East Sussex Winter 2021 Primary Times by Alison Watson

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WINTER 2021 29 NOV 21 - 30 JAN 22 ISSUE 138

What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for December and January

Due to Covid 19 restrictions please do check with the venue that the listing is up to date before planning your visit.

Ongoing Until 24 Dec

Santa’s Workshop, Paradise Park, Newhaven, BN9 0DH Treat the kids to a great day out at Paradise Park and the chance to meet Santa and receive a gift. Discover his amazing workshop full of animatronic elves, toys and presents! Book early to avoid disappointment at www. paradisepark.co.uk.

Santa’s Grotto, South Downs Nurseries, Hassocks, BN6 9LY Santa will be returning to his magical woodland retreat again this year. The grotto is operated by The Budding Foundation Charity and all profits from ticket sales will be used to fund local charitable projects. For more information, and to book visit www.tatesofsussex. co.uk.

Santa’s Enchanted Forest, Old Barn Garden Centre, Dial Post, RH13 8NR

Christmas at Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE 10am-4pm. Feel like a guest of the Beale family and see how they celebrated Christmas at their country home in the 1920s. Enjoy a themed garden trail, twilight openings, the Christmas tree in the courtyard and story-time with Woodland Santa. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen for details.

Ice Skating on the Prom, next to The Regis Centre, Bognor Regis, PO21 1BL This year’s ice skating on the prom is bigger and better, measuring 30x20 metres so the whole family can enjoy a traditional rectangular ice rink. There will also be Christmas huts, children’s rides and much more. For more information visit www. iceskatingontheprom.co.uk.

Until 3 Jan

Christmas at Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

Discover a magical forest world complete with elves, a story telling owl, enchanting music and a waterfall before meeting Santa in his woodland retreat and receiving a gift. All profits from ticket sales will be used by The Budding Foundation Charity to fund local charitable projects. Visit www. tatesofsussex.co.uk to book.

10am-4pm. See the house decorated with Christmas trees and sparkling lights. Join a family adventure trail with Percy the Park Keeper and his friends, meet Percy in person, sing songs and help him around the garden. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

A Christmas Carol, Preston Manor, Brighton, BN1 6SD

Eastbourne’s Lightening Fibre Ice Rink, Enterprise Centre, BN21 1BD

10am-6.30pm. Pier Pressure, Brighton’s award-winning escape rooms are returning to Preston Manor with a new and unique Christmas experience. What better inspiration than Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’? For more information, and to book visit www.brightonmuseums.org.uk.

Until 5 Jan

For the first time in ten years Eastbourne will be hosting an ice rink in the town centre, with skaters able to enjoy 60 minutes of skating seven days a week (except Christmas Day). To book tickets call 01323 410 611 or go to www. visiteastbournetickets.co.uk

Until 2 Jan

Christmas at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, BN1 1EE 10am-4.30pm. The Royal Pavilion are taking part in the Brighton Christmas Festival and there will be an artisan market, a new trail for younger visitors and a beautiful Christmas sleigh for you to take your photos in. To book tickets visit www.brightonmuseums.org.uk

29 Nov ‘21 - 30 Jan ‘22

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Eastbourne’s Winter Park, Enterprise Shopping Centre, BN21 1BD

Until 27 Feb

Worthing Ice Rink, Steyne Gardens, BN11 3DT All ages over four years are welcome to skate whatever your level of ability. The colony of penguins, led by Puddles, will be returning from the South Pole to assist younger skaters. For more information and to book a session visit www. worthingicerink.com.

Go along and enjoy the day sipping mulled wine, enjoying some hog roast, finding those last minute gifts and taking the little ones to visit Santa and enjoy vintage children’s rides. For more information, go to www.eastbournechristmas.com.

December

Spectacular Window Trail, Bognor Regis, Various Locations

During the launch week you’ll experience an even bigger and better role play area under one roof plus visitors can expect to see a month of Christmas play, arts and crafts, new classes and some very special Santa visits bookable in advance. To find out more go to www.kiddicity.co.uk

Colour your Christmas and show love for local businesses by following the festive window trail. With over 45 local businesses taking part, you’ll experience the town in all its Christmas glory! For more information and to download a trail map visit www. christmasbognorregis.co.uk/ windows.

Until 8 Jan

Steamlights, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL Brighten up the chilly winter evenings on a magical steam train covered by thousands of colourful lights. With festive displays, music and narration, this is a steam train experience not to be missed! To book tickets visit and for more information visit www.bluebellrailway.com/christmas

Until 31 Jan

Dogs at Christmas, Nymans Garden, Handcross, RH17 6EB Take your four-legged friend with you for walkies in the garden between 1.30-4pm throughout December and January and make sure to stop off at the welcome hub for a festive dog treat. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans.

Wed 1-Sun 5 Dec

KiddiCity Big Launch Play Sessions, Langney Shopping Centre, BN23 7RT

Fri 3 Dec

Meads Magic, Eastbourne, BN20 7QY 12-8pm. Go along for some festive fun in Eastbourne’s Meads Village throughout the afternoon and evening. Meads Street will be closed to traffic and filled with festive activities including stalls of local produce, carol singers and a visit from Father Christmas.Visit www.meadsmagic.org for more details.

