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Summer holiday fun times at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery Fun sessions and exhibitions include: Alice in Wonderland, art awards, fossils & dinosaurs, superheroes, elephant crafts, Lego super racers & museum trails

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A long, hot summer packed full of fun!

It may not be hot, but it’s certainly long - summer is upon us again and we’re keen to make sure you’ve got the very best local information to make it the perfect one for all the family.

The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune on childcare or entertainment as both Crawley & Horsham Councils have an extensive programme of free events and affordable activities throughout the school holidays – and this issue tells you all you need to know.

Both towns have recently welcomed a ‘taste of the East’ with the opening of a great little Japanese restaurant chain - read our restaurant review to find out more.

Your views are extremely important to us and recent feedback has shown us how much you value our ‘What’s on Guide’, so you’ll be pleased to know that this summer’s is one of the biggest ever! So enjoy the long days and fill them with fun!

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4 July | Queens Square, Crawley – Circus Day with expert performers, comedy acts and workshops 4 July | The Hawth Crawley – Shoe Kangaroo and the Big Bad Boot, 11am, £6.50 or £10 for 2. Also IGNITE Youth Theatre Day, 12 Noon to 5pm, £10 4-5 July | Amberley Working Museum & Heritage Centre – Pottery Festival 4 July | Nymans (NT) – Butterfly Walk, 11am-12:30pm 4 July | 6 Sept – Chartwell (NT) Winston’s Hobby Trail 5 July | Nymans (NT) – Woodland Workshop; Fire & Shelter, 10am £20 per child. Booking essential 5 July | Arundel Castle – Jaguar Day 5 July | Hatchlands Park (NT) – Havea-go archery, £2 for 6 arrows, and Pony Magic, £3 a ride 10 July | Sheffield Park & Garden (NT) – Bat Walk, 7-10pm. Booking essential 10-12 July | Weald & Downland Open Air Museum - Festival of Archaeology Weekend 11 July | Petworth House and Park (NT) – Fete in the Park 11 July | The Capitol Theatre, Horsham – Tree Fu Tom Live!, 1pm & 3:30pm, £13

11-12 July | Parham House – Garden Weekend 11-12 July | Arundel Castle – Privateers & Revolutionaries Weekend and Classic Cars Gathering on 12th 11-12 July | Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre – Listermania Railway Gala 11-12 July | Wiston Park, Steyning – Wiston Steam Rally 11 July | Polesden Lacey (NT) – Croquet Coaching, 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm, £12 12 July | Sparks in the Park, Horsham, 12-5pm 12 & 26 July, 14, 21 & 28 Aug | Polesden Lacey (NT) – Big Tree Climbing, £18.50 per hour session.

Booking essential 18 July | Queens Square, Crawley – International Summer Fest; a taste of Eastern Culture with live music, dance and entertainment 18 July | The Hawth Crawley – The Rhythm of the Dance, 7:30pm, £23.50 18-19 July | Bluebell Railway – Toy & Rail Collectors’ Fair at Horsted Keynes Station 18-19 July | Polesden Lacey (NT) – Big Camping overnight from 5pm to 10am. Adults £40, Child £20

18-19 July | Hever Castle – Summer Jousting Tournaments 18-19 July | Drusilla’s Park – Creepy Crawlies Weekend 18-19 July | Hatchlands Park (NT) – Big Camp, 12pm-12pm, Adult £25, Child £10 18 July-6 Sept | Tulleys Country Puzzle Park & Giant Maize Maze 19 July | Worth Park – Victorian Picnic with dancing, sports, food & drink and Punch & Judy Shows 19 July | Borde Hill Garden – Rolls Royce Day 19 July | Weald & Downland Open Air Museum – Rare & Traditional Breeds Show 19 July | Big Road Ride for St Catherine’s Hospice – Starts at Imberhorne School East Grinstead, (40, 60 or 10 miles family friendly nature trail) Adults £10, Under 16’s Free 19 July | Ifield Watermill Open Day, 2:30pm-5pm 21-26 July | Arundel Castle – Jousting & Medieval Tournament Week 22-30 July | Polesden Lacey (NT) – Wild Learning Holiday Club for age 5-12, £38 per day, 10:15am-4pm.

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West Sussex has plenty of beautiful countryside to discover. Why not consider visiting the three locations below and enjoy some time outside as a family.

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Enjoy the Downs Link and Worth Way on foot, by cycle or on horseback. Both incorporate wonderful wildlife and scenery along the tracks of disused railway lines.

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22 July- 2 Sept | Standen (NT) – Super Summer House & Garden Trails with prizes, £1 23 July | Buchan Country Park Buchan Bushcraft for 8-15 year olds, 9:45am4pm, £20 per child with hot lunch.

Booking essential 23 July-1 Sept | Sheffield Park & Garden (NT) – 50 Things Summer Challenge and Sunflower Trail from £3.50 24 July | Buchan Country Park – Family Bushcraft, 10am-4pm, £15 (£45 for family of 4) including lunch.

Booking essential 25-26 July | The Hawth Crawley Grounds – Crawley International Mela, 12-6pm, Free Admission 25-26 July | Kent & East Sussex Railway – A Day out with Thomas 25-26 July | Hever Castle - Medieval Weekend with Jousting 25 July-3 Aug | Petworth House and Park (NT) – Wild at Art, 10am-4pm, £6 per child 25 July-9 Aug | Bluebell Railway - Summer Festival with Vintage Transport Weekend on 8-9 Aug 26 July | Nymans (NT) – Jazz in the Garden, 6pm, Adults £12, Child £6 26 July | Family Day For Donkeys Ardingly Pre-Prep School 27-31 July | The Hawth Crawley – Circuswurx Summer School, 10am4pm, £85 for the week 27-31 July | Weald & Downland Open Air Museum – Summer Activity Week 28 July & every Tues in hols | Tilgate Nature Centre – Junior Keeper for a Day, 9:30am-2pm, £70 28 July & 5,11,14,19,23,25,27,31 Aug | Drusilla’s Park – Hello Kitty 29 July | Drusilla’s Park – Ben & Holly 30 July & 6,17,29 Aug | Drusilla’s Park – The Fat Controller 30 July & 4 Aug | Arundel Castle – Living History Days 31 July-2 Aug | The Hawth Crawley – Crawley Circus Festival; Camping, Workshops, Shows with a Steampunk Theme, Early Bird Weekend Tickets

From 1 Aug | Washbrook’s Family Farm – Living Maze 1 Aug | Nymans (NT) - Butterfly Walk, 11am-12:30pm 1 Aug | The Hawth, Crawley – Kettle of Fish Circus Cabaret, 7pm, £16 1 Aug | Nymans (NT) – Woodland Workshop; Sensory Superpowers, 10am, £20 per child 1-2 Aug | Hever Castle – Paws at the Castle 1-2 & 8-9 Aug | The Loxwood Joust, 10am-6pm 1-31 Aug | Borde Hill Garden – Summer Family Fun with Music every Sunday 1-3pm 2 Aug | Nymans (NT) – Summer Theatre; Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny, 5pm, Adult £12, Child £8 2,4,16,31 Aug | Hatchlands Park (NT) – Have-a-go archery, £2 for 6 arrows 3-7 Aug | The Hawth Crawley – Drama Summer School, 10am-4pm, 8-13 year olds, £85 for the week 7,14,21,28 Aug | Hatchlands Park – Pony Magic, £3 per ride 7-8 Aug | The Capitol Theatre Summer School Performances, 7pm, £13.50 8 Aug | Queens Square, Crawley – Pirate Beach Day 8 Aug | Polesden Lacey (NT) – Croquet Coaching, 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm, £12 8-9,15-16,22-23 Aug | Hever Castle – Summer Jousting Weekends 9 Aug | Arundel Castle | MG Car Club SVW Register Day 10-14 Aug | The Hawth Crawley Musical Theatre School: High School Heavyweights - Grease vs Hairspray, 10:30am-3:30pm, 11-16 year olds, £80 for the week 12 Aug | Drusilla’s Park – Fireman Sam 13 & 27 Aug | The Wey & Arun Canal – Pirates & Princesses Adventure Voyages, 10:30, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, £10 15-16 Aug | Weald & Downland Open Air Museum – Vintage & Steam

16 Aug | Nymans (NT) – Summer Theatre: Twelfth Night, 6:30pm, Adult £15, Child £8 16 Aug | Ifield Watermill Open Day, 2:30pm-5pm 17-20 Aug | The Hawth, Crawley – Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Summer School, 10:30-3:30pm, 6-10 Year olds, £65 for the week 18 Aug | Drusilla’s Park – Leo & Raph from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 19-20 Aug | The Capitol Theatre Horsham – Sing-along-a-Frozen (11am, 3pm & 6:30pm on 19th and 10:30am & 2:30pm on 20th) 21 Aug | Petworth (NT) - Summer Theatre: Twelfth Night, 7:30pm, Adult £16, Child £10 22 Aug | Queens Square, Crawley – Beside the Seaside with dance, live music and street entertainers 22-30 Aug | Petworth House and Park (NT) – The Big Dig 22-23 Aug | Arundel Castle – Life in a Medieval Castle 23 Aug | Nymans (NT) – Summer Theatre: Pride and Prejudice, 6:30pm, Adult £15, Child £8. Booking essential

The published information is what was available at the time of going to press. The Family Grapevine (Crawley & Horsham) is not responsible for any alterations or omissions from this guide. Please check relevant websites for up-to-date information.

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25 Aug | Buchan Country Park – Buchan Bushcraft for 8-15 year olds, 9:45am-4pm, £20 per child with hot lunch. Booking essential 26 Aug | Buchan Country Park – Family Bushcraft, 10am-4pm, £15 (£45 for family of 4) including lunch.

Booking essential 26 Aug | Drusilla’s Park - Peppa Pig & George 29-31 Aug | Kent & East Sussex Railway – Making Tracks for the Sixties 29-31 Aug | Hever Castle – Tudor Living and Jousting 30 Aug | Nymans (NT) – Jazz in the Garden, 6pm, Adults £12, Child £6 30 Aug | Borde Hill Garden – Golden band, 60’s dress up theme, games and much more.

30 Aug | The Hawth, Crawley – Irish Festival 5-6 September | Horsham Town Centre – The Big Nibble

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ticketing are released at tea on the 4th day. We were privileged to see the end of the one of the greatest test matches in recent times - well that is my humble opinion! But what cannot be disputed was the crowd participation - what an incredible atmosphere - I certainly won’t forget that Monday at Lords.

Family cycle to Nymans

England’s Blind Cricket Team trains at EGCC

With the cricket season in full flow and a magical Fifth Day at Lords watching England v New Zealand, Ben and Nabil were up at East Grinstead Cricket Club practicing in the nets getting ready for the weekend matches. As they were leaving, the boys were treated to a surprise net session by the England Blind Cricket Team who were preparing to play India at the Oval tomorrow (28 May). Both the boys were enthralled by their ability and skill which included a ball bearing cricket ball. They were invited to help with the training! A brilliant net session! And huge good luck to the England tomorrow! It is well worth keeping an eye on the 5th day for England test matches over the summer - kids are usually free! Details for the

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West Sussex Cycle Forum is organising a family bike ride to the Nyman’s National Trust Estate at Handcross and back on Saturday 20 June.

