Families Sussex Coast Jul-Aug 2015 Issue 42

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Issue 42 : July/ August 2015

Pick me up Brighton, Worthing ,Lewes, Littlehampton and everywhere in between!

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Farmyard

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in the sun!

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Fantastic Indoor Play !

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Whats inside?

Welcome

What’s Inside

Is summer here? We are being optimistic in our weather forecasting for this issue and have included lots of ideas of where to go over the next two months, and activities that you can do with your families outdoors. We are so lucky to live by the sea and also be surrounded by the South Downs giving us an abundance of free outdoor activities to enjoy.

Also inside this summer issue is the annual Library Reading Challenge for those rainy days or quiet moments, and our jam packed What’s On and some amazing competitions.

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to the July and August edition!

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

Next Issue :September / October.

Advertising & editorial deadline is 3rd August 2015.

You can contribute to Families Sussex Coast through advertising, editorial and our What”s On pages. Contact Families Sussex Coast 01903 620257

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News Schools Out For Summer!

UK Street Velodrome Beach House Grounds | Sat 1 & Sun 2 Aug | FREE Experience cycling on an outdoor velodrome for free when it visits Worthing in August.

See the cycling stars of tomorrow and maybe even race against them as the pro riders compete on the Sunday. For your chance to take part enter the online ballot before the draw takes place on July 17th @ www.streetvelodrome.co.uk Cycling takes over the town for the whole weekend with a host of activities, including a mascot race between Sussex County Cricket Club’s Sid the Shark and Brighton & Hove Albion FC’s Gully the Seagull, circus workshops and unicycle demonstrations, a Concours D’Elegance of a wide variety of bikes with prizes awarded, a vintage bicycle display, safe cycling information and a funfair on the prom.With plenty of food and drink stalls to keep you refreshed, join us for a great weekend of cycling.

FREE RACE ENTRY | FREE BIKE LOAN FREE SPECTATING

Compulsory first aid

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New nursery and pre-school staff will be required to undertake paediatric first aid for the first time, thanks to new government proposals.

The new proposals will mean that newly qualified staff with a childcare Level 2 and 3 qualification must have an emergency paediatric first aid or full paediatric first certificate – a lifesaving change which will add approximately 15,000 additional trained early years professionals to our nurseries and pre-schools every year.

There will also be a new deal in place to help early years providers to buy life-saving defibrillator machines at a reduced price. The plans have received the support of parents Joanne and Dan Thompson, who have been campaigning for the change following the tragic death of their daughter Millie at nursery in October 2012.

Their important campaign culminated in an e-petition signed by over 103,000 people.

‘As a parent myself, I know that every single mum and dad wants the confidence that those tasked with caring for their child have the right training should the absolute worst happen,’ said Childcare and Education Minister (at time of going to press), Sam Gyimah. ‘Today’s proposals will mean that thousands more staff will be able to respond to emergencies more quickly, making sure parents really can access the very best possible childcare choices for their families. Not only will this help ensure children are safe while they learn, grow and develop but it will also raise the quality and skills of the Early Years workforce to help them deal with day to day first aid issues such as allergies and knowing when to call parents.’

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Summer’s here and with time on their hands, your kids need entertaining!

Whether your kids are sporty, creative or just want to have fun with friends then

South Downs Leisure

has it covered.

HELLO KITTY LIVE – FASHION & FRIENDS is coming to The Brighton Theatre Royal in October.

This show gives fans of all ages the first ever opportunity to physically enter the world of Hello Kitty as she takes to the stage live and in 3D for this World Premiere.

See Hello Kitty like you’ve never seen her before as this fashion icon welcomes audiences into her world in a story that highlights the value of friendship, creativity, respect for nature and a love of learning.

The producers at Zen Tiger Live have created a fun-packed show, where the characters on stage and the animations on a mega HD screen interact with the public as the story unfolds.

Tickets are available to book now on

www.hellokittylive.com

As well as music workshops, assault courses, arts and crafts and bughunting, there are new sports academies including Football, Swimming, Basketball, Rugby and more. Whatever their interests, there’s an abundance of great activities guaranteed to keep them entertained.

South Downs Leisure’s Summer Fun programme offers activities and academies throughout four major centres in Worthing. Splashpoint, Worthing Leisure Centre, Field Place and Davison Leisure Centre has something for everyone.

From mini-olympics to Fencing, Kwik Cricket to Unihoc, Party Games and Volleyball! With flexible options for staying all day, these sessions can work around you!

There are so many options to choose from at each leisure site, you could even leave your child for a full day of fun whilst you go out to work.

If all this is not enough, South Downs Leisure is daring all children to take part in the free Summer Fun Fitness Challenge which is open to all juniors. The challenge is to complete thirty physical activities during the summer holidays, between July 23rd and September 1st for the chance to win some fabulous prizes.

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GREAT BRITISH TENNIS WEEKEND RETURNS IN JUNE The second instalment of the fun-filled Great British Tennis Weekend returns in August as thousands of families hit the tennis courts for free.

On the 1st and 2nd of August, venues up and down the country will open their doors as the nation goes tennis crazy in the lead up to a fantastic summer of tennis.

Great British Tennis Weekend is the UK’s biggest ever public tennis event and offers free tennis for families of all ages and abilities. The campaign aims to inspire people to get on court and take part in a variety of activities.

Players will be able to experience Cardio Tennis, Mini Tennis, coaching and much more – all for free.

Last year, more than 1000 venues hosted an event with over 50,000 people playing tennis for free in all corners of Great Britain.

