Autumn 2014 by Wendy Potton

October - December 2014

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Half Term October 2014 HALLOWEEN FIREWORK EXTRAVAGANZA. Polegate School, Oakleaf Drive. 6-8pm. BBQ, doughnut bobbing, ghost bowling, small funfair rides & fireworks. Adult £6, child £5, family £15. Advance tickets available from the school: adult £5, child £4, family (2+3) £12. 01323 482404. TWILIGHT TOUR. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade. 7pm. A ghostly guided tour of the Fortress, with surprises. Adult £4.50, child £2.50, family £12. Book 01323 410300. The Pantaloons: ‘BLEAK HOUSE’. Underground Theatre, Eastbourne Library. 2.30 & 7.30pm. A fog-filled Victorian tale of love, skullduggery and spontaneous combustion! Adult £8, child £6.50. 0845 680 1926.

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All year round family fun!

Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford.

Tuesday 28 October 10.30am - 3pm

WILD WOODIES HOLIDAY CLUB Sit by the campfire, cook some food, use tools, build a shelter, look for wildlife, play games, get dirty and enjoy! Ages 7-11. £17 per day. Please book.

Thursday 30 October 10.30am - 3pm

Cheapest ticket goes Voucher valid until 14 Feb 2015. Not valid with any other offer or with a family ticket.

Come rain or shine enjoy an action-packed family visit to Knockhatch Adventure Park During the week let the children leap into Froggies – our massive indoor soft play area, stroll round the Children’s Farm, climb on Tommy Tractor in the play barn, have barrels of fun on the Quadapillar Ride and Tractor & Trailer Ride or watch one of our displays. At the weekend they can bounce around on the Jumping Pillows, fly down the Demon Drop Slide, ride the Runaway Train Simulator or have buckets of fun in the Small Children’s Play Area. So there’s something for children of all ages to enjoy. Please check our website for opening times and prices. Off the A22 west of Hailsham.

01323 442051

www.knockhatch.com

IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS... Family Event Follow the woodland trail. Practise fire lighting and shelter building. There’ll be things to make, mud to play with, marshmallows to eat and hot chocolate to drink. Bring lunch. Ages 7-11. Children must be accompanied. Suggested donation: £4 per child. Just drop in.

Saturday 6 December 10.30am-12.30pm

THE WONDER OF WINTER Family event Make Christmas decorations in the warm Pump Barn. Weave a garland then go for a walk in the woods to find a special tree to hang it on, then it’s back to the barn for a hot drink. Ages 5-11. Adult £3.50, accompanied child £7. Booking essential.

01273 497561 www.sussexwt.org.uk

Half Term October 2014 25,26 FREE BIG DRAW FAMILY DROP-IN. Towner, College Road. 10am-5pm. Create your own self-portrait to add to a giant image of Eastbourne pier and beach. Townereastbourne.org.uk 25Oct SPRING BARN SPOOKTACULAR. Spring Barn Farm Park, -2Nov Kingston Rd, Lewes. 9am-5pm. Pumpkin carving, terrible tattoos, creepy crafts and Cauldron Quest quiz. £7.50pp. Family (3 or more) £7pp. Springbarnfarm.com 25Oct HALLOWEEN TRAIL. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade. -2Nov 10am-5pm. FREE Halloween trail, with museum entry. Prizes for completing the trail. Adult £4.50, child £2.50, family £12. 01323 410300. Eastbournemuseums.co.uk 25Oct HALLOWEEN FUN. Knockhatch, Hailsham. 10am-5.30pm. -2Nov Halloween fun and activities. Adult £7.99, 3-16s £9.99. Use Kids Fun File’s 2-for-1 voucher on opposite page. 01323 442051. Knockhatch.com

Under Ground Theatre www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

Saturday 25 October 2.30 & 7.30pm All seats: adult £8, child £6.50 I Believe in Unicorns

Saturday 1 November 2.30 & 4.30pm All seats £6.50

0845 680 1926

PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY & CRAFT STUDIO GREAT FUN FOR ALL AGES

10am-5pm (4pm Sun) closed Tues (exc. 28/10)

Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate (A22), Whitesmith BN8 6JA

Half Term October 2014

YOUNG EODS PRESENTS

25Oct SHRIEK WEEK. Drusillas Park, Alfriston. 10am-5pm. -2Nov Witches and spooky surprises in the Haunted Heights Castle and an escaped mummy in the Eden’s Eye Maze. Visit from Scooby Doo on Wed 29th. Scooby will be meeting budding detectives at various intervals throughout the day. £17.50pp (online price £15.50pp). 01323 874100. Drusillas.co.uk

Fun activities to learn about the creatures that live in the park.

Make Halloween puppets. All resources provided.

27-31 HALLOWEEN WEEK. Lloyds Lanes, Broadwater Way. Bowling or LaserQuest, a meal bag and Halloween activities (Haunted Hunt, pumpkin carving, crafts, lucky dip) £9.95. Halloween activities only: £2.50. Book 01323 509999. 27-31 BIKEABILITY SAFE CYCLING COURSES. Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way. Learn to cycle safely. Ages 7+. £6-10. Book: 07881 282725. 28

Courses run by qualified tutors. Suitable for children ages 4-12 (must be accompanied by an adult).

Booking essential: Courses run by:

Crossland & Dudson Training Ltd

on behalf of East Sussex County Council’s Family Learning Programme

CONFIDENT READING READING - WRITING - SPELLING One to one private tuition with fully qualified teacher. Full assessment given. All ages welcome. Old Town area & beyond.

01323 645416 www.lindahardman.co.uk

WILD WOODIES HOLIDAY CLUB. Seven Sisters Country Park. Exceat. 10.30am-3pm. Build shelters, look for wildlife, sit by the campfire, cook food and play games. Ages 7-11. £17 per child. Book 01273 497561. EASTBOURNE YOUTH FAIR. Winter Gardens, Compton St. 11am-3pm. Sports, crafts and live music. Showcase for exciting local clubs & activities for young people. FREE bike marking by Sussex Police, bring your bike and proof of identity, under 16s must be accompanied. FREE event. BATS & BROOMSTICKS. Bluebell Wood, Tye Hill Road, Arlington. 9.30-11am. Make broomsticks, bats and dream catchers from woodland materials. Age 6+. Child £5.50, adult free. Plus: CHESTNUT CAKES & PLATES. 2-4pm. Bake chestnut cakes on the fire and make chestnut plates. Age 6+. Child £7.50, adult free. Book 07887 556336.

28,29 FREE FAMILY WORKSHOPS. Gildredge Park Cafe. Tues: Autumn Watch. Learn about the creatures living in the park. Wed: Puppet Making. Make Halloween puppets. Ages 4-12 & parent. Booking essential: 01323 720072.

Devonshire Park Theatre 28 October - 1 November

Tuesday 28 - Friday 31 October 7.30pm Wednesday 29 October 2.30pm Saturday 1 November 3pm Tickets available from Eastbourne Theatres

www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 01323 412000

3 DAY COURSE October Half Term 28 - 30 October 10am-3pm Eastbourne Sports Park Cross Levels Way To book call

PRIVATE TUITION Miss Johnson B.A. Dip. Ed. Qualified & experienced teacher offers English & Maths up to 11 plus. English up to GCSE. 07730 556590 / 639396 jwafa1989@talktalk.net

£20 per day Ages: Under 10s Under 12s Under 14s

07872 184228 or email

eastbournegirlsfootball@ hotmail.com

Half Term October 2014 28-30 GOALS FOR GIRLS. Sports Park, Cross Levels Way. 10am-3pm. Football courses with qualified coaches. Under 10s, U12s, U14s. £20 per day. Book one day, get another day ½ price. Book two days, get 3rd day FREE. Book 07872 184228. Eastbournegirlsfootball@hotmail.com 28-31 PUMPKIN CARVING & ZOMBIE WALK. Sharnfold Farm, Stone Cross. 10am-4pm. Pumpkin Carving (buy pumpkin from shop) and find the Zombies on the farm trail. Child (3-16) £3.50. 01323 768490 Sharnfoldfarm.co.uk 28Oct “OLIVER” Young EODS. Devonshire Park Theatre. -1Nov Tues-Fri 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm, Sat 3pm. Fun family musical with instantly recognisable songs. Adult £12, child £10. 01323 412000. Eastbournetheatres.co.uk 29,30 FUN SCIENCE WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Wed: ‘Eyes on the Universe’. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Make and use your own telescope & sundial. Ages 6-9. £9.95pp. Thurs: ‘Earth & Beyond’. 2-8pm. Fascinating experiments about earthquakes, volcanoes & ice caps. Look through the Centre’s telescopes. Age 10-13, £20.95. Book: 01323 832731. The-observatory.org

Being creative is a fantastic way to encourage imagination and to just have messy fun. To find out about our classes in Eastbourne or our crafty birthday parties call Jessica or message

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‘IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS’ FAMILY DROP-IN. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-3pm. Follow the trail, light fires, build shelters, toast marshmallows & drink hot chocolate, bring lunch. 7-11s: £4. Sussexwt.org.uk

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WILD PAINTS, POTIONS & PRINTS. Bluebell Wood, Tye Hill Road, Arlington. 10.30-12.30pm. Brew up paints, make a paintbrush and print designs using natural materials. Ages 6+. Child £10, adult free. Book 07512 802177. AUTUMN ADVENTURE. 2-4.45pm. Explore the woods, make wise owls & nutshell candles as your pumpkin soup warms on the fire. Ages 6+ £10, adult £3. Book 07887 556336.

Michael Morpugo’s I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS. Underground Theatre, Central Library. 2.30 & 4.30pm. Magical and interactive. Bring a book to be part of the library scenery and swap it at the end. £6.50pp. Undergroundtheatre.co.uk

FAMILY HALLOWEEN EVENING. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 6.30-11pm. Halloween activities: £2 per child: make flying bats, screaming balloons and decorated goody bags, FREE glow stick (while stocks last). Halloween Special Offer: one child FREE per paying adult. Admission: adult £8, child £6, family (4) £24.70. The-observatory.org

SAFFRONS FAMILY FIREWORKS. Compton Place Road, Eastbourne. Gates open 6pm, display 7.30pm. Hot food, stalls and family-friendly fireworks display. Adult £5, child £3, family (2+2) £14. 01323 724328.

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HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUN HOUSE. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. 10.30am. Monthly children’s variety show with songs, games and dances. Kids encouraged to dress up. Theme is “Bonfire Night”. Ages 3-10. £6 on the door, £4 in advance. Royalhippodrome.com

01323 658304 or 07879 461858

Swimming lessons Yoga Pilates Hydrotherapy Discounts for families 01323 500411 or 07869 323107 www.aqualitylifecentre.co.uk

Traditional Karate Club

Little Ninjas classes

Mondays 4-5pm Hampden Park Community Centre Eastbourne

only £10 for first 2 months !

07765 698214

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Drum Lessons and ...

November 2014 12 Ages 6 months to 6 years Book a 3 week course for £15 ISTD training offered for ages 6+ Call Miss Jade AISTD 07891 952104

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19-21 EASTBOURNE YOUTH RADIO 2014. Eastbourne’s youngsters will broadcast their own programmes live from 10am on Wed until 5pm Fri. On 87.7fm or eyr.org.uk 22

ALFRISTON’S DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS. Alfriston. 3-10pm. Old-fashioned fun & festive stalls, children’s crafts, live music & carol singers. Meet Father Christmas in the Clergy House. Torch light procession with lighting of the Christmas tree at approx 5pm. Park & Ride buses from Drusillas car park from 3-10pm. Alfriston-village.co.uk

MEADS MAGIC. Meads High St. from 2.30pm. Festive start to the Christmas season. More details meadsmagic.co.uk

ADVENT WORKSHOP. St Mary’s Parish Church, Eastbourne. 2-4pm. Make lovely Christmas presents and decorations to take home. Ends with short children’s service. Ages 3-11 (under 8s must be accompanied). FREE event.

HAPPYJACKS XMAS CRAFT FAIR. St Anthony’s Centre, Seaside. 3-5pm. HappyJacks Play Area, cakes, refreshments.

Choose from: Frozen, Superheroes, Pirates, Brave or Rapunzel. 07880 730446 mabelspartyhampers.co.uk Mabel’s Party Hampers

Baby Massage Individual or group sessions available please call Kirsty on 07789 795461 www.headtotoeholistics.co.uk

Aromatherapy Massage Reflexology

FREE CO-WORKING DAY. Cohub, 1 Commercial Road. 10am-4pm. Usually work from home? A chance to work in a relaxed, friendly place and to meet and exchange ideas with other like-minded people. FREE. Register at Cohub.co.uk

29Nov SANTA’S COTTAGE & WINTER WONDERLAND. Drusilla’s -23Dec Park, Alfriston. 10am-5pm. Hello Kitty will be switching on the illuminations 29 Nov, 4.30pm. Visit Santa and see his elves hard at work. Extra charge for gift. Weekends only until 13 Dec then daily until 23 Dec. £17.50pp (online booking price £15.50), under 2s FREE. Drusillas.co.uk 29Nov SUSSEX SANTA EXPERIENCE. Spring Barn Farm Park, -24Dec Kingston Rd, Lewes. 10am-3pm. Visit Santa by his cosy fire. NEW! Magical Wonderland Walkway and Elves’ Toyshop. Weekends until 13 Dec then daily until 24 Dec. Admission: £7.50pp, family (3 or more) £7pp. Springbarnfarm.com

Life is a dance floor

Music for all your special occasions Any party, any age Competitive prices Contact Emma on: emmapenny2011@hotmail.co.uk 07786 909596 DJEmD

Tasmia Trinkets & Charms Mini manicures, nail art, photos, light refreshments, party bags ( e x t r a ) and a Only £11 per child

ONE TO ONE TUITION KS2 MATHS & LITERACY Caring, experienced, happy tutor CRB checked £20 p.h, holidays & term time Willingdon area

Tel: 01323 505771 chrissieclarkbowles@gmail.com

Inline Skate Hockey Club 4 FREE taster sessions Try one of the fastest & most exciting team sports

Cavendish Sports Centre Under 12s Fun Session: Fridays 5.30-6.30pm 13+ Session: Fridays 6.30-7.30pm New Beginners & Under 8s: Saturdays 8.50-9.50am 10-15s Session: Saturdays 9.50-11.50am 15+ Session: Tuesdays 9.30-10.30pm

Kit available to borrow free. Just come along and have a go!

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Beautiful and unique handcrafted solid silver jewellery and keepsakes - real prints from real people no matter what their age. 07725 637746 tasmiatrinketsandcharms.com

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December 2014 5 LITTLE CHRISTMAS in LITTLE CHELSEA. Grove Rd & South St. From 5.30pm. Festive family event. Street market, Santa, real reindeer, snow machines, children’s rides, BBQs, roasted chestnuts, live music, carol singing, food & drink. 6 HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUN HOUSE. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. 10.30am. Children’s show with songs, games and dances - Christmas Special. Ages 3-10. £6 on the door, £4 in advance. Royalhippodrome.com 6 SANTA & HIS REINDEER. Enterprise Centre, by Eastbourne Station. Santa will be arriving with his reindeer. He’ll then be at the Centre each weekend in December. 01323 639504. Enterprise-centre.org 6 THE WONDER OF WINTER Family Event. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-12.30pm. Make decorations in the barn and weave a garland to decorate a woodland tree. Ages 5-11 £7, adult £3.50. Book: Sussexwt.org.uk 6,7 KNITTED PUPPETS & STOP MOTION ANIMATION. Towner, College Rd. Sat 11am-1pm, Sun 2-4pm. FREE drop-in family workshops, for ages 3+. Townereastbourne.org.uk 7 SANTA FUN RUN & WALK. Eastbourne Seafront. 1.30pm. Charity sponsored run / walk from the Sovereign Centre to Holywell. Fee includes Santa suit, hot drink and mince pie. Adult £10, child £5. 01273 581087 or Sovereignfm.com 12Dec- BEAUTY & THE BEAST. Devonshire Park Theatre. Carley 11Jan Stenson (from Hollyoaks) stars in a madcap family pantomime with comedy from local comedian Tucker, live music, sparkly costumes and glittering sets. Tickets from £12. (Some shows already sold out!) Eastbournetheatres.co.uk 13

THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE. Underground Theatre, Central Library. 2 & 4pm. Family show with real magic and puppetry. Ages 4+. £6.50pp. Undergroundtheatre.co.uk

13,14 FREE FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS. Towner, College Rd. Sat 11am-1pm: Build a Puppet; Sun 2-4pm: UV Animation. Ages 7+. Book: 01323 434670. Townereastbourne.org.uk 19-26 CHRISTMAS CRACKER. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. ‘Polar Express’ meets ‘Frozen’ in a great family musical. Adult £15, child £8, family £40. Royalhippodrome.com 20-23 SANTA’S GROTTO. Knockhatch, A22, Hailsham. 10am5.30pm. Meet Santa in his Grotto and receive a small gift (extra £3.50). Park admission: Adult £3.99, child £6.49, family (2+2) £17.49. 01323 442051. Knockhatch.com

EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH F.C.

CALLING ALL FUTURE

WORLD CUP WINNERS!