This guided ride starts from Oriel High School, Maidenbower at 10am with free entry to the gardens upon arrival. www.westsussexcycleforum.org.uk/events

Crawley Youth ‘What’s On’ site launched

If you want to keep up-to-date with what’s going on in Crawley for young people this summer then follow www.facebook.com/ gocrawley. This brand new site offers the opportunity to win prizes and get discounts and special offers on events and activities for young people around town.

50th Anniversary Celebrations on August the 30th with a band, 60’s dress up theme, games and much more. More information can be found at www.bordehill.co.uk or 01444 450326

Ballroom Boy dancing town into shape

Born and bred Crawley boy, James Ovenden, lost 4.5 stone through dance and music fitness and now wants to spread his love of dance and has set up a new Zumba class to help others follow in his footsteps. As well as zumbaring James and his wife also compete at ballroom dance competitions across England. James says “I feel passionate that Zumba is a great way for men and woman to exercise in a fun environment”. He’s now running a weekly class at St Wilfrids School, Old Horsham Road, Crawley on Mondays 7-8pm and welcomes all ages, shapes and sizes! For more information call James on 07543 529905 or jamesovenden@zumba.com

Summer Fun & Musical Sundays in August

During every Sunday in August, the awardwinning Borde Hill Garden will host a series of family and music activities, enabling the whole family to make the most of the summer weather. Borde Hill offers an array of fun activities for children including the adventure playground, and the parkland where ball games and kite flying are on offer. August will see additional activities added for the summer holidays - checkout the website for full details.

Borde Hill Garden is delighted to once again host the popular ‘Musical Sundays’ which will take place every Sunday in August between 1-3pm. A variety of musicians will play the cello, viola or harp, performing everything from classical to jazz music, while on other weekends a whole band will perform. The sessions will take place on the South Lawn with the Elizabethan mansion house as a backdrop. The Little Ritz Vintage Tea Café will be serving refreshments and guests are also invited to bring picnic and enjoy the music with their family and friends. August is a great time to explore the Garden with its herbaceous borders and gold standard roses in full bloom.

The Paradise Walk has been replanted with late summer colour to delight visitors with kniphofias, salvias, geraniums and asters.

The tranquil Italian Garden is also a highlight in August, with it’s terracotta pots filled with agapanthus and pelargoniums. Don’t miss our

Girls night out for a good cause

Get the girls out for a night of fun on Horsham’s carnival-themed Night Walk in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice on Saturday 27 June.

Starting at 10:30pm, you can choose a 7, 13 or 20 mile walk and you’ll be rewarded with a hot breakfast and a medal. It’s only £20 to register (by 24 June) and you’ll even get your very own Midnight Walk t-shirt. Go to the St Catherine’s Hospice website for more information www. stch.org.uk

Crawley’s summer of fun

Crawley Community’s Festival of Arts and Cultural Activities continues through the summer with some fantastic town centre events kicking off with High Street Live on 20 June bringing a continental feel and live music to the street. Armed Forces Day on 27 June will have parades and entertainment, Circus Day brings performers, comedy acts and workshops on 4 July, and the International Summer Fest on 18 July and International Mela on the weekend of 25/26 July will be a celebration of Eastern culture with live music, art and great food!

With the Urban Beach and Pop-up Park in situ throughout the summer, the seaside theme will

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local information matters local hospice care on Sunday 19 July. Whether you choose an energetic, chip-timed 40 or 60 mile route, or the 10 mile family-friendly nature trail route you are guaranteed a fun day for a great cause. Starting from Imberhorne School in East Grinstead, it’s £30 per rider with under-16s are free. To register call 01293 447364/01293 583063 or go to www.stch.org.uk

be highlighted on 8 August with a Pirate Beach Day and ‘Beside the Seaside’ dance, music and entertainment on 12 August. To find out more check out www.crawley.gov.uk/events

Never forget Horsham’s elephant trail

Following the enormous success of the Giraffe Trail in Horsham Town Centre in 2013, Horsham Rotary Club is planning an Elephant Trail with associated events from 28 July to 31 August.

The Giraffe Trail involved over 100 businesses and organisations and received publicity on radio, in newspapers, through social media, and even on the BBC website, so hopefully this year’s Elephant Trail will be even bigger!

For more details about how to purchase an elephant or information regarding the trails please email horshamrotary@btconnect.com

Sparks in the Park

This year’s fun and games festival in Horsham Park takes place on Sunday 12 July with fair rides, giant games and inflatables, a Sports Zone for you to try out, arts and crafts activities, comedy entertainment, live music and much more.

Horsham’s foodie festival

Horsham District Council together with Hilary Knight, Horsham Markets, and Food Rocks are delighted to confirm the dates for the super successful food & drink weekend festival, The Big Nibble, in Horsham Town Centre as Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2015. Building on the success of last year there’ll be more local food and drink stalls than ever before, an amazing line up of top demonstration chefs and the Little Nibble Children’s Food Festival.

Billingshurst Primary School pupils raise money in the sunshine

Under beautiful sunny skies, the children and staff of Billingshurst Primary School held their annual Spring Fair on St George’s Day, 24th April 2015. Festooned with red and white bunting, the playground became a marketplace of stalls and games run by the pupils to raise money for the school. Winners of the poster competition were also announced, following a fourth year of sponsorship by Fowlers Estate Agents, Billingshurst High Street. Pupils were invited to design a poster to promote the Fair reflecting the St George’s Day theme, and more children than ever took part. With competition running high the judges found it hard to reach a decision; however the three winners were Zoe Lewis from Reception, Marli Wright Thompson from Key Stage 1 and Isabella Holland from Key Stage 2. The overall winner was Marli. The winning designs are proudly displayed in Fowlers Estate Agents’ window and throughout the village. Each year the Spring Fair continues to break records for the amount of money raised and this year was no exception raising over £1,700 for the school.

Summer nearly new sales

The popular Baby, Toddler & Nearly New Sales will continue to be held through the summer with confirmed dates of 2 August and 6 September at North Heath Hall, St Mark’s Lane, Horsham, 2:30pm to 4pm, Adults £1, kids go free!

With stalls ranging from the St George’s Cafe to the ‘Knock the Knight Down’ game, there was some healthy competition between Year Groups to see who could bring in the most amount of money. This year the Hunt the Dragon Egg proved particularly popular. Helen Williamson, Head Teacher at Billingshurst Primary School comments: “Thanks to the ingenuity of our pupils and some fantastic weather, we enjoyed a very successful Spring Fair. It is extremely rewarding to watch the children take such pride in coming up with ideas and actively getting involved in this event, ensuring our visitors had a lovely afternoon.”

Crawley Circus Festival is coming to town on Friday 31 July until Sunday 2 August at The Hawth Theatre. A great weekend of workshops, shows and games for circus enthusiasts and absolute beginners. This year’s theme is Steampunk so feel free to dress up. You can go along for the day, but best value is the fully inclusive weekend ticket which includes camping in the grounds, all workshops and shows. Children under 6 accompanying weekend ticket holders are free, day tickets are £12 for adults and £7 for a child, early bird weekend tickets are £27 (6-14 years £15). For more information go to www.circuswurx.co.uk

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Available as a pack of five sets, building a bank of challenging vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms and compound words.

Easily portable in small sets, they are perfect for vocabulary practice on the go. For more information visit: www. vocabularyflashcards. co.uk

Join the big ride for St Catherine’s

Challenge yourself at one of Sussex and Surrey’s leading cycle events and go that extra mile for

SUMMER SCHOOLS A great line-up of things to do this summer…

Meet new friends, have fun and learn new skills at these Summer Schools at The Hawth. Workshops culminate in a performance for family and friends.

Mon 27-Fri 31 July 10am-4pm

Circuswurx Summer School

A unique, creative, week-long course for 8 to 16 year olds.

Learn juggling, stiltwalking, unicycling and balloon modelling.

Tickets: £85 (ES40 £65).

Mon 3-Fri 7 August 10am-4pm

Drama Summer School

A fun week-long drama course for 8 to 13 year olds, full of games, theatre skills, team building, improvisation and most of all… fun!

Tickets: £85 (ES40: £65).

Mon 10-Fri 14 August 10.30am-3.30pm

High School Heavyweights - Grease v Hairspray Ages 11-16 years. Join Danny, Sandy, the T birds and the Pink Ladies as two of the top musicals go head to head!

Tickets: £80 (sibling: £70). Performance Tickets: £5.

Mon 17-Thur 20 August 10.30am-3.30pm

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Summer School

A chance for 6-10 year olds to bring Charlie Bucket’s wonderful adventure to life on stage. Tickets: £65 (sibling: £55). Performance Tickets: £5.

Mon 24-Wed 26 August

Hawth Rock School

For 12-17 year olds. Take your performing to the next level whether you sing or play drums, sax, strings, keyboards, guitar, uke, mandolin or bass.

Tickets: £85 (sibling: £75).

box office 01293 553636 • www.hawth.co.uk

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Parties and celebrations!

Have your party at Tilgate Park

Meet the animals, play animal games and tour the Nature Centre.

Catering for different age groups from 6 years. £5 per child with two adults free of charge Party bags can be provided at £3 per child

Become a Junior Keeper for the day!

Look after the animals in Tilgate Nature Centre.

Become part of the team for daily duties and lunch time feeds.

‘Meet the Meerkats’ and get close to other residents.

It’s the perfect gift for children aged 8 to 16 years.

Selected dates during holidays £70 per child which includes souvenir T-shirt and gift Call 01293 521168 for more details.

Email holly-marie.michael@crawley.gov.uk

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Your essential guide to local supervised activities

by Mary Lou Burge

For the 3rd year running we’ve put together an essential guide to what options are open to parents looking for short or long-term childcare in the Crawley & Horsham area during the summer school holidays. This year we have put particular emphasis on what our local town and county councils are providing which gives some really cost-effective options to local families with a surprisingly extensive range of activities.

Day Camps

Pied Piper Holiday Activities is based at Copthorne Prep School and Ardingly College and has been providing quality holiday supervision for 4-12 year olds for over 20 years. From 27 July to 21 August activities will include swimming, den building, miniOlympics, art, drama and bouncy castles. The

weekly cost is £129.50 for a 9:30am-4:30pm day which can be extended for an additional £25 per week. Call 01273 504485 to book www.piedpiperactivities.co.uk Barracudas is fortunate to have Farlington School, set in 33 acres of parkland in Horsham as its summer home. From 27 July to 21 Aug it provides children aged 4-16 with a wide range of activities from swimming, arts and crafts to specialist sports such as fencing and archery. And there’s even some new sports to try like Kinball and Futsal. The day price is £39, for 8:30am to 5:30pm, with the possibility to extend. A week costs up to £149-£154.

