Brighton & Hove Summer/Autumn 2020 by Family Grapevine

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BRIGHTON & HOVE | JULY - OCTOBER 2020

SPECIAL DIGITAL ISSUE! with LINKS at your fingertips!

WIN! Family Day Out @ knock hat Kids Day @ The Mac's Farm with eano Pregnancy Yoga @ CDs with excellent kids' songs

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Mystery Craft Box by + <New> Back-to-nature CAMPING in Sussex A - Z of Sport & Leisure

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Local News & Business

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Businesses around town Business Opportunities & Services Learn to Teach Baby Massage and Yoga Online. Start a rewarding career today., 07958 626933 Welcome to this special SUMMER/AUTUMN digital issue of the BRIGHTON & HOVE FAMILY GRAPEVINE! I hope you and your family have been keeping safe and well during these challenging times. This issue will be ONLINE only as our main distribution points are still close due to the current pandemic and restrictions. I want to start by giving a BIG SHOUT OUT to our hardworking and passionate advertisers, who have been going out of their comfort zone to adapt to this current new reality – you are truly A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! As things begin to ease, you will find more activities available for your family and places open to visit – please always check or call before heading out. In this issue, we have a <new> section on ‘Back-to-Nature Camping in Sussex’, our usual 'The Great Outdoors’ section, as well as a short list of ‘What’s On’ which I hope will help you plan your ‘Staycation’ this summer. I am also very pleased to feature an article by Fran on her lovely NHS Rocks initiative – if you come across some of her painted rocks, send her a picture! Last but not least, I want this issue to be filled with fun, because we all deserve it! You will find 6 amazing competitions, from fun days out, pregnancy yoga, to CDs and books to WIN! I wish you all a lovely Summer, and please support our local advertisers – they are such an important part of the community and need you more than ever!

Bettina x

Bettina Horne-Muller - Editor Bettina@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk 01444 443068 Nicola Coughlin - Sales Consultant

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In This Issue

Over 1600 useful contacts!

A - Z of Sport & Leisure .......... 19 - 24 Fran's NHS Rocks..................................3 Additional Needs................................. 7 Independent Schools ............... 14-16 Advice & Support.......................... 6 - 8 International Groups........................15 Antenatal................................................ 8 Out of School Clubs................... 15-18 Babies.................................................. 8-9 Parties............................................... 5 - 6 Back-to-Nature Camping <new> 29<new>....................................................... 29 in Sussex Books, Toys & Gifts............................... 4 Places to Visit............................... 25 -28 Children’s Centres ............................... 8 Pre-School Activities................. 9 - 11 Competitions ........6, 8, 11,13, 27, 30 Pre-School Nurseries............... 12 - 13 Daycare Nurseries ..................... 11-12 What’s Ons.................................. 29 - 30

COMPETITIONS 6

WIN a Mystery Craft Box by BEADING BRILLIANT

WIN 3 Pregnancy Yoga Classes with CENTRED SPACE YOGA

WIN 3 Uh Oh MILO Picture Books

WIN 2 CDs with excellent kids' songs by GO KID MUSIC

WIN a Day at Mac's Farm for 2 kids with DEANO'S SNAKE SHACK

WIN a Family Ticket to KNOCKHATCH Adventure Park

Front cover picture by Daniela Dimitrova, Pixabay. Cartoons by Lesley Harvey (see advert p19)

Train as a pregnancy yoga teacher/antenatal educator with LushTums, 07908 949419 Zebedees, Providing nurseries with hot lunches, purees and afternoon teas for 1-5 yrs, 01323 811307

Local Government Hove Customer Service Centre, Hove Town Hall, Norton Rd BN3 3BQ, 01273 290000

Pampering for Mums! Brighton’s original pamper party company, 01273 447841 Poppets, 50 Blatchington Rd, Hove BN3 3YH, new & quality 2nd hand toys, 01273 770449 The Book Nook, First Avenue, Hove, independent specialist children’s bookshop, 01273 911988 The Perfect Pamper: pampering baby shower parties, 01273 447841 The Tots Trove, treasure chest of toys, clothing, accessories for babies & tots, find on line

Citizens Advice Bureaux

Timeless Toys, 103 Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5DP, plastic free, planet friendly wooden toys, find on Facebook or Instagram

Brighton & Hove Citizens Advice Bureau, Hove Town Hall, Tisbury Rd, Hove BN3 3BQ, 0300 3309033

Wigwam Toys 140 Preston Drove BN1 6FJ, Lego, Sylvanian Families, micro scooters etc, 01273 505504

Social Services

Homes & Gardens

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 and The Trust for Developing Communities

Residential Renovations Ltd, local friendly builders, renovation experts, 07507 549478

Police & Crime Prevention

Brighton Elim Church, Braybon Avenue, Patcham, two newly refurbished halls, 07523 849646

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

The Green Cleaner, finding you eco cleaners for a cleaner, healthier home, 01273 726886

Hall Hire

Brighton Unitarian Church, New Rd, 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

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.19)

Hanover Community Centre, 33 Southover Street BN2 9UD, lower hall & upper hall, 01273 694873

Daisy Daisy, toys, fancy dress etc, 6 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UP, 01273 875638

Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, hall & rooms, parties with/ without catering, 01273 540779

Honeycroft Children’s Shop & Cafe, new & used clothes, toys & gifts, St Barnabas Hall, Sackville Rd, 01273 220323

Purple Playhouse Theatre, Grace Eyre Foundation for people with additional needs, Montefiore Rd, Hove, 07736 273402

Kiddicone, themed gifts for children to celebrate First Day At School, 07976 828348

Rottingdean Whiteway Centre, BN2 7HB, book via contact form online

Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Rd, BN1 7BH, 2 community rooms & kitchen, 01273 236160

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Party Venues & Entertainment

Westdene Barn, 2 rooms, small kitchen, pre-teen parties, 07802 266035

Online birthday, personal greetings & entertainment available

Woodingdean Community Centre, 01273 685940

Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux near Hailsham, 01323 832731 (see advert p.27)

WWSDance, Seven Dials, studio hire for dance, fitness & rehearsals etc, 01273 735834

Paint Pots, pottery painting parties, 39 Trafalgar Street BN1 4ED, 4yrs+,  01273 696682

Yellowave Beach Sports club house for hire on the beach, 01273 672222

Portslade Sports Centre, football, bouncy castle, fun & games, toddler gym parties, team sports,  01273 411100

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, Mon-Fri 4-6pm; Sat & 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 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, 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 advert p.25, competition p.30) 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, 01273 622266

Sama Circus City, Circus Parade, themed parties with hot/cold food options, 01273 605335 Sky High Trampoline Park, Peacehaven, parties for tots & children 5yrs+, 01273 580029 (see advert) Southwick Leisure Centre: Mighty Mites, team sports, 01273 238111 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 Waterhall Park Golf Course, footgolf parties, 01273 500086 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

Andy Hiccup, party entertainer & magic shows, 4-11yrs, 07734 101987 Angels’n’Divas, pamper parties for girls 4-16yrs, 07771 964626 (see advert p.6) Animal School with Lindsay. Incredible Pet Parties including a dinosaur! 07795 422036 (see advert) Animazing, talks, displays & parties featuring reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates & mammals,  07743 675253 (see advert) 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 Creation Station, your choice of venue, 0-11yrs,  07902 967709

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 Rd, Brighton BN1 1YD, 01273 911784 Felicity Fairy & Friends, party entertainment, 3-8yrs, 07779 220729 Fizz Pop Science Parties for 5-12 year olds!, 01293 855343 Froggle Parties, drama games, dancing, storytelling, balloon models, magic, puppetry, 08450 305 450

Battle Weapon 7 Laser Tag, Soft Play and VIP private hire parties, Funplex, Bevendean, 6-14yrs, 01273 690888

Get Creative in Brighton, fun themed parties including superheroes, princesses, animals etc, 2-8yrs,  07967 633438

Boulder Brighton, Portslade, parties, 7-15yrs up to 10 children, 01273 422408

Get Your Skates On, roller discos, all ages, 07858 912322

Bow Arrow Tag, tag archery in any green space or leisure centre, 7yrs+, 01273 230624

Hartbeeps, sensory music parties for 1 year olds up to pre-school,  07786 446119 (see advert p.9) Hula Hoop Parties, 5yrs+, parties with hoops for dance, games, exercise & fun, 07503 932543

Party Entertainment

BubbleJo, crazy giant bubble show, 1-100yrs, 07788732552 Cartoons & drawing parties + face painting with Lesley Harvey, 5yrs+, within 10 miles of Seaford,  07722 236741 (see advert p.19)

Bee-fit, choose from Fun Fitness, Disco, Football & Pyjama parties, 07815 976224

Chocolate workshops for families/kids/ schools. Delicious, creative & fun! 9yrs+, 07867 800184

5Ways Soccer birthday parties, 4yrs+, 01273 620086

Circus Brighton, interactive circus show & interactive & free play on equipment, 0800 4334618

Kids Bee Happy Sand Art & Bear Club-birthday parties/weddings & at home packs, 07970 276913

Climbing & abseiling parties, Extreme Ventures Indoor Climbing Wall, Stanley Deason, Wilson Avenue,  01732 446252 or 07835 528548

Kid’s Parties Sussex, 2-11yrs, all themes covered, unique games,  01273 327551

Yellowave Beach Sports, café, beach games & volleyball, 01273 672222

Ace Tec Leisure, personalised children’s disco parties with games, 5yrs+, 07946 637850 (see advert) Activities4Kids Party, 4-12yrs, fun energetic parties: sporty games + arty crafty or simple science, 01273 256354

Creepy-crawlies, slimeys & spiders for parties & workshops, 07719 144255

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

LCAS Dance Parties, Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean & The Hub, Peacehaven, 07930 490058

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Party Entertainment & Supplies • Competition Party Entertainment (continued) 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, online/ outdoor sessions available, 0-8yrs, 07944 301948 (see advert p.5) 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

Swerve Soccer Camps, football birthday parties, 07715 962004

My Little Princess Parties, trained entertainers & Princesses for boys & girls, 3-8yrs, 01372 632123

The Mosaic Workshops, Brighton venue, creative parties for 5yrs+, 07789 012964

Nerf Parties, 5yrs+, indoors or outdoors, 07788732552

The Outdoors Project, Nerf games, bushcraft, Harry Potter, circus skills, mini nature shelters etc, 01273 933781

Pelotas Circus Workshops, balloon modelling, glitter tattoos & face painting parties, 07765 604556 Play Time, Hove, role play centre for young children, parties here or at your venue, 01273 253767

Viki’Science, science based parties for children, host by a real scientist, 07523 123676

Playtime Drama, Drama & Singing themed parties, 07729 583264

Whizz Bang Pop, 5 Star rated local company, over 12 activities to choose from, 1-10yrs, 0845 0171077

Pony Parties, we bring a pony to your party, 07867 784945

Woodland parties with Second Nature, 5yrs+, 07906 582624

Pottery Parties, Saltdean BN2 8AQ, all ages, 07963 691369

Xtreme Soccer, Zorb football parties, Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, 0800 044 3644

Potty the Pirate, magic, puppets, balloons & singalong tunes, 2-9yrs, 01903 600844

Zubaball, BHASVIC, Dyke Rd BN3 6EG, Sat pm, 10yrs+, 07969 720461

Preston Park Soccer School, parties for all ages, 07921 842274

Bouncy Castles & Inflatables

RepTylers, we bring a large variety of animals to your party, workshop, group or nursery, 07860 861598

Ace Tec Leisure, wide selection of inflatables for parties & fund raising events, 07946 637850 (see advert)

Rust & Stardust’s magical puppet parties with games, crafts & show, 5yrs+, 07921 462591

Brighton Bouncy Castles, bouncy castles & inflatables, soft play hire, mascots, % events, 07999 081512

Sama Parties Inc: princess, karate, nerf, kickboxing, jedi, film or a theme of your choice, 01273 607090

Crockerz Castles, inflatables, photo booths, giant games, candy carts etc for hire, 01903 800048

Sew Fabulous, Studio 10, Brighton Open Market, Marshalls Row, off London Rd, all ages, 07897 275200

Celebration Cakes & Party Food

Sewing parties at Sew in Brighton Sewing School, 5-12yrs, Church Rd, Hove, 07958 964810

Brighton Cakes, celebration & specialist cakes, 07824 770151

Southcoast Paintball, 10yrs+ & Kids Mini Splat Paintball, 8-10yrs, 01903 755589 Storytime Puppets, the magical world of fairy tales, 3-5yrs, 01273 846885

Buddy’s Home Bakery, 22 Graham Close, Mile Oak BN41 2YE, home made cakes for all occasions, 01273 420283 Chocadyllic, luxury chocolate creations, 07939 289187

Hannah’s Cake Pops, extremely tasty themed cakes on sticks for any occasion, 07966 797132

Face Painting Anklebiterz Face Painting, children’s parties & family events; make up parties for older girls, 07786 057744 Firefly Face Painting, parties, events & festivals, Brighton & surrounding areas, 07855 348287 Glitatz, add sparkles & glitter to your party with tattoos & face art, for all ages, 07793 732103 Imaginarium Culture, face & body art, glitter & henna tattoos, 07813 587164 Jo’s Face Painting, children & adults, glitter & temporary tattoos, body paint, balloon twisting, 07725 802247 Orange Purple Face Painting for events & children’s parties, 07779 613982 Pelotas Circus Workshops, balloon modelling, glitter tattoos & face painting parties, 07765 604556 Red Feather Face Painting, 07787 408178

Party Supplies Ace Tec Leisure, anything from candy floss to a rodeo bull!, 07946 637850 (see advert p.5) Brighton Slumber Parties, themed sleepover packages, 5yrs+, 07792 744179 Brighton Soft Play, hire of soft play equipment for parties/events, under 8yrs, 07984 999965 Crockerz Castles, inflatables, photo booths, giant games, candy carts etc for hire, 01903 800048 Partido, 70 Western Rd, Brighton, fancy dress, balloons, decorations, 01273 731436

Event Childcare KidzPlay, mobile events creche for your party, wedding or event, 07786 238332

Photographers Family Life Photography, family photographer capturing life as it is and moments as they happen, 07939 535405 Life Uncut, Natural and Creative Family Photography with focus on moments and connections,  07478 478223 Sarah Carmody, studio or location photography, 07973 450379 Sophie Sheinwald Photography, family portraits, equine & pet photography, 07976 958654

Family Welfare Brighton Women’s Centre, supporting women, 01273 698036

Parenting Courses & Support Brighton & Hove Maternity Voices Partnership, 07763 182049 Mothers Uncovered: A creative support network for mothers, 5 week courses, some free, 01273 235336

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Family Health & Welfare • Parenting Support Parents as Guides at The Montessori Place, Hove, 01273 773764 Singing Mamas Choir, Westdene Mon am; Hove Fri am, for women with & without children, eugeny@ singingmamaschoir.com Sophie Thwaites, OT, Helping children to read, write, sit still and coordinate their bodies., 07584 857861 Toddlerology, troubleshooting & help with toddlers & older children,  07810 892635 Triple P Parenting Courses,  01273 294471

Twins & Multiple Births Multiple Birth Group, Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, Mon 9.30-11.30am, 01273 295272 Salvation Army Twins (Multiple Births) Club, Park Crescent Terrace, Fri 9.30am, 01273 607095

Baby & Toddler Sleep Problems Baby & Child Sleep Support with To Baby & Beyond, 01273 702496 Cry-sis helpline for crying, sleepless & very demanding babies, manned by volunteers 9am-10pm, 08451 228669 Savvy Sleep Coach: gentle, experienced sleep consultant for 0-8yrs, 07833 762321 (see advert) Sleeping Bunnies, professional baby and infant sleep consultancy, 0-5yrs,  07816 761406

One Parent Families Fun in Action, befriending volunteer service for children from disadvantaged one parent families,  01273 559794 SPIN (Single Parent Information Network), information sharing network including meetups etc, find on Facebook

Fostering & Adoption Adoption & fostering with Brighton & Hove City Council, 01273 295444 Barnardo’s Fostering, 0800 0277280 ESCC County Adoption Team, advice recruitment, 0300 330 9470

Bereavement Groups Angie Bowles, Private midwife, Specialist in complex pregnancy & pregnancy loss, home visits,  07974 729566 Brighton & Hove Sands befriending service for bereaved parents,  07502 763863 Cruse Bereavement Care, Community Base, 113 Queen’s Rd, Brighton BN1 3XG, 01273 234007

Child & Family Health Brighter Outlook, free physical activity for people with cancer, 18yrs+,  01273 668591 Al-Anon Family Group, for friends & family of alcoholics, local Brighton & Hove groups, 0800 0086811 Back 2 Balance, Hove, family chiropractor, paediatric & pregnancy specialist, 01273 206868

Beat, Eating Disorders Association helpline, 0808 801 0711 (youthline) Beezee Bodies, helping live healthier lives, free, fun family programmes across the city, 01273 041397 Children with Cancer Fund, granting wishes to families whose children have cancer, 01323 488561 Early Years Advice Drop in with Early Year Staff, Roundabout Children’s Centre, Fri 9.30-10.15am,  01273 290300 Healthwatch Brighton & Hove, information about health & social care, 01273 234040 Healthy Child Clinic & dropin group, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre,Tue 10.30noon, 01273 294040 Healthy Child Clinic, Conway Court Children’s Centre, Thu 1.30-3pm, 01273 266000 Healthy Child Clinic, Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, Wed 9.3010.45am, 01273 295272 Healthy Child Clinic, Hollingbury & Patcham Children’s Centre, Thu 9.30-11am, 01273 295623

Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 5BE,  01273 696955

PRESENS: Pre-school special educational needs service,  01273 294944 (term time only)

Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 5BE,  01273 696955

Seaside View Child Dev Centre, Brighton General, for children with disabilities & their families,  01273 265780

Sussex Eye Hospital, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 5BF, 01273 696955

Healthy Eating Lucy Francis Nutrition, personalised nutrition service for all ages to improve health and well-being,  07896 658523

Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs Amaze Coffee Mornings for parents & carers, Moulsecoomb, Hangleton, Whitehawk, 01273 772289

Sophie Thwaites, OT, Helping children to read, write, sit still and coordinate their bodies., 07584 857861 Special Educational Needs Team, 0-25yrs, 01273 293552 Sweet Peas, Tarner Children’s Centre, Fri 12.152.30pm, 07875 377961 Sweet Peas, Tarner Children’s Centre, Fri 12.153pm, pre-school children & carers, year round, 07875 377961 T21 under 5’s, Hollingdean CC, 1st Mon 12-2pm, children with Downs Syndrome & their families,  07810 567626

Healthy Child Clinic, Hollingdean Children’s Centre, Mon 9.3010.30amam, 01273 295623

Amaze, support & advice for parents of children with special needs & disabilities, 0-25yrs, 01273 772289 (9.30am-2.30pm)

Healthy Child Clinic, North Portslade Children’s Centre, Wed 1-2.15pm, 01273 294062

Aspens; support services for those with autism & other complex needs,  01892 822168

Triangle, 7 Hunns Mere Way, Brighton, intensive support for children with complex needs,  01273 305888

Healthy Child Clinic, Peacehaven Children’s Centre, 1st & 3rd Mon, 1.30-3pm, 01273 580504

Barnardo’s Brighton & Hove Link Plus, family based overnight/day care for children with disabilities,  01273 411767

Whoopsadaisy, Pavilion, Preston Park, conductive education for children with cerebral palsy,  01273 554178

Belltree Music Therapy CIC, Flat 3, 34 York Avenue, Hove, BN3 1PH Music Therapy 0-100yrs, 01273 776454

