Summer Holidays 2018
Eastbourne & beyond JULY 2018 6-15
SUMMER FUNPARK. Princes Park, Royal Parade. Weekdays: 5-9pm; weekends: 1-5pm & 5-9pm. Rides, giant inflatables, ghost train, dodgems, Froggit and - new for 2018 - Super Bowl. Buy a wristband for only £7.99 per person and enjoy unlimited rides for a 4-hour session. johndavisfunfairs.co.uk
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999 EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPLAY. Western Lawns. 11am-5pm. Climb onboard an ambulance or fire engine and try out the hoses. Arena displays by emergency response teams. Demonstrations by the police dogs and a dramatic sea rescue by the coastguard (with helicopter support if available). FREE event. Timetable of each day’s events at: 999display.co.uk
Dance on Broadway with
Broadway United Church Centre, Hampden Park, Eastbourne Enterprise Centre 01323 646329 cobievetcare.co.uk
Many past students now in professional theatre
SUMMER SCHOOL
with West End professionals 13-18 August 10am-3pm £150 all welcome Buy One Get One FREE if you bring a friend
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.
© Wendy and Paul Potton 1995. Tel: 01323 731181
* Valid until end of September 2018
PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY & CRAFT STUDIO 10am-5pm daily (4pm Sun), closed term time Tuesdays
SUMME FOR ALL R FUN OUR LAR AGES IN G STUDIO E, BRIGHT & GARD EN FREE PA R NO STUD KING IO FEE
THIS SUMMER’S SPECIAL :
UNICORNS & DRAGONS
- See website for details.
The Masterpiece Studio, Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith BN8 6JA (A22 Golden Cross) 01825 872225 The MasterPiece Studio www.masterpiecestudio.co.uk JULY 2018 7,8
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
TOWNER ON THE BEACH. Beach Hut 37, between Wish Tower & Lifeguard Station. 11am-5pm. FREE family art drop-in for all ages. Also first weekends of August & September. townereastbourne.org.uk
14,15 EASTBOURNE BEACH LIFE FESTIVAL. Eastern Seafront. From 11am. FREE sports festival. New this year Modular Pump Track (for BMXers & skateboarders), bungee jump, plus World Champion scooter skills demos. Fun fair, stunt performers, music stage, Last Man Standing inflatables game, VW campers, windsurfing & sailing tasters. beachlifefestival.co.uk 20-22 EASTBOURNE LAKESIDE FESTIVAL. Hampden Park. Model hot air balloons with Night Glow displays (Fri & Sat 9.45pm), classic cars, mini railway rides, kite flyers, fairground & inflatables, stalls, live entertainment, Fireworks Display Saturday at 10pm. Dog show, pony rides and Harveys Brewery Dray Sunday. FREE event. eastbournelakesidefestival.com
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Model Balloons UK plus live bands Miniature Railway Rides Pistons in the Park classic car show Brighton Kite Flyers Live Entertainment Fairground & Inflatables Market Square Exhibitors
Friday 20 July 4-10pm Saturday 21 July 11am-10pm Sunday 22 July 11am-5pm
Additionally on
Perfect K9 Dog show & pony rides Sweet Circus Skills & Thrills Harveys Brewery Dray Morris Dancers Competitions sponsored by
Secret Stones & Children’s Colouring Competition
www.eastbournelakesidefestival.com lakesidefestival4@gmail.com
Football and Rugby sessions for children aged 18 months - 7 years
FREE trial class Call Bev 01323 749640 or email blevett@littlekickers.co.uk
Same People ... littlekickers.co.uk
... Different Ball littlerugby.co.uk
Summer Private Swimming Lessons with Peter Vörös STA Aquatic Tutor 25 years of experience guaranteed success!!! Warm, private swimming pool.
07562 991 777 info@mr-peters.com
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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.
Days out School Visits Birthday Parties
07710 811398 www.grumpyangler.com
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat Sparks Around the Campfire Family Event Thursday 16 August 10.30am-12.30pm A morning of family fun in the woods. Aged 5-11. Book: adult £3.50, child £7.