Sat 4 Dec

Pop Up Craft Cabin Christmas Market, The Track, Bognor Regis, PO21 1BA 10am-4pm. There will be an assortment of handmade creations ready for you to purchase and this will also give you a taster of what is on offer at the Craft Cabin. For more information go to www. christmasbognorregis.co.uk.

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Hi Readers Primary Times in East Sussex 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG Tel: 01273 916210 Email: office@primarytimes.biz Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk Twitter: @PT_Sussex Instagram: @primarytimesse Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Sales: Catherine Dillon, My Yen Doyle, Ty Smith & Andrew Langridge Listings: Claire Wood, Hayley Hughes Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrator: Claire Wood Social Media: Rachel Benson Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in infant and primary schools throughout Sussex. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions which we run. It is NOT our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. The opinions expressed in either the editorial or advertisements within this publication are not necessarily those held by the editor or publisher. While we take great care with the compilation of information within this magazine, neither the editor nor publisher will accept any liability for the accuracy of the editorial or advertising contained within the publication. We welcome listings being sent to us for inclusion in our What’s On section. Free listings are dependent on available space and we cannot guarantee to print all the listings we are sent. Please send them to listings@primarytimes.biz. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools in Sussex for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole, without the express written permission of the Publishing Editor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 2.5 million copies per issue under franchise licences throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.. Primary Times East Sussex is operated under franchise licence.

Welcome to the Christmas/New Year issue of Primary Times. It has been a real pleasure putting together our magazine for you and rounds off the year nicely! This magazine isn’t just for Christmas as it covers all the way up to just before February Half Term so don’t throw us out with all the wrappings. Recycling is important at all times but particularly relevent at Christmas time with all the additional waste of wrapping paper, Christmas cards, trees etc. We’ve come across a very useful website which explains exactly what to do with all your waste. Visit www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with/ christmas-decorations-and-packaging to find out the best way of recycling this Christmas. They also have lots of other informaton so read through the site to see how you can do your bit to help out the environment. At this time of year we need to thank some lovely people for all their help this year. Firstly we owe a very big thank you to all our advertisers who have supported us over the last year and enabled us to deliver the magazine free to 350,000+ families seven times a year. That’s a lot of support we need and we have some fantastic advertisers so do please support them too. We also want to give a really big thank you to all the amazing school staff who help distribute Primary Times. We couldn’t do it without you and are very appreciative. Finally a big thank you also to all our readers who enter our competitions, support the magazines and say such lovely things about us.

Contents

inside this issue.... What’s On.................................2 Local News...............................4 Win Paw Patrol: The Movie Goodies.................................6 Family Theatre................................8 Fun Days Out With The Family... 10 After School Activities............. 13 Katie Clown............................. 15

So what are you planning to get up to in 2022? The last couple of years have been tough for many people. Let’s hope 2022 is much better for everyone. Here’s to a healthy and happy 2022! Have a wonderful Christmas and the very best 2022!

Peter and the Primary Times Team

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Local News

Festive Family Fun Returns to Brighton Dome An Inspiring Co-Educational Day and Boarding School

Buckswood’s charm is truly felt when you visit their unique campus set on a beautiful East Sussex 40 acre country estate in Guestling. Classrooms are set amongst woodland, a habitat for hundreds of birds that during the summer months provides bird song as students walk happily through the fresh air from class to class. A strong vibe of positivity resonates throughout the school. Buckswood is a family comprising of just over 300 day and boarding students age 10-18 years old, three peacocks, two golden Labradors and a yard full of horses suitable for novice to advanced riders. Whilst academic success is important, Buckswood believes a good education extends beyond the classroom. They offer an extensive co-curricular programme as well as specialist academies for football, rugby, equestrian, golf and netball. At Buckswood, they understand the challenges young people experience in today’s complicated world, and make student welfare a high priority. Situated in the centre of the school is The Hub, managed by a very experienced, dedicated pastoral care team who support student’s well-being, security and safety and whose door is open for all to access throughout the school day. Inspiring teachers guide students through the various educational pathways offered - GCSE, A Level, IB and UFC in Business Management. Buckswood will reward outstanding ability and talent and encourage students from all backgrounds to apply for academic and sport scholarships, and means tested bursaries.Visit www.buckswood.co.uk to register your interest or book a tour, or call 01424 813 813 Ext 222.

