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LEAF HALL SUMMER FAIR. Seaside, Eastbourne. 10am4pm. Entertainment, arts & crafts, Mermaid Workshop (Big Local ‘Mermaids & Mariners’ event). FREE. Leafhall.co.uk
12,13 ARDINGLY VINTAGE & CLASSIC VEHICLE SHOW. South of England Showground, Ardingly. 10am-5pm. Mini ride-on tanks & Landrovers for kids, vintage funfair, circus training, arena displays, ride-on railway, Punch & Judy, vintage vehicles, real ale festival, mega market, craft & food stalls. Over 1500 exhibits! Adult £10, child £7, family £25. Up to 3 KIDS GO FREE with 2 paying adults - take voucher on the back page of Kids Fun File. Ardinglyvcvshow.org.uk
Summer Football & Gym Camps Mon 28 - Thursday 31 July 2014
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Local events for kids
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 29 July - 14 August 10.30am - 3pm
WILD WOODIES HOLIDAY CLUB Learn about camouflage, light fires, build shelters, use real tools. Track & discover wildlife and sea creatures and create woodland art. Ages 7-11. £17 per day.
Wednesday 30 July, 10.30am - 3pm
CELEBRATING SUMMER Family Drop In Woodland trail, pond dipping and indoor arts & crafts activities. Ages 5-11. Children must be accompanied. Suggested donation: £3 to cover materials.
Friday 8 August 2.30 - 4.30pm
DOWN IN THE ROCK POOLS Family event Find out who lives in the rock pools under the spectacular Seven Sisters. Ages 7-12. Adult £3.50, accompanied child £7.
Booking essential:
01273 497561 www.sussexwt.org.uk
PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY & CRAFT STUDIO GREAT FUN FOR ALL AGES
10am-5pm (4pm Sun), closed Tuesdays 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
Inline Skate Hockey Club 4 FREE taster sessions Try one of the fastest & most exciting team sports
Cavendish Sports Centre Under 8s: Saturdays 8.50-10am 8-11s: Saturdays 10-11.50am 11-15s: Tuesdays 5-6.30pm 8-12s: Fridays 5.30-6.30pm FREE training & matches at Eastbourne Extreme 12 & 13 July Kit available to borrow free. Just come along and have a go!
www.eastbourne-edge.co.uk
12,13 EASTBOURNE EXTREME. Eastern Seafront. From 11am. South Coast’s coolest FREE extreme sports festival. Inspire Shows Bike Tour stunt team, Zorbing Arena, Big Bag Jump, Roller Derby, watersports and skating taster sessions. NEW FOR 2014: Beach Stage with 5 live bands each day, FIFA World Cup Live on the Big Screen, Hasbro Nerf Elite Vault try the top secret new blaster, World Slalom Skaters Series Competition with ‘Battle Extreme’. EastbourneExtreme.co.uk 13
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“IT’S A KNOCKOUT”. Eastbourne Borough Football Club, Priory Lane. 11am. Team challenges plus bouncy castles, children’s rides, sumo suits, boxing, beer & Pimms tent, refreshments and BBQ. FREE entry. Ebfc.co.uk OLD TOWN FETE. Old Town Rec, Longland Rd, Eastbourne. 2-5pm. Displays, crafts, entertainment, bouncy castle, stalls, side shows, jazz band and novelty dog show. FREE entry.
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DISGUSTING SONGS FOR REVOLTING CHILDREN. Wish Tower, Eastbourne. 3-4.30pm. Award-winning comedian with preview of Edinburgh Festival show. £7. Wishtower.org.uk
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THE JUNGLE BOOK. Herstmonceux Castle. 4pm. Join Mowgli & Baloo in this enchanting open-air musical for children of all ages. Adult £14, child £9, family £40. Book 01323 834479. Herstmonceux-castle.com
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HISTORY OF BRITAIN. Underground Theatre, Grove Rd, Eastbourne. 7pm. Songs, sketches, puppetry and audience participation. Adult £8, under 16s £6.50. On the door or from Eastbourne Tourist Information. 0845 6801 926.
