Families Sussex Coast Mar-Apr 2015 Issue 40

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Whats inside?

Welcome to the March and April edition of Families Sussex Coast.

This issue the magazine is jam packed with features, competitions, news and pages of what do to and where to go over the next two months. We have 4 pages of Easter fun and listings, to help you keep the children entertained, or if you need to find holiday clubs; along with some ideas for Mother’s Day (a very important day!).

We also have some Elderflower Festival tickets to give-away.

As always if there is anything you would like to see in Families Sussex Coast then please do not hesitate to contact us and we shall try and include it for you.

Lucy Families Sussex Coast covers: Brighton, Hove, Fontwell, Worthing, Arundel, Lewes, Hassocks,East Preston, Rustington,Littlehampton, Seaford and everywhere in between.

Next Issue May /June: Advertising & editorial deadline is 6th April 2015.

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What’s Inside

4 News - What is happening in Sussex?

6 Business News 7 Education Feature 8 Easter Fun - plus where to go and holiday courses

12 Mother’s Day Ideas 13 Sports and Clubs Listings 14 Elderflower Festival tickets - competition!

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Local News

Enjoy a top day out with your family at VegfestUK Brighton!

March 28th 29th @ Brighton Centre Kids under 16 get free entry

A fantastic combination of healthy mouth watering food topped with family-friendly activities and food education are coming your way at VegfestUK Brighton this year!

The event, which showcases the benefits of a plant-based diet, features shopping from 160 stalls on top of food and drinks from 15 caterers specialising in global plant-based cuisines.

Kids will enjoy the cookery classes hosted by in-house pirate Captain James Tea Cook, who’ll perform his trademark pancake tossing as well as teaching kids how to easily incorporate 5 a day into their diets in imaginative ways.

Kids can also pedal their own smoothies out of fruit and veg on smoothie bikes, and enjoy a fun workshop where music instruments are made out of vegetables.

There will also be magicians to give the children a day to remember!

New Nanny Recruitment WhaleFest Agency arrives in 14-15 March 2015 Sussex! at The Brighton Centre West Nanny Talk understand that parents need WhaleFest is the biggest event of its kind in the world, entertaining and passionate it gives whales, dolphins and marine life a more powerful voice.

Profits this year go to a campaign to keep dolphins and whales ‘#wildandfree’, not in captivity, run by a global partnership the World Cetacean Alliance (honorary president Jean Michel Cousteau).

Celebrities and experts already announced include: Steve Backshall - Michaela Strachan - Gordon Buchanan - Monty Halls - Ric O’Barry - Will Travers - John Hargrove - Mark Brownlow - ‘Ocean’, BBC Steve Greenwood . . . with more to be announced.

Jam-packed with family-friendly entertainment and more: science and campaign speakers • indoor whale watch trips • life-sized whale replicas • shark zone • travel talks • chill lounge • submarine dome • book signings • exhibitors • ‘Festival Main Stage’ - where the top action will be • ‘Science and Campaigns’ TED Talks style arena with experts • ‘Virtual Whale Watch’ - indoor whale watching trips with life jackets included plus lots more.

For more information on times and prices visit:

They will talk to you in depth about your requirements, only refer suitable candidates and thoroughly check and vet all of their child carersmeaning you don’t have to!

For more information please visit: www.nanny-talk.com See page 6 for advert.

Jurassic Seas comes to Brighton’s Sea Life Centre This new exhibit opened it’s doors in

www.brighton.vegfest.co.uk/admission

Kids under 16 get free entry too!

Visit www.vegfest.co.uk for VegfestUK’s other events in Bristol (May 23rd 24th) and London (October 10th 11th).

GET READING !!!

This spring, delve deep into your bookshelf and read something you’ve never read before, in honour of World Book Day.

Throughout March and April schools, libraries and bookshops across the country are holding exciting events and workshops for young readers, plus you can register online for your free book token and choose from titles including Michael Morpurgo’s Best Mates and A Pirate’s Guide to Landlubbing by Jonny Duddle. You can also design your very own National Book Token and have your design distributed to bookshops nationwide in time for Christmas. Competition closes 17th April,

visitwww.worldbookday.com.

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The package Nanny Talk offer to parents includes advertising the position, sifting through the responses to find a shortlist of suitable candidates, checking the identity, employment history and police records of all candidates, plus setting up interviews, offering payroll advice and providing you with a contract of employment.

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Tickets are £5 a day and £8 for the weekend, available on BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE until March 21st at

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peace of mind and confidence in their childcare and they can provide advice and support to families during all aspects of the recruitment process.

February allowing visitors the chance to experience some of the underwater world from the Jurassic Seas and to be among the first in the world to feed the digital Plesiosaurus. Marvel at the giant teeth of the Megalodon and test your bravery in the face of an angry Liopleurodon using some of the latest motion-sensor gaming technology.

Alongside amazing digital dinosaurs, Jurassic Seas boasts an impressive array of creatures that have survived for millions of years, from the serene Giant Nautilus to lively Mudskippers and fascinating Horseshoe Crabs. There is also the chance to hold a genuine Megalodon tooth and compare it against a tooth of one of our sharks today!

Brighton Sealife Centre is the oldest aquarium in the world and Jurassic Seas has been years in the planning, alongside this exhibit you can enjoy the other attractions including the glass-bottomed boat.

For more information of times and prices visit:

www.visitsealife.com/brighton

Local News

Brighton Fringe Looking for a new career?

by Clare Copping After 23 years at the BBC and facing redundancy, the idea of working from home and being self employed was a bit scary!

Whether you’re looking for a half-term treat, or an after school adventure, England’s largest arts festival has over 200 family friendly events perfect for you. From family picnics to puppet shows, the month is packed with things to amuse and delight no matter what your age.

The trickiest part is working out what to see and when!

That’s where the Brighton Fringe Family Guide, free inside this edition of Families Sussex Coast, comes in! Featuring over 150 family events; from Boj and Dave Benson-Phillips, to John Hegley and circus workshops – there’s something for everyone!

And be sure to pack your hamper and come down to the massive free Brighton Fringe Family Picnics in the Pavilion Gardens on Saturday 2 and 23 May… not forgetting Fringe City, a free outdoor showcase on New Road (2 & 3, 9, 16, 23 & 24 May) – a fantastic place to dance, eat, watch and enjoy, whatever your age!