Discounts for multiple kids/weeks are available. Call 0845 123 5299 to book www. barracudas.co.uk

Local Leisure Centres

For an affordable and action-packed option it’s worth checking out K2 Crawley Holiday Club from 25 July, 8am to 6pm for 5-12 year olds. Activities include wall-climbing, go-karts, swimming (8-12 year olds only), cheerleading, disco and party games and an inflatable assault course. The daily rate is £20.50 (members £18.50) and half-day £12.50 (members £11.50), but weekly rates are also available. Packed lunches can be provided for £3.50 a day. Call 01293 585300 to book www. freedom-leisure.co.uk Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre also runs a holiday club from 8:30am-6pm for 4-12 year olds. OFSTED registered, it offers themed ‘dream days’ which include swimming, trampolining, and cartoon making all for

Summer holiday fun for 4-12 year olds Ardingly College, Ardingly, Nr. Haywards Heath Copthorne School, Copthorne, Nr. Crawley

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local information matters child. Half-day sessions can be booked from 8.30am -1.30pm or 1.30pm - 5.30pm at a cost of £10.20 per child. Sibling discount applies for the first sibling booked, at the price of £15.30 per day. www.crawley.gov.uk/pw/Leisure_and_ Culture/Children_and_Young_People/Crawley_ Play_Service/PlayCare/index.htm

For all our clubs, courses (including children’s holiday courses), hire and purchase of canoes kayaks and watersports equipment and clothing please call us on 01403 734424

www.southwatersports.co.uk

£15.50 per day (£10 half day) with a Horsham District Council Leisure Access Card. Call 01903 879666 to book.

Council-run Childcare & Supervised Activities

OFSTED registered Holiday Childcare is available at Cherry Lane and Waterlea Adventure Playgrounds for up to 24 children at each site, aged between 5-12 years old.

From run-outs, bug hunts, to arts and crafts and cooking activities, kids benefit from a range of indoor and outdoor play opportunities within the grounds of Crawley’s adventure playgrounds. Holiday childcare is available during school holidays between 8.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). The charge is £18.40 per day per

The ‘Free Play’ service offers supervised play during the school holidays to all Crawley children between 6 and 18 years. Available from 10:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday at the Cherry Lane, Creasys Drive, Millpond and Waterlea, children can be left following completion of a registration form by a parent/ carer. And best of all it’s absolutely free!

If you’re after the odd day of peace and quiet then Horsham Leisure Link runs Excursions in all school holidays except Christmas.

Groups are taken in the Horsham Leisure Link minibus and picked up from and dropped off at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre.

Planned excursions for this summer so far are: Wall Climbing, Abseiling and Archery - experience all 3 activities in an action packed day at Blacklands Farm for 8-15 year olds on Wednesday 12 and Monday 17 August 9.30am – 4.30pm, £28.00 (LAC £21). Ice Skating and Swimming - 1½ hours of ice skating and 2 hours swimming with access to flumes, wave machine and diving boards at Guildford Spectrum for kids aged 9-15 on Friday 21 August 10.00am - 4.00pm £24 (LAC £18). To book go to the Horsham District Council website www. horsham.gov.uk/ leisurepages/Leisure If you prefer to book by phone or in person please call/visit The Capitol Box Office 01403 750220 in the hours 10am-7pm Monday to Saturday.

in Crawley from 27-31 July, 10am-3pm at the athletics track at K2 (early drop offs available). £75 for the week includes a drawstring bag.

To book go to www.crawley.gov.uk/pw/ web/pub184447. Experienced coaches from Horsham Blue Star Athletics Club will be running the Horsham course at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre, also on 27-31 July, 10am-3pm. £70 for the week (£50 LAC) or £17.50 per day (£14 LAC). Get an Aviva goody bag when you book a full week! To book go to www.horsham.gov.uk/leisurepages/Leisure Freedom Leisure delivers a football development programme in Crawley. Summer coaching courses will take place on the astropitches at K2. For further information please contact Ed Stimpson, Football in the Community Co-ordinator, at K2 Crawley on 01293 585308 or www.freedomleisure.co.uk/ footballinthecommunity Horsham Council-run Sports Camps have an increasingly diversifying range activities. See below for the full list: Multisportathon Days include Dodgeball, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Fun Games, & Badminton for children aged 7-14 years.

Tuesdays 28 July, 4, 11, 18 & 25 August, 1 September, 9am-3pm at Forest Recreation

Sports Courses

Startrack is the British Athletics Academy’s flagship grassroots programme, giving children the opportunity to try out their athletic ability through a variety of jump, throw and running disciplines – it’s where Jessica EnnisHill started out! This year the week-long course will be running

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local information matters Centre, Horsham. £18 per day (£12 LAC) £12 per half day (£8 LAC).

Tom Osbourne Tennis Coaching has holiday camps in Felbridge and Haywards Heath over the holidays running the 27 July - 27 August. These courses (plus year round lessons are available for all ages). Contact Tom on tusborne@googlemail.com or 07921 517692.

Active Sports Days cover Cricket, Athletics, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, & Baseball for 7-14 year olds. Wednesdays 29 July, 5, 12, 19 & 26 August, 9am-3pm Forest Recreation Centre, Horsham. £18 per day (£12 LAC) £12 per half day (£8 LAC).

Cricket Days will be held at the Forest Recreation Centre, Horsham for 6-12 year olds on Monday 10 & 17 August, 10am-3pm £18 (£12 LAC) per day.

Junior Fun Sports Workshops offers a taste of lots of different sports and activities for children of all abilities, aged 6-12. Children will be supervised for the short changeover time and lunch break between consecutive sessions.

Held at Forest Recreation Centre, Forest School, Horsham, £5 per workshop (£3 LAC) or £12 for all three (£8 LAC). The following sessions are available: Thursday 30 July Session 1, 9.30-11am – Football, Session 2, 11.15am-12.45pm – Rounders, Session 3, 1.15-2.45pm - Dodgeball Thursday 6 August Session 1, 9.30-11am – Cricket, Session 2, 11.15am-12.45pm – Baseball, Session 3, 1.15-2.45pm - Basketball Thursday 13 August Session 1, 9.30-11am – Tag Rugby, Session 2, 11.15am-12.45pm – Badminton, Session 3, 1.15-2.45pm - Football Thursday 20 August Session 1, 9.30-11am Hockey Session 2, 11.15am-12.45pm – Cricket, Session 3, 1.15-2.45pm - Dodgeball Thursday 27 August Session 1, 9.30-11am –

Football, Session 2, 11.15am-12.45pm – Tennis, Session 3, 1.152.45pm - Cricket Go-Ride Cycling Camps provide cycling skills and fun competition to 6-12 year olds at the Forest Recreation Centre, Horsham (on the outside multicourts). On Thursday 30 July, 6, 13 & 27 August, 10am1pm £8 (£4 LAC) per day. Own bike in good condition required!

Archery Sessions for all trainee Robin Hoods!

These archery sessions are run by a qualified tutor for 8-14 year olds at Forest School, Horsham (on grass behind multicourts) on Friday 24 & 31 July, 7 & 14 August Session 1: 9.30-11.00am Session 2: 11.15am-12.45pm £6 (£3 LAC) per session.

Blackland Farm Activity Centre, West Sussex  Kayaking  Rock climbing  Archery  Zip wire ...and much more.

Come and join us for fun-filled activity days.

01342 810493 blackland@girlguiding.org.uk www.blacklandfarm.org.uk

Sports and Arts Camp is a fun mix of sports coaching and arts activities (kids choose how to spend their time!) for 6-12 year olds that includes sports; basketball, cricket, football, baseball, and creative crafts; felt fashion accessories, paper bead jewellery making, and a create your own comic book session. Held at Forest Recreation Centre, Forest School, Horsham on Thursday 30 July, 6, 13, 20 & 27 August Full day = 9am5pm Half day = 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm £20 (£16 LAC) per day, £12 (£9 LAC) half day.

To book any of the above go to the Horsham District Council website www.horsham.gov.uk/ leisurepages/Leisure If you prefer to book by phone or in person please call/visit The Capitol Box Office 01403 750220 in the hours 10am7pm Monday to Saturday.

Music & Drama Workshops

Crawley Arts Development in association with The Hawth Theatre Crawley have a fantastic programme of workshops this summer. Their Drama Summer School for 8-13 year olds runs from 3-7 August, 10am-4pm. A week-long intensive drama course full of games, theatre skills, team building, improvisation and most of all fun! Tickets £85 (ES40 £65). This year’s Musical Theatre School for 11-16 year olds runs from 10-14 August and is based on ‘’High School Heavyweights - Grease v Hairspray”.

Blacklan d Farm

Registered charity number 306016.

Join Danny, Sandy, the T birds and the Pink Ladies as two of the top musicals go head to head! Dance, sing and act through Rydell High along with Link, Seaweed, Penny and even Edna to see which musical ends up on top! Tickets £80 (sibling £70). Performance Tickets £5. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Summer School is a chance for 6-10 year olds to bring Charlie Bucket’s wonderful adventure to life on stage. From 17-20 August, 10:30am3:30pm, be a part of a production and discover the wonderful world of Willy Wonka’s factory. Tickets £65 (sibling £55). Performance Tickets £5. To book any of The Hawth summer schools please contact The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636

Getting Close to Nature

Tilgate Nature Centre is hosting ‘Junior Keeper for a Day’ experiences on Tuesday mornings throughout the summer holidays. Experiences last from 9:30am – 2pm and give kids the chance to get up close and personal with some amazing animals include feeding and handling the likes of meerkats, owls, coatis and snakes.

Suitable for ages 8–16yrs the days costs £70.

For more information and to book call 01293

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Spaces are limited!

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West Sussex County Council’s Buchan Country Park just outside Crawley has won the Green Flag Award, which recognises the best green spaces in the UK, for the last 5 years. It runs a fantastic programme of Bushcraft days for children and families alike. This year, there’s Buchan Bushcraft on 23 July & 25 August for 8-15 year olds, 9:45am-4pm, £20 per child with a hot lunch. And on 24 July and 26 Aug Family Bushcraft, 10am-4pm, £15 (£45 for family of 4) including lunch. Booking essential so go to www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure-

Ultimate Activity Camps are now holiday residents at Handcross Park School and provide some ‘Outstanding’ OFSTED registered 5-day survival courses for 4-14 year olds. The Woodland Challenge runs 27-31 July and 10-14 August; making fires, shelter building, pioneer workshops, tracking, archery and wilderness first aid are just some of the exciting activities young adventurers will use as they work as a team to overcome woodland challenges on this course. Whether travelling on foot, by boat or by the roar of a quad

bike, children will learn to become ultimate woodland survivors! The Jungle Encounter runs 3-7 August and 17-21 August and takes children through a series of recreated jungle survival activities, from jungle first aid, water collection and cooking, canopy shelter building and fire making, to predator evasion and tracking. The cost for any week is £189 (£169 if you book by 16 June) and there’s an optional Thursday night camp out for £35 which includes dinner on the Thursday night, a hearty breakfast and packed lunch on Friday, plus drinks and snacks along the way! Call 0844 870 7077 or go to www.ultimateactivity.co.uk Woods for Learning provides a great opportunity for children to have fun by looking for animal tracks, shelter building, marking tree faces, tower building, mud art, welly walks, fire lighting, whittling, bow and arrow making plus much more! Throughout the Forest School experience children develop their skills of teamwork, cooperation, listening and observation. A typical start to the day involves going over safety rules, setting camp, laying a fire (if needed) and putting up a shelter. We have a listening and looking task every session. Children sit quietly with closed eyes and listen to the sounds of nature or look at what’s moving around them. Some children find sitting still very challenging and developing this skill can have a positive impact back in the classroom. Being outdoors offers opportunities for doing things in different ways and on a different scale.

