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Lots of Fun this Summer The Mid Sussex Family Grapevine has been published since 1998 and is very well established. We hope you’ll enjoy reading this edition of the Family Grapevine. We have two great competitions to win family tickets to Disney Live at the Brighton Centre and also for the South of England Autumn Show (see pages 2 and 34). Please take the time to look at our A - Z of Sport and Leisure which is packed full of clubs and activities for families and children of all ages. The Toddler Timetable has masses of groups for you to choose from every day of the week. We have lots of ideas of fantastic places for you to go this Summer from free days out in the countryside to family farms, steam railways, museums and National Trust properties with loads of family events- check out pages 34 - 40 You’ll find even more places to go and a local day by day events programme on our website: www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk Please let me know if any of the information is out of date. We check all the information once a year but please telephone before you set out for a new event or activity!
Publisher & Editor - Gill Evaroa Sales Consultant - Nicola Coughlin The Family Grapevine PO Box 145, Haywards Heath RH16 3ES Gill - 01444 487748 gill@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk
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Contents A - Z of Sport & Leisure. . . . 26 - 33 Antenatal & Babies . . . . . . . . 8 - 10 Books, Toys & Gifts. . . . 2, 3, 10, 11 Childminders & Babysitting. . . . . 10 Children’s Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Childrenswear . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 18 Daycare Nurseries. . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8 Dance & Drama . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 30 Family Health & Wellbeing. . . 8 - 9 Fun Days Out . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 40 Holiday Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Independent Schools. . . . . . 21 - 23 International Family Clubs. . . . . . 15 Out of School Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . 24 Parties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 Pre-Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 20 Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 21 Special Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 33 Toddler Activities. . . . . . . . . 10 - 15 Tutoring & Languages. . . . . 24 - 25
Competition Win a family tickets to Disney Live and the South of England Autumn Show See page 2 & 34
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• Unique clothing for your little VIPs • Designer & funky clothes for kids 0 - 5 • Exciting range of gifts • Specialist Christening Gift area • Now under NEW OWNERSHIP (Jade!!) • POP IN AND SEE US SOON!
OPEN: Mon - Sat: 09.30 - 17.00 68 High Street, Lindfield, RH16 2HL Telephone: 01444 482393 www.perri-winkle.co.uk
THE 2012 AUTUMN SHOW & GAME FAIR ENJOY A FUN DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th October from 9am – 5pm
The Small Print... No part of the Family Grapevine may be reproduced in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publishers. While all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this publication and to ensure the accuracy of its contents, no warranty is given as to its Win tickets for the Autumn Show & Game Fair at the South of England Centre correctness. All advertisements are supplied and approved by the advertiser and by answering the following question: Where is the South of England Autumn Show held? Please send you answer to the Family Grapevine, PO Box 145, Haywards Heath RH16 3ES or this does not imply a recommendation by the publisher. You should make your own email gill@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk by Friday, 28th September with your name, address, enquiries and comparisons as with any other form of advertising. telephone number, and where you picked up your copy of the Family Grapevine. We cannot accept liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers, or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to telephone numbers, wording, spacing or Before planning your days out,oflook at our Fun Days Out in Sussex and London on positioning of any listing, advertisements or other material, regardless how caused.
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Toys & Gifts
• Maternity & Nursing Wear • Maternity Bras - Bra Measuring In The Boutique • Baby & Children’s Wear • Baby Shower Gifts • Presents for New Mummies & Babies • Christening Gifts • Nursery Accessories Book a One-to-One Maternity Styling Session & Get 10% off All Maternity Purchases On The Day
• Little Bud Maternity • High Street • Cuckfield • RH17 5JX • 01444 414435 • Find us next to the Post Office - Free Parking in Cuckfield Village
www.littlebudmaternity.com
Children’s Boutique
“delightful, contemporary, traditional and handcrafted”
Toys & Gifts 1 Devon House, Street Lane, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6SZ
www.harmonyathome.co.uk/shop
Trustworthy, premier, established agency, passionate about great childcare. For the finest service call 01444 891677
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mansion Mar 10 May 12 Oct 13 Nov 10 Dec 8 Kidbrooke Park, Priory Rd, Forest Row, Sussex atmospheric mixed market in beautiful 18thc. Mansion puppet shows +organic café free admission and parking
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North Park Farm Activity Toys, 01273 833643 SWALK, 66 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HL, 01444 484400
Baby & Childrenswear
Toys & Gifts
declutter & reorganise your wardrobe, cupboard, office, room, home. Allow your life to run more smoothly so you have more time to enjoy the important things in life. Telephone Elaine to find out more
01444 891936
Bramble Corner Traditional Wooden Toys, Forest Row, 01825 826 Cuckfield Candy Store & More, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 474936 Elephant Toy Shop at Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Park, 01825 790890 Harmony at Home Children’s Boutique, Toys & Gifts, 1 Devon House, Ardingly, 01444 891677 Hedgehog & Bumbles, Hassocks, 01273 844174 Lily Grace, The Studio, Lower Road, Forest Row RH18 5ES, 01342 322122 Helta Skelta, 104a High Street, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 835333 Lesley Harvey Cantoons, 01323 898491
Cuthbert, Dibble & Grubb, 69 High Street, Lindfield, 01444 482188 Harmony at Home Children’s Boutique, Toys & Gifts, 1 Devon House, Ardingly, 01444 891677 Little Bud Maternity, High Street , Cuckfield, RH17 5JX, 01444 414435 Perriwinkle, 68 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HL, 01444 482393
Neil R Parker - Builder, Carpentry & Joinery, 07802 452106 The Clutter Clearing Company, 01444 891936
Voluntary Work
Become a befriending volunteer for Age Concern, 01342 327046 Girlguiding Buckhurst District (East Grinstead & Felbridge), 01342 324110 Home-Start South Down, supporting families with children Under 5, 01273 612025 Kids Appeal Charity for children with Cancer & Leukaemia, 01273 555039 Prince’s Trust, 0800 842 842
Professional Services
Steadmans - Chartered Surveyors Residential Letting Agents- Property Finders, 01444 300333
Libraries
Burgess Hill Library, 01444 255452 East Grinstead Library, 01342 410050 Hassocks Library, 01273 842779 Haywards Heath Library, 01444 255444 Henfield Library, 01273 493587 Hurstpierpoint Library, 01273 83 2609
Country & Farmers Markets
Little Bud Maternity, High Street , Cuckfield, RH17 5JX, 01444 414435
Mansion Markets at Midbrook Park, Forest Row 11 - 4 on Oct 13, Nov 10 & Dec 8 National Federation of Women’s Institutes Head Office, 020 737 19300
Photographers
Food for Families
Maternity Clothes
Emma Duggan, Photographer, 01342 811631 Sarah Wright Photography, 01444 410931
Home & Garden
Andrew Branston, Decorator, 01444 483390 Bishop Home Hardware, The Square, Forest Row, 01342 822740 Molly Maid Cleaning, 01444 414915
Plaw Hatch Organic Farm Shop, Sharpthorne, 01342 810201 Sharpthorne Organic Café, Sharpthorne, 01342 811321
Health, Wellbeing & Beauty Carol, Mobile Beauty Therapist, 01444 450998 Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, Life Coach, 01342 811099
Before planning your days out, look at our Fun Days Out in Sussex and London on www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk
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For Parents
Mid Sussex Personal Training Fitness Improving - Body Toning & Conditioning Weight Loss - Sport Specific - Nutrition - Postnatal At home / Outside / Venue of your choice / 1:1 and Groups
Dedicated to help you achieve your goals with your individuality in mind - you deserve to be who you want to be! www.midsussexpersonaltraining.com Call Sarah on 07740 177791
Sam Jenkins YOGA FOR EVERYONE Hatha Yoga has many benefits - improve posture, flexibility & tone. Feel more relaxed and with a greater sense of wellbeing.
Mid Summer Craft Fayre for Macmillan Cancer Saturday 21st July 2012 (11 - 2pm)
1st Burgess Hill Scout Hall, Station Road, Burgess Hill - Entry 50p - children free. Refreshments & parking.
justineevents@hotmail.co.uk 07526 667081
Small friendly classes. All Levels Welcome 01273 842808 07922 060331
Mobile Beauty Therapist
HOST A PARTY WITH
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Fun and Food with Friends The UKs first nationwide food tasting company Call Sandra Calvert 01342 312111/07801 219831 calvert5@hotmail.co.uk www.mysecretkitchen.co.uk Ruth Hodgson, the People Coach, 01444 847652 Sally Ebsworth, Hairdresser, 01444 250069
Exercise Classes Exercise & dry cycling classes at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348 Mid Sussex Personal Training, 07740 177791 Mum2Mum Fitness - buggy workouts, personal training, remote training, 07984 015657 Put the FUN factor in to your party or fitness regime!, 01825 769971 Sam Jenkins Yoga for Everyone, 01273 842808
Please remember to tell the Advertisers that you saw them in the Family Grapevine
Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Eyelash Tinting, Body Massage, Indian Head Massage Rejuvenating Facial Massage, Thai Foot Massage Carol on 01444 450998
Tanith Lee Fitness & Zumba, 07941 093170 Yoga & Relaxation with Grounded in Yoga, 01444 412816
Mobile Hairdresser & Beauty Therapist Reasonable Rates
www.beautyspotbeauty.co.uk
01444 250069 0751 5524093
Business Opportunities Part time work from home without compromising family commitments, 01243 641177
Fun Nights Out for Parents
Mother Funkers - Early Start/Finish Dance Nights, 01273 555334 My Secret Kitchen: Fun and Food with Friends!, 01342 312111 The Pampered Chef, 01444 451153
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Parties
Party Supplies Dressed in Time, Historic Costume Hire for Children, 07917 170209 Girlie Party Bags for Sale (3 - 10yrs), 01444 454365 Party Bees, 07880 667441 Party Paraphernalia, 01444 455617 Pauline’s Parties, free delivery of Under 5’s activity toys, 01403 791715 Sew Chic Creations - any creations for any party, 01273 494938
Bouncy Castles & Inflatables Mid Sussex Bouncy Castles, 01444 236094
Face Painting Smiffy’s Face Painting for Parties, 07785 935844
Party Food Cake Fairy, 07905 458866 Centrepiece - Bespoke Celebration Cakes for all occasions, 01444 247148 Cookiescatering: home cooked party food., 01342 719321 Dreamy Cakes: just cakes!, 07926 919573 Foodplatters.co.uk party boxes & platters all occassions, 01444 410087 Mad Hatter Party Food, Fun kids party food, cupcakes & birthday cakes delivered ready to serve, 01825 891367
Hall Hire Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 455440 East Court & Maridian Parish Halls. East Grinstead, 01342 323636 Fairfield Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 233983 Henfield Hall, Henfield, 01273 493365 Martletts Hall, Burgess Hill, 01444 242888 Old School, Cuckfield, 01444 456900 Park Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 235560 Perrymount Guide Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 441542 Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 454276 Scaynes Hill Village Centre, 01444 831511 St Andrew’s Community Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762 St Richard’s Church Hall, Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 455640 St. Alban’s Hall, Fairfield Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 236497 Woodmancote & Blackstone Parish Hall, 01273 493686
Party Venues Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, 01444 450326 Let Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks organise your party, 01273 841348 Let Henfield Leisure organise your party, 01273 494984 Let the Dolphin Leisure Centre 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 Parties at British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel near Lingfield, 01342 834658 Swimming parties at Princess Royal, Haywards Heath, 07772 819002
The Old School Church Street, Cuckfield Haywards Heath, RH17 5JZ
The Ideal Venue For: Small and Large Meetings Children’s Parties Wedding Receptions Education Classes Club Meetings Fund Raising Events For more information contact the Manager
01444 456900 oldschoolmanager@tiscali.co.uk Quote this advertisement to receive a discount
Washbrooks Farm Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 832201 Wilderness Woods, Hadlow Down, Near Uckfield, 01825 830509 Young Farmers Parties at Spring Barn Farm Park, Lewes, 01273 488450
Party Entertainers
A1 Amazing Bitza the Puppet Pooch and Stevan, FUN and Magic, 020 8642 6388 Allsorts of Fun: pirate, knight, spy parties, 0208 6771667 Angels’n’Divas, Pamper Parties for Girls aged 4 - 18, 01273 434000 Animazing - talks, displays & birthday parties, 07743675253 Art Parties with Leesa Le May (5yrs+ Adult), 07738 288730 Ashdown Riding School for riding parties, 07818093880 Birthday Dance Parties, 07910 193695 Crafty Chefs Cookery Parties, 01342 317049 Cupfins: Cupcake making party for all ages, 07895 729365 D&D Footie Focus offer football coaching & run football themed birthday parties for boys & girls aged 18 mths-15 yrs, 07969 669153 Dandelion Puppets, wildlife stories & games (3 - 8yrs), 01273 857482 Disco, Pirate, Princess, Dr Who, Fairy, Superhero, Mama Mia, Dinosaur, Star Wars & more!, 07891 670114 Dotty Children’s Entertainer, 01273 502744 Dotty Spotty-Sox....for a perfectly potty party... 3-9yrs,, 07989 745284 Furry Friends Bear Making Parties at Home, (3yrs+), 08081988241 Hug A Bug mobile bug zoo available for parties, schools etc, 07736 300077 Jo Jingles Parties, 01883 724800 Jonathan Cann - Magic, Punch & Judy, Balloonology, 01444 230409 Kids jewellery making parties starting at £5 per child, 01444 210044 Kindermusik Parties, 07505 021453 Lets Party with Fittots, birthday parties (4 - 10 yrs), 01342 712495 Little Kickers Football Parties (18mths 7yrs), 01293 226201 Lottielou Jewellery Parties, 07734 408904 Magic Bernie - Magic, Fun, Games for PreSchool children, 07984 236834 Marco the Magician: Magic, Juggling, Balloon Modelling, 01435 864124
PARTY or EVENTS FOOD
PARTY BOXES OR PLATTERS, HOT FOOD OPTIONS, MOBILE CATERING UNIT Catering for childrens parties, parties, outdoor events, funerals www.foodplatters.co.uk 01444 410087 07949 531324
The Cake Fairy
07926 919573 www.dreamy-cakes.com
The Children’s Party Food People Fun Buffets ● Lunchboxes Themed Menus ● Birthday Cakes Cupcakes ● Party Bags & Edible Alternatives ● Party Supplies
Delicious Home-baked, Hand-crafted Cakes for Birthdays, Weddings or any other celebration!
