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Business Opportunities, Services & Work

Brighton & Hove Community Works, connect charities, volunteers & businesses in Brighton, Hove, bhcommunityworks.org.uk Eastbourne, Wealden & Lewes Family Grapevine edition for sale, opportunity for flexible P/T editor, james@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk Kings Education, recruiting for homestay families, 01273 806010 Taylor Gray, assistance in finding private household staff, PA’s and office support staff in Sussex, 01273 634267 The Nest Family Club, nursery, forest school, café with play area, co-working space, classes & events for parents with childcare onsite, thenestfamilyclub.com (see advert) The Recruitment Lab, helping candidates find full or part time roles in the local community, 01273 805811 Train as a pregnancy yoga teacher/antenatal educator with LushTums, 07908 949419 WRAP Coworking, meeting and event rooms with flexible nursery and cafe all under one roof, 01273 359349 (see advert p.10) Zebedees, providing nurseries with hot lunches, afternoon teas & baby meals for children 0-5 yrs, 01323 811307 (see advert p.9 & see recipe p.7)

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Centred Space Yoga classes, yoga for menopause, 1-2-1s, workshops & Thai Massage Treatments, centredspace.net Craniosacral Therapist specialising in Women’s and children’s well-being, Brighton & Lewes, 07880 811403 Howl choir, drop-in adult choir where your pre-school children are welcome, Hove, Fri am, www.howl.org.uk Kore Rooms, family & relationship counselling in Hove, 07885 827849 Mumbop, dance fitness fun where you can bring the little one, 07809 646018 Pampering for Mums! Brighton’s original pamper party company, 01273 447841 Physiotone: physiotherapy, acupuncture & clinical pilates, 07545 445656 Restore Fitness Therapies, pilates, women & men, group or 1 to 1, face to face & online, 07919 185100 Salt Space, salt therapy can help immunity, lung and skin health in children (6mths+) & adults, saltspace. co.uk (see advert & discount voucher p.21) The Blissful Group Prenatal, postnatal & general Aqua Yoga, stretch, strengthen, relax in warm pool, 07926 274616 The Nest Family Club, Hove BN3 3EW, classes & events for parents with childcare onsite, thenestfamilyclub.com (see advert) “His night-time cough and wheezing (...) dramatically improved. His hayfever symptoms have abated too, which I have also linked to his visits to Salt Space. Thank you!”

Tree of Life, large range of therapies: ostheopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, nutrition, massage, 01273 220159 Uber Mummies, fitness session where you can bring your child, Hove park & beach, 07909 542280 uflourished, business & confidence coaching, hypnotherapy & emotional freedom therapy, 07717 842448 Victoria’s Adult Ballet classes on Tue, Silver Swan for over 55s on Wed, Hove, 07500 724236 WRAP, beauty treatments, massage, women’s health, physiotherapy, acupuncture, Pilates & yoga, withonsite childcare facility, 01273 359349 (see advert p.10)

Books, Toys & Gifts

Artpod, Rottingdean, fantastical art & science shop, children’s workshops & parties, artpodbtn.com Bluebelle & Co, online & at 80 Trafalgar St, Brighton, children’s clothing & homeware, 01273 685026 Caricatures & animal portraits by Lesley Harvey, drawn from photo, 07722 236741 (see advert p.19) Daisy Daisy, toys, fancy dress etc, 6 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UP, 01273 875638 Goodmoney, gift vouchers supporting the local businesses, goodmoney.co.uk Kiddicone, themed gifts for children to celebrate First Day At School, check website Personalised toddlers, kids & adults tote bags by Cat Sparrey, catsparrey. com (see discount Voucher p.21) Playpress Toys a Sussex based, eco-friendly buildable connectable playsets, playpresstoys.co.uk Squiggle & Bean, handmade crochet toys & comforters, see website The Book Nook, First Avenue, Hove, independent specialist children’s bookshop, booknookuk.com The Flamingo Family book series by local author Sarah McGeough, theflamingofamily.co.uk The Perfect Pamper: pampering baby shower parties, 01273 447841 Timeless Toys, 103 Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5DP, plastic free, planet friendly wooden toys, timeless-toys.co.uk Wigwam Toys 140 Preston Drove BN1 6FJ, quirky, traditional, designled toys & gifts, 01273 505504