Holiday Clubs WILD WOODIES Weds & Thurs in August. WILD BEACH Monday 6 August only. Aged 6-11. Booking essential.
01273 497561 www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
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OLD TOWN FETE. Old Town Rec, Longland Rd. 1.30-4.30pm. Peppa Pig will be appearing. Bouncy castles, pony rides, entertainment, side shows, stalls, fun dog show. FREE entry.
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ARCHERY HAVE-A-GO DAY. Langney Sports Club, Priory Road. 2-5pm. A chance to try a new sport, all equipment provided. For all ages and abilities. Adult £5. eastbournearchers.btck.co.uk
23,24 TREE EXPLORERS. Hampden Park. Explore another world up in the canopy of a tree. Learn the basics of how to climb trees with a rope and harness. For kids aged 8-12. Half hour session £6, one hour session £10. Also on: 10 & 13 Aug. treeexplorers.co.uk 28,29 LAMMAS FESTIVAL. Western Lawns. From 11am. Carnival parade from noon on Saturday, from pier to Western Lawns; with drummers & musicians. Live music, craft & food stalls, activities for children. FREE event. lammasfest.org
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
Eastbourne Otters Swim School
All swimmers welcome from age 4 up to age 90 All levels from beginners to competitive level Adult learners and training sessions Special sessions for nervous children & children with special needs Well qualified, experienced and understanding teachers
Summer Intensive Swimming Courses start from 23rd July and from 30th July
Learners, from Beginners - Top Widths: at Moira House School Mornings: 9, 9.30 & 10am plus Early Lengths at 10.30am £37.50 for 5 x 30 minute lessons. Also Early Lengths from 2,30-3pm
at Brighton University, Denton Rd £37.50 for 5 x 30 minute lessons. Plus Lengths Swimmers: 3-5pm: 1 hour pool time, 1 hour land training per day. 5 days, £65 per child.
For more information, please contact Head Coach Heather Curry on 07762 758 876 or email heatherlinkview@hotmail.co.uk or visit our website: www.eastbourneotters.org JULY 2018 - Summer Holidays reaches over 12,800 families in Eastbourne, Polegate & Hailsham. Small ads start at only £25. For more info message us on
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HAPPYJACKS PICNIC IN THE PARK. Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way. 10.30am-3pm. Fun day with providers of kids' activities, services and products. Entry £1 per family (for charity). happyjackssoftplay.co.uk
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WILD BEACH HOLIDAY CLUB. Seven Sisters Country Park. 10am-3pm. Explore the seashore and rockpools, make a kite to fly and discover buried pirate treasure! Ages 6-11. £28. Book: sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
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CIRCUS VEGAS. Princes Park. Afternoon & evening shows. Las Vegas style extreme stunts, high wire acts and classic clowns; something for everyone! Tickets from: adult £12, child £8. circusvegasuk.com
10,11, ANIMAZING INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION "Story of the 14-18 Moving Image". DC1 Gallery & Cafe, 67-69 Seaside Rd. 11am-5pm. "Moving" cave paintings, Victorian optical toys & animation. FREE. animazingtv.co.uk 11
SING WITH A BAND Workshop. Central Eastbourne studio. Learn to sing with a professional live band with performance at the end. Ages 12+. £30pp. For more info: 07949 886177. fionawallace.com
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SPARKS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE. Seven Sisters Country Park. 10.30am-12.30pm. Family fun in the woods. Accompanied kids aged 5-11. Adult £3.50, child £7. Book: sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
16-19 AIRBOURNE. Seafront. FREE international airshow. RED ARROWS on Fri, Sat & Sun. Flying displays daily from lunchtime until 5pm, ground displays 10am-6pm. Simulators & Play Zones, live music & FREE big screen family movies on the beach. SPECTACULAR FIREWORK FINALE on Sunday at 10pm. eastbourneairshow.com
