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KIDS’ FUN FILE JULY 2015 2-19 SUMMER FUNPARK. Princes Park. Unlimited rides: £7.99 per person for 4-hour session. www.johndavisfunfairs.co.uk 11-12 999 EMERGENCY SERVICES. Western Lawns. 11am-5pm. Emergency services spectacular with arena displays by emergency response teams and a dramatic sea rescue by the coastguard. FREE event. www.999display.co.uk 13-18 THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Congress Theatre. One of the greatest musicals of all time featuring the memorable songs: ‘Do-Re-Mi’, ‘My Favourite Things’ & ‘Edelweiss’. Adult from £18.50, child from £9.25. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 18 OLD TOWN FETE. Old Town Rec, Longland Road. 2-5pm. Entertainment, bouncy castle, crafts, stalls, side shows and novelty dog show. All ages. FREE entry. SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2015 MAIN & MINI
FOOTBALL CAMPS For boys & girls age 4-12 All abilities
Monday 27 - Thursday 30 July UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON SPORTS CENTRE, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR
SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2015
GYM CAMPS 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
For boys & girls age 4-9 All abilities
Monday 27 - Thursday 30 July UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON SPORTS CENTRE, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR
We advise confirmation of all events listed as they may be subject to change.
01323 730467 www.caclsports.co.uk
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at Herstmonceux Castle 23rd Spectacular Year
£2 OFF per ticket purchased at the gate with this coupon*
STEP BACK IN TIME & ENJOY A MAGICAL DAY OUT England’s Largest & Most Spectacular Celebration of the Colourful Middle Ages
29, 30, 31 August 2015 10am-6pm Hundreds of armour-clad Knights beseige Herstmonceux Castle! Jousting on Horseback & HUGE Kids’ Kingdom. Living History Encampments, Medieval Traders’ & Craft Villages, Falconry, Archery, Storytelling, Plays, Minstrels, Jugglers, Jesters, Dance, Food & Drink, Weekend Camping & medieval mayhem! *Not redeemable with any other offer. 15214.
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JULY 2015 18-19 EASTBOURNE EXTREME. Eastern Seafront. 11am-7pm. South Coast’s coolest FREE extreme sports festival. Professional bike stunt shows, VW camper festival, water sports & skating taster sessions. Live bands each day. FREE event. www.visiteastbourne.com/extreme 19 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS. Herstmonceux Castle. 4pm. Enchanting outdoor theatre for all ages. Adult £14, child £9, family £40. Book www.herstmonceux-castle.com 25-26 LAMMAS FESTIVAL. Western Lawns. Carnival Parade from noon on Sat, from pier to Western Lawns, with drummers & musicians. Live music, stalls. FREE. www.lammasfest.org 27-30 CACL FOOTBALL & GYM CAMPS. Brighton University Sports Centre, Denton Rd, Meads. www.caclsports.co.uk 27Jul- ARLINGTON BLUEBELL ADVENTURES. Bates Green Farm. 31Aug Mon 27 Jul FAIRYTALE FUN 5-12s. £7 including feast! Fri 31 Jul WOODLAND PLAYDAY 6-11s. Day £25. Sat 1/Sun 2 Aug WILD CAMP 3.30pm-9.30am family £50. Tue 4 BUGTASTIC (at Sharnfold Farm) 3+. £5. Fri 7 WILDLIFE DETECTIVES 6-11s. £7. Tue 11 MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY 5-15s. £7.50. Fri 21 morning FAIRY HOUSES 2-7s. £5. Fri 21 afternoon ROBIN HOOD 5-12s. £8.50. Mon 31 PIRATES 4-11s. £7. www.bluebelladventures.org 28Jul- MEADS LAWN TENNIS SUMMER CAMPS. ROMPA, 21Aug Upper Carlisle Rd. 10.30am-1.30pm. Four-day camp £50. Ages 4-10. 07947 858349. www.meadslawntennis.org.uk 2
