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Premier Stage Productions
Nick George and Jason Francis for Premier Stage Productions Ltd in association with Channel 5 Proudly present
Sat 18th May
1pm & 3.30pm White Rock Theatre, Hastings Tickets : Adult £13.00 Child £11.00 Family Ticket £44.00 (2 Adults, 2 Children)
Book online : whiterocktheatre.org.uk Ticket Office 01424 462 288 A £1 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions. Fee-free for groups and White Rock Friends
Featuring 2 presenters*
*The milkshake! live show will feature 2 milkshake! presenters. Derek, Kemi, Amy and Jen may only appear at certain venues.
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ell we don't know about you, but that winter felt like it went on forever to us here at the Family Buzz! Glad to see some daffodils and tulips at last, letting us all know that spring is here and we can pack away those woolly hats, coats, scarves, and mittens for a while. As ever, the onset of spring sees the county come alive with dozens of things to do for Mothers Day and Easter before the summer kicks off in earnest with the Mayday celebrations. Don't forget Red Nose day on 15th March too! In this issue, you'll find the usual mix of fantastic days out, useful information and general inspiration for getting out and having some family fun. We hope you enjoy the magazine - Jason & Debby
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06. Event listings 08. Help with reading 10. Child care 17. Parties, play and presents 20. Event listings 22. Active kids 26. Event listings 28. Ask Alison 30. Event listings Contact us: 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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Day @ the Park Sat 30th March Put a spring in your step this Easter Saturday as Alexandra Park comes alive for the fourth year in a row with its Spring extravaganza. All the familiar attractions will be there: funfair, bandstand music, displays, craft market, pop-up cafes, baking competitions, childrens activities and silly games, with some interesting new additions as well: a short story competition, Easter trail, and the brand new Face Your Fears roadshow courtesy of the Blue Reef Aquarium! Organiser Louise Kelleher is very excited: ‘We really look forward to these events and the spring one will be our biggest yet. We have all sorts of events that should keep the whole family entertained for the whole day, and we can’t wait to say goodbye to the winter gloom and say hello spring!’ And as it’s Easter Saturday, do eggspect some Easter madness too!
Eat @ - family friendly dining for all
Eat @ cafes are proud to announce a local charity partnership that will provide an even warmer, wider welcome to families in the area. Playsense, a local charity that advises on accessibility to families with children with disabilities, has kindly provided a series of adapted sets of cutlery, plates and cups so that everyone can dine in style and comfort at Eat @ branches. Eat @ director Stephen Kelleher is delighted: “We were approached by Playsense, many of whose members already use our cafes, and who were complimentary about the level of accessibility and choice we already offered. Due to some heroic fundraising by one little boy, they were keen that we would be the first to hold equipment that would help children and adults with disabilities to eat more independently and comfortably. We were extremely flattered and very enthusiastic right from the start, and we had a great party over Christmas to say thank you”. Eat @ is also providing improvements to other facilities at its branches, including upgrades to the toilet facilities and general décor at the park café, an increased choice for people with special diets, and new menus and specials at both branches.
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Along with eat @’s outdoor events and in-house activities, there really is something for everyone at eat @ branches this year!
Eat @ the Stade
In a prime seafront location at Rock-a-Nore in Hastings Old Town, this well-appointed funky new building is superb for a well-earned treat, lunch or just one of our fair trade organic coffees and some people-watching. With plenty of choice, including our best-selling fish finger sandwich made with our signature homemade goujons (Hastings fish and organic breadcrumbs), the only problem will be making your mind up! Open 364 days a year from 9am. Tel 01424 432434.
Eat @ the Park Café
Set in the award-winning surroundings of Alexandra Park, this is a Hastings institution. With Eat @’s attention to customer service as well as its locally sourced and home made menu, Eat @ the Park Café is an ideal place for either mid-walk refreshments or a lazy afternoon. We offer great coffees, breakfasts, lunches, cakes and ice creams and much, much more! Special diets catered for with choices for veggies, vegans and those avoiding gluten. Open 364 days a year from 9am weekends, 10am weekdays. Tel 01424 447116. Facebook: eat-hastings Twitter: @eathastings Website: www.eathastings.co.uk
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The Family Buzz is proud to be a Media Partner for the Kidvolution Exhibition 2013 Kidvolution is the first all-encompassing parenting exhibition of its kind in Sussex. A one stop show for parents, expectant parents covering the whole spectrum from pre-birth to university. Whether you’re pregnant, parents with new born babies or parents to toddlers, teenagers, college or just off to university, it’s good to know there’s now an amazing, annual event where you’ll find everything you need to know and help you handle all stages of the journey.
in mind. It will be easy to navigate and will be packed with amazing things to see, buy and experience and will have all the facilities you could need.
The exhibition’s centre stage will be packed with presentations, seminars and entertainment from morning to night; and will be a must-see element of the show. We will have expert speakers taking to the stage, plus interactive competitions for all ages and of course there will be a number of amazing The exhibition will be showcasing the best that celebrities for you to meet too…. more info on who there is in every area and will include free seminars, they will be will follow in due course. expert advice, demonstrations and many activities. There will be free baby and toddler care facilities, Every visitor through the door of the Kidvolution – a Pram Park, and over 170 amazing exhibitors, Sussex Parent and Child Show 2013 will receive a all-day entertainment and the opportunity to save fantastic goodie bag with the Show magazine, many money and discover new products from buggies, amazing offers, discounts and sample products. If bassinets, blankets, booties, car seats, cots, nappies you wish to exhibit please contact: Faiza Shafeek on to nurseries, pre-schools, schools, colleges, travel, 07540 406685 or via email: leisure activities, law, insurance, food, nutrition, faiza.shafeek@jpress.co.uk – www.kidvolution.com electronics, computing, games and more. The Family Buzz will be offering free editorial Kidvolution will strive to make a difference for every space to Kidvolution exhibitors who advertise parent, baby, child and teenager. The show is within the magazine. To discuss advertising in the designed specifically with parents and parents-to-be Family Buzz, contact Debby on 01424 429 139.
EXHIBITION SPACE AVAILABLE!
Contact Faiza on: 01323 414493 faiza.shafeek@jpress.co.uk
Saturday 20th & 21st THE SUSSEX PARENT AND CHILD EXHIBITION 2013
JULY 2013
Winter Garden Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 4BP
Tickets are available from the Eastbourne Theatres booking office on 01323 412000 or online at www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
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Event Listings - March Towner Gallery Free Drop In Devonshire park, College Rd, Eastbourne. Every Sat and Sun plus weekdays in the School holidays. Families are encouraged to get creative and make some art of their own. townereastbourne.org.uk Mini Ramp Intersection Sessions De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill Seafront. Daily until 23rd June 2013 BMX & Skateboard ramps situated on the roof of the De La Warr Pavilion. To book a free, 55 minute session, call: 01424 229125 dlwp.com Mothers Day at Yesterdays World Yesterdays World, Battle High Street. 9th & 10th March Why not spend the day at Yesterdays World where Mums go free. yesterdaysworld.co.uk Mothering Sunday Penshurst Place, Tonbridge, Kent Sunday 10th March 12 noon – 4pm Find out more about the origins of Mothering Sunday. penshurstplace.com
Tales for Toddlers De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill Seafront. 11th March, 10.30am - 11.15am and 11.30am - 12.15pm - FREE Fun filled sessions of stories, rhymes, songs and creative activities. dlwp.com Bedgebury Forest Trail Run Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Goudhurst, Kent 16th March Raising money for the British Heart Foundation, the 10km course is suitable for experienced trail runners right through to families and children. bhf.org.uk Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition Final 16th March, White Rock Theatre, Hastings. The Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition is the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Hastings Musical Festival. hastingsmusicalfestival.co.uk The Nature Reserve on your Doorstep Tilling Green Community Centre, Rye. 23rd March 11am to 3pm Meet the team from Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and have a go at minirock pooling, arts & crafts, games, virtual tours, and much more. wildrye.info
Armada Penshurst Place, Tonbridge, Kent 23rd & 24th March, 12 noon - 4pm. Come and experience life at Penshurst Place as the militia prepare to ward off the Spanish Armada. Skilled costumed characters invite visitors to join them as they prepare for the invasion. penshurstplace.com Easter Fair St Andrews Church Hall, Seaside, Eastbourne. 23rd March 3pm-5pm Fun and games for all. Hastings half marathon 24 Mar, 10.30am start. The top half marathon in the UK organised by Hastings Lions Club. Popular with runners and spectators alike. hastings-half.co.uk Battle Marbles Matches Battle Abbey Green, Battle 29th March 2013 Matches - 10am to 12noon Children’s Easter Bonnet competition - 11:30am. Children’s Free ‘Marbles Scramble’ - 11:45am. Cups and medals time - approx 12 noon battlechamber.org.uk
BOOKING & INFORMATION 01424 229 111 dlwp.com
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Fri 5 Apr - 1.30pm & 4pm Sat 6 Apr - 11am & 2pm The Gruffalo's Child £12
Mon 27 May - 11am & 2pm Tue 28 May - 11am & 2pm Arthur's Dreamboat £9 (£7 Concs.)
Bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation.
The story about a little boy who has a dream, based on the book by Polly Dunbar and presented by Long Nose Puppets.
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How to teach your child to read To teach your child to read and support them as they develop their reading skills at school is an incredibly rewarding and challenging task for any parent. The more you understand about how reading skills are gained, the more you can help and encourage your emerging book worm. Each child learns to read at a different rate, even within the same family and it is really important to bear that in mind, especially when your child starts school. Allow your child to develop at their own pace and try not to compare them against other children; pushing a child to read before they are ready can completely put them off. Before your child learns to read, they need to know WHY they would want to learn this skill – your job is to actively demonstrate the value of being able to read on a daily basis. For example: • The tv menu, how do you know when your programme is on? Help your child use it to find the shows they want to watch. • Reading books – express the enjoyment you get from reading your own books (or get an older sibling to do this). Make a point of letting your child see you look forward to settling down with your book at the end of the day. • Text messages, share them with your child, let them see how we communicate with the ones we love through instant words – let them type and send some words for themselves. As your child begins to master their letters, you need to understand the processes that will take them from single letters to whole words and stories. If you have a school aged child, the term ‘phonics’ is bound to crop up, as it is the main method used to teach reading in British schools, but even before this stage, it is worth understanding how reading is taught and the different methods which can be used. Not all children learn in the same way and although phonics is a vital aspect of teaching reading skills, you will help your child further by being able to employ a variety of means to nurture their own specific learning style. There are three main methods for teaching children to read and there is some overlap between them: Phonics is the key to understanding how the English language is written down. Graphemes are the written letters which make phonemes, the sounds of English speech. With the phonics method, children learn which letters make what sounds, for example: “ea” makes two distinct sounds as in spread and bead, and adding
the letter “e” to the end of many words affects how the middle vowel sounds. Phonics is a technical method and works well for many children, especially helping them to decode longer words. Look – Say encourages the child to learn each word as a whole through repetition. This was particularly prevalent in the popular Peter and Jane reading books and is still used for ‘tricky’ words which do not conform to the standard phonic rules. Whole Language immerses children in a wide variety of literature, writing, songs, verbal storytelling and learning to write. Words are not broken down but texts are read through a blend of Look-Say and working out through context. As the mother of three daughters, I have employed all three methods in varying degrees depending on the child and their particular learning style and through understanding how the different methods work, I have been a more understanding and better equipped teacher to them.
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New & nearly new baby goods Prams, Cots & High Chairs
Reconditioned to a high standard at competitive prices!
6 Buckhurst Place, Bexhill-on-sea, TN39 3PA
01424 210 225
Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Gelly Baby Offering new and nearly new baby goods, Gelly Baby have recently opened in Bexhill-on-sea. They offer a wide selection of prams, pushchairs, cots and other items for you and your baby. All equipment is reconditioned to a very high standard before being offered for sale. The shop also offers lots of gift ideas for parents and children. Pop along to 6 Buckhurst Place in Bexhill to have a browse through the stock and take advantage of the friendly and professional service and advice on hand.
Superhero Friday - 3 May 2013 Be a hero for Chestnut Tree House and take part in Superhero Friday on 3rd May 2013. Superhero Friday is part of Children's Hospice Week (26th April - 3rd May 2013), an annual event aimed at raising the profile of children's hospices across the UK by encouraging everyone to spare a little thought - and a little time - for local children who may not reach adulthood. There are so many ways you can get involved! Dress up as a Superhero and make a donation or sponsor a friend, colleague or teacher to be a hero for the day.
Be a hero and he lp raise money for your local children’s hosp ice, Chestnut Tr ee House, by dressing as a Su perhero for the day or holding Superhero Swee a pstake.
For further inform ation please conta ct the Fundraisin 01903 871820, em g Team on ail fundraising@ chestnut-tree-ho or visit the webs use.org.uk ite www.chestnu t-tree-house.org. uk.
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Take part in our Superhero Sweepstake and guess the super power. We will provide sweepstake posters, so all you have to do is sell each square for £1 or £2. Help make every moment count and be a hero for just an hour. You could donate an hour of your wages or raise as much money as you can in one hour. Collect your coins during Children's Hospice Week every penny really does make a lifetime of difference. For further information and to take part contact the Fundraising Team on 01903 871820, email fundraising@chestnut-tree-house.org.uk or visit the website www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk
Childcare Rye Pre-School Nursery Tel No. (01797) 226992 Registered charity no. 802873
Bigger • Brighter • Better Full Day Care. Open 50 weeks, 8am - 6pm for more information, contact Lisa Parker on :
01797 226992
www.ryeplaygroup.org.uk
We at St Helen’s are committed to the Early Years Foundation Stage learning statutory requirements and the development matters in the Early Years Frame work. We believe that play is vital for children. Quite literally, it is through play that babies and young children learn, grow and have fun. It helps them understand the world and to develop socially and emotionally. Singing songs, reading together, playing games with letters, numbers and exploring the world around them, while having fun with friends gives them a head start. It also develops their confidence and helps them become independent. We provide a fun and stimulating environment which will positively influence your child‘s learning and development. To find out more why not come along and see for yourself.
Rye Pre-School Nursery provides a friendly and stimulating environment for children from 3 months to 2 years at Tilling Green Community Centre, Rye. Children from 2 to 5 years are cared for at our Ferry Road site. All staff are qualified, caring and experienced, which allows us to provide a high quality of care to all children. We accept childcare funding. We have a large outside area which all children have access to. Please contact us on 01797 226992 or you can email us at ryeplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
Blacklands Playgroup For Children 2-5 years of age
Flexible dates and times Ofsted registered Government Funding Childcare Vouchers accepted
NEW Breakfast club 8.15 to 9.15 - £2.50 Elim Church, Elphinstone Ave, Hastings, TN34 2DJ
Contact Sharon on :
07939 635799
Blacklands Playgroup – Our aim here at Blacklands Playgroup is to provide a secure and caring, safe and happy environment in which your child will learn and develop through play and a stimulating environment. Praise and encouragement are very important in helping children to succeed; we take children from the age of 2 to 5. We are Ofsted Registered, accept government funding and also take part in the Co-operative Employee Benefits Childcare Voucher Scheme. We understand that parents need flexibility when it comes to childcare and hours. We offer very flexible dates and times. We welcome parent’s visits and look forward to meeting you here at Blacklands. Please call Sharon Reeve (owner) to book an appointment: 07939 635799
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Rainbow Playgroup is committed to providing a safe and secure, caring and happy environment for children. We aim to offer your child an atmosphere in which to grow, develop and thrive. We are Ofsted registered and open for children ages 2- 5. We offer 15 hours of free government funding for every child who starts the term after their 3rd birthday, with flexible hours available to suit. We open 5 days a week 9am – 3pm for 39 weeks of the year, term time only. We have a safe fenced garden area with trampoline, sand pit and various play equipment. Registered charity no: 1034010
Places Available
RAINBOW PLAYGROUP 07715 685984
Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu & Fri 9am - 3pm OFSTED Registered Ore Centre, 455 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5BH rainbow.playgroup@hotmail.com www.rainbowplaygroupore.vpweb.co.uk
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Artemis Nursery is open from 8am to 6pm offering both full and half day sessions for children from 3 months to 5 years. Situated in St Leonards and Hastings, both nurseries are conveniently located for Warrior Square and Hastings railway stations and hold secure buggy parks to the front of the premises for those parents who prefer to walk their children to nursery. At Artemis we are passionate about ensuring children in our care are happy and have exciting opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge and enjoyment of learning. Our staff understand that children are motivated differently and use resources inventively to capture children’s imaginations and promote a love of learning. We have a very strong relationship with our parents W AVAILABLE and are now offering home visits to help aid transitioning children from home to nursery. Our cuss your child’shave both received the coveted accolade nurseries e* of ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted. Inspectors reported that at Artemis, ‘Children flourish in the inspiring and inclusive nursery environment. They Nursery ert Road, are happy, confident and make excellent progress s, sex, TN34 3NG in all areas of their development’.(Hastings, 24 426178 Ofsted 2011) ct.com www.artemisnursery.co.uk 31st August artemischildcare@btconnect.com
Mini Moo's Preschool We are a small, friendly preschool offering full time and sessional care for children 2-5 years of age.
Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm SPACES AVAILABLE
Tel 01424 751060 www.minimoospreschool.co.uk Your children are precious and we at Mini Moo’s Preschool recognise that parents are the first and most important educators of their children. We see ourselves as partners with you in providing the best possible care and education for your child. Children need to feel a sense of security and belonging when they are away from their parents therefore our main aim is to provide a safe, stimulating and homely environment for the children in our care.
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE Call us now to discuss your child’s FREE nursery space* Artemis Nursery Artemis Nursery 29 Chapel Park Road, 17 Calvert Road, Hastings, St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, TN34 3NG East Sussex, TN37 6HR Tel: 01424 426178 Tel: 01424 461188 Web: www.artemisnursery.co.uk Email: artemischildcare@btconnect.com *Applies to children whose 3rd birthday is before 31st August
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Childcare Rising Stars Pre-School
St Andrews Hall, Seaside, Eastbourne www.risingstarspre-school.co.uk Established 30 years ago we have a reputation as a professional, safe, caring pre-school for children of diverse social and cultural backgrounds. We are open Mon - Fri from 9.15am - 3.15pm 9.15 - 1.15 and 12.15 - 3.15 sessions available. We welcome children ages 2½ to 5 years. We feed both Roselands and St Andrew’s Infant Schools For more information or to come along and meet us please call Karen on:
07773 874629 Rising Stars is a charity committee led preschool that has been in the community of Seaside, Eastbourne for 30 years, and has always enjoyed a very good reputation. We open 37 weeks a year, term time only, 5 days a week and offer various sessions to suit working and non-working parents/carers. We encourage children to use their imaginative skills to enable them to reach their full potential as they work towards growing into independent, sociable, happy children. There are still a few spaces available within the preschool. Please ring Karen Thompson on: 07773 874629 for more information or email: risingstarspre-school@hotmail.co.uk
Little Acorns Nursery offer quality care for children aged 0 – 5 years. The aim of the nursery is to provide a loving, fun, learning and safe environment for the children in our care. Our nursery is set up as an open plan area, allowing children to have access to clearly identified resources; this encourages children to move around freely, starting to make their own choices and decisions about their play. We have two classrooms: ‘Acorns’ an exciting, stimulating and caring environment for those aged 0-2 yrs. and ‘little Oaks’ a fun filled room with access to a messy area encouraging independence and confidence and free flow access to the outside class room. We have vacancies up and coming for the ‘little Oaks’ room. Registration is free with a copy of this advert. Please contact Little Acorns Nursery on 01323 731 843 to book a viewing.
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11 Holmesdale Gardens Hastings, TN34 1LY
Bear's House Nursery offers flexible sessions for your child's funded pre-school place, call us NOW for more details: Tel: 01424
465856 or
www.bearshousenursery.co.uk Caring for Children aged 3 months to 8 years! Our opening hours are: Monday to Friday 7.30am-6pm Open 51 weeks a year
Elim Family Centre 1A Hartfield Rd Eastbourne BN21 2ET A place for your child to grow!
Tel: 01323 731843 email: karen@littleacornsnursery.com
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5 Minutes with... Liz Jeffries
We spoke to Liz about the Alexander Technique and how it may benefit pregnant women and mums with their posture and mum's activities. Family Buzz - What is the Alexander Technique? Liz Jeffries - It is an educational method that looks at everyday movement habits, and how you can change them for the better. Family Buzz - How is the technique taught? Liz Jeffries - By one to one lessons or group sessions, both are very effective. Family Buzz - How long are the lessons and how many will I need? Liz Jeffries - A lesson lasts 30-45 minutes. The number of lessons depends upon the individual. I would assess this through observation and talking about your issues. Family Buzz - What happens in a lesson? Liz Jeffries - I observe posture and movement. I gently place my hands on your neck, shoulders and back. I also check your breathing and movement whilst you are walking, standing and sitting. You don’t have to remove your clothes. There is no manipulation. Family Buzz - Who can benefit from learning the Alexander Technique? Liz Jeffries - People of all ages, professions and lifestyles can improve their quality of life, whether they are experiencing pain or wanting to enjoy life more. Family Buzz - Why do Alexander Technique lessons help? Liz Jeffries - AT releases unnecessary muscular
tension, of which you may be unaware. These tensions can affect breathing and posture. Family Buzz - Where can I have AT lessons and how much does it cost? Liz Jeffries - There are group sessions, walking sessions, one to one lessons, plus a special Mums & Bumps Session. Hastings/St Leonards, Bexhill, Eastbourne and Tunbridge Wells have various sessions available. Prices start at £25 per person. (lower for group sessions) The Mums & Bumps Sessions are in Hastings and cost only £5.00 per person, plus an initial £5 membership fee.
MovingU4ward with the Alexander Technique NEW 'Mums & Bumps' Stem Sessions These sessions can help with: ● Postural problems, particularly backache ● Better body use ● Poise, vitality and co-ordination ● Reduced Stress levels
Come along and learn how the Alexander Technique can benefit you!
Once a Month at The Bridge Childrens Centre, Priory Road, Hastings and only £5! (Plus £5 membership at first visit) Call Liz for more information on:
01424 465838 or 07929 725156 or email info@movingu4ward.co.uk www.movingu4ward.co.uk
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Join Chestnut Tree House for a 10 mile midnight walk under the stars!
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Midnight, Saturday 18th May 2013 EASTBOURNE A sponsored 10 mile walk along Eastbourne’s streets and seafront in aid of Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s hospice in Sussex
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Join us for a girls’ night out with a difference on Saturday 18 May! Night to Remember is our annual midnight walk in aid of Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s hospice in Sussex. Registration is open now at www. nighttoremember.org.uk/cth. This year we will be celebrating Chestnut Tree House’s 10th birthday, and what better way to celebrate than a 10 mile walk under the stars in Eastbourne with your friends and hundreds of other ladies? Over the past three years, over 1,500 ladies have taken to the streets and seafront of Eastbourne and have raised a collective £200,000 for Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s hospice in Sussex. The walk will start at the Sovereign Centre in Eastbourne and registration is just £15 per person, which includes a ‘Night Pack’ (our exclusive Night to Remember t-shirt, torch and medal), fundraising pack, and refreshments en route. Registration closes on 3 May and you cannot register on the night, so come on – get the girls together, register now and then get training, get fit and get fabulous – supporting Chestnut Tree House along the way! Please visit www.nighttoremember.org.uk/cth for more information and to register.
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Free prize draw to win a VW Camper Van for the day when you book the Beach pad The Beach Pad is home to life changing dreams including weight management, weight loss and truly amazing 'feel good' exercise sessions from Pilates to Yoga to Boxercise.
We're a small home studio with an extraordinary sea-view, a perfect backdrop to your weight loss or fitness journey. The Beach Pad studio is open to all ages from 18 to 80 and all conditions such as bad backs, post operative traumas or obesity related conditions.