A special well done too, to Kitty Lloyd, age 12, from Dorothy Stringer High School whose great collage adorns the front cover of the Family Guide. Her picture was selected from over 90 entries by a judging panel including The Pebble Trust, The Argus and Child Friendly Brighton.

This year’s Brighton Fringe is the biggest ever, with over 750 events making up the full programme.

For full listings, head to www.brightonfringe.org

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And the paperwork bit? It’s been simple and easy, and great fun – and the tax benefits are great too!

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If you like helping people, working as part of a team, are self motivated and are looking for a change where you can work flexibly around your family and still earn a good part-time or full-time income, then I’d love to hear from you.

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P-ZAZZ We all know that being a parent is incredibly rewarding and fulfilling, finding an opportunity which allows you to be a parent AND run your own business well - that’s gold dust!

P-zazz was founded 10 years ago by mum of three Esther Boughton. Esther wanted to follow her dream of inspiring children through music and has built what is now the UK’s highly-acclaimed, market-leading provider of performing & creative arts clubs in primary schools.

Two years ago P-zazz developed an opportunity for others to join in their success. Esther explained, ‘Many of the talented leaders we employ are women with families, they’ve helped us to build our business and were increasingly looking to be a real part of our brand.’

Buying a franchise is a huge decision - especially when you have a family and every decision has to involve everyone. When you buy a franchise you are paying for a strong brand and a proven business plan. Esther continues, ‘Here at P-zazz we have worked with financial and BFA experts to test and perfect our business model.

I couldn’t imagine asking franchisees to invest in anything unproven.’

So why has P-zazz been so successful? ‘

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Worthing Leisure is changing to South Downs Leisure.

They are delighted to announce that as from April 2015, Worthing Leisure will become a Leisure Trust.

Becoming a trust allows them to enjoy significant tax rebates. Consequently, they will be in a position to drive more money into the business benefiting both our local community and their facilities. If you would like further information in regards to this, please e-mail worthingleisure@adur-worthing.gov As from April 2015 they will become known as South Downs Leisure Trust.

This name was chosen because they feel it lets people know that they are a new, community based leisure service located within their local area.

Their strongest partnership will remain with Worthing Borough Council and will continue to maintain a strong relationship in the future.

Because our business model is realistic and was developed in line with BFA standards.’ Says Esther, continuing; ‘Don’t fall for the “millionaire overnight” claims of some franchise offers. Freedom to manage your own time and the opportunity to make a great deal of money are real - but only if it’s the right brand and the right business for you.’

P-zazz franchisees run clubs that inspire, engage and delight children and clients in care establishments. Esther’s pride and joy in her company shine through again as she finishes our conversation saying ‘Ask any of the schools and homes we work with and I’d hope they’d say that professionalism, creativity and achievement are our core values - so if you are ambitious and looking for a strong business with plenty of potential we’ll be a perfect match!’

Visit: www.p-zazz.co.uk and see the advert on page 6

Esther Boughton

www.worthingleisure.co.uk

01903 620257 Sussex Coast

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Business News

.............Time to Return to Work?

Starting a family impacts every area of our lives, and taking a career break is often part of the package. But when it comes to returning to work, lack of self-confidence and outdated skills can make it a challenge. For scientists and engineers at least, a charity called the Daphne Jackson Trust can help.

Written by Dr Caroline Cross

A carefully planned maternity leave often stretches into an extended career break, and can be coupled with a change of location driven by school catchments or a job change for the major wage earner.

Finding a suitable role close to home that offers a good work-life balance becomes a challenge.

Gillian Forrester, a neuroscientist living in Brighton, struggled to find a job when she decided to return to work after a 3 year break to bring up her young children. The demands of a young family meant she wanted to work part-time, and she needed to retrain. So she was delighted when she heard about the Daphne Jackson Trust and applied for a fellowship at the University of Sussex.

Daphne Jackson Fellowships are flexible, part-time fellowships for scientists and engineers who have taken a break of two years or more for family, caring or health reasons. They provide the mentoring and retraining that individuals need to regain the confidence and skills that put them back on a par with colleagues who haven’t taken a break.

If you are considering returning to a career in science, technology engineering or maths, now or in the near future, please contact the Daphne Jackson Trust,

www.daphnejackson.org.

“I was elated to be awarded a Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship.’ says Gillian. ‘My fellowship allowed me to return to a career in science whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.’

Gillian is one of over 270 women and men the Daphne Jackson Trust has helped return to their career since it was founded in 1992.

Since completing her Fellowship in 2007, Gillian’s career has gone from strength to strength, and she now has a full time position at the University of Westminster. Her current research on left-right handedness, recently featured in a BBC4 documentary.

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Educational Feature

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Are we putting our children under too much pressure?

By Tanith Carey

Anxiety, sleeplessness, depression, homework resistance and learning blocks.

These are just some of the issues children can develop in today’s hot-house educational atmosphere.

But as my new book Taming the Tiger Parent shows, far from making them a generation of high-achieving, accomplished uber-children, they are actually becoming worried and unhappy.

In the constant striving for league table

positions, not just by schools,but also by the Education Ministers above them, one important lesson seems to have been lost: Stressed kids don’t learn. Many parents also may not realise that some of the behavioural problems they are struggling with at home are down to the fact that children feel judged very early, and almost continually, as they move up the education system.

How a child responds to an overly pressurised

environment will vary according to many factors: their temperament, their genes, their resilience, their success at school, their personal threshold and also their relationship with in their family.

If they are affected, at first it can be hard for parents to tell the difference between what is a normal stage of childhood - and what might require some help. But when children do suffer the ill-effects, it’s vital that we intervene.

Some of the early signs that kids feel overly pressured to achieve include: • Saying they just want to go home and

play.

• Saying they don’t deserve good marks or pointing out how much better other children are doing and ripping up work • Asking to go to the toilet a lot in lessons • Avoiding eye contact when talking to a parent.

• Stopping enjoying activities they used to enjoy.

• Fidgeting, hair-twirling, chronic nailbiting and skin-picking • Showing a lower tolerance to frustration than normal; shouting without making much sense or flying off the handle.