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AUGUST 2015 BIG LUNCH FUNDAY. Seaside Recreation Ground. 12-6pm. Live music, stalls, games, dog show and refreshments. www.seasiderec.co.uk FAMILY SUMMER SPECIAL. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-3pm. Drop in to the Pump Barn for arts & crafts activities, woodland trail & pond dipping. Ages 5-11. £3 donation per child. https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
University of Brighton Sports Centre, Astro Turf/Sports Hall, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR. Sat 9.15-10.15am. Rising to 5 yrs - 12yrs (Year 7)
*We have over 30 years experience of working with children *We look after over 300 children weekly *Our coaches are sensitive, enthusiastic, qualified or experienced footballers & are CRB checked *We are officially approved as a safe, effective & childfriendly club *We believe that children should enjoy themselves through sport & grow in confidence *We provide a safe & friendly environment
01323 730467 www.caclsports.co.uk
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SUMMER CAMPS 4 WEEKS: 28 July-21 August Ages 4-10 10.30am-1.30pm Ages 11-18 2.30-5.30pm
FAMILY OPEN DAY Part of LTA’s Great British Tennis Weekend
All day Saturday 18 July RUSTY RACQUETS Adult Novice Group: Sats 12-1pm
Come for great tennis. You’ll meet new friends and learn new skills!
All abilities welcome, age groups flexible Coach: Ollie Miller, assistant: Jane Thomas
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AUGUST 2015 FAMILY ORIENTEERING DROP-IN. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-2pm. Pick up a map & compass and follow the woodland trail. Discover wildlife; crafts & games. £3 donation per child. https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS. Princes Park, Eastbourne. Acrobatics, comedy, juggling and aerial acts. Adult from £11 (look out for offer vouchers). www.moscowstatecircus.com WHEN THE TIDE GOES OUT. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 2-4pm. Rock pooling with experts to identify and learn about sea creatures. Ages 7-11. Adult £3.50, child £7. Book in advance: https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk ANNIE. Congress Theatre. World’s favourite family musical starring Craig Revel Horwood (judge in ‘Strictly’). Featuring classic songs ‘Tomorrow’ & ‘It’s The Hard Knock Life’. From £18.50, child from £9.25. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk HAPPYJACKS PICNIC IN THE PARK 2015. Gildredge Park. 10.30am-3pm. Bring a picnic and enjoy some fun activities incl. dance, soft play, arts & crafts, face-painting, drumming, karate, baby activities, football. Maybe even have your photo taken with a princess! £1 per activity, in aid of Chestnut Tree House. FREE entry. www.happyjackssoftplay.co.uk AIRBOURNE. FREE international airshow with the Red Arrows. Jets, arena displays and twilight pyro-aerobatics. Kids’ Beach Play Zones. AIRBOURNE LIVE music stage with bands on the beach each day. Scouting for Girls will be starring on Super Saturday evening at 9.15pm in a special show hosted by Tom, Nicola & Jack from Heart FM. Saturday’s show ends with the FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR from 10pm. FREE. www.eastbourneairshow.com ACT KIDS THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL. 19 Station Street. 10am-4pm. Acting for stage and screen. 6-11s. Week: £150 / £135. www.actbrighton.org/summer_eastbourne.php BEN & HOLLY LIVE! De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. TV’s Ben & Holly with an exciting musical adventure with games, songs and laughter. Adult £15.50, child £13.50. www.dlwp.com