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Located in St Leonards on Sea and affordable with one to one sessions from as little as £10. In association with The Family Buzz magazine, you can win a VW Camper Van (Daisy!) for the day if you book a course of 6 sessions. A perfect little day trip, complete with tea and scones! Terms and conditions: Simply quote The Family Buzz at your FREE no obligation consultation. No cash alternative is available. Prize value is £75 and drivers must be between 25 and 70 with no more than 6 points on their license. Winner will be drawn at random at the end of April 2013. Hire is subject to availability.
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Pregnancy Massage
Crowborough Birthing Centre All low risk women are welcome, including those having their first baby We are an NHS Birthing Centre Support available 24 hours a day For further information and to look around please call 01892 654080 at any time
Massage during pregnancy not only feels good, it has many therapeutic benefits for both mum and baby. Touch helps nurture mum as her body is changed, challenged and stressed in many ways. It can also give great relief from the normal discomforts associated with pregnancy such as back ache, stiff neck, leg cramps, headache and sinus congestion relief, oedema and swollen ankles and feet. For more information contact Joanna Munro on 01424 752033
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Open all year round
Come visit our farm for a fun filled family day out! Café open all day, tractor rides, animal handling, pony rides, birthday parties, memberships, pony club, large play area and lots more……
Michelham Priory Historic House & Gardens
Easter Fun Days
31st Mar & 1st Apr
Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith, East Sussex, BN8 6JD Tel: 01825 872912 www.blackberry-farm.co.uk
41st Annual Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail
blooms and blossoms and buds and bees and birds and butterflies...
(Open May Bank holiday Monday)
Open from 11th April to 19th May 2013 Eight interesting walks, picnic area, dogs welcome on leads
it's springtime, let's go out and explore!
Bates Green Farm, Arlington, Nr Hailsham BN26 6SH
Free parking. 01323 485151
www.bluebellwalk.co.uk
Kent & East Sussex
Where is the Easter Bunny?
Railway
Tenterden · Northiam · Bodiam
We have heard that the Easter Bunny is hiding at Shar nfold Farm!
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5th & 6th May
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS 01323 844224 www.sussexpast.co.uk
Open 10am - 5pm Everyday, closed Mondays
You can take your family on a fun activity trail around the farm to find the Easter Bunny, and the eggs, on 29 and 30 March (£3.75 per child). Tractor and trailer rides run at 12 and 2pm throughout the school holidays and at weekends during term time.
Ancient Crafts Festival
MAY HALF-TERM quacking fun in our great outdoors!
Parents can relax on the coffee shop's sun terrace, overlooking the play area, with some coffee and wonderfully tasty homecooked food. PYO fruit and veg from April.
Farm Shop, traditional Butcher, PYO Coffee Shop, Farm Trail & play area
www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk
Open 7 days a week, 9.30am - 5.00pm
01323 768490 sharnfoldfarm.co.uk Hailsham Rd, Stone Cross, East Sussex. BN24 5BU.
Steam along to the K&ESR for possibly the best value-for-money day out this half-term! FOR JUST £1 your kids can enjoy England’s finest rural light railway... all day!* Visit kesr.org.uk for timetable and fare information.
The K&ESR... it’s great come rain or shine! *Offer is valid Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 May inclusive. Travel limited to two ‘Kids for a Quid’ per full Day Rover fare paying adult/senior for children between 3 to 15 years inclusive. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Voucher required for travel.
Tel: 01580 765155 or visit kesr.org.uk for details of this and other events.
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WHERE'S THE
PARTY?
Organising a party for your offspring can be stressful. Ensuring the happiness of half a dozen (Or more!) little fun-hungry, hyper-active bundles of mischief is no mean feat, so The Family Buzz is here to help! Our tips for organising a great party are:
1. Well in advance, plan the party with the birthday boy or girl. Decide who they'd like to invite (Bearing in mind younger ones may change best friends 3 times a week) and what theme they'd like to have for the party. Set yourself a budget and stick to it. 2. When the who what where and how is sorted, get invites out as quickly as you can, children have very busy social lives these days and the sooner you get the date booked in their diaries the better.
3. Food. Sit down and think about what sort of food you're going to serve and write out a shopping list. If you're going to cook yourself, work out if anything can be cooked in advance and frozen to save time nearer to the event. If you enjoy baking with your child, making a few last minute treats can be a great way to occupy them the morning before the party.
4. The night before make sure cameras and camcorders are charged up and you've got plenty of space on those memory cards to capture every memory! For more inspiration, over the next 3 pages you'll find details of various local businesses offering party ideas, places to play and places to buy presents. Good luck!
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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. in the fun! Come and jo newest and rne's ...at Eastbou lay centre! greatest p
Hastings Hobbies Hobbies, gift and collectables for people of all ages Modern and traditional, quality products from leading toy and hobby manufacturers. All skill levels catered for, from model aircraft to the largest range of needlecrafts, hundreds of hobbies to choose from.
Classic rug kits, diecast collectables, Meccano, scale model kits, wide range of arts & crafts materials, traditional board games, jigsaw puzzles and much more!
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T: 01323 411527 All creche staff are CRB checked and First Aid trained. 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.
www.playstationeastbourne.com CALL OR VISIT THE WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR PARTY PACKAGES
ToysPlus THE TOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!
45 St Leonards Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 1JA
Tel: 01424 212141
Traditional Toys for Girls & Boys
19 Robertson Street, Hastings Tel: 01424 200021 www.hastingshobbies.co.uk
Whether you're interested in building model planes, painting by numbers, tackling a jigsaw, or collecting your favourite die cast models, Hastings Hobbies is the place to come for your supplies.
3 and 4 commercial Road, Eastbourne BN21 3XE
Hobbies are ideal for all seasons whatever the weather and can help you develop a wide range of creative skills. We stock a broad range of quality products from traditional boardgames to Games Workshop models, scale model kits, collectables, and a wide range of arts and craft materials. You can also shop online at: www.hastingshobbies.co.uk
Including: Thomas & Friends - Diecasts - Scooters Airfix - Puzzles - Board Games - Dolls A range of soft, cuddly animals including Sesame Street, an extensive range of Moshi Monsters and much, much more...
The 100ft Slot Car Racing Circuit at Toys Plus is available to hire for Childrens Parties ! Our 5-lane racing circuit with computer controlled lap counter provides hours of fun whatever the weather. Call us to arrange a special day for your budding racing superstar!
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MEET DAISY
The cutest little VW camper van available for hire
Super duper fantastic for: Special Occasions Weekends Away Children's Parties Afternoon Tea with Cakes Weddings Camping Breaks Road-Trips Hire from only £75. Pick and mix extras such as kitchen kit, welcome hamper, champagne, flowers, special occasion theming or corporate branding with logos from £25
0777 0777564 5646274 6274 diddi dance enhances children’s endless energy and enthusiasm through funky, full of fun sessions that build confidence, co-ordination and creativity.
Our 45 minute classes incorporate dancing games, exercises, hoops, dance ribbons and more all set to a soundtrack of our own original pop songs. The only pre-school dance class to explore 14 different dance styles from Hip Hop to Country, Bollywood to Jive. Classes are suitable for 18mths - 4 yr olds. Contact Joanna on 07788 246073 or email joanna.oastler@diddidance.com to book your FREE TASTER.
