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Books, Toys & Gifts
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 Bettina Horne-Muller - Editor Bettina@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk Bettina x
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In This Issue
Over 1600 useful contacts!
A - Z of Sport & Leisure ........... 16-20 Independent Schools ...... 12 -14, 24 Additional Needs............................ 5-6 International Groups.......................13 Advice & Support ........................... 5-6 Out of School Clubs..................13, 15 Antenatal............................................... 6 Parties............................................ 2, 4-5 Babies ................................................. 7-8 Places to Visit............................... 20-22 Books, Toys & Gifts.............................. 2 Pre-School Activities ..................... 8-9 Children’s Centres .......................... 6-7 Pre-School Nurseries................ 10-11 Competitions .......5, 7, 11,15, 21, 23 Primary Schools .........................11, 13 Daycare Nurseries ........................9-10 What’s On........................................3, 23 Health, Wellbeing & Beauty <new> .......................................................................7
COMPETITIONS
WIN a 5 session package at SALT SPACE WIN a family day out to SPRING LIVE! at the Showground WIN a family ticket to 'OH YES IT IS...!' panto at the Ropetackle WIN a family ticket (up to 6) to THE SNOW QUEEN at the BOAT* WIN a family day out to KNOCKHATCH, inc. 2 Keeper Experiences WIN a family ticket to the UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE BRIGHTON Local Government
Hove Customer Service Centre, Hove Town Hall, Norton Rd BN3 3BQ, 01273 290000
Citizens Advice Bureaux
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) Daisy Daisy, toys, fancy dress etc, 6 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UP, 01273 875638 Honeycroft Children’s Shop & Cafe, new & used clothes, toys & gifts, St Barnabas Hall, Sackville Rd, 01273 220323 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
Published 3 times a year in March, July & November 15,000 copies distributed throughout Brighton & Hove 250+ distribution points 10,000-12,000 monthly online views
Front cover by SbytovaMN (iStock); Snowflake clipart by Eva Megias Design (netclipart) Cartoons by Lesley Harvey (see advert p16)
*Brighton Open Air Theatre To advertise call 01444 443068 or email: Bettina@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk
Disclaimer: The Family Grapevine Brighton & Hove is independently owned and part of The Family Grapevine Group operated by Grapevine Magazines Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publisher. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this publication and to ensure the accuracy of its content, no warranty is given as to its correctness. All adverts are submitted and approved by the advertiser and this does not imply a recommendation or necessarily the views of the publisher. You should make your own enquiries and comparisons as with any other form of advertising. I accept no liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to an advertisement or other entry, regardless of how caused.
Party Venues (cont.)
