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The Essential Guide to Local Information for Bump to Teens

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Local events July - October

From summer holidays to Halloween

Seven Great Discount Vouchers Inside A - Z of Sport & Leisure

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www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk My very first Mid Sussex Family Grapevine front cover for summer 2017 featured a lovely photo of children enjoying themselves in the sun at Borde Hill Garden, so it seems very fitting that Borde Hill Garden are back on the cover exactly 5 years later, and it looks like we might all be able to enjoy some fun out and about in the sun in 2022 after a couple of pretty tricky summers.

Borde Hill Garden are offering a Family Day Ticket in one of the FIVE excellent COMPETITIONS that we have in the summer issue. Make sure to get your entries in so that you have a chance of winning a Family Ticket to the following: The Cow Putt at Heaven Farm, Borde Hill Garden, Mamma Mia! at the Brighton Centre, The Good Vibrations Society Festival and Into the Trees Festival.

DISCOUNT VOUCHERS have finally made it back into the magazine after a couple of years away for reasons we are all very bored of talking about...

Many thanks to all of the advertisers who have placed adverts with the Mid Sussex Family Grapevine this issue. Please remember to support your local businesses and let them know where you saw their adverts.

Take care, and have a fantastic summer and autumn 2022.

Elizabeth

A - Z of Sport & Leisure.............14 - 17 Independent Schools...........3, 8 - 12 Additional Needs..................................5 Local Events.......................................23 Advice & Support...............................4 Parties................................................4 Antenatal............................................4 Places to Visit..............................18 - 24 Babies.................................................4 - 5 Pre-School Activities...................5 - 6 Businesses around Town................2 Pre-Schools.................................10 - 12 Competitions......... 8, 12, 15, 20, 23 Puzzles............................................10 Daycare Nurseries...........................6 - 7 Swimming...................................16 - 17 Discount Vouchers......2, 4, 7, 20 & 21 Toys, Books, Clothes & Gifts............4 Holiday Schemes.......................13 - 14 Tuition & Language Classes........12

COMPETITIONS 08 Heaven Farm - Furner's Green - Adventure Golf & Ice Cream for 4 12 Borde Hill Garden - Haywards Heath - Family Day Ticket for 5 15 Mamma Mia! - Brighton Centre - Family Ticket 20 Good Vibrations Society - Pippingford Park - Family Weekend Ticket 23 Into the Trees - Pippingford Park - Family Day Ticket for 5

Publication dates Early March, July and November each year Copy deadlines 10th February | 10th June | 10th October

Elizabeth Wickenden - Editor elizabeth@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk 01444 451 449 / 07786 244 698 www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex Mid Sussex Family Grapevine @midsussexfamilygrapevine

Cover image taken at Borde Hill Garden Photograph by Alex Rickard www.bordehill.co.uk (see competition p12) Greener Choices Clough’s Deli, loose cupboard staples, liquid refills, organic fruit & vegetables, Lindfield, cloughsdeli.co.uk Freecycle.org join your local online Freecycle group to offer & collect unwanted items locally & for free Lindfield Repair Café, 10am-1pm, 1st Sat of the month, Lindfield United Reformed Church, facebook.com/LindfieldRC Morning Gorgeous, collection of skin & hair products made from scratch in the UK using natural ingredients morning-gorgeous.co.uk Scrapless, plastic-free refills, ecohomewares & gifts, Martlets Square, Burgess Hill, scrapless.co.uk The Seasons, household goods & organic & biodynamic foods, delivery available, Forest Row, seasonswholefoods.co.uk Tracys Little Gift Shop, inspiration for ecofriendly swaps, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, tracyslittlegiftshopcom facebook.com/tracysshop (see advert)

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Gifts • Parties • Support • Antenatal • Wellbeing • Voucher

Talks, Displays & Birthday Parties featuring living Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians & Invertebrates FULLY INSURED AND DBS CHECKED FULLY INSURED & DBS CHECKED - LICENCE NUMBER AW047 Contact us on 077436 75253 animazing@btinternet.com www.animazing.co.uk Scout Hall, up to 40 children, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath, 07739 902181 The King’s Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 The Old School, Church Street, Cuckfield, oldschoolcuckfield.co.uk The Yews Community Centre, rooms with kitchen, garden & parking, Haywards Heath, 01444 412367 yews@theyewscentre.org.uk facebook.com/theyewscentre

Party Venues

Toys, Books, Clothes & Gifts Bibbliboo, gifts for babies, children & new mums, baby clothing bouquets & personalised wall prints 07786 088344 etsy.com/shop/bibbliboo (see advert p2) Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft gift shop, ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk Outdoor adventure kits including bushcraft, navigation, den building, fire-lighting & whittling, Balcombe, wildkidscompany.com (see advert p17) Tracys Little Gift Shop, find your kinder gifts & treats, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, tracyslittlegiftshop.com facebook.com/tracysshop (see advert p2)

Hall Hire

Borde Hill, hall with kitchen & large car park, Haywards Heath, bordehill.co.uk (see competition p12) East Court & Meridian Parish Halls, East Grinstead, eastgrinstead.gov.uk/eastcourt/bookings/meridian-hall Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, Trinity Road, hurstpierpoint-pc.gov.uk/venues Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Burgess Hill, csua.org.uk/ burgesshillmethodistchurch.htm Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, cuckfield.gov.uk/hall-hire Scaynes Hill Millennium Village Centre, Lewes Road, scayneshillcentre.org

JumpIn Inflatable Fun, fully catered parties for all ages, Burgess Hill, jumpinfun.co.uk Latchetts Farm Creamery, children’s chocolate & ice cream parties, Heaven Farm, Danehill, latchettsfarm.co.uk (see competition p8) Out of Bounds, 0-12yrs, indoor & outdoor parties, Rustington, out-of-bounds.co.uk (see back cover)

Party Entertainers

Lindfield Art Studio, art parties, lindfieldartstudio.co.uk THE FACE AND BODY COMPANY bespoke pamper parties for children & adults, massage, nails, facials & festival glitter, faceandbodyco.com

Animal Parties

Animazing, parties, talks & displays with reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, owls & mammals, Reg: AW047, animazing.co.uk (see advert) Deano’s Snake Shack, fun, educational animal & reptile handling, Reg: LN/201900514,The Mac’s Farm, Ditchling, facebook.com/thesnakeshack

Magic Parties

Allsortsoffun, scientist, pirate, spy, magic, puppets, allsortsoffun.co.uk (see advert)

Active Parties

Out of Bounds, 3yrs+, soft play, clip ‘n climb, bowling, laser tag, adventure nets, adventure golf, footgolf, out-of-bounds. co.uk (see advert back cover) Swoove with Amy, tailored parties including dancing, singing, games, face painting & Swoove, 07803 610170, swoovefitness.com/instructors/amystuttle facebook.com/SwoovewithAmy

shopfunmi www.shopfunmi.com amazon.co.uk/funmi

Funmi wearable single or double rechargeable breast pumps come with 240ml milk collection cups that are worn in-bra, so mums can pump hands free and keep their clothes on - 2 sizes of silicone breast shield available

