Farm & Stanmer Forge (open on Saturdays), 01273 290000

Stoneywish Nature Reserve, Ditchling, meadows, wetlands & woodland, native flowers & wealth of wildlife, as well as farm animals & play area, 01273 843498

Middle Farm Countryside Centre, Firle, family farm, playground & play hay barn, cafe & farm shop, 01323 811411

Pooh Sticks Bridge & Pooh Corner Shop, on Ashdown Forest, Hartfield on B2026, 01892 770456

South Downs National Park & South Downs Way, including Ditchling Beacon, which you can access via Breeze Buses, open top in summer, 0300 303 1053

Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, Ringmer, approx 1000 animals enjoying a happy & peaceful life, 0844 875 1252

Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, near Hailsham, tranquil, moated gardens, see the foundations of the 13th century priory & explore the main house, watermill, play area & family activities including Easter Fun Day on 21st Apr, 01323 844224 (see advert)

Fishbourne Roman Palace, nr Chichester. marvellous mosaics, recreated formal gardens & family activities, 01243 785859 Groombridge Place, nr Tunbridge Wells, animals, enchanted forest with giant swings & zip wires, animals (including a zedonk!), canal boat ride, birds of prey displays, 01892 861444 Hastings Castle, ruined castle, dungeons & life under siege, 01424 42296 Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, gardens, maze, playground, water maze (take a change of clothes!) 01732 865224

Museums & Galleries 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, Battle, explore the abbey ruins & battlefield, 01424 775705 Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, collection of listed buildings & monuments, vintage vehicles, rural crafts, woodland walks, 01798 831370 Bentley Country Park, Halland, motor museum with over 100 veteran, vintage & classic cars, 01825 840573 Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton, quirky celebration of natural history including magnificent display of stuffed birds, butterflies & fossils & bones, 03000 290900 Brighton Fishing Museum, 27’ Sussex fishing boat, plus prints, photos & fishing memorabilia from 1700’s onwards, free, 01273 723064 Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, history of Brighton, pottery, fashion & performance, 01273 290900 Brighton Toy & Model Museum, Trafalgar St, over 10,000 toys & models including 2 working model railways, 01273 749494 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, children’s activities, 01273 844744

High Beeches Gardens, Handcross, woodland & water gardens, spy treasure trail, tearoom. 01444 400589.

Hove Museum & Art Gallery, toys, cinema, local history & fine art, lots of children’s activities, 01273 290200

Jill Windmill, Clayton, South Downs, built in 1821 & restored to full working order, souvenir & tea shop.

Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, climb to the top of this 1,000 year old castle, 01273 486290

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Step into Wartime Britain! • Evocative exhibitions • Special events programme • Shop, café and outdoor playground 01273 517622

www.newhavenfort.org.uk Michelham Priory Historic House & Gardens Easter Fun Day

Circus skills, crafts & trail 21st April

Ancient Crafts Festival

Get hands-on with history 4th & 5th May

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

Breeze Buses, buses (some open top in summer) up to the Downs at Devil’s Dyke, Stanmer Park, Ditchling Beacon, 01273 292480 (see advert on p22) Hove Park Miniature Railway Shoreham Airport, visitor centre & prebookable tours, 07508 184424 The Lavender Line, Isfield, Nr Uckfield preserved railway, 01825 750515 Volks Electric Railway, Brighton, the world’s oldest operating electric railway, 01273 292718

Marlipins Museum, the story of Shoreham’s maritime & local history, 01273 462994 Newhaven Fort, explore the tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz Shelter simulation, playground, cafe, 01273 517622 (see advert) DISCOUNT VOUCHER Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. 02392 728060

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, fascinating collection of historic buildings dismantled from their original location & reassembled, woodland walks, picnic areas & farm animals, 01243 811348 Wings Museum, Balcombe, RH17 6JT remembrance museum with a fascinating insight into life in WW2.

Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Eastbourne, The Redoubt formed part of the fortifications built to deter Napoleon’s forces in the early 1800s, 01323 410300

Black Cat Treasure Hunts, fun & affordable treasure hunt routes for families around Sussex, 07445818996

Seaford Museum in the Martello Tower, children’s events in school holidays. 01323 898222

Brighton Marina: shops, bars, restaurants & cafes, bowling, cinema, ping pong & chess tables; children’s rides, mini-golf, boat trips, 01273 818504

Shipwreck Museum, Hastings, explore wrecks, find out how you can find your own dinosaur remains on the beach & discover what global warming means to the coastline. 01424 437452

Transport

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Nr Chichester, 01243 790 090

Bentley Miniature, at Bentley Country Park, near Halland, 01825 840573

Californian style beach bikes for hire, Madeira Drive, open from Easter, weather permitting, 07917 753794 Drusillas Park. Alfriston, see Animals & Wildlife for more details, 01323 874100

Towner, Eastbourne, contemporary art museum with lots of family activities & events, 01323 434670

Bluebell Railway, now fully operational from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park Station, 01825 720800

Fort Fun, Eastbourne, Aquasplash Land (seasonal), theme park rides, soft play, adventure golf, 01323 642833

Beech Hurst Miniature Railway, Haywards Heath, ½a mile of track, two tunnels & signals.

March 15th - April 21st

OPEN TO ALL INCLUDINGSCHOOLS & GROUP TOURS Adults £5.50 Children £4.50 includes a Tractor Ride Call Jenny 01273 452028 www.coombes.co.uk Coombe Farm Tours, Coombes, Nr Lancing BN15 ORS Harbour Park, Littlehampton rides for all ages, adventure golf, arcade, picnic greens, soft play area, 01903 721200

Family Fun

Rye medieval town, nature reserve, heritage centre, 01797 226696

Come and see the new born lambs & calves & maybe see a lamb & calf being born.

Brighton Palace Pier, 01273 609361

Knockhatch Adventure Park, for more details see Animals & Wildlife, 01323 442051 DISCOUNT VOUCHER Paradise Park, Newhaven, Planet Earth, Dinosaur Safari, Mini Sussex buildings, local maritime museum, play zone including miniature train & crazy golf, 01273 512123 Smugglers Adventure, St Clement’s Caves, Hastings, explore the sandstone caves in search of smugglers, bootleggers & warring gangs - prepared to be scared! 01424 422964 The Brighton Wheel, great views over Brighton & the coast, 01273 722822 Treasure Island, Eastbourne, Buccaneer’s soft play, adventure golf, outdoor adventure park & paddling lagoon, 01323 411077

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Saddlescombe Farm, near Devils Dyke, 01273 857712 Scotts Farm, West Wittering, walking distance of the beach, 01243 671720 Stoneywish Nature Reserve, Ditchling 01273 843498 The Secret Campsite, Barcombe, near Lewes, 01273 401100 Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, Nr Uckfield, wild camping, 01825 830509

Exploring Science Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, hands on science with 100+ interactive exhibits both indoors & out & lots of children’s & family workshops, 01323 832731

Wowo Campsite, Sheffield Park, complete with Mongolian yurts! 01825 723414

Festivals & Shows Camping & Hostels Blackberry Wood.com, near Ditchling, at the foot of the Downs, Chestnut Meadow, near Bexhill, 01424 892361 Crowborough, 01892 664827 Fairfields Farm, Pevensey, 01323 763165 Forest Garden, Ashurst Wood, yurt camping, 07957 621672 Heaven Farm, near Uckfield, 01825 790226 Horam Manor, Heathfield, 01435 813662 Norman’s Bay, Pevensey, 01323 761190

South of England Spring Garden & Leisure Show, South of England Showground, Ardingly, 4-5 May. Elderflower Fields Family Festival, Ashdown Forest, 23 - 26 May, Competition to win a family camping ticket on p14. Meadowlands Festival, Glynde Place, Lewes, 30 May - 1 June, family friendly adult festival. South of England Show, Ardingly, Nr Haywards Heath, 5-7 June, (see advert) Whiz Bang Pop Children’s Festival, Convent Fields, Lewes, Saturday 26 July. (See advert) Little Monsters, Stamner Park, Brighton, Saturday 9 August. Competition on page 3 to win a family ticket.

Lesley Harvey drew the cartoons on these pages. She draws family friendly caricatures & runs free workshops for all ages at Paradise Park in Newhaven on the last Saturday of the month from 11am-1pm. www.lesleyharvey.co.uk 07722 236741

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www.littledippers.co.uk

• 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.

• all teachers are fully qualified, experienced, first aid and lifesaving trained, police checked, insured and trained in our unique programme. • for more info and to book, call us now on 01273 207992 or visit