Children create art work from twigs, leaves, stones and mud and use leaves, bark and berries to make dyes. The natural world offers so many opportunities for learning. For more information about the summer holiday clubs, go to www.woodsforlearning.com The Family Grapevine cannot mention all the activities and clubs that will be running this summer. It is only able to write about what has been confirmed and notified to it. Please note also, that the magazine is not responsible for any clubs or activities attended. If you would like any informaton for next year’s Summer Guide, please let me know and I will contact you nearer the time.

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Record Breakers This year’s Record Breakers Summer Reading Challenge, produced by The Reading Agency, in association with Guinness World Records, will launch in all libraries on Saturday 11 July 2015.

Record Breakers will bring together the worlds of fact and fiction, challenging young readers to explore some of the astonishing real-life achievements and world records featured in the Guinness World Records Books as part of their Summer Reading Challenge 2015.

Collecting stickers as they go, young readers will discover weird, wonderful and wacky records from around the world in six different categories: Cool Tech, Way to Go!, The Big Stuff, Animal

Magic, Human Touch and Action! Adventure!

To

The scheme is free and flexible for all families – you just need to read six books by Saturday 12 September 2015. Children will receive rewards for each book they tell us about and those that read all six will receive a medal and certificate.

Libraries are also asking for volunteers to help run the Challenge in a library near them.

Volunteers will be offered full training and can gain new skills including communication, team work and experience of working with families.

This is a particularly great opportunity for young people seeking new skills to help with school, college, training or employment.

find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge, or to apply to volunteer, visit www. westsussex.gov.uk/readingchallenge, or ask in your local library.

Counterfeits can kill…

Gary Locker, Fire Officer for Horsham and Crawley, explains why we should be wary of cheap fakes when shopping for electrical products.

Let’s be honest, we all like a bit of a bargain.

However, when it comes to buying electrical products, if the price looks too good to be true then the likelihood is, it is!

Unfortunately, over the last few years there has been an increase in the number of counterfeit electrical goods coming on to the market and there’s been a corresponding increase in fires involving electrical items. Crews in West Sussex have attended a number of fires involving electrical hair styling products, mobile phone chargers and e-cigarettes chargers.

Buying online is now many people’s preferred way to shop. However, this does make it easier for fake or substandard goods to slip through the net. Items purchased directly from non-EU manufacturers may well have bypassed the normal safety checks. Of course, the problem isn’t just online – how many of us have seen a cheap mobile phone charger or e-cigarette kit being sold on a market stall?

Some people may think it’s worth the risk to save a few pounds but these goods often

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contain incorrect or faulty parts that overheat or malfunction increasing the risk of a fire, shock or even electrocution. It’s hard to forget the tragic fire in Sheffield last year which claimed the lives of three generations from one family, including a nine-week-old baby. Fire investigations concluded that the most likely cause was a substandard mobile phone charger.

So, the next time you are tempted by an electrical ‘bargain’ please think about the risk that you may be taking. For the sake of saving a few pounds at the time of purchase, you, or your loved ones, could end up paying the ultimate price.

Gary’s safety tips:

• Buy products new from a reputable high street or online retailer that you know and trust • Check the product for the relevant safety certification marks • Avoid products without a brand label or where the manufacturer’s contact information isn’t clearly displayed on the packaging • Check the packaging. Does it have the correct logo, high quality printing and correctly spelled text?

• If you have suspicions about a product’s safety or think it’s a fake, don’t use it.

• Contact Trading Standards on 03454

040506 or use the online reporting form at www.westsussex.gov.uk/tsreport • Make sure your home is protected with a working smoke alarm – it’s the best way to get a vital early warning if you do have a fire For fire safety advice visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/ fire or follow @WestSussexFire on Twitter or check out www.facebook.com/ wsfrs

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local information matters Between 1 in 8 and 1 in 10 new parents struggle with PND, if you are one of them then you are not alone.

Horsham PND Support Group is local peer support group, for parents in Horsham and the surrounding area suffering and recovering from prenatal and postnatal depression and associated illness.

We offer each other online support via our busy Facebook Group ‘Horsham PND Support Group’ and regularly meet up face to face, with (and sometimes without) children.

See website for details www.horshampndsupport.org.uk/events/ We have been running for two years, and are affiliated to the national charity PANDAS Foundation and now have access to a grant to help with creche costs and transport, as well as a programme of activities until July 2015.

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“Go ahead Mummy, tell them you don’t need to come into work any more as your home-based business gives us all we need... then we can go and play in the park!”

To find out more contact Helen on:

07740 868128

First Aid

Cotton Woolies infant & child first aid courses 01403 823531 Enhance Services Limited, First Aid Courses for Adults 0845 226 2407 H&H First Aid Training, First Aid Course to suit your needs 07740 998789 Harmony at Home 01444 891677 RHHD-Training Services (Basic first aid courses) 07763 884478 St Johns Ambulance, Early Years Paediatric First Aid 01273 371510 St Johns Ambulance, Lifesavers Babies & Children 01273 371510 St Johns Ambulance, Seafever First Aid 01273 371510 The Parent Company, First Aid Courses from birth to 11yrs 020 7935 9635

Children with Disabilities

Ariel Special Needs acting classes 01444 254466 Face to Face 01342 832123 Guide Dogs for the Blind Association 01293 523525 The Springboard Project 01403 218888 West Sussex Deaf Children’s Society 01293 436783

Special Needs & Learning Difficulties

Child Development Centre, special needs, Crawley 01293 600351 Childrens Outreach Services, up to 19 yrs 01737 354344 Crawley Portage Services, pre-school children 01293 572480 Early Support Programme 0845 602 2260 Family Link Scheme, for children with learning difficulties 01403 225918 Horsham & Crawley MENCAP Society 01293 535305 Horsham Pre School Portage Service 01403 264763 Horsham SNAP, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 Outreach 3-way - training adults 01293 551627 Parent Partnership Service 0845 075 1008 ParentPlus 01403 218888 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield 01293 651747 Special Educational Needs Team 01273 293552 The Southern Centre for Learning

Difficulties 01403 271129 West Sussex Mental Healthline 01903 820202

Speech & Language

Association for all Speech Impaired Children, Crawley 01293 513723 Happy Talk 07941314445 Sing & Sign, classes up to 3 years 01403 452342 or 07984 471547 Signing Support & Classes (private/public classes) – Musical Hands 01293 400569 Friday am - Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Friday pm - Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Monday am - Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Monday am - Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Monday pm - Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Thursday pm - Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Sussex Children’s Centre 0844 967 0362

Bereaved Parents

Cruse, Bereavement Care 01293 531191 Mid Sussex Support Group for Cot Deaths 01293 513675

One Parent Families

Gingerbread for Lone Parents 0800 018 5026 Single Parents Action Network (SPAN) www.singleparents.org.uk

Fostering & Adoption

Action for Children 01403 225916 County Adoption Team 01403 229553 Kindercare 01444 240247 The Fostering Network 0207 620 6400 West Sussex County Council Fostering Recruitment Team 01403 229333 WSCC Family Placement Service, Horsham 01403 246400

Carers Support

Becoming a Foster Carer 01243 777100 Carewatch, Horsham & Crawley, London Rd, Horsham 01403 252542 Dads United - Group for male carers & their children 01293 534297 Live in Comfort, Care for Elderly, Crawley 01293 709142 Network Homesearch, Advice on care & support 01403 271281 Provincial Care Services Agency 01293 534799 Social & Caring Services Horsham 01403 213100 West Sussex Carers 01403 713255

Family Planning

Crawley Family Planning 01293 600459 Family Planning Association 0845 122 8690 Horsham Family Planning Clinic 01403 227012 Oasis Crisis Pregnancy Centre, Horsham 01403 272723 Teenage Walk-In Clinic, 12-19 yrs, free advice, Crawley 01293 582136

Baby/Child Health Clinics

Mon am - (Roffey C&FC 01403 223524 Mon pm - Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Mon pm - (2nd & 4th Weeks) Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Tues pm - Needles C&FC 01403 213590 Tues pm - Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Tues pm - Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Wed am -Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Wed am - Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Wed am -Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Thurs am - Maidenbower C&FC 01293 651720 Thursday am - Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Thursday am - North Heath Lane Horsham 01403 223254 Thursday am - (1st & 3rd of month Term Time only) Broadbridge Heath Clinic Friday am - Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Friday am - Breastfeeding Clinic, Roffey C&FC, Godwin Way

Midwives & Doulas

Abraca Doula 07714 215372 Birth & Postnatal Care Claire Hunting 01403 257182 DOULA, birth & postnatal care 07933 431722 Lydia Retusch-Webb, Birth & Postnatal Doula & Your Birth Choice 07979 760977 Mummyaid 01403 273451 Radiant Mums 01403 218266 Sussex Homebirths & Independent Maternity Care 07787 832378

Antenatal & Postnatal

Antenatal & Postnatal Clinic (Apts), Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Antenatal & Postnatal exercises with Cathy Stanton 07748 031614 Crawley Buggyfit 07812 980590 Horsham Post Natal Depression Support Group (peer support) kate@ horshampndsupport.org.uk LooseYoga Classes 07930 406878 Loving Touch , Lisa Tilley MICHT 01403 262807 Musical Hands 01293 400569 NCT Antenatal Course bookings (Horsham & Crawley) 0844 243 6916 NCT Early Days Postnatal Course bookings (Crawley & Horsham 0844 243 691 Parentskool: antenatal class, a crash course in having a baby, 01273 841101

Baby Groups

Baby Sensory, 0-13mnths Crawley 07882105298 Baby Sensory, 0-13mnths Horsham 07590 848118

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Copthorne Cots2Tots 01342 716856 Music Bus (Crawley) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham) 01403 240842 Music Bus Baby Cafe, Horsham 01403 240842 Horsham Nursery School C&FC, sensory session 01403 224444

Babies

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers 0870 4017711 Baby Club (Teen Parent Group), Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 BLISS, Baby Life Support Systems, Crawley 01293 600300 Breastfeeding Support, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Breastfeeding Support, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Breastfeeding Support drop-in, Northgate Cry-sis 08451 228 669 Cry-sis helpline for crying & very demanding babies 08451 2286 La Leche League - breastfeeding support 01403 732702 NCT - Breastfeeding Line 0300 330 0771 NCT - Pregnancy & Birth 0300 330 0772 NCT Baby Led Weaning Class bookings (Horsham & Crawley) 0844 243 6916 NCT Crawley 0844 243 6098 NCT Horsham 0844 243 6170 Oasis Crisis Pregnancy Centre, Horsham 01403 272723 Teenage Pregnancy Liaison Midwifery Service 07876 357443 The Haven Crisis Pregnancy Centre, Crawley 01293 544211

Baby Massage

Baby Massage, 4 week courses, Horsham Nursery School CF&C 01403 224444 Experienced IAIM Instructor Claire Hunting 01403 257182 Holistic Mama Holistic Baby 07595 301904 ‘Loving Touch’ Baby Massage Horsham & Crawley 01403 262807

Pregnancy Massage

A Smooth Soothe 07909 994211 Holistic Mama Holistic Baby 07575 301904 Loving Touch , Lisa Tilley MICHT 01403 262807

Baby & Toddler Sign

Musical Hands - Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569 Sing & Sign 01403 452342 or 07984 471547

Baby Yoga

Holistic Mama Holistic Baby 07595 301904 Loving Touch , Lisa Tilley 01403 262807 Musical Hands 01293 400569

Baby Classes

Jo Jingles - music & movement classes from 6 months 01903 892859 Music Bus (Crawley area) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham Area) 01403 240842 Musical Sam, HBG Fitness, Oriel High School 01293 553625 Sing & Sign 01403 452342 or 07984 471547

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local information matters Osteopathy During Pregnancy During pregnancy a women’s body changes rapidly and the increasing load can have a dramatic effect on posture, especially on any pre-existing conditions. Mum-to-be may notice new aches and pains or notice a worsening of things that have been easy to manage before pregnancy. It is also inadvisable to take painkillers whilst pregnant, leaving the expectant mother with very little to combat these ongoing daily problems.