Nellie’s Arctic Adventure

A community artist is creating breathtaking outdoor sculptures at Sheffield Park and Garden National Trust with the help of local primary pupils. Sheffield Park has once again commissioned Roy Kelf, of Kelf Kreations, to create the centrepieces of a winter trail that follows the story of Nellie Soames, former owner of Sheffield Park, and one of the first women to venture into the Arctic. Nellie’s Arctic Adventure brings to life the eccentric characters and shimmering ice landscapes Nellie encountered. Kelf enlisted the help of young artists in a series of workshops at Chailey St Peter’s, Newick and Fletching Primary Schools to create the clever constructions using his ingenious technique of repurposing used plastic containers. As well as delighting visitors of all ages, the sculptures - from fishing villages to polar bears - carry an important message of sustainability and the preservation of places of natural beauty and historic interest for future generations. Nellie’s Arctic Adventure runs from 24 January to 27 February at Sheffield Park and Garden National Trust, Uckfield TN22 3QX. Normal garden admission applies. No booking is required.Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden for more information. Photo credit: © National Trust Images/Oskar Proctor 4

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There’s a lot for children and families to look forward to at Brighton Dome this Christmas. On Saturday 11 December, the venue opens its doors for Festive Fun Day, a free ticketed event featuring musical activities, carols, craft workshops and much more. It’s a perfect opportunity to take time out and keep littles ones entertained away from the hubbub of the high street. There are three small capacity sessions throughout the day, so book your time slot and let the festivities commence! For families who love a singsong, Brighton Festival Chorus bring their afternoon concert on Sunday 12 December, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Brighton Festival Youth Choir. Performing favourite carols, rousing fanfares and Yuletide songs, as well as a few of the best and worst Christmas jokes, it’s a wonderful way to experience the magic of Christmas music with family and friends of all ages. The exciting sights and sounds of South America will fill Brighton Dome when leading circus company, Circolombia present their extraordinary show Acéléré from 17 to 27 December. A fusion of acrobatic feats, Latin dance moves, live singing and rapping, the audience will be transported to the bustling streets of Colombia’s capital city in a gravity-defying performance of breath-taking skill, bravery and a few surprises. The inspiration behind Disney’s Frozen will be brought to life with Ballet Theatre UK’s beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, The Snow Queen. With matinee and evening shows on 29 and 30 December, this is a magical Christmas outing for the whole family, with sparkling costumes and theatrical choreography, set to a glorious musical score. Discounted tickets are available for under 16s and family groups for Acéléré. For more information and to book, visit www. brightondome.org Photo credit: Mike Poole

Santa Claus at BA i360

Escape to the skies above the city of Brighton with Santa this Christmas at British Airways i360! As you glide slowly up to 450ft in the spacious glass viewing pod, try and spot Rudolph and his reindeer friends flying past.You’ll get to meet Father Christmas and his jolly elves on board, whilst enjoying stunning views over Brighton and the South Coast. After telling Santa your Christmas wish list, Santa’s Elf Experience hosts will hand you an early Christmas present from Santa before you leave. Enjoy a hot or cold beverage from Sussex’s highest bar, the Nyetimber Sky Bar, who serve a number of local favourites including Folkington’s. Then capture the magic by posing for a professional photo with Father Christmas seated in his giant armchair, with the backdrop of Brighton and the coastline below. For an even more memorable experience, book the Fly with Santa Breakfast. Receive a delicious hot breakfast, pastry and fruit cup from the beachfront restaurant West Beach Bar and Kitchen before your flight.You can also browse the gift shop for all your Christmas shopping needs. It stocks a wide range of treats for children, including a line from RNLI, and for adults, with gift sets from Brighton Gin, Nyetimber and Harvey’s Ale. Santa Flights run from the 4 - 24 December. Reserve your ticket at www.britishairwaysi360.com.

Are you a competition winner? See your Work Online

The magazine is so full this time with lots and lots of fabulous things to do that we didn’t have room to include all the lovely pictures and poems you’ve sent us. So we’ve put a page of your work and the names of all our competition winners up on the Primary Times website at www.primarytimes. co.uk/sussex. Do go online and have a look. In the meantime, keep sending your work to us at Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG or office@primarytimes.biz. We do so love looking at them all and don’t forget that there’s a Primary Times T shirt for any we publish. Thank you Eva Bogatian aged 6 for your sparkling fireworks drawing.

Nellie's Arctic Adventure Mr May

A cat rescued from an over-crowded house to live a comfortable life in a Sussex home has been named Mr May for the Cats Protection’s charity 2022 calendar. George and his sister Mildred were adopted from the National Cat Adoption Centre in Chelwood Gate, by designer Debbie Holt, in 2009. Debbie told Primary Times, “George is a particularly gentle chap who loves to play or have a fuss and is equally partial to warm summer sunshine and cosy winter evenings in front of the log burner.” The Cats Protection calendar, priced £5.99 (plus £4.95 p&p), is available online for UK delivery via www.catsprotectionshop.co.uk and from the Primary Times Santa 2021 190x135mm.pdf 1 03/10/2021 12:15:52 charity’s nationwide chain of shops.

at Sheffield Park and Garden 24 January - 27 February 2022 Discover the story of Nellie Soames, former owner and one of the first women to venture into the Arctic. Look out for the polar bears and shimmering ice-cave on our winter trail.

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What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary for December and January

December Sat 4 – Sun 5 Dec

Christmas Wreath Making, Ditchling Museum of Art & Design, BN6 8SP Go for a walk around Ditchling to forage for foliage to make your wreath. Afterwards enjoy mince pies and a hot drink before Jo Coles guides you through making a stunning wreath to decorate your home this Christmas. For ages 7+. To book visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk.