Devine Cupcake Parties Greedy Cow Catering Ltd
Package 1 2 Hours cupcake making and decorating, pin the cherry on the cupcake while cakes are baking. Party food, 8" Birthday cake with topper of your choice. Party bags, balloons, invites, certificate of achievement for all children. Take home 6 cupcakes in a box. Up to 10 children £150, additional children £10 (Max 20 children)
Package 2 2 Hours cupcake making and decorating, pin the cherry on the cupcake while cakes are baking. Party food, party bags, balloons, invites. Take home 6 cupcakes in a cupcake box. Up to 10 children £125, additional children £10 (Max 20 children)
Package 3 1hr 40mins cupcake making and decorating, pin the cherry on the cupcake while cakes are baking. Party bags. Take home 6 cupcakes in a cupcake box. Up to 10 children £100, additional children £8.50 (Max to 20 children)
Package 4 (Children under 5) 1 Hour cupcake making and decorating, 1 hour face painting, party bag, party games, take home 6 cupcakes in a cupcake box. Up to 10 children £125, additional children £12.50 (Up to 20 children)
Mummy & Me Workshops Spend some quality time together for Mothers Day, learn how to make some beautiful cupcakes together, take home 12 cupcakes in a box. £40
Face Painting can be added to any package for £25
facebook.com/childrenscupcakeparties www.greedycowcatering.co.uk greedycowcatering@gmail.com
01424 251882 07946 458732
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Devine Cupcake Parties Britannia Enterprise Centre Waterworks Road Hastings TN35 1RT
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Event Listings - March Easter Egg-explorer Sheffield Park and Garden, TN22 3QX. 29th March to 14 April 10:30am to 5:30pm Get some eggs-ercise following a family trail in the egg-straordinary garden. Cadbury egg on completion. nationaltrust.org.uk
Easter Trail at Bodiam Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Nr Robertsbridge. 29th Mar - 5th Apr, 11am to 4pm Join the hunt for the Easter bunny to claim your prizes. Trails cost £2 plus normal castle admission. nationaltrust.co.uk/bodiam_castle
Easter Fun at Battle Abbey High St, Battle. 29th March to 1st April Traditional Easter fun for the whole family, with an Easter trail, quiz, storytelling and face painting. english-heritage.org.uk
Easter Holiday Fun Penshurst Place, Tonbridge, Kent 29th March to Sunday 14th April Easter Trail daily from 10.30am Craft workshop daily 12 noon – 4pm Hunt for the dragon eggs around the gardens and become Easter Eggsperts. penshurstplace.com
Easter Excitement Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven 29th March to 14th April Family fun throughout the school holidays, with a trail, a Quiz as well as many other exciting activities, see the website for full details. newhavenfort.org.uk Easter fun at Yesterdays world Yesterday's World, Battle High St 29th March - 14th April 9am to 5pm Easter Fun for all the family, miniature play village in the gardens and quizzes. yesterdaysworld.co.uk
Open Wood: Family fun Easter event 30th March 12pm – 3pm Mallydams Wood, Fairlight Nr Hastings. Celebrate Easter in our woodland with our Easter-themed trail and activities. Free event. 0300 1230750 email - fiona.cannings@rspca.org.uk Eastbourne Festival Throughout Eastbourne. 30th March to 21st April A wide range of events covering every artistic discipline. eastbournefestival.co.uk
The Fat Controller at Drusillas Drusillas Park, Alfriston 29th March 10am Enjoy photo opportunities with Sir Topham Hatt himself. 01323 874100 drusillas.co.uk
Easter Eggspress Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne Sun 31st Mar 10am to 5pm Easter fun at Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Park emsr.co.uk
Bunnies & Bears early years play session at Towner Devonshire park, College Rd, Eastbourne. A fun creative session at Towner for little ones and their carers. Booking essential - please visit event page on Towner website to book. townereastbourne.org.uk
Bateman’s Cadbury Easter Trail Bateman’s Lane, Burwash, Etchingham 31st March & 1st April Have fun exploring the garden as you follow the trail clues and win an Easter egg. Also join in with the face painting and games. nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans
HOST FAMILIES REQUIRED
Host Families Required
June and July 2013
Experience hosting a student from another country, share your culture and get paid for it!
All Areas: Bexhill, Hastings & St Leonards 2-3 week groups Full Activity Programme 24hr Host Family Support
Call 01424 426795 for an application form
Students will enjoy a full programme of activities with the school. Prompt payments, 24/7 assistance, and students all year round.
We are now recruiting hosts in the Hastings / St Leonards area. It won’t change your family life, it will just mean you’ll have extra guests at the dinner table! Cambridge Gardens College, English Language School,
5/6/7 Cambridge Gardens, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1EH, Tel : 44 (0) 1424 422 322, 44 (0) 1424 442 272, Fax : 44 (0) 1424 421 257 Email : laurie@cgc-england.com
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Hosting a Foreign Student Children and 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
www.visit1066country.com/learn-english
Do you live in or near Hastings or Eastbourne? Do you have a spare room? Eastbourne? MEET PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD AND HAVE AN INTERESTING EXPERIENCE WHILE EARNING EXTRA CASH HOSTING WITH EF IN 2013! IN 2013!
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Anyone can apply to host with EF: Families, single people, couples, old or couples, young! single people, EF Offers: / Prompt weekly payments / Year round local staff / Full activity & academic schedule for students / 24/7 contact number for queries & advice
or students advice Hastings: 01424 434148 or LT.Hastings@ef.com Eastbourne: 01323 640089 or LTEastbourne@ef.com
gs@ef.com bourne@ef.com
Hosting Foreign Students EF’s mission is to break down barriers in language, culture and geography and help people become citizens of the world. For nearly 50 years EF has welcomed students from all over the world to the UK to stay with local Hosts. Anyone can apply to host students – young, old, single or a couple, with or without children. Exposure to the culture of others is a valuable education for us. The most obvious way to get this exposure is to travel, however sometimes budget simply won’t allow it. Hosting international students can be a great alternative to enrich your life and they are fantastic company! Deciding to host students can also be a useful way to supplement income and help make ends meet. A six week stint in the summer can make a tidy contribution towards a holiday or home improvements. Students are swept up in a whirlwind of English lessons, sports, day trips and local activities from start to finish but are always keen to practice their new found lingo when they come home for their evening meal. Practical planning is straight forward enough – procure some second hand bunk beds, bulk buy the pasta and have an open mind! To apply to host in 2013 please contact: EF Hastings - Madeleine on 01424 434148 or LT.Hastings@ef.com EF Eastbourne - Emma on 01323 640089 or LTEastbourne@ef.com
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Active Kids
Our regular section showcasing the wide range of activities on offer in the local area, all of which offer a great way to burn off some youthful energy!
We're having a ball! Come and see what all the fun's about Football and Rugby for children 18 months - 7 years Classes in: Bexhill � Eastbourne � Hailsham � Netherfield FREE trial class available For more information and local venues call Bev: 01323 749640 or email: blevett@littlekickers.co.uk www.littlekickers.co.uk www.littlerugby.co.uk
At Jumping Beans we help babies and small children develop strength, coordination, confidence and imagination, through make believe, action songs and the use of our huge range of brightly coloured play equipment. If you haven't had your FREE trial yet, why not book it now! For enquiries or to make a party booking, please email: sarah@gojumpingbeans.co.uk EEEEL L FRFRRIAIA T TR
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.
Creative, physical Creative, physical fitness classes fitness classes
www.gojumpingbeans.co.uk www.gojumpingbeans.co.uk
Sedlescombe & Robertsbridge
A unique mixture of exercise, stimulation, yoga, Thursdays imaginative play and FUN!
Mornings 3 months to 3 years
Huge range of fabulous equipment plus friendly, Afternoons 3 to 5 years enthusiastic class leaders & helpers. Classes for babies from three months, Huge range of fabulous equipment walking to 3 years and up-to-5’s!! plus friendly, enthusiastic team Sessions held in Sedlescombe, Pembury, Goudhurst and Smarden.
Plus energetic and imaginative Plus energetic and imaginative Dynamites Dynamites parties for 1-11 year olds parties for 1-11 year olds To bookFor a freeaclass trial orclass for partycall availability, please call 01424 882684 or 01580 213476 FREE 01424 882684 or 01580 213476
Need to tell families in East Sussex more about YOUR business ? 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. Classes are held throughout the East Sussex area.
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www.littlekickers.co.uk & www.littlerugby.co.uk
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Family days out, sports courses, after-school activities, holiday club, birthday parties, crèche, swimming lessons, pool parties, softplay, roller discos and lots more... you won’t get bored at freedomleisure! visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/familyfun
phone
0845 337 4040
summerfields leisure centre, helenswood sports centre, falaise fitness centre, rye sports centre, bexhill advertise with us call Debby on 01424 429139 leisure centre, bexhill leisuretopool 23
Do you want a future in Dance ?
