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A REALLY useful directory for families with children aged 0 to teenage in Mid Sussex

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The Mid Sussex Family Grapevine has been published since 1998 and is very well established. We hope you will enjoy reading it. We have a fantastic competition on Page 11 and vouchers in this edition of The Family Grapevine on Pages 21 - 22.

Please take the time to look at our A - Z of Sport and Leisure which is packed full of clubs and activities for families and children of all ages.

The Toddler Timetable has lots of groups for you to choose from every day of the week.

Please let me know if any of the information is out of date.

We check all the information once a year but please telephone before you set out for a new event or activity!

Publisher & Editor - Gill Evaroa Sales Consultant - Nicola Coughlin The Family Grapevine, PO Box 145, Haywards Heath RH16 3ES Gill - 01444 487748

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Contents A - Z of Sport & Leisure. . . . 27 - 32 Antenatal & Babies . . . . . . . 10 - 11 Baby & Toddler Timetable . 10 - 14 Childminders & Babysitting. . . . . 11 Children’s Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Childrenswear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Complementary Medicine . . 8 -10 Daycare Nurseries. . . . . . . . 16 - 18 Dance & Drama . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 28 For Parents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 Fun Days Out . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 39 Holiday Schemes. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Independent Schools. . . . . . 23 - 25 Language Teachers. . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Music Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Parties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 Preschools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 20 Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Special Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 35 Theatres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Toddler Activities . . . . . . . . 12 - 15 Toys & Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 & 11 Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Vouchers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 22

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For Parents

Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Hurstpierpoint Library, 01273 832609

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Toys & Gifts

Bramble Corner Traditional Wooden Toys, Forest Row, 01825 826 Elephant Toy Shop at Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Park, 01825 790890 Helta Skelta, 104a High Street, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 835333 Lesley Harvey Cantoons, 07722 236741 North Park Farm Activity Toys, 01273 833643 SWALK, 66 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HL, 01444 484400

Photographers

babi photography, Photographer for Parties & Events, 07968 198131 Christina Chelmick, Photographer, 01444 415471 Emma Duggan, Photographer, 01342 811631 Sarah Wright Photography, 01444 410931 Susan Worth Family Photography, 01342 823131

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Health, Wellbeing & Beauty

Carol, Mobile Beauty Therapist, 01444 450998 Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, Life Coach, 01342 811099 Slimming World, www.slimmingworld.com Tamsin Barks, NLP practitioner & nutritionist, 01444 452279

Fun Nights Out for Parents Mother Funkers - Early Start/Finish Dance Nights, 01273 555334 My Secret Kitchen: Fun and Food with Friends!, 01342 312111 The Pampered Chef, 01444 451153

Exercise Classes

Cheerfit: Range of exercise classes for adults & kids, 07798 646255 Exercise & dry cycling classes at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348 Focus Fitness: Boot Camp, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga & Focus Fit Kidz, 07501 581564/07763 901326 Mid Sussex Personal Training, 077401 77791 Mum2Mum Fitness - buggy workouts,

PHOTOGRAPHER FOR PARTIES & EVENTS Telephone Abigail on 07968 198131 www.babiphotography.org.uk

Tel: (01342) 822740 Email: claire@sbishops.co.uk

Voluntary Work

Girlguiding Buckhurst District (East Grinstead & Felbridge), 01342 324110 Home-Start South Down, supporting families with children Under 5, 01273 612025 Kids Appeal Charity for children with Cancer & Leukaemia, 01273 555039 Prince’s Trust, 0800 842 842

Business Opportunities

Ania Rush, bookkeeping & accountancy for small & medium sized companies, 07763382958 Ethical, profitable, fun: home-based income opportunities to fit around your family, 07970 327028 Haywards Heath & District Business

Association, 01444 453399 KalliKids, trusted and approved family activities, 01273 507103 Mums in Biz: Seminars for Mums in Business, 01273 681484 Part time work from home without compromising family commitments,, 01243 641177 Supplement or replace your current income.

Natural healthcare, flexible hours, full support, 01293 541806 Sussex Enterprise - business support throughout Sussex, 01444 259259

Libraries

Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 East Grinstead Library, 01342 410050

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Kidbrooke Park, Priory Rd, Forest Row, Sussex atmospheric mixed market in beautiful 18thc. Mansion puppet shows +organic café free admission and parking

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Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Eyelash Tinting, Body Massage, Indian Head Massage Rejuvenating Facial Massage, Thai Foot Massage Carol on 01444 450998

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For Parents

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 07722 236741 lesleyharvey17@hotmail.com

The Gymnasium, Ardingly College Monday 6.45-7.45pm *The Studio, The Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club * book in advance 01342 820254 Tuesday 1.30-2.30pm Danehill Village Hall Wednesday 6.45-7.45pm Fletching Village Hall Thursday 7.15-8.15pm Open to all, everyone welcome, any level, 16 years+ Party yourself in shape – exercise in disguise!!! £5 per session – discount punchcards available 07821 123071 lisaallday1@gmail.com

Mid Sussex Personal Training Fitness Improving - Body Toning & Conditioning Weight Loss - Sport Specific - Nutrition - Postnatal At home / Outside / Venue of your choice / 1:1 and Groups

Dedicated to help you achieve your goals with your individuality in mind - you deserve to be who you want to be! www.midsussexpersonaltraining.com Call Sarah on 07740 177791 personal training, remote training, 07984 015657 Pilates with Alison Beckett, East Grinstead, 07759498450 Sam Jenkins Yoga for Everyone, 01273 842808 Tanith Lee Fitness & Zumba, 07941 093170

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Triangle Centre, Burgess Hill - all types of fitness (14 yrs+ but check first), 01444 876000 Yoga & Relaxation with Grounded in Yoga, 01444 412816 Zumba Fitness, 07821 123071

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Parties

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Party Venues

Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, 01444 450326 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, 07772 819002 Washbrooks Farm Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 832201 Wilderness Woods, Hadlow Down, Near Uckfield, 01825 830509 Young Farmers Parties at Spring Barn Farm Park, Lewes, 01273 488450

Party Entertainers

A1 Amazing Bitza the Puppet Pooch and Stevan, FUN and Magic, 020 8642 6388 Allsorts of Fun: pirate, knight, spy parties, 0208 6771667 Angels’n’Divas - pamper parties & girlie gifts for 4 - 16yr olds, 07771 964626 Animazing - talks, displays & birthday parties, 07743675253 Art Parties with Leesa Le May (5yrs+ - Adult), 07738 288730 babi photography for parties & events, 07968 198131 Birthday Dance Parties, 07910 193695 Cheerleading Birthday parties, 07798 646255 Clay Parties with Jane Skelton In Ditchling, 01273 844679 Crafty Chefs Cookery Parties, 01342 317049 Cupfins: Cupcake making party for all ages, 07895 729365 D&D Footie Focus offer football coaching & run football themed birthday parties for boys & girls aged 18 mths-15 yrs, 07969 669153 Dandelion Puppets, wildlife stories & games (3 - 8yrs), 01273 857482 Dazzle and Fizz Kids Parties, speciality performers and bespoke services, all ages, 01983 562019 Dotty Children’s Entertainer, 01273 502744 Dotty Spotty-Sox....for a perfectly potty party, 3-9yrs,, 07989 745284 Fun Factory: Magic, Songs, Puppets, Games, Balloons, Disco, 01435 862906 Furry Friends Bear Making Parties at Home, (3yrs+), 08081988241 Jo Jingles Parties, 01883 724800 Jonathan Cann - Magic, Punch & Judy, Balloonology, 01444 230409 Kids jewellery making parties starting at £5 per child, 01444 210044 Kindermusik Parties, 07505 021453 Lets Party with Fittots, birthday parties (4 - 10

yrs), 01342 712495 Little Kickers Football Parties (18mths - 7yrs), 01293 226201 Lottielou Jewellery Parties, 07734 408904 Marco the Magician: Magic, Juggling, Balloon Modelling, 01435 864124 Music Bus Parties, 01293 881016 Original, Fun & Educational Sewing Parties for 7 - 14yrs, 07967 819540 Parlour Magic Pete, the Magician for kids & adults, 01273 844136 Party Princesses - the perfect princess or fairy party, 07954 967718 Parties with Socatots (walking - 5 yrs old), 01444 440234 Point 4 Dance Parties, 07789 972162 Princess Guest Appearances at Children’s Parties with Once Upon A Magical Time, 07706 450182 Puppets 4 Parties, 01892 860235 Put the FUN factor in to your party or fitness regime!, 01825 769971 Queen of Parties, party planner, entertainer & mini disco:, 07887 485981 Science Wizards: Hands-on, Fun, Science Parties, 08456 521215 Sounds Wicked Children’s Parties - Disco, Party Games, Comedy Magic, Interactive Dancing, 0778 4416740 Storytime Puppet Parties, 01273 846885 Street Dance Parties, 07745931325 Tatty Bumpkin - Yoga Inspired Adventure Parties - sail like a pirate, work magic like a fairy and more, 0845 6805157 Tony the Magician, Children’s Magic Shows, 01403 276833 With Love Parties & More, 07791 527277 Zanziparties, Creative Jewellery Design Parties (8yrs+), 07814 107249 Zip Zap Boing! Disco, Pirate, Princess, Dr Who, Fairy, Superhero, Mama Mia, Dinosaur, Star Wars & more!, 07891 670114

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Dressed in Time Historical Costume Hire for Children...for school theme days and plays From £10 - £15 for 3 Days Contact Martine on

07917 170209

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The Old School Church Street, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath 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

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PHOTOGRAPHER FOR PARTIES & EVENTS Telephone Abigail on 07968 198131 www.babiphotography.org.uk

Party Supplies

Girlie Party Bags for Sale (3 - 10yrs), 01444 454365 Dressed in Time, Historical Sostume Hire for Children, 07917 170209 Happy Pickles, pre-filled party bags for young boys & girls, 01903 740311 Party Paraphernalia, 01444 455617 Pauline’s Parties, free delivery of Under 5’s activity toys, 01403 791715 Sew Chic Creations - any creations for any party, 01273 494938

Bouncy Castles & Inflatables Mid Sussex Bouncy Castles, 01444 236094

Face Painting

Smiffy’s Face Painting for Parties, 07785 935844

Party Food

Cake Fairy, 07905 4588669, Cookiescatering: home cooked party food., 01342 719321 Dreamy Cakes: just cakes!, 07926 919573 Foodplatters.co.uk party boxes & platters all occassions, 01444 410087 Mad Hatter Party Food, Fun kids party food, cupcakes & birthday cakes delivered ready to serve, 01825 891367 Queen of Cakes, novelty cakes & cupcakes for all occasions, 07887 485981

Hall Hire

Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 455440 East Court & Maridian Parish Halls. East Grinstead, 01342 323636 Fairfield Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 233983 Franklands Vallage Hall, Haywards Heath (parties up to 40 children), 01444 415 046 Henfield Hall, Henfield, 01273 493365 Kings Church, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Martletts Hall, Burgess Hill, 01444 242888 Old School, Cuckfield, 01444 456900 Park Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 235560 Perrymount Guide Hall, Perrymount Road , Haywards Heath, 01444 441542 Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 454276 Scaynes Hill Village Centre, 01444 831511 Scout Hall, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath, 01444 415046 St Andrew’s Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762 St Richard’s Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 455640 St. Alban’s Hall, Fairfield Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 236497 Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, 01444 471745 Woodmancote & Blackstone Parish Hall, 01273 493686

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SMIFFY'S Fun Faces Face Painting

for Parties 07785 935844 claremsmith@mac.com PARTY or EVENTS FOOD

PARTY BOXES OR PLATTERS, HOT FOOD OPTIONS, MOBILE CATERING UNIT Catering for childrens parties, parties, outdoor events, funerals www.foodplatters.co.uk 01444 410087 07949 531324 an ! e c er W eliv d

Quality 2nd hand Garden Toys for sale Little Tikes...Climbing Frames, Playhouses, Ride in Cars & Slides. www.happypickles.co.uk happypicklesonline 01903 740311

Parties Sir Dancealot Knight Party

Magic - Puppets - Disco Clown - Pirate 020 8677 1667 www.allsortsoffun.co.uk

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Children’s Magic Shows

Tony the Magician 01403 267833

Princess Superhero Pirate Fairy Disco Diva Dinosaur Requests Taken Our entertainers are professional actors

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07891 670114

www.zip-zap-boing.co.uk

DOTTY

Magical fun-filled children's entertainment Tel 01273 502744 Mobile 07956 579577 www.dottyworld.com Childrens Cooking Parties, Classes and Workshops

Princess Guest Appearances at Children's Parties Please call Julie on 07706 450182 email: info@onceuponamagicaltime.co.uk www.onceuponamagicaltime.co.uk

Allergy Friendly Crafty Chefs West Sussex Tel 01342 317049 or 07984000849 Email karen@craftychefs.co.uk www.craftychefs.co.uk

At With Love Parties & More... We can help with all your needs for BIRTHDAY PARTIES, BABY SHOWERS, WEDDINGS and so much more...

Visit our website at: www.withloveparties.co.uk email: withlove@live.co.uk tel: 07791 527277

PETE’S MAGIC!

Magical entertainment for kids & grown-ups!