Sat 4 – Fri 24 Dec

Santa Flights, British Airways i360, Brighton, BN1 2LN Escape to the skies above Brighton in the spacious glass viewing pod and try and spot Rudolph and his reindeer friends flying past.You’ll get to meet Father Christmas and his Jolly Elves on board and capture the magic by posing for a photo. To book visit www.britishairwaysi360. com/ticket/santa-flights/

Sat 4 Dec - Mon 3 Jan

Percy the Park Keeper’s Winter Wander Trail, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX 10am-3pm. Treat your little ones to a world of adventures and join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends to give nature a helping hand. £2 each (includes prize). No booking required. Normal garden admission applies. See www. nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-parkand-garden for more.

Percy the Park Keeper’s Winter Wander Trail, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS 10am-3.30pm. This winter treat your little ones to a world of adventures at Bateman’s on the Percy the Park Keeper’s Winter Wander Trail. Trail costs £2 plus normal admission. For more information, visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans.

costs £2 plus normal admission. For more information, visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans.

Christmas Trees and Winter Fayre, Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, TN22 4HJ (Also 11 & 12 Dec) Soak up the atmosphere with gifts and decorations from local artists. There will also be hundreds of locally grown trees available in the festive courtyard. Booking of a parking space is essential for weekends.Visit www. wildernesswoodc.org

Sun 5 Dec

Christmas Crafts for Kids, Rye Harbour Car Park, TN31 7TY 10am-12 noon. Wrap up warm and go for a fun morning winter walk around the reserve collecting natural materials and then go into the classroom and get creative with teasel reindeer, stick Santa’s and willow stars. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

The Amazing Art Cart, Phoenix Gallery, Brighton, BN2 9NB 10am-2pm. Go along to this free creative printmaking workshop for families and design your very own print to take home. This workshop is for ages 5+, no experience necessary and all materials provided. No booking required. Visit www.phoenixbrighton.org/ Events/the-amazing-art-cart/

Tree Dressing, Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton, PO18 0EU 10.30am-4pm. Tree Dressing is a magical occasion for all the family, celebrating the importance of trees in our lives. Go to this slightly

Percy the Park Keeper’s Winter Wander Trail, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 10am-4pm. This winter treat your little ones to a world of adventures at Nymans on the Percy the Park Keeper’s Winter Wander Trail. Trail

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adapted version of the Museum’s annual event with a pre-decorated jam jar lantern. Booking is essential. For more details, visit www. wealddown.co.uk.

Look-Think-Make, De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill On Sea, TN40 1DP 2-4.30pm Go along for an assortment of fun, intergenerational creative activities including heat transfer printing, lino print and hand embroidery. Suitable for children aged 5+ accompanied by an adult. For more information visit www.dlwp.com/event/lookthink-make-december/

Tue 7 Dec

Christmas Jumper Raceday, Fontwell Park, BN18 0SX Go and enjoy great jumps racing and help raise funds for Save the Children. Children 17 and under go free to the races when accompanied by an adult. Select a child ticket when booking. Visit www.fontwellpark.co.uk for more details.

Thurs 9 Dec

Chichester Starlight Trail, Various Venues 4-8pm. Collect your Starlight Trail and follow your designated route to visit The Novium Museum, Pallant House Gallery and Chichester Library to create a star lantern and take part in festive crafts and activities. For more information visit www.thenovium. org.

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Win PAW Patrol: The Movie Goodies PAW Patrol: The Movie is out now on Blu-ray™ and DVD. When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone’s favourite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head on. While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty. Together, armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City! For your chance to win a PAW Patrol: The Movie prize bundle that includes PAW Patrol: The Movie on Blu-ray and PAW Patrol toys, tell us the name of the new dachshund ally. Send your answer to PAW Patrol Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG by Friday 14 January or email your answer to competitions@primarytimes.biz with PAW Patrol as the title.

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Family Theatre

13 Dec – 2 Jan

31 Dec

Kidz with Attitude – New Year’s Eve Special

The day time club for kids and guardians, playing the classic tunes, getting the kids into music and vinyl culture, and the whole family partying in the club together!

Sundae Club

Attenborough Centre for Creative Arts Box Office: 01273 678 822 9-31 Dec

Blu & The Magic Web

Join Blu and adventure through tangled woods for a new spin on old tales. Along the way you’ll bump into characters from some of the world’s best loved stories, reimagined for the next generation.

29-30 Dec

The Snow Queen

This is a magical Christmas outing for the whole family, with beautiful costumes and theatrical choreography, set to a glorious and magical score.

Congress Eastbourne Box Office: 01323 412 000 12 Dec

A Swingin’ Christmas

A seasonal family favourite show, with The Len Phillips Swing Brighton Dome Orchestra, packed with some of the best loved Christmas Box Office: 01273 709 709 tunes of all time like Jingle Bells, 9 Dec Santa Claus is Coming to The Big Town, Rudolph the Red Enjoy Christmas Nosed Reindeer and the show! many more. Gathering And don’t Expect all the forget to say Eastbourne Christmas classics you saw it in in this unique, feel Theatre good event from Primary Box Office: 01323 The Choir with No Times! 412 000 Name, an organisation 10 Dec – 9 Jan that runs choirs for homeless and marginalised people. Sleeping Beauty This spectacular show will be 12 Dec full of music, laughter, amazing BFC Annual special effects and plenty of surprises. Tickets are already Christmas Concert going fast for the panto we’ve all Go and sing along to all your been waiting for, so don’t miss favourite carols and yuletide out - you snooze you lose! songs. This is a firm festive favourite and a wonderful way Komedia Brighton to experience the magic of Box Office: 01273 647 100 Christmas season with family and friends. 11 Dec

White Rock Hastings

Head along to Komedia for this month’s Sundae Club and enjoy the Three Billy Goats Gruff theatre show, a craft workshop, live music from Old Play and don’t forget the world’s smallest cinema - One Bum Cinema Club.

