Kids Fun File Summer Term 2016 by Wendy Potton

Eastbourne & beyond

May & June 2016 HALF TERM MAY 2016 14,15 EASTBOURNE SPORTS FESTIVAL. Local sports centres and swimming pools. Try an amazing variety of sports for only £1 a session. Including: archery, scuba, martial arts, fencing, trampolining, street dance & goalball(!?). In aid of Eastbourne NSPCC. For everyone from tots to adults. For timetable and to book your space (limited for some activities) www.sporteastbourne.com/sports-festival.aspx 15

ONE OF OUR DINOSAURS IS MISSING. Redoubt Fortress. From 1.30pm. Make fossils and be transformed into a dinosaur before watching this classic comedy caper. Adult £4, child £6. Book www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2016 MAIN & MINI

FOOTBALL CAMPS For boys & girls age 4-12 all abilities

Monday 25 - Thursday 28 July 9.30am - 12.30pm (Mini) 9.30am - 1pm (Main) At Brighton University Sports Centre, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR

SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2016

GYM CAMP For boys & girls age 4-10 all abilities

Monday 25 - Thursday 28 July 9.30am - 12.30pm Enterprise Centre 01323 646329 cobievetcare.co.uk

01323 730467 info@caclsports.co.uk

We advise confirmation of all events listed as they may be subject to change.

Come and see what all the fun’s about

Football and Rugby sessions for children 18 months - 7 years Call: 01323 749640 for more info or email Bev: blevett@littlekickers.co.uk

Same People ... littlekickers.co.uk

% 25 FF!

Standard individual prices only. Not valid with a family ticket or any other offer. Voucher is for park day tickets only and cannot be used for ice skating or any other extra activity. Valid until October 2016.

Slide down & skip across the water on the pan for gems in the ride the simulator and play on Paddle in bounce around on the or leap into the massive indoor Stroll around the and Watch one of the and go on one of the daily These are just some of our attractions, there’s plenty to do for all ages. For opening times & prices visit our website: You’ll find us just off the A22 west of Hailsham

... Different Ball littlerugby.co.uk

HALF TERM MAY 2016 15

ROCKPOOL ADVENTURE. Birling Gap. 11am-1pm. Explore the beach at low tide with the National Trust Rangers. £3. Book 01323 423197.

EASTBOURNE TUITION CENTRE Grand Opening. Call 01323 720072 to book a FREE taster session.

WELCOMES NEW PLAYERS!

JUNIORS’ WEEKLY COACHING Tuesdays after school Saturday morning groups for all ages

17-21 JUNGLE BOOK. Devonshire Park Theatre. Evenings and matinees. Modern twist on the classic tale, with street dancing, beat-boxing, a graffiti artist, skateboarders and Cirque du Soleil performers. Adult from £15.50, child £14.50. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 20

ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW. Eastbourne Bandstand. 8-9.30pm. Advance tickets: adult £7.75, child £5.50. On the night: adult £9.50, child £6.50. Book 01323 410611. www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk

FEATHERS, FLIGHTS & BEATS. Herstmonceux Castle. 10am-6pm. Enjoy hands-on experiences: birds of prey, archery and medieval drumming. FREE with admission: adult £6, child (5-16) £3, under 5s FREE, family £14. 01323 834479. www.herstmonceux-castle.com

TOM JONES TRIBUTE SHOW. Eastbourne Bandstand. 8-9.30pm. Advance tickets: adult £7.75, child £5.50. On the night: adult £9.50, child £6.50. Book 01323 410611 or www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk

MAY HALF TERM CAMP 31 May-3 June 11am-2pm. Ages 5-15.

RUSTY RACQUETS Adult beginner / lower intermediate group. Saturdays 11.30am-12.30pm

FAMILY OPEN DAY Part of LTA’s Great British Tennis Weekend

Saturday 16 July, all day. All welcome, age groups are flexible. Coach Ollie Miller, assistant Jane Thomas.

07947 858349 www.meadslawntennis.org.uk

CONFIDENT READING READING - WRITING - SPELLING One to one private tuition with fully qualified teacher. Full assessment given. All ages welcome. Old Town area & beyond.

27May-JOHN WALL’S HUGE FUN FAIR. Princes Park. 4Jun 2-9pm daily. Each ride: £1.50pp, dodgems £3 per car. www.walls-funfair.co.uk

01323 645416 www.lindahardman.co.uk

Classes at The Leaf Hall for ages 3 years to adults Arts Awards, IDTA & LAMDA exams per person per ride dodgems £3 per car

Tel: 01323 649097 Mob: 07833 763698

Den building, fire lighting, bug hunting, pond dipping, hot chocolate & marshmallows on sticks. Suggested donation ÂŁ4.