• Having a sad look and difficulty smiling, which may be remarked on by others in the family or at school.

• Starting to express feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and worthlessness.

• Experiencing chronic worry, becoming overly panicked by small things and thinking small setbacks are the end of the world.

• Having trouble sleeping.

•Finding excuses not to go to school • Talking less and less to parents.

• Suffering unexplained stomach pains and tension headaches.

The good news is that it these symptoms can

be relieved by addressing your child’s worries directly, taking steps to ease the pressure and re-calibrating your relationship.

For example, one of the most distressing symptoms parents witness is kids insisting they are ‘rubbish’ at a subject or they are ‘stupid.’

That’s often because in today’s test-driven culture, youngsters often internalise the critical voices they constantly hear telling them they must do better. Children assume that because they hear these messages inside their head they must be true. Teaching them to recognise them, and showing them how to switch them off is an important first step.

Another upsetting outcome is that because

your child always thinks you always expect them do better, they distance themselves.

They may become uncommunicative, defensive and try and avoid you to protect themselves from the pain of feeling your disappointment.

At the other end of the scale, there will also

be the children who are so desperate to meet the expectations placed on them they become overly worried about tests and homework. They turn into perfectionists who live their childhoods with the fear that whatever they do is never going to be good enough.

However your child reacts, it’s important to

help them realise that being good at everything is an impossible goal and there are lots of different ways in life to excel, outside the increasingly narrow confines of the current concentration on Maths, English and Science.

There are also techniques that I describe in my book for taking your relationship back to the time before the resentments and defensiveness started to push you apart.

Of course, it’s very hard to take your foot off the gas when you know that every other parent you know seems to be doing it and you fear your child will sink without you. But it’s worth it because the simple truth is that tiger parenting can actually make kids perform worse, making kids develop anxieties like maths anxiety and reading resistance.

Beyond that, I found that children who are in a constant race to compare themselves in all areas have brittle confidence, because this is not a warm and welcoming world in which to grow and find out who they are. Instead it turns childhood into a constant battle on all fronts.

There’s a good chance you have had enough too. Perhaps you are tired of constantly

nagging your child about school work.

Perhaps you have tired of the competitive undercurrents with other parents at the school gates; the conversations which feel like duels; the icy smiles you have to feign as humble brags about reading levels, maths scores and music grades rain down on you like body blows.

Or possibly you hate the constant, overarching fear that other parents are working harder than you are to make their offspring excel and get ahead of yours?

Most of all, there’s a good chance you don’t like the way being constantly measured, assessed and judged makes the children you love feel about themselves. Possibly you can’t remember the last time you saw your children truly feeling carefree.

Perhaps you can’t see any other option if your child is not going to be left behind.

But there is a way out - and you can start today with your family.

“By making the simple decision to put your child’s well-being first, letting them play more and letting them focus on their innate talents, you will be one step closer to restoring the balance.”

Furthermore you will not just start to enjoy being a parent once again,rather than a ring-master.

You will also be reclaiming your child’s right to a carefree childhood, a better guarantee of success in life than any number of high-flying exam results.

TAMING THE TIGER PARENT: How to put your child’s well-being first in a competitive world by Tanith Carey is published by Constable/Little Brown, price 8.99. For more information please go to

www.tanithcarey.com 01903 620257 Sussex Coast

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Easter Fun

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Easter Fun

Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Family Fun in Sussex 28th March - 12th April

6th April – Museum Working Day

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8th April - Trails and Crafts Activity Day take part in a wide range of Easter

30th March

12th April – Ride the Amberley Buses Day get the celebrations

Each session lasts for 1.5 hours (or less if all activities completed!) and places must be booked in advance by calling 01273 517622 or emailing

ride on a steam train and see the Museum in action. crafts and activities.

started with a ride on the Museum’s collection of buses to help to mark 100 years of Southdown this year.

www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

March 28th - April 19th Events at Drusillas

31st March -Hello Kitty will return to

her home at Drusillas on 20 dates during the year! Visit her in her beautiful themed house and have a souvenir photo taken with the cutest girl herself.

Meet and greet opportunities will operate at intervals throughout the day.

1st April – Ben & Holly

The enchantment of the Little Kingdom will be cast over Drusillas, as Ben Elf and Princess Holly return to the Park.

Enjoy some meet and greet magic, as the popular pair leave visitors spellbound at various intervals throughout the day.

3rd April – Fat Controller

The Fat Controller will be causing a locomotion when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the Thomas & Friends™ railway.

Make tracks to Tidmouth Hault and enjoy photo opportunities with Sir Topham Hatt himself.

6th April – Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty will return to her home at Drusillas on 20 dates during the year!

Visit her in her beautiful themed house and have a souvenir photo taken with the cutest girl herself. Meet and greet opportunities will operate at intervals throughout the day.

8th April – Peppa Pig & George

Join in the excitement and snorts of laughter as the lovable Peppa Pig embarks on a Drusillas Park adventure, with her brother George. The cheeky pair will be making appearances at various intervals throughout the day

www.drusillas.co.uk

Hever Castle Easter Family Fun

Family entertainment throughout the Easter holidays, when visitors are invited to ‘find the magic’ surrounding the Lindt Gold Bunny. Families can follow the Easter trail and hunt for the Golden Bunnies in the gardens to receive a chocolatey treat at the end.

Children can also make their own Easter bonnet at daily craft workshops* (*additional charge of £1.00). And there’s an opportunity to parade their creation in the Best Easter Bonnet competition in front of the Castle each day with chocolate treats for the winners. Event supported by Lindt chocolate. Enjoy more magical moments inside the Castle where visitors will discover the origins of some of our Easter traditions in a family friendly quiz.

www.hevercastle.co.uk

28th March – 6th April Michelham Priory

Easter Trail and Easter Fiesta

Please check website for more details on times and actual events taking place.www.sussexpast.co.uk

30th March – 3rd April

Fishbourne Roman Palace Easter Surprises!

Springtime crafts and an Easter treasure hunt around the Palace grounds and lots more!

www.sussexpast.co.uk

Events at Amberley Museum

5th April - Vintage Car Show

a wonderful display of cars from the vintage era.

