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JULY BUMPER SUMMER 2021 5 JULY - 31 AUGUST 2021 ISSUE 135

Answers Spot the Difference In Picture B there are only 2 birds near the sun. There are 3 coconuts not 4. There is a ribbon missing on the hat, There is a stripe missing on the towel and a stripe missing on the ball. There is a star missing near the parasol. The whole cup is grey.

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Weather, Sunshine, Rain, Thunder, Heatwave, Wind, Clouds, Storm, Climate, Cool, Parasol, Umbrella, Gale, Hail, Mist, Fog, Hot, Icy, Snow

When does it rain money?

When there is change in the weather!

Knock knock Who’s there?

Lettuce Lettuce who?

Lettuce in, it’s freezing outside

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What kind of shorts do clouds wear?

Thunderwear!

B What’s a tornado’s favourite game?

Twister

How do you prevent a summer cold?

Catch it in the winter!

Can you draw a picture or write a poem about anything to do with this summer’s weather?

Make it as wacky and colourful as you can!

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Hi Readers Primary Times in West 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, Ty Smith, My Yen Doyle & 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.

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Well what a mixed school year that has been... lessons in school, home schooling, online lessons then back to school. However you’ve been learning, the summer holidays are nearly here so now is your chance to put the year behind you, relax and enjoy a fun summer.

As part of that relaxing take a look at our School’s Out for Summer feature, full of ideas on how to have fun with the family. All the venues listed have had a really tough time this year and will appreciate your visit and support.

Please do mention that you read about them in Primary Times - we also value your support.

Claire and Hayley have spent a long time searching to make this the best ever guide for what to do this summer holiday. Many of the listings are FREE or low cost so do read through them and mark up the ones you want to go to. Our listings are prepared a long time in advance so to make sure you have the latest details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure they haven’t changed, especially with last minute changes due to Covid19 restrictions.

As many of you will know, we publish a comprehensive Choosing your New School feature in our September magazine. The feature is aimed at Year 5 and Year 6 pupils but is handy for everyone to think about. Do look out for that magazine which will be published on 1 September.

Contents

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Katie Clown...............................2 Local News...............................4 Family Theatere........................6 What’s On.................................8 School’s Out for Summer.............11 Competitions........................... 19 All Your Own Work..................23 RSPCA Young Photographers Award.....................................24

As we are distributed through primary schools this means that this magazine is the last one that our Year 6 readers will receive. We wish you the very best of luck in going to secondary school. Thank you for taking our magazines home, entering our competitions, sending us artwork and all the lovely comments you send us. We will miss you.

Peter and the Primary Times Team

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To be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize, all you need to do is complete and cut out the word search. Then fill out the form with your details and send them both to Tiny Pop Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG. The closing date is Friday 23 July. Or scan a copy of your completed form and email it to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Tiny Pop’ as the subject.

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Latest News

Adjusting to the New Normal

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St Barnabas House ‘Night to Remember’ It’s hard to believe it’s been more than a year and a half since the first lockdown restrictions were announced and life as we knew it ground to a halt. Primary Times spoke to Wendy Robinson, Service Head at Childline. She gave us some tips to help families adjust.

Although we’re able to enjoy a few more freedoms now, the impact of Covid-19 is likely to be with us for some time to come. It will have a long-lasting impact on children and families, something that they’ve heard a lot about at Childline, which continues to be there for children.

The NSPCC-run service has counselled more than 73,000 children and young people UK-wide around mental health related concerns alone since April 2020. More and more young people are talking about their struggles with mental health generally but also because of Covid-19.

And now as restrictions lift, this can bring a new set of worries for children. So how can we help children regain their confidence in the world again?

Start slowly Getting back into a routine with attending school and seeing friends might feel difficult but a routine of familiar things will help. Take it slowly and don’t be surprised if they are reluctant or hesitant at first, be supportive and help them ease gently back into their old routines.

Try something new Whether it’s a new hobby, joining a club or going somewhere you haven’t been before, trying new experiences can help children feel better about themselves.

See yourself differently If your child is having negative thoughts or thinking too much about things they’d like to change, encourage them to challenge themselves. They could try writing down one thing every day that they like. It could be their smile, kindness, sense of humour.

If they’re struggling, suggest they think what someone who cares about them would say.

Try a new look Doing something different with the way you look can help you go beyond your comfort zone and reclaim a sense of self. Why not help them try out a new hairstyle or choose a new outfit.

Help other people There are lots of ways to help others, from volunteering to just listening to a friend. It’s a great way to help children feel better about themselves and shows they’ve got positive things to share.

Talk to people Try taking a breath and talking slowly and clearly. Try asking about the other person and really listen to what they’re saying. Remind children others can’t see what they’re thinking and they might not even know that they’re nervous.

Building confidence can take time, but these tips are a good place to start. More advice and support can be found at www. childline.org and children can always call and speak to a volunteer counsellor, free and in confidence by calling 0800 1111.

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After a year like no other, St Barnabas House hospice is looking forward to bringing their celebrated charity night walk, Night to Remember, back on Saturday 11 September, with the camaraderie and solidarity it brings to those taking part.

Setting off at 10.30 pm on Saturday 11 September, Night to Remember participants will light up the streets of Worthing and walk through the night, reflecting the 24-hour nature of the care and support that St Barnabas House offers to patients and their families.

Open to men, women, and children aged 10 and over, the three Night to Remember routes (7, 13.1 or 20 miles) will lead walkers along Worthing seafront, the pier and through residential streets.

Sign up today and every pound you raise will help support local people with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

St Barnabas House provides specialist care at the hospice in Worthing and in people’s own homes across Worthing and surrounding areas. They offer a range of palliative care services, symptom management and end of life care, providing dignity, comfort and choice, as well as ongoing emotional support and counselling for their loved ones.

Registration costs just £22 (£27 with silent disco) and you can sign up at www.stbh.org.uk/night-to-remember

RSPCA Young Photographer Awards It’s back! The RSPCA Young Photographer Awards is the RSPCA’s annual animal photography competition for anyone aged 18 years or younger and it’s free to enter.

This year’s competition opened in May and closes on 16 August. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get creative this summer.

The RSPCA want to encourage young people’s interest in animals and the natural world, as well as to develop their photography skills. No fancy equipment or specialist skills are required to take part – just a love of animals and a keen eye.

There are 11 categories to choose from, including the new Schools Challenge where pupils enter individually but also represent their school. The RSPCA crown a winner in each category, an overall winner, and there’s an online public vote in March 2022 for the People’s Choice Award.

There are some fantastic prizes to be won, including a UK weekend photography break (for the overall winner and a parent/guardian) with Natures Images, up to £3,000 in Amazon vouchers, certificates and trophies. Judging takes place in September, by a panel of awardwinning and professional wildlife photographers including naturalist and broadcaster, Chris Packham, who also hosts the awards ceremony in December.

Check out www.rspca.org.uk/ypa for more information.

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Since reopening in April, Razz Regis has been working non-stop. They filmed a showcase, they had West End Theatre Workshops and they have a performance in Priory Park on 30 July with A Night at the Musicals!

During the summer holidays Razz Regis have their Summer School of Fun. Running 16-20 August, these summer workshops are suitable for children aged 5-7yrs and 8yrs+. All students will learn numbers from School of Rock and Matilda and sing songs from The Descendants.

As they work together in building their characters, looking at scripts, and learning exciting dance numbers as well as arts and crafts, they will be making new friends and, of course, having Fun! Fun! Fun! In September, Razz Regis is thrilled to be starting their parent-assisted classes, Razz Tots! Working with EYFS, the Tots classes for ages 2-3yrs, promotes teaching and learning to give children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life. The usual classes for ages 4-18yrs continue to grow and free taster sessions are being booked now!

