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GREAT SHOWS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY... Les Petits Theatre Company presents
CAPTAIN FLINN and The Pirate Dinosaurs
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Based on the original Roald Dahl’s famous book.
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pring is springing all around us and we're all more than happy to say farewell to winter. To help you get the most out of this exciting time of year we have a bumper edition of the Family Buzz packed with helpful, informative and, hopefully, entertaining content! On the cover for Spring we have a shot from the Molly Coddle childrenswear spring photoshoot taken by the very talented Rosie Wooldridge. You can find out more about Molly Coddle childrenswear on page 22 and you can find out more about Rosie Wooldridge, and the stunning child portraits she specialises in, by visiting her website www.rosiewooldridgephotography.com. We would like to thank all of our advertisers and contributors for making this such a packed edition of the magazine, and wish our readers the best of luck with entering the competitions! - Jason & Debby The Family Buzz would like to thank the Hastings Printing Company for the excellent service they have provided, enabling us to bring you a great magazine. www.hastings-print.co.uk
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04 Emotional Freedom Technique 06 Event Listings 08 Hosting Foreign Students 09 Introducing the Alexander Technique 10 Nursery Feature 12 Ask Alison 13 Reading Corner 14 Event Listings 15 Party Feature - 4 page pull-out 19 Active Kids 22 Molly Coddle Childrenswear 23 Event Listings 25 Easter Panto Competition 28 Lily's Puzzles Tel - 01424 429 139 Sales - debby@familybuzz.co.uk Editorial & listings - jason@familybuzz.co.uk www.familybuzz.co.uk facebook.com/FamilyBuzzMagazine Twitter - @FamilyBuzzMag
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De-stress using Magical Creations EFT We all know that our children are the next generation, if we can help them to feel safe and secure, then surely our world will become a better place. The question is, do we know how to create that safe space within them to allow them to be free and happy? Can we help them create the life they choose without fear or lack? Perhaps you have said words to your child that reminded you of words said to you by your mother or father. Then afterwards cringed at the very thought, because you remember how those words made you feel when you heard them as a child. The cause of this is something called "epigenetics". We are carrying through our parents and grandparents thinking through to our next generation. The time to stop the negative thoughts and perceptions is now, it's time to create new ones that allow ourselves and our children to feel emotionally free. The children of today are so different to us, that we can learn as much from them as they can from us. I am a psychologist and a Master Practitioner/Trainer in EFT but I am also a parent of two children aged 7 and 5. They have taught me more about myself than any degrees I may have gained. This leads me to talk to you about, and share with you, the Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT. I have found EFT to be a useful and profound healing tool since I added it to my therapy practice around 5 years ago. I realised that talking therapy was not the answer and only addressed the surface issues and that EFT got to the root cause. Something I had been searching for since working as a trauma therapist in child protection for 15 years. After training in EFT I watched people transform and let go of years of stress and trauma that had been holding them back. They looked younger, their bodies felt free, and most of all they felt emotionally free for the first time in their lives. EFT is a simple and gentle tapping technique used on certain points on the face and body that allows us to release stress and unwanted emotions. These unwanted emotions are never about today and just a reaction from the past but we react as if we are a child. This stress can lead us to eventually be unwell and may even lead to disease at a deep level. Picture the scene. It’s a school day and you are running late, you end up getting stressed, possibly shouting and you and your children are in a
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heightened state of anxiety. Not a great place to be, and I have been there. No one is the adult in that situation, I smile as I write this. Imagine if you had a tool you could use to not only calm you down instantly but also to teach your children to use to calm themselves down. Just say the words and tap ‘Even though I have this stress, I am a good parent anyway’ whist breathing in 3 times. Do this on the karate point on the hand (shown on the diagram in the centre of this page) if you can. Then just tap your collar bone and say the same 3 times. Then on each point shown on the diagram, tap a few times and say ‘This stress, I let it go’ Then a round of positives ‘I am a good parent and I accept myself’, do this on the points and there you go, you will feel calmer and more able to cope. Watch as your children ask what you are doing and get them to join in. Get them to say ‘ I am happy and excited to be me’ ‘I am looking forward to the day’ or something similar and to tap all the points. Watch as they calm down. What EFT does scientifically is to change the perceptions of belief by changing the neural pathways in the brain. We can form new neural pathways all the time, however old beliefs keep us in the same pattern of thinking, which is not usually ours as it is formed from conception to the age of 7 years. Children are our next generation. They have the minds to create the world into whatever they desire. They can help us to create an abundant and beautiful world. If children feel fear, guilt or lack of self-worth, it can be hard for them to magically create. Help your child to remember that they are amazing and that they can magically create their life. I work with adults and children and run courses to help you release old perceptions of belief that can hold you back and have developed many other powerful techniques to clear unwanted emotions instantly. Contact Susan on 07737100254 or send an email to susan@susankennard.co.uk Visit the website www.susankennard.co.uk If you would like to know more about EFT, book a session or to book a place on my next course, "Magical Creations". The course will teach you how to use EFT with children and is held on Sunday 19th April near Battle, East Sussex.
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New look cafe for 2015 eat@ the park cafe Alexandra Park Hastings TN34 2LD
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Visit our charming licensed cafe in the award-winning Alexandra Park Open 364 days a year, from 9am Available for evening private hire eat@ the Park Cafe, Alexandra Park, Lower Park Road, Hastings TN34 2LD
All change at eat @ the park cafe.
Watch out for some changes this spring at eat @ the park cafe. Along with a new look counter we are launching new products and introducing a grab and go range.
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soups will still be as good as ever. And if that gives you a reason to celebrate, how about one of our new individual sized Prosecco bottles to help mark the occasion?
Still with the same high quality ingredients Why not come and check us out? and attention to detail, we are expanding our offering to include refrigerated sandwiches and rolls, yoghurts, granola, sausage rolls and much more. So if you’re in a hurry to get out and enjoy our glorious park, we can make sure you don’t waste a minute! Don’t worry, though, we’re not changing everything - you can still enjoy our full delicious cooked menu just like before. And our fabulous home made cakes, biscuits, quiches and
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Event Listings Ladybird by Design De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. Until 10th May. Free Entry. Exhibition of over 200 original illustrations from Ladybird books published during the 1950’s to the 1970’s. dlwp.com Snow White on Ice Congress Theatre, Compton Street, Eastbourne. 5th to 8th March, 7.30pm. A magical journey to the heart of the best-loved fairy-tale of all time, on ice. A breathtaking and mesmerising experience. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Superworm Activity Trail Bedgebury Pinetum, Park Lane, Goudhurst, Kent. 13th March to 4th October Come and take part in one of the self-led Superworm activity trails. The trails are designed with elements suitable for children 3-6 and others for children aged 6-8. www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury Comic Relief Red Nose Day 13th March www.rednoseday.com
British Science Week 13th - 22nd March. British Science Week is a tenday programme of science, technology, engineering and maths events across the UK. To find out more, visit: www.britishscienceweek.org
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Mothers Day at KESR Station Rd, Tenterden, Kent. 15th March from 1pm. A mothers day treat involving a 2 hour return journey on a beautifully restored steam train with a ploughmans lunch or a cream tea. For more information and to book, visit: www.kesr.org.uk Mothers Day at Knockhatch 15th March. To celebrate Mothers Day, mums enjoy free entry to Knockhatch when accompanied by a full paying child. www.knockhatch.com Tiny Towner Sessions Towner, Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne. 19th March, 10.30am to 12pm. Creative tour and workshop for under 5’s. £2.50 per child, adults free. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Hastings Half Marathon Finishing on the promenade. 23rd March The top half marathon in the UK, organised by the Hastings Lions Club. www.hastings-half.co.uk Room on the Broom Devonshire Park Theatre, Compton Street, Eastbourne. 26th to 29th March, 10.30am. Shows at 1.30pm on 26th and 27th. Magical musical adaptation of the popular Julia Donaldson book. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Bateman’s Cadbury Easter Trail Bateman’s Lane, Burwash, Etchingham.
