Eastbourne area
February - May 2019 February Half Term 2019 From16 STORY OF EASTBOURNE. 248 Terminus Rd (between Harleywood Diner & Harry Ramsden’s). 10am-5pm (Tues-Sun, daily in holidays). The story of Eastbourne through the eyes of its people. Discover where there was a Roman villa, which famous magic trick was invented here and much more. FREE entry. 01323 415415. heritageeastbourne.co.uk 16-24 BRIGHTON SCIENCE HANDS-ON HALF TERM. Various venues. Explore the natural world, become an inventor, enjoy a Pocket Science Funfair, plus engineering and technology. Ages 7-14 and their families. Book workshops & shows in advance: brightonscience.com
Dance on Broadway with
Enterprise Centre 01323 646329 cobievetcare.co.uk
Broadway United Church Centre, Hampden Park, Eastbourne
Many past students now in professional theatre Next production:
'Through the Mirror' St. Elisabeth's Church Hall 31st May & 1 June
Full Theatrical Training Musical Theatre / Ballet Street / Freestyle Tap / Jazz / Modern National / Vocal Coaching Classical / Greek Little Angels Ballet from 18 months
01323 639846 07775 843225 We advise confirmation of all events listed as they may be subject to change.
Š Wendy and Paul Potton 1995. Tel: 01323 731181
* Valid until end of May 2019
PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY & CRAFT STUDIO
FUN F AGES IN OR ALL BRIGHT OUR LARGE, STUDIO FREE PA & GARDEN R NO STUD KING IO FEE
Birthday Parties Baby Hand & Footprint Gifts Groups Welcome 10am-5pm daily (4pm Sunday), closed term time Tuesdays
Studio available for evening bookings - please ask The Masterpiece Studio, Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith, BN8 6JA (A22 Golden Cross) 01825 872225 The MasterPiece Studio www.masterpiecestudio.co.uk February Half Term 2019
BASIC SKILLS English towards reading and writing and help with Maths. Also consultancy for parents with education issues. Experienced, qualified teacher.
01323 639396 / 07730 556590
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“SONG OF THE SEA”. Towner, College Rd. 10.30am. Lovely animated film of a Celtic legend, in the childfriendly auditorium. £4. towner.gallery/film
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CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE. From 12.30pm, Bankers Corner, town centre. FREE lion dancing & huge dragon parade through town to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, with Chinese flags & lions. Celebration show at 2.30pm: adult £5, child £3. chinesenewyeareb.com
From18 BIKEABILITY COURSES. Eastbourne Sports Park. See advert on p8 for holiday timetables. 01273 335795. Book online in advance: eastsussex.gov.uk/cycling 19-21 KIDS’ SCIENCE WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Tues: Fun with Chemistry. 10.30am-1pm. For kids aged 6-8. Session: £12.75. Wed: Discover Chemistry. 10.30am-1pm. Ages 9-11. £12.75. Thurs: Explore the Moon. 2-7.30pm. Ages 9-11. £25. Extended workshop for moon viewing. Book in advance. 01323 832731. the-observatory.org 19, 21 HAPPYJACKS DROP INS. St Anthonys Centre, 557a & 22 Seaside. Tues: Gym Play (ages 1½-5) 9.30-10.30am & 10.45-11.45am. £3.50. Thurs & Fri: Drop In & Play + Zoo Themed Arts & Crafts (ages 2-10) 10am-12noon. From £1.50-£6 depending on age & activities. No need to book. happyjackssoftplay.co.uk
Circus Skills
Taster Session 2.30-4pm Ages 11+ (parents’ permission required for under 16s)
Wednesday 20 February sweetcircus.net
sweetcircuseastbourne
Family Circus
Free Play Session 4.30-6pm ALL ages and abilities (under 9s must be supervised)
St Elisabeth’s Church, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 07718 996853
Active Play and their families at recreation grounds throughout Wealden. Find out about our kids sessions & more by liking our facebook page, search /activecommunitieswealden or visit freedom-leisure.co.uk Contact Alli: active.play@ freedom-leisure.co.uk
Classes held daily across Eastbourne Beginners to competition level Children & adults 1-to-1 teaching available SEN groups Sibling discounts FREE trial lesson
Contact Claire today on 07936 592840 eastbourneotters.org
February Half Term 2019 19-24 THE WEATHER REPORT Family Drop In event. Towner, College Road. 10am-4pm. 3D pens, cardboard costumes & sculpture, textile printing and interactive sounds. FREE event. townereastbourne.org.uk 20
FREE CIRCUS SKILLS PLAY DAY. St Elisabeth’s Church, Victoria Drive. Circus Skills Taster 2.30-4pm, ages 11+. Family Circus Free Play 4.30-6pm, all ages and abilities (under 9s must be supervised). Both sessions FREE. 07718 996853. sweetcircus.net
20-23 ALADDIN Junior. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Road. Discover a ‘Whole New World’ in this version of the Disney classic. Adult £13, child £10, family £40. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com 21
“MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO”. Towner, College Rd. 2pm. Beautifully animated movie about two sisters and some friendly, playful spirits. £4. towner.gallery/film
One to one private tuition with fully qualified teacher. Full assessment given. All ages welcome. Old Town area & beyond.