To find our further information on where your local event is please visit www.lta.org.uk/gbtw.

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Camp in, camp out, GREAT BRITISH TENNIS camp all about.

WEEKEND RETURNS IN JUNE March of The Mermaids was founded in 2011 by organiser Hannah Chilton, 27 from Brighton, inspired by a life-long obsession with mermaids and a passion for the sea.

Hannah’s main inspiration to create the event came from years of following the famous Coney Island Mermaid Parade which takes place every year in Brooklyn, New York.

The meeting point for the parade is on Hove Lawns at 12pm (next to the Peace Statue).

The parade commences at 2pm and ends approx.

4pm at their after-party venue, Bar Azure (on the lower promenade after the pier).

Leading the way for the march on the day will be Compere Mermaid with a megaphone, actress/ performer Honour Mission.

At their after-party there will be music, real mermaids, and the crowning of their Queen Mermaid and King Prawn.The event is a family friendly day for all ages to take part in.

This year the march will be followed by a further ‘Fin-ale’ party at The Tempest Inn from 9pm.

You can find out more about the event here:

The second instalment of the fun-filled Great British Tennis Weekend returns in August as thousands of families hit the tennis courts for free.

On the 1st and 2nd of August, venues up and down the country will open their doors as the nation goes tennis crazy in the lead up to a fantastic summer of tennis.

Great British Tennis Weekend is the UK’s biggest ever public tennis event and offers free tennis for families of all ages and abilities. The campaign aims to inspire people to get on court and take part in a variety of activities.

Summer holidays are a perfect time for kids to get creative and build a shelter or den.

Whether it’s a sheet between two clothes-airers, tablecloth over the back of the sofa or a rug over a rope between two trees, it’s a great way to encourage kids to work together and get inventive in creating a fun space to play.

In fine weather why not sleep out in your den and experience the sights and sounds of night-time.

Interested in a real camping experience?

Girlguiding have a number of campsites across the country with on-site facilities including adventurous activities. To find our more

www.girlguiding.org.uk/activitycentres

Players will be able to experience Cardio Tennis, Mini Tennis, coaching and much more – all for free.

Last year, more than 1000 venues hosted an event with over 50,000 people playing tennis for free in all corners of Great Britain.

To find our further information on where your local event is please visit www.lta.org.uk/gbtw.

www.facebook.com/mermaids.march or www.marchofthemermaids.com

If you would like to find out more information about the day, please get in touch with Hannah by phone 07910 208 425 or email

hannah@marchofthemermaids.com

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Nature’s classroom

By Hannah Hunter As parents we know that children are happy in the outdoors, and once even the most hardened of city-dwellers have got used to the damp and mud, they revel in unstructured time spent in the natural world.

Outdoor play can develop children’s understanding of risk, as well as testing their emotional and physical strength. Learning how high they can climb or how brave they can be, teaches them about themselves as well as how they relate to the environment.

Contact with nature has even been shown to increase creativity and language development.

“So what can you do as a parent to increase your kids’ contact with nature?

Here we explore some of the options”

Forest schools

Inspired by Danish ‘open air life’ nurseries, the first UK Forest School was started in Somerset in 1993, at Bridgewater College.

Since then the movement has spread across the UK, with many Local Authorities employing trained Forest Schools practitioners to deliver a woodland learning experience each week, usually to primary-aged children and nurseries.

Below are a few of the Forest Schools in the Sussex Coast area: Young Sussex Nursery (Hove), 165 Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5QJ, 0-5yrs, 01273 777001 Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton), 191-193 Dyke Rd, Hove BN3 1TL, 0-5yrs, 01273 736948 Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham), 302 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham BN43 6BA, 0-5yrs, 01273 440777 Reflections Nursery and Forest School (Worthing), 53 Richmond Road, Worthing, BN11 1PS, 0-5yrs, 01903 208208 Leading charity, The Forest School Association, lists the principles governing the sessions. Small groups of children are taken into woodland or other natural environment, “to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world.” Children are encouraged to explore their environments, taking supported risks, and the learning is child-centred rather than teacher-led.

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There are after-school clubs and classes that can support children’s learning outdoors. Many schools have nature or gardening clubs, often run by parent volunteers. Tried-and-tested outdoor organizations, the Scouts and Girl Guides, offer a range of activities and camps.

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exploring issues around nature and the natural environment. They have different groups that meet up each week based on age groups and enjoy camping trips in the holidays. There are several groups based in the Sussex Coast area, go onto their website and enter your postcode to find a group near you: www.woodcraft.org.uk As well as providing accessible venues for school and group outings, the Wildlife Trusts run activities across the UK just for families and children, organised by local groups, ranging from ‘nature tots’ toddler groups to family pond-dipping days.

For more information on what is available and for holidays club information visit: www.sussexwildlife.com

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Go to the Forestry Commission website at www.forestry.govuk, to find your nearest woodlands. They have a free app with maps and local information on camping, trails and activities. At many of their forest centres you can buy a pack that will take you on a ‘Superworm’ kids trail, which includes activities and challenges for younger children.

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“To get the whole family moving, you could try geocaching.”

The National Trust has set up free trails– all you need is a GPS enabled device that uses coordinates (you can use a smartphone).

Download co-ordinates to find the caches (small waterproof boxes of ‘treasure’). The Trust also provide less ‘techy’ outdoor activities for families – their 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ is a good starting point.

You can pledge some ‘wild time’ with your children by signing up to The Wild Network – an organisation dedicated to reconnecting children with nature, at www.projectwildthing.com.

