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~ãÄÉêäÉóãìëÉìãKÅçKìâ To 31 January – Sheffield Park (NT) A Winter’s Trail; follow the willow shapes & frames and explore the magical garden, £1 per trail To 17 January (not 25 Dec) The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink, Brighton, booking advisable. To 3 January - Petworth Park (NT) A Winter’s Tail; can you return the tails to their rightful owners? £3 per child. 21 Nov-4 Jan - Drusillas Park Winter Wonderland Illuminations; The Big Switch On by Hello Kitty at 4:30pm on 21 November and then daily from 3:30pm; Santa’s Christmas Cottage; Meet Santa’s Reindeers & Hug a Husky. 21 Nov-24 Dec Squires Garden Centre, Washington – The Christmas Toy Story Circus & Santa’s Grotto, tickets from £10 to include a gift, booking essential. 28 Nov-3 Jan – Standen (NT) A Family Christmas Through the Ages and The Winter Tree by Dame Zandra Rhodes and Andrew Logan. 28 Nov- 3 Jan – Petworth House (NT) A Christmas Confection; see The Servants’ Quarters & Kitchens transformed for Christmas of a bygone era 28/29 Nov, 5/6, 12/13, 19-24 Dec Tulleys Farm Family Christmas Experience – Santa’s Woodland Sleigh Ride, Storytelling, Santa’s Post House, Elf Hunt and real reindeer. 28/29 Nov, 2-6 Dec, 9-24 Dec Hever Castle - Christmas around the World, booking essential to follow the snow covered trail to Father Christmas. 4-6 & 11-13 Dec - Father Christmas visits Nymans (NT) Follow his trail to his Topsy Turvy Grotto, 10:30am-3:30pm, £5 per child, booking advisable. 4-6 & 11-13 Dec - Wakehurst Place (NT) Glow Wild; lights and lanterns trail, illuminated
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waterways and festive treats. 4:30, 5:30pm & 6:30pm, Adults £10, Child £5, Family Ticket £28, booking essential. 4-23 Dec - Polesden Lacey (NT) A 1930s Christmas party; the sounds, tastes and aromas of one of Mrs Greville’s festive parties. Pre-book for a tour behind the scenes on some dates. 5 Dec – Queens Square, Crawley Noon to 4pm Comedy street performance, variety show featuring spinning Christmas puddings, a festive soundtrack and amazing variety stunts and the breakdancing Bad Santas walkabout show. There’s also live music from Lingfield Silver band and dance from local FiSteps and Stagecoach. 5 Dec – Christmas at Leith Hill Place (NT) Festive music, carols and family activities with home baked treats around the fire. Adult £12, Child £6, 11:30am and 2pm, booking essential. 5 Dec – The Hawth, Crawley Town Mouse & The Country Mouse, 1pm & 3pm, tickets £7.50. 5/6 Dec – The South of England Showground Winter Fair with Santa’s magical grotto, meet the reindeers, inspiring gifts, trees and artisan foods; 9am-5pm. Adults £5, under 16s free 5/6 Dec – Washbrooks Family Farm Father Christmas visits (and reindeer feeding 12/13 & 19/20 Dec). 5/6 Dec – Father Christmas at Chartwell (NT) £7, booking essential, plus Family Festive Trail until 3 January 5/6, 12/13, 14-24 – Groombridge Place Christmas Spectacular with wonderful lit trail, street theatre and meeting the Snow Queen and Father Christmas in his cosy log cabin, £12.50 each child to include gift. 5/6, 12/13, 19/20 Dec – Standen (NT) Woodland Santa with hot chocolate and marshmallows, £4.75 per child, booking essential 5/6, 12/13, 19/20 Dec – Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre Santa Days and, new this year, All The Fun of the Fair 5/6, 12/13, 19/20 Dec – Weald & Downland Open Air Museum Meet Green Father Christmas 5/6, 11/12, 19/20 Dec - Hatchlands Park (NT) How Wizard Wiz saved Christmas, solve the tricky trail and meet Father Christmas, £5. 5 & 8 Dec – The Hawth, Crawley Russian Christmas Celebration: A Winter Fantasy, an interactive show for Children in Russian, 7pm on 5th and 5pm on 8th, £10 per adult and £11.50 per child to include gift. 5 & 12 Dec- Petworth House (NT) Cooking up Christmas, become a mini master chef for the day (5-11 year olds), 11am-1pm, £20, booking essential. 5-24 Dec - Fishers Adventure Farm Park The Magic of Christmas; family pantomime, visit Father Christmas and Pick your own Present with the Cheery Elves and stop by the North Pole Post. 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 22-24 Dec Kent & East Sussex Railway – Santa Specials and, new this year, meet our Chilly characters in The Maze. 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 22-24 - Bluebell Railway Santa Specials (From East Grinstead only on 22nd and Reindeer Specials on 6, 12/13, 19/20, 23 Dec) 6 Dec - Weald & Downland Open Air Museum Tree Dressing, 12:30-4pm; bring a jam jar, turn it into a lantern and join the procession. 6 Dec - Sawyer Park, Horsham Carols by Candlelight, 7-9:30pm. 6, 13, 20-23 Dec – The Wey & Arun Canal Santa Specials, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, £9, Booking essential.
