Kids Fun File Spring 2012 by Wendy Potton

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Diary of local events for children

Spring 2012

FEBRUARY 2012 (Half Term Week) 11,12 BRIGHTON SCIENCE FAMILY FUN WEEKEND. Hove Park Upper School, Nevill Rd, Hove. 10am-5pm. Hands-on science. 11th: BRIGHT SPARKS. Engineering Olympics, explore your digestive system, spaceball gyroscope ride, photography tricks.. 12th: WHITE HEAT. Draw a Mini-Me, How TV works, Food as ammunition.. Ages 7+. Per day: Adult £6, child (7-14) £4, family £18, under 7s FREE. Book early at brightonscience.com 13,14 STREET DANCE CAMPS. Cavendish Gym, Eldon Rd, E/bourne. 13th: Mini Boot Camp (ages 5-7) 10.15am-12noon. £20pp. 13th & 14th: Boot Camp (ages 8-adult) 12-5pm. One day £40, two days £60. 07983 339 424 streetstyles4all.co.uk 13-17 KIDS’ WEEK. Hillier Garden Ctre, Hailsham Rd, Stone Cross. 10am-4pm. FREE kids’ entertainment, magic shows and face painting. Pottery painting (extra charge). (01323) 763240.

07835 886 734

Easter Football & Gym Camps Monday 2nd - Thursday 5th April 2012

Thinking of getting a new pet? We can match you to the perfect pet. Visit us for a free pre-purchase consultation.

www. stannesvets.co.uk

We advise confirmation of all events as they may be subject to change. E&OE.

01323 722432

Cupcake Club Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10am in holidays. Bake, ice & decorate cupcakes to take home. £5.95 p.p.

Cupcake Birthday Parties Bake & decorate 4 cupcakes, plus party food & party bag. £14pp. Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne.

Thur 16 Feb: Beginners Tap Dance £5 Fri 17 Feb: Kids Drama Workshop £5 Sat 25 Feb: Farmers Market 10am Sat 31 Mar: Spring Food & Craft Market Sat 21 Apr: Beginners Self-Defence £5 www.communitywise.org.uk Ocklynge Rd, Eastbourne 722924

90 + hands on exhibits!

The Observatory Science Centre Open every day 10am-5pm until April, then 10am-6pm.

Telescope tours, science shows, water play areas.

February 2012 13: Zany Zone 14, 15, 16: ½ Day Workshops 14: ‘Valentine’s Workout’, 15: ‘Arty Stars & Planets’, 16: ‘Curious About Chemistry’ 18: Family Special Open Evening

One child FREE per full paying adult

March 2012 10 & 11: Science Festival Weekend

Family fun activity weekend for National Science & Engineering Week 17: Family Special Open Evening

One child FREE per full paying adult

April 2012 2: Zany Zone 3 & 10: ½ Day Workshops ‘Moon’ & ‘Rocketry’ 4: Special Twilight Workshop ‘Mysterious Moon’ 6-9: Easter Science Trail 11: Full Day Workshop ‘Rocketry’ See our website for full details: www.the-observatory.org Tel: 01323 832731 Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN

FEBRUARY 2012 (Half Term Week) 13-17 SPRING AT SPRING BARN. Spring Barn Farm, Kingston Rd, Lewes. Meet the animals, storytelling and farm trail. Adult £6.50, child £5.50. www.springbarnfarm.com 13-18 FREE TENNIS CAMP. Tennis in the Park, Gildredge Park, E/b. Book: www.playminitennis.com or 07837 890429. 14,15, SCIENCE FUN. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. & 16 14th: Valentine Workout. ½ day: 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Get your heart pumping, make a stethoscope. Age 6+. £9.50. 15th: Stars & Planets. ½ day: 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Decorate stars & planets to take home. Age 6+. £9.50. 16th: Curious about Chemistry? Ages 6-9: 10.30am-1pm. 9+: 2-4.30pm. £9.50 each. Book (01323) 832731. 14&16 CUPCAKE CLUB. Really Scrumptious Cake Co, Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne. Bake, ice and decorate cupcakes to take home. £5.95 per session. (01323) 722432.