Royal Hippodrome Eastbourne Box Office: 01323 802 020 1-4 Dec

The Rattonians: A Christmas Spectacular

The show will be packed with musical theatre favourites, seasonal classics, glamour, dancing and even a special visit from Santa himself! The perfect festive entertainment for all ages.

The Snowman In Concert

With more Christmas tunes than you’ll be able to keep count of, you’ll discover the orchestra and The Snowman as you’ve never seen them before. Followed by an opportunity to meet a certain ‘special guest’!

15-31 Dec

Robin Hood

Robin Hood is the ultimate pantomime adventure and will be packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, beautiful costumes, stunning special effects, electric dance routines and glittering sets.

Comedy Club 4 Kids

17-27 Dec

Circolombia: Acéléré

Described as ‘fireworks in a matchbox’, Circolombia will transport you to the bustling streets of Colombia’s capital city with their exceptional, gravitydefying performance, delivered with breath-taking skill and bravery.

Cinderella has comedy aplenty, beautiful scenery, glamourous costumes and lots for you all to boo and hiss at! Watch Cinders as she goes from rags to riches and meets her very own Prince Charming!

Box Office: 01424 462 288 5 Dec

30 Jan

Family Theatre

Cinderella

It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, meaning there’s a higher than usual chance of heckles like “why is that your face!?”

18 – 30 Dec

The Hug

Set to Tom Gray’s beautiful and witty music, the audience are invited on a journey full of fun, laughter and love… and at the end, a very special hug from the puppets.

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Eastbourne Pantomime is back. Pinch yourself as it’s not a dream! Eastbourne’s favourite family pantomime is back with Sleeping Beauty at the Devonshire Park Theatre, from 10 December. Go along and be whisked away for a whimsical pantomime experience which promises pure escapist joy, colour, spectacle and more! The Eastbourne Theatres pantomime team are renown for the best show experience and this year they celebrate their 20th pantomime production packed with all the classic panto elements and stunning visual effects. Eastbourne favourites, dame Martyn Knight and comic Tucker, will be returning for their eighth time as the South’s favourite comedy partnership, and audiences can expect shenanigans a-plenty. Get ready to boo Carli Norris as the wicked Carabosse and cheer for Princess Aurora (Rebecca Hoyle) and her Prince Valiant (Ashley Emerson). The classic story will be presented in truthful traditional style in the picture-perfect setting of the sumptuous Devonshire Park Theatre, with plenty of easy parking nearby and a wide range of eateries on the doorstep. A trip to the Eastbourne panto is a must for a pre or post-Christmas treat. Sleeping Beauty runs from 10 December to 9 January at Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Tickets are priced from £14.50. Visit www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk or call 01323 412 000 to find out more or book.

Family Theatre

Dream BIG this Christmas!

In a production set to Tom Gray’s beautiful and witty music, the audience are invited on a journey full of fun, laughter and love… and at the end, a very special hug from the puppets. The Hug runs daily from Saturday 18 to Thursday 30 December (excluding 25, 26 and 27) 11am and 2pm. Adult tickets cost £10, kids and adult concessions £8, Under 2’s free, family ticket for 4 people £32. The Hug is recommended for children ages 2-8 (but all are welcome!). The running time is 45 minutes. The 2pm show on Mon 20 Dec will be a relaxed performance and the 2pm show on Wed 22 Dec will be a BSL performance. Book tickets at www.komedia.co.uk/brighton/christmas/the-hug or call 01273 647 100.

18th - 30th Dec A journey full of fun, laughter & love FOR AGES 2-8

Robin Hood at White Rock Theatre

Return to that favourite of festive pastimes this Christmas at Hastings White Rock Theatre as Brendan Cole heads the cast of this year’s spectacular festive family pantomime, the most fantastic adventure that is Robin Hood! As Robin, the much-loved TV personality and former Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer, Brendan Cole, will lead the merry panto cast on a thrilling journey through Sherwood Forest along with Hastings favourite comic, Ben Watson, and West End leading lady Frances Dee. Expect festive family fun aplenty with a witty script, dazzling costumes, stunning sets, sensational special effects, laughs and adventure galore in this fantastic and epic return to pantomime. There are 27 performances to choose from, so there is sure to be a trip to Sherwood Forest that suits your festive schedule. White Rock also has an array of discounts available, including a money saving family rate from £68, plus generous offers for schools and groups. With some dates almost sold out, booking right away is advised to secure your space on this unmissable, magical family pantomime adventure. Hastings Observer described 2019’s Aladdin as, “A great family show and entertainment at its best. Don’t miss it!” Performances run from Wednesday 15 December to Friday 31 December. There is a relaxed and signed performance on Wednesday 29 December at 1pm. For more information and to book tickets, visit www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk or call the Box Office on 03433 100 031.