Some of the key areas for our osteopaths are pregnancy care and treating the associated issues arising from the changes in the mother’s body, including lower back, hip, pelvic, and sciatic pain. Practitioners can also address other common problems experienced in pregnancy such as headaches, pelvic instability, neck and shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, leg cramps, fluid retention and sinus congestion.

Osteopathy works with the soft tissues of the body to facilitate healing and restore balance by releasing stress and tension, re-aligning the joints and bones and improving functionality. During pregnancy, significant attention is given to assisting the body to accommodate changes occurring under the increasing load of carrying a baby.

Osteopathy can support the entire transition, treating conditions as they arise and helping the mother’s body to accommodate the many rapid changes happening at this time.

Another fantastic result from osteopathic care during pregnancy is that it can contribute to positive birth outcomes by ensuring optimal fetal positioning. Treatments can help the baby position itself well by reducing obstructions caused by problems with the mother’s physical structure. Osteopathy can also ensure that a mother’s body is in the best possible alignment and pain free, so that labour is not complicated by any extra pain from the body being out of alignment or overly tense.

Osteopathy is also important within the first six weeks after the birth of the baby. As pregnancy hormones are still in abundance, the new mother has the opportunity to have the body aligned more effectively than ever before.

This can help alleviate tension and stress that t ds odd bu may be affecting a mother’s sleep, a precious up? Soun tritious! o S le tt e u Tried N thing when there is a new born in the home. nd really n otatoes. elicious a p d d is e it ic d , Treatments can also help with aches and pains f peeled o g 0 s for 10 5 le 4 tt il Bo arising from breastfeeding and carrying the esh ne fr f o g add 0 0 toes and Steam 2 weight of the heavily increasing baby! in the pota litre At Nature’s Medicine, our osteopaths have comprehensive training coupled with extensive experience working with pregnant women. Their gentle, expert treatments provide results, relaxation and relief to see mum-to-be through her pregnancy as comfortably and painlessly as possible.

By Jo Barber BSc (Hons) Ost Med D O Osteopath at Nature’s Medicine Osteopathy Clinic, Crawley Down and Turners Hill www.natures-medicine.co.uk

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Bottle up whe n ready and us e on all your garden plants , veggies and fruits to enhance thei r growth. Thi s liquid plant food is concen trated and sh ould be diluted at 1:10 parts water when used.

Are you out of sp inach? Go pick some nettles instead! These underused leav es are packed with magnesium , iron and calciu m. They are also an age old remedy for hayf ever! Forage them carefully w hile wearing glov thoroughly and es. Clean steam them for 10 minutes to use in salads, qu iches or even fo r breakfast, with a poached egg on top!

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local information matters Libraries

Billingshurst Library 01403 783145 Broadfield Library 01293 543298 Crawley Library 01293 895130 Horsham Library 01403 224353 Southwater Library 01403 734660

Childcare Advice

Office For Standards in Education (OFSTED) 08456 404040 West Sussex Family Information Service 01243 777807

Childminders & Babysitting

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Children & Family Centres

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Toddler Groups Monday am

Childminders Stay & Play, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Childminders Drop In, (check dates) Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Discovery Time, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Ellens Green Mother & Toddler Group 01403 823460 Friary Parent & Toddler Group, Haslett Avenue 01293 613336

Haven Community Centre, Crawley Down, Crawley 01342 716791 Jumping Beans, 1-2 year olds (11.0011.30am) 01293 553636 Jumping Beans, 3 year olds (11.0011.30am) 01293 553636 Little Fishes St Richards, Crossways, 3 Bridges 01293 533727 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Little Rhymers 10.30-11am. Southwater C&FC. Every Monday except BH

Little Stars, Crawley New Life Church 01293 531317 Messy Monday, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Messy Monsters, St Barnabas Church Hall, Pound Hill 01403 252009 Mums & Mites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Music Bus, St.Barnabas Church, East Grinstead 01403 750306

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Music Bus, Wesley Hall, Horsham 01403 240842 Musical Hands - Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569 Play & Learn, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Play & Learn, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Rainbow Toddlers, Billingshurst Centre 01403 786706

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local information matters Sensory Room - 9.30-4.30 - Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Tiddlywinks, Ifield West Community Centre 01293 528860 Toy Library, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Toy Library, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Toddler Morning 01293 549009 Twinkle Tots Music, The Ark, Turners Hill 07534 275653 Willow Tree Pre-School, Ifield Drive, Ifield 01293 270262

Monday pm

Baby Rhyme Time, Crawley Library babies & toddlers 01293 895130 Bumps & Babes, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Little H&s, St Alban’s Church, Gossops Green 01293 527591 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Magical Movers, Broadfield C&CF 01293 651777 Music Bus, Wesley Hall, Horsham 01403 240842

New Skittles workshop, gymnastics, Tilgate 07990 952011 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Sing & Sign St Mark’s Church Hall, Horsham 01403 452342 or 07984 471547 Speech & Language ‘drop-in’, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Toy Library, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009

Tuesday am

Baby & Toddler Dance, Northgate 01293 521028 Cafe & Play, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Childminders Drop In, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Childminders Drop In, Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Craftibobs - fun craft sessions for preschool children 07876 490436 Crawley Baptist Church Parent & Toddler Group 01293 546177 Dinomites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure 01403 211311

First Rhyme Time, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Green Fields Baptist Church, Tilgate 01293 562637 Half Pints, Southwater Leisure Centre, Southwater 01403 731385 Horsham Mini & Minders, North Heath Hall (Childminders only) 01403 271705 Horsham SNAP, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 Jo Jingles, Music & Movement, Southwater 01903 892859 Jump & Dance, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Jungle Tots, Crawley Community Church, Southgate 01293 886619 Kingdom Faith Parent & Toddler, Ntnl Revival Centre 01293 851543 Little Noahs, St Marks Church, North Heath Lane 07747 012505 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Messy Monsters, Roffey Millennium Hall 01403 252009 Music Bus, Horsham Methodist Church 01403 240842

“Every Child wants to come round our house to play!”

Music Bus, Maidenbower Junior School 01403 750306 Musical Hands, Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569 Musical Sam, (Baby) HBG Fitness, Oriel High School 01293 553625 Musical Sam (Toddlers), Oriel High School 01293 553625 NCT Bumps, Babes & Tiddlypeeps, Furance Green 01293 427396 Play & Learn, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Play & Learn, Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Seccond Rhyme Time, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Sing & Sign Rehoboth Baptist Church, Horsham 01403 452342 or 07984 471547 St Barnabas Parent & Toddler Group, Pound Hill 01293 882939 St John’s School,St John’s Catholic Church Horsham 01403 265447 Stay & Play, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Tiny Tots, All Saints Church, Crawley Down 01342 718775 Toy Library, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651775 Toy Library, Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 United Reformed Church, Springfield Rd 01403 252135 Worth & Pound Hill Parent & Toddler, St Barnabas 01293 882939

Tuesday pm

Chatterbox Club, St Paul’s Church Hall, Northgate 01293 412485 Discovery Time, Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Inbetweenies 01293 651760 Little Explorers, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Kiddy Cook, weekly cookery classes for ages 2 to 4, Horsham 07779 602604 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Peekaboo, Salvation Army, Ifield Drive 01293 618236 Play & Learn, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 St Paul’s Chatterbox Club, 0-3, St Paul’s Church 01293 412485 Sing & Sign, Trafalgar Road Baptist Church, Horsham 01293 852712 Toy Library, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009

Wednesday am

Charlwood House Day Nursery, Charlwood Road, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 0QA 01293 565544 Childcare for 0-5 years. Rated “Good” by Ofsted.

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Baby Movers, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Baby Time, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Bumps & Babes, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Cheeky Monkeys Parent & Toddler Group, Southgate 01293 520649 Country Mice Toddler Group, Village Hall, Cowfold 01403 864011 Crawley Baptist Church Toddler Group, West Green 01293 546177 Dinomites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Ellens Green Mother & Toddler Group 01403 823460 Family Morning, Gossops Green Community Centre 01293 616309 Horsham Nursery School C&FC, sensory session for babies up to crawling 01403 224444 Jo Jingles, the music & movement Billingshurst 01903 892859 Jungle Tots, Crawley Community Church, Southgate 01293 886619 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Musical Hands - Southgate West Community Ctr 01293 400569 Play & Learn, Maidenbower C&FC 01293 651720

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local information matters Rhyme Time, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Rising Fives, Baptist Church, Brighton Rd 01403 211150 Rhyme Time, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 St Andrew’s Parent & Toddler Group, Crawley Rd 01403 268994 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651670 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Sing & Sign Trinity Church Hall, Billingshurst 01403 452342 & 07984471547 Toy Library, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Toy Library, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Toy Library, Maidenbower C&FC 01293 651720 Toy Library, Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Toy Library, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Tootle Teds, North Heath Hall, Horsham 01403 249122 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Toddler Morning 01293 549009 Warnham Bambies, All welcome £1 admission Warnham 01403 261618 WeeMinds (Childminders) Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Willow Tree Pre-School, Langley Green, Toddler Group 01293 537400 Willow Tree Pre-School, Ifield West, Toddler Group 01293 270107

Willow Tree Pre-School, Ifield Drive, Toddler Group 01293 270107 Willow Tree Pre-School, Cherry Lane, Toddler Group 07715 083629

Wednesday pm

Baptist Church Hall Toddlers, Horsham 01403 260629 Barns Green Playgroup Mums & Toddlers 01403 730093 Childminders Drop In, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Copthorne Cots2Tots, Parent & Baby/ Toddler Group 01342 713803 Dinomites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 It’s OK to play - Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Play & Learn, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Play & Learn, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 St Andrew’s Toddler Group, Horsham 01403 268994 Toddlers, Climbing Bears Building, Wisborough Green 01403 701027 Toy Library, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Toy Library, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009