Revolting
Saturday 19 July 3-4.30pm Eastbourne Wish Tower Award winning comedian Jay Foreman with a preview of his Edinburgh Festival show for children. All ages, especially 8-12s. £7pp. Wishtower.org.uk
Under Ground Theatre www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk
26,27 LAMMAS FESTIVAL. Western Lawns, Eastbourne. 11am-4pm. Saturday: Carnival Parade with drummers and dance teams. Live music, bouncy castle, craft stalls. FREE event. 26,27 DEFEND THE REDOUBT - NAPOLEONIC WEEKEND. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. 10am-4pm. Napoleonic re-enactors with workshops, demos, musketry and marching. Gruesome surgery & a live action skirmish with cannon fire. Adult £5, child £3. Eastbournemuseums.co.uk
23 July 2014 7pm Historically hysterical family show Tickets: £8 / £6.50
Active Play
Active Play is supported by Freedom Leisure across Sussex. Play & sports equipment, mobile dance mats & Nintendo Wii, arts, crafts, facepainting. 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
Mini manicures, nail art, photos, light refreshments, party bags ( e x t r a ) and a Only £10 per child
29Jul CHERRYWOOD KIDS AT ARLINGTON WOOD. Tye Hill Rd. -2Aug Tues 10.30am-12noon: FAIRY HOUSES. Make elf houses & a fairy garden to take home. Age 3+, £5. Adults FREE. Tues 1-4pm: ROBIN HOOD. Search for the treasure, steal taxes from the sheriff & cook on a campfire. Age 6+, £9. Wed 10.30am-12noon: BRILLIANT BUGS. Go bug hunting and make a model bug to take home. Age 3+, £5. Wed 1.30-3.30pm. FIREWORKS. Discover how to build & light a campfire and to use a Kelly Kettle. Age 7+, £7. Thurs 10am-2pm: CAMPCRAFT. Light & cook on a campfire. Make useful camping stuff to take home. Age 6+, £9.50. Sat 3pm-9am Sun: WILD CAMP. Sleep in your own shelter, cook over a campfire, includes hot breakfast. Age 7+, £35. Adults FREE. Book 07887 556336. Cherrywoodkids.co.uk
HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE Gardens & Grounds Sunday 20 July Chapterhouse Theatre presents
The Jungle Book
Sunday 17 August London Contemporary Theatre presents
Treasure Island Saturday 23, Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August
Football & Rugby Sessions for Children aged 18 months - 7 years
England’s Medieval Festival Tel: 020 8150 6767 www.englandsmedievalfestival.com
Visit www.herstmonceux-castle.com or call 01323 834479 for more information
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BOOK NOW! Summer Camps @ Old Town Rec. Ages 3-7yrs Camp 1 Mon 4 – Thurs 7 August Camp 2 Wed 27 – Fri 29 August
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FREE WEALDEN ACTIVITY DAY. Wannock Road Rec, Polegate. 10am-2pm. Community chef, arts & crafts, games and more. Bring a picnic. All ages, under 8s must be accompanied. FREE event, just turn up. Wealden.gov.uk
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CELEBRATING SUMMER. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 10.30am-3pm. Drop in to the Wildlife Centre for family arts & crafts activities indoors. Woodland trail and pond dipping outdoors if the weather is fine. For families with kids aged 5-11. No need to book. FREE event, suggested donation of £3 to cover cost of materials. 01273 497561. Sussexwt.org.uk
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ONE DIRECTION & TAKE THAT TRIBUTE SHOWS. Eastbourne Bandstand. From 8pm. Friday: ‘One Direction’. Saturday: ‘Take That’. Tickets in advance: adult £7.50, child £5.25 (£9/£6.25 on the door). 01323 410611.
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CHILLED IN A FIELD FAMILY FESTIVAL. Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, Halland. Fri 10am-Sun 10pm. Weekend of magic and fun with live music, dancing, family activities, workshops, funky food, camping & glamping. Adult £66, teens £26, child £16. Chilledinafieldfestival.co.uk
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PRINTING & FOLDING FAMILY WORKSHOP. Towner, College Road, Eastbourne. 11am-1pm or 2-4pm. Stamp designs on paper then fold the paper into boxes, coasters and vases. Get a stamp to take home. 1 adult & 1 child £10, each extra child £3. Book: 01323 434670.
