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Boat Trips
The sun has got his hat on at last! And although a welcome relief to some, the idea of the long summer school holiday can be daunting for others – particularly if you are a working mum! Luckily we are here to help, with our unique guide to summer camps, holiday clubs and supervised children’s activities in the local area. For the days when you all want to go and do something together, our bumper What’s On Guide will give you some fabulous ideas and destinations. Along with local family news and some great stories, one in particular - what to do if your child gets lost (page 29), this really is your essential read for the next few months.
On the Wey & Arun Canal
Come in fancy dress and enjoy some good swashbuckling fun with sea battles and treasure! Tickets £8 per person includes light refreshments. must be booked in advance.
Tickets Special themed trips at 10.30am, 12.30 and 2.30pm On Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 28th August 2013 Boat departs from behind the Onslow Arms, Loxwood (on B2133)
Have a fantastic summer and enjoy some precious family time. Let’s just hope the weather plays ball!
Carole
For bookings and information on all boat trips and special events (including Cream Tea Cruise on 4th July and a Pimm’s & Ploughman’s Sunset Cruise on 19th July), call the Trust Office on 01403 752403
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What’s on this Summer!
6th July | Polesden Lacey (NT) – Jubilocity; An evening of picnics, family fun, local talent, torchlit procession and fireworks, from 5pm. Adults £5, Kids £2.50
6th July | Gatwick Aviation Museum Open Day – 10am-4pm & every Saturday throughout the summer 7th July | Borde Hill Garden – West Sussex Jaguar Day 7th July | Hindhead Common (NT) - 4x4 Safari & Picnic, 11:30am-2pm. Adults £25, Kids (over 7) £15 6th/7th July | Bluebell Railway – Sussex Food Festival at Horsted Keynes Station 13th July | Tulley’s Summer Maze Fun Park Opens – until 8th September 13th/14th July | Hever Castle – Knights of Royal England Jousting Tournaments 13th/14th July | Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre – Railway Gala Weekend 13th/14th July | Parham House – 20th Annual Garden Weekend 13th/14th July | Arundel Castle – Pirates & Smugglers Weekend 17th July | Buchan Country Park – Join the Team at West Grinstead Old Station for Animal Tracks & Signs, 8am-10pm. £3 Booking essential 17th/18th July | Weald & Downland Open Air Museum – Vintage & Steam 19th July | Nymans (NT) – Jazz in The Garden NGS Fundraiser, from 6pm. Adults £10. Kids (3-16) £5. 20th/21st July | Hever Castle – Knights of Royal England Jousting Tournaments 20th/21st July | Bluebell Railway – Toy & Rail Collectors Fair at Horsted Keynes Station 21st July | Nymans (NT) – A Midsummer Nights Dream, 7pm. Adults £14. Kids (3-16) £7 21st July | Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre – Classic Car Summer Picnic 21st July | Hatchlands Park (NT) – Harley Davidson Day 21st July | Weald & Downland Open Air Museum – Rare & Traditional Breeds Show 23rd-28th July | Arundel Castle – Medieval Joust and Tournament Week 24th July | Chartwell (NT) – Best of West Kent Vintage Rally 25th July | Drusillas Park – Peppa Pig & George 25th July | Nymans (NT) – Summer Explorer Trail. Until 2 September. 26th July | Buchan Country Park – Animal Tracks & Signs. See which mammals have wandered into our live traps, 9am-10:30pm. £3 Booking essential 26th-28tth July | Hever Castle – Knights of Royal England Jousting Tournaments
27th July | Standen (NT) – Barton’s Dangerous Summer for Boys (and Girls!) Adventurous activities for intrepid young explorers, 11am-4pm daily until 1 September 27th July | Petworth House & Park (NT) – Squirrel Away Children’s Trail. Until 31st August.
Kayaking Rock climbing Archery Zip wire ...and much more.
27th/28th July | Crawley International Mela at The Hawth – A cultural festival with food and dance from around the world 27th-29th July | Kent & East Sussex Railway – A Day out with Thomas. Booking essential
Come and join us for fun-filled activity days.
28th July | Horsham Park – Sparks in the Park. Free Family Fun. Noon-5pm. 28th July | Nymans (NT) – Summer Theatre; Sense & Sensibility, 7pm. Adults £14. Kids (3-16) £7
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29th July | Clandon Park (NT) – Pony Magic rides 29th July | Polesden Lacey – Summer Holiday Activities until 30th August Registered charity number 306016.
30th July | Drusillas Park – The Fat Controller 30th & 31st July | Buchan Country Park – Family Bushcraft, 9:45am-4pm. Various charges that includes hot lunch. Booking essential 30th & 31st July | Holmbush Farm – Steve brings his snakes & reptiles 31st July | Drusillas Park – Tree Fu Tom 31st-1st July | Hillier Garden Centre, Horsham – Summer Entertainment; stilt-walking, jester shows, face painting, circus skills, magic shows, puppets and pottery painting, and every Wednesday & Thursday throughout August
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information matters 11th August | Nymans (NT) – Summer Theatre; Sherlock Holmes, 7pm. Adults £14. Kids (3-16) £7.
Crawley – Ariel Young Actors present ‘Musicality’, 2pm & 7:30pm,
11th August | Parham House – ‘Grow your Own’ Festival
25th August | Buchan Country Park – Fun Dog Show, 11:30am-4pm
10th/11th August | Bluebell Railway – Vintage Transport Weekend 12th August | Clandon Park (NT) – Pony Magic rides 13th August | The Wey & Arun Canal – Pirates & Princesses Adventure Cruises. Come in fancy dress to enjoy some swashbuckling fun. 13th & 14th August | Buchan Country Park – Family Bushcraft, 9:45am-4pm. Various charges that includes hot lunch. Booking essential
1st August | Holmbush Farm – Tommy the Jester and Circus Skills Workshop 1st August | Arundel Castle - Pirates & Smugglers Day 1st – 31st August | Chartwell (NT) – Summer Family Fun; Woodland adventures and Digging for Victory, 11am-4pm every day 1st-31st August | Borde Hill Garden – Summer Fun Children’s Activities 2nd August | Holmbush Farm – Charlie The Clown 2nd – 30th August | Hatchlands Park (NT) – August Funday Fridays with Pony Magic rides and Have-a-go Archery 3rd August | Buchan Country Park – Making charcoal and charcloth, 10am-1pm. £5 includes hot drink. Bring packed lunch 3rd August | Standen (NT) – Open Air Theatre; Dracula, 8pm. Adults £16, Kids £8. 3rd/4th August | Crawley Circus Festival at The Hawth 3rd & 4th August | Hever Castle – Paws at the Castle. A weekend dedicated to our canine friends. 3rd & 4th August | Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre – Roaring Twenties 4th August | Clandon Park (NT) – Harlequin Unmasked 4th August | Tangmere Military Aviation Museum – The Record Breakers 4th August | Hindhead Common (NT) – 4x4 Safari & Picnic, 11:30am-2pm. Adults £25, Kids (over 7) £15 5th August | Clandon Park (NT) – Have-a-go Archery 6th August | Drusillas Park – The Fat Controller 6th August | Buchan Country Park – Family wildlife safari, 2pm-4:30pm. £3 6th August | Arundel Castle – Pirates & Smugglers Day 7th August | Drusillas Park – Peppa Pig & George 8th August | Holmbush Farm – Tommy the Jester and Circus Skills Workshop
14th August | Drusillas Park – Poppet from Moshi Monsters 16th-18th August | Hever Castle – Knights of Royal England Jousting Tournaments 17th August | Nymans (NT) – Summer Theatre; Treasure Island, 5pm. Adults £12, Kids (3-16) £8. Children’s Workshop at 3:30pm for additional £3. 17th/18th August | Arundel Castle - Medieval Warriors 19th August | Clandon Park (NT) – Have-a-go Archery 20th August | Drusillas Park – The Fat Controller 20th August | Buchan Country Park – Family wildlife safari, 2pm-4:30pm. £3 20th August | Nymans (NT) – Summer Theatre; The Wind in the Willows, 5pm. Adults £12. Kids (3-16) £8 20th August | Hatchlands Park (NT) – Treasure Island Children’s Theatre. 6pm. Adults £15, Kids £11. With a Children’s Theatre Workshop at 4:30pm for £4. Booking essential. 20th-21st August | Petworth House & Park (NT) – Diggers Big Weekend. Join archaeologist Tom Dommett exploring the deer park.
26th August | Standen (NT) – Mad Hatters Tea Party. Fancy dress from 12pm & Alice in Wonderland Outdoor Theatre at 5pm. Adults £16, Child £8. Booking essential.
26th August | Clandon Park (NT) - Pony Magic Rides 26th August | Borde Hill Garden - Teddy Bear’s Picnic, from 12pm 27th-28th August | Capitol Theatre, Horsham – Aliens Love Underpants 28th August | Drusillas Park – Peppa Pig & George 28th August | The Wey & Arun Canal – Pirates & Princesses Adventure Cruises. Come in fancy dress for some swashbuckling fun. 30th August | Holmbush Farm – Charlie The Clown Information is what was available at the time of going to press. The Family Grapevine (Crawley & Horsham) is not responsible for any alterations or omission from this guide. Please check relevant websites for up-to-date information.