Special Schools

Healthy Child Clinic, Roundabout Children’s Centre, Whitehawk, Fri 9.30-10.45am, 01273 290300 Honey Lansdowne, Advanced Hypnotherapist helping Sussex live happier lives, 07530 890089 Mindful Me Club, Hanover Community Centre, fun, nurturing workshops, Sat, 07341 565445 NHS Choices, non emergency medical advice, 111 Pandas, Tarner Children’s Centre, for those affected by mental health during pregnancy & post natal,  01273 296700 The Sussex Baby Lab, looking for babies to help them with their research, 01273 873300 Tree of Life, Portland Rd, Hove, pre/ post natal acupuncture, massage, nutrition, caesarian recovery,  01273 220159

Hospitals Brighton General, Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3EW, 01273 696011

Childcare Inclusion Fund: funding to help children who need extra support to attend childcare, 01273 293523 Contact a Family, advice for families with a disabled child, 0808 808 3555 Dads Like Us, Stoneham pub function room, Hove, last Thu 7.30-9.30pm, informal social group, 01273 772289 Early Birds, for parents of premature babies, 2nd/4th Wed, West Hove Children’s Centre, 10am-noon,  07832 350332 Hangleton & Knoll Parent/Carer Group, for parents with a child with a disability/additional needs,  01273 410858 Let’s Play, Play Therapy for emotional and behavioural difficulties, 3-11yrs,  07486 564523 Parent Carers Council, forum for parent carers of children with any condition, 01273 234862

Downs Park School, Foredown Rd, Portslade BN41 2FU, 4-16yrs,  01273 422855 Downs View Link College, Surrenden Rd, Brighton BN1 6WQ, 16-19yrs,  01273 507719 Downs View School, Warren Rd, Woodingdean BN2 6BB, 2-16yrs,  01273 601680 Hamilton Lodge School & College for deaf children, Walpole Rd, Brighton BN2 0LS, 01273 682362 Hillside School, Foredown Rd, Portslade BN41 2FU, 4-16yrs,  01273 422855 Homewood College, Queensdown Rd, Brighton BN1 7LA, 11-16yrs,  01273 604472

Carers Support CrossRds Care East Sussex, Brighton & Hove office, Community Base, Queens Rd BN1 3XG,  01273 234021

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Parenting Support • Antenatal • Baby Signing First Aid Training Baby and Child First Aid Courses at set venues or in your own home,  07946 391117 Birth, Baby & You, parent first aid workshops; First Aid ABC, training for childcare professionals,  07766 526009 Community First Aid, life support & basic first aid training including paediatric training, 07889 379964 Daisy First Aid, baby & child first aid classes, at your home or Snug Café, Stoneham Park, 07766 524595 Red Cross First Aid Training, Unit 1A St Joseph’s Business Park, Hove,  0844 871 8000 St John Ambulance, Crowhurst Rd, Hollingbury, paediatric first aid training courses, 01273 371500 To Baby and Beyond - baby & child first aid courses at home,  01273 702496

Young Parents Care to Learn Scheme, govt scheme for parents under 20yrs to help with childcare costs during study,  0800 1218989 Teenage Pregnancy Liaison Midwifery Service, 07876 357443

Young People’s Advice and Support Pick Your Own, free support for isolated young people, Brighton & Hove, 11-17yrs, 07725 472346 (see advert) REBOOT, helping 11-17yrs to be happier, healthier & enjoy life more,  07741 324433 Young People’s Centre, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE, activities, counselling, food, support,  01273 887886 Youth Advice Centre, 11 St Georges Place BN1 4GB, support for 13-25yrs,  01273 624432

Antenatal Groups & Support Angie Bowles, Private midwife, Specialist in complex pregnancy & pregnancy loss, Home visits,  07974 729566 Babies: birth and baby, information, education support, be ready for baby, 4 week course, 07985 500707 Daisy Birthing, unique active antenatal classes, from 14 weeks pregnant, Hove, 07917 418279 Home Birth Support Group for those considering/had a home birth, nonmembers welcome, 07796 263559 Hypnobirthing classes with Laura, Preston Park, small groups or 1-1, 07513 486636

NCT antenatal classes: Essentials, Waterbirth & Refresher workshops,  0208 752 9105 or bookings4p@nct.org.uk NCT Brighton & Hove, find on Facebook or text, 07919 371725 Positive Reasons-Hypnobirthing, full antenatal & relaxation programme,  07956 573713 Pre & post pregnancy massage & pampering packages, 07955 921823 Sacred Pregnancy Circles in Sussex,  07915 406520

Midwives & Doulas Angie Bowles, Private midwife, Specialist in complex pregnancy & pregnancy loss, Home visits,  07974 729566 Eva Bay, birth doula, emotional, spiritual & physical support in pregnancy, birth & early weeks,  07915 406520 Marein Schmitthenner, birth & post natal doula, 07796 263559

Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise Blissful Bumps, Pre & postnatal aquayoga, help pregnancy aches, pains, relax, make time for you Brighton Pilates Studio, Ralli Hall, Hove, pre & post natal pilates,  01273 911710 Centered Space Yoga, Mama & Baby Yoga, Thu 11am-noon on Zoom,  07809 075602 (see competition) Centred Space Yoga, Pregnancy yoga, Wed 7.15-8.30 pm on Zoom,  07809 075602 (see competition) Fit Mums buggy fitness classes. Mon at St Ann’s Wells; Tue & Fri at The Level, 07790 538958 Loving Your Bump, pregnancy aqua natal classes, Upper Gardner Street, Tue & Thu eve, 01273 229390

Watsu Aqua Therapy, waterbirth preparation, ante/postnatal therapy,deep relaxation, pain relief, 07776 161547

Children’s Centres City View (outreach centre) at Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove BN2 3EW, 01273 294040 Conway Court at Clarendon Rd, Hove BN3 3WR, 01273 296356 Fairlight (outreach centre) at the Primary & Nursery School, St Leonard’s Rd, Brighton BN2 3AJ,  01273 294040 Hangleton Park at Harmsworth Crescent, Hangleton BN3 8BW, 01273 295272

LushTums pregnancy, postnatal & women’s yoga, 07908 949419/ 07812 202577

Hollingbury & Patcham at Carden Primary School, County Oak Avenue, Brighton BN1 8LU, 01273 295623

Mum & Baby Post-natal Pilates class with qualified physio. 0-1yrs, The Snug Hove, Thu noon & 1pm,  07545 445656

Hollingdean at Brentwood Rd, Hollingdean BN1 7DY, 01273 295623

Mum & Baby Yoga classes, Saltdean, Wed 10.30am & online postnatal workout, 07974 250207 Ora Fitness, 121-131 Conway Street, Hove, specialist ‘mummy’ 6-week course, 07947 101629 Post Natal Pilates, babies 8wkscrawling welcome, free taster available, 07919 185100 Soft tissue massage therapy pregnancy/ postnatal massage & C section scarwork, 07772 327796 Unity Studio, 130 Lewes Rd BN2 3LG, postnatal pilates, 01273 778400

Moulsecoomb at Hodshrove Lane, Brighton BN2 4SE, 01273 294040 North Portslade at The Rise BN41 2PY (closed Thu & Fri),  01273 294062 Peacehaven Children & Families Centre, Meridian Way, Peacehaven BN10 8NF, 01273 335100 Roundabout at Whitehawk Rd, Brighton BN2 5FL, 01273 290300 South Portslade Children’s Centre, 223 Old Shoreham Rd BN41 1XR, ring to check opening times, 01273 294062 Tarner at Ivory Place, Brighton BN2 9QE, 01273 296700

Baby Naming Ceremonies Baby & toddler naming ceremonies: the non-religious alternative to a christening, 01273 835064 Celebrant of Sussex: Patricia Bentley, celebrant for baby naming & renewal of vows ceremonies, 07554 342697 Debbie Martin Namings, Humanist Celebrant for namings & other ceremonies, 07748 902174 Felicity Harvest, Humanist UK Celebrant, for your namings & other ceremonies, 07708 933607 Hannah Osmond Independent Celebrant, baby naming, adoption ceremonies etc, 07780 708864

Baby Mementoes Babyprints Brighton, professional experienced baby, family & pet feet & hands casting service, 07421 307950 Silver Bird Keepsakes, fine silver jewellery, raised impressions & 3D casts of your loved ones,  07886 286366 Smallprint Jewellery, finger, hand & foot print jewellery, 07962 964141

Baby Groups Baby & You, Conway Court Children’s Centre, Hove, Tue 1-2.30pm, under 11mths & crawling, 01273 296356 Baby & You, North Portslade Children’s Centre, Mon 12.30-2pm, non crawling babies, 01273 294062 Baby & You, Roundabout Children’s Centre, Thu 10-11.30am, bumps & non-walking babies, 01273 290300

LushTums, Preparing for Birth Couples Course, Purple Turtle Wellbeing, North Rd, Sat pm,  07908 949419

The Deans, Rudyard Kipling School, Chalkland Rise, Woodingdean, Brighton BN2 6RH, 01273 306387

Baby Café, St Nicholas Church, Church Street BN1 3LJ, birth-prewalking, Tue 1.30-3pm termtime,  01273 205360

Montessori for Bumps at The Montessori Place, Cromwell Rd, Hove, 01273 773764

West Hove at West Hove Infant School, Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5JA, 01273 266 000

Baby College, multi-activity classes to enhance baby development, Brighton, Hove & Shoreham, 07988 029284

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Baby Groups • Pre-School Activities Due to the current pandemic and restrictions, THE COMMUNITY TODDLER GROUPS operating term time only, are not currently running, for more information check our website <click here> More structured classes can be found in the 'Pre-School Activities' section pp. 9-11 Baby Group, Fairlight Children’s Centre, St Leonard’s Rd BN2 3AJ, non-walking babies, Mon 1-2.30pm, 01273 294040 Baby Group, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Thu 1-2.30pm, 01273 666483 Baby Sensory, fun class to enhance early learning, Brighton & Hove,  07926 248639 Baby Sensory, Hanover Community Centre, BN2 9UD, Thu 10.15-11am,  07971 300523 Baby Stay & Play, Hollingbury & Patcham Children’s Centre, Tue 11.30am-1pm, 01273 295623 Baby Stay & Play, Hollingdean Children’s Centre, pre-crawling babies, Tue 10-11.30am,  01273 295623 Baby Tuesday, Tarner Children’s Centre, Tue 1-2.30pm, 01273 296700 Brighton Sling Babies, meets 1st Fri of month 10am-noon, Phoenix Community Centre, find on Facebook Daisy Tinies, baby massage class for mum and baby, 6weeks-6mths, Hove, 07917 418279 Daisy Wrigglers, baby yoga, sensory play, rhyme and rhythm, story time, 6mths-crawling, Hove, 07917 418279 David Ince Tennis, special sessions when you have the flexibility to take your baby along as well, 07900 410123 Hartbeeps, sensory music classes; Withdean-Tue am; Yellowave-Wed am; The Gather Inn, Hove-Thu am. TBC, 07786 446119 (see advert) Musical Bumps, Hanover Community Centre, BN2 9UD, Fri 9.3011.30, 07582 256957 (see advert p. NCT Bumps & Babies, Community Room, Saltdean Lido, activities & talks, Mon 1.30-3.30pm, year round, please text 07919 371725 NCT Bumps & Babies, Cornerstone Centre, Hove, activities, talks & events, Thu 2-3.30pm, all welcome, please text 07919 371725 Parent & Baby Group, Brighton Waldorf School, Roedean Rd BN2 5RA, Thu 9.30am-12.30pm, 01273 386300

Baby & Toddler Signing Inclusive Communication Therapy, Baby Signing, Telscombe Cliffs, 4-18mths, Fri 10.30am, 07876 032258 Sing & Sign, venues throughout Brighton & Hove, 5wks-22mths, Online sessions, 07922 456207 (see advert) TinyTalk, Patcham & Hangleton Community Centres; Possability Place, Windlesham Avenue,  07787 563184

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Breast Feeding Association of Breastfeeding Mothers, helpline, 0300 100 0212 Birth, Baby & You, breastfeeding support & tongue tie practitioner,  07754 020143 Breastfeeding Support NCT, Roundabout Children’s Centre, 1st Fri 10am-noon, 01273 290300 Brighton Breastfeed drop-in, Hanover Community Centre, BN2 9UD, Tue 10.30am-12.30pm, just come along Conway Court Children’s Centre, breastfeeding support, Wed 2-3.30pm & Thu 1.30-3pm, 01273 266000 Hollingdean Children’s Centre, Healthy Child Clinic, Mon 9.3010.30am, 01273 295623 La Leche League, Patcham, usually 1st Mon am of month, 07866 129681 National Breastfeeding Helpline, open 9.30am-9.30pm, 0300 100 0212 NCT - Breastfeeding Line,  0300 3300700 North Portslade Children’s Centre, Baby & You, Mon 12.30-2pm, breastfeeding support, 01273 294062

Shoozoo, specialist children’s shoe shop, 35 Montefiore Rd, Hove BN3 1RD, 01273 735896

Childminder’s drop-in, Roundabout Children’s Centre, Tue 9.3011.30am, 01273 290300

The Bonnie Mob, British designer baby & kids clothes, up to 7yrs, online only, 01273 227779

Hippy Kids at Home, childminders in Portslade, 0-10yrs, 07957 432586

Toby Tiger, 11 Gardner Street, North Laine BN1 1UP, 01273 693000

Sitters for experienced, reliable evening & daytime babysitters, 03330 032888

Children’s Hairdressers

Nannies & Au Pairs

Bertie & Belle, 197-199 Church Rd, Hove BN3 2AB, 01273 777775

Tinies Childcare, Brighton, nannies, baby sitters, nurseries, emergency nannies, 01273 557671

Smarty Pants, 37 St Leonards Gardens, Hove BN3 4QA, 01273 412120

Baby Equipment Baby Skincare: 100% natural skincare advice & products, Weleda, 01273 556795

Childcare Advice Early Years Funding, more information from the Family Information Service, 01273 293545 Family Information Service: advice on childcare & family services, Tarner Children’s Centre, 01243 777807

Childminders & Babysitting

Pre-School Arts & Crafts Creation Station, arts & crafts, Brighton, Hove & Shoreham venues, 6mths-5yrs, 07902 967709 Mini Poddies Art Club, Rottingdean, 1st Thu & Fri of each month, 1-4yrs, 07701 072761 Truly Madly Messy, play classes, Patcham, 6mths-6yrs, Thu am, 07486 921742 Workshops for the Imagination, art & music, 75 Islingword Rd BN2 9SL, 2-3yrs, 07939 482361

Pre-School Dance & Drama

JoJo Maman Bebe Ltd, 40 Gardner Street BN1 1UN, 01273 625682

Apple Tree Childcare, Ovingdean, from birth-5yrs, 8am6yrs, 01273 271969

Alexandra Dance Academy, Howard Rd, Brighton, ballet, tap, modern, street, Tue & Sat, 3yrs+, 01273 565881

Klodhoppers, children’s shoes, 115 Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5DP,  01273 711132

Childminder’s drop-in, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Mon 9.1511am, 01273 294040

babyballet, 6mths-5yrs, Hove, Patcham, Shoreham, Saltdean, Peacehaven, 07799 603263

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Pre-School Dance & Drama (continued) Boogie Beans, Brighton Unitarian Church, Brighton, Wed 9:30-10.25 am, 07932 949468 Boogie Beans, Peacehaven Church of the Immaculate Conception, Thu 1010:55 am, 07932 949468 Brighton & Hove Dance Academy, Tiny Tots Ballet, 3yrs+, Brighton Girls & other venues, 07500 724236 (see advert p.21) Brighton Ballet School, primary ballet & tap, 2½-4yrs, 07595 303180 Debutots Early Years Drama, for schools & nurseries, 1-7yrs,  07974 988856 Diddi Dance, funky pre-school dance classes for girls & boys, Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Worthing,  07730 576597 Elite Dance, St Bartholomew’s School, Ann St, baby ballet, tap, 3yrs+,  07545 145716 Get Creative in Brighton, Drama Tots, Mon 9.30-11am, 18mths-5yrs, Patcham Methodist Hall,  07967 633438 Get Creative in Brighton, Tango Tots, Fri am, 1-5yrs, Patcham Methodist Hall, 07967 633438 Italia Conti Performing Arts, Sat am, ‘Introduction to the Performing Arts’, 07956 890307 JustDance Academy, Southwick, Miloak, Hangleton, 3yrs+,  07777 692632 / 07522 326619 Leap & Bound Dance School, Little Leapers 2yrs+, Hanover CC; Shoreham Centre; ACT Brighton/ Hove, 07817 398215 Magic Moves Dance, creative dance, Brighton & Hove venues; 2yrs+,  01273 600126 WWSDance, Seven Dials, Ballet Tots, 3yrs+, 01273 735834

Pre-School Languages Badaboum! French musical playgroup, The Snug, Stoneham Park, Hove, Tue 9.30-10.30am, 07917 282679 BFG, for families with English as an additional language, Conway Court C Centre, Thu 11am-12.30pm,  01273 296356 BFG, for families with English as an additional language, Hangleton Park Children’s C, Fri 10am-noon,  01273 295272 BFG, for families with English as an additional language, Tarner Children’s Centre, Wed 12.45-2.15pm,  01273 296700

BonjourKidz, Fun French classes full of games & songs in nurseries & toddler groups: Hove, Brighton, 01273 921821 (see advert p.13) Chatterbox, communication & language programme, Roundabout Children’s Centre, Fri am 01273 290300 Japanese Playgroup, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, Mon am,  ohisama.ahaha.brighton@gmail.com Krokodyl Polish Group, 0-4yrs, learn through play & singing, Cornerstone Centre, Hove, Tue pm, 07800 976180 Les Bidous, baby & parent play group for 0-5yrs, Patcham Community Centre, Tue10am - 12pm, lesfranglophones.co.uk Little Dragon Mandarin, 3-5yrs Fiveways, Saturdays, call for more info, 07909 521899 Sussex’s Anglo-German Preschool for 3-5yrs, Language Garden, Falmer,  07930 494822

Pre-School Music Bambino Beatz, baby & toddler, new theme weekly, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven, Tue 10.15-10.55am,  07931 534605 Da Capo Baby & Toddler music with live guitar & piano, Under the Bridge Studios, Brighton, Mon-Sat,  07799 564620 Hartbeeps, sensory music classes; Withdean-Tue am; Yellowave-Wed am; The Gather Inn Hove-Thu am. TBC, 07786 446119 (see advert p.9) Hullabaloo! Woodingdean, Wed am; Patcham, Fri am, 01273 504002 Kimbalu Music for babies & toddlers, New Life Church Hove, Thu am & Southwick Comm. Church, Fri am,  07877 333645 Little Pickle Music Makers, 4mths4yrs, Hangleton, Hove, South Portslade, Mon-Fri 10am,  07758 008625 LongTallSilly, live interactive original music sessions for pre-schools & nurseries, 07877 037109 (see advert p.6) Music Bugs, The Venue, Hove on Mon; Funplex, Bevendean on Fri, baby & mixed age classes,  0844 822 1174

Pre-School Sport & Gym Dyson Gymnastics, Hove, Fri 12.45 & 1.45pm @Glebe Villas Hall, 2½yrs+,  07760 669393 Jump for Joy, physical activity group, Tarner Children’s Centre, Fri am, call to book, 01273 296700