All classes are held at The Regis School. Free taster booking is open now and Summer School booking closes 30 July.

Sustainability and Climate Change

The children in Years 5 and 6 at Storrington Primary School have been learning about energy and sustainability and the impact humans are having on the planet in terms of climate change and pollution.

They have also been working on raising awareness of climate change and the harm items like plastic are doing to our environment through photographs. You can see two of their pictures here. We have also uploaded two articles, one from Willow class and the other from Larch class, on our website, www.primarytimes.co.uk/sussex. Do have a look.

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Living with Mammals Survey

For the first time ever, wildlife charity the People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is running its Living with Mammals survey throughout 2021, starting this week. Due to lockdown last year, there was a giant increase in the amount of mammal sightings in people’s gardens.

Do you frequently spot grey squirrels or hedgehogs in your garden? PTES is asking people to record sightings of wild mammals in their gardens this year. If you don’t have a garden, don’t worry, just choose a local park or green space that you visit regularly and record what you see there. Every sighting makes a difference.

To take part, visit livingwithmammals.ptes.org, register and then record what you’ve seen on a weekly basis.

Photo credit: Graham Williams, for People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES)

Summer Fun with Ardingly Active Camps The Ardingly Active Camps have a range of day and residential camps available during the school holidays, providing parents with flexible holiday childcare. Children are grouped into two separate age groups – The

Discoverers for children aged 5 – 9 yrs and Adventurers for children aged 10 -14 yrs. Children can enjoy a range of stimulating, fun and exciting activities which are categorised as Fun and Games, Arts and Creative

Thinking, Sports, Back to Nature, Life Skills, Mindfulness and more. Their Theme Weeks are what makes these Camps unique, generating excitement and offering children engaging and immersive experiences.

The Great Outdoors experience is all about outside fun and games and adventurous activities while learning and experiencing nature at its best including Den building, Campfire cooking, Foraging, Trip to the British Wildlife Centre, Laser tag experience and much more.

Date: 2nd – 6th August Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm Venue: Ardingly College Suitable for children: 8-14 yrs old

In partnership with Point4 & Let’s Dance - Hassocks, the performing arts week will encourage your child to unlock their creative talent! The week will be full of dance, drama, singing, well-being, costume, makeup and musical movies!

Date: 16th – 20th August Time: 9am – 4.30pm Venue: Ardingly College Suitable for children: 5-14 yrs old

The World of Wizardry theme week is back for another magical adventure over the summer holidays including wand making, spell making, a falconry ‘Owl’ experience and much more. Come and join your fellow Potter fans in an immersive magical experience.

Date: 26th – 30th July & 9th – 13th August Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm Venue: Ardingly College Suitable for children: 5-14 yrs old

Active Campers will spend an immersive week learning and experiencing science at its very best while participating in Solar race car building & racing, Robotics, the Science of Bubbles, Liquid Nitrogen demonstration, Visit to the College observatory and much more.

Date: 16th – 20th August Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm Venue: Ardingly College Suitable for children: 10-14 yrs old

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Family Theatre

Family Theatre

The Secret Garden Folk music weaves through this stage adaption of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic children’s tale the whole family will love.

Outdoor performance in the Amphitheatre.

16 Aug

Fireman Sam Live!

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An exciting brand new Storytelling story based on the famous Hans Christian Andersen tale, with interactive and sensory roleplay for 0-4 year olds.

Join Maisey on her Get ready for the best songs adventures through sorcery from all your favourite school as she meets lots female stars in one fabulous of eccentric and hilarious fun-packed show. The characters and learns perfect pop experience for to embrace her magical the little divas in your life! mishaps and finally love Pavilion herself, warts and all.

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This all new production is set in Rome in the 1940’s and brings to light all of the tragedies that happen in relationships during a world of conflict. Ages 5+. Open Air Opera.

24 Jul

The Marriage of Figaro Some of Mozart’s most sublime music features in this bittersweet yet uplifting comedy with world class singing from Britain’s outstanding touring opera company, Brava. Ages 5+.

Open Air Opera.

13 Aug

Mr Stink Packed with fun, humour and a heart-warming message, this touching tale provides the perfect family entertainment. Includes entry to the Garden and adventure playground from 3pm. Ages 7+. Outdoor performance.

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Crawley

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Join the stars of Britain’s Got Talent and The One Show for an hour of songs, scenes and gags all based on what the audience want to see. Join comedy’s most exhilarating act for a show that’s fun for literally everyone.

29 Jul

Much Ado about Nothing In their 29th open-air touring season, and renowned all over the world for their clarity, quality and ingenuity, IIlyria stick to their home-turf: Shakespearean comedy.

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11 Aug

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Award winning open-air theatre company, IIlyria, present Shakespeare in an amusing, imaginative and authentic manner, using the power of voice and the strength of actions.

Tosca

Following the international success of their two-actor Macbeth, Out of Chaos are back to reimagine another Shakespeare masterpiece in their own fast, furious and fantastically funny style.

Family Magic

Hexwood School of Sorcery

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Join Sam, Penny, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in an all singing, all dancing, action packed show. You can become a fire fighter cadet and then watch the magic of the circus.

Much Ado About Nothing

Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath

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Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday

Told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure.

Ropetackle Shoreham-by-Sea

Box Office: 01273 464 440 17 Jul

Arthur’s Dream Boat Enjoy this magical, playful children’s show with breath-taking puppets, so enchanting that everyone will want to sail away with Arthur in his dream boat!

5 Aug

Comedy Club 4 Kids It’s a comedy club, right, but for kids. Also for any adults who enjoy a swear-free hour with the circuit’s best standups and sketch acts. Nonpatronising. Pure awesome.

A very funny interactive magic show with magician David Croucher that is suitable for the whole family 12 & 20 Aug

The Ugly Duckling

18 Aug

The Adventures of Bo Peep A brand new, magical adaptation of the well-loved nursery rhyme. The perfect theatre introduction for your little ones with a flock of woollen puppets, original music and sheep themed silliness.

30 Aug

The Wind in the Willows Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad come to the River Adur in a mesmerising production of The Wind in the Willows.

Calf2Cow presents a hilarious, new theatre adaptation, complete with great folk rock tunes, that is perfect for the modern day audience.

Weald & Downland Living Museum www.wealddown.co.uk 5 Aug

West End to Broadway Theatre2u presents the greatest West End and Broadway musicals brought to life by Alison Carter, one of the country’s leading musical theatre performers. Outdoor performance.

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Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny Peter and his cousin Benjamin know that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon find themselves face to face with a snarling cat, followed by Mr McGregor himself! Ages 3+

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This romantic epic will feature live music making, deft physicality and vibrant 19 Aug story telling. Expect fast Treasure Island paced drama, plenty of Bursting with buccaneers, musical instruments brouhaha and and many quick Enjoy dastardly double costume the show! dealings, changes Michael And don’t along Whitmore’s the way. forget to say lively new Outdoor you saw it in adaption Primary delivers an performance. action packed Times!

29 Aug adventure for the Robin Hood whole family. Ages 5+.

Prepare for a riotous Outdoor performance. summer adventure fit for all 22 Aug the family as The Fools battle Wonder with Grimm to tell their own version of Enjoy an evening of the legendary tale at one enchanting storytelling full of of the most beautiful and magic, puppetry and music. historic landmarks in the UK. A family friendly version of Outdoor performance. the fairy tales we all know and love with a modern twist! Suitable for ages 7+.