Jazzy Jo’s Song Time Singing & Movement for preschoolers Classes Tues, Weds, Thurs 10-11am Old Town, Seaside & Langney £2.50 per child, pay-as-you-go m: 07896 762604 joannhayes@hotmail.co.uk facebook: Jazzy Jo’s Songtime

Sports Pod

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SPORTS SCHEME @ Hailsham Community College for children aged 5-12. Come and play a variety of sports including: Football, Cricket, Street Dance, Multi-Sport and many others! For more information or a brochure contact:

Jo Templeman on 01323 841468 ext 331 or templemanj@hailshamcc.e-sussex.sch.uk www.hailshamcc.e-sussex.sch.uk

Seven Sisters Sheep Centre

Lambing 3 March - 7 May

plus all the other farm favourites tame enough to touch & feed. Daily bottle feeding sessions. Tractor rides, cream teas, picnic area. Open 10.30am-5pm every day. Adult £5, child £4, family £17. East Dean (01323) 423302. Mobile farm for school visits.

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MAKE A LAKE WORKSHOP. Towner, College Rd, Eastbourne. Ages 5-7, 10.30am-12.30pm; ages 8-11, 2-4pm. Build a 3D environment. £4 per child. (01323) 434670.

CHEWY GUMMY PHYSICS FUNFAIR. Part of Brighton Science Festival. Blind Tiger, 52 Grand Parade, Brighton. Take your tongue on a taste-tripping adventure! Top chefs demonstrate natural reactions. All ages. Adult £2, child £1, then pay as you play, fairground-style. Must book www.brightonscience.com

FREE FAMILY DROP-IN. Towner, College Rd, Eastbourne. 11am-3pm. Make cabins and canoes for a magical large-scale environment. All ages. FREE. www.townereastbourne.org.uk

SHROVE TUESDAY. Flip those pancakes!

MARCH 2012 1

WORLD BOOK DAY. Redeem £1 tokens by 25 March. Lots of games & activities to enjoy at www.worldbookday.com

3Mar- LAMBING TIME. Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, East Dean. 7May

10.30am-5pm daily. Bottle-feeding, tractor rides, cream teas. Adult £5, child £4, family (2+2) £17. (01323) 423302.

PRIVATE TUITION Miss Johnson B.A. Dip. Ed. Qualified and experienced teacher offers English & Maths up to 11 plus. English up to GCSE. 07730 556590 or 639396

towner

family learning Rythmix Music Workshops For ages 11-18 with moderate learning disabilities. £3pp. Tues 14 Feb 2.30-4.30pm, Wed 15 Feb 2.30-4.30pm, Thurs 16 Feb 10.30am-12.30pm. Create your own original music and take home a recording.

Families and Children February Half Term Workshop Fri 17 Feb: Make A Lake Ages 5-7 10.30am-12.30pm Ages 8-11 2-4pm. £4 per child Inspired by Igloo’s “Visitor” exhibition, build a 3D environment starting with a small lake. The expanding environment will be captured as an animation.

PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY & DECOPATCH STUDIO www.masterpiecestudio.co.uk

Half Term Family Drop-in Sun 19 Feb 11am-3pm. FREE Inspired by the “Visitor” Exhibition make cabins and canoes to position in a magical fluorescent, ultra violet lit, large scale environment.

Easter Holiday Workshop Fri 6 April: Your Dishy

Designed, painted and sent with love to the special people in your world. Great new range of pottery and decopatch accessories for 2012.

Ages 5-7 10.30am-12.30pm Ages 8-11 2-4pm. £4 per child Inspired by Grayson Perry, explore your identity. Create your portrait on a ceramic plate with drawings and photo montage.

Easter Family Drop-in

01323 647683

10am-5pm (4pm Sun), closed Tuesdays Unit 3, Holmes Hill Estate (A22), Whitesmith BN8 6JA

01323 509859 jim.chater@eastbourne.gov.uk 01323 768614

www.eastbourne.gov.uk/leisure/sport/council

Sun 15 April 11am-3pm. FREE Learn to see with “new eyes”. Use cameras, binoculars & magnifying glasses to explore the building and to inspire your own writing and images. To book online: www.townereastbourne.org.uk t: 01323 434670 Towner, Devonshire Park

Broadway Babes Baby & Toddler Group

C.A.T.S.

Term time Wednesdays 10-11.30am per child! Large room with toys, plus music, stories, themed activities for Mothers’ Day, Easter etc. Healthy snack and drinks for carers. The Broadway Church Hall, Lindfield Road, West Hampden Park.

Cultural Accomodation Travel Services

£1

Require Good, Caring

Touring Caravan & Camping Park July rates

Tel: 500686 for details or just turn up.

£91 per student per week Get close to nature - set on a working farm. Meet the farm pets. Free fishing. Good clean facilities. Only 2 miles from the beach, 2 minutes from the station. Low cost holiday. Wealth of local attractions. Eastbourne Road, Westham, Pevensey, E.Sussex BN24 5NG.