Homestay International requires additional host families in Eastbourne & surrounding areas to accommodate multinational students for July & August. T: Sue 07948 280488 E:suelawrence3@hotmail.co.uk
4-7 & KIDDI ACTIVE / KIDDITENNIS SUMMER CAMPS. Old 27-29 Town Rec, Eastbourne. 9.30am-12.15pm. 07811 447711. 4-9
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STREET DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL. Cavendish School, Eastbourne. Workshops, choreography, fun activities and performance at the end of the week. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm. Members £195, non-members £210, for the week. Ages 8 and over. Book 07983 339424. Streetstyles4all.co.uk SUMMER ART SCHOOL - TEXTILES. Towner, College Road, Eastbourne. Creative workshops exploring design, spray painting, stencilling, sewing & embellishment. Ages 5-7: 11am-1pm, ages 8-11: 2-4pm. £10 a session. Book 01323 434670. Townereastbourne.org.uk
5-10 BILLY SMART’S CIRCUS. Princes Park, Eastbourne. Acrobats, comedy, juggling, illusionists and aerial feats, including a gravity defying flying trapeze troupe. More info: Billy-smarts-circus.co.uk 8
DOWN IN THE ROCK POOLS - FAMILY EVENT. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat. 2.30am-4.30pm. Rockpooling under the Seven Sisters to learn about the creatures left behind when the tide goes out. Ages 7-12. Adult £3.50, child £7. Book: 01273 497561. Sussexwt.org.uk
8-10 FAMILY CAMPING WEEKEND. Sharnfold Farm, Stone Cross. Fri 10am-Sun 4pm. Camp on the farm, with access to the play area after hours and including a BBQ on the terrace on Saturday night. £18 per tent, plus adult £7.50, under 12s £5.50. Book 01323 768490. Sharnfoldfarm.co.uk 9
PRINCES PARK FUN DAY. Eastbourne. 11am-4pm. Punch & Judy, live music, dancing horses, arena events, stalls, hot food & drinks. FREE entry.
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SECRET ITALIAN GARDEN PARTY. Italian Gardens, Holywell, Eastbourne. From 12noon. Punch & Judy, comedy, entertainment, stalls & refreshments. Upstagemusic.co.uk
Eastbourne Bandstand JULY Bee Gees Beach Boys U2 Tina Turner George Michael Tom Jones Adele Buddy Holly AUGUST One Direction Take That Johnny Cash Queen Abba 80s Tribute Show Supremes Neil Diamond Michael Buble Cher
14-17 AIRBOURNE Eastbourne. From 10am daily. FREE airshow with the RED ARROWS every day. Jets, aerobatic & arena displays. NEW music stage on the beach with live bands: X Factor star Luke Friend, The Mend and ventriloquist Steve Hewlett. Beach Play Zones: giant inflatables and bungee trampolines. FREE FIREWORKS PARTY, Sunday 6pm, hosted by Tom, Nicola & Jack of Heart Breakfast. Huge fireworks display 10pm at the Wish Tower. Eastbourneairshow.co.uk 17
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TREASURE ISLAND. Herstmonceux Castle. 4-6pm. Outdoor musical theatre. Dress up as a pirate and join Jim as he sets off in search of buried treasure. Adult £14, child £9, family £40. 01323 834479. Herstmonceux-castle.com
18-20 FREE HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS. Leaf Hall, Seaside. 10am12noon. Crafts, drumming, games for 8-12s. Leafhall.co.uk
Traditional Karate Club
Little Ninjas classes
Mondays 4-5pm Hampden park Community Centre Eastbourne
only £10 for first 2 months !
07765 698214
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PICNIC IN THE PARK. Gildredge Park, Eastbourne. 10.30am-2.30pm. Bring a picnic and activities will be provided by HappyJacks Soft Play, Kiddi Tennis, Ravebugs, Diddi Dance, Little Twister & Creative Hands. In aid of Chestnut Treehouse - donations of £1 per activity.
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CAPTIVATING CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. Full day 10.30am-4pm. Crazy, explosive science experiments. Ages 10-13. £20.95. Book 01323 832731. The-observatory.org
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TOTAL RUGBY COURSE. College Field, Eastbourne College. 9.30am-1.30pm. One day rugby course, with RFU qualified coaches, for boys & girls aged 7-14. All welcome. £25 incl. hot lunch. Book mtharrison@eastbourne-college.co.uk
23-25 ENGLAND’S MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL. Herstmonceux Castle. Knights jousting, huge daily castle sieges with archers, horses and cannon. Medieval village re-enactment, archery, minstrels, magicians, jesters, craftsmen, stalls & more! MEDIEVAL BANQUET, Saturday, Castle Grand Ballroom. 6.30pm-10.00pm. A feast fit for a king! Music, dance & strolling entertainers. Enjoy the day - stay for the banquet. Book: EnglandsMedievalFestival.com Info: 020 8150 6767.
