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A REALLY useful directory for families with children aged 0 to teenage in Mid Sussex

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A Family Weekend Break to see SCROOGE! with Tommy Steele at the London Palladium and Adult Tickets to the FESTIVE FOOD AND DRINKS FAIR at the South of England Showground on 1st and 2nd December Drama • Sports Clubs • Parties • Childcare • Holiday Clubs • Toddler Groups • and more....

Theatres

Thurs 3 - Sun 6 January 11am & 1.30pm Tickets: £12 Box Office 01293 553636 • www.hawth.co.uk

The winner: will receive family tickets to see the spectacular production of the festive family musical SCrOOGe at the London Palladium plus a night’s stay with breakfast at the luxurious radisson Blu edwardian Grafton hotel plus a meal at the hollywood inspired restaurant Planet hollywood 2nd Prize: Family tickets to see Scrooge & a meal at Planet hollywood 3rd Prize: Family tickets to see Scrooge

Kids Shows This Winter! How To Catch A Star

Blunderbus return in this beautifully adapted show based on the best-selling book! Music, puppetry and storytelling. Great for 3 - 7 year olds. Sat 22 Dec | 2.00pm | Clair Hall

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TO enTer: Tell us who wrote the novel “A Christmas Carol” email your answer to westend@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk with your name, phone number and postal address

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Favourite Cbeebies presenter brings poems, songs, magic and FUN to the stage for pre-schoolers and families! Fri 22 Feb | 11 & 2pm | Clair Hall

Chris & Pui Roadshow

Laugh and sing with the 'Show Me, Show Me' duo, with all the best rhymes and sketches for preschoolers and their families! Thurs 28 Mar | 11 & 2pm | Martlets Hall

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Lots of things to do this Winter in Mid Sussex

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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.

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The Mid Sussex Family Grapevine has been published since 1998 and is very well established. We hope you’ll enjoy reading it. We have two fantastic competitions in this edition of The Family Grapevine: An opportunity to win a family weekend break to see Scrooge! in London and also an opportunity to win pairs of tickets to the Festive Food and Drink Fayre at South of England Showground’s Norfolk Pavilion at Ardingly on 1st and 2nd December.

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Contents A - Z of Sport & Leisure. . . . 24 - 32 Antenatal & Babies . . . . . . 10 - 101 Baby & Toddler Timetable . 12 -15 Childminders & Babysitting. . . . . 11 Children’s Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Childrenswear . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 18 Complementary Medicine . . . 9-10 Daycare Nurseries. . . . . . . . 16 - 18 Dance & Drama . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 28 Fun Days Out . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 35 House & Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Independent Schools. . . . . . 21 - 23 Music Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Parties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 Preschools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 21 Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Special Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 33 Theatres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Toddler Activities . . . . . . . . 12 - 15 Toys & Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 24

Accountany & Bookkeeping Services for small businesses Email:

Enjoy building an exciting, profitable business selling Usborne’s award-winning children’s books to parents, playgroups and schools. For more information contact: Karen Wallis 01444 232675 www.usborneonline.org/karenwallis

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compromising family commitments,,  01243 641177 Supplement or replace your current income. Natural healthcare, flexible hours, full support, 01293 541806 Sussex Enterprise - business support throughout Sussex, 01444 259259

Libraries Theatres & Cinemas Adult Comedy Club at Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 01444 455440 Chequer Mead Theatre, East Grinstead: Box Office, 01342 302000 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

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 832609

Food for Families Plaw Hatch Organic Farm Shop, Sharpthorne, 01342 810201 Sharpthorne Organic Café, Sharpthorne, 01342 811321

Professional Services See Competitions on Pages 2 & 32 The Small Print...

Steadmans - Chartered Surveyors Residential Letting Agents- Property Finders, 01444 300333 Ania Rush, bookkeeping & accountancy for small & medium sized companies, 07763382958

Business 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. Opportunities While all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this Haywards Heath & District Business publication and to ensure the accuracy of its contents, no warranty is given as to Association, 01444 453399 its correctness. All advertisements are supplied and approved by the advertiser Make money with Usborne, Karen Wallis and this does not imply a recommendation by the publisher. You should make 01444 232675 your own enquiries and comparisons as with any other form of advertising. Mums in Biz: Seminars for Mums in We cannot accept liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts Business, 01273 681484 made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by Part time work from home without advertisers, or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to telephone numbers, wording, spacing or positioning of any listing, advertisements or other material, regardless of how caused. www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk

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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Good quality and affordable ladies clothes not found on the High Street!

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HOST A JEWELLERY PARTY!

Get the girls over for a glass of wine & do some christmas shopping in your own home. From a wide range of handmade jewellery using only semi precious strones, pearls, silver & NZ paua shell. Bracelets, earrings, necklaces, wine glass charms & space saving jewellery holders. All only £3-£18. Host receives 10% of ﬁnal sales towards her purchase. Vicky on 01444 210044 or v.vonderlinden@gmail.com to book your party today!

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Fun Nights Out for Parents Host a Party with the Clothes Lady, 0797 0852890 Host a Jewellery Party, 01444 210044 Mother Funkers - Early Start/Finish Dance Nights, 01273 555334 My Secret Kitchen: Fun and Food with Friends!, 01342 312111 The Pampered Chef, 01444 451153

Photographers Christina Chelmick, Photographer, 01444 415471 Emma Duggan, Photographer, 01342 811631 Ellis Images, 01323 811126/07802 824455 Owen Jones Photography, 0782 727 6003 Sarah Wright Photography, 01444 410931 Susan Worth Family Photography, 01342 823131

Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Eyelash Tinting, Body Massage, Indian Head Massage Rejuvenating Facial Massage, Thai Foot Massage Carol on 01444 450998 Urchin Rock - professional underwater photographer, 020 8896 0082

Country & Farmers Markets Mansion Markets at Midbrook Park, Forest Row, Nov 10th & December 9th National Federation of Women’s Institutes Head Office, 020 737 19300

Exercise Classes Cheerfit: Range of exercise classes for adults & kids, 07798 646255 Diamond Boot Camps, Burgess Hill, 01444 257314 Exercise & dry cycling classes at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348 Focus Fitness: Boot Camp, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga & Focus Fit Kidz, 07501 581564/07763 901326 Mid Sussex Personal Training, 077401 77791 Mum2Mum Fitness - buggy workouts,

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ACTIVITIES FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Boot Camp, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu , Yoga and Focus Fit Kidz Run by qualified instructors in a safe, fun and friendly environment in Haywards Heath Call Justin on 07501 581564 or Shaun on 07763 901326 Try us for FREE for the first week, and then decide from a range of membership options or Pay As You Go

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 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 Sussex Bootcamps, 07787 759922 Tanith Lee Fitness & Zumba, 07941 093170 Triangle Centre, Burgess Hill - all types of fitness (14 yrs+ but check first), 01444 876000 Yoga & Relaxation with Grounded in Yoga, 01444 412816

Health, Wellbeing & Beauty Annsaloeshop.com, natural health, 07970 327028 Carol, Mobile Beauty Therapist, 01444 450998 Deborah@Hairworks, High Street, Cuckfield, 07856 759612 Elisabeth Reichert-Eckersley, Life Coach, 01342 811099 Karen, Professional Mobile Hairdresser, 01444 233693 Ruth your people coach giving you time to think, 01444 847652

Sally Ebsworth, Hairdresser, 01444 250069 SuesAloeShop.com, Natural Health, 01293 541806 Tamsin Barks, NLP practitioner & nutritionist, 01444 452279 YourDoc Medical Ltd - Preventative Healthcare providing ethical Health checks, 01444 220031

BURGESS HILL DISTRICT LIONS CLUB HO-HO-HO

Santa is returning again to a brand new Grotto courtsey of South Downs Nurseries, Brighton Road, Hassocks. Santa is due to arrive on Saturday 24th November & will then be there every Saturday (10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm) & Sunday (10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30p–3.30pm) until Christmas. Special Late Night Shopping Evening Wednesday 28th November (5.30pm–8.30pm) Christmas Eve (10am-12.30pm) . For £3-00 each child will get a chance to talk to Santa and receive a present you can also take your own photos. All monies received will go towards Lions local projects. Hope to see you there.