C.A.T.S. Cultural Accommodation Travel Services
The Warehouse, 16a Maple Road, Eastbourne. 01323 738288.
Eastbourne’s only purpose built roller rink! School Holidays Tuesdays-Thursdays 12-5pm, Fridays 12-4pm £4 After School Tuesdays-Thursdays 3.30-6pm £4 Family Roller Disco Fridays 5-10pm & Sundays 2-6pm Fun Skate Saturdays 1-6pm
Host your own roller skating party Party Hire Family Sessions Food & Drink available
Require Good, Caring
HOST FAMILIES French escorted (Any area) Daily pick up / drop off at the Kings Centre, Edison Road 25-29 March & 8-11 April 12-16 & 27-29 May
Non-escorted students Langney area 13-17, 19-23 & 19-24 May 3-6, 17-21 & 22-26 June 30 June-4 July,
Hampden Park area 25-28 March & 1-5 April 13-17 & 19-24 May 30 June-4 July
Langney Point area 6-10 & 20-24 May 30 June-4 July
Roselands / Town Centre 7-11 April 6-10 & 26-31 May
For more details ring or email
01323 727235 jill@cats-gb.com
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SOOTY’S MAGIC SHOW. Devonshire Park Theatre. 11am & 2.30pm. Fun with Sooty, Sweep & Soo. Chance to meet Richard & Sooty after the show. Adult £13, child £11. eastbournetheatres.co.uk
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EASTBOURNE HALF MARATHON. Princes Park. 10am. Charity event for runners of all abilities. Register online at eastbournehalf.co.uk
17-18 DEAR ZOO LIVE. Devonshire Park Theatre. Sunday 1.30pm & 3.30pm, Monday 11am. Delightful show with puppets, music and audience interaction. £14 pp. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk 31
MOTHER’S DAY. Michelham Priory. 10.30am-4.30pm. Make a card & a posy of flowers for mum (small extra fee). Also Mother’s Day Tea. Pre-booking required. Entry: adult £10.50, child £5 (5-16), family £27. 01323 844 224. sussexpast.co.uk
April 2019 EASTER HOLIDAYS
13,200 are distributed to families in Eastbourne & Hailsham. To advertise here (small ads are only £25) message me on KidsFunFile
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BUZZ ACTIVE. Water sports & multi-activity courses at Princes Park lake & Cuckmere Haven. Book online: buzzactive.org.uk/holiday-club-courses/
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HOLIDAY SCIENCE WORKSHOPS (Week 1). Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. ½ day workshops 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Tues 9th: Astronaut Academy (ages 6-8). Wed 10th: Man on the the Moon (ages 6-8). Thurs 11th: Fossils (ages 9-11). £12.75 per workshop. Book 01323 832731. the-observatory.org
10-13 SNOW WHITE: Easter Panto. Royal Hippodrome Theatre. A hilarious panto from the team which brought you ‘Secret Santa’. Wed 7pm; Thurs-Sat 2.30 and 6pm (+ Sat 11am). Adult £15.50, child £13.50, family (2+2) £48. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com
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FREE trial class!