27th March to 12th April. Follow the Birdspotter trail around Bateman’s. Spot nests and work out who laid the eggs. £2.50 per trail www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ batemans Easter Outlaw Trail & Archery 28th March to 12th April. Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Nr Robertsbridge. Have fun hunting here and there to find the clues, solve the puzzle and claim your easter egg or test your archery skills at Bodiam. Tel: 01580 831324 nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle Easter Egg Hunt Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, Johns Place, Bohemia Rd, Hastings. 28th March to 12th April. Free egg hunt during normal opening hours. Tel 01424 451052. www.hmag.org.uk Sheffield Park & Garden Easter Egg Trail Sheffield Park, Uckfield. 28th Mar to 6th Apr, 10am-4pm. Explore the garden for clues and win a Cadbury Egghead. £3.50 per trail. Tel 01825 790302. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sheffield-park-and-garden/ Spring Special Family Event Visitor Centre, Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford. 30th March, 10.30am to 3pm. Lots of fun Easter activities, lots of paint, glue and clay. Wildlife trail through the woods. Suitable for accompanied children aged 5-11. Suggested donation £3.
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Kent & East Sussex Railway Charity Pump Trolley Challenge A Comic Relief event with a difference will take place on the Kent & East Sussex Railway on ‘Red Nose Day’ Friday 13th March when a team of 10 railway staff and volunteers will attempt a 100-mile ‘pump trolley challenge’ along the line from Tenterden to Bodiam. Pump trolleys, once used for ferrying track maintenance crews around railways, have often appeared in films and TV shows often giving a comic touch to a scene featuring trains. Jemma Hosmer said “the railway is pleased to be able to hold an event in aid of Comic Relief and to tackle 100-miles on a pump trolley is going to take some considerable effort from all those taking part, especially when it comes to climbing some of the railways steeper gradients and in particular, the long climb from Rolvenden up to Tenterden but we are all up for giving it our best and I am hoping none of us will run out of puff”. Jemma continued “Our railway is very popular with children especially with our ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ weekends and for school visits so to be able to do something for children that are less fortunate than most will give us a great deal of pleasure and we are looking forward to making our contribution on March 13th. We have already raised £500 as of today in sponsorship and anyone who can make a donation to the cause can do so by going to http:// my.rednoseday.com/sponsor/KESRPT100?fb_ref=Default
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Night to Remember Midnight Walk returns for the sixth year
Midnight Saturday 16 May 2015 EASTBOURNE Together we can make every day count for every child being cared for by Chestnut Tree House. Register now to walk 4 or 10 miles with us.
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Chestnut Tree, the children’s hospice service for Sussex, is calling upon the women of East Sussex to enjoy an evening walking together under the stars whilst helping make every day count for every child being cared for by Chestnut Tree in East Sussex. Now in its sixth year, the annual ladies-only sponsored walk will take place at midnight on Saturday 16 May 2015, with four mile and 10 mile routes taking in Sovereign Harbour and seafront. The event is vital in raising money for the children’s hospice. Chestnut Tree is funded almost entirely through fundraising, with less than 8% of its income coming from central government. The charity is currently caring for 55 children in East Sussex, but there are more children who need their care. “We now have 2 nurses and a Care Support Worker based at our Eastbourne Office which means we can reach more families in East Sussex,” says Director of Children’s Services Linda Perry, “but our overall aim is to double the number of children we are caring for here. “The Night to Remember midnight walk is a great way for women to get involved and help to raise the vital funds we need to bring more services to East Sussex, and ultimately help more children.” Of course, the event is about more than just fundraising and is renowned for being a fun, friendly evening that brings women together. Danny Evennett, one of last year’s participants describes her experience: “The night was brilliant fun. The moon was bright, the marshals were all so encouraging and it really was a Night to Remember. I challenged myself, helped a very important charity and made a really great friend all in one night.” Registration for the event closes on Monday 4 May 2015 and there is a discounted early-bird entry fee of £15 for those registering before Sunday 15 March. Entry is open to women aged 16 and over and includes a fundraising pack, an exclusive t-shirt, torch and medal as well as refreshments en route and breakfast on return.
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Hosting a Foreign Student Young people who have the opportunity to travel abroad perceive it as an exciting opportunity to broaden and enrich their lives. In Hastings we see more than 30,000 language students visiting the town, with the majority of those home stays. We believe the language student business contributes around £35m to the local economy. There are many language schools in Hastings and together with Sussex Police we work in partnership as members of HOSAC (Hastings Overseas Students Advisory Council) to safeguard all students that come to our town.
In conjunction with HOSAC, Sussex Police run ‘Operation Columbus’ throughout the year. We hold fortnightly meetings during the peak summer months to discuss ways in which we can make sure every student feels safe and welcome in Hastings, with more strategic planning and debrief meetings at the start and end of the main season. Most students stay with host families and the role of the ‘host’ has become more crucial to their
student visitor. Many families ‘host’ to broaden their experience and provide opportunities for their children; others do it for financial benefit. Hosting often leads to lifelong friendships. Here are some key tips should you wish to become a host family: •Encourage your student to speak English as much as possible in your home (especially if they are studying a language course). •Encourage your student to feel at home and treat him/her as a member of the family rather than just a lodger. •Try not to host more than one young person of the same native language unless by special agreement with the language school organisation. •Provide an environment in which it is possible for the student to carry on his/her studies. •Respect the student’s different cultural background and be sensitive to their needs. •Provide the student with a well balanced and appropriate diet taking into consideration any special requirements. •Maintain a close liaison with the language school and therefore be in a position to help resolve any problems that the student has during their stay. •Hold a Gas Safety certificate for your home. For more information on HOSAC please contact the HOSAC Liaison Officer – dclifford@hastings.gov.uk
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Are you thinking about going back to work? Need a CV? Do you need advice on training or do you need new interview clothing? We offer FREE one to one advice and support for parents living in Hastings and Rother Call an Adviser for more information on 07741 271984
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Introducing the Alexander technique Okay, so you find out you’re pregnant and it’s great news, particularly with a first born. You are over the moon. I remember it well, such a great time. I was a late mum, I had my first, and only, child at forty years’ of age. I had been working very hard in a corporate world and was looking forward to the rest. Ha! How little did I know?!