Little Ninjas & Junior Korean Karate, 3yrs+, St Martin’s School, Lewes Rd & Shoreham Free Church,  01323 873753 Ninja School at The Samurai Centre, New England St, Brighton, 3½yrs+,  01273 570940 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, gymnastics, Mon &Thu pm, 2½yrs+,  01273 588858 Rugbytots, weekly play sessions in Brighton, Patcham, Worthing & Southwick, boys & girls 2-7yrs,  0345 3130421 (see advert) Sky High Trampoline Park, Peacehaven toddler bounce, Mon-Sun 10-11am (more sessions term time), 01273 580029 (see advert p.31) Tatty Bumpkin, Brighton & Hove, Yoga inspired classes for babies & children, 07932 839457 Toddlers Gym, Portslade Sports Centre, Tue 9.30-2pm, Thu 11am3pm, 01273 411100

Music Bus, fun filled hour of music & play, Hangleton, Brighton & Hove venues, 4mths-4yrs, 07477 290985

Tumble Tots, Hove-Mon, Lewes-Tue, Hollingbury-Thu, Southwick-Fri, Portslade-Sat, 6mths+, 07774 123814

Music for Aardvarks: Clarendon Centre Mon, The Villas Hove TueWed, Brighton Unitarian Church ThuFri, Online available, 07886 927081 (see advert)

Wickers Gymnastic Club, Lancing, toddler & pre-school classes, 01903 752503

Music with Mike, Preston Park, Hove & Yellowave venues, 07528 004428 Musical Bumps, classes across Brighton & Hove; babies, toddlers & preschoolers. Free taster, 07582 256957 (see advert p.9)

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Little Kickers, fun football training, Brighton, Patcham, Hove, Shoreham and Worthing, 18mths-8yrs,  01293 226201

Wigglebums, stay & play yoga, Yellowave, Fri 1.30pm, 07825 774802

Pre-School Swimming Aqua Swim, Surrenden pool, Brighton, 1yrs+, Sat & Sun classes, 07702 075091

Olivia’s Mini Movers, Saltdean, 0-4yrs, Wed 9.30-10.30am, dropin, 07879 777571

Brighton Swimming School, Brighton Swimming Centre, Eastern Rd, 1yrs+, 01273 434400

Tivoli Music Workshops, 20 Tivoli Crescent, Wed 9.30am under 2’s; 11am over 2’s, 01273 563089

Flippers & Fins,Carden Avenue, Brighton & Clayton venues, 01273 831382

King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, swimming lessons 4mths+, 01273 290290 Little Dippers, baby swimming, Upper Gardner Street, Brighton & Hassocks, 01273 229390 (see advert p.23) Puddle Ducks: Hilton Metropole; Herons Dale Primary School, Shoreham, 01892 617246 (see advert p.23) Seriously Fun Swimming School, Brighton & Haywards Heath, 4mths+,  01273 950015 (see advert) Sinclair’s Swimming School, parent & baby swimming, 01273 583760 The Little Swim School, Brighton, pre-school swimming & water safety, 1-5yrs, 01273 207992 Water Babies swim taster session, NCT members only, free, booking essential, 01273 552454 Water Babies, Brighton, 0-4½yrs, 7 days a week, award winning programme teaching water confidence, 01273 552454

Pre-School Other Groups Baby Bee Wild, Easthill Park, Portslade, Tue/Fri am, Stanmer Park, Thu am, outdoor toddler group,  07880 727679 Baby College, multi-activity classes to enhance toddler development, Brighton, Hove & Shoreham,  07988 029284 Fledglings in the City, outdoor play with fire, food & mud, Tue am, BN2 5EA, 18mths+,  fledglingsinthecity@gmail.com Fledglings in the Orchard, Race Hill Community Orchard, Whitehawk, Thu 10am-noon, 18mths+,  fledglingsinthecity@gmail.com

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Pre-School Activities ● Daycare Nurseries Mini-Museum Explorers, Booth Museum, Fri 10am, pre-book, 2-5yrs, crafts, story & museum expedition,  03000 290902

Burgess Hill Nursery (located at Burgess Hill Girls), Keymer Rd RH15 OEG, boys & girls, 2½-4yrs,  01444 241050

Parent & Child, Brighton Waldorf School, Roedean Rd BN2 5RA, 18mths-3yrs, Mon, Tue, Wed 9.3012.30pm, 01273 386300

Busy Bees, 41 Dyke Rd Avenue, Hove BN3 6QA, 0-5yrs,  01273 500151

Rainbow Families drop-in, Hollingdean Children’s centre, 1st Fri 10am-noon, LGBT families,  01273 295623 Saplings, St Ann’s Well Gardens, forest school for toddlers & their parents, Wed am, 18mths+,  01273 933781 Storytelling Works, St Georges, The Snug, Hove; storytelling & games, 2½-5yrs, 07900 301375

Busy Bees, 44/46 Harrington Rd, Brighton BN1 6RF, 0-5yrs,  03303 338133 Butterfly Nursery, Greenwich House, Peacehaven BN10 8BB, U5,  01273 580819 Charley Barley’s Nursery, Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FE, 3mths5yrs, 01273 958750 Cherry Tree Nursery, Hollingdean Children’s Centre, Brentwood Rd BN1 7DY, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 296052

Woodland Group, Brighton Waldorf School, Tue & Fri am, 01273 386300

Citysaurus, 151 Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 0AG, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 680280

Soft Play Areas

Deepdene Nursery, 195 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4ED, 6mths-4yrs,  01273 418984

Funplex, indoor adventure centre, Bevendean BN2 4JE, 01273 690888 Magic Castle Soft Play, Peacehaven Leisure Centre, daily 9am-6pm, under 10yrs, 01273 588858 Palace Play, Palace Pier, up to 13yrs; toddlers’ area for under 0.9m tall, 01273 609361 Play Time, children’s role play centre, below 3 Eaton Gdns, Hove, Mon-Sat 3 sessions from 9.30-3pm,  01273 253767 Sama Circus City, Circus Parade BN1 4GW, babies-12yrs or 5’2”,  01273 605335 Soft play, The Shoreham Centre, Tue & Wed 1.30-5pm, Thu 2-5pm,  0781 111 5860 Tiny Tim’s Soft Play, 1m20max, weekday drop-in only. Hangleton Community Centre, 01273 292962

Toy Libraries Toy Library, Tarner Children’s Centre, Tue & Fri 9.30am-12.30pm; Wed 9.30am-2.30pm, 01273 294105 Whitehawk Library, 179A Whitehawk Rd, Brighton BN2 5FL, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, 01273 290800

Daycare Nurseries Acorn Nursery, The Rise, Mile Oak, Portslade BN41 2PY, 3mths-5yrs,  01273 293980 ActiveKids Nursery, 8 West Way, Hove BN3 8LD, birth-5yrs,  01273 911876 Bear’s House Nursery, 19 Grantham Rd, Brighton BN1 6EE, 3mths-5yrs,  01273 561100

Each Peach Childcare, 42 Wilbury Villas, Hove BN3 6GD, 3mths-5yrs,  01273 323199 Fizzy Fish @ Peter Gladwin, Drove Rd, Portslade BN41 2PA, 2-4yrs, 01273 294076 Fizzy Fish, 21 Tudor Close BN3 7NR, 0-3yrs; Hounsom Memorial Church, Nevill Ave BN3 7NG, 3-5yrs, 01273 227425 Footsteps Day Nursery, 221-223 Old Shoreham Rd, Portslade BN41 1XR, 0-8yrs, 01273 416164 Footsteps Day Nursery, 44 Cromwell Rd, Hove BN3 3ER, 3mths-8yrs,  01273 779034 Footsteps Day Nursery, 95 Lyminster Avenue, Hollingbury BN1 8JL, 3mths5yrs, 01273 508533 Gingerbread Day Nursery, Oval Park, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean BN2 8SJ, birth-5yrs, 01273 307330 Growing Up Green Day Nursery, 138 Beaconsfield Villas BN1 6HE, 3mths5yrs, 01273 551333 Growing Up Green Day Nursery, 208 Preston Rd BN1 6RA, 3mths5yrs, 01273 542888 Happy Days Nursery, Coleman St, Brighton BN2 9SQ, 9mths-5yrs,  01273 694447 Happysaurus, 48 Buckingham Rd, Shoreham BN43 5UD, 6mths-5yrs,  01273 567977 Hillbury House Day Nursery, 81 Denmark Villas, Hove BN3 3TH, birth5yrs, 01273 730004

Hove Village Pre-School Nursery at Hove Library, Church Rd BN3 2EG, 2-5yrs, 01273 358589 Hove Village, 126-128 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4JD, 1-5yrs,  01273 358589 Hungry Minds Childcare, home based nursery, 267 Dyke Rd BN3 6PA, 0-8yrs, 01273 541344 Jump Start Nursery, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Hodshrove Lane BN2 4SE, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 290458 La Casita, bilingual Spanish-English nursery, 43 Lawrence Rd, Hove BN3 5QE, 6mths-5yrs,  01273 323431/07738 320311 Little Angels Nursery, 18 Whitethorn Drive, Brighton BN1 5LH, 3mths-5yrs,  01273 380067 Little Earthworms Nursery, 387 Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 6NF, birth5yrs, 01273 243182 Little Lambs Kindergarten, Stapley Rd, Knoll Park, Hangleton BN3 7FG, 0-4yrs, 01273 933631 Little Stars Childcare, Bear Rd, Brighton BN2 4DA, 0-5yrs,  01273 707581 Littlesaurus Nursery, 418 Upper Shoreham Rd, Shoreham BN43 5NE, 6mths-5yrs, 01273 465440 My First Friends Nursery, Barn Rise, Westdene BN1 5EE, 16mths5yrs, 01273 541026

Blueberry Nursery, 5 Davigdor Rd, Hove BN3 1QB, 1-5yrs,  01273 733799

Hollingbury Park Playgroup, Tennis Pavilion, Ditchling Rd BN1 7HS, 2-5yrs, extended hours,  01273 551847

Nanny’s House, Easthill House, Easthill Park, Portslade BN41 2FA, 6mths-8yrs, 01273 422422

Boomerang Kids, Saltdean Barn, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean BN2 8SJ, 0-4yrs, 01273 390900

Home from Home Nursery, 56 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4FL, 10mths5yrs, 01273 245377

Nido Montessori, Gardner Rd, Portslade BN41 1PL, 2-8yrs,  07495 995682

Bright Start Nursery, 1 Barrack Yard, North Rd, Brighton BN1 1YA, 6mths5yrs, 01273 291570

Honeycroft Children’s Nursery, St Barnabas Hall, Sackville Rd, Hove BN3 3WF, 0-5yrs, 01273 220323

One World Nursery, Tithe Barn, Moulsecoomb Place, Brighton BN2 4GA, 2-5yrs, 01273 642021

Brightsaurus Nursery, 54 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 3ER, 6mths-5yrs,  01273 911058

Hopscotch Nurseries: Nizells Ave, Portland Rd, Hove Station, Preston Park, Peacehaven, 01273 385577

Orchard Day Nursery, Queens Park Rd, Brighton BN2 OGL, 6mths-5yrs,  01273 622883

Pepper-Pot Nursery, 39 Whippingham Rd, Brighton BN2 3PF, birth-3yrs,  01273 709595 Pepper-Pot Pre-School, Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3ES, 3-5yrs,  01273 620335 Phoenix Nursery, Southover St, Brighton BN2 2WN, 2-5yrs,  01273 277016 Pixies Childcare, 7 Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 4SB, 1-5yrs,  01273 700556 Pumpkin Patch Nursery, 109 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4BD, 3mths5yrs, 01273 227000 Pumpkin Patch Nursery, 37 Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6LA, 3mths-5yrs,  01273 554484 Roundabout Nursery, 178 Whitehawk Rd BN2 5FL, 3mths5yrs, 01273 294780 Shirley Street Day Nursery, 43 Shirley Street, Hove BN3 3WJ, 3mths-5yrs,  01273 735155 Supersaurus Nursery, 46 Cromwell Rd, Hove BN3 3ER, 6mths-5yrs,  01273 730017 Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street BN2 0AR, 3mths-5yrs,  01273 294199 Teddy Bears Day Nursery, 59 Glebe Villas, Hove BN3 5SL, birth5yrs, 01273 412100 The co-operative childcare, University of Sussex, Falmer, 3mths5yrs, 0800 954 0669

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Daycare Nurseries (continued) The Garden Nursery, 201 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4ED, 0-5yrs,  01273 418089 The Nest Day Nursery & Pre-School, 52 Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 3JB & 89 Islingword Rd, Brighton BN2 9SJ, 0-5yrs, 01273 087060 (see advert p.13)

Virtual tours available NOW! for September starters BonjourKidz , French Pre-school, caring environment, influenced by Montessori with meditation, yoga & forest school practice, 01273 921821 (see advert p.13) Brighton & Hove Montessori School, 67 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FB, 2yrs+, 01273 702485

Tinysaurus Nursery, 142 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4JD, 6mths-5yrs,  01273 423666

Brighton Girls Nursery, Radinden Manor Rd, Hove BN3 6NH, 3-4yrs, 01273 280200 (see back cover)

Wild Monkeys Childcare, Glynn Rd, Peacehaven BN10 8AT, U5,  07818 505469

Brighton Waldorf Kindergartens, Roedean Rd, BN2 5RA, 2yrs 6 months to 6yrs, 01273 386300

Wise Owls Nursery School, Park Crescent Place BN2 3HF, 9mths-5yrs,  01273 232308

Busy Bees, Southwick Methodist Church, Manor Hall Rd BN42 4NA, 2-4yrs, 07804 942495

Wishing Tree Day Nursery, 14 Carden Avenue, Patcham BN1 8NA, 3mths5yrs,  01273 551515 Wonder Years Nursery, 2 Surrenden Crescent, Preston Park BN1 6WF, 3mths-5yrs, 01273 553083 Young Friends Nursery, 89 Holland Rd, Hove BN3 1JP, 6mths5yrs, 01273 735100 Young Sussex Nursery (Brighton), 191-193 Dyke Rd, Hove BN3 1TL, 0-5yrs, 01273 736948 Young Sussex Nursery (Hove), 165 Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5QJ, 0-5yrs, 01273 777001 Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham), 302 Upper Shoreham Rd, Shoreham BN43 6BA, 0-5yrs, 01273 440777

Pre-School Nurseries Amigos Multicultural Preschool, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 2-5yrs, 01273 011 014 Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School, Village Hall, Park Rd Rottingdean BN2 7HL, 2-5yrs,  07971 849347 Baby Ducks Preschool, Parish Centre, South St, Portslade BN41 2LE, 2-5yrs, 01273 911373 Bee in the Woods, Forest kindergarten, 3-6yrs, Great Childcare in the Great Outdoors, 07880 727679 Bevendean Primary School Nursery Class, Brighton BN2 4JP, Mon & Tue (all day), Wed am, 3-4yrs,  01273 681292

Carden Primary School Nursery Class, County Oak Avenue, Brighton BN1 8LU, 3-4yrs, 01273 293677 Coldean Primary School Nursery Class, Kenwards, Brighton BN1 9EN, 3-4yrs, 01273 294914 Dolphins Pre-School, The Pavillion, Nevill Playing Fields, Hove BN3 7QD, 2-5yrs, 01273 500513 (see advert) Dorothy Stringer Pre-School Playgroup, Stringer Way, Brighton BN1 6QG, 2-5yrs, 01273 506981 Early Explorers Pre School, Mile Oak Community Centre, Chalky Rd BN41 2WF, 2-4yrs, 07758 201464 Fairlight Primary School Nursery, St Leonards Rd, Brighton BN2 3AJ, 3-4yrs, 01273 601270 Fiveways Play Centre, 8-10 Florence Rd, Brighton BN1 6DJ, 2-4yrs,  01273 500257 Goldstone Primary School Nursery Class, Laburnum Avenue, Hove BN3 7JW, 3-4yrs, 01273 294856 Happy Valley Pre-School, Bevendean BN2 4FH, 3mths-4yrs, extended hours 8am-6pm, 01273 933754 Hertford Infant School Nursery Class, Hertford Rd, Hollingdean, Brighton BN1 7GF, 3-4yrs, Mon-Wed,  01273 552931 Hollingbury Park Playgroup, Tennis Pavilion, Ditchling Rd BN1 7HS, 2-5yrs, 01273 551847 Just Like Home Childcare, St Philip’s Hall, 71 New Church Rd, Hove & Welbeck Avenue, birth+,  01273 808 618

Kipling Lions Pre-School, Downs Valley Rd, Woodingdean BN2 6RH, 2-5yrs, 01273 309352 (see advert)

Patcham Village Pre-School, 21 Old London Rd BN1 8XR, 2-5yrs, 01273 554060

Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove BN3 6LU, Pre-School, 3-4yrs,  01273 503452 (see advert p.16)

Pavilion Pre-School, College Close, Chalky Rd, Portslade BN41 2WS, 2-5yrs, 01273 423854

Little Ducklings, Hangleton Community Centre, Harmsworth Crescent, Hove BN3 8BW, 2-5yrs,  01273 248532

Pickles Pre-School, Quayside Youth Centre, Upper Kingston Lane, Southwick BN42 4RE, 2-4yrs, 07519 829112

Little Forest Nursery, St Ann’s Wells Gardens, Hove BN3 1RP, 2-5yrs,  01273 770638

Puffin Community Nursery, Millwood Centre, Nelson Row, Carlton Hill BN2 9QG, 2-5yrs, 01273 686687

Little Lancing, Lancing College Day Nursery & Forest School at Lancing BN15 ORJ, 2mths-5yrs,  01273 465900 Mini Adventurers Preschool & Forest School, St Helens Church Hall, Hangleton BN3 8ER, 2-5yrs,  07939 854926 Moulsecoomb Primary School Nursery Class, The Highway, Lewes Rd, Brighton BN2 4PA, 3-4yrs,  01273 605700

Robins Nursery School, Eaton Rd, Hove BN3 3PB, 2-4yrs, 01273 725600 Royal Spa Nursery School, Park Hill, Brighton BN2 OBT, 2-5yrs, 01273 607480 Rudyard Kipling Nursery, Chalkland Rise, Woodingdean BN2 6RH, 2-4yrs, 01273 303328 Saltdean Pre-School, St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale BN1 7BF, 2-5yrs, 07938 970623

New Beginnings Pre-School, Coombe Rd School, Coombe Rd Brighton BN2 4ED, 2-5yrs, 07722 074841 (see advert)

Shoreham College Nursery, St Julian’s Lane, Shoreham BN43 6YW, mixed, 3-5yrs, 01273 592681 (see advert)

Oak Cottage Nursery, Warren Rd, Woodingdean BN2 6DA, 1-5yrs,  01273 680541

Southern Cross Pre-School, 103 Trafalgar Rd, Portslade BN41 1GU, 2-5yrs, 01273 567876

Ovingdean Nursery School, Ovingdean Rd, Brighton BN2 7BB, 2-4yrs, 01273 302991

Southwick Pre-School Playgroup, Southwick Com. Centre, Southwick St BN42 4TE, 2-5yrs, 07931 104403

Patcham Infant School Nursery Class, Highview Avenue South BN1 8WW, 3-4yrs, 01273 509766

St Andrews Community Pre-school, Church Rd, Hove BN3 2AD, 2½-5yrs,  01273 325172

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St Anthony’s Pre-School, St Peter’s Community Hall, Holmes Ave, Hove BN3 7LQ, 2-5yrs, 07718 097869 (see advert) St Joseph’s Pre-School, Davey Drive, Hollingdean BN1 7BF, 2-4yrs,  01273 911438 St Martin’s Primary School Nursery Class, Hartington Rd, Brighton BN2 3LJ, 3-4yrs, 01273 707114 St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic School Nursery Class, Spring St, Brighton, BN1 3EF, 3-4yrs, 01273 327533 St Paul’s CE Primary School Nursery Class, St Nicholas Rd, Brighton BN1 3LP, 3-4yrs, 01273 721001 St Peter’s Community Primary School Nursery, St Peter’s Rd, Portslade BN41 1LS, 3-4yrs,  01273 296712, 01273 296712 Sun Valley Nursery at Valley Social Centre, Whitehawk Way BN2 5HE, 2-5yrs, 01273 296406 The Ark Pre-school, North Street, Portslade BN41 1DG, 2-5yrs,  01273 433444 The Dharma Nursery School, Ladies Mile Rd, Patcham BN1 8TB, 3-4yrs, 01273 502055 Torah Montessori Nursery, 31 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4AD, 18mths5yrs, 01273 328675 Toybox Pre-school, 22 Richmond Place, Brighton, BN2 9NA, 2-5yrs,  01273 698036 x 4 West Blatchington Primary School Nursery Class, Hangleton Way, Hove BN3 8BN, 3-4yrs, 01273 770777