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Watch the fabulous characters from the infamous novel by David Walliams in this outdoor show packed with humour, and a heartwarming message. Suitable for the whole family to enjoy together. Ages 7+

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Dragons and Mythical Beasts Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family. Take your place among legendary heroes - just don’t wake the Dragon!

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What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for July and August Due to Covid 19 restrictions please do check with the venue that the listing is up to date before planning your visit.

Ongoing Until 11 Jul

John Davis Funfair, Princes Park, BN22 7AE A traditional, travelling funfair, with one flat fee and ride as many times as you like. Charges apply. For more information, visit www. visiteastbourne.com

Until 18 Jul

Music in the Garden, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP (Every Sunday) Take a picnic and relax with the family in a beautiful garden setting, whilst being serenaded by a different musical act each Sunday.

Dogs on leads welcome. For more information, visit www. bordehill.co.uk.

Waterlily Festival, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX Look out for giant lily pads and flowers created by community art charity, Same Sky. There will also be fun activities to keep the kids entertained. Booking is essential, visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffieldpark-and-garden

Until 30 Jul

Friday Lates at Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB Each Friday in July listen to the soulful sounds of jazz musician Graeme Airth.

For these special evenings, dogs on a lead are welcome in the gardens. For more information, visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans.

Until 31 Oct

Big Wheel (Eastbourne Eye) Western Lawns, BN21 4EH 11am-6pm. The Western Lawns will be home to a 35 metre tall ‘Eastbourne Eye’ this summer, offering 8

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panoramic views across the town. To book tickets visit www.eastbournewheel.com.

Until 13 Nov

Mystery Warrior, The Novium Museum, Chichester, PO19 1QH Explore the secrets of the most elaborately equipped Iron Age Warrior grave ever found in England. Admission free – donations welcome.

For more information visit www.thenovium.org.

July Fri 9 Jul-Sun 12 Sept

Wakehurst Summer of Sound, Ardingly, RH17 6TN See Kew’s wild botanic garden Wakehurst brought alive by a symphony of sounds.

Weave your way through the spectacular landscape and you’ll discover six playful, innovative installations from award winning artists. For more information and to book visit www.kew.org/ wakehurst.

Sat 10 – Sun 11 Jul

Medieval Weekend, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB 10am-4pm. Enjoy the atmosphere of the amazing birds of prey, the clash of steel and cries of victory from the fearsome swordfighting displays. For the young and young-at-heart,

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have-a-go archery will test your skills. To book tickets visit www.arundelcastle.org.

Sun 11 Jul

Green Woodworking for Families, Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, TN22 4HJ (Also 17 & 18 Jul) 10am4pm. Small outdoor group workshops where you can experience the joy of working with green wood through your own creativity, regardless of ages and ability.

Charges apply. To book or make an enquiry email kent. thodsen@btinternet.com or text on 07939 286 714.

Fri 16 Jul

Summertime Stars, Moon and Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 7.30pm. Go to the Planetarium for a tour of the night sky. If the skies are clear you can see some familiar star patterns, including the Great Bear, Hercules, Ophiuchus (the Serpent Bearer), Scorpius, (the Scorpion), and many others. To book visit www.southdowns.org.uk.

Sat 17 Jul Our listings are prepared a long time in advance.

To make sure you have up to date details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure the information hasn’t changed.

Share the Love Mini Procession, Littlehampton High Street, BN17 5EJ 11am-1pm. LOCA will be bringing a mini socially distanced Love Festival Procession to Littlehampton High Street. For more information go to www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Children’s Historic Hat Making, Worthing Museum & Art Gallery, BN11 1HP 11am. In this workshop your child can get creative by taking inspiration from actual historic hats or create a head adornment from their imagination. All materials will be supplied. Charges apply.

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.wtam. uk

Sat 17-Sun 18 Jul

Working Steam Festival, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL Step back in time at Horsted Keynes station for a weekend of steam powered demonstrations and vintage fairground fun. Buy tickets online in advance at www. bluebell-railway.com

Sat 17 Jul–Sat 11 Sep

Wild World Heroes, East Sussex Libraries Join the summer reading challenge at your local library and discover how you can make a difference to the environment. Wild World Heroes features amazing books, awesome rewards, and plenty of ideas for taking care of the environment. Visit www.eastsussex.gov.uk/SRC. The Woods of Wonder, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP Join Warren the Flower Fairy on a magical woodland adventure. Complete the activities in the ‘Woods of Wonder’ story book to collect a reward. Charge is £3 per trail which includes a prize, plus garden admission.

For more information, visit www.bordehill.co.uk.

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Our listings are prepared a long time in advance.

To make sure you have up to date details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure the information hasn’t changed.

Sun 18 Jul

Classic Car Show, Amberley Museum, BN18 9LT This event is for both enthusiasts and families, with 100 classic cars for visitors to view around the 36 acre site and plenty of activities around the museum for children. For more information, visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk.

Voyage to Saturn, Lord of the Rings, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 3.30pm .Visit the Planetarium for all the very latest news about the ‘Ringed Planet’ which is now well placed in the night sky. For more information, and to book visit www.southdowns.org.uk.

Mon 19 Jul

How to Train Your Dragon (PG), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL 5pm. A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed. Charges apply. To book visit www. loxwooddriveinmovies.co.uk.

A Knight’s Tale (PG), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL 9pm. After his master dies, a peasant squire, fuelled by his desire for food and glory, creates a new identity for himself as a knight. Charges apply. To book visit www. loxwooddriveinmovies.co.uk.

Summer Solstice Sunrise Flight, British Airways i360, Brighton, BN1 2LN Fly at sunrise on board the British Airways i360 pod at 4.30am for a unique chance to watch the sun rise over

the sea from 138 metres high in the sky. For more information and to book visit www.britishairwaysi360.com.

Tue 20 Jul

The Lion King (U), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL 5pm. Lion Prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.

Charges apply. To book visit www.loxwooddriveinmovies. co.uk.

Grease (PG), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL (Also 28 Jul) 9pm. Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they are in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Charges apply. To book visit www. loxwooddriveinmovies.co.uk.

Wed 21 Jul

Finding Nemo (U), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL 5pm. After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to take him home.

Charges apply. To book visit www.loxwooddriveinmovies. co.uk.

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Back to the Future (PG), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL 9pm. Marty McFly, a 17 year old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time travelling DeLorean, invented by his close friend, the eccentric scientist Doctor Brown. Charges apply. To book visit www. loxwooddriveinmovies.co.uk.

Little Museum Visitors, Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft, BN6 8SP 10.30-11.45am. Fun, handson creative workshop run by early years’ teacher Sarah Hailey-Watts, aimed at 2-5 year olds, packed full of sticking, drawing, storytelling and object discovery.

Charges apply. For more information, visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org. uk.

Thurs 22 Jul

Inside Out (U), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL 5pm. After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life, and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – joy, fear, anger, disgust and sadness conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school. Charges apply. To book visit www. loxwooddriveinmovies.co.uk.

Jurassic Park (PG), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL 9pm. A pragmatic paleontologist visiting an almost complete theme park is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park’s cloned dinosaurs to run loose. To book, visit www. loxwooddriveinmovies.co.uk.

Fri 23 Jul

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL 5pm. An orphaned boy enrols in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. Charges apply. To book visit www. loxwooddriveinmovies.co.uk.

Mama Mia (PG), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL (Also 27 July) 9pm. The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970’s group ABBA. Charges apply. To book visit www. loxwooddriveinmovies.co.uk.