Counselling & Emotional Support Beacon House Therapeutic Services & Trauma Team, Cuckfield, beaconhouse.org.uk Childline, help & support for under 19s, 0800 1111 Circle of Support, counselling & therapy services, Haywards Heath, circleofsupport.co.uk Mid Sussex Family Hub, information, advice & guidance service, 01444 255499 PANDAS support for pre & postnatal mental health issues & birth trauma, pandasfoundation.org.uk Relate, help with parenting & family life, East Grinstead, relate.org.uk/sussex/eastgrinstead-relate Volunteer for Time 4 Children listening course, time4children.org.uk

Support Groups for Specific Conditions

Eczema Support Group, Haywards Heath Area, eczema.org Group B Strep Support, information & support, gbss.org.uk Time to Talk, NHS postnatal depression support group, 01444 251084 Women’s Aid information & support, womensaid.org.uk

First Aid Training for Parents & Carers

Brinley First Aid Training, for nurseries, preschools, charities & all groups, special local rates available, all levels, 01293 420963 brinleyfirstaidtraining.co.uk

Fertility & Conception Fountain Therapies, homeopathy can support you through all the

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Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise Louise Cornish Fitness, pre/postnatal specialist, 1-2-1 in-person & online coaching, plus ‘Be Mum Fit’ group classes, 07786 331402 louisecornishfitness.com

Complementary Therapy for Babies Fountain Therapies, homeopathic remedies are safe & helpful for labour & the postnatal & formative years, fountaintherapies.co.uk

Baby Equipment

Funmi, sustainable maternity, breastfeeding & feminine products, shopfunmi.com (see advert)

Baby Mementoes

Bibbliboo, gifts for babies, children & new mums, baby clothing bouquets & personalised wall prints 07786 088344 etsy.com/shop/bibbliboo (see advert p2)

Baby Massage

Tuesday’s Child Baby Massage & Yoga, Haywards Heath, 07918 817085, tuesdayschildbabymassageandyoga. co.uk

Fostering & Adoption

Five Rivers Child Care need short-term & long-term foster carers in Sussex for children & young people, five-rivers.org 0330 162 638

Wellness & Complementary Healthcare

Be You & Thrive, deep self coaching for women, mothers & girls, support to know your truth & be fully empowered, beyouthrive.com (see advert)

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Fountain Therapies, homeopathy provides subtle, gentle help with seasonal ailments, with remedies tailored to your needs, fountaintherapies.co.uk Natural Sleep Remedies, helping you sleep better & combat snoring...naturally, for all ages, naturalsleepremedies.com

Additional Needs

Fish & Bricks pre-school, Station Road, Burgess Hill, fishandbricks.co.uk Out of Bounds, 4yrs+, bowling, Clip ‘n Climb, soft play, adventure golf, footgolf, Rustington, out-of-bounds.co.uk (see advert back cover) Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill, windmillsplaygroup.co.uk

Baby & Toddler Groups

Baby Sensory, baby development classes, Cuckfield, babysensory.com Baby Sensory, baby development classes, East Grinstead, babysensory.com Little Footsteps, non-mobile babies, term time, pre-booking essential, The King’s Church, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, little.footsteps@tkc.org.uk Music Bus, 0-4yrs, Haywards Heath, Cuckfield & Hurstpierpoint, musicbus.com/mid-sussex Noah’s Ark, mobile babies/pre-schoolers, Monday am, term time, pre-booking essential, The King’s Church, Burgess Hill, noahs.ark@tkc.org.uk Toddler Sense, 13mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, toddlersense.com

Signing for Babies & Toddlers

Sing & Sign East Grinstead, learn baby sign language through song & communicate with your babies & toddlers, singandsign.co.uk Sing & Sign, Haywards Heath & Bolnore Village, singandsign.co.uk

Toddlers Monday am

Cuckoos Toddler Group, 0-3yrs, Mondays 9.30-11am, term time, The Old School, Cuckfield, 07379 661653 Little Stars, 10-11.30, Jubilee Community Centre, East Grinstead, jcceg.co.uk/0-18s/ages-0-4 Okey Cokey Toddler Group, 1011.30 term time, United Reformed Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, allsaintsburgesshillurc.org/youth St Augustine’s Parent & Toddler Group, 9-10.30am, term time, St Augustines School, Scaynes Hill, just drop in Stay & Play at The Acorns, 10-12pm, 0-4yrs with parents/childminders, Westmeston nr Ditchling, theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com (see advert p6) Whoosh Messy Play sessions for parent & child, 9.30-10.30am, Haywards Heath, whooshlearning.co.uk

Toddlers Monday pm

Sunbeams, St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, standrewsbh.org.uk/ groups/children

Toddlers Tuesday am

Boogie Beans, St Francis Church, Hassocks, boogiebeansdance.co.uk

Fairfield Toddler Group, 9.30-11.30, Cricket Pavilion, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, just drop in Family Fun, 9.30-11.30 term time, Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead, trinitymethodist.org.uk Little Pelicans Toddler Group, 9.3010.30, term time, Ardingly College, contact nurserymanager@ardingly.com (see advert p11) Mini Notes, Community Centre, Forest Row & The Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, mininotes.co.uk Music Bugs & Baby Bugs, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, kelly@musicbugs.co.uk Parent & Toddler Club, 10-11.30, term time, Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, just drop in, haywardsheathmethodistchurch.co.uk Stepping Stones, 0-3yrs, 10-11.30, Lindfield United Reformed Church, lindfieldurc.org.uk Tiny Treehoppers parent & toddler group, 9.30-11, under 5s, East Grinstead, treehoppersfk.com (see voucher p7)

Toddlers Wednesday am

Be Mum Fit (babies & toddlers welcome) 10.30-11.30am, Hickmans Lane Recreation Ground, Lindfield, 07786 331402 louisecornishfitness.com CBC Toddlers, 9.30-11.15 term time, Cuckfield Baptist Church, Polestub Lane, cuckfieldbaptistchurch.com/toddlers Mini Notes, The Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, mininotes.co.uk Noah’s Ark, 10-11.30, term time, The Tiger, Lindfield, allsaintslindfield.org Scallywags, 0-3yrs, 9.30-11.15am, United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks, hassocks-urc-church.org.uk/clubs SonBeams 10-11.30, Gateway Baptist Church, Station Road, Burgess Hill, gatewaybaptist.org.uk St Paul’s Baby & Toddler Group, 9.15-11.15, 0-4yrs, St Paul’s Church, Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 473940 Stay & Play at The Acorns, 10-12pm, 0-4yrs with parents/childminders, Westmeston nr Ditchling, theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com (see advert p6) Tea & Toys, 10-11.30, St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead, swithun.co.uk Whoosh Messy Play sessions for parent & child, 9.30-10.30am, Haywards Heath, whooshlearning.co.uk

