Families Sussex March/April 2020

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Motivating Good Behaviour What's On for Families in Sussex Plastic-free Lunchbox And more!

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In this issue...

3 Could you be a Family Hero?

4 Family News and Views 6 10 Great Educational Apps 7 Choosing your Family Pet 8 Healthier Easter Cookies 9 Secret to Good Behaviour

11 March/April What's On Guide: four bumper pages of events and fun activities right across Sussex

10 Plastic-free Lunch Box

15 Activity Page for Children

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News and Views

Participate with your Children in this year's British Science Week

Having Fewer Toys May Be Better!

You’ve probably suspected it – well, it may now have been confirmed!

Children who have too many toys are more easily distracted, and do not enjoy quality playtime, a new study suggests.

Researchers at the University of Toledo in Ohio, US, recruited 36 toddlers and invited them to play in a room for half an hour, with either four toys, or sixteen toys.

They found that youngsters were far more creative when they had fewer toys to play with. They also played with each for twice as long, thinking up more uses for each toy and lengthening and expanding their games.

British Science Week is a 10 day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths which takes place from 6 to 15 March.

The annual festival features fascinating, entertaining and engaging events and activities across the UK, designed to appeal to families with children of all ages.

Your child can also enter the annual poster competition and/or download a series of FREE activity packs at www. britishscienceweek.org, filled with resources and ideas to try out at home or school. The good news is these activities don’t require parents to have a science background or buy any expensive equipment.

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The authors of the study conclude that parents, schools and nurseries should pack away most of their toys and just rotate a small number regularly, to encourage children to become more creative and improve their attention spans.

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New eBooks Encourage Children to Eat Vegetables Parents of fussy eaters can now access new FREE resources courtesy of the ‘See & Eat’ project, an initiative supported by the British Nutrition Foundation, to support parents in persuading their children to eat more vegetables.

Resources include 24 new eBooks that can be downloaded from the ‘See & Eat’ website. These have been developed based on past research which has shown that showing hard-copy picture books about vegetables to children helps to familiarise them with new food and ultimately, helps them to eat a wider variety.

The ‘See & Eat’ eBooks each tell the farm to fork journey of a different vegetable and can be personalised with pictures, videos and text.

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Run by charity Keep Britain Tidy, this initiative is the country’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign and aims to get 600,000 #LitterHeroes out and about, cleaning up the environment on their doorstep.

It’s easy for families to get involved. Simply pledge to take part and either organise a litter-pick in your community or join an organised event.

To find out more, join a local event, register to take part and access resources including a how-to guide, visit www.keepbritaintidy.org/GBSpringClean

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"Invisible Goodness, Wrapped Up in Fun" Perform founder, Lucy Quick, tells us more.

Perform classes are a bit like a pasta sauce that’s filled with hidden vegetables: kids think it’s really tasty and don’t realise that it’s full of healthy nutrition.

I see our classes like this invisible goodness wrapped up in an hour of games, role-play, dance routines and songs. The children think they’re enjoying an hour of fun but they’re also being equipped with essential confidence-building social skills.

We all want our children to be happy, feel confident enough to try new things and interact well with others. Taking part in regular drama activities encourages confident

and fluent speaking, boosts reading and writing abilities and enhances coordination and spatial awareness.

Rescuing a mermaid from a pirate ship might seem like just imaginative improvisation for 6 year olds, but it's teaching problem-solving and teamwork too.

Early drama, dance and singing lessons changed my life and helped shape my vision for Perform - to deliver classes with a specific focus on developing a child’s confidence and social skills - not to create just another drama school.

Try a FREE no-obligation drama class in Hove, Rottingdean, Worthing, Haywards Heath or Horsham. Visit www.perform. org.uk/try to book. Also quote SC300420 for a introductory £40 discount when you book a session.

Discover our National Parks Saturday 4 April marks the start of Discover National Parks Fortnight, a celebration event aimed at inspiring people of all ages to explore outside and learn more about these special places.

There are fifteeen National Parks in the UK, spanning the length and breadth of the country. Ten in England, three in Wales and two in Scotland. National Parks protect almost 10% of England, 20% of Wales and 8% of Scotland.

The UK-wide celebration includes a wide range of events and activities running throughout the Easter holidays, including guided walks, geocaching and wildlife experiences at every park. These events offer families a great opportunity to explore, learn, relax and unwind.

To find about more visit: www.nationalparks.uk/discover

Over Half of Parents Feel Lonely New research has found that over half (56%) of parents with children under the age of 5 years experience loneliness at least some of the time.

The study by the charity, Coram Family and Childcare, reveals that the issue affects significantly more women than men, with twice as many mothers than fathers saying they often feel left out, as well as younger parents.

The study suggests nearly 37% of parents aged 18 to 24 often feeling a lack of companionship, compared to 21% of parents aged 25 to 34.

