Kids Fun File Summer Term 2015 by Wendy Potton

Eastbourne & beyond FREE

20th ANNIVERSARY

May - July 2015

KIDS’ FUN FILE Welcome to the 20th Anniversary Edition of KIDS’ FUN FILE We hope you’ve enjoyed the last two decades of local events. Our lovely sponsors (some since 1995) tell us many of you take part in their activities. Eastbourne’s kids are obviously a sporty, imaginative & talented bunch. The kind school staff who put the Kids Fun Files into your book bags are also real stars, so our heartfelt thanks to them. Our goal has always been to encourage kids to be thoughtful, active & sociable. So for the next 20 years we hope all our readers will: be Kind, have Fun and make new Friends and we’ll do our best to help you!

PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY & CRAFT STUDIO 10am-5pm (4pm Sun), closed Tuesdays

GREAT FUN FOR ALL AGES

SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2015 MAIN & MINI

FOOTBALL CAMPS For boys & girls age 4-12 All abilities

Monday 28th - Thursday 30th July 12.30pm / 1pm (Main) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON SPORTS CENTRE, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR

SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2015

GYM CAMP 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 28th - Thursday 30th July 9.30am-12.30pm

01323 730467 info@caclsports.co.uk

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

Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford. Friday 22 May, 7 - 9pm BATS & BANGERS A family evening in the woods; light fires, cook sausages & search for bats and badgers. Ages 7-11. Adult £5, accompanied child £8.50. Monday 25 May, 10.30am - 12.30pm

AMONGST THE ROCK POOLS Who lives in the rock pools under the stunning Seven Sisters? Ages 7-11. Adult £3.50, accompanied child £7.

Now Booking HOLIDAY CLUBS: Holiday Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am - 3pm Child (doesn’t need to be accompanied) £17. Tues 26 May WILD BEACHIES Claws & Tentacles Seashore safari, picnic & games on the beach, make sea monsters out of driftwood. Ages 7-11. Tues 28 July WILD WOODIES Ship Wrecked! Learn the skills you’d need if you were ever ship wrecked on a desert island. Ages 6-11. Thurs 30 July WILD WOODIES Green Art Make art with natural materials around a camp fire. Ages 6-11. Booking essential: 01273 497561 www.sussexwt.org.uk

Open Air Theatre for adults & children Sunday 7 June 4pm

25%

Robin Hood the Musical

OFF! 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.

Sunday 19 July 4pm

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.

The Wind in the Willows

Sunday 23 August 5pm

The Three Musketeers

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.

Visit www.herstmonceux-castle.com or call 01323 834479 for more information

WELCOMES NEW PLAYERS! JUNIORS’ WEEKLY COACHING PROGRAMME Tuesdays & Wednesdays after school Saturday morning groups for all ages

* Swimming lessons for babies and beginners at AQLC Hydro Pool * 4 other pools available for improvers and squad swimmers * STA Swimming teacher courses (PEP & Award) * Aqua Gym & Hydro therapy sessions * Portable Hydro pool showroom 18 Bourne Street, Eastbourne BN21 3ER 0845 544 3925 or 07869 323107 info@mr-peters.com

MAY HALF TERM CAMP 26-29 May, 11am-2pm, ages 5-15

FAMILY OPEN DAY Part of LTA’s Great British Tennis Weekend all day, Saturday 18 July Come for some great tennis. You’ll meet new friends and learn new skills! All abilities welcome, age groups are flexible Coach: Ollie Miller. Assistant: Jane Thomas 07947 858349 www.meadslawntennis.org.uk

01323 645416 www.lindahardman.co.uk

Eastbourne Bandstand Take That Queen

JUNE

Rolling Stones Jersey Boys Bon Jovi Elvis

JULY

Tom Jones Elton John Beach Boys Neil Diamond Tina Turner Abba George Michael Take That

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BATS & BADGERS. Seven Sisters Country Park. 7-9pm. Family evening cooking sausages on the campfire and discovering bats and badgers. Ages 7-11, £8.50, adult £5. Book 01273 497561 or sussexwt.org.uk TAKE THAT TRIBUTE SHOW. Eastbourne Bandstand. 8-9.30pm. Advance tickets: adult £7.75, child £5.50. On the night: adult £9.50, child £6.50. Book 01323 410611 or eastbournebandstand.co.uk

22-30 GIANT FUN FAIR. Princes Park, Eastbourne. 2-9pm daily. All the fun of the fair. Rides & attractions each £1.50pp. 23