Lunch Bunch, 12-2pm term time drop-in lunchtime club, Wivelsfield Church Hall, 01444 233937 West End Wigglers, Presentation Church, Haywards Heath, westendwigglers.com

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Toddlers Friday am

Chatterbox, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, Sussex Road, 01444 451480 Explore! Baby & Toddler Group, 10-11.30 term time, Centre Church, Leylands Rd, Burgess Hill, centre-church.uk/churchlife Family Focus, 9.30-12 term time, Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead, trinitymethodist.org.uk Friday Fun, 10-11.30, St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead, swithun.co.uk/ page/30/children-and-young-people Lingfield Littlies, 9.30-11am, term time, stay & play, storytelling, crafts, forest school, everyone welcome, lingfieldcollege.co.uk (see advert p12) Little Fishes, 9.30-11, St Peters Church, Henfield, henfield.org/children-andyoung-people Mini Notes, The Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, mininotes.co.uk Orion Cinema, term time screenings for parents with little ones, Burgess Hill, 01444 243300 Saplings Baby & Toddler Group, 9.3011.30, upstairs at The Woodside, Bolnore Village, just drop in The Baby Station, 0-18mths, 10-12, United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks, hassocks-urc-church.org.uk/clubs

Monday - Friday Café, play area & free parking at Kings Church, The King's Centre Burgess in BurgessHill Hill with cafe & play area

07505 021453 07505 021453

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www.kindermusikbyjan.co.uk Tiny Treehoppers parent & toddler group, 9.15-10.30, under 5s, Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, treehoppersfk.com (see advert p7) Toddler Club at Great Walstead School, free entry, 10-11am term time, Lindfield, 01444 483528, greatwalstead.co.uk (see advert p8) Tootsie Time, 9.30-11 term time, West Hoathly Village Hall, 07904 102295 West End Wigglers, baby group & toddler group, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, westendwigglers.com

Toddlers Friday pm

Mini Notes, The Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, mininotes.co.uk

Toddlers Sunday am

Sparklers, pre-schoolers, Jubilee Community Centre, East Grinstead, jcceg.co.uk/0-18s/ages-0-4

Toddlers Thursday am

Balcombe Baby & Toddler Group, 9.30-11.30 term time, Bramble Hall, 07955 329414 Big Shout, 0-2yrs, 9.30-11.30 term time, Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead, trinitymethodist.org.uk Tots, 10-11 term time, Christ Church, New England Road, Haywards Heath, cchh.org.uk/families West End Wigglers, Presentation Church, Haywards Heath, westendwigglers.com

Toddlers Thursday pm

Bumps, Babies & Toddlers, 1-2.30, St Francis Church Hall, Hassocks, claytonwithkeymer.org.uk Cygnets, for rising 5s, Feb - July, 12.302.30 term time, West Hoathly Village Hall, preschoolchair@gmail.com

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Pre-School Activities • Daycare Nurseries • Pre-Schools Acorns School: exploring the wonders of the FRESHForest AIR CHILDCARE JUST OVER THE HILL natural world around us FROM BRIGHTON

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- NewWestmeston Nursery Opening Soon!

Lindfield and Day nursery Additional childminding Forest school sessions Stay-and-play sessions Summer Holiday Fun

Chat to our friendly team: TEL: 01444 455081

57A Railway Approach East Grinstead RH19 1BT

RATED ‘GOOD’ IN ALL 4 OFSTED CATEGORIES

www.ChildrensHouseNursery.com www.theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com Now We offeroffering 30 hours 30 hours

A community-run preschool for 2- to 5-year-olds in the beautiful Sussex village of Plumpton Green.

All photos by: lauracullenphotography.co.uk

At Honeybees we strongly believe that our children thrive in an outside environment. With the resources that nature provides, we can plan for their next steps and enable our children to take on skills, during play, such as resilience and independence.

Please do come and see us, meet the Honeybees staff and children, and see what we can offer you and your child.

Email hello@ honeybeespreschool.co.uk or phone 01273 890885 Open 8am - 5pm Find out more at honeybeespreschool.co.uk

High quality Care & Education for Children aged 0-5 yrs Open 7.30am-7.00pm 51 weeks of the year 5 minutes from Hen�ield Formore more information information For please contact Laura on contact Laura640686 on or 07766884009/01273 laura@oscarbear.co.uk email laura@oscarbear.co.uk

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Stimulating children’s minds

For children 2½ to 5 yrs The Community Room Birchwood Grove School, Burgess Hill Jacqui - 01444 248749 / 07707 892532 dickerhouse@gmail.com www.dickerhouse.co.uk OFSTED Registered

© 2021. Children’s House is part of Greenfields Educational Trust. All Rights Reserved.

Greenfields Educational Trust is a registered charity No 287037 Company No 01720539 Registered in England as a company limited by guarantee.

Registered address, Greenfields School, Priory Road, Forest Row, Sussex RH18 5JD

Library Groups Burgess Hill Library, Rhyme Time, Monday am, Friday am, Just drop in East Grinstead Library, Rhyme Time, Monday am, Thursday am, Friday am, Storytime, Saturday am, Just drop in Haywards Heath Library, Rhyme Time, Tuesday am, Friday am, Just drop in Henfield Library, Rhyme Time, Thursday am, Just drop in

Pre-School Dance, Drama & Music Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ballet, tap & modern, facebook.com BalcombeandLindfieldDanceSchool (see advert p14) BPM Dance Academy, 3-4yrs, urban hip hop, street dance & contemporary classes, bpmdanceacademy.co.uk (see advert p15) Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3yrs+, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, drusilladuffilltheatreschool.co.uk (see advert p15) Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts, ballet, modern, tap, singing & drama, gielgudacademy.co.uk (see advert p15) Hayley Beeson School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, contemporary, street, commercial, musical theatre jazz, stretch & flex, hbdance.co.uk (see advert p14) Kindermusik by Jan, 0-7yrs, classes Monday - Friday, King’s Church, Burgess Hill, kindermusikbyjan.co.uk (see advert p5) Walkhouse School of Dance, 2 ½-4yrs, pre-school ballet for girls & boys, walkhousedance.com (see advert p16)

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West End Wigglers, babies & toddlers, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, westendwigglers.com

Pre-School Sport & Gym Out of Bounds, pre-school Clip ‘n Climb & soft play, Rustington, out-of- bounds. co.uk (see advert back cover) Swoove with Amy, streamed & on demand fitness classes for the whole family 1 hour (£6) or 20 min classes for 4-7yrs (£3), swoovefitness.com/ instructors/amy-stuttle online.swoovefitness.com/amy Tuesday’s Child Baby Massage & Yoga, Haywards Heath, 07918 817085, tuesdayschildbabymassageandyoga. co.uk