Loneliness is most prevalent around the birth of a baby, particularly if parents are unable to get out of the house easily and when the children are older but haven’t yet started school.

Focus groups conducted by Coram Family and Childcare revealed that parents felt the best way to combat loneliness and isolation is to meet other parents by participating in activities that their child will enjoy.

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Education

10 Great Educational Apps

By Claire Winter

Endless Wordplay (Free + In App Purchase) By Originator Inc. All ages This app focuses on learning simple spelling patterns while reinforcing letter names and sounds. Each stage is a different rhyme, with the user spelling three words from the same word family.

Once you complete all three words, you are taken to a sentence screen with a silly sentence and cute animation that will encourage and delight the player. It’s free to download but to play more than three levels you have to pay £4.99.

Toca Lab: Elements (£3.99) By Toca Boca Age 6-8

Children learn in many different ways including outside of the classroom.

This is where educational apps can come in very useful as the best of these engage even the most reluctant learner.

As well as being fun ways to learn, educational apps also turn screen time into a positive experience, rather than something you are constantly arguing with your children about.

Here is Families Sussex magzine's top ten educational apps that will keep any child ‘appy!’ Enjoy!

Cursive Writing Wizard (£4.99) By L’Escapadou Age 6-8 This version provides a UK-friendly cursive font, and is ideal for teaching young primary kids how to write. It’s based upon a tracing system and there are 50 plus animated stickers, sound effects and interactive games that animate letters at the end of the tracing.

You can also print off writing PDFs for the kids to practice on and even import their current spelling list.

Safari Tales (£2.99) By Kuato Games Age 6-8 Children can develop their storytelling skills with this beautiful and fun animalthemed app. Safari adventurers can explore the Savannah and learn interesting facts about the five baby animals. The game is so much fun they won’t even notice that they are boosting their reading and literacy skills at the same time.

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This funky app is a virtual chemistry set to inspire future scientists. It introduces your child to all 118 elements of the periodic table as cool, fun characters.

It also presents the concepts of what happens during chemical reactions when they are warmed, cooled, combined and much more. Your kids can induldge in exciting virtual experiments that won’t blow up your house!

Hoopa City (£3.99) By Dr. Panda Ltd Age 6-8 This engaging app allows children to let their imaginations run wild building cities and towns with a combination of different materials.

The game will boost their understanding of mechanics and engineering and also help them develop their problem-solving skills.

The Human Body (£3.99) By Tinybop Inc Age 6-8 If you have a budding biologist or child with a ‘why’ imagination then this is the app for them. Explore the human body and learn about how our amazing internal organs perform.

Artie’s Magic Pencil (£2.99) By Minilab Ltd Age 3-5 Boost your child’s drawing skills with this creative app. It shows 3-6 year olds how to draw by means of an engaging game in which a monster destroys everything in its path and Artie has to rebuild the world with his magic pencil.

Squeebles Times Tables (£3.99) By KeyStageFun If you are tired of getting your child to repeat their times tables again and again, then get these lovable characters on hand to inspire your child to sit and practice them. There are several engaging games to play and a training area that also teaches and tests maths skills too.

EduGuru Maths (£1.99) By The Game Creators Specifically created for children ages 3 to 5 years, this app brings maths to life with cute animated graphics which will get them engaged straight away. It concentrates on basic maths skills, shapes, sequences, coins and number recognition.

Toddler Counting 123 – Learn to count for kids (Free) By GiggleUp Kids Apps Teach your toddler to count with this fantastic free app.

Designed for preschoolers this simple game gets them to tap and count a variety of real life objects.

Are there any apps that your kids love?

Let us know on our Facebook page or by emailing editor@familiessussex.co.uk.

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Family Life

Choosing the Right Dog or Cat for your Family

By Emilie Heyl Choosing whether or not to bring a dog or cat into your family is not a decision to take lightly. 26% of UK households have a canine friend and 24% a cat, so pester power can quickly occur when your child wants a dog or cat, just because their best friend at school or playgroup has one. But don’t give in to that, if it is not right for you and your family.

Deep thought and thorough research is required, before taking the plunge and going down the furry friend route.

Getting a pet with the right temperament is also imperative. Some breeds are typically amiable, whilst others have a short fuse, so do your research, as these may not suit a family with young children.

Temperament can also be down to the pet’s early weeks of life. It’s important to personally views their early environment and ensure the seller or breeder can provide all the details you need. There are puppy farms out there, so don’t support or get caught out by these.

Of course, the pros are numerous. Research indicates that children growing up with a pet are 33% less likely to develop allergies and 15% less likely to be asthmatic. Babies also suffer fewer respiratory problems when pets are around. There are social benefits too. A pet can be a companion for your child, boost their confidence and teach them about caring and responsibility. On the downside, your pet will pass away and this will be painful.