Friday Fun, Buzz Active, Eastbourne, BN22 7LD (Also 30 Jul, 6, 13, 20 & 27 Aug) A three hour multiactivity session including sailing, windsurfing and paddle sport. This course will start at 3 staggered times to avoid congregating in one space.

Charges apply. To book visit, www.buzzactive.org.uk/ holiday-club-courses.

The Gruffalo (U), Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG My First Cinema showing of the story of a mouse taking a walk in the woods. On his way he meets a fox, an owl and a snake, who might like to eat him but the clever mouse frightens them away with stories of his supposed friend, the fearsome Gruffalo.

To book tickets visit www. ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Fri 23 – Tues 27 Jul

Circus Berlin, Beach Green, Lancing, BN15 8RA Clowns Angelo & Eddy, will guide you through this super show which also includes beautiful aerialists, daring acrobats and the sensational award winning High Wire, For lots more What’s On ideas see page 18...

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Fun Days Out with the Family

Real Steam Trains at the Bluebell Railway

Did you know that at the Bluebell Railway you can get on the footplate of real locomotives? That’s where you find the driver and fireman. In SteamWorks! you can step onto the Stepney locomotive.

Stepney is a famous engine and has his own Thomas the Tank Engine book written about him. He is 146 years old!

If you are a fireman on the railway, you don’t put out fires! Instead, you have to shovel coal into the firebox all day and keep the fire red hot. It’s thirsty work! The fire heats water in the locomotive’s boiler which makes steam. The driver uses the steam to turn the wheels and make the locomotive move. It’s amazing that steam, the wispy stuff that comes out of the top of a kettle, can move a locomotive which weighs as much as 100 cars!

Being the fireman is a tricky job. If your fire is not hot enough, you will run out of steam – maybe halfway to the next station and the locomotive will stop. Too much steam and your locomotive will blow off! How embarrassing!

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There are lots of other fun things in SteamWorks! including a moving footplate, where you get to experience what it’s like travelling with the driver and fireman, and a driving experience, where you control the train simulator of Stepney on a journey to Horsted Keynes Station.

SteamWorks! is also accessible for people in wheelchairs, so they can get onto an engine too. It’s great!

If you want to take a sneak peek around the engine shed and SteamWorks!, check out the virtual tour of Sheffield Park Station on the website. Go to www.bluebell-railway.com and look for virtual tours, they are on the drop-down menu under ‘About’.

Commando Dad: Forest School Adventures

Get outdoors with your kids with Neil and Tara Sinclair in their new book published in paperback on 8 July, priced £10.99.

Suitable for children aged 3 to 13, Commando Dad: Forest School Adventures is a field guide loaded with dozens of activities, games and crafts for you and your troops to enjoy, including build a shelter in the woods, learn to tie knots, make a hotel for creepy crawlies, get creative with leaf printing and share campfire stories. These Forest School mission briefs will make sure your squad learns valuable skills, stays safe and has a lot of fun.

Embrace the tried-and-tested Commando Dad approach to parenting and embark on some unforgettable outdoor adventures. Neil Sinclair is an ex-Commando, qualified childminder and dad of three. He is the author of the bestselling parenting guide Commando Dad: Basic Training.

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See Yourself from a New Perspective!

Kids (and adults) love optical illusions because the idea of something not being what it seems is almost like a magic trick.

Paradox Place, in the heart of Brighton’s North Laine, have created magical illusions and 3D artworks that are fun, Brightonthemed, colourful and quirky, and invite you to become a part of them.

The exhibits come with information boards that provide instructions as well as scientific explanations to satisfy your curiosity and educate along the way. Many of the sets have been set up as photo opportunities that will leave you with a whole load of fantastic and unique photo memories.

The combination of a sense of magic with immersing yourself in unusual set pieces is brilliant for stimulating your imagination and lots of them are funny too, so everyone in the family will have a good giggle.Your ticket allows you access to four floors of bamboozling and amusing exhibits, which you can visit and enjoy at your own pace and in your group.

For more information and to book tickets, visit www. paradoxplace.co.uk

Fun at Paradise Park

Paradise Park provides the perfect day out for the whole family.

The Planet Earth Museum is one of the finest exhibitions of its type in the country and traces the history of life from millions of years ago.

Enter the plant houses under a full-size replica of the Iguanodon fossil, discovered in the Sussex Weald in 1834. Then visit the beautiful collection of colourful koi carp in their Oriental Garden.

Experience the sights and sounds of prehistoric times on the Dinosaur Safari, try your luck at Crazy Golf and wander through the gardens with waterfalls, small lakes and fountains that make up some of the finest gardens in Sussex. Follow the Sussex History Trail – a collection of hand-crafted models of Sussex landmarks that will remind you of their exciting past. A miniature railway carries passengers around the gardens.

Climb Tyrannosaurus Towers and then experience Triassic Treetops Adventure Play. Climb the netted walkways through the trees and slide the spiral slide to discover the tunnels below.

Enjoy the indoor play area, crammed with brightly coloured tubes, tunnels and slides.

There are regular competitions and events in the school holidays to keep children entertained.

For more information, visit www.paradisepark.co.uk.

Summer Fun at Arundel Wetland Centre

Discover the new Coastal Creek aviary at Arundel Wetland Centre, a walk-through experience with waterfalls and a new diving duck tank! The brand new Pelican Cove exhibit has opened next door as home to the Dalmatian pelicans, the largest pelicans in the world with a wingspan of 10 feet.

Families can become Wetland Explorers this summer when they pick up the free activity trail postcard and use all their senses to explore the art of nature, wetland wildflowers, watch the birdies and more.

The Pond Explorer station is open for families to fish out incredible underwater life along the mini boardwalk. The Centre’s learning team is on hand to help ID your catch. Or try a ride through the reeds on the Wetland Discovery Boat Safari Trail, with guides to help you spot wildlife nearby. Boats are wheelchair accessible with tickets available online when you book your admission ticket to Arundel Wetland Centre.

Added to this are two adventure playgrounds, a cafe serving delicious snacks and drinks and a WWT gift shop with unique take-home treats. Arundel Wetland Centre is fully accessible with buggy and wheelchair friendly pathways, comfortable hides and disabled and parent & baby facilities.

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Step Through the Fairy Castle…

…into the Petite Fairytale Boutique in Worthing and meet the fairies.

Would your daughter like to be transformed into a beautiful princess or fairy for the day? She will meet her own fairy on arrival who will help her choose a beautiful rhinestone tiara to keep, a pretty hairstyle, nail colour with sparkles and gems and a glitter tattoo.

Beautiful fairy face sparkles, comfy salon robes to wear and a bottle of fairy dust are also included in the pampering makeover. Makeovers are perfect for birthdays and special events. Gift vouchers are available.

Petite Fairytale Boutique can offer glittery pamper parties run by their fluttery fairies or you can choose a slightly more grown up affair without fairies.

Pamper parties can include hair styling, sparkly nails, glitter tattoos, fairy dust face sparkles and bracelet making. They include games, dancing and singing depending on the age of the children.Your party is finished with a birthday tea in the ‘Princess Parlour’.

Petite Fairytale Boutique also have a lovely range of bears you can build with the help of the fairies. Each bear comes with a magic wish and a birth certificate.

Don’t miss the flowery pink tea shop, fit for a princess (or fairy!)

A range of beautiful themed treats are available - all with a magical twist! There will always be a fluttery fairy on hand to make a fuss of the little ones and why not build a bear or mix up some fairy dust while you are there? But it’s not just for children! They welcome the whole family with a range of sandwiches, sweet treats and afternoon teas. The tea shop is perfect for anyone that needs a little pink in their life!

