Eastbourne & beyond
October - December 2015 Half Term October 2015 23 HALLOWEEN FIREWORK EXTRAVAGANZA. Polegate School, Oakleaf Drive. 6-8pm. BBQ, small funfair rides, fireworks & fire dancers, children’s games. Adult £6, child £5, family (2+3) £18. Advance tickets from the school: adult £5, child £4, family £15. 01323 482404. 23Oct HALLOWEEN TRAIL & TOURS. Redoubt Fortress, Royal -1Nov Parade. FREE Trail with museum entry. 11am-4pm. Spooky treats and fang-tastic things to make & do. Adult £4.50, child £2.50, family £12. FAMILY FRIENDLY TWILIGHT TOUR: Sat 24 October 7pm. A ghostly guided tour of the Fortress, with scary surprises! Adult £5, child £3. Book 01323 410300. www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk
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Half Term October 2015 24Oct SHRIEK WEEK. Drusillas Park, Alfriston. 10am-5pm. -1Nov Witches, spooky surprises and a visit from Scooby Doo on Wed 28th. Scooby will be meeting budding detectives at various intervals throughout the day. Gate price £18pp, online price £16pp. 01323 874100. www.drusillas.co.uk 26-30 BIKEABILITY COURSES. Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way. Learn to cycle safely. Ages 7+, £7.50. Ages 10+, £15. Book: 07881 282725.
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)
26-31 HALLOWEEN FUN. Knockhatch, Hailsham. 10am-5.30pm. Halloween fun & activities. Adult £7.99, 3-16s £9.99. (Use Knockhatch voucher in this Kids Fun File for 25% discount). 01323 442051. www.knockhatch.com 27
MUD, MESS & MARSHMALLOWS - Family Drop-In. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-3pm. Get creative with natural materials; making paints, sawing wood and whittling sticks to toast marshmallows on the camp fire. Ages 6-11. £4 per child donation. 01273 497561.
27-28 THE MARVELLOUS IMAGINARY MENAGERIE. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. ‘If Roald Dahl and Tim Burton opened a travelling circus’ it would be something like this! Adult £11, child £9, family £32. Box Office: 01323 80 20 20. www.royalhippodrome.com
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27,29 FUN SCIENCE WORKSHOPS. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Tues: Twilight Special ‘Earth & Beyond’. 2-8pm. Experiments about earthquakes, volcanoes, ice caps. Look through the giant telescopes. Age 10-13. £21.75. Thurs: ‘Eyes on the Universe’. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. What’s in space, is there anybody there? Age 6-9. £10.75. Booking essential: 01323 832731. www.the-observatory.org 27-31 PUMPKIN CARVING. Sharnfold Farm, Stone Cross. 10am4pm. Buy a pumpkin from the shop (from only £1) and visit the Witch’s Lair for pumpkin carving. £3.95. 01323 768490. www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk
*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
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Amazing Animal Adventure Parties We bring the animals to you For a party to remember call 07859 076 856 www.amazinganimaladventures.co.uk
* Swimming lessons from babies to grans, beginners to squad level * Half term and holiday lessons * 1:1 Swimming, Aqua Gym, Hydro Therapy * STA Swimming Teacher Courses * 4 pools are available in Eastbourne
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WILD WOODIES HOLIDAY CLUB. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10am-3pm. Build shelters, look for wildlife, learn to use tools, cook food on the campfire & play games. Ages 6-11. £17 per child. Book 01273 497561. NUTCRACKER BALLET. De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. 7.30pm. Moscow Ballet perform this magical festive tale. Adult from £21.50, under 12s £16. www.dlwp.com
28-31 KIDS’ HALLOWEEN @ THE TOWNER. College Road. Wed 10.30am-12.30pm & 2-4pm: Spooky Windows. Create artworks for windows. Ages 5-7. £5. Fri 10.30am-12.30pm & 2-4pm: Halloween Shadow Show. Create a shadow show; see it on Saturday. Ages 8-11. £5. Sat 2-4pm & 5-7pm: Drawing in the Dark. Create pictures with torches, colour gels & glow sticks. FREE drop-in for all. Sat 5-7pm: Tricks ‘n’ Treats. Come in fancy dress, take a ghostly portrait, listen to magical stories, enjoy torch-lit tours & spooky food. Ages 5-11. £5 for 5 tokens. Book workshops & party at www.townereastbourne.org.uk 30
Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1PY Regency Park Community Centre, Wartling Road, Eastbourne BN22 7PT
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
THE SNOW QUEEN. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. 11.30am & 3pm. Enchanting new version of the fairy tale that inspired Disney’s ‘Frozen’. A fun, frosty fast-paced adventure for the whole family. Adult £13, child £12. 01323 80 20 20. www.royalhippodrome.com
31Oct HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES WEEKEND. Observatory Science -1Nov Centre, Herstmonceux. Sat & Sun 11am-4pm; Sat 7-10pm. Admission plus £2 per child: make screaming bats, pumpkin lanterns and dancing bones. Admission: adult £8, child £6.15, family (4) £25.20. www.the-observatory.org 31Oct CRAFT & DESIGN FAIR. Enterprise Centre, Station Parade. -1Nov Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Homemade treasures and Crafty Kids Hub. JAWS ‘N’ CLAWS GO WILD! Sun 1-3pm. Meet Lenny the bearded dragon, Sonny the python and all their friends. www.enterprise-centre.org 31Oct WYNTERCON. Winter Gardens, Compton Street. -1Nov 9am-6pm. Family friendly multi-genre comic convention. Attractions include Tim Burton’s Batmobile, the Game of Thrones Iron Throne and an 8ft killer robot! Meet comic book authors and artists. Cosplay costume competition (with categories for under 10s and 11-15s). Plus Family Fun Zones - Decorate a Mexican Day of the Dead skull and create your own friendly floating ghost. Day pass: adult £11.50, child £7.50. Order online from www.wyntercon.com
Mini manicures, nail art, photos, light refreshments, party bags (extra) and a Only £12 per child
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PUMPKIN LIGHTING & BONFIRE NIGHT. Sharnfold Farm, Stone Cross. From dusk. Bring a carved pumpkin for the spectacular light display. Enjoy a burger and some soup beside the bonfire - £3.95pp. Book 01323 768490. www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk
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SAFFRONS FAMILY FIREWORKS. Compton Place Road, Eastbourne. Gates open 6pm, display 7.30pm. Children’s rides, hot food, stalls and family-friendly fireworks display. Adult £5, child £3, family (2+2) £14. 01323 724328.
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Mobile tutor No contract £17 for a visit
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University of Brighton Sports Centre, Denton Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SR
We also run Saturday gym sessions at Hailsham Community College.
FAMILY FIREWORKS DISCO. St Thomas a Becket School, Tutts Barn Lane. Gates open 6.30pm, Fireworks 7.30pm. BBQ & international foods on sale. Tickets £5. Discounted advance tickets (£4pp or £10 family of 3, £12 family of 4, £15 family of 5) available from 19 Oct at the school office (school time only) or The Vinyl Frontier in Grove Road.
* 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
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HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUN HOUSE. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. 10.30am. Children’s variety show with songs, games and dances. Kids encouraged to dress up. Theme is “Halloween”. Ages 2-8. £7 on the door, £5 in advance. 01323 80 20 20. www.royalhippodrome.com
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18-20 EASTBOURNE YOUTH RADIO 2015. Eastbourne’s students, aged 5-19 from 24 schools and colleges will broadcast their own programmes live from 10am on Wed until 4pm Fri. Listen on your radio on 87.7 fm or online at www.eyr.org.uk 20
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Weekly gymnastic classes in superb, fully equipped gymnasiums, for girls & boys age 4-11yrs + of all abilities.