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Parties

Dandelion Puppets

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Party Supplies Dressed in Time - Historical Costume Hire, 07917 170209 Girlie Party Bags for Sale (3 - 10yrs), 01444 454365 Happy Pickles, bespoke pre-filled high quality party bags for boys & girls from £1-£4.50 and everything in between!, 01903 740311 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

The Children’s Party Food People Fun Buffets ● Lunchboxes Themed Menus ● Birthday Cakes Cupcakes ● Party Bags & Edible Alternatives ● Party Supplies Delivered to your home or venue Ready to serve contact@madhatterpartyfood.co.uk

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Face Painting Smiffy’s Face Painting for Parties, 07785 935844

Party Food

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Cake Fairy, 07905 4588669 Cookiescatering: home cooked party food., 01342 719321 Dreamy Cakes: just cakes!, 07926 919573 Foodplatters.co.uk party boxes & platters all occassions, 01444 410087

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Party Entertainers A1 Amazing Bitza the Puppet Pooch and Stevan, FUN and Magic, 020 8642 6388 Angels’n’Divas Pamper Parties & Girlie Gifts for fun loving girls aged 4 - 16yrs, 07771 964626 Allsorts of Fun: pirate, knight, spy parties, 0208 6771667 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 Cheerleading Birthday parties, 07798 646255 Clay Parties with Jane Skelton In Ditchling, 01273 844679 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 Dotty Children’s Entertainer, 01273 502744 Dotty Spotty-Sox....for a perfectly potty party, 3-9yrs,, 07989 745284 Fun Factory: Magic, Songs, Puppets, Games, Balloons, Disco, 01435 862906 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 and Games for childrens parties and Preschool events, 07984 236834 Marco the Magician: Magic, Juggling, Balloon Modelling, 01435 864124 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 Original, Fun & Educational Sewing Parties

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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 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

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Neil R Parker - Builder, Carpentry & Joinery, 07802 452106 S Bishop & Son - Home Hardware, Building Contractors, Outdoor clothes, 01342 822740

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Self Management of Fatique Syndrome (14yrs+), 01273 831733 Complete Health Independent GP in Hurstpierpoint - Health Screening, Immunisations and Travel Clinic, Employee Health Screening, Routine Consultations, Complementary Treatments - aromatherapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, physiotherapy & cognitive behavioural therapy, www.completehealth.net

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Cornhill Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 301085 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 Osteopath who specialises in Babies: Tracey Cambridge, 01342 323851 Paula Adams Brennan Healer & Meditation for adults & children, 0750 5062183 Philippa Erasmus, Mobile Reflexology & Massage, 07976 473 689 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 Tony Dawson, McTimoney Chiropractic, 01444 440857

Domestic Abuse Drop-in at Health Centre, St Michael’s Road, East Grinstead 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 07790 784704 Drop-In at The Brow, Burgess Hill, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 07790 784704 North Sussex Refuge, local support for those affected, 01403 750499

One Parent Families Families Need Fathers, 0207 613 5060

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 Red Cross Tracing Service, 0845 053 2004

Complementary Medicine • Babies

Bereaved Parents Jigsaw4U: Grief Support for Bereaved Families, 01342 313895

Antenatal Abumpsababy Antenatal Classes in Burgess Hill & Haywards Heath run by Registered Midwife, 07748 168751 Baby Natal classes for calm and confident parenting, 01444 236704 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 Prenatal Yoga Classes. Ditchling Village Hall, Ditchling, 077 76490156 Swell Birth, birth preparation workshops, 01273 891767

Midwives & Doulas Harmony at Home Doulas, 01444 891677 Naomi Kenemy Postnatal Doula, 07796 332252 Nicola Carden, Doula, Birth & Postnatal care, 07933431722 Sussex Independent Maternity Care & Homebirths, 01903 236127

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

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 Mo Blatch, Registered Midwife 07748 168751 mo@abumpsababy.com

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Haywards Heath - South, 01444 412117/414772 Lindfield, 01444 454364/414772

Antenatal & Postnatal Exercise Fisherpilates for pre & post natal pilates, 07961 322256 Mel Campbell Prenatal Yoga, 077 7649 0156 Mum2Mum Fitness - buggy workouts, personal training, remote training, 07984 015657 MumFit Exercise & Gym Classes at Dolphin, 01444 457337 Pre & Post Natal Pilates Classes with a Chartered Physio, 01444 450162 Pre & Post Natal Yoga, Forest Row, 07966 095928 Pregnancy Yoga with Grounded in Yoga, 01444 412816 Pushy Mothers: Postnatal workout for you & your baby, 07976 325512 Tatty Bumpkin Yoga inspired classes for you and your baby, East Grinstead, 0845 680 5157 Yoga with Myra Nicols, 01444 239125

Mum2MumFitness

Special Naming Ceremonies for Special Babies For those looking for an alternative to a Christening www.babynamingsussex.co.uk Call Prue Peters 01273 835064

Baby Massage Ali Norell, Baby Massage Courses, 01444 473331 at Children Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 255499 Baby Massaqe at Little Bud Maternity, High Street , Cuckfield, RH17 5JX, 01444 414435 Bluebell Baby massage & Yoga, 01444 484532 Ellie May baby massage courses, 6 weeks to crawling,, 07734 657244

Baby Naming Ceremonies Baby and toddler naming ceremonies: the non-religious alternative to a christening, 01273 835064

Post baby bootcamps – 6 week course: Small groups so all participants get individual attention, including a tummy check, specialist post-natal exercise and nutritional advice “Powerpramming” class – every week: Suitable for all levels; fast paced walk (and chat!) with all over toning exercises thrown in along the way! Personal training – 1:1 or with a friend Cathy Gallagher Tel: 07984 015657 • Email: mum2mumfitness@hotmail.com Level 3 personal trainer & Post-natal specialist since 2007 www.mum2mumfitness.co.uk

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Now you can find reliable and carefully vetted evening and daytime babysitters – all with professional childcare experience. For a free booking fee credit visit us at sitters.co.uk and quote FGV1FREE If you would like to discuss your childcare needs call Sitters on 08447 367 367.