Parent and Pre-School Drama Classes for 2-4 year olds and their adults. Let's HATCH together! Thursdays 10am - 11am West Hill Community Centre, Hastings
Contact Laura: 07415492621 laura@hatchdrama.co.uk www.hatchdrama.co.uk
Parent and Pre-School drama classes (2-4 years). Experience interactive storytelling, imaginative play and lots of fantastic drama activities for just £4 per session! Siblings under 2 are welcome FREE of charge. Together you and your child/ ren will practically engage with a huge range of great children’s books and bring them to life with fantasy adventures. Your child will develop their language and social skills whilst channelling their energy in a really positive way. Each session includes a 45-minute drama class followed by a drink and snack. Try something out of the ordinary. Let’s HATCH together! Pre-booking is essential. Free parking available.
Pre-school Dance Classes for boys and girls
During the day or after school hours Youngsters develop their coordination, musical skills & rhythm while learning teamwork, social interaction, concentration and most of all having fun!
The Hastings Stage Studio School for the Performing Arts
Expert professional training in all aspects of singing, dancing and acting for ages 2 through adult.
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One aspect that did concern me a little was that I had been suffering with back trouble for a number of years prior to this. The thought of coping with a rather large bump to upset my equilibrium was rather daunting. You see we are really put together in the most brilliant way as human beings, but we rely on bodies being well balanced and aligned to be able to cope with the unusual. This means that, if we’re not careful, one little sharp movement here, or a heavy load there, can result in agonising back pain, which once you have experienced, can be quite pesky to get rid of and, indeed, can last for years. This is not something the health service knows much about, or, with restricted resources, can give much time to. However, having been through the gamut of debilitating back pain myself, I know it is something worth thinking about and, more importantly, something you can prevent. So, you are now asking “What can I do?” The first thing to be aware of is that when the bump grows bigger, we tend to think that we need to balance this weight somehow and, subconsciously, we will start to lean backwards, thinking that we will then balance out. Try to resist this, the body will keep going there once your baby is born and you will be setting yourself up for possible back trouble later. Think of your knees! We also, again subconsciously, think we need a little structural help with the ever growing bump and we tend to lock the knees. You really don’t need to and it doesn’t do your knee joints any good. There are all sorts of ways with exercises and breathing that can help you through the actual birth; too many to mention here. Do what feels right for you. I managed a natural birth with gas and air to help. My lovely daughter couldn’t make up her mind whether she wanted to arrive and her head kept popping in and out. “Trust me”, I thought “to get one who doesn’t know whether she’s coming or going”, probably a bit like her mum! Once your adorable baby arrives there’s the whole range of back breaking activities to make you and your back groan. A tip to remember is to bend from the hips, not the waist, when you are changing nappies or lifting. Also bring the baby to you when you are breast or bottle feeding to stop you from stooping over your little one. The back works best when we use it as a whole. Think of that when you do any activities. The tips I have given come from my work as an Alexander Technique teacher. If you would like more information do get in touch www.MovingU4ward.co.uk mail@lizjeffries.co.uk 01424 465838/07929 725156 or visit the STAT website www.stat.org.uk. The first three people to contact me quoting Family Buzz will receive a free half hour session.
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Opening Mon-Fri, Term time only, 8.30 - 3.30 Peasmarsh Flying Start Pre-School School Lane, Peasmarsh East Sussex, TN31 6XB Telephone: 01797 230325 option 3 Flying.Start@peasmarsh.e-sussex.sch.uk
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When Maverick publishing sent us some books to review, we passed a couple over to St Helen's pre-school so their children could give their verdict: 'Daniel O Dowd was ever so loud' This is a story about a boy who is very loud who nearly did not make it home from space because he was so loud and did not listen. In the end Daniel learned that we do need to listen and he saved the day. The children particularly liked the rhyming words and funny illustrations. Our children liked this story and we are going to make a big spaceship like the one in the book. 'Robopop' This story talks about how two children think their Dad is a little different. So they get a Robopop, a robot that is a Dad. The Robopop had all kinds of trouble, the children soon learn that the Robopop is not the Dad that they wanted and they realised that they love their dad and the fact he is different. Our children enjoyed the story they said “you cannot hug a robot.” The children have enjoyed looking at the illustrations. Find out more about these, and 6/2/14 other great Maverick happyjacks.familybuz.feb14 21:36 Page books 1 at www.maverickbooks.co.uk
Mobile Softplay Hire, Play Sessions & Classes We bring the FUN to your chosen VENUE! Softplay hire service: with colourful soft play shapes, ballpool, tunnels, slide and more! Ideal for 0-5 year olds. Happyjacks play sessions: great fun for 0-4 year olds. Happyjacks Tumblers: fun pre-school movement classes for children from 6 mths – 4 years. PLUS affordable, pay as you go gymnastics for 4-12 year olds. First class FREE! call jaki on 07738 381384 or visit www.happyjackssoftplay.co.uk
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Ask Alison...
Alison Waterhouse has worked with children with Additional Educational Needs for the past 22 years in both mainstream and the private sector. Initially, she trained as a Special Needs Teacher and has worked in a variety of schools and educational settings. Alison now works as an Independent Educational Consultant for Special Educational Needs and Emotional Well being in both the Independent sector and mainstream. She is involved in staff training for Young Minds and Releasing Potential and she has an Educational Psychotherapy practice. For more information, please visit www.alisonwaterhouse.co.uk. In her regular “question and answer” page she’ll be using her experience to help readers & their children with educational concerns or problems. If there’s something you’d like to ask Alison, email your question to : alison@familybuzz.co.uk
Dear Alison, Our daughter has a School Based Action Plan in place which identifies her needs and what school is doing to meet those needs. What does this mean? Is this the same as an Education Health Care Plan? We are rather confused. Thank you for your email. This is a topic that I have had a lot of enquiries about. A School Based Action Plan is a schools way of identifying that a child or young person has special needs. It allows them to work with parents to both identify those needs and then plan how they will meet those needs within school. It is part of a process that may lead to an Educational Health Care Plan however it is not the same as an Educational Health Care Plan. The School Based Action Plan (SBAP) is a document that demonstrates how school is meeting the special needs of a child. This may include requesting further reports from professionals to find out more about the needs and also enable those professionals to support school meet those needs. This can include assessments from Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Educational Psychologists or ASD support teams for example. It will also show how school will meet the needs that have been identified. This may include specialist teaching support, Teaching Assistant support through a range of interventions, support at lunchtime or through a Learning Mentor. The document will tell you the support that is being put in place, who will be delivering it, how often and for how long. It will also tell you the targets that each person involved in the plan is working towards. Once the plan has been put in place it will be reviewed every 6-12 weeks by the school in conjunction with parents. During this review the targets set will be discussed and whether they have been achieved recorded. The document is really important in showing the support put in place and whether this has made a difference and enabled the child to make progress. Each school has a budget for SEN and so Schools need to document how much support they have put around a child or young person has cost. Schools have up to £6000 within their budget to support children with SEN. Once the SBAP has been reviewed at least once it can be submitted to the Local Educational Authority for consideration for an Educational Health Care Plan. If the SEN panel feels that the evidence provided is sufficient to demonstrate the child’s SEN and the support put in place has shown to enable them to make progress then they will agree