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HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN, Part 3. De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. 2pm & 4pm. Will King John be a martyr for the Magna Carta and does the Duke of Wellington get the boot? Meet key figures from Britain’s vibrant history. Ages 6+. Tickets £12-14. Box office: 01424 229 111. www.dlwp.com
BO! HO! HO! SEASIDE BOHEMIAN CHRISTMAS FAIR. Seaside Road. 3-8pm. Stalls, entertainment and festive food. FREE entry.
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Tues 27 October 10.30am-3pm
MUD, MESS & MARSHMALLOWS Family Drop-in Event Make natural paints with berries, leaves and chalk; saw wood and whittle sticks to toast marshmallows. Ages 6-11, suggested donation: £4 per child.
Wed 28 October 10am-3pm
WILD WOODIES Autumn Holiday Club Cook on the camp fire, build shelters, watch wildlife and play games. Ages 6-11. Book: £17 per child.
Sat 5 December 10.30am-12.30pm
ICICLES! Family Event Get crafty in the cosy Barn, making Christmas decorations and bird feeders. Find out how small creatures survive the winter. Walk through the woods to dress a tree for Christmas, then it’s back to the Barn for hot chocolate. Ages 5-11. Booking essential: adult £3.50, child £7.
01273 497561 https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
01323 730467
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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November 2015 21Nov WINTER WONDERLAND. Drusilla’s Park, Alfriston. Hello -23Dec Kitty will be switching on the lights on Sat 21 Nov. Visit Santa in his cottage (£10 extra for gift). Weekends until 12 Dec then daily. £18pp/ £16 online. www.drusillas.co.uk
Mondays & Thursdays Community Wise 9.30-11.30am Mondays: Soft Play Thursdays: (alternate weeks) Imagination Station Themed role play, sensory dark den & cooking activity. Just turn up. Messy Play Themed sessions. Pre-book. Soft play hire for parties / events Messy play themed parties Wedding Care 4 Kidz with / without soft play NE
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Snowmen & Cycles! Sunday 29 Nov from 2pm Wish Tower Slopes Make balloon snowmen & women to highlight the effects of climate change then jump on your bikes at 3.30pm (or just walk) for a mass cycle ride along the seafront.
FREE event. All welcome.
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MEADS MAGIC. Meads High Street from 2.30pm. Santa, Christmas carols and tasty treats. www.meadsmagic.co.uk
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POLEGATE DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS. 12-4.30pm. Family event with celebrities. Santa will be arriving by train! Grotto, Christmas market, Elsa look-alike, fire-eater, balloon modelling, lighting of the Christmas lights and more.
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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.
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SNOWMEN & CYCLES. Wish Tower Slopes. From 2pm. FREE event on the eve of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. Show your support by making balloon snowmen and joining a mass cycle / walk along the seafront at 3.30pm. For all ages.
December 2015 4 LITTLE CHRISTMAS. Little Chelsea: Grove Rd & South St. From 4pm. Unmissable FREE family event with Disney princesses! Street market and late night shopping, Santa’s Grotto, real reindeer, snow machines, children’s rides, Sovereign FM, BBQs, live music, food & drink. www.littlechelseaeastbourne.co.uk 4-13 EASTBOURNE’S NEON NOEL. Town Hall Clock Tower. 4.30, 5.30 & 6.30pm. A 5-minute 3D animated audio-visual light show projected onto the tower. (All very “Back To The Future”!). The show will tell the story of Eastbourne through the ages - a truly unique experience. FREE.
EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB (formerly Old Town Youth FC)
CALLING ALL FUTURE
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: Nick Stubbs 07810 551108
10am-5pm (4pm Sun) Closed Tues 01825 872225
Mums
Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate (A22), Whitesmith BN8 6JA
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Standard individual prices only. Not valid with a family ticket or any other offer. Voucher is for Park day tickets only and cannot be used for ice skating or any other extra activity. Valid until January 2016.