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A caricature from your favourite photo 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. www.lesleyharvey.co.uk

For more information contact Lesley Harvey 01323 898491 lesleyharvey17@hotmail.com

Maternity Clothes Little Bud Maternity, High Street , Cuckfield, RH17 5JX, 01444 414435

Baby Mementoes Calli’s Corner: Ceremic Imprints, 3D castings, 2D Stone Imprints, Fingerprint & Imprint Jewellery, 07767 837829 Little Impressions - Beautiful castings, 01403 240266 Pitter Patterns, your child’s first impressions captured forever, 01737 773768 Smallprint, capture your child’s fingerprint in silver, 01444 235738

Nursery Decorations The Childrens Bedding Store Beautiful Bedding for Gorgeous Children!, 07553174678

Toys & Gifts Bramble Corner Traditional Wooden Toys, Forest Row, 01825 826 Elephant Toy Shop at Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Park, 01825 790890 Harmony at Home Children’s Boutique, Toys & Gifts, Ardingly & Lindfield, 01444 891677 Helta Skelta, 104a High Street, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 835333 Lesley Harvey Cantoons, 01323 898491 North Park Farm Activity Toys, 01273 833643 SWALK, 66 High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HL, 01444 484400

Baby & Childrenswear

Tutti Frutti Hand Made Childrens Clothes in Funky Prints www.jaynegreen.com tuttifrutti@jaynegreen.com

Cuthbert, Dibble & Grubb, High Street, Lindfield, 01444 482188 Harmony at Home Children’s Boutique, Toys & Gifts, 1 Devon House, Ardingly, 01444 891677 Hugs, Kisses & Cuddles at Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Green, Near Uckfield,, 01825 791153 Little Bud Maternity, High Street , Cuckfield, RH17 5JX, 01444 414435 My Fair Baby, 17 Station Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 254770 Street-Ys, The Orchards, Haywards Heath Tutti Frutti, Hand Made Children’s Clothes in Funky Prints, www.jaynegreen.com

First Aid Training for Parents & Carers Harmony at Home, 01444 891677 Parent Company First Aid Classes for Babies

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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 & Children, 0845 094 4220 To Baby & Beyond First Aid Classes for Parents and Carers, 01273 702496

Parenting Courses & Support Harmony At Home Careers Workshops, 01444 891677 Home-Start South Downs, supporting families with children U5, 01273 612025 Lorraine Burwood, Parent Coach/Mentor, 01403 240553

Nannies & Au Pairs 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 Nanny Plum, 01403734279 Tigerlilly West Sussex, 01403 788325 Tigerlily Childcare East Sussex, 01293 317426

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 Sitters, evening babysitters with professional childcare experience, 08447 367 367

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Baby & Toddler Timetable 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 Little Possums, The Rawson Institute, Bolney Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.30, 07922 092259. Rainbow 1st Time Mums, The Tiger, Lindfield Weds 2.30 - 3.30, 01444 412477 St Swithins Baby Club East Grinstead Lunch Every Friday, 01342 322386 Wiggles Baby Drop-In at Blackwells Children Centre, East Grinstead Mon 10 - 12, 01342 332992

Stories for Babies & Toddlers at Libraries 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

The UK's favourite baby signing classes

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Children’s Centres Blackwell Childrens Centre, Blackwell Road, East Grinstead, 01342 332970 East Grinstead Children & Family Centre at the Library, 01342 332970 Haywards Heath Children & Family 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

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

The Gattons Childrens & Family Centre, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 255480

Music & Signing for Babies Baby Signers: Classes in your own home, 07702 273913 Baby Steps Activities (0 - 2yrs), 01342 841766 Sing & Sign, East Grinstead, 01342 836743 Tiny Talk Baby Signing, 07513 341568

Babies Baby Playtime at Sidney West, Burgess Hill Thursdays10.00 - 12.00, 01444 255493 Babynatal - practical babycare workshops, 01444 236704

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 Baby Rhyme Time at Haywards Heath Library every Tuesday 9.45 - 10.15, 01444 255444 Baby Rhyme Time at Hurstpierpoint Library every Tuesday 9.30 - 10.00, 01273 832609 Baby Rhyme Time at Library Childrens Centre, East Grinstead every Friday 11.0011.30, 01342 332970 Baby Rhyme Time on Mondays at East Grinstead Library 10 - 10.30, 01342 332970 Dad’s Baby Rhyme Time at Haywards Heath Library 2nd Saturday of month from January, 01444 255444 Story Box: A fun and exciting interactive storytelling class. 6 months - Preschool, 07743 023 080 Storytime at Haywards Heath Library every Wednesday 10.00 - 10.30 (until Jan), 01444 255444 Toddler Rhyme Time on Mondays at East Grinstead Library 11.00 - 11.30, 01342 332970 Toddler Time at Haywards Heath Library, Fridays 9.45 - 10.15 (From Jan), 01444 255444 Toddler Time at Burgess Hill Library every Monday 2.00 - 2.30, 01444 255452

Toddlers Other Groups Baby Club at St Swithins Church Hall, East Grinstead Fridays 12 - 2.00, 01342 314147 Cooking4Kids: Preschool cooking fun, 07917 533069 Crafty Fun at Dolphin - Music & Movement (2 - 4yrs) Fridays 10.30, 01444 457337 Diddi Dance, 07730 576 597 Messy Monsters Art Club, Parish Hall, East Grinstead (1 - 5yrs), 01403 252009 Talking Tots: Fun, Stimulation & learning for children (12 mths - 5 yrs), 07767 242833 Tatty Bumpkin yoga inspired movement & storytelling classes , East Grinstead, 0845 680 5157 Toddler/PreSchool Art Sessions with Leesa Le May, 07738 288730 Twins Club 1st, 3rd & 5th Friday at The Tiger, Lindfield, 01444 416095

Balcombe Babies Rhyme time, Victory Hall, Balcombe (0 - 2yrs) 12 - 3.30, 01444 255477

Toddlers Gym & Fitness

Every Friday Lunchtime, St Swithins Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 322386

Bounce & Roll at Triangle, Burgess Hill:, 01444 876000

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Toddler Activities • Toddler Timetable Dance classes for tinytots, children & adults - Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz - Warninglid, 01444 461614 Fairfields, The Pavilion, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 835639 Little Angels, Turners Hill Free Church, Turners Hill, Do you know? Little Fishes, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, 10.00am - 11.30am, 01444 244215 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 Play & Learn Together at Blackwell Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 10.00 11.30, 01342 332970 Salvation Army Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 242811 Teddies at Blackwell Children’s Centre, East Grinstead 9.30 - 11.30, 01342 328935 Toddler Group, Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ditchling

Toddlers Tuesday pm

D&D Footie Focus, coaching, ring for venues (2 - 15 yrs), 07969 669153 Hurstpierpoint Preschool 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

Toddlers Monday am Adult & Toddler Swimming at Dolphin 9.30 10.30, 01444 457337 Cuckoos, The Old School, Cuckfield, 01444 450171 Dance classes for tinytots, children & adults - Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz - Warninglid, 01444 461614 Mini Mega Bouncel at Dolphin, Haywards Heath 9.45, 01444 457337 Minimusic, Community Centre, Forest Row, 01342 822549 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 Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0 - 3yrs) 9.45 - 11.45, 01342 822275

Story Box: A fun and exciting interactive storytelling class. 6 months - Preschool, 07743 023 080 Toddler Bounce & Trampolining at Henfield Leisure Centre 9.00 - 2.00, 01273 494984 Wiggles, Family Centre, Haywards Heath 10.00, 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 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 with Toy Library, Boltro Rd, Haywards Heath 1.30pm 4.00pm, 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 Bounce & Roll at Triangle, Centre, Burgess Hill 9.45 - 10.30 & 10.45 - 11.30, 01444 876000 Bumps Babes & Toddlers, Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 246500 Cuckfield Baptist Church Hall, Polestub Lane, Cuckfield RH17 5EU 9.30-11.15 (term time only), 01444 473531

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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 Twins Club at Triangle, Burgess Hill (0 - 4yrs) 1.30 - 3.00, 01444 876000