Daycare Nurseries

Acorns Nursery & Forest School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield & Westmeston nr Ditchling (see advert) theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com Ardingly College Farmhouse Nursery, ardingly.com (see advert p11) Burgess Hill Nursery, boys & girls, 2½4yrs, Keymer Road, burgesshillgirls.com/ nursery (see advert p3) Children’s House Montessori Nursery School, 6mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, childrenshousenursery.com (see advert) Cumnor House Sussex, 2yrs+, Danehill, cumnor.co.uk (see advert p10) Handcross Park Nursery School, 2-4yrs, handcrossparkschool.co.uk (see advert p9) Lingfield College Nursery, 2yrs+, lingfieldcollege.co.uk (see advert p12) Oscar Bear Day Care, 0-5yrs, nr Albourne & Henfield, oscarbear.co.uk (see advert)

Daycare Nurseries • Pre-Schools • Voucher

Woodland Nursery, Holiday Club Parent & Toddler & Home Ed groups

East Grinstead & Borde Hill, Haywards Heath

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Zebedees, providing nurseries with hot lunches, afternoon teas & baby meals for 0-5yrs, zebedees.co.uk (see advert)

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NEXT STEP treehoppers-95x125.indd 1 Pre-School Nurseries & NURSERY The Old School Cuckfield 01444 455 233

www.nextstepnursery.com Next Step Nursery Cuckfield

Providing outstanding Nursery Education where the future is bright and full of fun - wellies essential!

A kind, caring & stimulating environment for your child to learn & grow through play

From 2 ½ to 5 years Open Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm Friday 9am-12pm term time Do come & see us For further details, contact 01444 450 438 or email manager@cuckfieldpreschool.co.uk

Platform 3 Pre-School Playgroup Junction Road, Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 0PZ Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm, term time only Plus; Breakfast Club 8.30am – 9am term time only

Please contact us for more information or to book a visit 01444 237 796 hello@platform3preschool.co.uk Registered Charity No: 1032597 Ofsted No: EY 443287

Cuckfield Pre-School Playgroup, MonThurs 9-3pm, Fri 9-12pm, London Lane, Cuckfield, cuckfieldpreschool.co.uk (see advert) Dicker House Nursery School, 2 ½-5yrs, Burgess Hill, dickerhouse.co.uk (see advert) Honeybees Preschool, 2-5yrs, Plumpton Green, honeybeespreschool.co.uk (see advert) Next Step Nursery, The Old School, Cuckfield, nextstepnursery.com (see advert) Platform 3 Playgroup, at Manor Field School, Burgess Hill, facebook.com/ platform3preschool (see advert) Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten, 2yrs+, Mon-Thurs, East Grinstead & Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, treehoppersfk.com (see advert)

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Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten East Grinstead

1 free Tiny Treehoppers session per person Mention voucher when booking Subject to availability, Tuesdays only

07555 636 795 www.treehoppersfk.com Valid until 31 October 2022

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Independent Schools • Competition!

At Great Walstead we believe

“I FELT LIKE I STUMBLED ON SOMETHING UNIQUE WHEN I FOUND BRAMBLETYE.” – PARENT

BOOK A VISIT! Brambletye, Lewes Road, Sussex www.brambletye.co.uk +44 (0) 1342 321004

BR A M B L E T Y E PRE-PREP PREP BOYS & GIRLS DAY & BOARDING AGED 2 - 13 YEARS

Independent Schools Ardingly College Pre-Prep, Reception, Prep & Senior School, ardingly.com (see advert p11) Brambletye School, 2-13yrs, East Grinstead, brambletye.co.uk (see advert) Burgess Hill Girls, 2½-18yrs Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, burgesshillgirls.com (see advert p3) Cumnor House Sussex, 2-13yrs, Danehill, cumnor.co.uk (see advert p10) Great Walstead, 2½-13yrs, Lindfield, 01444 483528, greatwalstead.co.uk (see advert) Handcross Park School 2-13yrs, handcrossparkschool.co.uk (see advert) Lingfield College, prep school, co-ed, 2-11yrs, senior school, co-ed, 11-18yrs, lingfieldcollege.co.uk (see advert p12)

Find out more at www.greatwalstead.co.uk

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ADVENTURE KITS FOR KIDS

CELEBRATING SUMMER!

It’s finally summer and all this warm weather means there are no excuses for not getting up and going on an adventure! Take on these wild activities to learn a bit about the great outdoors during these sizzling summer months.

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Acorns French Club, 2-11yrs, Lindfield, janetirwin.com (see advert) Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, online lessons in German & English foreign language, easygermanlearning.co.uk (see advert) English lessons for non-native speakers, online or face to face, call Mrs Horsfall, 01444 450199 Gloria Sandoval, qualified native Spanish teacher, all levels, online or face to face lessons, facebook.com/ spanishtuitionwithgloria (see advert) La Jolie Ronde, Spanish language classes for 3-12yrs, lajolieronde.co.uk (see advert) Rebecca Miller, German tutor, 01444 457147

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Holiday Schemes & Activities

Ardingly Active Camps Active holiday childcare for 5 - 12 year olds.

Swimming Laser Tag Arts & Crafts Capture the Flag Den Building

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Don't forget to check out our Theme Weeks: Spotlights Stage School World of Wizardry The Great Outdoors Eat, Sleep, Dance, Repeat

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Holiday Schemes & Activities Acorns Holiday Club, 2-11yrs, 25th July to 19th August 2022, Westmeston nr Ditchling, (see advert) theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com Act Too, holiday workshops, Haywards Heath, acttooacademy.co.uk Adam Virgo Academy, football camps for all abilities; skills, techniques & games, 5-12yrs, Hassocks, adamvirgoacademy.com Advantage Over, holiday tennis camps, all abilities, East Grinstead, advantageovertennis.com All Kids Ltd, 5-11yrs, East Grinstead, allkidsltd.co.uk Ardingly Active provides day & residential holiday camps, theme weeks, sport & swim school activities, Ardingly College, ardingly.com (see advert) Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, holiday dance camps, facebook.com/ BalcombeandLindfieldDanceSchool (see advert p14) Children’s House Montessori Nursery, holiday club, East Grinstead, childrenshousenursery.com (see advert p6) Crest Swim School, 4yrs+, Great Walstead, Lindfield, 01825 790896, crestswimschool.co.uk (see advert) Cuckfield Golf Centre, golf coaching, 5-13yrs, cuckfieldgolf.co.uk Go Wild, den building, archery, bushcraft, survival skills & more, Haywards Heath, gowildworkshops.org Hatt Adventures, climbing & kayaking holiday club, 8-18yrs, thehatt.co.uk