Rain or shine - come & enjoy an action-packed visit with a whole range of activities: Let the children leap into Froggies the massive Indoor Soft Play Area, stroll around the Children’s Farm, have buckets of fun in the Sandpit, fly down the Demon Drop Slide or bounce around on the Jumping Pillows These are only a few of our attractions, there’s plenty to do for all ages For opening times & prices visit our website: www.knockhatch.com You’ll find us just off the A22 west of Hailsham
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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’ experience and a sense of humour!
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 December 2015 5 HENRIETTA HIPPO’S FUN HOUSE. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. 10.30am. Last show and Christmas Special. Ages 2-8. £7 on the door, £5 in advance. www.royalhippodrome.com 5 ICICLES Family Event. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-12.30pm. Make decorations & bird feeders in the barn and a garland to dress a tree. Hot chocolate provided. 5-11s £7, adult £3.50. www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 5 DECORATE YOUR TREE IN 3D. Towner, College Road. 10.30am-12.30pm & Sun 2-4pm. Create 3D decorations at these family drop-ins. £1. www.townereastbourne.org.uk 6 SANTA FUN RUN & WALK. Eastbourne Seafront. 1.30pm. Charity sponsored fun run/walk from the Sovereign Centre to Holywell. Adult £10, child £5. Fee includes Santa suit, hot drink & a mince pie. 01273 404066. www.sovereignfm.com 7-9 GREAT BIG CHRISTMAS SING - Fipple & The Fire Engine. Winter Garden. 5.30 & 7.30pm. Story performed by children from Sussex primary schools. Adult £6, child £3. 01323 412000. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 9-12 MIRACLE ON 34th STREET - THE MUSICAL. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. All singing and dancing adaptation of this Christmas favourite, with classic songs such as “It’s beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”. From £12, family tickets available. www.royalhippodrome.com 9-13 BANDSTAND CHRISTMAS MARKET. 10am-7pm. Santa & elves, traditional wooden stalls, trees & lights, festive food and street entertainers. www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk
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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December 2015
Inline Skate Hockey Club 4 FREE taster sessions
Try one of the fastest & most exciting team sports
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
11Dec- PETER PAN PANTOMIME. Devonshire Park Theatre. Journey 17Jan to Neverland with Coronation Street’s Brian Capron as Captain Hook, Britain’s Got Talent dance duo Twist & Pulse and comedian Tucker as Smee. Eastbourne’s best-loved family tradition with comedy & laughter. From £12.50. 01323 412000. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Chance to WIN ONE OF TWO FAMILY TICKETS at www.facebook.com/KidsFunFile 12-24 CHRISTMAS AT THE ENTERPRISE CENTRE. OLD TIME FUNFAIR. Rides, sweets, candy floss and on 19,20 MONTY’S XMAS TRAIN comes to the Enterprise Centre. 01323 639504. www.enterprise-centre.org 19-23 SANTA’S GROTTO. Knockhatch, A22, Hailsham. 10am5.30pm. Meet Santa in his Grotto and receive a small gift (extra £3.50). Adult £3.99, child £6.99, family (2+2) £17.99. 01323 442051. www.knockhatch.com 19-27 CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW. Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Rd. A brand new seasonal extravaganza for all the family from the producers of ‘The Little Mermaid’. Adult £15, child £8, family (2+2) £40. 01323 80 20 20. www.royalhippodrome.com 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM KIDS FUN FILE!
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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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Email for details: ebcsportscentres@eastbourne.gov.uk
Trampolining Ages 6-12 Cavendish & Hampden Park
Hall Hire & 3G Astro Pitch Lots of different activities available across the centres
Birthday Parties 2 hour parties from just ÂŁ73
Track Active Eastbourne Sports Park
Playschemes Footy Fun Mondays & Fridays Hampden Park
Gymnastics Club Shinewater
Cavendish: 01323 647683
Hampden Park: 01323 509859
Shinewater: 01323 768614
Sports Park: 01323 649214
We advise confirmation of all events listed as they may be subject to change.