Discover the superhero creatures that live in the forest. Light a fire, build a den, use tools and explore.

Explore the seashore! Peer into rock pools, build a shelter, make a kite to fly on the beach and discover buried treasure.

Imagine youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been washed up on a desert island. Light a fire, build a den, use tools and explore.

Make a giant sculpture and something to take home. Play with clay, build a den and drink hot chocolate round the campfire.

Discover woodland animals, make a musical instrument, build a den, light a fire and drink campfire hot chocolate.

01273 497561

www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

9.95

1/12/2016.

Swimming Lessons: Babies to Grannies Beginners to squad level 1:1 Private lessons Half term & holiday lessons

Weekly gymnastic classes in superb, fully equipped gymnasiums, for girls & boys age 4-11yrs + of all abilities. University of Brighton Sports Centre, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR

STA Swimming tutor with 25 years experience

Contact Peter 01323 500411 / 07869 323107 info@mr-peters.com www.facebook.com/aqualitylifecentre

http://aqualitylifecentre.co.uk

HALF TERM MAY 2016

PRIVATE TUITION Miss Johnson B.A. Dip. Ed. Qualified & experienced teacher offers English & Maths up to 11 plus. English up to GCSE. 07730 556590 / 639396 jwafa1989@talktalk.net

28May-ART HOUSE CREATIVE CAFE OPENING. 34 Grove Rd. 5Jun 50% OFF pottery painting on Opening Weekend. Activities for Half Term Week (all materials included): Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun mornings: Painting Father’s Day mugs & making cards £12. Tues: Pizza making £10. Wed: T-shirt printing £20. Thurs: Clay Fun £15. Fri: Make & decorate cupcakes £10. Sat: Cook School £10; Canvas Art £15. Sun: T-shirt printing £20. Book: 01323 728691. www.thearthouse.info 28May- SECRET WORLD OF WORDS. Redoubt Fortress. 10am 5Jun 5pm. “Alice in Wonderland” inspired activities. Enjoy story-telling, make puppets, solve Lewis Carroll’s riddles and make playing cards to defeat the Queen of Hearts. Follow clues around the fortress on the trail of the mystery character and enter your own character into the competition to win a Playmobil prize. FREE with museum entry: adult £4.50, child £2.50, family (up to 5) £12. www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk 30

MEET HELLO KITTY. Drusillas Park, Alfriston. 10am-6pm. £16.50pp (aged 2+). www.drusillas.co.uk

TOWNER STREET. Family Drop-in. Towner, College Rd. 10.30am-12.30pm & 2-4pm. Create your own house on Towner Street with drawing and collage. All ages. FREE drop-in event. www.townereastbourne.org.uk

30May-BUZZ ACTIVE WATERSPORTS HOLIDAY CLUBS. 3Jun Sailing, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, kayaking and multi-activity weeks. Ages 6-14. Book 01323 417023. www.buzzactive.org.uk

Try one of the fastest & most exciting team sports. Cavendish Sports Centre New beginners & under 8s: Saturdays 8.50-9.50am 10-14s: Saturdays 9.50-11.50am 15+: Tuesdays 9.30-10.30pm and Sundays 5.25-6.55pm

Kit available to borrow FREE. Just come along and have a go! https://eastbourneedge.clubbuzz.co.uk

31May-CYCLE TRAINING COURSES. Eastbourne Sports Park. 3Jun Bikeability - Level 1 (ages 6+): Tuesday. Level 2 (10+): Tuesday & Wednesday. Level 3 (11+): Tuesday & Wednesday. Beginners (4+): Thursday. Whizzability (2s-5s): Friday. More info & prices 01273 482490. Book: https://payments.eastsussex.gov.uk/bikeability/ 31May-TENNIS CAMP. Meads Lawn Tennis, ROMPA, 3Jun Upper Carlisle Rd. 11am-2pm. Improve your game and make new friends with games, drills and competitions. Ages 5-15 (in age-related groups). Four day camp £50. Book 07947 858349. www.meadslawntennis.org.uk

We also run Saturday gym sessions at Hailsham Community College. * We have over 30 years experience of working with children * We look after over 300 children weekly * Our coaches are sensitive, qualified or experienced gymnasts & are CRB checked * We are officially approved as a safe, effective & child-friendly club & hold the prestigious GymMark status

01323 730467 www.caclsports.co.uk

3 FREE taster sessions

Have fun & get fit!

on the sea with a family oriented club All ages from 12 up welcome, must be able to swim 100m. Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-7.30pm,

Eastbourne Rowing Club,

The Boathouse, Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7LD.

secretary@eastbournerc.co.uk

Fun lessons for all ages and abilities Well qualified & experienced teachers Badges and certificates Structured coaching & training for more advanced swimmers Run by experienced Level 3 coach & teacher with many years’ experience and a sense of humour!