They have a calendar of different events, and lots of fun activity ideas that will get you and your kids outdoors. The film that inspired the organization is available to watch online, it’s an interesting take on how to ‘re-brand’ nature to appeal to the younger generation, who they claim are suffering from ‘nature-deficit disorder’.

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Sussexwildlife photos Nature Tots at Sussexwildlife Trust credit Sue Curnock Holiday Club@ Sussex Wildlife Trust Cuckmere Pirate Adventure credit Sarah Atherton

Other useful links

www.rspb.org.uk - local and national information and ideas for families www. english-heritage.org.uk –historical sites in natural settings www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/arundel Arundel Wetland Centre

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Summer is the perfect time to ...

1. Go to a Family Food Festival Food Festivals are becoming increasingly popular with families as they are a great way to introduce children to new foods. With many of the festivals now running tents where children can cook with experienced teachers and more often children’s entertainment too. Live music, summer sun a lovely way to spend the afternoon with your family. We have collated a list of a few festivals that are in our area on page 14 of the magazine.

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2. Swing through the trees Children over the height of one metre can have a go at the adventure centre from company Go Ape at Tilgate Country Park, Crawley. Tree top high wires mix with tricky crossings and zip wires, there are lower and easier courses for younger children too.

0330 134 7787 www.goape.co.uk

7. Stock up on some garden toys...

Balls, bats, hoops, and a space hopper will keep on providing fun but our favourite is the Swingball Tailball Set. Woolworths.co.uk sell an all-surface one for £30 which will pack away neatly into a case (which means you can take it down to the park or beach) www.woolworths.co.uk

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3. Learn about ecology and more!

The Observatory Science Centre in Herstmonceux activity area will be in their new marquee over the summer holidays and it promises to be even bigger and better than before. It is International Year of Light so it will be extremely light and colourful exploring the themes of nature, ecology, conservation and energy saving. There will be things to draw and colour, and you will be able to make a beautiful felt butterfly mosaic.

You will be able to look at intriguing insects through a microscope and test out the temperature of different colours. There is no extra charge for this activity.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

These activities may change at short notice, no booking required. Usually takes place 11am - 4pm on Fridays from the end of July to the end of August. The Science centre holds lots of regular events over the holidays to either call 01323 832731 or visit www.the-observatory.org to find out more.

8. Go to Wiggly Wednesdays

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You will need basic equipment like balls, tablespoons, (egg and spoon races), scarves (to tie up legs for a three legged race), tunnel to crawl through etc, plus a pile of kids and a nice big space in the garden or in the local park. Younger children may prefer a Garden Obstacle course Line up 4 or 5 chairs for children to wriggle under, followed by a paddling pool to splash through, place bricks at intervals for kids to use as stepping stones, arrange a rope in a twirly shape to tip toe through and set out bin bags to have a sack race and a football to kick or bounce ten times.

This Summer is all about farm fun!

Springbarn Farm’s outdoor team are putting together a fab schedule of farmyard themed activities for you to enjoy! Check out www.springbarnfarm.com for more details soon!

10. Chalk up points with the kids

5. Set yourself a reading challenge If you read at least six books this summer holidays you can collect prizes from your local library. Open to ages 4-11, for pre-schoolers there is a mini-challenge.

This year they are also trying to break the world record to get the most children registered to take part in the challenge. Registration dates are the 10th-13th July, please also check with your local library to make sure that it is taking part. See Page 10 for more information.

There’s fun for all the family at Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent this summer with a packed programme of events and activities.

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If you LOVE anything creepy or crawlie, then this is the event for you! With various reptiles, snakes, bugs, spiders and sometimes even a hedgehog for you to meet, touch and learn about! ‘Animal Extravaganza’ bring their fang-tastic creatures to meet you every Wednesday this summer holidays. Plus all of the usual attractions at Fishers Farm Park for a fun, family day out. 01403 700063 www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

9. Host a summer sports day

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6. Enjoy midsummer merriment at Hever Castle

include ‘Have-a-go Archery’ and boating on the 38-acre lake, as well as trips on the African Queen Steam Boat. Families can make a day of it with lunch in the restaurant and afternoon tea served with delicious cakes, or bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds. Refreshments and ice creams are available from kiosks to round off the perfect summer day out.

Gardens open at 10.30am; Castle opens at 12 noon.

Last admission 4.30pm; final exit 6pm.

Admission Prices – Castle & Gardens: Adults£16.00; Seniors £14.00; Children (5-15) £9.00; Family ticket £42.50. for details).For further information please visit the website: www.hevercastle.co.uk or call Hever Castle on 01732 865224.

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An outdoor blackboard will encourage all sorts of games and creativity. All you need is a piece of board, ideally marine plywood, cut to the size you require, and some blackboard paint, Once painted, the board can be fixed to your house wall, fence or shed. Keep chalks in a waterproof box, ready for drawing, writing, treasure hunt maps, instructions, or scoring.

