Mid Sussex Family Grapevine autumn/winter 2019 issue

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MID SUSSEX | NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY 2020

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The ESSENTIAL guide to local information for bump to teens

Family Day Trip

Clip 'n' Climb Party

Prepare for Birth & Baby Course

Glow Wild Tickets

What's On

Local events November - February

Reptile Experience/ Wildlife Walk for 2

Vouchers Four Great Discount Vouchers A - Z of Sport & Leisure

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Childcare

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Education

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Parties

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Holiday Schemes

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Support

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Businesses around town www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk The autumn/winter 2019 issue sees a few new additions; a sprinkling of lovely Christmas gift ideas and Christmas offers, a couple of glowing testimonials from very happy customers, and a new 'Greener Choices' category featuring businesses who are focused on offering natural, organic, vegan, cruelty-free or plastic-free options. There are few better ways of keeping your carbon footprint down than using local businesses, and this also keeps your cash within the local community, so please do refer to our adverts and listings when choosing where to spend your time and money.

In this issue you'll find four handy Discount Vouchers and five fabulous Competitions. Enter online to win prizes from Drusillas, Places Leisure, Lushtums, Wakehurst and Deano's Snake Shack. As always, many thanks to all the advertisers who have placed adverts with the Mid Sussex Family Grapevine this issue. Please do support these local businesses; they are a very hard working bunch and they would love to hear from you.

elizabeth@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk 01444 451 449 / 07786 244 698 Nicola Coughlin, Sales Consultant www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex

@midsussexfamilygrapevine

Face and Body Co, beauty treatments using eco-friendly products & practices, Haywards Heath, 07786 088344 Helen’s Natural Treatments, rose quartz facial, warm wax hand massage, Indian head & holistic therapies, helensnaturaltreatments.co.uk 07901 301244

Cover photo of Iris at Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten (advert p14) Ode and Fenn, handmade, plasticfree bath, shower & male grooming products & skincare at Bella June Flowers, 01273 845379 The Seasons, household goods, liquid refills & organic & biodynamic foods, Forest Row, 01342 824673

Mention voucher when booking Subject to availability, Wednesdays only

07792 726 017 www.treehoppersfk.com Valid until 11 December 2019

Tropic with Anna Ashley, naturally derived, vegan & cruelty-free products for skin, body & hair, suitable for all ages, 07932 005735

Children’s Shoe Shops Clever Clogs Footwear, East Grinstead, 01342 319133 Happy Feet Boutique, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 487744 Klodhoppers, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 452824

Cuckfield Craft & Vintage Market, held monthly on Fri or Sat, Queens Hall, just drop in

East Grinstead

1 free Tiny Treehoppers session per person

Tracy’s Little Gift Shop, shampoo bars, laundry eggs, wax food wraps, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, tracyslittlegiftshop.wikaniko.com 07597 384785

Arts & Crafts Markets

Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten Autumn/winter 19

Out of School Clubs.......................19 Parties.............................................4 - 5 Photographers...................................7 Places to Visit...........................28 - 36 Pre-School Activities...............8 - 10 Pre-School Nurseries............12 - 14 Swimming................................25 - 27 Toddler Groups..........................8 - 10 Toys, Books & Gifts............................2 Tutoring & Languages...................18 What’s On...................................34 - 35

Reptile Experience for 2 - Deano's Snake Shack Climbing Party for 16 - High Places at The Triangle Antenatal & Postatal yoga package - Lushtums Family Day Ticket - Drusillas Family Ticket to Glow Wild - Wakehurst

Tiny land, natural, eco-friendly wood stains made from food, 07951 469922

Greener Choices

Over 1700 useful contacts!

COMPETITIONS - WIN:

Thistle and Pheasant-berry, keepsakes made from first baby clothes or materials with special significance, thistleandpheasant-berry.co.uk 07702 153882

Mid Sussex Family Grapevine

Clough’s Deli, loose cupboard staples, wax wraps, soap nuts, liquid refills, Lindfield, 01444 452060

A - Z of Sport & Leisure..........21 - 27 Additional Needs..........................7 - 8 Advice & Support........................6 - 7 Antenatal..............................................6 Babies..............................................6 - 8 Businesses around Town................2 Childcare..............................................8 Children’s Centres.............................7 Competitions.........4, 5, 16, 19 & 27 Daycare Nurseries..................10 - 13 Discount Vouchers......2, 5, 29 & 32 Family Friendly Eateries...............33 Independent Schools...3 & 15 - 17

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Elizabeth Wickenden - Editor

Beading Brilliant, plastic-free handmade craft kits for crafty kids, plastic-free packaging, ecofriendly party bags, 07840 618295 beadingbrilliant.co.uk

In This Issue

Henfield Monday Market, 8.30am12pm, just drop in or rent a stall, Henfield Hall, 01273 493365 Mansion Market, 11am-4pm, Sat 9th November & Sat 14th December, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row RH18 5JA (see advert p34)

Toys, Books, Clothes & Gifts Beading Brilliant, handmade craft kits for crafty kids, unique gift ideas. What will yours create?

07840 618295 beadingbrilliant.co.uk Cheeki Monkeys, nearly new sales, entry £1 per adult, 07970 521483 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft gift shop, Ditchling, 01273 844744 Holmes Wood Play, bespoke carpentry service creating imaginative play equipment, 07468 499141 Little Chickadeela Crochet, bespoke handmade baby clothes & accessories, 07974 972714 Marisa’s Little Gift Shop, a gift for all occasions, 07923 412266 Nibs and Scribbles, personalised children’s prints & bespoke gifts, 07909 511276 North Park Farm outdoor activity equipment, 01273 833643 Picture Tent, bespoke illustrations, illustrated names & dates of birth & toy portraits, 07813 111935 (see advert p18) PJ and the Hare, children’s clothing, children’s books & gifts, Cuckfield, 07739 556150 The Little Nappy Cake Shop, handmade baby nappy cakes & gifts, Burgess Hill, 07814 590728 Tiny land, natural, eco-friendly wood stains made from food, 07951 469922 Tracy’s Little Gift Shop, mermaids, dinosaurs & unicorns, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, 07597 384785 fb.me/tracysshop

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Party Entertainment • Competition

Talks, Displays & Birthday Parties featuring living Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians & Invertebrates FULLY INSURED AND DBS CHECKED FULLY INSURED & DBS CHECKED - LICENCE NUMBER AW047

Football & Sports Your Ages Parties 4-14 yrs

choice of venue

Contact us on 077436 75253 animazing@btinternet.com www.animazing.co.uk CHILDREN'S BOUNCY CASTLE HIRE FROM ONLY £35 PER DAY For indoor & Outdoor Use 10ft x 10ft perfect for small areas!

Free local delivery & collection Please call Darren, Burgess Hill 01444 230110 or 07767 894968

Paul Abbey, member of the famous Magic Circle, will tailor his performance to fit your project perfectly.

Fantastic entertainment for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Dinner Parties, Formal Black Tie & Corporate Events Book now and make your event really stand out!

07850 013149

www.paulabbey.co.uk

Hall Hire 1st Lindfield Scout Hut, Eastern Road, 01444 440460 Ashdown Forest Centre, rustic barn with basic kitchen, seats approx 40, 01342 823583 Borde Hill, hall with kitchen & large car park, Haywards Heath, 01444 450326 Bramble Hall, Bramble Hill, seats 60, hall with kitchen, Balcombe, 01444 811833 Clair Hall, conference, community & entertainment centre, 01444 455440 East Court & Meridian Parish Halls, East Grinstead, 01342 335056 Fairfield Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 248343 Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, 01444 416170 Hillians Bar & function room, Burgess Hill Town FC, 01444 254832 Holy Trinity Primary School, Cuckfield, hall & grounds, 07557 037898 Martindale Centre, Station Road, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790375

Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 247815 Old School, Church Street, Cuckfield, 01444 456900 Parish Room, Stockcroft Road, seats 40, hall with kitchen, Balcombe, 01444 811264 Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 454276 Scaynes Hill Village Centre, Lewes Road, 01444 831511 Scout Hall, up to 40 children, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath, 07786 244698 St Andrew’s Church Hall, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762 St Andrew’s Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762 St Richard’s Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413621 The Henfield Hall, Henfield, 01273 493365 The King’s Church, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215

WIN! A Reptile Experience or Wildlife Walk for 2 children Deano’s Snake Shack is offering 2 chances to win 2

places at a super snakey Reptile Experience or on a brilliantly buggy Wildlife Walk at The Macs Farm in Ditchling.

Various dates available in 2020, suitable for all ages.

To enter, tell us your favourite insect at: www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex/compe��on-entries where you will also find full Terms & Condi�ons of entry Closing date 31st January 2020 - 1 entry per household

www.themacsfarm.co.uk

Deano’s Snake Shack, The Macs Farm, Ditchling BN6 8GT

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07702 433 227

www.�nytekkers.com Victory Hall, Stockcroft Road, seats up to 180, Balcombe, 01444 811372 Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, 01444 471664

Party Venues Adventure Avenue, children’s role play centre, 1-7yrs, The Martlets, Burgess Hill, 07715 751133 Blackland Farm nr East Grinstead, 01342 810493 Broadstone Warren Scout Site & Activity Centre, Forest Row, 01342 822573 Fun Pots children’s pottery painting parties, Haywards Heath, 01444 414234 funpots.link/fgp JumpIn Inflatable Fun, fully catered parties for all ages, Burgess Hill, 01444 241595 Kids party packages at Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 455440 Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham, farm, Froggies indoor play, playbarn, adventure playgrounds, 01323 442051 (see advert p32) Knockhatch Ski & Snowboard Centre, ringo-ing, ski & snowboard parties, 01323 442051 Latchetts Farm Creamery, Heaven Farm, Danehill, 01825 791692 Let Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks organise your party, 01273 841348 Let The Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath, organise your party, 01444 457337 Let the Kings Centre, East Grinstead organise your party, 01342 328616 Let The Triangle, Burgess Hill organise your party, 01444 876000 Sharky’s Soft Play Parties, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Sussex Mother café, Hassocks, 07752 625406 Washbrooks Farm Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 832201

Face Painting Face painting & glitter by Katie’s Festival Faces, 3yrs+, all occasions, 07850 337031 Face painting for all occasions, 07817 317201 Fantastical Faces, face & body painting, glitter designs & glitter tattoos, 07931 935539

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Party Entertainers A. C. Knell Entertainment, children’s parties, discos, karaoke, 07968 964286 Allsortsoffun, pirate, knight, spy, magic, puppets, 07845 320001 (see advert) Angels’n’Divas, 4-16yrs, pamper parties for girls, 07771 964626 (see advert) Arty Parties/Slime Parties, 1st birthdays, celebrations & special events, 07789 125922 thecreationstation.co.uk Chocolate workshops for families, kids & schools, delicious, creative & fun for 9yrs+ 07867 800184 lovechocolateworkshops.co.uk Clay Parties with Jane Skelton In Ditchling, 01273 844679 FAB Pamper parties & festival glitter using eco-friendly, organic & all-natural products, 07786 088344 (see advert) Kate Creative, mobile pottery painting studio, parties, clubs & events, 01342 718777 Made & Making, original, fun & educational sewing parties for 8yrs+, 07967 819540 Music Bus parties, 1-5yrs, singing, percussion, parachute play, puppets, games & fun, 07971 811890 Nutritional Ninjas, fun cookery parties, we come to you, 01276 428148 Painty Pots, children’s pottery painting, parties & groups, 07747 826972 Poi Passion Circus Arts, circus skills workshops, performances & parties, 07522 658207 Poppy’s Parties, award winning children’s entertainers; immersive, imaginative & fun, 07949 693915 Sounds Wicked Disco, party games, comedy magic, interactive dancing, 07784 416740 Sussex Princess Parties, parties for boys & girls, 07954 967798 TechZone, the ultimate gaming truck for kids to teens, 01622 200655 Tomfoolery children’s entertainer, 01403 597179 Trickswap Circus, performances, displays & circus workshops, 07855 215122 Yellow Brick Lab, LEGO® Robotics & Coding parties for 5yrs+, 07716 504730 yellowbricklab.co.uk

Party Entertainment • Competition • Discount Voucher

MARCO THE MAGICIAN Win the ultimate kids climbing party!

Worth £139!

Experience adrenaline fuelled fun on 16 themed climbing walls! The Mid Sussex Family Grapevine has teamed up with The Triangle, Burgess Hill to offer one lucky winner a climbing party for up to 16 children.

Enter on the website below & answer a simple question* thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/midsussex /competition-entries

Children's Magic Par�es with Magic, Games & Fun Balloon Modelling, Juggling and a real Rabbit!

01435 864 124

marco@marcosmagic.co.uk www.marcosmagic.co.uk

What shape Which Mid Sussex town is The Triangle leisure centre located in?

Mermaid and Shark Birthday Parties, Experiences & Lessons

The Triangle, Burgess Hill placesleisure.org Triangle.placesleisure.org

07557 374013 www.crestswimschool.co.uk

The Sussex Swim School, mermaid/ shark parties, all equipment supplied, qualified mermaid teacher, warm, private pool, 01444 474573

*One entry per household. Please visit The Mid Sussex Family Grapevine website for terms and conditions.

Closing date 31st December 2019. Party slots available on weekdays only. Ages 4yrs and above.

Animal Parties

Puppet Parties

Animal School with Lindsay. Incredible pet parties including a dinosaur!