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Eoin McLaughlin & Polly Dunbar www.komedia.co.uk/brighton

The Hug – Christmas Puppet Show at Komedia

Based on the heart-warming and funny book ‘The Hug’ by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar, this show stars a Hedgehog and a Tortoise both in search of a restorative hug. Facing many rejections along the way, they meet a rather scary badger, an obsessive squirrel who knows A LOT about nuts, a fabulous fox and an owl who is trying hard to be wise. The Hug is a tale of hope, empathy and acceptance.

29 Nov ‘21 - 30 Jan ‘22

Fun Days Out with the Family New Role Play Village in Eastbourne

Visit Eastbourne’s Lightning Fibre Ice Rink

You’ll be able to enjoy an hour of skating fun in Eastbourne this winter. This year, a real, fully covered, COVID-safe ice rink returns to Eastbourne for the first time in ten years. Based at the Enterprise Shopping Centre, this wonderful rink will open from Wednesday 1 December to Wednesday 5 January. Don’t forget to visit the chalets, free of charge, at Eastbourne’s Winter Park too, also located at the Enterprise Shopping Centre or visit the wonderful eateries and shops at Victoria Place, Little Chelsea, the Beacon Shopping Centre or Cornfields. Find out more and book your Ice Rink tickets at www.visiteastbournetickets.co.uk/icerink

An exciting new Role Play Village is opening in Eastbourne’s Langney Shopping Centre at the beginning of December. KiddiCity offers 11 themed role play zones with interactive play pods just for kids. Themes include a dinky drive through diner, a fire station and a pod based on the Friends TV series’ famous Central Perk Cafe. KiddiCity offers a safe play environment tailored to children under 8, encouraging free play, movement, confidence and imagination. In the play centre, under blue skies and dotted with trees, complete with pavements and roads, this miniature city will be a firm favourite hangout for young children. Adults can enjoy light refreshments from the coffee counter and choose a seat in the lounge area to relax a little while the children play. With festive celebrations just around the corner, there are some special dates throughout December to visit a superbly authentic Santa at KiddiCity. Pre-booking is available online at www.KiddiCity. co.uk. Santa will be meeting children (and parents) from his Christmas Grotto. All ages are welcome to visit Santa with sittings available between 10am and 4pm from 11 December. KiddiCity offers a pleasingly refreshing alternative to the traditional indoor play offering and is definitely worth a visit this winter.

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Meet Santa in his Enchanted Forest this Christmas at Old Barn Garden Centre. For the third year running, Santa will be returning to his woodland retreat and helping to raise much needed funds for local charity The Budding Foundation. At Old Barn Garden Centre, you will discover a magical Christmas themed forest world complete with elves, a story telling owl, enchanting music and a waterfall, before meeting Santa and receiving a gift. After your visit to Santa, you can enjoy a coffee or meal in the brand new restaurant and coffee shop, complete with pirate themed play area! Previous years have seen huge amounts raised for local good causes such as school uniform grants, days out for young carers and equipment for disabled children. The Budding Foundation give financial help to many families across Sussex suffering poverty and domestic abuse, with many success stories that we are unable to share publicly. Ticket sales to see Santa have funded more than £80,000 of grants, so please help them to help more families by booking tickets to see Santa. In conjunction with Old Barn Garden Centre, the charity has also worked on various gardening projects with local schools. To find out more about the charity and to book your grotto tickets, please visit www.thebuddingfoundation.co.uk Photo credit: Richard Paice Photography

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A Family Christmas at the Royal Pavilion

Welcome back to the Royal Pavilion this Christmas. Christmas trees will be glittering, the Banqueting Room will be laid out with a spectacular banquet of Georgian Christmas desserts and the Garden will be illuminated at night for the festive season all through to 2 January. You can even have your festive photo taken in a beautiful winter sleigh, a reproduction of the one used by Queen Victoria when she visited Brighton. Share your photos on #LetsSleighRoyalPavilion.This year there is a new trail for younger Christmas visitors. Some of the Royal Pavilion mice are having a Christmas celebration of their own! Can you spot them? What are they doing? Is that mouse really playing a piano? Why not make a visit to the Royal Pavilion part of your Christmas shopping trip? Take along your family and friends, visit the Brighton Christmas Festival stalls close by, then go in from the cold and marvel at the glittering majesty of the Royal Pavilion at Christmas time. Admission discounts for Brighton & Hove Residents are available. For further information and for advance bookings, visit www.brightonmuseums.org.uk.

The palace sparkles this Christmas with decorations, glittering trees and Queen Victoria’s winter sleigh.

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December Fri 10 Dec

Xmas Fair, Our Lady of Sion School, Worthing, BN11 4BL 10.30am-12.40pm. Sion SPA invite you to attend their Xmas fair which will include a raffle, games, stalls, refreshments and lots of fun activities. For more information go to twitter/SionSchool.