PIRATE ADVENTURES! Arlington Bluebell Wood. 2-4pm. Shipwrecked pirates search for treasure and walk the plank, there’s a campfire too. £7.50 per child aged 4+, adults FREE. Book 07887 556336. cherrywoodkids.co.uk

AMONGST THE ROCK POOLS. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-12.30pm. Explore the rock pools under the Seven Sisters and find out who lives there. Ages 7-11. Adult £3.50, child £7. 01273 497561 sussexwt.org.uk

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

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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May Half Term & Summer Holidays

Ages 6-14

Sailing, Windsurfing & Canoeing Courses Courses at Spray Water Sports

SEWING WORKSHOPS

RYA Windsurfing or Sailing Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm, £105pp Summer Holiday Multi Activity Fun Course

FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN Join us and learn to sew the fun way Visit our large shop by the sea filled with 100s of fun fabrics, haberdashery, patterns and sewing inspiration

University of Brighton Sports Centre, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR

(Sail, windsurf, kayak) Mon-Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm, £95pp Spray Water Sports, Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7LD.

Courses at Seven Sisters Canoe Centre BCU 1* Canoeing Mon & Tues, 10am-1pm: 25 & 26 May £60pp BCU 2* Canoeing Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm: 25-28 May £120pp New courses each week in Aug. Seven Sisters Canoe Centre, Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford BN25 4AD 01323 417023 e: spray.watersports@eastsussex.gov.uk

5 Grand Hotel Buildings (behind the Grand Hotel) Eastbourne 01323 325342

Weekly gymnastic classes in superb, fully equipped gymnasiums, for girls & boys age 4-11yrs + of all abilities.

Half Term May 2015 25-28 BEGINNERS’ WATERSPORTS COURSES. Learn to windsurf or sail at Spray Water Sports, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. Four day course: £105pp. Learn to canoe at Seven Sisters Canoe Centre, Exceat. Two day course: £60pp. Both 10am-1pm daily. Ages 6-14. Book 01323 417023. 25-29 TOWNER FAMILY EVENTS. College Road. Mon: Moving Buildings. FREE Family Animation Drop-in. 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Just drop in. Tues: FREE Film “A Cat in Paris” PG. 11am & 2pm. Book. Weds: FREE ‘Magnus Carter’ workshop & story. 10.30-noon. Fri: Landscape art workshops. 11am: 5-8s. 2pm: 8-11s. £8pp. Book 01323 434670 or townereastbourne.org.uk 26

CLAWS & TENTACLES. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10am-3pm. Holiday Club - seashore safari, picnic, beach games & crafts. Ages 7-11, £17. Book sussexwt.org.uk

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

DIG OUT YOUR BIKES!

Service, repair & safety check just £29

Book your FREE collection & delivery now - call: 01323 701234

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butterfly babes makeover parties Every little girl’s dream! A truly magical ‘one of a kind’ party for ages 5-16

07882 382895 £16 or £21 for a Home Visit. No contract.

INDIRECT DYSLEXIA LEARNING

Using the IDL system can help children improve their READING & SPELLING ability develop KEYBOARD SKILLS - improve SELF-CONFIDENCE & SELF-ESTEEM.

at Eastbourne Bandstand

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.

4-week intensive

Teacher Training Courses

Minimum 6 children Prices start from as little as £10 per child

an internationally recognised qualification.

Call The Studio Today To Book Your Party 19 The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour 07748 886457 info@butterfly-makeup.co.uk www.butterfly-makeup.co.uk

7 September - 2 October

ROBIN HOOD. Arlington Bluebell Wood. 3-5.30pm. Join the merry men and search for the treasure chest, take part in an archery contest, cook your dinner on the fire and enjoy some edible treasure! £9.50 per child aged 6+, adults FREE. Book 07887 556336. cherrywoodkids.co.uk

26-29 TENNIS CAMP. Meads Lawn Tennis, ROMPA, Upper Carlisle Rd. 11am- 2pm. Games, drills and age-related competitions. Ages 5-15. Four day camp £50 (can book individual days). Book 07947 858349. meadslawntennis.org.uk

lesleypietrobon@hotmail.co.uk

TRAIN TO TEACH ENGLISH

At Butterfly Studio we will provide the perfect party with lots of sparkle, even more glitter and bags of fun!