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to issue an EHCP. The EHCP includes a ‘top up’ fee for school and comes in bands. The bands represent the difference in support needed by children to enable their needs to be met. The panel will decide which band the child is in. Dear Alison, Our son is in Year 4 and has a range of literacy needs. His class teacher has told us that he has poor comprehension skills and this is having a negative effect on his progress. She has told us to work on this at home. What sort of things can we do to help him? Literacy is an area that I get many emails about from concerned parents who want to support their children but are unsure of how to do this. The purpose of reading is to be able to read effortlessly so that we can learn through reading. Therefore understanding what we read is of vital importance. Many children are able to decode and read the words on the page however this is only part of the skill. The understanding of what they are reading is the main purpose. Having a good understanding of vocabulary is one aspect of comprehension so any activities that develop vocabulary are excellent ones to play. Developing this through stories is a wonderful way of extending children’s language. Reading to children is a way of doing this as the books you can read are more challenging than the ones they would read, therefore the language in them will be much richer. Scrabble is another game that focuses on words and vocabulary, crossword puzzles and a range of games that can be found on the internet. Another area to support comprehension is encouraging children to create a picture in their mind of what is going on in the story – visualisation. This can then be represented on paper by quick and simple drawings to show the story. Get them to retell the story to you. This supports sequencing and the story format. Another key strategy to develop comprehension, is to think about the characters and what they are experiencing – this emotional link allows children to explore another person’s perspective and how this may impact on the way they behave in the story. It helps in understanding what is happening in the story and why. Dear Alison, My husband and are in the process of separating after 15 years of being together. It is a very difficult time. We have two children a 12 year old and a 5 year old, both of them are struggling in
different ways and life has become very difficult to manage. How can I support them to manage at this time? Thank you for your email. This is a question I often get asked by parents and one that can have a great impact on children. Parents separating is a really emotional and difficult time for the whole family. Children often struggle in a variety of ways. There are however many things that parents can do to help them manage. One of the most important areas to manage is the relationship between both yourself and your husband. As far as the children are concerned they love you both and need what you both have given them in the past. It can be helpful if at all possible if you are both able to show the children that no matter how you feel you will still work together to look after them and deal with any difficulties that arise. Access is another area that is important to manage in a sensitive and thoughtful way. Your children have grown up having both of you ‘on tap’ and so managing the transition to another way of being can be stressful. It can be really helpful if children can speak to whichever parent is not living with them on a daily basis. A phone call talking about their day and the things they have enjoyed as well as the difficult things can be a really positive thing. It may cause upset initially but will soon settle into a stable and positive routine. Letters, cards received in the post and emails are another way of showing them that although one parent may not be living with them they do not stop thinking about them. Knowing when they will see the parent who is no longer living with them is also very important and supporting them doing this by being positive about their relationship with that parent. Another area that is important to develop is talking to both your children about what has happened and how they feel. This is especially important at key times like birthdays and Christmas. You can help them deal with this by telling them that you can all be as creative as you like in solving these times together. Listen to what they would like to happen and discuss whether this is possible. Teach them to use a collaborative problem solving approach as this will be key to supporting them in the years ahead. For some children having an outside person to talk to is really important. A professional who is not involved, who can listen without getting emotionally caught up in the situation can be a great support.
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Educational Psychotherapist
What is Educational Psychotherapy?
For parents whose children are struggling at school, stuck in their learning, anxious or depressed, who have stopped thriving or are acting out, life can become overwhelming, full of worry and confusion as they try to find help for their children. Educational Psychotherapy is a powerful approach to addressing these issues. It is a way of meeting the child’s individual learning needs, which in turn positively affects their ability to cope within the classroom. Educational Psychotherapy is a way of working with children which combines teaching with therapeutic exploration of the emotional factors triggered by learning. It is recommended for children and young people who have become ‘stuck’ due to complex emotional barriers to learning and development. Barriers to learning and development may manifest themselves as: • Poor attitudes to learning based on attachment patterns, • Failure to learn, • Withdrawal, • Difficult behaviour, • Difficulty with social interactions and friendships, • Violence or aggressive outbursts, • Physical symptoms, • Anxiety,
Qualified Teacher and S.E.N.C.O
Is your child struggling at school? Are they ‘stuck’ in their learning? Behaviour causing concern? Educational Psychotherapy is a specialised educational and therapeutic intervention recommended for children and young people with complex emotional barriers to learning and social development. Phone: 01580 881 271 E-mail: alison@alisonwaterhouse.co.uk www.alisonwaterhouse.co.uk
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Difficulties with transitions, Restlessness and an inability to focus, An inability to make good use of the learning environment or the teacher. Educational Psychotherapy produces real benefits in children’s emotional well being and their capacity to learn and engage with schools. By helping children and young people overcome these emotional barriers to learning, their self esteem, resilience and skills for learning are strengthened and engagement, positive relationships and sense of well being are promoted. For more information, contact Alison on: 01580 881 271 or alison@alisonwaterhouse.co.uk
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Reading Corner Whatever the season, it's never the wrong time of year for reading. Bedtime wouldn't be bedtime without a story to share. This month, we've been sent a selection of books to review by prolific children's publisher, Maverick. We handed them over to one of our trusted team of reviewers who will give you the lowdown on these stories below. To find out more about these, and other Maverick titles, visit www.maverickbooks.co.uk The Dog Detectives in an American Adventure By Zoa and Monika Suska This book is the latest in the "Dog Detectives" series and is my personal favourite. It's about the detectives travelling around the States with a possum named "Miss Imogen", in search of the Big Apple. This is a funny book and could be educational for young children. The Four Little Pigs By Kimara Nye & Marcin Bruchnalski This book offers a wonderful twist on the original Joseph Jacobs tale. Young children who love fairy tales will be delighted with this book.
This month, our books have been expertly reviewed by Jessica, from Hastings. Jessica is 11 and reading is her favourite hobby.
Preposterous Rhinoceros by Tracy Gunaratnam & Marta Costa This is a lovely book about a rhino learning to read. I think this would make younger kids, who are learning to read themselves, laugh. I thought it was a very sweet and comical story. I think all three of these books would make excellent bedtime stories for 3-6 year olds.