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Crazy Fun at Hastings Adventure Golf

A fun family day for all is guaranteed at Hastings Adventure Golf, located on the seafront at Pelham Place with plenty of parking adjacent to the complex. Open every day, whatever the weather, it is loved by everyone, young and old. There are also mobility putters for wheelchair users so everyone can join in.

Home to the World Crazy Golf Championships, Hastings Adventure Golf boasts three imaginatively designed 18-hole courses - Pirate, Adventure and Crazy. All are packed full of surprises with landscaped gardens, seven waterfalls, 37 fountains, caves, windmills, mountains, two large pirate ships, cannon fire, explosions, splashes, talking tikki poles and grumbling stone heads!

This summer, Hastings Adventure Golf has delicious fish and chips, homemade gelato, barista coffee and plenty of sweet treats on offer too, everything for a great day out.

If you fancy yourself as a Crazy golf champ, then entries are open to the 2021 World Crazy Golf Championships (junior, novice and professional categories) that take place in September. Enter via the website www.hastingsadventuregolf.com

Bounce into Summer with Flip Out Chichester Flip Out Chichester is the biggest and best indoor adventure park in West Sussex, full of fun for the whole family.

Keep boredom at bay this summer with impressive wall to wall trampolines and many attractions. Have a go at the Ninja Assault Course, bounce away on huge trampolines, take on the Wipeout machine, shoot hoops on slam ball, speed down the drop slide, play in the giant soft play Funhouse and launch yourself onto the giant airbag.

Flip Out is a great destination for active parents looking to have some trampolining fun with the kids during the holidays. Parents who prefer a more relaxing activity can sit back and enjoy a coffee while watching the kids burn off some energy from the viewing platform of the in-house pizza restaurant Diablo’s. Children age 12 or over can be left unsupervised too.

Flip Out also offer birthday party packages or you can hire out the arena for corporate activity sessions.You can even book a sleepover!

There’s always something exciting going on so take a look at the website or Facebook page for more information on upcoming events and special offers.

For more information, visit www.flipout.co.uk/chichester, call 01243 256590, email chichester@flipout.co.uk or check out their Facebook account, @flipoutchichester.

Weald and Downland Living Museum

Home to The Repair Shop, the family-friendly Weald and Downland Living Museum is a 40-acre site nestled in the South Downs National Park in Chichester, West Sussex. It invites visitors to experience a unique glimpse into our rural history with the chance to explore historic buildings, enjoy six historic gardens, traditional agriculture and farm animals, and interactive demonstrations and displays.

The Museum has the summer holidays sorted and offers a memorable and unique day out for all the family with a host of summer events to keep all ages entertained. Children are encouraged to step back in time and experience what life was really like in years gone by. See traditional skills and crafts in action and learn about historic rural life in a fun, interactive and immersive way.

This August, Weald and Downland Living Museum are holding their popular Wonderful Weeks event Tuesdays to Sundays. They are inviting budding explorers to become ‘museum detectives’ and each week learn about a different theme. There will be family-friendly activities running daily to encourage all ages to discover the different areas of the Museum, learn about our history and enjoy the great outdoors, while having plenty of fun along the way.

On this perfect family day out for young and old, families can also enjoy walking through the beautiful grounds, relaxing with a picnic or refreshments in the on-site cafe or exploring one of the self-led nature trails.

Don’t miss the children’s theatre shows in August. See the website www.wealddown.co.uk, for details and to book.

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Summer is finally here and what we have all been waiting for fresh air and lots of fun with the whole family.

Harbour Park, situated on Littlehampton’s sandy beach, is the perfect choice when planning your summer day trip. Outdoor attractions include the classic Whirlpool Waltzer, Reef Dodgems and Ocean Coaster, plus Formula Circuit and Sealion Barrels for the smaller members of the family. There is something for everyone.

With the Go Unlimited Wristband, it is fun all day long. Ride the attractions as many times as you like, take a walk to the beach, have a go at crabbing on the harbour front, then head back to the park for more rides or even a tasty treat from one of the many food outlets.

Cool off indoors in the family arcade where you can win some amazing prizes. Take a seat in the Harbour Kitchen and grab a coffee whilst the kids go wild in the soft play area.

So, if the sun is shining what better place to be with family and friends this summer than at Harbour Park.

Visit the website www.harbourpark.com for up-to-date opening dates and times and to book in advance. Use offer code PT2021 for Go Unlimited Wristband Discount.

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FLIP OUT CHICHESTER Glenmore Business Park, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 7BJ Tel: 01243 256590 Email: chichester@flipout.co.uk

Visit our Adventure Park where you can enjoy Trampolines, giant Airbag Pit, Drop Slide, Wipe Out, Ninja Assault Course, 3 floor Softplay Funhouse & much more.

Flip Out is the perfect place to host a Birthday Party too where you can bounce for an hour and then tuck into delicious food in our restaurant and celebrate with friends.

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The digital Summer Science hub replaces the exhibition floor, bringing the country’s cutting-edge research to life through games, quizzes and interactive activities. It will also offer plenty of chances to meet the scientists and research groups, who are the stars of Summer Science, through interactive workshops and demonstrations.

Step back in time and enjoy the thrill of gladiators in action on 21 and 22 August at Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens. It promises to be a thrilling, action-packed day as the gladiators take up their arms.

The Royal Society Summer Science 2021 digital programmes run from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 July.

Check out the programme of events online at www.royalsociety.org/ science-events-and-lectures A host of familyfriendly activities, quizzes and events are also on offer for curious minds of all ages, including: Weirdology, an event to highlight the strange science lurking in everyday things. This is a show for people who think they hate science - starring Gastronaut Stefan Gates. Sunday 11 July, 11am - 12noon How can Minecraft help us understand how the minerals and metals found in your smartphone play a significant role in a sustainable future? Join in the interactive workshop where you’ll learn just that.

Saturday 10 July, 2-3pm.

Older kids can hear from researchers developing tools to make zoo animals’ enclosures more like their environment in the wild, and how this can help improve their welfare and behaviour. Sunday 11 July, 12noon – 12.30pm. They can also join mathematician Dr Nira Chamberlain as he enlists the help of Captain Jack Sparrow to explain the mathematical modelling of the Pirates of the Caribbean and how this creative solution can be applied to the real world. Saturday 10 July, 12noon – 12.30pm.

There are plenty of activities and events for all the family this summer at Sussex Past’s historic sites.

At Michelham Priory House & Gardens go along and join in the Family Fun Days on Wednesdays throughout August. Spend the day as a pirate or princess on this bountiful island or choose a favourite teddy to go for a picnic with. For a trip through the ages from prehistory to 1950’s, Michelham has a Living History Weekend on 14 and 15 August. There will be reenactments, displays and plenty of opportunities to join in. If the family enjoys outdoor theatre get tickets to see ‘The Secret Garden’. Folk music weaves through this stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic children’s tale which the whole family will love. Make sure you visit the playground too for the perfect place for a picnic.

Visit the website www.sussexpast.co.uk for more information on these summer events and more, including holiday workshops at Lewes Castle & Museum.

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Journey to the Stars this Summer

The South Downs Planetarium in Chichester is an exciting place for people of all ages to visit. Sit back and relax. Get lost in stunning fulldome images and breath-taking videos whilst the highly experienced and enthusiastic lecturers take you on a mind-blowing journey through space.