Delivered to your home or venue Ready to serve
www.thecakefairy.biz trish@thecakefairy.biz 07905 458866
contact@madhatterpartyfood.co.uk
01825 891367
www.madhatterpartyfood.co.uk
Dressed in Time Historical Costume Hire for Children...for school theme days and plays From £10 - £15 for 3 Days Contact Martine on
07917 170209
www.dressedintime.org.uk Mr Fumbles Childrens Clown: Balloon Shapes, Puppet Dog, 07944 110304 Music Bus Parties, 01293 881016 Music Bus Party Time, 01293 881016 My Favorite Parties: pamper parties (4yrs+), Pepper or Kitty parties guest appearance or custom hire any age, 07709 663964 Parlour Magic Pete, the Magician for kids & adults, 01273 844136 Parties with Socatots (walking - 5 yrs old), 01444 440234 Party Princesses, Create the perfect Princess or Fairy Party for your daughter this year, 07954 967798 Point 4 Dance Parties, 07789 972162 Puppets 4 Parties, 01892 860235 Put the FUN factor in to your party or fitness regime!, 01825 769971 Science Wizards: Hands-on, Fun, Science Parties, 08456 521215 Shady the Magician, 0777 8034102 Simon & Scruff - Chidren’s entertainer (2 6 yrs), 01903 501615 Sounds Wicked Children’s Parties - Disco, Party Games, Comedy Magic, Interactive Dancing, 0778 4416740 Storytime Puppet Parties, 01273 846885 Street Dance Parties, 07745931325 Sugar & Spice - make-up, craft & activity parties (3yrs+), 01273 479171 Tatty Bumpkin - Yoga Inspired Adventure Parties - sail like a pirate, work magic like
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www.marcosmagic.co.uk a fairy and more, 0845 6805157 Trixie’s Minibeasts, 01444 247264 Wishworks Puppet Shows (3 - 9yrs), 0771 2612006 Zanziparties, Creative Jewellery Design Parties (8yrs+), 07814 107249 Zip Zap Boing, Fairly Parties, Superhero Fun, Princess Parties, Disco Divas, 07891 670114
Before planning your days out, look at our Fun Days Out in Sussex and London on www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk
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Parties
Jonathan Cann Marvellous Magic Fairy Parties Superhero Fun Princess Parties Pirate Parties Disco Divas
Brilliant Balloon Animals
Fabulous ...for a perfectly potty party... Face Painting Gigglesome Call for a chin wag: Games
07989 745284
www.dottyspottysox.co.uk
Requests Taken
07891 670114 www.zip-zap-boing.co.uk
“The Award Winning Entertainer”
01444 230409
www.jonathancann.co.uk
Magic Shows Punch & Judy Balloonology For Parties, Fetes, Family Events And More!
sounds wicked Dandelion Puppets
Wildlife Stories Fun to learn about nature for 3-8 yr olds Childrens Parties, Schools, Playgroups, Workshops, Fetes & Walkabouts A Complete Party Package Available including Games & Prizes. EQUITY MEMBER. CRB checked.
01273 857482
www.dandelionpuppets.co.uk
Sir Dancealot Knight Party
Magic - Puppets - Disco Clown - Pirate 020 8677 1667 www.allsortsoffun.co.uk
Childrens Cooking Parties, Classes and Workshops
Allergy Friendly Crafty Chefs West Sussex Tel 01342 317049 or 07984000849 Email karen@craftychefs.co.uk www.craftychefs.co.uk
PETE’S MAGIC!
children's parties An out of this world party experience • disco • party games • comedy magic • interactive dancing No two kids are the same, so every party is individually themed
call craig on 0778 4416740
SMIFFY'S Fun Faces Face Painting
for Parties 07785 935844 claremsmith@mac.com
Magical entertainment for kids & grown-ups! Pete Wells 01273 844 136 www.petesparties.co.uk
Furry Friends
Bear making parties at home We provide a great personalised hands on activity for making your own stuffed animal at home Each Kit includes:
FREE invites, Unstuffed animal of your choice Birth Certificates, Luxury Carry Home Boxes, Satin Star, Stuffing, Balloon on a stick, Full Instructions etc
Tel 0808 1988241 www.furryfriendsparties.co.uk Please remember to tell the Advertisers that you saw them in the Family Grapevine
Call Julie on 01273 434000
www.angelsndivas.com Whatever the occasion we'll bring the pamper fun to you!
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Complementary Medicine • Babies
PREGNANT Mid Sussex LIFE offers:
* Free pregnancy tests * Confidential counselling * Practical help & accommodation * Also post-abortion counselling
National Helpline 0800 915 4600
text-to-talk 07786 200 330 www.lifecharity.org.uk Registered Charity No 1128355
Counselling
Cranial Osteopathy for Babies Michael Pearce, 01273-891791 Cuckfield Complementary Health & Physiotherapy Centre, 01444 416587 Gill Marshall, Homeopath, 1 Hartfield Rd, Forest Row, 01342 822408 Natural Therapy Rooms, Cuckfield, 01444 456699 Physio Therapy Centre, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 450162 Sundari Heller, Mudita Healing Therapist, 01342 823099 Sussex Tricology, The Priory Haywards Heath, 01444 453357 The Family Chiropractic Sussex, Old Station House, London Road, East Grinstead, 01342 315298 The Hairforce Lice Assassins: Chemical Free Lice Removal, 01273 682865
Alcoholics Anonymous National Helpline, 0845 7697 555 Childline, 0800 1111 Haven Pregnancy Counselling Centre, 0800 028 2228 Mid Sussex Counselling Centre (adults), 01273 846835 Mid Sussex LIFE Group - National Helpline, 0800 915 4600 Relate - East Grinstead, 01293 657055 Rural Stress Information Network, 02476 412916 Sheila Pope, Counsellor, 07792 100390 Sundari Heller. Counsellor Relationship & Personal Issues, 01342 823099
Tracey Cambridge, Osteopath for Babies, 01342 323851
Local Support Groups for Specific Conditions
Abumpsababy Antenatal Classes in Burgess Hill & Haywards Heath run by Registered Midwife, 07748 168751
12-step self-help group for people suffering from eating disorders, 01273 890445 Action for Deafness (All Ages), 01444 415582 Choices - Children with arthritis, www. kidswitharthritis.org CLIMB Children Living with Inherited Metabolic diseases, 01444 232025 Diabetes UK Burgess Hill & District, 01444 236259 Dyspraxia Foundation, 01444 459380 East Grinstead & District Access Group, 01342 322242 Eczema Support Group - Haywards Heath Area, 01444 458964 Group B Strep Support, Information & Support, 01444 416176 National 24hr Domestic Violence Helpline, 0808 2000 247 Post Natal Depression Support Group, 01444 248901 Self Management of Fatique Syndrome (14yrs+), 01273 831733
Complementary Medicine Ali Norell, Reflexology - Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth Support, 01444 473331 Beth Sanderson Craniolsacral Therapy, 07870 272943 Christopher Self, Osteopath, 01342 301085/410606 Cornhill Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 301085
CalmBirth www.calmbirth-uk.com
Tony Dawson, McTimoney Chiropractic, 01444 440857
First Aid Training for Parents & Carers Harmony at Home, 01444 891677 Parent Company First Aid Classes for Babies & Children, 0845 094 4220 To Baby & Beyond First Aid Classes for Parents and Carers, 01273 702496
Antenatal Calm Birth providing HypnoBirthing classes in the Mid Sussex area, 01444 413105 Mid Sussex Home Birth Group, 07986 851539 Mid Sussex LIFE Group - National Helpline, 0800 915 4600 NHS Stop Smoking Service during pregnancy, 01444 238877
Having a baby is one of the most amazing things you will ever experience. We want to help you make the most of this special time. Friendly and information ANTENATAL CLASSES taking place in Burgess Hill
Also help with: Resolving previous birth trauma Overcoming baby blues Building confidence Getting back into shape
Mo Blatch, Registered Midwife 07748 168751 mo@abumpsababy.com
For more information or an informal chat, contact Liz Fowles on:
www.abumpsababy.com
Gym & Crèche Free Fitness!
fitness test and personal programme with ongoing distant support
Cathy Gallagher
Level 3 personal trainer, post natal specialist & Buggyfit instructor
Midwives & Doulas
Tel: 07984 015657 mum2mumfitness@hotmail.com www.mum2mumfitness.co.uk
Harmony at Home Doulas, 01444 891677
Nicola Carden, Doula, Birth & Postnatal care, 07933431722 Sussex Independent Maternity Care & Homebirths, 01903 236127
m: 0773 009 7427 e: lizfowles@gmail.com
Buggy workouts - small sociable outdoor class; get fit, have fun & make friends Personal training - 1:1 or with a friend Affordable “remote” personal programme - includes consultation,
Swell Birth, birth preparation workshops, 01273 891767
Naomi Kenemy Postnatal Doula, 07796 332252
Providing HypnoBirthing classes in the Mid Sussex area.
For a relaxed and friendly approach to getting fit, from a mum who knows how hard it can be to fit it all in
Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise
Dolphin, 01444 457337
Buggyfit - Postnatal workout for you & your baby, 07984 015657
Pre & Post Natal Yoga, Forest Row, 07966 095928
Fisherpilates for pre & post natal pilates, 07961 322256
Pregnancy Yoga with Grounded in Yoga, 01444 412816
Mel Campbell Prenatal Yoga, 077 7649 0156
Pushy Mothers: Postnatal workout for you & your baby, 07976 325512
Haywards Heath - South, 01444 412117/414772
Mum2Mum Fitness - buggy workouts, personal training, remote training, 07984 015657
Tatty Bumpkin Yoga inspired classes for you and your baby, East Grinstead, 0845 680 5157
Lindfield, 01444 454364/414772
MumFit Exercise & Gym Classes at
Yoga with Myra Nicols, 01444 239125
National Childbirth Trust Antenatal Classes, 0844 243 6913 Breastfeeding Counsellor, 0300 3300771 Burgess Hill, 01444 232675/253773 Cuckfield, 01444 410986/457042 Good as New Sales (every October and March), www.midsussexnct.org.uk Haywards Heath - Harlands & Bolnore, 01444 473016/412556
Pre & Post Natal Pilates Classes with a Chartered Physio, 01444 450162
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Fostering & Adoption Brighton & Hove Adoption & Fostering Team, 01273 295444 Cabrini Children’s Society, 0208 668 2181 Futures for Children, 01444 411104 NORCAP, Help for Adults Affected by Adoption, 01865 875000 Outlook Fostering Services Ltd, 01233 610661
theChildCareSolution - Nannies, Mothers’ Helpers, Au Pairs, 01444 453566 Tigerlily Childcare East Sussex, 01293 317426
Harmony At Home Careers Workshops, 01444 891677
Bereaved Parents
Home-Start South Downs, supporting families with children U5, 01273 612025
Jigsaw4U: Grief Support for Bereaved Families, 01342 313895
Lorraine Burwood, Parent Coach/Mentor, 01403 240553
Baby Mementoes
Children’s Centres
Little Impressions - Beautiful castings, 01403 240266 Pitter Patterns, your child’s first impressions captured forever, 01737 773768 Priceless Treasures - Books for Parents & Grandparents, 01892 863300 Smallprint, capture your child’s fingerprint in silver, 01444 235738
Nursery Decorations The Childrens Bedding Store Beautiful Bedding for Gorgeous Children!, 07553174678
Childcare Advice Harmony at Home Childcare Consultancy, 01444 891677 West Sussex Children’s Information Service (0 - 5yrs): Ofsted registered childcare, family activities & support, 01243 777807
Childminders & Babysitting Children’s Information Service for anyone looking for a childminder, 01243 777807 East Grinstead & District Childminders Association, 01342 322521 Harmony at Home Babysitters, 01444 891677 Mid Sussex Childminders Association, 01444 441069
Haywards Heath Family & Children Centre, 51 Penn Avenue, 01444 255499 Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 255493 Sussex Downs Children & Family Centre, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 467968 The Gattons Childrens & Family Centre, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480
One Parent Families Families Need Fathers, 0207 613 5060 Kids & Klutter for single mums and their children, 01273 843173
Babies Baby Playtime at Sidney West, Burgess Hill 9.30 - 12.00, 01444 255493 Baby Signers: Classes in your own home, 07702 273913 Baby Steps Baby Activities newborn crawling, 01342 841766 Balcombe Babies Rhyme time, Victory Hall, Balcombe (0 - 2yrs) 12 - 3.30, 01444 255477 Every Friday Lunchtime, St Swithuns Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 322386 Lingfield & East Grinstead Twins Club, 01342 314949 Little footsteps Baby Cafe (0 - 15 months) at The King’s Centre, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill 10.00am-11.30am, 01444 244215
Music & Signing for Babies
Little Possums, The Rawson Institute, Bolney Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.30, 07922 092259.
Sing & Sign, East Grinstead, 01342 836743 Tiny Talk Baby Signing, 07513 341568
Nannies & Au Pairs Event Childcare, 0845 330 1323 Harmony at Home Childcare Agency & Consultancy, 01444 891677 Holiday Nanny, for perfect holiday childcare, 01494 772400 My Travelling Nanny, temporary & travelling childcare, 020 8133 3126
www.lesleyharvey.co.uk
For more information contact Lesley Harvey 01323 898491 lesleyharvey17@hotmail.com
East Grinstead Childrens Centre at the Library, 01342 332970
Sitters, evening babysitters with professional childcare experience, 08447 367 367
Baby Steps Activities (0 - 2yrs), 01342 841766
I will draw an A4 caricature of your loved ones - all I need is a good clear photo. Price £39 including frame. Have a look at my website for more ideas.
Parenting Courses & Support
Red Cross Tracing Service, 0845 053 2004
Calli’s Corner: Ceremic Imprints, 3D castings, 2D Stone Imprints, Fingerprint & Imprint Jewellery, 07767 837829
A caricature from your favourite photo
Tigerlilly West Sussex, 01403 788325
PEEPO! (under 1s) Church of the Presentation, New England Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413597 Rainbow 1st Time Mums, The Tiger, Lindfield Weds 2.30 - 3.30, 01444 412477 St Swithuns Baby Club East Grinstead Lunch Every Friday, 01342 322386
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LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE? For details of OFSTED registered childminders in the East Grinstead area contact HELEN POND 01342 322521 helen@child-minders.co uk
Baby Massage Ali Norell, Baby Massage Courses, 01444 473331 Baby Massage at the Children Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499 Baby Massaqe at Little Bud Maternity, High Street , Cuckfield, RH17 5JX, 01444 414435
What does your baby want to say to you? Babies have a lot to say. That's why thousands of parents and babies across the UK are learning to baby sign with TinyTalk. Classes in Cuckfield & Lindfield Call Cassie on 07513 341568
Bluebell Baby massage & Yoga, 01444 484532 Ellie May baby massage courses, 6 weeks to crawling,, 07734 657244
Stories for Babies & Toddlers Baby Rhyme Time at Burgess Hill Library every Friday 9.45 - 10.15, 01444 255452 Baby Rhyme Time at Hassocks Library every Monday 9.30 - 10.00, 01273 842779
The UK's favourite baby signing classes
www.tinytalk.co.uk
Rymetime on Mondays at East Grinstead Library 11.00 - 11.30, 01342 332970 Story Box: A fun and exciting interactive storytelling class. 6 months - pre-school, 07743 023 080
Baby Rhyme Time at Haywards Heath Library every Tuesday 9.45 - 10.15, 01444 255444
Storytime at Haywards Heath Library every Wednesday 10.00 - 10.30, 01444 255444
Baby Naming Ceremonies
Baby Rhyme Time at Hurstpierpoint Library every Tuesday 9.30 - 10.00, 01273 832609
Toddlertime at Burgess Hill Library every Monday 2.00 - 2.30, 01444 255452
Baby and toddler naming ceremonies: the non-religious alternative to a christening, 07769 904724
Baby Rhymetime at Library Childrens Centre, East Grinstead every Friday 11.0011.30, 01342 332970
Wiggles Baby Drop-In at Blackwells Children Centre, East Grinstead Wed 10am, 01342 332992
Outdoor Activity Toys North Park Farm Activity Toys, 01273 833643
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Memories are made of these... Handmade casts beautifully presented in a fully lined solid oak frame.