However, research shows 82% of parents believe this helps their child understand death.

See if the pet ‘takes to you’ when you first visit. This can be more than just chemistry.

A kitten brought up in a shed may dislike being around people family home. A shy pet may not be right for you. Cats, in particular, need to be playful – like the Maine Coon breed.

A loving pet takes a special place in our hearts and can even boost our exercise regime, but there are big cost considerations that must be considered.

PDSA, the UK’s leading vet charity, puts the lifetime cost of a small dog at between £6,500 and £12,000 and this is a minimum. The costs rise to £8,500 to £13,000 for a medium-sized dog and at least £17,000 for a large pooch. It’s not just food that costs money but everything else from vets’ bills and vaccinations, to a bed and toys. And don’t forget the doggy toothbrush!

A cat costs less, but you should still budget for a lifetime cost of £12,000 to £24,000, as the same sorts of costs apply. Whilst you would pay-as-yougo, these figures also assume you have pet insurance. Without it, vets’ bills could be astronomical.

If you can reconcile all of this, your next decision is a pragmatic one. Does your family have the time for a pet? Even an independent cat needs company and a dog really isn’t the right choice for a family that spend a lot of time away from home.

Space is also necessary. Is your garden secure? Is there nearby parkland, beach, or space in which your dog could exercise?

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This is where matchmaking plays its part. Every breed is different, with traits stretching way back in history. Golden Retrievers are patient, if you are up for the exercise. For cleverness and kidfriendliness, a Collie is a great dog, although its over-protectiveness may be an issue. Cocker Spaniels do not like to be teased. Poodles can be placid and loving.

And remember breed considerations affect cats too.

Once you have narrowed down your selection, do the food and exercise sums, research any inherent health problems, especially for pedigree animals, and then look at your family diary to see if you have time for the walking, grooming, hoovering up and, of course, cuddles that a pet brings.

You need to be fair to both your family and your prospective furry friend. Get it right and it could be the best thing you ever did!

Emilie Heyl is UK Manager at Wamiz, a pet information website with a tool that plays matchmaker for owners and dogs, plus information on which cat breed is right for you. For more information, visit www.wamiz.co.uk

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Easter Cookies

Healthier Easter Cookies

By Emily Leary, author of Get Your Kids To Eat Anything Ingredients l 2 bananas l 3 tbsp honey l 2 tbsp cocoa l 150g rolled oats l 80g chocolate mini eggs Instructions Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F), 180°C fan, Gas Mark 6. Line a couple of baking trays with baking paper.

Mash the bananas in a large bowl, then add the maple syrup and mix well.

Stir in the cocoa and oats until evenly combined.

These are easy to make, with plenty of opportunities for the kids to get involved with mashing, measuring and mixing. They’re made healthier with the use of bananas and oats, but still offer the satisfying chocolate hit we all love!

Makes 12.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Divide the mixture into 12 (about 2 level tablespoons each) and roll into balls.

Place them on the baking trays. Press a teaspoon into the centre of each cookie to create a nest shape.

Bake for 12 minutes, then cool on a wire rack. Add a couple of chocolate mini eggs to the centre of each cookie.

You’ll find more great recipe ideas in Get Your Kids to Eat Anything by Emily Leary (www.amummytoo.co.uk), published by Mitchell Beazley, RRP £16.99 available online and in all good bookshops.

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Mill Rythe on Hayling Island offers a holiday jam-packed with activities from zorbing to an outdoor high ropes course, plus daytime and evening entertainment.

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Child Development

Motivating Good Behaviour: What’s the Secret?

By Gabrielle Nash If you’re lucky enough to find bedtime a breeze, or have a co-operative child who eats all their vegetables, then you are indeed one of the fortunate and few. If you regularly find yourself battling bath times and lack of fruit intake and gentle (and not so gentle) admonishment of your child just doesn’t work, then it might be worth introducing a system to motivate good behaviour.

Reward-based systems like sticker charts are popular and effective tools because they’re positive. “It’s a straightforward concept” explains Dr Sarah Rose, a child psychologist at Staffordshire University “Children learn through association, so if a behaviour is associated with something nice happening they will be more likely to repeat that behaviour in future.”

However, every child is wired differently, so it’s important you think carefully about exactly what motivates your child.

Reward charts can work well, as can marbles in a jar (or pasta in a pot).

The idea here is that your child earns marbles for completing a task or behaviour. Once the jar/pot is full they earn an activity or treat.

Your child’s age is also a factor. For toddlers a reward chart during potty training is great.

A simple concept like “do a wee in the potty and you can have a sticker” is easy to understand. But anything more complicated and a toddler will struggle because they don’t fully understand the idea of consequence yet.

Once you’re using a reward chart, it’s important to be reliable and consistent.