Well Diana Freedman's School of Dance and Performing Arts can make it happen...
ACT SING DANCE Haywood Way Hastings TN35 4PL Our programme of gymnastics offers activities for babies through to our Elite gymnasts. We start with daily drop-in play sessions through to structured classes with qualified coaches.
• Tumblegym (open play) • Activities for under 5’s • Structured classes for General & Elite gymnasts • Birthday parties
01424 444615 www.summerfields-gymnastics.com emma@summerfields-gymnastics.com
Autism Sussex Caring to Make a Difference
Children and Young People’s Clubs Teenz Group Social Group for 13+ Asperger’s
£5 per session Introducing New Group & Times Youngers: Wednesday 5.30pm-7pm Olders: Wednesday 7pm-8.30pm The group focuses on improving social and communication skills, making new friends and having fun. Teenz choose the activities: Animation, Cookery, Music, Art, Xbox Tournaments, Wii, Bowling, Cinema, Mini-Golf.
Saturday Clubs
An exciting club in Battle for children with autism spectrum conditions
£5 per session. Booking essential 1st and 2nd Sat of each month (3-8yrs) 9.30am-12.30pm 3rd and 4th Sat of each month (9-12yrs)9.30am-12.30pm The club provides a wide range of structured and fun activities including Music, Cookery, Art, Interactive Games and Sensory Sessions.
samantha.fievez@autismsussex.org.uk Samantha Fievez: samantha.fievez@autismsussex.org.uk
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...AND MORE! Get the chance to take part in Shows, Festivals & Fetes! EXCELLENT exam results, 100% Success!! Awarded the High Examinations Achievement Award by the Dance Council International Former Pupils & Teachers working professionally in London's West End in shows such as: The Wizard of Oz, Evita, High School Musical. Graduates from Bird College, London School of Musical Theatre, The Royal Ballet Southern Theatre Arts Centre. Pupils now teaching professionally, working in Euro Disney, Cruises, Film Work, Extras, TV work, Schools, etc. Highly qualified Teachers to provide excellent standards! Diana Freedman qualified and highly sought after professional Examiner.
TWO PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS! BEXHILL & PEVENSEY BAY BARRES, MIRRORS, SUSPENDED FLOORS! CALL US NOW ON: 01323 460542 or 01424 212986 EMAIL: dianafreedman@hotmail.co.uk WEBSITE: www.dianafreedman.co.uk Follow us on Facebook or Twitter... OR POP IN TODAY!
Autism Sussex
profit organisation and Autism Sussex is an independent, not for profit registered charity, whose aim is to provide a range of opportunities for children, young people and adults with autism spectrum conditions and/or Asperger syndrome.
Please Call 01424 0779 5152950 722516
FREE Introductory classes Various discounts to keep your prices down! A happy friendly school from 1+ to adults for fun or a future career One of the few schools in the area to offer Teacher Training, and training up to a professional level Classes in....
for People with Autism
East Sussex
Most events are held at our exciting new venue Roebuck 3, Roebuck Street, Hastings, TN34 2BB.
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Caring to Make a Difference
Autism Sussex for People with Autism
Active Saturdays
First Saturday of each month in the afternoon Venue & prices dependent on activity. A group for 10-19 year olds with Asperger’s. Active Saturdays takes place on the first Saturday of each month, providing activities to suit a wide range of interests and abilities. By accessing a variety of facilities within the community, the group will allow participants to build confidence, develop social skills and increase independence.
Rock & Pop Workshop Saturdays.
£5 per session
1.30pm - 3.30pm Pop Music Group 3.30pm - 5.30pm Rock Music Group Calling all wannabe drummers, singers, guitarists, bassists and keyboard players! Autism Sussex are running a rock and pop workshop for 12-24 year olds. Come and be part of a live band playing a variety of songs including rock classics, old favourites, pop hits and modern chart toppers. Write your own original music, record and produce your own CD! No experience necessary, all abilities welcome, come along and join in the jam!
After School Club
NEW
Wednesdays. 4pm - 5.30pm.
£5 per session Autism Sussex are setting up a new After School club for children aged 9-13 with Asperger’s and High Functioning ASC. The group will focus on learning social skills and improving communication methods. The Club will allow children to make new friends and have fun, all in a relaxed and informal setting. Each week there will be different activities including; Film Nights, Wii and Xbox Tournaments, Pool and Football Table leagues, Photography, Cookery, Art, Textiles, Sewing and Music.
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Kick off Easter with some Big Fun at The Sovereign Centre! From Monday 1st April – Friday 12th April, the holiday programme features lots of extra activities including a Craft and Play session, Sovey Tumblers Soft Play Sessions and Junior Gym Sessions. The popular fully supervised Active Kids Holiday Camp returns too, featuring a wide range of fun activities and sports for half or full day bookings. Perfect for working parents, or those just looking for a break for a few hours. Or why not encourage your child to try, Junior Discover Scuba or Junior Aquajets? Other fun activity sessions in the pools include, The Wibbly Wobbly Walkway, The Giant Inflatable Runway, Water Walkers, Meet and Greet Sovey the Seal or just enjoy the Waves and Flume in the Fun Pool. A family swim ticket is just £13.70 for Residents (£17. 40 for non-Residents) - so jump in and join the fun! To find out more and plan your active half term visit: www.eastbourneleisurecentres.com/sovereign_centre
with Water Babies, the UK’s leading baby swim school
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3 Fully qualified, world class instructors 3 Award-winning programme teaches babies from birth
3 Teaching you to teach your baby to swim
3 Saving lives through water confidence and safety skills
Classes held in...
Northiam, Bexhill, & Eastbourne
To join in the fun call
01424 892 568
waterbabies.co.uk
Water Babies runs fun, innovative baby swimming classes across East Sussex. Our fully qualified instructors are world class and could have trained as private pilots – three times over – in the time it takes them to qualify with us. With a multi-award winning programme which teaches vital water confidence and safety skills from birth, our overall aim is to teach you to teach your baby to swim. So we’ll always explain why we’re doing everything, as well as carefully demonstrate exactly what to do. Water Babies classes run in Bexhill and Eastbourne with new classes in Northiam. For further details please call 01424 892568, email holdon@waterbabies.co.uk or visit www.waterbabies.co.uk
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Event Listings - April Bexhill 100 Easter Bonnet Parade Bexhill Promenade, Bexhill-on-Sea 31st March 9am to 5pm A parade of classic cars with imaginative entries that look as though they've taken a diversion through a florists.