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St Giles Eastbourne

27&28 SCIENCE WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Weds: Car Power. Build a model car then try different ways to move it. 10.30am-1pm (ages 6-9) or 2-4.30pm (ages 10-13). Thurs: Space Junk. Build a giant space creation. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm (6-9s only.) Both £10.75pp. Book 01323 832731. the-observatory.org

leading to the

Trinity Cert TESOL,

Course fee: £1,125 For further details contact:

The Director of Studies, St Giles Eastbourne, 13 Silverdale Road, Eastbourne BN20 7AJ. 01323 729167 rpoole@stgiles.co.uk www.stgiles-international.com

Business Mums & Dads Wanted Successful local business woman seeks five partners to work part-time from home. If you’d like to develop a balanced lifestyle around your family’s needs please call Kerry Knight

01323 658304 or 07879 461858

Try your 1st class for

FREE

C.A.T.S.

in our new studio at 32 Pevensey Rd, Eastbourne

Enrich your lives this Summer - enjoy a family camping trip to Fairfields Farm near Eastbourne.

Pop Pilates classes for weight loss; Classic Pilates classes for strength and flexibility; Pre & Post Natal Classes; Baby-Mummy Classes; Personal training, diet planning & nutritional advice; Healthy lifestyle camps & many more

Cultural Accomodation Travel Services

Train with us in a Studio or in the comfort of your own home Contact: chickalates@gmail.com or visit: www.chickalates.co.uk

HOST FAMILIES

Half Term May 2015

Old Town, Hampden Park, North Harbour area

Get close to nature set on a working farm. Meet the farm pets. Free fishing. Low cost holiday. Good clean facilities. Wealth of local attractions. Beach: 2 miles, station: 2 mins. Be spontaneous and take advantage of good weather. Eastbourne Road, Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5NG.

Tel: 01323 763165

EASTBOURNE’S SUNSHINE CARNIVAL. Carnival procession from the Western Lawns to Princes Park. 4pm. Live music, funfair & entertainment throughout the day. This year’s theme is “Victorian Eastbourne”. FREE but bring some coins!

June 2015 HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUN HOUSE. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. 10.30am. Children’s variety show. This month’s fancy dress theme is Fairy Tales. Ages 3-10. Tickets £5 in advance, £7 on the door. royalhippodrome.com

FROG FIRLE FARM OPEN DAY. High & Over car park, Alfriston Rd, Alfriston. 10.30am-3.30pm. Try farm crafts and games (incl. welly wanging!). Discover the history of the farm and its wildlife secrets. FREE event. 01323 423197.

13 June - 3 July

Roselands / Town Centre 14-19 June 20-25 September

Langney area 7-11 September 3-8 & 24-29 October

Langney Point area 14-17 June 7-10 September For more details ring or email

www.fairfieldsfarm.com

To celebrate 20 years of

BIRLING GAP BIO BLITZ. Birling Gap & Seven Sisters. 7am-10pm. How much wildlife can we discover in one day? Come and look on the ground, in the air and under the sea. Activities from dawn to dusk with furry friends, wildlife walks, bug sweeps, shore searches and bat walks. FREE event just turn up & join in. 01323 423197 nationaltrust.org.uk

Require Good, Caring

“ROBIN HOOD: THE MUSICAL”. Herstmonceux Castle, Wartling Rd. 4pm. Hilarious open air family show. Bring a picnic. Adult £14, child £9, family £40. Book 01323 834479. herstmonceux-castle.com

01323 727235 jill@cats-gb.com

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

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SHOOTOUTS SKILLS & DRILLS Ages 4-6

Ages 6-9

Ages 9-13

Fridays 4.30-5.15pm Beginners £2.20

Mondays 4-5pm Skills, drills & matches £2.30

Mondays 5-6.15pm Tournaments & games £2.30

Contact Jim on 01323 509859 or email Jim.Chater@eastbourne.gov.uk

Hampden Park Sports Centre, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne BN22 9RQ

Mini manicures, nail art, photos, light refreshments, party bags (extra) and a Only £12 per child

St Giles Eastbourne

HOST FAMILIES required offering single room, half-board or B&B, within walking distance of the school. For students aged 14 upwards. St Giles is a long-established, accredited language school with excellent standards of care 24/7. Good rates - up to £122 per week. Please contact: Accommodation Officer, St Giles Eastbourne, 13 Silverdale Road, Eastbourne. BN20 7AJ.

Tel: 01323 729167 svatansever@stgiles.co.uk www.stgiles-international.com

EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH F.C.

(formerly Old Town Youth FC)

CALLING ALL FUTURE

WORLD CUP WINNERS!