Ideally, you’d like your child to simply wish to behave well without needing the chart as motivation; the best way to encourage this is to combine the reward with plenty of praise.

Top Tips for Making Reward Systems Work

For example, if your child struggles to go to bed without a fuss, try a reward chart for good behaviour at bedtime.

A child learns to repeat an action that gets the desired effect: attention from a parent. It could be that your child is behaving badly because they feel they need more of your time, so giving them plenty of attention when they are behaving well may alleviate negative behaviour.

Explain what that means for you (eg stay in bed) and why it’s important (eg if you don’t get plenty of rest, you won’t have the energy for more fun tomorrow).

The once popular options of using either a “naughty step” or a “time-out” are no longer well thought of because they are based on punishment.

Be clear about your expectations.

For example, if your child consistently behaves badly in public, on your next outing make it clear what the boundaries are for their behaviour: “I would like you to walk nicely on the pavement with me” or “I would like you to sit and read with me while we wait at the doctors.”

When used judiciously, however, what those methods can still offer, is an opportunity for both parent and child to calm down before tantrums or tempers explode.

Keep it specific. Pick a few areas that need work and make sure to explain to your child why they’re important.

Consider what it is reasonable to ask of them. This will be dependent on age, personality and energy levels. A tired child is considerably less cooperative.

Praise is essential. A child who feels good when praised, is encouraged to develop a desire to be “intrinsically” well behaved and need rewards less.

Focus on effort, when giving praise. Be immediate and be generous, combining your words with eye contact and a cuddle. Whenever discussing your child’s good behaviour, never confuse them by also introducing a criticism or caveat.

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So what about the bad behaviour?

Finally, while motivating your child to behave well is important, children do need to be able to make mistakes without negative consequence.

So if your child slips up now and then, gently point this out and encourage them to try again.

Remember all children learn by observation too. So model good behaviour towards them and others whenever you can.

Follow Gaby @thelondonishmum If you’re keen to use a Reward Chart, try using the Families colour-in animal chart on the back page of this issue!

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Health & Wellbeing

Plastic-Free Lunchbox

By Katie Tyndale

and hygienic and are made without any harsh chemicals. If you like to ensure your kids get something hot on chilly days, then pack lunch in an organic canvas lunch bag, insulated with wool, to keep food warm until they’re ready to eat.

of plastic, much of which is non-recyclable. The answer could be to make your own.

Cut cheese into lengths from a bigger block and batch-bake flapjacks or muffins, all of which can be stored without plastic.

Wrap It Up

And rather than individual yoghurts, why not buy a big pot, containing multiple servings, and decant portions from it instead?

Next, throw out the cling film, silver foil and plastic bags and keep sandwiches fresh in compostable baking paper or beeswax wraps.

These wraps seal around your food using the heat of your hands and can be washed and used multiple times; their lifespan is usually around a year.

They come in different sizes, are anti-bacterial and water resistant, and can be composted once you’ve finished using them.

Reusable sandwich wraps or cotton bags are also handy for carrying food in. Again, they come in a variety of sizes, so there’ll definitely be one that’s suitable for whatever it is your kids like to eat. Look for those that are machine washable and have waterproof liners!

Ditch the Disposables If they take salads, pasta, yoghurts or something else that requires cutlery, don’t use non-biodegradable disposable knives, forks and spoons. Stock up on bamboo cutlery: it’s light weight and durable, and can be composted when it’s past its best.

The pressure of trying to juggle hectic work and family lives makes it easy to understand why we often send our kids off to school with a lunchbox full of unrecyclable plastic. Buying multi-packs of snacks or pre-packaged fruit and veg makes it cheaper and quicker to organise and prepare their lunches, particularly if you have more than one child.

But five packed lunches a week, for thirty nine weeks each year makes for a lot of rubbish that will end up in landfill.

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the plastic-free swaps we can make.

Eco Storage Firstly, there are plenty of substitutions for the lunchbox itself. Bamboo and stainless steel containers are practical

Individual juice cartons fit neatly into lunchboxes but will usually then get thrown straight into the lunchroom bin (even if they don’t, many councils don’t recycle them) and one-use bottles of water and squash only add to the plastic problem.

Send your children to school with a reusable stainless steel bottle with matching straw; or you can find straws made from bamboo or silicone.

Pick your Own It can be tricky to find snacks in supermarkets that aren’t pre-wrapped: cheese sticks, oat bars and dried fruit generally come in some kind

If you’re lucky enough to have a local plastic-free shop then it’s well worth dropping in.

Take your own containers along and fill up with snacks like dried apricots, banana chips, apple rings and even crisps, leaving nothing to throw away at all!

Clean and Tidy With easy-closing storage boxes, bags and wraps, everything can be packed neatly away after your child has finished eating.