Westdene Primary School Nursery Class, Bankside, Brighton BN1 5GN, 3-4yrs, 01273 294900 Whiteway Pre School, Whiteway Centre, Rottingdean BN2 7HB, 2-5yrs,  07740 797858 Windlesham School Nursery, Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 5AA, 3-4yrs, 01273 553645

Education Information Education Otherwise - information on home education & contact details in Brighton & Hove, 0845 4786345 School Admissions Team, 4-16yrs,  01273 293653

Forest Schools Bee in the Woods, Portslade & Stanmer Park, pre-school, family & holiday sessions,  07880 727679 Second Nature, outdoor learning for schools, families & groups, Brighton & Lewes venues, 07906 582624

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Independent Schools ● Out of School Independent Schools Brighton & Hove Montessori School, 67 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FB, 2-12yrs, 01273 702485 Brighton College Nursery & Pre Prep School, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 5JJ, 3-7yrs, 01273 704259 Brighton College Prep, Walpole Rd, Brighton BN2 0EU, 8-13yrs, 01273 704210 Brighton College, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 0AL, 11-18yrs, 01273 704200 Brighton Girls Prep School, Radinden Manor Rd, Hove BN3 6NH, 4-11ys,  01273 280200 (see back cover) Brighton Girls Senior School & Sixth Form, Montpelier Rd, Brighton BN1 3AT, 11-18yrs, 01273 280280 (see back cover) Brighton Waldorf School, Roedean Rd, Brighton BN2 5RA, 2yrs 6mths16yrs, 01273 386300 Burgess Hill Girls, Keymer Rd, Burgess Hill RH15 OEG, 2½-18yrs,  01444 241050 (see advert p.14) Deepdene School, 195 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4ED, 6mths-11yrs,  01273 418984 Dharma Primary School, Ladies Mile Rd, Patcham BN1 8TB, 3-11yrs,  01273 502055 Hurst College, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS, Pre-Prep, Prep & Senior School, 4-18yrs, 01273 833636 (see advert p.16) Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove BN3 6LU, mixed 3-13yrs,  01273 503452 (see advert p.16) Lancing College, BN15 0RW, 1318yrs, 01273 452213 Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton BN2 5RQ, girls 11-18yrs,  01273 667500 Shoreham College, St Julian’s Lane, Shoreham BN43 6YW, mixed, 3-16yrs, 01273 592681 SML College, West Rd, Fishersgate BN41 1QH, offering an alternative to schooling for 9-16yrs, 01273 987629 St Christopher’s Hove, a Brighton College School, New Church Rd BN3 4AD, boys & girls 4-13yrs, 01273 735404 The Drive Prep School, 101 The Drive, Hove BN3 6GE, 7-16yrs,  01273 738444 The Montessori Place, 45 Cromwell Rd, Hove BN3 3ER, 18mths-12yrs,  01273 773764 Windlesham School & Nursery, 190 Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 5AA, 3-11yrs, 01273 553645

Tutoring Brighton & Hove Tutors, a safe, reliable & attentive tutoring agency,  07896 036 926 First Class Learning, maths & English, 4-16yrs, Withdean Training Centre & Dyke Rd, 01273 730873

Kids Get Busy Tuition and Workshops, range of kids classes & workshops (fully inclusive),  07984 936655 Kumon Hove, West Blatchington, maths & English, Tue & Thu,  01273 249762 Kumon, Brighton Central, Patcham, maths & English, Mon, Wed & Sat. availble Online, 07714 591115 Magikats: Maths & English Tutoring, Hove, 4-16yrs, 01273 468650 Maths & Science, 1 to 1. 20+ years’ experience. Russell Lower Tuition, Patcham, 07962 455774 The Learning Room, 99 Preston Drove, Fiveways, Brighton, 5-16yrs, maths & English, Mon-Sat,  01273 505046

Language Classes BonjourKidz, French classes full of games, arts & crafts, some cooking: Hove, 01273 921821 (see advert p.13) China Special, Brighton, creative Chinese Mandarin tuition, 5yrs-adult, groups or 1-1, 07796 210160 Franglophones, weekly French classes in Hove & Haywards Heath for French speaking children,  lesfranglophones.co.uk French, Italian & English as a foreign language tuition, all ages & abilities, Hove, 01273 220496 Les Puces, fun French: songs, games, stories & crafts, Mon pm, Balfour School, open to all,  01892 457135 Little Dragon Mandarin, classes, holiday workshops, 1 2 1, adult classes, 07909 521899 SRCC Kalinka, Russian speaking language classes & cultural events, adults & children, www.kalinka.org.uk The Language Guru, French, Spanish, English, 6yrs+, GCSE, A levels, degree, adults, 01273 222900 The Migrant English Project, free informal English lessons for refugees, asylum seekers & migrants,  01273 696104

Mosaic, Hollingdean Children’s Centre for black & mixed parentage families, Tue 9.30-11.30am, 01273 295623 SRC Kalinka, Russian speaking language classes & cultural events,  info@kalinka.org.uk

Out of School Clubs ActiveKids After School Club, 8 West Way, Hove BN3 8LD, 4-11yrs, 01273 911876 Boomerang Kids, Saltdean Barn, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean BN2 8SJ, 4-11yrs, 01273 390900 Brighton & Hove Montessori School ASC, Stanford Avenue BN1 6FB, 3-12yrs, 01273 702485 Butterfly Nursery, Greenwich House, Peacehaven, After School Club, 4-11yrs, 01273 580819 Class Of Their Own, Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea & Sompting, 4-11yrs, 01273 733337 (see advert) Extratime inclusive after school clubs: Portslade, Woodingdean, Shoreham, 01273 420580 Fiveways Play Centre, 8-10 Florence Rd, Brighton BN1 6DJ, breakfast & afterschool clubs, 2 1/211yrs, 01273 500257 Footsteps Day Nursery Out of School Clubs, Hollingbury, Portslade & Hove, 5-8yrs, 01273 416164 Harp Academy, harmonica clubs, whole class and group tuition for EYFS and primary schools,  07525 256954 IntoUniversity Brighton, local learning centre where young people are inspired to achieve, 7-18yrs, 01273 602102

Nido Montessori, Gardner Rd, Portslade BN41 1PL, 2-8yrs,  07495 995682 Off The Blocks, Holy Cross Church Hall, Tamworth Rd, Hove, Wed 3.45pm, 5-11yrs, 01273 230899 Pumpkin Patch Nursery, 37 Preston Drove, BN1 6LA, pick ups from Balfour, YR-Y2, 01273 554484 Renshinkan Karate, 7-14 yrs, Brighthelm Centre, Brighton, Tue 4:30-6pm, 07881 094482 (see advert p.22) Rising Stars Multi-Sports, after-school sport clubs, 01273 579606 Safehouse After School Club, One Church Gloucester Place BN1 4AA, Mon & Wed 4-6pm, 01273 694746 Starfish Kids Club, Hove: St Andrews & Cottesmore, Brighton: St Paul’s & St Bart’s, 4-11yrs, 07941 525291 (see advert) Tarner Community Project, Tarner Park, Sussex St, 4-11yrs, 3-6pm + holiday clubs, 01273 679940 The Garden Holiday Club & After School Club, 201 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4ED, 4-11yrs,  01273 418089 The Hub, Holland Rd Baptist Church, Hove BN3 1JN, games, fun & tea,  2, Tue 4.30-6pm, 5-11yrs, 01273 732111

Just Like Home Childcare, St Philip’s Hall, 71 New Church Rd, Hove, 5-11yrs, ASC & holiday club,  01273 733813

The Outdoors Project, adventure clubs run on school premises, check website for venues, 5-12yrs,  01273 933781

Little Lambs Kindergarten, Stapley Rd, Knoll Park, Hangleton BN3 7FG, 4-11yrs,  01273 933631

Zylo Performance, drama clubs for primary schools, 07796 305205

WASP, City Academy Whitehawk, 5-11yrs, 07919 442633

International Family Groups Arco Iris Bilingual Spanish Speaking Family Group (up to 7yrs), Phoenix Centre, fortnightly, 07747 117350 Brighton Japan Club, find online Deutsche Samstagschule, German Saturday School,  dssbrightonhove@gmail.com Les Franglophones, community group for French speaking families,  lesfranglophones.co.uk Japanese Playgroup, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, Friday pm,  ohisama.ahaha.brighton@gmail.com Kimbap Club, for families with a Korean heritage, Cornerstone Comm. Centre, Hove, alternated Sat am,  01273 771630 Krokodyl Polish Group, 0-4yrs, learn through play & singing, Cornerstone Centre, Hove, Tue pm, 07800 976180

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Holiday Activities Holiday Schemes & Activities 5Ways Soccer Summer Camp, boys & girls Y2-8, Varndean College, 27-30 Jul, 01273 620086 ACT Theatre Summer School: 6-12yrs, Kemptown, 27 -31 Jul & 3-7 Aug ; 12-19yrs: Hove, 3-7 Aug,  01273 818266 ActiveKids Nursery, 8 West Way, Hove BN3 8LD, half term & holidays, 4-11yrs, 01273 911876 Activities4Kids, Balfour, Patcham, West Hove, 4-11yrs, multi-sports: swimming, arts & crafts, games,  01273 256354 Amigos Summer Club, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 27 Jul-28 Aug, 2-5yrs, 9.15am12.15pm, 01273 011 014 Art Room,ONLINE classes: daily Drop-in and weekly classes, 6yrs+,  01273 240308 (see advert p.18) Artpod, Rottingdean, Art & Science Clubs, Easter, Summer, Halloween & Christmas, 07701 072761 B Starz, every school holiday, Brighton Girls, Montpelier Rd, 5-14yrs, 07766 011695 Badgers Tennis Club, Kemptown, ½ day camps for improvers, 6-14yrs+, 07805 649342 Bee Wild Club, outdoor forest fun, 4-8yrs, Tue-Thu, Portslade; family days in Stanmer Park, 07880 727679 Bikeability cycling courses, Preston Park & Hove Park, 9-14yrs, half term, Easter & summer holidays,  01273 293847 Boomerang Kids, Saltdean Barn, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean BN2 8SJ, 2-11yrs, 01273 390900 BonjourKidz, French Holiday Week in the summer, Brighton: outdoor games, all levels, 5-9yrs, 01273 921821 (see advert p.13) Brighton & Hove Albion Soccer Schools, boys & girls, 4-13yrs,  01273 878277 Brighton & Hove Montessori Holiday Club, Stanford Avenue BN1 6FB, 3-12yrs, 01273 702485 Brighton & Hove Tennis, 4-11yrs, Sports Direct Fitness Hove, holiday courses, 07971 101507 Brighton Table Tennis Club Juniors, The Fitzherbert Centre, Kemptown, 5yrs+, all school holidays,  01273 670145 CHOMP, One Church Gloucester Place BN1 4AA, Tue & Thu 11am1pm, 5-11yrs, every school holiday, free, 01273 694746 Class Of Their Own, Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Lewes & Sompting venues, 4-11yrs, 01273 733337 (see advert p.15) Coaching from Sussex County Cricket Club coaches, 6-14yrs, group sessions & 1-2-1 specials,  01273 827100 Creative Fashion/Sewing classes & workshops, 6yrs+, The Fashion School, 69 North Rd BN1 1YD,  01273 911784

Curiosity Hub: creative science, technology, engineering, arts & maths workshops, 7-16yrs, contact via website David Ince Tennis, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, tennis camps for all ages & abilities, 07900 410123 Extreme Ventures Indoor Climbing Wall, Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, parties, clubs, instruction, 01732 446252 or 07835 528548 Fiveways Play Centre, 8-10 Florence Rd, Brighton BN1 6DJ, 5-11yrs, 01273 500257 Get Creative in Patcham: Making Workshop, 18mths-11yrs,  07967 633438

Nanny’s House, Easthill House, Easthill Park, Portslade, BN41 2FA, up to 8yrs, 01273 422422 Out & About Art Workshops run by Suzie Poyntz, for parents & children, date to be confirmed, 07766 135986 Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club Hove, 10-14 Aug, am Minis & beginners, all day 10yrs+, 07852421903 Philharmonic Friends Youth Orchestra Club, bespoke parts all levels, Queens Park, 07977 442843 (see advert)

Goldstone Summer Playscheme, Hove, 3-28 Aug, YR-Y6, structured activities & free play, TBC,  01273 294851

Pied Piper, multi activity camps, Westdene, Lancing Prep, Brighton College, Windlesham, 4-12yrs, TBC, 01273 504485 (see advert p.18)

Hangleton & Knoll Youth Project: trips, activities & community events, families & 5yrs+, 01273 706469

Play Explorers by Class of Their Own, Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Lewes & Sompting, 4-11yrs, 01273 733337 (see advert p.15)

Helen O’Grady Summer School, Children’s Drama Academy,  07946 650566

PLAY@Saltdean: positive learning active youth, 4-11yrs, 07392 735891

Honeycroft Holiday Club, St Barnabas Hall, Sackville Rd, Hove BN3 3WF, from 20 July, 4-11yrs, 01273 220323

Preston Park Soccer School, 17-21 Aug & 24-28 Aug, 5-12yrs,  079218 42274

Hove Park First4Football, school holiday football camps, 5-13yrs,  07748 399347

Rox School of Dance & Drama, Hove, summer school, 5-9 Aug, 6-11yrs; workshops 12yrs+, 01273 231329

Italia Conti, Performing Arts Summer School, Aug, 7-15yrs, Ralli Hall, Hove,  07956 890307

Russell Martin Academy, multi-sports & football camps, 5-14yrs, Portslade, Hove Park, Westdene, 01273 591364

Lagoon Watersports, kids activity weeks, Hove Lagoon, 8yrs+, sailing, SUP, wakeboarding, windsurfing,  01273 424842

SAMA Holiday Club, Wild Park Training Centre: team building, martial arts, fitness assault course,  01273 607090

Little Earthworms Nursery, 387 Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 6NF, 5-8yrs, 01273 243182

Second Nature, wilderness & bushcraft activities, Stanmer Park Nature Reserve, 07906 582624

Little Lambs Kindergarten, Stapley Rd, Knoll Park, Hangleton BN3 7FG, 4-11yrs, 01273 933631

Silverbox Multimedia, creative club 8-16yrs, 07877 945460

Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, sports, arts & crafts, drama, singing etc, 5-12yrs, 01273 391683 Make & Move Creative Dance Workshops, 01273 600126

Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Family Session, Astro turf, Drop-in, 10am - 4pm, 01273 694281 Starfish Kids Club, Holiday Schemes & Activities 4-11yrs, 07941 525291 (see advert p.15)

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Summer Workshops with Stagecoach Hove, 4-7yrs, 17-20 Aug & 24-27 Aug am; 6-15yrs, 17-21 Aug & 24-28 Aug, Aldrington Primary School,  01273 258318 (see advert p.20) Sussex’s Anglo-German Preschool for 3-5yrs, Language Garden, Falmer, 07930 494822 Swerve Soccer Camps, Hove Park, Lancing Prep, BHASVIC, all school hols, 4-13yrs, 07715 962004 Tarner Community Project, Tarner Park, off Sussex St, 4-11yrs, all school holidays, 01273 679940 Tennis camps at Saltdean Park Oval, 5yrs+, 07794 922031 The Acorns Holiday Club, Westmeston, nr Ditchling, 27 Jul21 Aug, 2-11yrs, booking form on website, 01444 455081 (see advert) The Learning Room, 99 Preston Drove, Fiveways, Brighton, 5-16yrs, maths & English, Tue, Wed, Thu, 01273 505046 The Nest, Islingword Rd, Queens Park, 5-8yrs, 01273 087060 (see advert) The Outdoors Project, fun, games, adventure: Hove Park, St. Ann’s Well Gardens, Ditchling, 5-12yrs, 01273 933781 To the Beat, Easter holiday dance camp for 4-11yrs, Mile Oak Portslade Leisure Centre, 07772 577170 WetWetWet Swim School Crash Courses, summer holidays, expert ASA/STA tuition, 01273 388247 Whizz Kids Holiday Club, Southwick Leisure Centre, multisports, arts & crafts etc, 5-12yrs, 01273 238111 Withdean Sports Complex Climbing; NICAS Youth Scheme, Rock Box tasters & Intro to Climbing, 7yrs+, 0345 3631177 Workshops for the Imagination, 75 Islingword Rd BN2 9SL, 2-11yrs, 07939 482361 Zylo Performance Film School, 6-14yrs, Hertford Junior School, 24-27 Aug, online premiere 30 Aug,  07796 305205

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure Angling

Withdean Sports Complex Climbing Centre, NICAS Youth Scheme, tasters, clubs, parties, holiday camps,  0345 3631177

Brighton Diver Charter Boat, fishing Brighton Marina, 07901 822375 Seabreeze Charter Fishing & Diving, Brighton Marina, 01273 585372

Cricket

A - Z of Sport & Leisure

Archery Bow Arrow Tag, tag archery in any green space or leisure centre, 7yrs+,  01273 230624

Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, nets for hire, 01273 391683

County Oak Archery Club, Hove Park School, 13yrs+, 01273 977293

Palmers Cricket Club, Hove Rec, U13 + adult teams; All Stars cricket for 5-8yrs, 07879 085820

Arts & Crafts Art Classes run by Suzie Poyntz, Hanover Community Centre BN2 9UD, 8-12yrs, Wed 4-5.30pm,  07766 135986 Art Room, ONLINE classes: daily Drop-in and weekly classes, 6yrs+,  01273 240308 (see advert p.18) Art Shop & Pottery, 108 Western Rd, Sat am Family Clay Club 4-11yrs; Pottery Painting call to book,  01273 728282 Art-K Hove, Portland Rd, classes for 6-16yrs+, after school & Saturday clubs, 07826 152206 Artpod, Rottingdean, fantastical art & science shop, children’s workshops & parties, 07701 072761 Creative You, art & craft workshops, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 4-14yrs, 07879 663686 Family Pottery Classes, Saltdean BN2 8AQ, all ages, 07963 691369 Fiveways Arts & Crafts, 261 Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 6JH, art & craft supplies shop, 01273 551600 Paint Pots, pottery painting for all ages, 39 Trafalgar Street BN1 4ED, 01273 696682 Phoenix Centre, free, monthly family drop-in sessions, accompanied 5-14yrs, 01273 603700 The Mosaic Workshops, Brighton, unlock your creativity with mosaic, 5yrs+, 07789 012964 The Painting Pottery Café, 31 North Rd BN1 1YB, pottery painting, taster throwing, baby footprints,  01273 628952 Workshops for the Imagination, after school art club, 75 Islingword Rd BN2 9SL, 5-11yrs, 07939 482361