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Event Listings Jaws ‘n’ Claws Animal Handling Sessions Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven. 1st April 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.45pm. Come and meet some interesting animals, learn about where they live and what they eat. www.newhavenfort.org.uk
Easter Adventure Quest Battle Abbey & Battlefield, Battle. 3rd to 6th April, 10am to 5pm. Get hands on with history and explore the hidden corners of Battle Abbey on a cluecracking quest. 01424 775705 www.english-heritage.org.uk
ESSPA present Sleeping Beauty De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. 1st April 7.15pm & 2nd April 2.30pm and 7.15pm. An exciting new stage adaptation of Sleeping Beauty. www.dlwp.com
Magna Carta 800 Trail Pevensey Court House Museum, Pevensey. 3rd April till 11th Oct. 11am to 4pm A special display at the museum to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. www.pevenseyvisit.com
Easter Craft Workshops Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven. 1st April 11.15am, 1.15pm, 3pm. Book places in advance on: 01273 517622 www.newhavenfort.org.uk Easter Holiday Fun Penshurst Place and Gardens, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent. 3rd - 19th April, 10am to 5pm. Trails 10.30 to dusk, crafts 12pm to 4pm. Take part in the Magna Carta trail and enjoy an array of medieval crafts. 01892 870307 www.penshurstplace.com Battle Marbles Matches Battle Abbey Green, Battle. 3rd April, 10am. Local teams compete in this traditional annual competition dating back to 1945. Childrens Easter Bonnet competition at 11.30. Tel: 01424 775169
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Easter Eggspress at Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne. 5th April 10am to 5pm. Easter-themed event for the whole family. www.emsr.co.uk Art Relay Childrens Workshops Towner, Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne. 7th to 10th April, 10am to 5pm. A chance to make art with a range of tools including animation, video, photography, sound, text collage. Visit the website for more details. £8 per session. Tel: 01323 434670 www.townereastbourne.org.uk Outlaw Academy 7th to 10th April. Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Nr Robertsbridge. Book a place at the Outlaw Academy and learn how to live off the land and survive
on the run from medieval justice. Suitable for children over 5. Call to book 01580 831324 nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle Beatles Day 16 12th April from midday. White Rock Theatre, Hastings. Over 10 hours of music from The Beatles back catalogue performed live by 350 musicians. The event is held in aid of Macmillan cancer support. whiterocktheatre.org.uk Mallydams Spring Open Wood 18th April 11am – 3pm Mallydams Wood, Fairlight Nr Hastings. Celebrate Spring in beautiful woodland with family activities. Free event. 0300 1230750 email : fiona.cannings@rspca.org.uk Tulip Festival Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst. 22nd April to 4th May Thousands of tulips, both growing and cut, on display. www.pashleymanorgardens. com Jack in the Green Festival 1st to 4th May. Throughout Hastings OldTown. A raucous celebration of the arrival of summer, with singing, dancing, processions, and street entertainment. www.hastingsjack.co.uk
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"P" IS FOR "PArty" There are so many fantastic ideas for children’s parties; here in East Sussex we have a very wide choice for keeping the children amused. Party Time Wishes offer a fully themed party for any budding princesses whilst Battle Paintball provide a great venue for any wannabe soldiers! What about a plunge into the deep sea at the Blue Reef Aquarium or a splash in the pool at the Sovereign centre? Perhaps your birthday child would like to become a star at the White Rock Theatre or a princess with The Hastings Stage School? The perfect party for any animal lovers can be hosted at Blackberry Farm with Clucky’s Farm & Pony parties. Maybe your child would like to get creative with their friends, so why not try Little Sew & Sew or if your little one has energy to burn, how about Little Lions Soft play or the Playstation in Eastbourne ? Whichever party you and your child choose it’s bound to be a great success with one of these! We've also included some tips and tricks to help you plan your party here on this page. Good Luck and have fun!
PARTY TIPS & TRICKS 1) Set a budget & stick to it! This will help you determine what kind of party to have as well as how many children to invite! 2) Check through this springs issue of The Family Buzz magazine to see what a fantastic choice of local entertainers, venues etc there are available. 3) Give your party structure! Have a game plan & be as organised as possible! 4) Will your party be themed? If so, what supplies do you need? 5) If your party is going to be outside, have a plan B, just in case the weather lets you down. 6) Be specific with times, 2½ Hours can feel like an incredibly long time with a small crowd of over excited children! 7) Don’t try to do it alone! Gather as many friends & family as possible to help out, it’s amazing how demanding children can be, especially at a party. 8) Don’t forget the Cake! 9) If you can’t face the thought of party bags, maybe try something different, like a small book each, or a specially printed chocolate bar saying “Thanks for coming to my party, Love From…” 10) Most importantly…Relax and have fun! Enjoy your child’s special day and cherish the opportunity to watch them having fun with all their friends. Oh yes and don’t forget the camera!
PARTY TIME WISHES
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Dreams really do come true when Party Time Wishes host your special event! Let Elsa, Anna, Snow White, Belle, Cinderella, Tinkerbell & many more of your favourite Disney Princesses bring the magic to your party! Not forgetting the boy’s popular characters too, Spiderman, Legoman, Jake & the Neverland Pirates & Ironman are all waiting to join your celebrations! We even host dance parties too so shimmy shake to all the latest tunes with our fun filled Zumba, Street dance & Strictly packages. Party Time Wishes is a family run business in Hastings with over 10 years experience in children's entertainment. Why should you book with us? Because we understand how important it is for you to treasure these special moments with your child, let us do the hard work so you can enjoy watching their dreams come true! We pride ourselves on our professional and quality service with only the best Party Hosts who are fully insured and DBS checked to ensure we create the most memorable, authentic experience for your little one! With packages to suit all budgets covering the East Sussex area, call us today or complete our online booking form at www.partytimewishes.co.uk QUOTE FAMILY BUZZ FOR 10% OFF!
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Competition Time! Spring is an exciting time of the year for us here at Blackberry Farm as we eagerly await the arrival of our Spring Babies. You can get up close and help us bottlefeed our gorgeous lambs and cheeky kids… a magical memory your children will never forget! Enter our competition for the chance to win a private, pre-opening bottle-feeding session with our orphan lambs just tell us which season is hidden within the following anagram:
RISINGTEMP Email your answer to "win@familybuzz.co.uk" before Good Friday, 3rd April and we'll pick a lucky winner at random. Good Luck!
Fo r s o m e f a n t a s t i c , f a r m theme d birthday party ideas, visit: w w w. B l a c k b e r r y - f a r m . c o . u k Why not leave all the mess and stress of your child’s birthday party to us! At the Sovereign Centre we have a wide variety of parties for children of all ages to choose from, which are great value for money. The Soft Play Party allows exclusive use of the Sports Hall for 2 hours. A Bouncy castle and soft play is provided for kids to enjoy. The Soft Play party is just £90. For young kids who like to splash about, a Training Pool Party might be a better option. Kids can have exclusive use of the Training Pool with a life guard for 90 minutes. There is use of floats and balls in the water and up to 30 children can attend. Aged 8 or over? A really popular choice with older children is the Fun Pool Party. This party includes exclusive hire of the Fun Pool with waves and slide, plus your own reserved seating area on the terrace. A Fun Pool party is £150 per hour for up to 40 children. For all of our parties food can be provided for an additional fee, or you can provide your own. Plus all adults go free. More information on the parties and availability can be found on the Birthday Party page of the website under Classes and Activities www.eastbourneleisurecentres.com
Battle Paintball is situated
just outside Battle and is open all year round. Games are available for morning or afternoon sessions. Ages start from 11 years and upwards. Group sizes from 6-20 people. A café/restaurant is on site and food and drinks are available. Any questions then please just ask and we look forward to seeing you soon at Battle Paintball. Reservations required. Fantastic Training, Children's Parties & more! Through their own J & V Management, pupils from the Hastings Stage Studio have featured recently in popular West End musicals, TV's Downton Abbey and A-list feature films, including The Imitation Game, Testament of Youth and the Oscar-winning Theory of Everything. Ask about their fantastic CHILDREN'S PARTIES, including Frozen and all your favourite Princesses, plus Pirates, Street Dancing, etc. The Hastings Stage Studio offers well-rounded, professional training for all ages in singing, dancing and acting. At their state-ofthe-art, centrally located premises in Hastings, they have created a safe, fun, and positive environment promoting teamwork, personal development
and mutual respect. Students as young as 2-yearsold are immediately engaged by the school’s fun, friendly atmosphere, leaving parents astonished by the improvements in coordination and skills, and the enthusiasm shown by their children. Students of all ages can do as much or as little as they choose, from one class per week to a full curriculum. Highly qualified teachers with a vast array of professional experience in the West End, TV and film, train students in all aspects of the performing arts. Optional exams with the major London academies count towards GCSE's and the professional quality of The Hastings Stage Studio’s many performing opportunities is unsurpassed. Call Vanessa on 01424 850028 for details.