10-24 Dec - Capitol Theatre Horsham Tomfoolery saves Christmas, 11am & 1:30pm, £10.50. 12 Dec – Queens Square, Crawley Enjoy foodie-fun from the mobile, musical Christmas kitchen, find out who’s been naughty or nice this year with the elves’ ‘Goodometer’, live music from local funk and soul band The Blunter Brothers, Hazelwick School Orchestra and dance performances from SA Academy. 12/13, 19-22 Dec – Father Christmas The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, £9.50 per child, booking essential. 13 Dec - Worth Park Enjoy a festive afternoon with all the family at our historic Victorian Park. There will be Scottish country dancing with Crawley Scottish Country Dancing Society, carols, led this year by Milton Mount Community Choir and accompanied by Crawley Millennium Concert Band, playing at intervals during the afternoon. Keep the family entertained with Christmas crafts and a Christmas tree trail. Mulled wine and homemade mince pies will also be provided by Crawley Beavers. Admission is free - there is no need to book. Visit www.crawley.gov.uk/worthpark for up-to-date details 13 Dec – Hatchlands Park (NT) Christmas Carols at 12 Noon and 2pm, family ticket £20, booking essential,and Christmas animal visit at 11am (also on 12th) 13 & 20 Dec – Sheffield Park & Garden (NT) Victorian Family Christmas Concerts; with the Knole Singers, mulled wine and minced pies, £45 for a family ticket. 18/19 Dec - The Hawth, Crawley Dear Santa, 11:15am, 1:30pm (& 4:30pm on 19th), £12.50. 19/20 Dec – Hindhead Commons & The Devil’s Punchbowl (NT) Christmas donkey-drawn Sleigh Rides, 10am4pm, £3 per person, as well as Swiss-style seasonal food and trails. 19-21 Dec – Petworth House (NT) Father Christmas and friends in the stables, 10:30am-2:30pm, £8 per child to include a gift and £4 per adult to include a hot drink and mince pie. Booking essential. 20 Dec – The Bandstand, Crawley The Mayor’s Big Carol Sing, 3pm Everyone’s welcome to come along and join in singing carols with music provided by the Crawley Millennium Concert Band, no matter the weather! 21 Dec – Nymans (NT) Book Reading with Ellie Irving, a free event for families to listen to the author read extracts from her quirky, caper novel Fleeced and For The Record, 2pm-3pm. 21/22 Dec – Devil’s Dyke (NT) Christmas Wreath Walk at Saddlescombe Farm; create your own wreath with material collected from The Downs, 10am-12 Noon & 1:30pm3:30pm, £5. 22 Dec – Bluebell Railway Victorian Christmas Specials. 22 Dec - Buchan Country Park Solstice ‘Sarnies’; cook bacon or sausages on a ‘swedish torch’ and bake your own bread roll in the woods, 10am-1pm, £10 per person, booking essential. 26 Dec – The Wey & Arun Canal Boxing Day Cruises, 11am, 12pm 2pm, Adult £5, Child £2.50. 26-31 Dec – The Capitol, Horsham Santa in Love, £10.50 (3pm & 6pm on 26th, 11:30am & 2:30pm on 27 & 28th, and 2:30pm on 29th, 30th & 31st). 26 Dec-3 Jan – Polesden Lacey (NT) Polesenopoly; become a Millionaire in a fun outdoor family version of monopoly, £5 per item. 26-28 Dec – Weald & Downland Open Air
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Museum Christmas at the Museum with houses traditionally decorated throughout the ages 27-31 Dec – Squires Garden Centre, Washington Traditional Circus, tickets start from £6, booking essential. 28-31 Dec – Bluebell Railway Fairy Godmother Specials (From Sheffield Park & East Grinstead). 1 Jan – Sheffield Park (NT) New Year’s Day Holly Hike, 10:30am, Adult £5, Child £2.50. 1 Jan – The Wey & Arun Canal New Year’s Day Cruises; 11am, 12pm 2pm, Adult £5, Child £2.50. 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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3-6, 9-1 Dec Ifield Barn Theatre Sinbad 4 Dec – 3 Jan Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Cinderella, Starring Camilla Dallerup from Strictly Come Dancing as Fairy Godmother, Cara Dudgeon as Cinderella, Matt Evers from Dancing on Ice as Prince Charming and Mark Read from boy band A1 as Dandini. 5-24 Dec Fisher’s Adventure Farm Park Cinderella 5 Dec – 4 Jan Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford Jack & The Beanstalk with Dillie Keane as the Fairy Godmother, Kit Hesketh-Harvey as Dastardly Dick and Eagle Radio’s Peter Gordon as Dame Dolly Trott. 11 Dec – 3 Jan Capitol Theatre, Horsham Beauty & The Beast 11 Dec – 3 Jan The Hawth, Crawley Jack and the Beanstalk with Steve McFadden and Rebecca Keatley from Cbeebies Let’s Play. 11 Dec – 3 Jan The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill Aladdin 11 Dec – 3 Jan Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells Cinderella with CBBC’s Tracy Beaker Dani Harmer as Cinderella, Jamie Rickers (CITV & Nickelodeon) as Buttons and Louise Jameson (EastEnders & Doctor Who) as Fairy Godmother. 19-30 Dec Chequer Mead Theatre, East Grinstead Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, with awardwinning comedian Drew Cameron, finalist from ITV’s Britain’s got Talent
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If you are a stressed parent worrying about how you are going to get through the Christmas season, then stop right now, make a cuppa and sit down with this issue. We can give you some great ideas about how to get the family out and about and how you can prepare with all the best the local area has to offer over the festive season. As children now seem to be asking for cash instead of toys and games as gifts, we give you a guide to how help them best manage their Christmas money, as well as lots of our usual useful family-related news and articles. Take care of yourselves and your family - it is an uneasy time at the moment. There will be many of us thinking of the families who suffered terrible losses in Paris and all over the world. Keep safe and enjoy the holidays with your family as this time is always so precious. From all of us at The Family Grapevine, we wish you the most fantastic Christmas and New Year with lots of happy family fun and time together.
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Roger Black, Olympic Medallist M.B.E, chose the winner and Woods for Learning came out on top beating over 1200 providers. Roger had this to say, “For overall winner of the best 5 - 10 January • www.brightoncentre.co.uk • 0844 847 1538 the children’s activity or service provider, I have chosen Woods The Family Grapevine has 2 family tickets for up to for Learning. 4 people for 5 January show at 8pm to give away. Wood’s for Learning really stood out to me as a quality Simply answer the following question: organisation with a committed Where does Holiday on Ice take place? group of professionals behind it who really care about a) Brighton Centre motivating children to get b) Emporium outside and active. c) The Old Market I think it’s great to offer kids the chance to get back to nature and To enter go to www.localfamilymagazine.co.uk where you will also find full terms explore their natural surroundings, & conditions of entry. You can also send a postcard to 84 Hurst Farm Road, East and Woods for Learning offers Grinstead RH19 4DH or email carole@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk a safe and secure way for them to do that whilst still making it Closing date: 23rd December 2015. One entry per household exciting for the kids. The comment’s left on the Woods for Learning KalliKids profile show just how loved they are by both the children and the parents, clearly offering something for everyone. There’s free parking at the Orchard Street and Town Hall multi-storey car parks every Sunday and from 5pm Well done to the team at Woods for Learning for winning weekdays. Both car parks will be closed on 25 and 26 this year’s KalliKids Best Activity Provider or Service December. Award, you have thoroughly deserved it.” Visit www.crawley.gov.uk/events for full details Gary Marlow, founder and director of Woods for Learning said “To win Kallikids Best Holiday Club in UK was an extreme honour for Woods for Learning, and to find out we won Overall Best Provider in UK was unbelievable. There were some great finalists and would like to congratulate all the other providers as I know what Woods for Learning, whose motto is “Take life back to lengths they go to in order to ensure children and families nature, explore, discover, play, learn – Live” has won two get the very best, and to be acknowledged amongst all of National Awards through Kallikds, Best Overall Provider in them is extremely humbling. UK and Best Holiday Club in UK 2015. Becoming the Overall Winner is great news for Woods Firstly the Best Holiday Club in the UK, chosen by Hannah for Learning who provide Forest Schools in Sussex and Martin, Co-Founder of The Talented Ladies Club and she surrounding areas; we now have the recognition and this had this to say “The choices in this category made the will enable us to expand the work we do and is a great decision tough, Barracudas was a close contender but in advertisement for Forest Schools as a whole and we look the end I have chosen Woods For Learning CIC. forward to bringing Discovery packs, GWUM WORLD and From their reviews they are clearly loved by the children, educational materials to the UK in 2016 and beyond. and they have a real passion for what they do. We wish to thank all those that have attended our I love that Gary has used his professional background (as sessions, but above all we hope that children, adults a teacher) to create something wonderful for children “take life back to nature” and get outside. and that it’s more than just a business to him. It’s definitely More information: www.woodsforlearning.com a business that I would be very happy to use for my own www.twitter.com/woods4learning children, and I know they’d have a fantastic time there, and be well cared for. We need more businesses like these finalists!” Woods for Learning also won UK’s Best Overall Provider, All 17 winners of each of their category was then put forward to win the prestigious UK’s Best Overall and The amount of sugar in West Sussex primary school meals has been cut significantly over the past 12 months. The 30,000 primary school children eating lunch every day now consume half a kilo less sugar compared to last autumn. The reduction has been helped by changes to recipes, as well as introducing new desserts. Christine Field, County Council Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing, said, “We’re very proud to have been commended by Public Health England for our work on sugar reduction. In West Sussex more than two-thirds of adults and one-in-three children aged 10-11 are above a healthy weight. That is why we must continue this excellent progress.”