LN/201900394, 07795 422036 (see advert)

Dandelion Puppets, wildlife themed stories &/or games for 3-8yrs, 01273 857482

Animazing, parties, talks & displays with reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates & mammals, Reg: AW047, 07743 675253 (see advert) Deano’s Snake Shack, fun, educational animal & reptile handling, Reg: LN/201900514, Ditchling, 07802 724914 (see competition) Hug A Bug, 5yrs+, bringing the zoo to you, 07736 300077

Magic Parties Children’s party entertainer & magic shows, 4-11yrs, 07734 101987 Jonathan Cann, magic, Punch & Judy, balloonology, indoor & outdoor events, 07850 917126 Magic & balloon madcap party entertainment, 5yrs+, Paul Abbey, 07850 013149 (see advert)

Rust & Stardust’s Puppet Parties capture children’s imaginations with handmade entertainment, crafts, games & activities, 07896 740759

Sport & Dance Parties Clip ‘n’ Climb parties, reach new heights at The Triangle, birthday parties for up to 16 children, 01444 876000 (see competition) Crest Swim School, 8yrs+, mermaid & shark parties & experiences, 07557 374013 (see advert & discount voucher) Excel Activity Group, Nerf gun, bubble football, archery tag & dodgeball parties, 01344 305763 Get Your Skates On, private parties or parties at a public session, 07858 912322 Go Wild, energetic, fun-filled outdoor birthday parties, 07502 107110 Golf Parties at Cuckfield Golf Centre, 01444 459999

Malcolm the Magician, magic, disco, balloons, games, , 07734 925330

Inspire Academy of Dance parties, 3-12yrs, 07783 138348

Marco the Magician, fun magic shows, balloon modelling, juggling & a real rabbit, 01435 864124 (see advert)

JK Parties, ‘Make a Musical’ & themed parties, 07504 059640

Pompom parties, stress-free party packages with magic, disco, puppets, prizes & bubbles, 07809 440566

Kicks Dance, themed dance parties for 4-11yrs, 07917 451317 Learn to Skateboard, parties & lessons, 07816 105950

Tiny Tekkers, multisport parties 4-14yrs, 07702 433227 (see advert)

Let’s Dance! dance parties, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Little Kickers Football Parties, 2-7yrs, 01293 226201 Popsteps dance, pamper & Zumba parties, 07495 125599 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining parties, 4yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203

Bouncy Castles & Equipment Hire Bohannas Entertainments, bouncy castle hire, funfair rides, event planning, 07870 266614 Bouncy Castle Hire, for indoor/outdoor use, 01444 230110 (see advert) Go Bounce, bouncy castle hire for all occasions, 07702 318423

Party Supplies & Cakes

Swoove with Amy, tailored parties including dancing, singing, games, face painting & Swoove, 07803 610170 swoovefitness.com/instructors/amystuttle

Izzy’s Party Shop, partyware, fancy dress, sweets, balloons, cake decorating, H Heath, 01444 453724

The Outdoors Project, Nerf games, bushcraft, Harry Potter, circus skills, mini nature shelters, 07939 664037

Revolution Recreation, party tent & games hire, giant illuminated number hire for birthday parties, 01883 770666

Putty Cakes, beautiful birthday cakes, 01293 863600

Crest Swim School 10% off a mermaid/shark party or experience Mention voucher when booking 07557 374 013 / 01444 213 707 www.crestswimschool.co.uk Valid 1 Nov - 29 February 2020

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Support • Antenatal • Babies The Daisy Foundation Antenatal & Baby Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill & Lewes For a Positive and Confident Birth

Begin your Perinatal Journey with Daisy Birthing Classes Active Birth Workshops available for you and your Birth Partner 07419 737 028

thedaisyfoundation.com/teacher/jo-hill Fertility2Birth

HypnoBirthing

For confidence, calm and clarity

Give yourself and your baby the best start in your wonderful journey together With experienced, registered Hypnotherapist Nicola Preston Bell • 01444 819075 www.nicolaprestonbell.com

Counselling & Emotional Support Beacon House Therapeutic Services & Trauma Team, 01444 413939 Childline, help & support for a wide range of issues, 0800 1111 Circle of Support, counselling & therapy services, Haywards Heath, 07503 071494 Earth Whispers, postnatal fatigue, natural energy balance & rejuvenation therapy, Georgina Griggs, 07970 914932 Mellow Mumma, birth trauma healer & subconscious therapist for women & teens, 07968 695226 Nicola Headley Birth Therapy, specialist support following a difficult birth experience, 07808 402324 PANDAS meetings & support for pre & postnatal illnesses, 01691 664275 Play Therapy Counselling for children with behavioural & emotional concerns, 07913 551447 Relate, help with parenting & family life, East Grinstead, 01293 657055

Local Support Groups for Specific Conditions Action for Deafness, all ages, 01444 415582 Disability Access East Grinstead Area, all ages, 01342 322242 Eczema Support Group, Haywards Heath Area, 0800 089 1122 Group B Strep Support, information & support, 01444 416176 Support for sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & ME, all ages, 01273 831733 Time to Talk, NHS postnatal depression support group, 01444 251084 Women’s Aid freephone 24hr national domestic violence helpline, 0808 2000 247

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First Aid Training for Parents & Carers

Parenting & Antenatal Courses & Support

Baby & Child first aid classes, 2 hour class covering CPR, choking & more, 07833 530549 Baby First Aid Sussex, baby & child first aid courses for confidence in an emergency, 07946 391117 Baby/child emergency first aid, 2hr courses for family & friends in your home/venue, 07796 154723 Daisy First Aid, classes across Sussex or in your own home, 07985 165584 Newborn Nurturing, first aid training for childhood years, 07932 768976 To Baby & Beyond, first aid classes for parents & carers, 01273 702496

Toddlerology, supporting parents of toddlers & beyond with eating, behaviour, sleep & routine, 07810 892635

Fertility & Conception Nicola Headley Fertility Coach, specialist support for women & couples on their fertility journey, 07808 402324 Rosie Weston Nutrition, nutritional therapist specialising in preconception fertility & pregnancy care, East Grinstead, 07885 557485

Midwives & Doulas Cai Doula, Cheryl Titherly, postnatal doula, 07999 286778 caibaby.co.uk Emma Mills, private midwife for antenatal & postnatal care, oneoff appointments & packages, 01444 410944 Lydia Retusch-Webb, Your Birth Choice, doula care, birth & postnatal, 07979 760977 Naomi Kemeny, postnatal doula, 07796 332252 Sarah Syms, midwife & antenatal/ postnatal massage therapist, 07955 049773 The Pregnancy Coaching Company, midwife-led antenatal courses & postnatal support, 07939 332444

National Childbirth Trust Antenatal classes & breastfeeding support, 07732 805602 Find your local NCT group, 07732 805602 First Aid Courses, 07732 805602 Maternity forum, feedback on Mid Sussex maternity services, 07732 805602

Volunteer for Time 4 Children listening course, 01444 413893

Antenatal Classes & Support ABumpsABaby antenatal classes with registered midwives, Burgess Hill, 07748 168751 Birthing classes & active birth workshops with the Daisy Foundation, Haywards Heath, 07419 737028 (see advert) Hypnotherapy Solutions Sussex, hypnobirthing classes at the Perrymount Clinic, Haywards Heath, 01273 857966 (see advert) Lushtums prepare for birth & parenthood courses, learn all you need to know for a positive birth experience, lushtums.co.uk/mid-sussex 07786 980119 Mid Sussex Home Birth Group, East Grinstead, 07843 211434 Midwife-led pregnancy, fertility & gynaecology scanning, Haywards Heath, 07913 208419 Nicola Preston Bell BA DHypPsych(UK) GPHR, hypnobirthing & mindfulness, 01444 819075 (see advert) The Instinctive Mother, hypnobirthing, 07976 363890 The Pregnancy Coaching Company, midwife-led antenatal courses in Haywards Heath & 1-2-1 breastfeeding support & advice, 07939 332444 The Wise Hippo Sussex, hypnobirthing taught by a practising midwife & qualified hypnotherapist, 07968 444006

Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise Aqua Natal on Sun, Parent & Baby exercise on Mon, Parent & Baby indoor cycle on Tues, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Buggy Power at Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348

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Lushtums pregnancy & mum & baby yoga, to prepare for birth, stay calm & fit, & postnatal to regain core strength safely, lushtums.co.uk/mid-sussex 07976 701085 (see competition p16) Parent & baby group indoor cycle, Thurs 11.15-12pm, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Pre & postnatal Pilates classes with a chartered physio, 01444 450162 Pre/postnatal personal trainer, 1-2-1 individualised programmes, 07873 986625 Pregnancy & postnatal exercise class, Wed 10.30-11.15, babies welcome, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Pregnancy & postnatal massage, core & pelvic floor, diastasis, C-section recovery, 07922 114328 Pregnancy yoga, Yogalicious Mama, Mondays 7.30pm, Old Barn, Isaacs Lane, 07736 468431 Ruth Polden, pre & postnatal yoga, Forest Row, 07966 095928 Swoove with Esther, gentle, fun fitness classes where you sing along to the music, 07764 801167

Breastfeeding Support 1st & 3rd Weds of month, 9.30-11am, Hassocks Health Centre, 01273 834388 Drop in clinic, Mon 1.30-2.30 & Fri 1011am, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07712 760879 Monday 9.30-11am, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Newborn Nurturing, antenatal, postnatal & breastfeeding support, doula & tongue tie, 07932 768976 The Pregnancy Coaching Company, breastfeeding & lactation support in hospital or at home, 07939 332444 Thurs 9.30-11am, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07743 438970 Tuesday 10-11.30, Blackwell Children & Family Centre East Grinstead, 01342 332925

Complementary Therapy for Babies James Bibby & Associates, Registered Paediatric Osteopaths, 01444 248002 Osteopath specialising in babies, Tracey Cambridge, 01342 323851 (see advert)

Babies • Health • Additional Needs

CNM

COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

Training Successful Practitioners

Turn your passion for Nutrition into a career!

Become a Nutritional Therapist Study In class or Online Find out more at one of our FREE Open Events Sleeping Bunnies, baby & infant 0-5yrs, professional sleep clinic & consultancy, 07816 761406

Baby Mementoes Impressions for Little People by Rebecca, framed hand & feet castings/ impressions, 07713 923247 Nibs and Scribbles, personalised commemorative prints & bespoke gifts, 07909 511276 Picture Tent, bespoke illustrations, illustrated names & dates of birth & toy portraits, 07813 111935 (see advert p18) Precious Moments, bespoke baby gifts for every occasion, 07776 287872 Tiny Treasures keepsakes, 0-6mths, monthly sessions or private hire, 07789 125922 thecreationstation.co.uk

Baby & Family Photographers Alex Rickard Photography, 01444 891596 babi photography, 07968 198131 Cosy Toes Photography, maternity & newborn portraiture, 07779 950121 Dautlich Photography, specializing in maternity, newborn & family photos, 07435 297189 Elisa B Photography, natural newborn & baby photography in West Sussex, 07791 710124 Emma Duggan, family portrait photography, 01342 811631 Kelly Peters, newborn & family photography, 07843 940077 Little Acorns Photography, newborn, children & family photos, 07885 420061 Louise Ferguson Photography, maternity, newborn, baby & family portraits, 07951 575216 Photography for Little People

by Gareth, newborn & family photographer, 07779 245751 Photography for Little People by Rebecca, award winning mobile newborn & family photographer, , 07713 923247 Sally Nakajima, Echo Baby Photography, 07780 462516

Sarah Fisher Photography, maternity, newborn, baby & family photographer, East Grinstead, 01342 716393 Sonia Hallam Photography, maternity, newborn, children & family photography, 07494 467438 The Silver Lens, children & family portraits & special occasion photography, 07881 863571

Baby Massage Blissful Bébé IAIM baby massage, group & private baby massage courses, 07732 808623 Cai Baby Massage, 1-2-1 & group classes from birth-1yr, IAIM, 07999 286778 caibaby.co.uk NCT baby massage classes East Grinstead, 5 week course, all welcome, discounts available, 020 8752 2385 Pregnancy & Baby Massage Sussex, learn the benefits of massaging your baby in a friendly class, Hassocks & Haywards Heath, 07931 584548 Pure Reflections baby massage, East Grinstead & surrounding areas, 07730 459102 Sootheababy, baby massage classes by midwife & certified instructor, 07955 049773 The Instinctive Mother, calm your baby confidently & naturally, 07976 363890

Fostering & Adoption Cornerways Fostering Services, foster carers urgently needed for children 0-18yrs, 01293 826830 Diagrama Fostering, 0800 802 1910 Fostering, give a local child a family, West Sussex County Council, 0330 222 7775 West Sussex County Council Family Placement, adoption, 0330 222 7777

Bereaved Parents Dinkie Dannies, stillborn baby 3D hand & feet casts, from 20wks, 07594 665476 Jigsaw South East, grief support for bereaved children & families, 01342 313895 Oscar’s Wish Foundation, providing support following the loss of a baby You Raise Me Up, financial & emotional support for families who’ve lost a young adult 16-25yrs, 01323 482772 24hrs

Health, Wellbeing & Beauty Annaseed Therapies, beauty treatments, massage & relaxation therapies to help you unwind, 07817 091016 Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, life coaching, 01342 811099 Exercise on referral; injuries, health issues, recovery, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Face and Body Co, beauty treatments, Haywards Heath, 07786 088344 FREE local service to help mums lead a healthy lifestyle, 01444 477191 Nimbus Clinics, chiropractic care for babies & women during & after pregnancy, 01444 452220 Sleep Better Remedies, helping you sleep better & combat snoring... naturally, for all ages, 07471 156468 Tracy’s Little Gift Shop, Himalayan salt lamps, essential oils, soaps, Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, 07597 384785 fb.me/tracysshop Tropic Skincare Helen Hayes, natural, vegan, cruelty-free, free pamper & 1-2-1 consultations, 07901 301244 tropichelen.co.uk Tropic with Anna Ashley, tropic ambassador, beauty that’s good for you, 07932 005735 Well-being, restorative & relaxation sessions for adults, 1-2-1 & small groups lushtums.co.uk/mid-sussex call Sarah 07976 701085