The Planetarium is located to the south of the city of Chichester, by the campus of the High School. With its 100-seater auditorium, colourful displays and well-stocked sales kiosk, the Planetarium has something for would-be astronauts and stargazers aged 6 years and above.

In conjunction with the new fulldome video system which produces stunning immersive images and video, the magnificent star projector projects nearly 4,500 stars and other celestial objects onto the dome above your head.

The Planetarium puts on new public shows every month including during the school holidays. There is free car parking adjacent to the Planetarium building, easy access for the disabled, and it is only a short walk from rail and bus stations. The Planetarium operates throughout the year but is not open every day and we regret that casual callers cannot be accommodated.

For details of all upcoming shows and current opening hours, plus a map showing you how to find them, visit the Planetarium’s website at www.southdowns.org.uk. All tickets must be booked in advance and paid for online with a credit or debit card. There are no ticket sales on the door or cash sales.

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Escape to the sky this summer with British Airways i360 and take your family to new heights! A day out at BA i360 is a unique experience the whole family can enjoy with plenty of fun on site activities to keep your little ones thoroughly entertained.

Climb aboard the spaceship-like glass viewing pod and gently glide 450ft in the air for an unbeatable bird’seye view of Brighton and the South Coast.

On the pod, get the kids to complete an i360 activity sheet, to learn about, and identify Brighton’s top landmarks.

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Michelham Priory House & Gardens, nr Hailsham

On the picturesque island you will find 7acres of gardens,historic buildings and forge, Dovecote shop, café and playground. Plenty inside and out to keep the family entertained all day.15 minutes from Eastbourne

Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens

After descending back down to earth you’ll need refuelling. Take a seat on the beachfront terrace of West Beach restaurant, where the kids can tuck into the pick ‘n’ mix menu for just £5 and you can enjoy a range of freshly prepared and locally sourced dishes.

Explore this first century home and archaeological site. Marvel at the largest collection of early mosaic floors in Britain and walk through Britain’s first garden.

Don’t forget to browse the shop where they have a whole section devoted to small toys for children including bouncy balls, flying discs, pocket kites, BioBuddi blocks, giant bubble kits, pocket money souvenirs and more.

Do you have a budding engineer or architect on your hands? They’ll love learning about the fascinating process of building the i360 tower in the free ‘How it was Built’ exhibition.

A day at BA i360 is a day the family will never forget. Kids flights cost from only £7.42 when you use your exclusive Primary Times 10% discount code ‘PTIMES2021’ at the time of booking. Under 4s go free.

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More What’s On Your family diary for July and August Our listings are prepared a long time in advance.

To make sure you have up to date details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure the information hasn’t changed.

July performing high up in the roof of the Big Top. To book ticket visit www.circusberlin. co.uk

Sat 24 Jul

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (PG), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL 5pm. A toon hating detective is a cartoon rabbit’s only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of murder.

Charges apply. To book visit www.loxwooddriveinmovies. co.uk.

Littlehampton Sketch Crawl, Throughout Littlehampton 11am-3pm. A hosted sketch crawl all around Littlehampton. The event is free but booking is essential.

For more information, visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk.

Supercar Event, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, PO18 OPX 9am-5pm. A family festival celebrating some of the world’s most luxurious and high performing sports cars – all while raising funds to support the work of The Children’s Trust. For more information and to book tickets visit www. thechildrenstrust.org.

Cirque du Soleil – Worlds Away (PG), Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG Mia visits a travelling circus where she becomes spellbound by a performing aerialist. As their eyes meet, the aerialist misses his catch.

Mia tries to help him and they fall into the dreamlike world of Cirque du Soleil.

To book tickets visit www. ropetacklecentre.co.uk.

Sat 24 Jul–Wed 1 Sept Wetland Explorers, WWT Arundel, BN18 9PB Use the Activity Trail Map to locate 12 activity boards sprinkled around the site.

Try all 12 ways for families to experience nature and mindfulness moments on a fun-filled day out. For more information and to book visit www.wwt.org.uk.

Sun 25 Jul

The Giants of our Solar System, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 3.30pm. Saturn is about nine times Earth’s radius with about 80 moons and is easily recognised by its distinctive ring system. Explore in detail these gas giants and some of their fascinating moons. For more information, and to book visit www.southdowns. org.uk.

Mon 26 Jul

Toy Story (PG), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL 5pm. A cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman figure replaces him as the top toy in a boy’s room. Charges apply. To book visit www. loxwooddriveinmovies.co.uk.

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Children’s Art Workshop, Arundel Museum, BN18 9PA 10.30am-1.30pm or 1.303.30pm. Create a painted

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The activity will be held in a well ventilated room with one child per table. For children aged 7-11 parents don’t need to stay. Charges apply, booking essential, visit www. arundelmuseum.org/events.

Mon 26-Fri 30 Jul

World of Wizardry, Ardingly Active Camps, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ (Also 9-13 Aug) For ages 5-14. Go along for a magical adventure over the summer holidays including wand making, spell making, a falconry ‘Owl’ experience and much more. Go and join your fellow Potter fans in an immersive magical experience. To book visit www.ardingly.com.

Tues 27 Jul

The Lego Movie (U), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL 5pm. An ordinary LEGO construction worker is recruited to join a quest to stop the evil tyrant from gluing the LEGO universe into eternal stasis. Charges apply. To book visit www. loxwooddriveinmovies.co.uk.

Distant Worlds, Alien Life, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 3.30pm. Go to the Planetarium to find out about the discoveries and exciting possibilities for the existence of Earth-like worlds beyond our Solar System, and the alien life that may inhabit them. For more information, and to book visit www. southdowns.org.uk.

Wed 28 Jul

Sharp Shots Photo Club, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP 10.30am-1pm. This workshop will be outdoors in the beautiful grounds. Find brightly coloured flowers to photograph, lean how to blur backgrounds and take action shots of birds and bugs. This workshop is aimed at 7-11 years. Charges apply.To book visit, www.bordehill.co.uk.

Sharp Shots Photo Club (Teens) Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP 1.30-4pm. Students learn how their aperture, shutter speed and ISO affect their images and make great photos. They will also learn how to use camera settings creatively, making wonderful images of the summer through their viewfinders. Charges apply.

To book visit, www.bordehill. co.uk.

Moana (PG), Loxwood Drive-In Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL 5pm. In ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reached Moana’s island, she answers the ocean’s call to seek out the Demigod to set things right. Charges apply. To book visit www. loxwooddriveinmovies.co.uk.

Thurs 29 Jul

Cars (PG), Loxwood DriveIn Movies, Billingshurst, RH14 0AL A hot-shot race-car called Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family. Charges apply.

To book visit www. loxwooddriveinmovies.co.uk.

Summertime Stars, Moon and Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 7.30pm. Go to the Planetarium for a tour of the night sky. If the skies are clear For lots more What’s On ideas see page 20...

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Win a Family Ticket to Answer the call of the wild at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Gasp, giggle, shriek and scream as you see and do things you’ve never seen or done before.

Stare wideeyed encountering endangered animals and even brave the new JAW-dropping adventure in 2021 - Croc Drop. Will you brave the drop to release the curse? Croc Drop joins the ride line-up of over 40 attractions, alongside family favourites such as Elmer’s Flying Jumbos.

Can’t wait to visit? Tickets must be pre-booked in advance at www.chessington.com.

For your chance to win a family ticket, tell us the name of Chessington’s new ride. For detals of how to enter, please see the bottom of this page.

Win a box of books for your school

Primary Times are offering schools the chance to win a selection of great books for their library.

We have a whole box full of titles from super stories to fun educational books.