No messy wrappers roaming free, covering everything else in leftover food, or drink cartons leaking everywhere.

It might be tempting to pop a packet of wipes in with their lunch, so they can clean their hands and faces once they’re done but most come in plastic packaging, and even the ones that are marketed as biodegradable hang around for a lot longer than is ideal.

How about trying out some bamboo paper towels, or cotton napkins? Both can be washed and used repeatedly.

Armed with the above knowledge it’s easy to make your child’s lunch box both yummy and plastic-free, so send them to school knowing you’ve done your bit to help our planet while they munch!

Katie Tyndale is the founder and owner of Bee Green Wraps and Let’s Go Plastic Free.

She’s on a mission to remove single-use plastics from the planet and replace them with stylish, practical and ecofriendly products suitable for your whole family. For more information, visit www. beegreenwraps.co.uk and www.letsgoplasticfree.co.uk

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March and April 2020 Now until Sat 26th September

Mystery Warrior: The North Bersted Man The Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester

Enjoy this exploration into the most elaborately equipped Iron Age warrior grave that has ever been found in England. Free admission although donations are welcome. Visit www. thenovium.org/mysterywarrior for more information.

Tuesday 10th March Building Resilience (for families and carers

The Lewes Room, Field Place Manor House, The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1NP. 12-2pm

Admission charges apply. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Saturday 15th February - Thursday 5th March Spring Trail: Waking up from Winter

Uppark House and Garden.

10am-4pm

Enjoy the Spring trail while visiting Uppark, the trail takes about 30 minutes and contains plenty for young and older children. There will be plenty to see as nature wakes up. Normal admission charges apply, admission £2 per child for the trail. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk.

This 2 hour session is designed for parents or carers of children and young people. The session is run in partnership between Coastal West Sussex Mind, West Sussex County Council and West Sussex CCG’s. Visit www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildingresilience-for-families-andcarers-Worthing-100320tickets-56972434084 for more information and to book.

Booking needed. Tickets are £5 per person.

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Now until Wednesday 18th March

Saturday 7th March

Turner at Petworth Petworth House, Church Street, Petworth, GU28 0AE. 10am - 4pm

Although other rooms are closed, you will be able to explore the fascinating story of J.M.W Turner, the painter.

There will be a number of Turner’s works to view.

Skyscape Exhibition Petworth House, Church Street, Petworth, GU28 0AE

Showcasing almost 40 objects that are from Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, enjoy this exhibition while visiting Petworth House.

Normal admission charges apply, exhibition costs £5 pp.

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

One Windover Hill Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Boxgrove Priory, Church Lane, Chichester, PO18 0ED. 7.45pm

Premiering their performance of 'One Windover Hill’, enjoy a night with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Visit www.rpo.co.uk

Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th March British Science Week Activity Weekend

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, Halisham, BN27 1RN. 11am - 3pm

As part of British Science Week, The Observatory are holing a activity weekend.

There will be lots of activities to take part in, focusing on space exploration. Normal admission charges apply. Visit www.the-observatory.org for more details.

Sunday 15th March & Monday 13th April Open Garden for NGS The Old Vicarage, Washington, West Sussex, RH20 4AS. 10.30am - 4pm

Enjoy these gardens set in 3 1/2 acres, around an 1832 Regency House. Admission charges apply. Visit www.ngs. org.uk for more information.

Friday 20th Sunday 22nd March Mother’s Day celebrations Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge, East Sussex - 11am - 4pm

Spoil your mum with a trip to Bodiam, stroll around the castle and enjoy a Prosecco cream tea before enjoying Mother’s Day activities. Cream tea prices, adult £11 and child £5.55 (non Prosecco). Normal admission charges apply. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Saturday 21st March

Russian State Opera: Carmen Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road,

Eastbourne, BN21 4BP. 7.30pm

See this successful, powerful and dramatic production which features an impressive cast and is also accompanied by a live Orchestra. Visit www. eastbournetheatres.co.uk for more information and to book.

Admission charges apply.

Saturday 21st March Brighton Comic Con and Gaming Festival Brighton Racecourse

Enjoy this new event, filled with fantastic exhibitors, traders and lots more, including a cosplay zone.

Visit www.tickettailor.com for more information and to book tickets. Admission charges apply.

Saturday 15th February - Sunday 22nd March Winter-Garden Bingo Bateman’s, East Sussex, 10am - 4.30pm

Enjoy a trip to Bateman’s and take a walk around the gardens spotting patterns and colours on this trail.

Normal admission charges apply, £1 per trail. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Sunday 22nd March Mother’s Day at Bolney Bolney Wine Estate, Foxhole Lane, Bolney, Hayward’s Heath, RH17 5NB. 9am - 5pm

Take your Mother on a tour at Bolney this Mother’s Day. Families of all ages welcome.