Complementary Healthcare Bowen Therapy? search online for PingPingBowen, 07507 288882 CJ Hypnotherapy classes for all, 01444 412491 College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), courses & training in natural therapies, East Grinstead, 01342 410505 (see advert) Fountain Therapies, holistic & wellness centre, Handcross, 01444 401271 Homeopathy, for natural & effective relief from acute & chronic ailments, call Kate, 07817 465377 Hypnotherapy Solutions Sussex, Haywards Heath, 01273 857966 (see advert)

www.naturopathy-uk.com 01342 410 505 Nicola Preston Bell BA DHypPsych(UK) GPHR, hypnotherapy & mindfulness, 01444 819075 (see advert) Physio Therapy Centre, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 450162 Specialist Help for Anxiety, for children, hypnosis, 01342 824933 Talks on the modern home’s impact on wellbeing, protect your family’s health, 07841 757774 The Family Chiropractic Sussex, Old Station House, East Grinstead, 01342 315298 The Perrymount Clinic, mother & baby support clinic, cranial osteopathy, private midwife, 01444 410944

Children & Family Centres Blackwell Children & Family Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 332992 East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, West Street, 01342 332970 Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Penn Crescent, 01444 255499 Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Leylands Road, 01444 255493 Sussex Downs Children & Family Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968 The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480

Additional Needs Auditory Verbal UK, helping deaf babies & children communicate, 01869 325000 Bluebird Community Transport, 01444 471919 Chailey Heritage School, 01825 724444 Dragonflies Forest School by Nature Nurture Sussex for children up to 12yrs with additional needs, 07792 726017 Early Action for Autism, 1:1 ABA therapy, 07400 608998 Gateway Club, for older teenagers & adults with a learning difficulty, East Grinstead & Burgess Hill, 07592 609785 Jigsaw Occupational Therapy, assessment & sensory integration therapy centre for children & young people, 01444 616162 Kangaroos reg charity for children & young adults with learning disabilities, Haywards Heath, 01444 459108

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Childcare • Baby Groups • Toddler Timetable Additional Needs (continued) London Dyslexia Network, assessment, tuition, advice, South East area, 0330 1137778 Play & Learn Plus, 10-11.30 Fri, Sidney West CFC, Leylands Road, 01444 255493 SEND Special Educational Needs &/ or Disabilities Information Advice & Support Service, 0330 222 8555 Signposts drop in centre for anyone with learning difficulties, Burgess Hill, 01444 616232 Sussex Autism Support, monthly meetings, Bolnore Village, 07582 700618 The Disabilities Trust, Burgess Hill, 01444 239123

Baby Groups Baby Sensory, award winning baby development classes, 0-13mths, Cuckfield, 07900 676334 Toddler Sense, 12mths+, The WOW Centre, East Grinstead, 07393 040719

Twins & Multiple Births 1st & 3rd Tues of the mth, 10-11.30, East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, 01342 332970 Thursday fortnightly, 10-11.30, Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Leylands Road, 01444 255493 Twins Club 10-11.30, 1st, 3rd & 5th Friday of the month, All Saints, Lindfield, 01444 482405

Dads’ Groups

Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill, 01444 220378

Dangerous Dads run by Nature Nurture Sussex, monthly weekend groups for male relatives & carers of kids up to 10yrs, 07792 726017

Woodlands Meed, Burgess Hill, for children with multiple learning difficulties 2-19yrs, 01444 244133

Signing for Babies & Toddlers

Xchange 12.30-2.30 Thurs, Gateway Baptist Church, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 233050

Sing & Sign, Burgess Hill, Bolnore Village & Haywards Heath, 07958 539903

Leisure & Sport for SEND Children

Sing & Sign, East Grinstead, 01342 836743

Kangaroos reg charity for children & young adults with learning disabilities, Haywards Heath, 01444 459108 Riding for the Disabled, South East Region, 07789 085947 Seagulls Special Needs Football Club, 5yrs+ Burgess Hill, 01273 668590 Seahorses Swimming Club for the less able, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 484726 SMART Club, range of activities, Wed 5.15-6.45, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Southern Ski Club for the Disabled, Knockhatch, 1st Sat of mth 6-8pm *Volunteers required*, 07775 687648

Childminders & Babysitting Cosy Corner Childminding, before & after school care, Haywards Heath, 07803 057949

Toddlers Monday am Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.4510.30 & 10.45-11.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Cuckoos Playgroup, 0-4yrs, 10-11.30 term time, The Old School, Cuckfield, 07957 907780 Discover Baby, 0-12mths, 10-11.30, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Instructor led swimming, Parent & Baby Fun, 9-9.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Kindermusik Cuddle & Bounce, 0-1yr, 12-12.45, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 9.45-10.30, & Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 10.45-11.30, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert)

Harmony at Home nanny & childcare agency, 01444 640580

Little Stars, 10-11.30, Jubilee Community Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328334

Honey Pot Childminding, 7am-7pm, Mon-Fri, 3 mins walk from Wivelsfield Station, Burgess Hill, 07881 518496

Music Bus, 9.30-10.30 for 0-18mths, 10.45-11.45 for 18mths+, The Yews, Haywards Heath, 07971 811890

Nannies & Au Pairs

Okey Cokey Toddler Group, 10-11.30, United Reformed Church, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 241063

Elizabeth Henry Nannies, maternity nurses, nursery staff, nannies, babysitting, 01892 836435 Event Childcare, mobile childcare for events in London & the South East, 07557 043736 Host a French Student, exchanges, hosting & summer holiday programmes, 01249 812551

Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.5512.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 St Augustine’s CEP Toddler Group, 8.4510.15am, Scaynes Hill, 01444 831371

Baby & Toddler Equipment

Stay & Play at The Acorns, 10-12pm, 0-4yrs with parents/childminders, Westmeston nr Ditchling, 01444 455081 (see advert p12)

Sweet Wrappers, baby sling library, carrying consultancy & postnatal doula services, 07986 851539

Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499

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Swoove with Amy, Swoove Mini 9.3010.30, St Francis Church Hall, Hassocks, 07803 610170 swoovefitness.com/ instructors/amy-stuttle The Sanctuary, 9.30-12pm, The Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 835008 Tiny Explorers, 0-2yrs, 11.30-12.30, East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, 01342 332970 Whoosh Messy Play sessions for parent & child, 10-11am, Haywards Heath, 07736 938430 (see advert)

Toddlers Monday pm Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, 2-4½yrs, 2.30 & 3pm Balcombe, 07834 922862 (see advert p21) Kindermusik Laugh & Learn 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Sunbeams, 1.152.45, St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 01444 232337

Swoove with Amy, Swoove Mini 9.3010.30, Lindfield Scout Hut, Eastern Road, 07803 610170 swoovefitness. com/instructors/amy-stuttle Teddies, 10-11.30, St Luke’s Community Room, East Grinstead, just drop in Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness, 18mths-4yrs 10.30am, yoga-inspired storytelling & sensory play, wigglebums.uk/mid-sussex 07976 701085

Toddlers Tuesday pm Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 2-2.45, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Balcombe Babies, 2-3.30, Bramble Hall, Balcombe, just drop in Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) St Wilfrid’s Church Toddler Group, 2-3.45, St Wilfrid’s Way, Haywards Heath, 01444 456782

Toddlers Wednesday am

The Yews Parent & Toddler Group with Toy Library, 1.30-4pm, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, 07711 369285

CBC Under 5s, 9.30-11.15 term time, Church Hall, Polestub Lane, Cuckfield, 01444 473531

Toddlers Tuesday am

Chatterbox, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, Sussex Road

Active Bounce & Play, under 5s, 9.3010.15 & 10.30-11.15 term time, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.4510.30 & 10.45-11.30, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Discover Baby, 0-12 mths, 10-11.30, St Richard’s Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413621 Fairfields Toddler Group, 9.3011.30, The Pavilion, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 835639 Family Fun, 9.30-11.30, Trinity Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead, 01342 325877 First Steps, 9.15-11.15, All Saints Church, Horsham Road, Handcross RH17 6DF, 01444 400221 Fundamentals Gymnastics, Tues am, toddler & pre-school, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 10.45-11.30 & Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.4510.30, Scaynes Hill Millennium Hall, H Heath, 07505 021453 (see advert) Music Bugs, 10.15 Family Bugs & 11.15 Baby Bugs, Miss Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill, 0844 822 1174 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.5512.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Parent & Toddler Club, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, just drop in Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, last Tues of the month, Sayers Common Village Hall, 01273 467968 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 9-11am, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480 Stay & Play, 10.30-12pm, Scout Hut, Cuckfield, just drop in

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Discover Baby, 10-11.30, Blackwell Children & Family Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 332925 First Steps, 9.30-11.30 term time, Martindale Centre, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790467 First Steps, 9.30-11am, The Martindale Centre, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790467 Happy Faces, childminder group, 1011.30, The King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Instructor led swimming, Parent & Baby Fun, 9.30-10.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Jolly Tots, 10-11.30, St Barnabas Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead, 01342 322234 Kindermusik Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.4510.30 & Cuddle & Bounce, 0-1yr, 10.4511.30, Scaynes Hill Millennium Hall, Haywards Heath, 07505 021453 (see advert) Les Bidous, 0-5yrs, Wed 9.45-11.45, Ashenground Centre, Haywards Heath, 07787 784858 Little Footsteps Café, baby group, 1011.30, The King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Music Bus, 9.30-10.30 for 0-18mths, 10.45-11.45 for 18mths+, The Old School, Cuckfield, 07971 811890 Noah’s Ark, 9.30-11am, term time, The Tiger, Lindfield, 01444 482405 Paint & Play, under 5s, 10-11.30, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Paint & Play, under 5s, 9.30-10.15 & 10.30-11.15, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.5512.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275

Toddler Timetable • Libraries Scallywags, 9.30-11.30, United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks, 01273 841325

Noah’s Ark, 10-11.30, The King’s Centre, Victoria Rd, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215

St Paul’s Church Toddler Group, 9.3011.30, Hazelgrove Road, just drop in

Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.5512.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275

Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 9-11am, The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480

Play & Learn Together, 11-12pm, Evangelical Free Church Hall, Henfield, 01903 270444

Stay & Play, 10.30-11-30, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968

Saltworks Tots, 10-11.30, Christ Church, New England Road, Haywards Heath, just drop in

Tadpoles, 10-11.30, United Reformed Church, South Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 454618

St Peter’s Angels & Urchins, 9.30-11.30, St Peter’s Centre, Ardingly, just drop in

Tea & Toys, 10-11.30, St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 314147

Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-12pm, East Grinstead Library Children & Family Centre, 01342 332970

Tiny Treehoppers Woodland Playgroup, under 5s, 10-11.30, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see discount voucher p2)

Tiny Explorers, 0-2yrs, 10-11.30, fortnightly, Sidney West CFC, Leylands Road, 01444 255493

Wivelsfield Green Toddler Group, 9.3012pm, Village Hall, 01444 471645

Toddlers Wednesday pm Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ages 2-4½ yrs, 1.45, 2.15 & 2.45 Lindfield, 07834 922862 (see advert p21) Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Paint & Play, 1.30-2.30, term time, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Rainbow first time mums, 2.303.30, term time, All Saints, Lindfield, 01444 482405 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 2-4pm, Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499 Tiddlers, 1.30-3pm, Ashenground Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 453726

Toddlers Thursday am Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.3010.15 & 10.30-11.15, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.4510.30 & 10.45-11.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Balcombe Toddler Group, 9.45-11.45, Bramble Hall, Balcombe, 01444 819118 Big Shout, 9.30-11.30, term time, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 First Songs, 9.15-11am, All Saints Church, Horsham Road, Handcross RH17 6DF, 01444 400221 Kindermusik Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 10.3011.15 & Wiggle & Grow, 2-3yrs, 11.3012.15, Scaynes Hill Millennium Hall, H Heath, 07505 021453 (see advert) Little Explorers 10am & Baby Discover 11.15am, fun arts & crafts sessions, 07789 125922 thecreationstation.co.uk Mucky Foxy’s Stay and Play, 10-11.30, term time only, book or drop in, Ditchling Sports Pavilion, Lewes Road, Ditchling, 07516 627669 (see advert) Music Bus, 9.30-10.30 for 18mths+, 10.45-11.45 for 0-18mths, The Yews, Haywards Heath, 07971 811890

Tiny Explorers, 0-2yrs, 9.30-11am, fortnightly, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 01444 255499 Toddler Club at Great Walstead School, 10-11am, free entry, Lindfield, 01444 483528 Treehoppers Childminders Woodland Playgroup, under 5s, monthly 10-11.30, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert p14) Wigglebabes, Movement & Mindfulness, crawlers-2yrs, 10am, yogainspired storytelling, singing & sensory play, wigglebums.uk/mid-sussex 07976 701085

Toddlers Thursday pm Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ages 2-4½ yrs, 1.45, 2.15 & 2.45 Lindfield, 07834 922862 (see advert p21) Bumps, Babies & Toddlers, 1-2.30, St Francis Church Hall, Hassocks, 01273 842122 Giggles & Wiggles, 0-1yr, 2-3pm, fortnightly, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968 Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Lunch Bunch, drop-in lunch club, 122pm term time, Wivelsfield Church Hall, 01444 233937 Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 2-4pm, Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499

Toddlers Friday am Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.4510.30 & 10.45-11.30, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, 9.3010.15, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Chatterbox, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, Sussex Road, currently has waiting list Crafty Fun, 2-6yrs, Fri 10.30-12pm, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Explore Baby & Toddler Group, 1011.30, Centre Church, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 232596

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Family Focus, 0-4yrs, 9.30-12pm, term time, Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 Friday Fun, 10-11.30, St Swithun’s Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 322386 Kindermusik Cuddle & Bounce, 0-1yr, 12-12.45, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Kindermusik Wiggle & Grow 2-3yrs, 10.45-11.30 & Sing & Play, 1-2yrs, 9.45-10.30, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Lingfield Littlies, 9-10.30, Lingfield College, just drop in, 01342 778772 (see advert p14) Little Fishes, 9.30-11am, St Peters Church, Henfield, 01273 495532 Musical Minis, 9.45 & 10.45, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07968 565789

Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill

Mucky Foxy’s Stay and Play Messy play, Thursdays crafts, role in term play areas & time more for 0-5 10am 11.30am yrs + carers Ditchling Sports Pavilion, Lewes Rd 07516 627 669

Toddlers Saturday am Dads & Tots, 3rd Sat of the month 9-10.30, All Saints, Lindfield, 01444 482405

Toddlers Sunday am Sparklers, pre-schoolers, 9am & 11am, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328334

Libraries Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452

NCT Little Monkeys 0-5yrs, 10.30-11.45, Perrymount Methodist Hall, Haywards Heath, just drop in

East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900

Orion Cinema, term time screenings for parents with little ones, Burgess Hill, 01444 243300

Henfield Library, 01273 493587

Parent & Child Group, 0-3yrs, 9.5512.15, Michael Hall, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Saplings Baby & Toddler Group, 9-11am, The Woodside, Bolnore Village, just drop in

Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Hurstpierpoint Library, 01273 832609

Storytime at your Local Library Multi-sensory Story Magic, 11-11.45, 2nd Sat of the month, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452

St John’s Church Toddler Group, 1011.30, Burgess Hill, 01444 242940

Multi-sensory Story Magic, 2.30-3.15, 2nd Sat of the month, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900

Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Blackwell Children & Family Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 332925

Rhyme Time, 10-10.30 & 11-11.30, Fri, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900

Tootsie Time, 9.30-11am, The Village Hall, West Hoathly, just drop in Tots Group, 9.30-11am, Evangelical Free Church Hall, Lindfield, 01444 483672 Whoosh Messy Play sessions for parent & child, 10.30-11.30, term time & holiday sessions, Cuckfield, 07736 938430 (see advert)

Toddlers Friday pm Kindermusik Laugh & Learn, 3-4½yrs, 1.45-2.30 & Young Child, 4½-7yrs, 4-5pm, King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 (see advert) Stay & Play, 0-5yrs, 1-4pm, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968

Rhyme Time, 10-10.30, Mon, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Rhyme Time, 2.15-2.45, Thurs, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 10.15-10.45, Thurs, Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 10-10.30, Wed, Hurstpierpoint Library, 01273 832609 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 9.30-10am, Mon, Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Rhyme Time, under 5s, 9.45-10.15 &1111.30, Tues, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Rhyme Time, under 5s, every Mon 11-11.30, Fri 9.45-10.15, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452

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Storytime at your Local Library (continued) Singalong, under 5s, 10.30-11am, 1st Sat of the month, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 Singalong, under 5s, 10.30-11am, 2nd Sat of the month, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Singalong, under 5s, 11-11.30, last Sat of the month, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Storytime, 11-11.30, every Sat except last Sat of the month, East Grinstead Library, 01342 332900 Toddler Time, 9.45-10.15, Fri, Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Toddler Time, under 5s, every Mon 2-2.30, Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452

Toy Libraries Haywards Heath Toy Library, Mon 1.30-3.30, The Yews, Haywards Heath, 07711 369285

Pre-School Dance & Music

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drama

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6 months – 7 years

Interactive storytelling and dramatic play classes

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CJ Yoga in Hassocks, parent & child yoga sessions, Saturday & Sunday monthly, visit FB @cjyoga7 07515 805228 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School Gymnastics Club, 01273 832366 Little Kickers, fun football training, 18mths-7yrs, 01293 226201 Rugbytots, East Grinstead on Sat am or Lindfield on Sun am, 0345 313 3242

Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3yrs+, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p22) Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts, ballet, modern, tap, singing & drama, 01444 848656 (see advert p23) Gracie Grooves, Melody Movement, ballet, tap & modern dance, Cuckfield Village Hall, 07590 403232 Hayley Beeson School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, contemporary, street dance, musical theatre, fitness, Bolnore & Haywards Heath, 07941 122204 Kicks Dance classes from 18mths, East Grinstead, 07917 451317 Let’s Dance! 6mths+, Hassocks & 3yrs+, Henfield, 01903 817029 Music Bus, The Yews, Haywards Heath & Cuckfield. Introductory offer available, 07971 811890 Musical Minis, pre-school fun time music group, East Grinstead, 07968 565789

Springfit gymnastics & trampolining, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203 Swoove with Amy, fitness for you & your 0-4 yr old, 07803 610170 swoovefitness.com/instructors/amystuttle Toddler & pre-school gymnastics, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Tree Tales Children’s Yoga, pre-school classes, Haywards Heath, 07917 008451 Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness, 18mths-4yrs, yogainspired storytelling & sensory play, wigglebums.uk/mid-sussex 07976 701085

Pre-School Other Groups Crafty Fun, 2-6yrs, Fri 10.30-12pm, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Debutots, award-winning interactive storytelling for children up to 7 years old, 01444 300507 (see advert)

From 6wks-4yrs, Mon-Fri 9-12pm (school hols Mon, Wed, Fri) The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Mon-Fri 9.15-1pm, opening times may vary (school holidays Tues/Thurs only) Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616

Daycare Nurseries All Kids Ltd, 4mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Ardingly College Farmhouse Nursery, 01444 893000 Burgess Hill Nursery, boys & girls, 2½4yrs, at Burgess Hill Girls, Keymer Road, 01444 237008 (see advert p3) Busy Bees, 0-5yrs, Southdowns Park, Haywards Heath, 01444 448154 Cranbrook Nursery, 0-5yrs, Buttercup Barn, Balcombe, 01444 811202 Cumnor House Sussex, 2yrs+, Danehill, 01825 792006 (see advert p17) Elan Nursery, under 3s, Haywards Heath, 01444 474647 Erskine Day Nursery, nursery rooms 0-2 & 2-3yrs, pre-school 2-5yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 833248 Fledglings Nursery School, 3mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 302300 Handcross Park Nursery School 2-4yrs, 01444 400526 (see advert p15) Hassocks Happy Feet, nursery rooms 0-2 & 2-3yrs, pre-school 2-5yrs, Hassocks, 01273 833248 Hickory Montessori, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 473311 (see advert) Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 257971 Kiddie Capers Childcare, 2-5yrs, 8am6pm Scaynes Hill, 07488 237545 Lavender Lodge Montessori, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 253522 (see advert) Little Explorers Nursery & Pre-school, Burgess Hill, 07771 638660 Little Lambs Pre-School, 3mths5yrs, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319

Aspirations School of Dance, 2½yrs+, 07525 097849

Roshe Performing Arts, 3yrs+, Felbridge, 01342 837719

Doddle Pony Walks, under 5s, Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536

babyballet, ballet & tap classes for preschoolers & school starters, Haywards Heath, Scaynes Hill & Cuckfield, 07799 603263 (see advert)

VBDance, pre-school ballet, 2½-4yrs, Burgess Hill & Cuckfield, 07841 922631 (see advert p23)

Kate Creative, mobile pottery painting studio, parties, clubs & events, 01342 718777

Oscar Bear Day Care, 0-5yrs, between Albourne & Henfield, 01273 640686 (see advert)

Walkhouse School of Dance, 2 ½-4yrs, pre-school ballet for girls & boys, 07738 150035 (see advert p24)

Little Explorers & Baby Discover, fun arts & crafts sessions, 07789 125922 thecreationstation.co.uk

Perfect Start Children’s Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 0333 772 0689 (see advert p13)

Young Blossoms Dance, 1-4yrs, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, 07786 921620

Mini Mountaineers, climbing walls 4-5yrs, Mon, Wed 9-9.45 & 10-10.45, term time, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

Primrose House Montessori, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 01444 628325 (see advert)

Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ballet, tap & modern, 07834 922862 (see advert p21) Boogie Beans, parent & child dance session/toddler dance & music, Hassocks, 07932 949468 BPM Dance Academy, 3-4yrs, urban hip hop, street dance & contemporary classes, 07745 931325 (see advert p21) Codanza, 2yrs+, ballet, tap & modern dance lessons, 07544 542616 (see advert p22)

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Pre-School Sport & Gym Aquatots, swimming lessons, 10wks3½yrs, East Grinstead, 020 8688 6488 Cai Baby Yoga, 1-2-1 & group classes, 12wks to mobile, 07999 286778 caibaby.co.uk Charlotte Yoga, pre-school yoga classes, 07887 562075 (see advert)

Mucky Foxy’s Stay and Play, role play, baby & sensory area, crafts, singing & dancing, Ditchling Sports Pavilion, Lewes Road, Ditchling, 07516 627669 (see advert p9) The Yews Parent & Toddler Group with Toy Library, 1.30-4pm, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, 07711 369285

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Norto5 Kidz Academy, 0-5yrs, Cuckfield, 0845 004 5226

Robins Nest Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Haywards Heath, 01444 413103 Rose Cottage, Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, 01444 474730 Rosebud Montessori, 0-5yrs, Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 250531 (see advert) Snowdrop House Montessori, 0-5yrs, H Heath, 01444 616617 (see advert)

Daycare Nurseries

We are very proud to announce that the Tudor House Group has a new sister nursery Snowdrop House Montessori in Haywards Heath 01444 616617 Snowdrop House is located next to open fields and woodland.

We have fully equipped Montessori classrooms, baby and toddler areas. We welcome children 0 - 5 years in all our day nurseries. Open 7.30am - 6pm. Please call 01444 616617 or 01444 241491

Love Grows Here Tudor House Montessori Burgess Hill 01444 241491

Rosebud Montessori Burgess Hill Open 7.30am - 6pm 01444 250531

OFSTED OUTSTANDING Lavender Lodge Montessori Burgess Hill Open 7.30am - 6pm some term time spaces 01444 253522

OFSTED OUTSTANDING Primrose House Montessori Haywards Heath Open 7.30am - 6pm 01444 628325

OFSTED OUTSTANDING

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The Hickory Montessori Lindfield Open 8.30am - 3.30pm term time only 01444 473311

OFSTED OUTSTANDING

All day nurseries - pay for 4 days and get the 5th day free!

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The Acorns Nursery and Forest School venues in Lindfield & Westmeston nr Ditchling Loads of fun........Leaps in learning

Award winning nursery offering a safe, caring & happy environment for children from 2-8 years Special sessions for home-educated children

Come and see us!

‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ******************************************** Please call Janet Irwin to arrange your visit 01444 455 081 www.theacornsnurseryandforestschool.com

Absolute Angels Pre-School, Mount Noddy Pavilion, East Grinstead, 01342 314998

Treetops Day Nursery 01444 443 414

Acorns Nursery & Forest School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield & Westmeston nr Ditchling, 01444 455081 (see advert)

Offering flexible childcare hours to suit all Open 7.30am - 6pm Monday - Friday Providing quality childcare in a beautiful setting for children from 3mths to school age admin@treetops-day-nursery.co.uk

Franklands Village Haywards Heath

Albourne Under 5s, Village Hall, Albourne, 07759 876017 Ashenground Community Preschool, 2yrs+, Haywards Heath, 07591 309509

Daycare Nurseries (continued)

Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School at Ashurst Wood Primary School, 01342 825515

TiggyWigs Children’s Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 870797

Badgers Nursery School, Allen Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 457307 (see advert)

Tiny Tigers Day Nursery, 3mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 303424 Toybox Nursery, 4mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 305050 Treetops Day Nursery, 0-5yrs, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath, 01444 443414 (see advert) Tudor House Montessori, 0-5yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 241491 (see advert p11)

Stimulating children’s minds

For children 2½ to 5 yrs The Community Room Birchwood Grove School, Burgess Hill Jacqui - 01444 248 749 dickerhouse@gmail.com www.dickerhouse.co.uk OFSTED Registered

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Wendy House Nursery, 6mths-5yrs, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, 01444 441881 Windmill Day Nursery, 3mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 328544

Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups A House Pre-School, 2-4yrs, Windmill Avenue, Hassocks, 01273 844250

Bolney Under Fives, pre-school & forest school, Rawson Hall, Bolney, 01444 848631/07582 862756 Bolnore Village Pre-School, The Woodside, Bolnore, 07712 579888 Children’s House Montessori Nursery School, 6mths-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311066 (see advert)

Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School, 01342 718585 Cottis Pre-School, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, 07976 378373 Cuckfield Pre-School Playgroup, London Lane, Cuckfield, 01444 450438 (see advert) Dicker House Nursery School, 2 ½-5 yrs, Burgess Hill, 01444 248749 (see advert) Dove Nursery, Henfield Cricket Club, 01273 492990 Elan Pre-School, 3yrs+, Haywards Heath, 01444 451970 Fish & Bricks Pre-school, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 233050 Forest Row Pre-School, Hartfield Road, 01342 825625 Handcross Playgroup, The Pavilion, Handcross, 07763 047758 Hedgehogs Nursery School & forest school, Haywards Heath, 01444 457307 (see advert) Hickory Montessori, 0-5yrs, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 473311 (see advert p11)

Helen’s Natural Treatments "Had a lovely thai foot massage.

Helen made me feel very relaxed & spoilt.

Highly recommend her." Gemma www.helensnaturaltreatments.co.uk

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Where fun, learning and laughter go hand in hand….

NEXT STEP 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!

Open 46 weeks a year

Woodland Nursery, Holiday Club, Parent & Toddler group East Grinstead www.treehoppersfk.com treehoppersfk@gmail.com 07792 726 017

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We run term time sessions at Manor Field School, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0PZ For more information Tel: 01444 237796 0775 9211119.

Email: p3p@btinternet.com Pop in and see us OFSTED registered.