Summer Intensive Courses Group & private lessons for age 4+

Hayley Beeson School of Dance summer school, 4-18yrs, 15-19 Aug 22, Bolnore, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Turners Hill, hbdance.co.uk (see advert p14) Holiday Day Camps, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, kings.placesleisure.org Holiday Day Camps, The Dolphin, dolphin.placesleisure.org Holiday Day Camps, The Triangle, triangle.placesleisure.org Hurstpierpoint Lawn Tennis Club, summer coaching camps, clubspark.lta. org.uk/hurstpierpointlawntennisclub JK Theatre Arts, summer workshops, jktheatrearts.com Kudize Club, all day holiday club for 4-11yrs, Hassocks, kudizeclubltd.com Limepalm summer workshop, 2529 July 2022, Haywards Heath, limepalmproductions.com Lindfield Art Studio, holiday workshops, lindfieldartstudio.co.uk Lindfield Lawn Tennis Club, summer camps 5-14yrs, lindfieldtennisclub.co.uk Little Lambs Pre-School, 5yrs+ Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, littlelambscpn.co.uk Made & Making sewing workshops, 8yrs+, helping children learn lost sewing skills, madeandmaking.co.uk

Great Walstead School, Lindfield Monday 25th – Friday 29th July Monday 1st – Friday 5th August Monday 22nd – Friday 26th August Daily 30 minute lessons, group of 6 or private lessons available Weekly group sessions £57.50 Weekly private sessions £150.00 Contact us to book;

25th July - 19th August Forest School Setting Ages 2-11 Years

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Moving Mountains Summer Ski Camp, 8-11 yrs, 25 - 29 July 2022 Small Dole, movingmountains.ski Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, holiday workshops & science activities, the-observatory.org Out of Bounds Active Kids Holiday Camps during school holidays, all dates available online, out-of-bounds.co.uk (see advert back cover) Pied Piper Activities, 4-12yrs, multiactivity summer holiday camps, piedpiperactivities.co.uk (see advert p14) Pioneer Holiday Camps for 4-11 year olds in Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, pioneerchildcare.co.uk POINT4 performing arts workshops, Hassocks, letsdancehassocks.co.uk Retreats for children & young people, art & creativity, yoga & relaxation, Koorana Centre, Ardingly, thekooranacentre.com

Southeast Kids Camps, activity day camps, 4-11yrs, southeastkidscamps.co.uk Stagecoach, performing arts workshops, Haywards Heath, stagecoach.co.uk Sussex Wildlife Trust holiday clubs for 6-11yrs at venues across Sussex, sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk The Art Shed, holiday art workshops for primary & secondary school children, Lindfield, theartshed.co.uk The Gecko Sports Academy, summer 2022 multi-sports camps, Y1 & upwards, all abilities, Chelwood Gate, 07793 557403 The Only Camps, expert-led sports camps for 4-18 year olds at Hurst College, theonlycamps.com The Outdoors Project, fun holiday schemes, 6-12yrs, Poynings, theoutdoorsproject.co.uk

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Holiday Schemes & Activities • A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Dance

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BALCOMBE & LINDFIELD DANCE SCHOOL

Children from 2 years old are offered a fun introduction to the world of dance. Students can enjoy performing at local events, join holiday Dance Camps & take NATD Graded Exams & Theatrical Awards.

BALLET, DANCE BALLET,TAP TAP & & MODERN MODERN DANCE RAINBOW AWARDS RAINBOWS & ALL GRADES&UP TO ALL GRADES UP TO ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE

To find out more contact Nikki Gower 01444 454684 / 07834 922 862 nikkigower@hotmail.co.uk www.facebook.com/ BalcombeandLindfieldDanceSchool

Holiday Schemes & Activities (continued) Tiny Tekkers, 5-12yrs, multisport camps, tinytekkers.com To the Beat, summer dance workshop, 8-12 August 2022, Burgess Hill Methodist Church, tothebeat.co.uk (see advert p13) Treehoppers Woodland Holiday Club, up to 8yrs, East Grinstead, treehoppersfk. com (see advert p7) Turning Pointe School of Dance summer school, dance fun for 4-18yrs, 22nd26th August, Plumpton Village Hall, carmelturningpointe@gmail.com Ultimate Activity Camps, summer camps 4-14yrs at Handcross Park School, ultimateactivity.co.uk

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Dance & Drama Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ballet, tap & modern, facebook.com/ BalcombeandLindfieldDanceSchool (see advert) BPM Dance Academy, urban hip hop, street dance & contemporary dance classes, bpmdanceacademy.co.uk (see advert) Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3-19yrs, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, drusilladuffilltheatreschool.co.uk (see advert) Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts, ballet, modern, tap, singing & drama, gielgudacademy.co.uk (see advert) Hayley Beeson School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, contemporary, street, musical theatre jazz, Cuckfield, Bolnore & Haywards Heath, hbdance.co.uk (see advert) To the Beat, weekly jazz/street class, 5yrs+, Burgess Hill, tothebeat.co.uk (see advert p13) Walkhouse School of Dance, imperial classical ballet, modern theatre, tap & Pilates, Burgess Hill, walkhousedance.com (see advert p16)

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Dance & Drama - Swimming Golf

Violin and Viola Lessons

Rustington Golf Centre, 4yrs+, footgolf & junior coaching, out-of-bounds.co.uk (see advert back cover)

All levels, beginners to diploma, late starters and restarters welcome!

Renshinkan Karate Do, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, Danehill, Ditchling, Hassocks, Ardingly, Scaynes Hill, Turners Hill, (see advert) renshinkankarate-england.org.uk

Please call 01342 823 099

Martial Arts

Sundari Heller LRAM, MISM

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Music Shops, Choirs & Orchestras

The Triangle Burgess Hill, pool, gym & classes, triangle.placesleisure.org

Haywards Heath Sinfonietta, welcoming new players, young & older, Grade 4 standard & above, St Richard’s Hall, 01342 823099

Crest Swim School, swimming lessons from 4mths, mermaid & shark lessons, 4yrs+, crestswimschool.co.uk (see advert p13) Seriously FUN Swimming Schools, 3-12yrs, term time, Haywards Heath, seriouslyfun.net (see advert) Simply Swim Sussex, term time swimming lessons for ages 4-14yrs, lucinda@simplyswimsussex.com simplyswimsussex.com United Swimming Academy, fun & focused, all ages & abilities, lessons from £10, free trial available, unitedswimmingacademy.com 07391 420931 (see advert)

Music Teachers

Simon Casciano, established piano tutor for all ages & all levels, also accompanies instrumentalists, Forest Row, 07816 113967 simon.casciano@gmail.com Violin & viola tuition for all levels & all ages, Sundari Heller LRAM, MISM, 01342 823099 (see advert)

Pilates

Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, V Pilates Studio, Burgess Hill, drusilladuffilltheatreschoolco.uk (see advert p15)

Swimming

Want to benefit your local community? meet new people? teach life skills, offer exciting opportunities to children? Then East Grinstead Sports Club, indoor & the 1st Haywards Heath Scout Group outdoor sports, egsc.org.uk want to hear from you!

Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, We have a number of vacancies henfieldsportscentre.co.uk for volunteer leaders, helpers & Kings Centre, East Grinstead, pool, gym & classes, kings.placesleisure.org administrators. No experience necessary!

The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, pool, gym Email: Chairman@1sthaywardsheathscout & classes, dolphin.placesleisure.org group.org TODAY!