...Little Impressions that last forever Call Heather on 01403 240266 or email heatherp@little-impressions.com www.little-impressions.com
Baby Signing the FUN Way!! This unique programme combines the benefits of the music & baby signing to stimulate your baby's speech & language development. Hearing babies from as young as 7 months are using gestures to communicate BEFORE their first words. To find out about local classes www.singandsign.com or for classes in Lingfield & East Grinstead Tel Katherine Bignall on 01342 836743 Please remember to tell the Advertisers that you saw them in the Family Grapevine
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Toddler Music
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Toddler Activities • Toddler Timetable Toddlers Music Jo Jingles, East Grinstead, 01883 724800 Kindermusik by Jan - Burgess Hill, 07505 021453 Kindermusik with Nikki - East Grinstead & Forest Row, 01342 824051 Minimusic - Seasonal songs, percussion, fun, small groups, 01342 810137 Music Bus, 01293 881016 Music for Aardvarks, 0788 6927081 Peekaboo Music Group, 01273 724063 Tick Tocks Pre-School Music and Movement, 01273 844058 Tinkerbell’s Music for Pre School Children, 07740 177791
Tiny Tunes & Tales Singing & Storytelling,Hurstpierpoint, 07980 626619 Tiny Tunes, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 491441 Twinkle Tots Music Club, Turners Hill, 07534 275653 Twinkle Twinkle, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 416360 Youth Can Dance Music and Movement Classes, 07740 168447
Toddlers Monday am Adult & Toddler Swimming at Dolphin 9.30 - 10.30, 01444 457337
Cuckoos, The Old School, Cuckfield, 01444 450171 Mini Mega Bouncel at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 9.45, 01444 457337 Minimusic, Community Centre, Forest Row, 01342 822549 Mondays at Library Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 11.00, 01342 332970 Music Bus, St Barnabas Church, East Grinstead, 01293 881016 Music Bus, The Albemarle Centre, Haywards Heath, 01293 881016 NCT Bumps, babies & toddlers group, Meridian Hall, East Court 10.30 - 12.30, Do you know? Noahs Ark, TKC, Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill 10.00 - 11.30, 01444 244215 NVT Bumps, babies & toddlers group, Meridian Hall, East Court 10.30 - 12.30, 01342 322393 Okey Cokey Toddler Group, United Reform Church Hall, Burgess Hill, 01444 241063
Scaynes Hill Toddler Group, Millemmium Hall, Scaynes Hill 13.00-14.45, 07761 792317 Sunbeams, St Andrews Parish Hall, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill 1.45 - 2.45, 01444 253762 The Yews Toddler Group, Boltro Rd, Haywards Heath 1.30pm - 4.00pm, 01444 412367 Yews Parent & Carer Group, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath 1.30- 4.00, 01444 412367
Toddlers Tuesday am All Saints Church on the Bridge, Horsham Road, Handcross, 01444 400492 Awe & Wonder Learning Workshops, The Old School, Cuckfield, 07917108034 Bolnore Village Toddler Groups, Bolnore Primary School, 07961 400285 Bounce & Roll at Kings Centre, East Grinstead (Under 5yrs) 9.30, 01342 328616
Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0 - 3yrs) 9.45 - 11.45, 01342 822275
Bounce & Roll at Triangle, Centre, Burgess Hill 9.45 - 10.30 & 10.45 - 11.30, 01444 876000
Prenatal Yoga Classes. Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling, 077 76490156
Bumps Babes & Toddlers, Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 246500
Staplefield Village Hall, ballet & tap for newcomers, 01444 461614
Fairfields, The Pavilion, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 835639
Story Box: A fun and exciting interactive storytelling class. 6 months - pre-school, 07743 023 080
Jack & Jill Carers & Todders Group, Cuckfield Baptist Church Hall, 01444 454360
Tiny Tots, The Gattons, Burgess Hill 9.30 11.00, 01444 255480
Little Angels, Turners Hill Free Church, Turners Hill, Do you know?
Toddler Bounce & Trampolining at Henfield Leisure Centre 9.00 - 2.00, 01273 494984
Little Fishes, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 10.00am - 11.30am, 01444 244215
Wiggles, Family Centre, Haywards Heath 10, 01444 255499 Wiggles, Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, 01444 255499
Toddlers Monday pm Drop in Play, the Gattons, Burgess Hill 1.30 - 3.00, 01444 255480 Methodist Church Hall, London Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 243629
WEEKLY MUSIC GROUP
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Telephone Sue Vance on 01273 416360
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Little Fishes, TKC, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath 10.00 - 11.30, 01444 244215 Little Possums, The Rawson Institute, Bolney 9.30 - 11.30, 07922 092259. Minimusic, Community Centre, Forest Row, 01342 822549 Music Bus, The Albemarle Centre, Haywards Heath, 01293 881016 Noahs Ark, The Tiger, Lindfield, 01444 482405 Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0 - 3yrs) 9.45 - 11.45, 01342 822275 Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 242811 Stay & Play at Library Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 11.00, 01342 332970 Teddies at Blackwell Children’s Centre, East Grinstead 9.30 - 11.30, 01342 328935 Toddler Group, Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling
Toddlers Tuesday pm Childminders Drop In, Children’s Centre, Haywards Heath 12.30, 01444 255499 Children’s House, 57 Railway Approach, East Grinstead 1.30 - 3.30, 01342 311066 Mini Mega Bounce at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 2.00, 01444 457337 St John’s Church, Burgess Hill, 01444 241549 St Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath 2.00, 01444 456782
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Toddler Activities • Toddler Timetable ...Tumble Tots = Agility, Balance and Co-ordination... classes for 6 months to 7 years • Specially designed equipment • Structured classes with action songs • Experienced, trained staff • Parent participation Hassocks, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Dial Post & Worthing Come and meet us and have a trial, call Julie 01273 723511 www.tumbletots.com Dry land lessons..swimming lessons are great but most of our lives are on dry land!
GETTING CHILDREN MORE ACTIVE A unique soccer specific play programme for children aged 18 months to school age Classes throughout the Sussex area. Contact us for a FREE TRIAL. We are also available for Birthday Parties Contact: Marianne & Fiona – 01444 440 234 www.socatots.com/midsussex&horsham
Fun F.A. Approved Football Classes Aged 18 Months to 7th Birthday
FREE Trial Class Where learning’s a ball www.littlekickers.co.uk Haywards Heath • Crawley Burgess Hill • East Grinstead Call: 01293 226201 pbanister@littlekickers.co.uk First Steps, Martindale Centre, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790467 Happy Faces (childminder group) will meet on Wednesdays at The King’s Centre 10.00am -11.30am, 01444 244215 Jolly Tots, St Barnabas Hall, Dunnings Road, East Grinstead, 01342 322234 Ladybird Baby & Toddler Group, Scout HQ, Plumpton, 01273 890014 Messy Stay & Play at Family Centre, Haywards Heath 10am, 01444 255499 Music Bus, The Old School, Cuckfield, 01293 881016 Nippers at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Paint & Play at the Kings Centre, East Grinstead (Under 5yrs) 9.30, 01342 328616 Twins Club at Triangle, Burgess Hill (0 4yrs) 1.30 - 3.00, 01444 876000
Paint & Play at Triangle, Burgess Hill 10 11.30, 01444 876000
Toddlers Wednesday am
Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0 - 3yrs) 8.15 - 10.15, 10.30 12.30, 01342 822275
Chatterbox, Baptist Church, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 473128 Creative Dance & Yoga. Village Hall, Forest Row, 01342 825 337 Dance Studio, Ballet, Tap, Modern Warninglid, 01444 461614
Parent & Toddler Group, Christ Church Hall, Oakhurst, Sayers Common 9.45 12.00, 01273 833064 Scallywags, United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks, 01273 841292
Stay & Play, Sydney West, Burgess Hill 10 11.30, 01444 255493
Cuckoos, The Old School Cuckfield, 01444 450171
Tadpoles, United Reform Church, South Road, Haywards Heath 10 - 11.30, 01444 454618
Happy Faces for Childminders, TKC, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215
Tatty Bumpkin yoga inspired movement & storytelling classes , East Grinstead, 0845 680 5157 Tea & Toys, St Swithuns Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 314147
Mini Mega Bounce at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 9.45, 10.45, 01444 457337 Noahs Ark Toddler Group, The King’s Centre,33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill 10.00am -11.30am, 01444 244215
Tiny Tots at the Gattons Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 258739
Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0 - 3yrs) 9.45 - 11.45, 01342 822275
Toddler Bounce & Trampolining at Henfield Leisure Centre 9.00 - 12.00, 01273 494984
PEEPO! (under 1s) Church of the Presentation, New England Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499
Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, 01444 471448
St Peter’s Centre, Ardingly, 01444 892332
Yoga for Mothers with Toddlers, Forest Row, 07966095928
Toddlers Wednesday pm Dance Studio Tinytots, Warninglid Village Hall (18mths - 3yrs), 01444 461614 Inbetweeners (12 - 22mths) at Blackwells Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 14.00, 01342 332992 Little K’s Parent & Toddler Group, Henfield Hall, Henfield, 01273 495377 Paint & Play at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 1.30, 01444 457337 Sheddingdean Hall, Burgess Hill: Sit & Rides, messy play, art table, music time, outdoor fun, 01444 245793 Tiny Tots, Warninglid (18mths - 3yrs), 01444 461614
Tiny Tunes & Tales Singing & Storytelling, Guide Hut, Hurstpierpoint, 07980 626619 Tiny Tunes Henfield Leisure Centre 10.00 - 12.00, 01273 494984 Turners Hill Toddlers, St Leonards Church Hall, 01342 859072
Toddlers Thursday pm Methodist Parent & Toddler Grou, Hurstpierpoint 13.30 - 15.00, 01444 235033 St John’s Church Toddlers Group, Burgess Hill 2.00 - 3.30, 01444 241549
Toddlers Friday am Arc, Evangelical Church, 149 High Street, Hurstpierpoint 9.00 - 11.15, 01273 832369
Toddlers Thursday am
Baby Rhymetime at Library Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 11.00, 01342 332970
Babies & Toddlers, United Reform Church, Balcombe, 01444 811048
Bounce & Roll at Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill 9.45, 10.45, 01444 876000
Bolnore Village Toddler Groups, Bolnore Primary School, 07961 400285
Chatterbox, Baptist Church, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 473128
Bounce & Roll at the Kings Centre, East Grinstead (U5yrs) 9.30 - 11.00, 01342 328616
Explore Baby & Toddler Group, Mid Sussex Christian Centre, 180 Leylands Road, Burgess Hill 10.00, 01444 232596
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Toddler Activities • Daycare Nurseries
Burgess Hill (Under 10yrs), 01444 876000 Playworld Soft Playhouse, Kings Centre, Leisure Centre East Grinstead, 01342 312514
Toy Libraries Blackwell Childrens Centre, East Grinstead Tues 2 - 3.45 & Fri 10.00 12.00, 01342 332992 Children’s Centre, Haywards Heath Thur 1.30 - 3.00 Fri 10.30 - 12.00, 01444 255499 Haywards Heath Children & Family Centre, 51 Penn Cres 1.30 - 3.00, 01444 255499 Mid Sussex Rural Children & Family Centres Toy Library, 01444 255477 Sheddingdean Hall, Burgess Hill every Wednesday 15.00 - 16.00, 01444 245793 The Yews Toddler Group, Boltro Rd, Haywards Heath Mondays 1.30pm 4.00pm, 01444 412367 Toy Library, Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255493
Creches Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Kings Centre, East Grinstead - Monday Friday 9.45 - 1.00, 01342 328616 Triangle, Burgess Hill - Mon - Fri 9.00 1.00, 01444 876000
Toddlers Gym & Fitness Fundamentals at Dolphin - Music & Movement (2 - 4yrs) 9.30, 01444 457337 Messy Monsters Art Club, St Mary’s Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01403 252009 Music Bus, Bolnore Village Primary School, Haywards Heath, 01293 881016 NCT Fumbles Music Group, Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 244427/443715 Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0 - 3yrs) 9.45 - 11.45, 01342 822275 Playtime at Blackwell Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 10.00, 01342 332992 Tatty Bumpkin yoga inspired movement & storytelling classes, Forest Row, 0845 680 5157 Toddler Bounce & Trampolining at Henfield Leisure Centre 9.00 - 14.00, 01273 494984 Tootsie Time, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07533 312135 Tots Group, Evangelical Free Church Hall, Lindfield, 01444 482866
Toddlers Friday pm
Martindale Centre, Horsted Keynes, Some Fridays 10.00 - 12.00 (call first), 01444 255490
Toddlers Other Groups Baby Club at St Swithuns Church Hall, East Grinstead Fridays 12 - 2.00, 01342 314147 Cooking4Kids: pre-school cooking fun, 07917 533069 Crafty Fun at Dolphin - Music & Movement (2 - 4yrs) Fridays 10.30, 01444 457337 Messy Monsters Art Club, Parish Hall, East Grinstead (1 - 5yrs), 01403 252009 Talking Tots: Fun, Stimulation & learning for children (12 mths - 5 yrs), 07981 853472 Tatty Bumpkin yoga inspired movement & storytelling classes , East Grinstead, 0845 680 5157 Twins Club 1st, 3rd & 5th Friday at The Tiger, Lindfield, 01444 416095
Soft Play Areas Antics Softplay Open Daily at Triangle,
Horsted Keynes Under 1s Group,
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Bounce & Roll at Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 D&D Footie Focus, coaching, ring for venues (2 - 15 yrs), 07969 669153 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School Gymnastics Club, 01273 832366 Little Kickers Football (18mths - 7yrs), 01293 226201 Socatots (walking - 5 yrs), 01444 440234 Tumble Tots - Hassocks, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Dial Post, Worthing, 01273 723511
International Family Clubs German Speaking Parent & Toddler Group in Heathfield, 01892 825657 Les Franglophones Group for AngloFrench families www.lesfranglophones. co.uk, 01444 235167 Spanish Playgroup, learn through music, games & fun activities, 07974 5588667 Sussex Hungarian Cultural Association, 01323 431384/07869 323107
Daycare Nurseries Busy Bees, (formerly Early Years), Southdown Park, Haywards Heath (0 5yrs), 01444 448154
All Kids Ltd, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Cherry Tree Daycare, Sharpthorne, 07773892485 Cranbrook Nursery at Buttercup Barn, Balcombe, 01444 811202 Danehill Childcare Centre Steiner inspired (2 - 5yrs), 01825 790876 Elan Nursery, Haywards Heath, 01444 474647 Erskine Day Nursery Nursery Room (0 - 2½yrs) PreSchool (2½ - 5yrs), 01273 833248 Hassocks Happy Feet, Hassocks Nursery Room (0 - 2½yrs) PreSchool (2½ - 5yrs), 01273 833248 Jigsaw Independent Day Nursery, Scaynes Hill (18 mths - 5 yrs), 01444 831555 Lavander Lodge Montessori Nursery, Burgess Hill (0 - 5yrs), 01444 241491 Mill Hall Day Nursery, Wivelsfield, 01444 470059 Norto5Kidz, Hickmans Lane, Lindfield (1 5 yrs), 0845 004 5226 Norto5Kidz, Whitemans Green, Cuckfield (1 - 5 yrs), 0845 004 5226 Oscar Bears Day Care, between Albourne & Henfield, 01273 640686 Peques Anglo Spanish Nursery School, East Grinstead (2mths - 5yrs), 01342 302300 Primrose House Montessori Nursery School, Burgess Hill, 01444 241491 Robins Nest Day Nursery, Haywards Heath (0 - 5 yrs), 01444 413103 Rosebud Montessori, Lower Church Rd, Burges Hill, 01444 241491 Roundabout Christian Pre-School, East Grinstead, 01342 317109 Roundabout House Nursery, Haywards Heath, 01444 473374 Scallywags, Haywards Heath (2 - 5 yrs), 07792 957 634 The Walled Garden Nursery at Tavistock and Summerhill School, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 1RP, 01444 450256 Tiggywigs Childrens Day Nursery, Burgess Hilll, 01444 870797 Tiny Tigers Day Nursery, East Grinstead, 01342 303424 Toybox Nursery, East Grinstead (4mths - 5 yrs), 01342 305050 Treetops Nursery, Franklands Village, Haywards Heath (0 - 5yrs), 01444 443414 Tudor House Montessori Nursery, Burgess Hill (0 - 5yrs), 01444 241491 Windmill Day Nursery, East Grinstead (3mths - 5yrs), 01342 328544
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Looking for exceptional childcare? Find just what your 0-5 year old is looking for at
www.robinsnestnursery.co.uk
Mill Hall Day Nursery learning through play
Open 7am – 6pm Monday to Friday every week of the year.