11. Watch films under the stars...

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Brighton’s Big Screen announces its return for 2015 with a movie line-up jam packed with blockbuster, classic and family movies. The much-loved open air cinema event will return to Brighton beachfront from the 14thAugust – 13th September 2015 with its biggest and best movie line-up to date. All daytime showings are FREE to attend with showings from 5pm onwards from £3 per person. www.brightonsbigscreen.com

12. Go crabbing

Summer Time 12. Go Crabbing We are so lucky to live by the seaside and we have some amazing crabbing spots along our coast – all you need is a bucket, a piece of twine, some ham and a fishing net to scoop them up with. Crabbing is a really fun and free day out with the family, the crabs should be returned the water and not kept in your bucket for too long especially if it’s a hot day. Here is a really good website to give you more crabbing tips www.crabbydays.co.uk

for a fun family walk and help protect your paths Families in the South East are being encouraged to step out for a stroll this summer and help protect the places they love to walk along the way as part of the Ramblers’ Big Pathwatch. The Ramblers is asking families to head out and walk their favourite paths in the South East and report back on what they find using a smartphone app. To make this fun for children, the walking experts have created fun, free activity sheets that families can download and take out on their ramble. Not only is walking good exercise for all the family, it’s also a great way to tempt children away from the Xbox or TV and help them learn all about the great outdoors. The Big Pathwatch activity sheets are the perfect way to turn a normal walk around the local area into a fun family adventure. www.ramblers.org.uk

This 90 acre site, created from a former brickworks, has level surfaced paths which provide an easy-going lakeside walk. It offers a selection of outdoor activities including Dinosaur Island’ a brand new adventure play area for the Country Park, featuring special effects such as an active volcano, red hot lava flows, tar quagmire, dinosaur swamp and prehistoric jungle. Children of all ages and abilities will be able to cross dinosaur bones and deadly swampland, swing through the jungle, climb the volcano, zip wire across lizard infested ditches and traverse aerial walkways along sheer slopes to look out over the Country Park. An orienteering course, tuition in canoeing and sailing plus a small beach area for swimming. The park also includes a beautiful wildlife area ‘The Quarry’, which is managed for nature conservation and supports wildlife such as lizards, Kingfishers, Nightingales and various butterflies and dragonflies.

The Visitor Centre offers information, toilets and a cafe and is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. The opening hours are: April - September 10am 5pm. Visitor Centre and Cafe 01403 734607

Conducted by the all new Stage by the Sea, this free annual Littlehampton family event with a Punch & Judy Show is great for families with that competitive edge.

Registration starts at 11am with the competition taking place between 12-1pm. Harbour Park’s Sandy Castle will be there to help judge the three categories – under 5’s, under 11’s and 11+ with great prizes to be won.

For more information call Littlehampton Town Council on 01903 732063

There is nothing nicer than eating fruit and vegetables that you have grown yourself. If like me you have not got round to planting anything again this year then going to a PYO is a fantastic alternative. Children are also more inclined to try something new when they have picked it themselves. For more information on PYO farms near you visit: www.pyofarms.co.uk

17. Go to the Theatre

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Going to the Theatre with your child is a wonderful experience and there are many theatres local and further afield that are availabile to us here on the Sussex Coast – With theatres in Eastbourne, Brighton, Shoreham, Worthing, Littlehampton showing children’s classics, circus workshops, musicals and comedies over the Summer holidays. For those of you who are haapy to venture further then Kids Week is back on in London over the whole of August where if you buy an adult ticket then a child’s ticket is free to many of the top London shows: www.kidsweek.co.uk

18. Take a refreshing dip at a Lido

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14. Picnic in Southwater Country Park

15. Enter a Sandcastle Competition

16. Pick your own

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13. Step out in the South East

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Although we live by the seaside, sometimes we don’t want to go to the beach or maybe your child is not keen on the sand and stones. Then why not try a lido – Arundel, Hove, Brighton, Findon, Lewes all have lidos and don’t forget your parks with paddling pools which can bring just as much enjoyment and are FREE!

19. Have a beach party in the paddling pool in your back garden.

You’ll need shorts and shades, ice lollies, Hawaii Five O music or beach boys, smoothie cocktails with umbrellas (and Pina Coladas for the grown ups!)

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20. Go to a Medieval Festival August 29th – 31st At the end of August Herstmonceux Castle is holding Englands’s Medieval Castle Festival which is a magical day out for the whole family. Experience the true sights, sounds and flavours of medieval England at a 15th century moated Castle. Here are some of the events that you can expect over the weekend: • Full contact Jousting Knights • Twice daily Battles with hundreds of armoured combatants, Cannon Fire and a Trebuchet • Five Stages with Music & Theatre throughout the day • Archery competitions & demonstrations • Falconry displays • Living History encampments • Hundreds of Craftsmen and Traders • Kid’s Kingdom with shows, activities & games throughout the day • Real Ale & Mead Festival with over 25 locally sourced real ales from the Sussex area.

• Minstrels, Magicians; Jesters; Hot Roasts and much more Medieval Mayhem!

Spend a day, or camp on site for the entire weekend, at England’s Medieval Festival at Herstmonceux Castle.

Open every day from 10am – 6pm come rain or shine!For more information visit: www.englandsmedievalfestival.com

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The official date of the Summer reading Challenge is Saturday 11th july

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Competition Time Win a holiday camp with Your Next Move

Win a bundle of Galt Travel Toys

In January this year a new Worthing based fitness group, Your Next Move, was founded by passionate local athletes, Emma Macready and Martin Footman.

Are you planning on travelling with youngsters this summer? If so, then Galt Toys has a whole host of great travel toys to keep them entertained as you jet set across the globe.

The enthusiastic pair have been successfully running six, weekly fitness sessions for adults in Worthing for six months and this summer will hold their first holiday camps for children in the Worthing area.

Emma has fantastic experience in holiday camps and Worthing’s first experience of Your Next Move holiday camps are not to be missed. Based at Lancing College Preparatory School in Broadwater, they feature specific sports as well as drama through the group’s ‘A Play In A Week’ camp.