Fri 10 – Sat 11 Dec

Rock around the Christmas Tree, The Shackleton, Welcome Building, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP The Zoots will be Rocking around the Christmas Tree for a night of glitz, glitter and cheer so put on your Santa hats and join Eastbourne’s biggest Christmas party full of festive floor fillers! To book tickets visit www. eastbournebandstand.co.uk/ christmasparty.

Sat 11 Dec

Festive Family Open Day, Brighton Dome, BN1 1UE 11am-4pm. There’ll be opportunities to make Christmas decorations and other festive fancies, whilst listening to carols and spending quality time with family and friends, away from the hubbub of the high street. Let the festivities commence. For more details visit www.brightondome. org.

Feel the Spirit In a Winter Wonderland, St James the Great Church, Littlehampton, BN17 7AN 7pm. This Christmas concert will be performed by the Choir and Orchestra and will include “Feel the Spirit” by John Rutter plus Christmas songs and carols to join in with. Celebrate the beginning of the Festive Season with them. Doors open 6.15pm. Go to www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk for details.

Carols by Candlelight, Manor Barn, Bexhill, TN40 2JA 4-6.30pm. Go and listen to or join in with some festive Christmas Carols at Manor Barn, with the choir from St Peter’s Church. This is a ticketed outdoor event so wrap up warm and take your own chairs. For more information visit www.manorbarnbexhill.co.uk.

Sat 11-Sun 12 Dec

Sail to Santa, Arundel Wetland Centre, BN18 9PB (Also 18 & 19 Dec) Get on board the elf-powered boat for a gentle ride through the reed beds to visit Father Christmas inside his ‘frosty’ grotto and receive a WWT present bag. Bookings are online only and also require a Centre admission ticket. To book go to www.org.uk/ wetland-centre.

Jeremy’s Christmas Market, Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP 10am-5pm. Escape the rush of the high street and indulge in a spot of festive Christmas shopping. The hand selected stalls will showcase local products, from delicious food and drink to unique crafts and gifts for all the family. For more details visit www.bordehill.co.uk/events/.

Rye Window Wanderland, Various Locations 6-9pm. Join this family-friendly event where residents, businesses and groups throughout Rye will create a display for their window, door or garden, forming an illuminated walking trail. All the displays are put on a map to follow. For more information go to www. visit1066country.com.

Sat 11 – Wed 22 Dec

Visit Santa, KiddiCity, Langney Shopping Centre, BN23 7RT Visitors can expect some festive magic with Christmas play, arts and crafts and special Santa visits bookable in advance. Prepare to experience a truly authentic Santa Claus meeting with a personalised gift for each child. To find out more and to book go to www.kiddicity. co.uk

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Carol Singing with All Saints Church, Wick Hall, BN17 7JS

4-5pm. Go along to this traditional carol service plus lots of fun interactive ways of celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. This service is particularly planned with children and young people in mind but is open to everyone. Register online at www.allsaintswick.org.uk/ register

Wed 15 Dec

Midweek Wildlife Walk, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 10am-1pm. Join the RSPB guides for a walk along the west side of Pagham Harbour towards Church Norton. Along the way you will see how to find and identify the wonderful wintering waders and wildfowl, some of which have come all the way from the Arctic.Visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPag

The Big Sing 2021, Online 2pm and 7pm. Teachers from primary, secondary and special schools in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex are invited to register their children for The Big Sing which will take place digitally. For more information, go to www.bigsing.com/schools/.

Thurs 16 Dec

Christmas Crafting, Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, TN22 4HJ 10.30am-12.30pm. Go along with the family and make some Christmas decorations for your home. You’ll make Christmas star wreaths from natural materials, beech baubles and sweet chestnut medallions. To book visit www. lucyslittleforestschool.com/events.

Thurs 16 - Sun 19 Dec

Terminus Road Youth Market, Eastbourne, BN21 3NF Enjoy a fun day in Terminus Road as the street comes alive with live music, children’s rides and entertainment. There will be over 25 stalls with unique gifts that have been lovingly created at home. For more information, visit www. eastbournechristmas.com.

Sat 18 Dec

Christmas Festive Mini Procession, High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5AG 11am-1pm. Go along to this free event and celebrate all things Christmas with LOCA & Friends. For more information go to www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

A Christmas Cracker, Town Hall, Lewes, BN7 2QS East Sussex Community Choir are holding a festive concert in aid of Dementia UK. Doors open at 4.30pm when you can go and browse the Christmas Bazaar and performances begin at 5pm and 7.30pm. To book tickets visit www. eventbrite.co.uk and search ‘A Christmas Cracker’.

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December The Polar Express (U), Connaught Cinema Worthing, BN11 1LG 10.15am On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. To book tickets visit www.wtm.uk.

Sat 18 - Tue 21 Dec

Winter Wonderland, Brighton Marina, Brighton, BN2 5WA 12noon-5pm. This Christmas, Brighton Marina welcomes families to their free Christmas wintery wonderland with a Father Christmas grotto and elf workshop at Spa Tara under the Boardwalk next to Marina Studios. Online booking essential. For more information visit www. brightonmarina.co.uk.