Toddlers Wednesday am Chatterbox, Baptist Church, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 473128 Creative Dance & Yoga. Village Hall, Forest Row, 01342 825 337 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 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 Paint & Play at Triangle, Burgess Hill 10 11.30, 01444 876000 Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0 - 3yrs) 8.15 - 10.15, 10.30 - 12.30, 01342 822275 Parent & Toddler Group, Christ Church Hall, Oakhurst, Sayers Common 9.45 - 12.00, 01273 833064 Play & Learn, The Gattons, Burgess Hill 9.30 - 11.00, 01444 255480 Scallywags, United Reformed Church Hall, Hassocks, 01273 841292 Stay & Play, Sydney West, Burgess Hill 10 11.30, 01444 255493 Tadpoles, United Reform Church, South Road, Haywards Heath 10 - 11.30, 01444 454618 Tatty Bumpkin yoga inspired movement & storytelling classes , East Grinstead, 0845 680 5157

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

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

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14 Tea & Toys, St Swithins Church Hall, East Grinstead, 01342 314147 Teddies Parent & Toddler Group, Blackwell Children’s Centre, East Grinstead 9.30 11.30 (term time only), 01342 332992 Tiny Tots, The Gattons Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 258739 Toddler Bounce & Trampolining at Henfield Leisure Centre 9.00 - 12.00, 01273 494984 Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, 01444 471448 Yoga for Mothers with Toddlers, Forest Row, 07966095928

Toddlers Wednesday pm Dance classes for tinytots, children & adults - Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz - Warninglid, 01444 461614 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 tablem music time, outdoor fun, 01444 245793

Toddlers Thursday am

Toddler Activities • Toddler Music WEEKLY MUSIC GROUP

First Class

FREE

Twinkle Twinkle at

WESTDENE, BRIGHTON Tuesday 10 NEVILL AVENUE, HOVE Friday 10 & 11 HURSTPIERPOINT VILLAGE CENTRE Wednesday 10.00 & Thursday 9.45 and 10.30

Telephone Sue Vance on 01273 416360

Babies & Toddlers, United Reform Church, Balcombe, 01444 811048 Bolnore Village Toddler Groups, Bolnore Primary School, 07961 400285 Bounce & Roll at the Kings Centre, East Grinstead (Under 5yrs) 9.30 - 11.00, 01342 328616 Cuckoos, The Old School Cuckfield, 01444 450171 Happy Faces for Childminders, TKC, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 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 Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0 - 3yrs) 9.45 - 11.45, 01342 822275 St Peter’s Centre, Ardingly, 01444 892332 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

Road 10am, 07730 576 597 Explore Baby & Toddler Group, Mid Sussex Christian Centre, 180 Leylands Road, Burgess Hill 10.00, 01444 232596 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, Burgess Hill 01444 244427/443715 King’s Centre, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill Parent & Child Group at Michael Hall, Forest Row (0 - 3yrs) 9.45 - 11.45, 01342 822275 Play & Learn Together at Blackwell Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 10.00 11.30, 01342 332992 Tatty Bumpkin yoga inspired movement & storytelling classes, Forest Row, 0845 6805157 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 Thursday pm

Toddlers Friday pm

Methodist Parent & Toddler Grou, Hurstpierpoint 13.30 - 15.00, 01444 235033 Rhyme Time & Play at Blackwell Childrens Centre, East Grinstead 2.30 - 4.00, 01342 332992 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 Ark, Hurstpierpoint Evangelican Church, 14a High Street 9 - 11.15am, 01273 832369 Bounce & Roll at Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill 9.45 - 10.30, 10.45 - 11.30, 01444 876000 Chatterbox, Baptist Church, Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 473128 Childminders Drop In, Children’s Centre, Haywards Heath 9.30, 01444 255499 Cooking4Kids, Old School, Cuckfield, 01273 831029 Diddi Dance, Ditchling Village Hall, Lewes

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Classes for babies & children aged 3 months to 5 years

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For details on classes in: East Grinstead, Lingfield, Horley & surrounding areas Call Nick or Carol on 01883 712881 / 724800 nickjojo80@hotmail.com www.jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead Children’s Parties & Nursery Sessions also available!

Drop in Play Session at Sydney West, Burgess Hill 1.30 - 3.00, 01444 255493

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 - Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Bolnore, East Grinstead, 01293 881016 Music for Aardvarks, 0788 6927081 Peekaboo Music Group, 01273 724063 Tick Tocks Preschool Music and Movement, 01273 844058 Tinkerbell’s Music for Preschool Children, 07740177791 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

Soft Play Areas

Antics Softplay Open Daily at Triangle, Burgess Hill (Under 10yrs), 01444 876000 Playworld Soft Playhouse, Kings Centre, Leisure Centre East Grinstead, 01342 312514

Toy Libraries Blackwell Childrens Centre, East Grinstead Thurs 2.00 - 3.30 & Fri 10.00 - 12.00, 01342 332992 Children’s Centre, Haywards Heath

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Mon 11.30 - 12.30 Thur 2.00 - 3.30, 01444 255499 Happy Pickles, quality outdoor toys for hire including play houses, climbing frames & Cosy Coupes. We can deliver, 01903 740311 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 Toy Library, Boltro Rd, Haywards Heath Mondays 1.30pm - 4.00pm, 01444 412367 Toy Library, Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 255493

Toddler Music

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Daycare Nurseries

Nursery 0 - 5yrs, Afterschool/Holiday Club 5—11 yrs

Beacon Ground Brighton Road Hassocks BN6 9LY 01273 833248

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.

www.hassockshappyfeet.co.uk www.erskinedaynursery.co.uk

Returning to work?

Looking for exceptional childcare? Find just what your 0-5 year old is looking for at

www.robinsnestnursery.co.uk

Open 7am – 6pm Monday to Friday every week of the year.

Only 5 mins walk from Haywards Heath station.

Free taster sessions Robins Nest Day Nursery

Tel: 01444 413103

47 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3BN

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Erskine Villa Brighton Road Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF 01273 833248

Daycare Nurseries

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grrrrrowing up Due to our expansion we have vacancies in all sections Where

Babies 3 - 18 mths • Toddlers 18 - 36 mths • Pre-School 3 - 5 yrs Caring and homely atmosphere with friendly experienced staff. Full Day Care from 7.15am to 6.15pm or morning/afternoon sessions available for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Open all year except bank holidays. Large secure garden with fully supervised climbing frame, playhouse and undercover play area CCTV front door security system. Ofsted registered with free entitlement and employers vouchers accepted.

TINY TIGERS DAY NURSERY, GORSE COTTAGE, LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD RH19 1QF Tel: 01342 303424 • www.tinytigers.co.uk • Email: michele@tinytigers.co.uk

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

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Daycare Nurseries • Preschools & Playgroups

Mill Hall Day Nursery learning through play

• 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 • Government Funding & Childcare vouchers accepted CHURCH LANE, WIVELSFIELD RH17 7RD

01444 470059

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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.” Church Road, Scaynes Hill, Nr Haywards Heath

01444 831555

“..the staff provide excellent support for individual children’s learning and welfare.”