Easter Craft Workshop

Arundel Wetland Centre The Quack Factor

Go quakers on our rubber ducky hunt trail and see new life emerge as wild ducklings hatch out across the reserve.

Pond dipping reopens for spring!

Meet the new lambs, learn all about lambing here on the Farm! Enjoy the indoor play area and the new Treetop Towers outdoor play!

www.springbarnfarm.co.uk

National Trust Easter Egg Hunts near you – time for an eggsellent

28th March – 12th

adventure! Bring Cadbury magic to your family by joining one of their Easter Egg Trails. Follow the clues, answer the questions and follow your way to a prize just for you!

Easter Eggstravaganza

Devils Dyke

info@newhavenfort.org.uk.

Fishers Farm

Unwrap a delicious selection of egg-citing activities at Fishers this Easter holidays during the “Easter Eggstravaganza”! All children will discover a FREE* Cadburys Créme Egg to take home from the “Easter Egg Hunt*” and watch as they are magically laid by the ‘chocolate-laying hens’. (*Easter weekend only). This year visitors can MEET THE REAL EASTER BUNNY too!

Help find a name for the fluffy fellow in the “Name The Chick Competition” or shout and cheer at the “Shetland Grand National” racing – a favourite activity for the whole family.

Help us bottle-feed the baby lambs daily in ‘The Animal Encounters Barn’ , and lucky visitors might see some live lambing too!

4th-6th April

Trail opens at 11am – 3pm and cost is £3 plus normal admission fees. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke

Monks House

3rd-6th April

Trail opens at 12.30am – 4.45pm

Cost is £1.50 plus normal admission fees. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

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Alfriston Clergy House

3rd – 6th April

Trail opens at 10.30am – 4.30pm Cost is £1.50 plus normal admission fees. www.nationaltrust.gov.uk/

alfriston

www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Sheffield Park & Gardens

1st – 6th April West Dean Gardens Easter Egg Trail

Trail opens at 10.30am – 4.00pm

Follow the Easter Bunny Trail through the award-winning gardens to win a chocolate prize.

10.30am – 5pm

www.westdean.org.uk

3rd-6th April Easter Canal Cruises Wey & Arun Canal – Loxwood

Special Easter cruises on the canal, with an Easter egg for all the children and refreshments for everyone. All your favourite Easter characters will be there to entertain you.

www.weyandarun.co.uk

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3rd – 4th April

Cost is £3.50 plus normal admission fees. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

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Petworth House

3rd – 6th April

Trail opens at 10.30am – 4.00pm

Cost is £5 plus normal admission fees

www.nationaltrust.gov.uk/petworth-house

Slindon

4th April

Trail opens at 10.00am – 1.00pm Cost is £3 – no other fees

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/slindon-estate

Arundel Castle

3rd – 6th April

With the Distant Trumpets Story Teller, falconry and archery demonstrations on offer to delight visitors, a weekend filled with the sights, sounds and smells of the late Norman Period, there will be plenty to entertain guests of all ages!

Easter Egg Hunts and fun over the Easter weekend Open 10.00am – 5.30pm

Normans and Crusaders.

10th April Newhaven Fort Easter Craft Workshop

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Newhaven Fort

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1st April - Joking at Amberley Activity Day with Hawking About,

try and solve the riddles, spot the April Fool’s joke and see the owls flying.

1st -6th April - Easter Trails answer the clues, and follow the chalk trail to the rabbits’ burrow. Can you win a prize?

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Each session lasts for 1.5 hours (or less if all activities completed!) and places must be booked in advance by calling 01273 517622 or emailing

info@newhavenfort.org.uk.

10th-12th April Springbarn Farm Easter Egg Hunt

Knockhatch Adventure Park

www.knockhatch.com

5th-6th April

Plumpton Race Course

Easter Family Festival will have live music, traditional fun fair, face painting and Easter bonnet parade. Kids go FREE

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Easter Fun Easter Holiday Clubs Super Camps

Brighton and Hove Senior School

WHAT’S ON OFFER? Multi-Activity - this camp includes a variety of sports, games, and arts and crafts. No two days are the same and the price includes all activities – even swimming, quad-biking and archery where facilities allow.

The Great Super Camps Bake-Off - Children will love this week-long culinary challenge, baking new recipes and old favourites.

RAW Adventure - An opportunity to connect with nature, mastering skills like shelter-making, fire-lighting and archery on the new island-themed RAW Adventure.

To book a place and to find out more about pricing and availability visit: www.supercamps.co.uk

Easter Holidays Drop off and Go!

South Downs Leisure, Worthing

Packed full of great activities from swimming, tennis, archery, pottery and much more. With morning and afternoon sessions available and an option for early bird and lunches too. The activities are suitable for children aged 5 – 12, visit their website to download a brochure and book your child a place:

www.southdownleisure.co.uk

Activ8 Holiday Club Worthing

Based in Brighton these courses are for children aged 5-14 of any ability. Confirmation of times, dates and venue have not yet been confirmed but for more information either email

for further information.

or visit:

www.activ8forkids.co.uk

sportscourses@bhafc.co.uk

www.albioninthecommunity.org.uk

Tiny Soccerstars

Various venues in Worthing, Hove and Brighton

marianne@tinysoccerstars.co.uk or visit: www.tinysoccerstars.co.uk

Monday 30th to Friday 3rd April

Albion in the Community Holiday Courses

The club is for children aged 4 – 10 and children can attend either a half day or full day. Full details had not been available at the time of going to print so please visit

During the Easter and Summer holidays they organise and run weekday morning clubs in various locations. For more information email:

Seriously Fun Swimming

There will be more courses added onto: www.familiesonline.co.uk/ LOCATIONS/Sussex-Coast shortly so please keep checking. If you are running a club and would like to listed online then please contact editor@ familiessussexcoast.co.uk

Ardingly College – Haywards Heath

Intensive 30 minute consecutive swimming lessons from 9am – 11am.

Running different class levels at the same time. This means that wherever possible, brothers and sisters of different abilities can swim at the same time.

To book a place and to find out more about times and prices:

www.seriouslyfun.net

Easter Holidays Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April

Drop off and go!

Fully supervised sessions from 8.45am-6pm Worthing Leisure’s latest holiday brochure is packed full of great Easter activities, for children aged between 5 and 12.