MARCH 2012 7-11

2 Bowling or Laser Quest games + kids meal bag £7.95* per child * During school holidays, Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm only Subject to availability

The ideal party venue with choice of activities, kids’ meals, birthday cake, party bags, invitations and so much more! Prices from £9.95pp (minimum booking 6).

Simply present this voucher (no photocopies) and get 2 games of Bowling or Laser Quest for up to 4 people for just £5pp. Not vaild during peak times (Fri/Sat after 6pm). Offer expires 30.06.12.

10,11 SCIENCE FESTIVAL WEEKEND. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10am-5pm. Fun family activities. Adult £7.80, child £5.85, family (2+2) £24.10. (01323) 832731. 14-17 ‘HORRIBLE HISTORIES’ - LIVE! Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. Two shows: Terrible Tudors & Vile Victorians, various times. History comes alive with actors and groundbreaking 3D effects. Adult £13.50, under 16s £10, family (2+2) £43. (01323) 412000. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk

French escorted students rates: £80.50 per student per week (+ £1 per student per day that they are escorted to / from their meeting point.)

13 - 16, 19 - 23 March 2 - 5, 17 - 20 April 29 May - 1 June German short stay students March, April, May & June. Most areas of Eastbourne. Rates: £80.50 per student per week For more details ring or email

01323 727235 jill@cats-gb.com

Baby Naming Ceremony Sue Pellow, independent celebrant, can design a ceremony just right for you and your family, using your own special words. The child can be any age. Sue Pellow t: 01323 505721 e: sue.pellow@lineone.net

Swim with Mr Peter’s Swimming School The ultimate, fast track swim experience for children in Eastbourne Run by Peter Voros (MPhil) - Hungarian Swimming Coach

Active Play

Active Play is supported by Freedom Leisure across Sussex. Play & sports equipment, arts, crafts, mobile dance mats & skate ramps, Nintendo Wii and facepainting can be hired to come to your venue. We supply trained staff & activities for private parties, fun / activity days, events or blocks of sessions. Contact Tasha on 07717 776788 active.play@ freedom-leisure.co.uk

GUITAR LESSONS Fully qualified teacher

07869 323107 info@mr-peters.com www.mr-peters.com

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Act, Sing & Dance with

Spotlight Theatre Club Musical theatre classes for ages 5-14, £4.50 per class. Call Jane on 01323 720039.

Make your child A-Star with our established TUITION CENTRE Our qualified teachers specialise in: English and Maths tuition for 5-17 yr olds. Early Reading, Spelling, Comprehension, SATs Preparation. Now booking 2012 GCSE REVISION!

HALF TERM FUNSCHOOL for Key Stages 1 & 2! Book Now: 01323 411717 astareducationcentres.co.uk The Bourne Hall, Bourne Street, Eastbourne, BN21 3EP. Easy walking from Town Centre.

Free Street Parking.

MOTHERS’ DAY TREAT. Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Rd, Lewes. 9am-5pm. Special offer - see website for details. Mothers’ Day menu in the restaurant. Adult £6.50, child £5.50. (01273) 488450. www.springbarnfarm.com

MOTHERS’ DAY. Knockhatch, A22 Hailsham. 10am-5.30pm. Mothers enjoy FREE entry with a paying child. Adult £7.99, child £8.99. (01323) 442051. www.knockhatch.com

MOTHERS’ DAY SPECIALS. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Rd, Stone Cross. 9.30am-5pm. Special lunch or afternoon tea in the cafe. (01323) 768490. www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

30Mar- BRIGHTON FOOD FESTIVAL. Featuring Live Food Show and 9Apr Children’s Food Festival. Various locations. FREE entry. www.brightonfoodfestival.com for full details.

(CRB checked).

Acoustic / Electric. For fun or GCSE standard. Music qualifications available with the London College of Music & Trinity Guildhall. All ages & abilities, beginners welcome.

Free trial. For more info call

01323 733517 Email: markcaira@hotmail.co.uk

MOMA is a free support network run by mothers of children in Meads. We regularly meet up with our babies, toddlers and children for a coffee, chat or an evening out. Join the group on www.facebook.com/groups/MOMAE Contact Tracy: busychad@gmail.com or tel 07868 017020

RIDE ‘N’ JOY QUADRICYCLE RENTALS The Kiosk, Fisherman’s Green, Eastbourne

Drum lessons All ages & abilities welcome ½ hour trial lessons available Learn jazz, rock, rudiments, independence Friendly CRB checked tutor Enjoyable play-along program All lessons 1:1

FAMILY FRIENDLY OFFER Bring along your copy of KIDS FUN FILE to claim £2 OFF normal prices.