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

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 School hols Mon, Wed, Fri, 01444 876000

Daycare Nurseries All Kids Ltd, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Busy Bees, (formerly Early Years), Southdown Park, Haywards Heath (0 - 5yrs), 01444 448154 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 Group, Haywards Heath, 01444 241491 Robins Nest Day Nursery, Haywards Heath (0 - 5 yrs), 01444 413103 Rosebud Montessori, Lower Church Rd, Burges Hill, 01444 241491 Roundabout Christian Preschool, 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

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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

Preschool Nurseries & Playgroups A House Preschool, Windmill Avenue, Hassocks, 01273 844250 Acorns Nursery School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 455081 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 Preschool, Ashenground Community Centre, Haywards Heath, 01444 415191 Ashurstwood Community Preschool at the Primary School, Ashustwood, 07709 886882 Badgers Nursery School (2 - 5yrs), Haywards Heath, 01444 474109 Blackwell Bunnies Preschool, East Grinstead, 07765 507866 Bluebell Montessori, Congregational Hall, Ardingly, 01444 892376 Bolney Under Fives (2 - 5yrs), 01444 230292 Bolnore Village Preschool, 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 Childrens 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 Preschool Playgroup, London Lane, Cuckfield, 01444 459579/450438 Dicker House Nursery School, Buress Hill, 01444 248749 Ditchling Preschool, Scout Hut, East End Lane, 01273 846115 Dormansland Village Preschool, 01342 870546 Fish & Bricks Playgroup, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 233113 Forest Row Community Preschool, 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 Preschool, Village Hall, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790989

Daycare Nurseries • Preschools & Playgroups

Tiger Cubs Pre-School

Tiger Hall, Lindﬁeld Established 1992

• • • • • • • •

Caring, qualiﬁed and experienced staff Core sessions 9.00am – 12.30pm Optional lunch 12.30pm – 1.30pm Extended days until 2.30pm Cooking and PE sessions Outdoor play area Good Ofsted 2012 Free car park to rear

07905 099 802

www.tigercubslindﬁeld.org

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! L�� N�� S��, K�� E�� H��, L�� Tel:

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Preschools & Playgroups 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. 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

Free Parents & Toddlers Group Tuesdays 1.30-3.30

Babies and toddlers 1 to 2 years Preschool 2 to 5 years Voucher scheme available

57 Railway Approach East Grinstead RH19 1BT

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

Encouraging learning through play and socialisation Established since 1981 and rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted Wesley Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN To ﬁnd out more please call 01444 416170 or 453904 or visit www.perrymountplaygroup.co.uk

TIGGERS

PRE-SCHOOL Balcombe

For children from 2 to school age Educational, fun child care by experienced, qualified staff

Mon to Fri 9.15am – 12.15pm Lunch club Tues, Thurs & Fri School day session Tues 9.15am - 3pm

Call: 01342 311066

www.ChildrensHouseNursery.com

Busy Bees Nursery School Cuckfield Established Nursery School with experienced, qualified staff. Excellent facilities in beautiful surroundings. "Outstanding" OSFTED 2011

07854 410841 • whpreschool@gmail.com www.westhoathlyschool.org.uk/pre-school

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

For more information please Telephone 01444 414104

Age 2 to 4 years

OFSTED REGISTERED

www.busybeesnurseryschool.co.uk

Dicker House

Dicker House Pre-School Est. over 60 yrs. Pre-School

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

"We form“Warm Warm &childrens' Caring Relationships" Stimulating minds and Caring

children2 2 toto55yrsyrs Relationships” ForForchildren Community ForThe children 2 ½Room, to 5 yrs. The Community Room, Birchwood Grove School, BurgessRd. Hill The Scout Hall, Station Birchwood School, Burgess Hill Burgess Tel Grove Jacqui 01444Hill. 248749 Tel www.dickerhousepreschool.webs.com TelJacqui Jacqui (01444)248749. 01444 248749 OFSTED Registered OFSTED Registered www.dickerhousepreschool.webs.com

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For more information visit www.tiggerspreschool.co.uk or contact us on 07890 022846 or admissions@tiggerspreschool.co.uk to arrange to come and meet us Ofsted registered Registered charity, No. 1091348

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

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 Hurst Pre-Prep & Nursery (2 - 8yrs), 01273 835821 Hurstpierpoint Preschool, 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

Educatiion • Music Teachers Lindfield Montessori Nursery School, Denmans Lane, Lindfield, 01444 241491 Lindfield Nursery School, King Edward Hall, Lindfield, 07584 066070 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 Preschool, East Grinstead (25yrs), 01342 317800 Pelican Preschool, 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 Preschool Group, Village Hall, Scaynes Hill, 07761 792317 St Andrews Preschool, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill, 07845 919016 St Paul’s Preschool , Hazelgrove Rd, Haywards Heath, 07986 355812 St Peter’s Preschool Group, Street Lane, Ardingly, 07969 890907 St Wilfrids Nursery Unit, Station Road, Burgess Hill, 01444 871107 Sunnyside Community Preschool, East Grinstead, 07903 703425 Tiger Cubs Preschool, Lindfield, 07905 099802 Warren Playgroup, St Peter’s Church House, Henfield, 01273 495076 West Hoathly Preschool, Village Hall, West Hoathly, 07854 410841 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Burgess Hill, 01444 233724 Wivelsfield Green Playgroup, Wivelsfield Green, 01444 471448 Yarburgh Community Preschool, East Grinstead, 01342 300767

Therapeutic Intervention through Play, Parent & Child Relationship Play & Grow: Play Therapy, 07708 046894

Schoolwear Attach-a-Tag, 01757 638926 Broadbridge, 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

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 Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Cuckfield, 01444 454295 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 Sheddingdean County Primary School, Burgess Hill, 01444 246532 Southway County Junior School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233824 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

Secondary Schools Chailey School, South Chailey, 01273 890407 Downlands School, Hassocks, 01273 845892 Imberhorne School, East Grinstead, 01342 323562 Oakmeeds Community College, Burgess Hill, 01444 241691 Oathall Community College, Haywards Heath, 01444 414001 Sackville Community College, East Grinstead, 01342 410140 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

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Academy Violins Dealers & Restorers In Fine Violins, Violas, Cellos and Bows From Beginner to Soloist Accessories, Valuations Instruments Purchased and part exchanged Open Tuesday to Saturday 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

(closing at 3.00 pm on Saturdays and Closed Wednesday afternoons)

29 Lansdown Place, Lewes Tel: 01273 473278 www.academyviolins.co.uk

Imberhorne School, East Grinstead, 01342 310986 Sackville Community College, East Grinstead, 01342 410140 St Paul’s RC College, Burgess Hill, 01444 873898 Steyning Grammar School, Shooting Fields, Steyning, 01903 814555 Sussex Downs College, Lewes, 01273 483188

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 Ariel 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 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 Liz Hinze, Singing Teacher (All Ages), 01444 452697

Violin and Viola lessons

Haywards Heath, East Grinstead, Forest Row and Uckﬁeld

30 years experience, enthusiastic and kindly teacher accepts all levels from beginners to diploma students. Also late starters and restarters!