With a wealth of interests to choose from including football, pottery, tennis, swimming, assault courses and more, get our Easter Holidays brochure now and book your place.

Visit our website and download your copy today.

South Downs www.southdownsleisure.co.uk

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Station Road, Amberley, Arundel West Sussex BN18 9LT 01798 831370 office@amberleymuseum.co.uk

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Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Ideas and Events 8th March

Mother’s Day Shabby Chic Vase with Seasonal Flower Arrangement Workshop Taj’s Tea Parlour, Brighton

Shabby Chic and Vintage continue to be massive trends in interiors and this workshop provides an alternative to popular shabby chic furniture workshops.

Perfect for Mother’s Day, these vases and floral arrangements make a great gift or workshop to come along to with your mum.

In this workshop you will learn how to create a selection of shabby chic vases using vintage images, we’ve used some mother/child inspirational images here. Then you will create a seasonal floral arrangement to go inside one of your vases using florist foam to create.

No experience necessary. All materials are included along with tea/coffee & yummy cake! 12.00pm – 2.30pm

www.makedoandtrend.co.uk

14th March

Most Spectacular Pamper Day The Sussex Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Centre Ltd, Southwick

Come along and be treated and pampered from a choice of 10 therapists and have a chance to peruse through 10 stalls selling health and well being products and services, £3 entry gives everyone a complementary drink and for the first 100 people there is an amazing goody bag too.

There will also be a pampery tombola, a grand raffle, artisan pasteries and bread, Starbucks coffee, cakes..... everything to help make your Mothers’ Day weekend a real treat! 10.00am – 4.30pm. www. mssussex.com.

14th-15th March

Mother’s Day Weekend at Hever Castle

Spoil mum on Mother’s Day with a memorable family day out. Treat mum to a delicious meal or simply enjoy quality family time together. Young visitors can decorate a flower pot in a free craft workshop to give mum on her special day, as well as join a biscuit decorating workshop* (*£1.50 in addition to admission).

The elegant Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant situated in the Italian Gardens overlooking the Lake offers an unlimited three course ‘Chef’s Table’ menu. Choose from a selection of starters followed by a tasty Sunday roast from the Carvery Table or vegetarian meal. And if you’ve still room to indulge in dessert, there’s a choice of delicious sweets. Add to this the complimentary glass of Prosecco or non-alcoholic cocktail on arrival for a family meal to remember.

An Afternoon Tea Menu is also available offering freshly prepared sandwiches served to the table and a mouth-watering variety of cakes.

These are followed by hot and cold beverages including fruit infusions and homemade orangeade.

www.hevercastle.co.uk

14th-15th march

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Sheffield Park and Gardens

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special afternoon tea. Why not make a day of it and visit our beautiful Grade I listed garden as an extra treat?

To book: Coach House Tearoom Bookings & Enquiries, 01825 791705,

www.tearoom.sheffieldpark@ nationaltrust.org.uk

15th March

Mothering Sunday Relaxers on the Wey and Arun Canal Cruise

A Coffee and Danish Pastry Cruise departs from Loxwood at 11am and Cream Tea Cruises at 2.30pm and 4.30pm. £13 for adults; £9 for children.

– booking is essential

www.weyandarun.co.uk

editor@familiessussexcoast.co.uk Sussex Coast

15th March

Hands on activities and experiences for Mums. All Mums get free entry when accompanied by a child (of any age!).

the shire horses and traditional breed farm animals. Freshly prepared simnel cake, which would have been traditionally baked for Mothering Sunday as a mid-lent treat, will be found in c1890s Whittaker’s Cottages from Ashtead.

15th March

15th March

Mums Can Do Amberley Museum

www.amberleymuseum.co.uk Mothering Sunday Kent and East Sussex Railway

Treat Mum to a wonderful lunch or delicious afternoon tea aboard a steam train. Charges apply. Advance booking is essential. For times, more information and to book visit

www.kesr.org.uk

15th March

Mothering Sunday Spring Barn Farm

Mums go FREE this mother’s day (when accompanied by another full paying person). Enjoy all the fun of the farm, meet the animals and fantastic indoor play (including new 3’s and under soft play!). Even mum’s love the mega slides (both kids and grown-ups will need socks for the indoor play area). After all that fun why not treat her to a special mother’s day lunch in our farmhouse kitchen restaurant (pre-booking advisable). For prices and activity times please see website:

www.springbarnfarm.com.

15th March

Mothering Sunday Weald and Downland Openair Museum

Enjoy a special discounted entry price, plus mothers and grandmothers each receive a complimentary bunch of daffodils. Mothering Sunday is a fantastic time to visit the Museum, with new-born lambs and spring buds bursting into life as visitors enjoy the South Downs in springtime. Visitors can explore historic buildings, see brewing and baking in the authentic Tudor kitchen, listen to period music, meet

www.wealddown.co.uk Mothering Sunday Tea Bateman’s

Visit the beautiful home of Rudyard Kipling, deep in the Sussex countryside and treat mum to a traditional English Tea of sandwiches, scone, jam, cream and a slice of Victoria sponge cake.

Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Booking is essential 01435 882302and normal admission charges will apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

15th March

Mother’s Day Goodwood Racecourse

Treat Mothers of all generations to a lovely afternoon spent with family over a delicious menu at the Richmond Arms. Tantalise your taste buds with a modern British menu of award-winning Estate-reared produce and locally sourced, seasonal ingredients followed by a decadent dessert.

The perfect way to show your mother how much you truly appreciate her whilst sharing a homely meal!