Pete Wells 01273 844 136 www.petesparties.co.uk

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Support Groups • Complementary Medicine

when you need to really talk to someone

www.eleoscounselling.com 01403 217300 07854 60205 Mobile Reflexology and Acupressure Massage A beautiful venue with a warm welcome Classes in Pregnancy Yoga, Mum & Baby Yoga, Relaxation, Baby Massage & Story Box sessions for pre-school children

Reiki healing & other therapies Special Offer for Grapevine Readers Book one session of relaxing Reiki (£30) before 31st May 2013 and receive your second session absolutely FREE

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offers:

National Helpline 0800 915 4600

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Domestic Abuse

Drop-in at Health Centre, St Michael’s Road, East Grinstead 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 07790 784704 Drop-In at The Brow, Burgess Hill, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07790 784704 North Sussex Refuge, local support for those affected, 01403 750499

Valid until 31/02/2013 with this advert

Psychotherapists & Counselling Independent GP Alcoholics Anonymous National Helpline, 0845 7697 555 Childline, 0800 1111 Eleos Counselling, 01403 217300 Haven Pregnancy Counselling Centre, 0800 028 2228 Mid Sussex Counselling Centre (adults), 01273 846835 Mid Sussex LIFE Group - National Helpline, 0800 915 4600 Relate - East Grinstead, 01293 657055

Rural Stress Information Network, 02476 412916 Sheila Pope, Counsellor, 07792 100390 Sundari Heller. Counsellor Relationship & Personal Issues, 01342 823099

Independent GP Complete Health Independent GP in Hurstpierpoint - Health Screening, Immunisations & Travel Clinic, employee health screening, routine consultations, complementary treatments - aromatherapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, physiotherapy & cognitive behavioural theaapy, 01273 831850

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Area covered from Hassocks to Haywards Heath or, if you prefer, visit me in Hassocks.

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 Choices - Children with arthritis, www. kidswitharthritis.org CLIMB Children Living with Inherited Metabolic diseases, 01444 232025 Diabetes UK Burgess Hill & District, 01444 236259 Dyspraxia Foundation, 01444 459380 East Grinstead & District Access Group, 01342 322242 Eczema Support Group - Haywards Heath

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Brennan Healer & Meditation for adults & children 0750 5062183 Area, www.eczemasupport.org.uk Group B Strep Support, Information & Support, 01444 416176 National 24hr Domestic Violence Helpline, 0808 2000 247 Post Natal Depression Support Group, 01444 248901 Prostate cancer support group, 01444 456647 Self Management of Fatigue Syndrome (14yrs+), 01273 831733

Healing Centres

Claridge House - Residential Ctr for Healing, Rest & Renewal, 01342 832150

Complementary Medicine

Ali Norell, Reflexology - Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth Support, 01444 473331 Beth Sanderson Craniolsacral Therapy, 07870 272943 Complete Health Independent GP in Hurstpierpoint - Health Screening, Immunisations & Travel Clinic, employee health screening, routine consultations, complementary treatments - aromatherapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, physiotherapy & cognitive behavioural theaapy, 01273 831850 Cuckfield Complementary Health & Physiotherapy Centre, 01444 416587 Gill Marshall, Homeopath, 1 Hartfield Rd, Forest Row, 01342 822408 Homeopathy, Natural, safe & non-toxic health solutions for you and your family. Haywards Heath, 07887 838 481 Koorana Centre, Ardingly, has a range of

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Special Needs

classes in pregnancy, yoga, relaxation, baby massage & storytelling. Ardingly, wwww. kooranacentre.com Natural Therapy Rooms, Cuckfield, 01444 456699 Nicola Preston Bell BA DHypPsych(UK) GPHR, Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness, 01444 819075 Paula Adams Brennan Healer & Meditation for adults & children, 0750 5062183 Philippa Erasmus, Mobile Reflexology & Massage, 07976 473 689 Physio Therapy Centre, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 450162 Registered Children’s Physiotherapy, paediatric physiotherapy, neurodisability to visit home, 0845 094 5134 Sundari Heller, Mudita Healing Therapist, 01342 823099 Sussex Tricology, The Priory Haywards Heath, 01444 453357 The Family Chiropractic Sussex, Old Station House, London Road, East Grinstead, 01342 315298 The Hairforce Lice Assassins: Chemical Free Lice Removal, 01273 682865 Tony Dawson, McTimoney Chiropractic, 01444 440857

Disabilities

Child Care Action Trust provision of facilities & equipment, 0845 2300 195 Disabilities Trust, Burgess Hill Branch, 01444 239123 Shine Theatre Company, 01273 832855 Voice for Disability (18yrs+), 01444 455558

Special Needs & Learning Difficulties

ADHD Support Group Helpline, 07519 280950 Drop In Support Group at Christ Church, New England Road, Haywards Heath Wednesdays 12.30 - 2.30, 07773 903711 Drop-In Centre for anyone/friend/family with learning difficulties, www.signpostsmidsussex.org East Grinstead Gateway for People with a Learning Difficulties (16yrs+), 01342 325883 Gateway Baptist Church, Station Road, Burgess Hill 12.30 - 2.30 (term time only), 01444 248216 Lauradale Celebral Palsy Case Management, 01403 785046 Millstone: craft based activities adults with learning needs, 01273 831400 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, 01444 233724

Special Schools

Chailey Heritage School, Chailey, 01825 724444

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Court Meadow School, Cuckfield, 01444 454535 Ellas Field, Kettlebridge Farm, West Chiltington Lane, Coneyhurst, Billingshurst RH14 9DN, 01403 785 046 Farney Close School, EBDC Unit, Bolney, 01444 881811

Leisure & Sport for Disabled & Special Needs Children

Newick House School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233550

Seagulls Special Needs Football Club www. seagulls-specials.org.uk, www.seagullsspecials.org.uk

Carers Support National Association for children of Alcoholics nacoa.org.uk, 0800 3583456 Park Centre, Burgess Hill Monday 19.00 21.00 for Young Carers aged (11 - 19yrs), 075909 63298 www.westsussexcarers.org.uk, 0800 859929

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

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

Strictly Come Gardening Saturday 27th April 10am – 3pm

Orchards Shopping Centre Haywards Heath www.theorchardsshopping.com Contact: 01444 453399

Joi n th e fu n of ga rde nin g! www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Complementary Medicine • Babies

pre & post natal pilates from Fertility2Birth

HypnoBirthing

flowing and challenging exercise techniques that leave the body toned, strong & mobile whilst alleviating some of the aches and pains of pregnancy (babies can join us in carseats & buggies)

For confidence, calm and clarity

Give yourself and your baby the best start in your wonderful journey together With experienced, registered Hypnotherapist Nicola Preston Bell • 01444 819075 www.nicolaprestonbell.com

Saturday 9.00am Phoenix Performance Centre, Haywards Heath

contact zoe 07961 322 256 or email: zoefisher@fisherpilates.com

Having a baby is one of the most amazing things you will ever experience. We want to help you make the most of this special time.

www.fisherpilates.com

Friendly and informative ANTENATAL CLASSES taking place in Burgess Hill Mo Blatch, Registered Midwife 07748 168751 mo@abumpsababy.com

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Cabrini Children’s Society, 0208 668 2181 Futures for Children, 01444 411104 NORCAP, Help for Adults Affected by Adoption, 01865 875000 Outlook Fostering Services Ltd, 01233 610661 Red Cross Tracing Service, 0845 053 2004

Bereaved Parents

Jigsaw4U: Grief Support for Bereaved Families, 01342 313895

International Family Clubs

Are you Polish? Would you be interested in being part of a Polish Community Group in Mid Sussex?, 07763382958 German Speaking Parent & Toddler Group in Heathfield, 01892 825657 Les Franglophones Group for Anglo-French families www.lesfranglophones.co.uk, 07813 449220 Spanish Playgroup, learn through music, games & fun activities, 07974 5588667 Sussex Hungarian Cultural Association, 07869 323107

Tell the advertisers you saw them in The Family Grapevine

Parenting Courses & Support Harmony At Home Careers Workshops, 01444 891677 Home-Start South Downs, supporting families with children U5, 01273 612025 Lorraine Burwood, Parent Coach/Mentor, 01403 240553

One Parent Families Families Need Fathers, 0207 613 5060

Fostering & Adoption Brighton & Hove Adoption & Fostering Team, 01273 295444

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

Antenatal

ABumpsABaby Antenatal Classes held in Burgess Hill, run by Registered Midwife, 07748 168751 Calm Birth providing HypnoBirthing classes in the Mid Sussex area, 01444 413105 Mid Sussex Home Birth Group, 07986 851539 Mid Sussex LIFE Group - National Helpline, 0800 915 4600

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NHS Stop Smoking Service during pregnancy, 01444 238877 Nicola Preston Bell BA DHypPsych(UK) GPHR, Hypnobirthing and Mindfulness, 01444 819075 Swell Birth, birth preparation workshops, 01273 891767

Midwives & Doulas

Harmony at Home Doulas, 01444 891677 Naomi Kenemy Postnatal Doula, 07796 332252 Nicola Carden, Doula, Birth & Postnatal care, 07933431722 Sussex Independent Maternity Care & Homebirths, 01903 236127

National Childbirth Trust

Antenatal Classes, 0844 243 6913 Breastfeeding Counsellor, 0300 3300771 Burgess Hill, 01444 232675/253773 Cuckfield, 01444 410986/457042 Good as New Sales (every October and March), www.midsussexnct.org.uk Haywards Heath - Harlands & Bolnore, 01444 473016/412556 Haywards Heath - South, 01444 412117/414772 Lindfield, 01444 454364/414772

Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise

Baby Yoga Classes, Haywards Heath & Ardingly, 07887 838 481 Buggyfit - Postnatal workout for you & your baby, 07984 015657 Buggyfit- post natal exercises classes, 07776 129 510 Fisherpilates for pre & post natal pilates, 07961 322256 Mel Campbell Prenatal Yoga, 077 7649 0156 Mid Sussex Personal Training, 077401 77791 Mum2Mum Fitness - buggy workouts, personal training, remote training, 07984 015657 MumFit Exercise & Gym Classes at Dolphin, 01444 457337 Postnatal Pilates, individual and classes, East Grinstead, 07759498450 Pre & Post Natal Pilates Classes with a Chartered Physio, 01444 450162 Pre & Post Natal Yoga, Forest Row, 07966 095928 Pregnancy Yoga Classes, Haywards Heath & Ardingly, 07887 838 481 Pregnancy Yoga with Grounded in Yoga, 01444 412816

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Toys & Gifts • Babies

Memories are made of these...

Handmade casts beautifully presented in a fully lined solid oak frame.

Pushy Mothers: Postnatal workout for you & your baby, 07976 325512 Tatty Bumpkin Yoga inspired classes for you and your baby, East Grinstead, 0845 680 5157 Yoga with Myra Nicols, 01444 239125

...Little Impressions that last forever

Baby Naming Ceremonies

Call Heather on 01403 240266 or email heatherp@little-impressions.com www.little-impressions.com

Baby and toddler naming ceremonies: the non-religious alternative to a christening, 07769 904724

Baby Massage

Ali Norell, Baby Massage Courses, 01444 473331 Baby Massaqe at Little Bud Maternity, High Street , Cuckfield, RH17 5JX, 01444 414435 Bluebell Baby massage & Yoga, 01444 484532 Children Centre, Haywards Heath (call for details), 01444 255499

Britain’s Favourite Babysitters

Nursery Decorations

The Childrens Bedding Store: Beautiful Bedding for Gorgeous Children!, 07553174678

Maternity Clothes

Little Bud Maternity, High Street , Cuckfield, RH17 5JX, 01444 414435

Baby Mementoes

Calli’s Corner: Ceremic Imprints, 3D castings, 2D Stone Imprints, Fingerprint & Imprint Jewellery, 07767 837829 Little Impressions - Beautiful castings, 01403 240266 Smallprint, capture your child’s fingerprint in silver, 01444 235738

Childcare Advice

Harmony at Home Childcare Consultancy, 01444 891677 West Sussex Children’s Information Service (0 - 5yrs): Ofsted registered childcare, family activities & support, 01243 777807

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

Osteopath who specialises in Babies: Tracey Cambridge, 01342 323851 Cuthbert, Dibble & Grubb, High Street, Lindfield, 01444 482188 Harmony at Home Children’s Boutique, Toys & Gifts, 1 Devon House, Ardingly, 01444 891677 Hugs, Kisses and Cuddles at Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Green, Nr Uckfield,, 01825 791153 Little Bud Maternity, High Street , Cuckfield, RH17 5JX, 01444 414435 Street-Ys, The Orchards, Haywards Heath, 01444 474558 Tutti Frutti, Hand Made Children’s Clothes in Funky Prints, www.jaynegreen.com

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Childminders & Babysitting

Sitters, experienced evening and daytime babysitters,, 08447 367 367 Children’s Information Service for anyone looking for a childminder, 01243 777807 East Grinstead & District Childminders Association, 01342 322521 Harmony at Home Babysitters, 01444 891677 Mid Sussex Childminders Association, 01444 441069

Nannies & Au Pairs

Emergency Nanny, for those who need last minute childcare, 07731 313571 Event Childcare, 0845 330 1323 Harmony at Home Childcare Agency & Consultancy, 01444 891677 Holiday Nanny, for perfect holiday childcare, 01494 772400 My Travelling Nanny, temporary & travelling childcare, 020 8133 3126 Nanny Plum Childcare Agency, 01403 734279 theChildCareSolution - Nannies, Mothers’ Helpers, Au Pairs, 01444 453566 Tigerlilly West Sussex, 01403 788325 Tigerlily Childcare East Sussex, 01293 317426

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

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

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

LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE? For details of OFSTED registered childminders in the East Grinstead area contact HELEN POND 01342 322521 helen@child-minders.co uk

WIN A Family Day Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) to Fishers Farm Park Limited, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex RH14 0EG by answering the following question: Where is Fishers Farm?

