Kids Fun File Autumn 2017

KIDS’ FUN FILE Eastbourne & beyond

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October - Christmas 2017

Half Term October 2017 21

HAILSHAM GUY FAWKES & BONFIRE CELEBRATIONS. Hailsham town centre. 7.30pm.

Torch-lit procession, marching bands, bonfire and spectacular firework display. FREE (bring coins for charity buckets).

21-29 HALF TERM @ THE OBSERVATORY. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10am-5pm.

In addition to usual interactive exhibits: Spectacular Science Shows at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.

Daily Telescope Tours at 12pm, 2pm & 4pm.

01323 832731. the-observatory.org

Football and Rugby sessions for children 18 months - 7 years

FREE trial class Enterprise Centre 01323 646329 cobievetcare.co.uk

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Action-packed - whatever the weather: Leap into Froggies Indoor Soft Play Area and help the chickens defend their house against the foxes in the Cannon Arena.

Pan for gems in the Mining Area and ride the Runaway Train Simulator. Bounce around on the Jumping Pillows or clamber through the Chestnut Wood Adventure Playground.

Stroll around the Farm and Feed the Animals.

Watch one of the Displays and take a ride on the Quadapillar.

These are just some of the attractions, there’s plenty to do for all ages.

Voucher valid until end of February 2018. Standard individual prices only. Not valid with a family ticket or any other offer. For park day tickets only and cannot be used for ice skating or any other extra activity.

PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY & CRAFT STUDIO 10am-5pm daily (4pm Sundays)

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BABY HAND & FOOTPRINT CASTINGS, WORKSHOPS, LOTS OF SEASONAL OFFERS The Masterpiece Studio, Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith BN8 6JA (A22 Golden Cross) 01825 872225

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Half Term October 2017 21-29 SPOOKY HALLOWEEN WEEK. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade. 10am-5pm. Halloween Trail plus spooky craft activities and a fang-tastic treat.

FREE with admission: Adult £4.50, child £2.50.

01323 410300. eastbournemuseums.co.uk 21-29 HALLOWEEN FUN. Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham. 10am-5.30pm. Haunted Barn & Ghost Hunt. £10.99pp. (Get 25% OFF with voucher on facing page). 01323 442051. knockhatch.com 21-29 SHRIEK WEEK. Drusillas Park, Alfriston.

10am-5pm. Witches, mummy in a maze, spooky surprises and a visit from Scooby-Doo on Wed. Gate price £19.50pp, online price £17.50pp.

01323 874100. drusillas.co.uk 23 MONSTERSAURUS! Royal Hippodrome Theatre.

1.30 & 3.30pm. Young inventor, Monty, creates a world of wacky inventions & incredible monsters.

Magic, mayhem & lots of audience participation.

Ages 3+. Adult £15, child £12, family (2+2) £49.

01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com 23 TRICK OR TREAT. Family Halloween workshop.

Bay Hotel, Pevensey. 11am-2.30pm. Family Learning course for families with young children.

FREE. To register call: 01323 720072.

23,24 BOHO LIGHT FESTIVAL FAMILY WORKSHOPS. DC3 Workshop Space, 1-5 Seaside. 10am-12.30pm & 2-4.30pm. Make large decorations for the Light Festival. 1 adult + 1 child £14, 1 adult + 2 kids £20 per session. devonshirecollective.co.uk 23-26 BIKEABILITY COURSES. Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way. Learn to cycle safely. Level 1 (age 6+) on Mon. Level 2 (age 10+) Mon & Tues.

Level 3 (age 11+) on Tues. Beginners (4+) on Wed & Thurs. Book online or by phone. Whizzability (fun on balance bikes for ages 2-5) is every Mon. 01273 482490. eastsussex.gov.uk/bikeability 23-27 HALF TERM @ THE ART HOUSE. 34 Grove Road.

Daily Halloween-themed workshops.

Mornings 10am-noon. Afternoons 2.30-4.30pm.

Mon am: Art Class £12; pm: Clay Fun £14.

Tues am: Kids’ 1st Aid £10; pm: Sweet Treats £12.

Wed am: Clay Fun £14; pm: Pizza Making £12.

Thurs am: Kitchen Science £14, pm: Sweet Treats.

Fri am: Art Class £12; pm: Pumpkin Carving & Pie Making £12. 01323 728691. thearthouse.info

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Price not including pumpkin.

All pumpkins must be purchased from Sharnfold Farm.

A messy adventure in the woods.

Build a den, hunt for bugs, mix some mud and create a muddy monster.

Gather round the campfire to toast marshmallows.

Families with kids aged 5-11. Drop in. Donation £4.

Light a fire to make your own hot drink, build a den, make things with hand tools, explore the woods and discover woodland animals.

Ages 6-11. Booking essential. Child £21.

Fun family activities and art & craft in the barn: make nature-inspired Christmas decorations.

Stick on your wellies and woolly hat and join us to explore the woods for a wild winter adventure.

Then come back to warm up with a hot chocolate.