Boys & girls required for the 2015/2016 SEASON.

June 2015 13,14 EASTBOURNE CYCLING FESTIVAL. Western Lawns, all day. Stunt bike displays, penny farthing races, Go-Ride Skills & Watt Bike Challenges. Bikes, equipment & clothing. FREE. 13-21 CHILDREN’S ART WEEK. Towner, College Road. Tues-Sun 10am-5pm. Be inspired & get creative with the Towner’s FREE resources. Extra activities will be on offer over the weekend. All ages. Drop in. FREE. townereastbourne.org.uk

ONE TO ONE TUITION KS2 MATHS & LITERACY

LAWN MOWER RACING ACTION! Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road. 10am-6pm. Watch races for FREE. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

Caring, experienced, happy tutor CRB checked £20 p.h, holidays & term time Willingdon area

20,21 LARK IN THE PARK & BARK IN THE PARK. Seaside Rec. 11am-4pm. Charity family fun days with light-hearted dog show on Saturday. Funfair, entertainment, stalls & refreshments. FREE entry.

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

Lark in the Park & Bark in the Park Seaside Recreation Ground Sat 20th, Sun 21st June 2015 11am-4pm

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chrissieclarkbowles@gmail.com

Charity family fun days - dog show on Saturday

Eastbourne Beach Lifeguards

Inline Skate Hockey Club Come and see what all the fun’s about

4 FREE taster

For 8-14 year olds (must be able to swim 100m unaided)

sessions

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

Try one of the fastest & most exciting team sports

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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Cavendish Sports Centre New Beginners & Under 8s: Saturdays 8.50-9.50am 10-14s Session: Saturdays 9.50-11.50am 15+ Session: Tuesdays 9.30-10.30pm Sundays 5.25-6.55pm

Kit available to borrow FREE. Just come along & have a go!

www.eastbourne-edge.co.uk

Chores &

Paws Home & Pet Care Specialist Winner of Best Quality Customer Feedback 2013 - Trading Standards

• Miniature Steam or Diesel Train Rides • Lineside Nature Walk • Model Railways Lottbridge Drove

Household chores Catering in your own home Lawn cutting & weeding Home car valeting service Pet feeding, dog walking, small animal boarding & house-sitting EFL coaching Regular or occasional

Reasonable rates www.facebook.com/choresandpaws

01323 648179 / 07962 208847 choresandpaws1@btinternet.com www.eastsussex1space.co.uk

01323 520229

• Cafe • Railway Shop • Picnic Areas • Children’s Adventure Playground

www.emsr.co.uk

June 2015 20,21 Sat: MIDSUMMER MAGIC. Arlington Bluebell Wood. 4-8.30pm. Make lanterns & fairy-folk head-dresses, sail candle-lit boats and enjoy a picnic around the midsummer fire. Bring a picnic supper. Child (6+) £18, adults FREE. Sun: FATHERS’ DAY FIRE FUN. 3-6pm. Bring Dad to the woods and cook his dinner on your own fire. £12 per family. Book these events on 07887 556336. cherrywoodkids.co.uk 20-27 AEGON INTERNATIONAL TENNIS. Devonshire Park. From 10am-9pm approx. More info and ticket sales at lta.org.uk 21

vintagemotoringcompany.co.uk

Open daily 10am - 5pm

LEAVE HITLER TO ME, LAD. Under Ground Theatre, Central Library. 2pm & 6pm. A boy and his friends wait for their dads to return from the war. Adult £8, child £6.50 (ages 10+). 0845 680 1926. undergroundtheatre.co.uk SING-ALONG-A-FROZEN. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. 11am & 3pm. Film screening with on-screen lyrics and live host (who’ll teach you the actions), plus FREE props bag. Dressing up positively encouraged! Adult £16, child £10, family tickets: 1 adult + 2 kids £34, 2 adults + 2 kids £47. Box office: 01323 80 20 20. royalhippodrome.com

Under Ground Theatre www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

Leave Hitler To Me, Lad Sat 21 Jun 2pm & 6pm

Treasure Island Sat 25 July 4pm Adult 8, child £6.50. 0845 680 1926

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!