* Friendly, caring & totally safe environment * Provides care & education for a maximum of 26 children, 1 to 5 years old * Full-time, short day & sessions available * Open 8am-6pm Monday-Friday 51 weeks a year * Spacious indoor & outdoor facilities in a beautiful rural setting * Highly qualified, experienced staff * Freshly prepared hot lunch & high tea * Ofsted registered * First established in Cuckfield in 1993
Only 5 mins walk from Haywards Heath station.
Free taster sessions
Relocated to fully furnished premises just off the B2112, CHURCH LANE, WIVELSFIELD RH17 7RD
Tel: 01444 413103
millhalldayn@onetel.com www.millhalldaynursery.co.uk Reg No 3323302 Charity No 1061610
Robins Nest Day Nursery
47 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3BN
Nursery 0 - 5yrs, Afterschool/Holiday Club 5—11 yrs
Beacon Ground Brighton Road Hassocks BN6 9LY 01273 833248
01444 470059
Baby Room/Tiny Tots + Pre School 0-5yrs
Friendly, Safe and homely environment, for children 0-11 yrs. Open 8am to 6pm Monday – Friday, 50 weeks of the year. Varied sessions available. Spacious indoor and outdoor facilities in a beautiful rural setting. Highly qualified, experienced dedicated professionals, All with CRB. Baby signing. Freshly prepared hot lunch and high tea. NEG funding and vouchers accepted. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. OFSTED registered.
Erskine Villa Brighton Road Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF 01273 833248
www.hassockshappyfeet.co.uk www.erskinedaynursery.co.uk
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Daycare Nurseries
Tudor House, Primrose House, Lavender Lodge & Rosebud Montessori Nurseries in Burgess Hill & Haywards Heath We welcome children aged 0-5 years (50 weeks per year). Daily Sessions 7.30-.6, 7.30-1 & 1-6 and during school holidays Lavender Lodge welcomes school aged children under 8 to our Holiday Club
Also Hickory & Lindfield Montessori Nurseries in Lindfield
For children aged 18 months-5 years (term time only). Daily sessions 9-3, 9-12 & 12-3
All Six Nurseries in the Tudor House Group of Nurseries judged Grade 1 OUTSTANDING by Ofsted Home from home ethos supported by caring, professional, experienced & committed staff
Please telephone Carole-Anne to arrange a visit on 01444 241491 www.tudorhousemontessorigroup.co.uk Proud to support
Treetops Nursery Franklands Village, Haywards Heath RH16 3RS
• Brand new nursery • Lovely rural position with excellent facilities • Highly qualified staff with years of experience • Children’s spaces available for 0 -5yrs • Fees inclusive of meals, nappies and formula milk • Open 51 weeks of the year • Monday – Friday - 7.30am to 6.30pm • Government funding spaces available • We accept all childcare vouchers • Siblings discounts available • OFSTED registered EY423014 Tel Emma or Kelly on 01444 443414 Email emma.hopkins@treetops-day-nursery.co.uk www.treetops-day-nursery.co.uk
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Quality Childcare at Busy Bees in Haywards Heath
Come in and see our nursery.....
Open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday Good Ofsted result 2010 Secure and fully equipped garden with opportunities for growing and nurturing plants and vegetables CCTV and secure entrance systems All nappies, wipes, formula, milk, sun cream, laundry service included in the price Healthy eating including a home cooked menu made on site by our full time chef
Exciting Jubilee Celebrations coming up and a new pre-school room!
Call Alice on 01444 448154 for more information Busy Bees Nursery, Southdowns Park, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4SL www.busybees.com
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Daycare Nurseries • Preschools & Playgroups
Aff o Pr rda ice bl s e
Jigsaw
Independent day nursery www.jigsawindependentdaynursery.co.uk
OUTSTANDING day care for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Open from 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year.
“The nursery’s quality of teaching and promotion of children’s achievement is exemplary.” “..the staff provide excellent support for individual children’s learning and welfare.”
Church Road, Scaynes Hill, Nr Haywards Heath
01444 831555
A home from home for your little ones Childcare from 3 months to 5 years Full day 8am to 6pm, Short day 8.30am to 3.30pm High staff to child ratio with low staff turnover Large outdoor play area 'Good' Ofsted rating (May 2011) Safe, caring, educational and fun environment
Yarburgh, Highfield Road, East Grinstead RH19 2DX
01342 328544
www.windmilldaynursery.co.uk
Preschools & Playgroups A House Pre School, Hassocks, 077290 39408 Acorns Nursery School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 455081
High quality Care & Education for Children aged 0 - 5 yrs Open 7.30 am - 7.00 pm 51 weeks of the year 5 minutes from Henfield
For more information please contact Laura on 07766884009/ 01273 640686 or email laura@oscarbear.co.uk
www.oscarbear.co.uk
Acorns Nursery School, Westmeston Parish Hall, 01444 455081 Albemarle Little Builders, Appledore Gdns, Haywards Heath, 01444 450439 Albourne Under 5s, Village Hall, Albourne, 07759876017 Ark Nursery School, Bolney, 0781 0350854 Ascension Pre-School, Ashenground Community Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 415191
Ashurstwood Community Pre-School at the primary School, Ashustwood, 07709 886882 Badgers Nursery School (2 - 5yrs), Haywards Heath, 01444 474109 Blackwell Bunnies Pre-School, East Grinstead, 07765 507866 Bluebell Montessori, Congregational Hall, Ardingly, 01444 892376 Bolney Under Fives (2 - 5yrs), 01444 230292 Bolnore Village Pre School, Bolnore Primary School, 077125 79888 Burgess Hill School Nursery (girls & boys), 01444 237008 Busy Bees Nursery School, Cricket Club, Cuckfield, 01444 414104 Busy Bees Playgroup, Youth Centre, Henfield, Tel: 01273 495768 Children’s House, 57 Railway Approach, East Grinstead (0 - 5yrs), 01342 311066 Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School (2 - 5yrs), 01342 718585 Cottis Preschool, 42 Cuckfield Rd, Hurstpierpoint, 07976 378 373 Crickets Playgroup, St John’s Pavilion, Burgess Hill, 01444 242786 Cuckfield Pre-School Playgroup, London Lane, Cuckfield, 01444 459579/450438 Dicker House Nursery School, Burgess Hill, 01444 248749 Ditchling Pre-School, Scout Hut, East End Lane, 01273 846115 Dormansland Village Pre-School, 01342 870546 Fish & Bricks Playgroup, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 233113 Forest Row Community Pre-School, 01342 825625 Good Start School, Poynings/Fulking (2yrs+), 01273 857411 Handcross Playgroup, Sports Pavilion, Handcross, 07763047758 Hickory Montessori, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 241491 Hoathly Hill Childrens Centre, West Hoathly, 01342 810093/810762 Honey Bees Playgroup, Plumpton Green, 01273 891099 Horsted Keynes Pre-School, Village Hall, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790989 Hurst Pre-Prep & Nursery (2 - 8yrs), 01273 835821 Hurstpierpoint Pre-School, Village Centre, 07961 269123 Jack & Jill Nursery School, Wallis Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 313907 Jack and Jill Playgroup, St Francis Church Hall, Hassocks, 07546 592616 Lindfield Montessori Nursery School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 241491 Lindfield Nursery School, King Edward Hall, Lindfield, 01444 482711 Little Oaks Montessori Nursery School, Forest Row, 01342 824455 Mayflower Playgroup, New England Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 454902 Next Step Nursery, The Old School, Cuckfield, 01444 455233 Nursery Playgroup, The Yews 55 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 412367 Opportunity Playgroup, East Grinstead,
07964 723357 Paddington Pre-School, East Grinstead (25yrs), 01342 317800 Pelican Pre-School, Olympos Leisure Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 323127 Perrymount Playgroup, Wesley Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 453904 Platform 3 Playgroup, Burgess Hill, 07759211119 Playbox Playgroup, Methodist Hall, London Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 248260 Roundabout Trinity Christian Preschool, East Grinstead, 01342 317109 Scaynes Hill Pre-School, 07761 792317 Scaynes Hill Pre-School Group, Village Hall, Scaynes Hill, 07761 792317 St Andrews Preschool, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 07845 919016 St Paul’s Pre-School , Hazelgrove Rd, Haywards Heath, 07986 355812 St Peter’s Pre-School Group, Street Lane, Ardingly, 07969 890907 St Wilfrids Nursery Unit, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 871107 Stepping Stones Pre-School, Park Centre, Burgess Hill, 07966 092294 Sunnyside Community Pre-School, East Grinstead, 07903 703425 Tiger Cubs Pre-School, Lindfield, 07905 099802 Warren Playgroup, St Peter’s Church House, Henfield, 01273 495076 West Hoathly Community Preschool, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07954 410841 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Burgess Hill, 01444 233724 Wivelsfield Green Playgroup, Wivelsfield Green, 01444 471448 Yarburgh Community Pre-School, East Grinstead, 01342 300767
Education Information Adult & Community Learning Services Help for Adults with Reading & Numeracy, 01444 236355 Dyslexia Assessor, Tutor, Spelling Coach for Adults, 07957 591329
Primary Schools Albourne CE Primary School, 01273 832003 Balcombe CE Primary School, Balcombe, 01444 811403 Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead, 01342 321572 Birchwood Grove C P School, Burgess Hill, 01444 242209 Blackthorns CP School, Lindfield, 01444 454866 Blackwell County Primary School, East Grinstead, 01342 323906 Bolney CE Primary School, Bolney, 01444 881352 Bolnore Village Primary School, Bolnore, 01444 456715 Danehill Primary School, Danehill, 01825 790388 Gattons Infants School, Burgess Hill, 01444 235071 Harlands CP School, Haywards Heath, 01444 450782 Hassocks Infants School, 01273 842549
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Daycare Nurseries • Preschools & Playgroups
Platform 3
Pre-School Playgroup
We run term time sessions at Manor Field School, Junction Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0PZ For more information telephone 077592 11119 or e-mail p3p@btinternet.com Pop in and see us, spaces available for September OFSTED registered. Registered charity No. 1032597 Investors in Children West Sussex Quality Award
Bolnore Village Pre-School •
for 2-5 years old, Experienced and highly qualified staff • Term time only • Ofsted Registered Please call Holly on
07712 579888
Pre-School situated at Bolnore Village Primary School, Updown Hill, Haywards Heath, RH16 4GD
Dicker House Dicker House Pre-School Pre-School Est. over 60 yrs.
"We form“Warm Warm & and Caring Relationships" Caring
Stimulating childrens' ForRelationships” children 2 to 5 yrs minds
Community ForThe children 22½Room, to For children to 55yrs. yrs Birchwood Grove School, BurgessRd. Hill The Scout Hall, Station The Community Room, Burgess Hill. Tel Jacqui 01444 248749 Tel Jacqui www.dickerhousepreschool.webs.com Birchwood Grove(01444)248749. School, Burgess Hill OFSTED Registered OFSTED Registered
Tel Jacqui 01444 248749 www.dickerhousepreschool.webs.com OFSTED Registered
Pelican Pre-School
Learning Through Play
The Pavilion Room, Kings Leisure Centre, East Grinstead Tel: 01342 328616 during preschool hours or 01342 323127 OPEN: MON - FRI 9.30 - 12.30
Age 2 to 4 years
OFSTED REGISTERED
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Busy Bees Nursery School Cuckfield Established Nursery School with experienced, qualified staff. Excellent facilities in beautiful surroundings. "Outstanding" OSFTED 2011 For more information please Telephone 01444 414104
www.busybeesnurseryschool.co.uk LITTLE OAKS MONTESSORI NURSERY SCHOOL Tomtits Lane, Forest Row • Ideal preparation for school in a beautiful rural location • Learning through discovery and play in a structured and stimulating environment. • Experienced & qualified staff. • Small Class Sizes • Excellent Ofsted • Montessori Accredited Children of All Abilities aged 2 to 5 years old Holiday Club for ages 3 to 8 years old Parent and Toddler Group 18 months onwards
Angela Austin 01342 824455 or 0794 025 6194
DITCHLING PRE-SCHOOL
For 2 ½ - 5 year olds • www.ditchlingpreschool.co.uk Our opening hours: DAILY 9.15 – 12.15 TUESDAYS Rising 5’s 9.15 – 12.15 TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS EARLY BIRDS 8.55 – 9.15 THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR KIDS TO GROW Scout HQ, East End Lane, Ditchling For more information call us on 01273 846155 or email ditchlingpreschool@googlemail.com OUTSTANDING Pre-school Provider 2011/2012
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Cuckfield Pre-School Playgroup
Stimulating & caring environment for children aged 2 1/2 to 5 yrs. Rated “outstanding” by Ofsted. Fully trained staff. Tel: 01444 450438/459579
Scaynes Hill Pre-School Where learning is fun!
We are open Mon to Fri 9.15am - 12.15pm Ages from 2 to 5 years Baby & Toddler Group Mondays 1pm - 2.45pm
SCAYNES HILL MILLENNIUM VILLAGE CENTRE Tel: Mary Yardley on 07761 792317 www.scayneshillpreschool.co.uk Please remember to tell the Advertisers that you saw them in the Family Grapevine
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NEXT STEP NURSERY The Old School Cuckfield 01444 455233
info@nextstepnursery.co.uk
Providing outstanding Nursery Education where the future is bright and full of fun - wellies essential! This is where childrens' memories begin Bolney Under Fives
is a friendly village Pre-School Group for children aged 2 to 5 years Fun, safe, learning through traditional play & learning - all designed to enhance your child's development.