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Horham’s Best of British Christmas Market Horsham’s Medieval Town Centre Carfax plays hosts to a fantastic market every Sunday in December with Handmade Christmas Puddings, the freshest brussels, delicious locally-reared meats and Sussex cheeses to fill your stockings, plus mulled wine and mince pies.
Change of Ownership Stagecoach Crawley is excited to announce a change of ownership. Arts Educational trained Rosemary Biggs
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has bought the business with partner Adam Rood and their two daughters Gracie and Poppy. They have been teaching at Stagecoach Schools for the last decade and are looking forward to bringing their theatrical expertise to the people of Crawley. All Stagecoach Schools offer students the opportunity to participate in an hour of dance, singing and drama in a weekly class. As well as having lots of fun, students also have the opportunity to be part of at least one production a year and also often partake in local and national performing arts events. More than just performing arts though, Stagecoach offers skills for life. Employers are no longer just looking for sufficient qualifications. They now search for dynamic, confident and creative people and we can help to offer them these skills. Stagecoach encourages creativity, independent inquiry and allows each and every student to be nurtured to their individual needs. Rosie and Adam officially take over the business on the 12th December and are offering trial places in the spring term. For just two weeks, students can experience Stagecoach for themselves and see if it is right for them. There is no obligation to continue if it is not for them. In addition, Stagecoach Crawley are offering a ‘workshop while you do the Christmas shop’ On the 21st and 22nd December from 10am-4pm for 6-18 year olds and 9:3012:30pm for 4-6 year olds. The cost is just £60 and sibling discounts are available (4-6 years are £40). Students will be recording their voices on CD and older students will have the opportunity to ask any questions about the performing arts industry in a specialised workshop. To book your place, call Rosie & Adam now on 01293 839525 or you can send them a text message to 07730 878190 – please give your child’s name, their age and your email address.
Trampolining Competition
On Saturday 7th November, Springfit held their latest Trampolining Competition at Moor House School in Oxted. Springfit had an incredible response to the Invitational members from several local clubs joined together with the Springfit trampolinists to show off their amazing skills. Even though there were over sixty participants, the friendly and caring atmosphere that Springfit aim to create at all their competitions made sure that they all felt comfortable and welcome and definitely will have calmed any nerves. Friends and family were out in force to support their children and they are treated to a great view of the competition from the balcony. Looking up for approval from our judges were a wide range of competitors, from sixyear olds all the way up to the teenagers from the more advanced classes.
The quality of the performances wowed the judges and it was apparent that the trampolinists from all Clubs are improving with each event. A special mention goes to Abigail Field , who trains with Springfit at their Oakwood Sports Centre location in Horley, who was awarded the Marie ManhireClark trophy for effort, this was her sixth competition and she has shown such enthusiasm in her performances that the Springfit Coaches are certain she will continue to get better and better! There was an almost clean sweep for AntiGravity in first half, doing Marie proud as well as new manager; Emily. Springfit would like to congratulate them on such a fine display of trampolining. In 7 years & under Level I category Lily Murphy (who trains with Springfit at Oakwood) and Phoenix Hogan (who trains with Springfit
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Mums Who Can
Mums Who Can supports mums in business within Sussex, Surrey and Kent. Our main focus is to hold Mumpreneur Markets, where mums who have their own businesses can promote, advertise, demonstrate, sell and network to the public. We also hold separate networking events, both during the day and in the evening, have a Facebook Business Directory and a Facebook Community Page. The idea of Mums Who Can was born in February 2015 whilst I was on maternity leave with my daughter, who was born 11 years after my son. When he was born, the term Mumpreneur was rarely used. Given the fact that social media sites like Facebook and Twitter had yet to be launched and mobile phones were only just starting to allow internet access, it’s not really surprising. In the world of business, Mumpreneur is now a wellknown description of mums taking the leap of faith and setting up their own businesses whilst juggling every day activities like breastfeeding, teething, toddler groups, school runs, and, of course, tantrums! I wanted to develop a company that allowed growth, created a brand and forged relationships that lasted. Mums Who Can is just that and I have found a passion that I am proud to promote and own! Our first market was held in September this year. It was a huge success but became clear very quickly that a bigger venue was needed due to the amount of mums that wanted to” shout about” and “show off” their business so, after some research, we decided to use a well-known & extremely popular leisure centre in Crawley, Sussex for the next market, being held in January 2016. Mums Who Can has quickly become a brand that is recognised and trusted. I have met the most amazing mums, developed friendships that will be long lasting and created a 5 year plan to include franchises across the rest of the UK. More information can be found at www. mumswhocan.co.uk
Bursting into February with many colours, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, comes to Crawley. Starring X Factor winner, Joe McElderry performs as Joseph. This magical production is full of unforgettable songs and a great production for all the family. The Gruffalo’s Child transforms the best-selling children’s book into a wonderful theatre show. Filled with new songs, puppetry, humour and a touch of scary fun, “no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood” again.
Residents urged to be vigilant in wake of Paris attacks
UKick, Kick It, Hack It, Whack It Voted Best New Toy at London Toy Fair, UKick is the biggest craze of 2015. A fusion of badminton and street football, UKick is an active, interactive game loved by kids big and small. Use your hands or feet, play alone or in a group, keep UKick off the ground for as long as you can! With endless tricks and stunts to master, UKick improves hand-eye coordination and is a fun, original way to keep fit. Simply adjust the weighted discs to suit your skill level. Remove the discs and your UKick will float through the air, making you look like a pro. Simply add more discs to up the challenge! Got a Wicked style, a lucky colour or a favourite football club? Swap the feathers with friends! Playground, park or office - indoors or out - UKick provides endless amusement for every age. Wicked UKick can be purchased from Amazon for £7.99 plus postage
West Sussex residents are being urged to remain vigilant in light of the horrific bomb blasts and shooting in Paris yesterday (Friday 13). Although the Police say they are not aware of any intelligence that link the Paris attacks to the UK, West Sussex County Council and the Sussex force are asking all residents to report any suspicious behaviour or activity immediately by calling the confidential antiterrorist hotline on 0800 789 321 or 999 in an emergency. The County Council is working closely with Sussex Police and other partner organisations, and there are robust plans in place to respond to incidents such Paris and Gatwick, while the situation is being continually monitored. County Council leader Louise Goldsmith said: “What happened in Paris was a brutal and terrible attack on innocent people. Our thoughts and sympathies are with the victims and their families at this most difficult time. “The Gatwick Airport alert also confirms and reminds us that it is extremely important that we all work together to lessen the threat of a terrorist attack in our County and throughout the UK. I would urge everyone to be on their guard and be vigilant at all times, and report anything suspicious to the police.” The UK threat level remains unchanged as “Severe”, which means a terrorist attack is highly likely. This threat level has been in place since August 2014.