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21st August | Holmbush Farm – Tony The Magician 21st August | Drusillas Park – Fireman Sam Mini Show 23rd August | Holmwood Common (NT) – Holmwood Wild Adventure. A day of living and cooking in the woods. £20 per child (7-12 years). Booking essential 23rd August | Holmbush Farm – Charlie The Clown
9th-11th August | The Hawth Theatre, Crawley – Nickelodeon’s Dora The Explorer Live! 4pm (9th), 10am & 1pm (10th & 11th)
23rd-24th August | Hever Castle – Knights of Royal England Jousting Tournaments
9th-11th August | Hever Castle – Knights of Royal England Jousting Tournaments
24th-26th August | Arundel Castle – Bank Holiday Multi-period Event
10th August | Outwood Common (NT) – Family Woodland Rangers Day. Free event.
24th August | Drusillas Park – Katsuma from Moshi Monsters
10th August | Drusillas Park – Mike the Knight
24th August | The Hawth Theatre,
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26th August | Drusillas Park – The Fat Controller
26th August | Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre – Bank Holiday Story Book Day – Free entry to children dressed as story book character
14th August | Downs Link, Henfield – Join the Buchan Country Park team for Glow worms, Bats & Meteors, 8pm-10pm. £3. Booking essential. 16th August | Holmbush Farm – Adrian The Magician
25th August | Petworth House & Park (NT) – Alice, An Extraordinary Adventure Family Theatre, 5pm. Adults £12. Kids £6.
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Your essential Guide to Local Summer Camps & Holiday Clubs The long weeks of summer holidays can be a daunting prospect, particularly for working parents looking for temporary day care. Which is why we’ve done most of the homework for you, with our comprehensive guide to what options are available to you, whatever your budget, in and around the local area. We are lucky to have some of the best UK day camp companies on our doorstep at this time of year. These are all OFSTED registered and base themselves within local private schools to make use of the fantastic facilities they provide. Supercamps is now the largest provider of childcare in the country. Based at Handcross Park School from 22 July to 29 August, it provides daily (£40) or weekly (£160-£180) care from 8am-6pm to children as young as 4. Their programme is split into a choice of ‘Multi-activity’, ‘Raw’ (how to survive outdoors), and/or ‘A Passion for Arts & Crafts’. They offer discounts for long-term bookings and a loyalty programme. Pied Piper Holiday Activities at Copthorne Prep School and Ardingly College has been going for 20 years and run by a teacher from Brighton College. From 29 July to 23 August they will be providing an extensive range of activities for 4-12 year olds that includes archery, swimming, den building, mini-olympics, drama and bouncy castles. A week costs £124.50 for a 9:30am-4:30pm day which can be extended for an additional £25 per week. Barracudas is another long established summer camp based at Farlington School, Horsham and is rated outstanding by OFSTED. From 22 July to 16 August, it provides multi-activities and the option to add a skill builder course such as swimming, ‘Motor Mania’ or ‘Lab Rats’. Open from 8am-6pm for 4½ to 16 year olds at £37 per day or £139 per week (skills builders an additional £40-45). 14-16 year olds have the option to join a programme called BX+ to ‘shadow’ a member of staff and gain valuable experience of running the club – great work experience for their CV! Special promotions are available for longterm bookings. Ardingly College is also home to The Academies for Sport, Art and Perform for 6-13 year olds from 9am-3pm (£130
per week, £30 per day – extended day available), and Teen Coach Academies for 14-17 year olds, 8am-3pm (£110 per week). This year there are also Cricket Academies for the two weeks from 22 July, a Language Academy morning course in Mandarin from 5-9 August (£114 per week), and Tiny Tots morning Sports Academies for 3-5 year olds (£100 per week, £24 per day). There are lots of smaller ‘pop-up’ holiday clubs
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entertainment! There will be magic shows, stilt walking and circus tricks from a variety of top local entertainers. Clare’s Face Painting will put a smile on every child’s face with her stunning face painting creations. You can also get creative with Time 2 Potter’s pottery painting. Prices range from £4 to £10. Entertainment starts Wednesday 31st July and ends Thursday 29th August. For a full timetable call us on 01403 210113.
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in our area, often using local primary schools or church halls. Your essential source to access these is the West Sussex County Council Family Information Service (Tel: 01243 777807). They are open Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm and provide free, impartial advice, matching your requirements against the full list of OFSTED registered clubs in your area (which can also be accessed via their webpage www.westsussex.
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For all our clubs, courses (including children’s holiday courses), hire and purchase of canoes kayaks and watersports equipment and clothing please call us on 01403 734424
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gov.uk/FIS ) and guide you through the use of Working Tax Credits, etc. For an affordable and action-packed option it’s worth checking out the local Leisure Centres. K2 Crawley will be running a Summer Day Club from 25 July to 30 August, 8am-6pm. Activities include wall-climbing, go-karts, swimming, cheerleading, disco and party games and an inflatable assault course. A full week costs £70
for members (£80 non-members), daily rate is £16 (£18) and half-day £10 (£11). Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre also runs a holiday club called Time Out from 8:30am-6pm for 4-12 year olds. OFSTED registered, they offer themed days, swimming, trampolining, arts and crafts all for £15 per day (£9.50 half day) with a Horsham District Council Leisure Access Card. For those kids with a passion for sport there are plenty of sport specific courses around: Star Track is UK Athletics Academy’s flagship grassroots athletics programme, giving children aged 8-16 the opportunity to try a variety of jump and throw disciplines (it’s where Jessica Ennis started aged 10). This year the week-long programme is running between 29 July-2 August, 10am-3pm at K2 Athletics Track and Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre. At only £55 for the week it’s a bargain, although spaces are limited! Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion Holiday Football Coaching is for 5-12 year olds to develop their core skills, taught by qualified FA coaches. A 3-day course (9am-3pm) costs £35 (£39 nonmembers). There are 4-day football camps, also with FA coaches, at Holbrook Recreation Centre, Horsham throughout August for 5-11 year olds for up to £42 (£28 LAC). Activate Sport are running a 3-day academy in Netball at Ardingly College, 10-12 July and at Farlington School, Horsham, 19-21 August, as well as a Brendan Cole Dance Academy at
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Ardingly College, 5-7 August, 9:30am-4:30pm for £115 per course (15% discount for members of The Co-operative). Budding golfers are well catered for with 4-day courses (10am-4pm) at The Junior Academy at Cottesmore Golf & Country Club run by PGA coaches for 6-14 year olds. The £75 charge also buys you an annual junior membership to the club. The Mike York Golf Academy at Horsham Golf & Fitness are also has 4-day August camps for 7-14 year olds for £27.50 per day which includes a hot lunch. Horsham Lawn Tennis Club Summer Camps cater for all ages and abilities and run by a LTA coach. Every week through to the end of August, a full day (9am-4pm) costs £109 (£89 to LAC and HLTC), or half day (9am-12pm) £85 (£65). Tom Osbourne Tennis Coaching has holiday camps in Felbridge and Haywards Heath over the holidays. Matchpoint Tennis Camps use the 12 astroturf courts at Ardingly College for their morning courses (9am-1pm) for 4-16 year olds running from 15 July to 9 August at a weekly cost of £129. Mid Sussex Hockey Club is also on the look out for more Olympic talent with a 3-day workshop at Ardingly College, 19-21 August. Some kids just love messing about on the water, so look no further than Ardingly Activity Centre which is one of the best in the county. Their Dinghy Sailing courses are adapted for different age groups starting from age 6 and cost from
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family matters matters information £215-£319 for a 3 day programme (10am4:30pm). They also offer Multi-activity days (10am-4pm) in kayaking, windsurfing and raftbuilding for 8+ years at £65 per day. If your little darlings fancy themselves as budding thespians, Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools run Holiday Workshops of dance, singing and drama culminating in a free show for family and friends at £130 for the week (£100 for siblings). Nearby centres include Dorking, East Grinstead, Reigate, Redhill and Haywards Heath and courses run from either w/c 29 July or 5 August. Whilst the Hot Note Stage Academy Summer School’s production this year is ‘Thriller’, from w/c 5 August, 10am-4pm for 5-17 year olds at Copthorne Village Hall – at £95 for the week (£60 for siblings). For little people aged 3-12 who love to dance, sing, draw and play games, the Inspire Academy of Dance runs a week long Holiday Camp for £100 from 10am-3pm. This will be in Horsham w/c 29 July and Betchworth w/c 5 August. If it’s just the odd day of parental peace and quiet you are after, look at Horsham District Council’s Leisure Link for a fantastic range of summer activities. These include supervised day excursions throughout August for 8-16 year olds to Thorpe Park, Chessington, Blacklands Farm, and Guildford for iceskating & swimming, as well as a paintball day. Costs between £20-£32. Check
out their website www.horshamleisurelink.co.uk for the full Holiday Activities programme.
same venue for their junior residential course from 18-23 August for £495.
And finally, a more extreme option is to pack your offspring off to a residential camp somewhere. One of the leaders in this field is PGL and, although they have venues all over the country, you don’t need to send them too far away as they have camps at Windmill Hill in Hailsham, East Sussex and Marchant’s Hill in Hindhead, Surrey. You can choose a multi-activity programme or concentrate on one subject such as cookery, film or photography. Prices range from £255 for 3 nights, up to £589 for 7 nights all in. Although children as young as 7 are accepted, it’s ideal for teenagers looking for that little bit of freedom and independence.
