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www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk A REALLY useful directory for families with children aged 0 to teenage in Mid Sussex

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Learn from the comfort of home, online or at our free home based trainings.

Kidbrooke Park, Priory Rd, Forest Row, Sussex Alex Rickard is portrait & wedding photographer based in Ardingly, West Sussex. She specialises in relaxed & fun children’s photography taken in the natural environment. www.alexrickardphotography.com 01444 891596

Contents

A - Z of Sport & Leisure. . . . 22 - 31 Antenatal & Babies . . . . . . . . . 6 - 8 Baby & Toddler Timetable . . 8 - 10 Childminders & Babysitting. . . . . . 7 Children’s Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Childrenswear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Complementary Medicine . 3, 6 - 7 Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . 33 & 38 Daycare Nurseries. . . . . . . . 12 - 15 Dance & Drama . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 25 Fun Days Out . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 40 Independent Schools. . . . . 18 - 21 Language Teachers. . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Music Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Parties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 Preschools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 17 Education & Out of School Clubs. 21 Special Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 & 27 Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 31 Toddler Activities . . . . . . . . . 8 - 11 Toys & Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Vouchers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Publisher & Editor - Gill Evaroa Sales Consultant - Nicola Coughlin The Family Grapevine, PO Box 145, Haywards Heath RH16 3ES Gill - 01444 487748 gill@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Voluntary Work

Home-Start Mid Sussex, supporting families with children Under 5, 01293 416327/ 07716 074894 Prince’s Trust, 0800 842 842 Time4Children: Could you make a difference to children as a listening volunteer? (SEE ADVERT), 01444 413893

Libraries

Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 East Grinstead Library, 01342 410050 Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Hurstpierpoint Library, 01273 832609

Photographers

Alex Rickard Photography alexrickardphotography.com, 01444 891596 (SEE FRONT COVER) Avant Photographic, family specialists, on location, 01323 348410 babi photography, 07968 198131 Emma Duggan, Photographer, 01342 811631 Simon Steward Photograhy, 2 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, 01342 323233

Home & Garden

The Cleaning Biz: We love cleaning…so you don’t have to!, 01444 688128 (SEE ADVERT)

See Competition Gill Evaroa on Page 11 Family Grapevine

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No time to clean? why not pass the chores on to

the cleaning biz

…we love cleaning…so you don't have to!

Call us now and tell us what you need

0800 043 8981 01444 688128 www.thecleaningbiz.com

Business Opportunities

Ania Rush, bookkeeping & accountancy for small & medium sized companies, 07763382958 KalliKids, trusted & approved family activities, 01273 507103 Part time work from home without compromising family commitments, (SEE ADVERT) 01243 641177 Ten2Two, part time & flexible recruitment agency for professional women, 07810 541599

Children’s Specialist Shoe Shops

Happy Feet, 2 Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 487744 (SEE ADVERT & DISCOUNT VOUCHER)

The Small Print...

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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.

We 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.

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Psychotherapists & Counselling Alcoholics Anonymous West Sussex Helpline, 0845 7697 555 Care Confidential Pregnancy & post abortion support, 0800 028 2228 Childline, 0800 1111 Circle of Support - Counselling & therapy services, 07503 071494 (SEE ADVERT) Mid Sussex Counselling Centre (adults), 01273 846835 Mid Sussex LIFE Group: National Helpline, 0800 915 4600 (SEE ADVERT) Relate: East Grinstead, 01293 657055 Sheila Pope, Counsellor, Burgess Hill, 07792 100390 Sundari Heller. Counsellor Relationship & Personal Issues, 01342 823099

Health, Wellbeing & Beauty Bodikind Expert Podiatry Care for all ages & specialising in children, 01342 458553 (SEE ADVERT) Carol, Mobile Beauty Therapist, 01444 450998 (SEE ADVERT) Elisabeth Reichert - Eckersley, Life Coach, 01342 811099 FREE local service to help you & your family get more active & lose weight, 01444 477191 (SEE ADVERT) Mobile Foot Care - pedicores & a comprehensive hygienic foot health service, 01444 440457/0789 9815495 (SEE ADVERT) The Pickle Shed: Coaching for Mothers with career breaks & women with small businesses, 07714 753547 (SEE ADVERT)

Exercise Classes Diamond Fitness: Get fit/lose weight quickly & effectively, 07818 189384 (SEE ADVERT) Exercise & Boot Camps classes at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348 Mid Sussex Personal Training, 077401 77791 Pilates Studio at the Physio Rooms,

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Mobile Beauty Therapist 20 years experience

Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Eyelash Tinting, Body Massage, Indian Head Massage Rejuvenating Facial Massage, Thai Foot Massage Carol on 01444 450998 Pedicures and a comprehensive hygienic food health service in the comfort of your own home.

• general foot care • nail clipping • corns • callius • fungal infections • cracked heels • ingrowing nails.

Amanda Bradbury SAC Dip FHPP FHTP Insured an a registered RFHP member

Tel 01444 440457 or 07899 815495

Haywards Heath, 01444 473970 (SEE ADVERT) Pilates with Alison Beckett, East Grinstead, 07759498450 Tanith Lee Fitness & Zumba, 07941 093170 Triangle Centre, Burgess Hill - all types of fitness (14 yrs+ but check first), 01444 876000 Yoga & Relaxation with Grounded in Yoga, 01444 412816

Health & Wellbeing • Specialist Shoes

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Circle of Support Counselling & Therapy services by fully qualified therapists 07503 071494 Mid-Sussex 07837 738868 Worthing contact@circleofsupport.co.uk www.circleofsupport.co.uk (BACP registered)

Want to get fit or lose weight quickly & effectively?

Fed up with long boring workouts?

Then try Metafit - only 30 minute workout, but burn extra calories for up to 48 hours!

Suitable for all fitness levels Regular classes in Burgess Hill & Haywards Heath

For full details see our website at

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Toys & Gifts • Parties

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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

For more information contact Lesley Harvey 01323 898491 lesleyharvey17@hotmail.com

The Old School Church Street, Cuckfield, RH17 5JZ

The Ideal Venue For: Children‛s Parties Wedding Receptions Small and Large Meetings Education Classes Club Meetings Fund Raising Events For more information contact the Manager

01444 456900

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Washbrooks Farm Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 832201 (SEE ADVERT) Wilderness Woods, Hadlow Down, nr Uckfield, 0776 6486548 Young Farmers Parties at Spring Barn Farm Park, Lewes, 01273 488450

Party Entertainers Food for Families Plaw Hatch Organic Farm Shop, Sharpthorne, 01342 810201 Sharpthorne Organic Café, Sharpthorne, 01342 811321

Local Markets Ardingly Country Market, Hapstead Hall, Ardingly: Local produce, plants & crafts, Every Thur 10.00-11.00 Lindfield Country Market , King Edward Hall,

Toys & Gifts Caricatures by Lesley Harvey, drawn from your favourite photo, 01323 898491/07722 236741 (SEE ADVERT) Happy Pickles, Garden Toys for Sales from Little Trikes to Climbing Frames,, 01903 740311 Harmony at Home Children’s Boutique, High Street, Lindfield, 01444 482393 North Park Farm Activity Toys, (SEE ADVERT) 01273 833643

Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 454276 Scaynes Hill Village Centre, 01444 831511 Scout Hall, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath (parties up to 40 chidren), hireascouthall@live.com Scout Hut, Eastern Road, Lindfield, 01444 456202 St Alban’s Hall, Fairfield Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 236497 St Andrew’s Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762 St Richard’s Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 455640 Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe seats up to 180, 01444 811372 Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, 07582 806467 Woodmancote & Blackstone Parish Hall, 01273 493686

Hall Hire East Court & Maridian Parish Halls. East Grinstead, 01342 323636 Bramble Hall, Bramble Hill, Balcombe seats 60 lovely building with kitchen, 01444 811833 Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 455440 Fairfield Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 233983 Henfield Hall, Henfield, 01273 493365 Kings Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Large function room at Burgess Hill Town FC with bar hire, 07855 053759/01444 254821 (SEE ADVERT) Martletts Hall, Burgess Hill, 01444 242888 Old School, Cuckfield, 01444 456900 (SEE ADVERT) Parish Room, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe seats 45 small building with kitchen, 01444 811264 Perrymount Guide Hall, Perrymount Road , Haywards Heath, 01444 441542

Party Venues

Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, 01444 450326 (SEE ADVERT) Let Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks organise your party, 01273 841348 Let Henfield Leisure organise your party, 01273 494984 Let the Dolphin Leisure Centre organise your party, 01444 457337 Let the Kings Centre, East Grinstead organise your party, 01342 328616 Let the Triangle, Burgess Hill organise your party, 01444 876000 Parties at British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel near Lingfield, 01342 834658 Swimming parties at Princess Royal, Haywards Heath, 01444 474021

A1 Amazing Bitza the Puppet Pooch & Stevan, FUN & Magic, 020 8642 6388 Allsorts of Fun: pirate, knight, spy parties, 07845 320001 (SEE ADVERT) Angels’n’Divas, Pamper Parties for girls (416yrs), 07771 964626 (SEE ADVERT) Animazing - talks, displays & birthday parties, 07743675253 (SEE ADVERT) Art Parties at the Lindfield Studio with Leesa Le May (5yrs+-Adult), 07738 288730 babi photography, 07968 198131 Cake Decorating Parties with Cakey Bakey, 01444 881314 (SEE ADVERT) Clay Parties with Jane Skelton In Ditchling, 01273 844679 Cricket Parties with Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching (7yrs+) led by prof coaches, 07912 873591 Dandelion Puppets, wildlife stories & games (3-8yrs), 01273 857482 (SEE ADVERT) Darren’s Disco with children’s games, 01444 230110/07767 894968 (SEE ADVERT) 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) Eat Pose Play - A unique Fashion Photoshoot Party, 07703 189419 Fifi’s Children’s Disco & Karaoke Parties, 07743 877728 Inspire Dance Parties from 2 yrs, 07783 138348 Jo Jingles Parties, 01883 712881 Jonathan Cann - Magic, Punch & Judy, Balloonology, 01444 230409 (SEE ADVERT) Kicks Dance Parties for 3-11 yrs, 01342 829292 Kiddy Cook, fun cookery parties & classes for ages 2 to 11, 07779 602604 Kindermusik Parties for 1-7 yr olds “a fantastic range of musical movement, games & fun!”, 07505 021453 Laser Tag, 49 The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN, 01444 686686

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Burgess Hill Town FC 131 years of history Join us at Leylands Park to see the highest level of local football in Mid Sussex !

FREE admission to matches for under 18s

Plus a large function room available at very low cost or FREE with bar hire Contact Richard Strange on 07855 053759 or 01444 254821 Burgess Hill Town FC, Leylands Park, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill RH15 1DL

www.bhtfc.co.uk

Little Kickers Football Parties (18mths-7yrs), 01293 226201 Made & Making: Original, Fun & Educational Sewing Parties for 7-14yrs, 07967 819540 (SEE ADVERT) Marco the Magician: Magic, Juggling, Balloon Modelling, 01435 864124 (SEE ADVERT) Music Bus Parties: Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, East Grinstead & Bolnore, 01403 750306 Parlour Magic Pete, the Magician for kids & adults, 01273 844136 Parties with Tiny Soccer Stars Football & Ball Skills Programme (18mths--5 yrs old), 01444 440234 Party Princesses: magical princess parties, 07954 967798 (SEE ADVERT) Point 4 Dance Parties, 07789 972162 Pony Parties for 0-10 yr olds - the pony comes to the party venue, 07867 784945 Princess Guest Appearances at Children’s Parties with Once Upon A Magical Time, 07706 450182 Rocket & Rhubarb Cookery School Cookery Parties, 01342 317049 Science Wizards: Hands-on, Fun, Science Parties, 08456 521215 Sounds Wicked Children’s Parties - Disco, Party Games, Comedy Magic, Interactive Dancing, 0778 4416740 Story Box Parties: Where the magic of storytelling unfolds. Stories, games & more!, 07743 023080 Storytime Puppet Parties, 01273 846885 Street Dance Parties with BPM Dance Academy, 07745931325 Tatty Bumpkin Yoga Inspired Adventure Parties - sail like a pirate, work magic like a fairy & more, 0845 6805157 TechZone the Ultimate Gaming Truck for Kids to Teens, 01622 200655 The Great Outdoors Parties: den building, wood carving, stricks & string, Treasure Hunt, 07734 785925 Tony the Magician, 01403 267833 (SEE ADVERT) Wishworks Puppet Shows (3-9yrs), 0771 2612006 Zanziparties, Creative Jewellery Design Parties (8yrs+), 07814 107249 Zip Zap Boing: Princess/Pirate “Frozen” Superhero/Fairy “Angry Birds” Dinosaur/ Knight Disco Diva & more, 07891 670114 (SEE ADVERT & DISCOUNT VOUCHER)

Parties Cake decorating Parties Call Paula on 01444881314 www.cakeybakey.net

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CHILDREN & ADULT MAGIC SHOWS Enjoy the fun, the magic and the audience participation

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Bouncy Castles & Inflatables Go Bounce: Bouncy Castle Hire for all occasions, 07702318423 (SEE ADVERT) Bouncy Castle Hire: Indoor & Outdoor, 01444 230110/07767 894968 (SEE ADVERT)

Fancy Dress Magical Moments Mascot Hire, 07908937946

Face Painting Ace face paints for parties, 01444881314 (SEE ADVERT) Great-Faces - facepainting & glitter tattoos, 0796 1445573

Party Food Cakey Bakey Celebration Cakes, 01444 881314 Cakes With A Character - For all your cake decorating supplies & a little advice if needed, open until 9.30pm, 07730396609

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Support Groups • Complementary Medicine

PREGNANT Mid Sussex LIFE offers:

* Free pregnancy tests * Confidential counselling * Practical help & accommodation * Also post-abortion counselling

National Helpline 0800 915 4600

text-to-talk 07786 200 330 www.lifecharity.org.uk Registered Charity No 1128355

Local Support Groups for Specific Conditions

12-step self-help group for people suffering from eating disorders, 01273 890445 Action for Deafness (All Ages), 01444 415582 Cardiac Support Group, 01444 236704 Choices - Children with arthritis, kidswitharthritis.org Diabetes UK Burgess Hill & District, 01444 236259 Disability Access East Grinstead Area (all ages), 01342 322242 Dyspraxia Foundation, 01444 459380 Eczema Support Group - Haywards Heath Area, eczemasupport.org.uk Group B Strep Support, Information & Support, 01444 416176 Mid Sussex LIFE Group - National Helpline, 0800 915 4600 (SEE ADVERT) National 24hr Domestic Violence Helpline, 0808 2000 247 Self Management of Fatique Syndrome (14yrs+), 01273 831733 South Coast Endo Support Group, 07812 118 523 Time to Talk: Post Natal Depression Support Group, 01444 248901

Complementary Medicine

Bodikind Expert Podiatry Care for all ages & specialising in children, 01342 458553 (SEE ADVERT) Complete Health Ltd: Independent GP, Health Screening, immunisation & travel clinic, employee health screening,, cognitive behavioural therapy, routine consultations, complementary therapies - aromatherapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, physiotherapy, completehealth.net Cuckfield Complementary Health & Physiotherapy Centre, 01444 416587 Homeopathy at Forest Row Osteopathic Clinic with Gill Marshall, 01342 823722 Koorana Centre, Ardingly: Reiki healing & other therapies kooranacentre.com, 01444 810295 Nicola Preston Bell BA DHypPsych(UK) GPHR, Hypnotherapy & Mindfulness, 01444 819075 Philippa Erasmus, Mobile Reflexology & Massage, 07976 473 689 Physio Therapy Centre, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 450162 Sundari Heller, Mudita Healing Therapist, 01342 823099 Sussex Trichology, The Priory Haywards Heath, 01444 448082.