The Hawth welcomes a brand new family season Packed with fantastic shows and workshops, it’s your last chance to book your seats at Crawley’s show extravaganza – Jack and the Beanstalk. Starring Steve McFadden and Rebecca Keatley, this pantomime is guaranteed to bring smiles and laughter over Christmas and New Year. Santa and his cheeky Elf will be visiting The Hawth to star in their simply charming production – Dear Santa. Plenty of music, audience participation and the chance to meet Santa himself after the show. The Hawth Youth Theatre will be performing their very first Christmas productions – The Chimes and A Christmas Carol. Come along and support this young company at the beginnings of their theatre careers. They are always looking for new members to join their future productions in 2016. Peppa Pig’s Surprise will burst January into colour, song and games with their life size puppets. Treat the children to join the interactive fun and games with their friends, Peppa Pig and George, on the stage. Perhaps the little ones would also like meet their ultimate arts and craft hero, Mister Maker, for his first ever live theatre show. Join the fantastic arty adventure with Mister Maker and The Shapes Live and take part in the super songs and the ultimate big “make”.
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JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Fri 11 Dec - Sun 3 Jan DEAR SANTA Fri 18 & Sat 19 Dec PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE Wed 27 & Thu 28 Jan JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Tues 2 - Sat 6 Feb THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD Thu 11 - Sat 13 Feb MISTER MAKER AND THE SHAPES LIVE Wed 17 Feb
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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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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 Play & Learn Plus for children who have a disability or addition needs, Thursday am Langley Green C&FC 01293 651747 Sensory Room, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Sensory Room, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 Sensory Room, Langley Green & Ifield 01293 651747
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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
Provincial Care Services Agency 01293 534799 Social & Caring Services Horsham 01403 213100 West Sussex Carers 01403 713255
Family Planning
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Bereaved Parents
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Horsham young foster carer receives national award The award celebrates Ben’s extraordinary contribution to his fostering family during the last 12 months, which has included contributing to training for potential foster families, talking to groups of children about his experiences and playing an active part in a support group for other children who help foster. Kevin Williams, chief executive of The Fostering Network, added: “Being part of a fostering family isn’t always easy, but Ben has shown enormous compassion in opening his heart and his home to children with a range of challenges. “It’s all too easy to talk about the negative statistics that are often associated with children in care – but if you show the patience, and
give the effort, that Ben has then we can all work together to make the negativity a thing of the past.” Ben received the award from Edward Timpson MP and James Tugendhat from Towergate Insurance, who support the award. The awards are an annual celebration of fostering and were hosted by television star Holly Willoughby, with HRH The Duchess of Cambridge in attendance. To find out more about fostering in West Sussex contact visit https:// www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/ adoption-and-fostering
A centre designed to help young people access information, advice and guidance has re-opened its doors in Horsham. Previously known as The Information Shop for Young People, the FindItOut Centre reopened on 5 November aiming to help inspire young people aged 13 to 25 and make a difference in their lives. Peter Evans, Cabinet Member for Children – Start of Life, cut the ribbon alongside two local young residents, JosieAnne Nelson and Sarah Szwarc. Mr Evans said: “Young people deserve the best start in life and this relocation will help us provide the support they need. “In the past year 634 young people have sought help and advice from the FindItOut Centre in Horsham, showing this service is vital in supporting our young people.” Josie-Anne Nelson, who has been using the centre for 10 years, said: “FindItOut means everything to me. It has helped me with education, training and has recently helped me get a job.”
Sarah Szwarc added: “As a single parent FindItOut is both my support and my friend. They have helped me find housing, sort out child care and are currently helping me find part time work. The FindItOut Centre is great.” The centre provides support across a variety of areas including emotional well-being, debt management, sexual health, employment and education choices in a safe and comfortable environment. To find out more call 07894809134 or visit www. yourspacewestsussex.co.uk. FindItOut Horsham currently opens 10-2pm Mondays & Tuesdays, and 1-5pm Wednesdays and Thursdays. FindItOut Horsham, Youth Hub@Horsham, Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2DN
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Ben Taylor was presented with the Outstanding Contribution by Sons and Daughters Award on Tuesday November 17 following many years of foster caring. Ben, 15, who shares his Horsham home with a number of fostered children who have social, physical or developmental needs, was nominated for the award by a social worker who runs training for foster families. Peter Evans, West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children – Start of Life, said: “We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Ben - his selfless actions are both outstanding and inspiring. His care is quite rightly being recognised on a national level.”