Please send your reply to The Family Grapevine, PO 145, Haywards Heath RH16 2NN or email gill@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk by Friday 31st May, 2013

Children’s Centres

East Grinstead Children & Family Centre at the Library, 01342 332970 Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, 51 Penn Avenue, 01444 255499 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

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We check our listings once a year, but please let me know any changes to Baby & Toddler Groups - please email gill@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk or telephone 01444 487748

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Baby & Toddler Timetable What does your baby want to say to you?

Babies have a lot to say. That's why thousands of parents and babies across the UK are learning to baby sign with TinyTalk.

Classes in Lindfield Call Cassie on 07513 341568

The UK's favourite baby signing classes

www.tinytalk.co.uk

Toddlers Gym & Fitness

Bounce & Roll at Triangle, Burgess Hill:, 01444 876000 D&D Footie Focus, coaching, ring for venues (2 - 15 yrs), 07969 669153 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School Gymnastics Club, 01273 832366 Little Kickers Football (18mths - 7yrs), Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead & Maidenbower, 01293 226201 Socatots (walking - 5 yrs), 01444 440234 Tumble Tots - Hassocks, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Dial Post, Worthing, 01273 723511

Toddlers Other Groups

Babies

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 local classes www.singandsign.com or for classes in Lingfield & East Grinstead Tel Katherine Bignall on 01342 836743

Baby Playtime at Sidney West, Burgess Hill Thursdays10.00 - 12.00, 01444 255493 Baby Signers: Classes in your own home, 07702 273913 Baby Steps Baby Activities newborn crawling, 01342 841766 Babynatal - practical babycare workshops, 01444 236704 Balcombe Babies Rhyme time, Victory Hall, Balcombe (0 - 2yrs) 12 - 3.30, 01444 255477 Lingfield & East Grinstead Twins Club, 01342 314949 Little footsteps Baby Cafe (0 - 15 months) at The King’s Centre, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill 10.00am-11.30am, 01444 244215 Little Possums, The Rawson Institute, Bolney Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.30, 07922 092259.

Rainbow First Time Mums, The Tiger, Lindfield Weds 2.30 - 3.30, 01444 412477 Wiggles Baby Drop-In at Blackwells Children Centre, East Grinstead Mon 10.00 - 12.00, 01342 332992

Music & Signing for Babies

Baby Steps Activities (0 - 2yrs), 01342 841766 Sing & Sign, East Grinstead, 01342 836743 Tiny Talk Baby Signing, Lindfield, 07513 341568

Storytelling

Story Box - where the magic of storytelling unfolds, 07743 023080

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Baby Yoga Classes, Haywards Heath & Ardingly, 07887 838 481 Cooking4Kids: pre-school cooking fun, 07917 533069 Crafty Fun at Dolphin - Music & Movement (2 - 4yrs) Fridays 10.30 - 12.00, 01444 457337 Diddi Dance, 07730 576 597 Little Lindfield Art Studio Toddler Art with Leesa Le May, 07738 188720 Messy Monsters Art Club, Parish Hall, East Grinstead (1 - 5yrs), 01403 252009 Tatty Bumpkin yoga inspired movement & storytelling classes , East Grinstead, 0845 680 5157 Tots & Pops Dads Group at the Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Twins Club 1st, 3rd & 5th Friday at The Tiger, Lindfield 10.00 - 11.30, 01444 4124778

Toddlers Monday am

Adult & Toddler Swimming at Dolphin 9.30 10.30, 01444 457337 Cuckoos, The Old School, Cuckfield, Do you know?

Dance classes for tinytots, children & adults - Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz - Warninglid, 01444 461614 Mini Mega Bounce at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 10.45 - 11.30, 01444 457337 Mini Mega Bouncel at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 9.45 - 10.30, 01444 457337 Minimusic, Community Centre, Forest Row, 01342 822549 NCT Bumps, babies & toddlers group, Meridian Hall, East Court 10.30 - 12.30, Do you know?

Music Bus, St Barnabus Church, East Grinstead, 01293 881016 Noahs Ark, TKC, Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill 10.00 - 11.30, 01444 244215

Toddler Activities • Toddler Timetable

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GETTING CHILDREN MORE ACTIVE A unique soccer specific play programme for children aged 18 months to school age Classes throughout the Sussex area. Contact us for a FREE TRIAL. We are also available for Birthday Parties Contact: Marianne & Fiona – 01444 440 234 www.socatots.com/midsussex&horsham

NVT Bumps, babies & toddlers group, Meridian Hall, East Court 10.30 - 12.30, 01342 322393 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 Play 7 Learn Together, Family Centre, Haywards Heath 10.00, 01444 255499 Prenatal Yoga Classes. Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling, 077 76490156 Story Box: A fun and exciting interactive storytelling class. 6 months - pre-school, 07743 023 080 Toddler Bounce & Trampolining at Henfield Leisure Centre 9.00 - 2.00, 01273 494984 Wiggles, Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, 01444 255499

Toddlers Monday pm

Drop in Play, the Gattons, Burgess Hill 1.30 3.00, 01444 255480 Methodist Church Hall, London Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 243629 Scaynes Hill Toddler Group, Millemmium Hall, Scaynes Hill 13.00-14.45, 07761 792317 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 1.30pm - 4.00pm, 01444 412367 Yews Parent & Carer Group, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath 1.30- 4.00, 01444 412367

Toddlers Tuesday am

All Saints Church on the Bridge, Horsham Road, Handcross, 01444 400492 Bolnore Village Toddler Groups, Bolnore Primary School, 07961 400285 Bounce & Roll at Kings Centre, East Grinstead (Under 5yrs) 9.30 - 11.00 (term time), 01342 328616 Bounce & Roll at Triangle, Centre, Burgess Hill 9.45 - 10.30 & 10.45 - 11.30* (*term time), 01444 876000 Childminders Drop In, Children’s Centre, Haywards Heath 9.30 (monthly), 01444 255499 Cuckfield Baptist Church Hall 9.30-11.15 (term time only), 01444 473531 Polestub Lane, Cuckfield RH17 5EU Dance classes for tinytots, children & adults - Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz - Warninglid, 01444 461614 Fairfields, The Pavilion, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 835639

Little Fishes, TKC, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath 10.00 - 11.30, 01444 244215 Little Possums, The Rawson Institute, Bolney 9.30 - 11.30, 07922 092259.

Minimusic, Community Centre, Forest Row, 01342 822549 Music Bus, St.Richards Church, Sydney Rd, Haywards Heath, 10am-11am, 01293 881016 Noahs Ark, The Tiger, Lindfield, 01444 482405 Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0 - 3yrs) 9.45 - 11.45, 01342 822275 Play & Learn Together at Library Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 10.00 - 11.30, 01342 332970 Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 242811 Stay & Play, Sydney West, Burgess Hill 10 11.30, 01444 255493 Teddies at Blackwell Children’s Centre, East Grinstead 9.30 - 11.30, 01342 328935 Toddler Group, Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling Toddler Group, Tavistock & Sumerhill School, Lindfield 9am-10.45am, Tea, toast, play and craft activities. All Welcome, 01444 450256

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

FREE Trial Class Where learning’s a ball www.littlekickers.co.uk Haywards Heath • Maidenbower Burgess Hill • East Grinstead Call: 01293 226201 pbanister@littlekickers.co.uk

Toddlers Tuesday pm

Children’s House, 57 Railway Approach, East Grinstead 1.30 - 3.30, 01342 311066 Mini Mega Bounce at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 2.00 - 2.45, 01444 457337 St John’s Church, Burgess Hill, 01444 241549 St Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath 2.00, 01444 456782 Twins Club at Triangle, Burgess Hill (0 - 4yrs) 1.30 - 3.00, 01444 876000

Toddlers Wednesday am

Chatterbox, Baptist Church, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 473128 First Steps, Martindale Centre, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790467 Happy Faces (childminder group) will meet on Wednesdays at The King’s Centre 10.00am -11.30am, 01444 244215 Jolly Tots, St Barnabas Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead, 01342 322234 Ladybird Baby & Toddler Group, Scout Hut, North Barn Lane, Plumpton 9.30 - 11, 01273 890014 Music Bus, The Old School, Cuckfield, 01293 881016 Paint & Play at the Kings Centre, East Grinstead (Under 5yrs) 9.30 - 11.00, 01342 328616 Paint & Play at Triangle, Burgess Hill 10 11.30, 01444 876000 Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest

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Row (0 - 3yrs) 8.15 - 10.15, 10.30 - 12.30, 01342 822275 Parent & Toddler Group, Christ Church Hall, Oakhurst, Sayers Common 9.45 - 12.00, 01273 833064 Play & Learn, The Gattons, Burgess Hill 10.00 11.30, 01444 255480 Scallywags, United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks, 01273 841292 Tadpoles, United Reform Church, South Road, Haywards Heath 10 - 11.30, 01444 454618 Tea & Toys, St Swithuns Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 314147 Teddies Parent & Toddler Group, Blackwell Children’s Centre, East Grinstead 9.30 - 11.30 (term time only), 01342 332992 Tiny Tots at the Gattons Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 258739 Toddler Bounce & Trampolining at Henfield Leisure Centre 9.00 - 12.00, 01273 494984 Toddler Bounce at Henfield Leisure Centre

9.00 - 2.00, 01273 494984 Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, 01444 471448 Yoga for Mothers with Toddlers, Forest Row, 07966095928

Toddlers Wednesday pm

Dance classes for tinytots, children & adults - Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz - Warninglid, 01444 461614 Little K’s Parent & Toddler Group, Henfield Hall, Henfield, 01273 495377 Paint & Play at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 1.30 - 2.30, 01444 457337

Toddlers Thursday am

Babies & Toddlers, United Reform Church, Balcombe, 01444 811048 Bolnore Village Toddler Groups, Bolnore Primary School, 07961 400285 Bounce & Roll at the Kings Centre, East Grinstead (Under 5yrs) 9.30 - 11.00, 01342 328616

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Toddler Activities • Toddler Music

www.lingfieldnd.co.uk New for 2013

FREE Mother and Toddler Group at Lingfield Notre Dame Nursery School

MUMS, BUMPS & BABES Drop in, open to all. Last Monday of every month 1.30 - 3.00pm A chance to meet other new mums in an informal, relaxed setting.

Top-of-the-range play and learning equipment in a safe and stimulating environment, experienced teaching staff and regular visiting childcare professionals.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child at our Nursery School soon.

Cuckoos, The Old School Cuckfield, Do you know?

Happy Faces for Childminders, TKC, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Mini Mega Bounce at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 9.45 - 10.30 & 10.45 - 11.30, 01444 457337 Noahs Ark Toddler Group, The King’s Centre,33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill 10.00am -11.30am, 01444 244215 Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0 - 3yrs) 9.45 - 11.45, 01342 822275 Pepo Rhymetime U3s, Church of the Presentation Hall, New England Rd, Haywards Heath 9.45 - 10.45 & 11.15 -12.30,, 01444 255499 St Peter’s Centre, Ardingly, 01444 892332 Tiny Tunes & Tales Singing & Storytelling, Guide Hut, Hurstpierpoint, 07980 626619 Tiny Tunes Henfield Leisure Centre 10.00 12.00, 01273 494984 Turners Hill Toddlers, St Leonards Church Hall, Do you know?

Methodist Parent & Toddler Group, Hurstpierpoint 13.30 - 15.00, 01444 235033 Rhymetime & Play at Blackwell Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 2.30 - 4.00, 01342 332992 St John’s Church Toddlers Group, Burgess Hill 2.00 - 3.30, 01444 241549

(*term time), 01444 876000 Chatterbox, Baptist Church, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 473128 Cooking4Kids, Old School, Cuckfield, 07917 533069 Diddi Dance, Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes Road 10am, 07730 576 597 Explore Baby & Toddler Group, Mid Sussex Christian Centre, 180 Leylands Road, Burgess Hill 10.00, 01444 232596 Fundamentals at Dolphin - Music & Movement (2 - 4yrs) 9.30 - 10.15, 01444 457337 Messy Monsters Art Club, St Mary’s Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01403 252009 Music Bus, Bolnore Village Primary School, Haywards Heath, 01293 881016 NCT Fumbles Music Group, 01444 244427/443715 King’s Centre, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill 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 10.00 - 11.30, 01342 332992 Toddler Bounce & Trampolining at Henfield Leisure Centre 9.00 - 14.00, 01273 494984 Tootsie Time, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07533 312135 Tots Group, Evangelical Free Church Hall, Lindfield, 01444 482866

Toddlers Friday am

Toddlers Friday pm

Toddlers Thursday pm

Arc, Evangelical Church, 149 High Street, Hurstpierpoint 9.00 - 11.15, 01273 832369 Bounce & Roll at Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill 9.45 - 10.30, 10.45 - 11.30*

Drop in Play Session at Sydney West, Burgess Hill 1.30 - 3.00, 01444 255493 First Time Mature Mums Group (35yrs+) in South Chailey, 01273 890745

Soft Play Areas

Antics Softplay Open Daily at Triangle, Burgess Hill (Under 10yrs), 01444 876000 Playworld Soft Playhouse, Kings Centre, Leisure Centre East Grinstead, 01342 312514

Stories for Babies & Toddlers at Libraries

Baby Rhyme Time at Burgess Hill Library every Friday 9.45 - 10.15, 01444 255452 Baby Rhyme Time at Hassocks Library every Monday 9.30 - 10.00, 01273 842779 Baby Rhyme Time at Haywards Heath Library every Tuesday 9.45 - 10.15, 01444 255444 Baby Rhyme Time at Hurstpierpoint Library every Tuesday 9.30 - 10.00, 01273 832609 Baby Rhymetime at Library Childrens Centre, East Grinstead every Fri 11.00 - 11.30, 01342 332970 Dad’s Baby Rhymetime at Haywards Heath Library 2nd Saturday of month, 01444 255444 Story Box: A fun and exciting interactive storytelling class 6 months - pre-school, 07743 023 080 Toddler Rymetime on Mondays at East Grinstead Library 11.00 - 11.30, 01342 332970 Toddler Time at Haywards Heath Library, Fridays 9.45 - 10.15, 01444 255444 Toddlertime at Burgess Hill Library every Monday 2.00 - 2.30, 01444 255452