The Family Chiropractic Sussex, Old Station House, London Road, East Grinstead, 01342 315298 The Hairforce Lice Assassins: Chemical Free Lice Removal, 01273 682865

Children with Disabilities

Child Care Action Trust provision of facilities & equipment, 0845 2300 195 Disabilities Trust, Burgess Hill Branch, 01444 239123 Play & Learn Plus & Sensory Toy Library, Sydney West, Burgess Hill 10.00-11.30 Fridays, 01444 255493

Special Needs & Learning Difficulties

ADHD Support Group Helpline, 07519 280950 Ariel Special Needs acting lessons, 01444 254466/250407 Drop-In Centre for anyone/friend/ family with learning difficulties, signpostsmidsussex.org.uk East Grinstead Gateway for People with a Learning Difficulties (all ages), 01342 325883 Gateway Baptist Church, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 258407 Honey Pots Toddlers, The Yews, Haywards Heath, Saturdays am, 07855 863037 Kangaroos - leisure, recreational & educational opportunities for children & young adults with learining difficulties, 01444 255120 Nursery Playgroup for Children with Special Needs, 01444 412367 Opportunity Playgroup, East Grinstead, 07964 723357 Signposts Drop In Centre for people with learning difficulties, 01444 616232 Springboard: Activities (12-18 yrs) weekly in term time & most days during holidays, 01403 257699/07849462367 U5s Speech & Language Drop-In, Childrens Centre, Haywards Heath (Call for Dates), 01444 255499 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Burgess Hill, 07729 459279

Special Schools

Chailey Heritage School, Chailey, 01825 724444 Farney Close School, EBDC Unit, Bolney, 01444 881811

Carers Support

National Association for children of Alcoholics nacoa.org.uk, 0800 3583456

Complementary Therapy for Babies Homeothy Low Cost Children’s Clinic with Gill Marshall at Forest Row Osteopathic Clinic, 01342 822408 (SEE ADVERT) Koorana Centre: Classes in pregnancy yoga, mum & baby yoga, relaxation, baby massage & story box, 01444 810295 Osteopath who specialises in Babies: Tracey Cambridge, 01342 323851 (SEE ADVERT)

Bereaved Parents

Jigsaw4U: Grief Support for Bereaved Families, 01342 313895

One Parent Families

Families Need Fathers, 0207 613 5060

Fostering & Adoption

Brighton & Hove Adoption & Fostering Team, 01273 295444

Cabrini Children’s Society, 0208 668 2181 Futures for Children, 01444 411104 Red Cross Tracing Service, 0845 053 2004

First Aid Training

Baby & Beyond - Baby & Child First Aid Courses, 01273 702496 Harmony at Home, 01444 891677 Parent Company First Aid Classes for Babies & Children, 0845 094 4220 To Baby & Beyond First Aid Classes for Parents & Carers, 01273 702496

Parenting & Antenatal Courses & Support

ABumpsABaby Antenatal Classes held in Burgess Hill, run by Registered Midwives, 07748 168751 Active Birth Preparation workshops, mum’s plus birth partners & single mums, 07979760977 BabyCalm & ToddlerCalm Mid Sussex: Supporting parents to raise their baby or toddler with confidence, 07932 005735/07986851539 Babynatal: practical babycare workshops, 01444 236704 Mid Sussex Home Birth Group, 07843 211434 Home-Start Mid Sussex, supporting families with children U5, 01293 416327/07716 074894 Mid Sussex Portage Home Visiting for PreSchool Children with Special Ed Needs, 01444 243150 Nicola Preston Bell BA DHypPsych(UK) GPHR, Hypnobirthing & Mindfulness, 01444 819075

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Volunteer for Time 4 Children Listening Course on Friday 19th September, 01444 413893

Midwives & Doulas

Harmony at Home Doulas, 01444 891677 Lydia Retusch-Webb, Your Birth Choice - Doula Care (Birth & Postnatal), 07979760977 Naomi Kenemy Postnatal Doula, 07796 332252 Sussex Independent Maternity Care & Homebirths, 01903 236127

National Childbirth Trust Antenatal Classes, 0844 243 6913 Breastfeeding Counsellor, 0300 3300771 Good as New Sales (every October & March), midsussexnct.org.uk To find a NCT group in Mid Sussex, 0844 2436209

Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise

Buggyfit - post natal exercises classes, 07776 129510 Fisherpilates for pre & post natal pilates, 07961 322256

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Lushtums Pregnancy Yoga: Yoga & birth preparation classes tailored to keep you fit & healthy during pregnancy, 07976 701085 Mid Sussex Personal Training, 077401 77791 MumFit Exercise & Gym Classes at Dolphin, 01444 457337 Pilates Studio at the Physio Rooms, Haywards Heath, 01444 473970 (SEE ADVERT) Postnatal Pilates, individual & classes with Ali Beckett., 07759498450’ Pre & Post Natal Pilates Classes with a Chartered Physio, 01444 450162 Tatty Bumpkin Yoga inspired classes for you & your baby, Mid Sussex, 0845 680 5157

Baby Massage Bluebell Baby Massage & Yoga, 01444 484532

Baby & Childrenswear FREE local online marketplace for families to buy & sell new & used baby & children’s items in Sussex, doodletot.co.uk Harmony at Home Children’s Boutique, High Street, Lindfield, 01444 482393 Little Pigtgy Market: A Baby & Children’s market for you to save money & make money littlepiggymarket.co.uk, 07763 382958

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Babies & Toddler Groups

Calling all 0-5 year olds

Your baby was born to love music...

Try our award winning classes for babies from 3 months

LEWES, UCKFIELD, CROWBOROUGH AND HAYWARDS HEATH

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Childrens & Family Centres East Grinstead Centre, Blackwell Farm Road, East Grinstead, 01342 332992 East Grinstead Children & Family Centre at the Library, 01342 332970 Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, 51 Penn Crescent, 01444 255499 Rural Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre - Play & Learn at Cuckfield, Sawyers Common, 01444 255477 Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 255493 Sussex Downs Children & Family Centre, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968 The Gattons Childrens & Family Centre, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480

Babies Groups Baby Station, United Reform Hall, Hassocks (0-18mths) Mon 1.00-2.30 & Fri 10.0012.00, 07906 898581 Baby Steps Baby Activities newborncrawling, 01342 841766 Balcombe Babies, Bramble Hall, Balcombe (0-2yrs) 2.00-3.30, 01444 819118 Giggles & Wiggles Baby Playtime, Sidney West, Burgess Hill Thurs10.00-11.30, 01444 255493 Little Footsteps Café, (0-15 mths), The King’s Centre, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill Thurs 10.00-11.30, 01444 244215 Little Possums in the Grounds of Bolney Vinyard Tues 9.30-11.30, 07922 092259.

Rainbow First Time Mums, The Tiger, Lindfield Weds 2.30-3.30, 01444 412477 Wiggles Baby Drop-In, Library Children

Centre, East Grinstead Mon 11.00-12.15, 01342 332970

Twins & Multiple Births Twins Club 1st, 3rd & 5th Fri at The Tiger, Lindfield 10.00-11.30, 01444 4124778 Twins Group at Library Family Centre, East Grinstead (first Tuesday of each month), 01342 332970 Twins Group, Haywards Heath Childrens Centre, Tuesdays 9.30-11.30, 01444 255499

Music & Signing for Babies Baby Steps Activities (0-2yrs), 01342 841766 Monkey Music: Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough, Haywards Heath, 0-4yrs, 01825 760970 Music & Movement Classes for Babies (01yrs) in Burgess Hill, Kindermusik by Jan, 07505 021453 Music Bus: Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, East Grinstead & Bolnore, 01403 750306 Sing & Sign: Lewes, Uckfi eld, Heathfield, Ringmer, Haywards Heath & Peacehaven 01273 243786. Lingfield, East Grinstead, Tonbridge, Tumbridge Wells, 01342 836743

Therapeutic Intervention through Play, Parent & Child Relationship Play & Grow: Play Therapy, 07708 046894

Storytime Baby Rhyme Time, Burgess Hill Library every Fridays 9.45-10.15 Mondays 11-00-11.30, 01444 255452 Baby Rhyme Time, Hassocks Library every Monday 9.30-10.00, 01273 842779 Baby Rhyme Time, Haywards Heath Library

every Tues 9.45-10.15 &11.00-11.30, 01444 255444 Baby Rhyme Time, Hurstpierpoint Library every Tues 9.30-10.00, 01273 832609 Rhyme Time, Henfield Library every thursday 10.15-10.45, 01273 493587 Saturday Singalong, Haywards Heath Library 2nd Saturday of month, 01444 255444 Singalong, Burgess Hill Library, 1st Saturday in each month 10.30-11.00, 01444 255452 Story Box: A fun & exciting interactive storytelling class. 6mths-pre-school, 07743 023080 Toddler Rymetime, East Grinstead Library Mon 11.00-11.30, 01342 332970 Toddler Time, Haywards Heath Library, Friday 9.45-10.15, 01444 255444 Toddlertime, Burgess Hill Library every Monday 2.00-2.30, 01444 255452 Wiggles Baby Rhymetime & Play, Library Childrens Centre, East Grinstead Mon 11.00-12.15, 01342 332970

Creches Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Kings Centre, East Grinstead - Mon-Fri 9.451.00 (term time) 10.00-12.00 Tues, Thurs (Holidays), 01342 328616 Triangle, Burgess Hill - Mon-Fri 9.001.00 School holidays Mon, Weds, Fri, 01444 876000

Toddlers Other Groups Crafty Fun at Dolphin (2-4yrs) Fri 10.3012.00, 01444 457337 Garden at Haywards Heath Children Centre is open every week day Tues 9.30-4.00, Wed 9.30-12.00, Fri 9.30-4.00, 01444 255499 Les Bidous, Baby & Parent play group for 0-5 yrs at Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, BN1 8TA for French speaking families, lesfranglophones.co.uk Mathemagical: Award Winning Fun Maths for Young Children, 07787 534499 Messy Monters Art Club, St Mary’s Church Hall, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead (1-5yrs), 01403 252009 PreSchool Toddler Art Sessions at the Lindfield Art Studio with Leesa Le May, 07738 288730 Tatty Bumpkin yoga inspired movement & storytelling classes, Mid Sussex, 0845 680 5157

Toy Libraries Blackwell Childrens & Family Centre, East Grinstead Tues 9.30-10.30 & Fri 10.0011.30, 01342 332392 Blackwell Childrens & Family Centre, East

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The Yews Toy Library & Toddler Group is fun and friendly with indoor and outdoor play plus plenty of toys to borrow and refreshments available too!

Boltro Road, Haywards Heath Monday 1.30-4.00pm 01444 412367 Find us on Facebook (search HH Toy Library)

Grinstead Tues 9.30-10.30 & Fri 10-11.30, 01342 332992 Children’s Centre, Haywards Heath Wednesdays 10-.00-11.30, 01444 255499 East Grinstead Library Childrens & Family Centre Mon 10.30-12.00 & Fri 10.45-11.45, 01342 332970 Mid Sussex Rural Children & Family Centres Mobile Toy Library, 01444 255477 Sussex Downs Children & Family Centres Toy Library Mon 9.30-12.00 Fris 1.00-3.00, 01273 467968 The Yews Toy Library, Boltro Rd, Haywards Heath Mon 1.30-4.00, 01444 412367

Toddlers Monday am Adult & Toddler Swimming at Dolphin 9.3010.30, 01444 457337 Bounce & Roll, Dolphin, Haywards Heath 10.45-10.30 & 10.45-11-30, 01444 457337 Cuckoos, The Old School, Cuckfield 10.0011.30, 01444 417103 Mathemagical, Ashenground Community Centre, Haywards Heath, 07787 534499 Music & Movement Classes - Family Time (0-4yrs) 9.45-10.30, Kings Centre, Burgess Hill. Kindermusik by Jan, 07505 021453 NCT Bumps, babies & toddlers group, Meridian Hall, East Court 10.30-12.30, Just Drop In Okey Cokey Toddler Group, United Reform Church Hall, Burgess Hill 10.00-11.30, 01444 241063 Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0-3yrs) 9.45-11.45, 01342 822275 Story Box: A fun & exciting interactive storytelling class. 6mths-pre-school, 07743 023080 The Sanctuary, Hurstpierpoint Village Hall 9.30-12.00, sanctuary@pointchurch.co.uk Toddler Bounce at Henfield Leisure Centre 9.00-2.00, 01273 494984

Toddlers Monday pm

Baby Station (0-18 months), United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks. 1.002.30pm., 07906 898581 Methodist Church Hall, London Road, Burgess Hill 2.00-3.30, 01444 243629 Mums, Bumps & Babes at Lingfield Notre Dame School, Lingfield (Last Monday of

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Baby Signing the FUN Way!!

This unique programme combines the benefits of the music & baby signing to stimulate your baby's speech & language development.

Hearing babies from as young as 7 months are using gestures to communicate BEFORE their first words.

To find out about classes in Lingfield, East Grinstead,Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells telephone Katherine Bignall on 01342 836743 or for classes in Lewes, Uckfield, Heathfield, Ringmer, Haywards Heath & Peacehaven telephone Jane Marshall on 01273 243786 www.singandsign.com month) 1.30-3.00, 01342 832407 Robins Nest Day Nursery, Toddler Group, Baby Unit, 47 Perrymount Rd, Haywards Heath, RH16 3BN 2.00-3.00 FREE, 01444 416871 Sunbeams, St Andrews Parish Hall, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill 1.15-2.45, 01444 232337 The Yews Toddler Group with Toy Library, Boltro Rd, Haywards Heath 1.30-4.00, 01444 412367

Toddlers Tuesday am All Saints Church on the Bridge, Horsham Road, Handcross 9.30-11.30, 01444 400492 Bolnore Village Toddler Groups, Bolnore Primary School 9.30-11.30, 07715 696335 Bounce & Roll, Kings Centre, East Grinstead (Under 5yrs) 9.30-11.00, 01342 328616 Bounce & Roll, Triangle, Centre, Burgess Hill 9.45-10.30 & 10.45-11.30, 01444 876000 Chatterbox, Free Church Hall, Henfield 9.3011.30 (All year except Aug), 01273 493925 Cuckfield Baptist Church Hall, Polestub Lane, Cuckfield RH17 5EU 9.30-11.15 (term time only), 01444 473531 Fairfields, The Pavilion, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint 9.30-11.30, 01273 835639 Little Fishes, The Kings Church, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath 10-11.30am, 01444 244215 Little Possums, In the Grounds of Bolney Vinyard 9.30-11.30, 07922 092259 Minimusic, Community Centre, Forest Row, 01342 810137 Music & Movement Classes - Wiggle & Grow (2-3yrs) 9.45-10.30 & 10.45-11.30, Kings Centre Burgess Hill Kindermusik by Jan, 07505 021453 Noahs Ark, The Tiger, Lindfield 9.30-11, 01444 482405

Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0-3yrs) 9.45-11.45, 01342 822275 Play & Learn Together, Library Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 10.00-11.30 (12 week course book a place), 01342 332970 Play & Learn Together, Sydney West Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill 10.00-11.30 (12 week course book for place), 01444 255493 Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill 9.45-11.30, 01444 242811 Story Box: A fun & exciting interactive storytelling class. 6mths-preschool, 07743 023 080 Teddies at Blackwell Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 9.30-11.30, 01342 328935 Toddler Group at Tavistock & Summerfield School 9-10.45: Tea, toast, play & craft activities. All Welcome, 01444 450256

Toddlers Tuesday pm Balcombe Babies, Bramble Hall, Balcombe (0-2yrs) 2.00-3.30, 01444 819118 Bounce & Roll at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 2.00-2.45, 01444 457337 Children’s House, 57 Railway Approach, East Grinstead 1.30-3.30, 01342 311066 St Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath 2.00 onwards, 01444 456782

Toddlers Wednesday am Chatterbox, Baptist Church, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath 10.00-11.30, 01444 628139 First Steps, Martindale Centre, Horsted Keynes 9.30-11.30, 01825 790467 Happy Faces (childminder group) will meet on Weds at The King’s Centre, Burgess Hill 10.00-11.30, 01444 244215

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Mathemagical Parent & Toddler Classes

“the pre-school class that every parent is looking for: A class that is engaging and fun for children, interesting and thought provoking for adults, and a class which is truly developing an essential skill which will help children into school and beyond.” Natalie, mum from Worthing parent & toddler class.

What’s the best way to build your child’s confidence in maths? The award winning Mathemagical classes are now running at Ashenground Community Centre in Haywards Heath on Monday mornings.