Sundari Heller LRAM

01342 823099

CELLO LESSONS Judith Rae

B.Ed Hons CT ABRSM, Member ISM and ESTA CRB checked

01444 458035 H�� H��

Sundari Heller, Violin & Viola Tuition (all ages), 01342 823099 Violin Lessons from beginner to advanced. All ages with Katherine Jerome, 01444 235960

Independent Schools 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

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Independent Schools • Tutors

COPTHORNE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

‘My son’s vocabulary and knowledge seem to improve after every session.’ (Nursery parent)

‘Good teaching of morals and behaviour’ (Reception parent)

‘Excellent spread of extra-curricular activities’

Registered Charity Number 270757

(Year 3 parent)

‘I wish I’d moved my daughter to Copthorne years ago’ (Year 5 parent)

n Outstanding education and academic results n Co-educational 2½ 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

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 Near Haywards Heath, 01444 483528 Greenfields School, Forest Row nr East Grinstead, 01342 822189 Handcross Park School, 01444 400526 Hurst College (13 - 18yrs), 01273 833636 Hurst Prep School (8 - 13yrs), 01273 834975 Independent Schools Council, 020 7766 7070 Lewes New School, Talbot Terrace, Lewes (5 - 11yrs), 01273 477074 Michael Hall Rudolf Steiner School, Forest Row, 01342 822275 Old Grammar School Lewes (11 - 18yrs), 01273 472634 Old Grammar School Lewes (2 - 11yrs, 01273 477074 Tavistock and Summerhill School, Coeducational Nursery and Preparatory School, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 1RP, 01444 450256 The Farmhouse Nursery, Ardingly Pre-Prep, 01444 893300

Tutoring

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 fabManners: teaching children fantastic manners, 07942 305977 Fleet Tutors:, 0845 644 5452 Janet Irwin English, Maths, French, (all ages), 01444 455081 Marianne Sawford, Maths & English Tutor, 01444 414772 Janet Irwin, Educational Advice & Assessment, 01444 455081 Jenny Hope, Eng & Maths 5 - 10 yr olds, 07871 810133 Marianne Sawford, Maths & English Tutor, 01444 414772 Marion Davison, Tutor, 01444 455939 Mary Mathai, English Tutor, 01342 410414 Maths Tuition KS1 - GCSE, Niki Lancaster, 07540 263410 Student Support Centre, home based study in English & Maths, 0800 132277

Out of School Clubs All Kids Ltd, East Grinstead, 01342 311757 Ardingly Holiday Childcare for children aged up to 8 yrs, 07941 252263 Danehill Childcare Centre Steiner inspired (5-11yrs), 01825 790876 Hassocks Happy Feet, Hassocks, 01273 833248 Roundabout Trinity Christian Preschool,East Grinstead (0 - 13yrs), 01342 317109

Holiday Schemes & Activities Ardingly Holiday Childcare for children aged up to 8 yrs flexible hours, small groups, 07941 252263 D&D Footie Focus, coaching and activities, ring for venues, (2 to 15 yrs), 07969 669153

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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

QUALIFIED TEACHER and TUTOR OFFERS help in English and Maths teaching 5 year olds to 10 year olds. Telephone Jenny Hope on 07871 810133

MARION DAVISON BA (Hons) PES Cert Ed.

Offers help in English, Maths, Science & History Successful pupils Reasonable rates

01444 455939

Marianne Sawford Maths & English Tutor Former Primary School Teacher Now also Registered Childminder

01444 414772

marianne@littlesteppingstones.co.uk www.littlesteppingstones.co.uk Dolphin Holiday Academy, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Holiday Academy at Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Holiday Schemes, Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348 Kings Holiday Academy at Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Pioneer PE Holiday Clubs at St Paul’s, Burgess Hill, 01273 831828

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Premier Multi Sport Holiday camps:dodgeball athletics cricket basketball Ultimate Frisbee rounders stoolball football, 07776 222683 Rising Stars Multi-Sports, venues across the area, 4 - 12yrs, 01462 790152 Roundabout Trinity Christian Preschool,East Grinstead (0 - 13yrs), 01342 317109 Supercamps at Handcross Park School, 01235 832222

Language Classes Acorns French Club, Denmans Lane, Lindfield (2 - 11yrs), 01444 455081 Ania Rush, Polish Language Lessons for All Levels, 07763382958 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 Franglophones for French speaking children weekly group on Mondays 4 6pm 4yrs+ www.lesfranglophones.co.uk, 07813 449220 French Tuition, Hadjira Sedour 01444 415366 Isobel Gonzalez, Spanish Tutor, 01444 443808 Italian & French Tuition, 01444 414830 Language Bugs Spanish for Toddlers & Adults, 01273 842319 Le Club Francais, Fun French for Children 3 12yrs, 01293 541806 Liz Hinze, Spanish, French & German Tuition, 01444 452697 Native Spanish Tutor - experience with kids and exam support GCSE & A Level, 01342312103

International Family Clubs Are you Polish? Would you be interested in being part of a Polish Community Group in Mid Sussex?, 07763382958 German Speaking Parent & Toddler Group in Heathfield, 01892 825657 Les Franglophones Group for Anglo-French families www.lesfranglophones.co.uk, 07813 449220 Spanish Playgroup, learn through music, games & fun activities, 07974 5588667 Sussex Hungarian Cultural Association, 01323 431384/07869 323107

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

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

Learn Polish with native speaker Classes for all levels To find out more call Ania

07763 382958

PLAYING WITH CLAY

Throw pots, make models, have fun! Holidays Half Term Regular Term Time Saturday Classes Parties Adult Classes 01273 844679 janeyskelton@googlemail.com

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

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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

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

CRB CHECKED

Henfield Art Club (All ages), 01273 494060 History in Brass - brass rubbing for schools, clubs, parties, 01273 834323 Sewing Tuition: helping children learn lost skills using hand & machine stitching 7 14yrs, 07967 819540 Simply Artful - Drawing & Painting Classes (8 - 14 yrs), 01273 845995 Sussex Crafts, 45 High St, Cuckfield Workshops All Ages, 01444 455611

Baseball Burgess Hill RedHats Baseball Club (9 15yrs), 01273 890602 Henfield Basketball Club at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984

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

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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

A - Z of Activities for All the Family • Dance & Drama

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Sussex Cyclists Association, 01903 209433 Sussex Mountain Bikers, www.sussex-mtb.com Sussex Nomads Cycling Club (12yrs+), 01444 245796 VG Jubilee, Cycling Club (9 - 18yrs), 01273 843859

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Bowling & Skittles Bowlplex, Brighton Marina, 01273 818180 Hollywood Bowl, Crawley, 01293 521999

Boxing & Wrestling Focus Fitness: Boot Camp, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga & Focus Fit Kidz, 07501 581564/07763 901326

Cards & Board Games Harlequin Bridge Club - Learn to Play Bridge, 01444 453111 Henfield Duplicate Bridge Society - all ages and abilities, 01403 711707

Circus & Stunts Kinetix: Cheering Leading Clubs for all ages, 07798 646255

Ceramic Painting, 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

Creative Writing, Poetry, Book Clubs Aquila Children’s Magazine, stimulating for able children, 01323 431313 The Mint House, High Street, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 834443

Cricket Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching (7yrs+) led by prof coaches, 07912 873591 Haywards Heath Cricket Club (All Ages), 07764 625710 Indoor Cricket at Dolphin Centre on Sunday evenings (Winter only), 01444 457337 Sussex County Cricket Courses & Coaching (Juniors 6yrs+), 01273 827115 Sussex Young Cricketers into junior & schools cricket, www.sussexcricket.co.uk

Dance & Drama Act One Beginners Drama School Copthorne, Felbridge and East Grinstead, 01342 719166

16A Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8DX Tel: 01444 247411 www.dancewearbyglois.co.uk glois@dancewearbyglois.co.uk

Making dreams come true...