Athletics Brighton & Hove Athletics Club, Withdean, Tue & Thu, 5.30-8pm, 9yrs+ (waiting list 9-14yrs),  01273 512151/01903 813878 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, athletics course, 6-11yrs, Fri 6-7pm,  01273 391683 Peacehaven Junior Park Run, Sun 9am, 2k run for 4-14yrs, free but register online before 1st run Phoenix Athletics & Triathlon Club, Withdean, 9yrs+, Wed from 5.30pm, 07899 792461 Preston Park Junior Park Run, Sun 9am, 2k run for 4-14yrs, free but register online before 1st run Withdean Athletics Academy, Sat am, 5-12yrs, 01273 542100

Brighton & Hove Cricket Club, Nevill Sports Ground, Hove, U9-U16, girls & boys, women & men teams,  07974 687034

Portslade Cricket Club, Benfield Valley Park, Old Shoreham Rd, U11-U16 plus adult teams, 07594 974229 Rottingdean Cricket Club, Falmer Rd, U6-U15, training, matches, All Stars programme, 01273 502963

Badminton Brighton Bats. Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Falmer, 15yrs+, Mon 8-10pm, 7821 985753

Preston Bowls Club, junior bowlers welcome, 7yrs+, 01273 540415

Boxing & Wrestling

King Alfred Leisure Centre, junior badminton classes, Tue 4.30-5.30pm, 8-16yrs, 01273 290290

Brighton & Hove Boxing Team, underneath the King Alfred, juniors Mon & Thu 6-7pm; kids Sat 10-11am,  contact via website

Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, badminton academy Y3-6; pay & play badminton, Tue 5-6 pm,  01273 391683

East Brighton ABC, Crew Club, juniors 10-16yrs, Tue & Thu eve, 01273 608607

Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, casual bookings,  01273 622266 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, Junior Badminton, 12-16yrs, Mon 4-5pm, 01273 622266 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, Junior Badminton, Girls only, 12-16yrs, Tue 4-5pm, 01273 622266 Southwick Leisure Centre, badminton coaching, 7-16yrs, Sat am,  01273 238111 Virgin Active Health & Raquet Club, Village Way, Falmer, 8-16yrs + adults, members only, 01273 761525

Basketball Brighton Phoenix Sparks Basketball, 5-11yrs. Sat am; Thu pm, Old Boat Corner CC BN1 8GN, 07809 105300 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, pay & play basketball, 01273 391683 Portslade Sports Centre, coaching for 7-12yrs, Thu 4.30-5.30pm,  01273 411100 South Coast Elite Basketball, academies, camps, leagues, tournaments, schools coaching, 07490 166600

Beach Sports Yellowave Beach Sports, café, beach games, volleyball, tag games, footvolley, club house hires,  01273 672222

Bowling & Skittles Hollywood Bowl, Brighton Marina tenpin bowling, pool tables, arcade, big-screen TV’s, 0844 4770484

Fishersgate Boxing Club, Carlton Terrace, Portslade , 8yrs+,  07976 569980 Whitehawk ABC, 10yrs+, underneath Robert Lodge Flats, Manor Way, BN2 5GG, Mon & Thu 6pm, 07738 527677

Cheerleading PW Performers, Hollingbury & Whitehawk venues, 3-16yrs,  07972 416947

Southwick Cricket Club, U9-U15 junior teams & adults, southwickcc@gmail.com St Peters Cricket Club, Preston Park, U9U16, girls, boys, mens & womens teams, 07887 645642 Sussex CCC, Youth&Junior memberships for U18, incl. home tickets, access to new SEALIFE Family stand, 01273 827100 Sussex County Cricket Club, Eaton Rd, Hove, matches, indoor training centre, coaching etc, 01273 827100

Croquet Sussex County Croquet Club, Victoria Rd, Southwick BN42 4DJ,  01273 591874

Cycling

Cards & Board Games

Bikeability cycling courses, Preston Park & Hove Park, 9-14yrs, half term, Easter & summer holidays,  01273 293847

Sussex Junior Chess, all ages & abilities welcome, 07939 264643

Brighton and Hove Cycle Map, do your own cycle map, find online

Circus & Stunts

Brighton Beach Bikes, bikes for hire, by the pier, weather permitting, treasure hunts, guide rides, 07917 753794/01273 601863

Bandbazi Youth Circus Theatre, Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, 6-10yrs & 11-16yrs, 01273 245584 Circus Brighton, workshops, parties & events, 0800 4334618 Teardrop Aerial & Circus, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, Mon & Wed, 7-11yrs & 11yrs+, 07507 115896 The Circus Project, learn trapeze, hula hoop, rope climbing & much more! 7yrs+, 01273 739106

Climbing Boulder Brighton, Portslade, tasters, clubs courses & parties, 7-15yrs, family sessions, 01273 422408 Extreme Ventures Indoor Climbing Wall, Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Junior Climbing Club, Sat am,  01732 446252 or 07835 528548 Extreme Ventures Indoor Climbing Wall, Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, parties, clubs, instruction,  01732 446252/07835 528548

Brighton Watersports Company, courses in mountain biking, 7yrs+, 01273 323160

Cycling VC Jubilee Brighton Excelsior Youth Development Cycling Club, 9-18yrs,  07808 061805

Dance & Drama Ceyda Tanc, creative dance classes for kids, Tue pm, 5yrs+, 07540 731141 A2 Arts Performing Arts Academy, Basin Rd South, Hove, ballet, tap, modern, street, jazz, 01273 707720 ACT, professional theatre training & kid’s drama school, 6-18yrs, Kemptown, 01273 818266 Alexandra Dance Academy, Howard Rd, Brighton, ballet, tap, modern, street, Mon-Sat, 3yrs+, 01273 565881

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure Dance & Drama (continued)

Hampton Ballet Academy, Patcham & Hurstpierpoint, ballet, lyrical & PBT, 4yrs-adult, 07880 810122

Amazonas Capoeira, Brazilian dance, Wed pm, Wagner Hall, Lewes Rd, Brighton, 7-10yrs, 07919 586299

Hayden Dance, Telscombe.Cliffs, ballet, tap, modern/jazz, 3-18yrs,  07484 171256

Art of Dance, Hove, Mon: ballet & street dance; Wed: ballet & Bollywood, 5yrs+, 07976 068989

Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy, classes throughout Brighton, Hove & Shoreham,  01273 709128

B Starz, Brighton Girls, Radinden Manor Rd, Hove, musical theatre, 5-16yrs, 07766 011695 Bertram School of Dance, ballet, Hanover Community Centre, Queens Park & Rottingdean, 3yrs+, 01273 703328 Brighton & Hove Dance Academy, ballet, jazz, creative dance, 3yrs+, Brighton Girls & other venues,  07500 724236 (see advert p.21) Brighton Ballet School, Hove, 2½yrsadult, ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, acrobatic arts, 07595 303180 Brighton School of Samba, drumming, percussion & dance, all ages,  info@brightonschoolofsamba.org.uk Brighton Theatre Group Youth, musical theatre productions,  07980 266660 Brightonshed, inclusive drama company, Varndean School, Tue pm, 7-18yrs, 07780 626802 Carroll-Turner School of Dance, St Joseph’s Hall, off Elm Grove, ballet, modern, jazz & tap, 3yrs+, 01273 705798 Dance Art Studio, Fiveways/ Preston Park: ballet, tap, modern, classical, jazz, contemporary, 3yrs+, 07709 324160 Dance Inc, inclusive youth dance company, 13-25yrs, Portslade Aldridge Academy, Mon pm,  07970 622046 Dancia Brighton, Crown Rd, Portslade, BN41 1SH, dancewear,  01273 410372 Drama Queens: drama, youth theatre, modern jazz, tap & musical theatre. Groups, private exams, 01273 275077 East Sussex Dance, Patcham: Disco & Street Dance; Ballroom & Latin,  07901 962163 Elastic Dance: ballet, contemporary & modern, Hove venues, 3yrs+,  07812 466719 Elite Dance, St Bartholomew’s School, Ann St, ballet, tap, 3yrs+,  07545 145716 Get Creative in Brighton, Patcham Methodist Hall, monthly drama & dance, 5-11yrs, Sat 9.30-11.45am,  07967 633438 Gingers School of Dance Hove, IDTA ballet, tap, modern jazz, musical theatre, freestyle contemporary, 07595 363578 Glass Dance, Unique Streets, Dance Station, Portslade, Wed pm, 4-18yrs, 07500 770065

Goldmans Stage School, dance, drama & singing tuition, 3yrs+, Spring St BN1 3EF, 01323 643961

Hove Dance Centre, North Street, Portslade, ballroom, Latin, Street 3yrs+, 01273 419900 IC Theatre, New England Rd, Brighton, Singing, Acting & Dancing, 5-7yrs, Sat 9-10.30am, 01273 603333 IC Theatre, Vantage Point, New England St, Brighton, Dance, Act, Sing, 8-18yrs, 01273 603333 Italia Conti Performing Arts, Sat: acting, LAMDA, musical theatre, jazz, singing, 4-21yrs, 07956 890307 Jane Salisbury School of Dance, Saltdean, ballet, tap & funky freestyle dance, 3-16yrs, 07855 955138 JustDance Academy, Southwick, Miloak, Hangleton: freestyle & contemporary, 3yrs+, 07777 692632/07522 326619 LCAS School of Theatre Arts, gymnastic dance, jazz, street, drama, singing, Rottingdean & Peacehaven, 07930 490058 Leap & Bound Dance School, 2yrs+, Hanover Community Centre; Shoreham Centre; ACT Brighton/ Hove, 07817 398215 Magic Moves Dance, creative dance for 2-11yrs, venues across Brighton & Hove, 01273 600126 Make Believe Hove, singing, dance & drama, St Andrew’s Primary School, Hove, Sat am, 3-18yrs, 07958308197 Marina Studios, BN2 5WA, dance/ fitness hub, diverse range of dance/ fitness from 0-99yrs, 01273 253679 New Venture Youth Group (NVYT), 12-17yrs, Fri pm,  youththeatre@newventure.org.uk Olivia’s Stars Musical Theatre School, Saltdean, 4-16yrs, Mon pm, 07879 777571 One Dance Academy, Hangleton & Hove, Primary RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap & Street Dance, 5yrs+, 07799 603263 Perform: drama, dance & singing classes, Hove & Rottingdean, 4-12yrs,  020 7255 9120 PNYT, Peacehaven & Newhaven Youth Theatre, Meridian Centre, Mon pm, 5yrs+, 07729 583264 Portslade School of Dancing, ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre & contemporary, 3yrs+, 01273 455212 Premier Dance Academy, freestyle, Hove & Portslade, 3yrs+, 07919 687600 Private drama therapist for adults and children including SEN, 07729 583264

Rox School of Dance & Drama, Hove, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, LAMDA, 01273 231329 South East Dance, opportunities to get involved with dance: performing or watching, Join the mailing list to keep in touch Stage Studio Theatre School, acting, singing & dancing, Brighton Youth Centre, Sat am, 6-16yrs,  07907 477135 Stagecoach Brighton, performing arts, Varndean School, Sat, 4-18yrs,  07920 115060 Stagecoach Performing Arts Hove, 4-18yrs, Fri pm & Sun am, 01273 258318 (see advert) Streetfunk, streetdance classes, 4-18yrs, Brighton, Hove & Shoreham, 01273 308 525 Suitcase Theatre, drama workshops, 3yrs+, 07905 341528 The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, Dorothy Stringer, Loder Rd, 4-18yrs, Sat am,  07538 897197 The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, Southwick Centre, 4-18yrs, Sat am, free taster, 07453 064933

PW Performers: street, contemporary, commerical, musical theatre, drama, tricks & flips, 3-17yrs, 07972 416947

The Theatre Workshop, Brighton, Fri & Sat schools: classes in dancing, singing & acting, 4-21yrs, 01273 733736

Regency Ballet School for Boys, 8-16yrs, Brighton & Hove venues, 07923 459177

The Young Actors Group, small group, focussed fun and professionally run weekly acting classes, 01273 758512

Windmill Young Actors, actor training & youth theatre company, Hove & Brighton venues, 5-21yrs, 07932 776114 WWSDance, Seven Dials, tap, ballet, modern theatre, contemporary, 3yrs+,  01273 735834 Youth@TheLittle, Brighton Little Theatre, 7-13yrs & 13-18yrs, Sat am,  youth@brightonlittletheatre.com Zylo Performance, drama clubs for primary schools, 07796 305205

Fencing Brighton & Hove Fencing Club, Brighton Aldrige Academy, Falmer, 12+yrs Thu 7-10pm,  browningd@hotmail.co.uk Fencing, Portslade Sports Centre, 1014yrs, Thu 7-9;30pm, 01273 411100

Film & Radio Silverbox Multimedia, multimedia activity school, 8-16yrs, Learn, Create, Inspire, 07877 945460 Young Filmakers Club, BHASVIC, Dyke Rd, 9-16yrs, Sat 10am-noon,  07931 626077

Fitness & Exercise King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, junior gym sessions, usually 3.305.30pm Mon-Fri; 11am-2pm Sat/ Sun, 01273 290290 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, junior gym, Mon-Thu, 3.30-5pm, Sat 11-2pm & Sun all day, 01273 622266

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure Peacehaven Youth Football Club, Piddinghoe Avenue, U7-U18,  01273 582471

Peacehaven Leisure Centre, gymnastics, Thu pm, Sat am, 5-15yrs, 01273 588858

Preston Park Soccer School (above Chalet Café), Sat am drop-in, 4-12yrs, 07971 266714/07921 842274

Portslade Sports Centre, gymnastics 5-15yrs, trampolining, 6-16yrs, 01273 411100

Rottingdean Village FC, U6-U18, mixed to U16, 07803 899472

PW Performers, Hollingbury, Hollingdean, & Whitehawk venues, gymnastics, 3-14yrs, 07972 416947 Sky High Trampoline Park, Peacehaven. Open Bounce for 5yrs+; toddler sessions, 01273 580029 (see advert p.31)

Russell Martin Academy, Football academy from Development to Elite, holiday camps, 5-19yrs, 01273 591364 Southwick Rangers FC, U5-U16 mixed teams & U8/U10/U12 girls teams, 07828 532619 Swerve Soccer Camps, Sat Soccer Hove Park, drop-in, 4-7yrs; holiday camps, team coaching, parties, 07715 962004

Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, trampolining, 5-15yrs, Mon pm, 01273 694281

Withdean Sports Complex, hire the football stadium or 5 aside pitch, 01273 542100

Stars Gym Club, venues across Brighton & Hove, 4½yrs+, 07785 575155

Withdean Youth FC, U8-U18 girls & boys teams, 01273 620086

Wickers Gymnastic Club, Lancing, pre-school-adult classes, 01903 752503

Footgolf Brighton Footgolf, Hangleton (former Benfield Valley golf), 9- or 18-holes, family fun, 3yrs+, 01273 761001

Golf Brighton & Hove Golf Club, Devil’s Dyke Rd, active junior section, group lessons, 10yrs+, 01273 556482 Dyke Golf Club, Brighton, junior memberships, coaching & competitions, 01273 857296 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, junior gym, Wed 3.30-4.30pm, 12-16yrs,  01273 588858 Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St, gym sessions, 12-15yrs Mon-Fri 3.30-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am2pm, 01273 685692 Southwick Leisure Centre, junior gym, 11-15yrs, Mon-Fri 3.30-5.30pm, Sat & Sun 10am-noon, 01273 238111 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, junior gym, 12-15yrs, Mon-thu pm,  01273 694281 Withdean Sports Complex, junior gym sessions daily; Mini Motion Activity classes 3½-6yrs, 01273 542100

Football 4-Corner Football, development programme, 4yrs+ & Little Dribblers classes, Hove, 07964 785511 5Ways Soccer School, Varndean College, Sat am, boys & girls, 4-14yrs, 01273 620086 AFC Varndeanians Youth FC,  www.afcv.co.uk Brighton & Hove Albion Soccer Schools, 4-13yrs; fun after school football with AITC, 01273 878277 Coldean Colts, Wild Park, U7/8/9/12/14, teams & training,  contact via website Fishersgate Flyers Youth FC, U6-U16, Brighton, Hangleton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham, brentpettit@gmail.com

Hangleton Rangers Youth FC, U7-U16 (mixed); U10 girls; Mini Rangers fun sessions Sat am 5-6yrs, 07980 850279 Hollingbury Hawks, U8-U14; U16/18 & girls U10/12/13/16; Hollingbury Hawks Colts, U11-U14 & U16,  hhyfc.secretary@outlook.com Hove Park Colts FC, U7-U16; U11 girls, Hove Park, Goldstone Crescent,  secretary@hoveparkcoltsfc.org Hove Park First4Football, dropin Sat am, 5-14yrs & after school clubs, 07748 399347 Hove Rivervale Youth FC, Benfield Valley, Old Shoreham Rd; Victoria Rec., Portslade, U8U16, 01273 277308 Little Kickers, fun football training, Brighton, Patcham, Hove, Shoreham and Worthing, 18mths-8yrs, 01293 226201

East Brighton Golf Club, Roedean Rd, junior memberships & Little Golfers, 4yrs+ (summer only), 01273 604838 Globalls, Brighton Marina, ultraviolet indoor mini-golf with a Jurassic theme, 01273 911510 Hollingbury Park Golf Course, Golf Academy for all ages, reduced green fees for juniors & beginners, 01273 500086 Roedean Cafe & Miniature Golf, 01273 570513 Waterhall Golf Course, golf & footgolf; reduced green fees for juniors, 01273 508658 West Hove Golf Club, Hangleton, junior memberships, tournaments, coaching, holiday camps, 01273 419738

Gymnastics & Trampoline Dyson Gymnastics Club, Glebe Villas Hall, Hove, 4-18yrs, WedSun, 07760 669393

Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, football course, 5-8yrs, Tue 4-5pm, 01273 391683

Hollingdean Gymnastics Club for girls, Hertford School, 5yrs+, Mon & Thu eve, long waiting list, 07795 008772

Mile Oak Wanderers, boys U6U18; girls U7-U16, Nike partner club, 07971 438641

I-star Academy, rhythmic gymnastics, tumbling, Patcham & Shoreham, 4yrs+, 07843 666251

Montpelier Villa FC, Falmer, U7 (girls & mixed), U9, U11, U12, U13, U16, boys teams, 07863 179036

Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, gymnastics, 3-16yrs, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, 01273 391683

Patcham United, U7-U15, boys & girls, limited availability in some age groups,  patchamunitedfc @gmail.com

Southwick Leisure Centre, trampolining, 5-16yrs, Mon pm, Sat am, 01273 238111

Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, trampolining 5-16yrs, Tue & Thu pm, 01273 622266 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, trampolining Mon 5-6pm, 5-15yrs, 01273 588858

Hockey Brighton & Hove Hockey Club, 6yrs-adults: 6-9yrs Sun am; 10-16yrs midweek 5.30pm onwards, 07816 886417

Horseriding Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, lessons, hacking, pony days, 01273 503842 Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, lessons, hacking, pony days, parties, 01273 843536

Laser Games Battle Weapon 7 Laser Tag Parties, Funplex, Bevendean, 6-14yrs, 01273 690888 LaserZone, 76 West St, Brighton, 6yrs+; birthday child must be 7yrs+, 01273 227744

Leisure & Sport for Children with Additional Needs AITC, Disability football, various sessions: autistic spectrum, cerebral palsy, limb deficiency, 01273 668590 AITC, Disability football, various sessions: deaf, learning disabilities, physical disability, 01273 668590 Albion in the Community, Disability football, various sessions: Down’s Sydrome, partially sighted, 01273 668590 All Terrain Beach Wheelchairs, Seafront Office, 141 King’s Rd Arches, on the day or book in advance, 01273 292716 Brighton Pebbles, Manor Gym, Fri 3-6pm, for children with severe disabilities & their families, 07506 105265 Brightonshed, inclusive drama company, Varndean School, Tue pm, 7-18yrs, 07505 047597 Compass Card, leisure card for 0-25yrs offering free or discounted entry eg swimming, fitness, cabs, 01273 772289