Many of the organisations we have mentioned accept Childcare Vouchers which, as a working parent, could save you thousands in National Savings and Tax, and which your employer should be able to organise for you. In addition parents who claim Family Tax Credits can get up to 80% off the cost of their childcare (look at hmrc.co.uk/ taxcredits or call 0845 3003900 to see if you qualify). By Mary Lou Burge
Ardingly College also hosts a range of residential courses throughout the summer with ACE Tennis running from 28 July to 9 August for £699 per week (non-residential also available at a cost of £349). Albion in the Community has a weeklong residential intensive football course there for 9-15 year olds who already play for a club and want to enhance their skills further. The £375 includes a tour of the Amex Stadium. Arsenal Soccer School will also be using the
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ages 13 to 19, on a first come first served basis. The class will be run by Jacob Ferney at Oakmeeds Community School 1.15 Chocolate workshops to 2.00 every Saturday (44 book online at www.chocolartltd.com Bancroft Road, Reigate weeks a year).£5.00 per Show your creativity in chocolate! week paid termly. Limited spaces available for this unique class. For more information, contact Ariel ‘Creepy House’ Drama on 01444 250407.
listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. Trina and Tim Rollings, the owners of the farm, bought it in a derelict state in 1985. They planted acres of fruit, converted the old stables into holiday cottages and set up a popular campsite. They sold the fruit from a little shed which gradually became a tearoom and in June 1990 the farm opened as a visitors centre which now attracts 170,000 visitors a year. “Fishers Farm Park is delighted to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Tim Rollings. “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews”.
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Summer Reading Challenge 2013
There’s a spine-tingling adventure waiting for children in this Summer’s Reading Challenge. To take part families need to visit their local library from Saturday 13th July to sign-up for free. Children will be challenged to make four visits to the library during the summer and collect different ‘scratch & sniff ’ stickers and other rewards. Children who complete all four visits by Saturday 7th September will be awarded a certificate and medal. Libraries are also looking for 14-25 year-olds to volunteer to help run the Creepy House challenge. Volunteers will be offered full training and can gain new skills including communication, team work and experience of working with families. To find out more about volunteering visit the website www. westsussex.gov.uk/readingchallenge.
Contemporary Dance at Ariel Drama Academy
Ariel is always committed to ensure that they are supplying as many opportunities for young performers and are passionate about contemporary dance. It is an avenue that they want to expand and focus on. Ariel are proud and excited to be opening up a Contemporary dance class which will be focusing in competing in festivals and competitions. They will be working on all different styles of contemporary dance. This class is open to all Ariel and non Ariel students,
William Penn Summer Fete
Friday 7th June - William Penn School Summer Fete, Coolham RH13 8GR. Alice in Wonderland theme with stalls, arena events including entertainer Tomfoolery, bouncy castle, cake and tea tent, hog roast. 3.15 - 7 p.m. Free parking. Adults entry £1, children free.
InterAct is coming to Crawley!
Get Active at Tilgate in aid of BHF
Get down to Tilgate Park on Saturday 29th June and get active in aid of the British Heart Foundation. There’s a Family Fun Run at 10am, with a choice of one mile for £3 or 3 miles for £5; or if you’re really adventurous at 11:30am there’s a Family Raft Race, £40 entry for a team of 6. Register now at bhf.org.uk/HITP or call 0121 661 5100. The park will also have lots of free events from 10am-3pm including inflatables, tri golf, bike obstacle course, circus workshops, sumo suits and free health checks.
Fishers Farm Wins TripAdvisor Award
Fishers Adventure Farm Park today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 per cent of businesses
Disadvantaged children and young people in the Crawley region will be invited to act, sing and dance when they join the launch of InterAct Crawley at Manor Green College, Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, starting in September 2013. The after school performing arts workshops will take place every week during term time and the school is very excited about the prospect of welcoming InterAct to its site. We would like you to recommend children and young people aged between 9 and 19 with physical, mental, behavioural, emotional, or financial disadvantage who you think would benefit from this kind of workshop, which are heavily discounted (costing £5 per 2.5 hour session, with further discounts available according to need). For more information Please contact Michael McNulty on
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Chestnut Tree House Summer Events
There are lots of fundraising events over the summer months for you to continue supporting our chosen charity for 2013. Here are some of the highlights: 28 June: Charity Fundraising Evening at Brighton Ballroom. The £35 ticket includes 2 course dinner, party bus, live cabaret show, DJ and dancing ‘til 2am. Tickets are limited so call Alison Mcgillycuddy on 0845 755 5555. 29 June: Murdoch’s Crazy Eyes, Selden Farm, Patching, 8:30pm-Midnight. Funky Live Music. Licensed Bar. Tickets £15 from www.fillthefloorevents. co.uk 6 July: Heathfield Silver Band 125th Anniversary Family Day, 2pm. Free entry. Come and visit our stall and take part in our tombola. 3/4 August: The Loxwood Joust, Wisborough Green, 10am-6pm. A festival of medieval mayhem. Go to www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk for more information. 6 September: Charity Golf Day at West Hove Golf Course. 18 holes of golf, 3-course evening meal, prize giving, cash bar and auction. £295 for a team of 4. Contact Terrina
Barnes on 01903 871846. 15 September: 10th Birthday 10K Run, Littlehampton. Contact the events team on 01903 706355.
Youth concert Band follow Radiohead’s Lead
What have the Horsham Youth Concert Band and the group Radiohead in common? Offering their music as a digital download, with customers paying whatever they choose, that’s what! In 2007, Radiohead’s seventh album was released through the bands own website as a digital download, and customers could pay whatever they thought appropriate. The Horsham Youth concert band have recently done the same with four tracks. Secretary of the Friends of the Horsham Music Centre, Gill Welch, explained “It seemed a shame not to share this wonderful music more widely, so we applied for a licence and posted the four tracks on our website. They can be downloaded from www.gillwelch.net/friends, click on the download tab, and you can make a donation - if you like!“ This project brings fundraising for the Horsham Youth Concert Band into the 21st century, and recognises that while finances are tight, people can give as much or as little as they like and still
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enjoy the music. If you are interested in any of the opportunities offered by the West Sussex Music Service, to learn an instrument or to play in an ensemble, contact the Music Office on 01243 642361, e-mail music@westsussex.gov.uk or visit their website at http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/ learning/west_sussex_music_service.aspx
Stagecoach Crawley & Horsham youngsters Star in Charity Spectacular
Stagecoach Theatre Schools in Crawley and Horsham are busy working towards their Bigger Stages Charity Spectacular at the Pavilions Theatre, Worthing on Sunday 23rd June 2013. Students aged between 6 and 18 from Stagecoach Crawley and 7 other Stagecoach schools are coming together to make a “Sussex by the Seaside Extravaganza” a truly spectacular performance. Last year’s event at the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill raised over £2,000 for charity. This year, they hope to raise even more for InterAct. A part of the Stagecoach Charitable Trust, InterAct provides disadvantaged children and young people with real opportunities to develop valuable skills for life through drama, movement, and music workshops.
County Mall, Crawley
AT THE HAWTH CRAWLEY
Babe the Sheep-Pig Fri 21 June 6.30pm
Adapted from Dick King-Smith’s well loved story, performed in The Hawth’s woodland amphitheatre.
All your favourite toys
Nickelodeon’s
Dora The Explorer Live! Friday 9- Sun 11 August
Dora has lost her teddy bear Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him!
Lots of pocket money items
Cinderella
Fri 13 Dec- Sun 5 Jan
Cinderella is The Hawth’s 25th anniversary pantomime and promises to be a truly spectacular show, starring TV presenter Stephen Mulhern and Sid Sloane (CBeebies)
Celebrate your child’s birthday at The Hawth today! Choose from either the Show or Cinema party package which can be tailored to your specific needs. For more information contact Jackie Draper on 01293 859955 or email hawthhire@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
Outdoor toys now in The Hawth’s Family Fun programme sponsored by
Tel 01293 511594 www.toybarnhaus.co.uk Stores also open in Redhill, Epsom, Croydon, Worthing & Sutton
box office: 01293 553636 | www.hawth.co.uk
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information matters Bereaved Parents
JACE Training
Cruse, Bereavement Care 01293 531191
Build yourself a bright new future
Mid Sussex Support Group for Cot Deaths 01293 513675
One Parent Families
Childcare Business Administration Playwork Customer Service Hospitality Catering
Gingerbread for Lone Parents 0800 018 5026 Single Parents Action Network (SPAN)www.singleparents.org.uk
Fostering & Adoption
Action for Children 01403 225916 County Adoption Team 01403 229553
Our courses run all year round, so apply today!