Toy Libraries

Blackwell Childrens Centre, East Grinstead Thurs 3.00 - 4.00 & Fri 10.00 - 12.00, 01342 332992 Children’s Centre, Haywards Heath Mon 11.30 - 12.30 Thur 2.00 - 3.30, 01444 255499

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Happy Pickles, quality second hand Little Tikes outdoor toys for saleincludingplayhouses & climbing framesWe can deliver, 01903 740311 Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, 51 Penn Cres 1.30 - 3.00, 01444 255499 Mid Sussex Rural Children & Family Centres Toy Library, 01444 255477 The Yews Toy Library, Boltro Rd, Haywards Heath Mondays 1.30pm - 4.00pm, 01444 412367 Toy Library, Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255493

Creches Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Kings Centre, East Grinstead - Monday - Friday 9.45 - 1.00 (term time) 10.00 - 12.00 Tues, Thurs (Holidays), 01342 328616 Triangle, Burgess Hill - Mon - Fri 9.00 - 1.00 School hols Mon, Wed, Fri, 01444 876000

Toddlers Music Jo Jingles, East Grinstead, 01883 724800 Kindermusik by Jan - Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 Kindermusik with Nikki - East Grinstead & Forest Row, 01342 824051 Minimusic - Seasonal songs, percussion, fun, small groups, 01342 810137 Music Bus - Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Bolnore, East Grinstead, 01293 881016 Music for Aardvarks, 0788 6927081 Peekaboo Music Group, 01273 724063 Tick Tocks Pre-School Music and Movement, 01273 844058

Toddler Music

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Toddler Music • Daycare Nurseries • PreSchools WEEKLY MUSIC GROUP

First Class

FREE

Twinkle Twinkle at

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

Telephone Sue Vance on 01273 416360

Tinkerbell’s Music for Pre School Children, 07740177791 Tiny Tunes & Tales Singing & Storytelling, Hurstpierpoint, 07980 626619 Tiny Tunes, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 491441 Twinkle Tots Music Club, Turners Hill, 07534 275653 Twinkle Twinkle, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 416360 Youth Can Dance Music and Movement Classes, 07740 168447

Daycare Nurseries

All Kids Ltd, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Busy Bees, (formerly Early Years), Southdown Park, Haywards Heath (0 - 5yrs), 01444 448154

Cherry Tree Daycare, Sharpthorne, 01342 811716 Cranbrook Nursery at Buttercup Barn, Balcombe, 01444 811202 Danehill Childcare Centre Steiner inspired (2 5yrs), 01825 790876 Elan Nursery, Haywards Heath, 01444 474647 Erskine Day Nursery Nursery Room (0 - 2½yrs) PreSchool (2½ - 5yrs), 01273 833248 Hassocks Happy Feet, Hassocks Nursery Room (0 - 2½yrs) PreSchool (2½ - 5yrs), 01273 833248 Jigsaw Independent Day Nursery, Scaynes Hill (18 mths - 5 yrs), 01444 831555 Lavander Lodge Montessori Nursery, Burgess Hill (0 - 5yrs), 01444 241491 Mill Hall Day Nursery, Wivelsfield, 01444 470059

Norto5Kidz, Hickmans Lane, Lindfield (1 - 5 yrs), 0845 004 5226 Norto5Kidz, Whitemans Green, Cuckfield (1 - 5 yrs), 0845 004 5226 Oscar Bears Day Care, between Albourne & Henfield, 01273 640686 Peques Anglo Spanish Nursery School, East Grinstead (2mths - 5yrs), 01342 302300 Robins Nest Day Nursery, Haywards Heath (0 5 yrs), 01444 413103 Rosebud Montessori, Lower Church Rd, Burgess Hill, 01444 241491 Roundabout Christian Pre-School, East Grinstead, 01342 317109 Roundabout House Nursery, Haywards Heath, 01444 473374 Scallywags, Haywards Heath (2 - 5 yrs), 07792 957 634 The Walled Garden Nursery at Tavistock and Summerhill School, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 1RP, 01444 450256 Tiggywigs Childrens Day Nursery, Burgess Hilll, 01444 870797 Tiny Tigers Day Nursery, East Grinstead, 01342 303424 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 Windmill Day Nursery, East Grinstead (3mths 5yrs), 01342 328544

Preschool Nurseries & Playgroups

A House Pre School, Windmill Avenue, Hassocks, 01273 844250 Absolute Angels Pre-School, East Grinstead, 0771 4631606 Acorns Nursery School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 455081 Acorns Nursery School, Westmeston Parish Hall, 01444 455081 Albemarle Little Builders, Appledore Gdns, Haywards Heath, 01444 450439 Albourne Under 5s, Village Hall, Albourne, 07759876017 Ark Nursery School, Bolney, 0781 0350854 Ascension Pre-School, Ashenground

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High quality Care & Education for Children aged 0 - 5 yrs Open 7.30 am - 7.00 pm 51 weeks of the year 5 minutes from Henfield

For more information please contact Laura on 07766884009/ 01273 640686 or email laura@oscarbear.co.uk

www.oscarbear.co.uk Community Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 415191 Ashurstwood Community Pre-School at the primary School, Ashustwood, 07709 886882 Badgers Nursery School (2 - 5yrs), Haywards Heath, 01444 474109 Blackwell Bunnies Pre-School, East Grinstead, 07765 507866 Bluebell Montessori, Congregational Hall, Ardingly, 01444 892376 Bolney Under Fives (2 - 5yrs), 07922 092259 Bolnore Village Pre School, Bolnore Primary School, 077125 79888 Burgess Hill School Nursery (girls & boys), 01444 237008 Busy Bees Nursery School, Cricket Club, Cuckfield, 01444 414104 Busy Bees Playgroup, Youth Centre, Henfield, Tel: 01273 495768 Childrens House 57 Railway Approach, East Grinstead (0 - 5yrs), 01342 311066 Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School (2 - 5yrs), 01342 718585 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 459579/450438 Dicker House Nursery School, Buress Hill, 01444 248749 Ditchling Pre-School, Scout Hut, East End Lane, 01273 846115 Dormansland Village Pre-School, 01342 870546 Fish & Bricks Playgroup, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 233113 Forest Row Community Pre-School, 01342 825625 Good Start School, Poynings/Fulking (2yrs+), 01273 857411 Handcross Playgroup, Sports Pavilion, Handcross, 07763047758 Hickory Montessori, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 241491 Hoathly Hill Childrens Centre, West Hoathly, 01342 810093/810762 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 (2 - 8yrs), 01273 835821 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School, Village Centre, 07961 269123

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Daycare Nurseries

Nursery 0 - 5yrs, Afterschool/Holiday Club 5—11 yrs

Beacon Ground Brighton Road Hassocks BN6 9LY 01273 833248

Baby Room/Tiny Tots + Pre School 0-5yrs

 Friendly, Safe and homely environment, for children 0-11 yrs.  Open 8am to 6pm Monday – Friday, 50 weeks of the year.  Varied sessions available.  Spacious indoor and outdoor facilities in a beautiful rural setting.  Highly qualified, experienced dedicated professionals, All with CRB.  Baby signing.  Freshly prepared hot lunch and high tea.  NEG funding and vouchers accepted.  We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage.  OFSTED registered.

Erskine Villa Brighton Road Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF 01273 833248

www.hassockshappyfeet.co.uk www.erskinedaynursery.co.uk

is fun!

grrrrrowing up Due to our expansion we have vacancies in all sections Where

Babies 3 - 18 mths • Toddlers 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.

Open all year except bank holidays.

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

Ofsted registered with free entitlement and employers vouchers accepted.

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

Aff o Pr rda ice bl s e

Jigsaw

Independent day nursery www.jigsawindependentdaynursery.co.uk

OUTSTANDING day care for children aged 18 months - 5 years.

Mill Hall Day Nursery

Open from 7.30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year.

learning through play

• Friendly, caring & totally safe environment • Provides care & education for a maximum of 26 children, 1 to 5 years old • Full-time, short day & sessions available • Open 8am-6pm Monday-Friday 51 weeks a year • Spacious indoor & outdoor facilities in a beautiful rural setting • Highly qualified, experienced staff • Freshly prepared hot lunch & high tea • Ofsted registered • First established in Cuckfield in 1993 • Government Funding & Childcare vouchers accepted “The nursery’s quality of teaching and promotion of children’s achievement is exemplary.”

Church Road, Scaynes Hill, Nr Haywards Heath

01444 831555

“..the staff provide excellent support for individual children’s learning and welfare.”

CHURCH LANE, WIVELSFIELD RH17 7RD

01444 470059

millhalldayn@onetel.com • www.millhalldaynursery.co.uk

Returning to work?

Looking for exceptional childcare?

Find just what your 0-5 year old is looking for at

www.robinsnestnursery.co.uk

Open 7am – 6pm Monday to Friday every week of the year.

Only 5 mins walk from Haywards Heath station.

Free taster sessions Robins Nest Day Nursery

Tel: 01444 413103

47 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3BN

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Preschools & Playgroups Jack & Jill Nursery School, Wallis Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 313907 Jack and Jill Playgroup, Pavilion, London Road Recreation Ground, Hassocks, 07546 592616 Lindfield Montessori Nursery School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 241491 Lindfield Nursery School, King Edward Hall, Lindfield, 07584 066070 Little Oaks Montessori Nursery School, Forest Row, 01342 824455 Mayflower Playgroup, New England Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 454902 Next Step Nursery, The Old School, Cuckfield, 01444 455233 Nursery Playgroup, The Yews 55 Boltro Road,

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Haywards Heath, 01444 412367 Opportunity Playgroup, East Grinstead, 07964 723357 Paddington Pre-School, East Grinstead (25yrs), 01342 317800

Cuckfield Pre-School Playgroup

Stimulating & caring environment for children aged 2 1/2 to 5 yrs.

Rated “outstanding” by Ofsted.

Fully trained staff.

Tel: 01444 450438/459579

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

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Dicker House

Dicker House Pre-School Est. over 60 yrs.

Pre-School

LITTLE OAKS MONTESSORI NURSERY SCHOOL Tomtits Lane, Forest Row

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

children2 2 toto55yrsyrs Relationships” ForForchildren Community ForThe children 2 ½Room, to 5 yrs.

The Community Room, Birchwood Grove School, BurgessRd. Hill The Scout Hall, Station Birchwood School, Burgess Hill Burgess Tel Grove Jacqui 01444Hill.

248749 Tel www.dickerhousepreschool.webs.com TelJacqui Jacqui (01444)248749.

01444 248749 OFSTED Registered OFSTED Registered www.dickerhousepreschool.webs.com

OFSTED Registered

• Ideal preparation for school in a 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 old Holiday Club for ages 3 to 8 years old Parent & Toddler Group 18 months onwards Call Angela Austin on 01342 824455 or 0794 025 6194

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Preschools & Playgroups

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

Tiger Cubs Pre-School

Tiger Hall, Lindfield Established 1992

• • • • • • • •

Caring, qualified and experienced staff Registered for Free Entitlement Funding Core sessions 9.00am – 12.30pm Optional lunches and afternoons Cooking and PE sessions Outdoor play area Good Ofsted 2012 Free car park to rear

07905 099 802

www.tigercubslindfield.org

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 01444 416170 or 453904 or visit www.perrymountplaygroup.co.uk

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TIGGERS

PRE-SCHOOL Balcombe

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

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

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!

Free Parents & Toddlers Group Tuesdays 1.30-3.30

Babies and toddlers 1 to 2 years Preschool 2 to 5 years

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Voucher scheme available

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57 Railway Approach East Grinstead RH19 1BT

Call: 01342 311066

www.ChildrensHouseNursery.com

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

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Discount Vouchers FREE trial class and 25% off a summer term booking

Story Box

Ardingly

Voucher must be presented on booking www.midsussexpersonaltraining.com 07740 177791 Valid until June 2013

Voucher must be presented on booking www.storyboxfun.co.uk 07743 023080 Valid summer term 2013 only

When two children book the second child goes free for 2 hour session during school holidays, Saturdays or by arrangement

Playing with Clay with Jane Skelton, Ditchling

Angels n Divas On line Girlie Gifts

Enter code GV3006 at time of purchase www.angelsndivas.co.uk/shop 01293 859185 Valid 1 March - 30 June 2013

£10 off 1st child booking £20 off 2nd child booking

One Child FREE Save £7.60

Half Price Individual Entry Tickets

Knockhatch Adventure Park

Present voucher at entrance desk www.knockhatch.com 01323 442051 Valid 1 March - 30 June 2013

MATCHPOINT TENNIS CAMPS

FREE trial class and 10% off a summer term booking

Music Bus

Voucher must be presented on booking www.musicbus.com 01293 881016 Valid summer term 2013 only at Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, Bolnore, & East Grinstead classes only

MATCHPOINT TENNIS CAMPS www.servicelinemanagement.com 01342 82 58 58 Valid Until July 2013 only

10% off 1st month’s fees for full-time children

BRITISH WILDLIFE CENTRE Lingfield

Voucher must be presented at Admission Desk www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk 01342 834658 Valid until: Sunday 2nd June 2013

Voucher must be presented on booking 01273 844679 janeyskelton@googlemail.com Valid until June 2013

20% Discount + Free Delivery at the Angels n Divas Online Shop

Mid Sussex Personal Training

Buy Five Sessions and Get First Session FREE

Jigsaw Independent Day Nursery

Scaynes Hill, Near Haywards Heath

Voucher must be presented on booking www.jigsawindependentdaynursery.co.uk 01444 831555 For new sign ups before 30th April 2013

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20% Off Early Bird Bookings for Party Adverts on the Party Page

The Family Grapevine

Voucher must be presented on booking www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk 01444 487748 or 01444 811648 Valid for the Mid Sussex, Brighton/Hove and Eastbourne/Wealden/Lewes editions only

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Discount Vouchers

Mid Sussex Personal Training

Story Box

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking and presented at the first session and may only be used once.