Deluxe Surrey carries 2 adults & 3 children. Limousine carries up to 4 adults & 4 children. We also sell great value hot & cold drinks, ice creams & Pick ‘n’ Mix.

01323 739630 / 07850 890026 info@ravebugs.com

Chores & Paws Home & Pet Care Specialist Household chores New - catering in your own home New - lawn cutting & weeding Home car valeting service Pet feeding, dog walking, small animal boarding & housesitting EFL coaching Reasonable rates Regular or occasional “Buy with confidence” approved

Open on fine days. Tel: 07772 891152 APRIL 2012 2-13

SWIM SCHOOL. Moira House School. Intensive swim courses, beginners to intermediate. £25pp per week (£35 for ‘lengths’ classes). Book (01323) 636806. www.moirahouse.co.uk

2-14

EASTER AT SPRING BARN. Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Rd, Lewes. 9am-5pm. Meet the chicks and lambs. Bunny trail. Easter Egg Challenge (6-9th). Admission: Adult £7.50, child £6.50. (01273) 488450. www.springbarnfarm.com

2-20

MOHO EASTER DISCOVERY CAMPS. Moira House School, Eastbourne. 9am-4pm. Exciting activities plus day trips each week. £25 per day, Mon-Fri £110. (01323) 636800. www.moirahouse.co.uk

01323 648179 / 07962 208847 www.choresandpaws.piczo.com

3,4

For details call Val on 07795 457849

SCIENCE FUN. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Tues 3rd: Man in the Moon ½ day workshops, 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm, ages 6+, £9.50 pp. Wed 4th: Moon Twilight Workshop, 2-8pm, ages 9+, £19.95pp. Book (01323) 832731. www.the-observatory.org.

Shellac Nail Polish 14 Day Wear, Mirror Finish, Zero Dry Time! Introductory prices for new customers Call nail technician Val on

07795 457849

CHILDREN’S

PIANO TEACHING SPECIALIST Enquiries welcome: Mrs Elena Cornes BA (Hons)

(01323) 768755. elena.cornes@btinternet.com

Inline Skate Hockey

EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH F.C.

Try one of the fastest & most exciting team sports

(formerly Old Town Youth FC)

CALLING ALL FUTURE WORLD CUP WINNERS! Boys and girls required for the 2011 / 2012 SEASON. Boys: Under 6s - Under18s, Girls: Under 9s - Under 14s. Come and join the most successful youth football club in Eastbourne! Tel: Tony Guarino

Cavendish Sports Centre Veronika on 01424 845250

APRIL 2012 3,5, 10

SEVEN SISTERS HOLIDAY CLUBS. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-2.30pm. 3rd: Friston Trail. Use a compass and map to find the secret campsite. Cook treats over a campfire. 5th: Friston Camp. Learn shelter building, tool use & fire-lighting. 10th: Trails & Signs. Learn tracking and trailing skills, tool use and camp fire cooking. £12 per child per day. Book (01273) 497561. www.sussexwt.org.uk

GRUFFALO PIE. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am -1pm. Walk with Mouse to meet the woodland animals, enjoy activities and a Gruffalo Pie feast at the camp fire. Ages 5-7. Adult £6, child £7, family £13. Book (01273) 497561.

GOOD FRIDAY WORKSHOP. St Mary’s Church, High St, Old Town, Eastbourne. 9-11.30am. Easter crafts workshop with short family service at end (parents welcome). Ages 3-11, under 7s must be accompanied. FREE. (01323) 645225.

(01323) 508684

SK Seals Swim School Swimming lessons for toddlers & children (3+) on Saturday mornings with ASA qualified teachers Sarah Knapman 01323 735944 www.skseals.com

‘YOUR DISHY’ WORKSHOP. Towner, College Rd, Eastbourne. Ages 5-7, 10.30am-12.30pm; ages 8-11, 2-4pm. Create your portrait on a ceramic plate. £4 per child. Book (01323) 434670.

required within walking distance of the school. From April to September, for students of all ages from 14 upwards. All nationalities. Good rates. Families holding CRB Disclosures particularly welcome. Please contact: The Accommodation Officer, St Giles Eastbourne, 13 Silverdale Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7AJ. Tel: 01323 744067 Email: accommodation@ stgiles-eastbourne.co.uk

www.eastbourne-edge.co.uk

POLEGATE GLAZING LTD Company No. 05097119

Upvc Windows, Doors & Roofline plus Care & Repair Service 3 Hailsham Rd, Polegate BN26 6NJ

01323 486264 / 07971 801297 jaynebigsby6@msn.com www.polegateglazing.com

St Giles Eastbourne

HOST FAMILIES

Under 8s Saturdays 9-10.15am 8-11s Saturdays 10.15-11.50am 11-15s Tuesdays 5-6.30pm 12-17s Fridays 5-6.30pm Kit available to borrow free. Just come along and have a go!

Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford Tues 3 April, 10.30am-2.30pm: FRISTON TRAIL Holiday Club: Use a compass and map to follow the trail to our secret woodland campsite. Cook treats over a campfire. Ages 7-11. £12 per child. Wed 4 April, 10.30am-1pm: GRUFFALO PIE Family Event: Meet the animals in the dark wood with Mouse. Hands-on activities and a Gruffalo Pie feast at the campfire. Ages 5-7 (accompanied). Adult £6, child £7, family £13. Thurs 5 April, 10.30am-2.30pm: FRISTON CAMP Holiday Club: Explore the woodland and learn basic woodcraft skills incl. shelter building, fire lighting and tool use. Ages 7-11. £12 per child. Tues 10 April, 10.30am-2.30pm: TRAILS & SIGNS Holiday Club: Develop tracking and trailing skills. Cook on an open fire and use tools to make wooden objects. Ages 7-11. £12 per child. Thurs 12 April, 10.30am-1pm: BEAR HUNT Family Event: Bring teddy & a picnic. Meet the forest animals. Ages 4-7 (accompanied). Adult £6, child £7, family £13. Sat 5 May, 4-7pm: EBB TIDE Family Event. Rockpooling, storytelling and creating beach art. Ages 6+ (accompanied). Adult £6, child £7.

Booking essential: (01273) 497561 www.sussexwt.org.uk

TRAIN TO TEACH ENGLISH Trinity Cert TESOL 4-week intensive

Teacher Training Courses 5 – 30 March, 8 May - 1 June, 3 – 28 September 2012 Course fee: £985 For further details contact: Teacher Training Dept., St Giles Eastbourne, 13 Silverdale Road, Eastbourne. BN20 7AJ. Tel: 01323 729167 Fax: 01323 721332 eastbourne@stgiles.co.uk

EASTBOURNE MINIATURE RAILWAY ADVENTURE PARK

Easter Sunday FREE Easter Egg for children! (while stocks last)

www.emsr.co.uk Lottbridge Drove (01323) 520229

• Miniature Steam or Diesel Train Rides • Lineside Nature Walk • Model Railways • Cafe • Thomas Shop • Picnic Areas • Children’s Adventure Playground •

Open daily from 31 MARCH 10am-5pm

APRIL 2012 6,7

EASTER EGG HUNT. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross. 9.30am-5pm. Egg hunt plus farm animals, play area, shop & cafe. (01323) 768490. www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

6-9

EASTER EGG SCIENCE TRAIL. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. 10am-5pm. Trail FREE with admission: Adult £7.80, child £5.85, family (4) £24.10. (01323) 832731.

6Apr- ARLINGTON BLUEBELL WALK. Bates Green Farm, Tye Hill Rd, 13May Arlington. 10am-5pm, closed Mon except Bank Holidays. River, woodland and bluebell walks. See farm animals and cows being milked. Children’s Quiz & Paint Me a Bluebell Competition. Free parking, picnic area, refreshments, homemade cakes, light lunches. Adult £4, child £1.50, family £10. (01323) 485151. www.bluebellwalk.co.uk 7,8

OPENING WEEKEND & EASTER TRAIL. Eastbourne Redoubt, Royal Parade. 10am-5pm. Family activities Sat & Sun plus Easter Trail all week with lucky dip prizes. FREE with admission. (01323) 410300. www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk

EASTER EGGSPRESS. Eastbourne Miniature Railway Park, Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne. 10am-5pm. FREE Easter egg for children. Adult £4.85, child (3+) £4.35, under 3s FREE, family (of 4) £17.50. (01323) 520229. www.emsr.co.uk

CONFIDENT READING READING - WRITING - SPELLING One to one private tuition with fully qualified teacher. Full assessment given. All ages welcome. Ocklynge School Area.

Tel: Linda on 01323 645416 www.lindahardman.co.uk

& Beauty

Children’s Parties Chocolate Fountain!

Open daily 6 April - 13 May 10am-5pm, closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays)

Tel: (01323) 485151 www.bluebellwalk.co.uk

on! revisi Introducing a GCSE

FREE event!

brand new concept in Tuition

EASTBOURNE TUITION CENTRE

19, 20 May 2012

Western Lawns Cycling & Sports Activities incl...