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure Leisure & Sport for Children with Additional Needs (continued) Dance Inc, inclusive youth dance company, 13-25yrs, Portslade Aldridge Academy, Mon pm, 07970 622046 Disability Cricket from Sussex Cricket, aroop.tanna@sussexcricket. co.uk Marlin Swimming Club for disabled people, King Alfred pool, 5yrs+, Sun eve, 01273 278595 Riding for the Disabled, Chestnuts Riding School, London Rd, Pyecombe, 07833 514914 Sat drop-in for U7yrs with autism: toys, play, music etc, 10am-noon, 2nd Sat of month, Tarner Community Centre, 07917 887526 Sky High Trampoline Park, Peacehaven, SEND sessions, fortnightly Tue 6-7pm, 01273 580029 (see advert p.31) Sound Tennis Sussex, most sessions at Virgin Active, Falmer, Sun pm; others at Pavilion & Avenue TC, 01273 697339 Southwick Leisure Centre, Trampoline Rebound Therapy, 3-18yrs, Wed pm,  01273 238111 Sussex Wasps Disabled Sports Club, archery, 8yrs+, 01273 758637 SWBC Tigers, The Sussex Wheelchair Basketball Club, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre,  www.swbctigers.com Whoopsadaisy Saturday school & holiday clubs for children with physical disabilities, 5-12yrs, 01273 554178

Martial Arts Brighton & Hove Taekwon-Do, venues across the city, children 5-11yrs, teens 12yrs+, 01273 719121 Brighton Judo Club, 15th Brighton Scout Hall, Manor Rd BN2 5EA, 5yrsadult, info@brightonjudoclub.org Brighton Shotokan Karate Club, Cardinal Newman, Hove, 12yrs+, training Mon & Wed 7-8.30pm,  01903 775101 Choi Foundation, self defence family classes, 7yrs+ with adult, Dorothy Stringer Sports Complex, 07738 608447 Chris Kents Kicks Martial Arts, 185 Lewes Rd & other Brighton & Hove venues, 3yrs+, 01273 673680 DAN Taekwondo School, Rottingdean, 4yrs-adult, 07768 273907 Elements Martial Arts, Self Defence & Jiu Jitsu, Conway St, Hove, 4yrs+, 0800 678 5143 Kung Fu, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 6-15yrs, Mon pm,  07812 342058

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts, Change Studio, Blatchington Rd, Hove, Thu pm, 3-6yrs, 07528 668843 Nam Yang Pugilistic Assocation, Kung Fu & Kickboxing, 21a Melbourne Street, Brighton, 3yrs+, 07772 699147 Ninja School at The Samuai Centre, New England St, Brighton, 3½yrs+, 01273 570940 Renshinkan Karate, 7-14 yrs, Brighthelm Centre, Brighton, Tue 4:30-6pm, 07881 094482 (see advert) SAMA Karate & Kickboxing, Portslade, Hangleton, Hove, Mile Oak, Fishersgate, Southwick, 4yrs+,  01903 767616 SAMA Karate & Kickboxing, venues throughout Brighton & Hove, 4yrs+,  01273 60 70 90 Sussex Aikido, Brighton Uni Sports Centre, Falmer; Sat & Wed, 7yrs+,  07774 629014 TAGB Tae Kwon Do, Hove, 4yrs+,  07711 084513

Music Groups Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), orchestras, bands, ensembles, choirs, 01273 261565 Brighton School of Singing, The Voice Hut, Woodingdean Youth Centre BN2 6BB, 8-18yrs, Mon & Wed, 07799 776773 Go Kid Music, Online Music Club, 4-8yrs, al@gokidmusic.com (see competition p.13) Music Nest, Grown Up Gigs that Welcome Kids, The Brunswick, Hove, all ages, 07904 081507 Orpheus Young Singers, 9-14yrs, Balfour School, Wed pm,  07783 909629 Philharmonic Friends Youth Orchestra Club, bespoke parts all levels, Queens Park, 07977 442843 (see advert p.17) Sussex Keyboard Lessons, Hangleton Community Centre Hall, all ages, Wed 3.30-6.30pm, 01273 292962 Zylo Performance, singing for primary schools, 07796 305205

Music Teachers Adaptatrap Percussion, tuition & instruments from around the world, 26 Trafalgar St, 01273 672722 Badaboo, drum, move, sing & play. Exploratory music class for 4-7yrs, Phoenix Community Centre, 01273 569061 Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), music lessons, choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles, 5-18yrs, 01273 261565 Drama Queens: private singing for exams &singing groups, 01273 275077

Little Ninjas & Junior Korean Karate, 3yrs+, St Martin’s School, Lewes Rd & Shoreham Free Church,  01323 873753

Drum lessons in Brighton, Hove, at your home or my studio, booking now, 07429 516505 Go Kid Music, Online Ukulele Class, 4-8yrs, al@gokidmusic.com (see competition p.13)

Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, Sama Karate & Kickboxing, Mon 5-7pm, 01273 607090

Harp Academy, harmonica clubs, whole class/group tuition for EYFS and primary schools, 07525 256954

Michele Scopes, Violin & Music Theory. Portslade, all ages & abilities, 07763 717166 Piano & cello teacher, adults & children from 5yrs+, Hove, lessons on baby grand, 01273 220496 Piano teacher, specialising in beginners, plus guitar, singing & songwriting tuition, 07879 997403 Sing Confidently! 1-2-1 Singing Lessons. Build confidence & have fun! Hove, 5 yrs+, 01273 242558 Singing’s Cool Hove, Monster Studios, 7yrs+, book a free taster, learn to sing, 07557 997696 Sparker Studios, Tidy Street, North Laine, guitar, bass, drums & vocal tuition, all ages, 01273 818184 The Music Doctor, Poets Corner, Hove, creative music tuition for all ages & abilities, 5yrs+, 07966 536180 Under the Bridge Music, Brighton Station, singing & instrument tuition, 07799 564620 Zylo Performance, guitar for primary schools, 07796 305205

Netball 5Ways Netball, coaching/teams/ camps, Varndean complex, Brighton BN1 6NP, 6yrs+, Sat, Sun, Thu, 07930 324022

Orienteering Southdown Orienteers, Junior squads, 6-20yrs old, membership@ southdowns-orienteers.org.uk

Outdoor Pursuits Centres Craggers, outdoor adventure & activities for the low income, unemployed & socially excluded,  info@craggers.org

Paintball Demolition Paintball Brighton, 10yrs+, 01903 755589

Petanque Brighton & Hove Petanque Club, by the Peace Statue, juniors welcome, 07895 072007

Reading & Libraries Carden Library, 2 County Oak Avenue, Brighton BN1 8LU, Mon & Thu pm term time, 01273 290800 Coldean Library, Library Court, 24 Beatty Avenue, Brighton BN1 9ED, Wed & Fri,, 01273 290800 Hangleton Library, West Way, Hove BN3 8LD, Mon to Sun, 01273 290800 Hollingbury Library at Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Mon-Fri til 1.30pm, Sat & Sun til 2pm, 01273 290800 Hove Library 182-186 Church Rd BN3 2EG, Mon-Sat, 01273 290800

Progressive netball coaching for committed junior players in Y4-8,  07949 410210

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure Jubilee Library, Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE, open daily (ONLINE STORY TIME 10:15-10:30 MonFri), 01273 290800

Creative Fashion/Sewing classes & workshops, 6yrs+, The Fashion School, 69 North Rd BN1 1YD,  01273 911784

Libraries Extra Days, self service & access to the libraries during most closed days with card & PIN, 01273 290800

Embroiderer’s Guild - Young Stitchers, Patcham Community Centre, Sat am, 7-14yrs, 01273 558509

Little Green Pig Writing Project, free after school & weekend creative writing workshops, 7-18yrs, 01273 457758 Mile Oak Library, Chalky Rd, Portslade BN41 2WS, Mon-Fri pm, Sat am, 01273 290800 Moulsecoomb Library, The Highway, Brighton BN2 4PA, Mon-Sun (Libraries Extra Tue, Thurs, Sat & Sun), 01273 290800 Patcham Library, Ladies Mile Rd, Brighton BN1 8TA, Mon, Tue, Thu-Sat (Libraries extra Wed, Sun), 01273 290800 Portslade Library, Old Shoreham Rd BN41 1XR, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat (Libraries Extra Mon, Thurs, Sun), 01273 290800 Rottingdean Library, The Grange, Brighton BN2 7HA, Mon-Sun, Libraries Extras Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 01273 290800 Saltdean Library, Saltdean Lido, Brighton BN2 8SP, Tue, Fri, Sat, 01273 290800

Sew Fabulous, Studio 10, Brighton Open Market, Marshalls Row, off London Rd, 8-16yrs, 07897 275200

Skating & Skateboarding Brighton Stormers Skater Hockey, 7yrs+; King Alfred, Hove, Sat pm for recreational/beginner skaters, 07860 332632 Brighton Watersports Company, courses in skate board, 7yrs+,  01273 323160 Brighton Youth Centre Indoor Skatepark, Edward St, check website for age groups & times, 01273 681368 Giant Roller Disco, Southwick Leisure Centre, Sat 5.15 pm; Learn to Skate Sat 4pm, 5-15yrs, 01273 238111 GYSO roller disco, King Alfred, Hove, Sun pm, Moulsecoomb LC, 4th Sat eve; Portslade LC 2nd Sat eve, 07858 912322 Level Skateboards, sales of boards, 35 Ditchling Rd, BN1 4SB,  01273 253599 Roller Disco, Peacehaven Leisure Centre, Fri 5-6:30pm, 01273 588858

The Book Nook, storytime at 4pm weekdays & 11am & 3pm Sat, unless special event, 01273 911988

Skateboard Courses, Brighton Youth Centre, Mon-Sun 5yrs+, 01273 681368

Westdene Library, Bankside, Brighton BN1 5GN, Tue (Libraries Extra Mon, Wed-Sun), 01273 290800

Snooker

Whitehawk Community Hub & Library, 179A Whitehawk Rd, Brighton BN2 5FL, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, 01273 290800 Woodingdean Library, Warren Rd, Brighton BN2 6BA, Mon-Sun, Libraries Extra Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, 01273 290800

Rugby Brighton Blues Rugby, Waterhall Playing Fields, Waterhall Rd, U6-U16, mixed until U12, 01273 562729 Girls Rugby @ Hove Rugby Club, ages 11-18yrs (Y7+), 07967 734366 Hove Rugby Club, U7-U18 plus adult teams, teams, coaching, holiday camps, 01273 505103 Rugbytots, weekly play sessions in Brighton, Patcham, Worthing & Southwick, boys & girls 2-7yrs,  0345 3130421 (see advert p.10)

Science & Technology Curiosity Hub: creative science, technology, engineering, arts & maths workshops, 7-16yrs, contact via website MakerClub, tech workshops, Sat & afterschool, New England St, Brighton, 8-13yrs, 0800 6800130

Junior Snooker/Pool, Castle Snooker club, BN1 2HD, all abilities welcome, Sat 10am -12:30pm, 07753 494709

Squash Brighton Squash Club, Withdean, 01273 655668/ 01273 655652 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01273 588858 Portslade Sports Centre, casual bookings, 01273 411100 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Whitehawk, casual bookings, 01273 694281 Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Village Way, Falmer, members only, 01273 761525 Withdean Sports Complex, casual bookings, 01273 542100

Swimming & Scuba Aqua Swim, Surrenden pool, Brighton, 2yrs-adult, Fri, Sat, Sun classes, 07702 075091 Aquanauts Swimming School, Hove, 4mths+, 07957 364534 Brighton Dolphin Swimming Club, Prince Regent pool, U5-masters, swim & synchro, 01273 841680

Sewing

Brighton Table Tennis Club Juniors Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club, 7yrs+, life guard training, water-awareness programmes, 01273 323160

6 Sewing Classes per week @ Sew in Brighton, Church Rd, Hove, 7yrs+ (U12yrs with parent), 07958 964810

Brighton Swimming School, Brighton Swimming Centre, Eastern Rd, 1yrs+, 01273 434400

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure Swimming & Scuba (continued) Flippers & Fins, babies, children & adult swimming, Carden Avenue & Clayton, 01273 831382 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, lane swimming, lessons 4mths+, free swimming for U16yrs, 01273 290290 Little Dippers, baby swimming, Upper Gardner Street, Brighton, Hassocks,  01273 229390 (see advert p.23) Patcham Water Survival Group, Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Rd, lessons for 4½yrs+, 01273 508381 Penguins Swimming School, Lancing College for all ages & abilities & intensive holiday courses, 07922 156459 Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St BN1 1YA, lessons, lane swimming, aquafit + fun sessions, 01273 685692 Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-school Swimming: Hilton Metropole; Herons Dale, Shoreham, 01892 617246 (see advert p.23) RLSS, King Alfred Life Saving Club, 11yrs+, Thu pm, 07889 379964 Seriously FUN Swimming School, Rodean pool, term-time, holidays, 4mths-12yrs, 01273 950015 (see advert) Shiverers Swimming Club based at King Alfred Centre & Lancing College, 4yrs-masters, newshiverersswimmers@gmail.com Sinclair’s Swimming School, parent & baby classes, children & adult lessons, pool parties, 01273 583760 St Luke’s Swimming Pool, BN2 9ZE, lessons, lane swimming & fun sessions, 01273 602385 Swim UK, discounted swimming lessons from teachers in training, 01273 434400 Swim UK, swimming teacher training & coaching, 16yrs+, 01273 434400 The Little Swim School, Brighton, preschool swimming & water safety, 1-5yrs, 01273 207992 Virgin Active Brighton Health, Racquet Club, Village Way, Falmer, outdoor pool, members only, 01273 761525 Wadurs Swimming Pool, 5 lane 25m x 10m swimming pool, Shoreham, 01273 238000 Water Babies, swimming classes in & around Brighton & Mid Sussex 7 days a week, 0-4yrs, 01273 552454 WetWetWet Swim School, expert ASA/STA tuition for all abilities: Brighton, Hove & Patcham venues, 01273 388247

Table Tennis Brighton Table Tennis Club Juniors, The Fitzherbert Centre, Kemptown, 5yrs+, 01273 670145 Hollingbury Table Tennis Club, Bevendean Primary School, 8yrs+, juniors Mon 5.307.30pm, 07967 316766 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01273 622266

Portslade Sports Centre, casual bookings, 01273 411100

Tennis Badgers Tennis Club, Church Place, Kemptown, junior coaching & holiday camps, 6yrs+, 07805 649342 Brighton & Hove Tennis, Sat am 4-12yrs, Sports Direct Fitness Hove; holiday camps, 07971 101507 David Ince Tennis, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, tots tennis (3yrs) to adults + parent & baby session, 07900 410123 Dyke Park Tennis Club, memberships, after school & holiday coaching, 5yrs+, 07561 213064 Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club, The Drive, Hove, junior & family memberships, 01273 771934 King Alfred Tennis Club, Kingsway, Hove, junior membership fees,  admin@kingalfredtennishove.co.uk Kingsway Tennis Courts, to pay & play, contact, 01273 292704 Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club, Hove, coaching squads & camps, 3yrs+ all levels, 01273 506087 Preston Tennis Club, Preston Drove, Brighton, junior coaching & tournaments, 01273 505731

Scout Association for nearest Beaver, Scout, Venture, Air & Sea group, 0345 3001818 St John Ambulance, Brighton: Cadets (10-18yrs) & Badgers (7-10yrs); Hove: Cadets, 01273 371500 Sussex Army Cadet Force HQ, Brighton, Hove & Shoreham divisions, 12-18yrs, 01273 552222 Sussex Police Cadets, Brighton Police Station, 3-18yrs, brightonandhove. cadets@sussex.pnn.police.uk

Saltdean Tennis Club, junior memberships, coaching & holiday courses, 01273 305684

TS Valiant Nautical Training Corps, Woodingdean Primary School, Warren Rd, Wed, 7-18yrs, 01273 676784

Tennis Tigers, Preston Park, 4-16yrs, w/ends; holiday camps, school clubs, curriculum coaching, 07531 879404

Urban Sports

Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Village Way, Falmer, kids’ coaching without membership, 01273 761525 Withdean Sports Complex, Tennis Academy, indoor & outdoor tennis courts, holiday courses, 2-15yrs, 01273 542100

Uniformed Groups

Boys' Brigade, One Church, Florence Rd, Brighton, Tue 8-11yrs, 6.45-8pm, 11-18yrs, 7.30-9.30pm, 01273 694746 Brighton & Hove Battalion Boys Brigade, companies across the city, girls also welcome, 5-18yrs, 07917 147991 Brighton & Hove District Scouts, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, contact Scoutbase, 0345 3001818 Brighton Air Cadets, 13-20yrs, HQ at TA Centre, Dyke Rd BN1 5AS, 0345 6006601 Girls Brigade, One Church Gloucester Place, Tue, 5-11yrs, 6-7.30pm, 1118yrs, 7.30-9pm, 01273 694746 Girls Brigade, Tue eve; Boys Brigade, Wed eve, Southwick Methodist Church Hall, 4-18yrs, 07758 325556 (girls); 01273 595863 (boys)

Urban Arts Academy, Hove, Flips & Tricks, open gym, Parkour, breakdance, 07518 919020

Volleyball Yellowave Beachsports, beach volleyball clubs, from May-Sep, 5-7yrs+ & 8yrs+, 01273 672222

Watersports Brighton Sailing Club, 109-111 Kings Rd Arches, sailing every Sun Apr-Oct, club night Wed, 01273 321802 Brighton Watersports Company, hire & courses in kayaking, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, scuba diving, 01273 323160 Kitesurfkings, kitesurfing & landboarding tuition, Shoreham beach, 01273 888833 Lagoon Watersports at the Marina & Hove Lagoons: sailing, power boat, windsurfing, wakeboarding, SUP, 01273 424842 Shoreham Sailing Club, Harbour Way, BN43 5HZ, dingy sailing, families, improvers, racing, 07974 915682

Yoga Funky Yoga, Hanover & Hove, girls 10-15yrs & family workshops, 07812 578181

Hove & Adur Sea Cadets, Marmion Rd, Tue & Fri eve, 9-18yrs, 01273 770656

LoveLightYoga, Port Hall Avenue BN1 5PL, kids & family yoga, 2-5yrs, 07903 572518

RAF Air Cadets, Sussex Wing HQ, Seaford with units in Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, 13-18yrs, 01323 899900

Unity Studio, 130 Lewes Rd BN2 3LG, Yoga for all including children & pregnancy yoga,  01273 778400

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, to join call, 0800 1695901