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Swimming - Youth Clubs Learn / Swim / Train Fully Qualified Instructors Safe Fun Lessons Technical Excellence Call today to book your FREE trial 07391 420 931 swim@unitedswimmingacademy.com Uniformed Groups Find local Scout Groups, scouts.org.uk Girlguiding UK for your nearest Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers, girlguiding.org.uk Volunteer with your local Scouting Group - helpers always needed

Youth Clubs

Accelerate, Y6-8, The King’s Church, Burgess Hill, tkc.org.uk Awaken, Y7-9, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, hhbchurch.org.uk/youth Bentswood Hub, Mon & Fri evenings, 7-11yrs & 11yrs+, America Lane, Haywards Heath, just drop in Burgess Hill Youth, Y3-6 & Y7-11 Fairfield Community Centre, burgesshillyouth. org/about Fortify, Y10-13, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, hhbchurch.org.uk/youth FX, Years 6-9, games, craft, fun & Bible teaching, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath, 07950 604082 Junior Wicked & Wicked, Church Youth Clubs, Wivelsfield Parish Church, achurchnearyou.com/church/5239/ page/49090/view

Livewire, Y3-6, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, hhbchurch.org.uk/children Pulse, Y6-9, Lindfield United Reformed Church, lindfieldurc.org.uk/youth Rooted, Year 9-13, food, chat & Bible teaching, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath, 07950 604082 Switch On, R-Y2, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, hhbchurch.org.uk/children The Escape Youth Club, Y7-11, Fridays 7-9pm, Park Centre, Burgess Hill, theescapeyouthclub.com The POD, 7-11yrs, Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead, trinitymethodist.org.uk The Rising, Y9-11, The King’s Church, Burgess Hill, tkc.org.uk Youth Encounter, Y7-13, St Andrew’s Church, Burgess Hill, standrewsbh.org. uk/groups/youth YoYo, Years 3-5, games, craft, fun & Bible teaching, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath, 07906 242134 Zig Zag, Reception to Y2, games, craft, fun & Bible teaching, Christ Church, New England Rd, Haywards Heath, cchh.org. uk/families

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Places to Visit this Summer & Autumn Many thanks to Rhiannon Park for the brilliant new cartoons www.etsy.com/shop/bibbliboo

Have some Reindeer Fun this December!

This December, why don’t you grab your antlers and support your local children’s hospice by having some Reindeer Fun? Whether you want to Run, Cycle, Row, Ramble, or come up with your own fundraising challenge, Chestnut Tree House will provide everything you need for your Reindeer Fun event, including free reindeer antlers and red noses for everyone taking part, online materials, helpful hints and tips, and sponsorship forms. We can also give an audience-appropriate assembly or talk about the hospice either in person, or via an online platform such as Zoom.

By taking part in Reindeer Fun, you are helping care for around 300 local children who are not expected to live to adulthood.

They’ll visit the House and create precious memories with their families. They’ll receive vital support from the Community Team in the comfort of their own homes. And, when the time comes, Chestnut Tree House will help families say goodbye, in whatever way feels right for them. Thank you, your generosity will make a real difference to local children and their families when they need it most.

Are you ready to spread some festive cheer? What Reindeer activity will you take on this year?

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Places to Visit - Find Many More Online...

Family-friendly activities on offer throughout the summer holidays included in general admission.

Lewes Castle

Mondays & Thursdays

Anne of Cleves House Tuesdays

Historical adventures await Create future memories with Sussex Past this summer

Michelham Priory Wednesdays

Fishbourne Roman Palace Thursdays

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Family Farms Godstone Farm Surrey RH9 8LX. Indoor and outdoor play areas, ‘The World of Dinosaur Roar’, soft play, ride-ons, go karts, trampolines, farm animals, petting zoo, pony and tractor rides. See advert p21 Heaven Farm Furner's Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. 100-acre farm with nature walks, wallabies, deer, tea room, indoor play barn, ice cream parlour, adventure golf and camping. See competition p8 Plaw Hatch Farm Sharpthorne RH19 4JL – 01342 810201. Working community-owned farm with organic farm shop, dairy, cheese store, butchery, garden and events.

Tablehurst Farm London Road, Forest Row RH18 5DP – 01342 823173.

Working farm hosting regular community events, with farm shop and café, free to visit and see how food is grown.

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 music events.

Washbrooks Family Farm Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF – 01273 832201 Metrobus 273. Family farm with farm animals, tractor rides, large indoor and outdoor play areas, ride-ons, soft play, gift shop and tea rooms. Open 9.30am – 5pm.

Animals, Sealife and Nature Arundel Wetland Centre Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB – 01903 883355. Nature reserve in the South Downs with guided boat safaris through the wetland habitat. With adventure playground, children’s weekend and holiday activities and a visitor centre with gift shop and café.

Open every day except Christmas Day 10am – 4.30pm.

Butterfly Gardens at Middleton Common Farm, Middleton Common Lane, Ditchling – 01273 054996. Over 1,000 free flying tropical butterflies from all over the world are housed inside a 3000 square foot polytunnel. On site farm shop offering drinks and snacks.

Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at Hailsham BN27 3GD – 01323 442051. Animals and birds, indoor soft play at ‘Froggies’, children’s farm, go karts, outdoor playgrounds, rides, jumping pillows, Wave Runner water slide and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween and Christmas, open 10am – 5.30pm 361 days of the year.

Pulborough Brooks (RSPB) RH20 2EL – 01798 875851. Located in the Arun Valley nature reserve, includes plenty of nature-themed activities from bug hunting to den building and pond dipping to bird watching. With guided walks, café and shop. Good access for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Visitor centre open every day 10am – 4pm.

Stoneywish Nature Reserve Spatham Lane, Ditchling BN6 8XH – 01273 843498. Meadows, wetlands and woodland full of native flowers and a wealth of wildlife. Plus farm animals, nature walk, play area and campsite. Open every day 10am – 5pm 1st April – 30th September.

Wilderness Wood Hadlow Down, near Uckfield TN22 4HJ – 01825 830509. 62 acres of woodland and nature trails, lots of children’s activities, wild camping, café and shop. The wood is open every day 9am – 5pm or until dusk, the cafe is open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm, plus bank holidays.

Woods Mill Nature Reserve Henfield BN5 9SD – 01273 492630.

Headquarters of Sussex Wildlife Trust and an environmental education centre with pre-bookable regular and holiday activities. The 47-acre nature reserve provides a peaceful setting comprising coppice woodland, meadows and a reed-fringed lake. Open all year, except for two weeks at Christmas, admission free, donations very welcome, no dogs except assistance dogs.

Walking, Cycling and Open Spaces Ardingly Reservoir West Sussex RH17 6SQ – 01444 892549. Includes the Kingfisher Trail nature walk and limited cycling/horse riding. Ardingly Activity Centre water sports centre with pre-bookable activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, rowing and raft building.