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Martha Gardner aged 12, pictured, is currently appearing in 'Billy Elliot the Musical'. 2 pupils have recently won places to the Royal Ballet School

JK Theatre Arts

First Class Performing Arts training Aged 3 - 6 yrs Free taster sessions for Jan 2013 Classes in Burgess Hill

HAYWARDS HEATH LEWES PLUMPTON BARCOMBE

To book a FREE class please contact Kim on

info@jktheatrearts.com or 07504 059640 Entertain, Energise & Empower! www.jktheatrearts.com 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 classes for tinytots, children & adults - Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, 01444 461614 Dancewear by G Lois, Burgess Hill, 01444 247411 Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 01444 232672 Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts: Ballet, Modern, Tap, Singing, Drama, ballroom & Preschool, 01444 451977 Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy, 01273 862213 Jo Hayman, Speech & Drama, 01444 417003 Karen Hollebon School of Dance, Burgess Hill, 01273 842086 Lets Dance!, 01903 817029 Lindfield Dance School - Tap, Ballet and Modern, 01444 454684 Live Wire Dance School: Disco, Jazz, Street (3 - 18yrs), 01273 562996

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01825 840568 Ballet • Jazz • Modern • Musical Theatre Tap • Pointe • Street Jazz • Adult Classes

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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, TAP & MODERN FROM PRELIMINARY TO INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION To ﬁnd out more please call Nikki Gower on 01444 454684 CLASSES HELD IN BALCOMBE & LINDFIELD

The Dance Studio Ballet Tap Modern & Jazz Royal Academy of Dance & Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing classes for

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Youth can Dance DANCE FOR DEVELOPING MINDS AND BODIES

Royal Academy of Dance Classical Ballet training Jazz, Modern & Tap lessons Ballet, Music & Movement classes from age 2 years Classes are held at: Ashenground Community Centre, Southdowns Close, Haywards Heath RH16 4JR

To ﬁnd out more please call Joanna Cane 07740 168447 or email joannacane@yahoo.co.uk www.youthcandancesussex.co.uk

Fun & Friendly I.S.T.D. Dance Classes in Haywards Heath, Lindﬁeld, Cuckﬁeld & Bolney. Ballet, Tap & Modern from Age 2. Specialist Melody Bear Ballet Classes for Pre-Schoolers.

Principal – Mrs Caroline O’Neill 01444 415296 - codanza@sky.com - www.codanza.co.uk Mid Sussex Scottish Dancing Class, 01273 832600 Mrs Carol Grant FISTD Ballet, Modern & Tap at Plumpton, 01444 243592 Popdance UK, mix of street, jazz, pop, 7-16yrs, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, 01273 887474 Perform, drama, dance & singing (3mths 12yrs) Uckfield, Lewes, Ditchling, Haywards Heath, 0845 400 1302 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

First Aid Courses for Children Baby & Beyond - Baby & Child First Aid Courses, 01273 702496

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

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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

Gatwick Flyers Trampoline Club, Handcross, 5yrs+, 07941 117852 Gym Club at Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club (up to 16yrs), 01273 832366

A - Z of Activities for all the Family Martin Dale Preschool 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

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

Kites Brighton Kite Flyers, 01273 582309

Martial Arts Burgess Hill Teakwon-Do, 01444 233356 Concepts Personal Safety, 07884 386824 Diddy Deshi Traditional Karate (5 - 8yrs), 01444 239447 Fortitude Academy for Teakwon-Do (All Ages), 08701 662568 Little Ninjas (3 - 5yrs & 6 - 12yrs) at Olympos, Haywards Heath, 08701 662 568 Martial Arts, Glenister House, 14 -16 Kings Street, East Grinstead, 14yrs+, 07793 134223 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 559490 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

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 -6.00, 6.15 - 7.45, 01342 328616 Roller Disco 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

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

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Welcome 9 - 18yrs), 01273 845808 Lindfield Stoolball Club (Ladies 16+), 01444 451863 To find out more about your nearest stoolball club, www.stoolball.co.uk

Swimming & Snorkelling

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

ADV Swim School - tuition for all ages & abilities, 01444 248482

Little Dippers (Babies and Toddlers), 0844 482 0222

Courses at Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337

Little Swim School - teaching Preschool children to swim, 01444 474573

Courses at Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616

Mid Sussex Marlins Swimming Clubs, 01444 454325

Dolphin Ladies Swimming Club for Adults (daytime), 01444 457904/452325

Pells Open Air Pool, Lewes - Summer Months Only, 01273 472334

East Grinstead Swimming Club (8yrs+), 01342 326204

Seriously FUN Swimming Schools: Classes at Ardingly (4mths - 3yrs), 0844 3511 409

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FLOATERS

SWIMMING SCHOOLS Personal Service Swimming Tuition Established 20 years The Original Professional Swimming School in Sussex Pools in Burgess Hill, Danehill & Hurstpierpoint • • • • • •

Lengths Ahead www.ﬂoaters.co.uk

01444 246800

• •

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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A - Z of Activities for all the Family Princess Royal Swimming Pool

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.

SWIMMING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN FROM 5 MTHS TEACHING WATER SAFETY & CONFIDENCE

• Lovely warm private pool • Small classes • A successful school which has been established 20 years • Fully qualified and experienced ASA teacher

Tel: 01273 506008 www.youngonesswimschool.magix.net

• 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 swimming@princessroyalpool.com • 07772 819002 www.princessroyalpool.com

Babies

Warm pool in Newick Daily classes ASA Level 2 teachers

8 weeks - 1 yr warm private pool calm and relaxed intimate groups

dle Tod rs

Sch re3-- 4yrsoo

4 - 8yrs small groups nat. curriculum ASA awards

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1 - 3yrs small groups fun water skills small groups range of water skills ASA awards

www.tinytiddlers.org

Call Caroline Snelgrove: 01825 762293

caroline@tinytiddlers.org

Swimming Classes at the Triangle Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Swimming lessons at Princess Royal Swimming Pool, 07772 819002 Swimming lessons with Jo Sinclairage (4 9yrs) at Ardingly college, 01444 247427 Tiny Tiddlers Swim School, Newick, (8 weeks 8yrs), 01825 762293 Water Babies, 01273 552 454 Young Ones Swim School - Lessons from 5 mths, 01273 506008

Table Tennis 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

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East Grinstead Tennis & Squash Club, 07932 029314 Haywards Heath Tennis Club (10yrs+), 01444 453725 Horsted Keynes Tennis Club (Juniors & Seniors), 01825 790289 Hurstpierpoint Tennis Club (all ages), 07946 144845 Lindfield Tennis Club (Juniors & Adults), 01444 454453 Matchpoint Tennis: Camps & Coaching All ages & abilities, 01342 825858 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks (all ages), 01273 844283

Volleyball Kings Volleyball Club, East Grinstead, 07917 328871

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

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Special Needs • A - Z of Activities for all the Family Riding for the Disabled, South East Region Chairman, 0845 2416304

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

Yoga

Seagulls www.seagulls-specials.org.uk, 01273 695400

Rainbows 5 - 7yrs, Brownies 7 - 10yrs, Guides 10 - 14yrs, Senior Section 14 - 25yrs, Leaders 18 - 65yrs

Join In, Join Us For more information call 0800 169 5901

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 of each month 10am-12noon (4 - 11yrs), 01273491256

Special Needs & Learning Difficulties 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.org East Grinstead Gateway for People with a Learning Difficulties (16yrs+), 01342 325883

Focus Fitness: Boot Camp, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga & Focus Fit Kidz, 07501 581564/07763 901326

Gateway Baptist Church, Station Road, Burgess Hill 12.30 - 2.30 (term time only), 01444 248216

Youth clubs

Millstone: craft based activities adults with learning needs, 01273 831400

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

Uniformed Groups 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

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

Disabilities Child Care Action Trust provision of facilities & equipment, 0845 2300 195 Disabilities Trust, Burgess Hill Branch, 01444 239123 Shine Theatre Company, 01273 832855 Voice for Disability (18yrs+), 01444 455558

young people from the age of 6,

into one of 11 Groups

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Yoga & pilates classes at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348

Other Sports

We accept

Keen to help but short on time?