The Bodiam Household Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Nr Robertsbridge 8th to 14th April, 11am to 4pm Drop in and pay a visit to the Bodiam Household as they talk, demonstrate and generally cause mischief inside the castle. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle
Masks & Forest Creatures at Towner Devonshire park, College Rd, Eastbourne. 12th April 11.30am to 3pm (Free) Explore the forest and landscape scenes in Towner’s current exhibitions, and make masks and costume pieces. townereastbourne.org.uk
Bushcraft and Badgers Overnight event for 10-12yrs 5th April 2pm – 6th April 10am. Mallydams Wood, Fairlight Nr Hastings. Learn about fire lighting, building shelters and other woodcraft activities. £25 per child. 0300 1230750 email - fiona.cannings@rspca.org.uk
Tales for Toddlers De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill Seafront. 8th April, 10.30am - 11.15am and 11.30am - 12.15pm - FREE Fun filled sessions of stories, rhymes, songs and creative activities. dlwp.com
Eastbourne Shout Western Lawns Eastbourne. 19th April 6.30pm Mass community Singalong. It’s not about singing well, just about joining in! Just turn up. eastbournefestival.co.uk
The Gruffalo's Child De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill Seafront. 5th & 6th April, see website for times. Magical, musical adaptation of the popular childrens book. dlwp.com Beatles Day 14 White Rock Theatre, Hastings 7th April from 11.30am Over 300 musicians playing the music of the Beatles, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support beatlesday.org.uk
Jamie & Anna Live - Boys vs Girls Congress Theatre, Eastbourne 21st April, 11am and 2.30pm Starring Jamie Rickers and Anna Williamson from Nickelodeon’s “Camp Orange” present a fantastic, interactive show for the whole family. eastbournetheatres.com
Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud Lime Kiln Cottage Information Centre 10th April 2pm to 3.30pm Discover the marvellous minibeasts that live on the mudflats in our saltmarsh. Wellies & old clothes advised! wildrye.info/reserve
St Georges Day Activities Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Nr Robertsbridge. 21st Apr, 11am to 4pm Various crafts and activities going on throughout the day, and those brave enough can battle their own dragon with hobby horse jousting! nationaltrust.co.uk/bodiam_castle
Wind in the Willows White Rock Theatre, Hastings 12th April, 2.30pm Beautifully written, played and produced, this vibrant, musical show gives the opportunity for everyone to take part. whiterocktheatre.org.uk
The Martial Arts Centre - Eastbourne, Hastings Bexhill and
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 • • • • of martial arts Kuk Sool Won, as seen on ITV’s • • • ‘Let’s Get• • Gold’. Our syllabus includes hand and foot strikes, blocking and sparring, joint throwing, empty hand and weapons locking, forms, pressure points, throwing, falling and much more… Our are dedicated to Instructors 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. 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
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The Hastings Stage Studio School for the Performing Arts
BUILD CONFIDENCE
HAVE FUN
DEVELOP YOUR TALENTS
IMPROVE COORDINATION MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Experience the thrill of
KEEP FIT
in a safe, fun environment promoting teamwork, cooperation and artistic development
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Expert and unrivalled tuition in Ballet, Tap, Street, Jazz, Modern Dance, Drama, Singing, Mime, Public Speaking, Musical Theatre, Pilates & Adult Classes
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01424 850028
John & Vanessa Pohlhammer, Principals - West End, Film and TV Performers/Directors/Choreographers. Teaching Qualifications: LAMDA, ISTD, BTDA, RBS, Full Member RAD, MRBS, AISTD, IDTA, LLAM & Guildhall
Training the talent of Hastings since 1968! The Hastings Stage Studio offers well-rounded, professional training for all ages in singing, dancing and acting. At their state-of-the-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 years old 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 from the West End, TV and film, train students in all aspects of the performing arts. Optional exams with the major London academies can count towards GCSE requirements for older children and the professional quality of The Hastings Stage Studio’s many performing opportunities is unsurpassed. In December the talented pupils of The Hastings Stage Studio performed their hilarious pantomime Dick Whittington & His Cat to rave reviews. They are now preparing for another exciting performance for Beatles Day at The White Rock Theatre April 7th, helping to raise thousands for MacMillan Cancer Support. To find out more about The Hastings Stage Studio call Vanessa on 01424 850028.
Battle School of Dancing Ballet, Modern and Tap
Contact Sarah Holt A.I.S.T.D.
01424 773806
battleschoolofdancing@hotmail.co.uk or join us on facebook: facebook.com/battleschoolofdancing
At Battle School of Dancing we offer classes in the main dance disciplines for children aged three to young adult. Learn ballet, modern and tap in a fun atmosphere with the emphasis on learning in a non-competitive environment. The school has been established since September 1994, and has a hundred plus pupils. We hold small friendly classes Tuesday to Friday. Dancing is an excellent way of building confidence and an understanding of music. It also builds physical development, coordination, social skills and imagination. First lesson free. Contact Sarah Holt A.I.S.T.D for details. 01424 773806 or battleschoolofdancing@hotmail.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, I have a daughter who is in Year 6 at Primary school. She was very close to my Mum and last year my Mum died after a long fight with cancer. As you can imagine Christmas was very hard. My daughter misses her Grandmother very much and is often in tears and upset. When I ask her what is the problem she just shouts and yells telling me I know what it is and I can’t help her. I am dreading her going back to school as at the end of last term her class teacher asked to see me and told me that my daughters work has slipped and that she was very concerned. It is always really difficult when we lose someone close to us and this wound takes a while to heal. The whole grief experience is not one that goes quickly and as I am sure you are aware is made up of several very strong emotions; disbelief, denial, anger, remorse, depression and finally acceptance. For you and your daughter it is very hard as you are both grieving and will experience different emotions at different times. The most important thing is to talk to her about the emotions and stages you are going through, help her understand that today is a bad day because… but that tomorrow will be different. That the emotions she feels are like the waves of the sea they ebb and flow but do not last forever. Talk about the memories you have and how much you miss your mum. Also talk about the good things you remember and the things she would say and don’t worry if she sees you cry. She will watch you and know that it is bearable and that the tears do end. A really good book for you to share is ‘Badgers passing gifts’ by Susan Varley. This is a book that looks back and celebrates the gifts badger has given all his friends. It is a lovely book to share and will cause you to talk about your own memories of your Mum. Another thing for you both to do is to create a memory box. Spend time decorating a box and then put inside the things that are important to you both in connection with your Mum. This might be pictures, objects that were hers or gifts that she bought you both. The objects link to a memory or occasion
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that you shared with her or altogether. This can be a lovely activity to share and do together. As to school the first thing is to talk to your daughter’s class teacher and explain what is going on and how difficult your daughter is finding things. Some schools have access to school counsellors or mentors who would be able to support your daughter if you felt this might help. Your daughter’s class teacher can just keep an eye on her and give her a little extra support over the next few months while she is experiencing this sense of loss. Dear Alison, I am writing as my husband and I recently separated and our eldest son who is in Year 8 has really struggled with what is happening. He used to be a very gentle calm boy but now he always seems angry is quick to lose his temper and doesn’t seem to care about school or his work anymore. Last term he got into trouble quite a lot and this has never happened before. I have had several meetings with his Form Tutor who has told me that his work is really suffering. I can’t share this with his Dad as he will just get really angry and that will make things worse. It is very difficult for all members of a family when parents have to separate. It will take time for your son to manage this so first of all you will need to be patient. When parents separate children experience great loss and therefore have to go through the grief cycle. This cycle is made up of several very strong emotions and anger is one of them. Your son will be angry at both of you and will take out his anger on the person he feels is strong enough to cope with it. He will need to test out that the parent he is living with won’t walk away and leave him as well. This will take time to experience and feel safe with. I am sure that school and his work at school are the last thing that he wants to think about or even cares about at the moment, it can be a really good focus however for some young people and by concentrating on school work they can experience an ‘emotional break’ from all the other worries and thoughts. Try and help him focus on the subjects that he likes and
enjoys. Giving your son the time is going to be really important, not necessarily to talk, unless he wants to, but just doing things together, car washing, cooking, wii, bike riding or skating whatever he and you can enjoy together. Create some good memories together and remind one another how to laugh. Talk to his school and share your worries with them. They may have Learning Mentors or other support workers they can use to help your son. Staff need to be aware of what he is going through so that they can help him manage the stresses and pressures of school with everything else. Young people take time to process all the emotions and thoughts that these situations bring however they are able to with support and help and in so doing experience their own strength and resilience. Dear Alison I really don’t know how to deal with a situation at my son’s school. My son is in Year 1 and is struggling to manage. Each day when I go to pick him up I dread it. I stand in the playground waiting hoping that he is the first out and that I can avoid his class teacher. I know all the other parents are talking about me and how bad my son is at school. His class teacher always seems to want to see me and calls me into the class in front of everyone. Then she proceeds to tell me all the things he has done and the children he has upset or hurt. I know she thinks I am a bad mother and can’t control my son. I’m getting to the point where I try to get my friend to pick him up so that I can avoid having to see everyone. I know he is no angel but I just don’t know what to do. You are obviously having a very difficult time at the moment. Having worked with many parents whose children struggle at school for a variety of reasons I am aware of how difficult the school playground can be and how they feel that everyone is judging them. I am also aware of how very difficult it is to hear a list of things your son has done wrong at school and know that you are not able to do very much about them as you are not there. All these things make a difficult time even more difficult to manage, so like many of my
families all you want to do is avoid them. The hardest thing to do is to work with the school however that is what your son needs. He needs the help you and the school can give him to find out why his behaviour is as it is and then support him so he can change it. Make an appointment to see the class teacher and the SENCo and talk to them about what is going on, how you feel and then together plan what you can all do to deal with the situation. Make a plan together and set up a time when you can meet up again and review what has been happening. A home school contact book can be useful. This stops the need to be called into the classroom at the end of the day as it is all written down. You can then read this quietly without your son when you get home. Once you have read it then you can talk to your son about it. Focus on the positives. Don’t ignore the difficult things that have happened ask him what happened and listen to his answer without interrupting. When he has finished ask what he might do differently next time that would make the outcome different. Think about different strategies together. Make sure you finish with a positive comment. Children tend to respond to these conversations best when they are doing other things, playing in the sink, or doing a job with the adult they are talking to. Your son will be exhausted at the end of the day as he will have been trying very hard to manage. Be aware of this and try and comment on all the positive things he does from the moment you pick him up, ‘catch him being good’ Make sure you can give him as much attention as possible on your way home. Ignore your phone and talk about his day and yours. You may find a parenting course is a useful way of understanding children’s behaviour and what to do about it. They can be really helpful and supportive in difficult times with lots of ideas and strategies that really work. Some parents find them a bit scary at first but after the first session never look back.
