Family Buzz Summer 2014 by Golden Times

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ello and welcome to the Summer edition of the Family Buzz. East Sussex really is the place to be by the sea this summer with so many fantastic events going on. Many of our towns are holding exciting and colourful carnivals, Eastbourne has it's spectacular "Airbourne" airshow and Hastings gets ready to say "Arrrrrrr!" for Pirate Day. Live music and entertainment will be happening all over the place during the next couple of months and there's never a better time to enjoy our fabulous coastline than the summertime. We hope all of our readers will find something to make their summer that little bit more fun-packed in the pages of this magazine! Don't forget to mention the Mag if we've helped you choose a day out - 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

CONTENTS 06. Event Listings 10. Child Care Section 14. Flexible Working 16. Party Planning 18. Event Listings 20. Ask Alison 22. Active Kids 27. Eating out 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

No part of this magazine, including advertisements, may be reproduced in part or in whole, without explicit permission from the editor. The opinions expressed within the magazine are not necessarily those of the publishers but those of the individual contributors. The greatest of care is taken to ensure that all information published in this magazine is correct at the time of going to print. Readers should be aware that the Publishers cannot be held responsible for errors, omissions or inaccuracies. Please check details of all events with the organisers before attending.

Cover Story Our cover this month also features an image by Rosie Wooldridge from the Mollycoddle summer range cataogue. Lily is pictured wearing a navy dress with buzzy bee and sunflower print, available from Mollycoddle for ÂŁ24.

Molly Coddle Childrenswear is an online manufacturer and retailer creating traditional vintage inspired boys and girls clothing ageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newborn up to 7 years. Handmade or hand-embellished in Sussex, a British brand making charming special things for extra special little people. Using a multitude of textures, timeless colour palettes and prints, Molly Coddle Childrenwear will be loved by the whole family. The new Summer range is now launched and is inspired by memories of childhood holidays and Summer fun. The website www.mollycoddlechildrenswear.co.uk and Social Media displays are visited 24/7 by customers who want to shop at a time that suits them. Gift buyers particularly love the beautiful gift wrap and free UK postage that comes with a purchase. The beautiful photography by Rosie Wooldridge Photography really captures the essence of children having fun. Rosie is Based in Lewes, East Sussex and specialises in children's portrait photography. You can find out more and see examples of her work at: www.rosiewooldridgephotography.com Child models are sourced through social media requests and there is always a great customer response to each photo

Behind Lily, you can see one of the vintage railway carriages of the Lavender Line. For more details on this preserved railway, see the advertisement on the opposite page.

shoot. It is a superb way to engage with customers and build rapport. Molly Coddle Childrenswear is popular throughout the UK and has many loyal customers who come back regularly for their childrens clothing needs.

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Event Listings St Leonards Festival 11th to 13th July. Throughout St Leonards. Wide variety of entertainment to amuse all ages, street theatre, childrens entertainers, food stalls and more. For full details, see www.18hours.org.uk Free Family Drop-in at Towner 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th & 27th July, 10am to 6pm. Towner Gallery, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. Families are encouraged to get creative and make some art of their own, inspired by the exhibitions on show. www.townereastbourne.org.uk Eastbourne Extreme 12th & 13th July, 11am to 7pm Princes Park & Eastern Seafront, Eastbourne. Free entry. The south coast’s coolest, fastest and most intense free sports festival. Extreme skaters, motorcyclists, cyclists and watersports. For more info, visit: www.eastbourneextreme.co.uk

Brightling Park International Horse Trials 12th to 13th July. Brightling Park, Brightling, Robertsbridge. Dressage, show jumping, cross country, licensed bar, food outlets, trade stands in the beautiful surroundings of Brightling park. www.brightlinghorsetrials.co.uk Traditional Village Fete 12th July, 2pm to 5.30pm. Fairwarp Village Green, Fairwarp, Nr Uckfield. May Pole Dancing, The Pentacle Drummers, music by Last of the Wild, Punch and Judy, a fun dog show, children’s races, stalls, grand draw, tomblola, barrow of booze raffle, arts and crafts competitions, teas, ice creams, strawberries and cream, book stall, bric-a-brac stall, children’s rides, tug of war and much, much more. For more information contact Di Bowley on 01825 713881. It’s a Knockout 13th July, 11am Eastbourne Borough Football Club, Priory Lane, Eastbourne. Fun for all the family with huge

inflatables, props and costumes for wet & wacky challenges. Enter a team or just turn up on the day to enjoy the fun. Bouncy castles, face painting, rides, sumo suits and much more. www.ebfc.co.uk Bexhill Carnival Week 19th to 26th July Culminating in a parade through the town on the 26th, the carnival week sees many events occuring throughout Bexhill. For full details visit www. bexhillcarnival.co.uk South Downs Bike Ride 19th July 100 or 35 mile bike ride to raise money for the British Heart foundation. Visit www.bhf.org for more details. Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children 19th July, 3pm - 4.30pm The Wish Tower, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne. Award winning Jay Foreman previews his Edinburgh Festival show for Children at the Wish Tower. Tel 0871 6630031

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Event Listings Bexhill Roaring 20s 19th July, 10am to 7pm. Bexhill Seafront. A vibrant period event featuring air displays, vintage cars, Charleston dancers, 1920’s big band performances, vintage fun fair, donkey rides and much more. Carnival Week 1920’s Day 19th July, 11am to 5pm. Bexhill Museum, Egerton Road, Bexhill. 1920s themed family fun and activities. Activities free, normal museum entry applies. www.bexhillmuseum.co.uk Pirate Day 2014 20th July 12pm to 6pm Hastings Seafront & Old Town. Street entertainment, Jack Sparrow lookalikes, grand parade with drummers, Pirate treasure trail, Pirate & Craft Market. www.piratedayhastings.co.uk Appledore Vintage & Classic Car Rally 20th July, 10.30am to 4pm. Recreation Ground, The Street, Appledore.