West Hoathly Pre-School
• Sessions run Mon - Thurs, 8.45 - 12.30 pm at Village Hall • Lunch club on Thursdays • From 2 yrs • Rising 5's sessions • Est 1968 • Awarded GOOD at our 2011 OFSTED inspection following new EYFS curriculum
Mon, Wed & Thurs 9.15 to 3.15 Tues & Fri 9.15 to 12.15 Lunch club is available from 12.15 to 1.10
Little Possums
for children from birth to 3 years on Tuesday 9.30 to 11.30
Phone Sarah Josling on 01444 230292 or 07922 092259 for more information
07854 410841 • whpreschool@gmail.com www.westhoathlyschool.org.uk/pre-school
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Independent Schools
Lindfield Primary School, 01444 482524 London Meed Community Primary School, Burgess Hill, 01444 232336 Manor Field County Primary School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233368 Plumpton Primary School, Plumpton Green, 01273 890338
Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Fields, Steyning, 01903 814555 Sussex Downs College, Lewes, 01273 483188
Therapeutic Intervention through Play, Parent & Child Relationship
Sheddingdean County Primary School, Burgess Hill, 01444 246532
Play & Grow: Play Therapy, 07708 046894
Southway County Junior School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233824
Independent Schools
St Augustine’s CE Primary School, Scaynes Hill, 01444 831371 St Joseph’s RC School, Haywards Heath, 01444 452584 St Lawrence CE Primary School, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 833229 St Marks CE Primary School, Staplefield, 01444 400398 St Peter’s CE Primary School, Ardingly, 01444 892314 St Peter’s CE Primary School, Fabians Way, Henfield, 01273 492447 St Wilfred’s RC School, Burgess Hill, 01444 235254 St Wilfrid’s CE School, Haywards Heath, 01444 413707 Twineham CE Primary School, Twineham, 01444 881207 Warden Park Junior Academy, Haywards Heath, 01444 451264 Warninglid County Primary School, 01444 461329 Windmills County Junior School, Hassocks, 01273 842421 Wivelsfield CP School, Wivelsfield Green, 01444 471393
Annan Farm Small School, Uckfield (3 11yrs), 01825 841410 Ardingly College Prep School (7 - 13yrs), 01444 893200 Ardingly College Pre-Prep & Nursery School, 01444 893300 Ardingly College Senior School (13 18yrs), 01444 893000 Beeches, Brambletye (2 - 7yrs), 01342 335373 Brambletye School, East Grinstead, 01342 321004 Burgess Hill School for Girls, 01444 241050 Copthorne Preparatory School, 01342 712311 Cottesmore School, near Pease Pottage, 01293 520648 Cumnor House School, Danehill, 01825 790347 Great Walstead School, Lindfield Nr Haywards Heath, 01444 483528 Greenfields School, Forest Row nr East Grinstead, 01342 822189 Handcross Park School, 01444 400526 Hurst College (13 - 18yrs), 01273 833636
Secondary Schools
Hurst Prep School (8 - 13yrs), 01273 834975
Chailey School, South Chailey, 01273 890407
Independent Schools Council, 020 7766 7070
Downlands School, Hassocks, 01273 845892
Lewes New School, Talbot Terrace, Lewes (5 - 11yrs), 01273 477074
Imberhorne School, East Grinstead, 01342 323562
Michael Hall Rudolf Steiner School, Forest Row, 01342 822275
Oakmeeds Community College, Burgess Hill, 01444 241691
Old Grammar School Lewes (11 - 18yrs), 01273 472634
Oathall Community College, Haywards Heath, 01444 414001
Old Grammar School Lewes (2 - 11yrs, 01273 477074
Sackville Community College, East Grinstead, 01342 410140
Tavistock and Summerhill School, Coeducational Nursery and Preparatory School, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 1RP, 01444 450256
St Paul’s RC School, Burgess Hill, 01444 873898 Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Fields, Steyning, 01903 814555 Warden Park School, Cuckfield, 01444 457881
Colleges 16 to 18 yrs Central Sussex College, Haywards Heath, 01444 456281 City College, Brighton and Hove, 01273 667759 Imberhorne School, East Grinstead, 01342 310986 Sackville Community College, East Grinstead, 01342 410140 St Paul’s RC College, Burgess Hill, 01444 873898
COPTHORNE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Registered Charity Number 270757
Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Cuckfield, 01444 454295
The Farmhouse Nursery, Ardingly PrePrep, 01444 893300
Schoolwear
Broadbridge’s, School Uniforms, 2 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 413466 My Name Label, 0870 8507897 Sussex Uniforms stocking uniforms for most local schools, 0844 9210160 www.easy2name.com, 01635 298 326
Children’s Specialist Shoe Shops Clever Cloggs, 7/8 Middle Row, East Grinstead, 01342 319133 Elisa Brown Children’s Shoes, High Street,
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Copthorne Prep “recognises the uniqueness of individuals and supports every child so that each makes good progress”. ISI
n Outstanding education and academic results n Co-educational 21/2 to 13 years n Flexi & Weekly Boarding n Chess on Curriculum for years 2 & 3 n Early drop off & after school clubs For more information about our School and next Open Morning please contact us on 01342 712311 office@copthorneprep.co.uk www.copthorneprep.co.uk Effingham Lane, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3HR
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Independent Schools
Room to Grow
A wonderful school in the heart of the Sussex countryside providing a full, rich and varied education for boys and girls aged 2½ to 13 years
East Mascalls Lane, LindďŹ eld, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 2QL Tel: 01444 483528 Email: registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk www.greatwalstead.co.uk
Charity No 307001
OPEN MORNING Saturday 22nd September 2012: 9.30am - 1pm Telephone
01444 237008 for further information
www.burgesshill-school.com
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Schoolwear • Tutors • Language Classes Holiday Schemes & Activities
Janet Irwin Fun French Clubs Age 2+ English, Maths & French tuition for all ages, individual & group plus scholarships & exams. Educational assessment & advice on schools
01444 455081
ITALIAN & FRENCH TUITION Qualified & experienced teacher for lessons at all levels
Making language learning fun!
Dr. Jordan Lancaster www.jordanlancaster.co.uk
01444 414830
Spanish, French & German tuition offered by
Liz Hinze
BA Hons, Cert. Ed, Dip.Sp.(Open)
01444 452697 CRB CHECKED
Special Needs & Learning Difficulties Additional Needs Drop in & Play Monthly at Library Childrens Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 332970 ADHD Support Group Helpline, 07519 280950 Drop In Support Group at Christ Church, New England Road, Haywards Heath Wednesdays 12.30 - 2.30, 07773 903711 Drop-In Centre for anyone/friend/ family with learning difficulties, www. signpostsmidsussex.or, g East Grinstead Gateway for People with a Learning Difficulties (16yrs+), 01342 325883 Gateway Baptist Church, Station Road, Burgess Hill 12.30 - 2.30 (term time only), 01444 248216 Millstone: craft based activities adults with learning needs, 01273 831400 Nursery Playgroup for Children with Special Needs, 01444 412367 Opportunity Playgroup, East Grinstead, 07964 723357 Signposts Drop In Centre for people with learning difficulties, 01444 616232 Springboard: Activities (12 - 18 yrs) weekly in term time & most days during holidays, 01403 257699/07849462367 , U5s Speech & Language Drop-In, Childrens Centre, Haywards Heath 9-30.11.30, 01444 255499 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Burgess Hill, 01444 233724
Special Schools Chailey Heritage School, Chailey, 01825 724444
FREE 1/2 HOUR ASSESSMENT in either Maths or English at KS1 and KS2 offered by a qualified teacher/tutor. Telephone Jenny Hope on 07871 810 133
Carers Support National Association for children of Alcoholics nacoa.org.uk, 0800 3583456 Park Centre, Burgess Hill Monday 19.00 21.00 for Young Carers aged (11 - 19yrs), 075909 63298 www.westsussexcarers.org.uk, 0800 859929
Leisure & Sport for Disabled & Special Needs Children Kangaroo Special Needs Playscheme, Cuckfield, 01444 255120 Riding for the Disabled, South East Region Chairman, 0845 2416304 Seagulls www.seagulls-specials.org.uk, 01273 695400 Seahorses Swimming Club for the Less Able, Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 SMART Lots of activities Wednesdays 5.15 - 6.45 at Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000
Learn GERMAN the easy way with native, experienced tutor
• all levels welcome • CRB checked • Family • Travel • Exams • Business • Regular conversation practice groups Elisabeth 01342 811099 www.easygermanlearning.co.uk languageskills@btinternet.com Marianne Sawford, Maths & English Tutor, 01444 414772 Marion Davison, Tutor, 01444 455939 Mary Mathai, English Tutor, 01342 410414 Student Support Centre, home based study in English & Maths, 0800 132277
Language Classes Acorns French Club, Denmans Lane, Lindfield (2 - 11yrs), 01444 455081 Arabic Language Tutor up to A Level, 07769260435 Bleu Blanc Rouge - French for Toddlers, Children & Adults, 01444 233137 Bonina Moran, Portuguese Tutor, 01342 327122 Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, German, English Foreign Language, 01342 811099 Isobel Gonzalez, Spanish Tutor, 01444 443808 Italian & French tuition with Dr Jordan Lancaster, 01444 414830 Language Bugs Spanish for Toddlers & Adults, 01273 842319
Special Needs Football Sessions, 07919 051848
Le Club Francais, Fun French for Children 3 - 12yrs, 01293 541806
Tutoring
Liz Hinze, Spanish, French & German Tuition, 01444 452697
Art Tuition with Leesa Le May to GCSE/ A’Level, 07738 288730 Dial-A-Tutor, Agency for Private Tutors, 01883 712148 Effective Education Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 317417
Native Spanish Tutor - experience with kids and exam support GCSE & A Level, 01342312103
Out of School Clubs All Kids Ltd, East Grinstead, 01342 311757
fabManners: teaching children fantastic manners, 07942 305977
Ardingly Holiday Childcare for children aged up to 8 yrs, 07941 252263
Fleet Tutors:, 0845 644 5452
Danehill Childcare Centre Steiner inspired (5-11yrs), 01825 790876
Court Meadow School, Cuckfield, 01444 454535
Janet Irwin English, Maths, French, (all ages), 01444 455081
Farney Close School, EBDC Unit, Bolney, 01444 881811
Janet Irwin, Educational Advice & Assessment, 01444 455081
Newick House School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233550
Jenny Hope Maths & English Tuition, 07738 288730
Hassocks Happy Feet, Hassocks, 01273 833248 Roundabout Trinity Christian Preschool,East Grinstead (0 - 13yrs), 01342 317109
Ardingly Holiday Childcare for children aged up to 8 yrs flexible hours, small groups, 07941 252263 Creative Jewellery making Classes at Queens Hall, Cuckfield (7 - 10 yrs) 20th & 21st August 10 - 12pm, 07734 408904 D&D Footie Focus, coaching and activities, ring for venues, (2 to 15 yrs), 07969 669153 Dolphin Holiday Academy, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Forest School Advertures at Stoneywish Nature Reserve near Ditchling (2 - 11yrs), 01444 455081 Holiday Academy at Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Holiday Schemes, Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348 Kings Holiday Academy at Kings Centre, 01342 328616 Music Express - Summer Music & Drama Workshops, 07855 957644 Pied Piper Summer Fun for 4 - 12yrs olds at Ardingly and Copthorne, 01273 504485 Perform summer holiday experience putting on a fantastic Wizard of Oz show for family and friends 6th-10th August 4-8yrs, 0845 400 1302 Pioneer PE Holiday Clubs at St Paul’s, Burgess Hill, 01273 831828 Premier Multi Sport Holiday Camps:dodgeball athletics cricket basketball Ultimate Frisbee rounders stoolball football, 07776 222683 Roundabout Trinity Christian Preschool,East Grinstead (0 - 13yrs), 01342 317109 Stagecoach workshops 23-26th July for 4-6 yr olds & 23 - 27 July for 7-18 yr olds, 0845 0750166 Summer activities for children aged 6 - 13 yrs Native American Theme art, crafts, fun on farm July 30 - 2 Aug, 01342 316129 Summer Rok Skool, 01444 457673 Supercamps at Handcross Park School, 01235 832222
Music Shops, Choirs & Orchestras Academy Music, Lewes, 01273 473278 Ardingly Choral Society - all abilities welcome, 01273 831264 Ariel Adult Choir (25yrs+) Horsham & Burgess Hill, 01444 250407 Aroe; Musicality Choir (11 - 25 yrs) Burgess Hill & Crawley, 01444 250407 Brighton & Hove Music & Arts: youth orchester, 01273 293524 Burgess Hill Musical Theatre Society, 01444 250919 Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra (any age), 01444 230977 Carousel Music, 7 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath, 01444 417654 Forest Row Orchestra mixed ages & abilities Meets Saturday am, 01342 822241 Haywards Heath Operatic Society, 01825 723035 InChoir - East Grinstead & Haywards Heath (12yrs+), 01342 713068
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Haywards Heath, East Grinstead and Forest Row
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A cademyViolins Dealers & Restorers In Fine
Violins, Violas, Cellos & Bows
30 years experience, enthusiastic and kindly teacher accepts all ages and all levels from beginners to diploma students. Also late starters and restarters!
Sundari Heller LRAM
01342 823099
InChoon Choir for aged (7yrs+), 01342 713068 Sussex Harmonisers, 01293 885990
Music Teachers Ariel Private Singing Lessons, 01444 250407 Graham Numm, Guitar Teacher, 01444 232979 Guitar & Bass Tuition for Beginners (10yrs+), 01444 235718 Judith Rae, Cello Teacher, 01444 458035 Lessons from beginner to advanced. All ages with Katherine Jerome, 01444 235960
From Beginner to Soloist Accessories, Valuations Instruments purchased and part exchanged Open Tuesday to Friday 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Closed Wednesday afternoons 29 Lansdown Place, Lewes
Tel: 01273 473278
www.academyviolins.co.uk Saturday 9.30 to 3.00
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HOLIDAY CHILDCARE IN ARDINGLY Fun for children aged up to 8 in a safe stimulating environment. Themed weekly holiday activities. Small group offering individual attention. Flexible hours daily/weekly. Contact Jane on 07941 252263 for details.
Acorns Holiday Club
for 2 - 11 year olds in fantastic rural setting for fun filled adventure days
01444 455081
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Youth clubs
Andy’s Youth Club (11 - 14 yrs) at St Andrew’s, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762 Thursdays 19.00 - 21.00 at Park Centre, Burgess Hill - Dance & Drama, 01444 235560 Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm at Park Centre, Burgess Hill (Y8+), 01444 235560
Air Sports
Airworks Paragliding Centre, Glynde, 01273 858108 Surrey & Sussex Balloon Club, www. harvestmoon.org.uk Sussex Hang Gliding & Paragliding, Beddingham, 01273 858170
Angling
Haywards Heath & District Angling Society (any age), 0794 7571699
Archery
Blacklands Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, 01342 810493 Ditchling Archery Club, 01444 241066 Plumpton Bowmen, 01273 890001
Arts & Crafts
Art Club with Leesa Le May (5+ - Adult), 07738 288730 Henfield Art Club (All ages), 01273 494060 History in Brass - brass rubbing for schools, clubs, parties, 01273 834323 Simply Artful - Drawing & Painting Classes (8 - 14 yrs), 01273 845995 Sussex Crafts, 45 High St, Cuckfield Workshops All Ages, 01444 455611
Athletics
East Grinstead Athletics Club (Year 6+), 01342 315589 Haywards Heath Harriers (10yrs+), 01444 458953 Henfield Joggers, 01273 493447 Mid Sussex Triathion Club www. midsussextriclub.com, 07976 793323 Utopia Runners, 01825 769015
Badminton
Chelwood Gate Badminton Club (Juniors & Seniors), 01825 766199 Cuckfield Badminton Club, 01444 235036 Dolphin Badminton Club, Haywards Heath (Juniors & Seniors), 01444 452254 Hassocks Badminton Club (Seniors), 01273 845952 Haywards Heath Badminton Club (Seniors), 01444 233387 Haywards Junior Badminton Club (9 - 16 yrs), 01444 453451 Henfield District Badminton Club, 01273 491445 Hurstpierpoint Badminton Club (16yrs+), 01273 833555 Imberwood Badminton Club, near East Grinstead, 01342 326346 Keymer & Hassocks Junior Badminton Club (8 - 16yrs), 01273 843641 Lindfield Badminton Club, 01444 453559 Littlejohns Badminton Club, Burgess Hill (8yrs+), Do you know? Mish Mash Badminton Club, Walstead (9yrs+), 01444 484642 Park Centre Badminton Club, Burgess Hill,
01444 233133 PTO Badminton Club, Haywards Heath (adults only), 01444 482019 Rayners Badminton Club, Burgess Hill, 01444 236124 Warden Park Badminton Club Thursday Evenings (all ages), 01444 471002
Baseball
Burgess Hill RedHats Baseball Club (9 15yrs), 01273 890602 Henfield Basketball Club at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984
PLAYING WITH CLAY Throw pots, make models, have fun!