To celebrate the first Your Next Move holiday camps in Worthing, Emma and Martin are offering one parent the opportunity to win their child a VIP place on their sports camp (ages 4-14 years) at the beginning of August (3rd – 7th).

To win answer the following question correctly:

The question is:

What does the Your Next Move drama camp hope to achieve in a week?

A. a movie B. a skit C. a play

For your chance to win email your answer to editor@familiessussexcoast.co.uk

by Friday 17th July with YNM competition in the subject line.

WIN A FAMILY DAY OUT AT GOODWOOD RACECOURSE We are giving you and your family the chance to experience all the thrills of a day at the races.

Over three magical days, the enchanting 1950s-themed August Bank Holiday weekend rekindles the nostalgic Summer Holidays of yesteryear to create the ultimate family day out.

Long journeys with children can be tiring.

Galt Toys have put together a bundle of travel toys for one reader to win, All of Galt’s toys are designed to keep children entertained for hours.

We have 2 sets of the following bundles to give away:

Travel Mosaics

8 mosaic pictures and 6 sticker sheets with 3000 tile stickers in 6 colours. Simply sticker by number, matching the tile colour to its number on the picture to create a mosaic masterpiece! Ideal for travel.

Water magic Dinosaurs

6 reusable pictures on thick board to colour with the water pen.

Fill the pen with water and use to reveal the hidden pictures.

Travel Velvet Pictures

8 velvet pictures with a starter pack of 4 mini fibre pens. Fun velvet pictures on thick board to colour in. Ideal for travel.

All available from www.galttoys.com For your chance to win please email your name and address to editor@familiessussexcoast by 23rd July with Galt Toys Competition in the subject line.

A classic treat for all ages, this popular event has a wide choice of traditional entertainment, an old-fashioned funfair featuring a carousel, helter-skelter and big wheel, plus plenty of live music.

The Lennox Enclosure also has a choice of bars, covered grandstand seating and the children’s playground, presented by Butlin’s. All of this is on offer at Goodwood’s beautiful racecourse, which is situated just four miles north of Chichester, providing stunning views over the Sussex Downs and beyond.

Simply enter our competition and you could be lucky enough to win a family package in the Lennox Enclosure on Saturday 29 August.

This prize will include admission for two adults and up to six children plus complimentary access to all entertainment. You can bring a picnic, explore the exciting playground and watch all the racing action from directly by the rails as you savour a family afternoon to remember.

To stand a chance of winning one of three family tickets, simply answer the following question:

For further information about Your Next Move Fitness visit www.ynmfitness.com, keep up to date with news and events on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/ynmfitnessworthing or follow @YNMFitness on Twitter.

Terms and conditions: - no cash alternative provided for prize - prize is for one child to attend the sports camp from Monday 10th to Thursday 14th August - no alternative dates are available editor@familiessussexcoast.co.uk Sussex Coast

What would you expect to see in the Parade Ring at Goodwood Racecourse?

A. Horses B. Cars C. Motorbikes

Entries close at midday on Friday7th August. Terms and Conditions apply.

Good luck!

Clubs and Classes Summer Holiday Clubs: Activ8 Holiday Club

A fun, physical and active holiday club held at St Winifred’s School in Angmering, Tuesday’s will be football days and children can take part in skills, classes and challenges. Plus volley-ball, basket-ball, team games, free play and much more.

www.activ8forkids.co.uk

Your Next Move

Emphasising on children having fun through sports and fitness Your Next Move holiday clubs are held at Lacing College Prep in Broadwater. There will be football, hockey, volleyball, netball, cricket, rounders, swimming and many other activities including a drama camp ‘play in a week’.

Courses run from july 27th - 31st, August 4th - 7th and September 2nd - 3rd.

For children aged 5-14 years.

www.ynmfitness.com

The Outdoors Project

The Outdoors Project run high energy, all-weather Holiday Clubs for children aged 5-12 in the Brighton, Hove and West Sussex areas.

The sessions normally run from 10am – 2.30pm and cover a whole range of activities, from ‘Mad Science’ including rockets and volcanos, Circus Skills such as juggling and slacklining, water games, air toys, rock climbing tuition, animal tracking and much more!

www.theoutdoorsproject.co.uk/holiday-clubs

MXT Swim School

Run popular five day intensive lessons, suited for first time swimmers and those wishing to develop more confidence. Please see advert on page 3 for more information.www.mxtswimschool.com

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Southdown Leisure (formerly Worthing Leisure Centre)

Summer’s here and with time on their hands, your kids need entertaining! Whether your kids are sporty, creative or just want to have fun with friends then South Downs Leisure has it covered.

As well as music workshops, assault courses, arts and crafts and bug hunting, there are new sports academies including Football, Swimming, Basketball, Rugby and more. Whatever their interests, there’s an abundance of great activities guaranteed to keep them entertained.

Splashpoint, Worthing Leisure Centre, Field Place and Davison Leisure Centre has something for everyone. From mini-olympics to Fencing, Kwik Cricket to Unihoc, Party Games and Volleyball! With flexible options for staying all day, these sessions can work around you!

If all this is not enough, South Downs Leisure is daring all children to take part in the free Summer Fun Fitness Challenge which is open to all juniors.

The challenge is to complete thirty physical activities during the summer holidays, between July 23rd and September 1st for the chance to win some fabulous prizes.

For full information or to download the Summer Fun brochure and activity card, please visit www.southdownsleisure.co.uk or contact South Downs Leisure on 01903 905050.