Call Bev on 01323 749640 or email blevett@littlekickers.co.uk
2019 FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2019 Monday 18 February Bikeability Level 1: 10am–12noon. Bikeability Level 2 (Day 1): 10am-3pm. Whizzability Family Fun: Open Family Session 3.30-5.30pm. Tuesday 19 February Bikeability Level 2 (Day 2): 10am-3pm. Bikeability Level 3: 10am-2.30pm. Wednesday 20 February Beginners Stage 1. Session 1: 9-9.45am, 2: 10-10.45am, 3: 11-11.45am, 4: 12.30-1.15pm, 5: 1.30-2.15pm, 6: 2.30-3.15pm. Thursday 21 February Beginners Stage 2: (2 x 30 min. group sessions) 9.30-10am & 10-10.30am. Junior Bike Maintenance 11am-1pm & 2-4pm (8 places each). Friday 22 February Wheels For All Adapted Bike Session: 10am-2pm. Whizzability Family Fun: Open Family Session 2.30-4.30pm.
EASTER HOLIDAYS 2019 WEEK 1 Monday 8 April Bikeability Level 1: 10am–12noon. Bikeability Level 2 (Day 1): 10am-3pm. Whizzability Family Fun: Open Family Session 3.30-5.30pm. Tuesday 9 April Bikeability Level 2 (Day 2): 10am-3pm. Bikeability Level 3: 10am-2.30pm. Wednesday 10 April Beginners Stage 1. Session 1: 9-9.45am, 2: 10-10.45am, 3: 11-11.45am, 4: 12.30-1.15pm, 5: 1.30-2.15pm, 6: 2.30-3.15pm. Thursday 11 April Beginners Stage 2: (2 x 30 min. group sessions) 9.30-10am & 10-10.30am. Junior Bike Maintenance 11am-1pm & 2-4pm (8 places each). Friday 12 April Wheels For All Adapted Bike Session: 10am-2pm. Whizzability Family Fun: Open Family Session 2.30-4.30pm.
EASTER HOLIDAYS 2019 WEEK 2 Monday 15 April Bikeability Level 1: 10am–12noon. Bikeability Level 2 (Day 1): 10am-3pm. Whizzability Family Fun: Open Family Session 3.30-5.30pm. Tuesday 16 April Bikeability Level 2 (Day 2): 10am-3pm. Bikeability Level 3: 10am-2.30pm. Wednesday 17 April Beginners Stage 1. Session 1: 9-9.45am, 2: 10-10.45am, 3: 11-11.45am, 4: 12.30-1.15pm, 5: 1.30-2.15pm, 6: 2.30-3.15pm. Thursday 18 April Wheels For All Adapted Bike Session: 10am-2pm. Whizzability Family Fun: Open Family Session 2.30-4.30pm. Friday 19 April NO SESSIONS ON GOOD FRIDAY
Book online: eastsussex.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/roads/roadsafety/cycle-training
Fund spa ed for elices g 2, 3 ible year & 4 olds
EASTBOURNE MINIATURE RAILWAY ADVENTURE PARK Open daily from Saturday 6 April 10am-5pm
(while stocks last)
Lottbridge Drove 01323 520229
• Miniature Steam or Diesel Train Rides • Line-side Nature Walk • Model Railways • Cafe • Thomas Shop • Picnic Areas • Children’s Adventure Playground •
www.emsr.co.uk
Are qualified early years professionals working from their own homes and are registered and inspected by Ofsted. Offer a home-from-home caring, family environment for children from 0-12, allowing siblings to be together. Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Are flexible and available for after school and holidays. eastbournechildminders@live.co.uk 07934 Eastbourne Professional Childminders 499 602
April 2019 Easter Holidays 11Apr- ARLINGTON BLUEBELL WALK. Bates Green Farm. 19May 10am-5pm. See the cows being milked and meet baby farm animals. Kids’ quiz, picnic area and refreshments. Adult £6, child £2.50, family £15. bluebellwalk.co.uk 14
THE LITTLE MIX SHOW. Royal Hippodrome. 7pm. Energetic tribute show for all. Adult £15, child £12, family (2+2) £48. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com
16-18 SCIENCE WORKSHOPS (Week 2). Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. ½ day workshops 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Tues 16th: Rocket Science (ages 6-8). Wed 17th: Car Power (am: ages 6-8, pm: ages 9-11). Thurs 18th: Earth & Beyond (ages 9-11) £12.75 per workshop. Book 01323 832731. the-observatory.org 19
the world could rea do with fe lly Xboxes & mwer tackle boxeore s! Guided fishing adventures for children and families. We take children fishing. It’s as simple as that. Fishing inspires and educates, teaches patience and respect for the environment. It helps us to understand the relationship between what we do, the food we eat and the wider world we live in.