Registered charity No. 1032597 Investors in Children West Sussex Quality Award

Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups (continued) Honeybees Preschool, 2-5yrs, Plumpton Green, 01273 890885 (see advert) Horsted Keynes Pre-School, Village Hall, 01825 791983 Humpty Dumpty Pre-School, Felbridge/ East Grinstead, 07546 263029 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 07961 269123 Jack & Jill Playgroup, Pavilion, London Road Recreation Ground, Hassocks, 07546 592616 Jack & Jill Pre-School, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 313907 Lindfield Nursery School, 2yrs-school age, King Edward Hall, Lindfield, 07584 066070 (see advert) Little Oaks Montessori Nursery, Forest Row, 01342 824455 Mayflower Playgroup, 2-5yrs, Christ Church, New England Road, Haywards Heath, 07713 117878 Next Step Nursery, The Old School, Cuckfield, 01444 455233 (see advert) Paddington Pre-School, 2-5yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 317800 Platform 3 Playgroup, at Manor Field School, Burgess Hill, 01444 237796 (see advert) Playbox Playgroup, Methodist Hall, Gloucester Road, Burgess Hill, 07947 229629 St Andrew’s Pre-School, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 07845 919033

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St Paul’s Pre-School, Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 473940 St Peter’s Pre-School, Street Lane, Ardingly, 07969 890907 Sunnyside Pre-School, East Grinstead, 07903 703425 The Crickets Playgroup, 2-5yrs, St John’s Pavilion, Burgess Hill, 07745 217059 The Good Start School, 2-5yrs, The Street, Poynings, 01273 857411 Tiger Cubs Pre-School, 2-5yrs, The Tiger, Lindfield, 07905 099802 Tiggers Pre-School, Parish Room, Balcombe, 01444 811331 Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten, 3yrs+, Mon-Weds, East Grinstead, 07792 726017 (see advert) Warren Playgroup, Church House, Henfield, 01273 495076 West Hoathly Pre-School, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07854 128616 Willow Tree Pre-School, Barn Cottage, Haywards Heath, 07861 612492 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill, 01444 220378 Wivelsfield Green Playgroup & PreSchool, Village Hall, 01444 471645 Yarburgh Community Pre-School, East Grinstead, 01342 300767

Schoolwear Broadbridges, 2 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413466 Sussex Uniforms, Haywards Heath, 01444 227066

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Independent Schools • Schools • Competition Independent Schools Ardingly College Prep School Years 3-8, Senior School Years 9-11, 01444 893000 Ardingly College Pre-Prep, ReceptionYear 2, 01444 893300 Ashdown House Prep School, 4-13yrs, Forest Row, 01342 822574 Brambletye School, East Grinstead, 01342 321004 Burgess Hill Girls, 2½-18yrs Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 241050 (see advert p3) Copthorne Preparatory School, 2-13yrs, 01342 712311 Cumnor House Sussex, 2-13yrs, Danehill, 01825 792006 (see advert) Great Walstead School, 2½-13yrs, Lindfield, nr Haywards Heath, 01444 483528 Greenfields Montessori nursery & reception - 18yrs, Forest Row, 01342 822189 (see advert) Handcross Park School 2-13yrs, 01444 400526 (see advert p15) Hurst College, pre-prep & prep, 4-13yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 836927 (see advert) Hurst College, senior & sixth form, 1318yrs, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 836936 Lingfield College, prep school, coed, 2-11yrs, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, 01342 833372 (see advert p14) Lingfield College, senior school, coed, 11-18yrs, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, 01342 832407

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Trefoil Montessori Farm School, 5-11yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 316129

Primary Schools Albourne CE Primary, 01273 832003 Balcombe CE Primary School, London Road, Balcombe, 01444 811403 Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead, 01342 321572 Birchwood Grove CP School, Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 242209 Blackthorns Community Primary Academy, Lindfield, 01444 454866 Blackwell Primary School, Blackwell Farm Road, East Grinstead, 01342 323906 Bolney CE Primary School, 01444 881352 Bolnore Village Primary School, 01444 456715 Danehill CE Primary, 01825 790388 Harlands Primary School, Haywards Heath, 01444 450782 Hassocks Infants School, 01273 842549 Lindfield Primary Academy, 01444 482524 London Meed Primary School, Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 232336 Manor Field Primary School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233368

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www.tropichelen.co.uk Sheddingdean Community Primary School, Petworth Drive, Burgess Hill, 01444 246532 Southway Junior School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233824 St Augustine’s CE Primary School, Scaynes Hill, 01444 831371 St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Haywards Heath, 01444 452584 St Lawrence CE Primary School, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 833229 St Mark’s CE Primary, Staplefield, 01444 400398 St Peter’s CE Primary, Ardingly, 01444 892314 St Peter’s CE Primary, Henfield, 01273 492447 St Wilfred’s Catholic Primary School, School Close, Burgess Hill, 01444 235254 St Wilfrid’s CE School, Haywards Heath, 01444 413707 The Gattons Infants School, Burgess Hill, 01444 235071 Twineham CE Primary, 01444 881207 Warden Park Primary Academy, Haywards Heath, 01444 451264 Warninglid Primary School, 01444 461329 Windmills Junior School, Hassocks, 01273 842421 Wivelsfield Primary School, Wivelsfield Green, 01444 471393

Secondary Schools Chailey School, South Chailey, 01273 890407 Downlands Community School, Hassocks, 01273 845892 Imberhorne Lower School, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, 01342 323562 Oathall Community College, Haywards Heath, 01444 414001 Sackville School, East Grinstead, 01342 410140 St Paul’s Catholic College, Burgess Hill, 01444 873898 The Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, 01444 241691 Warden Park Secondary Academy, Cuckfield, 01444 457881

Colleges 16 to 18 yrs Ardingly College Sixth Form, 01444 893000 Imberhorne Upper School, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, 01342 310986 St Paul’s Catholic College, Burgess Hill, 01444 873898

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Home Educating • Tutoring • Languages Janet Irwin  Fun French Clubs Age 2+  English, Maths & French tuition for all ages, individual & group plus scholarships & exams.  Educational assessment & advice on schools

www.janetirwin.com

01444 455081

Home Educating Amanda’s Books, independent Usborne Organiser, Haywards Heath, 07712 163762 Deano's Snake Shack, weekly sessions for home educated children, The Macs Farm, Ditchling, 07802 724914 (see competition p4) Home educating with qualified teacher.

Forest school sessions, call Janet, 01444 455081 (see advert) Usborne Organiser, Andi Frost, Lindfield based, free local delivery, 07967 209253

Tutoring Discover and Be, tuition for 4-11yrs in reading, writing & maths, 07980 565632 Angela Whitehead, primary school teacher (KS1 & KS2), 07771 847632

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GERMAN TUITION Children & Adults

Marianne Sawford

Maths & English Tuition Key Stages 1, 2, 3 & GCSE 07986 851539 marianne.sawford@hotmail.com

www.TheLearningGroove.co.uk

Anne Allott, maths & science tuition up to GCSE level, 07783 033634

Learn Spanish and have fun!

Award Winning Spanish classes for 3-11 yr olds

FREE taster sessions

Songs, Stories, Puppets, Games, Role-plays Saturday mornings in Haywards Heath lucasteslanguages@outlook.com - 01444 457147 Lucastes Languages

CLM English Tuition, GCSE & A Level 1-2-1, Haywards Heath, 07738 550749

Harper Tuition, GCSE, business or conversational French, 07903 161253 Helen Hayes BA (Hons) Literature ANEA speech & drama tutor, 07901 301244 madaboutdrama.org HELP Centre, free reading & maths tuition, Mondays, 01342 317417 Janet Irwin, English, Maths & French for all ages & stages, plus educational advice & assessment, 01444 455081 (see advert) Kumon Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 246829 Law tuition with qualified solicitor & teacher, from A level to undergraduate degree level, Haywards Heath, 07879 645072

Spanish Tuition by qualified, experienced, native teacher

All levels (Primary School, GCSE, A Level, AS & A2, IB, Degree, Business & conversation)

Colette Forsyth, specialist dyslexia tutor, 07596 464410 Effective Education Centre, wide range of subjects, Monday-Saturday, 01342 317417

Conversational German in groups one-to-one & exam preparation FUN - EASY - EFFECTIVE For more info call Elisabeth 01342 811099 www.easygermanlearning.co.uk Easy German Learning Centre

Call Gloria Sandoval 01444 450199 Spanish Tuition with Gloria

Lucy Cotterill MA, English language & literature tuition KS1-GCSE, 07894 473337

Bonina Moran, Portuguese tutor, portugueselessonsonline.co.uk 07791 797952

Magikats, English & maths after school tuition service, 01342 325719

Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, German & English foreign language, 01342 811099 (see advert)

Marianne Sawford, Maths & English tutor for Key Stages 1,2,3 & GCSE, 07986 851539 (see advert) Marion Davison BA (Hons) PES, English, maths, science & history tutor, 01444 455939 Mary Mathai, English tutor, 07865 073570

English lessons for individuals or groups, East Grinstead, sussexschoolofenglish.com 07791 797952 English lessons for non-native speakers, call Mrs Horsfall, 01444 450199

Maths Tuition KS1-GCSE, Niki Lancaster, 07540 263410

Gloria Sandoval, qualified native Spanish teacher, all levels, first lesson free, 01444 450199 (see advert)

Rachael Wall BSc, Dip SpLD, specialist dyslexia tutor, 01444 484322

Isabel Gonzalez, Spanish Tutor, 07919 934513

Ruby Cooper, experienced English/ literacy tutor, KS2 & 3, I come to you, visit FB @rubycoopertutor 07446 882325

La Jolie Ronde, fun Spanish classes, 3-11yrs, Ashenground Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 457147 (see advert)

Sue Windmill, qualified maths tutor, 12yrs experience, KS3, GCSE, A Level, Haywards Heath, 07939 210656

Lucy Cotterill, English as a second language, all levels, qualified teacher, 07894 473337

Sussex Tuition Centre, experienced tutors for all subjects & all exams, Haywards Heath, 01444 647648 sussextuitioncentre.co.uk

Mediterraneo School of Languages, 01444 414830

Wendy Florence Murray ANEA, LGSM (ACT), speech & drama tuition, 01444 456208

Private Spanish Lessons, native tutor, free trial lesson, 07958 805841

Mid Sussex Franco-British Society, Haywards Heath, 01444 452385

Language Classes

Rebecca Miller, German tutor, 01444 457147

Acorns French Club, 2-11yrs, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 455081 (see advert)

Worood Al-Bader, Arabic language tutor for all ages & stages, 07769 260435

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Out of School Clubs • Holiday Schemes • Competition Out of School Clubs All Kids Ltd, 5-11yrs, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Board Games, 10-12pm, Sat, all ages, Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Celestial Science, fun STEM workshops for 5-12yrs, 07702 153882 thistleandpheasant-berry.co.uk Games After School, until 4.30pm term time, Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Inkpots Writing Workshops, 07771 231563 Little Lambs Pre-School, 0-11yrs, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319 Messy Church, accompanied under 14s, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07743 438970 Pioneer After School Clubs, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 411388 The Outdoors Project, adventure clubs run on school premises, 5-12yrs, see website for venues, 07939 664037 Tiny Tekkers, multisport classes for all ages & abilities, 07702 433227 (see advert p4) Wallabies breakfast & holiday club, Rawson Hall, Bolney, 01444 848631/07582 862756 Yellow Brick Lab, weekly STEM, LEGO® Robotics & Coding workshops, 07716 504730 yellowbricklab.co.uk

Holiday Schemes & Activities Act Too, holiday workshops, Haywards Heath, 07905 377046 (see advert p21) Advantage Over, holiday tennis camps, all abilities, East Grinstead, 07748 384897

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www.caibaby.co.uk All day holiday club fun in Hassocks, for 4-11yrs, 07793 441962 Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, holiday dance camps, 07834 922862 (see advert p21) Budding Writers Sussex, creative writing events for children who love to write, youngwriters-sussex.com 07446 882325 Celestial Science, fun STEM holiday workshops for 5-12yrs, thistleandpheasant-berry.co.uk 07702 153882 Children's House Montessori Nursery, holiday club, East Grinstead, 01342 311066 (see advert p12) D & D Footie Focus, 4-10yrs, football holiday camps, 07969 669153 Go Wild, den building, archery, bushcraft, survival skills & more, Haywards Heath, 07502 107110 Holiday Day Camps, great fun guaranteed, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Holiday Schemes, Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348 Little Lambs Pre-School, 0-11yrs, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 07495 036319 Made & Making sewing tuition, 8yrs+, helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching, 07967 819540 Matchpoint tennis camps, all ages & abilities, 01342 825858 MXT Swimming School, all ages, 1-2-1 lessons + holiday courses, 01903 202700

Out of a Hat drama workshops, 07792 867605 Pioneer Activity Camps, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 411388 Playing with Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679 POINT4 dance workshops, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Seriously FUN Swimming School, Great Walstead School, Lindfield, 01273 950015 (see advert p26) Smash Activity Club, Holy Trinity Primary School, Cuckfield, 07828 979403 Southeast Kids Camps, activity day camps for 4-12yrs, 01444 461889

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: A - D Archery Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, 01342 810493 Broadstone Warren Scout Site & Activity Centre, Forest Row, 01342 822573 Cuckfield Archers, inclusive archery club for 10yrs+, 01444 413296 Ditchling Archery Club, accompanied children 8 yrs+, 07790 312388

Arts & Crafts Kate Creative, mobile pottery painting studio, parties, groups & events, 01342 718777 Made & Making sewing tuition, 8yrs+, helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching, 07967 819540

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, TAP & MODERN DANCE RAINBOWS & ALL GRADES UP TO ASSOCIATE

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

Painty Pots, family & group pottery painting, baby keepsakes, 07747 826972

Climbing

Playing with Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679

Broadstone Warren Scout Site & Activity Centre, climbing & abseiling, Forest Row, 01342 822573

Sussex Crafts, children’s workshops, Haywards Heath, 01444 455611

Athletics Burgess Hill Runners Junior Athletics Academy, 07803 173797 East Grinstead Athletics Club, Under 13s & upwards, 01342 315589

Blackland Farm, rock climbing, zipwire & abseiling, 01342 810493

High Places, 16 fun themed climbing walls, 4yrs+, open daily, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 (see competition p5)