Booking is recommended. Visit www.bolneywineestate.com for more information and to book.

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Sunday 22nd March Mum’s the Word!

Fishbourne Roman Palace, Fishbourne. 10am - 4pm

Visit Fishbourne with your mum this Mothering Sunday, mums come in free of charge and will also receive a posy of daffodils. Visit www. sussexpast.co.uk for more information.

Sunday 22nd March Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS 12.30pm & 2.30pm

Visit Michelham Priory on Mothering Sunday and enjoy a afternoon tea in the Elizabethan Barn. Adult tickets range from £22.50-£27.95, children £15. Price includes entry into gardens and house.

To book call 01323 844224 or email eventbooking@ sussexpast.co.uk. Visit www. sussexpast.co.uk for more information.

Sunday 22nd March Mother’s Day Craft Petworth House

While visiting Petworth House, take the opportunity to create a personalised frame for Mum, all while Mum gets a complementary tea and biscuit. Booking not required, £5 per craft. Normal admission charges apply.

Sunday 22nd March Mother’s Day Baking at Saddlescombe Farm Saddlescombe Farm

Visit Saddlescombe Farm and take part in making your own pizza or bread using the clay oven floor. While your food is cooking you can take the guided tour and learn more about its history. £14 per adult, £7 per child, book online by going to www.nationaltrust. org.uk.

Thursday 26th March Trinity Ensemble Chichester Festival Theatre, Oakland’s Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP. 7.30pm

Enjoy a night with Trinity Ensemble, who are four distinguished artists, highly acclaimed soloists and chamber musicians. Suitable for all the family, book tickets by visiting www.cft.org.uk.

Every Thursday Now until Thursday 26th March

Wildlife Walkabout RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Uppertons Barn Visitor Centre, Wiggonholt, Pulborough, RH20 2EL. 10am - 12pm

Join the guides for this ramble, taking in the highlights of the nature reserve. No need to book, just come along on the day.

Admission charges apply, £4 per person. Visit ww2.rspb.org. uk/reserves-and-events/ for more information.

Life-changing, Life-enhancing Swimming Lessons for ALL ages

Now until Tuesday 31st March A Dangerous Novelty?

The Age of Electricity

Standen House and Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NE. 11am - 4.30pm

Visit Standen House and explore the history of electricity through their new exhibition. Normal admission charges apply. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Wednesday 1st April Thursday 30th April Annual Tulip Festival Arundel Castle, High Street, Arundel BN18 9AB, 10am - 5pm

Enjoy this annual festival where there will be tens of thousands of flowers on display in the walled gardens.

Admission charges apply, for more information visit www. arundelcastle.org.

Thursday 2nd April Easter Afternoon Tea The Bevern Trust, Beverly View, The Willows, Barcombe, Lewes BN8 5FJ. 3 - 4.30pm

Enjoy this Easter Afternoon Tea where you can indulge in delicious cakes and some tea or coffee. There is also an opportunity to take in what happens within Bevern View.

All are welcome, visit www. beverntrust.org for more information.

Saturday 4th Sunday 5th April Combat at the Castle 2020 Arundel Castle, Arundel, BN18 9AB. 10am - 3.30pm

Visit Arundel Castle and you’ll be able to see and hear about Robert de Belleme, Earl of Arundel, and how he trained soldiers to prepare for the first siege on the castle in 1102. You can also learn about the 12th century. The event is included with admission. Visit www. arundelcastle.org for more.

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Perform Weekly Drama, Dance and Singing Classes in Haywards Heath, Hove, Rottingdean, Horsham and Worthing

Confidence building fun for 4-12s. A unique mix of drama, dance and singing specially developed to bring out every child's true potential.

Classes are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention.

Perform offer no-obligation FREE trial sessions. Quote SC300420 for a introductory £40 discount when you book.

020 7255 9120 / enquiries@perform.org.uk / www.perform.org.uk

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Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN

Drama 4-7s

Saturdays at 9:30am

Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN

Drama 7-12s

Saturdays at 11:15am

St Andrews (old Church) Hall, Chuch Road, Hove, BN3 2AD

Drama 4-7s

Saturdays at 9:30am

St Andrews (old Church) Hall, Chuch Road, Hove, BN3 2AD

Drama 7-12s

Saturdays at 11:15am

Rottingdean Public Hall,Park Road, BN2 7HL

Drama 4-7s

Thursdays at 4:00pm

Rottingdean Public Hall,Park Road, BN2 7HL

Drama 7-12s

Thursdays at 5:00pm

St John The Divine Church Hall,Ripley Road, Worthing, BN11 5NQ

Drama 7-12s

Tuesdays at 5:00pm

Brighton Road Baptist Church, Brighton Road, RH13 5BD

Drama 4-7s

Tuesdays at 4:00pm

Brighton Road Baptist Church, Brighton Road, RH13 5BD

Drama 7-12s

Tuesdays at 5:00pm

Holbrook Tythe Barn, Pondtail Road, RH12 5JF

Drama 4-7s

Saturdays at 9:30am

Holbrook Tythe Barn, Pondtail Road, RH12 5JF

Drama 7-12s

Saturdays at 11:15am

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Saturday 4th Sunday 5th April

Fibre Fest - All Things Textile, Sussex Craft & Design Fair Enterprise Shopping Centre, Stationer Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 1BD. 10am - 4pm

Visit this annual fair where you’ll be able to find all things to do with spinning, weaving, felting, textile art, knitting and lots more. Suitable for all.