Ages 5-11. Booking essential. Child £7, adult £3.50.

01273 497561

sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Half Term October 2017 24

Southern Starz Netball Coaching Hampden Park Sports Centre, inside hall, Eastbourne BN22 9RQ. Thursdays 5-6pm, £4 a session.

Skills, drills & fun for kids in Years 2-6.

Bring sports clothing, trainers, a drink and a smile!

Please book via Facebook or call:

Roz 07790 804665 Sue 07731 463705

MUD, MESS & MARSHMALLOWS DROP IN. Seven Sisters Country Park. Exceat. 10.30am-3pm. Build a den, hunt for bugs, create a muddy monster and toast marshmallows over a campfire. 5-11s. £4. 01273 497561. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 24,25 ½ DAY SCIENCE WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Tue 24th: Light Fantastic: Use science & technology to explore light. Wed 25th: Eyes On The Universe: What’s in space, is there anybody there? Find out by doing fascinating hands-on activities. Age 6-8. Each workshop £11.25.

Must book: 01323 832731. the-observatory.org 25 WILD WOODIES AUTUMN HOLIDAY CLUB. Seven Sisters Country Park. Exceat. 10am-3pm.

Light a campfire to make hot drinks, build a den, make things with hand tools, explore the woodland and discover its creatures.

Ages 6-11. £21 per child. Book 01273 497561. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 25-28 THE RETURN OF NEVERLAND. Royal Hippodrome Theatre. Peter Pan and Tinkerbell are struggling to keep the spirit of Neverland alive. A secret is revealed - could it save the island, or will it destroy it? Adult £16.50, child £12.50, family (2+2) £52. 01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com 25-29 HAUNTED TOYSHOP & PUMPKIN CARVING. Sharnfold Farm, Stone Cross. 10am-4pm.

Are you brave enough to visit the Haunted Toy Shop and follow the Lost Toy Trail? You can also buy a pumpkin from the farm shop and carve your own design. Child £4.50, adult FREE. 01323 768490. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk 26 DISCOVER ARTS AWARD. Leaf Hall, Seaside.

10am-4pm. Halloween creative arts workshop.

Ages 5-11. £8. Booking essential: 01323 649097.

26 EARTH & BEYOND TWILIGHT SPECIAL. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux.

2-8pm. Carry out fascinating experiments about earthquakes, volcanoes and ice caps. Then turn your attention to the stars and look through the Centre’s giant telescopes. Find out how Einstein proved one of his ground-breaking theories.

Age 9-11. £22.75. Must book: 01323 832731. the-observatory.org

Cfx faces Changing faces in many places Face painting for parties and events

01323 645711 cfxfaces@gmail.com

Classes at The Leaf Hall for ages 3 years to adults Arts Awards, IDTA & LAMDA exams Discover Arts Award One Day Workshop Thurs 26 October 10am-4pm

Theme is:

Tel: 01323 649097 Mob: 07833 763698

MY with Peter Vörös STA Aquatic Tutor 25 years of experience - guaranteed success!!!

Warm, private swimming pool.

SKATE W RLD Eastbourne’s No 1 skating venue

Special offer for siblings.

Parent & Baby/Toddler lessons.

1:1 lessons for children & adults.

Small group or squad lessons.

School Holiday Skating

Tuesdays-Thursdays 12noon-5pm, Fridays 12-4pm £4

After School Skating

Tuesdays-Thursdays 3.30-6pm £3

07869 323107 info@mr-peters.com

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AUTUMN FAIR. Enterprise Centre, Station Parade.

10am-5pm. Kids’ Halloween activities, live music, autumn wreath workshop, crafts and food.

FREE entry. enterprise-centre.org LIVING LINES FAMILY DROP IN. Towner, College Road. 11am-4pm. Create animations from flipbooks to digital drawings. FREE for all ages.

01323 434670. townereastbourne.org.uk

28,29 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Sat & Sun 11am4pm, plus Sat 6.30-11pm. Drop-in Halloween activities and stargazing. Make screaming bats, pumpkin lanterns & dancing bones. Admission: adult £8.25, child £6.25, family (4) £25.70, plus £2 per child for activities. the-observatory.org 29

HALLOWEEN HORRORS. Herstmonceux Castle.

10am-4pm. Come in costume for cookie decorating, wizard storytelling, Frankenstein bowling, a decaying corpse game and a spells trail. Adult £6, child £3, family £14, under 5s FREE. 01323 834479. herstmonceux-castle.com

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SAFFRONS FAMILY FIREWORKS. Compton Place Road, Eastbourne. Gates open 6pm, display 7.30pm. Children’s rides, hot food, stalls and family-friendly fireworks. Adult £5, child £3, family (2+2) £15. 01323 724328.

15-17 EASTBOURNE YOUTH RADIO 2017. Hundreds of local school and college students, aged 5-19, will broadcast their own programmes live from Weds 10am until Fri 4pm. Listen on your radio on 87.7FM or online at eyr.org.uk 18

BOHO WINTER LIGHT FESTIVAL & PROCESSION. 4-9pm. Children’s Lantern Procession from town centre at 4pm to Leaf Hall, Seaside. Live music, craft stalls, children’s rides, street entertainers, BoHo Woodland Grotto, hot & cold food.