Cricket

Henfield Joggers, 07860 391403

Burgess Hill Cricket Club Youth Academy, 07969 830319

Mid Sussex Triathlon Club, juniors, 07976 793323

Cuckfield Cricket Club, juniors, Under 5s & upwards, 07974 333917

Badminton

Haywards Heath Cricket Club, juniors, Reception year upwards, 07732 728939

Cuckfield Badminton Club, 01444 241687 Dolphin Badminton Club, juniors, Haywards Heath, 07713 824309 FastStep Badminton Academy, junior coaching sessions, Haywards Heath, 07970 994587 Henfield Badminton Club, 01273 494231 Racket Pack junior badminton, 5yrs+, Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Racket Pack junior badminton, 5yrs+, Wed 4-5pm & 5-6pm, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337

Bikes & Cycling Deers Leap Bikes, mountain bike hire & trails, East Grinstead, 01342 325858 Hassocks Community Cycle Hire, mountain bike hire, Hassocks Station, 07521 961909

Camping & Youth Hostels Forest Garden Shovelstrode, yurts & cabins, East Grinstead, 07956 815458 The Mac’s Farm, quirky campsite with fire pits, reptiles, cocktail shack & regular family events, Ditchling, 01273 845189

Cheerleading & Baton Twirling

Henfield Cricket Club, juniors, 01273 492990 Hurstpierpoint Cricket Club, juniors, girls & boys Under 8s to Under 15s, 07702 246758 Lindfield Cricket Club, Under 9s & upwards, 01444 484262 Scaynes Hill Cricket Club, Under 9s & upwards, 07809 909888 St Andrews Cricket Club, all ages & abilities, Burgess Hill, 01444 235174 St James’s Montefiore Cricket Club, youth section, Hassocks, 01273 841374

Dance & Drama Act Too Productions, musical shows for all ages, 07905 377046 (see advert) Ariel Company Theatre, 4-19yrs, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill & East Grinstead, 01444 250407 Aspirations School of Dance, 2½yrs+, Russian ballet, tap, acrobatic dance & musical theatre, 07525 097849 babyballet, ballet & tap classes for pre-schoolers-6yrs, Haywards Heath, Scaynes Hill & Cuckfield, 07799 603263 (see advert p10) Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ballet, tap & modern, 07834 922862 (see advert)

Let’s Dance! Hassocks, 01903 817029

BPM Dance Academy, urban hip hop, street dance & contemporary dance classes, 07745 931325 (see advert)

Sussex Supremes Baton Twirlers, 4yrs+, 07949 501014

Burgess Hill Musical Theatre Society, 01273 844497

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Dance & Drama

Principal: Miss Helen Irwin ISTD DDE

FREE trial classes

For further details and to book your free trial class please contact Helen Irwin on 07544 542 616 codanza@outlook.com

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Dance & Drama (continued)

Let’s Dance! ballet, tap, modern & pop, Hassocks, 01903 817029

CC Dance, 4yrs+, wide range of dance classes including cheerleading, commercial, street & lyrical, Henfield, 07495 191311

Live Wire School of Dance, 4½yrsteens, disco, street, jazz & modern line, Burgess Hill & Cuckfield, 01273 562996

Centre Stage, 8yrs+, Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 776006 Codanza, 2yrs+, ballet, tap & modern dance lessons, 07544 542616 (see advert)

Roshe Performing Arts, 3-18yrs, Felbridge, 01342 837719

Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3-19yrs, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert)

Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy, ballet, tap & modern, Forest Row, 07857 661162

Hampton Ballet Academy, 4yrs+, Hurstpierpoint, 07880 810122 Hayley Beeson School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, contemporary, street dance, musical theatre, fitness, Bolnore & Haywards Heath, 07941 122204 HX Academy, 3yrs+, classes Fri pm, drama, dance & singing, 01444 401943 Inspire Academy of Dance, ballet, tap, modern, musical theatre & contemporary, Handcross, 07783 138348 JK Theatre Arts, drama & theatre training for 4yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07504 059640 Kicks Dance classes, 18mths-11yrs, East Grinstead, 07917 451317

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Popsteps classes after school in local schools, 07495 125599

Dancewear by G Lois, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 247411 (see advert)

Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts, ballet, modern, tap, singing & drama, 01444 848656 (see advert)

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Madaboutdrama, individual tuition, exams, vocal coach, acting, be heard, Burgess Hill, 07901 301244 madaboutdrama.org

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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools, East Grinstead, 0845 070 8149 (see advert) Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools, Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166 (see advert) Sussex Youth Ballet, dance productions for 10-18yr olds, 07973 897834 Tanzen Academy, ISTD ballet, tap, modern, jazz & musical theatre, Ardingly, 07894 116254 The Dance Attic, mini movers ballet, classical ballet, street jazz & tap, Cuckfield & H Heath, 07557 361795 Turning Pointe School of Dance, ballet, jazz, modern, musical theatre, tap, pointe, & street jazz, Haywards Heath, (see advert) VBDance, 4-18yrs, classical ballet, modern theatre, jazz & tap dance, Burgess Hill & Hassocks, 07841 922631 (see advert)

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Ballet, Contemporary, Pointe Modern, Tap, Jazz, Screen Acting Musical Theatre and Baby Ballet for children aged 3 - 18 years Classes held in Lindfield and Haywards Heath Contact us for a free taster day 01444 812111 admin@gielgudacademy.co.uk

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: D - R Pre-school Ballet classes from 2 ½ years ISTD Imperial Ballet, Modern Theatre & Tap Adult Tap & Ballet Classes at the Triangle Leisure Centre & Cyprus Hall Burgess Hill

Michelle Walkhouse FISTD

Violin and Viola Lessons

Principal 07738 150 035

Free trial classes

Michelle@walkhousedance.com

Dance & Drama (continued) Walkhouse School of Dance, imperial classical ballet, modern theatre, tap & Pilates, Burgess Hill, 07738 150035 (see advert) Wendy Florence Murray ANEA, LGSM (ACT), speech & drama tuition, 01444 456208 Young Blossoms Dance, 1-4yrs, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, 07786 921620

Football Adam Virgo Academy, training in a no pressure environment, 5-14yrs, Hassocks, 07568 517318

30 years experience, all levels beginners to diploma, late starters and restarters welcome!

Please call 01342 823 099 Sundari Heller LRAM Gym & trampolining, 18mths-teens, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337

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Martial Arts

Gym & trampolining, 22mthsteens, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616

Burgess Hill Taekwondo, 01444 233356

Gymwear by G Lois, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 247411 (see advert)

Fortitude Taekwondo, 3yrs+, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath & East Grinstead, 01342 302192

Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club, 3-16yrs, 01273 832366 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining, 2yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203 Stars Gymnastics Club, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984

Diddy Deshi Traditional Karate, 5-7yrs, 01444 239447

Karl James Taekwondo, 4yrs+, East Grinstead, 07771 905039 Kinetics Fight Academy, mixed martial arts, 10-15yrs, East Grinstead, 07793 134223 Mid Sussex Martial Arts School, Judo under 16s, 01444 318422

Burgess Hill Town FC, juniors, 01444 254832

Sussex Springers Trampoline Club, Hassocks Sports Centre, 01444 831046

Cuckfield Cosmos Football Club, girls Y10-14, 07973 748311

Trampolining, 5-12yrs, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984

East Grinstead Town Football Club, Under 12s & upwards, 01342 325885

Hockey

Sama Karate, 3yrs+, Hassocks, 01444 461889

Burgess Hill Hockey Club, 5yrs+, coaching every Sun at The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07734 583323

Sanshou UK, Chinese martial arts, Burgess Hill, 07956 265831

Forest Row Junior Football Club, Under 8s & upwards, 07780 888666 Indoor junior football, 5-8yrs, Sat 10-11am, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Little Kickers, football training, 18mths7yrs, 01293 226201

Golf Cuckfield Golf Centre, 01444 459999 Hassocks Golf Club, 01273 846990 Haywards Heath Golf Club, 01444 414457 Lindfield Golf Club, East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield, 01444 484467 Pyecombe Golf Club, Clayton Hill, 01273 845372 Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club, juniors, 01342 822018

Gymnastics & Trampoline After school lessons, 18mths-teens & competition level, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

East Grinstead Hockey Club, juniors, 01342 321210 Mid Sussex Hockey Club, 6-16yrs, coaching Sun, Ardingly College, 07932 322325

Horseriding Albourne Equestrian Centre, 01273 832989 All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, 01273 834315 Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 503842 Ponies-n-Kids, fun, affordable riding lessons 5yrs+, Henfield, 01273 492591 Porches Farm Stables, Horsted Keynes, 01825 740644 Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536 Tremaines Riding Stables, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790501

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Renshinkan Karate Do England, 5yrs+, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Danehill, Ditchling, Hassocks, 01444 454827

White Crane Fighting Arts, Kungfu & Taichi, 07976 260710 Zanshin Wado-Ryu Karate Club, 7yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07968 973424

Music Shops, Choirs & Orchestras Academy Violins, music shop in Lewes, academyviolins@gmail.com 01273 473278

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B.Ed Hons CT ABRSM, Member ISM & ESTA DBS checked

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01444 458035 | jrae.m35@gmail.com HAYWARDS HEATH Miranda Davis, Suzuki violin & viola classes, 07913 084842 Rockademy, music lessons that rock, guitar, drums, ukulele, 0800 058 2485 Rok Skool, top tuition from beginners upwards, 01444 484979 Sundari Heller, violin & viola tuition for all levels & all ages, Forest Row & Haywards Heath, 01342 823099 (see advert)

Netball Woodside Netball Club, juniors, Bolnore Village, 01444 417707

Pilates Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, V Pilates Studio, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p22) Fisher Pilates, classes in Lindfield & private appointments, 07961 322256 Pilates at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348 Pilates Studio at the Physio Rooms, Haywards Heath, 01444 473970 Pointe Physio & Pilates with a chartered physiotherapist, Haywards Heath & Horsted Keynes, 07740 948705 Teen classes, Zumba & teen cycle, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000

Rollerskates & Skateboards

Burgess Hill Marching Youth, no prior experience necessary, 07841 518678

Get Your Skates On, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07858 912322

Forest Row Orchestra, new players welcome, 01342 716947

Mini Rippers coaching sessions Sat am Windmills School, Hassocks, 07585 400900

Haywards Heath Sinfonietta, new members very welcome, St Richard’s Hall, Sydney Road, 01342 823099 InChoir, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01342 713068 InChoon, choir for ages 7yrs+, 01342 713068

Music Teachers Discover and Be, music tuition in various instruments, voice coaching, song writing & theory, 07472 521161 Judith Rae, accredited Cellobabies teacher, beginner to advanced, all ages, Haywards Heath, 01444 458035 (see advert)

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Roller Disco, Fri 6.30-8pm, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Roller Disco, Sat 4.30 & 6.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, dates on website, 01444 457337 Roller Disco, Sun 4.30-6pm, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Skateboard Park at St John’s Park, Burgess Hill, Victoria Park, Haywards Heath & Whitemans Green Skateboarding lessons & parties, 07816 105950

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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: R - Y St Francis Pool Haywards Heath Lessons from 5 months old - adult 01444 443 364

info@stfrancispool.co.uk

Rugby & Mini Rugby

Stoolball

Burgess Hill Rugby Football Club, juniors, 01444 232221

Balcombe Stoolball Club, juniors, 07527 002590

East Grinstead Rugby Football Club, Under 5s upwards, 01342 322338

Blackstone Stoolball Club, juniors, Henfield, 07968 174894

Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club, juniors, 01444 413950

Swimming

Rugbytots, East Grinstead on Sat am or Lindfield on Sun am, 0345 313 3242 Sussex Rugby Football, for your nearest club, 01435 862277

Snow Sports Knockhatch Ski & Snowboard Centre, on A22 at Hailsham, 01323 442051

Sport & Fitness Centres East Grinstead Sports Club, indoor & outdoor sports, 01342 321210 Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348 Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, 01273 494984 Kings Centre, East Grinstead, pool, gym & classes, 01342 328616 Linear Health & Fitness, Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, 01444 473421 The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, pool, gym & classes, 01444 457337 The Triangle Burgess Hill, pool, gym & classes, 01444 876000

Squash East Grinstead Squash Club, Ship Street, 01342 325077 Junior Squash, 4yrs+, Sun am, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks, 01273 844283

ADV Swim School, tuition for all ages & abilities, 01444 470001 Aqua Splash Inflatable 5yrs+, Sat 4.455.45, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Aquatots, swimming lessons, 10wks3½yrs, East Grinstead, 020 8688 6488 Broadstone Warren, outdoor swimming pool, Forest Row, 01342 822573 Crest Swim School, swimming lessons 4mths-adult + mermaid & shark lessons, 4yrs+, 07557 374013 (see advert & discount voucher p5) Flippers & Fins, swim lessons from birth, 01273 831382 Floaters, swimming classes for all ages & abilities, 01444 246800 MXT Swimming School, all ages, 1-2-1 lessons & holiday courses, 01903 202700 Puddle Ducks, baby & pre-school swimming lessons, East Grinstead & Hassocks, 01892 617246 Seriously FUN Swimming School, 3-12yrs, term time & holidays, Haywards Heath, 01273 950015 (see advert) Simply Swim Sussex, swimming lessons for babies, preschoolers & school children, 07986 111820 simplyswimsussex.com Swim lessons for pre-school to teens, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 (see advert)

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Swim lessons for pre-school to teens, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 (see advert) Swim lessons, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 (see advert) Swimming lessons, 5mths+, St Francis Pool, Haywards Heath, 01444 443364 info@stfrancispool.co.uk (see advert) The Sussex Swim School, from newborn upwards, all ages & abilities, small classes of 6 or private lessons, 01444 474573 Tracy Lowe Swim School, private pools in Handcross & Danehill, 07789 552148 (see advert p25) Water Babies Brighton & Mid Sussex, 0-4½yrs, 7 days a week. Multi-award winning programme teaching water confidence, 01273 552454 WetWetWet Swim School, expert ASA/ STA tuition for all abilities, Hassocks, 01273 388247