We offer: • A Free Assessment

Skills Challenges, Closed Road Racing, Sportive Event, Duathlon, Family Mountain Bike Ride, 5k Fun Run, Exhibitors. www.eastbournecyclingfestival.co.uk

EASTBOURNE

REDOUBT FORTRESS & MUSEUM

Sat 7 & Sun 8 April Opening Weekend FREE Gallery based family activities 10am-5pm Throughout the Easter Holidays

Easter Trail With lucky dip prize for all participants. FREE with admission

Sat 21 & Sun 22 April

APRIL 2012 8,9

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA. Knockhatch, A22 Hailsham. 10am4pm. Easter egg hunts and fun. Adult £7.99, child £8.99, (or use 2-4-1 voucher below). Family (2+2) £31.50. (01323) 442051. www.knockhatch.com

10,11 SCIENCE FUN. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Tues 10th: Rocketry ½ day workshops. 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Ages 6+. £9.50 pp. Wed 11th: Rocketry full day workshop. 10.30am-4pm. Ages 9+, £19.95pp. Book (01323) 832731. 12

BEAR HUNT. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-1pm. Bring teddy and a picnic and meet the woodland animals. Ages 4-7. Adult £6, child £7. Book (01273) 497561. FREE EASTER FAMILY DROP-IN. Towner, Eastbourne. 11am -3pm. Learn to see with new eyes. Explore the building with cameras & binoculars etc to inspire your own creations. FREE.

Great War Weekend

• Individual learning plans for each and every child • Fully qualified and experienced teachers • Subject support across the curriculum • Accelerated and extended learning programmes • Comfortable and easily accessible centre with easy parking in Old Town • Award winning software based on the National Curriculum for England & Wales • Specialist, qualified help with dyslexia and special needs • Flexible lesson times Call now on 01323 720072 or text 07775 446 328 to arrange a FREE no obligation assessment www.eastbournetuition.com

Eastbourne Rovers Athletic Club Track & Field Athletics

Come and try different events Tuesday & Thursday evenings Call Sue for more details ( 01323) 505100

Historical re-enactors, talks and tours, family art & craft activities (Combined event & museum ticket)

Sat 28 April Shakespeare’s ‘Henry IV’ parts I & II A complete home care service

Stage fighting workshop (day). Performance of selected scenes (evening) See website for details

for Eastbourne & surrounding areas for adults of all ages (over 18).

Friday 12 May

2-4-1

Valid until 31 Aug 2012, not valid with any other offer or with a family ticket.

After Dark at the Redoubt

All year round family fun!

Torchlight tours of the museum. Family stargazing. FREE with admission

Visit Knockhatch Adventure Park for lots of fun things to do for the whole family,

Daily 10am-5pm Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays Royal Parade, Eastbourne ½ a mile east of the pier www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk

Tel: 01323 410300

the cheapest ticket goes FREE!

including a Children's Farm, massive Indoor Soft Centre, large Adventure Playground and more ...

So there's fun to be had no matter what the weather! During the Winter months some of the activities may be closed. Please check our website for details

Off the A22 west of Hailsham.

( 01323) 442051

www.knockhatch.com

Assistance with: personal care, washing, dressing, meals, medicines, feeding. Domestic duties & laundry, hospital appointments, shopping trips, social activities. Sleep-in-service, help on holiday, companionship, dog walking, handyman. Member of staff on call at all times for existing clients. All staff have been checked with the Criminal Records Bureau. Care Remedies is registered with the Care Quality Commission. If you would like a home visit to discuss a personal care package call:

Kelly or Mary on 01323 301152

POP - JAZZ CLASSICAL Piano, clarinet, sax, flute, bass, guitar, voice. Composition and theory instruction. Beginners to post diploma welcome.

APRIL 2012 21,22 GREAT WAR WEEKEND. Eastbourne Redoubt, Royal Parade. 10am5pm. Historical re-enactors, talks and tours, arts & crafts activities. www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk for more info. 28

Carl Cassidy BMusRCMHons, ARCM, DipBerklee, GSMD (jazz & studio) and

Valeria Cassidy (BMusLCM2, AGCMMoscow)

Tel: 01323 486192 / 07973 775953

“HENRY IV” Parts I & II. Eastbourne Redoubt, Royal Parade. 10am-5pm. Day: Stage fighting workshop. Evening: performance of some scenes. www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk

MAY 2012 5,6

MAGNIFICENT MOTORS. Princes Park & Eastern Seafront, Eastbourne. 10am-4pm. Huge motor vehicle spectacular. Vintage vehicles, cavalcade, funfair, stalls & entertainment. FREE event.