More than 150 vintage and classic cars, refreshments, bar, stalls, dog show and entertainments. A great family day out. Bexhill Museum Open Day 25th July, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Bexhill Museum, Egerton Road, Bexhill. Summer fun for all the family, entrance to the museum and all the events are FREE all day, part of Bexhill carnival week. www.bexhillmuseum.co.uk Lammas Festival 26th & 27th July from 11am Western Lawns, Town Centre & Seafront, Eastbourne. A pageant of morris dancing, carnival giants and live music, now in it’s 13th year. www.lammasfest.org Defend the Redoubt Napoleonic Weekend 26th & 27th July 10am to 4pm Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. Come and celebrate all things Napoleonic with historical re-enactors, workshops,

demonstrations, musketry, marching and the arts of soldiery. www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk Hastings Old Town Carnival Week 26th July to 3rd August. Grand Carnival Procession on 2nd August, many other events throughout the week. For full details please visit : www.oldtowncarnivalweek.co.uk Hastings Annual Beach Concert 26th & 27th July. Stade open Space, Hastings Old Town, Hastings. See the best of Hastings’ local bands perform on the beach. Bexhill MotoFest 2014 27th July, 10am to 6pm. Throughout Bexhill. Free to attend motorcycle festival featuring trade stands, family fun fair & Barbecue and a highend motorcycle display area in Devonshire Rd. www.bexhillmotofest.com

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St. Mary's Nursery: Set amongst trees and woodland, next to battle's historic parish Church, St. Mary's Nursery is perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Inside the light and airy Church Hall (Set up by the committee through the Church) provides a busy yet homely environment to enable your child to play, learn and achieve, as well as areas for rest and quiet time. The nursery has a separate kitchen for preparing light meals and snacks and a secure outside play area. The nursery is accessible to all and is approached via the Church car park, offering a safe place for parents to drop off and collect children. We open 48 weeks a year, with an option to book full or part time places, including term time only.

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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 to 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.

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.

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Tel: 07925 926476 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 Registered charity no: 1034010

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Choosing the right childcare provider for your child can be a daunting task for parents, so to help out parents taking this step for the first time, We are a small, friendly preschool here are some tips and hints: offering full time and sessional It's always a good idea to visit several childcare providers, at care for children 2-5 years of age. each one, look for: • Trained and experienced staff, they should be ready to learn and respond to the individual needs of your child. • Children who seem happy and purposeful, busy and engaged but comfortable in their surroundings. • Safe and clean premises that offer a warm welcome. • Planned and organised activities While visiting a childcare provider you should ask questions to make sure you're making an informed choice. Questions to consider are: • What qualifications do the staff have? • What is the ratio of staff to children and how many children attend each day? • Are food and nappies provided for the children? How is the children's isshould there abe starburst in Family • Grapevine. Need to find ibehaviour mage for managed, LHS. Scroll policy for discipline? Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm • Does each child have a key worker (one member of staff SPACES AVAILABLE who has main responsibility for each child)? Hopefully these suggestions, along with checking the Tel 01424 751060 childcare providers Ofsted report at www.ofsted.gov.uk, will help you find the right place for your child to thrive! www.minimoospreschool.co.uk

Eastbourne nursery Leaps & Bounds is on the move!

Leaps & Bounds nursery, which opened in 2009, is moving to the former Waverley Pub in Ashford Eastbourne Town Centre road - directly opposite the Arndale Centre’s rear EASTBOURNE TOWN CENTRE entrance. This superb location ensures that Leaps & Bounds will remain the only true town centre High quality childcare  High quality childcare olds nursery in Eastbourne. for 2-5 year for Minutes from station The premises are being totally renovated, from top for 2 – 5 year olds and Arndale Centre to bottom, to provide a safe & secure environment  Minutes from station for nursery age children. It will also be provided Open 7.30am-6.30pm and Arndale Centre with a full range of new toys, equipment & food freshly  OAll pen from 7.30 prepared – 6.30 furniture. on the premises  All food freshly prepared The bigger premises mean that Leaps & Bounds on the premises will be able to cater for more children, from 0 – 5 years old on both a private and funded basis. They 15 hours free will continue to open for extended hours between 15 childcare hours FREE f or 6.30pm Similar to ad in Family G7.30am rapevine. until Need to find image for LHS. Scroll should be starburst childcare for every every 3 year old The new nursery will open in August. Until then 3 year old! Ask for details it is business as usual in Terminus Road for the Ask for details. staff and 105 children who attend the current premises. Parents can pre-register their children now to 25 Terminus Road, Eastbourne BN21 3QL guarantee them a place at the brand new nursery info@leaps-bounds.net www.leaps-bounds.net 01323 410585 by calling 01323 410585. info@leaps-‐bounds.net www.leaps-‐bounds.net

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Naming Ceremonies The arrival of a child is a truly life changing event; worthy of celebration. Naming ceremonies are a meaningful way of celebrating the birth of a new baby with family and friends and to welcome them into the world and your lives. The naming becomes a special celebration to honour the child’s chosen name, choose guiding adults and offer gifts and blessings on the infant or young person. A traditional Christening, with ritual and religious words does not fit with everyone's outlook on life or hopes for the future. This ceremony offers an alternative choice for parents who would not choose to have a religious church christening, but recognise the importance of naming their child and celebrating their arrival into the family.