Thursday am

Active Kids, at K2 with the Hawth Gymnastics Group 07563 767687

Ballet Tots, 2 year olds (11.00-11.30am) 01293 553636 Ballet Tots, 3 year olds (11.30-12 noon) 01293 553636 Baytree House Baby & Toddler Group, Charlwood 01293 565544 Briarswood Drop In (Childminders), Pound Hill 07736 950649 Bumpy Jumpy, Southwater Leisure Centre 01403 731836 Charlwood House Day Nursery Mother Toddler Gp 01293 565544 Friary Parent & Toddler Group, Haslett Avenue 01293 613336 Jo Jingles, the music & movement experience, Horsham 01903 892859 Jungle Tots, Crawley Community Church, Southgate 01293 886619 Kinderoo Baby & Toddler Group, Broadbridge Heath 0776 2721768 Little Fishes, St Peters Church, Ifield Road, West Green 01293 437535 St Leonard’s Parent & Toddler Group, Turners Hill 07766 464480 Mini Bugs Club (2-5yrs) Leechpool Woods (Term Time) 07940 489257 Music Bus, Gossops Green Community Centre 01403 750306 Music Bus, Maidenbower Junior School 01403 750306 Music Bus, The Women’s Hall, Billingshurst 01403 240842 New Skittles workshop, gymnastics, Tilgate 07990 952011

Parent Support Group & Sensory Toy LIbrary, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Play & Learn, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Play & Learn Together, Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 Play & Talk (English as 2nd Language) Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Rising Fives, Baptist Church, Brighton Rd, Horsham 01403 211150 Rudgwick Tots & Toddlers, Church St, Rudgwick 01403 822063 Sensory Magic Carpet, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Sing & Sign Crawley Baptist Church, West Green, 01403 452342 & 07984 471547 St Barnabas Parent & Toddler Group, Pound Hill 01293 882939 St John’s Mother & Toddler Group, Springfield Road 01403 241973 The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham 01403 751150 Tiny Tots, All Saints Church, Crawley Down 01342 718775 Toddlers@10, Millennium Hall, Roffey (Drop in) 01403 272775 Toy Library, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Wee Minds Childminders Drop In, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777

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Being a Scout!

Part of a town centre in Sussex was cordoned off while police officers search for two men believed to be armed with a gun.

shirt, a white wrist watch and a black wax jacket. He also had a tribal band tattoo on his left wrist.

Officers said two men threatened the woman at her home at about 1130 BST, and she sought refuge in the Santander bank in South Road, Haywards Heath.

Sussex Police said most of the town centre was reopened at about 1600 BST.

The second man was said to be white, about 32 years old, more than 6ft tall and with a shaved head.

He was wearing a light grey fleece jacket, blue jeans and shiny brown leather shoes. Officers believe it was a “targeted incident” and do not believe the public was at risk.

‘Continue their business’ Det Insp Russ Sheppard said: “I would like to emphasise that we do not believe there is a risk to the public from these two men.

“We are doing everything we can to track down these men and there is no reason why people can’t continue on their business in Haywards Heath during this time.”

Places available

Officers believe it was a “targeted incident” and do not believe the public was at risk.

‘Continue their business’ Det Insp Russ Sheppard said: “I would like to emphasise that we do not believe there is a risk to the public from these two men.

“We are doing everything we can to track down these men and there is no reason why people can’t continue on their business in Haywards Heath during this time.”

The first man is described as white, aged about 40, 5ft 7in tall, of small build with mousey coloured short hair.

He was wearing brown boots, jeans, a white

jacket. He also had a tribal band tattoo on his left wrist.

The second man was said to be white, about 32 years old, more than 6ft tall and with a shaved head.

He was wearing a light grey fleece jacket, blue jeans and shiny brown leather shoes.

Our Nursery School offers the best start for your child through:

• Our experienced and highly qualified staff (including qualified teachers) identify your child’s interests and needs, ensuring they The first man is described as white, aged about into motivated learners.

40, 5ft 7in tall, ofdevelop small build with mousey coloured short hair.

• Providing an extensive range of quality He was wearing brown boots, jeans, a white resources which will extend and enrich your shirt, a white wrist watch and a black wax child’s understanding of the world.

• Our exciting and challenging outdoor learning environment encourages curiosity and develops thinking.

• Encouraging independence, enabling your child to move confidently on to their next school.

Contact us on 01403 224444 for more details or visit our website: www.horshamnursery.w-sussex.sch.uk

If your child is 2 you may be eligible to receive the 2 year old free entitlement. To find out more visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/freechildcare

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Thursday pm

Craftibobs - fun craft sessions for preschool children 07876 490436 Holy Trinity Church Mother & Toddler Gp, Tilgate 01293 571115 HUGGEES (parents under 21) West Green Youth Centre 07866 260465 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009

Friday am

Baby Rhyme Time, Crawley Library babies & toddlers 01293 895130 Bumps & Babes, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Bumps & Babes, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Bumps & Babes, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School 01342 718585 Fun Friday, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Haven Community Centre, Crawley Down, Crawley 01342 716791 Heath Horrors Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Horsham Mini & Minders, Southwater Scout (Childminders only) 01403 271705 Jo Jingles, the music & movement Three Bridges 01903 892859 Jungle Tots, Crawley Community Church, Southgate 01293 886619 Kiddies Korner, The Haven Centre, Crawley Down Kirdford Toddler, Kirdford Village Hall, Nr, Billingshurst 01403 871119 Langley Green Parent & Toddler Group, Crawley 01293 419750 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Music Bus, Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 240842 Music Bus, Southwater Leisure Centre 01403 240842 Musical Hands - Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569 Rhyme Time, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Sing & Sign Partridge Green Methodist Church 01403 452342 & 07984 471547 Play & Learn, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Three Bridges Free Church Toddler Spot, Crawley 01403 254139 Tiddlywinks, Ifield West Community Centre 01293 528860 Tootle Teds, North Heath Hall, Horsham 01403 249122 Tootsie Time, West Hoathly Village Hall 01342 713836 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Toddler Morning 01293 549009 Whirly Wiggle Story Club (School Term TIme Only) 07958 305041

Friday pm

Breastfeeding Support drop-in, Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Breastfeeding Support drop-in, Langley Green C&FC 01293 651747 Dinomites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Family Time, Langley Green Youth Centre, Lark Rise 07809 268304 Grandparents Group, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Jo Jingles, the music & movement experience, Ashington 01903 892859 Mini Munchers Lunch Club, Needles C&FC 01403 213590 Play & Learn, Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Speech & Language Drop In, Horsham

C&FC 01403 224444 Toy LIbrary, Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009

Saturday am

Active Fun Sessions, Billingshurst Leisure Centre 01403 213594 Baby & Toddler Dance, Northgate, Crawley 01293 521028 Cheeky Monkeys, Baby & Toddler Gp, Gossops Green 07980 314425 Dads United 01293 534297 Dynamic Dads, monthly sessions, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 Family Breakfast, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 RH10 Men! Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Saturday Storytime, Crawley Library 01293 895130 Super Saturday, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Woods for Learning 07940 489257

Toddler Groups

Cheeky Monkeys, Springboard House, Hurst Road 01403 218888 Crawley Library Toddler Times 01293 895130 Holbrook Toddler Group, Roffey, daily 01403 217868 Horsham Library Toddler Times 01403 224353 Hullabaloo Kids Baby Play & Sign Classes 0-2 year olds 01342 841766 Little Kickers Football for 18 months to 6 years 01293 226201 Messy Monster, 6 months upwards class 01342 833885 Music Bus (Crawley area) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham Area) 01403 240842 Spanish Amigos Horsham & Crawley 01403 756295 Tiddlers & Toddlers Southwater Village Centre 01403 733208

Jo Jingles 01903 892859 Musical Sam, HBG Fitness, Oriel High School 01293 553625 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Music Bus (Crawley area) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham Area) 01403 240842 Sing & Sign 01403 452342 & 07984 471547 Sing, Dance & Sign - Musical Hands 01293 400569 Spanish Amigos Horsham & Crawley 01403 756295 Rhyme Time, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594

Gym & Fitness

ABC Preschool Gymnastics Club, Furnace Green 01293 421591 Little Kickers Football for 18 months to 6 years 01293 226201 Movement, Fitness & Fun - Musical Hands 01293 400569 Tiny Soccer Stars 07902 023499

Nurseries A Step Ahead Day Nursery, Lower Beeding, 0-5yrs 01403 891012 Anne Frank Montessori, Bennetts Field (off Brighton Rd) 01403 270895 Anne Frank Montessori, Church Lane, Southwater 01403 270895 Bewbush Community Nursery (3 months 8 Years) 01293 522030 Bewbush Nursery, Crawley 01293 651755 Bluebells Day Nursery, Partridge Green, Horsham 01403 711084 Bluecoat Nursery, Christs Hospital, Horsham 01403 247446 Bobtails Montessori Nursery School, Billingshurst 01403 786176 Broadfield Nursery 01293 651785 Brookfield Day Nursery, 3m-5yrs, Lowfield Heath 01293 535300 Busy Bees Nursery 01293 571555

Charlwood House, Lowfield Heath, 3m-5yrs 01293 565544 Chiltington Montessori Nursery School 07816 530135 Clover Court (Cranbrook) 01293 887533 Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School (2 1/2 yrs) 01342 718585 Coolham Montessori Nursery, Coolham 01403 741101 Copthorne Kinders Nursery 01342 715022 Cranbrook Independent Nursery, Maidenbower 01293 887533 Daisy Chain Day Nursery 01293 533397 Desmond Anderson School Nursery, Tilgate 01293 530638 Early Years Childcare, Bartholomew Way, Horsham, 0-5yrs 01403 754610 Farlington Nursery 01403 254967 Giggles Day Nursery, Springfield Road, Horsham 01403 750308

Soft Play Areas

Fishers Farm (Playzone Pass available) 01403 700063 Mini Mayhem, Crawley County Mall 07591 352351 Treasure Chest, Faraday Road, Crawley 01293 549009 Toy Libraries Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Broadfield & Bewbush C&FC 01293 651777 East Grinstead C&FC 01342 332992 Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Horsham Toy Library, Springboard House, Horsham 01403 218888 Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Maidenbower C&FC (Maidenbower) 01293 651720 Maidenbower C&FC (Pound Hill) 01293 651722 Needles C&FC 01403 213590 Northgate C&FC 01293 651740 Roffey C&FC 01243 213599 Rural Horsham C&FC 01403 785816 Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Southwater C&FC 01403 213570 WRVS, Toy Library, Crawley 01293 432508 Toddlers Music Cellobabies™ - Cello Tuition for 3-6 year olds 07810 718828 Early Years Music fun for 3-6 years, Hazelwick School 01243 642361 Humpty Dumpty Preschool Music under 5’s, Horsham 01403 240241 Inspire Academy of Dance 07783 138348

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Preschools

A Step Ahead Day Nursery, Lower Beeding, Horsham 01403 891012 Acorns Preschool, Ifield Community Centre, Ifield 01293 511764 Amber Preschool, St Leonard’s Scout Hall, Horsham 01403 272173 Anne Frank Montessori, Bennetts Field (off Brighton Rd) 01403 270895

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Anne Frank Montessori, Church Lane, Southwater 01403 270895 Barns Green Playgroup, Horsham 01403 730093 Baytree House Baby & Toddler Group, Charlwood 01293 565544 Bewbush Community Nursery (3 months 8 Years) 01293 522030 Bluecoat Nursery at Christs Hospital School, Horsham 01403 247446 Bobtails Montessori Nursery, Adversane 01403 268314 BRBC Playschool, Brighton Road, Horsham, RH13 5BD 07905 428 052 Bumbles Preschool, Scout Hut, Hills Farm Lane, Horsham 01403 756196 Busy Bees Preschool, Bartholomew Way, Horsham 01403 217968 Capel Preschool, Capel 01306 712717 Caterpillar Club Playgroup, Leechpool County Primary 01403 211388 Caterpillars Pre-School, Southgate Community Centre 07928 128158 Charlwood House, Lowfield Heath, mixed, 3m-5yrs 01293 565544 Cherry Lane Mother & Toddler Gp, Langley Green 01293 516163 Climbing Bears, Wisborough Green 01403 701027 Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School 01342 718585 Coolham Montessori Nursery School, Coolham 01903 201379 Copthorne Kinders Nursery 01342 715022 Country Mice Playgroup, Station Rd, Cowfold 01403 864011 Dauxwood Pre-School, Billingshurst, Horsham 01403 785212

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Chess Success!