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Baby Groups
Baby Sensory, 0-13mnths Crawley 07967 107898 Baby Sensory, 0-13mnths Horsham 07590 848118 Copthorne Cots2Tots 01342 716856 Music Bus (Crawley) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham) 01403 240842
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Babies
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Baby Yoga
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Baby Classes
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#BeyondBabyBlues: New mothers suffering in silence with mental health worries Half of new mothers are concerned about their mental health and many are suffering in silence, according to new research released today by NCT as it launches its #BeyondBabyBlues campaign supported by celebrities. The UK’s largest charity for parents also says that almost one in five (18%) callers to their helpline had a mental health issue to discuss and over a third (35%) had not spoken to a healthcare professional about it. The #BeyondBabyBlues campaign aims to encourage people to talk more openly about maternal mental health, to avoid the mistake of dismissing potentially serious mental health issues in themselves, friends or family and to seek help. NCT is asking people to show their support for the campaign and for each other on social media by sharing pictures of themselves linking hands with someone else, or even with themselves, under the hashtag #BeyondBabyBlues. Some women are affected by the ‘baby blues’ which can leave mums feeling emotional, irritable and depressed within the first few days or weeks after giving birth. This is thought to be triggered by hormonal, psychological and social changes associated with childbirth, but the feelings of low mood typically reduce after a few days. If symptoms persist or worsen, begin at a later stage, or even in pregnancy, it can be something more serious such as antenatal depression, postnatal depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. However there’s a danger this can be dismissed as the ‘baby blues’, therefore many mums don’t seek help. NCT’s new research found 50% of mothers were still worried about feeling low or depressed when their babies were eight months old and almost three quarters (73%) of fathers were concerned about their partner’s mental health. Research by the charity last year found a staggering lack of support services for mothers’ mental health. NCT is calling for further funding
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from central Government for improved services for women’s mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood and better access to support and treatment. The charity is also calling on the Government to name and shame Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) who don’t have a maternal mental health strategy in place and hold them to account. Dr Sarah McMullen, Head of Research, NCT, said: “We know many women’s mental health can be affected during pregnancy or in the early weeks and months of motherhood and a lot find it incredibly hard to talk about how they’re feeling and also worry about not being a good enough mum. It’s really important they know they’re not alone and feel supported at this crucial time in their lives. Our #BeyondBabyBlues campaign is asking everyone to be more open about maternal mental health, to take it more seriously and to ask for help. “We are very concerned that over a third of mothers who called our helpline about their mental health are suffering in silence and have not spoken to a health professional about it. There currently isn’t enough support for new mothers and much more investment is needed to provide support services and train enough GPs, midwives and health visitors to recognise vulnerable new mums and give them the help they need by offering treatment options and referral if necessary. Early intervention could prevent devastating problems later down the line.” NCT’s #BeyondBabyBlues campaign is being supported by celebrities including comedian Jo Brand, a former psychiatric nurse and Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine, a patron of Mood Swings (a mental health charity). Jo Brand said: “The time before and after giving birth can be really stressful for women. For many of us, it is not the straightforward, happy time we associate with the arrival of a new baby. This is why it’s essential for new mothers to have the right support at the right time. NCT’s research shows
a huge number of mums are affected in some way by perinatal mental health issues and it’s no laughing matter. NCT’s longstanding experience and investment in research means they are an essential part of the fabric of childbirth in the UK from education to support and campaigning for improved services. This is why I’m supporting their #BeyondBabyBlues campaign.” Jennie McAlpine said: “Since becoming a mother myself, I know just what an amazing job mums do. I’m in awe of all of us! I can also see that so much more needs to be done to support mums whose mental health is suffering, for their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of their families. If you need help - please ask someone. I’ve seen myself how support can make all the difference.” For more information about the campaign visit: https://www.nct.org.uk/beyond-baby-blues
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The Bank of Father Christmas
Some people are extremely good with it, some are pretty hopeless, and with it now replacing the traditional gift at Christmas time and becoming the present of choice for most teenagers, perhaps the earlier they start to learn about managing it the better! CASH has become one of Santa’s most popular deliveries. I do think it sad that if you now ask a child what they want for their birthday or Christmas, it’s most likely to be money. It seems they no longer have any imagination to come up with a much-desired gift, and have become so fussy they no longer want to be given anything they might not like. With £2.4 billion spent on unwanted gifts last year, and a recent survey highlighting grandparents as the main offenders, kids now seem to want to make their own decisions about purchases. Perhaps it’s just they are a more environmentallyaware generation who are trying their best to save on waste! But with children now accumulating a stash of cash, they need to learn how to spend or
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save it wisely. Financial management is a key life skill that, although introduced onto the national curriculum last September, most kids tend to still learn from their parents. So it’s down to YOU to help them develop a healthy relationship with their money and the old fashioned ways are probably still the best. My dear, late Dad never had an overdraft in his life and was a great believer in “if you haven’t got the cash you can’t buy it!’ Savings were the order of the day and I think quite a lot of that rubbed off on me, despite the fact I grew up in an era of easy credit. Many of our generation learnt the hard way and ended up buying stuff on credit with vast interest rather than saving – and subsequently watched the cash slip through their pockets. So perhaps we of all people are in a good position to explain the dangers of credit to the next generation. We need to instil in our children the concept that sometimes you just have to wait for things. It makes it all the more gratifying in the long run, and sets down some good disciplines for the future. Postrecession, I do think some of those old fashioned ideas have returned and people have learnt to try and hold on to their money longer! It’s worth talking your kids through the family finances and how you work out your monthly budget. You can explain the family’s monthly income and outgoings (using percentages if you prefer). They may be more sympathetic to your rejection of their request for designer trainers if they have an idea of what you spend on bills every month! A good early lesson to teach our offspring is that putting money in the bank will make it grow - as
long as you choose the right bank, so do your research well. Independent advice websites such as www.which.co.uk/money or www. moneysavingexpert.com will give you a good idea of what’s out there for mini bankers. There are some great junior accounts around, some for children as young as 7 years old, and some paying up to 6% interest if they’re prepared to leave their money there for a while. My sons chose Barclays purely for the fact they could design their own cash cards, but they’re also addicted to their new style automatic conveyor belt paying-in machines which take as little as 1p! They must have heard my mantra “if you watch the pennies, the pounds look after themselves”. The new generation are lucky to have some great technologically advanced ways of keeping track of their cash. A new ‘kid on the block’ is the award-winning online learning tool GoHenry www. gohenry.co.uk which works by you setting up an account and linking it to an account for your child, and comes with a prepaid Visa debit card. You can set up automatic pocket money transfers and control spending limits and where the card can be used, and your child can receive extra money for completing tasks and set savings goals. A challenger card and mobile app called Osper www.osper.com has recently been launched, backed by MasterCard, and can be used to withdraw cash at an ATM 6 times a month or make purchases online. Meanwhile, Rooster Bank www. roosterbank.com affiliated to Amazon, is an online piggy bank where children are rewarded for saving and keeping track of their income and outgoings. Parents give their children money through ‘virtual tokens’ and children can save it, donate it to charity or spend it in the Rooster shop – the service sends the product to parents, who approve and complete the purchase. With a generation of financially savvy kids, who knows, they may make enough of a nest egg to look after their dear old parents in their dotage. So perhaps we should embrace the Christmas cash request after all!