Summer Intensive Weeks start 8th & 15th August All levels: Mondays-Fridays between 9am & 11am. 5 x half hour lessons £30 Lengths Swimmers 3-5pm. 5 x 2 hour lessons (1 hour in pool & 1 hour in gym) £60

To find out more, please contact Head Coach Heather Curry on 07762 758 876 or email heatherlinkview@hotmail.co.uk or visit our website: www.eastbourneotters.org

Mini manicures, nail art, photos, light refreshments, party bags (extra) and a Only £12 per child

HALF TERM JUNE 2016 30 DAYS WILD - RANDOM ACTS OF WILDNESS. Outdoors everywhere, throughout June. FREE. Take up Sussex Wildlife Trust’s challenge and do something wild every day for 30 days. Sign up to receive your FREE inspirational pack containing Random Acts of Wildness cards - bitesize bits of wild inspiration, such as watching a sunset or standing silently listening in a wood. There’s also a beautiful badge and funky stickers to accompany a gorgeous wall chart. (Order the postal pack instead of the download if you want to receive the badge & the stickers). https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/discover/30-days-wild 1

CAR POWER - Science Workshop. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Half-day workshops. Design and build your own model car then try different ways to improve it: using gravity, balloons & batteries. Which is the fastest? Ages 6-9. £10.75. Book 01323 832731. www.the-observatory.org HAPPILY EVER AFTER. The Kings Centre, Edison Road. Doors open 1.30pm. Fairy tale mash-up show by Pages To Stages. They’re a group of talented youngsters, including amateur & semi-professional teenage actors & singers, who recently brought us the local ‘Frozen Sing Along Live’ and the ‘Halloglow’ Under 18s Halloween Party. In aid of the Make A Wish charity. Adult £4, under 12s £2.50. Book: 0781 808 2780 www.ptsboxoffice.co.uk

Find diary updates, fun stuff and local news for families on www.facebook.com/KidsFunFile

C.A.T.S. Cultural Accomodation Travel Services

Enrich your lives this Summer - enjoy a family camping trip to Fairfields Farm near Eastbourne.

require good, caring for pairs / triples in

Langney area 11-13 October (Dutch); 22-27 October

Hampden Park area 5-9 June & 6-10 June

Get close to nature set on a working farm. Meet the farm pets. Free fishing. Low cost holiday. Good clean facilities. Wealth of local attractions. Beach: 2 miles, station: 2 mins. Be spontaneous and take advantage of good weather.

Langney Point area 29 May-1 June; 6-10 June; 19-23 June; 27 June-1 July; 11-13 October (Dutch)

Roselands / Town Centre

HALF TERM JUNE 2016 1

Eastbourne Road, Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5NG.

Tel: 01323 763165 www.fairfieldsfarm.com

are distributed to young families in Eastbourne & Hailsham. You can sponsor an ad here from only £25. www.kidsfunfile.com/contactus

GO WILD IN THE WOODS - Family drop-in event. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-3pm. Den building, fire lighting, bug hunting, pond dipping, hot chocolate & marshmallows on sticks. Donation £4. 01273 497561. www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk ANIMATE THE LINE! Towner, College Road. 2-4pm. Watch your toys come to life through the magic of stop-motion animation. Use collage, drawing & iPads. All materials provided but please bring a favourite toy. Ages 5-7: 10.30am-12.30pm. Ages 8-12: 2-4pm. £5. Book: 01323 434670. www.townereastbourne.org.uk NEW!! MEET BING & FLOP. Drusillas Park, Alfriston. 10am-6pm. Bing & Flop will be in the Park at intervals during the day. £16.50pp (2+). www.drusillas.co.uk

Classrooms available to rent near town centre For more details ring or email

01323 727235 jill@cats-gb.com

SUMMER HOLIDAY CATCH-UP TUITION Maths & Literacy KS2 Caring, experienced, happy tutor. CRB checked. £20 per hour. Willingdon area.