Sussex Wildllife Trust

The summer has arrived! Come and explore the exciting world of minibeasts, learn how to make a safe campfire.

Or imagine a storm and a sinking ship and you have to long swim ashore to a deserted island and learn some survival skills.

Do you like making things?

Do you like being out in the woods? Then this is for you. Art in the woods around a campfire.

Find out how to use natural materials to make lots of lovely things, use tools, play with mud and clay.

Various venues in East and West Sussex

www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Supercamps

Activity camps for children aged 5 – 14 years old, ranging from a varied activity programme at Brighton and Hove Junior School. From the minute the doors open until the very last child is picked up, every day at Super Camps is packed full to the brim with action, adventure and fun. From the energetic to the creative, from the classics to the unusual, your child can expect to take part in around six engaging activities each day. Their philosophy when it comes to activities is to ensure every session is bursting with energy and fun. www.supercamps.co.uk

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What’s On

What’s On Family Food Festivals

4-5th July Worthing Food and Drink Festival

A selection of local produce and restaurants in Steyne Gardens with live cookery demonstrations and children’s cookery workshops.

11th July Sundowners – Worthing Promenade

‘When the sun meets the sea’, a selection of street food along Worthing promenade from 2.30 – 9.30pm often live music as well.

18th – 19th July

Wakehurst Place

Sythe & Cider festival

Designed to entertain and educate the whole family, this fun and fantastic festival will house the best in local and regional produce with a wide range of stalls including artisan bakers, micro-breweries and pulled pork barbecues. Food and drink theatres will feature cookery demonstrations, children’s cookery workshops and talks from food and drink experts. There will be a children’s activity village to keep little ones entertained! www.kew.org/wakehurst

8th August Sundowners

Worthing Promenade ‘When the sun meets the sea’, a selection of street food along Worthing promenade from 2.30 – 9.30pm often live music as well.

7th-9th August West Dean

Chilli Fiesta

To give a real party atmosphere to the weekend there will be live music plus a disco on the Friday and Saturday night (open until 11pm). During the day you can watch food demonstrations in the Cookery Theatre, sample some delicious delights and there will be plenty of food stalls to keep your hunger pangs at bay.

To keep young festival-goers happy, there will be a Vintage Fun Fair (small charge applicable),Rock Workshops,Face Painting,Punch & Judy,The Great Chilli Throwing Challenge (NEW for 2015).Camping is also available or you can just buy day tickets www.westdean.org.uk

22nd-23rd August Brighton Thai Festival

Preston Park, Brighton Treat yourself to a weekend wonder

and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your taste buds and feast your eyes on world class food and performances. www.magicofthailand.co.uk

Events

4th July Paddle Round the Pier

Paddle Round the Pier (or ‘Paddle’) is the world’s biggest FREE beach and watersports festival. It runs every year on the beautiful venue of Hove Lawns – Brighton & Hove – and features the very best in water, street & ur ban sports, live music, kids entertainment and ‘have a go’ opportunities. With so much fantastic free fun to be had, along with stacks of great prizes, chances to try things for yourself, new bands to enjoy and mind blowing demonstrations to see, you’d be mad to miss it! Starts at 10.00am www.paddleroundthepier.co.uk

4th July The Soceror’s Apprentice

17th July – 2nd August Lions Festival

Worthing Promenade The annual Worthing Lions Festival returns for another year. Lots of fun with events for all the family. Stevens Fun Fair is on every day from 2pm.

18th July Splash FM’s Garden Party

Steyne Gardens Celebrating the music from two popular bands Le Chic - Chic Le Freak and Take That - Rule the World. Tickets are £10.50 at www.splashfm.com/gardenparty

18th July March of the Mermaids

Hove Lawns Starting at 12pm the event is a family friendly day for all ages to take part in, for more information visit www.marchofthemermaids.co.uk

Royal Spa Nursery Grounds, Queen’s Park Brighton This summer’s outdoor theatre in Queen’s Park will be The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, a fun and magical theatrical production for all the family.

6:30pm, £12.50/£6.50

9th – 11th July The Journey Home

Brighton Dome Join Polar Bear as he sets off in search of a new home when the ice starts melting. Times vary please check their website. £7/£5, £22 family ticket. www.brightondome.org.uk

11th- 12th July Brighton Kite Festival

Stanmer Park Brighton Kite Festival is a free public event not to be missed and brings some interesting shapes, sizes and colour to Stanmer Park that would not normally be seen there. Starts at 11am.

11th July Pocket Science Festival

Ropetackle Arts Theatre, Shoreham From the guys behind the Brighton Science Festival comes a funfair with a twist! The incredible machine – the amazing shrinking puppet booth – upside-down goggles – splat the rat – guess the weights of the cakes – illusions, fun, frights, fabulosity…

Perfect for children aged 7-14 and their families. Covers curriculum topics up to and including Key Stage 3.

10am – 4.30pm. £5 per person or a

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family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) for just £18, under 7s go free.

a fab schedule of farmyard themed activities for you to enjoy! Check out www.springbarnfarm.com for more details soon!

23rd July – 5th September Big Tech Summer

With over 60 workshops in crafting, making, coding, smashing, fixing and building, kids will get the chance to design videogames, discover 3D printing and have-a-go at a range of science and technology based courses all at MakerClub Brighton situated on London road. Half day and full day courses are available. To register for a course and find out about when events are running visit www.makerclub.org

Friday 24th July Bushcraft Days for 8 - 14 year olds with

Steyning Downland Scheme Firelighting, building woodland shelters, making charcoal and cooking food on an open fire are just some of the skills you’ll learn in the great outdoors. 10am – 3pmIn partnership with SGS Forest Schools. £9.50. Limited places - booking details on their Facebook page or email events@steyningdownland.org

25th - 26th July Tractor Weekend with ‘Fergie’

18th July Family Conservation Morning

Steyning Downland Scheme, West Sussex FREE EVENT Get all the family involved in some local conservation on the Steyning Downland Scheme, come for couple of hours or the whole day. 10am – 3pm Meeting Point: Grass verge, behind Mouse Cottage, off Mouse Lane, Steyning BN44 3LX. For more details check our Facebook page or www.steyningdownland.org

Fishers Farm Oooh aaar! Calling all Tractor fans!

We’ve got a gorgeous little Tractor called ‘Fergie’ performing his very own live musical show throughout the day at the farm! Our very own Olly the Olympic Tractor will be giving tractor rides all day as well as lots more exciting activities for all little tractor lovers! www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

25th July – 1st September “Summer of Fun”

Broadwater This year’s event is going to be the biggest event Broadwater has ever seen! An excellent family fun day with live demonstrations from Worthing Fire Station, food stalls, games and activities for the children. 10am – 4pm.

Have an absolutely SPLASHING time this summer holidays at Fishers!

Discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills, adventure and animals. The Beach Splash Attack and ice cream shack are all open…plus Pony Rides, Animal Shows, Sheep Racing, Barrel Bug Rides, Ghost Tunnel, Climbing Walls, Magic Shows, Bouncing Pillows and more for a fun-filled family day out!

23rd July Chalk on the Prom

27th July Bushcraft Days for 8 - 14 year olds with

18th July Carnival and Fire Station Open Day

Littlehampton Seafront Art activity for all, artists coming together with the local community to chalk on the promenade, with live music as an accompaniment to the fun. Chalks will be available but it is recommended to bring your own. 4pm – 9pm.

Sat 23rd July- Sun 4th Sept: Farmyard Fun in the Sun

Spring Barn Farm This Summer is all about farm fun!

Our outdoor team are putting together

Steyning Downland Scheme Firelighting, building woodland shelters, making charcoal and cooking food on an open fire are just some of the skills you’ll learn in the great outdoors. 10am – 3pm In partnership with SGS Forest Schools. £9.50. Limited places - booking details on their Facebook page or email events@steyningdownland.org

What’s On? 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th August Wiggly Wednesday

Fishers Farm If you LOVE anything creepy or crawlie, then this is the event for you! With various reptiles, snakes, bugs, spiders and sometimes even a hedgehog for you to meet, touch and learn about!

‘Animal Extravaganza’ bring their fang-tastic creatures to meet you every Wednesday this summer holidays.

25th July Worthing Lions Festival Beach Boutique Market

along the Promenade all day 10.00am - 10.00pm “On Two Wheels” - Scooters display in Steyne Gardens FREE Giant Fireworks display from the end of the Pier commencing approx.10pm Display of new Toyota cars opposite the Lido - all day Worthing Lions Charity Stall near the Lido Marine Parade - all day with Hook a bag, lucky dip, etc.

These events are a FREE morning of activities, events are for all families with children aged 0-5 and their older siblings. Bouncy Castle and other fun activities planned.All activities are subject to change and weather depen dent. For the most up to date information on the events, please go to Ringmer Children’s Centre on Facebook. 10am - 2pm

1st August Summer Sensation

Ferring Country Centre, West Sussex, Rife Way, Ferring, Sussex 11.30-6.00 Join a fun filled day exclusively for people with physical and learning disabilities and their carers.

Including: BBQ: Zumba: Craft Stalls: Pottery: Painting: Sumo: Wrestling: Music Workshops: Disco from 4:00pm6:00pm. Vintage car display and much more! Entry on the day is free, but some attractions may incur a charge.

15th-16th August Brunswick Festival in the Square

Brunswick Square, Brighton Every August the festival presents a programme of free and fun activities for local people, their families and friends . www,brunswickfestival.org

15th-16th August Worthing Birdman

A great family weekend with people attempting to break the record of flying the furthest off Worthing Pier. The Worthing International Birdman event is a competition for human powered flying machines that take off from a special ramp constructed on Worthing Pier.

There are 3 flying classes so prospective entrants can decide if they wish to be a serious aviator or want to take part for fun and raise money for charity.

This event brings thousands of visitors to Worthing over the weekend, gaining both national and international publicity. www.worthingbirdman.co.uk

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Free theatre performance of FLYAWAY KATIE by Polly Dunbar.

The Fontana’s & Carnival Collective, Junk Modelling, Story Telling, Live Music, Food & Beach Bar, Inappropriate Handclap DJ’s And more - a day aimed at families hanging out beside the seaside...

29thAugust Atom Big - Top Popup

Open Air Music with Sea Views atom presents CASH plus support & DJ’s.

Payin’ respect to the man in black.

One of the UK’s leading Johnny Cash tribute acts. “When they play, you close your eyes and feel like you are at a real Johnny Cash concert.”

Doors: 7.30pm Supoort: 8.00pm Cash: 9.00pm

Sunday 30th August Steaming on the Steyne

1st – 2nd August Brighton Pride Sunday 26th July Worthing Lions Festival

Salvation Army Service Stevens Family Funfair 2pm - 9pm Beach Boutique Market along the Promenade 10.00am - 5.00pm Charity Market along the Promenade American & Custom Car Show Steyne Gardens noon to 5pm Bus Rally Marine Parade from Heene Road to Grand Avenue 10am to 5pm Worthing Lions Charity Stall near the Lido Marine Parade - all day Display of New Toyota cars opposite the Lido - all day

28th July – 2nd August Hetty Feather

Brighton Royal ROLL UP and join Hetty on her escape from the Foundling Hospital. TREMBLE as she faces Matron Stinking Bottomly.

THRILL as she discovers the squirrel house and Tanglefields Travelling Circus. GASP as she endures a night locked in the attic. QUAKE as she braves the scary streets of Victorian London and CHEER as she overcomes all in the search to find her real mother and a true family of her own! Various performances, £15.40 www.atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-brighton

30th July Event

Lewes Children’s Centre Summer Spences Lane, Lewes

The new Pride Family Diversity Area will be the beating heart of any family’s proud day out in Preston Park.

A fun packed family event, the Pride Family Diversity Area will be an alcohol free zone for families to safely enjoy Pride in. And with so much entertainment lined-up for children, it’s guaranteed that Pride 2015 will be filled with fun times. www.brighton-pride.org

22nd-23rd August Shoreham Airshow

One of the premier family airshows in the UK with air displays and a garden party atmosphere. The afternoon flying display will feature strong support from the armed forces as well as exciting aerobatic and emotive historic aircraft displays www.shorehamairshow.co.uk

5th August Worthing Play Day

Broadwater Green Free event for all children from a host of local business’- including Bee-Fit, Activ8 :Bouncy Castles by Dave Hunt Leisure , Arty Modelling Tent, crazy cardboard boxes, Loose Parts including tyres, blankets and ropes, Foam Pool,and many more from 10am – 3pm. For more details visit their Facebook page Worthing Play Day 2015

11th August Event

Chailey School, Mill Lane, South ChaileyThese events are a FREE morning of activities, events are for all families with children aged 0-5 and their older siblings. Bouncy Castle and other fun activities planned.All activities are subject to change and weather dependent. For the most up to date information on the events, please go to Ringmer Children’s Centre on Facebook. 10am - 2pm

The Steyne Vintage Car Show, Live Music, Great Food, Vintage Hair & Make-up Salon, Tea Rooms, Live Jazz.

Hang out, eat, drink and be entertained with a chilled out vibe.

Monday 31st August Carnival procession & free Family Party The Steyne Celebrate all the Carnival Floats & entries, Dog Show, Live Local Music, Seafront Market, Beach Bar & Fabulous Food.Carnival Procession times: Assemble Grand Avenue: 11.30am; Depart: 12.30pm; Arrival at the Steyne: 1.00pm

31st August Mr Stink Outdoor Theatre

26th August Event

Ringmer Children’s Centre Summer Greater Paddock, Off Harrison’s Lane, Ringmer These events are a FREE morning of activities, events are for all families with children aged 0-5 and their older siblings. Bouncy Castle and other fun activities planned. All activities are subject to change and weather dependent.

For the most up to date information on the events, please go to Ringmer Children’s Centre on Facebook.

10am - 2pm

29th -31st August Worthing Carnival 2015 29th July BEACH HOUSE FESTIVAL Beach house grounds

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum Watch the fabulous characters from the infamous novel by David Walliams come to life in Heartbreak Productions’ adaptation of Mr. Stink for the outdoor stage. Enjoy an outdoor show packed with fun, humour and a heart-warming message. Heartbreak Productions’ adaptation of Mr Stink is suitable for the whole family to enjoy together.

Tickets are £12 for adults, £8 for children, or £35 for 2 adults and 2 children.

To purchase tickets call 01243 811021 or email courses@wealddown.co.uk.

All details of the above events were correct at the time of going to print.

“Families” recommend that you check websites or ring ahead before setting out.

Have a great Summer !

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10 Top London Experiences for children to try before they are 12 years old…..

Despite being voted the top capital city (19 %) for a family holiday, 70% of UK parents haven’t visited London with their children!

The top reason (38 %) that parents overlook London for a family holiday is that it’s perceived to be too expensive, however 50% of the top ten London experiences for kids to try before they’re 12 years old are actually free With the summer holidays around the corner, a survey has shown that despite a wealth of culture and top attractions, our capital city is being overlooked by UK families as an option for a break away, as many people think it is too expensive.

Many parents assume that London museums charge for entry, however top attractions such as the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum visit are actually have free general admission all year round.

Also parents think London hotels don’t cater for families when in actual fact there are many family-friendly hotels offering great value room packages during school holidays.

Survey commissioned by the Royal Garden Hotel which offers a family-friendly package,the survey of 2,000 parents revealed that almost half of British parents (38% ) think London is too expensive for the average family to visit.

Contrary to this, the research showed that 8 out of 10 of the top ten experiences in London that parents think will enrich their children are either free or have a minimal cost. editor@familiessussexcoast.co.uk Sussex Coast

Here are 10 Top London experiences for kids to try before they’re 12 years old that are either free or reasonably priced:

1. Travel the underground– free for 10 and younger 2. Ride on the top of a double decker bus– free for 10 and younger 3. Take a ride on the London Eye - £starts at £19.97pp however look out for 2 for 1 offers online 4. See the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace – free to see 5. See the dinosaur skeletons at the National History Museum – free general entrance 6. Go to the Science Museum – free general entrance 7. See the penguins at London Zoo – family ticket from £68.04. look for 2 for 1 with your train ticket and other offers 8. Visit the Science Museum – free to visit 9. Buy a toy from Hamley’s - £5+ 10. See the Houses of Parliament – free to see