Family Placement Disability Team, WSCC 01403 229400 Kindercare 01444 240247
JACE Training & Assessment Centre, First Floor Offices, 12a Broadwalk, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 1HQ Follow us on
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Children with Disabilities
Ariel Special Needs acting classes 01444 254466 Face to Face 01342 832123 Guide Dogs for the Blind Association 01293 523525 The Springboard Project 01403 218888 West Sussex Deaf Children’s Society 01293 436783
Special Needs & Learning Difficulties
Child Development Centre, special needs, Crawley 01293 600351 Childrens Outreach Services, up to 19 yrs 01737 354344 Crawley Portage Services, preschool children 01293 572480 Early Support Programme 0845 602 2260
Outreach 3-way - training adults 01293 551627 Parent Partnership Service 0845 075 1008
Radiant Mums 01403 218266 Sussex Homebirths & Independent Maternity Care 07787 832378
Antenatal & Postnatal
LooseYoga Classes 07930 406878 Loving Touch , Lisa Tilley MICHT 01403 262807 Musical Hands 01293 400569 NCT Antenatal Course bookings (Horsham & Crawley) 0844 243 6916
Live in Comfort, Care for Elderly, Crawley 01293 709142
NCT Early Days Postnatal Course bookings (Crawley & Horsham) 0844 243 691
Baby Groups
Baby Sensory, Enhance early learning. 0-13mnths. Crawley 07882105298 Baby Sensory, enhance early learning, 0-13mnths. Horsham 07590 848118 Breastfeeding Support drop-in,
Speech & Language
Association for all Speech Impaired Children, Crawley 01293 513723 Happy Talk 07941314445 Signing Support & Classes (private/ public classes) – Musical Hands 01293 400569 Speech & Language Drop In, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Speech and Language ‘drop-in’, Broadfield Youth & Com Centre 01293 518656
Horsham and Crawley MENCAP Society 01293 535305
Family Planning
Horsham Pre School Portage Service 01403 264763
Sussex Children’s Centre 0844 967 0362
Family Planning Association 0845 122 8690
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Mummyaid 01403 273451
Dads United - Group for male carers and their children 01293 534297
Alternate Tue (pm) and Fri(am) Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444
Family Link Scheme 01403 225918
DOULA, birth and postnatal care 07933 431722
Crawley Buggyfit 07812 980590
West Sussex Carers 01403 713255
West Sussex Mental Healthline 01903 820202
Birth and Postnatal Care Claire Hunting 01403 257182
Carers Support
Social & Caring Services Horsham 01403 213100
The Southern Centre for Learning Difficulties 01403 271129
Abraca Doula 07714 215372
Antenatal & Postnatal exercises with Cathy Stanton 07748 031614
Provincial Care Services Agency 01293 534799
Special Educational Needs Team 01273 293552
Midwives & Doulas
WSCC Family Placement Service, Horsham 01403 246400
Network Homesearch, Advice on care and support 01403 271281
ParentPlus 01403 218888
Teenage Walk-In Clinic, 12-19 yrs, free advice, Crawley 01293 582136
Antenatal & Postnatal Clinic (Apts), Southgate C&FC 01293 651798
Carewatch, Horsham and Crawley, London Rd, Horsham 01403 252542
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Oasis Crisis Pregnancy Centre, Horsham 01403 272723
The Fostering Network 0207 620 6400
Becoming a Foster Carer 01243 777100
www.jace-training.co.uk 01293 561 244
Horsham Family Planning Clinic 01403 227012
Crawley Family Planning 01293 600459
Langley Green CFC 01293 651747 Copthorne Cots2Tots 01342 716856 Music Bus (Crawley area) 01403 750306 Music Bus (Horsham Area) 01403 240842 Musical Hands 01293 400569
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information matters Horsham Nursery School C&FC, sensory session for babies 01403 224444
Babies
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers 0870 4017711 BLISS, Baby Life Support Systems, Crawley 01293 600300 Breastfeeding Support drop-in, Northgate Cry-sis 08451 228 669 Cry-sis helpline for crying and very demanding babies 08451 2286 La Leche League - breastfeeding support 01403 732702 NCT - Breastfeeding Line 0300 330 0771
Baby Massage
Baby Massage, 4 week courses, Horsham Nursery School CF&C 01403 224444
Teenage Pregnancy Liaison Midwifery Service 07876 357443
Holistic Mama Holistic Baby 07595 301904
Broadbridge Heath, Church Rd Alternative Thur (term time only) Hills Farm Lane Scout Hut, Horsham Every Wed pm except 2nd 01403 223254 The Holbrook Club, Thursdays am Horsham Nursery School C&FC, Wednesday am 01403 224444 Needles Children & Family Centre, Tues am 01403 213590 North Heath Lane, Horsham Thurs pm 01403 223254 Rainbow Unit, Horsham Hospital Friday am 01403 223254 Roffey C&FC, Godwin Way - Mon am 01403 213599 Rudgwick Scout Hut, Church St 2nd & 4th Thur pm 01403 223254 Southwater C&FC, Southwater C&FC 9.30 - 11.00am 2nd & 4th Monday 01403 213570
Teenage Drop In Health Clinic
Horsham Family Planning Clinic 01403 227012 Wed pm, The Needles Children & Family Centre 01403 223210
National Childminders Association 0845 8800044 Ofsted Registered childminder in Horsham 01403 248640 Ofsted Registered childminder in Horsham has vacancy 01403 253879 Ofsted registered childminder, Anita Thornton 01403 259479
Musical Hands - Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569
Oasis Crisis Pregnancy Centre, Horsham 01403 272723
Billingshurst C&FC, Tuesdays 1-3pm 01403 213594
Montessori qualified childminder in Horsham has vacancy 01403 270895
Holistic Mama Holistic Baby 07575 301904
Sing and Sign 01403 242982
Baby Clinic Beech Community Clinic 01403 223221
Little Giggles registered childminder in Bewbush 01293 550486
Pregnancy Massage
Baby & Toddler Sign
Baby Clinics Horsham Area
Flutterby’s Childminding 01293 407603 Jack and Gill Registered Childminders 01403 822659
‘Loving Touch’ Baby Massage Horsham & Crawley 01403 262807
NCT Baby Led Weaning Class bookings (Horsham & Crawley) 0844 243 6916
The Haven Crisis Pregnancy Centre, Crawley 01293 544211
Familytimeuk, Langley Green 01293 536697
Holistic Mama Holistic Baby 07595 301904
Loving Touch , Lisa Tilley MICHT 01403 262807
NCT Horsham 0844 243 6170
West Sussex Family Information Service - current lists 01243 777807
Experienced IAIM Instructor Claire Hunting 01403 257182
NCT - Pregnancy & Birth 0300 330 0772
NCT Crawley 0844 243 6098
Babyhands Babysitting local, friendly, reliable 07745 379760
Now you can find reliable and carefully vetted evening and daytime babysitters – all with professional childcare experience. For a free booking fee credit visit us at sitters.co.uk and quote FGV1FREE If you would like to discuss your childcare needs call Sitters on 08447 367 367. Follow us on:
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Holiday Nanny, For perfect holiday childcare 01494 772400 Little Darlings Nanny Agency 0870 777 1936 Mama Friday, the child friendly home help company 0800 988 6826 Pure Nannies 01293 862741 South East Childcare 0845 3301323
Baby Yoga
The Family Nanny Agency located In W Sussex 01403 730311
FRIENDLY & RELIABLE BABYSITTERS
Loving Touch , Lisa Tilley MICHT 01403 262807
BabyHands babysitters are carefully chosen adults experienced in looking after children of all ages. All are interviewed, referenced and CRB or police checked.
Musical Hands 01293 400569
Baby Classes
Jo Jingles - music & movement classes from 6 months 01903 892859
Established locally for over 10 years
PLEASE CONTACT: Email: babyhands@hotmail.co.uk www.babyhands.co.uk
Music Bus 0-5 years, Horsham Area 01403 240842 Musical Sam, HBG Fitness, Oriel High School 01293 553625
Registered childminder in rural Horsham 01403 255129
Sing and Sign 01403 242982
Baby Rhymetime Time at West Libraries
Sitters, experienced evening and daytime babysitters 08447 367367 To register as a childminder 01243 777807 Twinkle Tots - Today’s Tots are Tomorrow’s Stars 01293 451706
Billingshurst Library 01403 783145 Broadfield Library 01293 543298 Crawley Library 01293 895130 Horsham Library 01403 224353 Southwater Library 01403 734660
Childcare Advice
Office For Standards in Education (OFSTED) 08456 404040
Tigerlily Childcare Agency 01273 818660 Tinies Childcare 01273 557671 Toybox Nanny Agency 0845 2300 191
Children & Family Centres Bewbush 01293 651760
Billingshurst 01403 213594 Broadfield 01293 651777 East Grinstead 01342 332992 Horsham 01403 224444 Langley Green 01293 651747 Maidenbower (Maidenbower) 01293 651720 Maidenbower (Pound Hill) 01293 651720 Northgate 01293 651470
Vikki & Gillian Registered Childminders 01293 436483
Roffey 01243 213599
Weeminds Childminding Group Langley Green CFC (Mon am) 07595 237939
Southgate 01293 651798
Weeminds Childminding Group Broadfield CFC (Tues am) 07595 237939
West Sussex Family Information Service 01243 777807
Weeminds Childminding Group Bewbush CFC (Wed am) 07595 237939
Childminders & Babysitting
Nannies & Au Pairs
Rural Horsham 01403 785816 Southwater 01403 213570 The Needles 01403 213590
Bunnies of Brighton Nanny Agency 01273 505001
Accredited childminder has vacancies Pound Hill. Call Diane 07732 372657
Harmony at Home 01444 891677
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Baytree House, Lowfield Heath perfect party venue 01293 565544
Jo Jingles, Parties 01903 892859
Cherry Lane Adventure Playground, Langley Green 01293 516163
Laser Hub, Spindle Way, Crawley 01293 548000
Creasys Drive Adventure Playground 01293 561847
Lets Party with Fittots, birthday parties for age 4-10 yrs 01342 712495
Hollywood Bowl 01293 521999
Little Kickers Football Parties 01293 226201
Holmbush Farm, Faygate, Horsham 01293 851110 Laser Hub, Crawley 01293 548000 Millpond Adventure Playground, Bewbush 01293 520225 Mini Mayhem, Crawley County Mall 07591 352351 TGI Friday’s Crawley 01293 550840 The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham 01403 751150 The Pottery@Spellcast Studio 01403 248123 Treasure Chest 01293 549009 UGC Cineworld, London Road, Crawley 0871 2002000
Party Entertainers
AJ Nails, offering children’s parties 01293 550486 Alan’s Funpacked Magic Show 01293 883328 allsortsoffun - www.allsortsoffun. co.uk 020 86771667 Amazing Children’s Parties, fully guaranteed 0800 0188118 Angels n Divas pamper parties 07771 964626 Animal Encounters 07984 695768 Aunty Freckles 01273 846758 ‘Ballerina & Musical Theatre Parties 01293 521028 BollywoodBlitz4Kidz fun children’s parties & workshops.Tel/ Text: 07896 033019 Celebration Magic, featuring Silly Sid the dog 01342 302022 Circus Clown Rico 01689 846887 Creation Station, Arty Party Fun 0844 8549186 Dandelion Puppets 01273 857482 Face Painting by Zoe, professional parties 01737 789326 Fairy Princess Parties, face painting, dancing 01737 789326 Football Birthday Parties by Chelsea Football Club 07843 868657
Children’s Magic Shows
Tony the Magician 01403 267833
www.tonythemagician.co.uk
Make Me Beautiful Make-Up Parties 01737 832127
Sir Dancealot Knight Party
Magic - Puppets - Disco Clown - Pirate 020 8677 1667 www.allsortsoffun.co.uk
Messy Parties 01342 833885 Mini Mayhem, Crawley County Mall 7591 352351
Ritz Party Shop
Morphycakes - Baking Parties 01293 882034
Tilgate, Crawley 01293 518626
Music Bus (Crawley area) 6mnths 4 years 01403 750306
Everything you need for cake making and decorating Everything you need for a party or fancy dress (kids and adults) Everything you need for personalised balloons & banners
Music Bus (Horsham Area) 0-5 years 01403 240842 Musical Sam, HBG Fitness, Oriel High School 01293 553625 OSCAHS parties 07803 182819 Party Princesses 07954 967798
Everything you need for a celebration!