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, pottery painting & clay modelling, 4yrs+; pottery wheel, 8yrs+, 01273 728282 Artpod, Rottingdean, Art & Science bespoke parties, 5yrs+, Sat 3-5pm, Sun 11-1pm & 3-5pm, artpodbtn.com 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 Build-a-Party, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Churchill Square, 01273 771557 Funplex, soft play (U11s) & Battle Weapon 7 Laser Tag parties, VIP private hire, Bevendean, 01273 690888 Hall hire list, check our website: thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/brightonhove/directory/parties/ Hangleton Community Centre: hall, bouncy castle, soft play (1m20cm max height) at weekends, 01273 292962 High Sports Climbing Centre, Withdean Sports Complex, bouldering, rock box & roped climbing, 4yrs+, 0345 3631177 (see advert p.19) Hollywood Bowl, Brighton Marina BN2 5UT, 0844 4770484 Jojo’s Gelato, Italian ice cream parlour, waffles, crepes etc, 123-124 Western Rd, Hove, 01273 771532 Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham, farm, Froggies indoor play, playbarn, adventure playgrounds, 01323 442051 Lagoon Watersports: dinghy sailing 6yrs+, windsurfing, kayaking, SUP 8yrs+; wakeboarding 10yrs+, 01273 424842 Leisure Centres: Check your local centre or our website. Lucky Voice, Black Lion Street, Brighton, karaoke, Sat & Sun 3-6pm, 11yrs+, 01273 715770 Out of Bounds, Angmering, Clip n’ Climb, bowling, softplay, footgolf, laser tag, adventure golf, 01903 788588 (see advert p.3 & discount voucher p.22) Paint Pots, pottery painting parties, 39 Trafalgar Street BN1 4ED, 4yrs+, 01273 696682 Ridgeside Pool, private pool hire for kids party, max 10 children & min of 2 adults supervising, ridgesidepool.co.uk Sky High Trampoline Park, Peacehaven, parties for tots & children 5yr+, 01273 580029 Swimming Pools: Check your local centre or our website. 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 4yrs+, throw a pot 12yrs+, 01273 628952 The Snug, Stoneham Park, Tamworth Rd, Hove, BN3 5HJ, 01273 292929 Washbrooks Family Farm, Hurstpierpoint, animals, indoor/outdoor play areas, tea rooms, 01273 832201 Wickers Gymnastic Club, free play session games gymnastics activities, Sat pm/Sun, 01903 752503 WRAP, space for hire, event rooms with soft play, catering and entertainment, max 24 children, 01273 359349 (see advert p.10) Yellowave Beach Sports, café, beach games & volleyball, hireable room on the beach, 01273 672222 (see advert p.25)

Party Entertainment

Ace Tec Leisure, personalised children’s disco parties with games, 5yrs+, 07946 637850 (see advert p.5) Activities4Kids Party, 4-12yrs, fun energetic parties: sporty games + arty crafty or simple science, 01273 256354 Animal School with Lindsay. Incredible Pet Parties including a dinosaur!, 07795 422036

Animazing, parties, talks & displays with reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, owls & mammals, Reg: AW047, animazing.co.uk (see advert) Artyfacts Art Academy, art parties, all art materials are supplied, including mats and aprons, 07989472760 Balance Kids yoga parties, 2-16yrs, 07584 208913 Boulder Brighton, Portslade, parties, 7-15yrs up to 10 children, 01273 422408 Bow Arrow Tag, combination of archery, paintball & dodge ball, 7yrs+, 01273 230624 Brighton Watersports Company, Piddinghoe Lake, nr Newhaven BN9 9AE, kayaking, paddleboarding & more, 01273 323160 Cartoons & drawing parties + face painting with Lesley Harvey, 5yrs+, within 10 miles of Seaford, 07722 236741 (see advert p.19) Circus Brighton, circus show & interactive & free play on equipment, 0800 4334618 Fashion Parties @ the Fashion School, 7-18Yrs, 01273 911784 Genie Lab Science Parties, mind blowing science that will captivate your guests!, genielab.co.uk (see advert) Get Creative in Brighton, fun themed parties including superheroes, princesses, animals etc, 2-8yrs, 07967 633438 Get Your Skates On, roller discos, all ages, 07858 912322 Glide Bike disco parties & bike assault course parties. 3-10yrs+, 07930 676035