Focus Fitness: Boot Camp, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga & Focus Fit Kidz, 07501 581564/07763 901326

Yoga with Myra Nicol, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01444 239125

Seahorses Swimming Club for the Less Able, Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337

We are the biggest voluntary organisation for girls and young women in the UK.

Nursery Playgroup for Children with Special Needs, 01444 412367

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

SMART Lots of activities Wednesdays 5.15 6.45 at Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Special Needs Football Sessions, 07919 051848

Sports Centres 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, E Grinstead: Swiimming Gym, Squash, Badminton, Studio, T Tennis, Trampolining, Basket Ball, Rollerskat, 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

Festive Food & Drink Fayre Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd December

Opportunity Playgroup, East Grinstead, 07964 723357 Sensory Play Sessions at Windmill Opportunity Playgroup, East Grinstead, 01342 332992 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, 01444 255499 Windmills Opportunity Playgroup, Burgess Hill, 01444 233724

Special Schools Chailey Heritage School, Chailey, 01825 724444 Court Meadow School, Cuckfield, 01444 454535 Farney Close School, EBDC Unit, Bolney, 01444 881811 Newick House School, Burgess Hill, 01444 233550

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Fun Days Out in Sussex

Middle Farm Countryside Centre,

PA214HE64

Firle, BN8 6LJ, family farm, playground & play hay barn, 01323 811411

Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, East Acres of winter woods to explore Christmas festival, trees & trinkets Delicious organic café Handcrafted wood products Children’s activities & parties

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

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 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

Walks, Cycling and 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 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 Boothland Wood, ancient woodland south of Uckfield for walks & cycling, 0345 6080193

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, 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

Ashdown Llama Park, Wych Cross, RH18 5JN, llama park, walks, café & shop, 01825 712040 Blue Reef Aquarium, Rock-A-Nore Rd,

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, between Seaford & East Dean off A259, walking, cycling, mountain bike hire, 01420 520212

Animal and Nature Centres

Hastings TN34 3DW, 01424 718776

Brighton Sealife Centre, Marine

Parade, BN2 1TB. 01273 604234 Drusillas Park, Alfriston Road just off the A27, BN26 5QS, zoo & extensive adventure playgrounds, 01323 874100

Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield, TN22 3RG, nature walks, tea rooms, 01825 790226 Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre, Falcon Lodge, Sedgwick Lane, Horsham RH13 6QD, 01403 273458

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

Knockhatch Adventure Park, on

A22 at Hailsham, BN27 3GD, animals, froggies soft play, 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

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

Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Rd,

Street, Arundel, BN18 9PB. Open daily, 01903 883355

Holmbush Farmworld, Crawley Rd,

Woods Mill Countryside Centre, Henfield BN5 9SD, coppice woodland, meadows, lake, pre-bookable holiday activities, 01273 492630

Surrey RH9 8LX, family farm & play area, 01883 742546

Faygate, Nr Horsham RH12 4SE, family farm & playgrounds, 01293 851110

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Fun Days Out in Sussex & family woodland play area, children’s activities during holidays, 01342 323029

Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, RH17 6TN, Kew in the Country, lovely walks, new Trunk Hopping play space, 01444 894066

Historic Houses and Gardens Anne of Cleves House & Museum,

52 Southover High Street, Lewes, BN7 1JA, 01273 474610

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

CM Booth Motor Museum at Falstaff Antiques, 63 High Street, Rolvenden,

unique collection of 3-wheel Morgan cars, 01580 241234

Hastings Castle, Hill Rd, TN34 3HY,

visit the ruined castle, dungeons & learn about life under siege in 1066 country, 01424 781112

Hastings Lifeboat Visitor Centre,

The Stade, Hastings Old Town, 01424 425502

Museums and Collections 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, High Street, Battle TN33

0AD. the Battle of Hastings & 1066, 01424 775705

Brighton Fishing Museum, 201 Kings Road Arches, The Lanes, BN1 1NB. Free, 01273 723064

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery,

Hastings Old Town Hall Museum, High Street, TN34 1EW, introduction to the history of the Old Town, 01424 451052

Brighton Toy & Model Museum, Brooklands Aviation & Motor Museum, Weybridge KT13 0QN.

01932 857381

Buckley’s Yesterday’s World, 89-90

High Beeches Gardens, Handcross,

High Street, Battle TN33 0AQ , life size street scenes & shop displays, 01424 775378

Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, 169 High Street, Lewes, BN7

Cuckfield Museum, Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, local history museum, 01444 473630

RH17 6HQ, 01444 400589

1YE. 01273 405730

Nymans House & Gardens,

Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB. Kid’s activities in holidays & walks in the Millennium Wood, 01444 405250

Pevensey Castle, Castle Rd,

BN24 5LE. 16 centuries of history, 01323 762604

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

Sheffield Park & Garden, TN22 3QX,

informal landscape garden. Children’s activities during holidays, 01825 790231

Standen, West Hoathly Rd, East

Grinstead, RH19 4NE, Arts & Crafts home with great views, woodland walks

Science Centres 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

Adventure Parks

Airports Shoreham Airport, Cecil Pashley

Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5FF, 01273 467373

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

52-55 Trafalgar Street, BN1 4EB. 01273 749494

woodland walks, 01323 834444

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 Shipwreck Museum, Rock-a-Nore Rd, Hastings, TN34 3DW, explore shipwrecks, 01424 437452 Towner, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ, contemporary art museum with lots of family activities & events, Free, 01323 434670

Arundel, BN18 9LT, vintage vehicles, village crafts & traditions, woodland walks, 01798 831370

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery,

Herstmonceux Castle Gardens & Grounds, BN27 1RN, gardens &

Hampshire PO1 3LJ, 023 92778604

Royal Armouries Museum, Fort

Amberley Working Museum, Ford,

Royal Pavilion, BN1 1EE, 03000 290900

Bohemia Rd, TN34 1ET, 01424 451052

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard,

De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea, contemporary arts venue with exhibitions, theatre, music, family events, 01424 229111 Eastbourne Pier, restored camera obscura, amusements, glass blower, crafts etc, 01323 410466 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 Museum of Naval Firepower, Priddys Hard, Heritage Way, Gosport PO12

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,

Railways and Buses

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

Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes &

Seafront, Littlehampton BN17 5LL. Free entry, 01903 721200 Knockhatch Adventure Park, On A22 at Hailsham, Hailsham BN27 3GD, animals, froggies soft play, ski slope, 01323 442051 Legoland, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 4AY, 08705 040404

stopping at Oxted & Hurst Green, Lingfield, Dormans, East Grinstead, Ashurst, Eridge, Crowborough, Buxted, Uckfield

Harbour Park Amusement Park,

Sheffield Park, volunteer preserved steam railway, 01825 720800

Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway,

Tenterden, Northiam & Bodiam Stations, 01580 765155

Lavender Line, preserved railway,

Isfield near Uckfield, open Sun, bank holidays, 01825 750515

Uckfield & East Grinstead Rail Line,

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

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Outdoor Pursuits Adur Outdoor Activities Centre,

Shoreham, climbing wall, canoeing, mountain biking, watersports, 01273 462928

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 golf and hydro balling, 01892 890000 Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4HP, 01342 810493

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