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Currently situated in Hastings and St Leonards, Artemis Nursery is thrilled to announce the opening of it’s third nursery in Hollington. Artemis Hollington will be operating from 1st September and will run 51 weeks per year from 7.30am till 6pm, Monday to Friday. They will cater for children as young as 3 months to 5 years. Early Years education entitlement will be offered to all 3 & 4 year olds and childcare can be provided for those eligible for 2 year old funding. All meals will be prepared on the premises by a fully qualified chef. As such they are able to offer a diet which is capable of meeting all individual dietary needs. Year on year since its launch in 2007, Artemis Nursery has consistently accomplished outstanding progress. It’s reputation for outstanding childcare, as rated by Ofsted, is widely due to being owner managed, but at the heart of its success, is the belief that children deserve the best start in life, and are treated with care, consideration and respect as individuals. Artemis staff understand that children are motivated differently and use resources inventively to capture children’s imaginations and promote a love of learning. Staff have a very strong relationship with parents and offer home visits to help aid transitioning children from home to nursery. They will be holding open days at Artemis Hollington on 18th &19th July from 10am till 2pm where you can register your interest and meet some of their friendly team.

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Working around a family If you are seeing children off to nursery for the first time this September, or have children progressing from nursery to primary school, now may be the perfect time to start looking at working options that can fit around the time you have available. From the 30th June 2014, employees who have worked for the same employer for at least 26 weeks have the legal right to request flexible working. You can find out more about this at: www.gov.co.uk/flexible-working For those of you looking to return to work after maternity/paternity leave, we've teamed up with 3 local companies who offer various, flexible and home-working opportunities. There's help on hand for parents seeking work who need help finding training or even help writing a CV (See the ad at the bottom of this page) Finding a way to work from home can enable you to be flexible with the time you spend with your family as well as avoiding the stress and expense of commuting.

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Free assistance for unemployed Parents Hastings Positive Progress for Parents is a new project from Tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s People, funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund. Our aim is to support unemployed parents in the Hastings and Rother areas by advising them on where and how to start looking for training and employment. This is a tailor-made, individual service based on each personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements and we are able to travel to various locations to make accessing the service easier. For more information or an appointment with an Adviser to discuss your needs please call 01424 718491 or 07741271984 and ask for Laura or Nick.

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Are you thinking of returning to work, or looking for an entirely new career that fits around your family commitments? If you want a career with flexible hours, where you can progress, feel secure, and get an enormous sense of personal achievement from helping others, then domiciliary care is for you. MiHomecare the award winning national care provider has been awarded a new contract to deliver domiciliary care and support to customers in the Eastbourne Area. They are currently recruiting for 350 support workers in the wider Eastbourne area. “We are looking for good people with great potential; whether they’re looking to start a career in the care industry or fancy a new challenge, there’s no limit to what they can achieve when they work with us. It’s not a problem if they’ve never worked in the care industry before, as we recruit support workers on positive values; attitude & personality are what we look for when recruiting new team members. We will fully fund their DBS application, and all our home workers are proudly supplied with a smart MiHomecare branded professional uniform .We offer agreed hours to fit around family and home commitments with full time, part time and weekend hours available. “The flexibility of my work as a carer for Mihomecare makes for one of the best work/life balances I’ve had in my 24 year working life” Mr Geoff Sutters - Carer 5 years

“I love the work as a carer for Mihomecare. They are a good company for accommodating my working hours around my home life. “ Mrs Eve Lane - Carer 16 years We are a people business – we care for the people who are our customers, and support our own people to develop their careers and gain qualifications to become the very best that they can be. We pride ourselves on providing our people with opportunities that are both challenging and rewarding, and in return we offer a positive working environment, and some of the best training in the industry. “I really enjoy being a field care supervisor for Mihomecare. It is a very varied role and sometimes challenging but I feel that at the end of each day I have made a difference to someone’s life albeit in a small way. “ Mrs Karen Faulkner- Carer/co coordinator/Field Care Supervisor 6 years We’re passionate about ensuring that everyone fulfills their potential, and we’ll go out of our way to help our team members do that. Our training starts on day one with an accredited and nationally recognised induction course for our support workers. We want our employees to commit to us for the long term, and gaining further nationally recognised qualifications is a big part of that. When it comes to training and development, we’ll support them every step of the way.” With values of ‘People, Passion, Fresh Thinking and Exciting Futures’ what are you waiting for!

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Party Games

Stuck for ideas for games to play at your kids party? Why not try some of these: Balloon burst Fill balloons with small sweets or toys before inflating them. The children have a set amount of time to try and burst as many balloons as they can without using their hands & feet (or teeth!) to get to the sweets Fancy Dress Relay You'll need two piles of dressing up clothes and two teams. Each team must take it in turns to put on all the dressing up clothes, run to a designated point and back, then take off the outfit. Whichever team finishes first wins a prize. Chimp Racing Players stand side by side, at a signal, they spread their legs apart and grab their ankles. In this position with their hands on their ankles they must walk to the goal line (about 10ft or so). If you let go of your ankles you must run back to the start and begin again. Works well as a relay race with a large group. Jelly Race Make 1 bowl of jelly per contestant with a small plastic toy in the middle of the jelly. The kids must eat their way through the jelly with their hands held behind their back. The first to get to the plastic animal is the winner.