We have several boxes of books to give away and the titles in each may differ.

To enter the competition send your name, address, phone number and the name of your school using the details below.

Win a Family Jump Session at Flip Out Chichester

Flip Out is a fantastic place to spend some quality family time.

Flip Out Chichester are giving away a 1 hour jump in their adventure trampoline park for a family of up to 5 people.

They’ll throw in grip socks for each of you too. The ticket will give you access to all areas so you can take on the Wipeout machine, Vertical Drop Slide, test your agility on the Ninja Assault Course, play in their three floor soft play and, of course, bounce to your heart’s content on lots of huge trampolines!

To be in with a chance of winning a free family bounce tell us which sport/activity is Flip Out most famous for? See below for details of how to enter.

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Win a Family Ticket to Wind in the Willows at Ropetackle Arts Centre On a summer afternoon in Wild Wood, while the animals sat, ate picnics and played with their friends, a mischievous ‘poop poop’ echoed in the trees. The next thing everyone heard was a very big splash! Who could it be? The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, is one of the most endearing of classic children’s stories. Brilliant theatre company Calf2Cow present a hilarious, new theatre adaptation, complete with great folk rock tunes, that is perfect for the modern day audience and they are bringing it to Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham

by Sea on Monday 30 August at 4pm.

For your chance to win a ticket for a family of four worth £40, tell us who wrote the classic Wind in the Willows story. See below for details of how to enter.

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July you can see some familiar star patterns, including the Great Bear, Hercules, Ophiuchus (the Serpent Bearer), Scorpius, (the Scorpion), and many others. To book visit www.southdowns.org.uk.

Fri 30 Jul

Arbor the Tree, Luxford Field, Uckfield Join in for an outdoor interactive and visual story with the amazing Arbor the Tree, suitable for all ages.

Book your place at www. eastsussex.gov.uk/src Arbor the Tree, Western Road Recreation Ground, Hailsham Join in for an outdoor interactive and visual story with the amazing Arbor the Tree, suitable for all ages.

Book your place at www. eastsussex.gov.uk/src

Fri 30 Jul – Sun 1 Aug

Enchanted Leonardslee, Lower Beeding, RH13 6PP (Also 6-8 Aug) The Enchanted Arena includes live music, breathtaking trapeze shows, street theatre, circus, baby unicorn rides and new for 2021 the Enchanted Woodland Trail. For more information and to book tickets visit www. enchantedleonardslee.co.uk.

Family Nature Therapy Forest Bathing, Petworth House & Gardens, GU28 0AE (Also on 4, 15 & 26 Aug) 10.30-12noon or 2-3.30pm.

Have fun at the forest bathing sessions where you’ll be guided through a series of play based invitations. The sessions are designed for families, recommended for children aged 7 +. Charges apply. To book visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/ petworth-house-and-park

Sat 31 Jul – Sun 1 Aug Beach Life Music Festival, Princes Park & Eastern Seafront, BN22 7LH 11am-6pm. Beach Life kicks off the summer holidays with an adventure filled weekend on Eastbourne seafront. Featuring a huge line up of land and water based outdoor pursuits.

For full details visit, www. visiteastbourne.com Model Railway Weekend, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL Where miniature meets full size! Expect an array of tiny worlds, all expertly modelled and brought to life by the steam and diesel locomotives that wind their way along the tracks. To book tickets visit www.bluebellrailway.com

Sat 31 Jul

Crafty Celts, Novium Museum, Chichester, PO19 1QH (Also 4, 11, 18 & 25 Aug) Go along to the Novium Museum to discover more about life in the Iron Age. Handle replica weaponry and objects, learn about what people wore and ate, and take part in craft activities and trails. For more information, visit www. thenovium.org.

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Sat 31 Jul-Sat 28 Aug

Love Local Arts in the High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EJ (Every Saturday only) Go into town to experience free fun arts events suitable for all the family. Featuring fantastic pop up performances, live music and exhibitions. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk.

Sat 31 Jul-Fri 10 Sept Picture Littlehampton: A Community Photography Challenge There will be three winning categories – most inventive, most colourful and most surprising. Three winners will be selected and then exhibited in Littlehampton Museum. For more information about how to get involved, visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk.

August Sun 1-Tue 31 Aug

Wonderful Weeks, Weald and Downland Living Museum, Chichester, PO18 0EU The perfect family day out for young and old. Families can enjoy walking through the beautiful grounds, relaxing with a picnic or refreshments in the on-site cafe or exploring one of the self-led nature trails. For more information, visit www. wealddown.co.uk.

Mon 2-Fri 6 Aug

The Great Outdoors and Laser Tag Festival, Ardingly Active Camps, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ For ages 8-14. This experience is all about outside fun and games and adventurous

activities while learning and experiencing nature at its best. Includes den building, campfire cooking, laser tag experience and much more.

Charges apply. To book visit www.ardingly.com.

Tues 3 Aug

Sonic the Hedgehog (PG), Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5EG The world needs a new hero – it got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic embraces his new home on earth until he accidentally knocks out the power grid, sparking the attention of uncool evil genius Dr Robotnik. To book tickets visit www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk.

Wed 4 Aug

Amazing Animal World, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ (Also 10, 20 & 26 Aug) 10am2pm. Go along to one of the meet and greet sessions with the animal rescue charity , join the free wildlife hunts and have a go at the Mad Hatter’s themed 9-hole crazy golf course. To find out more, visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk.

Thurs 5 Aug

History Day, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB (Also 26 & 27 Aug). Meet characters from the past, dressed in traditional costumes. Have a go at archery, be amazed at the skill of the falconer and see cookery demonstrations.

To book tickets visit www. arundelcastle.org

Fri 6-Sun 8 Aug

60 Plus 1, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL Help celebrate the volunteer achievements from over the last 60 years with a weekend of displays, activities, music, festivities and, of course, steam engines. Kids Kingdom will provide fun and games suitable for all ages.

To book tickets visit www. bluebellrailway.com

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August Sat 7 Aug

Wilderness Camp, Borde Hill Garden, RH16 1XP Switch off from technology and make the most of being outdoors this summer by joining ‘Wilderness Camp’, a bushcraft experience for the whole family held in the beautiful woodland at Borde Hill. Chrages apply. To book tickets visit www.bordehill. co.uk.

The Jukeboxes, Littlehampton High Street, BN17 5EJ 11am-3pm. Using props, masks, puppets and a terrible selection of wigs, the kitsch duo, Bootworks Theatre, bring to life some of our favourite celebrity pop stars from past and present. The Beatles, Sinead O’Connor, Miley Cyrus, whatever your age, there’s something for everyone. For more information see www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk.

Sat 7-Sun 8 Aug

Loxwood Joust 2021, Loxwood Meadow, RH14 0AL (Also 14 & 15 Aug) Step back in time to the 1400’s in Loxwood with this fully immersive day out. You will see the most eminent Knights of the realm, the bravest and most fearless soldiers and the greatest musicians. To book your tickets visit www. loxwoodjoust.co.uk/tickets.

Sun 8 Aug

Storytime with Jane Hissey, Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft, BN6 8SP (11am and 3pm). Jane introduces you to some of the beloved characters from her books before reading some stories of their adventures. This event is free

but you will need to book a ticket for each person in your group including all children. To book visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org. uk.

Wed 11 Aug

Tree Fellas, Seaford Library, Seaford A hilarious, interactive storytelling and writing workshop about a tree family looking for somewhere to settle down, suitable for ages 6+. Book your place at www. eastsussex.gov.uk/src Design a Manga Style Character, Ditchling Museum 11am-3pm. This workshop starts with learning about what manga is, then exploring how to design a manga style character inspired from classics such as Alice in Wonderland.