YogaFrogs, Tree of Life Centre, Hove, Wed 4pm-5pm, 07920 403657

Youth Clubs Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, Junior Youth Club, Art session, Mon, Wed pm, 5yrs+, 01273 681368 Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, Football, Junior Youth Club, Thu 6-7.30pm, 8-12yrs; Senior Youth Club, Tue 7.30-9pm, 13-19 yrs, 01273 681368 Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, Senior Youth Club, 13-19yrs, Tue 7-9pm, 01273 681368 Connexions, Southwick Methodist Church, Manor Hall Rd, 2nd, 4th & 5th Sun 6.15-8.15pm, 1118yrs, 01273 596374 Crew Club, Coolham Drive, Whitehawk, Mon & Thu 3-5pm, 7-11yrs; Mon & Wed, 6-8pm, 11-19yrs, 01273 608607 Hangleton & Knoll Youth Project, Kidz Krew monthly drop in 8-12yrs; Young Women’s Project, 13yrs+,  01273 706469 Kids Klub Carden, The Fountain Centre, Braybon Avenue, Patcham, Mon 6-7.30pm 7-11yrs, 07949 135908 Kidz Klub Dyke Rd, Church of the Good Shepherd, 272 Dyke Rd, Sun 5-6.30pm, 7-11yrs, 07949 135908 Kids Klub Hangleton, Oasis Church, Hangleton Way, 7-11yrs, Thu 6-7.30pm, 07949 135908 Kids Klub Moulsecoomb, St George’s Hall, Newick Rd, Moulsecoomb, Tue 6-7.15pm, 7-11yrs, 07949 135908 Kidz Klub Fishergate, Lighthouse Church, St Aubyn’s Rd, Mon 6-7.30pm, 7-11yrs, 07949 135908 Step Out, volunteering programme for young people, 13yrs+, 01273 706469 Tarner Youth Project, Open Access Youth Club Thu eve 12yrs+, specific groups other evenings, 01273 679940 Tarner Youth Project, Youth Club; Young Men’s Group 13yrs+; Football 8yrs+; Young Women’s Group, 01273 679940 Woodcraft Folk, youth organisation & education for social change, 9-12yrs, 07932 706018 Youth Thursdays, Holland Rd Baptist Church, Hove, pool, table tennis etc, Y7-13, 7-8.30pm, 01273 732111

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1066 Country Walk follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror from Pevensey to Rye via Herstmonceux and Battle. Abbots Wood, Arlington BN26 6SL. Ancient woodland with walks, medieval lake, BBQ hire, picnic tables and play area, plus horse riding with a TROT pass 0300 0674880 Aldingbourne Trust Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP. Woodland walks, open farm, mini tractors, soft play, sand and water play areas and crazy golf, with award-winning café, open every day, see website for full details of opening times, 01243 542075 Ardingly Reservoir, RH17 6SQ. Walks and limited cycling/horse riding. Ardingly Activity Centre water sports centre with pre-bookable activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, rowing and raft building, 01444 892549 Arena Pursuit, Flimwell TN5 7PT (near Bewl Water). 6 years+, family quad bike trek, family paintball games, assault course, team tasks and clay pigeon shooting, 01580 879614 Arlington Reservoir Covering some 245 acres, the reservoir is a nature reserve and has a partly paved, partly grassy walkway around it, open for fishing and boating. Open 9am until dusk. Arundel Castle and Gardens BN18 9AB. Open April-Nov., Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, bank holidays and Mondays in August. With restaurant, coffee shop, gift shop and 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, and is home to priceless works of art. Come and see paintings, furniture, tapestries, stained glass, china, clocks, sculpture, carving, heraldry and armour in stunning room settings, 01903 882173 Ashdown Forest Centre Wych Cross, RH18 5JP. Once a Norman deer hunting forest, Ashdown Forest is now the largest free public access space in the south east and the ‘home’ of Winnie the Pooh. Walks, forest centre and riding with a permit, 01342 823583 Beachy Head Countryside and Visitor Centre walks, shop and breath-taking views. Open late March – October, see website for full opening times, these may vary due to weather conditions, but usually 10am – 4pm, 01323 737273 Bedgebury Pinetum Goudhurst. 2,000-acre forest for numerous walks, family cycling trails, mountain bike and dirt jump area, cycle hire, horse riding for TROT members, adventure play trail, cafe and Go Ape, 01580 879842 Bewl Water Lamberhurst TN3 8JH. Walks, aqua park, cycling, bike hire, fishing, boat trips, adventure playground, mini golf and laser tag challenge. Bridle path (cycling and horse riding) is weather dependent. Seasonal events and café with soft play for 0-6 years. Gates open 8am and close 30 minutes before sunset. Admission free, open all year, 01892 628314 Black Cat Treasure Hunts fun and affordable walking, cycling or driving treasure hunt routes around Sussex for families and groups, choose a ready-touse hunt or a personalised adventure. Blackland Farm Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4HP. Climbing, zipwire, abseiling, canoeing, archery, low and high ropes and orienteering, 01342 810493 Boating from The Anchor Inn, Barcombe BN8 5EA. Hire a rowing boat or pedalo for up to 6 people for an hour at a time. £3 each for under 14s. Operational from Easter, 01273 400414 Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP. With 17-acre garden, outdoor adventure playground, zip wire, woodland walks and children’s holiday and Halloween activities. Open daily generally 10am-5pm and 10am-6pm in July and August, Open March-Nov., 01444 450326 (see advert p.29) Boothland Wood ancient woodland south of Uckfield for walks and cycling. Brighton Cycle Hire, underneath Brighton railway station, bikes with child seats and benches can be rented, map and bike locks provided, 01273 571555 Buchan Country Park, Crawley RH11 9HQ. Regularly recognised as one of the best green spaces in the UK since 2010. Great access for pushchairs and wheelchairs, numerous picnic sites, plenty of wildlife, fishing via Crawley Angling Society. The Countryside Centre is open Sun 12.30-4pm, Free parking. Chailey Common walks, horse riding and cycling on paths only, 01444 831098 Chesworth Farm Horsham RH13 0AA. Walks, Sussex Wildlife Trust Nature Tots timetable, bridleways, cycling via a network of footpaths, main paths are wheelchair accessible, open all day, free entry Crowborough Country Park Tollwood Rd TN6 2NH. Beautiful 16-acre nature reserve, tracks, ponds and picnic areas, 01892 652907 Cuckmere Valley BN26 5TT. National Trust land, open dawn until dusk, a haven for wildlife and great for kite flying, High and Over hill, chalk horse and stunning views of the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Valley, 01323 423197 Devil’s Dyke Devil’s, Poynings, n/r Brighton. Longest, deepest and widest ‘dry valley’ in the UK. Legend has it that the Devil dug this chasm to drown the parishioners of the Weald. On the other hand, scientists believe it was formed naturally just over 10,000 years ago in the last ice age. The ramparts or walls of the Iron Age hill fort can be seen when you walk around the hill and the remains of a curious Victorian funfair can be found just a few minutes from the car park. Venture into the valley and discover a living carpet of flowers and a myriad of colourful insects. Open dawn until dusk, 01273 857712 Easthill Park Portslade. Walks, cafe, walled garden full of mature shrubs and herbaceous borders, wildflower area, playground, football pitch, half basketball court, picnic areas, wild gym and allocated dog-friendly areas, 01273 292929

Forest Way footpath, bridleway and cycle path running 10 miles from East Grinstead to Groombridge, with seats and picnic benches along the route. Indirectly linked to the Worth Way from Three Bridges to East Grinstead. Friston Forest Exceat, off the A259, walks, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding with TROT permit, picnic tables, BBQs and children’s play area. Gildredge Park and Manor Gardens Vicarage Rd, Eastbourne BN21 1HA. Family park, playground, tennis courts, lawns, picnic tables and café. Hampden Park Eastbourne BN22 9QN. Sports and recreation facilities including those for football, rugby, cricket, tennis, children’s playground and BMX skate facility. The northern part of the park has a large lake, shady lawns and extensive area of semi-natural woodland. A path suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs circles the lake. There is a café in the centre of the park. Bus stop at park entrance in Decoy Drive. Hampden Park railway station is a 10-minute walk away. Open all year round. Free admission and free parking, 01323 410000 Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve Over 850 acres of ancient woodland, meadow and cliff top grassland, plus 3 miles of dramatic cliffs and coastline between Hastings and Fairlight. Hempstead Meadow Open-Spaces Uckfield, nature reserve along the River Uck floodplain, important wetland habitat. Horsham Park a haven of green spaces with ducks on the lake, colourful flowerbeds, a Sensory Garden and Human Nature Garden. There are tennis courts, a basketball court, football pitches, a large skate park, café, play area and a trim trail. BBQ’s and picnics are permitted. Hove Lagoon Paddling Pool, enclosed playground, beach café and picnic tables. Open 10am-6pm, 01273 290290 Hove Park almost 40 acres of open grass, mature trees, flower beds and recreational facilities. At the eastern edge of the Park is the ‘Fingermaze’, a piece of public sculpture lined with stone and lime mortar. The giant fingerprint which incorporates a Cretan labyrinth within its whirling design. Playground, football pitches, tennis courts, basketball court, climbing rock, table tennis tables, trim trail, seasonal miniature railway and café. Open every day. Kings Rd Paddling Pool Brighton, west of the West Pier, mushroom spout and water pads, castles and toys, plus sand. 0pen 10am-7pm, 01273 290290 Motcombe Gardens Eastbourne Old Town BN21 1PU. Originally forming part of a farmyard, the 9th Duke of Devonshire gave the garden to the town of Eastbourne in 1909. Includes duck pond and sheltered lawns for picnicking. The pond is the source of the Bourne stream from which ‘East Bourne’ got its name. Historic round, flint-built dovecote with a conical tiled roof standing on an upper level. Main paths suitable for wheelchair access. Free entry. Park Wood Hellingly, East Sussex. Semi-natural woodland with walking trails and 400m surfaced trail.

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Peacehaven Big Park skate park, playgrounds, natural play spaces, climbing wall, seating, grassed pitch, café, footpaths and links to the South Downs. Peter Pan Park, Madeira Drive BN2 1EN. Seafront adventure playground for younger children with slides, water spouts, climbing apparatus, an open-air café and toilets. It has its own train stop on the Volks Electric Railway. Pooh Sticks Bridge and Pooh Corner Shop in Ashdown Forest, Hartfield TN7 4AE, 01892 771155 Preston Park, Brighton. Largest urban park in the city with playground, football pitches, basketball/tennis courts, softball/rounders/stoolball pitches (on request) and cycle velodrome, large rockery, walled garden and two cafés, 01273 292929 Princes Park, Eastbourne BN22 7AE. Playgrounds, summer splash pad, boating lake and café. Open all year, free entry. Queens Park, Brighton. Wildlife garden planted by a local herbalist, grade two listed clock tower built in 1915 from Redbrick and Portland stone, playground, tennis courts, orienteering, wildlife pond, garden and café, 01273 292929 Railway Land Nature Reserve, Lewes BN7 2FG. Over 20 acres of meadowland and woodland reclaimed from the old rail yards, including the award-winning Linklater Pavilion. The nature reserve is open to the public 24 hours a day all year round and is accessible by wheelchair, 01273 477101 Saunders Park, Lewes Rd, Brighton, BN2 4AE (by Sainsbury’s). Play area, summer paddling pool (open from May), Freedom Leisure 01273 685692 Seaford Head Local Nature Reserve BN25 4JQ. Cliffs, downland, grassland and a shingle beach are home to many nationally rare and significant species of plant, bird and insect. Enjoy peaceful walks and stunning views of the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Valley. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, between Seaford and East Dean. 280 hectares of chalk cliffs, meandering river valley and open chalk grassland for walks, bird watching, rock pooling, cycling to the beach and canoeing on the meanders. With tea rooms and visitor centre, lots of children’s/family activities organised by Sussex Wildlife Trust. Visitor Centre opening times vary, open AprilSept every day 10.30am-4.30pm, 0345 6080193 Shinewater Park, Eastbourne BN23 8AT. Footpaths & cycle paths, playground, lakes, all-weather sports court, BMX & skate area, fishing (permit). Free entry. South Downs National Park and South Downs Way, including Ditchling Beacon, which is the second highest point in the South Downs National Park with spectacular views across the Weald. As the name suggests, Ditchling Beacon was one of a chain of fires lit to warn of impending invasions. It was once an Iron Age hillfort, steep northern slope used as a natural defence. Managed by The National Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust. Go to Ditchling Beacon via Breeze Buses which (open top in summer if dry).

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Southwater County Park, Southwater RH13 9UN, located next to the Downs Link, a beautiful off-road trail, stroll around to the Dinosaur Island playground or hire bikes, canoes, kayaks, SUP boarding at the Southwater Watersports, as well as orienteering, sailing, team building and family activities, 01403 734424 Stoneham Park, Hove. Play areas, sandpit, community run café, football pitch and basketball court. Open all year, free entry, 01273 292929 Stanmer Park, Falmer, off the A270 Lewes Rd. Landscaped park with lots of walks and two football pitches. Recently awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund, the park will be undergoing numerous changes and upgrades: see website for details. Plus Stanmer House, -Church, -Organics & Earthship Brighton. St Ann’s Well Gardens not far from Hove seafront. Playground, tennis courts, orienteering and café. A wide range of native and exotic trees give the gardens their unique character and provide shelter and tranquility for wildlife. Nature conservation is important in the park, there are designated fenced off areas, a scented garden for the visually impaired and a well-stocked pond with a biological filter system. Open all year, free entry, 01273 290000 Sussex Prairie Garden, Henfield BN5 9AT. Britain’s largest “Naturalistic” garden, with eight acres of stunning garden to roam around, 01273 495909 The Level, Central Brighton. Playground with play opportunities for children of all ages and abilities, including those in wheelchairs. The whole area is fenced, with a water drinking fountain, bins and seating, including picnic benches. There is attractive but hard-wearing planting, grassy areas for informal play and trees for shade. Extensive sand play area, boardwalk running through the sand area and paths through the grassy areas. Petanque terrain, skate park, table tennis tables, sensory gardens and café building with public toilets, including a disabled toilet. Tilgate Park, Crawley RH10 5PQ. Outdoor play area, hedge maze, tea shop, woodland and lakeside walks, Go Ape, Golf Centre, Smith and Western restaurant, fishing and water sports with Tilgate Watersports. Nature Centre admission £3 for 2-16 year olds and £4 for adults, open 10am-4pm in winter & until 6pm in summer, last admission 1 hour before closing, 01293 521168 Undercliff Walk just over 5km from Brighton Marina to Saltdean, the walk can be used by both cyclists and pedestrians. Occasionally very wet when the waves come over the seawall! William Daly Recreation Ground, Brightling Rd, Polegate. Miniature railway on summer weekends free to ride but donations very welcome. Worth Way, footpath, bridleway and cycle path running 10 miles from East Grinstead to Groombridge, with seats and picnic benches along the route. Indirectly linked to the Worth Way from Three Bridges to East Grinstead.

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Arundel Wetland, Centre Mill Rd, Arundel BN18 9PB. Nature reserve in the South Downs with guided boat safari, where you can hand feed the collection of birds. Discover two adventure playgrounds, children’s weekend and holiday activities and a visitor centre with café. Open daily in summer 9.30am-5.30pm and winter 9.30am-4.30pm, 01903 883355 Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, Halland BN8 5AF. Have fun in the adventure playground, explore the willow tunnels, ride on the miniature railway (open on selected days at weekends and school holidays), visit the motor museum, feed over 100 species of birds on the wildfowl reserve, join in with special events or discover the ancient houses on a woodland walk. Open daily from late March until late October 10am-5pm, winter opening most weekends and school holidays 10am-pm, 01825 840573 Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith near Lewes BN8 6JD. Set in 18 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside, home to over 200 friendly animals and wildfowl; most can be petted or fed by hand, and there are always members of staff on hand to tell you all about them. There’s also a large outdoor play area, ‘Clucky’s’ indoor adventure playbarn and sensory zone, tractor rides, pony rides, family fun picnic area and baby area. Daily 10am-5pm (4pm in winter), 01825 872912 Blue Reef Aquarium, Rock-A-Nore Rd, Hastings TN34 3DW. Close encounters with seahorses, sharks, rays and hundreds of other aquatic creatures, plus reptiles and frogs. With incredible views from the underwater walk-through tunnel. Open from 10am Easter-Octr, last admission is at 5pm and Nov-Easter last admission is at 4pm, 01424 718776 Brighton Sea Life Centre, Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TB. The world’s oldest operating aquarium with over 1,500 creatures. Includes interactive rock pool experience, underwater tunnel and Rainforest Adventure. Book tickets online, or on the door, normally open from 10am, but see website as times vary depending on the season, general enquiries 01273 647708 Dunreyth Alpacas, Adsdean, Funtington PO18 9DN. Book an Alpaca walking experience, plus friendly alpacas are bred in a variety of colours for their fibre and the manufacture of unique hand knitted garments which are sold in the shop, call between 9am12pm 07766 252310 Drusillas Park, Alfriston Rd just off the A27, BN26 5QS. Zoo, interactive displays, extensive adventure playgrounds, rainforest-themed carousel ride, Safari Express Train and Hello Kitty Secret Garden which includes three children’s rides; a specially designed Hello Kitty car ride, a teacup ride and a ‘Reach for the Sky’ hopper ride. Plus restaurants, cafes and a splash park in the summer. Daily 10am-6pm in summer and 10am-5pm in winter, 01323 874100 East Sussex Falconry, Wartling Rd, Herstmonceux, Hailsham BN27 1RN. Experiences are run exclusively in the grounds of Herstmonceux Castle seven days a week. For sat nav use Wartling Rd, not postcode, and follow signs to Herstmonceux Castle, book on 01323 485529 Ferring Country Centre, Ferring, Worthing BN12 5JZ. Meet the farm animals, walk the nature trails and enjoy the café and garden centre. Special Riding Therapy Unit for those with learning and physical disabilities. Open 7 days a week, 01903 245078 Fishers Farm Park, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex RH14 0EG. Lots of animals and adventure playgrounds, summer splash attack and beach, indoor soft play area for toddlers – 10 year olds. Regular seasonal events. Open every day 10am-5pm or until dusk in winter, 01403 700063 Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. 100-acre farm with nature walks, wallabies, seasonal bluebell nature trail, tea room, gift shop, ice cream parlour and camping, 01825 790226 Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre at Hilliers Garden Centre, Brighton Rd (A281), Horsham RH13 6QA. Bird of prey flying displays, gardens and Meet an Owl. Open on weekends in winter, 11am – 4pm, and from Easter – October half term from Wednesday – Saturday, plus bank holidays from 11am – 5pm and Sundays 11am – 4.30pm, 01403 273458 or 07761 695876 Knockhatch Adventure Park Hailsham BN27 3GD. Animals, falconry, year-round indoor soft play at ‘Froggies’, children’s farm, go karts, outdoor playgrounds and paddling pools, Wave Runner water slide, ski slope, Mining Co motion simulator and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween, 01323 442051 (see advert p.25 & competition p.30) Holmbush Farm, Faygate, near Horsham RH12 4SE. Indoor play area for ages U5 and tea room open weekdays all year round except public holidays, outdoor play area for ages U5 open during fine weather in the summer, 01293 851110 Mallydams Wood (RSPCA), Fairlight, Hastings TN35 4AH. Wildlife rehabilitation centre, education centre and woodland nature reserve. Guided walks, badger watching, local visits and residential stays. Open April-Sep 8am – 8pm (5pm OctMarch), 0300 1230723 Middle Farm West Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LJ. Family farm with a small flock of sheep, lambing in spring, playground and play hay barn, animal handling sessions, farm shop, tea room and gift shop. Open 9.30am-5.30pm (5pm NovMarch), 01323 811411 National Cat Centre and Nature Trail, Chelwood GateRH17 7DE. The largest cat rehoming centre in the UK, 2km nature trail, donkey field, lake, visitor centre with café and adoption centre. Daily 10am4pm, 01825 741330