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Hold your child’s birthday party at the White Rock Theatre and your birthday boy or girl can become a singing sensation, star performer or dazzling dancer! Choose a theme from: Popstar, Cheerleading, Princess or Pirate. Our parties are suitable for ages 4–12 and for between 10 –25 children per party.
To book your party call 01424 462 291 BOOK ONLINE whiterocktheatre.org.uk
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Little Sew and Sew Fabric, Sewing & Haberdashery NOW OPEN Fabrics, Sewing Supplies and Accessories. Easy Parking. Childrens Parties & Workshops from age 7 & up Call Lorraine
Tel 07904 323886
info@littlesewandsewsussex.co.uk Open Mon-Sat 9.30am - 5.00pm 11b Bexhill Rd. St Leonards TN38 0AH
Little Sew and Sew: Our exciting new shop opened
just before Christmas and we are already busy supplying amazing fabrics, haberdashery, and sewing accessories to a growing number of dressmakers and sewing enthusiasts. Our adult & children's workshop classes started in February, offering something for everyone. Learn to sew something pretty and fabulous or perfect your sewing skills with something a bit more tricky. Whatever your level of experience, you'll see that sewing is fun and relaxing. Learn from scratch, improve your skills or perhaps start a personal project. With easy parking right outside, Little Sew and Sew is well worth a visit! Tel 07904 323886 info@littlesewandsewsussex.co.uk
EASTBOURNE'S NEWEST SOFT PLAY CENTRE
The soft play offers a range of exciting, fun, energetic and adventurous play for children aged 6 months to 14 years. Let your children spend hours in our kaleidoscope of colours amongst super slides, special toddler area, tremendous tunnels and other challenging obstacles whilst you relax with a superior blend coffee and one of our homemade cakes in our fresh and comfortable coffee shop.
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Loyalty card available. Birthday Parties. Excellent facilities - best soft play in the area. Regular special events and theme days. See our facebook page to keep up to date with photographs and more details.
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Anyone who’s tried to keep up with a young child will know that most are naturally physically active and love to be on the go. What’s not always obvious though is that encouraging your child to be active on a regular basis can benefit their health for their whole life. You’re never too young to learn to love exercise and active children are more likely to grow into active adults. Regular exercise will help your child develop strong muscles and bones, help them sleep and make them more alert. The NHS recommend that children between 5 & 18 have at least 1 hour of exercise per
FSK Karate - Crowhurst Park, Battle Classes from 3+ years www.fsk-karate.info 01273 702662
We're having a ball! Come and see what all the fun's about Football and Rugby for children 18 months - 7 years
Classes across East Sussex with new areas opening soon! FREE trial class available Call Bev for full details: 01323 749640 or email: blevett@littlekickers.co.uk www.littlekickers.co.uk www.littlerugby.co.uk
day, though even gentle excercise such as walking to school counts towards this. As children grow it can be a challenge to give them enough daily activity and some older children can be reluctant to remain active. It’s important to find activities they enjoy, as having fun is the best motivation of all. Over the next few pages, you’ll find details of some of the many, fantastic local clubs and organisations offering a wide range of fun ways to stay active and keep fit. Whichever activity suits you and your family, we hope you have a fantastic time getting active!
We're having a ball! Little Kickers and Little Rugby are fun filled football and rugby programmes executed in a friendly, pressure free environment. We run football and rugby classes for girls and boys aged 18 months to 7 years all over the country and the world. Our classes, that are conducted by qualified FA coaches, teach the children invaluable life skills such as listening, sharing, taking turns and teamwork. Much emphasis is put on simple learning concepts such as colours and numbers and helping the children concentrate on basic balance, agility and coordination. Little Kickers and Little Rugby recognise that every child is an individual and feel they develop best with children of their own age hence the classes are broken down into four age groups. If your child would like to have a go at a fun Little Kickers or Little Rugby class ring Bev on 01323 749640 for a free trial class. www.littlekickers.co.uk & www.littlerugby.co.uk
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The Martial Arts Centre - Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings
The instructors at The Martial Arts Centre Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings are highly trained and fully qualified having passed instructor courses and are officially recognised by the World Kuk Sool Association (WKSA). They are fully insured and CRB • • checked. On offer is instruction in the traditional • • Korean martial arts of Kuk Sool Won, as seen on • • ITV’s ‘Let’s• • Get Gold’. Our syllabus includes hand • • and foot strikes, blocking and sparring, joint locking, throwing, empty hand and weapons forms, pressure points, throwing, falling and much more… Our Instructors are dedicated to your progress and development and will ensure that you receive the very best that traditional martial arts training can offer. They continually strive to help students reach and maintain their own personal goals as well as our aims of Health, Fitness, Respect, Discipline, Confidence and Self-Defence.
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Now running "Little Ninja" classes designed especially for 4-6 year olds to get them into martial arts training in a fun and exciting way!
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For adults we are currently offering a FREE wellness profile and evaluation including body composition stats and nutritional advice. To book your free intro lesson today please call on: 01323 416634 or 07540 179194 Alternatively you can check out our websites at: www.martialartseastbourne.com www.martialartsbexhill.com www.martialartshastings.com
Sailing or Windsurfing for ages 6 to 14 RYA stage 1, 2 or 3 School SchoolHoliday Holiday School Holiday Windsurfing or Sailing courses 2014 courses 2014 1000-1300 Monday to Thursday courses 2014 per person for to forages ages66£105 to14 14 for ages 6 to 14
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Spray Water Sports Summer Activity SummerHoliday HolidayMulti Multi ActivityFun FunCourse Course (sailing, windsurf, kayaking) Summer Holiday Multi Activity Fun Course (sailing, windsurf, kayaking)
0930-1230 Monday to to Thursday 0930-1230 Monday Thursday (sailing, kayaking) Royal Parade, Eastbourne, Eastwindsurf, Sussex, BN22 7LD £92 per person 0930-1230 Monday to Thursday
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£92 per person Tel: 01323 417023
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courses for groups and individuals from beginner to advanced skills in windsurfing and sailing. As a coastal location we are a fantastic place to try water sports and if the weather is not suitable for using the sea we have a boating lake which we can use for our activities in Princes Park opposite the facility. The lake is the ideal learning environment for windsurfing as its shallow and accessible from all sides. The centre has a full range of junior specific equipment and delivers high levels of tuition in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Bookings can be made by phone on 01323 417023 or by email on spray.watersports@eastsussex.gov.uk bookings will be confirmed by email.