SCHOOL APPEALS YOUR SCHOOL YOUR CHOICE
If you have been unsuccessful with your child’s application to the school of your choice then contact SCHOOL APPEALS for all you need to know about winning your appeal.
www.schoolappeals.org.uk E-mail: schoolappeals@yahoo.com Tel: 01903 718741 Please quote ref: FSE/2012 in all communications WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY SCHOOL APPLICATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL? Make sure that your appeal is submitted in time. You can submit additional information at any time up to the appeal. Put forward the strongest possible case. Explain why you want a place at your preferred school and back up what you say with third party evidence. If there are medical reasons, submit a letter of support from your doctor or consultant; if there are friendship issues, name the children and try and get their parents to support your appeal. Do your research. Check government and local authority web sites to support your case. Ask the admission authority for information about the numbers in each of the year groups and how many appeals were successful in the last 5 years. Challenge the admission authority’s case. Look at the performance figures and Ofsted reports for the school to see if they support your case. Look for mistakes and errors in the admission authority’s case. If you can undermine their case then this may help your case. Knowledge breeds confidence and so preparation is essential. Before the appeal, consider the questions that you want to ask the admissions authority. To help yourself, get a copy of “Your School Your Choice” published by Lawpack or for a range of support services contact School Appeals on: 01903 718741 or schoolappeals@yahoo.com
Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to build your child’s confidence and inspire a passion for learning. Contact your Local Instructor for a Free Assessment : Eastbourne Study Centre & Hastings Study Centre Dale Kusano-Puffett 01424 754633 / 07903 274140 eastbourne@kumoncentre.co.uk hastings@kumoncentre.co.uk
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, • 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
Educational Psychotherapist 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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Making a difference to Young Carers lives Imagine that your dad has a physical disability and can’t still young at heart and Harriet and I get on really well. go outside and play with you, your brother has a learning We’ve done all sorts of things, ice skating, swimming disability and needs a lot of attention and your mum is etc. and we both look forward to meeting up each week.” tired all the time because she’s caring for all of you. Young Carers can also benefit from spending time with You help out around the house, cooking, cleaning and one another. Every three months the Association of washing up; at school you are often teased and bullied Carers organises a joint activity so that Young Carers because your life is different. A lot of the time you feel of various ages can meet up and enjoy each other’s lonely and isolated, no one seems to understand what company. If two young people are of a similar age and you are coping with. have similar interests they are able to go out with a This kind of situation isn’t volunteer together. anyone’s fault, but it can have a big impact on the young people “Friends at school often whose lives are different because don’t understand what my one or more members of their life is like at home says family have a long term illness or Ellen. When I go out with disability. Together these young other Young Carers it’s really people are known as Young nice to know that they share Carers. There are 175,000 Young similar experiences, it helps Carers in the UK; they are less me feel a lot less lonely and likely to do well at school and isolated and I always feel 68% experience bullying and feel happier afterwards.” isolated. The Association of Carers Taking a Young Carer out to provides free support to an activity of their choice on a Young Carer Harry has fun preparing strawberry milkshakes with Young Carers and Carers regular basis and providing study Suzie Adams at a Young Carers get together at The White House. in Hastings and Rother. If support can make a big difference to their life. This is you know someone who you think could benefit from the purpose of our Young Carers Befriending Service. our services, or you would like to volunteer or make a “Deciding to volunteer to take out a Young Carer is one donation, please get in touch with our friendly team. of the best decisions I’ve made since I retired”, says Call us today on 01424 722 309, visit our website: Valerie. I thought that because I was older, a young www.associationofcarers.org.uk or find us on Facebook or twitter. person wouldn’t enjoy spending time with me, but I’m
Event Listings - May/June Tulip Festival Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst 24th Apr To 6th May Approximately 20,000 bulbs in 100 varieties are planted. pashleymanorgardens.com Jack in the Green Throughout Hastings Old Town 3rd May To 6th May Procession on Bank Holiday Monday with music, dance, singing and street entertainment and the traditional crowning of the May Queen. hastingsjack.co.uk Magnificent Motors Western Lawns, Eastbourne 4th & 5th May. Biggest free motoring spectacular on the South Coast, over 500 vintage and classic vehicles. Tel 01323 415442 Bexhill Tweed & Tea Family Bicycle Ride Ride from Bexhill to Pevensey Castle. 6th May, meet 2pm Bexhill Railway Stn. All cyclists welcome to join in and participate. Subject to weather, check : classiccyclegroup.co.uk
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Sportsbourne Sports Grounds, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, 25th May, 11am to 3pm Encouraging young people and families to get together and try new sports. To find out more, visit: sportsbourne.com Eastbourne Carnival Route from Western Lawns to Princes Park 25th May, 6pm Theme for this year is "Sussex by the sea" After party in Princes Park. eastbournecarnival.co.uk Bexhill Horse Show The Polegrove, Brockley Rd, Bexhill 27th May, 10am to 5pm The show offers a variety of jumping classes for amateur and professional riders and a dog show will also be held. bexhillhorseshow.co.uk Little Something Theatre Under Ground Theatre, Eastbourne Library, Grove Rd. Eastbourne. 25th May, 2pm Lots of action, lots of colour and puppets. An enchanting adventure called ‘I want a star as my friend,’ followed by a theatrical and puppet making workshop. undergroundtheatre.co.uk
Eastbourne Cycling Festival Western Lawns, Eastbourne. 2nd June. Free event offering the chance for cyclists to take part in a variety of events, from time trials to road races, as well as browse trade stands on the seafront. eastbournecyclingfestival.co.uk Classic Motor Cycle Meet & Run Western Lawns, Eastbourne. 9th June. 250 classic motorcycles, fun walk, funfair, dancing, live music, morris dancing, charity stalls and refreshments. World Minigolf Masters Tournament Hastings Seafront, Hastings 14th & 15th June, 10am to 4pm See the best minigolf players in the world compete in the 2 day event. Michelham Goes Wild! Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham 22nd & 23rd June 10.30am to 5.00pm Wildlife displays, birds of prey, dog agility competition and dog show, beer tent and barbeque. 01323 844224 www.sussexpast.co.uk
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Easter Fun at the Railway!
29th March to 1st April
EASTER FAMILY FUN!
Keep your kids amused with an Easter Egg Hunt, an Easter Quiz, activity sheets and coloured pencils to enjoy during your steam train ride all included in the price of your ticket! We are open throughout Easter with 5 steam departures from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st March and 8 train departures on Monday 1st April. 2nd to 12th April inclusive
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For just £1 your kids can enjoy England’s finest rural light railway... all day!* Plus a free ‘Easter Trail’ at Bodiam Castle. See our website for details* *Offer is valid Tuesday 2 to Friday 12 April inc. Travel limited to two ‘Kids for a Quid’ per full Day Rover fare paying adult/senior for children between 3 to 15 years inclusive. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Web voucher required for travel and the ‘Easter Trail’ activity at Bodiam Castle. get buzzing online at www.familybuzz.co.uk 32Tel: 01580 765155 or visit kesr.org.uk for details of this and other events.