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Places to Visit this Summer & Autumn - Vouchers Burgess Hill BMX track RH15 8RW. The Burgess Hill BMX track opened in 2014 in Leylands Park. The track is the only one of its kind in Mid Sussex.

Chailey Common 450 acres of walks, horse riding and cycling on paths only to protect the wildlife habitats and grazing livestock.

Devil’s Dyke Devil’s Dyke Road, Poynings, near Brighton. Longest, deepest and widest ‘dry valley’ in the UK. Open dawn until dusk, National Trust seasonal events are held on site.

Ditchling Common woodland and heathland walks across the 27 acre site and around a pond with ducks, geese and swans, picnic tables, free parking.

Forest Way footpath, bridleway and cycle path running approx 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.

Skateboard and Scooter Parks at St John’s Park, Burgess Hill; Victoria Park, Haywards Heath; Bolnore Village, Whitemans Green & Henfield 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 hill-fort, with its steep northern slope used as a natural defence. It’s now managed by The National Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust. You can reach Ditchling Beacon via Breeze Buses which are open top in summer – weather permitting.

Wolstonbury Hill in the South Downs, Pyecombe, has been an important landmark for thousands of years. Iron Age farmers grazed animals on its summit and the Romans left pottery remains on its slopes.

Worth Way A 7 mile long shared-use route from Three Bridges to East Grinstead used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders and indirectly linked to the Forest Way which continues to Groombridge.

Ashdown Forest Centre Wych Cross RH18 5JP – 01342 823583 Metrobus 270. Once a Norman deer hunting forest, Ashdown Forest is now one of the largest free public access sites in the South East, and the ‘home’ of Winnie the Pooh. Walks, Forest Centre and riding with a permit.

Batchelor’s Field Recreation Ground Bolney RH17 5PE Tarmac pump track designed and built by the company who built the 2012 Olympic BMX Supercross track.

Beacon Bikes London Road, Albourne BN6 9BQ – 07542 188633.

Electric bike hire and free off road parking. A hidden gem, tucked away and secluded from the road. Located within the Q Leisure complex 4 miles from Brighton, near Hassocks. The Beacon Bikes Cafe is a family and pet friendly cafe offering homemade and organic cakes and savouries and award winning, freshly ground coffee. The setting includes a full size, all weather football pitch where children can cycle, play football, or run around safely in a no-traffic environment.

Black Cat Treasure Hunts – 07445 818996. Fun and affordable walking, cycling or driving treasure hunt routes around Sussex for families and groups, choose a ready-to-use hunt or a personalised adventure for a special event.

Pippingford Park, East Sussex TN22 3HW

Burgess Hill RH15 9NF

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Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP – 01444 450326. With a 17-acre garden, outdoor adventure playground, zip wire, woodland walks, cafe, gift shop, plant sales and children’s holiday and Halloween activities.

Open daily from mid February to mid November, generally 10am – 5pm and 10am – 6pm on weekends in July and August, woodland closes in mid September for the winter. See competition p12 Fishbourne Roman Palace Roman Way, Chichester PO19 3QR – 01243 785859. Roman palace with the largest mosaics in situ in the UK, recreated formal gardens and family activities. Open March – September, 10am – 5pm, February, October and November, 10am – 4pm.

See advert p19 Herstmonceux Castle Estate Hailsham BN27 1RN (use Wartling Road for sat nav) – 01323 834444. Magnificent moated castle, set in 300 acres of beautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan gardens. The Castle is not open to the public, however guided tours are conducted at an extra charge and subject to availability. Grounds open February – November, 10am – 7pm in summer. The estate is also home to the Observatory Science Centre.

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THE DATE! Saturday 8th October 2022 11am-6pm At the Old School Cuckfield Come and hear from our fantastic line-up of children‛s authors with talks, workshops and a quiz for kids of all ages.

For more information and for details of our creative writing competition please head to

www.cuckfieldbookfest.co.uk

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Supported by Cumnor House Sussex

Jill Windmill Clayton, South Downs BN6 9PG. Built in 1821, this 19th century corn windmill has been restored to full working order. Open most Sundays and bank holidays from May – September, 2pm – 5pm. Check website, as these days rely on volunteer stewards being available.

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6PP – 08718 733389. This magnificent Grade I listed garden was nearly lost forever and has been the subject of the largest garden restoration in England and possibly Europe. With Michelin starred restaurant, boutique hotel, sculpture trail, wallaby enclosure and art gallery. Open 364 days a year.

Nymans House and Gardens (National Trust) Handcross RH17 6EB 01444 405250 Metrobus 271 and 273. Natural play trail, walks in the Millennium Wood, cafe, gift shop, second-hand bookshop and family programmes in school holidays. Gardens open daily all year round. See website for opening times and dates for visiting the house.

See advert p22 Priest House North Lane, West Hoathly RH19 4PP – 01342 810479. Early 15th century hall house with a traditional cottage garden. Once owned by Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell, Anne of Cleves, Mary I and Elizabeth I. It is now furnished with 17th and 18th century country furniture and the garden is planted with over 170 culinary, medicinal and household herbs. Open March – October 10.30am – 5.30pm, open Sundays 12pm – 5.30pm. Closed Mondays except bank holidays.

Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) TN22 3QX – 01825 790231.

Four lakes form the heart of the garden, with paths circulating through the glades and wooded areas surrounding them. Each owner has left their own impression in the layout of the lakes, the construction of Pulham Falls, the planting of Palm Walk and the many different tree and shrub species from around the world. Parkland open daily dawn till dusk, the garden is open daily between 10am – 5pm, see website for details of seasonal events.

Standen House and Garden (National Trust) West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE – 01342 323029 Metrobus 84. Arts and Crafts family home with Morris and Co interiors, great views, woodland walks and family woodland play area. Open all year round, see website for dates and times of seasonal events. See advert back cover Wakehurst Gardens and Millennium Seed Bank Ardingly RH17 6TN – 01444 894066 Metrobus 272. Botanic gardens run by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Explore the Adventurous Journeys natural play spaces, Rock Walk and Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, plus restaurant, café, plant and gift shop. Open daily at 10am, see website for details of seasonal events.

Outdoor Pursuits So Sussex outdoor and woodland activities and Family Festivals Elderflower Fields and Into the Trees See competition p23 and voucher on facing page The Cow Putt is a farm-themed 18 hole adventure golf course based at the tranquil Heaven Farm Furner’s Green, near Uckfield. Plenty of free parking available. See competition p8

Out of Bounds Angmering BN16 4NB

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Ready for an adventure at Nymans?

Let’s Play at Nymans Daily from Sat 23 Jul – Weds 31 Aug, 10am – 5pm A specially installed play pavilion invites you to look out and listen up to the sights and sounds of the natural world. Alongside fun challenges to get active with and a natural play space to explore, there are plenty of ways to play at Nymans all summer long!