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Famous Gorilla Celebrates Birthday This year, a very special gorilla celebrated his 24th birthday with a delicious cake baked by the SugarRush Baking Company. Ambam, who weighs in at 220kg, shot to fame in 2011 when video footage of him walking on his hind legs went viral with over 5.9 million hits. The cake (Pictured far right) was completely sugar and gluten free, using carrots, apples, bananas, and pumpkin seeds. The bottom tier was iced in beetroot & apple puree and the top iced with parsnip, carrot and swede puree. Lynsey Mclean, owner of SugarRush Baking Company said "I was delighted to be asked to bake a birthday cake for Ambam and had a lot of fun designing it." In addition to helping Ambam celebrate his birthday, the SugarRush Baking company also raised over ÂŁ1,000 towards gorilla conservation by taking part in the Aspinall Foundation's charity 5k run and baking the delicious gorillathemed cupcakes shown below!

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Cakes, Desserts, sweet treats, courses, special occasions, parties, trade... Are you looking for a course in the Sussex area to learn how to bake and how to decorate your cake? Contact us about our courses held at our exclusive SugarRush Baking Parlour in Hastings.

Mini Bakers Summer Holidays Wednesday 30th July, 6th August, 13th August & 29th August We also offer some fun party ideas. Are you having to organise an alternative birthday party or hen party? Or any event that calls for cake? Why not consider hosting a party with us?

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Event Listings Baby and Kids Nearly New Sale 28th July 9.30am to 3.30pm at Langney Village Hall, Etchingham Road, Eastbourne BN23 7DX (behind the Martello Pub) Refreshments available Peppa Pig & George at Drusillas 29th July 10am to 5pm Drusillas Park, Alfriston. Excitement and snorts of laughter as the lovable Peppa and cheeky George embark on a Drusillas Park adventure.www.drusillas. co.uk Kids Party Nights 29th July, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. Tuesday evenings during the summer holidays, live band kids concerts, free face painting. Tel 01323 410611 www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk Astronaut’s Mission Workshop 30th July. 10.30am to 1pm for 6-9 yrs old. 2pm to 4.30pm for 10-13 yrs old.

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Become an astronaut for the day. Prepare for a journey into space and learn how to stay alive. Booking essential, more details: 01323 832731 www.the-observatory.org Horrible Histories Live 30th & 31st July, 2pm. De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill on Sea. After the sell out success of Barmy Britain, Barmy Britain part two hits the stage this July! www.dlwp.com Free Family Drop-in at Towner 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, 31st August, 10am to 6pm. Towner Gallery, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. Families are encouraged to get creative and make some art of their own, inspired by the exhibitions on show. www.townereastbourne.org.uk World War 1 Weekend 2nd & 3rd August, 11am to 5pm

AMAZE YOURSELF! Visit your local library and get your Summer Reading Challenge Mythical Maze pack. Look out for stickers and rewards to collect along the way – and a certificate and medal if you read all six books!

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Vintage Bus Running Day 3rd August. Eastbourne miniature steam railway, Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne. Free services operated by vintage buses from Eastbourne Station serving the seafront, Pevensey bay and Hailsham. Free open top vintage bus service to Beachy Head and Birling Gap. Static display of vehicles at the Eastbourne miniature steam railway. eastbourne-classicbus.co.uk

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You’ll be a-mazed at what’s going down at your local library this summer. It’s Mythical Maze, Summer Reading Challenge 2014!

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Bateman’s, Bateman’s Lane, Burwash. Experience life on the western front, re-enactments throughout the day and an encampment with ammunition store, field ambulance, aeroplane, mess tent, etc. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Children's reading can 'dip' during the long summer holidays. The Summer Reading Challenge is a national reading campaign which gets three quarters of a million children into libraries to maintain their reading skills and confidence. Because everything changes when we read. The Challenge is for children aged four to 11. There are rewards to collect and a medal and certificate for those who finish. It’s a fun way to encourage children to love books and become confident readers. Winning a medal gives them a great sense of achievement too. Children who aren’t reading on their own yet can take part by sharing books or using audio books. We want everyone to have fun with reading this summer! Mythical Maze runs in all East Sussex libraries from 12th July to 13th September. To join in, visit your local library. But hurry! You wouldn’t want to myth out on the fun…. For more information visit www.eastsussex.gov.uk/ libraries or call 03456080196

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Looking for something the kids or grandkids could do over the Summer Holiday? Are they keen on music and how it's produced? or even looking to pursue a career in the industry?, then why not get them booked on one of our recording and engineering workshops. Perfect for anyone who is keen on learning how to work within the studio environment and get an AQA qualification in the process. Open to to 14 to 18 yr olds. (We even run courses for adults too!!) To find out more and to book visit www.appleyardstudios.co.uk/workshops-23/ or call 0845 680 8906 bookings@appleyardstudios.co.uk Appleyard Studios, The Recording Specialists in Sussex

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Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, Royal Parade, Sussex, Royal Parade,Eastbourne, Eastbourne, East Sussex, Spray Water Sports isEast based onBN22 Eastbourne Seafront 7LD, BN22 BN227LD, 7LD, opposite Princes Park and is set up to provide affordable Tel: 01323 417023, Tel: 417023, Tel:01323 01323 417023, Email- spray.watersports@eastsussex.gov.uk Emailspray.watersports@eastsussex.gov.uk Emailspray.watersports@eastsussex.gov.uk water sports for the whole community, offering training 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 01323417023 or by email on spray.watersports@eastsussex.gov.uk bookings will be confirmed by email.