Pied A Terre Adventures 0845 052 2253
Ritz Party Shop 2010 Ltd 5 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate, Crawley RH10 5EQ
Polished Princesses - Fun, affordable nail art & Glitter tattoo’s 07894855554 Science Wizards 08456 521215 Silver Belle Jewellery Party 01903 740283 Socatots (Mid Sussex & Horsham) 01444 440234 Solo School of Singing: Pop Idol parties 01342 313724 Splat Cooking Parties and workshops for children 0870 766 8290 Stage Struck Childrens Theme Parties 01403 273614 Stress Free Parties 01403 249122 The Mobile Ark 01403 738321 The Party Fairy 01903 205358 The Pottery@Spellcast Studio 01403 248123 Tony The Magician 01403 267833 Treasure Chest, Farday Road, Crawley 01293 549009 Waterlea Adventure Playground, Furnace Green 01293 530035
Party Supplies Absolute Bouncing Castles 01403 790053
Funky Belles Jewellery Making Parties Age 5-13 years 07930 500 474
All Star Bouncers Bouncy Castle Hire 01403 734502
Glazy Days Ceramics - Mobile Ceramics 07795 252530
Bouncy Castle Hire Crawley 0845 8736699
Horsham’s Tony the Magician 01403 267833
Bumpy Jumpy Bouncy Castles, Southwater 01403 731836
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Inspire Academy of Dance, 07783138348
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Listen up Children and Adults! This is important information about what to do if you get lost. Firstly, this survival programme originated in the USA from a search of a missing 9 year old child, who was lost on a family camping trip in 1981 and subsequently died. In April 2012, the UK charity Hug A Tree developed the programme further and aims to educate as many children and adults as possible, as well as train other UK search teams in the Children’s Safety Programme. The Children Safety programme mainly focuses on the most basic and vital survival principles and although specifically designed for children between the ages of 5 and 11, it can also be effective with slightly younger and older children. The main purpose is to teach them: • How not to become lost in the urban and rural environments; • What to do if they do become lost; • How to stay safe; • How they can help searchers find them.
Children - below are some tips to help you stay safe: • Always tell your Mum and Dad or the Adult looking after you where you are going. • Once you think you are lost, HUG A TREE and keep shouting HELP or blow on a whistle. • Danger – stay away from water and strange people. • Stay in one place, near a path, you are easier to find, everyone will come to you. This is important to remember. Grown Ups – below some tips for you too: • Prevention – teach your child(ren) to stay on paths/trails and never walk them alone. Happy Pickles, pocket money toys, party bag contents and bags 01903 740311 Happy Pickles, outdoor toys for hire & sale. We can deliver 01903 740311 Izzys Party Shop 01293 518626 Jets Bouncy Castles 01293 436335
Under 5’s activity toys 01403 791715 Premier Hire 01403 270076 Sussex Bouncy Castles 01444 467219 Sussex Play Hire 01293 262952
Halls for Hire
The Ark, Turners Hill 01342 712226
Mad World Fancy Dress, Crawley Down, Crawley 01342 714056
Barns Green & Itchingfield Village Hall 01403 730093
Mid Sussex Bouncy Castles 01444 236094
Broadbridge Heath Village Centre 01403 211040
parties-direct - the one stop party shop! 01293 561560 Party Giants 01403 733724 Pauline’s Parties, free delivery of
• Call for help right away. • Know what clothing your child is wearing. • Be on the scene, as clues to finding a child quickly usually comes from family. • Talk openly and accurately with officials. Secondly, our team of presenters bring together a wealth of experience in the field of search and rescue and give presentations, demonstrations to: • Schools • Beavers, Cubs, Scouts • Rainbows, Brownies, Guides • Women’s Institute Orlando, our retired level 1 search dog seen here fund raising, gives a barking presentation. Children and Grown Ups (as you can get lost too) need to listen very carefully, shout really loudly. You may also find yourself being tested by Orlando! This is a Children’s Safety Programme by Hug A Tree To find out more or book a presentation contact our team on: Dave Ivatt – 07710 212106, Terri Bland – 07912 531411 or Sylvia Stacey – 01892 852886
Lower Beeding Village Hall 01403 891676 Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 885156 Mannings Heath Village Hall 01403 255152
The Monte Hall 01293 525501 North Heath Village Hall 01403 260228 Roffey Institute Village Hall 01403 210976
Milton Mount Hall 01293 884312
Roffey Millennium Hall 01403 750786
Pound Hill Pre-School 01293 616479
St John’s Community Hall,
Broadfield Community Centre 01293 616289 The Haven Centre, Crawley Down 01342 716791
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• Teach them to identify prominent landmarks, sun direction, to look behind them which helps them stay oriented.
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The Duke’s aHead for Kids! The Duke’s Head Church Walk, Turners Hill Road Crawley Down, RH10 4HH Tel: 01342 712431 www.thedukesheadcrawley.co.uk Ever since The Duke’s Head emerged from the chrysalis of a rather sad Beefeater a few years ago, it’s been one of my favourite haunts. This is a country pub with a big twist; the eclectic mix of décor and welcoming indoor fire-pit remind me of the Alpine chalet where I got engaged and, unlike other local pubs, it has a certain sophisticated buzz that I miss from my London days. You could happily pass away the hours in a comfy leather chair in the bar with a latte or a nice glass of something (they’re proud of their wine list). But when eating in the restaurant we tended to leave the kids at home as no menu options for them led to rather pricey, and uneaten, mistakes. But thankfully the whole family are now catered for with the introduction of a select menu just for little people. With a choice of Tagliatelle Bolognaise, Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Mini Beef Sliders, Haddock Fish Soldiers, Chicken Lollipops and Pizza, there’s something to suit even the fussiest of little eaters, and all the above come with a side salad and a juice for £5.95. If they can manage it, pudding of
Chocolate and Vanilla Ice-cream with a Cookie is an extra £2.50. Of course Mummy and Daddy eat well too with choice from a seasonally changing menu that is ‘modern British interwoven with some Mediterranean influences’. And if you are there at lunchtime or before 7pm the Monday-Friday Fixed Price Menu is good value at £11.95 for 2 courses or £15.95 for 3. I lunched on the Asparagus, Poached Egg, Parmesan and Herbs which was beautifully fresh and the Prawn & Scallop Panciotti, if a little on the cool side, was nicely cooked and filling. My lunch partner always has the Battered Haddock (£11.95) with fries and mushy peas, which he says is one of the best around (and he’s been around), and it’s even better value at 50% off between 4pm-6pm every Fabulous Fish Friday! If you’re happy to share you could always try one of their famous Platters. I can’t resist the Mediterranean Mezze (£11.95) of Baba Ghanoush, Harissa Hummus, Tzatziki, Chermoula Crusted
Flatbread & Hazlenut Dukkah Crusted Aubergines, but would rather keep it all to myself! And I’m told that the Sunday Lunch here is fantastic and great value at £12.95 for two courses. The Desserts Menu is a traditional pudding lovers dream with the likes of Belgian White Chocolate Brûlée (£4.95), Apple & Blackcurrant Crumble with custard (5.25), French Lemon Curd & Almond Sponge (£5.45) and Sticky Toffee Pudding (£5.25). Just don’t think about the calories! The ‘Duke’ can get rather busy in the summer months, particularly at weekends, so it’s worth booking – you can then grab yourself a spot on the terrace, albeit facing the rather busy roundabout! There have been reports that the standard of cooking can be a bit hit and miss, and prices are on the steep side, but I’ve always found the staff to be super friendly and efficient, and we’ll keep going back…because there’s nowhere else quite like it around.