Tennis Advantage Over, fun holiday tennis camps, all ages & abilities, East Grinstead, 07748 384897 Cuckfield Tennis Club, 5yrs+, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 413266 East Grinstead Tennis Club, Ship Street, 01342 325077 Horsted Keynes Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 01825 790410 Hurstpierpoint Tennis Club, juniors, 07796 220267 Junior tennis coaching, 5-10yrs, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Lindfield Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 01444 482019 Matchpoint tennis coaching, all ages & abilities, 01342 825858 Tennis at Haywards Heath and Felbridge Tennis Club, 07921 517692 Tennis Coaching at Lindfield Tennis club with Karen Goldfinch, 07719 590610 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks, 01273 844283

Uniformed Groups Boys’ Brigade 5-18yrs, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07743 438970 Find Scout Groups near you, 020 8433 7100 Girlguiding UK for your nearest Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers, 0800 169 5901

Watersports Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Reservoir, sailing, windsurfing, raft building, kayaking, 01444 892549 Blackland Farm, canoes & kayaking, 01342 810493

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Yoga Cai Baby Yoga, 1-2-1 & group classes, 12wks to mobile, 07999 286778 caibaby.co.uk Charlotte Yoga, pregnancy 1-2-1, mother & baby & pre-school yoga classes, 07887 562075 (see advert p10) CJ Yoga in Hassocks, weekly Saturday morning Flow classes, Profiles Studio, Hassocks, visit FB @cjyoga7 07515 805228 Funshine Yoga, 2-4yrs & yoga for mums with play area for 0-5yrs, East Grinstead & Forest Row, 07770 382462 Iyengar Yoga classes at the Koorana Centre, Ardingly, all welcome, 01342 810593 Kate Anderson Yoga, 400 hrs RYT, group hatha yoga & vinyasa flow classes for all levels, private classes also available, 07786 980119 Latchetts Farm, yoga lessons for children, Heaven Farm, Danehill, 01825 791692 Myra Nicol Yoga, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 239125 Tree Tales Children’s Yoga, pre-school, KS1 & KS2 classes, Haywards Heath, 07917 008451 Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness nursery & school sessions, EY & KS1 storytelling & sensory play, KS2, rhymes & games, wigglebums.uk/mid-sussex 07976 701085 Yoga Akasha, East Grinstead, 07956 969141 Yoga at Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348

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Pre-school swim lessons available at The Triangle, The Dolphin and Kings Centre for only £21.75 per month Benefits include; Stage certificates and badges No fixed contract, easy monthly direct debit payments FREE swimming at our centres (including leisure pool) Ability to track progress online Visit our website for more information www.placesleisure.org

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Rooted, 7-11yrs, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07743 438970 Switch On, Reception-Y2, Thurs 5-6pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, just drop in The POD, Y1-6, 6-7pm, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 The Venue, Y7-13, at St Andrew’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762

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Wiglet's Father Christmas Visit & Adventure 23rd November 24th December 2019

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Family Farms Blackberry Farm Whitesmith 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' undercover adventure playbarn and sensory zone, family fun picnic area and baby area. Open daily 10am - 4pm in winter, 5pm in spring and autumn 01825 872912 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.

Open daily 10am - 5pm, 01403 700063 Godstone Farm RH9 8LX. Indoor and outdoor play areas, soft play, ride-ons, go karts, trampolines, pony and tractor rides, 01883 742546 See advert Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. 100-acre farm with nature walks, wallabies and deer, seasonal bluebell nature trail, tea room, gift shop, ice cream parlour and camping, 01825 790331 Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at 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, Knockhatch Mining Co motion

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simulator and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween. See website for opening dates for each attraction, 01323 442051 See advert & voucher p32 Middle Farm Countryside Centre Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LJ. Family farm with a small flock of sheep, playground and play hay barn, animal handling sessions, restaurant and farm shop. Open all year round 10am 5pm, last entry 4pm, 01323 811411 Plaw Hatch Biodynamic Farm Sharpthorne RH19 4JL. Working farm with organic farm shop, dairy, cheese store, garden and regular events, 01342 810201 Tablehurst Farm London Road, Forest Row RH18 5DP. Working farm with farm shop and café, free to visit and see how food is grown, 01342 823173 The Mac’s Farm Ditchling BN6 8GT. Quirky campsite with fire pits, reptiles, cocktail shack, PYO organic eggs & regular family events, 01273 845189 See competition p4 Washbrooks Family Farm Brighton Road, 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

Animals, Sealife and Nature 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 opening most weekends and school holidays 10am - 4pm, 01825 840573 Drusillas Park Alfriston Road just off the A27, BN26 5QS. Zoo, interactive displays, extensive adventure playgrounds, 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. There’s also a new rainforest-themed carousel ride. Open daily 10am - 5pm or 6pm depending on the season, 01323 874100 See competition p19 Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at 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, Knockhatch Mining Co motion simulator and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween. See website for opening dates for each attraction, 01323 442051 See advert & voucher p32

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

Places to Visit - Discount Voucher

National Cat Centre and Nature Trail, Chelwood Gate, Ashdown Forest RH17 7DE. The largest cat rehoming centre in the UK, 2km nature trail, donkey field, lake, visitor centre with café and adoption centre. Open daily 10am - 4pm, 01825 741330 Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare on B2192 between Ringmer and Halland BN8 5AJ. Up to 1,000 animals enjoying a happy and peaceful life 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. Open daily 8am - 4pm, admission free, but donations are very much appreciated, 01825 840252 The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JN. 30-acre park with llamas, alpacas and reindeer, café, playground and shop. Open daily 10am - 5pm, 01825 712040 Tilgate Park Crawley, RH10 5PQ. Nature centre admission £3 for 2-16 year olds and £4 for adults, 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. Open winter 10am – 4pm, summer 10am – 6pm, last admission 1 hour before closing, 01293 521168 See advert & voucher

Woods Mill Countryside Centre Henfield BN5 9SD. Headquarters of Sussex Wildlife Trust and an environmental education centre with pre-bookable holiday activities. The 13-acre nature reserve provides a peaceful setting comprising coppice woodland, meadows and a reed-fringed lake. Open all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas, admission free, no dogs, 01273 492630

Walking, Cycling and Open Spaces 1066 Country Walk follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror from Pevensey to Rye via Bexhill and Hastings.

Abbots Wood signposted off the A22 between Hailsham and Polegate, and signposted off the A27

Tilgate Nature Centre

Tilgate Park, Crawley RH10 5PQ

One child goes FREE! Present voucher on arrival 01293 521168 www.tilgatenaturecentre.co.uk

Voucher valid with one paying adult. Must present voucher on arrival.

Valid 1 November – 29 February 2020

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at Wilmington. Woodland walks, BBQ and play area.

There are two circular trails; one of 1.9 miles and the other just under a mile, 0300 0674464 Ardingly Reservoir West Sussex RH17 6SQ. Walks and limited cycling/horse riding. Ardingly Activity Centre water sports centre with pre-bookable activities, 01444 892549 Ashdown Forest Wych Cross, RH18 5JP. Once a Norman deer hunting forest, now the largest free public access space in the south east.

Walks, Forest Centre and riding with a permit, 01342 823583 Black Cat Treasure Hunts fun and affordable treasure hunt routes around Sussex for families, 07445 818996 Chailey Common walks and horse riding, no cycling, 01273 471600 or 01444 831098 Devil’s Dyke Devil’s Dyke Road, Poynings, near Brighton, BN1 8YJ. 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 Forest Way bridle and footpath running 16km from East Grinstead to Groombridge, indirectly linked to the Worth Way from Three Bridges to East Grinstead.

Friston Forest Exceat, between Seaford and East Dean off the A259, walks, cycling, mountain bike hire, horse riding with TROT permit, 0300 067 4464 Pooh Sticks Bridge and Pooh Corner Shop in Ashdown Forest, Hartfield on B2026, TN7 4AE, 01892 771155 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

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suggests, Ditchling Beacon was one of a chain of fires lit to warn of impending invasions. It was once an Iron Age hillfort, with its steep northern slope used as a natural defence. It’s now managed by The National Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust, 0300 3031053. You can reach Ditchling Beacon via Breeze Buses.

Tilgate Park Crawley, RH10 5PQ. Nature centre admission £3 for 2-16 year olds and £4 for adults, 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. Open winter 10am – 4pm, last admission 1 hour before closing, 01293 521168 See advert & voucher p29 Worth Way bridle and footpath running from Crawley Three Bridges to East Grinstead and then indirectly linked to the Forest Way which continues to Groombridge, 01273 482670 Places of Historic Interest and Gardens 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield High Street, Battle, East Sussex 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 or 01424 776787 Anne of Cleves House and Museum 52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1JA. Visit the medieval, half-timbered house, a gift to Anne of Cleves from Henry VIII, discover how the Tudors and Elizabethans lived, worked and relaxed at home. The house also contains the Museum of Lewes history, and displays about Tom Paine and the Wealden iron industry. See website for opening dates and times, 01273 474610 Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum 169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, 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, November - February 10am - 3.45pm, March - October 10am - 5.30pm, open 11am Sundays, Mondays and bank holidays (closed Mondays in January) 01273 486290 Michelham Priory Upper Dicker, near Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS. See the foundations of the 13th century priory and explore the main house, tranquil moated gardens, watermill and play area.

With numerous family activities during the summer.

Includes an interactive medieval gallery in the 14th century Gatehouse. Open daily February - December, February 11am - 4pm, March - October 10.30am 5pm, November and December 11am - 4pm. Check

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

Places to Visit - Come Rain or Shine dates with venue before travelling, 01323 844224 See advert Nymans House and Gardens (National Trust) Handcross, Haywards Heath, 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 back page Priest House North Lane, West Hoathly, West Sussex RH19 4PP. 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 18th and 19th century country furniture and the garden is planted with 170+ culinary, medicinal and household herbs. Open March - October 10.30am - 5.30pm, open Sundays from 12pm. Closed Mondays except bank holidays, 01342 810479 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 See advert Standen House and Garden (National Trust) West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE. Arts and Crafts family home with Morris and Co interiors, great views, woodland walks and family woodland play area. Open all year round, check website for dates and times, 01342 323029 Wakehurst Gardens and Millennium Seed Bank Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex 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, 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

Museums and Galleries Brighton Museum and Art Gallery Royal Pavilion, 4/5 Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE. History of Brighton, pottery, fashion and style, performance and more, mostly free. Open Tuesday - Sunday (open bank holidays except Christmas) 10am - 5pm, 01273 290900 Cuckfield Museum Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 3EL. Open from February, admission free, but donations welcome, 01444 473630 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Lodge Hill Lane,

Ditchling, East Sussex BN6 8SP. Exhibitions of the works of craftspeople and artists who were drawn to the village. Under 16s free admission. Children’s activities may need to be pre-booked. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am - 5pm, Sundays and bank holidays 11am - 5pm. See website for further information, 01273 844744 East Grinstead Museum Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BJ. Includes the footprint of an Iguanodon and Curator’s Corner with sand pit to dig for treasure. Open Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday and bank holidays 1pm - 4pm, 01342 302233 Henfield Museum Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, High Street, Henfield BN5 9DB. Open Monday - Saturday, check website for times, 01273 492507 Horsham Museum Causeway House, 9 Causeway, Horsham RH12 1HE. Open 10am - 5pm, Monday Saturday, admission free. Closed on Sundays and bank holidays, 01403 254959 Hove Museum and Art Gallery 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB. Toys, cinema, local history and fine art, lots of children’s activities. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2 - 5pm, closed Wednesdays. Open on public holidays, admission free, 01273 290200 Hurstpierpoint Museum Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY. Two large unmanned display cabinets

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ADVENTURE PARK

Froggies Soft Play Jumping Pillows LOST WOR PLAYBARNLD Cannon AreNa

Quadapillader Barrel Ri Children’s Farm

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OPEN DAILY 10am to 5.30PM knockhatch.com 01323 442051 *For full terms and conditions please see our website. Not valid with any other offer.

containing local history items and information, open Monday - Wednesday 9am - 1.30pm, Thursday and Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm, plus accessible when the Village Centre is open, closed Sundays, 07985 201335

Railways, Buses and Boats Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Beech Hurst Gardens, Haywards Heath RH16 4BX. Half a mile of track run by volunteers; includes two tunnels and signals.

Operating 2pm - 5pm weekends and bank holidays from 13th April - end September, plus Wednesdays during summer school holidays. See timetable on website for further details and winter opening dates.

Bentley Miniature Railway Harvey's Lane, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5AF. One-mile of track run by volunteers

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at Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, near Halland.

Trains run every weekend of the year and East Sussex school holidays. See website for detailed timetable before travelling, 0845 8672583 Bluebell Railway from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL. Volunteer preserved steam railway. See website for the timetable of train services, 01825 720800 See advert back page Breeze Buses no 77, weekends and bank holidays to Devil’s Dyke. Once there take a walk to Poynings (2 miles), Upper Beeding (5 miles) and catch the 2A bus back, or Patcham (3 miles) and catch the 5A bus back, 01273 292480 Breeze Buses no 79, to Ditchling Beacon, the second highest point on the South Downs with spectacular views across the weald. Once there take a walk to Patcham (3.5 miles) and catch the 5A bus back, or Lewes (5.5 miles) and catch the 28/29 bus back, 01273 292480 Breeze Buses no 78, to Stanmer Park, where you’ll find open spaces to play or picnic, Stanmer House and Stanmer Museum are open most weekend afternoons, 01273 292480 Lavender Line Isfield TN22 5XB. Preserved railway, travels for a two-mile round trip between the village of Isfield and Worth Halt near Uckfield. At Isfield you will find the headquarters of the Lavender Line which includes the original Victorian station and signal box.