Free trial valid for new customers only and must be booked in advance as numbers are restricted.

Voucher is valid until June2013. Payment must be made for the classes at time of booking.

Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available. Voucher is non-transferable.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking and presented at the first class and may only be used once.

Free trial valid for new customers only and must be booked in advance as class numbers are restricted.

Voucher is valid for a trial class and a 25% discount when booking for the full Summer Term 2013 Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available. Voucher is non-transferable.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

Angels n Divas

Ardingly

Playing with Clay

www.angelsndivas.co.uk/shop

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or on Gift List purchases.

Valid from 1 March - 30th June 2013.

No monetary value and not to be resold.

Coupon code can only be used once by each customer.

Click on the coupon button when viewing your shopping basket, enter coupon code GV3006 in the coupon box and the discount will be applied.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

Knockhatch Adventure Park Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3PR

Voucher must be presented at the entrance desk and can only be used when purchasing individual tickets. It cannot be used when purchasing a Family Ticket.

Valid from 1 March - 30th June 2013.

No monetary value and not to be resold.

The voucher has no cash alternative, is not refundable and is nonexchangeable.

No photocopies or damaged vouchers will be accepted.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

Music Bus

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking and presented at the first class and may only be used once.

Free trial valid for new customers only and must be booked in advance as class numbers are restricted.

Voucher is valid for a trial class and a 10% discount when booking for the full Summer Term 2013 at Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, Bolnore, & East Grinstead classes only Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available. Voucher is non-transferable.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

The Family Grapevine

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking.

Offer only valid for new first time advertisers only.

Advertising must be booked and the first advert paid for by 30th April 2013 and is only applicable for a series of 3 adverts in Brighton/ Hove and Eastbourne/Wealden/Lewes editions only.

Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available. Voucher is non-transferable.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

Voucher must be mentioned at time of booking and presented at the first session and may only be used once.

Offer valid for new customers only and must be booked in advance as numbers are restricted.

Voucher is valid until June 2013. Payment must be made for the classes at time of booking.

Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available. Voucher is non-transferable.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield Valid only with one full paying adult.

One voucher per party.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

No cash alternative.

No photocopies accepted.

The voucher must be redeemed at admission point.

Matchpoint Tennis Camps Quote Code “Matchpoint 64” when booking your Childs place.

This offer is valid for Ardingly Tennis Camps in the Easter and Summer weeks in 2013.

The voucher may only be used once and cannot be combined with any other offer.

The voucher has no monetary value, cannot be resold & no photocopies are accepted

Jigsaw Independent Day Nursery Scaynes Hill, Near Haywards Heath, RH17 7NH

Voucher is valid for 10% off the first month’s fees when booking and taking up a full-time childcare place before 30th April 2013.

Voucher may only be used once and for one child.

The child must remain full time at Jigsaw Independent Day Nursery for at least a year.

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Education • Holiday Schemes & Activities Pelican Pre-School, Olympos Leisure Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 323127 Perrymount Playgroup, Wesley Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 453904 Platform 3 Playgroup, Burgess Hill, 07759211119/01444 237796 Playbox Playgroup, Methodist Hall, London Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 248260 Roundabout Trinity Christian Preschool, East Grinstead, 01342 317109 Scaynes Hill Pre-School Group, Village Hall, Scaynes Hill, 07761 792317 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 PreSchool, Balcombe, 07890 022846 Warren Playgroup, St Peter’s Church House, Henfield, 01273 495076 West Hoathly Community Preschool, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07807 504616 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Burgess Hill, 01444 233724 Wivelsfield Green Playgroup, Wivelsfield

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Green, 01444 471448 Yarburgh Community Pre-School, East Grinstead, 01342 300767

Holiday Schemes & Activities

Acorns Holiday Club for 2 - 11 year olds in fantastic rural setting for fun filled adventure days, 01444 455081 Ardingly Holiday Childcare for children aged up to 8 yrs flexible hours, small groups, 07941 252263 Dance East Holiday Camp at Tavistock & Summerhill School, Lindfield, 07834 922862 D&D Footie Focus, coaching and activities, ring for venues, (2 to 15 yrs), 07969 669153 Dolphin Holiday Academy, Haywards Heath plus drop in morning session Tues, Wed, Thurs, 01444 457337 Forest School Advertures at Stoneywish Nature Reserve near Ditchling (2 - 11yrs), 01444 455081 Holiday Academy at Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Holiday Schemes, Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348 JK Theatre Arts Holiday Drama Workshops 6 - 16yrs, 07504 059640 Kings Holiday Academy at Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Music Express - Summer Music & Drama Workshops, 07855 957644 Pied Piper Activities this summer at Ardingly & Copthorne, 01273 504485 Pioneer PE Holiday Clubs at St Paul’s, Burgess Hill, 01273 831828 Rising Stars Multi-Sports, venues across the area, 4 - 12yrs, 01462 790152

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Roundabout Trinity Christian Preschool,East Grinstead (0 - 13yrs), 01342 317109 Sewing Tuition: helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching 7 - 14yrs, 07967 819540 Simply Artful - Drawing & Painting Classes (8 14 yrs), 01273 845995 Stagecoach workshops, 0845 0750166 Summer activities for children aged 6 - 13 yrs Native American Theme, 01342 316129 Summer Rok Skool, 01444 457673 Supercamps at Handcross Park School, 01235 832222 Workshops in Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679

Independent Schools

Annan Farm Small School, Uckfield (3 - 11yrs), 01825 841410 Ardingly College Prep School (7 - 13yrs), 01444 893200 Ardingly College Pre-Prep & Nursery School, 01444 893300 Ardingly College Senior School (13 - 18yrs), 01444 893000 Beeches, Brambletye (2 - 7yrs), 01342 335373 Brambletye School, East Grinstead, 01342 321004 Burgess Hill School for Girls, 01444 241050 Copthorne Preparatory School, 01342 712311 Cottesmore School, near Pease Pottage, 01293 520648 Cumnor House School, Danehill, 01825 790347 Great Walstead School, Lindfield Nr Haywards Heath, 01444 483528 Greenfields School, Forest Row nr East Grinstead, 01342 822189

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Handcross Park School, 01444 400526 Hurst College (13 - 18yrs), 01273 833636 Hurst Prep School (8 - 13yrs), 01273 834975 Independent Schools Council, 020 7766 7070 Lewes New School, Talbot Terrace, Lewes (5 11yrs), 01273 477074 Lingfield Notre Dame, 01342 832407 Michael Hall Rudolf Steiner School, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Old Grammar School Lewes (11 - 18yrs), 01273 472634 Old Grammar School Lewes (2 - 11yrs, 01273 477074 Tavistock and Summerhill School, Coeducational Nursery and Preparatory School, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 1RP, 01444 450256 The Farmhouse Nursery, Ardingly Pre-Prep, 01444 893300

Acorns Holiday Club

for 2 - 11 year olds in fantastic rural setting for fun filled adventure days

01444 455081

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Independent Schools

COPTHORNE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Looking for a new school?

Copthorne Prep is an excellent co-educational 2½ - 13 years independent school on your doorstep

Nursery & Junior School Open Morning Nursery School (21/2 - 5yrs) and Junior School comprising Infants (5 - 7yrs) and Juniors (7 -11yrs)

Saturday 23rd March 2013 9.45am to 1.00pm “Childrens’ welfare, learning and development needs are exceptionally well met by caring staff and inspirational teaching recognising the uniqueness of each child. The quality of provision is outstanding.”

ISI Inspection Report

www.lingfieldnd.co.uk

Nursery & Junior School Open Morning ‘We cannot rate Copthorne highly enough and are Nursery School (21/2 - 5yrs) and Junior School so pleased our daughter had the chance to experience your lovely school’ comprising Infants (5 -(Year 7yrs)8)and Juniors (7 -11yrs)

Saturday 23rd March 2013 (Quotes taken from Parent Questionnaire 2012)

n Happy, secure, inspired children n Top class education and academic 9.45am to results 1.00pm n ‘Outstanding in all areas’ ISI EYFS Report 2012 n Excellent facilities for sport, art, drama and music n Extensivewelfare, playgrounds with challenging equipment “Childrens’ learning and n Minibuses servicing the local area development needs are exceptionally n Early drop off and after school clubs wellnmet by caring staff and inspirational Nursery Education Grant

teaching recognising the uniqueness of each child. The quality of provision is For more information about our School and next Open Morning, outstanding.” please contact us on 01342 712311 www.lingfieldnd.co.uk ISI Inspection Report office@copthorneprep.co.uk www.copthorneprep.co.uk Effingham Lane, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3HR

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Nursery School (21/2 - 5yrs) and Junior School comprising Infants (5 - 7yrs) and Juniors (7 -11yrs)

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Saturday 23rd March 2013

9.45am to 1.00pm “Childrens’ welfare, learning and development needs are exceptionally well met by caring staff and inspirational teaching recognising the uniqueness of each child. The quality of provision is outstanding.”

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

Spanish, French & German tuition offered by

Liz Hinze

BA Hons, Cert. Ed, Dip.Sp.(Open)

01444 452697 CRB CHECKED

Learn GERMAN the easy way with native, experienced tutor

• all levels welcome • CRB checked • Family • Travel • Exams • Business • Regular conversation practice groups Elisabeth 01342 811099 www.easygermanlearning.co.uk languageskills@btinternet.com

Out of School Clubs All Kids Ltd, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Ardingly Holiday Childcare for children aged up to 8 yrs, 07941 252263 Danehill Childcare Centre Steiner inspired (511yrs), 01825 790876 Hassocks Happy Feet, Hassocks, 01273 833248 Roundabout Trinity Christian Preschool,East Grinstead (0 - 13yrs), 01342 317109

Primary Schools Albourne CE Primary School, 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 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, 01273 842549 Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Cuckfield, 01444 454295 Lindfield Primary School, 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 400398 St Peter’s CE Primary School, Ardingly, 01444 892314 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, 01444 461329 Windmills County Junior School, Hassocks, 01273 842421 Wivelsfield CP School, Wivelsfield Green, 01444 471393

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 Toddlers, Children & Adults, 01444 233137 Bonina Moran, Portuguese Tutor, 01342 327122 Effective Education Centre, German, French, Italian, Spanish, English as a Foreign Language, 01342 317417 Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, German, English Foreign Language, 01342 811099 Franglophones for French speaking children weekly group on Mondays 4 - 6pm 4yrs+ www.lesfranglophones.co.uk, 07813 449220 Harper Tution: GCSE, Business or Conversational French Tuition, 07903 161253 Isobel Gonzalez, Spanish Tutor, 01444 443808 Italian & French Tuition, 01444 414830 Language Bugs Spanish for Toddlers & Adults, 01273 842319 Le Club Francais, Fun French for Children 3 12yrs, 01293 541806 Liz Hinze, Spanish, French & German Tuition, 01444 452697

Barbara Bird

Primary School Teacher & Maths Specialist offers tutoring in Maths & English

01342 323861

01444 455081

Marianne Sawford Maths & English Tutor Former Primary School Teacher Now also Registered Childminder

01444 414772

marianne@littlesteppingstones.co.uk www.littlesteppingstones.co.uk

MARION DAVISON BA (Hons) PES Cert Ed.

Offers help in English, Maths, Science & History Successful pupils Reasonable rates

01444 455939

Native Spanish Tutor - experience with kids and exam support GCSE & A Level, 01342 312103

Tutoring Art Tuition with Leesa Le May to GCSE/A’Level, 07738 288730 Barbara Bird, Primary School Teacher in Maths & English, 01342 323861 Dial-A-Tutor, Agency for Private Tutors, 01883 712148 Effective Education Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 317417 fabManners: teaching children fantastic manners, 07942 305977 Fleet Tutors:, 0845 644 5452 Help Centre Literacy project, tutoring for children & adults. Monday afternoon &

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PRIMARY TEACHER OFFERS TUITION IN MATHS and ENGLISH FIRST LESSON FREE Telephone Jenny Hope on 07871 810 133 evening, 01342 317417 Janet Irwin English, Maths, French, (all ages), 01444 455081 Janet Irwin, Educational Advice & Assessment, 01444 455081 Jenny Hope, Maths & English Tuition, 07871 810133 Kumon Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 417431 Marianne Sawford, Maths & English Tutor, 01444 414772 Marion Davison, Tutor, 01444 455939 Mary Mathai, English Tutor, 01342 410414 Maths Tuition KS1 - GCSE, Niki Lancaster, 07540 263410

A - Z of Activities for all the Family • Art & Crafts Badminton

PLAYING WITH CLAY

Throw pots, make models, have fun!