Incredible results! LVS Hassocks students have achieved the highest grades in the LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) exams. The students have been attending the Ariel Drama Academy for the past 10 weeks studying the LAMDA syllabus with Principal Nicci Hopson.
For students with special educational needs to achieve such a high grade in these qualifications is an outstanding achievement and a testament to their hard word. The students will be able to use this qualification to bolster their CV when applying for future employment or towards UCAS points should they chose to stay in further education. 18 years old Jared Bilton has already used one of the monologues he studied to help him secure a place to study drama in mainstream college Northbrook, Sussex. The students now continue their LAMDA studies pursuing a ‘grade 1’ qualification. All three pupils have seen significant
benefits from improved self confidence and are all immensely proud of their achievement.
When asked to comment on the boy’s progress Nicci said “I am very, very proud that the boys have achieved such a high level and I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching them the LAMDA syllabus”. The Ariel Drama Academy take pride in their inclusive programme and hold The Lady Dianna Award of Excellence for their work with special needs students within the arts.
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information matters Toddlers Monday pm
Toddlers’ Activities Toddlers Monday am
Active Kids, at K2 with the Hawth Gymnastics Group 07563 767687
Music Bus, Trafalgar Rd Baptist Church 01403 240842
Bumps and Babes, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Childminders Stay & Play, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Ellens Green Mother and Toddler Group 01403 823460 Friary Parent & Toddler Group, Haslett Avenue 01293 613336 Haven Community Centre, Crawley Down, Crawley 01342 716791 Little Fishes St Richards, Crossways, 3 Bridges 01293 533727
Musical Hands - Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569
Baby Rhyme Time, Crawley Library - babies & toddlers 01293 895130
Play & Learn, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444
Bumps & Babes, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594
Rainbow Toddlers, Billingshurst Centre 01403 786706
Little Hands, St Alban’s Church, Gossops Green 01293 527591
Sensory Room - 9.30-4.30 Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Drop in Session, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798
Sing and Sign, North Hall, Luxwood 01403 242982
New Skittles workshop, gymnastics, Tilgate 07990 952011
Stay and Play, (0-5yrs) Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760
Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454
Stay and Play, Langley Green Comm. Centre 01293 651747
Little Stars, Crawley New Life Church 01293 531317
Tiddlywinks, Ifield West Community Centre 01293 528860
Messy Monday, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594
Toy Library, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
Messy Monsters, St Barnabas Church Hall, Pound Hill 01403 252009
Treasure Chest, Crawley - Toddler Morning 01293 549009
Mums & Mites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311
Twinkle Tots Music, The Ark, Turners Hill 07534 275653
Music Bus, Dunnings Rd, East Grinstead 01403 750306
Willow Tree Pre-School, Langley Green, Toddler Group 01293 537400
Sing and Sign St Mark’s Church Hall, Horsham 01403 242982 Willow Tree Pre-School, Langley Green,Toddler Gp 01293 537400 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009
Toddlers Tuesday am
Crawley Baptist Church Parent and Toddler Group 01293 546177 Dinomites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure 01403 211311 Green Fields Baptist Church, Tilgate 01293 562637 Half Pints, Southwater Leisure Centre, Southwater 01403 731385 Horsham Mini & Minders, North Heath Hall (Childminders only) 01403 271705 Inbetweenies (8-18 months) Bewbush C&FC 01293 651871 Jo Jingles, the music & movement Southwater 01903 892859 Jungle Tots, Crawley Community Church, Southgate 01293 886619 Kingdom Faith Parent & Toddler, Ntnl Revival Centre 01293 851543 Little Noahs, St Marks Church, North Heath Lane 07747 012505 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Messy Monsters, Roffey Millennium Hall 01403 252009 Music Bus, Horsham Methodist Church 01403 240842
Baby & Toddler Dance, Northgate, Crawley 01293 521028
Music Bus, Maidenbower Junior School 01403 750306
Craftibobs - fun craft sessions for pre-school children 07876 490436
Musical Hands, Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569
Tessa: (Crawley area) 01403 750306 - tessa@musicbus.com Hannah: (Horsham area) 01403 240842 - hannah@musicbus.com
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information matters Musical Sam, (Baby) HBG Fitness, Oriel High School 01293 553625 Musical Sam (Toddlers), Oriel High School 01293 553625 NCT Bumps, Babes & Tiddlypeeps, Furance Green 01293 427396 Play & Discover - play on a budget Broadfield C&F Centre 01293 651777 Sensory Room - 9.30-4.30 Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Sing and Sign Rehoboth Baptist Church, Horsham 01403 242982 St Barnabas Parent and Toddler Group, Pound Hill 01293 882939 St John’s School, St John’s Catholic Church Horsham 01403 265447 Tiny Tots, Parish Rooms, All Saints Church, Crawley Down 01342 718775 Toy Library, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651775 an ! e c er W eliv d
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United Reformed Church, Springfield Rd 01403 252135 Willow Tree Pre-School, Langley Green,Toddler Gp 01293 537400
Ellens Green Mother and Toddler Group 01403 823460 Family Morning, Gossops Green Community Centre 01293 616309 Jo Jingles, the music & movement Billingshurst 01903 892859 Jungle Tots, Crawley Community Church, Southgate 01293 886619 Langley ABC’s, St Leonards Church Hall, Langley Green 01293 536697 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Music 4 Tots, have fun with music in Billingshurst 01403 251665 Musical Hands - Southgate West Community Cent 01293 400569 P.O.D.’s - Parents of Downs, Broadfield C&FC 01293 885891 Rhyme Time, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777 Rising Fives, Baptist Church, Brighton Rd 01403 211150
Toddlers Wednesday pm
Toddlers Thursday am
Sing Along and Sign, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
Barns Green Playgroup Mums & Toddlers 01403 730093
Baytree House Baby & Toddler Group, Charlwood 01293 565544
St Andrew’s Parent and Toddler Group, Crawley Rd 01403 268994 Stay and Play at Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Toy Library, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
Copthorne Cots2Tots, Parent & Baby/Toddler Group 01342 713803
Briarswood Drop In (Childminders), Pound Hill 07736 950649
Dinomites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311
Bumpy Jumpy, Southwater Leisure Centre 01403 731836
It’s OK to play - Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
Charlwood House Day Nursery Mother Toddler Gp 01293 565544
Langley ABC’s, St Leonards Langley Green 01293 536697
Friary Parent & Toddler Group, Haslett Avenue 01293 613336
Play & Learn, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444
Huggees, parents under 21, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
St Andrew’s Toddler Group, Horsham 01403 268994
Jo Jingles, the music & movement experience, Horsham 01903 892859
Toddlers, Climbing Bears Building, Wisborough Green 01403 701027
Jungle Tots, Crawley Community Church, Southgate 01293 886619
Toy Library, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444
Kinderoo Baby & Toddler Group, Broadbridge Heath 0776 2721768
Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009
Langley ABC’s, St Leonards Church Hall, Langley Green 01293 536697
Willow Tree Pre-School, Langley Green,Toddler Group 01293 537400
Little Fishes, St Peters Church, Ifield Road, West Green 01293 437535
Sensory Room - 9.30-4.30 Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
Baptist Church Hall Toddlers, Horsham 01403 260629
Sing and Sign. Dial Post Village Hall, Dial Post 01403 242982
Worth & Pound Hill Parent & Toddler, St Barnabas 01293 882939
Toddlers Tuesday pm
Chatterbox Club, St Paul’s Church Hall, Northgate 01293 532955 Inbetweenies 01293 651760 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454 Peekaboo, Salvation Army, Ifield Drive 01293 618236 St Paul’s Chatterbox Club, 0-3, St Paul’s Church 01293 412485 Toy Library 1.30 - 3.30 - Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Willow Tree Pre-School, Langley Green,Toddler Gp 01293 537400 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009
Toddlers Wednesday am
Cheeky Monkeys Parent and Toddler Group, Southgate 01293 520649 Country Mice Toddler Group, Village Hall, Cowfold 01403 864011 Crawley Baptist Church Toddler Group, West Green 01293 546177 Dinomites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311
Art Classes for under 5’s in Crawley Horsham & East Grinstead Birthday Parties and Events. For more details, telephone Alex 01403 252009 ~ 0779 000 4306 alex@messy-monsters.co.uk www.messy-monsters.co.uk
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Toy Library, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444 Toy Library, Southgate C&FC 01293 651798 Tootle Teds, North Heath Hall, Horsham 01403 249122 Treasure Chest, Crawley - Toddler Morning 01293 549009 Warnham Mother and Toddler Group, Warnham 01403 261618 WeeMinds (Childminders) Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760 Willow Tree Pre-School, Langley Green,Toddler Gp 01293 537400 Horsham Nursery School C&FC, sensory session for babies up to crawling 01403 224444
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A unique soccer specific play programme for children aged 18 months to school age. Classes throughout the Sussex area. Contact us for a FREE TRIAL. We are also available for Birthday Parties.