Build-a-Party, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Churchill Square, 01273 771557 Funplex, soft play (up to 11yrs) & Laser Tag (6-14yrs) parties, Bevendean, 01273 690888 Hangleton Community Centre, hall, bouncy castle, soft play (1m20cm max height) at weekends TBC, 01273 292962 Hollywood Bowl, Brighton Marina BN2 5UT, 0844 4770484 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, football, swimming (under 8s), mini mayhem, toddler bouncy castle, 01273 290290 Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham, farm, Froggies indoor play, playbarn, adventure playgrounds, 01323 442051 (see competition p.21) Lagoon Watersports: dinghy sailing 6yrs+, windsurfing, kayaking, SUP 8yrs+; wakeboarding 10yrs+, 01273 424842 LaserZone, West St, Brighton, 6yrs+, 01273 227744 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, bouncy castle (3yrs+) & football parties (6yrs+), 01273 391683 Lucky Voice, Black Lion Street, Brighton, karaoke, Sat & Sun 3-6pm, 11yrs+, 01273 715770 Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, bouncy castle, soft play, football TBC, 01273 622266 Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux near Hailsham, 01323 832731 Paint Pots, pottery painting parties, 39 Trafalgar Street BN1 4ED, 4yrs+, 01273 696682 Portslade Sports Centre, football, bouncy castle, fun & games, toddler gym parties, team sports, 01273 411100 Sama Circus City, Circus Parade, themed parties with hot/cold food options, 01273 605335 St Luke’s Swimming Pool, St Luke’s Terrace BN2 9ZE, 01273 602385 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, football, trampolining, bouncy castle, basketball, 01273 694281 The Gateway Café, Centenary Park, Peacehaven, stunning views, delicious food & coffee, dog friendly, 01273 575120 The Painting Pottery Café, 31 North Rd BN1 1YB, pottery painting 0yrs+, learn to throw a pot 12yrs+, 01273 628952 The Snug, Stoneham Park, Tamworth Rd, Hove, BN3 5HJ, 07932 043863 Washbrooks Family Farm, Hurstpierpoint, animals, indoor & outdoor play areas, tea rooms, 01273 832201 Withdean Sports Complex Climbing Centre, bouldering, Rock Box & roped climbing, 4yrs+, 0345 3631177 Withdean Sports Complex, Mini Olympics, tennis & football 5-12yrs; toy library fun & games 1-4yrs, 01273 542100 Yellowave Beach Sports, café, beach games & volleyball, 01273 672222
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Party Entertainment
Bee-fit, choose from Fun Fitness, Disco, Football & Pyjama parties, 07815 976224 5Ways Soccer birthday parties, 4yrs+, 01273 620086 Ace Tec Leisure, personalised children’s disco parties with games, 5yrs+, 07946 637850 (see advert p.5) Activities4Kids Party, 4-12yrs, fun energetic parties: sporty games + arty crafty or simple science, 01273 256354 Andy Hiccup, party entertainer & magic shows, 4-11yrs, 07734 101987 Angels’n’Divas, pamper parties for girls 4-16yrs, 07771 964626 Animal School with Lindsay. Incredible Pet Parties including a dinosaur!, 07795 422036 Animazing, talks, displays & parties featuring reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates & mammals, 07743 675253 Anklebiterz Face Painting, children’s parties & events; make up & photoshoot parties for older girls, 07786 057744 Artpod, Rottingdean, Art & Science bespoke & interactive parties, 07701 072761 Arty Party with the No Drama Llama, your choice of venue, 0-11yrs, 07902 967709 Battle Weapon 7 Laser Tag, Soft Play and VIP private hire parties, Funplex, Bevendean, 6-14yrs, 01273 690888 Boulder Brighton, Portslade, parties, 7-15yrs up to 10 children, 01273 422408 Bow Arrow Tag, tag archery in any green space or leisure centre, 7yrs+, 01273 230624 BubbleJo, crazy giant bubble show, 1-100yrs, 07788732552 Cartoons & drawing parties + face painting with Lesley Harvey, 5yrs+, within 10mi of Seaford, 07722 236741 (see advert p.16) Chocolate workshops for families/ kids/schools. Delicious, creative & fun! 9yrs+, 07867 800184 Circus Brighton, interactive circus show & interactive & free play on equipment, 0800 4334618 Climbing & abseiling parties, Extreme Ventures Indoor Climbing Wall, Stanley Deason, Wilson Avenue, 01732 446252 or 07835 528548 Creepy-crawlies, slimeys & spiders for parties & workshops, 07719 144255 David Tricks, children’s magician & party entertainer, 4-7yrs, 8-10yrs + adults, 07769 938496 Excel Activity Group: Nerf gun, Bubble football, Archery tag & Dodgeball parties, 01344 305763 Fairy Dust Events, children’s party entertaiment for boys & girls, 0800 4334618 Fashion Parties, 6-18yrs @ the Fashion School, 69 North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD, 01273 911784 Felicity Fairy & Friends, party entertainment, 3-8yrs, 07779 220729