These fun classes ignite your child’s interest in the mathematics that is all around them and builds their skills and confidence in maths and problem-solving at an early age. So many children get to school and develop confidence issues with maths, and many parents are not sure what they can do to help. By bringing your child to these fun and interactive classes that teach early maths concepts through play, you give your child the chance to start school with all the necessary skills and confidence to succeed. And with ‘Activity Ideas’ sheets provided with our toys and weekly ‘Maths at Home’ sheets to take home, you gain knowledge and confidence in helping them learn too.

You don’t need to be good at maths to help your child get the best possible start - we’ll show you how (and have lots of fun along the way)!

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“I must admit I thought 2 might be too early to learn maths but I’ve definitely been proved wrong, Rufus loves Mathemagical and finds the games and toys really fun.” Helen, mum from Worthing parent & toddler class.

For more information or to book a place please go to www.mathemagical.co.uk, email info@ mathemagical.co.uk or call Emma on 07787 534499.

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Baby & Toddler Activities

Where can your child: • Learn numbers, Colours, Communication, Teamwork and Football Skills • Develop Motor Skills, Movement and Speech • Have Fun at the same time in a non-competitive environment Tiny SoccerStars is a new and exciting football and ball skills programme for toddlers and young children from 18 months to 5 years old.

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Sessions in and around Mid-Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Crawley and Horsham

To find your nearest class contact

Marianne 01444 440234

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Fun F.A. Approved Football Classes Aged 18 Months to 7th Birthday ing’s

Where learn a ball

FREE Trial Class Haywards Heath • Maidenbower Burgess Hill • East Grinstead K2 Crawley • Horley • Horsham Call: 01293 226201

philbanister@littlekickers.co.uk

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Saltworkz Totz, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath 10.00-11.30, 01444 459980 St Peter’s Centre, Ardingly 9.00-11.30, Just Drop In Tiny Tunes, Henfield Leisure Centre 10.0012.00, 01273 494984

Toddlers Thursday pm Methodist Parent & Toddler Group, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint 13.30-15.00, 01273 835956 Music & Movement Classes - Imagine That!

(3-41/2yrs) 1.45-2.25, Kings Centre, Burgess Hill. Kindermusik by Jan, 07505 021453 St John’s Church Toddlers Group, Burgess Hill 2.00-3.30, 01444 242940

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Toddlers Wednesday am Continued Jolly Tots, St Barnabas Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead 10.00-11.30, 01342 322234 Ladybird Baby & Toddler Group, Scout Hut, North Barn Lane, Plumpton 9.30-11.00, 07875 333161 Paint & Play, Kings Centre, East Grinstead (0-5yrs) 9.30-11.00, 01342 328616 Paint & Play, Triangle, Burgess Hill 10.0011.30, 01444 876000 Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0-3yrs) 9.45-11.45, 01342 822275 Parent & Toddler Group, Christ Church Hall, Oakhurst, Sayers Common 9.45-12.00, 01444 248520 Play & Learn Together, Family Centre, Haywards Heath 10.00-11.30 (12 week course book for place), 01444 255499 Play & Learn, The Gattons, Burgess Hill 10.00-11.30 (12 week course book for place), 01444 255480 Scallywags, United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks 9.30-11.30, sharonne_bihet@ yahoo.co. uk Tadpoles, United Reform Church, South Road, Haywards Heath 10.00-11.30, 01444 454618 Tea & Toys, babies & toddlers group, St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead.

10.00–11.30, 01342 314147 Teddies Parent & Toddler Group, Blackwell Children’s Centre, East Grinstead 9.3011.30, 01342 332992 Toddler at Fulking, Village Hall, The Street,

Fulking 10-12, Just Drop In Toddler Bounce at Henfield Leisure Centre 9.00-12.00, 01273 494984 Wivelsfield Green Toddler Group, Village Hall 9.30-12.00, 07582 806467

Toddlers Wednesday pm Music & Movement Classes - Imagine That!

(3-4½yrs) 1.45-2.25, Kings Centre, Burgess Hill. Kindermusik by Jan, 07505 021453 Paint & Play at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 1.30-2.30, 01444 457337 Tiddlers Toddler Group, Ashenground Centre, Haywards Heath 1.30-3.00, 01444 453726

Toddlers Thursday am Babies & Toddlers aged 0-3yrs, Bramble Hall Balcombe 9.45-11.45, 01444 819159 Bolnore Village Toddler Groups, Bolnore Primary School 9.30-11.30, 07715 696335 Bounce & Roll at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 9.45-10.30 & 10.45-11.30, 01444 457337 Bounce & Roll, Kings Centre, East Grinstead (Under 5yrs) 9.30-11.00, 01342 328616 Cuckoos, The Old School Cuckfield 10.0011.30, 01444 417103 Music & Movement Classes - Sing & Play (1-2yrs) 10.45-11.30, & Wiggle & Grow (23yrs) 9.45-10.30, Kings Centre, Burgess Hill.

Kindermusik by Jan, 07505 021453 Noahs Ark Toddler Group, The King’s Centre,33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill 10.00-11.30, 01444 244215 Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0-3yrs) 9.45-11.45, 01342 822275

Ark, Evangelical Church, 149 High Street, Hurstpierpoint 9.00-11.15, 01273 832369 Baby Rhymetime at Library Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 11.00-11.30, 01342 332970 Bounce & Roll, Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill 9.45-10.30, 10.45-11.30, 01444 876000 Chatterbox, Baptist Church, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath 10.00-11.30, 01444 628139 Childminders Drop-In at the Gattons, Burgess Hill 9.30-11.30 Fortnightly, 01444 255480 Explore Baby & Toddler Group, Mid Sussex Christian Centre, 180 Leylands Road, Burgess Hill 10.00, 01444 232596 Friday Fun, St Swithuns Church Hall, East Grinstead 10-11.30, 01342 322386 Fundamentals, Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath (2-4yrs) 9.30-10.15, 01444 457337 Little Fishes, St Peters Church, Henfield 2.00-3.30, 01273 495532 Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0-3yrs) 9.45-11.45, 01342 822275 Play & Learn Together at Blackwell Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 10.0011.30 (12 week course book a place), 01342 332992 St John’s Church, Burgess Hill 10.00-12.00, 01444 242940 Toddler Bounce at Henfield Leisure Centre 9.00-14.00, 01273 494984 Tootsie Time, Village Hall, West Hoathly RH19 4QG 9.00-11.00, 07971 799501 Tots Group, Evangelical Free Church Hall, Lindfield 9.30-11.00, 01444 482866

Toddlers Friday pm First Time Mature Mums Group (35yrs+), South Chailey 2.30-4.30 2nd Friday, 01273 890745 Music & Movement Classes - Wiggle & Grow (2-3yrs) 9.45-10.30, Kings Centre, Burgess Hill. Kindermusik by Jan, 07505 021453

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Honey Pots for Special Needs, The Yews, Haywards Heath, 07855 863037 Playtime at Penn Crescent, Haywards Heath 10-12. (ring for dates), 01444 255499

Toddlers Gym & Fitness

Bounce & Roll, Triangle, Burgess Hill:, 01444 876000 Fun Abounds, Uckfield, indoor trampoline centre, babies to adults, 01825 768479 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School Gymnastics Club hurstpierpoint.freeserve.co.uk, 01273 832366 Little Kickers Football Training: Haywards Heath, Maidenbower, K2 Crawley, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead (18mths-7yrs), 01293 226201 (SEE ADVERT) Rugbytots: A dynamic & innovative play programme for 2-7 yrs boys & girls, East Grinstead & Ardingly, 0845 313 3242 Tiny Soccer Stars Football & Ball Skills Programme (18mths--5 yrs old), 01444 440234 (SEE ADVERT) Tumble Tots - Hassocks, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Dial Post, Worthing, 01273 723511

Toddlers Dance & Music Diddi Dance: funky pre-school dance classes, Ditchling, 07730 576597 Drusilla Duffill Theatre School PreSchool classes for boys & girls (3yrs+), 01444 232672 (SEE ADVERT) Gielgud Academy Pre-School classes, 01444 451977 (SEE ADVERT) Inspire Dance Classes from 2 yrs, 07783 138348 Jo Jingles - East Grinstead, Lingfield, 01883 712881 (SEE ADVERT) Kicks Dance Classes for 3-11 yrs, 01342 829292 Lets Dance, Hassocks; Toddler Dance (3yrs+), 01903 817029 Minimusic: Seasonal songs, percussion, fun, small groups, 01342 810137 Monkey Music: Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough, Haywards Heath, 0-4yrs, 01825 760970 (SEE ADVERT) Music & Movement Classes 0-7yrs in Burgess Hill, Kindermusik by Jan, 07505 021453 (SEE ADVERT) Music Bus: Burgess Hill & Hassocks, 07729 616193, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Bolnore, East Grinstead, 01403 750306 Music for Aardvarks, 0788 6927081 Peekaboo Music Group, (SEE ADVERT) 01273 724063 Tinkerbell’s Music for Pre School Child ren, 07740 177791 (SEE ADVERT) Twinkle Tots Music Club, Turners Hill, 07534 275653 Youth Can Dance Music & Movement Classes, 07740 168447 (SEE ADVERT)

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All Change at East Grinstead Jo Jingles !

After 13 years of running the East Grinstead Jo Jingles franchise we have decided that it is time to hand over the reins to someone new.

We have therefore put the East Grinstead franchise up for sale, so if you fancy running your own business and being your own boss contact Carol or Nick on 01883 724800/712881.

Taking children’s music and movement classes is rewarding, fun and fits around family life as they run during term time only.

We would like to thank all our customers both past and present for their energy and enthusiasm in making Jo Jingles so much fun for themselves, the children and also for us. Finally a big thank you to the Family Grapevine for their continued support over the years.

It has been a great pleasure & I am sure all my readers will join me in wishing you much happiness in your future adventures. Gill

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Daycare Nurseries

Tudor House, Rosebud, Lavender Lodge in Burgess Hill and Primrose House in Haywards Heath • Full day care 7.30 am to 6 pm daily or sessions 7.30 am to 1 pm or 1 pm to 6 pm • Open 50 weeks of the year excluding Bank Holidays • Home from home ethos where children are supported by caring, dedicated professional qualified practitioners • Beautifully resourced, stimulating inside and outside environments • Offering a Montessori education where children learn through choosing, trying and doing activities for themselves • Supporting children and their families during their Foundation Years (EYFS) • Nutritious meals included in the fees • Three new large baby rooms at Tudor House’

Also our sister nurseries Hickory and Lindfield Montessories Welcomes children aged 18 months – 5 years (term time only) Daily sessions 9.00 am – 12.00, 12.00 – 3.00 pm and 9.00 am – 3.00 pm

Proud to be Outstanding

The Tudor House group goes from strength to strength with all six nurseries in the group achieving grade one outstanding as judged by OFSTED. Our motto at the Tudor House Group is Love Grows Here which is evident when you visit us. We are totally committed to the well-being of our babies in the seedling rooms which are set up to provide a loving, safe, caring place to learn and grow under the guidance of qualified knowledgeable practitioners. At Tudor House we provide three large new baby rooms and a lights sensorial room. We would welcome the opportunity to show you around any of our beautiful settings

Please telephone Carole-Anne to arrange a visit on 01444 241491 www.tudorhousemontessorigroup.co.uk

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Babies 3-18 mths • Toddlers 12-18/18-36 mths • Pre-School 3-5 yrs Caring and homely atmosphere with friendly experienced staff.

Full Day Care from 7.15am to 6.15pm or morning/afternoon sessions available for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

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Large secure garden with fully supervised climbing frame, playhouse and undercover play area CCTV front door security system.

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TINY TIGERS DAY NURSERY, GORSE COTTAGE, LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD RH19 1QF Tel: 01342 303424 • www.tinytigers.co.uk • Email: michele@tinytigers.co.uk

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Daycare Nurseries • PreSchools

High quality Care & Education for Children aged 0-5 yrs Open 7.30am-7.00pm 51 weeks of the year 5 minutes from Hen�ield For more information please contact Laura on 07766884009/01273 640686 or email laura@oscarbear.co.uk

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Tiggywigs Childrens Day Nursery, Burgess Hill (0-5yrs), 01444 870797 Tiny Tigers Day Nursery, East Grinstead (3mths-5yrs), 01342 303424 (SEE ADVERT) Toybox Nursery, East Grinstead (4mths-5 yrs), 01342 305050 Treetops Nursery, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath (0-5yrs), 01444 443414 Tudor House Montessori Nursery, Burgess Hill (0-5yrs), 01444 241491 (SEE ADVERT) Windmill Day Nursery, East Grinstead (3mths-5yrs), 01342 328544 (SEE ADVERT)

Preschool Nurseries & Playgroups

A home from home for your little ones • Childcare from 3 months to 5 years • Full day 8am to 6pm - am/pm sessions available • High staff to child ratio with low staff turnover • Large outdoor play area • Good Ofsted rating (May 2011) • Safe, caring, educational and fun environment Yarburgh, Highfield Road, East Grinstead RH19 2DX

01342 328544

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Daycare Nurseries All Kids Ltd, East Grinstead (4mths-5yrs), 01342 311757 Busy Bees, (formerly Early Years), Southdown Park, Haywards Heath (0-5yrs), 01444 448154 Cherry Tree Daycare, Sharpthorne (0-5yrs), 01342 811716 Childrens House East Grinstead (0-5yrs), 01342 311066 (SEE ADVERT) Cranbrook Nursery at Buttercup Barn, Balcombe (0-5yrs), 01444 811202 Elan Nursery, Haywards Heath (0-5yrs), 01444 474647 Erskine Day Nursery - Nursery Room (0-2½yrs) & PreSchool (2½-5yrs), 01273 833248 (SEE ADVERT) Fledglings Nursery School, East Grinstead (2mths-5yrs), 01342 302300 Hassocks Happy Feet, Hassocks - Nursery Room (0-2½yrs) & PreSchool (2½-5yrs), 01273 833248 (SEE ADVERT) Jigsaw Independent Day Nursery, Scaynes Hill (18 mths-5 yrs), 01444 831555 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Burgess Hill (05yrs), 01444 257971 Lavender Lodge Montessori Nursery,

Burgess Hill (0-5yrs), 01444 241491 (SEE ADVERT) Little Explorers Nursery & PreSchool, Burgess Hill, 07771 638660 Norto5Kidz, Lindfield & Cuckfield (1-5 yrs), 0845 004 5226 Oscar Bears Day Care, between Albourne & Henfield (0-5yrs), 01273 640686 (SEE ADVERT) Primrose House Montessori Nursery, Haywards Heath (0-5yrs), 01444 241491 (SEE ADVERT) Robins Nest Day Nursery, Haywards Heath (0-5 yrs), 01444 413103 (SEE ADVERT) Rosebud Montessori, Burgess Hill (0-5yrs), 01444 241491 (SEE ADVERT) Roundabout Christian Pre-School, East Grinstead (3mths-5yrs), 01342 302976 (SEE ADVERT) Roundabout House Nursery, Haywards Heath (0-5yrs), 01444 473374 Scallywags, Haywards Heath (2-5 yrs), 07792 957 634 The Walled Garden Nursery, Tavistock & Summerhill School, Lindfield, 2½-5yrs, 01444 450256

A House Pre-School, Windmill Avenue, Hassocks 2-5yrs, 01273 844250 Absolute Angels Pre-School, East Grinstead, 07786 734591 Acorns Nursery School, Lindfield & Westmeston, 01444 455081 (SEE ADVERT) Albourne Under 5s, Village Hall, Albourne, 07759876017 Ark Nursery School, Bolney, 0781 0350854 Ashurstwood Community Pre-School at the Primary School, Ashustwood, 07709 886882 Badgers Nursery School, Haywards Heath, 07885 598418 (SEE ADVERT) Blackwell Bunnies Pre-School, East Grinstead, 07765 507866 Bolney Under Fives, In the Grounds of Bolney Vinyard, 07922 092259 (SEE ADVERT) Bolnore Village Pre School, Bolnore Primary School, 077125 79888 Burgess Hill School Nursery (girls & boys), 01444 237008 (SEE ADVERT) Busy Bees Nursery School, Cricket Club, Cuckfield, 01444 414104 (SEE ADVERT) Busy Bees Playgroup, Henfield Youth Centre, Deer Park, Henfield BN5 9JQ, 01273 495768 Chelwood Gate Nursery & Forest Kindergarten, 07759 068015 (SEE ADVERT) Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School, 01342 718585 (SEE ADVERT) Cottis Preschool, 42 Cuckfield Rd, Hurstpierpoint, 07976 378 373 Crickets Playgroup, St John’s Pavilion, Burgess Hill, 01444 242786 Cuckfield Pre-School Playgroup, London Lane, Cuckfield, 01444 450438/413228 Dicker House Nursery School, Burgess Hill, 01444 248749 Ditchling Pre-School, Scout Hut, East End Lane, 01273 846115 Dormansland Village Pre-School, Dormansland, 01342 870546