Holidays Half Term Regular Term Time Saturday Classes Parties Adult Classes
Basketball
Haywards Heath Eagles Basketball Club (10 - 17yrs), 01444 455617 Saints Basketball Club, East Grinstead, 01342 321210
Batton Twirling
Sussex Supremes Baton Twirlers www.sussexsupremestwirlers.co.uk, 01444 400370
Bikes & Cycling
Lewes Wanderers Cycling Club, 01444 244283 Sussex Cyclists Association, 01903 209433 Sussex Mountain Bikers, www.sussexmtb.com Sussex Nomads Cycling Club (12yrs+), 01444 245796 VG Jubilee, Cycling Club (9 - 18yrs), 01273 843859
Bowling & Skittles
Bowlplex, Brighton Marina, 01273 818180 Hollywood Bowl, Crawley, 01293 521999
Cards & Board Games
Harlequin Bridge Club - Learn to Play Bridge, 01444 453111 Henfield Duplicate Bridge Society - all ages and abilities, 01403 711707
Clay Modelling & Pottery Workshops in Clay with Jane Skelton, 01273 844679
Climbing & Mountaineering Blacklands Farm - Climbing, Zipwire, Abseiling, 01342 810493 K2 Sports Centre, Crawley, 01293 550010
Cookery
Crafty Chefs creative cookery courses for children, 01342 317049 Harmony at Home Organic Baby Cookery Classes, 01444 891677
Creative Writing, Poetry, Book Clubs
Aquila Children’s Magazine, stimulating for able children, 01323 431313 The Mint House, High Street, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 834443
Cricket
Ansty Cricket Club Colts (7-16 yrs) www. anstycc.org.uk, www.anstycc.org.uk Ardingly Cricket Club (Adults & Juniors), 01444 892012 Balcombe Cricket Club (Juniors), 07788 108290 Burgess Hill Cricket Club (Juniors),
01273 844679
SIMPLY ARTFUL Drawing & Painting Classes 7 - 14 ����� ���
Are you interested in joining a small group to develop your drawing skills? Drawing practice and a painting project completed each week. To find out more telephone 01273 845995 or email simplyartful@hotmail.co.uk
janeyskelton@googlemail.com
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01444 248773 Cuckfield Cricket Club (Juniors), 01444 484111 Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching (7yrs+) led by prof coaches, 07912 873591 Haywards Heath Cricket Club (All Ages), 07764 625710 Henfield Cricket Club (Adults & Juniors), 01273 842920 Horsted Keynes Cricket Club (Juniors 7yrs+ - Adult), 01825 790206 Hurstpierpoint Cricket Club (15yrs+), 07775 818370 Indoor Cricket at Dolphin Centre on Sunday evenings (Winter only), 01444 457337 Keymer & Hassocks Cricket Club (10yrs+), 07837 504231 Lindfield Cricket Club (Juniors), 01444 239287 Scaynes Hill Cricket Club (Juniors), 07970 123064 St James Montefiore Cricket Club (All Ages), 07958 697645 Sussex County Cricket Courses & Coaching (Juniors 6yrs+), 01273 827115 Sussex Young Cricketers into junior & schools cricket, www.sussexcricket.co.uk
July to 5th August Ardingly, 01903 504410 Dancewear by G Lois, Burgess Hill, 01444 247411 Ditchling Academy of Dance, 01273 845396 Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 01444 232672 Earwig Productions - Theatre Summer School Specialists, 01273 735725 Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts: Ballet, Modern, Tap, Singing, Drama, ballroom & Pre-School, 01444 451977 Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy, 01444 458039 Jo Hayman, Speech & Drama, 01444 417003 Karen Hollebon School of Dance, Burgess Hill, 01273 842086 Lets Dance!, 07788 250924 Lindfield Dance School - Tap, Ballet and Modern, 01444 454684 Live Wire Dance School: Disco, Jazz, Street (3 - 18yrs), 01273 562996 Mid Sussex Scottish Dancing Class, 01273 832600 Mrs Carol Grant FISTD Ballet, Modern & Tap at Plumpton, 01444 243592 Perform: drama, dance & singing (3mths - 12 yrs) Uckfield, Lewes, Ditchling, Haywards Heath, 01849 4011302 Popdance UK, mix of street, jazz, pop, 7-16yrs, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, 01273 887474, Roshe School of Dance, East Grinstead, 01342 837719 Shine Theatre Group, 01273 832855 Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy, Forest Row, Ballet Tap Modern, 0785 766162 Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools - East Grinstead, 0845 070 8149 Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166 Tanzen Academy, Ardingly ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theatre, 01342 321982 Top Hats and Tutus! Performance Saturday School, Hurstpierpoint (4yrs+), 01273 835467 Turning Pointe School of Dance, Haywards Heath, 01825 840568 Youth Can Dance Sussex: Ballet, Toddler, Modern, Tap, 07740 168447
Dance & Drama
Act One Beginners Drama School Copthorne, Felbridge and East Grinstead, 01342 719166 Act Too Productions - Musical Shows All Ages, 07905 377046 Adult Ballet & Jazz Dance, Haywards Heath, 07910 193695 Ariel Drama Academy Burgess Hill/ East Grinstead/Crawley/Steyning, 01444 2564466/250407 Balcombe Dance School, Balcombe Ballet, Tap and Modern, 01444 454684 BPM Dance Academy: Street, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Popping & Locking & Commercial, 07745931325 Centre Stage, The Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 776006 Codanza: Ballet ((formerly Shakespear School of Dance) : Tap, Modern (2yrs adult), 01444 415296 Creative Dance & Yoga, Forest Row Parent, Carer and Child, 01342 825337 Dance & Ballet at Henfield Leisure Centre,, 01273 494984 Dance Studio, Ballet, Tap, Modern Warninglid, Staplefield, 01444 461614 Dancebreaks Drama Courses 7-18yrs 31st
First Aid Courses Baby & Beyond - Baby & Child First Aid Courses, 01273 702496
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Stagecoach East Grinstead enrolling now NEW Saturday Morning School opening September 2012
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Call: 0845 070 8149 email: eastgrinstead@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/eastgrinstead
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Exclusive Designs
Shop Open Hours Monday: Closed all day Tuesday - Friday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Principal – Mrs Caroline O’Neill 01444 415296 - codanza@sky.com - www.codanza.co.uk
Film Clubs
Hurstpierpoint Children’s Film Society, 07427 365241
Football
1st Football Coaching (3 - 12yrs) East Grinstead & Ardingly, 07814 367714 ,Ashurstwood Football Club (6 - 16yrs), www.awjfc.co.uk Cuckfield Cosmos Girls Football Club (7 13yrs), 07793 416687 D&D Footie Focus, coaching, ring for venues, 2 to 15 years, 07969 669153 East Grinstead Town Football Club (8yrs+) (Men & Women), 01342 302161 Football Coaching at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Hassocks Ladies Football Club, 07940 464540 Henfield Football Club (Adults & Juniors Girls & Boys), 01273 492399 Hurstpierpoint Football Club (15yrs+), 0755 4446189 Lindfield FC Juniors (6 - 15yrs), www. lindfieldfc.org Little Kickers Football Training: Haywards Heath, Crawley, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead (2 - 5yrs), 01293 226201 Marle Place Wanderers Football Club (6yrs+ Girls Too), 01444 241166 Mid Sussex Blues, www.midsussexblues. co.uk Socatots (walking - 5 yrs), 01444 440234
Southdown Football Club (Boys 6 - 16yrs Girls 10 - 14yrs), 01444 239809 Southdown Football Club (Girls & Boys (7 - 14yrs), 01444 239809 Sussex County Football Ass for your nearest club, 01903 753547 Wivelsfield Green Football Club (16yrs+), 01444 871348
Golf
Cuckfield Golf Centre, 01444 459999 Hassocks Golf Club, 01273 846630 Haywards Heath Golf Club, 01444 414457 Lindfield Golf Club, Paxhill, 01444 484467 Pyecombe Golf Club, 01273 845372
Gymnastics & Trampoline
Gym Club at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club (up to 16yrs), 01273 832366 Martin Dale Pre-School Gymnastics Club, Horsted Keynes, 01293 421591 Pyramid Gymnastics Club, 01444 243314 Stars Gym Club, Henfield, 01903 800024 Sussex Springers Trampoline Club at Hassocks Sports Centre, 01444 831046 Trampolining at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Trampolining at Freedom Leisure Hassocks (3 - 13 yrs), 01273 841348 Triangle, Burgess Hill for trampolining, 01444 876000
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Classes from 3 yrs - adult Children - ballet, tap, modern and mime - with Sally Ann Adults - tap and modern - with Robin Point4Modern Dance Classes Classes from 5 yrs - adult - with Sally-Ann Adult ballet and Contemporary - with Emma For further information, please call Sally-Ann on 07788 250924 www.letsdancehassocks.co.uk emails: robin@letsdancehassocks.com • sallyann@point4dance.co.uk
DANCE CLASSES Boys and Girls Plumpton Village Hall
BALCOMBE & LINDFIELD DANCE SCHOOL
Fully Qualified Teacher FISTD Mrs Carol Grant
Children aged from 2 are offered a fun introduction to the world of dance. Intermediate and advanced students have the opportunity of graded examinations.
BALLET, MODERN DANCE & TAP
BALLET, TAP & MODERN FROM PRELIMINARY TO INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION
Ages 2 upwards Older Beginners Welcome
To find out more please call Nikki Gower on 01444 454684
For details, phone 01444 243592
CLASSES HELD IN BALCOMBE & LINDFIELD
The Dance Studio Ballet Tap Modern & Jazz Royal Academy of Dance & Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing classes for
Tinytots Children & Adults held in
STAPLEFIELD CRAWLEY & WARNINGLID
Stonewick Warninglid Lane Warninglid RH17 5TQ Tel
01444 461614
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For 4-18 year olds, after school, at weekends and holiday workshops.
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Haywards Heath Call: 0845 075 0166 email: haywardsheath@stagecoach.co.uk East Grinstead Call: 0845 070 8149 email: eastgrinstead@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk
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Dance & Drama Hockey
Burgess Hill Hockey Club (7 - 70yrs), 01444 246454 Burgess Hill Ladies Hockey Club (6 yrs upwards), 01444 250626 Sussex Hockey Association for a club near you, www.sussexhockey.co.uk
Horseriding
Albourne Equestrian Centre, 01273 832989 All England Jumping Course Hickstead, 01273 834315 Ashdown Riding School, Duddleswell, Ashdown Forest, 07818093880 Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 503842 Clayton Hill Stables, Hassocks, 01273 844120 Ditchling Common Stud Riding School, 01444 871900 Michaelswood Farm Riding School, Newick, 07968 088974 Misbourne Riding Stables, near Nutley, 01825 712516 Porches Farm Riding Stables, Chelwood Gate, 01825 740644 Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536 Tremaines Riding Stable, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790501
Ice Sports
Guildford Spectrum Centre, 01483 443333 Summer Skating at the Brighton Centre, 0844 847 1515
Kites
Brighton Kite Flyers, 01273 582309
Martial Arts
Making dreams come true... Mirabelle Seymour, aged 10 (pictured) and Matthew Keller, aged 11, have won places at the Royal Ballet School. Martha Gardner, aged 11, is appearing in ‘Billy Elliot’
HAYWARDS HEATH LEWES PLUMPTON BARCOMBE
01825 840568 Ballet • Jazz • Modern • Musical Theatre Tap • Pointe • Street Jazz • Adult Classes
www.turningpointedanceschool.co.uk
Burgess Hill Teakwon-Do, 01444 233356 Concepts Personal Safety, 07884 386824 Diddy Deshi Traditional Karate (5 - 8yrs), 01444 239447 Fortitude Academy for Tae Kwon-Do (All Ages), 08701 662568 Little Ninjas (3 - 5yrs & 6 - 12yrs) at Olympos, Haywards Heath, 08701 662 568 Mid Sussex Martial Arts School, 01444 318422 Seishin Judo & Iaido, 07872 449093 White Crane Fighting Arts, Kung Fu, (5yrs+), 07976 260710 Zanshin Wado-Ryu Karate Club, 07757 559 490 Zazen Academy of Martial Arts, 07952 670349
Motor Vehicles
East Sussex Morris Minor Club www. morrisminorclubeastsussex.co.uk, 07941106688 Golding Barn Raceway, Henfield Road, Small Dole - Motorcross, 01903 816758
Netball
CD Phoenix Netball Club (9yrs+), East Grinstead, 01342 712050 East Grinstead Junior Netball League (9 14yrs), 01342 311160 Mid Sussex Youth Netball Club, www. midsussexnetball.org.uk
Southdown Netball Club (Juniors & Seniors), 01342 328304/07766 243703
Orienteering
Southdown Orienteers, buggies upwards!, 07526 792817
Paintball & Laser Games Holmbush Paintball, 0800 279 2525 LaserHub, Spindle Way, Crawley RH10 1TG, 01293 548000 Skirmish Paintball, Ladycross Farm, (10yrs+), 01342 870870
Photography
East Grinstead Camera Club, 07986 388390
Polo
Sussex Polo Club, nr East Grinstead, 01342 714920
Rollerskates & Skateboards
East Grinstead Roller Hockey Club (7yrs+), 01825 740220 Roller Disco at Dolphin Leisure Centre on Saturday evenings, 01444 457337 Roller Disco at Kings Centre, East Grinstead Sundays 4.30 & 6.15, 01342 328616 Rollerdisco every Friday 18.30 - 20.00 at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Skateboard Park at St John’s Park, Burgess Hill Skateboard Park at Victoria Park, Haywards Heath Skateboarding at Whiteman’s Green, Cuckfield
Rugby & Mini Rugby
Burgess Hill Rugby Football Club (6yrs+) www.BHRFC.co.uk, 01444 232221 Ditchling Rugby Football Club www. ditchlingrfc.com, 07767 883348 East Grinstead Rugby Football Club (7yrs+), 01342 322338 Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club (7yrs+), 01444 413950 Sussex Rugby Football for your nearest club, www.sussexrugby.co.uk
Shooting
East Grinstead Target Shooting Club, 07788 615080
Snow Sports
Dry Ski Slopes at Bowles, Eridge Green near Tunbridge Wells, 01892 665665
Squash
East Grinstead Tennis & Squash Club, 07932 029314 Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks (all ages), 01273 844283
Stoolball
Blackstone Stoolball Club (Juniors and Seniors), 01273 494118 East Grinstead Stoolball Club, 01342 327721 Hurstpierpoint Stoolball Club (Juniors Welcome 9 - 18yrs), 01273 845808 Lindfield Stoolball Club (Ladies 16+), 01444 451863 To find out more about your nearest
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Babies
Warm pool in Newick Daily classes ASA Level 2 teachers
8 weeks - 1 yr warm private pool calm and relaxed intimate groups
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www.tinytiddlers.org
Call Caroline Snelgrove: 01825 762293
caroline@tinytiddlers.org
SWIMMING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN FROM 5 MTHS TEACHING WATER SAFETY & CONFIDENCE Lovely warm private pool - Small classes - Long established successful school - Fully qualified and experienced ASA teacher
Tel: 01273 506008 youngonesswimschool.magix.net
stoolball club, www.stoolball.co.uk
Swimming
ADV Swim School - tuition for all ages & abilities, 01444 248482 Courses at Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Courses at Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Dolphin Ladies Swimming Club for Adults (daytime), 01444 457904/452325 East Grinstead Swimming Club (8yrs+), 01342 326204 Flippers & Fins - Swim Lessons From Birth, 01273 831382 Floaters - Swimming Classes (all ages & abilities), 01444 246800 Inflatable Sessions at King Centre
Saturdays 4.45 - 5.45 for 8 yrs +, 01342 328616 Jellyfish Swim School: East Grinstead, 07950 127517 Little Dippers (Babies and Toddlers), 0844 482 0222 Little Swim School - teaching pre-school children to swim, 01444 474573 Mid Sussex Marlins Swimming Clubs, 01444 454325 Pells Open Air Pool, Lewes - Summer Months Only, 01273 472334 Seriously FUN Swimming Schools: Classes at Ardingly (4mths - 3yrs), 0844 3511 409 Swimming Classes at the Triangle Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Swimming lessons with Jo Sinclairage (4 9yrs) at Ardingly college, 01444 247427
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FLOATERS
SWIMMING SCHOOLS Personal Service Swimming Tuition Established 20 years The Original Professional Swimming School in Sussex Pools in Cuckfield, Danehill & Hurstpierpoint NEW POOL in Burgess Hill from September 2012
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Lengths Ahead www.floaters.co.uk
01444 246800
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teaching children to swim, water confidence and safety in our beautiful, warm, exclusive pools in Lower Beeding and Handcross. weekday classes for pre-school children after school and weekend classes for childred aged 4+ maximum of six children in each class we welcome children from Little Dippers and children who have little or no water experience all our teachers are fully ASA qualified, members of the Institute of swimming, hold the Royal Life Savings Society's qualification, are first aid trained and Police checked private lessons call us now on 01444
474573 or visit www.thelittleswimschool.co.uk
or wite to us westsussex@thelittleswimschool.co.uk
Beginners, intermediate & advanced - all ages * Fully insured & ASA or STA qualified teachers Pools in Clayton & Brighton * Regular professional photo shoots - all swim schools welcome
Tel: 01273 831382 annevilla1@aol.com * www.flipppersandfins.org
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The best teaching pool in Mid Sussex is located in the grounds of the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, and is fully open to the public with no Membership required.