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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, We have a son in Year 3 at Primary school who really struggles with having to do new things, changes or new people in his class. He gets himself into a real state and shouts and screams at home. At school he gets very worked up and runs and hides. We don’t know how to help him or where to go for help ourselves. Thank you for your letter helping children manage overwhelming feelings is something that comes up a lot through emails and phone calls from parents. Anxiety is a natural emotion that we all feel from time to time. It is our body’s way of preparing us for a challenge. When we perceive a threat or a stressful situation our body wants us to be ready to deal with it and therefore releases adrenaline into our system. It is the adrenaline that causes the flight fright flock or freeze reaction. For some children their survival system is highly tuned and takes over, they feel flooded by this anxious feeling and can feel completely overwhelmed. Their brain functions alter and their body’s survival functions take over. This causes a number of physical reactions in their body’s which they feel they have very little control over: Feeling shakey, sick or experiencing stomach cramps or feeling dizzy or faint, breathing fast or having trouble breathing, increased heart beat, sweats and palpitations. All of these are designed to keep them alert and ready for action. It sounds as though your son is experiencing some of these symptoms and is overwhelmed by them and that they are affecting his ability to enjoy life and manage school. There are several things you can do to help him. The first is helping him talk about the feelings he is experiencing, when they happen and how he manages them. Explore when they come and what he does to help himself manage. Square breathing is something I teach to children. Breathe in through their nose for the count of 4. Hold for the count of 4 and then breathe out for the count of 4 and hold again for the count of 4. I get children to do this 3 times. Get him to practice so he is clear in what he has to do before he is anxious. Collect strategies that other people in the family use and try them out. Visualisation and calm thinking is another one that works well with children, as does Yoga.

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If these strategies are not sufficient to help him manage then I would suggest you need to ask for specialist support for him. This can come via your GP with a request for CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) or via school and trained practitioners within school or trained practitioners outside. Dear Alison Our son who is in Y8 at Secondary school has just been diagnosed with Tourettes. He has small muscle ticks as though he is shrugging and a cough when he becomes stressed. He cannot walk past a light switch without touching it and will often do things in threes – tap the table or pat his leg. He constantly fidgets and cannot sit still. He is struggling at school and keeps getting told off for tapping and disturbing others. Should we tell them of his diagnosis? Tourette’s is a neurological condition involving involuntary movements and or vocalisations called ‘tics’ Boys are 4 times more likely to have this condition than girls and the popular portrayal of adults with Tourette’s uttering obscene words (known as coprolalia) is extremely unhelpful. Tics seem to get worse between 10 and 12. Many young people with Tourette’s find that their tics lessen or disappear by the time they get to 18. Research by the Tourette’s Action Charity has looked at Tourette’s in school and has stated that ‘schools can play a key role in helping students with this condition.’ Many of the children reported difficulties in concentrating as they have to work hard at keeping the tics under control. Children with Tourette’s are also more vulnerable to teasing by other students and so if school is aware of your son’s condition then they can watch out for and support him if this happens. Some schools support young people with a designated person who they meet up with to talk about school and how this is going. Some students find knowing they have one person they can go to at any time really helpful. Tics can be affected by stressful situations and many children with Tourette’s state their tics can be different in different situations and at different times. Most children with Tourette’s will have or may develop other conditions which can often

include ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, sleeping difficulties and mood fluctuations. Tourette’s does not affect IQ and is not a learning disability but it can present barriers to learning. The research found that involving school in the understanding of Tourette’s increased staff awareness and lowered the level of children being told off or sent out due to their tics and supported the young person accessing support. Dear Alison My daughter is in Year 6 and is due to move to secondary school in September. When our son moved it took him ages to settle and the whole transition process was very painful. We would like to support our daughter so that the same thing does not happen to her. What do you suggest? Moving to a Secondary school is a big change for all children and one that will make then slightly anxious. It is a really important move and one that will be linked to anxiety and excitement. The most important thing is for you to talk about the move and to help her think about how to manage this. She needs to know you are there but are not overly worried as you believe she is ready and will manage this well. This containment of her anxiety will be really important. Talk about all the things that you think she will enjoy at the new school and listen to any worries or questions she has. Don’t just answer them and take away the opportunity for her to be active in finding out for herself. Help her think about the answer and then support her finding out. Normalise the event and ensure that if she starts to become overwhelmed by it that you have the space and time to think about it with her. All schools support children in Year 6 with work on Transition and this will include visits to her new school as well as staff from her new school visiting her Primary School. They will also do transition days when they will help the children think about what might be different and how to manage situations. Just remember that a transition is not only about the time prior to the move but also the time after the move has happened. Both times will need to be thought about and will include some sadness at what she has lost and some excitement about what is ahead.

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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,

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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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Join Genie Tutors Summer School for an exciting, educational tour through time and space. Boost your reading, writing and maths skills whilst discovering the delights of Gruesome Gladiators through to Amazing Astronauts. Booking essential. Contact Teresa on 01323 700777 Schools out

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Mobile Sof tplay 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 years. Happyjacks Circuits: circuit training for 31/2-7 year olds. PLUS affordable, pay as you go gymnastics for 5-12 year olds. First class FREE!

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We're having a ball! Come and see what all the fun's about Football and Rugby for children 18 months - 7 years

Classes accross 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

If you're keen to keep your kids fit and active, we've got plenty of ideas to keep them on the go over the next few pages. What better way to keep them healthy than finding them an active hobby which enables them to learn new skills as they're exercising. They'll be having so much fun they wont even notice themselves getting healthier. Dancing, swimming, gymnastics, football, martial arts, rugby, there's certainly no shortage of options!

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 Youth Group is for young people between 7-19 and their parents to meet, chat and make new friends. There is pool, table tennis, crafts, music, Wii and refeshments. New members are always welcome. All volunteers are trained and have been DBS checked.

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Based in Rye Sport Centre Splitz Dance Academy offers classes for children aged 2 ½ years upwards. Lessons are offered in ISTD Ballet, Modern, Tap and Musical Theatre with Mums Bums & Tums on offer for parents also! RYE First Lesson is Free and SPORTS students can participate in Dance & Fitness at ISTD Azur Exams, Competitions, CENTRE Mondays...6.15 Fitsteps-Strictly based exercise Fetes, and Annual Productions Wednesdays....5.30 Fun Solo Routines Musical Wednesdays....6.30 Theatre Summer School5 Week Strictly or just Taster join inCourses class for fun and 11th - 15th August confidence Fridays........5.15pm Strictly Childrenbuilding. Over 8 Contact Stacey on - 07812 452153   Please contact Stacey for  stacey@splitzdanceacademy.co.uk Sara Robinson A.I.S.T.D - 07425 374860 more information on 07812 www.splitzdanceacademy.co.ukEmail srdanse@yahoo.com 452153

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Make it a summer they’ll love With a variety of different activities in numerous locations, there’s something for everyone regardless of age, ability, interests or location. Under 10s SUMMER CLUB Sessions exploring a variety of themes through Play, Art, Discovery, Cookery, Games and Drama. Open to children with ASC aged 3—10yrs.

TEENZ GROUP Giving participants the opportunity to experience a variety of different activities such as Battlezone, Hastings Monopoly, Rockpoling & Chips on the beach in a relaxed, social club environment. Teenz group is open to young people aged 10—19yrs with HFA and Aspergers.

ACTIVE DAY Thorpe Park, Bedgebury Forest, Crazy Golf and more. Transport is available for a limited number of participants. All areas are invited to active days.

SATURDAY CLUB Running through the summer and providing a variety of structured activities in an inclusive, relaxed environment. Art, Drama, Music, Cookery, Messy Play, Social Skills, Group Games and Sensory Sessions. Open to children with ASC aged 3—13yrs. Participants can be left under the care of our fully trained staff, giving parents and carers a well deserved break. All activities aim to create a relaxed, informal setting where participants can explore new things, meet and share experiences with peers and develop social skills in an inclusive environment.

Booking is essential, to book or for more information please contact Nina Wolecki. Telephone: 07712 306791 email: Nina.wolecki@autismsussex.org.uk

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Kids can learn to swim or improve their stroke with our Summer Crash Courses. Plus Diving lessons are available. Other fun activity sessions include, the Giant Inflatable Runway, Water Walkers or just enjoy the Waves and Flume in the Fun Pool. A family swim ticket is just £14.00 for Residents (£17. 70 for non-Residents) so jump in and join the fun! To find out more, see the latest pool timetable and plan your active summer holidays visit the website www.eastbourneleisurecentres.com/sovereign_centre

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Event Listings Commemoration of the Outbreak of WW 1 4th August. Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. An evening of readings and hearing accounts from soldiers diaries from the First World War. eastbournemuseums.co.uk Soldiers Stories 5th August, 11am to 12pm. Bexhill Museum, Egerton Road, Bexhill. Children can learn about Bexhill soldiers in the first world war and be given a map to explore the memorials in Bexhill. bexhillmuseum.co.uk Billy Smart’s Circus 5th to 10th August Princes Park, Eastbourne. A sensational mix of acrobatics, comedy, juggling, illusion and aerial feats. No animals and quality and innovation are top of the agenda. billy-smarts-circus.co.uk Kids Party Nights 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th August, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne. Tuesday evenings during the summer holidays, live band kids concerts, free face painting. Tel 01323 410611 eastbournebandstand.co.uk Rocketry Workshop 6th August, 10.30am to 1pm or 2pm to 4.30pm. The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Learn all about the mighty rockets that launch robot explorers to the planets, make and launch your own balloon and water powered rockets. Suitable for ages 6-9. Booking essential, more details: 01323 832731 www.the-observatory.org

Peppa Pig & George at Drusillas 12th, 25th and 27th August 10am to 5pm Drusillas Park, Alfriston. Excitement and snorts of laughter as the lovable Peppa and cheeky George embark on a Drusillas Park adventure. www.drusillas.co.uk Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow. 14th to 17th August 10am to 6pm Eastbourne Seafront. The worlds biggest free seafront airshow with 4 days of spectacular flying. Featuring the best of the RAF, a battle of Britain memorial flight, Red Arrows and more! eastbourneairshow.com Family Fun Day 14th August, 10am to 4pm The Polegrove, Brockley Road, Bexhill. Fun Fair Rides, inflatables, business stalls, emergency services and much more! Entry is Free and the event is held to raise money for the Jack's Dream Charity. www.jacksdream.org 80’s Tribute Show 16th August, 8pm to 9.30pm Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne Join an amazing 80’s party band for a school reuinion with hits from all your 80’s favourites. eastbournebandstand.co.uk Tel: 01323 410611 1066 Game and Country Fayre 16th & 17th August 9am-5pm Normanshurst Estate, Broomham Farm, Catsfield. A celebration of rural life, bringing together country sports, entertainment, rural crafts, children’s activities, food & drink and much more.