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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 Mums & Mites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Music Bus, St.Barnabas Church, East Grinstead 01403 750306 Music Bus, Wesley Hall, Horsham 01403 240842 Musical Hands - Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569
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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 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
Play & Learn, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Play & Learn Together, Langley Green C&FC 01293 651747 Rainbow Toddlers, Billingshurst Centre 01403 786706 Sensory Room - 9.30-4.30 - Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Tiddlywinks, Ifield West Community Centre 01293 528860
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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, Haven Centre, Crawley Down 07790 351697 Willow Tree Pre-School, Ifield Drive, Ifield 01293 270262
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 Music Bus, Horsham Methodist Church 01403 240842 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 St Barnabas Parent & Toddler Group, Pound Hill 01293 882939
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Toy Library, Langley Green & Ifield C&FC 01293 651747 Twinkle Tots Music, Haven Centre, Crawley Down 07790 351697on Wee Minds Childminders Drop In, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Worth & Pound Hill Parent & Toddler, St Barnabas 01293 882939
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
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
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every child
happy Bumps, Babes and Toddlers Welcome every Friday in term time from 10.00am - 11.30am Coach House Nursery 01342 712311 www.copthorneprep.co.uk
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 Kirdford Toddler, Kirdford Village Hall, Nr, Billingshurst 01403 871119 Langley Green Parent & Toddler Group, Crawley 01293 419750 Little Angels Childminding Group, Furnace Green 07758 010512 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, Partridge Green 01403 452342 Play & Learn, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Play & Learn, Pound Hill C&FC 01293 651722 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 Speech & Language Drop In, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444
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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! (Maidenbower), 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 Talking Tots (Crawley & Horsham) 07476 545508 Tiddlers & Toddlers Southwater Village Centre 01403 733208 Wiggle Jiggle Story 07958 305041
Soft Play Areas
Fishers Farm (Playzone Pass available) 01403 700063 Mini Mayhem, Crawley County Mall 07591 352351 Treasure Chest, Faraday Road, Crawley 01293 549009
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 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 Sing, Dance & Sign - Musical Hands 01293 400569 Spanish Amigos Horsham & Crawley 01403 756295 Rhyme Time, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594 Tootle Ted’s Music, Horsham 01403 249122 Twinkle Tots Music, Haven Centre, Crawley Down 07790 351697 Whirly Wiggle Story Club (School Term Time Only) 07958 305041
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, Dorston Square, 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, 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 Greenway Nursery School, Greenway, Horsham 01403 272318 Headstart Day Nursery, Horsham 01403 210560
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Honey Pots, Crawley Youth Centre 01293 527532 Ivy Cottage (Cranbrook) 01293 825192 Kid Co Ltd, Balcombe Road 01293 775107 Kids Capers Day Nursery, Loppets Rd, Crawley 01293 612221 Little Barn Owls Day Nursery 01403 257778 Little Handprints Day Nursery, Crawley 01293 604229 crawley@little-handprints. com Little Monkeys Day Nursery, Horsham 01403 230404 Little Russets Nursery Slinfold, www.littlerussets.co.uk 07827 325100 New View Nursery, St Marks Lane, Horsham 01403 272911 Nuffy Bear Children’s Day Nursery, Nuffield Health Crawley 01293 880417 Peter Bunny, The Warren, West Park Road, Copthorne 01342 713158 Teddies Nursery School, Pound Hill, Crawley 01293 613461 Totehill Day Nursery, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, 0-5yrs 01403 790012 Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 213592
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local information matters Pre-Schools 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 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 Desmond &erson School Nursery, Tilgate 01293 530638 Donkey Field Preschool, Crawley Down CoE School 01342 717877 Donnybrook Nursery School, Rusper 01293 871213 Dormans Playgroup, Gossops Green, Crawley 01293 514754 Early Steps Preschool, Furnace Green (2 - 5yrs) www.earlystepspreschool.net Farlington School Preschool Playgroup, Horsham 01403 282566 Forest Playgroup, Comptons Lane, Horsham 07999 851073 Giggle and Grow Preschool 07887 846681 Happy Hours Preschool, Broadfield Youth & Com Centre 01293 519060 Heather Playgroup, Erica Way, Horsham 01403 262320
Holbrook Playgroup, North Heath Hall, St Mark’s 01403 265851 Holly Hedgehog Preschool, Baptist Church, West Green 07732 771197 Holy Innocents Playgroup, Church Lane, Southwater 01403 218076 Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Horsham URC Toddler Group, Springfield Rd 01403 268091 Ivy Cottage, Cranbrook Nursery, Crawley, 2-5yrs 01293 772561 Jack & Jill Preschool, Copthorne 01342 719732 Jack In The Box Playschool, Swallows Lane, Horsham 01403 711873 Joey’s Pre-school, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Tilgate 07971 382390 Kellybrook Montessori Nursery, Broadbridge Heath 01403 251221 Kookaburra Playgroup, Hills Farm Lane, Horsham 01403 269548 Lets Play Playgroup, Three Bridges, Crawley 07762 468935 Little Acorns Preschool, Kelsey Hall, Chalk Road, Ifold 01403 752670 Little Acorns Preschool, Tillgate, Holy Trinity Church 01293 571115 Little Bear’s Playschool, Bewbush Community Centre 01293 613250 Loxwood Preschool, Badgers Way, Nicholsfield 01403 753284 Maidenbower Infant School Nursery 01293 886324 Maidenbower Playgoup Group, Harvest Rd 07580 018496 Millais Day Nursery, 6m - 5yrs, Depot Rd, Horsham 01403 267353 Milton Mount Playgroup, Milton Mount Ave, Crawley 01293 884312
Rainbow(est.Pre-School 1976) Quality Pre-school education for children from 2½ years Rainbow Pre-School Barrington Road Crawley RH10 6DG
Tel. 01293 427180 Reg. Charity No. 1027312
www.rainbow-pre-school.co.uk Moss Playgroup, Scout Hut, Swindon Rd, Horsham 01403 269458 New Venture Playgroup, Roffey Youth Centre, Roffey 01403 256647 New View Nursery, North Heath Hall, St Mark’s Lane 01403 272911 Over The Rainbow Playgroup, Holbrook School Lane 01403 263832 Pandatots, 0-5 yrs, Russel Way, Crawley 01293 604229 Partridge Green Pre-School, The Village Hall 07880 744 240 Pennthorpe Kindergarten, Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 822431 Peter Pan Playgroup, Copthorne Village Hall 07881 781682 Piglits Pre-School, 7th Crawley Scout Hut, Waterlea 01293 511673
At Toad Hall Nursery we pride ourselves on offering the very highest standard of care to all our children and ensuring that they receive an individual approach to their care and education. Our nursery is situated in the centre of Horley and is easily accessible from all routes. We offer: l l l l l l l l l
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Full day & part time care for children 3 months - 5 yrs Open 8am-6pm to ensure a flexible service for working parents Fully registered and insured Security entry system Qualified, experienced, caring and loving staff who have all been thoroughly vetted Individual routines for babies with a high ratio of staff:children Nutritious, home cooked meals catering for all dietary needs Approved and Inspected by Ofsted Partnership with parents
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Education Special Needs Schools
Crawley Forest School 01293 564000 Ellas Field 01403 785 046 Ingfield Manor School 01403 782294 Manor Green Primary College, Crawley 01293 520351 Manor Green Primary School, Ifield, Crawley 01293 526873 Moon Hall 01306 731464 Munthan House School, Barns Green, Horsham 01403 730302 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham 01403 266215
Primary & Infant Schools
Charlwood House Day Nursery, Charlwood Road, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 0QA 01293 565544 Childcare for 0-5 years. Rated “Good” by Ofsted.