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Weekly gymnastic classes in superb, fully equipped gymnasiums, for girls & boys age 4-11yrs + of all abilities. University of Brighton Sports Centre, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR
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
JULY Beach Boys Neil Diamond Tina Turner Abba George Michael Take That James Bond Spectacular Adele AUGUST Buddy Holly Rod Stewart Lionel Richie TOYAH LIVE IN CONCERT One Direction Beatles Evening in the West End Madonna
AUGUST 2015 22 EXTREME STUNT SHOW. Princes Park. 6-7.30pm. Monster truck, motorbike and BMX stunts. Online: adult £12, child £6 (£14 & £7 on the day). www.extremeeventseurope.com 23 SHINEWATER SUNDAY FUNDAY. Sevenoaks Park. 12-4pm. Bouncy castle, stalls, events. FREE entry. Everything 50p. 23 THE THREE MUSKETEERS. Herstmonceux Castle Grounds. 5pm. Adult £14, child £9. www.herstmonceux-castle.com 24-28 GENIE TUTORS SUMMER SCHOOL. Community Wise, Ocklynge Rd. 9.30am-noon. Take a trip round the globe from the deserts to the poles. Ages 5-11. Morning £20, whole week £80. Book 01323 700777. www.genietutors.co.uk 27-30 TREASURE ISLAND. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. Starring CITV’s Chris Edgerley. A swashbuckling pantomime adventure on the high seas. Adult £15, under 14s £13. Box office: 01323 802020. www.royalhippodrome.com 29-31 ENGLAND’S MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL. Herstmonceux Castle. Knights jousting, huge daily castle sieges with archers, horses & cannon. Medieval village, falconry, archery, jugglers, jesters, craftsmen. Adult from £16, child from £7. £2 OFF per ticket at the gate with voucher on page 2 of Kids Fun File. www.englandsmedievalfestival.com
We also run Saturday gym sessions at Hailsham Community College. * We have over 30 years experience of working with children * We look after over 300 children weekly * Our coaches are sensitive, qualified or experienced gymnasts & are CRB checked * We are officially approved as a safe, effective & child-friendly club & hold the prestigious GymMark status
01323 730467 www.caclsports.co.uk
Recruiting NOW Are you a parent like me, trying to find flexible work around the children? I may have the answer. Call for a friendly chat.
Kerry: 01323 658304 07879 461858
Open Air Theatre for adults & children Sunday 19 July 4pm
Sunday 23 August 5pm
The Wind in the Willows
The Three Musketeers
Standard individual prices only. Voucher is for Park day tickets only and cannot be used for ice skating or any other extra activity. Not valid with a family ticket or any other offer. Valid until October 2015.
Rain or shine - come & enjoy an action-packed visit with a whole range of activities. Slide down & skip across the water on the Wave Runner Water Slide, pan for gems in the Mining Area, ride the Runaway Train simulator and play on Tommy Tractor. Paddle in Pirate’s Cove, bounce around on the Jumping Pillows or leap into Froggies the massive indoor Soft Play Area. Stroll around the Farm and feed the Animals. Watch one of the Displays or take a ride on the Quadapillar and the daily Tractor & Trailer rides. These are just some of our attractions, there’s plenty to do for all ages. For opening times and prices please visit our website:
www.knockhatch.com
You’ll find us just off the A22 west of Hailsham.