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Dove Nursery, Henfield Cricket Club, 01273 492990/495652 Fish & Bricks Playgroup, Station Rd, Burgess Hill, 01444 233113 Forest Row Community Pre-School, 01342 825625 Four Season Kindergarten, West Hoathly (37yrs), 01342 811931 Good Start School, Poynings 2-5yrs, 01273 857411 Handcross Playgroup, Sports Pavilion, Handcross, 07763 047758 Hedgehog Nursery School, Ashenground Community Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 415191 (SEE ADVERT) Hickory Montessori, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 241491 (SEE ADVERT) Honey Bees Playgroup, Plumpton Green, 01273 890885 Horsted Keynes Pre-School, Village Hall, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790989 Humpty Dumpty Pre-School, Between Felbridge & East Grinstead, 07546 263029 Hurst Pre-Prep & Nursery, 01273 835821 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School, Village Centre, 07961 269123 Jack & Jill Nursery School, Wallis Centre, East Grinstead, 07598 943139 Jack & Jill Playgroup, Pavilion, London Road Recreation Ground, Hassocks, 07546 592616 Lindfield Montessori Nursery School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 241491 (SEE ADVERT) Lindfield Nursery School, King Edward Hall, Lindfield, 07584 066070 (SEE ADVERT) Little Explorers Nursery & PreSchool, Burgess Hill, 07771 638660 Little Oaks & Forest School Montessori Nursery School, Forest Row, 01342 824455 (SEE ADVERT) Mayflower Playgroup, New England Road, Haywards Heath, 07821 146584 Next Step Nursery, The Old School, Cuckfield, 01444 455233 (SEE ADVERT) Nursery Playgroup, The Yews 55 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 412367 Opportunity Playgroup, East Grinstead, 07964 723357 Paddington Pre-School, East Grinstead, 01342 317800 Pelican Pre-School, Olympos Leisure Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 323127 (SEE ADVERT) Perrymount Playgroup, Wesley Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 416170 (SEE ADVERT) Platform 3 Playgroup, Burgess Hill, 07759 211119/01444 237796 (SEE ADVERT) Playbox Playgroup, Methodist Hall, London Road, Burgess Hill, 07947 229629 Roundabout Christian Preschool, East Grinstead, 01342 302976 (SEE ADVERT) St Andrews Preschool, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 07845 919016 St Paul’s Pre-School, Hazelgrove Rd, Haywards Heath, 07986 355812 St Peter’s Pre-School Group, Street Lane, Ardingly, 07969 890907 St Wilfrids Nursery Unit, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 871107 Sunnyside Community Pre-School, East Grinstead, 07903 703425 Tiger Cubs Pre-School, Lindfield, 07905 099802 Tiggers Pre-School, Parish Rooms, Balcombe, 07890 022846 (SEE ADVERT)

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PreSchools & Nurseries

Badgers Nursery School

Building foundations for life

Sessions daily from 09.15–12.15 AND Tue, Wed & Thu afternoons from 12.15–14.45 Registered for 2 to 5 year olds ‘We provide a warm, friendly environment where your child can learn safely and grow in confidence whilst having fun.‛ We meet in the grounds of Warden Park Primary Academy, New England Road, Haywards Heath

Please call Mrs Laker on

07885 598418

for details or email badgersnursery@gmail.com www.badgersnursery.co.uk

L�������� N������ S����� King Edward Hall, Lindfield Tel: 07584 066070 Email: lindfieldnursery@gmail.com www.lindfieldnursery.co.uk

Ofsted Summer 2013 reported “Staff successfully promote all aspects of children’s emotional and physical well-being. They treat the children with warmth and kindness” Lindfield Nursery school provides:• Home from home environment • No restrictions on how you use your free entitlement • Free flow into the outside area • The nursery offers 2 & 3 year old funding • Quality learning and development for ALL children

Where fun, learning and laughter go hand in hand….

Hedgehogs Nursery School

'Learning together through play

We provide a high standard of Early Years education and care, enabling and enhancing each child to achieve his or her own maximum potential.

Morning and afternoon sessions for 2-5 year olds.

We have a high child to staff ratio and caring and Qualified staff. Early Years Funding available

Contact us for more information: Tel: 07759 068015 Email: chelwoodgate@hotmail.co.uk Please remember to tell our Wonderful Advertisers that you saw them in the Family Grapevine!

Hedgehogs Nursery was set up & opened in January 2014 for children aged 2 years, until they start Primary School. With over 11 years of experience of owning and running nursery schools, we believe that children ‘learn through play’ & this is very much encouraged at Hedgehogs Nursery School.

Our extremely dedicated & qualified staff will nurture your child’s early development providing a caring, stimulating & challenging environment for them to explore.

Sessions are during term time 9.30–12.30 each morning & 12.30–3pm on a Thursday afternoon.

We would like to invite you to come and have a look around with your child to get a feel for our Nursery School.

Please phone to arrange a convenient time on 01444 457307 or email us on hedgehogs.nursery@sky.com

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PreSchools & Nurseries

Busy Bees Nursery School Cuckfield Established Nursery School with experienced, qualified staff.

Excellent facilities in beautiful surroundings.

"Outstanding" OSFTED 2011 For more information please Telephone 01444 414104

www.busybeesnurseryschool.co.uk

Pelican Pre-School

Learning Through Play

The Pavilion Room, Kings Leisure Centre, East Grinstead Tel: 01342 328616 during preschool hours or 01342 323127 OPEN: MON - FRI 9.30 - 12.30

Age 2 to 4 years

OFSTED REGISTERED

LITTLE OAKS MONTESSORI NURSERY SCHOOL Tomtits Lane, Forest Row

• Beautiful Rural Location • Experienced Qualified Staff • Learning through Discovery and Play in a structured & stimulating environment.

• Small Class Sizes • Excellent Ofsted • Montessori Accredited • Children of all abilities aged 2 to 5 years • Holiday Club • Parent & Toddler Group NEW FOREST SCHOOL STARTING 19TH May 2014 To arrange a visit contact Angela Austin 01342 824455 or 0794 025 6194 www.littleoaksnursery.org

Dicker House

Dicker House Pre-School Est. over 60 yrs.

Pre-School "We form“Warm Warm &childrens' Caring Relationships" Stimulating minds and Caring

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NEXT STEP NURSERY The Old School Cuckfield 01444 455233

info@nextstepnursery.co.uk

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

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PreSchools & Nurseries • Tutors Preschool Nurseries & Playgroups Continued

Encouraging learning through play and socialisation Established since 1981 and rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted Wesley Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN To find out more please call 0784 0667646 or 01444 416170 or visit www.perrymountplaygroup.co.uk

Platform 3

Pre-School Playgroup

We run term time sessions at Manor Field School, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0PZ For more information Tel: 01444 237796 0775 9211119.

Email: p3p@btinternet.com Pop in and see us OFSTED registered.

Registered charity No. 1032597 Investors in Children West Sussex Quality Award

TIGGERS

PRE-SCHOOL Balcombe

For children from 2 to school age Educational, fun child care by experienced, qualified staff

Mon to Fri 9.15am – 12.15pm Lunch club Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri School day session Tues 9.15am - 3pm

For more information visit www.tiggerspreschool.co.uk or contact us on 07890 022846 or admissions@tiggerspreschool.co.uk to arrange to come and meet us Ofsted registered Registered charity, No. 1091348

Warren Playgroup, St Peter’s Church House, Henfield, 01273 495076 West Hoathly Montessori Preschool, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07807 504616 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Burgess Hill, 07729 459279 Wivelsfield Green Playgroup & Preschool at the Village Hall, 07794 443898 Yarburgh Community Pre-School, East Grinstead, 01342 300767

Education Information Independent Schools Council for advice on private schools, 020 77667070 Kent & Sussex NAGC Explorers club for Gifted & Talented Kids potentialplus.uk.org, kent@potentialplus.uk.org

Tutoring Angela Stafford - primary school teacher with experience in all curriculum areas (KS1 & KS2), 0777 1847632 Art Tuition the Lindfield Studio with Leesa Le May to GCSE/A’Level, 07738 288730 Fleet Tutors, 0845 644 5452 Helen Hayes B.A hons Literature A.N. E.A Speech & Drama Tutor, 07901301244 Help Centre Literacy project, tutoring for children & adults. Mon afternoon & evening, 01342 317417 Janet Irwin English, Maths, French, (all ages), 01444 455081 Janet Irwin, Educational Advice & Assessment, 01444 455081 Jenny Hope: Tutor Key Stage 1 & 2, English & Maths, 07871 810133 Kumon Centre, Haywards Heath 01444 417431 & Burgess Hill, 01444 246829 LAPADA & Drama Tuitoring, 01444 254466/250407 Marianne Sawford, Maths & English Tutor, 01444 414772 Marion Davison, Tutor, 01444 455939 Maths Tuition KS1-GCSE, Niki Lancaster, 07540 263410 Rachael Wall BSc, Dip SpLD, Specialist Dyslexia Tutor, 01444 484322

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

01444 455081

Jenny Hope Primary School Teacher CRB checked Maths and English Free Assessment 07871 810133

Marianne Sawford Maths & English Tutor Former Primary School Teacher 07986 851539/01444 414772 marianne@littlesteppingstones.co.uk

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Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge 2014

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There’s a magical adventure waiting for children when they take part in the 2014 Summer Reading Challenge. They can join our adventurers as they explore the labyrinth that introduces them to fantastical creatures from the world of legend and mythology, simply by reading six books from the library. They can discover the secrets of Mythical Maze and meet some of the fantastical creatures – from a Nessie to a Minotaur and all sorts in between!

To take part families need to visit their local library from Saturday 12th July to sign-up for free; if you’re not already library members you can join at the same time and this is free too! Children will be challenged to make three visits to the library during the summer and collect different ‘scratch & sniff’ stickers and other rewards. Children who complete all three visits by Saturday 13th September will be awarded a certificate and medal.

To keep children keen over the summer libraries will be offering a programme of exciting free Mythical Maze events – check the website for details of what’s happening near you.

For more information about Mythical Maze visit your local library or click on www.westsussex.gov.uk/readingchallenge.

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Independent Schools

Introducing the new Nursery 51 at Burgess Hill School for Girls, open to all children aged 2½–4 years old for 51 weeks* of the year.

• Choose from school day sessions 8.30am – 3.30pm or full day sessions 8am – 6pm • Morning or Afternoon sessions • High quality teaching • Use of whole school facilities

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

www.nursery51.com * term time only also available

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Ashdown House

Boarding and Day Co-Educational Preparatory School (4-13) A caring, traditional environment giving children a first class education and values to take them through life • Small classes • Excellent scholarship and CE success to all major public schools • Pastoral care second to none • New pre prep • Fantastic music, art, DT, drama, sport • Set in 40 stunning acres Do come and see us!

Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JY www.ashdownhouse.co.uk secretary@ashdownhouse.com 01342 822574

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Independent Schools

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Independent Schools • Out of School Clubs • Schoolwear

Independent Schools Annan Farm Small School, Uckfield (311yrs), 01825 841410 Ardingly College The Farmhouse Nursery, Ardingly Pre-Prep (2-4yrs), 01444 893300, Prep School (7-13yrs), 01444 893200, Senior School (13-18yrs), 01444 893000 Ashdown House Pre-Prep & Prep School, Forest Row (5-13yrs), 01342 822574 (SEE ADVERT) The Pre-Prep, Beeches, Brambletye (2-7yrs), 01342 335373 Prep School, East Grinstead, 01342 321004 Burgess Hill School for Girls (2-18yrs), 01444 241050 (SEE ADVERT) Copthorne Preparatory School (2-13yrs), 01342 712311 (SEE ADVERT) Cottesmore School, nr Pease Pottage, 01293 520648 Cumnor House School, Danehill (2-13yrs), 01825 790347 Great Walstead School, Lindfield Nr Haywards Heath (2-13yrs), 01444 483528 Greenfields School, Forest Row nr East Grinstead (2-18yrs), 01342 822189 Handcross Park School (2-13yrs), 01444 400526 Hurst College (2-13yrs), 01273 834975, (1318yrs), 01273 833636 (SEE ADVERT) Lancing College Preparatory School, The Droveway, Hove (Nursery-Year 8), 01273 503452 (SEE ADVERT) Lewes New School, Talbot Terrace, Lewes (5-11yrs), 01273 477074 Lingfield Notre Dame School, Lingfield Nursery-18yrs, 01342 832407 Michael Hall Rudolf Steiner School, Forest Row (2-18yrs), 01342 822275 Old Grammar School Lewes (2-18yrs), 01273 472634

Tavistock & Summerhill School, Coeducational Nursery & Preparatory School, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 1RP (2½13yrs), 01444 450256 (SEE ADVERT) Trefoil Montessori Farm Primary School, East Grinstead (5-11yrs), 01342 316129

Schoolwear Broadbridge, School Uniforms, 2 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413466 easy2name.com, 01635 298 326 My Name Label, 0870 8507897 Sussex Uniforms stocking uniforms for most local schools, 0844 9210160

Out of School Clubs After School Bushcraft Club Tuesdays (term time) 4-6pm, 07734 785925 All Kids Ltd, East Grinstead (0-14yrs), 01342 311757 Hassocks Happy Feet, Hassocks (0-5yrs), 01273 833248 Kidoos Breakfast & After School Club.

Covering Burgess Hilll & Wivelsfield, 07833 545447 Pioneer PE Holiday Club, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01273 831828 Roundabout Trinity Christian Preschool, East Grinstead (0-13yrs), 01342 302976

Blackwell County Primary School, East Grinstead, 01342 323906 Bolney CE Primary School, Bolney, 01444 881352 Bolnore Village Primary School, Bolnore, 01444 456715 Danehill Primary School, Danehill, 01825 790388 Gattons Infants School, Burgess Hill, 01444 235071 Harlands CP School, Haywards Heath, 01444 450782 Hassocks Infants School, Hassocks, 01273 842549 Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Cuckfield, 01444 454295 Lindfield Primary School, Lindfield, 01444 482524 London Meed Community Primary School, Burgess Hill, 01444 232336 Manor Field County Primary School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233368 Plumpton Primary School, Plumpton Green, 01273 890338 Sheddingdean County Primary School, Burgess Hill, 01444 246532 Southway County Junior School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233824 St Augustine’s CE Primary School, Scaynes Hill, 01444 831371 St Joseph’s RC School, Haywards Heath, 01444 452584 St Lawrence CE Primary School, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 833229 St Marks CE Primary School, Staplefield, 01444 401244 St Peter’s CE Primary School, Ardingly, 01444 892314

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St Peter’s CE Primary School, Fabians Way, Henfield, 01273 492447 St Wilfred’s RC School, Burgess Hill, 01444 235254 St Wilfrid’s CE School, Haywards Heath, 01444 413707 Twineham CE Primary School, Twineham, 01444 881207 Warden Park Junior Academy, Haywards Heath, 01444 451264 Warninglid County Primary School, Warninglid, 01444 461329 Windmills County Junior School, Hassocks, 01273 842421 Wivelsfield CP School, Wivelsfield Green, 01444 471393

Secondary Schools Chailey School, South Chailey, 01273 890407 Downlands School, Hassocks, 01273 845892 Imberhorne School, East Grinstead, 01342 323562 Oakmeeds Community College, Burgess Hill, 01444 241691 Oathall Community College, Haywards Heath, 01444 414001 Sackville Community College, East Grinstead, 01342 410140 St Paul’s RC School, Burgess Hill, 01444 873898 Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Fields, Steyning, 01903 814555 Warden Park School, Cuckfield, 01444 457881

Primary Schools Albourne CE Primary School, Albourne, 01273 832003 Balcombe CE Primary School, Balcombe, 01444 811403 Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead, 01342 321572 Birchwood Grove C P School, Burgess Hill, 01444 242209 Blackthorns CP School, Lindfield, 01444 454866

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A - Z of Activities for all the Family PLAYING WITH CLAY

simply artful Drawing & Painting Classes 7 - 14 ����� ��� Are you interested in joining a small group to develop your drawing skills?