FREE event. bohoevents.com

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MEADS MAGIC. Meads Street. 2.30-7pm.

Children’s activities, street market, crafts, hot food, live entertainment. Father Christmas will arrive in style! FREE event.

Practise your skills, make friends.

Parents welcome.

Tea, coffee & snacks available.

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Fridays 5-10pm Sundays 2-6pm

Fun Skate Saturdays 1-6pm Available for private parties.

Find us, like us & share us on: 16a Unit 5 Lottbridge Drove Maple Rd Eastbourne BN23 6NY

www.myskateworld.co.uk

PRIVATE TUITION Miss Johnson B.A. Dip. Ed. Qualified & experienced teacher.

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December 2017 1

LITTLE CHRISTMAS IN LITTLE CHELSEA. Grove Rd & South St. 4pm-late. Street market & late night shopping, reindeer, funfair rides, live music, entertainment, festive food & drink. FREE event.

Plus Santa’s Grotto 4-9pm. littlechelseaeb.co.uk

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POLEGATE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS. High Street. Fri 4.30-6.30pm: Christmas Lights Switch On, lantern parade, choir, music & dancing.

Sat 10am-3pm: Family Fun Day - Santa’s arrival, Disney princess, games and entertainment.

CONFIDENT READING READING - WRITING - SPELLING One to one private tuition with fully qualified teacher.

Full assessment given.

All ages welcome.

Old Town area & beyond.

01323 645416 www.lindahardman.co.uk

EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB (formerly Old Town Youth FC)

CALLING ALL FUTURE

WINNERS! Come and join the most successful youth football club in Eastbourne!

Under 6s - Under16s,

Tel: Simon Parks 07795 294443 www.etyfc.org.uk

1-17 NEON NOEL Magical Light Show. Grove Road.

Projected onto the Town Hall clock tower with an explosion of sound and colour every Fri, Sat & Sun at 4.30pm, 5.30pm & 6.30pm. FREE. eastbournechristmas.com 2

ADVENT WORKSHOP. St Mary’s Church, Old Town. 2-4pm. Make Christmas presents and decorations to take home. Ends with short children’s service. Ages 3-11. FREE event.

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WINTER WONDER Family Event. Seven Sisters Country Park. 10.30am-12.30pm. Make Christmas decorations in the barn. Explore the winter woodland and warm up with a hot chocolate.

Ages 5-11. Adult £3.50, child £7.

Book: 01273 497561. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

8Dec- PANTO: DICK WHITTINGTON & HIS CAT. 14Jan Devonshire Park Theatre. Starring Todd Carty (from EastEnders) as King Rat, Tucker as Idle Jack and Martyn Knight as Sarah the Cook. Go from the streets of London across the seas to Morocco on a rip-roaring adventure full of stunning stage effects, music and comedy. Tickets from £14.50.

01323 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk 9-17 EASTBOURNE CHRISTMAS MARKET. Terminus Road & Eastbourne Enterprise Centre. 10am-6pm.

Traditional wooden chalets & festive food, Santa’s Grotto, fairground rides & entertainment. Plus vintage bus service. eastbournechristmas.com 9-23 SANTA’S GROTTO. Knockhatch, A22, Hailsham.

Weekends until 21 Dec. 10am-5.30pm.

Meet Santa in his Grotto (extra £4.50).

Admission: £6.99pp, family (2+2) £25.96.

01323 442051. knockhatch.com

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December 2017 9-24 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, MRS CLAUS & THE ELVES. Enterprise Shopping Centre. Weekends only, Saturdays 9-10am, Sundays 10-11am.

Chat with the elves, enjoy a festive breakfast, give Santa your letter and await his reply. £5 per breakfast or 3 for £12.

Online bookings only: santasgrotto2017.co.uk 18-24 NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Royal Hippodrome, Seaside Rd. Eddie the mouse goes on a quest to ask Santa why only humans get presents at Christmas. He gets chased by the cat and gets advice from the magical tree fairy … but will he find the answer? Adult £15, child £12, family £49.

01323 802020. royalhippodrome.com 21-22 XMAS @ THE ART HOUSE. 34 Grove Road.

Mornings 10am-noon. Afternoons 3-5pm.

Thu am: Xmas Art; pm: Trolls Dance Workshop.

Fri am: Nativity Dance Workshop; pm: Christmas Cake Decorating. £12 per session.

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Seats £19-24 ROYAL HIPPODROME THEATRE Saturday 18 November 2017 7.30pm

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 14 November 2017 1.30 & 5pm

BOXING DAY CONCERT & DANCE. Eastbourne Bandstand. 11am-12.30pm. Round up all your relatives and work off that Christmas dinner by dancing with family & friends. An Eastbourne tradition! All welcome. No ticket required. FREE.

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