admin@charlwoodhouse.co.uk www.charlwoodhouse.com Plaistow Pre-School, Winterton Hall, Plaistow 01403 871329 Playmates Playschool, Crawley Rd, Roffey, Horsham 01403 258317 Pound Hill Pre-School, Crawley 01293 616479 Rainbow Pre-School, Barrington Road, Southgate 01293 427180 Rudgwick Pre-School, Rudgwick 01403 823558 Rusper Playgroup, Rusper 01293 871513 Skylarks Playgroup, Village Centre, Broadbridge Heath 07825 603601 Sleeping Stone Preschool, Gossops Green Com School 01293 542999 Southgate West Playgroup, Hilltop Primary School 01293 511008 Southwater Village Hall Pre-School, Church Lane 01403 733954 Squirrels Pre-School, Ifield 07804 329889 St Albans Church Playgroup, Medway Rd 01293 442935 St Gabriel’s Playgroup, Billingshurst 01403 784828 St John’s Sunshine Preschool, Copthorne 07963 501762 St Margaret’s Nursery School, Ifield 01293 521077 St Mary’s Nursery, Denne Road, Horsham 01403 250223 St Pauls Playgroup, Northgate, Crawley 01293 404683 St Peter’s Pre-School Playgroup, C/O Slinfold Primary School 01403 790253 Stepping Stones Playschool, Gossops Green 01293 542999 Stepping Stones Pre-School, Jolesfield CE Primary School 01403 710241 The Friary Playgroup, Southgate 01293 403873 Three Little Pigs, 23-25 Springfield Road, Horsham 07801 066653 Tilgate Childrens Playgroup, Tilgate, Crawley 01293 616342
Tiny Tots Nursery, Unitarian Church, Horsham 01403 271997 Tiny Treasures Playgroup, Southgate Community Centre 01293 510356 Tots Pre-school, Bewbush, Crawley 07811 914153 Toy Box Playgroup, Wakehams Green Dr, Crawley 01293 883034 Toybox Playgroup, Pound Hill, Crawley 01883 715070 Turners Hill Tots, Turners Hill School 01342 715412 Tykes Pre-School, Shackleton Road, Tilgate 07967 660788 Tykes Pre-School, Holyrood Place, Broadfield 07540 547382 Tykes Pre-School, Capel Lane, Gossops Green 07534 019531 Tykes Pre-School, Barnfield Road, Northgate 07772 655668 Village Hall Pre-School, Quarry Way, Southwater, Horsham 01403 732050 Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 213592 Warnham Pre-School 07951 085600 West Chiltington Montessori Nursery 01403 782597 West Green Playgroup 01293 528259 Willow Tree Pre-School (Langley Green) 01293 537400 Willow Tree Pre-School (Ifield West) 01293 270107 Willow Tree Pre-School (Ifield) 01293 270262 Willow Woody Pre-School at Cherry Lane Adventure Playground 07715083629 Windmill Pre-School, Lardner Hall Southwater 01403 733208 Woodlands Day Nursery, Desmond Anderson First School, Crawley 01293 539929 Worth Park Playgroup, Pound Hill, Crawley 01293 611148 Wybourne Pre-School, Crawley 01293 616824
All Saints C of E Primary School, Horsham 01403 270460 Arunside School, Horsham 01403 263919 Bewbush Community Primary School 01293 534897 Billingshurst Primary School 01403 782789 Broadfield East Infant School & Nursery 01293 406182 Castlewood Primary School 01403 734822 Colgate Primary School, Blackhouse Road, Colgate 01293 851254 Copthorne Fairway Infant School, Copthorne 01342 713691 Crawley Down Village CE School 01342 713292 Desmond Anderson Primary School 01293 525596 Gossops Green Primary School
01293 525449 Heron Way Primary School, Horsham 01403 261944 Hilltop Primary School, Southgate 01293 534314 Holbrook Primary School, Horsham 01403 272500 Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Lower Beeding 01403 891263 Itchingfield Primary School, Itchingfield 01403 790204 Jolesfield C of E Primary School, Partridge Green 01403 710546 Kingslea Primary School 01403 254282 Langley Green Primary School 01293 525675 Leechpool Primary School, Horsham 01403 210233 Littlehaven Infant School, Horsham 01403 260608 Maidenbower Infant School 01293 886324 Milton Mount Primary School 01293 537158 North Heath Community Primary School, Horsham 01403 254790 Northgate Primary School 01293 526737 Northolmes Junior School, Horsham 01403 261822 Oaks Primary School 01293 527473 Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School 01293 526057 Pound Hill Infant School 01293 873975 Rudgwick Primary School, Rudgwick
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local information matters Moon Hall College _______
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Leigh, Reigate, Surrey RH2 8RE A happy school in a country setting for boys and girls aged 3-16 A CReSTeD registered school with expert dyslexia tuition specialising in support for dyslexic children up to GCSE. Little Berries Early Years nursery In beautiful rural setting with bluebell wood. Look at our websites or come and see us Tel 01306-611372
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01403 822151 Rusper Primary School 01293 871272 Shelley Primary School, Broadbridge Heath 01403 265343 Shipley CofE Primary School, Horsham 01403 741298 Slinfold C of E Primary School, Slinfold 01403 790253 Southgate Primary School 01293 525966 Southwater Infant School 01403 733254 St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Nuthurst 01403 891286 St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Furnace Green 01293 529006 St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 01293 521009 St John’s Catholic Primary School, Horsham 01403 265447
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St Margaret’s CofE Primary School, Ifield 01293 521077 St Mary’s CofE (Aided) Primary School, Horsham 01403 265999 St Peter’s CofE (Aided) Primary School, Cowfold 01403 864365 St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Roffey 01403 252357 The Brook School, Maidenbower 01293 886521 The Mill Primary School 01293 571893 Three Bridges Infant School 01293 524076 Trafalgar Community Infant School, Horsham 01403 254925 Turners Hill CE Primary School 01342 715412 Warnham C of E Primary School, Horsham 01403 265230
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local information matters Waterfield Primary School 01293 548014 West Green Primary School 01293 526679 William Penn Controlled School, Coolham 01403 741274 Wisborough Green Primary School, Billingshurst 01403 700280
Junior & Middle Schools
Broadfield East Junior School 01293 406940 Copthorne CE Junior School, Copthorne 01342 712372 Crawley Down CE Junior School, Crawley Down 01293 713292 Greenway School 01403 252013 Maidenbower Junior School 01293 883758 Northolmes Junior School, Leith View Road, Horsham 01403 261822 Pound Hill Junior 01293 447000 Southwater Junior School 01403 730475 Three Bridges Junior School 01293 526888
Secondary Schools
Hazelwick School, Hazelwick Mill Lane, Three Bridges 01293 403344 Holy Trinity C of E Secondary School, Gossops Green 01293 423690 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 Central College in Horsham 01403 218181 Collyers College, Hurst Road, Horsham 01403 210822
Independent Schools
Anne Frank Montessori, Church Lane, Southwater 01403 270895 Burgess Hill School for Girls 01444 237008 Christ’s Hospital 01403 211293 Copthorne Prep School, Effingham Lane, Copthorne 01342 712311 Cottesmore Preparatory School, Pease Pottage 01293 520648 Dorset House School 01798 831456 Farlington School, Strood Park, Horsham 01403 254967 Handcross Park School 01444 400526 Hurstpierpoint College Pre-Prep & Prep School 01273 836936 Moon Hall College & Burys Court, Leigh, near Reigate 01306 611372 Muntham House School, Barns Green, Horsham 01403 730302 Pennthorpe School, Church St, Rudgwick 01403 822391 The Rikkyo School In England, Rudgwick 01403 822107 Worth School 01342 710200