Copthorne Prep School’s U13 Chess Team won the coveted Butler Cup at Windlesham House. Ashdown House won the Butler Plate and Downlands won the Butler Shield.

Congratulations to all the winners and all the schools who took part in this competition!

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Organised by Sussex Junior Chess as an Inter-Schools competition, it has been in existence since 1903. Copthorne played the semi-finals against Bishop Bell School, Eastbourne, and the final against Downlands School from Hassocks to secure the trophy.

Amardip (England, Sussex and team captain), Zevon (England & Sussex), Kieron (Sussex) and Teja played some tough matches but came out victorious.

Champions, (with Amardip the reigning IAPS Under 11 & Under 13 Champion) so this is the icing on the cake for our chess development here at Copthorne. We are very proud of all of our chess players.”

Sussex Junior Chess organises this interschools competition for four age groups every year. This competition is open to all schools in Sussex. More information can be found on the Sussex Junior Chess website www. sussexjuniorchess.org

Mr Jones, Headmaster at Copthorne Prep School said “We have never won this competition before despite being current Sussex Under 11 and IAPS Prep School

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Secondary Schools

Ifield Community College, Lady Margaret Road, Ifield 01293 420500 Millais School, Depot Road, Horsham 01403 254932 Oriel High School, Maidenbower Lane, Maidenbower 01293 880350 St Wilfrid’s Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley 01293 421421 Tanbridge House School, Farthings Hill, Horsham 01403 263628 The Forest School, Compton’s Lane, Horsham 01403 261086 The Weald School, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 787200 Thomas Bennett Community College, Tilgate 01293 526255

Colleges

Central College 0845 1550043 Hazelwick School, Hazelwick Mill Lane, Central College in Horsham 01403 218181 Three Bridges 01293 403344 Collyers College, Hurst Road, Horsham Holy Trinity C of E Secondary School, C of E60x45 Primary School, West Sussex Tutors, all subjects, all VFC Ad Jolesfield Grapevine NFER port-v2.indd 01/05/2014 1 11:12 Gossops Green 01293 423690 01403 210822 Partridge Green 01403 710546 levels, Crawley area 01293 547706 Kingslea Primary School 01403 254282 Language Classes Langley Green Primary School English as a Second Language 01293 525675 01293 518656 Leechpool Primary School, Horsham English for beginners as 2nd language 01403 210233 Thurs pm (Creche) 01293 511400 Littlehaven Infant School, Horsham Comprenant l’étude de la langue écrite et orale.

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Roffey Fun Club, Roffey, Horsham. School escorts am & pm 01403 260909 SAFA, St &rews School, Nuthurst 01403 891286 Warnham After School Play Scheme, WASPS, age 5-11 01403 865299

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A-Z Family Activities Adventure Playgrounds Cherry Lane Adventure Playground, Langley Green 01293 516163 Creasys Drive Venture Play Ground, Broadfield 01293 561847 Millpond Adventure Playground 01293 520225 Tilgate Park, Crawley 01293 521168 Waterlea Adventure Playground, Furnace Green 01293 530035

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Athletics

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Badminton Association 01293 883336 Forest BC 01403 250401 Horsham & Arun BC 07768 985336 K2 Crawley 01293 585300

Baseball

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Horsham & Crawley’s Taste of Japan!

For some time now as a family we’ve bemoaned the lack of decent Japanese food locally. As great lovers of sushi and particularly katsu chicken curry my kids have even asked for outings to Victoria Station to get their fix of Japanese flavours. Well, no longer. Kokoro Sushi & Bento opened its doors at Easter serving hot and cold Japanese dishes, sushi & sashimi and bento boxes in West Street, Horsham.

Kokoro literally means ‘heart’, ‘soul’ and ‘spirit’ and that’s exactly what they pride themselves into putting into their food. The sushi is prepared hourly using quality ingredients on the premises and not only does it look appetizingly fresh, you can really taste the difference from the pre-packaged version from the local supermarket!

This is a small outlet with seating at a premium, although you can always take away, but on the Crawley Eagles 07902 331000 Felbride & Sunnyside Cricket Club www. felbridgeandsunnyside.com Horsham Cricket & Sports Club 01403 254628 Horsham Trinity Cricket Club 01403 242410 Ifield Cricket Club 07766 691164 Roffey Cricket Club 01403 260775 Rudgwick Cricket Club www. rudgwickcricketclub.co.uk Slinfold Cricket Club www. romanycricketclub.com Southwater Cricket Club 01403 252521 Sussex County Cricket Club 0844 264 0202 Sussex Cricket Disability Hub www. sussexcricket.co.uk/disability-hub-flyer 01273 827104 Sussex Martlets sussexmartlets.omcore.net Three Bridges Cricket Club 01293 534539 Warnham Cricket Club www.warnham. play-cricket.com

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Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Fit Kids Club, Horsham 01403 264446 Fitden 07947 388604 Fitness-Moves, Children 6-11, Pound Hill 01293 425457 Junior Fitness (13-16 years) - Wednesday pm 01903 524624 Kicks Dance 07722 826162 LooseYoga Classes 07930 406878 Musical Hands 01293 400569

day my mini-taster and I turned up we managed to grab a bar stool seat each. The sushi was on colourful display laid out in the chiller cabinet with prices ranging from £1.95 for a simple hand roll to £9.95 for a deluxe sushi & seafood box.

There was also a delicious range of salad boxes including Salmon & Avocado for £4.95.

bite. So at long last Horsham and Crawley can both enjoy authentic, delicious, healthy Japanese food that’s affordable for all the family. So that only leaves me to say “O tanoshimi kudasai!” That is “Enjoy!” to you and me.

We tried the miso soup (£1.25), tempura prawn maki (£4.95), and chicken dumplings (£2.75) which were warmed up for us. We followed this with the medium portions (small portions also available) of spicy pork and rice (£6.25) and chicken katsu curry and rice (£5.95). All fresh, delicious and great value for just over £20. The mini-taster connoisseur was suitably impressed!

Kokoro Sushi & Bento 60 West Street, Horsham Tel: 01403 754062

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Unit 2 The Pavilion, Queens Square, Crawley Website: www.kokorouk.com

And the story just gets better because as we go to press the Crawley branch of Kokoro is opening in Queen’s Square, Crawley! With much more outside seating this is sure to become a great pit-stop for a quick oriental

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Leisure & Sport Services

Adventure playground & playcentres in Crawley 01293 528744 Bewbush Adventure Playground 01293 520225 Creasys Drive Adventure Playground 01293 561847 Horsham Leisure Link 24 hour telephone service 01403 274652 Marlow Sports 07940 489257

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local information matters Crawley Karate Kyo-Kushin-Kai 01293 535769 Crawley SKF Karate, classes 6 days a week 07525 398980 East Grinstead Taekwon-Do School 07957 617097 Horsham Judo Club 07778 670124 Horsham Karate Club 01403 218327 Karate, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Karate-Dokuja Karate-Do Wado Kai, Horsham 01403 253782 Kin Ryu Judo Club, K2 01293 537808 Korean Martial Arts 01403 273461 Sama Karati, Kick Boxing & Ladies Self Defence 07743 826994 Shotokan Karate Ass 07860 650127 Southwater Judo Club, Southwater Leisure Centre 07778 670124 The Cho-Wa Ju-Jitsu Association 01293 885491 Turners Hill Yokohama Judo Club 01342 715252 Wado-ryu Sports Karate, Children’s Classes, Crawley 01293 407539 WT Martial Arts 01293 544333

Music

Early Years Music fun for 3 to 6 years 01243 642361 Need a musical Instrument from £15 a term 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Centres, develop your music skills 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Service, Primary Ages 5-11 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Service, Adults 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Service, Making Music (experience playing in rock b&) 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Service, Rock & Pop, 8-18 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Service, Secondary School Ages 11-18 01243 642361

Netball

Waterlea Adventure Playground, Furnace Green 01293 530035 Woods for Learning 07940 489257

Leisure & Sport for Disabled & Special Needs Children

Causeway Opportunity Playgroup, Horsham 01403 269548 Crawley Leisure Action for Disability 01293 528744 Flamingoes Physically Disabled Swimming Club 01293 882148 Forest Flyers Disability Football Club 01293 881986 Grasshoppers & Outburst, Holiday & Saturday activities 01403 218888 Moving Barriers Sports for Disabled Children 01293 585350 Ready & Able Sports Club 01403 215493 Riding for the Disabled, Crawley Down 01342 713143 Sensory Room, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Bunny Hoppers, Grasshoppers & Buddies - activity groups for 0-18 yrs 01403 218888 Sunbeam Disability Swim Club 07929 267593 Sussex Cricket Disability Hub www. sussexcricket.co.uk/disability-hub-flyer

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01273 827104 Sussex Disability Sports Database 0800 859929 Tilgate Park, Crawley. Nature Centre 01293 521168 Toybox Playgroup, Wakehams Green Community Centre 01293 883034

Libraries

Billingshurst Library 01403 783145 Broadfield Library 01293 543298 Crawley Library 01293 895130 Horsham Library 01403 224353 Southwater Library 01403 734660

Martial Arts

BBH Judo Club 01403 211311 Chi-Do Self Defence System 07791 648784 Chi-Gung moving Meditaion & Relaxation 07708 582771 Cho-Wa Ju-Jitsu, Maidenbower, Crawley 01293 885491 Crawley & East Grinstead Tae Kwon-do Clubs 01323 461058 Crawley Aikido Club 01342 321429 Crawley ITF, Taekwon-Do, Maidenbower 01444 233356 Crawley Judo Club 01293 404716

Crawley Netball Association 01293 886415 Horsham District Netball Cub 07799 514954 Horsham Dolphins Youth Section 01403 265620 K2 Crawley 01293 585300

Paintball

Bullswood Skirmish 01342 870870 Holmbush Paintball 0845 500 7755 Go Ballistic, Go Paintballing (Holmbush) 0844 7455000

Pottery

Have-A-Go Pottery 01403 741121 Mud Pie Ceramics 01293 776700 The Pottery@Spellcast Studio 01403 248123

Rugby & Mini Rugby

Crawley Rugby Club 01293 533995 Horsham Rugby Club 01403 252235 St Francis Rugby Club, Crawley 01293 516108

Sailing

NSSA Coaching, 7 to 12 yrs, Thurs 5pm to 6pm. 07779497465.