GOOD FRIDAY WORKSHOP. St Mary’s Church, Old Town, Eastbourne. 9-11am. FREE Easter crafts workshop ending with a short family service, parents welcome. Ages 3-11, under 7s must be accompanied.
19, 20 FARM & FOREST TRAIL AND EGG HUNT. Sharnfold Farm. 10am-4pm. Egg Hunt in the hay barn with a chocolate prize. £5 per child. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk
Days out School Visits Birthday Parties
07710 811398 www.grumpyangler.com
19, 20 TWIRLYWOOS. Royal Hippodrome. Fri: 4pm; Sat: 11am & 2pm. Enchanting show for young audiences. Adult £13, child £11. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com 19-22 EASTER EGG HUNT. Michelham Priory. 10.30am-5pm. Hands-on activities, children’s trails and Easter Egg Hunt. Entry: adult £10.50, child £5, family (2+ up to 4) £27. 01323 844 224. sussexpast.co.uk 21
EASTER EGGSPRESS. Eastbourne Miniature Railway Park, Lottbridge Drove. 10am-5pm. FREE Easter egg for children. Adult £5.50, child £5, under 3s FREE, family (of 4) £19. 01323 520229. emsr.co.uk
Enrich your lives this Summer - enjoy a family camping trip to Fairfields Farm near Eastbourne
Low se Ple ason web ase visi offers! site t ou r for d etail s.
Caring Host Families Wanted
Get close to nature - set on a working farm. Meet the farm pets. Free fishing.
Weekly Rates:
Low cost holiday. Good clean facilities. Wealth of local attractions. Beach: 2 miles, station: 2 mins. Be spontaneous and take advantage of good weather. Eastbourne Road, Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5NG.
Single £126 Twin £112 Private Bathroom £189
Tel: 01323 763165 www.fairfieldsfarm.com
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E.L.O. TRIBUTE SHOW. Eastbourne Bandstand. 8pm. Starts new season of tribute shows. Fireworks Finale. Early bird adult: £7.95, child: £5.95. On the door: adult: £9.50, child: £7.50. eastbournebandstand.co.uk
26-28 DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE. Congress Theatre. Fri: 4.30pm; Sat & Sun 11am & 2pm. Mind-expanding Jurassic adventure - a ‘roarsome’ interactive show. Meet & greet the dinosaurs after the show. £14. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk 30
BIG FUTURES SHOW. Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way. 9.30am-4.30pm. Employability & skills event for students (14+) and anyone looking for work or training. 90+ exhibitors. £3. bigfuturesshow.org.uk
May 2019
A-STAR TUITION English / Maths Early Reading, SATs Common Entrance, GCSE
Ages 5-17
t: 01323 461 605 m: 07787 577 530 lindamepham@gmx.com
Come and join youth football club in Eastbourne! Under 6s - Under 16s Tel: Simon Parks 07795 294443 www.etyfc.org.uk
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MAGNIFICENT MOTORS. Western Lawns & Wish Tower slopes. 11am-5pm. Huge FREE motoring spectacular plus seafront market, live music & fairground rides. magnificentmotors.co.uk
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60th ANNIVERSARY PARTY. Michelham Priory. 10.30am-5pm. Music, activities and trails to celebrate 60 years of Sussex Past at the Priory. Entry: adult £10.50, child £5, family (2 + up to 4) £27. 01323 844 224. sussexpast.co.uk
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ONCE UPON A PRINCESS. Royal Hippodrome, Seaside Road. 12noon & 4pm. Pop princess party with all your favourite fairytale princesses and a soundtrack of pop / musical classics. All seats £12. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com
14-18 MADAGASCAR - THE MUSICAL. Congress Theatre. Tues-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Join Alex (X Factor winner Matt Terry) Marty, Melman & Gloria for this smash hit musical adventure. You’ll want to “Move It, Move It!” Tickets from £19. 01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk
Singing Lessons in central Eastbourne studio with experienced DBS checked teacher ABRSM / Rockschool / GCSE / A Level exam prep / in-lesson recording / performance & technique. www.fionawallace.com fjgwallace@icloud.com 07949 886177