Warhorses & Other Animals 21st August, 2pm to 4pm. Bexhill Museum, Egerton Road, Bexhill. Children can make their own warhorse and use arts and crafts to create other animals. www.bexhillmuseum.co.uk England’s Medieval Festival 23rd to 25th August, 10am to 6pm. Herstmonceux Castle, Herstmonceux, Nr Hailsham. Over 1,000 knights, bowmen and men-atarms will lay seige to the castle- England’s largest medieval battle with full cannon support. englandsmedievalfestival. com Pevensey Food & Wine Festival 30th - 31st August Pevensey Castle, Pevensey. Restaurants and Hotels

showcasing their culinary delights, local producers will be in attendance. Visitors will be offered walks around the castle and street entertainers will work their magic with children. Rye Maritime Festival 31st August. Strand Quay, Rye. A mixture of maritime exhibitions, demonstrations and live entertainment in celebration of Rye’s nautical heritage. Boats of all types will be moored on the Strand dressed for the occasion.

Thrills and spills at the Eastbourne Airshow, 14th to 17th August.

Summer Day @ The ParK Saturday 30th August 11am to 7pm Alexandra Park, Hastings Admission FREE! Out annual summer spectacular with music, craft market, funfair, entertainment, silly games, pop-up cafes and so much more! PLUS - New for this year - Pony rides, sticky buns baking competition, martial arts demonstrations, film making and new attractions to be announced!

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EATINGOUT

Whether it's for a special occasion, a weekend treat or just a spur of the moment reaction to a rumbling tummy, on these pages you'll find some fantastic, family-friendly places to stop and refuel. Don't forget to tell them we sent you !

Family Friendly 50’s/60’s Style Cafe Diner

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Situated on the A21 between Robertsbridge and Johns Cross, T N32 5JH Open Daily* All day breakfasts, Burgers, Light Lunches, Kid's Menu, Snacks, Drinks, Cakes & More! Quality food, great value, large car park and garden.

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01580 882155

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AT THE TREACLE MINE ^TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 1. This voucher entitles one child to a free kids’ main meal per adult purchasing a main meal from the main restaurant menu at the same time. Breakfast, Light Bites, Bar Snacks, Daytime & Evening Value menu meals and all Set Menus are excluded. 2. Junior Meals are excluded. 3. This voucher is valid Mondays to Fridays before 5pm. For full terms and conditions go to tabletable.co.uk/ termsandconditions Horrible Histories® is a registered trademark of Scholastic Inc. and is used under authorization. All rights reserved. Based on the bestselling books written by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown. Illustration © Martin Brown

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For hire of eat@ the Stade, eat@ the Park or the Alexandra Park bandstand, catering enquiries or events information, contact Louise on 07763 119143

Eat @: Looking ahead to another summer of fun Eat @ cafes are looking forward to welcoming you and your family this summer. With great home cooked dishes, menu items for young and old, and special dietary choices, there really is something for everyone. Both eat @ the Park and eat @ the Stade pride themselves on extending a warm eat @ welcome and with highchairs, books and toys for our younger customers, we hope you’ll get the time to enjoy your refreshments whilst gathering energy for the next summer holiday adventure! And whilst you're there, why not check out our fabulous gourmet burgers with new Brioche buns and delicious toppings, just part of our fabulous range of meals & snacks. As well as great food, we will be playing host to some great events, so body and soul can be fed, and the whole family kept entertained. From late night opening

to support the fabulous Stade Saturdays to our own series of Sunday afternoon free bandstand concerts in Alexandra Park, we will be offering you plenty of entertainment choices! Highlights also include our open air film night in Alexandra Park on Saturday 9th August (see our facebook page - eat Hastings, for info) and our annual summer extravaganza Day @ the Park on 30th August (Facebook Summer Day @ the Park).

Check out the full listings in the what’s on pages, or pick up a leaflet in the cafes. Open 364 days a year we think you’ll be glad you decided to eat out at eat @ this summer!

Fully licensed cafe with Outdoor Games and programme of events on the Open Space

Breakfasts, great meals, home made cakes and much more! Vegetarian, vegan and non-gluten menucafe itemsand available. Drop by and check out our new new menu Open 364 days a year from 10am Mon-Fri, 9am Weekends. open 10am Mon-Fri, 9am Weekends Late night opening for Stade Saturdays!

T: 01424 447116

www.eathastings.co.uk

Delicious Kellys Cornish scooped creams our charming info@eathastings.co.uk Ice cream, giftware & local craftsicefrom our from beautiful seaside kiosk kiosk

A WARM AND HEARTY WELCOME AWAITS YOU

Relax and bring the whole family. We have a large garden with a fantastic, adventure play area for the children plus indoor arcade games to keep them entertained when the sun’s not shining!

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Mon-Fri Lunchtimes only usually £7.95

The Star Inn offers a fantastic range of food, including our famous carvery! The best joints of meat, roasted to perfection, with a choice of three succulent roasts and a vast array of steamed vegetables. With a varied childrens menu and some delicious vegetarian options, we have something for the whole family!

THE STAR INN NORMANS BAY 01323 762648 www.thestarinnnormansbay.co.uk

Welcome to The Car Wash Diner

Tel: 01580 860370

The perfect blend of Diner nostalgia and modern cuisine. Fabulously family friendly diner, join us for homecooked breakfast, lunch and dinner. Milkshakes, floats, burgers, hotdogs and much more.

www.carwashdiner.co.uk Sun-Thurs: 09:00 - 17:00 Fri-Sat: 0900 till late Car Wash Diner • London Road Hurst Green • East Sussex • TN19 7QY

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The Rainbow Trout Village Pub & Restaurant

01424 882031

www.thethreeoakspub.co.uk

Chitcombe Road, Broad Oak, Rye, E Sussex, TN34 6EU

Food Served 12-9pm, specials menu updated daily Lunch Menu available Mon-Fri 12noon to 2pm 2 Courses for just £6.75 Family & Dog Friendly (Doggy treats available)

Located between the famous towns of Rye and Battle, the Rainbow Trout is a beautiful, family friendly village pub boasting a huge garden with outdoor play area, toddler car track, ample parking and private function room. Our traditional pub menu offers a wide range of home-cooked food including our popular fish & chips and sizzling steak hot rocks. A separate children's menu and takeaway menu is also available Sunday Carvery is served all day from 12pm but book early to avoid disappointment!