Fizz Pop Science, a science party to remember for 5-12 year olds!, 01293 855343 Froggle Parties, drama games, dancing, storytelling, balloon models, magic, puppetry, 08450 305 450 Get Creative in Brighton, fun themed parties including superheroes, princesses, animals etc, 2-8yrs, 07967 633438 Get Your Skates On, roller discos, all ages, 07858 912322 Hartbeeps, sensory music parties for 1 year olds up to pre-school, 07786 446119 (see advert p.8) Hula Hoop Parties, 5yrs+, parties with hoops for dance, games, exercise & fun, 07503 932543 i-star Academy, rythmic gymnastics (Shoreham Academy) & dance parties, Sat pm, 07843 666251 Jonny Ponny, Traditional party games, drama games & theatrical storytelling, 4-12yrs, 07879 832857 Kid’s Parties Sussex, 2-11yrs, all themes covered, unique games, 01273 327551 LCAS Dance Parties, Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean & The Hub, Peacehaven, 07930 490058 Little Kickers Football Parties, 2-8yrs, 01293 226201 Little Peeps Entertainment, themes, face painting, pamper, disco etc, 0-12yrs, 07557 478416 Little Pickles Parties, music parties for little ones, 07758 008625 LongTallSilly, extraordinary music parties: live instruments, original music, games, action songs, 07877 037109 (see advert) Loopy Lou, children’s entertainer, 3-12yrs, 01273 299209 Magic Mr Steve, complete children’s party packages, 5 star reviews, fixed prices, 07906 026354 Miss Sparkle, themed parties: puppets, magic, bubbles, treasure hunts, games, balloons, 0-8yrs, 07944 301948 (see advert) Mr Pineapple Head, family clown show & children’s entertainer, silent slapstick to music, 01273 473913 Music Bugs, music parties for under 5yrs, 0844 822 1174 Music with Mike, musical party entertainment, 1-6yrs, 07528 004428 My Little Princess Parties, trained entertainers & Princesses for boys & girls, 3-8yrs, 01372 632123 Nerf Parties, 5yrs+, indoors or outdoors, 07788732552 Pelotas Circus Workshops, balloon modelling, glitter tattoos & face painting parties, 07765 604556
Play Time, role play centre for young children, parties here or at your venue, 07861 338324 Pony Parties, we bring a pony to your party, 07867 784945 Popolo Ceramico Brighton & Hove, paint-your own pottery party packages, 07564 773921 Potty the Pirate, magic, puppets, balloons & singalong tunes, 2-9yrs, 01903 600844 Preston Park Soccer School, parties for all ages, 07921 842274 RepTylers, we bring a large variety of animals to your party, workshop, group or nursery, 07860 861598 Rust & Stardust’s magical puppet parties with games, crafts & show, 5yrs+, 07921 462591 Sama Parties Inc: princess, karate, nerf, kickboxing, jedi, film or a theme of your choice, 01273 607090 Sew Fabulous, Studio 10, Brighton Open Market, Marshalls Row, off London Rd, all ages, 07897 275200 Sewing parties at Sew in Brighton Sewing School, 5-12yrs, Church Rd, Hove, 07958 964810 Silent Disco Hire Brighton - Rent headphones & equipment for a party from 80*, 07962 423265 Southcoast Paintball, 10yrs+ & Kids Mini Splat Paintball, 8-10yrs, 01903 755589 Swerve Soccer Camps, football birthday parties, 07715 962004 The Mosaic Workshops, Brighton venue, creative parties for 5yrs+, 07789 012964 The Outdoors Project, Nerf games, bushcraft, Harry Potter, circus skills, mini nature shelters etc, 01273 933781 Whizz Bang Pop, 5 Star rated local company, over 12 activities to choose from, 1-10yrs, 0845 0171077 Woodland parties with Second Nature, 5yrs+, 07906 582624 Xtreme Soccer, Zorb football parties, Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, 0800 044 3644 Zubaball, BHASVIC, Dyke Rd BN3 6EG, Sat pm, 10yrs+, 07969 720461