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Hartbeeps, sensory music parties, 1yr+ to pre-school, 07786 446119 (see advert p.6) Hatt Adventures, abseiling, rock scrambling/climbing, raft building, high ropes & kayaking, 8/10yrs+, 01273 358359 Hove Park First4Football, birthday parties, 07748 399347 Hula Hoop Parties, 5yrs+, parties with hoops for dance, games, exercise & fun, 07503 932543 Jonny Ponny: Traditional party games, drama games & theatrical storytelling, 4-12yrs, 07879 832857 Little Pop-Up Kitchen, fun & creative children’s cooking parties, 4 yrs+, 07463 801826 LongTallSilly, extraordinary music parties: live instruments, original music, games, action songs, 07877 037109 (see advert) Miss Sparkle, themed parties: puppets, magic, bubbles, treasure hunts, games, balloons, 0-8yrs, 07944 301948 (see advert) Mr Pineapple Head, family clown show & children’s entertainer, silent slapstick to music, 01273 473913 Music with Mike, musical party entertainment, 1-6yrs, 07528 004428 Paradox Palace Brighton House of Illusions & Wonders parties, North Laine BN1 4AP, 5yrs+, 01273 964000 (see advert p.25) Pelotas Circus Workshops, balloon modelling, glitter tattoos & face painting parties, 07765 604556 Pony Parties, we bring a pony to your party, 07867 784945

"Simon did a wonderful job entertaining a room full of very energetic children at my son's 5th birthday! They were captivated throughout, with the perfect balance of music & games." Laura-Marie N. (Dec 2021) Popolo Ceramico Brighton & Hove, paint-your-own pottery party packages, 07564 773921 (see advert p.6) Preston Park Soccer School, parties for all ages, 07921 842274 RepTylers, presentation of a large variety of animals, workshop, group or nursery, 07860 861598 Rust & Stardust’s magical puppet parties with games, crafts & show, 5yrs+, see website Sew Fabulous, Studio 10, Brighton Open Market, all ages, 07897 275200 Sew in Brighton Sewing School, parties, 5-12yrs, Hove, 07958 964810 Sport & Multisports Parties, Sussex Uni Sports Centre, sussexsport.com SportsCool Brighton, multi-sports birthday parties, Brighton/Sussex, 5-11yr, Facebook@SSCBrightonLtd, 07710 506598 (see advert p.17) Swerve Soccer Camps, football birthday parties, 0844 324 0946 The Outdoors Project, Nerf games, bushcraft, Harry Potter, circus skills, mini nature shelters etc, 01273 933781 (see competition p.17) Twig the Pixie Parties, a ‘real’ pixie/pirate/superhero entertainer! 3-7yrs, twigthepixie.com

Party Supplies, Bouncy Castles & Inflatables

Ace Tec Leisure, wide selection of inflatables for parties & fund raising events, candy floss to rodeobull 07946 637850 (see advert) Brighton Bouncy Castles, bouncy castles & inflatables, soft play hire, mascots, events, 07999 081512 Brighton Slumber Parties, themed sleepover packages, 5yrs+, 07792 744179 Brighton Soft Play, hire of soft play equipment for parties/events, under 8yrs, 07792 744179 Crockerz Castles, inflatables, photo booths, giant games, candy carts etc for hire, 01903 800048 Cinetubs, hire of home cinema screens & projectors, bubble tents, hot tubs & gazebos, check website Hush Beats - Silent Disco kit for your party (home or away), family sized or larger events, @ushbeatsdisco (see advert) Partido, 70 Western Rd, Brighton, fancy dress, balloons, decorations, 01273 731436 Susanna Young, balloon decoration & celebration cakes, Instagram: @susanna_young_official

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