Drawing practice and a painting project completed each week.

Holiday and half-term workshops To �ind out more telephone 01273 845995 or email simplyartful@hotmail.co.uk

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Air Sports

Airworks Paragliding Centre, Glynde, 01273 858108 Sussex Paragliding, Beddingham, 01273 858170

Angling Haywards Heath & District Angling Society (any age), 0794 7571699

Archery Blacklands Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, 01342 810493 Ditchling Archery Club - all ages & abilities, ditchlingac.org.uk Plumpton Bowmen all ages from 10yrs, 01273 890001

Arts & Crafts History in Brass - brass rubbing for schools, clubs, parties, 01273 834323 Lindfield Art Studio with Leesa Le May (5yrs+-Adult), 07738 288730 Made & Making Sewing Tuition: helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching 7-14yrs, 07967 819540 (SEE ADVERT) Simply Artful - Drawing & Painting Classes (8-14 yrs), 01273 845995 (SEE ADVERT) Sussex Crafts, 45 High St, Cuckfield Workshops All Ages, 01444 455611

Athletics Burgess Hill Junior Runners, 07955 690138 East Grinstead Athletics Club (Year 6+), 01342 315589 Haywards Heath Harriers (10yrs+) haywards heath harriers.co.uk, enquiries@ haywardsheathhar riers.co.uk Henfield Joggers henfieldjoggers.co.uk, enquiries@henfieldjoggers.co.uk Mid Sussex Triathion Club (Juniors) midsussextriclub.com, 07976 793323

Badminton Badminton for Fun Club badmintonforfun. com, 07758 846421 Chelwood Gate Badminton Club (Juniors & Seniors), 01825 766199 Cuckfield Badminton Club cuckfieldbadmintonclub.co.uk, 01444 452487 Dolphin Badminton Club, Haywards Heath (Juniors & Seniors), 01444 452254 FastStep Badminton Academy: Junior badminton coaching sessions for beginners & intermediates, Haywards Heath, 07590 080998 Hassocks Badminton Club (Seniors), 0771 4545328

Classes for kids from pre-school to teens

Throw pots, make models, have fun!

Duke of Edinburgh

Holidays Half Term Regular Term Time Saturday Classes Parties Adult Classes

Classes for Adults To find out more contact Karen Colcomb 01342 317049 or 07984 000849

01273 844679 janeyskelton@googlemail.com

karen@rocketandrhubarbcookeryschool.co.uk www.rocketandrhubarbcookeryschool.co.uk

Haywards Heath Junior Badminton Club (916 yrs), 01444 484642 Henfield District Badminton Club, 01273 494231 Hurstpierpoint Badminton Club (16yrs+), 01273 833555 Imberwood Badminton Club, nr East Grinstead, 01342 317747/07879 998304 Lindfield Badminton Club, 01444 453559 Mish Mash Badminton Club, Walstead (9yrs+), 01444 484642 Warden Park Badminton Club Thur evenings (all ages), 01444 471002

Baseball Burgess Hill RedHats Baseball Club (915yrs), redhatsbaseball.com Henfield Heat Basketball Club for boys & girls 7-12 yrs, henfieldheat.co

Basketball Haywards Heath Eagles Basketball Club (1017yrs), 01444 455617 Saints Basketball Club, East Grinstead, 01342 321210

Clay & Pottery Playing with Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679 (SEE ADVERT)

Climbing & Mountaineering Blacklands Farm - Climbing, Zipwire, Abseiling, 01342 810493 K2 Sports Centre, Crawley, 01293 585300

Cookery Kiddy Cook, fun cookery parties & classes 2-11yrs, 07779 602604 Pick It Cook It - countryside and cooking workshops for all age groups, 07905 405454/07969 123648 (SEE ADVERT) Rocket & Rhubarb Cookery School creative cookery courses for children, 01342 317049 (SEE ADVERT) Woolcott Dainty Cooking Workshops from aged 9yrs, 01444 440867

Creative Writing, Poetry, Book Clubs

Sussex Supremes Baton Twirlers sussexsupremestwirlers.co.uk,

Aquila Children’s Magazine, stimulating for able children, 01323 431313 The Mint House, High Street, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 834443

Bikes & Cycling

Cricket

Batton Twirling

Community Cycle Hire, Hassocks Station, Hassocks, 07521 961909 Deers Leap Bike Trail, East Grinstead, 01342 325858 Forest Row Bike Club (all ages), 01342 311936 Lewes Wanderers Cycling Club, 01273 471880 Sussex Cyclists Association, sussexca.org.uk Sussex Nomads Cycling Club (12yrs+), 07810 426788

Bowling & Skittles Bowlplex, Brighton Marina, 01273 818180 Hollywood Bowl, Crawley, 0844 826 1457

Boxing & Wrestling Focus Fitness: Boot Camp, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, X-fit, Boot camp, 07763 901326

Cards & Board Games Sussex Junior Chess (5-18 yrs), 07939 264643 West Sussex Bridge Club (Cuckfield) – Learn to Play Bridge (Intermediate/Year 2), 01444 451603

Cheerleading Lets Dance!, Hassocks, 01903 817029

Ansty Cricket Club Colts (7-16yrs), anstycc. org.uk Ardingly Cricket Club (Adults & Juniors), 01444 892012 Balcombe Cricket Club (Juniors), 07788 108290 Burgess Hill Cricket Club (Juniors), 07889 438942 Clayton Cricket Club (Juniors), 07590 835494 Cuckfield Cricket Club (Juniors), 01444 484111 Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching (7yrs+) led by prof coaches, 07912 873591 Haywards Heath Cricket Club (All Ages), 07764 625710 Henfield Cricket Club (Adults & Juniors), 01273 492990 Horsted Keynes Cricket Club (Juniors 7yrs+Adult), 01825 790206 Indoor Cricket at Dolphin Centre on Sunday evenings (Winter only), 01444 457337 Keymer & Hassocks Cricket Club (10yrs+), 07748 967314 Lindfield Cricket Club (Juniors), 01444 239287 Scaynes Hill Cricket Club (Juniors), 07970 123064

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St Andrew’s Cricket Club, Burgess Hill, 01444 235267 Sussex County Cricket Courses & Coaching (Juniors 6yrs+), 01273 827104 East Sussex, 01273 827128 West Sussex To find junior cricket coaching near you: sussexcricket.co.uk, 0844 264 0202

Dance & Drama Act One Beginners Drama School: Copthorne, Felbridge & East Grinstead, 01342 719166 Act Too Productions: Musical Shows All Ages, 07905 377046 (SEE ADVERT) Ariel Drama Academy: Burgess Hill/East Grinstead/Crawley/Steyning (5-19yrs), 01444 2564466/250407 (SEE ADVERT) Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School: Ballet, Tap & Modern, 01444 454684 (SEE ADVERT) BPM Dance Academy: Street, Jazz, HipHop, Popping & Locking & Commercial, 07745931325 (SEE ADVERT) Centre Stage, The Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 776006 Codanza: Ballet, Tap, Modern (2yrs-adult), 01444 415296 (SEE ADVERT) Dance & Ballet, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Dancewear by G Lois, Burgess Hill, 01444 247411 (SEE ADVERT) Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, Burgess Hill: Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap, Jazz, Performance (3-19yrs), 01444 232672 (SEE ADVERT) Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts: Ballet, Modern, Tap, Singing, Drama, ballroom & Pre-School, 01444 451977 (SEE ADVERT) Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy, 01273 862213 Inspire Academy of Dance: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contempory, East Grinstead, 07783 138348 JK Theatre Arts (3-18 yrs), 07504 059640 Jo Hayman, Speech & Drama, 01444 417003 Karen Hollebon School of Dance, Burgess Hill: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street, Musical Theatre, 01273 842086 (SEE ADVERT) Kicks Dance Classes for 3-11 yrs, 01342 829292 Lets Dance!, Hassocks: Ballet, Modern (3yrs-adult), 01903 817029 Live Wire Dance School: Disco, Jazz, Street (3-18yrs), 01273 562996 Mad about Drama: Mixed Drama Group for 6-19 yr olds, Burgess Hill, 07901 301244 (SEE ADVERT) Mrs Carol Grant FISTD, Plumpton: Ballet, Modern & Tap, 01444 243592 (SEE ADVERT)

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MAD ABOUT DRAMA

We tailor learning to individual needs, desires & goals. All ages can enjoy & experience all genres & forms from Modern & Contemporary Acting to Classical Drama. Gain confidence in Acting, Mime, Improvisation, Poetry, Literature, Auditions, Interview Technique, Presentations & Examinations with UCAS recognised qualifications.

We offer group sessions, individual lessons & tailored workshops for external businesses & organisations.

Group Sessions, Saturdays 10am to 11am, term time at The King's Centre Victoria Road, Burgess Hill.

For further information on individual lessons or tailored workshops for Businesses, please visit

www.madaboutdrama.org or contact us on

07901 301244

Term time 9am to 12.45pm The renowned Act Too Arts Academy would like to welcome prospective students to come and join us for a FREE TRIAL and enjoy the fun at one of our Sussex based performing arts academy branches.

Having provided some of the best theatrical opportunities and training in the region for the past six years along with an emphasis on live performance offering as many as nine show opportunities each year Act Too are confident that prospective students will get incredible skills development and confidence building from HSE Prosecution Case F230000695

their involvement with the company.

N Dance Company: Dance classes for 4-14yrs, 01444 455364 Popdance UK: Mix of street, jazz, pop, 7-16yrs, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, 01273 887474 Roshe School of Performing Arts, East Grinstead, 01342 837719 (SEE ADVERT)

Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy, Forest Row: Ballet Tap Modern, 07857 661162 Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools, East Grinstead, 0845 070 8149 (SEE ADVERT) Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools, Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166

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Classes Relocated to New Studios in Burgess Hill

For more details, please contact the school ofďŹ ce or visit our website: KFB House Suite F 55 Victoria Road Burgess Hill RH15 9LH Tel: 01444 232672 email: drusilladschool@btclick.com

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Fun & Friendly I.S.T.D. Dance Classes in Haywards Heath, Lindfield, Cuckfield & Ansty.

Ballet, Tap & Modern from Age 2.

Specialist Melody Bear Ballet Classes for Pre-Schoolers.

Principal – Mrs Caroline O’Neill 01444 415296 - codanza@sky.com - www.codanza.co.uk

DANCE CLASSES Boys and Girls Plumpton Village Hall

Fully Qualified Teacher FISTD Mrs Carol Grant BALLET, MODERN DANCE & TAP Ages 2 upwards Older Beginners Welcome For details, phone 01444 243592

BALCOMBE & LINDFIELD DANCE SCHOOL

Children aged from 2 are offered a fun introduction to the world of dance.

Students can enjoy performing at local events, join holiday Dance Camps & take NATD Graded & Theatrical Award exams.

BALLET, TAP & MODERN DANCE TODDLERS, PRELIMINARY & ALL GRADES UP TO FOUNDATION

To find out more please call Nikki Gower on 01444 454684 CLASSES HELD IN BALCOMBE & LINDFIELD

Dance & Drama Continued Tanzen Academy, Ardingly ISTD Ballet: Tap, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theatre, 07894 116254 Turning Pointe School of Dance, Haywards Heath: Ballet, Jazz, Modern,

Musical Theatre, Tap, Point, Street Jazz, 07936 588802 Wivelsfield Little Theatre: flourishing amateur dramatics club if you are interested in acting, set building, costumes, 01444 454886 Youth Can Dance Sussex: Ballet, Toddler, Modern, Tap, 07740 168447 (SEE ADVERT)

Fencing Riddle of Steel Medieval Fencing Club for Children, 01273 891534

Film Clubs Hurstpierpoint Children’s Film Society, 01273 835875

Football Ashurstwood Football Club (6-16yrs), awjfc. co.uk Burgess Hill Town FC - 131 years of his history! Bhtfc.co.uk, 07855 053759/01444 254821 Cuckfield Cosmos Girls Football Club (716yrs), 07793 416687 East Grinstead Town Football Club 8yrs Men & Women egtfc.co.uk, 01342 324583/07957 116198

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Forest Row Junior Football Club 7yrs+, 01342 826032 Hassocks Ladies Football Club (16yrs+), 07947 463885 Henfield Football Club (Adults & JuniorsGirls & Boys), 01273 492399 Hurst Colts hurstcolts.co.uk, 01273 841961 Lindfield FC Juniors (6-15yrs), lindfieldfc. com Little Kickers Football Training: Haywards Heath, Maidenbower, K2 Crawley, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead (18mths-7yrs), 01293 226201 Marle Place Wanderers Football Club (6yrs+ Girls Too), 07761 980056/01444 243420 Mid Sussex Blues, midsussexblues.co.uk Southdown Football Club Girls (7-14yrs) 07795 564407 & Boys, 07523 951914 Sussex County Football Ass for your nearest club www.sussexfa.com, 01903 753547 Tiny Soccer Stars Football & Ball Skills Programme (18mths--5 yrs old), 01444 440234 Wivelsfield Green Football Club (16yrs+), 01444 871348

Golf Cuckfield Golf Centre, 01444 459999 Hassocks Golf Club, 01273 846630 Haywards Heath Golf Club, 01444 414457 Lindfield Golf Club, Paxhill, 01444 484467 Pyecombe Golf Club, 01273 845372

Gymnastics & Trampoline Gatwick Flyers Trampoline Club, Handcross, (5yrs+), 07941 117852 Gym Club at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984

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Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club (up to 16yrs) hurstpierpoint.freeserve.co.uk, 01273 832366 Pyramid Gymnastics Club, 01444 243314 Sky High Trampoline & Double Mini Tramp Club, Uckfield, 5yrs-adults,, 01825 768479 (SEE ADVERT) Stars Gym Club, Henfield, 01903 800024 Sussex Springers Trampoline Club at Hassocks Sports Centre, 01444 831046 Trampolining at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Trampolining at Freedom Leisure Hassocks (3-80 yrs), 01273 841348 Triangle, Burgess Hill for trampolining, 01444 876000

Hockey Burgess Hill Hockey Club (7-70yrs), 07852 444741 Burgess Hill Ladies Hockey Club (6 yrs upwards), 01444 250626 Mid Sussex Hockey Club Coaching every Sunday for 7yrs+ mshc.co.uk, 0783 020 0722 Sussex Hockey Association for a club nr you, sussexhockey.co.uk

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Holiday Clubs & Activities

Looking for a Unique Adventure Activity for your Child during the School Holidays?

It's Great Outdoors! runs fun outdoor activity days sharing skills such as Tracking, Bushcraft & Campfire Cooking. Encourage your children to make new friends, build self-esteem & boost self confidence.

Supervised by a qualified & CRB checked Forest School Leader (Level 3) & supported by experienced, CRB checked staff. Visit our website to book places on our upcoming events: Woodland School: 7th 14th 21st July + 14th 28th Aug & 1st Sept After School Bushcraft Club Tuesdays (term time) 4-6pm £5 per child

Acorns Holiday Club

28th July-22nd August

Trefoil Montessori Farm School Summer School

3 day Craft Workshops for children aged 7–11 and 11-15 years 3 DAY WORKSHOP 10 am-2.30pm £90 Workshop 1 28th, 29th & 30th July Workshop 2 4th 5th 6th August.

There are 6 workshops to choose from: Woodwork, Printmaking, Textiles, Bread & Cheesemaking, Botanical Drawing or Land Sculpture & Bushcraft. After lunch the children will help with the farm duties of feeding & caring for the animals.

Bring a packed lunch, we will provide healthy snacks.