Holidays Half Term Regular Term Time Saturday Classes Parties Adult Classes 01273 844679 janeyskelton@googlemail.com

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

Archery

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Blacklands Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, 01342 810493 Ditchling Archery Club, 01444 241066 Plumpton Bowmen, 01273 890001

Arts & Crafts

Air Sports

Airworks Paragliding Centre, Glynde, 01273 858108 Surrey & Sussex Balloon Club, www. harvestmoon.org.uk Sussex Hang Gliding & Paragliding, Beddingham, 01273 858170

Angling

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

Art Club with Leesa Le May (5+ - Adult), 07738 288730 Henfield Art Club (All ages), 01273 494060 History in Brass - brass rubbing for schools, clubs, parties, 01273 834323 Sewing Tuition: helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching 7 - 14yrs, 07967 819540 Simply Artful - Drawing & Painting Classes (8 14 yrs), 01273 845995 Sussex Crafts, 45 High St, Cuckfield Workshops All Ages, 01444 455611

Athletics East Grinstead Athletics Club (Year 6+), 01342 315589 Haywards Heath Harriers (10yrs+), 01444 458953 Henfield Joggers, 01273 493447 Mid Sussex Triathion Club www. midsussextriclub.com, 07976 793323 Utopia Runners, 01825 769015

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Chelwood Gate Badminton Club (Juniors & Seniors), 01825 766199 Cuckfield Badminton Club, 01444 235036 Dolphin Badminton Club, Haywards Heath (Juniors & Seniors), 01444 452254 Hassocks Badminton Club (Seniors), 01273 845952 Haywards Heath Badminton Club (Seniors), 01444 233387 Haywards Junior Badminton Club (9 - 16 yrs), 01444 453451 Henfield District Badminton Club, 01273 491445 Hurstpierpoint Badminton Club (16yrs+), 01273 833555 Imberwood Badminton Club, near East Grinstead, 01342 317747 Keymer & Hassocks Junior Badminton Club (8 16yrs), 01273 843641 Lindfield Badminton Club, 01444 453559 Mish Mash Badminton Club, Walstead (9yrs+), 01444 484642 Park Centre Badminton Club, Burgess Hill, 01444 233133 PTO Badminton Club, Haywards Heath (adults only), 01444 482019 Rayners Badminton Club, Burgess Hill, 01444 236124 Warden Park Badminton Club Thursday Evenings (all ages), 01444 471002

Baseball

Burgess Hill RedHats Baseball Club (9 - 15yrs), www.redhatsbaseball.com Henfield Basketball Club at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984

Basketball

Haywards Heath Eagles Basketball Club (10 17yrs), 01444 455617 Saints Basketball Club, East Grinstead, 01342 321210

Batton Twirling

Sussex Supremes Baton Twirlers www. sussexsupremestwirlers.co.uk, 01444 400370

Bikes & Cycling

Forest Row Bike Club, 01342 311936 Lewes Wanderers Cycling Club, 01444 244283 Sussex Cyclists Association, 01903 209433 Sussex Mountain Bikers, www.sussex-mtb.com Sussex Nomads Cycling Club (12yrs+), 01444 245796 VG Jubilee, Cycling Club (9 - 18yrs), 01273 843859

Bowling & Skittles

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

Boxing & Wrestling

Focus Fitness: Boot Camp, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga & Focus Fit Kidz, 07501 581564/07763 901326

Cards & Board Games

Harlequin Bridge Club - Learn to Play Bridge, 01444 453111 Henfield Duplicate Bridge Society - all ages and abilities, 01403 711707

Cheerleading

Kinetix: Cheerleading Clubs for all ages, 07798 646255

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Ceramic Painting, Clay Modelling & Pottery

Workshops in Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679

Climbing & Mountaineering

Blacklands Farm - Climbing, Zipwire, Abseiling, 01342 810493 K2 Sports Centre, Crawley, 01273 585300

Creative Writing, Poetry, Book Clubs

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

Cricket

Ansty Cricket Club Colts (7-16 yrs) www. anstycc.org.uk, www.anstycc.org.uk Ardingly Cricket Club (Adults & Juniors), 01444 892012 Balcombe Cricket Club (Juniors), 07788 108290 Burgess Hill Cricket Club (Juniors), 01444 248773 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 842920 Horsted Keynes Cricket Club (Juniors 7yrs+ Adult), 01825 790206 Hurstpierpoint Cricket Club (15yrs+), 07775 818370 Indoor Cricket at Dolphin Centre on Sunday evenings (Winter only), 01444 457337 Keymer & Hassocks Cricket Club (10yrs+), 07837 504231 Lindfield Cricket Club (Juniors), 01444 239287 Scaynes Hill Cricket Club (Juniors), 07970 123064 Sussex County Cricket Courses & Coaching (Juniors 6yrs+), 01273 827115 Sussex Young Cricketers into junior & schools cricket, www.sussexcricket.co.uk

Cookery

Crafty Chefs creative cookery courses for children, 01342 317049

Dance & Drama

Act One Beginners Drama School - Copthorne, Felbridge and East Grinstead, 01342 719166 Act Too Productions - Musical Shows All Ages, 07905 377046 Ariel Drama Academy Burgess Hill/ East Grinstead/Crawley/Steyning, 01444 2564466/250407 Balcombe Dance School, Balcombe - Ballet, Tap and Modern, 01444 454684 BPM Dance Academy: Street, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Popping & Locking & Commercial, 07745931325 Centre Stage, The Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 776006 Codanza: Ballet, Tap, Modern (2yrs - adult), 01444 415296 Creative Dance & Yoga, Forest Row Parent, Carer and Child, 01342 825337 Dance & Ballet at Henfield Leisure Centre,, 01273 494984 Dance classes for tinytots, children & adults -

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Dance & Drama

Easter Dance Camp

at Tavistock & Summerhill School, Lindfield RH16 1RP April 8th, 9th & 10th 2013 for children from 4yrs+ For enquiries & booking contact: michelle@artofdance.co.uk www.artofdance.co.uk 07976 068989

Balcombe &

nikkigower@hotmail.co.uk Lindfield Dance School 07834 922862

Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, 01444 461614 Dancewear by G Lois, Burgess Hill, 01444 247411 Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 01444 232672 Earwig Productions - Theatre Summer School Specialists, 01273 735725 Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts: Ballet, Modern, Tap, Singing, Drama, ballroom & PreSchool, 01444 451977 Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy, 01273 862213 Jo Hayman, Speech & Drama, 01444 417003 Karen Hollebon School of Dance, Burgess Hill, 01273 842086 Lets Dance!, 01903 817029 Lindfield Dance School - Tap, Ballet and Modern, 01444 454684 Live Wire Dance School: Disco, Jazz, Street (3 18yrs), 01273 562996 Mrs Carol Grant FISTD Ballet, Modern & Tap at Plumpton, 01444 243592 Popdance UK, mix of street, jazz, pop, 7-16yrs, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, 01273 887474 Roshe School of Dance, East Grinstead, 01342 837719 Shine Theatre Group, 01273 832855 Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy, Forest Row, Ballet Tap Modern, 0785 766162 Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools - East Grinstead, 0845 070 8149 Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools - Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166 Tanzen Academy, Ardingly ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theatre, 01342 321982 Top Hats and Tutus! Performance Saturday School, Hurstpierpoint (4yrs+), 01273 835467 Turning Pointe School of Dance, Haywards Heath, 01825 840568 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

Fencing

Riddle of Steel Medieval Fencing Club for Children, 01273 891534

First Aid Courses for Children

Baby & Beyond - Baby & Child First Aid Courses, 01273 702496

Film Clubs

Hurstpierpoint Children’s Film Society, 07427 365241

Football

1st Football Coaching (3 - 12yrs) East Grinstead & Ardingly, 07814 367714 Ashurstwood Football Club (6 - 16yrs), www. awjfc.co.uk Cuckfield Cosmos Girls Football Club (7 16yrs), 07793 416687 D&D Footie Focus, coaching, ring for venues, 2 to 15 years, 07969 669153 East Grinstead Town Football Club 8yrs Men & Women www.egtfc.co.uk, 01342 325884

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Dance & Drama

The Dance Studio Ballet Tap Modern & Jazz Royal Academy of Dance & Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing classes for

Tinytots Children & Adults held in

DANCE CLASSES Boys and Girls Plumpton Village Hall

Fully Qualified Teacher FISTD Mrs Carol Grant

STAPLEFIELD CRAWLEY & WARNINGLID

BALLET, MODERN DANCE & TAP

Stonewick Warninglid Lane Warninglid RH17 5TQ

Ages 2 upwards Older Beginners Welcome

Tel

01444 461614

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Clayton Hill Stables, Hassocks, 01273 844120 Ditchling Common Stud Riding School, 01444 871900 Michaelswood Farm Riding School, Newick, 07968 088974 Misbourne Riding Stables, near Nutley, 01825 712516 Porches Farm Riding Stables, Chelwood Gate, 01825 740644 Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536 Tremaines Riding Stable, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790501

Making dreams come true...

Ice Sports

Guildford Spectrum Centre, 01483 443333

Martha Gardner aged 12, pictured, is currently appearing in 'Billy Elliot the Musical'.

2 pupils have recently won places to the Royal Ballet School

HAYWARDS HEATH LEWES PLUMPTON BARCOMBE

01825 840568 Ballet • Jazz • Modern • Musical Theatre Tap • Pointe • Street Jazz • Adult Classes

www.turningpointedanceschool.co.uk

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

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

BALCOMBE & LINDFIELD DANCE SCHOOL Children aged from 2 are offered a fun introduction to the world of dance. Intermediate and advanced students have the opportunity of graded examinations.

BALLET, TAP & MODERN FROM PRELIMINARY TO INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION To find out more please call Nikki Gower on 01444 454684 CLASSES HELD IN BALCOMBE & LINDFIELD

Hurstpierpoint Football Club (15yrs+), 0755 4446189 Lindfield FC Juniors (6 - 15yrs), www. lindfieldfc.org Little Kickers Football Training: Haywards Heath, Crawley, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead (2 - 5yrs), 01293 226201 Marle Place Wanderers Football Club (6yrs+ Girls Too), 01444 241166 Mid Sussex Blues, www.midsussexblues.co.uk Socatots (walking - 5 yrs), 01444 440234 Southdown Football Club (Girls & Boys (7 14yrs), 01444 239809 Sussex County Football Ass for your nearest club, 01903 753547 Wivelsfield Green Football Club (16yrs+), 01444 871348

Kites

Brighton Kite Flyers, 01273 582309

Gymnastics & Trampoline

Martial Arts

Hockey

Motor Vehicles

Horseriding

Music Shops, Choirs & Orchestras

Gatwick Flyers Trampoline Club, Handcross, 5yrs+, 07941 117852 Gym Club at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club (up to 16yrs), 01273 832366 Martin Dale Pre-School Gymnastics Club, Horsted Keynes, 01293 421591 Pyramid Gymnastics Club, 01444 243314 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 13 yrs), 01273 841348 Triangle, Burgess Hill for trampolining, 01444 876000 Burgess Hill Hockey Club (7 - 70yrs), 01444 246454 Burgess Hill Ladies Hockey Club (6 yrs upwards), 01444 250626 Sussex Hockey Association for a club near you, www.sussexhockey.co.uk 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

Burgess Hill Teakwon-Do, 01444 233356 Concepts Personal Safety, 07884 386824 Diddy Deshi Traditional Karate (5 - 8yrs), 01444 239447 Fortitude Academy for Tae Kwon-Do (All Ages), 08701 662568 Kickboxing, Heights Health & Fitness, The Martlets, Burgess Hill 3 yrs+, 07831 413231 Little Ninjas (3 - 5yrs & 6 - 12yrs) at Olympos, Haywards Heath, 08701 662 568 Martial Arts, Glenister House, 14 -16 Kings Street, East Grinstead, 14yrs+, 07793 134223 Mid Sussex Martial Arts School, 01444 318422 Seishin Judo & Iaido, 07872 449093 White Crane Fighting Arts, Kung Fu, (5yrs+), 07976 260710 Zanshin Wado-Ryu Karate Club, 07757 559 490 Zazen Academy of Martial Arts, 07952 670349 East Sussex Morris Minor Club www. morrisminorclubeastsussex.co.uk, 07941106688 Golding Barn Raceway, Henfield Road, Small Dole - Motorcross, 01903 816758

Academy Music, Lewes, 01273 473278 Ardingly Choral Society - all abilities welcome, 01273 831264 Ariel Adult Choir (25yrs+) Horsham & Burgess Hill, 01444 250407 Ariel Musicality Choir (11 - 25 yrs) Burgess Hill & Crawley, 01444 250407

Golf Football Coaching at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Hassocks Ladies Football Club, 07940 464540 Henfield Football Club (Adults & Juniors - Girls & Boys), 01273 492399

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

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A - Z of Activities for all the Family • Martial Arts • Music Grinstead, 01342 712050 East Grinstead Junior Netball League (9 14yrs), 01342 311160 Mid Sussex Youth Netball Club, www. midsussexnetball.org.uk Southdown Netball Club (Juniors & Seniors), 01342 328304/07766 243703

Orienteering

Southdown Orienteers, buggies upwards!, 07526 792817

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

Photography

East Grinstead Camera Club, 07986 388390

Polo

Sussex Polo Club, nr East Grinstead, 01342 714920

Rollerskates & Skateboards

Brighton & Hove Music & Arts: youth orchester, 01273 293524 Burgess Hill Musical Theatre Society, 01444 250919 Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra (any age), 01444 230977 Carousel Music, 7 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath, 01444 417654

Violin and Viola lessons

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!