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Holy Trinity Church Mother and Toddler Gp, Tilgate 01293 571115
Music 4 Tots, have fun with music in Horsham 01403 251665
HUGGEES (parents under 21) West Green Youth Centre 07866 260465
Music Bus, Gossops Green Community Centre 01403 750306
Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009
Music Bus, Southgate Community Centre, Ditchling Hill, Southgate 01293 881016
Willow Tree Pre-School, Langley Green,Toddler Gp 01293 537400
Music Bus, Mannings Heath Village Hall 01403 240842 Music Bus, The Women’s Hall, Billingshurst 01403 240842
Toddlers Friday am
Baby Rhyme Time, Crawley Library babies & toddlers 01293 895130
New Skittles workshop, gymnastics, Tilgate 07990 952011
Bumps & Babes, Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760
Play & Talk (English as 2nd Language) Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
Bumps & Babes, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
Rising Fives, Baptist Church, Brighton Rd, Horsham 01403 211150
Coach House Nursery, Copthorne Prep School 01342 718585
Rudgwick Tots & Toddlers, Church St, Rudgwick 01403 822063
Fun Friday, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594
Sing & Sign, The Barn Church,
Haven Community Centre, Crawley Down, Crawley 01342 716791
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Bewbush Manor, Crawley 01403 242982 Sensory Room - 9.30-4.30 Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
Kirdford Toddler, Kirdford Village Hall, Nr, Billingshurst 01403 871119 Langley Green Parent and Toddler Group, Crawley 01293 419750 Music Bus, Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 240842
Toddlers Thursday pm
Craftibobs - fun craft sessions for pre-school children 07876 490436
Family Breakfast, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594
For details see website: www.bumpyjumpy.co.uk 01403-731836 07966-244062
Speech & Language Drop In, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444 Stay and Play at Southgate C&FC 01293 651798
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We run during most school holidays. Birthday parties available during Session 2 or on weekends at Southwater Village Hall.
Sing and Sign, The Charis Centre, Crawley 01403 242982
Dads United 01293 534297
Early Years Music fun for 3-6 years, Hazelwick School 01243 642361
Bumpy Jumpy is a weekly soft play time for under 4s held every Thursday in the Main Hall, Southwater Leisure Centre at 9.45am & 11.30am
Sensory Room - 9.30-4.30 Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
Cheeky Monkeys, Baby & Toddler Gp, Gossops Green 07980 314425
Whirly Wiggle Story Club (School Term TIme Only) 07958 305041
Calling all babies & toddlers! Bring a grown up & come & play.
Musical Hands - Maidenbower Community Centre 01293 400569
Baby & Toddler Dance, Northgate, Crawley 01293 521028
Dynamic Dads, monthly sessions, Horsham C&FC 01403 224444
Breastfeeding Support drop-in, Langley Green C&FC 01293 651747
Music Bus, Southwater Leisure Centre 01403 240842
Active Fun Sessions, Billingshurst Leisure Centre 01403 213594
Treasure Chest, Crawley - Toddler Morning 01293 549009
Breastfeeding Support drop-in, Northgate C&FC 01293 651740
Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454
Toddlers@10, Millennium Hall, Roffey (Drop in) 01403 272775
Worth & Pound Hill Parent & Toddler, St Barnabas 01293 882939
Toy Library, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
Jungle Tots, Crawley Community Church, Southgate 01293 886619
The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham 01403 751150
Willow Tree Pre-School, Langley Green,Toddler Gp 01293 537400
Toddlers Saturday am
Tootsie Time, West Hoathly Village Hall 01342 713836
Jo Jingles, the music & movement Three Bridges 01903 892859
St John’s Mother & Toddler Group, Springfield Road 01403 241973
Wee Minds (Childminders), Dorsten Square, Bewbush 01293 651760
Three Bridges Free Church Toddler Spot, Crawley 01403 254139
Tootle Teds, North Heath Hall, Horsham 01403 249122
Horsham Mini & Minders, Southwater Scout (Childminders only) 01403 271705
St Barnabas Parent And Toddler Group, Pound Hill 01293 882939
Toy Library, Broadfield C&FC 01293 651777
Treasure Chest, Crawley - Meal Deal from 3.30 01293 549009
Tiddlywinks, Ifield West Community Centre 01293 528860
Heath Horrors Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311
Play & Learn, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444
Saturday Storytime, Crawley Library 01293 895130
Toddler Groups Cheeky Monkeys, Springboard House, Hurst Road 01403 218888
Holbrook Toddler Group, Roffey, daily 01403 217868 Hullabaloo Kids Baby Play and Sign Classes 0-2 year olds 01342 841766 Inspire Academy of Dance, 07783138348 Little Kickers Football for 18 months to 6 years 01293 226201 Messy Monster, 6 months upwards class 01342 833885
Dinomites, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311
Music Bus, Crawley & East Grinstead 01293 881016
Family Time, Langley Green Youth Centre, Lark Rise 07809 268304
Music Bus 0-5 years, Horsham Area 01403 240842
Grandparents Group, Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594
Spanish Amigos Horsham & Crawley 01403 756295
Jo Jingles, the music & movement experience, Ashington 01903 892859
Tiddlers and Toddlers Southwater Village Centre 01403 733208
Mini Munchers Lunch Club, Needles C&FC 01403 213590
Crawley Library Toddler Times 01293 895130
Willow Tree Pre-School, Langley Green,Toddler Group 01293 537400
Horsham Library Toddler Times 01403 224353
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Roffey C&FC 01243 213599
Soft Play Areas
Rural Horsham C&FC 01403 785816
Southgate C&FC 01293 651798
Mini Mayhem, Crawley County Mall 07591 352351
WRVS, Toy Library, Crawley 01293 432508
Treasure Chest, Faraday Road, Crawley 01293 549009
Toddlers Music
Holmbush Farm Horsham 01293 851110
Southwater C&FC 01403 213570
Toy Libraries
Cellobabies™ - Cello Tuition for 3-6 year olds 07810 718828
Billingshurst C&FC 01403 213594
Early Years Music fun for 3-6 years, Hazelwick School 01243 642361
Broadfield & Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760
Humpty Dumpty Preschool Music under 5’s, Horsham 01403 240241
East Grinstead C&FC 01342 332992
Jo Jingles - 6 months - 5 years 01903 892859
Bewbush C&FC 01293 651760
Happy Pickles - We can deliver 01903 740311 Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444
Musical Sam, HBG Fitness, Oriel High School 01293 553625 Little Notes, Horsham 01403 336454
Horsham Toy Library, Springboard House, Horsham 01403 218888
Music 4 Tots, have fun with music, Billingshurst/Horsham 01403 251665
Langley Green C&FC 01293 651747
Music Bus (Crawley area) 6mnths 4 years 01403 750306
Maidenbower C&FC (Maidenbower) 01293 651720 Maidenbower C&FC (Pound Hill) 01293 651720 Needles C&FC 01403 213590 Northgate C&FC 01293 651470
Music Bus 0-5 years, Horsham Area 01403 240842 Sing and Sign 01403 242982 Sing, Dance & Sign - Musical Hands 01293 400569
ham ans Music classes in Hors usici m Led by top-notch For babies aged 0-6 months Newborn Café drop-in. Term-time Tuesdays from 1:30pm For pre-schoolers aged 6 months-4 years Weekly action-packed music sessions For big kids 5-11 years Choirs, recorders, music clubs...