Please contact the office for a registration form.

www.p.vickerman@btinternet.com or 01342 316129

Holiday Schemes & Activities

Acorns Holiday Club, Westmeston, nr Ditchling, 28 Jul - 22 Aug, 2-11yrs, register via our website, 01444 455081 (SEE ADVERT) Act Too are running a Matilda Summer Workshop 4th - 8th August at The Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill, 07905 377046 Advantage Receiver Camps & Coaching for all ages & abilities, 01444 253322/07803 928195) Ashdown Forest Centre: Aug 11th-12th & 21st-22nd 10am-3.30pm 2 days of outdoor fun for 6-10yrs, 07986 703088 Childrens House Montesorri, East Grinstead, 01342 311066 Dolphin Holiday Academy, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Earwig Productions: Theatre Summer School Specialists, 01273 735725 Floaters Swimming School Intensive Holiday

Courses, 01444 246800 Holiday Academy at Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Holiday Schemes, Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348 JK Theatre Arts Holiday Drama Workshops 3-18yrs, 07504 059640 Kings Holiday Academy at Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Little Oaks & Forest School Montessori Nursery School, Forest Row, 01342 824455 Made & Making: Sewing Tuition: helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching 7-14yrs, 07967 819540 Music Express - Summer Music & Drama Workshops, 07855 957644 MXT Swimming School, all ages, Steyning, + intensive holiday courses., 07944 237614 Pick It Cook It - countryside and cooking workshops for all age groups, 07905 405454/07969 123648 (SEE ADVERT)

for children aged 2 - 11yrs in our fantastic setting at Westmeston near Ditchling.

Fun-filled adventure days in the Sussex countryside.

01444 455081

www.theacornsnurseryschool.com Pied Piper Activities, 01273 504485 Pioneer PE Holiday Club, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01273 831828 Playing with Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679 Rising Stars Multi - Sports, venues across the area, (4-12yrs), 01462 790152 Roundabout Trinity Christian Preschool, East Grinstead (0-13yrs), 01342 302976 Simply Artful - Drawing & Painting Classes (8-14 yrs), 01273 845995 Smash Activity Club at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, 07828 979403 Sport/Perform/Language/Art Academies, coaching for all abilities, Ardingly College 3-17yrs, 0844 3358217 Stagecoach Summer Workshops Haywards Heath 28th July - 1st Aug, 0845 075 0166 Summer Rok Skool, 01444 484979 Super Camps - Go Play Go Create Go Discover at Handcross Park School St Paul’s Catholic College 4-14yrs, 01235 467300 (SEE ADVERT) Tennis on the Common from 4yrs at Lindfield Tennis Club 29th July–1st Aug, 5th–8th Aug, 12th–15th Aug, 19th–22nd Aug, 07894 388575

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The Great Outdoors Parties: den building, wood carving, stricks & string, Treasure Hunt, 07734 785925 (SEE ADVERT) Tracy Lowe’s Swim School Summer Holiday Courses 4th-8th August, 9.00am-11.00am at Handcross Park School, 01403 892542 Trefoil Montessori Farm Primary School, East Grinstead (5-11yrs), 01342 316129 (SEE ADVERT)

Horseriding Albourne Equestrian Centre, 01273 832989 All England Jumping Course Hickstead, 01273 834315 Ashdown Riding School, Duddleswell, Ashdown Forest, 07818093880 Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 503842 Clayton Hill Stables, Hassocks, 01273 844120 Porches Farm Riding Stables, Chelwood Gate, 01825 740644 Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536 Tremaines Riding Stable, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790501

Ice Sports Guildford Spectrum Centre, 01483 443322

International Family Clubs Are you Polish? Would you be interested in being part of a Polish Community Group in Mid Sussex?, 0776 3382958 Les Franglophones Group for Anglo-French families, lesfranglophones.co.uk (SEE ADVERT)

Karting Q Leisure Kids Karting Club, London Rd, Albourne, 01273 834403

Kites Brighton Kite Flyers brightonkiteflyers.co.uk, 01273 582309

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GERMAN TUITION Adults & Children

I teach REAL-LIFE, CONVERSATIONAL German in groups and one-to-one FUN - EASY For more info call Elisabeth: 01342 811099 www.easygermanlearning.co.uk

Language Classes Acorns French Club, Denmans Lane, Lindfield (2-11yrs), 01444 455081 Ania Rush, Polish Language Lessons for All Levels, 07763382958 Bleu Blanc Rouge - French for Children & Adults, 01444 233137 Effective Education Centre, German, French, Italian, Spanish, English as a Foreign Language, 01342 317417 Elaine Rice, French Tutor, 01444 459951 Elisabeth Reichert - Eckersley, German, English Foreign Language, 01342 811099 (SEE ADVERT) Franglophones weekly French classes in Hove, Brighton, Lewes & Haywards Heath for French speaking families, lesfranglophones.co.uk (SEE ADVERT) French Tuition, Hadjira Sedour, 01444 415366 Isobel Gonzalez, Spanish Tutor, 01444 443808 Italian & French Tuition, 01444 414830 Little Fidgets languages for kids throughout Sussex, 01273 833340 Liz Hinze, Spanish, French & German Tuition, 01444 452697

Leisure & Sport for Disabled & Special Needs Children Kangaroo Special Needs Playscheme, Cuckfield, 01444 255120 Riding for the Disabled, South East Region Chairman, 0845 2416304

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Seagulls Special Needs Football Club seagulls-specials.org.uk, 07876 898031 Seahorses Swimming Club for the Less Able, Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 SMART Lots of activities Weds 5.15-6.45 at Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Special Needs Football Sessions, 07919 051848

Martial Arts Burgess Hill Teakwon-Do, 01444 233356 (SEE ADVERT) Diddy Deshi Traditional Karate (5-8yrs), 01444 239447 Fortitude Academy for Tae Kwon-Do (All Ages), 08701 662568 (SEE ADVERT) Little Ninjas (3-5yrs & 6-12yrs) at Olympos, Haywards Heath, 08701 662 568 Mid Sussex Martial Arts School, 01444 318422 Sama Burgess Hill Karate (5 yrs+), 07929 056674 Seishin Judo & Laido 7yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07872 449093 Shorinjiryu Renshinkan Karatedo England Traditional Karate (5yrs+) BH HH Albourne, Danehill, Ditchling Hassocks S Hill, 01444 454827 (SEE ADVERT) White Crane Fighting Arts, Kung Fu, (5yrs+), 07976 260710 Zanshin Karate Club (7-80yrs), 07968 973424 Zazen Academy of Martial Arts, 07952 670349

Other Sports Action Night at the Triangle, Burgess Hill (10-14yrs) on Fris 6.00-8.30pm, 01444 876000 Blacklands Farm - Crate Stacking, Grass Sledges, 01342 810493 (SEE ADVERT) Focus Fitness: Boot Camp, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, X-fit, 07763 901326

Motor Vehicles Golding Barn Raceway, Henfield Road, Small Dole - Motorcross, 01903 816758

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Tel 01444 417654 www.carousel-music.co.uk Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

Haywards Heath, East Grinstead Forest Row and Uckfield

30 years experience, enthusiastic and kindly teacher accepts all levels from beginners to diploma students. Also late starters and restarters!

Sundari Heller LRAM

01342 823099 CRB CHECKED

Academy Violins Dealers & Restorers In Fine Violins, Violas, Cellos and Bows From Beginner to Soloist Accessories, Valuations Instruments Purchased and part exchanged Open Tuesday to Saturday 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

(closing at 3.00 pm on Saturdays and Closed Wednesday afternoons)

29 Lansdown Place, Lewes Tel: 01273 473278 www.academyviolins.co.uk

CELLO LESSONS Judith Rae B.Ed Hons CT ABRSM, Member ISM & ESTA CRB checked

Accredited Cellobabies Teacher KalliKids Approved

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Music Shops, Choirs & Orchestras

Paintball & Laser Games Holmbush Paintball, 0800 279 2525 Laser Tag, 49 The Martlets, Burgess Hill RH15 9NN, 01444 686686 LaserHub, Spindle Way, Crawley RH10 1TG, 01293 548000 Skirmish Paintball, Ladycross Farm, (10yrs+), 01342 870870

Polo Cowdray Park Polo Club cowdraypolo.co.uk, 01730 813257 Hickstead, 01273 834315 Sussex Polo Club, nr East Grinstead, 01342 714920

Rollerskates & Skateboards East Grinstead Roller Hockey Club (7yrs+), 01825 740220 Mobile Skate Park for Villages in Horsham District Council horshamskatepark.co.uk, 01403 215100 Roller Disco at Dolphin Leisure Centre on Saturday evenings 4.30 & 6.30, 01444 457337 Roller Disco at Kings Centre, East Grinstead Sundays 4.30-6.00, 01342 328616 Rollerdisco every Friday 18.30-20.00 at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984

East Grinstead Tennis & Squash Club, 01342 325077 Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks (all ages), 01273 844283

Stoolball Blackstone Stoolball Club (Juniors & Seniors), 01273 493700 East Grinstead Stoolball Club, 01342 327721 Hurstpierpoint Stoolball Club (Juniors Welcome 9-18yrs), 01273 845808 Lindfield Stoolball Club (Ladies 16+), 01444 451863 To find out more about your nearest stoolball club, stoolball.co.uk

Swimming

East Grinstead Target Shooting Club (14yrs+), 07788 615080

ADV Swim School - tuition for all ages & abilities, 01444 248482 (SEE ADVERT)

Snow Sports

Courses at Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337

Dry Ski Slopes at Bowles, Eridge Green nr Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665

Courses at Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616

Soft Play Areas

Antics Softplay Open Daily at Triangle, Burgess Hill (Under 10yrs), 01444 876000 JJ’s Play Centre, 2-8 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4EA, 01444 443011 Kings Centre, Leisure Centre East Grinstead, 01342 312514 Monkey Bizness, Unit 27 Cliffe Ind Est, Lewes BN8 6JL, 08458 739645

Dolphin Ladies Swimming Club for Adults (daytime), 01444 440561 East Grinstead Swimming Club (8yrs+), 01403 733794 Flippers & Fins - Swim Lessons From Birth, 01273 831382 (SEE ADVERT) Floaters - Swimming Classes (all ages & abilities), 01444 246800 (SEE ADVERT)

www.tracyloweswimschool.co.uk

• SUMMER HOLIDAY COURSE 4th - 8th AUGUST 2014 inc.

9.00am - 11.00am at HANDCROSS PARK SCHOOL • Fun weekly swimming lessons at a small friendly swim school • Classes range from babies right up to advanced swimmers • Warm pools at different locations • New Classes starting in September

Tel : 01403 892542 or 07789552148

Babies

NEW! Lessons at a warm private pool in Small Dole, near Henfield ASA Level 2 teachers

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Ariel Private Singing Lessons, 01444 254466/250407 Guitar & Bass Tuition for Beginners (10yrs+), 01444 235718 Judith Rae, Cello Teacher, 01444 458035 (SEE ADVERT) Liz Hinze, Singing Teacher (All Ages), 01444 452697 (SEE ADVERT) Miranda Davis, Violin & Viola Classes, 01444 454262

CD Phoenix Netball Club (9yrs+), East Grinstead cdphoenixsussex.org.uk, 07803 817898 East Grinstead Junior Netball League (914yrs), 01342 321210 Mid Sussex Youth Netball Club, midsussexnetball.org.uk Southdown Netball Club (Juniors & Seniors), 01342 328304/07766 243703

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Netball

Burgess Hill Rugby Football Club (6yrs+) BHRFC.co.uk, 07545 327763 Ditchling Rugby Football Club ditchlingrfc. com, 07767 883348 East Grinstead Rugby Football Club (7yrs+), 01342 322338 Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club (7yrs+) www.pitchero.com/clubs/ haywardsheath, 01444 413950 Rugby Tots at Ardingly & East Grinstead on Sunday mornings, 0845 313 3242 Sussex Rugby Football for your nearest club, sussexrugby.co.uk

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Academy Music, Lewes, 01273 473278 (SEE ADVERT) Ariel Adult Choir (25yrs+) Horsham & Burgess Hill, 01444 254466/250407 Aroe; Musicality Choir (11-25 yrs) Burgess Hill & Crawley, 01444 254466/250407 Brighton & Hove Music & Arts: youth orchester bhma.org.uk, 01273 293524 Burgess Hill Musical Theatre Society, 07811 965107 Carousel Music, 7 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath, 01444 417654 (SEE ADVERT) Choirpower: Sing Jazz, Standards, Pop, Classical, 01342 312824 Forest Row Orchestra mixed ages & abilities Meets Saturday am, 01892 527889 InChoon Choir for aged (7yrs+), InChoir: East Grinstead & Haywards Heath (12yrs+), 01342 713068

Rok Skool: top tuition from beginners upwards, 01444 484979 Sundari Heller, Violin & Viola Tuition (all ages), 01342 823099 (SEE ADVERT)

Rugby & Mini Rugby

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Skateboard Park at St John’s Park, Burgess Hill Skateboard Park at Victoria Park, Haywards Heath

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Swimming

Princess Royal Swimming Pool

• Swimming lessons from 4 months to adults run seven days a week • Daily public swim sessions • Private bookings and pool parties available • Lovely warm pool in beautiful setting swimming@princessroyalpool.com • 01444 474021 www.princessroyalpool.com

Simply Swim

For a lifetime's enjoyment in the water

Local baby & toddler classes & after school swimming lessons Personal instruction at your own pool is also available

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FLOATERS

SWIMMING SCHOOLS Personal Service Swimming Tuition Established 20 years The Original Professional Swimming School in Sussex Pools in Burgess Hill, Danehill & Hurstpierpoint

Lengths Ahead www.floaters.co.uk

01444 246800

SWIMMING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN FROM 5 MTHS TEACHING WATER SAFETY & CONFIDENCE

• Lovely warm private pool • Small classes • A successful school which has been established over 20 years • Fully insured, qualified & experienced ASA teacher

Tel: 01273 506008 www.youngonesswimschool.magix.net

Beginners, intermediate & advanced - all ages * Fully insured & ASA or STA qualified teachers Pools in Clayton & Brighton * Regular professional photo shoots - all swim schools welcome

Tel: 01273 831382 annevilla1@aol.com * www.flipppersandfins.org

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A - Z of Activities for all the Family Blackland Farm Outdoor Activity Centre Kayaking Canoeing Bungee trampolining Rock climbing Archery Crate challenge Zip wire Abseiling Aeroball... ...and many more!

Come and join us for fun-filled activity days.

Swimming Continued FlowSwim professional swim coaching for adults and children, Lingfield, 07815 813503 Inflatable Sessions at King Centre Saturdays 4.45-5.45 for 8 yrs+, 01342 328616 Jellyfish Swim School: East Grinstead, 07950 127517 Little Dippers (Babies & Toddlers), 0844 482 0222 Mid Sussex Marlins Swimming Clubs, midsussexmarlins.org MXT Swimming School, all ages, Steyning, + intensive holiday courses., 07944 237614 (SEE ADVERT) Pells Open Air Pool, Lewes pellspool.org. uk, May-Sept Seriously FUN Swimming Schools: Classes at Ardingly (4mths-3yrs), 0844 3511 409 (SEE ADVERT) Simply Swim Sussex: For a lifetime’s enjoyment in the water (all ages), 07986 111820 (SEE ADVERT) Swimming Classes at the Triangle Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Swimming lessons upwards at Princess Royal, Haywards Heath (4mths+), 01444 474021 (SEE ADVERT) Swimming lessons with Jo Sinclair (4-9yrs) at Ardingly college, 01444 247427 The Sussex Swim School - teaching children from 6mths to competition level to swim, 01444 474573 (SEE ADVERT) Tiny Tiddlers Swim School, Lewes, (8 weeks8yrs), 01825 762293 (SEE ADVERT) Tracy Lowe’s Swim School (babies upwards) Handcross & Cottesmore, 01403 892542 (SEE ADVERT) Water Babies, swimming across Sussex including weekends birth-4 yrs, 01273 552454 (SEE ADVERT) Young Ones Swim School - Lessons from 5 mths, 01273 506008 (SEE ADVERT)

Table Tennis Haywards Heath & District Table Tennis Club (Juniors & Coaching), 01444 413339

Tennis Advantage Receiver Camps & Coaching for all ages & abilities, 01444 253322/07803 928195 (SEE ADVERT) Balcombe Tennis Club - Junior Coaching Mon & Tues, 01444 811368 Beech Hurst Tennis Club, Haywards Heath, 01444 253322 Cuckfield Tennis Club (8 yrs upwards), 01444 247171

Why not have your birthday party here too?

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East Grinstead Tennis & Squash Club, 01342 325077 Haywards Heath Tennis Club (10yrs+), 01444 458096 Horsted Keynes Tennis Club (Juniors & Seniors), 01825 790289 Hurstpierpoint Tennis Club (all ages), 07702 222043 Lindfield Tennis Club (Juniors & Adults), 01444 448949 Matchpoint Tennis: Camps & Coaching (all ages & abilities), 01342 825858 Tennis Coaching with Tom Usborne, 07921 517692 Tennis on the Common from 4yrs at Lindfield Tennis Club, 07894 388575 (SEE ADVERT) Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks (all ages), 01273 844283

Volleyball

East Grinstead Volleyball Club 14 yrs+, 07917 328871

We accept

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Walking

For your nearest Ramblers’ Association, 020 7339 8500 Mid Sussex Healthy Walks Programme, 01444 477561 Mid Sussex Ramblers midsussexramblers. co.uk, midsussexramblers.co.uk

Watersports

Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Reservoir, 01444 892549 Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, Bewl Reservoir, 01892 891000 Blacklands Farm - Canoes, Kayaking, 01342 810493 (SEE ADVERT)

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Crawley Mariners Yacht Club RYA Teaching Ctn cmyc.co.uk, 01342 717548

Yoga

Weir Wood Sailing Club wwsc.org.uk, 01342 823462

Focus Fitness: Boot Camp, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, X-fit, 07763 901326 Yoga & pilates classes at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348

Uniformed Groups

Youth clubs

Shoreham Sailing Club, 01273 453078

Girlguiding UK for your nearest Brownies, Guides, Rangers, 0800 169 5901 Scoutbase UK for nearest Beaver, Scout, Venture, Air & Sea, 0845 3001818

Balcombe Youth Club 11-15yrs, 01444 811559 Locus Youth Club 11-15yrs, 01444 811891 The Venue (Y6 upward) at St Andrew’s, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762

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Theatres & Cinemas Adult Comedy Club at Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 455440 Chequer Mead Community Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 302000 Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 455440 Hawth Theatre Crawley, 01293 553636 Komedia, Brighton, 01273 647100 Theatre Royal Brighton Box Office, 08448 717650

Sports Centres Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath: Squash, badminton, swimming, gym, health spa, table tennis, football, indoor cricket,rollerskating, 01444 457337 East Grinstead Sports Club: Football, cricket, badminton, la crosse, netball, olleyball, table tennis, gym, 01342 321210 Freedom Leisure, Hassocks: Classes, drycycling, trampoling, cheerleading, 01273 841348 Henfield, The Kings Field, Henfield: Squash, exercise classes, trampolining, lots of childrens activities incl soft play, 01273 494984 K2 Sports Centre, Crawley, 01293 585300 Kings Centre, East Grinstead: Swiimming gym, squash, badminton, studio, table tennis, trampolining, basket ball, rollerskating, 01342 328616 Swimming sessions for all at Princess Royal, Haywards Heath, 01444 474021 Triangle, Burgess Hill: Swimming, slides, tennis, squash, badminton, gym, health spa, trampolining, hockey, football, netball, 01444 876000

Farm Walks, Cycling & Open Spaces

1066 Country Walk from Pevensey to Rye via Bexhill & Hastings Abbots Wood, off A22 between Hailsham & Polegate, BBQ, walks etc, 01323 870911

Ardingly Reservoir, RH17 6SQ, walks & limited cycling/horseriding.

Arlington Farm Trail, Bates Green Farm, Arlington, Tye Hill Road, Polegate BN26 6SH, 8 different walks, farmer's mini market, children's quiz, refreshments, 01323 485151 Arlington Reservoir & Osprey Trail 2 1/2 mile circular walk, 01323 870810 Arundel Castle, Gardens & Lakes, Arundel, BN18 9AB, The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk & set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds & gardens, 01903 882173 Beachy Head, walks, views & countryside centre, 01323 737273 Ashdown Forest, Wych Cross, RH18 5JP, - largest free public access space in the south east - walking, Forest Centre, 01342 823583 Bedgebury Pinetum, Goudhurst, 2,000 acre forest for walking, family cycling trails, mountain bike & dirt jump area, cycle hire, adventure play trail, Go Ape, 01580 879842/879820 Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, TN3 8JH, walking, cycling, fishing, model boating, boat trips, playground, crazy golf & hydro balling, (bridle path opening for cycling & horseriding is weather dependent & currently closed due to the storms & bad weather), 01892 890000 Black Cat Treasure Hunts, fun & affordable treasure hunt routes for families around Sussex, 07445 818996 Boating from The Anchor Inn, Anchor Lane, Barcombe, Lewes BN8 5EA, (summer only), 01273 400414 Boothland Wood, ancient woodland south of Uckfield for walks & cycling, 01825 762774 Chailey Common, walks & horse riding (no cycling), 01273 471600 & 01444 831098 Chesworth Farm, Chesworth Lane, Horsham, walking, riding, cycling via network of footpaths & bridleways, BN18 9AB, 01403 731218/256890 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, Devil's Dyke Road, Poynings, nr Brighton. At nearly a mile long, the Dyke valley is the longest, deepest & widest 'dry valley' in the UK.

FREE* Entry at THORPE PARK Resort

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TINY TIDDLERS

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KNOCKHATCH ADVENTURE PARK Hailsham, BN27 3PR

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Knockhatch is located just off the A22, west of Hailsham, BN27 3PR. Use the Discount voucher for 2 for 1 entry. For opening times check the website.

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Knockhatch The cheapest entry ticket is free.

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Voucher is valid for a family so 4 people = 2 free tickets based on the cheapest 2 entries.

Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted.

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Newhaven Fort

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Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer, discounted entry or for ticketed events.

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Tiny Tiddlers

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking. May only be used once. One voucher per child.

Valid for a free trial lesson on either 8th or 15th July from 3.45pm onwards.

Lessons suitable for babies upwards; beginners to stroke improvers.

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Happy Feet Lindfield Voucher must be produced at time of purchase and can only be used once per customer Offer includes all canvas summer footwear & sandals Offer excludes crocs & plimsolls Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer Valid until 30th Sept 2014 Offer only valid whilst stocks last

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Brighton Toy Museum Voucher must be presented on entry and may only be used once.

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Only one voucher can be used per transaction.

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Forest Way, bridle & footpath running from East Grinstead to Groombridge, indirectly linked to the Worth Way from Three Bridges to East Grinstead, 01273 482670 Friston Forest, Exceat, between Seaford & East Dean off A259, walking, cycling, mountain bike hire, 01580 213044 Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield, TN22 3RG, 100 acre farm with nature walks, bluebell nature trail (in season), tea rooms, rural life museum, camping etc, 01825 790226 Pooh Sticks Bridge & Pooh Corner Shop, on Ashdown Forest, Hartfield on B2026, 01892 770456 Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, between Seaford & East Dean off A259, 280 hectares of chalk cliffs, meandering river valley & open chalk grassland for walking, rock pooling, cycling to beach & canoing on the meanders etc, tea rooms, visitor centre - open summer only & lots of children's/family activities organised by Sussex Wildlife Trust, 0345 6080193 South Downs National Park & South Downs Way, including Ditchling Beacon, which is the second highest point on the South Downs National Park with spectacular views across the weald. As the name suggests, Ditchling Beacon was one of the chain of fires lit to warn off impending invasions. It was once an Iron Age hillfort, with its steep, northern slope used as a natural defence. 0300 303 1053 Stanmer Park, Falmer off the A270 Lewes Road, Brighton, landscaped park with lots of walks plus Stanmer House, Stanmer Church, Nourish Community Farm & Stanmer Forge (open on Saturdays), 01273 290000

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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 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

Family Farms

Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith BN8 6JD 18 acres of beautiful Sussex, home to over 200 animals & wildfowl, a large outdoor play area, adventure playbarn & sensory zone, family fun picnic area & baby area, 01825 872912 Blackstock Farm, Grove Hill, Hellingly, Near Hailsham, BN27 4HF, animals, nature trails, indoor farm, play area including trampolines, zip wire, soft play, farm shop & cafe, 01323 848006 Fishers Farm Park, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green RH14 0EG, lots of animals & adventure playgrounds,

Fun Days Out in Sussex summer splash attack & beach, indoor soft play area, 01403 700063 Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone, Surrey RH9 8LX, family farm, playgrounds, indoor playbarn, tractor rides, Woodland Maze etc, 01883 742546 Holmbush Farmworld, Holmbush Farm World, Crawley Road, Faygate, Near Horsham RH12 4SE, indoor playground & tea rooms, 01293 851110 Middle Farm Countryside Centre, Middle Farm, Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LJ, family farm, playground & play hay barn, restaurant & farm shop, 01323 811411 Sharnfold Farm & Farm Shop, Stone Cross, farm trail, animals, play area, PYO, coffee shop, farm shop with traditional butcher, tractor & trailer rides, 01323 768490 Spring Barn Farm, Kingston Road, Lewes BN7 3ND, Family Farm with animals, camping, playbarn, outdoor playground, 01273 488450 Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill, Turners Hill RH10 4PE, cafe plus small collection of friendly furry animals, goats & small birds, Turners Hill, free, 01342 718472 Washbrooks Family Farm, Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF, family farm with animals, indoor & outdoor play areas, tea rooms, 01273 832201

Earnley Butterflies, Birds & Beasts, 133 Chichester, PO20 7JR. Walk among tropical butterflies, see exotic birds & get close to many beasts, 01243 512637 Huxley's Birds of Prey Centre, Horsham RH13 6QD, 07792267490/07761695876 Knockhatch Adventure Park, On A22 at Hailsham, Hailsham BN27 3GD, animals, falconry, indoor year round soft play at Froggies, go karts, outdoor playgrounds & paddling pools, Wave Runner water slide, Knockhatch Mining Co motion simulator & Pirates Cove paddling pool, 01323 442051 (DISCOUNT VOUCHER) National Cat Centre & Nature Trail, Chelwood Gate, Ashdown Forest, RH17 7TT, the largest cat rehoming centre in the UK, 01825 741330 Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, on B2192 between Ringmer & Halland, approx 1000 animals enjoying a happy & peaceful life, 0844 875 1252 Stoneywish Nature Reserve, Spatham Lane, Ditchling BN6 8XH, meadows, wetlands & woodland full of native flowers & home to a wealth of wildlife, as well as farm animals & play area, camp site, 01273 843498 Sussex Horse Rescue Sanctuary, Uckfield TN22 3DL. 01825 762 010 Tilgate Park Nature Centre, Crawley, Tilgate Park, Crawley, Nature centre, outdoor play area, woodland & lakeside walks, 01293 521168 Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, Near Uckfield TN22 4HJ. 62 acres of woodland & nature trails, lots of children's activities & wild camping, 01825 830509 Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Mill Street, Arundel BN18 9PB. Nature reserve in the South Downs, with guided boat safari, 01903 883355 Woods Mill Countryside Centre, Woods Mill, Henfield BN5 9SD, 01273 492630

Animals & Wildlife

The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest, Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JN. 30 acre park with llamas, alpacas & reindeer, cafe, playground & shop, 01825 712040 Bentley Country Park, Halland BN8 5AF, 01825 840573 Birdworld, Farnham Rd, Farnham GU10 4LD. 26 acre park with many unusual birds, 01420 22992 Blue Reef Aquarium, Rock-A-Nore Rd, Hastings TN34 3DW. , 01424 718 776 Brighton Sealife Centre, Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TB, 01273 604234 British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel near Lingfield RH7 6LF. 40 or so native wildlife species on display at the centre including snakes, rats, polecats, pine martens, deer, red aquirrels, owls, 01342 834658 Drusillas Park, Alfriston Rd just off the A27, BN26 5QS. Zoo, interactive displays, extensive adventure playgrounds, Thomas the Tank Engine Train, 01323 874100

Lesley Harvey drew the fun cartoons on these pages. She does family friendly cartoons and caricatures, runs workshops in Seaford as well as arty parties. www.lesleyharvey.co.uk

Places of Historic Interest & Gardens Alfriston National Trust Clergy House & Gardens, Alfriston, BN26 5TL, 01323 871961 Anne of Cleves House & Museum, 52 Southover High Street, Lewes, BN7 1JA, 01273 474610 Arundel Castle, Gardens & Lakes, Arundel, BN18 9AB, Castle & 40 acres of sweeping grounds & gardens, 01903 882173 Bateman's National Trust House, Bateman's Lane, Burwash TN19 7DS, former home of Rudyard Kipling, 01435 882302 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, Battle, TN33 0AD. Battle of Hastings & 1066 - explore the abbey ruins, 01424 775705

Bentley Country Park, Halland BN8 5AF, 01825 840573 Bignor Roman Villa, Bignor, RH20 1PH. One of the largest Roman villas to be open to the public with fine mosaics, 01798 869259 Bodiam National Trust Castle, Bodiam, TN32 5UA. Story book castle - the exterior is virtually complete & the walls rise dramatically above the moat - there are battlements to explore & spiral staircases to climb, 01580 830196 Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP with outside adventure playground, woodland walks & children's holiday activities, 01444 450326 (See DISCOUNT VOUCHER on Page 33) Camber Castle, TN31 7TD, Henry VIII's forgotten castle, 01797 227784 Chartwell National Trust House, the much loved home of Winston Churchill, Mapleton Road, Westerham TN16 1PS, 01732 868381 Charleston Farmhouse, Charleston, Firle, Lewes BN8 6LL, Bloomsbury in Sussex, 01323 811626 CM Booth Motor Museum at Falstaff Antiques, 63 High Street, Rolvenden, unique collection of 3-wheel Morgan cars plus other historic cars, 01580 241234 Down House (the home of Charles Darwin), Luxted Road, Downe, BN6 7JT, 01689 859119 Emmetts National Trust Garden, Sevenoaks TN14 6AY. An Edwardian estate with traditional children's games available, 01732 750367 Firle Place, Firle, Lewes BN8 6LP, 01273 858307 Fishbourne Roman Palace, Fishbourne PO19 3QR. Roman palace with marvellous mosaics, recreated formal gardens & family activities, 01243 785859 Finchcocks House, Gardens & Musical Museum, Goudhurst, TN17 1HH, a fine Georgian manor with celebrated collection of over 100 keyboard instruments, 01580 211702 Glynde Place, Gynde BN8 6SX , home to the VIIth Viscount & Viscountess Hampden, is a magnificent Elizabethan country house, 01273 858 224 Great Dixter, Northiam, TN31 6PH, Tudor house with a famous twentieth century Arts & Crafts garden, 01797 252878

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Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest, TN3 9QG, animals, enchanted forest with giant swings, zip wires & Crusoe’s World, animals (including a zedonk!), canal boat ride, daily Birds of Prey displays, 01892 861444 Hastings Castle, Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34, visit the ruined castle, visit the dungeons & learn about life under siege in 1066 country, 01424 42296

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Hastings Lifeboat Visitor Centre, The Stade, Hastings Old Town, 01424 425502 Herstmonceux Castle Gardens & Grounds, Hailsham BN27 1RN, magnificent moated castle, 01323 833816 (see advert) Hever Castle, Hever, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG. Gardens/maze, playground, water maze, 01732 865224 High Beeches Gardens, Handcross, RH17 6HQ. 27 acres of beautiful woodland & water gardens, spy treasure trail, tearoom. 01444 400589.

Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks TN15 ONT. Romantic moated manor house built nearly 700 years ago surrounded by gardens & woodland walks, 01732 810378 Jill Windmill, Clayton, South Downs, built in 1821 & restored to full working order, souvenir & tea shop.

Knole National Trust House, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP. Built as a palace in a medieval deer-park, Knole was owned by the Archbishops of Canterbuy, the Tudors & the Sackville family who still live here.