• Fully Qualified Experienced ASA Instructors • Quality Swimming Lessons for All Age Groups • Adult & Baby, Adult & Toddler to Adults • Open to all for lunchtime, evening and weekend swim sessions • Hydrotherapy • Private Bookings and Children’s Pool Parties • Lovely Warm Pool
Uniformed Groups
swimming@princessroyalpool.com • 07772 819002 www.princessroyalpool.com
Girlguiding UK for your nearest Brownies, Guides, Rangers, 0800 169 5901 Hassocks Brownies, 01273 842926 Scoutbase UK for nearest Beaver, Scout, Venture, Air & Sea, 0845 3001818
Sports Centres
Walking For your nearest Ramblers’ Association, 020 7339 8500 Mid Sussex Healthy Walks Programme, 01444 477561 Mid Sussex Ramblers www. midsussexramblers.co.uk, 014444 469470 Tiny Tiddlers Swim School, Newick, (8 weeks - 8yrs), 01825 762293 Water Babies, the UK’s leading baby swim school, call for venues, 01273 552454 Young Ones Swim School - Lessons from 5 mths, 01273 506008
Haywards Heath Tennis Club (10yrs+), 01444 453725
Table Tennis
Lindfield Tennis Club (Juniors & Adults), 01444 454453
Haywards Heath & District Table Tennis Club, 01444 242135 Haywards Heath & District Table Tennis Club (Juniors & Coaching), 01444 413339
Tennis Advantage Receiver Camps & Coaching for all ages & abilities, 01444 253322/07803 928195 Beech Hurst Tennis Club, Haywards Heath, 01444 253322 Burgess Hill Tennis Club (8 yrs+), 01444 236124 Cuckfield Tennis Club (8 yrs upwards), 01444 247171 East Grinstead Tennis & Squash Club, 07932 029314
Horsted Keynes Tennis Club (Juniors & Seniors), 01825 790289 Hurstpierpoint Tennis Club (all ages), 07946 144845
Matchpoint Tennis: Camps & Coaching All ages & abilities, 01342 825858 Southdown Tennis School at Lindfield, 07403381658 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks (all ages), 01273 844283
Yoga Yoga & pilates classes at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348 Yoga with Myra Nicol, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 239125
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Watersports Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Reservoir, 01444 892549 Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, Bewl Reservoir, 01892 891000 Blacklands Farm - Canoes, Kayaking, 01342 810493 Crawley Mariners Yacht Club RYA Teaching Ctn www.cmyc.co.uk, 01444 241902 Seven Sisters Canoe/kayaking Centre near Seaford, 01323 491289 Shoreham Sailing Club, 01273 453078 Weir Wood Sailing Club, www.wwsc.org.uk
Other Sports Action Night at the Triangle, Burgess Hill 10 - 14yrs on Fridays 6 - 8.30pm, 01444 876000 Blacklands Farm - Crate Stacking, Grass Sledges, 01342 810493 BUZZ outdoor action/adventure & Fathers. Henfield Common First Saturday (4 - 11yrs) , 01273-491256
Dolphin, Haywards Heath: Squash, Badminton, Swimming, Gym, Health Spa, 01444 457337 East Grinstead Sports Club: Football, cricket, badminton, la crosse, netball, olleyball, table tennis, gym, 01342 321210 Freedom Leisure, Hassocks: Classes, drycycling, trampoling, streetdance, 01273 841348 Henfield, The Kings Field, Henfield: Squash, Exercfise Classes, Trampolining, 01273 494984 K2 Sports Centre, Crawley, 01293 550010 Kings Centre, East Grinstead: Swiimming, Gym, Squash, Badminton, Studio, Table Tennis, Trampolining, Basket Ball, 01342 328616 Swimming sessions for all at Princess Royal, Haywards Heath, 07772 819002 Triangle, Burgess Hill: Swimming, Slides, Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Gym, Spa, Trampolining, Hockey, Football, Netball, 01444 876000
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Adult Comedy Club at Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 455440 Chequer Mead Community Centre - Box Office, 01342 302000 Chequer Mead Theatre, East Grinstead Studio,Gallery & Rooms, 01342 325577 Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 455440 Hawth Theatre Crawley, 01293 553636 Komedia, Brighton, 01273 647100 Theatre Royal Brighton Box Office, 08448 717650
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Win a Family Ticket to see DISNEY LIVE! at the Brighton Centre
on Thursday 23rd August at 4.30pm with the chance to meet the characters you love after the show. Simply answer the following question: What do Aladdin and Jasmine fly on? and send your answer to The Family Grapevine, PO Box 145, Haywards Heath RH16 3ES or email gill@sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk by Friday 10th August with your name, address, telephone number and where you picked up your copy of the Family Grapevine
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Come and visit us in Hartfield near Ashdown Forest; browse the world’s largest selection of “Pooh-phernalia”, enjoy a Tigger’s Treat in Piglit’s Tea Room and hunt for woozles in the 100 Acre Wood. Or visit us on-line.
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Walks, cycling, Open Spaces 1066 Country Walk from Pevensey to Rye via Bexhill & Hastings Abbots Wood, off A22 between Hailsham & Polegate, BBQ, walks etc, 01420 520212 Ardingly Reservoir, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ, walks & limited cycling and horseriding.
Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail, Bates Green Farm, Arlington, BN26 6SH, open during bluebell season expected to be 6 April - 13 May 2012, 01323 485151 www.bluebellwalk.co.uk
quadricycle rental along the prom, 0777 891152 Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, TN31 7TU, explore the saltmarsh, discover the local wildlife & history, information centre, open daily, 01797 227784 Seven Sisters Country Park, East Dean, open 7 Jul - 2 Sep, 01273 482670 South Downs National Park & South Downs Way Stanmer Park, Falmer off the Lewes Rd, landscaped park with lots of walks plus Stanmer House, Church, Nourish Community Farm & Stanmer Forge (open on Sats), free, 01273 292929 , rigid inflatable and power boat trips from Sovereign Harbour/Eastbourne Beach, 01293 888780 Tilgate Park, Crawley, Nature centre, outdoor play area, restaurant, arts and crafts activities for 3 - 8yrs every Tue and Thu during the summer holidays, 01293 521168
Boat Rides from The Anchor Inn, Barcombe, Lewes BN8 5EA,
01273 400414
Boothland Wood, ancient woodland
south of Uckfield for walks & cycling, 0345 6080193 Chailey Common, walks & horse riding, no cycling, 0345 6080193 Chesworth Farm, Chesworth Lane, Horsham, walking, riding, cycling via network of footpaths & bridleways, BN18 9AB Crowborough Country Park, Osbourne Road, 18 acre nature reserve, trail, ponds, 01892 652907 Cuckoo Trail, bridleway running from Heathfield to Polegate, 01323 442667 Devil’s Dyke, Devil’s Dyke Rd, Poynings 01273 857712 Forest Way and Worth Way, bridle & footpath running from East Grinstead to Groombridge, indirectly linked to the Worth Way from Three Bridges to East Grinstead. Friston Forest, Exceat, between Seaford & East Dean off A259, walking, cycling, mountain bike hire, 01420 520212
Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve, Nr Fairlight, ancient
woodland, heathland & grassland, cliffs & coastline, 01424 451050 Park Wood, Hellingly, semi-natural woodland with walking & cycling trails, experimental bridleway. Pooh Sticks Bridge, Ashdown Forest, Hartfield on B2026, 01892 770456 Ride n’Joy, Royal Parade, Eastbourne,
Animal & Nature Centres Ashdown Llama Park, Wych Cross,
RH18 5JN, llama park, walks, café & shop, 01825 712040
Blue Reef Aquarium, Rock-A-Nore Rd, Hastings TN34 3DW, 01424 718776
Arlington Reservoir & Osprey Trail
2½ mile circular walk, 01323 870810 Arundel Castle, Gardens & Lakes, BN18 9AB, 01903 882173 Ashdown Forest, Wych Cross, RH18 5JP, walking & spectacular views over the Sussex countryside & the ‘home’ of Winnie-the-Pooh, 01342 823583, Beachy Head, walks, views & countryside centre (open 10am – 4pm in summer only), 01323 737273 Bedgebury Pinetum, Goudhurst, Kent, walking, cycling, horseriding, play areas, Go Ape, 01580 879842
Historic Houses & Gardens Alfriston Clergy House & gardens,
Brighton Sealife Centre, Marine Parade, BN2 1TB. 01273 604234 (due to reopen April 2012) Drusillas Park, Alfriston Road just off the A27, BN26 5QS, zoo & extensive adventure playgrounds, 01323 874100
Family Farms Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith,
BN8 6JD, family farm, soft play barn, playgrounds, 01825 872912
Blackstock Farm, Grove Hill, Hellingly Near Hailsham, BN27 4HF, animals, nature trails, soft play, farm shop & cafe, 01323 848006
Church Farm Tours at Coombes, near
Lancing, just turn up for Lambing Tours, 01273 452028
Fishers Farm Park, Newpound Lane,
Wisborough Green RH14 0EG, animals, adventure playgrounds, 01403 700063
Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Rd, Surrey RH9 8LX, family farm & play area, 01883 742546
Holmbush Farmworld, Crawley Rd,
Faygate, Nr Horsham RH12 4SE, family farm & playgrounds, 01293 851110
Middle Farm Countryside Centre,
Firle, BN8 6LJ, family farm, playground & play hay barn, 01323 811411
Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, East
Dean, open for lambing & during school summer holidays, 01323 423207
Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Rd, Lewes BN7 3ND, family farm, 01273 488450 Tilgate Park Nature Centre, Crawley, RH10 5PQ animals & walks, free, 01293 521168
Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill, RH10 4PE with maize maze (in season), small collection of furry animals, goats & small birds, café, farm shop, 01342 718472 Washbrooks Family Farm, Brighton Rd, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF, family farm with animals, indoor & outdoor play areas, 01273 832201
The Tye, BN26 5TL, rare 14th-century Wealden ‘hall-house’ with children’s activities during holidays, 01323 870001
Anne of Cleves House & Museum,
52 Southover High Street, Lewes, BN7 1JA, 01273 474610
Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB, the seat of
the Dukes of Norfolk, sweeping grounds & gardens, 01903 882173
Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS, home of Rudyard Kipling, gardens, walks, watermill & tea-room. kid’s activities in the holidays, 01435 882302
Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum,
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Halland, BN8 5AF, house, wildfowl reserve, motor museum, miniature railway, 01825 840573
Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield,
Bignor Roman Villa, Bignor, RH20 1PH, 01798 869259
Almodington Lane, near Chichester, PO20 7JR, 01243 512637
TN22 3RG, nature walks, tea rooms, 01825 790226
Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre, Falcon Lodge, Sedgwick Lane, Horsham RH13 6QD, 01403 273458
Knockhatch Adventure Park, on A22
at Hailsham, BN27 3GD, animals, soft play, go karts, ski slope, 01323 442051
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, on B2192 between Ringmer & Halland, approx 1000 rescue animals including horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits, chipmunks, tortoises, terrapins & exotic birds. Visitor centre, coffee shop, gift shop & picnic area, 01825 840252
Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge, TN32
5UA, moated story book castle to explore & lots of family friendly events, 01580 830196
Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP, adventure playground, woodland walks & children’s holiday activities, 01444 450326 Camber Castle, TN31 7TD, Henry VIII’s forgotten castle, open for guided tours only, 01797 227 784 Chartwell, Westerham, Kent TN16
1PS , the much loved home of Winston Churchill, 01732 868381
RSPB Mallydams Wood, Fairlight,
Charleston Farmhouse, Firle, Lewes
Stoneywish Nature Reserve, Spatham
CM Booth Motor Museum at Falstaff Antiques, 63 High Street, Rolvenden,
Hastings, TN35 4AH, Nature reserve. Guided walks, badger watching, residential stays, 0300 1230750. Lane, Ditchling BN6 8XH, meadows, wetlands & woodland full of native flowers & home to a wealth of wildlife, as well as farm animals & play area, 01273 843498
Sussex Horse Rescue Sanctuary,
Hempstead Lane, Uckfield, TN22 3DL. Open Sun in summer, 01825 762010
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, Nr Uckfield TN22 4HJ. 62 acres of woodland & nature trails, lots of children’s activities, 01825 830509 Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Mill
Street, Arundel, BN18 9PB. Open daily, 01903 883355
Woods Mill Countryside Centre, Henfield BN5 9SD, coppice woodland, meadows, lake, pre-bookable holiday activities, 01273 492630
BN8 6LL, an artist’s home & garden, 01323 811626
unique collection of 3-wheel Morgan cars, 01580 241234
Denman Garden, Fontwell BN18 OSU. Beautiful 4 acre garden owned by Michael Neve & John Brooks, 01243 544064
Fishbourne Roman Palace, Fishbourne Road West, near Chichester, PO19 3QR, Roman palace with marvellous mosaics & family activities, 01243 785859 Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest, TN3 9QG, playgrounds, animals including a zeedonk! 01892 861444 Hastings Castle, Hill Rd, TN34 3HY,
visit the ruined castle, dungeons & learn about life under siege in 1066 country, 01424 781112
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Fun Days Out in Sussex Hastings Lifeboat Visitor Centre,
The Stade, Hastings Old Town, 01424 425502
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery,
Bohemia Rd, TN34 1ET, 01424 451052
Hastings Old Town Hall Museum, High Street, TN34 1EW, introduction to the history of the Old Town, 01424 451052 Herstmonceux Castle Gardens & Grounds, BN27 1RN, gardens &
woodland walks, 01323 834444
Hever Castle, Near Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG. Gardens, maze, playground, water maze (take a change of clothes!), 01732 865224
Tilgate Park Crawley
A Crawley Borough Council park
British Wildlife Centre Over 40 different British wild animal species
Nature Centre, adventure playground, café, parkland, lakes, woods, Smith & Western. See listings for fun activities
Open weekends and Bank Holidays from March to October and daily during school hols
Fun day out for the family
Easter Sat 31 Mar - Sun 15 Apr Half Term Sat 2 Jun - Sun 10 Jun
crawley.gov.uk/tilgatepark
High Beeches Gardens, Handcross, RH17 6HQ, 01444 400589
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Discover Britain’s Wonderful Wildlife!
Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, 169 High Street, Lewes, BN7
On the A22 at Newchapel, near Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LF
01342 834658 www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk
1YE. 01273 405730
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, near Hailsham, BN27 3QS, 01323 844224
Newhaven Fort, Fort Rd, BN9 9DS.
Explore tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz Shelter simulation, 01273 517622
Nymans House & Gardens, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB. Kid’s activities in holidays & walks in the Millennium Wood, 01444 405250 Parham House & Gardens,
Storrington, Near Pulborough RH20 4HS. Well-loved family home, 01903 742021
Pevensey Castle, Castle Rd,
BN24 5LE. 16 centuries of history, 01323 762604
Preston Manor, Preston Drove,
Brighton, BN1 6SD, 01273 292770
Priest House, North Lane, West
Hoathly, RH19 4PP, 01342 810479
Rye, explore the medieval town, Heritage Centre, Museum etc, 01797 229049
Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1EE.
Built for the Prince Regent & remarkable for its exotic oriental appearance both inside & out, 03000 290900
Museums & Collections 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, High Street, Battle TN33
0AD. the Battle of Hastings & 1066, 01424 775705
Amberley Working Museum, Ford,
Arundel, BN18 9LT, vintage vehicles, village crafts & traditions, woodland walks, 01798 831370
Bexhill Museum of Costume, Egerton
Rd, TN39 3HL, Costume Collection, Sargent Collection of local history & Motor Racing Gallery, 01424 787950
Booth Museum of Natural History,
194 Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 5AA. Natural history including magnificent display of stuffed birds, butterflies & fossils & bones dating back to dinosaur times, Free, 03000 290900
Brighton Fishing Museum, 201 Kings Road Arches, The Lanes, BN1 1NB. Free, 01273 723064
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery,
Sheffield Park & Garden, TN22 3QX,
Royal Pavilion, BN1 1EE, 03000 290900
Standen, West Hoathly Rd, East
52-55 Trafalgar Street, BN1 4EB. 01273 749494
informal landscape garden. Children’s activities during holidays, 01825 790231 Grinstead, RH19 4NE, Arts & Crafts home with great views, woodland walks & family woodland play area, children’s activities during holidays, 01342 323029
St. Mary’s House, Bramber BN44 3WE, 15th century timber-framed house, 01903 816205
Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, RH17 6TN, Kew in the Country, lovely walks, new Trunk Hopping play space, 01444 894066 West Blatchington Windmill, Hove, traditional windmill, 01273 776017
West Dean Gardens, Near Chichester, PO18 0QZ1, 01243 818210
Brighton Toy & Model Museum, Brooklands Aviation & Motor Museum, Weybridge KT13 0QN.
01932 857381
Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum, King
Edward’s Parade, free, 01323 730717 Eastbourne Pier, restored camera obscura, amusements, glass blower, crafts etc, 01323 410466
Hastings Fisherman’s Museum,
Rock-a-Nore Rd, TN34 3DW, Free, 01424 461446
Henfield Museum, Coopers Way, High Street, BN5 9DB. 01273 492507 Hove Museum & Art Gallery, 19 New Church Rd, BN3 4AB, Free, 03000 290200
How We Lived Then, Museum of
Hampshire PO1 3LJ, 023 92778604
Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ. Part of a chain of fortifications built to deter Napoleon’s forces in the early 1800s, 01323 410300
Royal Armouries Museum, Fort
Nelson, Portsdown Hill Rd, Fareham, PO17 6AN, 01329 233734
Royal Marines Museum, Eastney
Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 9PX, 023 9281 9385
Rye Heritage Centre, The Old Sail Loft,
Hurstpierpoint Museum, Village Hall,
01797 226728
01273 834251
Strand Quay, TN31 7AY, 01797 226696
Rye Castle Museum & Ypres Tower,
Lewes Castle & Barbican House
Seaford Museum in the Martello Tower, BN25 1JH, local history museum
Marlipins Museum, High Street,
Shipwreck Museum, Rock-a-Nore
Museum, 169 High Street, BN7 1YE, 01273 405730
Church Rd, PO19 4HN, 01243 372646
Cuckfield Museum, Queens Hall, High
Museum of Naval Firepower, Priddys
Shoreham, BN43 5DA, 01273 462994
Music & Dolls’ Collection, Chichester,
Street, Cuckfield, local history museum, 01444 473630
Hard, Heritage Way, Gosport PO12 4LE, 023 9250 5600
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea, contemporary arts venue with exhibitions, theatre, music, family events, 01424 229111
Newhaven Fort, Fort Rd, BN9 9DS:
8TB, 01273 844744
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard,
Shops, Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4NS, authentic shops, roomsettings & displays, 01323 737143
Buckley’s Yesterday’s World, 89-90 High Street, Battle TN33 0AQ , life size street scenes & shop displays, 01424 775378
Ditchling Museum, Church Lane, BN6
Petworth Cottage Museum,
01798 342100
Tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz Shelter simulation, 01273 517622
Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum, Paradise Park, Avis Rd, BN9
0DH, 07760 713422
with children’s events in school holidays, 01323 898222 Rd, Hastings, TN34 3DW, explore shipwrecks, 01424 437452
Smugglers Adventure, St Clement’s Caves, Hastings, TN34 3RG, explore the sandstone caves in search of smugglers, bootleggers & warring gangs – be prepared to be scared! 01424 422964 Tangmere Miliary Aviation Museum, Near Chichester, PO20 2ES, 01243 790090
Towner, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ, contemporary art museum
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Museums (continued) Henfield Museum, Coopers Way, High Street, BN5 9DB. 01273 492507 Hove Museum & Art Gallery, 19 New Church Rd, BN3 4AB, Free, 03000 290200 How We Lived Then, Museum of Shops, Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4NS, authentic shops, roomsettings & displays, 01323 737143 Hurstpierpoint Museum, Village Hall, 01273 834251 Lewes Castle & Barbican House
Museum, 169 High Street, BN7 1YE, 01273 405730 Marlipins Museum, High Street, Shoreham, BN43 5DA, 01273 462994 Music & Dolls’ Collection, Chichester, Church Rd, PO19 4HN, 01243 372646 Museum of Naval Firepower, Priddys Hard, Heritage Way, Gosport PO12 4LE, 023 9250 5600 Newhaven Fort, Fort Rd, BN9 9DS: Tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz Shelter simulation, 01273 517622
Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum, Paradise Park, Avis Rd, BN9
0DH, 07760 713422
Petworth Cottage Museum,
01798 342100
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard,
Hampshire PO1 3LJ, 023 92778604
Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum,
Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ. Part of a chain of fortifications built to deter Napoleon’s forces in the early 1800s, 01323 410300 Royal Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Rd, Fareham, PO17 6AN, 01329 233734 Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 9PX, 023 9281 9385 Rye Heritage Centre, The Old Sail Loft, Strand Quay, TN31 7AY, 01797 226696
Adventure Parks
Brighton Palace Pier, 01273 609361 Bowles Activity Centre, Eridge Green TN3 9LW, ski slopes, rock crags, ropes courses, archery range, 8yrs+
Chessington World of Adventures,
KT9 2NE, 0870 444 7777 Diggerland, Roman Way, Strood, Kent, 08700 344437 Flamingo Park, East Beach Street, Hastings, TN34 3AR, rides & attractions for all the family, 01424 715133 Fort Fun Adventure Park, Eastbourne, aqua park, rides, indoor soft play, 01323 642833
Harbour Park Amusement Park,
Seafront, Littlehampton BN17 5LL. Free entry, 01903 721200 Knockhatch Adventure Park, On A22 at Hailsham, Hailsham BN27 3GD, animals, soft play, go karts, ski slope, 01323 442051 Legoland, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 4AY, 08705 040404
Paradise Family Leisure Park,
Newhaven, BN9 0DH. Dinosaur museum, mini Sussex, indoor sideshows, 01273 512 123 Thorpe Park, Staines Rd, Chertsey, KT16 8PN, 0871 663 1673 The Brighton Wheel, Daltons Bastion, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1TB, 01273 722822
62 acres of woodland & nature trails Wild camping & cookouts Brunches, BBQ lunches Handcrafted wood products Children’s activities Easter bunny hunt
Railways and Buses Beech Hurst Miniature Railway, Haywards Heath, Sat & Wed afternoons, Sun & Bank Holidays
Bentley Miniature Railway, Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, near
Halland, open, most Sat, Sun, & school holidays, 01825 870573
Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes & Sheffield Park, volunteer preserved steam railway, 01825 720800
City Discovery – bus tour from
Eastbourne Pier to Beachy Head, 02071938320
Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park plus playground & lake, 01323 520229
Hadlow Down, E. SussexTN22 4HJ (on the A272 4 miles East of Uckfield) 01825 830509
www.wildernesswood.co.uk
golf and hydro balling, 01892 890000 Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4HP, 01342 810493
Goffs Park Miniature Railway, Horsham Rd, Southgate, Crawley,
Sunday pm, 01293 528612
Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway,
Tenterden, Northiam & Bodiam Stations, 01580 765155
Lavender Line, preserved railway,
Isfield near Uckfield, open Sun, bank holidays, 01825 750515
Open Top Bus Tours – Palace Pier Brighton to Devils Dyke, 01273 886200 Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, the world’s smallest public railway, 01797 362353
Uckfield & East Grinstead Rail Line,
Camping Blackberry Wood, at the foot of the
Downs near Hassocks & Plumpton, no phone bookings or enquiries.
Chestnut Meadow Camping & Caravanning Park, luxury park, near
Bexhill, 01424 892361
01797 226728
stopping at Oxted & Hurst Green, Lingfield, Dormans, East Grinstead, Ashurst, Eridge, Crowborough, Buxted, Uckfield
Seaford Museum in the Martello Tower, BN25 1JH, local history museum
Volks Electric Railway, Madeira Drive, Brighton, 01273 292718
Forest Garden, Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurst Wood RH19 3PH. Yurt Camping, 07957 621672
Rye Castle Museum & Ypres Tower,
with children’s events in school holidays, 01323 898222 Shipwreck Museum, Rock-a-Nore Rd, Hastings, TN34 3DW, explore shipwrecks, 01424 437452 Smugglers Adventure, St Clement’s Caves, Hastings, TN34 3RG, explore the sandstone caves in search of smugglers, bootleggers & warring gangs – be prepared to be scared! 01424 422964
Observatory Science Centre, Wartling Rd, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN, hands on science & workshops, 01323 832731
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, Chichester, PO18
0EU. Historic buildings dismantled from their original location & reassembled woodland walks, picnics, 01243 811348 Winchelsea Court Hall Museum, local history museum, 01797 229525
Horam Manor Touring Park, Horam, Heathfield TN21 OYD, 01435 813662
Norman’s Bay, Near Pevensey,
South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre, Kingsham Rd, Chichester,
01323 761190
Saddlescombe Farm, just off the
PO19 8RP, 01243 774400
South Downs Way near Devils Dyke, 01273 857712
Outdoor Pursuits
Near Chichester, PO20 2ES, 01243 790090 Towner, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ, contemporary art museum with lots of family activities & events, Free, 01323 434670
Adur Outdoor Activities Centre,
Shoreham, climbing wall, canoeing, mountain biking, watersports, 01273 462928
Airports
Shoreham Airport, Cecil Pashley
Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5FF, 01273 467373 The roof at Gatwick Airport for plane spotting, 0844 335 1802
Westham, Pevensey, BN24 5NG, 01323 763165
Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield, TN22 3RG, 01825 790226
Science Centres
Tangmere Miliary Aviation Museum,
Fairfields Farm, Eastbourne Rd,
Amazon Outdoor Events at Knockhatch Adventure Park, 11yrs+, 0844 2570433
Arena Pursuits, near Bewl Water,
6yrs+, 01580 879614 Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, TN3 8JH, walking, riding, cycling & family activities including fly fishing, model boating lake, boat trips, adventure playground, crazy
Scotts Farm Campsite, West Wittering, within walking distance of the beach, 01243 671720
Stoneywish Nature Reserve,
Spatham Lane, Ditchling BN6 8XH, 01273 843498
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, Nr Uckfield TN22 4HJ, wild camping in beautiful woodland glades, complete with fire-pit & cooking grill, shelter & rustic furniture, 01825 830509 Wowo Campsite, Wapsbourne Manor, Sheffield Park, complete with Mongolian yurts! 01825 723414
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Open Sundays & Bank Holidays Diesel Gala - 7 & 8 Jul Goods Train Days - 5 Aug, 30 Sep, 28 Oct Vintage Transport Gala - 6 & 7 Oct Model railway, signal box, playground and buffet
The Lavender Line, Isfield, Nr Uckfield Find more details and our timetable at:
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THE 2012 AUTUMN SHOW & GAME FAIR ENJOY A FUN DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th October from 9am – 5pm
A vast array of activities for families with children of all ages including:• Hands on farming & wildlife area • Close encounters of the furry kind – rabbits, chickens, ducks • Birds of Prey displays • Handy Dog Competition • Terrier Racing • Donkey Show (Sunday) • Children’s Pumpkin Trail
Also featuring :
• “The Flying Foxes” side saddle display team • Farm animals • Hound Parade • Fun Dog Show • Local and regional food and drink • Floral displays, plants and vegetables • WI ‘Flavour of Autumn’ exhibition including Halloween Hat competition • Retail therapy for parents • CAR PARKING FREE
How The Lion Became King of Tinga Tinga Land
Cheeky Monkey, Wise Bird & Proud Lion give a warm African welcome in this competition to see who is worthy to be king! A stunning array of singing, dancing & storytelling in this interactive show suitable for aged 3 & upwards. Sat 22 Sept | 1.30/3.30 | Clair Hall Sun 23 Sept | 1.30/3.30 | Martlets Hall
High School Rocks
A high energy, foot stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock & Glee! Sat 29 Sept | 2.30 | Martlets Hall
There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly
…I don’t know why she swallowed a fly! But now you can find out as one of the world’s best-loved nursery rhymes is brought to life in this magical show written for parents & children to enjoy. Sun 7 Oct | 2.30 | Martlets Hall
South of England Centre, Ardingly, West Sussex . Tel: 01444 892700 Tickets: Adults £9, Senior/Student £7, Children £5, Family Ticket £23, Members FREE
Reduced price tickets available in advance on the website:
www.autumnshow.org.uk
Before planning your days out, look at our Fun Days Out in Sussex and London on www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk