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WELCOME to the WINTER 2020/21 issue! I am writing this still unsure whether this issue will be printed or online only. If nothing else this pandemic has taught me be more flexible and resourceful! I do however have the certainty that this will reach you, our loyal and new readers and I want to take this opportunity to T H A N K Y O U, yes Y O U for supporting our local hardworking advertisers, for checking our website, for following us on social media, for entering our competitions & for joining the local events listed on our website! This means a lot! In this issue we have a <new> ‘Health, Wellbeing and Beauty’ listing (work in progress), because we all need a bit of self-care, right? You can discover the benefits of salt therapy, in a feature on p.7. We are offering 6 fantastic competitions: fabulous family days out to Knockhatch Adventure Park including a Keeper Experience for 2, to the quirky Upside Down House on Brighton seafront & to Spring Live 2021 at the South of England Showground; family tickets to The Snow Queen at the Brighton Open Air Theatre (for up to 6 people), to 'Oh yes it is...!' pantomime at the Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham, and a fantastic salt therapy package at Salt Space. Let the F U N begin! In these uncertain times, please don't forget to always check/call before heading out to groups/clubs/venues, as they may not be open or running as usual. Finally a huge thank you to our fantastic advertisers, please support these hardworking and passionate local businesses, they need you more than ever! #supportlocal
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Bettina Horne-Muller - Editor Bettina@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk 01444 443068 www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/brighton-hove Brighton & Hove Family Grapevine
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Brighton & Hove Citizens Advice Bureau, Hove Town Hall, Tisbury Rd, Hove BN3 3BQ, 0300 3309033
Social Services
Front Door for Families, for members of the public worried about a child’s welfare, fill out form online or call, 01273 290400 Coronavirus Help Directory for Brighton & Hove, set up by Community Works & The Trust for Developing Communities, covidbrightonhove.org.uk
Police & Crime Prevention
Crimestoppers, charity, help fight crime without revealing your identity, 0800 555 111 Sussex Police, non emergency incidents, report on line or call, 101 or 01273 470101
Books, Toys & Gifts
Artpod, Rottingdean, fantastical art & science shop, children’s workshops & parties, 07701 072761 Bluebelle & Co, online & at 80 Trafalgar St, Brighton, children’s clothing & homeware, 01273 685026 Caricatures & animal portraits by Lesley Harvey, drawn from your favourite photo, 07722 236741 (see advert p.16)
In This Issue
Over 1600 useful contacts!
Daisy Daisy, toys, fancy dress etc, 6 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UP, 01273 875638
A - Z of Sport & Leisure ............ 16-20 Additional Needs............................. 5-6 Advice & Support............................ 5-6 Antenatal................................................ 6 Babies.................................................. 7-8 Books, Toys & Gifts............................... 2 Children’s Centres ........................... 6-7 Competitions ........5, 7, 11,15, 21, 23 Daycare Nurseries ........................9-10
Independent Schools ....... 12 -14, 24 International Groups........................13 Out of School Clubs...................13, 15 Parties............................................. 2, 4-5 Places to Visit................................ 20-22 Pre-School Activities...................... 8-9 Pre-School Nurseries................. 10-11 Primary Schools..........................11, 13 What’s On........................................3, 23
Honeycroft Children’s Shop & Cafe, new & used clothes, toys & gifts, St Barnabas Hall, Sackville Rd, 01273 220323
Health, Wellbeing & Beauty <new> .......................................................................7
COMPETITIONS 5
WIN a 5 session package at SALT SPACE
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WIN a family day out to SPRING LIVE! at the Showground
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WIN a family ticket to 'OH YES IT IS...!' panto at the Ropetackle
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WIN a family ticket (up to 6) to THE SNOW QUEEN at the BOAT*
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WIN a family day out to KNOCKHATCH, inc. 2 Keeper Experiences
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WIN a family ticket to the UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE BRIGHTON
Front cover by SbytovaMN (iStock); Snowflake clipart by Eva Megias Design (netclipart) Cartoons by Lesley Harvey (see advert p16) *Brighton Open Air Theatre
Kiddicone, themed gifts for children to celebrate First Day At School, 07976 828348 Playpress Toys a Sussex based company offering ecofriendly buildable connectable playsets, see website. The Book Nook, First Avenue, Hove, independent specialist children’s bookshop, 01273 911988 The Perfect Pamper, pampering baby shower parties, 01273 447841 Timeless Toys, 103 Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5DP, plastic free, planet friendly wooden toys, find on Facebook or Instagram.
Wigwam Toys 140 Preston Drove BN1 6FJ, Lego, Sylvanian Families, micro scooters etc, 01273 505504
Hall Hire
Brighton Elim Church, Braybon Avenue, Patcham, two newly refurbished halls, 07523 849646 Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF, 01273 696022 Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Rd, Hove BN3 2FL, four rooms for hire, 01273 327757 Exeter Street Hall, off Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 5PG, book online Fiveways Play Centre, Florence Rd, Brighton BN1 6DJ, 01273 500257 Hanover Community Centre, 33 Southover Street BN2 9UD, lower hall & upper hall, 01273 694873 Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Rd, BN1 7BH, 2 community rooms & kitchen, 01273 236160 Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, hall & rooms, parties with/ without catering, 01273 540779 Purple Playhouse Theatre, Grace Eyre Foundation for people with additional needs,Montefiore Rd, Hove, 07736 273402 Rottingdean Whiteway Centre, BN2 7HB, book via contact form online Westdene Barn, 2 rooms, small kitchen, pre-teen parties, 07802 266035 Woodingdean Community Centre, 01273 685940 WWSDance, Seven Dials, studio hire for dance, fitness & rehearsals etc, 01273 735834 Yellowave Beach Sports club house for hire on the beach, 01273 672222
Party Venues
Amex Stadium Parties, Amex fun, 5-aside football, tea in the away changing room or match day parties, 0844 3271901 Art Shop & Pottery, 108 Western Rd, pottery painting & clay modelling, 4yrs+; pottery wheel, 8yrs+, 01273 728282 Artpod, Rottingdean, Art & Science bespoke parties, Sun 11-1pm & 3-5pm, 07701 072761 Beach Hut Party, Hove, hire a beach hut for your party, 07540 140087 Brighton Footgolf, Hangleton (former Benfield Valley golf course), 9-holes footgolf party, 01273 761001 Brighton Swimming School, Eastern Rd, pool parties, 01273 434400
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