Free trail, normal admission applies Tel: 01444 405250 (Nymans) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans Follow us @NymansNT

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Heaven Farm Furner's Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG – 01825 790888. The Stable restaurant and tea room. See competition p8 Latchetts Farm Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG – 07542 853842. Creamery serving handmade ice creams, sorbets, cakes, chocolates, pancakes, waffles & traditional sweets. See competition p8 Mabel’s Tearoom Victoria Way, Burgess Hill RH15 9NF – 01444 246822.

Serving home-style breakfasts, brunches, lunches, loose-leaf tea, coffee and sweet temptations. All available to eat-in or takeaway with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options on the majority of the meals.

Plenty of room to park buggies. See advert & voucher p20 Nymans House and Gardens (National Trust) Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB – 01444 405250 Metrobus 271 and 273. The Riding House family friendly café with children’s activity lunch boxes in summer.

See advert Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) Sheffield Park, Uckfield TN22 3QX – 01825 790231. The Coach House family friendly café with children’s lunch boxes in summer.

Standen (National Trust) West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE – Over 80 stall holders 01342 323029 Metrobus 84. The Barn family friendly café with children’s under one roof. activity lunch boxes in summer.

Come for the shopping, See advert back cover Tea Thyme London Road, Hassocks stay for lunch.

BN6 9NA – 07903 203311. Large cafe with covered area and ‘paint your own’ items area for children – charges apply.

Tory’s Café in the Park RH16 4HT Mabel’s Emporium 10 Victoria Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex. 01444 246822 – 01444 458795. Meet, eat & play in mabelsemporium.com • info@mabelsemporium.com Victoria Park, Haywards Heath.

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Summer Fun at Nymans and Standen House &09/06/2022 Garden14:42 Come out and play this summer at Nymans. There's plenty to keep little ones entertained, from active play challenges in Comber’s Field, to having fun in the Play Glade, Nymans’ natural play space. During the summer holidays, a 'Pavilion of Play' large-scale play installation means that playtime is just about to get bigger, better and wilder than ever, as you'll find out what it really means to get closer to nature - in a world of lofty lookouts, giant ear trumpets, peculiar periscopes, and a whole lot more...

Join in with an outdoor adventure at Nymans with ‘The Pirate, The Seed and The All-Seeing Tree’, where you're invited on a voyage of discovery around the garden. Listen out for tales of the ancient Cedar tree. Why is the Plant Pirate here and what is he up to? Can a lost seed grow in a strange land? Colourful characters are on a quest to find answers and they need your help. Performances are throughout the day from Friday 29 July - Sunday 31 July and Friday 5 August - Sunday 7 August. £8 per person, plus normal admission.

Catch an open air performance of ‘The Railway Children’ on Monday 29 August with doors opening at 5pm, giving time to enjoy a picnic on the lawn in front of the ruins before the performance begins at 6pm. Adult £15, child £12.

Over at Standen House and Garden a summer of fun awaits, with a retro 70s twist. Have a go on the space hoppers, check out funky fashions for creatures on the summer trail; £3, get stuck into some creative crafts in the woodland den, and play giant outdoor garden games during the summer holiday.

Check websites for up to date information: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen-house-and-garden

Please check opening days & times before travelling as many attractions don't open every day

Guide to What's On Locally - Competition!

Most activities need to be pre-booked. Please refer to individual websites for further up-to-date information.

Lindfield Repair Cafe United Reformed Church 1st Saturday of the month

July

Until 30th October 'Flower Power' Standen, East Grinstead, daily 10am - 5pm, step back in time to the 70s (see advert back cover) Friday 8th July - Sunday 18th September Nourish Wakehurst, Ardingly, 10am - 6pm, the future of plants & food, book via kew. org/wakehurst/whats-on/ Saturday 16th July Koorana Wellbeing Fair Rawson Hall, Bolney, 10am - 5pm, book free tickets via kooranawellbeing.co.uk Friday 22nd - Saturday 23rd July The Supercar Event Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, book via thesupercarevent.com (see advert p18) Saturday 23rd July Wednesday 31st August Let's Play at Nymans Handcross, daily 10am - 5pm (see advert facing page) Saturday 23rd July Wednesday 31st August Storybook Summer Godstone Farm, book via godstonefarm.co.uk (see advert p21) Saturday 23rd July - Saturday 10th September Kids Summer Woodland Trail Borde Hill Garden, book via bordehill.co.uk (see competition p12) Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st July Soldiers at the Palace: The Ermine Street Guard Fishbourne Roman Palace, 10am - 5pm, booking advised via sussexpast.co.uk (see advert p19)

August

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th August Good Vibrations Society Festival Pippingford Park, East Sussex book via goodvibrationssociety.com (see competition p20) Friday 12th August Children's Outdoor Theatre - Awful Auntie Borde Hill Garden, 5.30pm - 7.30pm, book via bordehill.co.uk (see competition p12) Tuesday 16th - Sunday 21st August Mamma Mia! at the Brighton Centre book via brightoncentre.co.uk (see competition p15) Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th August Wild Meadows Weekend The Mac's Farm, Ditchling, book via themacsfarm.co.uk Monday 29th August The Railway Children open air performance at Nymans, 5pm (see advert facing page)

September

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th September Into the Trees Festival Pippingford Park, East Sussex book via into-the-trees.co.uk (see competition) Saturday 10th September Haywards Heath Town Day & Music Festival Victoria Park Saturday 17th September Handcross Park School Open Morning, register via handcrossparkschool.co.uk (see advert p9) Monday 19th - Friday 23rd September Cumnor House Sussex Danehill, Open Week, register via 01825 792006 (see advert p10)

Monday 19th - Friday 30th September Burgess Hill Girls Whole School & Nursery Open Fortnight register via burgesshillgirls.com (see advert p3) Friday 23rd September Ardingly Nursery & Pre-Prep Open Morning, register via ardingly.com (see advert p11) Saturday 24th September Lingfield College Senior School Open Morning, register via lingfieldcollege. co.uk (see advert p12) Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th September Autumn Show and International Horse Trials South of England Showground, Ardingly, book via seas.org.uk Sunday 25th September Southern Classics Society Car Show Borde Hill Garden, 10am - 3.30pm, book via bordehill.co.uk (see competition p12)

October

Saturday 8th October Cuckfield Children's Bookfest the Old School, 11am - 6pm cuckfieldbookfest.co.uk (see advert p21) Monday 10th - Friday 14th October Lingfield College Prep School in Action Week register via lingfieldcollege.co.uk (see advert p12) Saturday 15th - Monday 31st October A Haunting Halloween Borde Hill Garden, 10am - 5pm, children's spooky trail, book via bordehill.co.uk (see competition p12)

Later in 2022...

Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th November Winter Fair South of England Showground, Ardingly, book via seas.org.uk

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Play your way at Standen this Summer A summer of fun with a retro 70s twist.

Space Hoppers on the lawn, funky fashions for the creatures in the summer trail, creative crafts in the woodland den, and giant outdoor garden games.

Kid’s trail £3, normal admission applies Tel: 01342 323029 (Standen) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen Follow us @StandenNT

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