COPPICE DANCE Ballroom, Latin American and Freestyle Dance Classes Age 7+ Saturday afternoons Tel 01323 502473 coppicedance@hotmail.co.uk
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Eastbourne College Presents:
‘TOTAL RUGBY’
(formerly Mr Peter’s Swim School)
A one day rugby course
“Bourne Pool”
presents our new
on College Field, Eastbourne College. 9.30am-1.30pm,
New Hydrotherapy Pool opens in September Babies / Toddlers / Beginners Aquacise & rehabilitation classes Small groups
Wednesday 27 August 2014 Open to boys & girls aged 7-14 (split into age groups)
Booking deadline: Friday 22 August 2014. All standards welcome, develop core skills. Run by RFU qualified coaches. Cost for the day £25 (including hot lunch). For more details or to book contact Mike Harrison at mtharrison@eastbourne-college.co.uk
STEP BACK IN TIME & ENJOY A MAGICAL DAY OUT England’s Largest & Most Spectacular Celebration of the Colourful Middle Ages
23, 24, 25 August 2014 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 & much medieval mayhem!
£2 OFF WITH THIS COUPON For each ticket purchased at the gate Not redeemable with any other offer. 14214.
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• Miniature Steam or Diesel Train Rides • Lineside Nature Walk • Model Railways
Open Daily 10am-5pm
Lottbridge Drove
01323 520229
SUMMER CATCH UP Years 4-7 Maths & Literacy
1:1 tuition really works! Caring, experienced, happy tutor. CRB checked. £20 per hour. Willingdon area. Holidays & term time.
www.emsr.co.uk
23-25 EASTBOURNE REGATTA & FAMILY FUN WEEKEND. Sovereign Harbour. From 10am. Have a go in dinghies & kayaks, yacht racing in the bay, farmers & crafts market, live music & entertainment from lunchtime onwards, refreshments tent. Eastbourneharbour.com 27
WEALDEN ACTIVITY DAY. Maurice Thornton Playing Field, Vega Close, Hailsham. 10am-2pm. Community chef, arts & crafts, games and more. All ages, under 8s must be accompanied. FREE event, just turn up. Wealden.gov.uk
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MURDEROUS GAMES - ROMAN GLADIATORS WEEKEND. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. 10am-5pm. The Redoubt will become an arena for Roman gladiators with demos of gladiator training and full combat. Adult £5, child £3. 01323 410300. Eastbournemuseums.co.uk
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Eastbourne’s No.1 Skating Venue
• Cafe • Railway Shop • Tots Village • Children’s Adventure Playground • Picnic Areas
13,14 STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL. Eastbourne Bandstand & seafront. Traditional funfair, life size replica Time Machine, comedian, falconry, magician, shadow puppets. Steampunkfestival.co.uk
Practice your skating skills & make new friends. Parents welcome. Tea, coffee & snacks available.
MYTHICAL MAZE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2014. Local libraries. Read any 6 books over the summer to collect a poster, stickers and other rewards. Ages 4-11. FREE. Summerreadingchallenge.org.uk for games & competition. MILITARY TRAINING AT THE FORTRESS. Redoubt Fortress, Royal Parade, Eastbourne. 10am-5pm. Visit the new Military Training Ground and see if you’ve got what it takes to be a soldier. Daily in August. Child £2. 01323 410300. Eastbournemuseums.co.uk SUMMER DAYS. Sharnfold Farm, Stone Cross. 9.30am-5pm. PYO strawberries & raspberries, farm trail activities, farm animals and kids’ play area, tractor & trailer rides at 12noon & 2pm (small charge). Sharnfoldfarm.co.uk
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FARMYARD FUN. Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Road, Lewes. 9am-5pm. Jumping pillows, animals to cuddle and feed, Lamb Derby races, adventure play area, go-karts, soft play and indoor slides. £7.50 per person, family (3 or more) £7pp. 01273 488450. Springbarnfarm.com VISIT PLANETS. Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux. NEW Planetarium show (extra £1pp) & Science Busking. Take a journey in space, visit planets and look through the special Solar Scope and Thermal Imaging Camera. FREE Telescope Tours (noon, 2pm, 4pm daily), Spectacular Science Shows (11am, 1pm, 3pm daily) and Ecology Zone on Fridays, all incl. in admission. Adult £8, child £6, family of 4 £24.70. The-observatory.org
Spray Tan £20 Great natural looking tan in the comfort of your own home! Loyalty cards & spray tan parties available
Call Claire 07832 566688