01323 505771 chrissieclarkbowles@gmail.com

WILDLIFE SUPERHEROES - Half Term Holiday Club. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10am-3pm. Discover the superhero creatures that live in the forest. Light a fire, build a den, use tools and explore. Book: 01273 497561. www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

FORENSIC INVESTIGATION - Science Workshop. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Follow the clues and find out “Who Dunnit?” by testing your investigating skills using forensic science & technology. Ages 6-9. £10.75. Book 01323 832731. www.the-observatory.org

4,5

EASTBOURNE CYCLING FESTIVAL. Western Lawns. 10am-4pm. FREE stunt bike displays, Go-Ride skills & kids’ cyclo-cross training (cycling obstacle course). Penny farthing races, under 5s balance bikes and prize-giving podium. Festival Village with bikes, equipment, clothing, beer tent, food & drink. FREE event. www.eastbournecyclingfestival.com

29 May-1 June; 6-10 June; 26-29 June; 27 June-1 July; 17-22 September; 11-13 October (Dutch)

CHRIS & PUI SHOW. Devonshire Park Theatre. 11am & 2pm. CBeebies’ Chris & Pui from “Show Me Show Me” in their new stage show with the toys & characters from their hit TV programme. Family show with songs, comedy sketches, a dash of magic and heaps of joining in. For ages 2+. Adult £13, child £11, family £44. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk

PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY & CRAFT STUDIO 10am-5pm (4pm Sun), closed Tuesdays

** NEW PARTIES AVAILABLE ** Now including:

Sew a Tote, Clay Pots & Foam Clay

Paint in our large bright studio or the spacious garden area overlooking the lake. Refreshments, friendly staff and

FREE PARKING

Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate (A22), Whitesmith BN8 6JA 01825 872225

www.masterpiecestudio.co.uk The MasterPiece Studio

Considering a move?

Inspirational Kitchens & Bedrooms

SOLD Modern or classically elegant designs

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll deliver a 1st class service for a very competitive fee AND donate a HUGE ÂŁ150 to the school of your choice for every completed sale.* *For property sold on our 1% commission rate only.

ROSS & CO

Old school customer service - new school thinking! For a FREE no obligation market appraisal, please contact the Ross & Co team on 01323 841814 or 01323 482700

Established for over 20 years Designs for you to fit or installation service Major brands:

Superb quality at affordable prices

369 Seaside, Eastbourne 01323 642075 www.russdeacon.co.uk

Kitchens - Bathrooms - Bedrooms

Active Play

Active Play is supported by Freedom Leisure across Sussex. Play & sports equipment, mobile dance mats & Nintendo Wii, arts, crafts, face painting. Can be hired to come to your venue, we supply trained staff & activities for private parties, events, fun / activity days or blocks of sessions. active.play@freedom-leisure.co.uk Contact Alli

• Miniature Steam or Diesel Train Rides • Lineside Nature Walk • Model Railways

Open daily 10am - 5pm

Lottbridge Drove

01323 520229

07717 776788

JUNE 2016 11

ALFRISTON’S SUSSEX DAY FAMILY FAIR. The Tye, Alfriston. 11am-4.30pm. A celebration of everything that is Sussex, in the heart of the Cuckmere Valley. Children’s crafts, plus games & medieval crafts & books for children. Ice cream from the Sussex Ice Cream Company. Music, entertainers and Brighton Bouncy Castles Children's Area including slide, disco dome and bungee run. www.alfriston-village.co.uk

EASTBOURNE’S SUNSHINE CARNIVAL. From 4pm. Carnival procession from the Western Lawns to Princes Park. This year’s theme is “The Queen’s 90th Birthday”. FREE event but please bring coins for the charity buckets. www.eastbournecarnival.co.uk

LAZY TOWN. Royal Hippodrome. 2pm. Highly interactive and energetic show, jam-packed with singing, dancing, spectacular acrobatics and music. Featuring original tracks from the hit TV show. Learn how to be a real superhero! Adult £13, child £11. 01323 802020. www.royalhippodrome.com

ROCKPOOL ADVENTURE. Birling Gap. 10am-12noon. Explore the beach at low tide with the National Trust Rangers. £3. Book 01323 423197. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

01323 80 20 20 www.royalhippodrome.com

EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB (formerly Old Town Youth FC)

CALLING ALL FUTURE

WINNERS! Boys & girls required for the 2016/2017 SEASON. Boys: Under 6s - Under18s, Girls: Under 9s - Under 14s.