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• Miniature Steam or Diesel Train Rides • Lineside Nature Walk • Model Railways
Open daily 10am - 5pm
Lottbridge Drove
• Cafe • Railway Shop • Picnic Areas • Children’s Adventure Playground
www.emsr.co.uk
01323 520229
Mini manicures, nail art, photos, light refreshments, party bags (extra) and a Only £14 per child
AUGUST 2018 - Summer Holidays 21-24 I.D. FOOTBALL ACADEMY. Bede’s Senior School, Upper Dicker. Intensive camp for gifted players aged 9-16. End of week showcase game to scouts with links to semiprofessional & professional teams across the UK. £160. Must book: idfootballacademy.com 25,26 THE GREATEST SHOW - LIVE IN CONCERT. Royal Hippodrome Theatre. 3pm & 7.30pm. Sing along to all the hits, with a cast of West End singers. Live band, spectacular circus acts and special effects. Adult £18, child £16. royalhippodrome.com 25-27 ENGLAND’S MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL. Herstmonceux Castle. 10am-6pm. Battles, parades, jousting, falconry, music, Kids’ Kingdom, Robin Hood’s Adventure Forest, Princess School, boating, Mud Show, jesters, crafts & activities. In advance: adult from £17, child from £7, under 5s FREE. £2 OFF per ticket at the gate with voucher on page 6 of Kids Fun File. Save 10% online with code SCHOOLS10. englandsmedievalfestival.com 27
ARIANA GRANDE Tribute Show. Eastbourne Bandstand. 7.30-8.30pm. In advance: adult £5, child £6. Full price: £6 & £7. eastbournebandstand.co.uk
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STIX SUMMER MADNESS FUN DAY. Shinewater Park. 11am-8pm. Gogglebox’s Sandra Martin to open. FREE.
Enrich your lives this Summer - enjoy a family camping trip to Fairfields Farm near Eastbourne
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. Eastbourne Road, Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5NG. Tel: 01323 763165 www.fairfieldsfarm.com
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TELETUBBIES LIVE. Devonshire Park Theatre. Join your TV favourites for a show full of love & laughter. Tickets from £13. eastbournetheatres.co.uk
… AND REGULARLY DURING THE HOLIDAYS … Tuesdays KIDS’ DISCO PARTY NIGHTS. Eastbourne Bandstand. 7.30-8.30pm. Advance tickets: adult £4, child £5. On the door: £5 and £6. eastbournebandstand.co.uk
Tuesdays & Thursdays PUNCH & JUDY. Wish Tower Slopes. 12.30pm & 2pm from Tues 24 July (except during Airbourne). FREE.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays SCIENCE WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Interactive workshops for ages 6-8 and 9-11. Astronauts, space & astronomy, forensics, Chemistry, mechanics, nature, electronics. £12.50 per half-day workshop, £23.50 per full-day workshop. Info & online bookings: the-observatory.org/events
Come and join youth football club in Eastbourne! Under 6s - Under 16s Tel: Simon Parks 07795 294443 www.etyfc.org.uk
Wednesdays (in August) TELL ME A STORY WORKSHOPS. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade. 11am-12noon & 2.30-3.30pm. Stories & crafts; different theme and craft each week. Ages 5-11. £3.50 per child. heritageeastbourne.co.uk
Wednesdays & Thursdays WILD WOODIES HOLIDAY CLUBS. Seven Sisters Country Park. 1, 9, 15 & 23 August, 10am-3pm. Build a den, explore, light a fire. Different theme each week. Ages 6-11. £28 per day. Book: sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
Saturdays One to one private tuition with fully qualified teacher. Full assessment given. All ages welcome. Old Town area & beyond.
ANIMAZING CHILDRENS’ TV STUDIO TOURS. Animazing Studios, Technology Business Park, Moy Avenue. From July-October. Discover how children's TV is made, from puppets & animation to live action and special effects. Plus the original Raa Raa the Noisy Lion. Interactive and for all the family. Adult £7, child £5, family from £20. Book online: animazingtv.co.uk
PRIVATE TUITION Miss Johnson B.A. Dip. Ed. Qualified & experienced teacher. Support given at all levels for maths or English, 11+, selection or GCSE. Online tuition also available.
01323 639396 / 07730 556590