OR Traditional Afternoon Tea Alternatively, why not treat your mum to a decadent, traditional afternoon tea for an elegant afternoon. From 3pm - 6pm on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March, enjoy a mouth-watering selection of finger sandwiches, delicate pastries and lovely tea to give your mum a real Mother’s Day treat.

www.goodwood.com

Clubs & Classes Clubs & Classes Swimming Schools: MXT Swim School

Lessons are designed to teach children at a much faster rate using MXT’s unique accelerated teaching system Worthing: 01903 532765

www.mxtswimschool.com

Seriously Fun Swimming Schools

Small classes and personal service that are structured, safe and most of all fun! East & West Sussex:

0844 35 11 409 www.seriouslyfun.com Little Dippers

Teaching your baby to love the water in warm pools Brighton: 0844 482 0222

www.littledippers.co.uk

Helping you and your baby enjoy the process of learning to talk Brighton: 01273 550587

Littlehampton for children aged 4 to 18, to get involved in a funky, fresh and vibrant atomsophere call: Andrea: 07875 761291

Martial Arts

Brighton & Hove Dance Academy

Minimusic

www.samuraibrighton.com

Sing & Sign

www.singandsign.co.uk

Offering Tiny Tots ballet, RAD ballet, kids jazz and creative classes and adults jazz and ballet classes Tel: 07500 724236

www.brightonandhovedanceacademy.co.uk Miss Becky’s Ballet

Classes in ballet, tap and modern from 2.5 years at the Harriet Johnson centre in Sompting. First class is free.

Tel: 07847334512

www.missbeckysballet.co.uk

Performing Arts, Singing, Singing and Dance Classes

Bird Studios

For fun parent and tot dance class, with Worthing classes on Monday mornings at Heene Community Centre & Thursday mornings at Jubilee Centre in Littlehampton. Ages 4 months plus.

Contact Dani for more details.Danih@ rockabubz.com or 07863105453,

www.birdstudios.co.uk

Rockabubz

www.rockabubz.com Perform

A fun-packed mix of energetic dances, games and catchy songs West Sussex: 0845 400 4000

www.razzmatazz.co.uk

Baby and toddler classes starting January 5th until 27th March for children aged 6months to 5 years. £5 a session.

Suzanne 07931 187 399

www.mimimusic.info

Fitness and Gymnastic Classes Bee-fit

Baby and Toddler fun fitness classes, action songs, parachute and fitness circuits Worthing: 01903 241740

www.bee-fit.co.uk

Offering flamenco, ballet, singing, commercial/street dancing plus much more Tel: 01273 699902

Worthing Leisure Centre

Tots that Rock

www.worthingleisure.co.uk

For those highly energetic children that like to dance, jump, run, bounce around and love music & party games.

Every Thursday in Shoreham at 10.30 and every Tuesday in Hove at 10.30

www.totsthatrock.co.uk

Join Fit4 or be choose a particular activity, set over 4 venues including Splashpoint for swimming.

Tel: 01903 502237

Samurai

A full time Martial Arts School for students aged 3.5 years old to adults with an on-site cafe.

Brighton: 01273 570940

Language Classes and Tutors Buenos Dias

Join the fun with lively, engaging Spanish classes for children aged6 months and up. Free trial session available. Hove: 01273 323431

www.buenosdias.co.uk Mathemagical

Mathemagical offer fun and active maths classes for children aged 2 to 7 years old. Through singing, actions, props, games, toys, puzzles and child-led play giving children a fantastic start in maths.

Steph: 07711 604641

www.mathemagical.co.uk

Activ 8

Fun physical activity classes for children from 18 months to 12 years Tel: 01903 785785

www.activ8forkids.co.uk

Razzmatazz

Theatre and drama classes in

www.perform.org.uk

SAMURAI

Confidence is the key; and exercising the mind as well as the body is an excellent way to build that confidence.

Confidence has more to do with our relationship with ourselves and how we feel and fit comfortably within ourselves than anything else.

The benefits of pursuing Martial Arts that help promote that sense are numerous and a wonderful antidote to pressures and stresses especially with things like bullying.

If you ever thought about trying something different for you or the children that combines the fun of learning with building the mind,body, spirit balance then you have to try the Samurai Ninja Family Martial Arts Centre in New England Street, Brighton

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We teach fun practical skills to help protect students including techniques for escaping being grabbed, blocking techniques to protect from being hit and in essence turning an attackers aggression back against themselves.

All classes are age specific helping develop mental focus, co-ordination, concentration and self discipline all whilst being amazing energetic fun for children and adults alike.

The classes start for children as young as 3 ½ years called Ninja Tots during the day and afternoons for Mighty Ninjas ages 5-7 years and 8-11 years. There are also classes specifically for teenagers and adults who want the benefit of stress busting fitness and self-defence.

For a Free childrens taster class just call 01273 570950. And speak to someone at reception at the Samurai Ninjutsu Centre.

Samurai Ninja Centre 49 New England Street Brigton BN1 4GQ Tel 01273 570940 www.samuraibrighton.com email info@samuraibrighton.com

01903 620257 Sussex Coast

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What’s On

What’s On Ongoing

Arundel Wet Life Centre Diving Duck Feeds every day at 2pm,

Wetlands Discovery Boat Safari runs every day between 11am – 3.30pm, Guide in a Hide will run every Saturday and Sunday where experts will help novices learn about bird-watching. For further details on times and admission prices please visit:

www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/ arundel

Look & Sea Centre Littlehampton

Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre

A great museum to take the family for a day out, with many family events days running from march until November.

Check with their website for opening hours and what’s on events.

www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Brighton Toy & Model Museum

A treasure trove of toys and models including two large model railway layouts and has over ten thousand toys and models.

www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk

The Observatory Science Centre Herstmonceux

From the glorious viewing tower you have a 360 degree birds’ eye view of the harbour and South Downs from Goodwood to Highdown. At the heart of the centre is the interactive exhibition where the whole family can learn about the history and heritage of the local area in a fun and interesting environment.

A spectacular hands-on science and discovery centre among the domes and telescopes of a world famous astronomical observatory. There are daily telescope tours and regular family events throughout the year.

Brighton Sea Life

The theme for this Saturday is Brilliant Builders. A free kid’s club, taking place on the first Sunday of every month, from 11am until 4pm. There will be live shows, storytelling, songs, adventure play, craft sessions and much more.

No booking required, simply come along on the day and have loads of fun! Suitable for ages 3 to 11 years.

www.lookandsea.co.uk

The world’s operating aquarium situated opposite Palace Pier, visit the Rainforest Adventure meet the turtles and have a snack in the cafe. Open every day from 10am – 5pm.

For further information please visit:

www.visitsealife.com/brighton

Museums

14th-15th March

22nd March

The biggest event of its kind in the world, entertaining and passionate it gives whales and dolphins a more powerful voice. Profits go to a campaign to keep them ‘Wild and Free’, not in captivity. With guest speakers: Monty Hall, Steve Backshall and many more.