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Modelling the Spring/Summer 2015 Molly Coddle range, are (from the left) Sunnie, Lilibet, Litiana, Ella, Lily and William.
www.mollycoddlechildrenswear.co.uk Facebook.com/MollyCoddleChildrenswear THE BEAUTIFUL setting of Saltdean Beach, East Sussex was the location for a photo shoot for a local children’s dress designer recently. Tracey Edwards, owner of Molly Coddle Childrenswear, a childrens clothing company making traditional and quirky handmade clothes chose this beach because of its stunning views and amazing low tide rock pools. The adjacent WhiteCliffs Cafe made for a fantastic base for the children to relax with hot chocolates between photography sessions. She said: “It was great to use the beach as a backdrop to my new Spring range for children". “Saltdean Beach is a stunning setting, and the children modelling the clothes really enjoyed themselves. The new Molly Coddle Spring range has a huge traditional British seaside influence ... sun ... sand ... sea ... holidays of yester year ... golden sandcastles ... halcyon days! It includes playful fabric prints featuring beach huts, boats, nautical anchors, oceanic sea life, mermaids and much more. ”
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Tracey has worked with Lewes based photographer Rosie Wooldridge who specialises in childrens portrait photography since the launch of her business. Her style of photography embraces natural light in amazing locations, for info visit: rosiewooldridgephotography.com. Tracey, created her online business in 2011 and also brings her clothes to the Horsham Carfax Market every Thursday, and Worthings monthly Emporium Market where she has many regular customers. Working with a local seamstress, she designs and makes most of the clothes, for babies and children up to seven years, in an inspiring array of globally sourced fabrics suitable for boys and girls. Tracey says "Customers are increasingly supportive of British made purchases". Molly Coddle Childrenswear prides itself on quality, durability and individuality. Tracey’s designs have been sent all over the world to customers but, she says Sussex is a great place to sell her items to both the public and trade customers.
She said: “I think people really appreciate the imaginative designs, I try hard to not have just pink for girls or just blue for boys. One of my most popular designs at the moment is a blue Dinosaur dress – so many little girls love it!” As a special Family Buzz reader offer you can save 15% online by entering 'familybuzz' at the checkout, offer valid until 31st May 2015.
COMPETITION Family Buzz Magazine has teamed up with Molly Coddle Childrenswear to give one lucky reader the chance to win a Molly Coddle dress or t-shirt/ shorts. To enter, simply visit MollyCoddleChildrenswear.co.uk and tell us how much UK postage costs when purchasing from the website? Email your answer to : win@familybuzz.co.uk or post your answer to us at "The Family Buzz, 78 Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2BS" Entries must reach us by April 10th, we'll pick a winner at random. Good luck !
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Event Listings Wild Art Weekend Sheffield Park, Uckfield. 2nd to 4th May, 10am to 4pm. Bring your young explorers along to make something out of natural materials. ÂŁ2.50 per child Tel 01825 790302. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sheffield-park-and-garden/ Magnificent Motors 2nd & 3rd May, 11am to 5pm Western Lawns, Eastbourne The biggest free motoring spectacular on the South Coast with over 600 vintage and classic vehicles of all types. Also a market, fun fair and live music. www.visiteastbourne. com/magnificent-motors/ default.aspx
Wild Bunch Week Sheffield Park, Uckfield. 23rd to 31st May. Experience nature's outdoor playground during May halfterm. Snail racing, wild art, making mud pies and much more. Workshops 11am to 12.30pm daily. Tel 01825 790302. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sheffield-park-and-garden/
Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival Eastbourne Seafront. 30th May, 4pm. More than 15,000 walkers are expected to take part. Procession from the Western Lawns to Princes Park, live music and entertainment throughout the day. Road closures from 2.30pm www.eastbournecarnival.co.uk
Battle Medieval Fayre Battle Abbey Green, Battle. 24th & 25th May, 10am to 4pm. 2 days of merrie maypoling, juggling, jesting and general tomfoolery. No admission charge. www.battlechamber.org.uk
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An exciting new stage production
for the entire family. the east sussex school of performing arts presents...
1st - 2nd april 2015 Evening performances at Matinee (thursday only) at
7.15pm 2.30pm
wednesday
Tickets: £14.50 & £12.50 under 14’s £9.00
Family discount available
01424 229 111
thursday
Box Office:
For further information visit the esspa website
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Students from the East Sussex School of Performing Arts (esspa) are currently in rehearsal for their up coming production of ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ to be staged at the De La Warr Pavilion in April. The committed and talented young performers are working hard on this new and innovative retelling of the classic tale, created for esspa by James and Teena Symonds. Choreography comes from esspa’s highly experienced teachers.
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Beginning in the year 1900, the large cast are accompanied by animated visuals and live music, to take you on a magical journey through the last century. Will Aurora find her place in the modern world? It’s time to wake up! If you are looking for some thing to entertain your entire family over the Easter break, why not try this popular annual production. Tickets are on sale now through the De La Warr Box Office on (01424) 229111.
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ROBIN HOOD EASTER PANTO COMPETITION This April, Join our hero Robin Hood (CITV's Chris Edgerley) at the White Rock Theatre, Hastings, as he puts right the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham in an adventurous Spring Pantomime. This fantastic show features laugh-a-minute jokes, animated projections, and a collection of toe tapping, original, singa-long songs for the whole family. Silly Willy Scarlet (played by the hilarious Tom Swift) is eager to help and join the Merry Men (Britain's Got Talent comedy impressionist Philip Green as Little John, and from Harry Potter and Channel 4 Seven Dwarfs Josh Bennett as Big John). The auditions for 'Sherwoods Got Talent' are the perfect distraction as the Sheriff kidnaps Maid Marian - will Robin Hood and his very Merry Men be able to rescue her in time? YOU CAN WIN a fabulous, FREE, family ticket (admits four) for the April 11th performance of Robin Hood at 3pm by entering our competition! To be in with a chance of winning the ticket, just email us the answer to the following question by Friday 3rd April: Which forest does Robin Hood live in? Send your answer along with contact details to win@familybuzz.co.uk and we'll select a lucky winner at random. Good luck !
CHILDREN’S THEATRE THIS SPRING
SNOW WHITE ON ICE Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 March Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
THE BASIL BRUSH SHOW Sunday 15 March 11am & 2.30pm Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne
ROOM ON THE BROOM Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 March Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne
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Michelham Priory Historic House & Gardens
Station Road, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9LT 01798 831370 - office@amberleymuseum.co.uk
dêÉ~í=Ç~óë=çìí=~í=^ãÄÉêäÉó=jìëÉìã> A 36 acre former chalk quarry in the South Downs National Park, dedicated to local industrial and transport heritage. Ride on the narrow gauge railway and historic bus. Exhibits Working printshop, exhibition halls, lime kilns, stationary engines, traditional craftspeople such as woodturners and potters, with a café, shop, nature trails and picnic areas.