(9-11 years). Charges apply. To book visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org. uk.

Thurs 12 Aug

Sandcastle Competition, Littlehampton Seafront 10am-1pm. Take your buckets and spades and compete for victory with prizes up for grabs in three age categories; 5 and under, over 5’s and 10+.

You must only use natural materials found on the beach.

For more information, visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk.

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Screen on the Green, Littlehampton, BN17 5GB 8.45-11pm. Take a blanket, pick your spot and see Aladdin on the giant 40ft inflatable screen. This is a free, non-ticketed event. For more information, visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk.

Creative Heart Arts and Crafts, Love Local Arts, Littlehampton High Street, BN17 5EJ 11am-3pm. An exciting day of activities in the lovely sensory garden. Help create a joint artwork reflecting the love of community and the environment by making a flower out of recycled materials and adding in to their heart. For more information, visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk.

The Chalk Experience, Love Local Arts, Littlehampton High Street, BN17 5EJ 11am-3pm. A free art activity for all abilities and ages with Littlehampton’s Organisation of Community Artists coming together with the local community to create colourful chalk art images that will brighten up the Littlehampton precinct. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk.

Mystery Warrior Community Day, The Novium Museum, Chichester, PO19 1QH 10am-2pm. Learn about life in the Iron Age, handle replica weaponry, and learn more about what people wore, how they made their clothes and take part in mini-digs,

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weaving and other activities.

Booking essential. Visit www. thenovium.org Punch and Judy’s Staycation Celebration, Littlehampton High Street, BN17 5EJ 11am-3pm. Punch and Judy have had their jabs (for woodworm) and are bouncing back once more with their uproarious antics and slapstick silliness. For more information, visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk.

Sat 14-Sun 15 Aug

Medieval Weekend, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB 10am-4pm. Enjoy the atmosphere of amazing birds of prey, the clash of steel and cries of victory from the fearsome sword-fighting displays. For the young and young-at-heart, have-a-go archery will test your skills.

To book tickets visit www. arundelcastle.org

Sun 15 Aug

Big Draw, Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft, BN6 8SP 11am-12.30pm & 3-4.30pm.

Using traditional artist techniques let your imagination wander into fantastical places and translate them onto paper with colour and creativity.

Ages 7+. Charges apply.

To book visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org. uk.

Mon 16-Fri 20 Aug

Unlocked Performing Arts, Ardingly Active Camps, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ For children ages 5-14. In partnership with Point4 & Let’s Dance Hassocks, the performing arts week will encourage your child to unlock their creative talent!

The week will be full of dance, drama, singing, wellbeing, costume, makeup and musical movies! To book visit www.ardingly.com

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August STEM Science Adventure Week, Ardingly Active Camps, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ For children ages 10-14.

Spend an immersive week learning and experiencing science while participating in Solar race car building & racing, Robotics, he Science of Bubbles, Liquid Nitrogen demonstration and much more. Charges apply. To book visit www.ardingly.com

Sat 21 Aug

The Open Air Drawing Room, Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft, BN6 8SP 11am, 12.30pm & 3pm.

Audience members are invited to stop, reflect and see the bigger picture in this joyful celebration of our collective creativity as they help create a giant piece of art called A Sea of Faces .

To find out more visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org. uk.

Bazaar Sunset Garden Party, Sussex Prairie Garden, Woodmancote, BN5 9AT 5-9pm. Featuring 4 x 4 Kings of Bhangra, a fantastic Punjabi dance group. Ticket price includes garden entry and a thali curry supper. To book visit www.sussexprairies. co.uk.

Sat 21-Sun 22 Aug

Gladiators, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR Step back in time and enjoy the thrill of the Gladiators in action. There will be hands-on activities for the whole family, including sword practice, Gladiator training, tasting Roman food, and dressing in Roman costume.

To find out more information, visit www.sussexpast.co.uk.

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Wed 25 Aug

Illustrating a Giant Picnic, Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft, BN6 8SP 11am-3pm. (7-11 years). In this workshop try different activities and drawing techniques to warm up the imagination and explore a range of mixed media, including collage, inks, paint and pastels. (take a packed lunch).To book visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk.

Fri 27 – Mon 30 Aug

Eastbourne Vintage Festival, Gildredge Park, BN21 1DP Take a step back in time from the 1920’s to the 1970’s, at this festival offering an array of everything vintage and retro, such as classic vehicles, antiques, music, dance, Victorian funfair, artisan food, open air cinema and much more. For more information, visit www.visiteastbourne. com.

Sat 28 Aug

Family Festival and Firework Competition, The South of England Showground, RH17 6TH Three societies will compete with a 10 min display to become the crowned winners, with a closing pyromusical display by Phoenix Fireworks. Includes a funfair, food and drink and live music.

For more information visit www.visitsoutheastengland. com.

Rat Choc Chip, Littlehampton High Street, BN17 5EJ 11am-3pm. A very funny new walkabout performance from Beautiful Creatures

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Theatre. Be charmed by the lovable and haphazard ice cream vendor and help with her desperate attempts to keep her furry friends out of sight of the health inspector.

To find out more information visit www.visitlittlehampton. co.uk.

Sat 28-Mon 30 Aug

12,000 Years of Combat, Arundel Castle & Gardens, BN18 9AB Experience the excitement of life in Britain from the Stone Age to the Victorian era. Hundreds of characters from the past demonstrate combat, cookery and crafts in the large encampment tents through the ages. For more information visit www. arundelcastle.org.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL The ideal bank holiday day out with bear hunts, games, prizes and fun for all the family and there’s free travel for all children who bring their favourite teddy! To find out more and pre-order your picnic visit www.bluebellrailway.com

Sun 29 Aug

Brighton Beach Clean, BN1 1NB 11am-1pm. Show your green credentials and join the crusade to help protect the ocean from the surge of rubbish on the beach.

All beach clean participants will be eligible for access to some exclusive retailer discounts at Churchill Square.

For more details visit www. churchillsquare.com

Sun 29-Mon 30 Aug

Re-opening of Lavender Line Railway, Isfield Station, nr Uckfield, TN22 5XB The Railway plans to reopen on the Bank Holiday weekend.

Check back nearer the time for more information at www.lavender-line.co.uk.

September Wed 1 Sep

Tree Fellas, Crowborough Library A hilarious, interactive storytelling and writing workshop about a tree family looking for somewhere to settle down, suitable for ages 6+. Book your place at www. eastsussex.gov.uk/src.

Sat 4 – Sun 5 Sep

Historic Buildings, Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester, PO18 0EU 10.30am-6pm. Spend the weekend focussing on the buildings at the heart of the museum collection from their construction methods, building forms and conservation. To book tickets visit www.wealddown.co.uk.

Sun 5 Sep

Harley-Davidson Bikes & Brews, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP Enjoy the unforgettable sights and sounds of HarleyDavidson bikes from the 1066 Chapter. Featuring live music between 12noon2pm and a barbecue. For more information, visit www. bordehill.co.uk.

Sat 11 Sep

Night to Remember Midnight Walk, Worthing Leisure Centre, BN12 4ET Arrive at 8.30pm for a 10.30pm start. Walk for either 7, 13.1 or 20 miles and light up the night for St Barnabas House. Add a silent disco to your ticket for an additional £5 and dance while you walk! Ages 10+. For full details visit www.stbh.org.uk/ nighttoremember.

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