Sat 18 – Fri 24 Dec

The Xmas Window, Grandad’s Front Room, Bognor Regis, PO21 1SS 12noon-4pm. Santa is back and will be giving a free gift/selection box to every child he greets. Last year the community helped give away 900 gifts so they are hoping to find kind hearts to help them again this year. Please get in touch if you can help. Visit www.facebook.com and search for The Xmas Window.

Mon 20 Dec

LEGO® Brick Make and Take Sessions, The Novium Museum, Chichester, PO19 1QH 11am-3pm. (Also on 22 Dec and 5 Feb) Create a LEGO Brick wonder of your very own at this Make and Take session. Choose between a rocket, parrot fish or a unicorn. For more details and to book, visit www.thenovium.org/makeandtake.

Tue 21 Dec

The Christmas Star, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP (Also 22, 23 & 24 Dec) What was the famous Star in the East that guided the Wise Men to the birthplace of Christ? This show presents an astronomical detective story, exploring the various possibilities for the Christmas Star. To book tickets visit www. southdowns.org.uk.

Burning the Clocks, Brighton, BN2 1PS Join the lantern parade as a token of the year’s end and enjoy the dazzling fire show on Brighton beach with live music and fireworks lighting up the sky. For more information visit www.samesky. co.uk/events/burning-the-clocks/.

Wed 22 Dec

Natural Tree Decoration Workshop, Rye Discovery Centre, TN31 7FW Join the craft workshop at the Discover Centre and choose natural materials to make some wildlife inspired tree decorations to take home. Suitable for children aged 5-15 years accompanied by an adult. One child per booking. To book your slot visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on.

Fri 24 Dec

Christmas Eve at The Post Office, Bogor Regis PO22 7PD 2.30-5.30pm. Join the Christmas fun at the Felpham Post Office and have a mulled wine, hot chocolate, nibbles and enjoy some music. All donations made will go towards The Alzheimer’s Society. On the lead up to Christmas Eve raffle tickets will be on sale. For more information check the local Facebook page.

Mon 20 Dec – Sun 2 Jan Winter Activity Trail, Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, TN31 7TY

10am-4pm. Follow the trail map around the reserve and find out about our wonderful winter wildlife along the way. Collect a trail sheet from the Discovery Centre. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on.

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Boxing Day Racing, Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel, BN18 OSY Blow away the cobwebs and enjoy some welcome fresh air with the family at the Fontwell Christmas meeting. There will be festive Nutcracker drummers prior to the racing and the incredible living Baubles skating around the park. Book tickets online at www. fontwellpark.co.uk

Tue 28 Dec

All Aboard – A Tour of the Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 1.30 & 3.30pm. Go to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. Beyond lie the icy dwarfs of the Kuiper Belt - worlds like Pluto and Eris. Fasten your seat belts for the trip of a lifetime. To book tickets visit www.southdowns.org.uk.

Fri 31 Dec

New Year’s Eve Family Funathon, TAO, Bognor Regis, PO21 1RX 3-6pm. Celebrate New Year’s Eve together as a family with a LIVE countdown at 5pm. There will be a disco, face painting, games and food and drinks available. This event will sell out quick so be sure to reserve your spot by visiting www.facebook. com/events/1351368498599690.

Jan Sat 1 - Sun 2 Jan

Rye Winter Activity Trail, Rye Harbour, TN31 7FW 10am-4pm. Follow the trail map around the reserve and find out about the wonderful winter wildlife along the way. Collect a trail sheet from the Discovery Centre. For more information visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

show suitable for all the family. To buy tickets visit www.eventbrite. co.uk and search ‘Kpow Wrestling K2’.

Sun 9 Jan

Look-Think-Make, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, TN40 1DP 2-4.30pm, drop in. Go along for an assortment of fun, intergenerational creative activities and exchanges sparked by ideas from the exhibitions, with artist Janet Moffat. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information visit www.dlwp. com.

Sat 15 Jan

Monthly Market, The Grange Centre, Midhurst, GU29 9HD 8.30am-2pm. Visit this market for collectables, retro, curios, crafts, plants, bric-a-brac and lots more. Car park free for the first two hours and there will be a café on site. Contact telephone 03330 050 398.

Mon 24 Jan – Sun 27 Feb

Nellie’s Arctic Adventure, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX 10am-3pm. See Roy Kelf’s breath taking outdoor sculptures from fishing villages to polar bears which carry an important message of sustainability and the preservation of places of natural beauty and historic interest for future generations. No booking required. Normal garden admission applies. For details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden.

Fri 28 – Sun 30 Jan

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, Nationwide Joining in with the Big Garden Birdwatch is simple and enjoyable, and a great excuse to watch your garden birds. Grab a hot drink, your favourite biscuits and settle into a comfy chair to watch and count the birds in your garden for one hour, then tell the RSPB your results. For more details visit www. rspb.org.uk Our next copy deadline is

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Kapow! Wrestling, K2 Crawley, RH11 9BQ Doors open 6.30pm, First Bell 7pm. The stars of world wrestling invade the K2 Arena in a star studded

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