Saturday 4th April Easter Egg Run St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester

Take part in the Sussex Easter Egg Run to the Children’s Ward at St Richard’s Hospital.

Hosted by Red Devil’s MC Sussex, for more information visit www.facebook.com/ events/eastereggrun for more information.

Saturday 4th April Easter Craft Fair The New Port Arms, Lady Bee Marina, Southwick, Brighton

Enjoy this fair filled with all things crafty and Eastery, there will also be food, drink and entertainment. Visit www. thenewportarms.co.uk for more information.

Saturday 4th Monday 13th April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, near Eastbourne

Take a step outside in nature and follow the clues on this hunt, once you have found all collect your egg from the Visitor Centre. £3.50 per participant. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Saturday 4th Sunday 19th April

Easter Holidays at Fishers Adventure Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG

See the cute selection of cute baby animals on the farm, there will be tractor and trail or rides as well as shows and other activities. Visit www. fishersfarmpark.co.uk for more information and to book.

Saturday 4th Sunday 19th April

Bertram Bunny’s Easter Adventure 2020 Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Hayward’s Heath, RH16 1XP

while taking the Easter trail so you can receive your chocolate prize. There is also a playground to help burn some energy, as well as some crafts (additional charges apply).

Visit www.bordehill.co.uk for more information.

Sunday 5th April

The Fairy Tale Fair in aid of St Barnabas The Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing

Enjoy this annual fair filled with lots for all the family. Visit www.thefairytalefair.co.uk for more information.

Monday 6th Friday 10th April Roamin’ Roman Rabbits!

Fishbourne Roman Palace, Fishbourne. 10am - 4pm

Follow the rabbit trail through the palace grounds as well as taking part in crafts. You can also see the story of Fishbourne’s own rabbit, Patch who has come all the way from Ancient Rome. Visit www. sussexpast.co.uk for more information.

Monday 6th Wednesday 8th April

Friday 10th April Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt Grosvenor House, 11-14 Grosvenor Gardens, Saint Leonard’s-on-Sea, TN38 0AE. 10am - 12pm

There is plenty of fun to be had at this Easter egg hunt, enjoy finding eggs and there maybe a bunny here or there too. There will also be a raffle and refreshments available.

Friday 10th Monday 13th April

bunny hunt and nature trails at Bluebell Railway.

All day travel is included in price of admission. For more information and to book visit www.bluebell-railway.com.

Saturday 11th April Easter Boutique Market The Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU. 10am-3.30pm

Visit this Easter market, suitable for all the family.

Hosted by Paper Daisy Events.

Springing into Easter Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

Enjoy this spring themed

League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals Maria’s Good as New Sale

March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th.

9.00am – 2.30pm Donations of unused toiletries and any unwanted presents suitable for Raffle prizes needed, please.

Book Sale

March 6th, 20th and April 3rd, 17th. 9.30am – 3.00pm

Easter Fair

Thursday, 2nd April. 10.00am – 2.00pm Sale of homemade cakes and jams, Raffle, bottle tombola and more!

These events take place at: Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, RH11 7DH. League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals (Charity No. 274855)

Easter Hockey Camp 2020 Worthing Hockey Club, Angmering School Drive, Stationer Road, Angmering, BN16 4HH. 9am - 4pm

Young ones are invited to this 3 day hockey camp, packed full of fun, hockey drills and games. Suitable for ages 6-14, visit www.worthinghockey. co.uk for more information and to book.

Wednesday 8th April Meet Peter Rabbit at Drusilla’s Zoo Park

Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5QS

Visit Drusilla’s and meet Peter Rabbit in the events area throughout the day. Visit www.drusillas.co.uk for more information.

Thursday 9th Monday 13th April Easter Pantomime, Aladdin Royal Hippodrome Theatre, 106114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PF

This Easter visit the Royal Hippodrome and see the wonder of Aladdin, packed with traditional pantomime ingredients. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www. royalhippodrome.com.

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Visit Borde Hill Garden’s and see the first signs of spring

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Saturday 11th April

Easter Street Performance Storm Montague Place, Worthing.