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Open Air Concert Saturday 11 July 7pm
The Band & Bugles of the Rifles
Visit www.herstmonceux-castle.com or call 01323 834479 for more information
Open daily 10am - 5pm
• Miniature Steam or Diesel Train Rides • Lineside Nature Walk • Model Railways Lottbridge Drove
www.emsr.co.uk
01323 520229
Active Play
Active Play is supported by Freedom Leisure across Sussex. Play & sports equipment, mobile dance mats & Nintendo Wii, arts, crafts, face painting. Can be hired to come to your venue, we supply trained staff & activities for private parties, events, fun / activity days or blocks of sessions. active.play@freedom-leisure.co.uk Contact Alli 07717 776788
ONE TO ONE TUITION KS2 MATHS & LITERACY Caring, experienced, happy tutor CRB checked £20 p.h, holidays & term time Willingdon area
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DAILY IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS PIRATE SCHOOL. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade. 11am-4pm. Led by a Pirate Captain, dress up, hunt for pirate treasure, walk the plank and learn to fight with a sword. Just drop in. £3. www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk SUMMER SCIENCE. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. FREE Telescope Tours (noon, 2pm, 4pm) and Science Shows (11am, 1pm, 3pm) included in admission. Adult £8, child £6.15, family of 4 £25.20. www.the-observatory.org NATIONAL TRUST 50 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU’RE 11¾. Birling Gap. 11am-4pm. FREE weekly family drop-in activities. Explorer Week (25 Jul-2 Aug): Build a raft, go birdwatching, use a map & compass and find a geocache. Discoverer Week (3-9 Aug): Make a stick trail, make mud pies, have a snail race, create wild art. Adventurer Week (10-16 Aug): Build a den, skim stones, fly a kite, roll down a big hill, catch a fish in a net. Ranger Week (17-23 Aug): Walk barefoot, make grass trumpets, hunt for fossils & bones, climb a huge hill, hold a scary beastie. Tracker Week (24-30 Aug): Track & make homes for wild animals, catch a crab. All ages up to 11¾! www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Summer Creativity Classes for Kids Tuesdays (10.30-11.45am) & Wednesdays (1.45-3pm) in July & August Different activities on different days:
embroidery crochet knitting bobbin lace macrame From age 8. Parents welcome.
£10 per session (£50 for 6), incl. drink & cake or fruit.
At the Cookshelf Cafe, 4 North Street, Eastbourne. Please book:
07588 751506
Only £12 per child
MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS EASTBOURNE SPORTS CENTRE PLAYSCHEMES. Cavendish, Eldon Rd. Morning £8, afternoon £6, day £16. 01323 647683. Hampden Park, Brodrick Road. Morning £4.50. Various afternoon activities. 01323 509859. Shinewater, Milfoil Drive. Morning £6.75, afternoon £6.75. 01323 768614. Book in advance. www.eastbourne.gov.uk TUESDAYS KIDS’ PARTY NIGHTS. Eastbourne Bandstand. 7.30-8.30pm. Music from the charts and family favourites. FREE face painting. Advance tickets: Adult £4, child £5, family (2+2) £15. £5/£6/£20 on the door. www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS MIA’S SUMMER CREATIVITY CLASSES. The Cookshelf, 4 North Street. Tues 10.30-11.45am; Weds 1.45-3pm. Try different creative crafts incl. embroidery, crochet, knitting, bobbin lace & macrame. Ages 8+. £10. Book 07588 751506.
Eastbourne Beach Lifeguards
at Eastbourne Bandstand
Come and see what all the fun’s about For 8-14 year olds (must be able to swim 100m unaided)
LEARN: Personal Survival Beach Safety Rescue Skills Four Levels Certificates Awarded
28 July & 18 August 4 & 11 August 25 August & 1 September at each concert.
These concerts are approx. 1 hour long. Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (over 18). 1 adult to every 5 children.
Football and Rugby Sessions for children 18 months - 7 years Call: 01323 749640 for more info or email Bev blevett@littlekickers.co.uk
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Morning or afternoon sessions Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday through the school holidays £18 per 3 hour session or £60 for all 4 sessions Call
01323 410611 or pop into the Seafront Office
www.eastbourne.gov.uk/tyro
Fun lessons for all ages and abilities Well qualified & experienced teachers Badges and certificates Structured coaching and training for more advanced swimmers Run by experienced Level 3 coach and teacher with many years’ Summer experience and a sense of humour!
PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY & CRAFT STUDIO 10am-5pm (4pm Sun), closed Tuesdays
GREAT FUN FOR ALL AGES
Intensive Courses - all levels
To find out more, please contact Head Coach Heather Curry on 07762 758 876 or email heatherlinkview@hotmail.co.uk or visit our website: www.eastbourneotters.org
Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate (A22), Whitesmith BN8 6JA
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
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS FUN SCIENCE. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Half day fun science workshops for ages 6-9. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Each workshop £10.75 per child. Tues 28 July: New! Light Fantastic. See, use & play with light. Wed 29 July: New! Noisy Nature. Explore the world of sound. Thurs 30 July: Meteorology Matters. Find out about our weather. Tues 4 Aug: Colour Kaleidoscope. Experiment with light & colour. Wed 5 Aug: Family of the Sun. Planets - make a Martian Lander. Thurs 6 Aug: Rocketry. Make and launch your own rockets. Tues 18 Aug: Be An Astronaut. Train for an astronaut mission. Wed 19 Aug: Car Power. Design and build your own model car. Thurs 20 Aug: K’NEX Construction. Design & build a model. Full day fun science workshops for ages 6-9. 10.30am-4pm. Tues 11 & Wed 12 Aug: Cool Chemistry. Make things go fizz, bang & pop (totally hands-on). Each workshop £21.75 per child. Booking essential: 01323 832731. www.the-observatory.org TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS PUNCH & JUDY. Wish Tower Slopes, by the Lifeboat Museum. 12.30pm & 2pm every week (except during Airbourne) from Thursday 23 July until Tuesday 1 September. Come and enjoy Ray Sparks’ legendary shows as he celebrates 25 years of Punch & Judy on Eastbourne seafront! FREE.
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Using the IDL system can help children improve their READING & SPELLING ability develop KEYBOARD SKILLS - improve SELF-CONFIDENCE & SELF-ESTEEM.
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Football Fun Fridays (term time) 5-9 years 4-5pm 10-14 years 5-6pm Just £2 each!
Gymnastics Saturdays (term time) 4-8 years 10.30am-12pm 8-14 years 9-10.30am Termly payments
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Low cost holiday. Good clean facilities. Wealth of local attractions. Beach: 2 miles, station: 2 mins. Be spontaneous and take advantage of good weather.
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SHOOTOUTS MATCHES Ages 4-6
Ages 6-9
Ages 9-13
Fridays 4.30-5.15pm Mondays 4-5pm Mondays 5-6.15pm Beginners Skills, drills & matches Tournaments & games £2.20 £2.30 £2.30
Call 01323 509859
Children’s Parties Bouncy Castle 2 hour slots. Unsupervised £71 Saturdays: 11.30am-1.30pm or 2.30-4.30pm Sundays: 1.30-3.30pm or 4.30-6.30pm
Football 2 hour slots Unsupervised £71 Supervised £88 (90 mins football, 30 mins for food) Weekends only (subject to availability) £25 booking deposit
Shinewater Sports & Community Centre
or email Jim.Chater@eastbourne.gov.uk
Milfoil Drive, Langney
Hampden Park Sports Centre, Brodrick Rd, Eastbourne BN22 9RQ
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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS WILD WOODIES HOLIDAY CLUBS. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, near Seaford. 10am-3pm. Tues 28 July: Shipwrecked! Learn the survival skills you’d need if you were shipwrecked on a desert island. Thurs 30 July: Green Art. Make art around the campfire using natural materials. Thurs 13 Aug: Friston Challenge. Can you light a fire, build a shelter, create an assault course and identify some of the plants and animals you come across on your adventure in the woods? Ages 6-11. (Parents need not accompany). £17 per day. Book: 01273 497561. https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOPS. Towner, College Road. 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Creative workshops exploring design, painting and abstract art. For ages 5-7 & 8-11. £5 a session. Book in advance. 01323 434670. www.townereastbourne.org.uk FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS C&H FABRICS KIDS’ CRAFTS. Terminus Rd. 10.30am, 1pm & 3pm (30 mins). Just drop in on the 2nd floor from 17 July for new weekly activities: Pom poms, friendship bracelets, dolls’ dresses, bunting & knitting. Ages 6-16. FREE.
WEEKENDS HENRIETTA HIPPO’S SATURDAY FUN HOUSE. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. Themed kids’ shows (come in fancy dress!) with games, music, dancing and audience participation. First Saturday of each month, from 10.30am. 1 Aug: Wild West. 5 Sept: Space. Ages 3-8. £5 in advance, £7 on the door. 01323 802020. www.royalhippodrome.com MOVIES FOR JUNIORS. Cineworld, the Crumbles, Eastbourne. Discounted weekly screening of kids’ films on weekend mornings. Only £1.75 per person (adult or child) for 2D films. Book: www2.cineworld.co.uk/whatson/category/junior
EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH F.C.
(formerly Old Town Youth FC)
CALLING ALL FUTURE
WORLD CUP WINNERS!
Boys & girls required for the 2015/2016 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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Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford. Mon 3 Aug 10.30am-3pm SUMMER SPECIAL Family Event. Painting, clay modelling & sticking activities. Learn about wildlife. Pond dipping, woodland trail. Drop in. Ages 5-11, suggested donation: £3 per child. Wed 5 Aug 10.30am-2pm WILD ORIENTEERING Family Event. Woodland orienteering trail. Discover wildlife, play games, make things to take home. Drop in. Ages 6-11, suggested donation: £3 per child. Mon 10 Aug 2-4pm WHEN THE TIDE GOES OUT Rock-pooling sessions, with experts to help you to identify your finds. Ages 7-11. Book: adult £3.50, child £7. Wed 12 Aug 10.30am-12.30pm GRUFFALO DAY Gruffalo Camp with animals from the story. Games & crafts, campfire, hot chocolate & marshmallows. Ages 4-7. Book: adult £3.50, child £7.
HOLIDAY CLUBS: Now Booking Holiday Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-3pm
Child £17 per day.
Booking essential: 01273 497561 https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
THE ROYAL HIPPODROME THEATRE Eastbourne’s Family Friendly Theatre
Tel: 01323 802020
www.royalhippodrome.com Starring CITV’s Chris Edgerley
Thursday 9 July,
27-30 August 2015
1.30 & 4.30pm
A swashbuckling, show-stopping, sail-flapping, hand-clapping, toe-tapping, barnacle-busting pantomime twist on Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventures on the high seas! We’ve got the telescope, the treasure map and the schooners at the ready!
Based upon the book by Julia Donaldson author of The Gruffalo
DON’T FORGET
HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUNHOUSE Tuesday 27 October 3pm
EVERY FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH TICKETS FROM ONLY £5!
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Teen File Events guide for Eastbourne & Hailsham
July-September 2015
JULY 2015 2-19 SUMMER FUNPARK. Princes Park. Europe’s largest travelling theme park. New thrill rides and attractions. Unlimited rides £7.99 per person for a 4-hour session. www.johndavisfunfairs.co.uk 11-12 999 EMERGENCY SERVICES. Western Lawns. 11am-5pm. Emergency services spectacular with arena displays by emergency response teams and a dramatic sea rescue by the coastguard. FREE event. www.999display.co.uk 18
OLD TOWN FETE. Old Town Rec, Longland Rd. 2-5pm. Entertainment, crafts, stalls, side shows and novelty dog show. FREE entry.
18-19 EASTBOURNE EXTREME. Eastern Seafront. 11am-7pm. South Coast’s coolest FREE extreme sports festival. Pro bike stunt teams, VW camper festival, water sports and skating taster sessions. Extreme Live stage with live bands every day. FREE event. www.visiteastbourne.com/extreme 25-26 LAMMAS FESTIVAL. Western Lawns. Annual festival of music and dance. Carnival Parade, from Pier to Western Lawns, with drummers & musicians from noon on Saturday. Live music, stalls. FREE event. www.lammasfest.org 27-30 CACL FOOTBALL & GYM CAMPS. Brighton Uni Sports Centre, Denton Rd. www.caclsports.co.uk 28Jul- MEADS LAWN TENNIS SUMMER CAMPS. ROMPA, 21Aug Upper Carlisle Rd. 2.30-5.30pm. Games, drills and age-related competitions. Four-day camp £50 (can book individual days). Ages 11-18. Book 07947 858349. www.meadslawntennis.org.uk 2
AUGUST 2015 BIG LUNCH FUNDAY. Seaside Recreation Ground. 12-6pm. Live music, stalls, games, dog show and refreshments. www.seasiderec.co.uk
4-6 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
NEW! PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS FOR 13-19s. Towner, College Road. 1-4pm. Tues: What’s the Story? Create a mini exhibition. Wed: Photography Skills & Ideas. Thurs: Me, Myself & I. Create the ultimate selfie. £5 per workshop. Must book: www.townereastbourne.org.uk 6-10 MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS. Princes Park, Eastbourne. Acrobatics, comedy, juggling and aerial acts. Adult from £11. www.moscowstatecircus.com
Eastbourne Beach Lifeguards
For 8-14 year olds (must be able to swim 100m unaided)
LEARN: Personal Survival Beach Safety Rescue Skills Four Levels Certificates Awarded Morning or afternoon sessions Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday through the school holidays £18 per 3-hour session or £60 for all 4 sessions Call
01323 410611 or pop into the Seafront Office
www.eastbourne.gov.uk/tyro
We advise confirmation of all events listed as they may be subject to change
© Wendy and Paul Potton 1995. Tel: (01323) 731181
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English up to GCSE. 07730 556590 or 01323 639396
17-21
EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH F.C.
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CALLING ALL FUTURE
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(formerly Old Town Youth FC)
WORLD CUP WINNERS!
Boys & girls required for the 2015/2016 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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28-31
AUGUST 2015 ANNIE. Congress Theatre. World’s favourite family musical starring Craig Revel Horwood (judge in ‘Strictly’). Featuring classic songs ‘Tomorrow’ & ‘It’s The Hard Knock Life’. From £18.50, child from £9.25. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk CAPTIVATING CHEMISTRY. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10.30am-4pm. Hands-on workshop of crazy chemistry experiments. Ages 10-13. £21.75. Book: 01323 832731. www.the-observatory.org AIRBOURNE. Eastbourne’s FREE international airshow with the Red Arrows. Flying starts at noon each day. Jets, arena displays and twilight pyro-aerobatics. AIRBOURNE LIVE music stage with bands on the beach each day. Scouting for Girls will be starring on Super Saturday evening at 9.15pm, in a special show hosted by Tom, Nicola & Jack from Heart FM. Saturday’s show ends with the FREE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR from 10pm. www.eastbourneairshow.com ACT YOUTH THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL. 19 Station St. 10am-4pm. Daily classes in acting, theatre and film making. Ages 13-18+. Week: £150 (£135 for siblings). www.actbrighton.org/summer_eastbourne.php EXTREME STUNT SHOW. Princes Park. 6-7.30pm. Monster truck, motorbike and BMX stunts - many in the air! Discounted tickets online: adult £12, child £6. (£14 & £7 on the day). www.extremeeventseurope.com SHINEWATER FUNDAY. Sevenoaks Park. 12-4pm. Beat The Keeper, stalls, dog show. FREE entry, everything 50p. THE THREE MUSKETEERS. Herstmonceux Castle Grounds. 5pm. Adult £14, child £9. www.herstmonceux-castle.com TREASURE ISLAND. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. A swashbuckling pantomime adventure on the high seas. Adult £15, under 14s £13. www.royalhippodrome.com DROP-IN PRINT STUDIO. Towner, College Rd. Experiment with printing techniques. All ages. FREE event, suggested donation £1. www.townereastbourne.org.uk
29-31 ENGLAND’S MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL. Herstmonceux Castle. Knights jousting, daily castle sieges with archers, horses & cannon. Medieval village, falconry, archery, jugglers, jesters, craftsmen. Adult from £16, child from £7. £2 off per ticket with Kids’ Fun File voucher. www.englandsmedievalfestival.com