This is an excellent family day out.

A ladies only event Come spend a relaxing afternoon in the beautiful surroundings of Field Place and experience a heavenly 20 minute treatment, followed by afternoon tea.

Treatments on offer include a facial, massage, reiki, reflexology, Indian head massage and more. Limited availability, so book now! 3pm to 6pm, tickets: £30. Book your tickets today by calling 01903 502237

Whalefest Brighton Centre

www.brightoncentre.co.uk

16th March

Now you can see The X Factor live, where contestants will perform classic songs and viewers’ favourites from the TV series.

www.brightoncentre.co.uk

Elderflower Fields is small independent festival offering a magical weekend of adventure, discovery and inspiration for families.

The focus is on kids and providing opportunities to try new thing in the beautiful Sussex countryside setting of Pippingford Park, Ashdown Forest. The festival is a unique weekend of eclectic music and performance, great activities, camping with nature and fantastic local food and drink.

Snapper Jaxx Kids Club Churchill Square, Brighton

Vintage, jewellery, glass, china, textiles… hundreds of items await your attention! There is plenty of parking on site and a great café serving food and drinks. 9.30am – 3.00pm.

Royal Pavillion in Brighton

One of the most exotic and beautiful buildings in Britain with a special Children’s Tour.

www.brightonandhovemuseums. org.uk

Booth Museum of Natural History

Founded by Edward Booth in 1874 the Booth Museum is all about birds, butterflies, fossils, bones and skeletons. Natural history is brought to life with interactive displays and ‘hands on’ activities.

www.brightonandhovemuseums. org.uk

Hove Museum

A family friendly museum, with a wide selection of toys, cinema, local history and art.

www.brightonandhovemuseums. co.uk

Antique and Collectors Fair Worthing Leisure Centre

www.worthingleisure.co.uk

14th March

The Fairytale Fair Patcham Methodist Church

Get your Easter gifts handmade, unique and one off this year! Great chocolate alternatives, pocket money buys and much more. With over 35 craft and vintage stalls selling handmade or hand designed gifts.

Jewellery, prints, cards, knitted items, felted items, chocolates, decorations, children’s items, baby clothes, art, vintage accessories… they have it all covered!

You can also take part in a Easter themed workshop and learn something new. There will be workshops suitable for all ages, ranging from felt, to jewellery and much more.

Full workshop details published in the blog nearer the time! Don’t forget the kids can also bring the fairy tales to life by having their faces painted too!

10.30am – 4.00pm

www.thefairytalefair.co.uk editor@familiessussexcoast.co.uk Sussex Coast

Set in The Keep and Barbican at Arundel Castle, members of Raven

1st March

Worthing Museum

www.worthingmuseum.co.uk

Life in a Medieval Castle Arundel Castle

Elderflower Fields Festival 22nd-25th May

8th March

Find out what’s happening at Worthing Museum with different events taking place.

28th- 29th March

www.the-observatory.org

Regular family events being held.

www.arundelmuseum.org

www.worthingleisure.co.uk

X Factor Live Brighton Centre

www.churchillsquare.com

Arundel Museum

The Pamper and Afternoon Tea Field Place, Worthing

Over 40 bands, DJ’s and performers Urban Woods adventure sports Sports and Arts camp sessions Wildlife, environmental and creative work shops The best locally sourced food & drink Cocktail bar and local craft beers So Sussex Sunday Picnic Included with your ticket

Adult weekend tickets £105, Child £50.

Under 5’s go free.

Glamping options also available.

http://www.elderflowerfields.co.uk/

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What’s On? Tor Living History Group will portray characters living in a Medieval Castle.

They will also demonstrate archery in the dry moat, and the Yarnsmith of Norwich Story Teller will weave historical tales inside the Castle. With costume, weapons, armour, and craft displays, there will be plenty for visitors to see and learn about the Castle’s past.

www.arundelcastle.org.uk

28th-29th March Vegfest 2015 Brighton Centre

Celebrating all things vegan and with it’s first ever Comedy Festival. Lots of children’s activities and things to do running throughout the weekend.

www.vegfest.co.uk

29th March

Myminidisco Komedia Brighton

Superstar DJ.s, dance instructors, face painters, free healthy snacks, hula hooping, fancy dress, pirzes, baby play area and much more....starts at 2.00pm suitable for ages 0-8

www.komedia.co.uk/brighton

29th March

Brighton Chicken Run Hove Park

A fancy dress Chicken Run for adults and children where people will get to earn their chocolate egg and a medal this year by running either 5km for adults, 1 mile for children aged 7-13 or 500 metre dash for younger children aged 5-7. To book your place and for more information visit:

www. brightonandhovechick.wix. com/brightonchickenrun

29th March

The Fairy Tale Fair Brighton Open Market

The Fairy Tale Fair will once again take over the whole market concourse with 40 carefully chosen, high quality, handmade / hand designed local designer and makers. Good quality vintage sellers, a selection of yummy cake/ festive treat stalls too, as well as the markets permanent cafes to stop and relax in between all that shopping and browsing! Easter crafts.

10.30am – 4pm

1st – 4th April

Worthing Scout and Guide Gang Show Worthing Theatres A variety of entertainment from local Scouts & Guides - a spectacular mix of music, dance and comedy suitable for all the family whatever your age!

7.30pm – 10.00 tickets are available from the Theatre Press Office.

www.worthinggangshow.org.uk

5th April

High Salvington Mill Open Day Worthing

A postmill built c1740 which operated for 150 years and is now completely restored by a Trust. A timber-framed granary and traditional style barns complete the site.