Come and join the most successful youth football club in Eastbourne! Tel: Nick Stubbs 07810 551108

13-21 CHILDREN’S ART WEEK. Towner, College Rd. FREE Family Drop-Ins. Art materials will be available in the Activity Room. Inspired by the exhibitions, families are encouraged to get creative and make art of their own. Saturday 18: SAY IT LOUD! FREE family workshop for all ages. Drop in between 11am-3pm. Work with a professional graphic designer and illustrator to make posters to advertise who you are and what you like most. You can also create a poster for the Towner’s summer workshops - with winning designs to be chosen by the gallery’s marketing team. Families with kids aged: 5-7, 7-11, 11-14, 14-16. 01323 434670. www.townereastbourne.org.uk 18,19 LAWN MOWER RACING ACTION. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road. 10am-4pm. Watch races for FREE. BBQ available both days plus the coffee shop will be open for meals, packed lunches, freshly baked cakes & scones. 01323 768490. www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

• Cafe • Railway Shop • Picnic Areas • Children’s Adventure Playground

www.emsr.co.uk

JUNE 2016 18,19 EASTBOURNE FEASTIVAL. Princes Park. 11am-9pm. Weekend-long show bringing together people from all over the globe, mixing culture, food & music in a great setting. Ethnic dance groups, street artists, international and local music all on the main stage. International and local vendors selling a variety of food & drink from all over the world. FREE entry. www.eastbournefeastival.com 18,19 LARK IN THE PARK & BARK IN THE PARK. Seaside Rec. 11am-4pm. Charity family fun days with light-hearted dog show on Saturday. Lumpy the Dalek, Donkey Derby, music, dancers, stalls & refreshments. Stix Drummers and a Chinese Dragon on Sunday. FREE. http://larkintheparkcharity.org.uk 18-25 AEGON INTERNATIONAL TENNIS. Devonshire Park. From 10am-9pm approx. Full programme information and ticket sales at www.lta.org.uk 19

FATHER’S DAY AT KNOCKHATCH. Knockhatch Adventure Park. 10am-5.30pm. Dads can come and have one FREE go at the Clay Shooting with admission to Park. £9.99 per person. www.knockhatch.com STIX SUMMER MADNESS. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road. 9.30am-9.30pm. Pirate-themed FREE family festival. Dress up and be a pirate for the day. Arrrr! Live entertainment throughout the day. Large variety of rides, craft and food stalls and a beer tent. FREE entry and FREE parking. www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk SUNDAY FUNDAY. Sevenoaks Park, Sevenoaks Road, Langney. 12-4pm. Arena events, fun dog show, bouncy castle, footie fun, food and more. Only 50p a go.

Seaside Recreation Ground, Eastbourne BN22 7NR

LARK IN THE PARK Charity family fun days Lumpy the Dalek Donkey Derby Music, dancers, stalls & refreshments.

Stix Drummers & Chinese dragon (Sun)

BARK IN THE PARK Fun dog show noon on Saturday Open to all. £1 per dog per class

Sponsored by

Fun, Free & Local

Teen File Events guide for Eastbourne, Hailsham & beyond

May & June 2016

HALF TERM MAY 2016 14,15 EASTBOURNE SPORTS FESTIVAL. Local sports centres and swimming pools. Try an amazing variety of sports for only £1 a session. Including: archery, scuba, martial arts, fencing, trampolining, street dance & goalball(!?). In aid of Eastbourne NSPCC. For everyone from tots to adults. For timetable and to book your space (limited for some activities) www.sporteastbourne.com/sports-festival.aspx 17-21 JUNGLE BOOK. Devonshire Park Theatre. Evenings and matinees. This classic tale is brought crashing into the present century with breathtaking street dance and circus. There’s a beat-boxing bin man, a graffiti artist, a skateboarding wolf crew and Cirque du Soleil performers. Adult from £15.50, child £14.50. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 22

FEATHERS, FLIGHTS & BEATS. Herstmonceux Castle. 10am-6pm. Enjoy hands-on experiences: birds of prey, archery and medieval drumming. FREE with admission: adult £6, child (5-16) £3, family £14. 01323 834479. www.herstmonceux-castle.com

per person per ride

dodgems £3 per car

27May-JOHN WALL’S HUGE FUN FAIR. Princes Park. 4Jun 2-9pm daily. Each ride: £1.50 per person, dodgems £3 per car. www.walls-funfair.co.uk

Enterprise Centre 01323 646329 cobievetcare.co.uk

We advise confirmation of all events listed, as they may be subject to change.

9.95

1/12/2016.