Forest Row Orchestra mixed ages & abilities Meets Saturday am, 01342 822241 Haywards Heath Operatic Society, 01825 723035 InChoir - East Grinstead & Haywards Heath (12yrs+), 01342 713068 InChoon Choir for aged (7yrs+), 01342 713068

Music Teachers

Ariel Private Singing Lessons, 01444 250407 Graham Numm, Guitar Teacher, 01444 232979 Guitar & Bass Tuition for Beginners (10yrs+), 01444 235718 Judith Rae, Cello Teacher, 01444 458035 Liz Hinze, Singing Teacher (All Ages), 01444 452697 Sundari Heller, Violin & Viola Tuition (all ages), 01342 823099 Violin Lessons from beginner to advanced. All ages with Katherine Jerome, 01444 235960

Netball

CD Phoenix Netball Club (9yrs+), East

East Grinstead Roller Hockey Club (7yrs+), 01825 740220 Roller Disco at Dolphin Leisure Centre on Saturday evenings 4.00 6.00, 01444 457337 Roller Disco at Kings Centre, East Grinstead Sundays 4.30 - 6.00 & 6.15 - 7.45, 01342 328616 Rollerdisco every Friday 18.30 - 20.00 at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Skateboard Park at St John’s Park, Burgess Hill Skateboard Park at Victoria Park, Haywards Heath

Rugby & Mini Rugby

Burgess Hill Rugby Football Club (6yrs+) www.

BHRFC.co.uk, 01444 232221 Ditchling Rugby Football Club www. ditchlingrfc.com, 07767 883348 East Grinstead Rugby Football Club (7yrs+), 01342 322338 Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club (7yrs+), 01444 413950 Sussex Rugby Football for your nearest club, www.sussexrugby.co.uk

Shooting

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

Snow Sports

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

Squash

East Grinstead Tennis & Squash Club, 07932 029314

Sundari Heller LRAM

01342 823099

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

Accredited Cellobabies Teacher KalliKids Approved

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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

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

Stoolball

Blackstone Stoolball Club (Juniors and Seniors), 01273 494118 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, www.stoolball.co.uk

Swimming & Snorkelling

ADV Swim School - tuition for all ages & abilities, 01444 248482 Aqua Tots, class in Burgess Hill, 020 8688 6488 Courses at Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Courses at Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Dolphin Ladies Swimming Club for Adults (daytime), 01444 457904/452325 East Grinstead Swimming Club (8yrs+), 01342 326204 Flippers & Fins - Swim Lessons From Birth, 01273 831382 Floaters - Swimming Classes (all ages & abilities), 01444 246800 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 and Toddlers), 0844 482 0222 Little Swim School - teaching pre-school children to swim, 01444 474573 Mid Sussex Marlins Swimming Clubs, 01444 454325 Pells Open Air Pool, Lewes - Summer Months Only, 01273 472334 Seriously FUN Swimming Schools: Classes at Ardingly (4mths - 3yrs), 0844 3511 409 Swimming Classes at the Triangle Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Swimming lessons with Jo Sinclairage (4 9yrs) at Ardingly college, 01444 247427 Swimming sessions for all at Princess Royal, Haywards Heath, 07772 819002 Tiny Tiddlers Swim School, Newick, (8 weeks 8yrs), 01825 762293 Water Babies, swimming across Sussex including weekends birth - 4 yrs, 01273 552454 Young Ones Swim School - Lessons from 5 mths, 01273 506008

Table Tennis

Haywards Heath & District Table Tennis Club, 01444 242135 Haywards Heath & District Table Tennis Club (Juniors & Coaching), 01444 413339

Tennis

Advantage Receiver Camps & Coaching for all ages & abilities, 01444 253322/07803 928195

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Beech Hurst Tennis Club, Haywards Heath, 01444 253322 Burgess Hill Tennis Club (Adults Only), 01444 236124 Cuckfield Tennis Club (8 yrs upwards), 01444 247171 East Grinstead Tennis & Squash Club, 07932 029314 Haywards Heath Tennis Club (10yrs+), 01444 453725 Horsted Keynes Tennis Club (Juniors & Seniors), 01825 790289 Hurstpierpoint Tennis Club (all ages), 07946 144845 Lindfield Tennis Club (Juniors & Adults), 01444 454453 Matchpoint Tennis: Camps & Coaching All ages & abilities, 01342 825858 Southdown Tennis at Lindfield Tennis Club, 07403 381658 Tennis Coaching with Tom Usborne at

Haywards Heath Tennis Club, 07921 517692 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks (all ages), 01273 844283

Yoga We are the biggest voluntary organisation for girls and young women in the UK. Rainbows 5 - 7yrs, Brownies 7 - 10yrs, Guides 10 - 14yrs, Senior Section 14 - 25yrs, Leaders 18 - 65yrs

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Focus Fitness: Boot Camp, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga & Focus Fit Kidz, 07501 581564/07763 901326 Yoga & pilates classes at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348 Yoga with Myra Nicol, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 239125

Volleyball

Kings Volleyball Club, East Grinstead, 07917 328871

Walking

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Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Reservoir, 01444 892549 Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, Bewl Reservoir, 01892 891000 Blacklands Farm - Canoes, Kayaking, 01342 810493 Crawley Mariners Yacht Club RYA Teaching Ctn www.cmyc.co.uk, 01444 241902 Shoreham Sailing Club, 01273 453078 Weir Wood Sailing Club, www.wwsc.org.uk

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Action Night at the Triangle, Burgess Hill 10 14yrs on Fridays 6 - 8.30pm, 01444 876000 Blacklands Farm - Crate Stacking, Grass Sledges, 01342 810493 Focus Fitness: Boot Camp, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga & Focus Fit Kidz, 07501 581564/07763 901326

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Sports Centres

Dolphin, Haywards Heath: Squash, Badminton, Swimming, Gym, Health Spa, T Tennis, Football, Indoor Cricket, 01444 457337 East Grinstead Sports Club: Football, cricket, badminton, la crosse, netball, olleyball, table tennis, gym, 01342 321210 Freedom Leisure, Hassocks: Classes, drycycling, trampoling, streetdance, 01273 841348

Henfield, The Kings Field, Henfield: Squash, Exercfise Classes, Trampolining, 01273 494984 K2 Sports Centre, Crawley, 01273 585300 Kings Centre, E Grinstead: Swiimming Gym, Squash, Badminton, Studio, T Tennis, Trampolining, Basket Ball, Rollerskating, 01342 328616 Swimming sessions for all at Princess Royal, Haywards Heath, 07772 819002 Triangle, Burgess Hill: Swimming, Slides, Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Gym, Spa, Trampolining, Hockey, Football, Netball, 01444 876000

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Walking, 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 Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail, Bates Green Farm, Arlington, Tye Hill Road, Polegate BN26 6SH, due to open 11th April - 19th May*, 01323 485151 Arlington Reservoir & Osprey Trail 2 1/2 mile circular walk, 01323 870810 Arundel Castle, Gardens & Lakes, Arundel, BN18 9ABThe 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, once a Norman deer hunting forest, now the largest free public access space in the south east walking, Forest Centre, 01342 823583 Bedgebury Pinetum, Goudhurst, 2,000 acre forest for walking, cycling, horseriding, play areas,01580 879842/879820 Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, TN3 8JH, walking, cycling, fishing, model boating, boat trips, playground, crazy golf & hydro balling, , bike hire, 01892 890000 Boating from The Anchor Inn**, Anchor Lane, Barcombe, Lewes BN8 5EA, 01273 400414 Boothland Wood, ancient woodland south of Uckfield for walks & cycling, 01825 762774 Chailey Common, walks & horse riding, no cycling, 01273 482670 & 01444 831098 Chesworth Farm, Chesworth Lane, Horsham, walking, riding, cycling via network of footpaths & bridleways, BN18 9AB, 01403 731218/256890 Crowborough Country Park, Osbourne Road, 18 acre nature reserve, trail, ponds, 01892 652907 Cuckmere Valley, National Trust land, a haven for wildlife, High & Over, chalk horse, 01323 423197 Cuckoo Trail, bridleway running from Heathfield to Polegate, 01273 482670 Devil's Dyke, Devil's Dyke Road, Poynings. At nearly a mile long, the Dyke valley is the longest, deepest & widest 'dry valley' in the UK. 01273 857712 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 Hampden Park, Eastbourne, lake, woodland, playground, bmx & skateboarding, arboretum, history garden, 01323 415464 Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve, 600 acres of ancient woodland, heathland & grassland together plus 3 miles of cliffs & coastline between East Hill & Fairlight. No cycling, 01424 451050

Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield, TN22 3RG, 100 acre farm with nature walks, bluebell nature trail*, tea rooms, rural life museum, camping etc, See Advert 01825 790226 Hempstead Meadow, Uckfield, nature reserve, wetland habitat, 01825 762774 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, walking, beach, rock pools etc, tea rooms, & lots of children's/ family activities organised by Sussex Wildlife Trust, 0345 6080193 South Downs National Park & South Downs Way, including Ditchling Beacon, 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 Free, 01273 292929 Tilgate Park, Crawley, woodland, lake, picnic area, playground, nature reserve, Smith & Western restaurant, 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

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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Animals, Sealife & Nature

Ashdown Llama Park, Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JN. 30 acre park with llamas, alpacas & reindeer, cafe, playground & shop, 01825 712040 Birdworld, Farnham Rd, Farnham GU10 4LD. From the massive Maribou Stork to tiny Sunbirds, Penguins, Owls, Parrots, Waterfowl & many other colourful species, 01420 22140 Blue Reef Aquarium, Rock-A-Nore Rd, Hastings TN34 3DW. Close encounters with seahorses, sharks, giant octopus & hundreds of other aquatic creatures plus underwater walk-through tunne, 01424 718 776 Brighton Sealife Centre, Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TB. The world's oldest operating aquarium with over 1500 creatures, interactive rockpool experience & underwater tunnel, 01273 604234 British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel near Lingfield RH7 6LF. (see advert), 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 Earnley Butterflies & Gardens, 133 Almodington Lane, Earnley, Chichester, PO20 7JR. Walk among tropical butterflies, see exotic birds & get close to many beasts. 01243 512637 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 National Cat Centre & Nature Trail, Chelwood Gate, Ashdown Forest, RH17 7TT, the largest cat rehoming centre in the UK, 2km nature trail, visitor centre & adoption centre, 01825 741370

British Wildlife Centre

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Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, on B2192 between Ringmer & Halland, Approx 1000 animals enjoying a happy & peaceful life including horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits, chipmunks, tortoises, terrapins & exotic birds. Visitor centre, coffee shop, gift shop & picnic area. 01825 840252 RSPB Mallydams Wood, Peter James Lane, Fairlight, Hastings, TN35 4AH, wildlife rehabilitation centre, education centre & woodland nature reserve. Guided walks, badger watching, 0300 1230750.

RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Pulborough RH20 2EL, Visitor Centre & reserve is open all year

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& boasts a great variety of habitats including wetlands, woodland, & heathland & is a haven for a wide range of wildlife, 01798 875851 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, 01273 843498 Sussex Horse Rescue Sanctuary, Hempstead Lane, Uckfield TN22 3DL, 01825 762 010 Tilgate Park Nature Centre, Crawley, Tilgate Park, Crawley, Nature centre, outdoor play area, woodland & lakeside walks, Smith & Western restaurant, 01293 521168

Fun Days Out in Sussex

62 acres of woodland & nature trails Wild camping & cookouts Brunches, BBQ lunches Handcrafted wood products Children’s activities Easter bunny hunt

Hadlow Down, E. SussexTN22 4HJ (on the A272 4 miles East of Uckfield) 01825 830509

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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, hand feed the collection birds, children's holiday activities, visitor centre with cafe, 01903 883355 Woods Mill Countryside Centre, Woods Mill, Henfield BN5 9SD, provides a peaceful setting comprising coppice woodland, meadows & a reed-fringed lake, pre-bookable holiday activities, Free, 01273 492630

Family Farms

Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith BN8 6JD, 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, soft play, farm shop & cafe, 01323 848006 Church Farm Tours at Coombes, near Lancing, open for lambing from March 10th - April 15th*, 01273 452028 Fishers Farm Park, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG, lots of animals & adventure playgrounds, splash attack & beach**, indoor soft play area, 01403 700063 Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone, RH9 8LX, family farm & play area, 01883 742546 Holmbush Farmworld, Holmbush Farm World, Crawley Road, Faygate, Near Horsham RH12 4SE, family farm, indoor & outdoor playgrounds, 01293 851110 Middle Farm Countryside Centre, Middle Farm, Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LJ, family farm, playground & play hay barn, restaurant & farm shop, 01323 811411 Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, East Dean, open early 2nd Mar - 6th May 2013* to coincide with lambing, 01323 423302

Sharnfold Farm & Farm Shop, Stone Cross, farm trail, animals, play area, PYO, coffee shop, farm shop with traditional butcher, tractor & trailer rides every weekend & during school holidays, 01323 768490 Spring Barn Farm, Kingston Road, Lewes BN7 3ND, Family Farm with animals, camping, playbarn, outdoor playground & maize maze , 01273 488450 Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill, Crawley RH10 4PE, cafe, farm shop & maize maze** 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

Places of Historic Interest & Gardens

Alfriston National Trust Clergy House & gardens, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5TL, rare 14th-century Wealden 'hall-house' & cottage garden. 01323 870001 Anne of Cleves House & Museum, 52 Southover High Street, Lewes BN7 1JA. Visit the medieval house, half timbered house, a gift to Anne of Cleves from Henry VIII, 01273 474610 Arundel Castle, Arundel, BN18 9AB, the seat of The Dukes of Norfolk & set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds & gardens, 01903 882173

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Bateman's National Trust House, Bateman's Lane, Burwash, East Sussex TN19 7DS, former home of Rudyard Kipling with gardens, walks, watermill & tea-room, 01435 882302 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, High Street, Battle, TN33 0AD - explore the abbey ruins & the award-winning audio exhibition which brings to life the dramatic story of the Norman Conquest, 01424 775705 Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, Halland BN8 5AF, House, Wildfowl reserve, Motor museum with over 100 veteran, vintage & classic cars, Miniature railway, Woodland trail, Playground, Tearoom, 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, 01580 830196 Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath with outside adventure playground, woodland walks & children's holiday activities, 01444 450326 Camber Castle, TN31 7TD, Henry VIII's forgotten castle which guarded the entrance to Rye & Winchelsea harbours.