Open 11am - 5pm, Sundays, bank holidays, some weekdays in the summer and for special events, check public timetable for further information, 01825 750515

Play Centres Adventure Avenue 79-81 Church Walk, Burgess Hill RH15 9BQ. A children’s role play centre for 1-7 year olds in The Martlets Shopping Centre. A place where kids can feel free to express their individuality through role play in any one of 12 play areas. They have a laundromat, fire station, post office, doctors' surgery, vet, supermarket, bakery, construction site, stage and dress up, hair and beauty salon, camping area and sensory room, 07715 751133 Antics Softplay Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8WA. Antics is an indoor soft play adventure zone, which promotes fun and healthy play for under 12s, max height 140cm (4ft 7ins), in a safe and clean environment. With 3 tiers to explore, kids will love the excitement, adventure and creative play that Antics offers. Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm, Saturdays 9am - 1.45pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays 9am - 4pm.

Toddler time 0 - 4yrs in school holidays 9am - 10am, 01444 876000

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Places to Visit - Many More Online 'Froggies' Indoor Soft Play at Knockhatch on A22 Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham BN27 3PR. Features dedicated under 3s toddler area. Open 10am 5.30pm, 01323 442051 See advert & voucher High Places The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8WA. Colourful arena featuring 16 fun themed climbing walls towering over 20 feet high, each showcasing striking designs. Book in advance or attend an open session, 01444 876000 See competition p5 JumpIn Inflatable Fun 5-7 Jubilee Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9TL. All ages welcome, soft play and parties, Burgess Hill 01444 241595 Sharky’s Soft Play Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, Henfield BN5 9QB. The soft play is open for children up to 12 years old. Sibling discount available, 01273 494984 Softplay Zone 2-8yrs, open daily, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616

Theatres and Cinemas Chequer Mead Theatre De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS. Purpose-built venue for music, comedy and drama, plus a cafe/bar, function spaces and classes, 01342 302000.

Clair Hall Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN. An events and entertainment venue in the heart of Mid Sussex, 01444 455440 Haywards Heath Music Society 7 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath RH16 1DW. Virtuoso International musicians performing live and local, 01444 456227 Orion Cinema Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX. Cinema with art deco facade and 2 screens showing the latest mainstream releases, 01444 243300 The Capitol Theatre North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG. A multi-purpose arts venue with a 410-seat theatre, 2 cinema screens, studio theatre, meeting room and gallery space, 01403 750220 See advert p35

Family Restaurants and Cafes Bluebell Railway Station Approach, Uckfield TN22 3QL. Family pub/restaurant with children’s activity lunch boxes, 01825 720800 See advert back page Cats Protection Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate RH17 7DE. Café with children’s lunch boxes in summer, 01825 741370 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling BN6 8SP. Café, 01273 844744 Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. Café with climb-on tractors and free ranging chickens, 01825 790226

Tracy's Little Gift Shop We’ve some super gifts

in Mabel’s Emporium, Burgess Hill @tracys_little_gift_shop

Latchetts Farm Creamery serving ice creams, chocolates & traditional sweets, Heaven Farm, Danehill, 01825 791692 National Trust Standen West Hoathly Road. East Grinstead RH19 4NE. Family friendly café with children’s activity lunch boxes, 01342 323029 Notcutts Garden Centre Common Lane, Ditchling BN6 8TN. Family café, 01273 846844 Sharpthorne Organic Café Top Road, Sharpthorne, East Grinstead RH19 4PQ, 01342 811321 Sheffield Park and Garden Sheffield Park Uckfield TN22 3QX. Café with children’s lunch boxes, 01825 790231 See advert p30 Slake High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH. Independent café opposite Lindfield pond, 07540 538391 Sussex Mother London Road, Hassocks BN6 9NA. Café and gift shop with children’s play area, 07752 625406 The Coach and Horses School Lane, Danehill RH17 7JF. Family pub/restaurant with sandpit, swing and slide, 01825 740369 The Farmers Lewes Road Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath RH17 7NE. Family pub/restaurant with large children’s play area, 01444 831899 The Mug Tree Tea Room award winning, breastfeeding friendly café with craft activities & themed events, East Grinstead, 01342 457100 The Red Lion Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath RH17 7DE. Family pub/restaurant with children’s play area, 01825 740836 The Sportsman Cuckfield Road, Goddards Green BN6 9LQ. Family pub/restaurant with children’s play area, 01444 233 460 The Wheatsheaf Wheatsheaf Road, Henfield BN5 9BD. Family pub/restaurant with large wooden pirate ship, swings and kids’ menu, 01273 492077 Trading Boundaries Sheffield Green TN22 3RB. Elephant café with outdoor play area, 01825 791310 UpCountry Garden Centre Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill RH17 7NG. Café with outdoor play area, climb-on tractor and double decker bus, 01444 831311 Wakehurst Ardingly, Ardingly Road, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN. Café with children’s lunch boxes 01444 894066

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Until Sunday 10th November Autumn colours early opening 9.30am, Sheffield Park & Garden 01825 790231 (advert p30) Tuesday 5th November Lindfield Bonfire Celebrations, 125th Anniversary of the founding of the society, 6.30pm - 9pm, free to attend - expect loud bangs!

Friday 8th November *Ashington CE School Fireworks Extravaganza, gates 5.30pm, fireworks at 7pm, BBQ, amusements, raffle, stalls. Tickets from school or Ashington Pharmacy, free for 2yrs & under Saturday 9th November Mansion Market, mixed market with organic cafe, 11am - 4pm, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row, the perfect place to find all your Christmas gifts (see advert) Saturday 9th November *Lushtums Day Retreat for Mums, 10am - 4.30pm, Cuckfield, 07976 701085 lushtums.co.uk/mid-sussex Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th November Christmas Craft & Gift Fair, Michelham Priory, Hailsham 01323 844224 (advert p31) Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th November Screenprint Posters with University of Brighton, 11am - 4pm, free for all ages, just drop in, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 01273 844744 Sunday 10th November Remembrance Sunday - don't forget to wear your poppy Saturday 16th November *Winter stargazing, 6.30pm with hot drink & warm supper, Sheffield Park & Garden 01825 790231 (advert p30)

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Saturday 9th November Saturday 14th December Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road Forest Row, Sussex RH18 5JA Atmospheric mixed market in beautiful 18th Century mansion Organic cafe, puppet shows free admission & parking

Saturday 16th November Christmas Craft Fair, 10am 3pm, stalls, cafe & tombola, King Edward Hall, Lindfield Saturday 16th November Family Fun Day, 3pm 4.30pm, all welcome, Haywards Heath Baptist Church hhbchurch.org.uk Sunday 17th November *Animal Tracks & Signs, 10am - 12pm, 5-11yrs, children must be accompanied by an adult, Woods Mill, Henfield sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Tuesday 19th November *Open Morning, Handcross Park School 01444 400526 (advert p15) Thursday 21st November Sunday 22nd December *Glow Wild at Wakehurst, magical winter lantern trail every Thursday to Sunday 01444 894066 kew.org/ glowwild (competition p27) Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th November *Winter Fair at the South of England Showground, open from 9am, live music, shopping, workshops & much more seas.org.uk Saturday 23rd November Tuesday 24th December Wiglet's Father Christmas Visit & Adventure, 10am - 4.45pm, Godstone Farm 01883 742546 (advert p28) Saturday 23rd November Tuesday 24th December *Santa's Toy Factory at South Downs Nursery, Hassocks tatesofsussex.co.uk

Weekends from Saturday 23rd November - Sunday 8th December + daily Saturday 14th - Monday 23rd December See Santa Claus in his cosy Christmas Cottage & visit the Husky Ice Cave at Drusillas Park, drusillas.co.uk (competition p19) Saturday 23rd November Sunday 5th January Christmas at Nymans, 10am - 4pm, the wondrous world of Quentin Blake family trail 01444 405250 (advert back page) Friday 29th November *Festive Cream Tea, 12.30pm or 2.30pm, Michelham Priory, Hailsham 01323 844224 (advert p31) Fri/Sat/Sun from Friday 29th November - Monday 23rd December Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas, 10am - 6.30pm, a winter wonderland with family attractions tilgateparkchristmas.co.uk

December Weekends from Saturday 30th November - Sunday 15th December Christmas at the Priory, refreshments, music & activities. Christmas through the ages, Michelham Priory, Hailsham 01323 844224 (advert p31) Weekends from Saturday 30th November - Sunday 15th December + daily Wednesday 18th - Monday 23rd December *Story time with Santa in his woodland grotto, various times, Standen House & Garden 01342 323029 Saturday 30th November Tuesday 24th December *Santa Specials at the Bluebell Railway, trains depart Sheffield Park Station & arrive at a traditional

Christmas funfair at Horsted Keynes Station (advert back page) Saturday 30th November Tuesday 24th December *Father Christmas Grotto 10am - 4.30pm, visit Santa & the animals, the Llama Park, Wych Cross llamapark.co.uk Sunday 1st December *Festive wreath making workshop, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, 01323 844224 (advert p31) Sunday 1st December Creative Christmas Crafts with Olivia Majorie, 2pm5pm, 3yrs+, just drop in, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 01273 844744 Sunday 1st December Sunday 5th January Nellie's Arctic Adventure trail, Sheffield Park & Garden 01825 790231 (advert p30) Sunday 1st - Thursday 5th December *Medieval Nativity Play, Wivelsfield Little Theatre at Wivelsfield Parish Church, from 7.30pm for age 12yrs+ 07754 895936 Monday 2nd - Wednesday 4th December *Festive Feast Christmas Lunch at the Bessemer Arms, Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park Station, 11.15am 3.10pm, trains depart East Grinstead Station Tuesday 3rd December Lindfield Christmas Festival Night, 6pm - 9pm, shops, rides, stalls & Father Christmas, Lindfield High Street Thursday 5th December *Christmas in the Courtyard, 6.30pm - 10pm, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, 01323 844224 (advert p31) Saturday 7th December *Festive willow wreath making workshop, Michelham Priory, Hailsham 01323 844224 (advert p31) Saturday 7th December *Charity Winter Ball in aid of

*Denotes events that must be pre-booked, or it is advisable to do so

What's On this Autumn & Winter Charity Winter Ball with all proceeds to St Peter & St James Hospice Sat 7th Dec 7.30 - 11.30pm £30 pp to include dinner Live music from Wildhoney Scaynes Hill Millennium Centre Book via info@swooveaid.com / 07764 801 167

St Peter & St James Hospice, 7.30pm - 11.30pm, Scaynes Hill Millennium Centre 07764 801167 (see advert) From Saturday 7th December various dates, SEND performance on Sunday 15th December *The Ho Ho Ho! Christmas Show in The Capitol's Park Barn, Horsham 01403 750220 thecapitolhorsham.com (see advert) Weekends in December from Saturday 7th - Sunday 22nd December *Ride the Christmas Express Train to visit Father Christmas, 10am - 4.30pm, Amberley Museum near Arundel 01798 831370 Weekends in December from Saturday 7th - Monday 23rd December Christmas Crafts at Nymans, 11am - 3pm, a series of hands-on Christmas makes 01444 405250 (advert back page) Monday 9th - Wednesday 11th December *Festive Feast Christmas Lunch at the Bessemer Arms, Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park Station, 11.15am 3.10pm, trains depart East Grinstead Station Friday 13th - Tuesday 24th December *A Christmas Carol at The Capitol Studio, Horsham 01403 750220 thecapitolhorsham.com (see advert) Friday 13th December Sunday 5th January *Peter Pan star-studded pantomime at The Capitol Horsham 01403 750220 thecapitolhorsham.com (see advert)

Saturday 14th December Mansion Market, mixed market with organic cafe, 11am - 4pm, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row, the perfect place to find all your Christmas gifts (see advert) Saturday 14th December West Hoathly Village Market, 12pm - 4pm, stalls, crafts & refreshments in the village hall, just drop in Weekends in December from Saturday 14th - Sunday 22nd December Christmas Fun at Blackberry Farm, Santa Special Tractor Rides 2pm - 4pm, Whitesmith 01825 872912 Sunday 15th & Sunday 22nd December *Christmas Carol Concert, 6.30pm with mulled wine & mince pies, Sheffield Park & Garden 01825 790231 (advert p30) Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd December Holy Trinity Church Annual Christmas Tree Festival, 10am - 4pm, refreshments available, Forest Row Friday 20th December *Night -time wildlife walk, 5pm with hot chocolate & woodland campfire, Sheffield Park & Garden 01825 790231 (advert p30) Saturday 21st December *Little Star, 11am, 1pm & 3pm, a star lit show for babies aged 6-18 months, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath 01444 455440 clairhall.org Monday 23rd December *Merry Whooshmas, 10am - 11am, Whoosh Messy Play Christmas Event, Wesley Hall, Haywards Heath whooshlearning.co.uk Wednesday 25th December Get up very, very early - it's CHRISTMAS DAY!!

Thursday 26th December *Boxing Day Racing, under 18s free with paying adult, Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel fontwellpark.co.uk

Friday 27th December Sunday 5th January School Holidays Boredom Busters at Nymans, 11am 4pm, drop-in family activities 01444 405250 (advert back page)

January Saturday 25th - Monday 27th January *RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch annual survey, birdwatching events around the country register via rspb.org.uk

February Saturday 1st February *Open Day, 2pm - 5pm, Burgess Hill Girls nursery & whole school, 01444 241050 (advert p3) Wednesday 19th February *Letterpress Printing with Tom Boulton, 11am - 3pm,

7yrs+, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 01273 844744

March Friday 13th March *Open Morning, Nursery, PrePrep & Prep School, Cumnor House Sussex 01825 792006 (advert p17) Saturday 14th March *Open Morning, Pre-Prep & Prep School, Hurst College 01273 836927(advert p17) Saturday 21st March Open Day, Nursery & Prep, Lingfield College, no appointment necessary 01342 838153 (advert p14)

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