Quiz Night every Tuesday, 8pm

To find out more, please visit:

On the 1066 Country Walk Route. A traditional, family run pub set in the Sussex countryside, just outside Hastings in the delightful village of Three Oaks. Offering real ales, fine wine and properly prepared, home-cooked food, Nigel, Elaine and family look forward to welcoming you soon at The Three Oaks.

01424 813303 The Three Oaks Pub, Butchers Lane, Three Oaks, Hastings, TN35 4NH

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ell that about wraps it up from us for the summer issue, we hope you enjoyed it! We shall be back in September with a bumper Autumn edition packed with our usual mix of family-friendly information. If you're interested in advertising in the next edition, please contact Debby on 01424 429139 for more information about our competitive rates. Our artwork deadline for autumn will be Friday 15th August. Have a fantastic summer holiday everyone!

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WHITES SEAFOOD & STEAK BAR 44-45 George St, Old Town, Hastings

01424 719846

ll the team at Whites proudly welcome you to our family run restaurant situated on George Street in Hastings’ historic Old Town, nestled between the ancient East and West Hills. Whites offers customers free wifi, and is just a short distance from Rock-a-Nore beach, home to the local fishing fleet, with it’s famous black net huts.

Not only can you see your food being prepared to the highest standards but also enjoy the enticing aromas generated by our talented chef.

Our steaks are all top quality British beef and are chargrilled to your preference to give them the mouth watering flavour we are so well known for.

Bon appetit! Alex and Ellie

Take a look at our website www.whitesbar.co.uk to view our wonderful seafood platters, the best in Hastings, as well as our everyday main menu. We also have a Light Lunch Menu offering one course for £8.50pp or two courses for £12.50pp. Outside the restaurant is additional seating protected by large awnings. This offers the perfect spot to enjoy a kilo of Moules Mariniere and a glass of Pinot or two while taking in the hustle and bustle of George Street. We hope to welcome you to Whites soon, please contact us if there is anything we can do to make your visit even more enjoyable.

Here at Whites we are very proud of our newly refitted open kitchen, which has been awarded the highest rating for food hygiene by the food standards agency.

New Summer Lunchtime Menu SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK

11.30---3.00 MONDAY-FRIDAY 11.30---4.30 SATURDAY & SUNDAY (CHOOSE FROM EITHER A MAIN COURSE @ £8.50 OR 2 COURSES @ £12.50)

www.whitesbar.co.uk

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MOULES MARINIERE. TASTY, PLUMP MUSSELS- AS A STARTER. WHOLE TIGER PRAWNS COOKED WITH A GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE, SERVED WITH A DRESSED SALAD. TEMPURA BATTERED WHITEBAIT, WITH OUR VERY OWN HOMEMADE TARTARE SAUCE AND SERVED WITH A DRESSED SIDE SALAD. TRADITIONAL COARSE FARMHOUSE PATE, SERVED WITH TOASTED FRENCH BREAD & A DRESSED MIXED SALAD. PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS, COOKED WITH A MIXED CHILLI BUTTER, SERVED WITH A DRESSED MIXED SALAD & FRENCH BREAD. BAKED GOATS CHEESE WITH SUNBLUSHED TOMATOES, WRAPPED IN PUFF PASTRY WITH TOASTED WALNUTS & A BALSAMIC SYRUP, WITH A MIXED SALAD. MUSSEL CHOWDER,WE USE ONLY THE BEST INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THIS DISH. ENGLISH MUSSELS, MATURE PANCETTA, DICED POTATOES, ONIONS AND GARLIC, SERVED WITH A BASKET OF BREAD.

OLD TOWN FAVOURITE! TRADITIONAL HOMEMADE BEER BATTERED COD, HADDOCK OR PLAICE FILLET (DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY) WITH CHUNKY CHIPS & SERVED WITH A DRESSED SIDE-SALAD OR MUSHY PEAS. WHOLE TAIL BREADED SCAMPI & CHIPS SERVED WITH A DRESSED MIXED SALAD (A SEASIDE FAVOURITE!). SUCCULENT CHARGRILLED GARLIC CHICKEN SERVED WITH A DRESSED SALAD AND CHUNKY CHIPS HOMEMADE CHARGRILLED CHEESE BURGER, IN A TOASTED BUN, SERVED WITH CHUNKY CHIPS & A DRESSED SIDE SALAD. MOULES MARINIERE. FANTASTIC ROPE GROWN MUSSELS, SERVED WITH A BASKET OF BREAD OR CHUNKY CHIPS. PAN FRIED SUSSEX SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN A MATURE BLACK FORREST HAM, SERVED WITH MIXED SALAD, BALSAMIC SYRUP & FRESH PARMESAN SHAVINGS. 8 OZ MATURE RUMP STEAK, WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, CHUNKY CHIPS AND A DRESSED SIDE SALAD. SMOKED MACKEREL SALAD, WITH FRESH DRESSED MIXED LEAVES AND FRESH PARMESAN SHAVINGS. SERVED WITH A BOWL OF BREAD.

CHILDRENS MENU @ £4.95-(WHICH INCLUDES A DRINK) HIGH CHAIRS AND BOOSTER SEATS ARE AVAILABLE

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