Pagham Harbour (RSPB) Local Nature Reserve, Selsey Rd, Chichester PO20 7NE. Protected wetland bird and wildlife habitat and visitor centre running childfriendly educational activities and events, 01243 641508 Plaw Hatch Biodynamic Farm Sharpthorne RH19 4JL. Working communityowned farm with organic farm shop, dairy, cheese store, butchery, garden and events, 01342 810652 Pulborough Brooks (RSPB) RH20 2EL. Arun Valley, WildArt Trail: download trail app. and be guided by the friendly Pulborough Giant! Plenty of naturethemed activities from bug hunting to den building and pond dipping to bird watching. café and shop. Good access for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Visitor centre open daily 9.30am – 5pm, 01798 875851 Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, between Ringmer &Halland BN8 5AJ. Up to 1,000 animals including horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits, chipmunks, tortoises, terrapins and exotic birds. Experiences include animal carer for the day and sensory safari. Visitor centre, coffee shop, gift shop, picnic area and lots of children’s holiday activities and events. Open daily 10am – 4pm, admission free, but donations are very much appreciated, 01825 840252 Sharnfold Farm and Farm Shop, Stone Cross, Eastbourne BN24 5BU. Farm trail, animals, play area, PYO, coffee shop, farm shop with traditional butcher, tractor and trailer rides every weekend and during school holidays, closed Mondays, 01323 768490 Tablehurst Farm, Forest Row RH18 5DP. Working farm hosting regular community events, with farm shop and café, free to visit and see how food is grown, 01342 823173 The Mac’s Farm Ditchling BN6 8TG. Working organic egg farm with family friendly campsite with fire pits, reptile rehoming centre, cocktail shack, PYO organic eggs & regular family events, 01273 845189 (see competition) Tulleys Farm Turners Hill RH10 4PE. Small collection of friendly furry animals; goats, rabbits and birds, plus a tea room. One of the country’s best rated Escape Rooms settings. Special events at Halloween, 01342 718472 Washbrooks Family Farm, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF. Family farm with animals, tractor rides, indoor and outdoor play areas, tea rooms. Open 9.30am – 5pm, closed between Christmas and New Year, 01273 832201 Stoneywish Nature Reserve, Ditchling BN6 8XH. Meadows, wetlands and woodland full of native flowers and home to a wealth of wildlife. Plus farm animals, nature walk, play area and campsite. Open 10am-5pm March-Oct, FriMon in term time, school holidays open every day, 01273 843498 The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest, Forest Row RH18 5JN. 30-acre park with llamas, alpacas, goats, reindeer and other animals and birds, plus café, playground and shop. Open every day 10am-5pm, 01825 712040 Tilgate Park Crawley, RH10 5PQ. (see p. 26) Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, near Uckfield TN22 4HJ. 62 acres of woodland and nature trails, lots of children’s activities, wild camping, café and shop. Generally open Wednesday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm term time, and every day in school holidays, see website for full details, 01825 830509 Woods Mill Nature Reserve, Henfield BN5 9SD. Headquarters of Sussex Wildlife Trust and an environmental education centre with pre-bookable holiday activities. Peaceful setting comprising coppice woodland, meadows and a reedfringed lake. Open all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas, admission free, donations very welcome, no dogs, 01273 492630

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1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, Battle, TN33 0AD. English Heritage insight into the Battle of Hastings and 1066. Explore the abbey ruins and the award-winning audio exhibition which brings to life the dramatic story of the Norman Conquest. See website for opening times, 01424 775705 Alfriston National Trust Clergy House and Gardens The Tye, Alfriston, BN26 5TL. Rare 14th-century Wealden ‘hall-house’ and cottage garden with children’s activities during the school holidays. See website for opening times, 01323 871961 Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Ford, Arundel, BN18 9LT. Home to a collection of listed buildings and monuments, many of which have been rescued from around Sussex. There are also vintage vehicles, rural crafts and woodland walks, plus many events planned throughout the year. See website for opening times, 01798 831370 Arundel Castle and Gardens, Arundel BN18 9AB. The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk, set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens. Open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years, it is one of the great treasure houses of England, with its own unique place in history and is home to priceless works of art. See paintings, furniture, tapestries, stained glass, china, clocks, sculpture, carving, heraldry and armour, 01903 882173 Bateman’s National Trust House, Burwash TN19 7DS. Former home of Rudyard Kipling with gardens, walks, watermill and tea room. Lots of children’s activities during the school holidays. Open daily 11am-4/5pm, 01435 882302 Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, Halland BN8 5AF. Have fun in the adventure playground, explore the willow tunnels, ride on the miniature railway (open weekends and school holidays), visit the motor museum, feed the birds on the wildfowl reserve or discover the ancient houses on a woodland walk. Open daily from mid-March until late October 10am-5pm. Winter open most weekends and school holidays 10am-4pm, 01825 840573 Bodiam Castle National Trust near Robertsbridge TN32 5UA. Story book castle; the exterior is virtually complete and the walls rise dramatically above the moat. There are battlements to explore and spiral staircases to climb. Lots of family friendly events, especially in the school holidays. Daily 11am – 4pm or 5pm (or dusk, depending on the time of year), closed 24-25 Dec, 01580 830196 Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP, (see p.25 for details, advert on p.29) Chichester Cathedral The Royal Chantry, Cathedral Cloisters, Chichester PO19 1PX. Chichester Cathedral has welcomed people through its doors for over nine centuries. This beautiful building, and its services and events, are open to all, 01243 782595 CM Booth Motor Museum at Falstaff Antiques, 63 High Street, Rolvenden, TN17 4LP. Unique collection of 3-wheeled Morgan cars, plus other historic cars. Eleven Morgans are normally on display, dating from 1909 to 1935. Other vehicles include 1929 Ford ‘A’, 1929 Morris Van,1904 Humber tri-car, 1936 Bampton Caravan, 1911 P&M m/c sidecar and 1911 Premier m/c. Plus, bicycles and tricycles, displays of toy and model cars, and all surrounded with automobilia. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5.30pm all year round, 01580 241234 Fishbourne Roman Palace, Fishbourne, West Sussex PO19 3QR. Roman palace with the largest mosaics in situ in the UK, recreated formal gardens and family activities. Open daily Feb-Oct, 10am-5pm (4pm Nov-Dec), weekends only, 10am-4pm, 01243 785859 Hastings Castle Castle, Hastings TN34 3QZ. Visit the ruined castle and dungeons and learn about life under siege in 1066 country. Open Wed-Sun, 10am-4.30pm. See website for further details, 01424 422964 Herstmonceux Castle Gardens and Grounds, Hailsham BN27 1RN. Magnificent moated castle, set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan gardens. The Castle is not open to the public, but guided tours are conducted at an extra charge and subject to availability, lots of special events. The estate is also home to the Observatory Science Centre, 01323 833816 High Beeches Gardens, Handcross RH17 6HQ. 27 acres of beautiful woodland and water gardens with tea room. Spy treasure trail available to download here. Garden open daily April-Oct, 1-5pm except Wed, last admission 4.30pm. Tea room open 10am-5pm, 01444 400589 Jill Windmill, Clayton, South Downs BN6 9PG. Built in 1821 and restored to full working order, open most Sundays and bank holidays from May – Sept, 2-5pm. Check website, as these days rely on volunteer stewards being available. Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum, Lewes BN7 1YE. Climb to the top of this 1,000 year old Norman Castle for stunning views across Sussex. In the Barbican House you’ll find the Museum of Archaeology and a mini cinema which tells the story of Lewes from prehistoric to medieval times. Open daily, 10am – 3.45pm (5.30pm March-Oct), open 11am Sundays, Mondays and bank holidays (closed Mon in January) 01273 486290 Michelham Priory, near Hailsham BN27 3QS. See the foundations of the 13th century priory and explore the main house, tranquil moated gardens, watermill and play area. Family activities during the summer, interactive medieval gallery in the 14th century Gatehouse. Open daily Feb-Dec: 11am – 4pm March-Oct, 10.30am-5pm, Nov-Dec 11am – 4pm, 01323 844224 Newhaven Fort Fort Rd, Newhaven BN9 9DS. The story of a Victorian Fortress and demonstrations of the Fort’s role during two World Wars. Explore the tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz street shelter simulation and playground, and visit the Searchlight Café. Open daily from early February, check website for dates and times. Dogs on a lead welcome, 01273 517622

Nymans House and Gardens (National Trust) Handcross, RH17 6EB. Natural play trail, lovely walks in the Millennium Wood and family programmes in school holidays. Gardens open daily all year round. Check website for opening times and dates for visiting the house, 01444 405250 (see advert p.26) Petworth House and Park GU28 0AE (for satnav use GU28 9LR). The vast late 17th-century mansion is set in a beautiful 283-hectare (700-acre) deer park, landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown and immortalised in Turner’s paintings. Inside, the house contains the National Trust’s finest collection of pictures, with numerous works by Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake, ancient and Neoclassical sculpture, fine furniture and carvings by Grinling Gibbons. The servants’ quarters contain fascinating kitchens and other service rooms. Family multimedia guide and trails, plus children’s activities in the house. Grounds, restaurant and shop open all year round. Check website for exact house opening dates and times, 01798 342207 Rye Castle Museum, the Ypres Tower, Rye TN31 7JY. The Ypres Tower was built in the 14th century as part of the town’s defences. Various exhibits include a replica of a gibbet with the skull of the murderer John Breads, a new model of the changes in the local shoreline, and the Ypres Tower Embroidery, created by a team of embroiderers and depicting the Tower’s roles through nine centuries of history; as defence, private home, prison, mortuary and museum. There is also armour and chainmail to view, and helmets and costumes for children to try on. The Rye Castle/Ypres Tower is open daily, usually 10.30am – 5pm, last admission 4.30pm, 01797 226728 Royal Pavilion 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE. Built for the Prince Regent, later King George IV, in stages between 1787 and 1823, the Royal Pavilion is remarkable for its exotic oriental appearance both inside and out. This magnificent royal pleasure palace was revered by fashionable Regency society. Open daily 10am – 5.15pm October – March and 9.30am – 5.45pm April – September (closed at Christmas), 03000 290900 Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) TN22 3QX. Informal landscape garden laid out in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. Walks, family activities and woodland play trail. Parkland open daily dawn till dusk, check website for further details of events, 01825 790231 Wakehurst Gardens and Millennium Seed Bank, Ardingly RH17 6TN. ‘Kew in the Country’, botanic gardens run by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With lots of walks, children especially love the rocky Himalayan Garden. Explore the Adventurous Journeys natural play spaces, Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, restaurant, café and gift shop. Open daily at 10am, see website for details of events, 01444 894066 Weald and Downland Open Air Museum Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU. Fascinating collection of historic buildings dismantled from their original locations and reassembled in 40 acres of Sussex countryside, woodland walks, picnic areas and farm animals. Open January – 23rd December, 10.30am-6pm during BST and 4pm during winter, 01243 811348 West Blatchington Windmill Holmes Avenue, Hove BN3 7LE. Take the family to this unusual c.1820 smock windmill built on a collection of barns on the outskirts of Brighton and Hove. Open May – September on Sundays and bank holidays, 2.30pm – 5pm, 03000 290900 West Dean Gardens West Dean, near Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ. Highlights include a 300-foot-long Edwardian pergola, newly restored Sunken Garden, walled kitchen garden, Victorian glasshouses and a beautiful parkland walk with views over the South Downs. Open May – September on Sundays and bank holidays only, 2.30pm – 5pm, 01243 818210

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What's On This Summer JULY 5 July Ovingdean Beach Clean, hosted by The Deans Beach & Environment Volunteers, BYO bin bag, gloves & picker, 11am-1pm. 16 July Knochhatch Adventure Park* Re-opening. Check website for events. (see p.27 for more details, p. 25 for advert & p.30 for competition) 18 July - 13 September The Garden of imagination*, Borde Hill Garden near Haywards Heath. Inspired to imagine fantasy creatures - unicorns, fairies (see advert). 9 -22 July Loxwood Drive-In Cinema*, matinee at 5pm, evening at 7:30pm, themed film days. Check website for further details. 10 July - 30 August The Drive-In from Secret Cinema & Goodwood*, 2.30pm/7pm, check website for further details. 11 July - 8 August White0Dot Drive* in Cinema on the green meadow of The Broyle, north of Rigmer, gates open at 7.30pm. Check website for further details.

August August-September BOAT - Brighton Open Air Theatre*, still closed at the time of publishing this issue, due to the pandemic restrictions, but looking to reopen soon. Check website for the latest update. 2 August Rottingdean Beach Clean, hosted by The Deans Beach & Environment Volunteers, BYO bin bag, gloves & picker, 11am-1pm. 6 August Sharp Shots Photography Workshop* for kids, Borde Hill Garden, learn to capture the summer essence through a camera lenses, for 7-12yrs, 10.30am-1pm; for tens 2-5.30pm. 6 August The Porsche Club Great Britain*, Borde Hill Garden, showcase of their members' Porsche cars on the South Lawn, 10am-4pm. We are not a Festival - Summer Camping*, Pippingford Manor Park, Nutley TN22 3HW. Camping and glamping and more... (see Back-Tonature Camping in Sussex, below) 7 August

Amberley Museum* Reopening, members only 25-26 July, 29 July open to all, check website for details. 25 July-31 October

22-23 August

Sculpture trail*, Amberley Museum, A collection of over 30 sculptures exhibited throughout the 36-acre former chalk quarry and lime works.

7 September

Bat Walk*, Wakehurst, evening walk with electronic detectors to pick up the ultrasonic calls of hunting, 10yrs+, 7-9pm.

Bat Walk*, Wakehurst (see 24 August)

6-10 August 2020

Bluebell Railway Re-opening*, one of the first preserved heritage lines in the country, fine collections of vintage steam locomotives and carriages Sheffield Park Station, 01825 720800

25 July

24, 26, 31 August

British Eventing Horse Trials*, Borde Hill Garden, including cross country, dressage and showjumping in the Parkland, all day.

September 1 September Batty Bonanza!* Fishbourne Roman Palace. Walk and talk learning about the different species of bats, using bat detectors, 01243 785859 5-6 September Historic Life Weekend - Museum at 50*, Weald & Downland Living Museum, celebrating 50 years with demonstrations and displays; exploring the museum's early years developments, 11am-4pm. 6 September

19 September Burgess hill Girls Open Day*, 01444 241050 (see advert p.14) 20 September Ovingdean Beach Clean, 11am-1pm (see 5 July) 26 September Hurst College Open Morning*, 10am-noon, 01273 836936 (see advert p.16) 22 September BYOB - Bring Your Own Baby Comedy*, Komedia. Adults over 16 and Babies U15mths. Comics will be performing their usual adult material, which is why there is 15 month age limit for our younger guests! 12.15pm.

Saltdean Beach Clean, 11am-1pm. (see 5 July)

Back-to-Nature Camping in Sussex Blackberry Wood Camping, Ditchling BN6 8RS, glamping and treehouses or own pitch, small family-run campsite at the foot of the South Downs National Park, 01273 890 035. Chalky Downs Campsite, Bevendean Farm BN2 6AF, stunning views over the South Downs, 01273 673004. Foxwood Camping, Patching BN13 3UL (between Arundel & Worthing). Woodland camping with your own fire pit, nestled within the South Downs National Park. July-Sep, summer holiday (Sun.-Thur.), Weekend (Fri.-Sun.),07900 017514. Hook Farm Campsite, West Hoathly RH19 4PT. Beautiful views of the Sussex Weald, back to basic camping (no shower), weekends & bank holidays only, May-Sep, 01342 811113. Housedean Farm Campsite, between Lewes & Brighton BN7 3JW, located on a working farm within the South Downs National Park, tent pitches, campfire; shepherd huts & camping pods, 07919 668816. Knepp Wildlife Safaris and Camping, Horsham RH13 8NN, camping, glamping and wildlife Safari, in a wildflower meadow on the edge of an ancient wood, and surrounded by 3,500 acres of the Knepp rewilding project, 01403 713230. Pegs & Pitches: Beech Estate Campsite, n/r Battle TN33 9QU. Camping & glamping, April-Oct, 01273 980218. Pop up Campsites: River Camp, New Wharf Farm, Steyning BN44 3AL. Woodland Camp and Meadow Camp, Hop & Hare Farm n/r Hastings TN35 4PH. Off grid, back-to-nature camps, Fri.-Sun. (except bank holidays Fri.-Mon.), 07771 535350/07812 605094. The Mac's Farm Campsite, Ditchling BN6 8TG, camping & glamping, nestled in the South Downs National Park, peaceful, family campsite located on a working organic egg farm, weekends & mid-week (Mon.-Thur.), 01273 845189 (see Deano's Snake Shack Competition p.24). The Secret Campsite, Brickyard Farm, Barcombe BN8 4TD. Camping & glamping, 01273 401100. We are not a Festival - Summer Camping, Pippingford Manor Park, Nutley TN22 3HW. Camping, glamping and more... A four-day weekend of luxury camping in the stunning Sussex countryside, with a woodland Cafe and campfire, art workshops, wild yoga and woodland illuminations; includes a festival spirit without the crowds, 6-10 August 2020, check website for further details. Woodfire Camping, Petworth GU28 0QJ, vintage pre-pitched tent or pitch your own; designated Dark Sky Preserve for the best stargazing in the south-east, until Sept, 01798 320021. Yam Camps, Ditchling, Firle, Chailey and Scaynes Hill. Tent pitches in spacious and beautiful surroundings, check website for further details.

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October 3-4 October Autumn & Countryside Show*, Weald & Downland Living Museum, celebrating end of harvest, featuring traditional working demonstrations, heavy horses and vintage tractors ploughing, steam-powered threshing, craft demonstrations, displays and competitions; also ferret racing, gun dog displays & show, 10.30am-5pm. 4 October Rottingdean Beach Clean, hosted by The Deans Beach & Environment Volunteers, BYO bin bag, gloves & picker, 11am-1pm. 10 October Comedy Club 4 kids*, Komedia, for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits! It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day and kids are allowed in! 2pm (door 1.30pm) 17 October Brighton Run2Music Brighton*, Madeira Drive. 5K, 10K and Half Marathon route starting from the same iconic spot under the arches of Madeira Drive. The 3-8 years old can join in the Scootathlon: scoot, bike, run on Saturday morning, register online. 17-18 October Historic Life Weekend – Historic Homes & Harmonies*, Weald & Downland Living Museum. In traditional homes, listen to traditional melodies or songs, some played on historic instruments, and more modern continuation of a musical tradition. 11am-4pm 20 October BYOB - Bring Your Own Baby Comedy*, Komedia (see 22 Sept). 25 October Jarred Christmas & Hobbit: The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show*, Komedia. A sensational interactive show, where the worlds of comedy and beat boxing collide with electrifying results. 4-6pm 26 October Morning Explorer: Herb & Spices*, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes. Special time for families with additional needs, open 10-11am exclusively for them, 01273 474610

Hallowe’en Half Term Activities*, Weald & Downland Living Museum, great outdoors activities with fantastic Hallowe’en-themed family activities (pumpkin carving, face painting, spine-tingling stories, game of conkers, play with green slime and a autumn hunt, craft), fancy dress optional, 11am-3pm. Roman Army Week*, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Get an army “tattoo”, try spear practice as a new recruit. Sign up with the recruitment officer and learn to write your name in Latin before completing a range of tasks to “earn” a day’s pay. Other activities include archery, sword practice and dressing-up Roman-style. Once you have completed the activities, return to the recruitment officer, to receive a certificate and a (replica) Roman coin as your first day’s pay! 10am-4pm 27 October Autumn Colours*, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes. Activities based around autumn. Embroider a flower/ make a herb bag. Explore plants and dyes, 1-4pm, 01273 474610 29 October Heroes & Dragons*, Lewes Castle, Listen to the story of Beowulf and the dragon. Create a dragon in clay or make a mask. Draw your own hero. Discover Anglo-Saxon beads and brooches, 4-8yrs, 01273 486290 31 October Halloween at Amberley Museum*, check website for further details.

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1 November Ovingdean HallowClean, come down to the beach dressed to scare the litter off the beaches of Ovingdean! Beach clean party prize for best costume. Please reuse/make/ hire/borrow a Halloween costume. (See 4 October) 7-8 November Historic Life Weekend - Fire & Light*, Weald & Downland Living Museum, learn how historic homes were heated and lit, light a fire with a flint and steel, about woodland management, and how to cook on an open fire, 11am-4pm

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