Classes in Langney All ages welcome

12,13 EASTBOURNE SPORTS FESTIVAL. Eastbourne Sports Centres & Sports Park. 9.30-5pm. Try all kinds of exciting new sports for all the family from athletics to inline skate hockey. Almost FREE! Only a small donation to NSPCC. (01323) 509859. 19,20 EASTBOURNE CYCLING FESTIVAL. Western Lawns. 10am-5pm. Family celebration of cycling. Closed road cycle races, skills challenges, cycle speedway demo, time trials, bike doctor, family mountain bike & town rides, trade stands. FREE event. Lots more information at www.eastbournecyclingfestival.co.uk

Eastbourne Children’s Centres Have you got children under 5? Eastbourne Children’s Centres offer a range of activities, services, advice and support for parents-to-be and families with children under five years old living in Eastbourne. Services we offer include: Fun Days, Play Drop-ins, Dads’ Group, Family Outreach Service, breastfeeding support, dietary advice, support during pregnancy and a range of courses including developing children’s language, healthy living and employability skills ... and lots more ... Contact your local Children’s Centre on:

01323 464160

Saturday

5 May & Sunday

6 May 2012 PRINCES PARK &

Eastern Seafront BN22 7LQ

A must for motor enthusiasts & families! Classic & Vintage Vehicles Funfair Rides Refreshments For further information visit

www.visiteastbourne.com

We advise confirmation of all events as they may be subject to change. E&OE.

ÂŠ Wendy and Paul Potton 1995. Tel: (01323) 731181

Fun, free and local Make your child A-Star with our established TUITION CENTRE Our qualified teachers specialise in: English and Maths tuition for 5-17 yr olds. Early Reading, Spelling, Comprehension,

Now booking 2012 GCSE REVISION! HALF TERM FUNSCHOOL for Key Stages 1 & 2!

Teen File Diary of local events FEBRUARY 2012 (Half Term Week) 11,12 BRIGHTON SCIENCE FAMILY FUN WEEKEND. Hove Park Upper School, Nevill Rd, Hove. 10am-5pm. Hands-on science. 11th: BRIGHT SPARKS. Engineering Olympics, explore your digestive system, spaceball gyroscope ride, Get Set Schools medical science, Dad in a Bin photography tricks and more. 12th: WHITE HEAT. How TV works, Food as ammunition, make your own bath bombs, computer science magic show, living architecture and much more. Per day: Adult £6, child (7-14) £4, family £18, under 7s FREE. Book: brightonscience.com 13,14 STREET DANCE BOOT CAMPS. Cavendish School Gym, Eldon Rd, Eastbourne. Two days of intense street dance classes, with special guest teachers. 12-5pm. Ages 8-adult. One day £40, two days £60. 07983 339424. streetstyles4all.co.uk 14&16 CUPCAKE CLUB. Really Scrumptious Cake Co, Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne. Bake, ice and decorate cupcakes to take home. Every Tuesday & Thursday in all school holidays. £5.95 per session. (01323) 722432. 18

CHEWY GUMMY PHYSICS FUNFAIR. Part of Brighton Science Festival. Blind Tiger, 52-54 Grand Parade, Brighton. Take your tongue on a taste-tripping adventure! Top chefs demonstrate natural reactions. All ages. Adult £2, child £1, then pay as you play activities, fairground style. Book online at brightonscience.com

WHAT CAN POSSIBLY GO WRONG? Latest Music Bar, 14 Manchester St, Brighton. 11am–4pm. Ecological disasters and how to avoid them. Build a wind turbine workshop, water supply challenge, sustainability game, eco home building and seedbomb workshop. Ages 10+. Entry FREE. Pay only for workshops: adult £5, child £3 each. Book brightonscience.com

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‘THE WANTED’ ON TOUR. Brighton Centre. From 6:30pm.

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Western Lawns 19, 20 May 2012 Cycling & Sports Activities: Closed Road Racing Go-Ride Cycle Skills Challenge, Cycle Speedway Demo Watt Bike Challenge Off Road Biking Time Trials & Bike Doctor Eastbourne Cyclosportive event

Spring 2012

&5Mar The Wanted burst into the charts last summer with their debut single, ‘All Time Low’. Their single for Red Nose Day, ‘Gold Forever’ became their 3rd top 5 single. Tickets £19.50-£27.50 plus booking fee. brightoncentre.co.uk 21

SHROVE TUESDAY. Don’t forget to flip those pancakes! There’s a foolproof basic pancake recipe from Delia Smith on the BBC’s Food website: bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/ Just type ‘pancakes’ into the Recipe Finder. There’s also one for Banoffee Pancakes with Chocolate Spread and Ice Cream, if you’re feeling adventurous!