Chartwell National Trust House, Westerham, the home of Winston Churchill. 01732 868381 Charleston Farmhouse, Charleston, Firle BN8 6LL, Painted interiors and meeting place for the Bloomsbury group, 01323 811626 CM Booth Motor Museum at Falstaff Antiques, 63 High Street, Rolvenden, unique collection of 3-wheel Morgan cars, 01580 241234 Down House (the home of Charles Darwin), Luxted Road, Downe, BN6 7JT, 0870 333 1181 Emmetts National Trust Garden, Sevenoaks TN14 6AY, an Edwardian estate & garden with traditional children's games, 01732 751509

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Firle Place, Firle, Lewes BN8 6LP, House, gardens & park open 1st June, 01273 858307 Fishbourne Roman Palace, Fishbourne Road West, Fishbourne, PO19 3QR. Roman palace with marvellous mosaics, family activities, 01243 785859 Finchcocks House, Gardens & Musical Museum, Goudhurst, Kent TN17 1HH, 01580 211702 Great Dixter, Northiam, TN31 6PH, Tudor house with a famous twentieth century Arts & Crafts garden, 01797 252878 Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest, TN3 9QG, playgrounds, animals, woodland & a zeedonk! 01892 861444 Hastings Castle, Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34, visit the ruined castle, dungeons & learn about life under siege in 1066 country, 01424 781112 Hastings Lifeboat Visitor Centre, The Stade, Hastings Old Town, 01424 425502 Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, Bohemia Road, TN34 1ET, , 01424 451052 Hastings Old Town Hall Museum, High Street, TN34 1EW, introduction to the history of the Old Town, 01424 451052 Herstmonceux Castle Gardens & Grounds, Hailsham BN27 1RN, 15th century moated castle set in Elizabethan gardens & parkland with woodland walks, 01323 834444 Hever Castle, Hever, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG. Gardens/maze, playground, water maze (take a change of clothes!), 01732 865224 High Beeches Gardens, High Beeches Lane, Handcross, RH17 6HQ. 27 acres of beautiful woodland & water gardens, new spy treasure trail, tearoom, 01444 400589.

Ightham Mote National Trust Sevenoaks, TN15 ONT. Romantic moated manor house, gardens & woodland walks, 01732 810378 Knole National Trust House, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP. Lots of family activities during the school holidays, 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, BN27 3QS, Tranquil, moated gardens, house, watermill, play area & family activities, 01323 844224 Newhaven Fort, 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, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB. Family programme in school holidays & lovely walks, 01444 405250 Parham House & Gardens, Storrington, RH20 4HS. Well-loved family home, deer park with award winning gardens, 01903 742021 Petworth House & Park, GU28 0AE, the vast late 17th-century mansion is set in a beautiful 283 -hectare (700-acre) deer park, 01798 243207 Pevensey Castle, Pevensey BN24 5LE. 16 centuries of history, 01323 762604 Preston Manor, Brighton, BN1 6SD. 'Upstairs, Downstairs' Edwardian manor house, 01273 292770 Priest House, North Lane, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP. 01342 810479 Royal Pavilion, 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EE. Prince Regent’s remarkable exotic oriental palace, 03000 290900

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Scotney National Trust Castle, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 8JN, garden, house & estate walks, 01829 893868 Sheffield Park & Garden, TN22 3QX, informal landscape garden with family activities during school holidays, 01825 790231 Standen, 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. Lots of walks, Trunk Hopping play space plus six other natural play spaces, Millennium Seed Bank, 01444 894066 West Blatchington Windmill, Brighton. A traditional windmill on the outskirts of Brighton & Hove. 01273 776017 Windmill Hill Windmill, open 1st/3rd Sun pm from until Oct, 01323 833033

Museums

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, Battle, TN33 0AD. explore the abbey ruins & the dramatic story of the Norman Conquest, 01424 775705 Amberley Working Museum BN18 9LT, vintage vehicles, village crafts & traditions, woodland walks & lots of events, 01798 831370 Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum Halland BN8 5AF, House, Wildfowl reserve, Motor museum with over 100 veteran, vintage & classic cars, Miniature railway, Woodland trail, Playground, Tearoom, 01825 840573 Bexhill Museum of Costume, TN39 3HL, Costume Collection, Sargent Collection of local history & Motor Racing Gallery, 01424 787950 Booth Museum of Natural History, 194 Dyke Rd, Brighton, BN1 5AA. Quirky celebration of natural history incl fossils & bones dating back to dinasaur times, 03000 290900 Brede Steam Engine Society - The Giants of Brede, museum of water heritage pumping machinery, 01323 897310 Brighton Fishing Museum, 201 Kings Road Arches, The Lanes, Brighton BN1 1NB. 27' traditional Sussex fishing boat, plus prints, photos & fishing memorabilia from 1700's onwards. Free, 01273 723064 Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, , 01273 290900 Brighton Toy & Model Museum, 52-55 Trafalgar St, Brighton, BN1 4EB. Over 10,000 toys & models including 2 working model railways, 01273 749494 Brooklands Aviation & Motor Museum, Brooklands Rd, Weybridge KT13 0QN, 01932 857381

Buckley's Yesterday's World, Battle TN33 0AQ life size street scenes & shop displays, 01424 775378 Cuckfield Museum, Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 473630 De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea, Grade 1 listed contemporary arts venue with exhibitions, theatre, music, family events etc, 01424 229111 Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum, King Edward's Parade, free, 01323 730717 East Grinstead Museum, Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3BJ, 01342 302233 Filching Manor Motor Museum, Jevington Road, Polegate, BN26 5QA, 01323 487838 Hastings Flower Makers Museum, 58A High Street, TN34 3EN, displaying original tools & materials from the artificial flower-making trade, 01424 427793 Henfield Museum, Henfield Hall, Henfield, BN5 9DB, 01273 492507 Hove Museum & Art Gallery, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB. 01273 290200 How We Lived Then Museum of Shops, 20 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4NS, 100,000 exhibits displayed on 4 floors of authentic shops, 01323 737143 Hurstpierpoint Museum, Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 834251 Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, 169 High Street, Lewes BN7 1YE. 01273 405730 Marlipins Museum, High Street, Shorehamby-Sea, BN43 5DA, the story of Shoreham's maritime & local history. 01273 462994 Music & Dolls' Collection, Chichester, Church Rd, Chichester PO19 4HN, 01243 372646 Museum of Naval Firepower, Priddys Hard, Heritage Way, Gosport PO12 4LE, 023 9250 5600 Newhaven Fort, Newhaven BN9 9DS, the story of Fort's role during two World Wars.

Explore the tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz Shelter simulation, playground, 01273 517622 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ. 023 92778604 Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ. part of a chain of fortifications built to deter Napoleon.

01323 410300 Royal Armouries, Royal Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN, 01329 233734 Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, PO4 9PX, 023 9281 9385 Rye Castle Museum (3 East Street) & Ypres Tower, 01797 226728 Shipwreck Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, TN34 3DW, explore shipwrecks, find your own dinosaur remains on the beach & discover what global warming means to the coastline. 01424 437452

Smugglers Adventure, St Clement's Caves, TN34 3RG, explore the sandstone caves in search of smugglers, bootleggers & warring gangs - prepared to be scared! 01424 422964 Tangmere Miliary Aviation Museum, Tangmere, Nr Chichester, PO20 2ES, 01243 790 090 Towner, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ, contemporary art museum with lots of family activities & events, Free, 01323 434670 Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, Chichester, PO18 0EU. Historic buildings dismantled from their original location & reassembled in 40 acres of Sussex countryside, woodland walks, picnic areas & farm animals. 01243 811348

Railways & Buses

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

Bentley Miniature, at Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, near Halland, open Sundays year-round, Saturdays April - October, & school holidays, 01825 870573 Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes & Sheffield Park, volunteer preserved steam railway.

Weekends & school holidays, 01825 720800 Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway, plus playground & lake, indoor model railway, picnic area, cafe, 01323 520229 Goffs Park Miniature Railway, Horsham Road, Southgate, Sundays 2pm - 5pm, April - October, 01293 528612 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, preserved railway - travels for a two mile round trip between the village of Isfield & Worth halt near Uckfield. At Isfield you will find the headquarters of the Lavender line which includes the original Victorian station & signal box. Open Sun, & bank holidays, 11am - 5pm, 01825 750515 Sussex Voyages, rigid inflatable & power boat trips from Sovereign Harbour & Eastbourne Beach, trips, 01293 888780 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 operates most days between April to September, 01273 292718

We are always looking for new ideas. If you have any suggestions for interesting activities or days out - both free and organised activities - please email gill@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Adventure Parks

Brighton Palace Pier, Brighton 01273 609361 Chessington World of Adventures, Leatherhead Road, Surrey KT9 2NE, 0870 444 7777 Diggerland, Roman Way, Strood, Kent 08700 344437 Drusillas Park, Alfriston Road just off the A27, BN26 5QS, zoo & extensive adventure playgrounds, 01323 874100 Eastbourne Pier, restored camera obscura, amusements, soft play, glass blower, crafts etc, 01323 410466 Flamingo Park, East Beach Street, Hastings, TN34 3AR, rides & attractions for all the family, 01424 715133 Fort Fun Adventure Park, Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7LU, Aquasplash Lane (seasonal), theme park rides, indoor soft play, adventure golf, 01323 642833 Harbour Park Amusement Park, Seafront, Littlehampton BN17 5LL. Rides for all ages, adventure golf, arcade, picnic greens, soft play area, 01903 721200 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, some activities not available during the winter, 01323 442051 Legoland, Winkfield Road Windsor Berkshire SL4 4AY, 08705 040404 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, Staines Road. Chertsey KT16 8PN, 0871 663 1673 The Brighton Wheel, Daltons Bastion, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1TB, 01273 722822 Treasure Island, Eastbourne, Buccaneer’s soft play, adventure golf, outdoor adventure park & paddling lagoon**, 01323 411077

Camping & Youth Hostels

Blackberry Wood, at the foot of the Downs near Hassocks & Plumpton, no phone bookings or enquiries Chestnut Meadow Camping & Caravanning Park, luxury park, near Bexhill, 01424 892361 Crowborough Camping & Caravanning Club Site, Goldsmiths Recreation Ground, TN6 2TN, located next to the leisure centre & close to a playground with recreation hall, parent & child room, 01892 664827 Fairfields Farm, Eastbourne Road, Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5NG, 01323 763165 Forest Garden, Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurst Wood RH19 3PH. Yurt Camping, 07957 621672 Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield, TN22 3RG, 01825 790226

Fun Days Out in Sussex

Horam Manor Touring Park, Horam, Heathfield TN21 OYD, 01435 813662 Norman’s Bay Camping & Caravanning Club, Near Pevensey, 01323 761190 Plaw Hatch Farm, Old Plaw Hatch Farm, Sharpthorne, RH19 4JL, (groups only) 01342 810201 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**, 01273 843498 Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, Nr Uckfield TN22 4HJ, wild camping in beautiful woodland glades, complete with fire pit & cooking grill, shelter & rustic furniture, 01825 723414 Wowo Campsite, Wapsbourne Manor, Sheffield Park, complete with Mongolian yurts!

01825 723414

Exploring Science Centres

Observatory Science Centre, Wartling Rd, 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, Kingsham Road, Chichester, PO19 8RP, limited opening hours, 01243 774400

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Airports

Shoreham Airport, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5FF, 01273 467373

Outdoor Pursuits Centres

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

There are more ideas and events on www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk including a Whats On Guide as well as a complete Places to Visit in Sussex and London

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Festivals

Strictly Come Gardening at Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath lots of childrens activities, www.theorchardsshopping.com on 27th April Lindfield Arts Festival, stepping into wonderland adventures in art with lots of childrens activities on 10th - 12th May, www.lindfieldartsfestival.com (see page 4) StoryFest, Hartfield, children’s book festival, see advert for more details on 18th - 19th Meadowlands Festival, Glynde, family friendly boutique festival on 24th - 26th May - music, comedy, theatre, food, camping and lots of childrens activities (see advert) Elderflower Fields Festival, Bentley Wildfowl, Nr Halland, family festival on 24th - 27th May - lots of kids activities, sports camp, urban

Hartfield Children’s Book Festival 18th and 19th May

World-renowned Authors & Illustrators Poetry and Films Workshops: BFI Silent Movie & Animation, Graphic Novel, Audio Book, Crafts .......

Mad Hatters Tea Party

www.storyfest.co.uk

woods, creative workshops cinema, family picnic (see advert)

With many thanks to Lesley Harvey for her wonderful cardoons.

See Page 5 for details

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Vienna Festival Ballet presents...

Coppelia - magical and comic ballet full of humour, triumph and love Tues 19 Mar | 7.30pm | Clair Hall

Sleeping Beauty

Enchanting tale set to a magniďŹ cent score, stunning ballet and beautiful costumes.

Wed 20 Mar | 7.30pm | Clair Hall

Chris & Pui Roadshow

Laugh and sing with the 'Show Me, Show Me' duo, with all the best rhymes and sketches for preschoolers and their families!

Thurs 12 Apr | 11 & 2pm | Martlets Hall

Fairytales and Fables

All the fun of the pantomime season in the summer. Great for families and children alike.

Wed 29 May | 11 & 2.30pm | Clair Hall

The Elephant Bridesmaid

Delightful show with games, sings and elephant antics for anyone aged 4Sun 16 June | 2.30pm | Martlets Hall

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