Lots of firsts at Copthorne Prep Did you know that zip wiring improves your long distance vision? In which case, the children at Copthorne Prep will soon all have great eyesight as they are flying through the sky, forcing their eyes to switch focus quickly between the ropes and the school buildings in the distance! The climbing and abseiling tower has been in use for several years, but the latest safety struts have now enabled the use of the zip wire – and exhilarated 6 year olds were the first to put it to the test this Autumn. Another first at Copthorne this term is swimming for the Nursery children. Headmaster, Chris Jones, is keen for as many children as possible to use the pool so – with the necessary swimming instructor qualifications in place – 3 & 4 year olds are now learning to swim every Tuesday afternoon. Not only are the children loving this opportunity, parents are delighted as any exercise improves the quality and quantity of children’s sleep and of course, from a safety point of view, the earlier children learn to swim, the better! The next Open Morning is Saturday, 6 February from 10am – 12 For further information phone 01342 712311 www.copthorneprep.co.uk
Open Morning Saturday 5th March 2015
To find out more or to book a place, please contact Admissions on 01273 836936 or by email at registrar@hppc.co.uk
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local information matters QUALIFIED TEACHER, Help with all subjects ages 4-11 07551939863 The Student Support Centre 0800 132277 West Sussex Tutors, all subjects, all levels, Crawley area 01293 547706
Language Classes
English as a Second Language 01293 518656 English for beginners as 2nd language Thurs pm (Creche) 01293 511400 French tuition for children, small groups, Crawley 01293 409450 Intensive English Teaching, Crawley 01293 457100 Le Club Francais, Crawley & Horsham 01293 541806
Comprenant l’étude de la langue écrite et orale. Programme pédagogique français. Membre de l’association Parapluie FLAM Le samedi après-midi à Holmesdale School, Reigate, RH2 0BY Contactez-nous 07913 811345 info @ petite-ecole-reigate.co.uk www.petite-ecole-reigate.co.uk The French & Spanish Club 01342 302543 The Spanish Club for Children 01293 820589
SAFA, St &rews School, Nuthurst 01403 891286 Warnham After School Play Scheme, WASPS, age 5-11 01403 865299
Roffey Fun Clubs, Roffey, Horsham Term Time 01403 260909 Three Bridges Junior School, Gales Drive 7.30-9.00am 07803 182819 Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 213592 After School Clubs Roffey Fun Clubs, Roffey, Horsham Term Time 01403 260909 Three Bridges Junior School, Gales Drive 3.00-6.00pm 07803 182819 Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 213592
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Something for everyone and a space for everything
Reigate Dorking Horsham Copthorne
Dance isn’t just about putting ballet shoes on, standing up tall and being graceful. Yes, there is definitely a market for ballet and for a lot of little girls (and boys!), that’s the only thing they want to do. I was one of those little girls and started ballet as soon as I turned 3. My mum’s background was in dance & it seemed like the natural thing for me to do. I absolutely loved ballet and as the years went on, I started to take Modern, Classical Greek, Tap and Jazz lessons. Soon my life was taken up by dancing and it was all I wanted to do. Yes, if you can get your leg behind your head, have perfect turnout and do the splits, that’s great. If you want to follow a strict structure, a rigorous syllabus and be a prima Ballerina, then ballet could be for you. But what if you can’t? And what if Horley East Grinstead you just don’t want to?
Ballet Tap Modern Street Jazz Musical Theatre Contemporary
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Kicks Dance offers something different. Don’t get me wrong, I love ballet and I know children get a lot out of it. It just isn’t for everyone and when my mum started Kicks Dance in 2008, it was to fill what seemed like a huge gap in the market. Kicks dance classes focussed on fun, for children who didn’t want to the pressure of exams or competitions. It provided a safe environment for children who lacked confidence and a creative
outlet for those who didn’t. Fun, current music the children love and recognise? All of our Kicks teachers are trained dancers and our classes are by no means a free for all. Kicks classes have a structure, a degree of discipline and always strive to get the best out of our children. Our focus is more towards the fun and freedom a dance class can give you, as well as building self – confidence. I remember feeling disappointed in myself and getting upset if I couldn’t do a step in ballet, but at Kicks our children are made to feel as though they can just get up and try again. If they don’t want to do something, they don’t have to and we won’t make them feel silly for not doing it. We have fun, we get fit and we feel good doing it. When most people think about dance, they generally think about ballet. Standing up straight and copying the teacher; staying within the lines. At Kicks, we’re not afraid to go out of the lines and we encourage the children to be creative. Our classes have the same benefits that a ballet class does – teaching rhythm, coordination, independence, gross motor skills etc, but we just go about it in a different way. We have fun! We are friendly and relaxed and if you do it with your right arm when you’re meant to be doing it with your left arm…oh well! Try again next time. Because of all of this, our classes appeal to both boys and girls, as well as children of all abilities. There is something for everyone. For children who are naturally talented dancers; a time to be a leader, be creative and enjoy dancing. For those who just want to dance to have fun; a safe, friendly environment. I definitely would have done Kicks, as well as Ballet/Tap etc when I was little. It is important to realise that there is space for everything; it doesn’t have to be either/or. When my boyfriend came to watch our first show a few years ago, he described it as “Children having fun to music”. If that’s not a perfect description of dance for children…I don’t know what is. Every child is a star…give yours the chance to sparkle By Amelia Russell Owner Kicks Dance Horsham & Kicks Dance Crawley
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Sailing
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Softball
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Jellyfish Swimming School 07950 127517 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 MXT Swimming School 07944 237614 Parent & baby splash 0-3, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Tue am 01403 211311 Sunbeam Disability Swim Club 07929 267593 Sussex Swim School teach pre- school kids to safely swim 01444 474573 The Pavilion in the Park, Horsham 01403 219200 Water Babies - baby swimming venues across Sussex 01794 399888 Water Nippers, Swimming lessons for kids in Sussex 1-8yrs, 01273 621333
Table Tennis
Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Crawley TTC 01444 870622 Crawley Sports TTC 01293 523668 Crawley, Horsham & District TTC 01293 537864 Foresters TTC 01293 521643 Horsham TTC 01403 215634 K2 Crawley 01293 585300
Tennis
Advantage Receiver Tennis 01444 253 322 Billingshurst TC 01403 783430 Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Comptons TC, Leechpond Hill, Horsham 01403 268071 Cottesmore TC, Pease Pottage 01293 528256 Crawley Lawn TC, Three Bridges, Crawley 01293 533388 Horsham Cricket & Sports Club 01403 254628 Horsham Lawn TC 01403 254628 Horsham TC 01403 254628 Ifield TC, Ifield Crawley 01293 400326 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Marlow Sports 07940 489257 Sussex County Lawn Tennis Association 01273 505979 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 01293 552941 Theatre Royal 08700 606650 Cineworld 0871 2002000
Volleyball
Crawley Volleyball Club 01293 862170 Volleyball 07828 504378]
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