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HOST FAMILIES required within walking distance of the school. From April to September, for students of all ages from 14 upwards. All nationalities. Good rates. Families holding CRB Disclosures particularly welcome. Please contact: The Accommodation Officer, St Giles Eastbourne, 13 Silverdale Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7AJ. Tel: 01323 744067 Email: accommodation@ stgiles-eastbourne.co.uk

Private Tuition English up to GCSE Drama & LAMDA exams Latin up to GCSE Call Nicholas (01323) 729496

SIMPLY BRILLIANT. Sallis Benney Theatre, 58 Grand Parade, Brighton. 7.30pm. Celebrate the magic of inventions. Build your own spectrometers, print yourself out in 3D, Engineering Olympics, Robot Wars killer robots. Talks by Trevor Baylis, inventor of the wind-up radio, and other scientists. Ages 14+. Adult £7, child £5. Book early at brightonscience.com

MARCH 2012 7-11

CINDERELLA ON ICE. Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. Evenings 7.30pm; matinees Thurs, Sat & Sun 2.30pm. A truly magical production with the internationally acclaimed Russian Ice Stars, with extraordinary skating and breath-taking aerial feats. Adult from £16.50, under 16s ½ price (max 2 per adult). (01323) 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk

14-17 ‘HORRIBLE HISTORIES’ - LIVE ON STAGE! Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. Two shows: Terrible Tudors & Vile Victorians, various times. History comes alive with actors and ground-breaking 3D effects. Adult £13.50, under 16s £10, family (2+2) £43. (01323) 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk 18

MOTHERS’ DAY SPECIALS. Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Rd, Stone Cross. 9.30am-5pm. Special lunch or afternoon tea in the cafe. (01323) 768490. sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

BRITISH SUMMER TIME BEGINS. Don’t forget to put your alarm clock forward one hour on Saturday night because you’ll have lost an hour by Sunday morning!

27-29 X FACTOR LIVE 2012. Brighton Centre. From 6:30pm. Artists on the tour are: Little Mix, Misha B, Janet Devlin, Marcus Collins, Johnny Robinson, Craig Colton, The Risk, Kitty Brucknell and Amelia Lily. Tickets £32.50 plus booking fee. brightoncentre.co.uk

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Act, Sing & Dance with Spotlight Theatre Club Musical theatre classes for under 14s, £4.50 per class.

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APRIL 2012 4-7

‘OLIVER!’ Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. 7.30pm. Young Rattonians presents one of our best loved musicals, featuring classics such as ‘Consider Yourself’ and ‘Pick a Pocket or Two’. Adult from £13, child from £10. (01323) 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE. Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. With the world’s leading Michael Jackson tribute artist, BEN. Mesmerising dance routines and an incredible live band. Tickets from £16. (01323) 412000. eastbournetheatres.co.uk

21,22 GREAT WAR WEEKEND. Eastbourne Redoubt, Royal Parade. 10am5pm. Historical re-enactors, talks and tours, arts & crafts activities. eastbournemuseums.co.uk for more info. 28

HENRY IV parts I & II. Eastbourne Redoubt, Royal Parade. 10am5pm. Daytime stage fighting workshop. Performance of some scenes in the evening. Info at eastbournemuseums.co.uk

MAY 2012 5,6

MAGNIFICENT MOTORS. Princes Park & Eastern Seafront, Eastbourne. 10am-4pm. Huge FREE motor vehicle spectacular. Vintage vehicles, cavalcade, funfair, stalls & entertainment.

12,13 EASTBOURNE SPORTS FESTIVAL. Cavendish, Hampden Park & Shinewater Sports Centres & Eastbourne Sports Park. 9.30-5pm. Try all kinds of exciting new sports from athletics to inline skate hockey. Almost FREE! All for only a small donation to the NSPCC. (01323) 509859.

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19,20 EASTBOURNE CYCLING FESTIVAL. Western Lawns. 10am-5pm. FREE celebration of cycling. Cycle races & rides, skills challenges, sportive event, duathlon, cycle speedway demo, time trials, bike doctor clinic, mountain bike & town rides. Form a team of 3 for the timed 250m Wattbike Sprint challenge. FREE event. eastbournecyclingfestival.co.uk