3-4pm

There will be Easter music, entertainment, drama and dance as well as free face painting. Visit www. stormministries.org for more.

Parham Park, Pulborough, RH20 4HS. 10.30am - 5pm

Enjoy this annual event where there will be lots of Easter fun for all. There will be a garden trail, face painting and craft activities as well as refreshments. Admission charges apply. Visit www. parhaminsussex.co.uk for more information.

Sunday 12th Monday 13th April

Monday 13th April

Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AL

Aldingbourne Country Centre, Blackmill Lane, Westergate, Chichester PO18 0JP. 10am - 4pm

Easter Festival

There will be lots to do at this Easter Festival. Visit https:// www.plumptonracecourse. co.uk/easter-festival/ for details and information.

Sunday 12th April Easter Sunday Funday Shoreham Fort, Shoreham

Enjoy a fun day out for all the family, there will be games for the kids, crafts and cakes as well as the gun rack, merchandise and a raffle. Visit www.shorehamfort.co.uk for more information.

Sunday 12th Monday 13th April

Easter Opening, Parham House & Gardens

Easter Egg Hunt

Details Visit the Aldingbourne Country Centre and find some eggs on their egg hunt.

Suitable for ages 2-8. No booking necessary. Visit www. aldingbournetrust.org for more information.

Monday 13th April Easter Egg Rolling Competition

Devil’s Dyke, Devil’s Dyke Road, Brighton. 10.45am - 12pm

Bring your own hand decorated hard boiled egg to Devils Dyke and try your luck on this Easter custom. The egg that goes the furthest wins.

There will also be judging on best decorated. Visit www.

nationaltrust.org.uk for more.

Monday 13th April Easter Fun Run Lewes Athletic Club, Mountfield Road, Lewes

Suitable for all the family, enjoy this Easter fun run, there will be The Toddlers Trot, 800m race for small kids, a 1 mile for juniors, plus a 10km for adults. Visit www.lewesac. co.uk for more information.

Now until Sunday 19th April Flights of Fancy at Nymans Nymans, Handcross, Staplefield Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB

Leap into a fantasy world with this exhibition of work by Sir Quentin Blake. Admission charges apply. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk for more.

Wednesday 22nd April

Monday 13th April Friday 8th May

NGS Open Day

Birds of Prey, Drusilla’s Park

Enjoy this open day at Fittleworth House, there is 3 acres of tranquil country garden to walk around. There will be refreshments available.

Admission charges apply. Visit www.ngs.org.uk for more.

Alfriston Road, BN26 5QS

Visit Drusilla’s Zoo and see the wonders of Birds of Prey.

There will be magnificent birds from owls to hawks. Visit www.drusillas.co.uk for more information and to book.

Friday 17th April Easter Eggstravaganza Fontwell Racecourse, Arundel Road, Fontwell, Arundel, BN18 0SY

Celebrate Easter at Fontwell Racecourse, with plenty for the kids to do including meeting the Easter bunny and an Egg Hunt. There will also be races. Visit www.fontwellpark. co.uk for more information.

Fittleworth House, Pulborough, 2pm - 5pm

Tuesday 28th April Saturday 2nd May The Addams Family Worthing Musical Comedy Society, Connaught Theatre, 2A The Drive, Worthing BN11 1LG

Watch this musical, telling the tail of The Addams Family, it’s a story of love and friendship through adversity, but yet there is a comical, macabre spin. Visit www. worthingtheatres.co.uk to book your tickets.

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The Supercar Event 2020

On Friday 24th and Saturday 25th July 2020, Goodwood Motor Circuit in Chichester will host The Children’s Trust Supercar Event, a spectacular event offering a range of family attractions including once-in-a-lifetime passenger rides starting from just £30!

Fancy a ride in a supercar?

Over the two days more than 150 supercars will descend onto the racetrack including the Lamborghini Aventador S, Lamborghini Diablo SV, Ferrari 488 Pista and the McLaren 720S. A number of well-known personalities, such as Chris Evans, Andrea McLean, Phil Tufnell and Shane Richie have taken part previously with hosts including Craig Phillips, Nick Whale, Alexandra Legouix and Rebecca Jackson.

There’s a host of entertainment for all ages including, water zorbs, inflatable go-karting and helicopter rides. Younger guests can also have their first driving experience with the Stay Safe Driving School.

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Email your answer to editor@familiessussex.co.uk including your name, phone number and address and a winner will be selected at random after the closing date.

Closing date for entries: Friday 29th May 2020.

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Friday, 24 and Saturday, 25 July 2020 Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PX The Children’s Trust Supercar Event 2020 Experience an adrenaline-fuelled ride around the world-famous Goodwood Motor Circuit in some of the world’s most incredible cars. thesupercarevent.com Facebook: @THESupercarEvent Instagram: @THESupercarEvent

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