Demonstrations on Milling days show how it works, and it also hosts a range of other activities. 2.30pm – 5.00pm.

www.highsalvingtonmill.co.uk

8th April

Annabelle’s Skirtingboard Adventure The Old Market Theatre, Brighton

Arthur is a boy stuck at home and he wants an adventure, so with the help of the audience he imagines Annabelle a tiny elephant and so their adventures begin – suitable for ages 3-6.

www.theoldmarket.com

8th-9th April

Little Howard’s Big Show for Kids The Old Market Theatre, Brighton

Interactive stand-up, live animation on stage and lots of jokes and – suitable for ages 5+

www.theoldmarket.co.uk

10th - 11th April

Big Time Pavillion Theatre, Worthing

RSOPA youth theatre group present an explosive showcase of all things musical theatre. With songs from Cats, Annie, Miss Saigon, Frozen, Chicago, Addams Family and much more .... matinee and evening performances.

www.worthingtheatres.co.uk

11th April

Made for U Craft Fair Central United Reformed Church, Hove There will be a wide variety of unique items for sale from a variety of stalls, including artwork, bags, cakes, candles, cards, cosmetics, gifts, jewellery, knitted items, photos, and loads more. 10.00am – 4.00pm.

www.madeforucraftfair.co.uk

12th April

Snapper Jaxx Kids Club Churchill Square, Brighton

Theme Rain or Shine. There will be live shows, storytelling, songs, adventure play, craft sessions and much more.

No booking required, simply come along on the day and have loads of fun! Suitable for children ages 3 to 11 years. Performance play sessions run on the hour, with themed drop in craft sessions in between on the half hour. All activity is free - so come down and join in! Running from 11.00am – 4.00pm Parents are asked to stay with their children.

www.churchillsquare.com

12th April

Miniature Steam Running Day Field Place, Worthing

The first train departs at 2:00pm, and the last just before 5:00pm. There are normally at least three trains running,

with others being fired up as needed.

Children are fascinated to see real coal shovelled onto a roaring fire, and the train drivers (many of whom build their own locomotives) are only too happy to explain how it all works! For those of us a bit older, loud whistles, the hiss of escaping steam and the smell of hot oil bring back memories of times past. The quarter mile track sits in a landscaped area with plenty of shade (for a picnic!), and nearby there is a children’s public playground.

12th April

Brighton Marathon

Come along and support the runners as they take on the Brighton Marathon in it’s 6th years. For more information visit:

www.brightonmarathon.co.uk

18th April

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs The Old Market Theatre, Brighton When Flinn discovers a pirate in his school cupboard he sets sail for a real life pirate adventure – suitable 3+

www.theoldtheatre.co.uk

19th April

High Salvington Mill Open Day Worthing

A postmill built c1740 which operated for 150 years and is now completely restored by a Trust. A timber-framed granary and traditional style barns complete the site.

Demonstrations on Milling days show how it works, and it also hosts a range of other activities. 2.30pm – 5.00pm.

www.highsalvingtonmill.co.uk

Storrington 10.45 – 11.15 Worthing 10.00 – 10.30 and 11.15 – 11.45 Hurstpierpoint 9.30 – 10.00 Lewes 10.30 – 11.00 first Thursday in every month

Wednesday:

Durrington 2.30-3.00 Peacehaven 10.30 – 11.00 first Wednesday in every month

Thursday:

Henfield 10.15 – 1.45 Broadwater 11.00 – 11.30 Goring 11.00- 11.30 Rustington 11.30 – 12.00 Southwater 10.30 – 11.00

Friday:

Burgess Hill 9.45 – 10.15 Lancing 11.00 – 11.30 Steyning 2.15 – 2.45

Toddler Time Under 5’s Monday

Burgess Hill 2.00 – 2.30 Midhurst 2.15 – 2.45 Lewes 2.00 – 2.30

Tuesday

Ferring 10.30 – 11.00

Wednesday

Angmering 2.15-2.45 Goring 2.15 – 2.45

Thursday

Arundel 10.30-11.10 Rustington 10.10-10.40 Storrington 2.15-2.45

Friday

East Preston 11.00 – 11.30 Worthing 9.45 – 10.15

Story Time Under 5’s Wednesday

Lancing 11.00 – 11.30 Jubilee Library 10.15 – 10.45

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Friday

The first train departs at 2:00pm, and the last just before 5:00pm. There are normally at least three trains running, with others being fired up as needed.

Children are fascinated to see real coal shovelled onto a roaring fire, and the train drivers (many of whom build their own locomotives) are only too happy to explain how it all works! For those of us a bit older, loud whistles, the hiss of escaping steam and the smell of hot oil bring back memories of times past. The quarter mile track sits in a landscaped area with plenty of shade (for a picnic!), and nearby there is a children’s public playground.

Saturday

Miniature Steam Running Day Field Place, Worthing

What’s on at your Local Library?

Rhyme Time Under 5’s: Monday:

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Shoreham 2.10 – 2.40 Hove Library 10.15 – 10.45 Rustington 10.10 – 10.40 Shoreham 2.10 – 2.40 Southwater 11.00 – 11.30 Worthing 11.00 – 11.30

Baby Boogie – please ring for dates Jubilee Library – 01273 296960 Coldean Library – 01273 296902 Hove Library – 01273 290700 Hangleton Library – 01273 296904 Hollingbury Library – 01273 296908 Moulsecoomb Library – 01273 296910 Patcham Library – 01273 296912 Portslade Library – 01273 296914 Rottingdean Library – 01273 2969108 Saltdean Library – 01273 296920 Woodingdean Library – 01273 292896

Hassocks 9.30 – 10.00 Littlehampton 11.00 – 11.30 Burgess Hill 11.00 – 11.30 Newhaven 2.00 – 2.30 first and third Monday in every month

Tuesday:

Billingshurst 10.45 – 11.15

01903 620257 Sussex Coast

editor@familiessussexcoast.co.uk

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WHALEFEST 2015 A STAR LINE UP

Sussex Coast

Whalefest is the biggest event of it’s kind : a weekend dedicated to whales and dolphins that promises to amaze, inspire and entertain.You’ll be joining wildlife ambassadors such as Steve Backshall, Gordon Buchanan & Michaela Strachan in helping to give cetaceans a voice.

14-15th 5 1 0 2 h c r Ma n o t h g i r B The Centre

THE FESTIVAL INCLUDES . Festival Main Stage . Shark Zone . Go Whale Watching Talks . Science and Campaigns Talks . Submarine Dome . Chill Zone . Experts and Artefacts . Life-sized Replica Whales . Indoor Whale Watch Trips

PLUS book sign ings, shopping, holi days, careers speed dating and our Live Loung e

For more information WWW.WHALEFEST.COM 01273 355011