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 27

27-28 EASTBOURNE FEASTIVAL: Food, Music, Culture. Princes Park. 11am-10pm. International and local food, drink and music, dance groups, street entertainers, Hot Dog Chilli Challenge and more. FREE event. eastbournefeastival.com

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HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUN HOUSE. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. 10.30am. Children’s variety show. Fancy dress theme: Witches & Wizards. Ages 3-10. Tickets £5 in advance, £7 on the door. royalhippodrome.com BIG BEACH BIG PICNIC. Birling Gap. 6-8pm. Bring a picnic or a BBQ - FREE family games and wild art activities. (Please raise disposable BBQs above the shingle beach & put them in the car park bin afterwards). Just turn up. FREE. STICK MAN LIVE! Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. 1.30 & 4.30pm. Actors, puppetry, live music & funky moves! Adult £15, child £13. royalhippodrome.com

10% OFF the above parties with this advert at Cavendish Valid until September 2015. Voucher must be presented when booking

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

More than 12,000 copies of

Kids Fun File are distributed to young families in Eastbourne & Hailsham. You can sponsor an ad from only £25 Visit www.kidsfunfile.com/contactus

THE ROYAL HIPPODROME THEATRE Eastbourne’s Family Friendly Theatre

Box office: 01323 80 20 20 www.royalhippodrome.com

Saturday 27 June 2015 11am & 3pm

Starring CITV’s Chris Edgerley Based upon the book by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Alex Scheffler, creators of the Gruffalo

9 July 2015, 1.30 & 4.30pm

27-30 August 2015

“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! DON’T FORGET

HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUNHOUSE EVERY FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH TICKETS FROM ONLY £5!

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

FUN, FREE & LOCAL

Teen File Events guide for Eastbourne, Hailsham & beyond May Half Term & Summer Holidays

MAY - JULY 2015

Under 14s

Sailing, Windsurfing & Canoeing Courses Courses at Spray Water Sports RYA Windsurfing or Sailing Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm, £105pp Summer Holiday Multi Activity Fun Course (Sail, windsurf, kayak) Mon-Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm, £95pp Spray Water Sports, Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7LD.

Half Term May 2015 22-30 GIANT FUN FAIR. Princes Park, Eastbourne. 2-9pm daily. Rides & attractions each £1.50pp (dodgems £2 per car). 25,26 TOWNER FAMILY EVENTS. College Road. Mon: Moving Buildings. FREE Family Animation Drop-in. 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Make a group animation with inks, collage and mini building constructions. Just drop-in. Tues: FREE Film “A Cat in Paris” (PG). 11am & 2pm. Jazzy hand-drawn animated film about a young Parisian girl whose cat leads her to unravel a thrilling mystery. Booking advised. 01323 434670 or townereastbourne.org.uk

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

25-28 BEGINNERS’ WATERSPORTS COURSES. Learn to windsurf or sail at Spray Water Sports, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. Four day course: £105pp. Learn to canoe at Seven Sisters Canoe Centre, Exceat. Two day course: £60pp. Both 10am-1pm daily. Ages 6-14. Book 01323 417023.

26-29 TENNIS CAMP. Meads Lawn Tennis, ROMPA, Upper Carlisle Rd. 11am-2pm. Games, drills and age-related competitions. Under 15s. Four day camp £50 (but can book individual days). Book 07947 858349. meadslawntennis.org.uk

Eastbourne Beach Lifeguards

For 8-14 year olds (must be able to swim 100m unaided)

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.

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Half Term May 2015 27,28 SCIENCE WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Weds: Car Power. Build a model car then try different ways to move it, incl gravity, balloons and batteries. 2-4.30pm (ages 10-13). £10.75pp. Book 01323 832731. the-observatory.org 30

LAWN MOWER RACING ACTION! Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road. 10am-6pm. Watch the races for FREE. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk 20,21 LARK IN THE PARK & BARK IN THE PARK. Seaside Rec. 11am-4pm. Charity family fun days with light-hearted dog show on Saturday. Small funfair, entertainment, stalls & refreshments. FREE entry. 20-27 AEGON INTERNATIONAL TENNIS. Devonshire Park. From 10am-9pm approx. More info and ticket sales at lta.org.uk 27

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

Qualified and experienced teacher offers

English up to GCSE. 07730 556590 or 01323 639396

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

STIX SUMMER MADNESS. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road. 9.30am-9pm. FREE family festival. Old time funfair, have-a-go archery, drumming, fire spinners, dazzling acrobats, dancers, jugglers, live music. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk 27,28 EASTBOURNE FEASTIVAL: Food, Music, Culture. Princes Park. 11am-10pm. International & local food, drink and music, dance groups, street entertainers, Hot Dog Chilli Challenge and more. FREE event. eastbournefeastival.com

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