3 FREE taster sessions

Have fun & get fit!

on the sea with a family oriented club All ages from 12 up welcome, must be able to swim 100m. Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-7.30pm,

Eastbourne Rowing Club,

The Boathouse, Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7LD.

secretary@eastbournerc.co.uk

Full set of nail extensions for that special occasion Only £30, incl. gems or nail art.

Our generous sponsors help us to keep

Like to join them? Your business, club or service could sponsor an ad in this space for only £20. www.kidsfunfile.com/contactus

HALF TERM MAY 2016 30May-BUZZ ACTIVE WATER SPORTS HOLIDAY CLUBS. Spray 3Jun Water Sports, Eastbourne and Seven Sisters Canoe Centre, Exceat. Sailing, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, kayaking, multi-activity weeks and Friday Fun Days. New - Adventure Weeks (for 12-16s only) at the Cuckmere Centre: Kayaking, raft building, team games, stand up paddle boarding, mountain biking & bivouac building. Book 01323 417023. www.buzzactive.org.uk

31May-TENNIS CAMP. Meads Lawn Tennis, ROMPA, 3Jun Upper Carlisle Rd. 11am- 2pm. Improve your game and make new friends with games, drills and competitions. Ages 5-15 (in age-related groups). Four day camp £50. Book 07947 858349. www.meadslawntennis.org.uk

JUNE 2016 4,5

EASTBOURNE CYCLING FESTIVAL. Western Lawns. 10am-4pm. FREE stunt bike displays, Go-Ride skills & kids’ cyclo-cross training (cycling obstacle course). Festival Village with bikes, equipment, clothing, food & drink. FREE event. www.eastbournecyclingfestival.com

Kit available to borrow FREE. Just come along and have a go! https://eastbourneedge.clubbuzz.co.uk

Tuesdays after school Saturday morning groups for all ages

MAY HALF TERM CAMP 31 May-3 June 11am-2pm. Ages 5-15.

RUSTY RACQUETS Adult beginner / lower intermediate group. Saturdays 11.30am-12.30pm

FAMILY OPEN DAY Part of LTA’s Great British Tennis Weekend

Saturday 16 July, all day. All welcome, age groups are flexible. Coach Ollie Miller, assistant Jane Thomas.

07947 858349 www.meadslawntennis.org.uk

18,19 LAWN MOWER RACING ACTION. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road. 10am-6pm. Watch races for FREE. BBQ available both days plus the coffee shop will be open for meals, packed lunches, freshly-baked scones & cakes. 01323 768490. www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

18,19 EASTBOURNE FEASTIVAL. Princes Park. 11am-9pm. Weekend-long show bringing together people from all over the globe, mixing culture, food & music in a great setting. Ethnic dance groups, street artists, international and local music all on the main stage. International and local vendors selling a variety of food & drink from all over the world. FREE entry. www.eastbournefeastival.com

New beginners & under 8s: Saturdays 8.50-9.50am 10-14s: Saturdays 9.50-11.50am 15+: Tuesdays 9.30-10.30pm and Sundays 5.25-6.55pm

JUNIORS’ WEEKLY COACHING

31May-CYCLE TRAINING COURSES. Eastbourne Sports Park. 2Jun Level 3 (11+): Tuesday & Wednesday. Info & prices 01273 482490 or 01273 335795. Book: https://payments.eastsussex.gov.uk/bikeability

18,19 LARK IN THE PARK & BARK IN THE PARK. Seaside Rec. 11am-4pm. Charity family fun days with light-hearted dog show on Saturday. Lumpy the Dalek, Donkey Derby, music, dancers, stalls & refreshments. Stix Drummers and a Chinese Dragon on Sunday. FREE. http://larkintheparkcharity.org.uk

Try one of the fastest & most exciting team sports. Cavendish Sports Centre

WELCOMES NEW PLAYERS!

18-25 AEGON INTERNATIONAL TENNIS. Devonshire Park. From 10am-9pm approx. Full programme information and ticket sales at www.lta.org.uk 25

STIX SUMMER MADNESS. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road. 9.30am-9.30pm. Pirate-themed FREE family festival. Dress up and be a pirate for the day. Arrrr! Live entertainment throughout the day. Large variety of rides, craft and food stalls. www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB (formerly Old Town Youth FC)

CALLING ALL FUTURE

WINNERS! Boys & girls required for the 2016/2017 SEASON. Boys: Under 6s - Under18s, Girls: Under 9s - Under 14s.

Come and join the most successful youth football club in Eastbourne! Tel: Nick Stubbs 07810 551108