Easter Holiday Trail
28th March- 12th April
Spring into Easter
Workshops, trail & demos 3rd - 6th April
Ancient Crafts Festival Get hands-on with history 3rd & 4th May
Special events Sunday 15th March – Mums Can Do Sunday 22nd March – Wheelwright Skills Day Wednesday 1st April – Joking at Amberley Activity Day Wednesday 1st until Monday 6th April – Easter Trails Sunday 5th April – Vintage Car Show... and lots more... Visit today We are open from March to October. Large free car park and we are right next to Amberley railway station. Plenty to see in all weathers. Under 4s go free. Please see our website for full details and opening dates and times.
National Mill Weekend 9th & 10th May
Living History Camp 23rd - 25th May
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Easter Sheffield Park and Garden Sat 28 Mar - Sun 12 April, daily Become a plant hunter for the day. Find clues around the garden to win a Cadbury Egghead. £3.50 per trail 01825 790231 nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden
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Easter trail
1940s Weekend
Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th May
70 years on from the end of WW2
My Favourite Things
Featuring songs of the 1940s
Viv The Spiv
If you want it... he’ll get it!
Vintage Pins
1940s hair and make-up
Utility Jude - wartime cookery demonstrations Cinque Port Lindy Hoppers Vintage Market - including 1940s fashion
Easter Steam Up
& Bodiam in Steam
Fathers’ Day
April 3 rd , 4 th , 5 th , 6 th
75th Anniversary
Good Friday sees a celebration to mark the 75th Anniversary of locomotive No. 32678 on the line. This locomotive was 60 years old then - now 135 and still going strong!
Steam in Miniature On Saturday, Sunday and Monday the Railway’s steam locomotives will be joined by a gathering of beautiful miniature traction engines at Bodiam station.
Sunday June 21st A real treat for Dad. A traditional lunch or a hearty afternoon tea, served onboard a lovingly restored steam train.
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Hello readers, I'm Lily. I'm 8 and I love puzzles, so I told the people who make the Family Buzz that they should put some fun activities in for children. So, on this page, I've designed a Maze and a Word Search for you. Hopefully you will enjoy them and I'll be back with more in the future!
Can you find the ten, easter-themed words listed below in the grid ? Remember to look for words running, up, down, diagonally and backwards!
Chocolate Eggs Bunnies Easter Hunt
Help the Easter Bunny get through the maze and get to the easter eggs!
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DATES SET FOR THE ARLINGTON BLUEBELL WALK & FARM TRAIL The Arlington Bluebell Walk team has announced that their enchanted ancient oak wood, one of the most beautiful bluebell displays in the UK, will open to the public on April 9 to May 10. The Arlington Bluebell Walk, which takes in three working farms, has been delighting countryside lovers and raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for Sussex charities since it first opened in 1972. There are seven different walks to try in the 23-acre Bluebell wood, including the gravelled Blue Walk, which gives access to everyone including mobility scooters, wheelchairs and pushchairs. Mobility scooters are also available to borrow free of charge. Fifteen charities will take part in this year’s event, fundraising for their different causes by providing food and drink to walkers. The Arlington Bluebell Walk has raised more than £750,000, at today’s value, for over 60 local charities since the attraction opened to the public 43 years ago. Two new charities are involved this year, including Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance who are sponsored by several local Lions Clubs as part of their project to raise £250,000 for a Night Flying project for the Air Ambulance; and the JPK Sussex Project, raising the capital costs for a building in Eastbourne for people with learning disabilities to live, when their parent carers are
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no longer able to care for them. The fleeting beauty of the spring bluebells has inspired writers, such as the Bronte sisters, and artists for generations. Photographers are encouraged to capture the sea of blue in the annual Arlington Bluebell Walk Photographic Competition. One of the winning entries will be featured on the front of the 2016 attraction leaflet and the winning entries from 2015 will be on display. There is also a children’s quiz with prizes awarded by the National Farmers Union. The quizzes are based on the different colour coded walks. Visitors can also learn more about dairy farming and get up close to farm animals with pens of pigs, angora goats, sheep and baby chicks. At neighbouring Parkwood Farm, the milking of the large herd can be seen from a special viewing gallery every afternoon between 3pm and 5pm. The Bluebell Farm Shop which is normally open Fridays and Saturdays from 9.30pm to 5pm will be open every day the Bluebell Walk is open from 11.00am and is the main outlet for the beef, lamb and chicken reared by John McCutchan’s son in law Michael Vine at Bates Green Farm. Visit : www.bluebellwalk.co.uk.
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The Theatre Workshop The Theatre Workshop offer performing arts classes across Sussex to young performers aged 6-18 with schools in Eastbourne, Bexhill-on-Sea, Brighton, Chichester and Falmer. The Theatre Workshop is an ideal environment for those looking to make friends, grow in confidence and gain new skills, but it is also an unrivalled stepping stone to becoming a professional actor, with many students appearing professionally on stage and screen in programmes like Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, Eastenders, Call the Midwife, as well as Hank Zipzer, Dani’s Castle and The 4 O’Clock Club for CBBC! 12-year-old student Madeline Holliday can currently be seen on your screens as Emily in Hank Zipzer for CBBC, with numerous other credits already under her belt (The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm, Man Down, Holby City to name but a few). Here she shares some of her experiences: You currently study performing arts at the Theatre Workshop. Can you tell us a little about the school? At The Theatre Workshop we study Singing, Dancing and Drama. I also attend additional classes for Screen Acting and I am working towards my LAMDA exams, also organised by TTW. The teachers are very supportive and encourage us to work to the best of our abilities. You currently play Emily Zipzer in Hank Zipzer on CBBC. What has been the best/funniest part of filming?
I was so lucky to be able to work with an amazing cast and crew; everyone was so kind and friendly. I always felt that there were plenty of people I could turn to if I had worries about lines or any other problems. I think the funniest moment was when I got hiccups during filming; we did a few
more takes than usual! I also loved wearing all the costumes and make-up. How do you think that the Theatre Workshop has helped you?
Mostly, I think it has helped my confidence. Before I joined TTW, I was very shy and nervous. The teachers have taught me to believe in myself. It was through TTW that I was lucky enough to get signed by their associated acting agency. I have also been able to meet amazing casting directors at workshops run by the TW. Now, I feel far more confident to go to auditions and workshops as I know that the more I put myself forward, the more I will get noticed by casting directors, directors and producers. Would you like to continue acting when you grow up? What else would you like to do?
I would love to continue to act, as it is my favourite thing to do. I know that I will have to work very hard. As well as continuing my training, I would like to take GCSE’s such as Drama and Performing Arts so that one day, perhaps I can do Drama at University or Drama School. I am also very interested in the production side of TV and films. I love to play squash and do yoga, but I do have lots of homework to do too! What advice would you give to other aspiring actors?
Firstly, join a good Drama club or Theatre School as you need to learn how to perform and the support of good teachers is so important. Always follow your dream, give yourself a goal, no matter how long it takes, be prepared to work hard and keep on trying! For more information or to book a FREE TRIAL SESSION, visit www.thetheatreworkshop.com or call 01323 401898/ 01424 232627. Quote ‘Family Buzz’ for a free T-shirt upon joining!
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