Boys: Under 6s - Under18s, Girls: Under 9s - Under 14s. Come and join the most successful youth football club in Eastbourne! Tel: Tony Guarino

01323 410377

Under Ground Theatre www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

Saturday 13 December

2 & 4pm £6.50, family of four £24.

0845 680 1926

EASTBOURNE MINIATURE RAILWAY ADVENTURE PARK

Santa Specials

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 December 11am-4pm

Take the train to Santa’s Grotto where children receive a present from Santa and the adults enjoy a festive drink and mince pies. Come along & enjoy the festivities.

Adult £6.75, child / OAP £6.25 Under 3s £3.25 01323 520229 www.emsr.co.uk

December 2014

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20,21 SANTA SPECIALS. Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway. Lottbridge Drove. 11am-4pm. Take the train to Santa’s Grotto. Present from Santa for the kids, mince pie & festive drink for parents. Adult £6.75, child £6.25, under 3s £3.25. 01323 520229. Emsr.co.uk 21

Catering in your own home Lawn cutting & weeding Home car valeting service Pet feeding, dog walking, small animal boarding & housesitting EFL coaching

CHRISTMAS CREATIONS. Bluebell Wood, Tye Hill Road, Arlington. 10.30-12.15pm. Make wreaths and reindeer with woodland materials. Child £6.50, adult FREE. NARNIA CAMPFIRE. 10.30am-12noon. Find the lamppost, act out part of the story and enjoy a Mr Tumnus tea. Child £5.50, adult free. Book 07887 556336. Cherrywoodkids.co.uk

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Reasonable rates

BOXING DAY CONCERT & DANCE. Eastbourne Bandstand. 11am-12.30pm. Tunes to dance to with your family and friends. Traditional Eastbourne event. All welcome. FREE.

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31Dec DISNEY’S “THE LITTLE MERMAID JUNIOR”. Royal -3Jan Hippodrome Theatre. Seaside Rd. Disney’s tale of a magical world “Under the Sea”, with many songs you know and love. Adult £12, under 16s £8, family £35. 01323 412000.

Fun, FREE and Local

Teen File Events guide for Eastbourne, Hailsham & beyond

October - December 2014

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TWILIGHT TOUR. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade. 7pm. Ghostly tour of the Fortress, with surprises. Adult £4.50, child £2.50, family £12. Book 01323 410300.

The Pantaloons: ‘BLEAK HOUSE’ Underground Theatre, Eastbourne Library. 2.30 & 7.30pm. A fog-filled Victorian tale of love, skullduggery and spontaneous combustion! Adult £8, child £6.50. 0845 680 1926.

27-30 PLUMPTON COLLEGE TASTER DAYS. Ditchling Rd. FREE for year 9s, 10s & 11s. 9am-4.30pm. Adventure sports, horse and animal care, countryside & conservation, vehicle repair and forestry. Applications by 24 Oct. Download form from Plumpton.ac.uk 01273 890454.

YOUNG EODS PRESENTS

Thinking of getting a new pet? We can match you to the perfect pet. Visit us for a FREE pre-purchase consultation. 01323 640011 www.stannesvets.co.uk

Devonshire Park Theatre 28 October - 1 November

Tuesday 28 - Friday 31 October 7.30pm Wednesday 29 October 2.30pm Saturday 1 November 3pm Tickets available from Eastbourne Theatres

www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 01323 412000

We advise confirmation of all events listed, as they may be subject to change.

Half Term October 2014

Traditional Karate Club

27-31 BIKEABILITY. Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way. Safe cycling course. Ages 11+. £10 for two half days. Book: 07881 282725. 28

only £10 for first 2 months !

Hampden Park Community Centre Eastbourne 07765 698214

www.tkcshodan.co.uk

28-30 GOALS FOR GIRLS. Sports Park, Cross Levels Way. 10am-3pm. Football courses with qualified coaches. Under 10s, U12s, U14s. £20 per day. Book one day, get another day ½ price. Book two days get 3rd FREE. Book 07872 184228. 28Oct- “OLIVER” Young EODS. Devonshire Park Theatre. 1Nov Tues-Fri 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm, Sat 3pm. Fun family musical with instantly recognisable songs. Adult £12, child £10. 01323 412000. Eastbournetheatres.co.uk 30

Full set of nail extensions for that special occasion only £30, including gems or nail art.

EASTBOURNE YOUTH FAIR. Winter Gardens, Compton St. 11am-3pm. Sports, crafts and live music. Showcase for exciting local clubs & activities for young people. FREE bike marking by Sussex Police, bring your bike and proof of identity, under 16s must be accompanied. FREE.

TWILIGHT SCIENCE WORKSHOP. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. ‘Earth & Beyond’. 2-8pm. Fascinating experiments about earthquakes, volcanoes & ice caps. Look through the Centre’s giant telescopes. Age 10-13, £20.95. Book: 01323 832731. The-observatory.org

31Oct BATTLEZONE LIVE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE. -2Nov 1066 Business Centre, Sedlescombe Rd North, St Leonards. 6-10pm. Armed only with laser weapons, you’ll be hunting for zombies in the indoor Nightmare Maze - so, not for the faint-hearted! Must be £12+. £7.50. Booking essential: 01424 423778. Prepare yourself by watching the video at Battlezonelive.co.uk!

EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH F.C.

(formerly Old Town Youth FC)

CALLING ALL FUTURE

WORLD CUP WINNERS!

Boys & girls required for the 2014/2015 SEASON.

Boys: Under 6s - Under18s, Girls: Under 9s - Under 14s. Come and join the most successful youth football club in Eastbourne! Tel: Tony Guarino

01323 410377

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3 DAY COURSE October Half Term 28 - 30 October 10am-3pm Eastbourne Sports Park Cross Levels Way To book call

PRIVATE TUITION Miss Johnson B.A. Dip. Ed.

Qualified and experienced teacher offers

English up to GCSE. 07730 556590 or 01323 639396

£20 per day Ages: Under 10s Under 12s Under 14s

07872 184228 or email

eastbournegirlsfootball@ hotmail.com

October 2014 31Oct WYNTERCON - Sci Fi & Fantasy Convention. Winter -2Nov Gardens, Compton St. 9am-5pm. Comic book & cult movie zones, multi-player gaming zone, laser quest area, SFX make-up artists, green screen and photo booth. Event for teenagers & adults, not suitable for young children (under 12s must be accompanied). Day £9.99. Wyntercon.com

November 2014 5

8Nov- BRIGHTON ROYAL PAVILION ICE RINK. Royal Pavilion 18Jan Gardens. Massive 800 square metre rink. Adult £10-£13, under 12s £7-£8.50, family £34 for one hour. Book via Ticketmaster at Royalpavilionicerink.co.uk 14

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15 Oct- FREE ARTS AWARD DROP-INS. Towner, College Road. 7 Mar Saturdays 1-4pm, monthly. Enjoy arts activities (performing arts, media, visual arts & multimedia) and achieve a national qualification. 01323 434670. Facebook.com/GenerateTowner 19-21 EASTBOURNE YOUTH RADIO 2014. Eastbourne’s young people will broadcast their own programmes live from 10am on Wed until 5pm Fri. On 87.7fm or eyr.org.uk

December 2014 5

CHRISTMAS in LITTLE CHELSEA. Grove Rd & South St, Eastbourne. From 5.30pm. Festive event with late night shopping, street market, real reindeer, BBQs, snow machines, children’s rides, roasted chestnuts, live music, carol singing, hot food & drink. Littlechelseaeastbourne.co.uk

Inline Skate Hockey Club 4 FREE

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KNITTED PUPPETS & STOP MOTION ANIMATION. Towner, College Rd. Sat 11am-1pm, Sun 2-4pm. FREE drop-in family workshops. Townereastbourne.org.uk

taster sessions

SANTA FUN RUN & WALK. Eastbourne Seafront. 1.30pm. 3-mile charity sponsored run or walk from the Sovereign Centre to Holywell Tea Chalet. Fee includes Santa suit, hot drink and mince pie. Prizes for best decorated Santa. Adult £10, child £5. 01273 581087 or Sovereignfm.com

Try one of the fastest & most exciting team sports

12Dec- BEAUTY & THE BEAST. Devonshire Park Theatre. Pantomime. 11Jan Carley Stenson (from Hollyoaks) stars in a madcap family pantomime with comedy from local comedian, Tucker, live music, sparkly costumes and glittering sets. Tickets from £12 (some shows already sold out!) Eastbournetheatres.co.uk 13,14 FREE FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS. Towner, College Rd. Sat 11am-1pm: Build a puppet from wire and balsa wood. Sun 2-4pm: UV Animation, with guest animator. Numbers limited, book: 01323 434670. Townereastbourne.org.uk 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Kit available to borrow free. Just come along and have a go!

www.eastbourne-edge.co.uk

We advise confirmation of all events listed, as they may be subject to change.