Girl Guides & Scouts

Crawley District Scouts www. crawleydistrictscouts.org.uk Horsham West Scouts www.scoutshorshamwest.org.uk Horsham Weald Scout District www.

horshamwealdscouts.org Rainbows Brownies and Guides www. girlguiding.org.uk Scout Association 020 8433 7100 Turners Hill/Crawley Down Scout Group www.thcdscouts.org.uk West Sussex Scouts www. westsussexscouts.org.uk West Sussex Scouts County Office 01798 831110

Segway

Segway Events, Horsham 0845 3193747

Softball

Vampire Batters, mums, dads, teenagers (14+) 01293 435981

Skate Parks

Skate Park - Billingshurst 01403 215493 Skate Parks - Horsham Park 01403 215493

Sports Centres

Billingshurst Leisure Centre 01403 784245 Bluecoat Sports, Christ’s Hospital 01403 247572 Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre Horsham 01403 211311 Christ’s Hospital Sports Centre, Horsham 01403 247572 Forest Recreation Centre, Comptons Lane, Horsham 01403 269619 Forte Spa Gym & Swimming Pool, Meridian Hotel, Gatwick 01293 567070 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Pageant Leisure Club, Lower Beeding 01403 891687 Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Rd, Southwater 01403 733208 The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham 01403 751150 Virgin Active, Crawley 0800 064 4456

Squash

Copthorne Squash Club, Copthorne Rd, Copthorne 01293 716278 Cottesmore Squash Club, Pease Pottage 01293 528256 Horsham Cricket & Sports Club 01403 254628 Horsham Squash Club 01403 272156 Ifield Squash Courts 01293 520222 K2 Crawley 01293 585300

Stoolball

Broadbridge Heath Stoolball Club sallybooker1@btinternet.com Stoolball England www.stoolball.org.uk

Swimming & Snorkelling

Angelfish 01273 726163 Aquababies - Birth to 4 years in Sussex 01273 833101 Aqua Tots, Baby/Toddler classes 020 8688 6488 Bluecoat Sports, Christ’s Hospital, Horsham 01403 247572 Bubbles Swim School 01403 730226 Cetacea Aquatic Art School, Crawley, swimmers 8 yrs+ 01293 512006 Crawley Branch of The British Sub Aqua Club 01293 820147 Crawley Swimming Club 01293 883570 Crawley Town Life Saving Club, Crawley 01403 262158 DPD Coaching 01798 873077 Floaties, 18-36 months, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Jellyfish Swimming School 07950 127517 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 MXT Swimming School 07944 237614

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Table Tennis

Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Crawley Table Tennis Club 01444 870622 Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club 01293 523668 Crawley, Horsham & District TTC 01293 537864 Foresters TTC 01293 521643 Horsham TTC 01403 215634 K2 Crawley 01293 585300

Tennis

Billingshurst Tennis Club 01403 783430 Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Comptons Tennis Club, Leechpond Hill, Horsham 01403 268071 Cottesmore Tennis Club, Pease Pottage 01293 528256 Crawley Lawn Tennis Club, Three Bridges, Crawley 01293 533388 Horsham Cricket & Sports Club 01403 254628 Horsham Lawn Tennis Club 01403 254628 Horsham Tennis Club 01403 254628 Ifield Tennis Club 01293 400326 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Marlow Sports 07940 489257

Party Venues

Baytree House, Lowfield Heath - perfect party venue 01293 565544 Fishers Farm 01403 700063 Creasys Drive Adventure Playground 01293 561847 Millpond Adventure Playground, Bewbush 01293 520225 Mini Mayhem, Crawley County Mall 07591 352351 The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham 01403 751150 The Pottery@Spellcast Studies 01403 248123 Treasure Chest 01293 549009

Party Entertainers

AJ Nails, offering children’s parties 01293 550486 Alan’s Funpacked Magic Show 01293 883328 allsortsoffun 020 86771667 Angels n Divas pamper parties 07771 964626 Animal Encounters 07984 695768 ‘Ballerina & Musical Theatre Parties 01293 521028 Cake Maker/Decorator also Cake Decorating Parties 01444881314 Celebration Magic, featuring Silly Sid the dog 01342 302022 Creation Station, Arty Party Fun

Sussex County Lawn Tennis Association 01273 505979 Sussex School of Lawn Tennis, Farthings Hill 01403 265055 Tennis Sussex 01273 505979 The Holbrook Club (Junior Tennis Coaching), Horsham 01403 751150 Tom Usborne Tennis (Felbridge 07921 517692

Theatres & Cinemas

Christ’s Hospital Theatre, Christ’s Hospital, Horsham 01403 247434 Ifield Barn Theatre Society, Rectory La, Ifield, Crawley 01293 522763 The Brighton Centre 01273 290131 The Capitol, Horsham 01403 750220 The Fishers Barn Theatre, Fishers Farm 01403 700063 The Hawth Theatre, Crawley 01293 552941 Theatre Royal, Brighton 08700 606650 Cineworld, Crawley 0871 2002000

Volleyball

Crawley Volleyball Club 01293 862170 Volleyball 07828 504378]

Watersports

Adur Canoe Club 01903 691473 Crawley Mariners Yacht Club 01403 241406 Forest Canoe Club 01798 875225 Rowing, Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Resevoir 01444 892549 Southwater Watersports Centre, Southwater 01403 734424

Marlow Sports 07940 489257 Messy Parties 01342 833885 Mini Mayhem, Crawley County Mall 07591 352351 Music Bus (Crawley area) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham Area) 01403 240842 Musical Sam, HBG Fitness, Oriel High School 01293 553625 Organic Cookery School 01428 787594 Party Princesses 07954 967798 Playparties, Crawley Play Service 01293 438362 Polished Princesses - Fun, affordable nail art & Glitter tattoo’s 07894 855554 Razorball, a fun, exhilarating, body zorb party, range of games for 6 yrs up 07917 726120 Science Wizards 08456 521215 Silver Belle Jewellery Party 01903 740283 Solo School of Singing: Pop Idol parties 01342 313724 Splat Cooking Parties & workshops for children 0870 766 8290 Stage Struck Childrens Theme Parties 01403 273614 Storytime Puppets 01273 846885 The Party Fairy 01903 205358 The Pottery@Spellcast Studio 01403 248123 Tiny Soccer Starts 01444 440234 Tom’s Talking Reptiles Party Experience 07715 348378 Tony The Magician 01403 267833 Treasure Chest 01293 549009 Waterlea Adventure Playground, Furnace Green 01293 530035

Party Supplies

Absolute Bouncing Castles 01403 790053 All Star Bouncers Bouncy Castle Hire 01403 734502 Bouncy Castle Hire 0845 8736699 Bumpy Jumpy Bouncy Castles, Southwater 01403 731836 Cakey Bakey 01444 881314 Izzys Party Shop 01293 518626 Jets Bouncy Castles 01293 436335 Mad World Fancy Dress, Crawley Down, Crawley 01342 714056 Magical Moments Mascot Hire 07908 937946 Mid Sussex Bouncy Castles 01444 236094 parties-direct - the one stop party shop!

01293 561560 Party Giants 01403 733724 Pauline’s Parties, free delivery of Under 5’s activity toys 01403 791715 Premier Hire 01403 270076 Sussex Bouncy Castles 01444 467219 Sussex Play Hire 01293 262952

Halls/Community Centres for Hire

The Ark, Turners Hill 01342 712226 Barns Green & Itchingfield Village Hall 01403 730093 Bewbush, Dorsten Sq 01293 438362 Broadbridge Heath Village Centre

0844 8549186 Cricket & ball sports parties for boys & girls aged 5+ 08455 20 20 26 Disco, children’s/adults birthdays, weddings etc - Give Steve a call 07857 477295 Face Painting by Zoe: parties & events 07914 652150 Fairy Princess Parties, face painting, dancing 01737 789326 Fishers Farm 01403 700063 Football Birthday Parties by Chelsea Football Club 07843 868657 Frozen*Princess*Fairy*Makeovers & more! 07914 652150 Funky Belles Jewellery Making Parties Age 5-13 years 07930 500 474 Glazy Days Ceramics - Mobile Ceramics 07795 252530 Horsham’s Tony the Magician 01403 267833 Inspire Academy of Dance 07783138348 Jo Jingles, Parties 01903 892859 Kicks Dance 07722 826162 Kiddy Cook, cooking parties for 3 to 11 years old, 07779 602604 Lets Party with Fittots, birthday parties for age 4-10 yrs 01342 712495 Little Kickers Football Parties 01293 226201 Make Me Beautiful Make-Up Parties 01737 832127

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12 Bar (60+) (Music Workshop), Northgate 01293 438151 Act One Beginners Drama School, teaching 4-19 years 01342 719166 Act Too Stage School - Crawley & Horsham Schools 08719 182218 Ariel Adult Choir 25+ 01444 254466 Ariel Dance Academies 01444 254466 Ariel - singing lessons 01444 254466 Ariel Special Needs acting classes 01444 254466 Bhangra Dance Group Indian Dance 01293 550010 Bollywood Dance Group, Asian Dance 01293 550010 Cheneler School of Dance, Trinity School, Crawley 07803 923439 Crawley Youth Theatre, Gossops Green 01293 438151 Dramaworks 07786 398869 Elite Dance School 01293 565264 Euphoric Dance Company 07834 704541 Fi Steps, 3yrs plus, song dance training, Tilgate 01403 888182 Footloose Dance Group, Manor Green Primary School 01293 438156 Funky Beatz, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 HG Performing Arts 07594 144554 Happy Feet Song & Dance Company 01342 717787 Horsham School of Dance 01342 325478 Hot Taps, (60+) Tilgate Recreation Huts No 19 01293 438151 Inspire Academy of Dance, Horsham,

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Surrey School of Ballet & Performing Arts,Horley 07455 230198 Sway at the Hawth Perform! 5-6 year olds (Tue 4.00 -5.10pm) 01293 553636 Sway at the Hawth Perform! Drama & Singing, 7-11 year olds (Tue 4.30-6.30pm) 01293 553636 Sway at the Hawth Street Dance, 4-5 year olds (Mon 3.45-4.15pm) 01293 553636 Sway at the Hawth Street Dance, 5-7 year olds (Mon 4.15-5.00pm) 01293 553636 Sway at the Hawth Street Dance, 8-12 year olds (Mon 5.00-5.45pm) 01293 553636 Sway at the Hawth Street Dance, 13-16 year olds (Mon 5.45-6.45pm) 01293 553636 Sway at the Hawth West End Masterclass (Tue 6.30-8.30pm) 01293 553636 Sway at the Hawth Ballet Tots 01293 553636 The Art Academy, Horsham 01403 754727 Whiteside’s School of Dance - age 3-student, Smallfield 01293 454542

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