01732 450608 Leeds Castle, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL. 01622 765400 Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, 169 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1YE, 01273 486290 Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, near Hailsham, BN27 3QS. Tranquil, moated gardens, see the foundations of the 13th century priory & explore the main house, watermill, play area & family activities during the summer, 01323 844224 Newhaven Fort, Fort Rd, Newhaven BN9 9DS, the story of a Victorian Fortress & demonstations of the Fort's role during two World Wars. Explore the tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz Shelter simulation, playground, cafe, 01273 517622 Nymans National Trust House & Gardens, Handcross, RH17 6EB. Gardens, natural play trail & lovely walks in the Millennium Wood, 01444 405250 Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, near Wadhurst, TN5 7HE, 01580 200888 Parham House & Gardens, Storrington, Nr Pulborough, RH20 4HS. Well-loved family home, 01903 742021 Petworth National Trust House & Park, GU28 0AE, 01798 342207 Pevensey Castle, Castle Road, Pevensey, BN24 5LE, 01323 762604 Preston Manor, Preston Drove, BN1 6SD. 'Upstairs, Downstairs' Edwardian manor house, 01273 292770 Priest House, North Lane, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP, 01342 810479 Priory of St Pancras in Priory Park, Lewes, Here, in the 11th century, monks came from Cluny in France to establish the first Cluniac priory in England. Free.

Rye Heritage Centre, Strand Quay, TN31 7AY, story of Rye, 01797 226696 Rye Castle Museum, the Ypres Tower, TN31 7JY Royal Pavilion, 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EE. Built for the Prince Regent, 03000 290900 Scotney National Trust Castle, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8JN, garden, house & estate, 01829 893868 Sheffield National Trust Park & Garden, TN22 3QX, family activities during

school holidays, woodland play trail, 01825 790231 Sissinghurst National Trust Castle & Gardens, Biddenden Road, Nr Cranbrook, Kent TN17 2AB. A ruin of an Elizabethan manor house & former house Vita Sackville West & Harold Nicolson 01580 710700 Standen National Trust, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE, Arts & Crafts family home with great views, woodland walks & family woodland play area, 01342 323029 St. Mary's House, Bramber BN44 3WE. Medieval house & 5 acres of gardens, 01903 816205 Wakehurst Place Gardens & Millennium Seed Bank, Ardingly, RH17 6TN. 'Kew in the Country', Adventurous Journeys natural play spaces, Millennium Seed Bank, restaurant, 01444 894066 (SEE ADVERT) West Blatchington Windmill, Brighton.

Take the family to this traditional windmill on the outskirts of Brighton & Hove, 01273 776017

Summer Family Fun Every Mon/Wed/Fri in August

Peter Pan Theatre 9th August

Teddy Bears Picnic 25th August

Haunted Halloween Fun 24th Oct - 2nd Nov www.bordehill.co.uk 01444 450326

Museums & Galleries

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, Battle, TN33 0AD. English Heritage insight into the Battle of Hastings & 1066, 01424 775705 Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, BN18 9LT, home to a collection of listed buildings & monuments, many of which have been rescued from around Sussex.

There are also vintage vehicles, rural crafts, woodland walks plus lots of events, 01798 831370 Bentley Country Park, Halland BN8 5AF, House, , Motor museum with over 100 veteran, vintage & classic cars, 01825 840573 Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton BN1 5AA. Quirky celebration of natural history including magnificent display of stuffed birds, butterflies & fossils & bones dating back to dinasaur times. Free, 03000 290900 Brede Steam Engine Society Waterworks Lane, Brede TN31 6HG - The Giants of Brede, museum of water heritage pumping machinery, 01323 897310 Brighton Fishing Museum BN1 1NB. 27' traditional Sussex fishing boat, plus prints, photos & fishing memorabilia from 1700's onwards. Free, 01273 723064 Brighton Museum & Art Gallery BN1 1EE, 01273 290900 Brighton Toy & Model Museum BN1 4EB. Over 10,000 toys & models including 2 working model railways, 01273 749494 Brooklands Aviation & Motor Museum, 01932 857381 Buckley's Yesterday's World TN33 0AQ Life size street scenes & shop displays, 01424 775378

Crawley Museum Centre RH11 8PE, 01293 539088 Cuckfield Museum, 01444 473630 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 01424 229100 East Grinstead Museum RH19 3BJ, 01342 302233 Henfield Museum, Village Hall, 01273 492507/01273 493155 Horsham Museum RH12 1HE, 01403 254959 Hove Museum & Art Gallery. Toys, cinema, local history & fine art, lots of children’s activities, 01273 290200 Hurstpierpoint Museum, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 834251 Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum BN7 1YE. The Museum of Sussex Archaeology & a mini cinema which tells the story of Lewes & the Castle from prehistoric to medieval times, 01273 486290 Marlipins Museum BN43 5DA, the story of Shoreham's maritime & local history, 01273 462994 Music & Dolls' Collection, Chichester,

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PO19 4HN, 01243 372646 Museum of Naval Firepower PO12 4LE, 023 9250 5600 Newhaven Fort BN9 9DS, the story of a Victorian Fortress & demonstations of the Fort's role during two World Wars.

Explore the tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz Shelter simulation, playground, cafe.

01273 517622 Petworth Cottage Museum, 01798 342100 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard PO1 3LJ. 02392 728060 Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ. The Redoubt formed part of a chain of fortifications built to deter Napoleon's forces in the early 1800s with new children’s military training ground. 01323 410300 Royal Armouries, Fareham PO17 6AN, 01329 233734 Royal Marines Museum PO4 9PX, 023 9281 9385 Rye Heritage Centre, TN31 7AY, 01797 226696 Rye Castle Museum, Rye TN31 7JY & Ypres Tower TN31 7HH, 01797 226728

Fun Days Out in Sussex Seaford Museum in the Martello Tower, BN25 1JH, local history museum with children's events in school holidays.

01323 898222 Shipwreck Museum TN34 3DW, explore shipwrecks, find out how you can find your own dinosaur remains on the beach & discover what global warming means to the coastline. 01424 437452 Smugglers Adventure, St Clement's Caves, TN32 3HY, explore the sandstone caves in search of smugglers, bootleggers & warring gangs - prepared to be scared!

01424 422964 Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Nr Chichester, PO20 2ES, 01243 790 090 Towner, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ, contemporary art museum with lots of family activities & events, 01323 434670 Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton PO18 0EU. Fascinating collection of historic buildings dismantled from their original location & reassembled in 40 acres of Sussex countryside, woodland walks, picnic areas & farm animals, 01243 811348 Wings Museum, Unit 1, Bucklands Farm, Balcombe RH17 6JT. WW2 remembrance museum with a fascinating insight into life in WW2. Variety of themed displays of original memorabilia & relics relating to the Home Guard, Battle of Britain, Blitz, Home Front, RAF, Bomber Command, 8th USAAF, D-Day & Beyond the Russian Front.

Hove Park Miniature Railway, runs approximately every other Saturday & Bank Holiday Monday afternoons from March until October Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway, Tenterden, Northiam & Bodiam Stations, vintage steam & historial diesel trains dating from Victorian times, special events including Thomas the Tank Engine days, 01580 765155 Lavender Line Steam Railway, Isfield TN22 5XB Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, the world's smallest public railway, 01797 362353 Uckfield & East Grinstead British Rail Lines - leave your car behind & explore Sussex by train - stopping at Oxted & Hurst Green, Lingfield, Dormans, East Grinstead, Ashurst, Eridge, Crowborough, Buxted, Uckfield, Volks Electric Railway, Madeira Drive, Brighton, the world's oldest operating electric railway, 01273 292718

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Come and see the wallabies and their joeys, also a family of deer, in the magnificant parkland surrounding this ancient farm with many pleasant surprises.

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Family Fun

Railways & Buses

Beech Hurst Miniature Railway, Haywards Heath, Half a mile of track, two tunnels & signals. Runs Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays from April 5th - October plus Wednesdays during summer school holidays from 2 - 5pm.

Bentley Miniature, at Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, near Halland, open Sundays year-round, Saturdays mid March - October, & school holidays, 0845 8672 583 Bluebell Railway, now fully operational from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL, 01825 720800 Breeze Buses, open top buses run everyday in summer to Devil’s Dyke (No 77). Once you’re there try a walk to Poynings (2miles), Upper Beeding (5miles & then take the 2A back), Patcham (3miles & then catch the 5A bus back), Take the bus to Ditchling Beacon (No 79), the 2nd highest point on the South Downs with spectacular views across the weald. Once you’re there try a walk to Patcham (3.5 miles & then catch the 5A bus back) or Lewes (5.5 miles & then catch the 28/29 bus back), Take the bus to Stanmer Park (No 25 or 78), where you’ll find open spaces to play or picnic, Stanmer House & Stanmer Museum which is open most weekend afternoons, 01273 292480

Black Cat Treasure Hunts, fun & affordable treasure hunt routes for families around Sussex, 07445818996 Brighton Marina: shops, restaurants, bars, cafes, bowling, cinema, fitness, casino, children’s rides, mini-golf, boat trips, fishing, sailing, diving, free outdoor ping pong & chess tables. Get your 2014 Brighton Marina Gold Card, exclusive offers at over forty marina venues plus you could win a Mini First, Hatchback (terms & conditions apply). Registration is free online, 01273 693636 Brighton Palace Pier, Brighton 01273 609361 Chessington World of Adventures, KT9 2NE, 0870 444 7777 Diggerland, Strood, Kent ME2 2NU 08700 344437 Drusillas Park. Zoo & extensive adventure playgrounds, 01323 874100 Eastbourne Pier, restored camera obscura, amusements, soft play, glass blower, crafts, Victorian tea rooms etc, 01323 410466 Flamingo Park TN34 3AR, rides & attractions for all the family, 01424 715133 Fort Fun Adventure Park, Eastbourne, BN22 7LU, Aquasplash Lane (seasonal), theme park rides, indoor soft play (now open daily), adventure golf, 01323 642833 Harbour Park Amusement Park, Littlehampton BN17 5LH. Rides for all ages, adventure golf, arcade, picnic greens, soft play area, 01903 721200 Fun Abounds, Uckfield, indoor trampoline centre, babies to adults 01825 768479 Knockhatch Adventure Park, On A22 at Hailsham, Hailsham BN27 3GD, animals, falconry, indoor year round soft play at

Froggies, go karts, outdoor playgrounds & paddling pools, ski slope, 01323 442051 (See DISCOUNT VOUCHER on Page 33) Legoland, Windsor SL4 4AY, 0871 222201 Paradise Family Leisure Park, Newhaven, East Sussex BN9 0DH. Planet Earth museum, Dinosaur Safari, Paradise Gardens including mini Sussex buildings & landmarks, Plant House & Local Maritime Museum, Play Zone including miniature train & crazy golf, 01273 512 123 Thorpe Park, Chertsey KT16 8PN, 0871 663 1673 The Brighton Wheel, BN2 1TB - There's no better way to take in the beauty of Brighton & the south coast than from the top of the Brighton Wheel, the city's latest attraction, 01273 722822 Treasure Island, Eastbourne BN22 7AE, Buccaneer’s soft play, adventure golf, outdoor adventure park & paddling lagoon, 01323 411077

Camping & Hostels Blackberry Wood, Streat Lane, Streat near Ditchling BN6 8RS at the foot of the Downs near Hassocks & Plumpton, blackberrywood.com Chestnut Meadow Camping & Caravanning Park, luxury park, near Bexhill, 01424 892361 Crowborough Camping & Caravanning Club Site, Goldsmiths Recreation Ground, TN6 2TN, 01892 664827 Fairfields Farm, Eastbourne Road, Westham, Pevensey BN24 5NG, 01323 763165 Forest Garden, Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurst Wood RH19 3PH. Yurt Camping, 07957 621672

Exploring Science

Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN, hands on science with 100+ interactive exhibits both indoors & out & lots of children’s & family workshops, 01323 832731 South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre, Chichester, PO19 8RP, group visits & limited public presentations - more info on 01243 774400

Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield, TN22 3RG, 01825 790226 Horam Manor Touring Park, Horam, Heathfield TN21 OYD, 01435 813662 Norman's Bay Camping & Caravanning Club site, Near Pevensey BN24 6PR, 01323 761190 Plaw Hatch Farm Walk, Old Plaw Hatch Farm, Sharpthorne, RH19 4JL, (groups only) 01342 810201

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The first Hello Kitty attraction in Europe has opened at Drusillas Park in East Sussex and has been exciting Hello Kitty fans of all ages. Hello Kitty Secret Garden is the award-winning zoo’s biggest investment to date and has been more than a year in the making. For more details visit www.drusillas.co.uk or telephone 01323 874100.

For the chance to win a day pass (for 2 adults and 2 children), simply answer the following question: What is the name of the new attraction at Drusillas?

Q: a) Hello Kay

b) Hello Katie c) Hello Kitty

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Saddlescombe Farm Campsite, just off the South Downs Way near Devils Dyke, 01273 857712 Scotts Farm, West Wittering, walking distance of the beach, 01243 671720 Stoneywish Nature Reserve, Spatham Lane, Ditchling BN6 8XH, open 1st March-31st October, 01273 843498 The Secret Campsite, Barcombe, BN8 4TD, real camping with nature, tents only plus secret shelters to hire, 01273 401100 Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, Nr Uckfield TN22 4HJ, wild camping in beautiful woodland glades, complete with fire pit & cooking grill, shelter & rustic furniture, 01825 830509 Wowo Campsite, Wapsbourne Manor Farm, Sheffield Park TN22 3QT, complete with Mongolian yurts!

01825 723414 Yurk Camping Forest Garden, Shovelstrode Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3PH, 07956 815458

Airports

Shoreham Airport, BN43 5FF, 01273 467373

Outdoor Pursuits

Amazon Outdoor Events at Knockhatch Adventure Park, 11yrs+, 0844 2570433 Arena Pursuits, near Bewl Water, 6yrs+, 01580 879614

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Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, Lamberhurst, Kent TN3 8JH watersports, climbing & residential centre, 8yrs+, 01892 890716 Blackland Farm, East Grinstead RH19 4HP, climbing, zipwire, abseiling, canoeing, archery, orienteering etc, 01342 810493 Bowles Activity Centre, Eridge Green TN3 9LW, ski slopes, rock crags, ropes courses, archery range, 8yrs+, 01892 665665 So Sussex, outdoor activities eg canoeing, mountain biking, woodland activites etc, 07739 050816

Festivals & Shows

Smallholders Show, South of England Showground, Ardingly on 5th & 6th July (SEE ADVERT) Whiz Bang Pop Festival, Convent Fields, Lewes on Saturday 26th July 9.00-6.00 featuring: Sid Sloane, Fireman Sam, Little Charlie Sam, 3 Feathers Theatre + loads of local entertainers including balloon modelling, magic, face-painting, mascots, inflatables etc (SEE ADVERT) Little Monsters, Stamner Park, Brighton on Saturday 9th August 2014 10.00-6.00 featuring: Dick & Dom, Peppa Pig & George, The Octonauts, The Go! Go! Go! Show, Wayluloo plus many more.

For 25% off standard tickets use code SUMMER (SEE ADVERT) Chilled in a Field Festival, Bentley Country Park, on Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd August family friendly festival, family workshops & activities as well as full-on music/DJ’s until 1am for adults.

Tribal Earth Festival, Laughton Lodge near Lewes, Earth 14th-17th August is a wonderful experience; four very special days of family entertainment, workshops, camping, music and community spirit. It’s one of the smaller festivals but is packed with things to do for around 500 lucky people. tribalearth.co.uk

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Wakehurst

Fun Days Out in Sussex

Botanic Garden and Millennium Seed Bank Between Ardingly and Turners Hill; north of Haywards Heath on B2036.

Celebrating Magical Meadows all summer long.

Spaces and places across 300 acres to enjoy.

Huxley’s famous birds of prey June 28-29 July 19-20; 23, 30 August 6, 13, 20, 24, 27

Scything and Cider Festival Weekend July 19-20 including the Great Scythe Race

Adventurous Journeys Discover talking totems, take the root route, trunk-hop to the treasure chest, and stroll the labyrinth – there’s somewhere for everyone to explore.

Working horse display Heavy Horses in action in Bloomer’s Valley – August 24-25

Bringing in the hay festival Celebrating the harvest with a weekend of festivities – August 9-10

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