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Toddlers Gym & Fitness ABC Preschool Gymnastics Club, Furnace Green 01293 421591 Little Kickers Football for 18 months to 6 years 01293 226201 Movement, Fitness & Fun - Musical Hands 01293 400569 Soccatots (Mid Sussex & Horsham) 07902 023499
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Preschool Nurseries & Playgroups
Baytree House Baby & Toddler Group, Charlwood 01293 565544
A Step Ahead Day Nursery, Lower Beeding, Horsham 01403 891012
Bobtails Montessori Nursery, Adversane 01403 268314
Acorns Preschool, Ifield Community Centre, Ifield 01293 511764
BRBC Playschool, Horsham 01403 211150
Amber Preschool, St Leonard’s Scout Hall, Horsham 01403 272173
Bumbles Preschool, Scout Hut, Hills Farm Lane, Horsham 01403 756196
Anne Frank Montessori, Bennetts Field (off Brighton Rd) 01403 270895
Busy Bees Preschool, Bartholomew Way, Horsham 01403 217968
Anne Frank Montessori, Church Lane, Southwater 01403 270895
Capel Preschool, Capel, Nr Horsham 01306 712717
Barns Green Playgroup, Horsham 01403 730093
Caterpillar Club Playgroup, Leechpool County Primary 01403 211388
Bluecoat Nursery at Christs Hospital School, Horsham 01403 247446
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Horsham 01403 262320 Holbrook Playgroup, North Heath Hall, St Mark’s 01403 265851 Holly Hedgehog Preschool, Baptist Church, West Green 07732 771197
Rainbow Pre-School Barrington Road Crawley RH10 6DG
Tel. 01293 427180 Reg. Charity No. 1027312
www.rainbow-pre-school.co.uk
Country Mice Playgroup, Station Rd, Cowfold 01403 864011 Dauxwood Pre-School, Billingshurst, Horsham 01403 785212 Desmond Anderson School Nursery, Tilgate 01293 530638 Donkey Field Preschool, Crawley Down CoE School 01342 717877 Donnybrook Nursery School, Rusper 01293 871213 Dormans Playgroup, Gossops Green, Crawley 01293 514754 Farlington School Preschool Playgroup, Horsham 01403 282566 Forest Playgroup, Comptons Lane, Horsham 07999 851073 Happy Hours Preschool, Broadfield Youth & Community Centre 01293 519060 Heather Playgroup, Erica Way,
Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444
We are open term time only:MONDAY 9.00am - 3.00pm TUESDAY 9.00am - 1.00pm WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 1.00pm THURSDAY 9.00am - 12.00pm FRIDAY 9.00am - 3.00pm
Horsham URC Toddler Group, Springfield Rd 01403 268091 Ivy Cottage, Cranbrook Nursery, Crawley, 2-5yrs 01293 772561
T: 07951 085600 Reg. Charity No. 1053189
Joey’s Pre-school, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Tilgate 07971 382390
Warnham Village Hall, Hollands Way, Warnham, West Sussex, RH12 3RH
www.warnhampreschool.co.uk
Piglits Pre-School, 7th Crawley Scout Hut, Waterlea 01293 511673
Kellybrook Montessori Nursery, Broadbridge Heath 01403 251221
Plaistow Pre-School, Winterton Hall, Plaistow 01403 871329
Kookaburra Playgroup, Hills Farm Lane, Horsham 01403 269548
Playmates Playschool, Crawley Rd, Roffey, Horsham 01403 258317
Lets Play Playgroup, Three Bridges, Crawley 07762 468935 Little Acorns Preschool, Kelsey Hall, Chalk Road, Ifield 01403 752670 Little Acorns Preschool, Tillgate, Holy Trinity Church 01293 571115
Pound Hill Pre-School, Crawley 01293 616479 Rainbow Pre-School, Barrington Road, Southgate 01293 427180 Rudgwick Pre-School, Rudgwick 01403 823558
Little Bear’s Playschool, Bewbush Community Centre 01293 613250
Rusper Playgroup, Rusper Village Hall, Rusper 01293 871513
Loxwood Preschool, Badgers Way, Nicholsfield 01403 753284
Skylarks Playgroup, Village Centre, Broadbridge Heath 07825 603601
Maidenbower Infant School Nursery 01293 886324
Sleeping Stone Preschool, Gossops Green Com School 01293 542999
Maidenbower Pre-School Group, Harvest Rd 01293 885703
Southgate West Playgroup, Hilltop Primary School 01293 511008
Millais Day Nursery, 6m 5yrs, Depot Rd, Horsham 01403 267353
Southwater Village Hall Pre-School, Church Lane 01403 733954
Milton Mount Playgroup, Milton Mount Ave, Crawley 01293 884312
07804 329889
Moss Playgroup, Scout Hut, Swindon Rd, Horsham 01403 269458 New Venture Playgroup, Roffey Youth Centre, Roffey 01403 256647
Over The Rainbow Playgroup, Holbrook School Lane 01403 263832 Pandatots, 0-5 yrs, Russel Way, Crawley 01293 604229
St Albans Church Playgroup, Medway Rd 01293 442935 St Gabriel’s Playgroup, Billingshurst 01403 784828
St Margaret’s Nursery School, Ifield 01293 521077 St Mary’s Nursery, Denne Road, Horsham 01403 250223 St Pauls Playgroup, Northgate, Crawley 01293 404683
Partridge Green Pre-School, The Village Hall 07880 744 240
St Peter’s Pre-School Playgroup, C/O Slinfold Primary School 01403 790253
Pennthorpe Kindergarten, Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 822431
Stepping Stones Playschool,
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Sunrise Nursery, The Boulevard, Crawley 01293 438471 The Friary Playgroup, Southgate 01293 403873 Three Little Pigs, 23-25 Springfield Road, Horsham 07801 066653 Tilgate Childrens Playgroup, Tilgate, Crawley 01293 616342 Tiny Tots Nursery, Unitarian Church, Horsham 01403 271997 Tiny Treasures Playgroup, Southgate Community Centre 01293 510356 Tots Pre-school, Bewbush, Crawley 07811 914153 Toy Box Playgroup, Wakehams Green Dr, Crawley 01293 883034 Toybox Playgroup, Pound Hill, Crawley 01883 715070 Turners Hill Tots, Turners Hill School 01342 715412 Tykes Pre-School, Shackleton Road, Tilgate 01293 616342 Village Hall Pre-School, Quarry Way, Southwater 01403 732050 Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 213592 Warnham Pre-School 07951 085600 West Chiltington Montessori Nursery 01403 782597 West Green Playgroup 01293 528259 Learn through Play at:
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Squirrels PreSchool, Ifield
St John’s Sunshine Preschool, Church Road, Copthorne 07963 501762
New View Nursery, North Heath Hall, St Mark’s Lane 01403 272911
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“A nurturing environment where children aged 2 - rising 5 thrive”
Jack In The Box Playschool, Swallows Lane, Horsham 01403 711873
Quality Pre-school education for children from 2½ years
Gossops Green Community School 01293 542999
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Holy Innocents Playgroup, Church Lane, Southwater 01403 218076
Jack & Jill Preschool, Copthorne 01342 719732
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Early Years Childcare, Bartholomew Way, Horsham, 0-5yrs 01403 754610 Farlington Nursery Class 01403 254967 Giggles Day Nursery, Springfield Road, Horsham 01403 750308 Greenway Nursery School, Greenway, Horsham 01403 272318
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Crawley Education Institute 01293 418420
Moon Hall 01306 731464 Munthan House School, Barns Green, Horsham 01403 730302
Horsham Career Centre, East St, Horsham 01403 261465 Horsham Portage Service 01403 264763 Ifield Adult Education Centre 01293 420505
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham 01403 266215
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All Saints C of E Primary School, Horsham 01403 270460
Independent Schools Council South East 020 7798 1560
Arunside School, Horsham 01403 263919
Learning & Skills Council 0870 900 6800 Thomas Bennett Adult 01293 523811
Bewbush Community Primary School 01293 534897
Copthorne Fairway Infant School, Copthorne 01342 713691 Crawley Down Village CE School 01342 713292 Desmond Anderson Primary School 01293 525596 Gossops Green Primary School 01293 525449 Heron Way Primary School, Horsham 01403 261944 Hilltop Primary School, Southgate 01293 534314 Holbrook Primary School, Horsham 01403 272500 Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Lower Beeding 01403 891263 Itchingfield Primary School, Itchingfield 01403 790204 Jolesfield C of E Primary School, Partridge Green 01403 710546 Kingslea Primary School 01403 254282
Crawley Portage Service 01293 572480
WSCC Education Office 01293 895318
Education Department, Centenary Hse, Crawley 01293 895222
Special Needs Schools
Broadfield East Infant School and Nursery 01293 406182
Langley Green Primary School 01293 525675
Crawley Forest School 01293 564000
Castlewood Primary School 01403 734822
Leechpool Primary School, Horsham 01403 210233
Ellas Field, Kittlebridge Farm, West Coneyhust 01403 785 046
Colgate Primary School, Blackhouse Road, Colgate 01293 851254
Littlehaven Infant School, Horsham 01403 260608
Education Welfare Service, 5-16 yrs, advice & support 01293 895218 Educational Psychology, 0-19 yr olds, advice & training 01293 895239
Billingshurst Primary School 01403 782789
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Teddies Nursery School, Pound Hill, Crawley 01293 613461
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Little Russets Nursery A purpose built nursery in Slinfold, set in 6 acres of woodland, for children aged 0–5.
Copthorne Kinders Nursery 01342 715022
Desmond Anderson School Nursery, Tilgate 01293 530638
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St Andrew’s CofE Primary School, Furnace Green 01293 529006
Millais School, Depot Road, Horsham 01403 254932
Leigh, Reigate, Surrey RH2 8RE
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 01293 521009
Oriel High School, Maidenbower Lane, Maidenbower 01293 880350
St John’s Catholic Primary School, Horsham 01403 265447
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley 01293 421421
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A happy school in a country setting for boys and girls aged 3-16 A CReSTeD registered school with expert dyslexia tuition specialising in support for dyslexic children up to GCSE. Little Berries Early Years nursery In beautiful rural setting with bluebell wood.
St Margaret’s CofE Primary School, Ifield 01293 521077 St Mary’s CofE (Aided) Primary School, Horsham 01403 265999 St Peter’s CofE (Aided) Primary School, Cowfold 01403 864365
Look at our websites or come and see us Tel 01306-611372
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St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Roffey 01403 252357
www.moonhallcollege.co.uk
The Brook School, Maidenbower 01293 886521 The Mill Primary School 01293 571893 Three Bridges Infant School 01293 524076 Trafalgar Community Infant School, Horsham 01403 254925 Turners Hill CE Primary School 01342 715412 Warnham C of E Primary School, Horsham 01403 265230 Waterfield Primary School 01293 548014
West Green Primary School 01293 526679 William Penn Controlled School, Coolham 01403 741274 Wisborough Green Primary School, Billingshurst 01403 700280
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Crawley Down CE Junior School, Crawley Down 01293 713292 Greenway School 01403 252013
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Rudgwick Primary School, Rudgwick 01403 822151
Maidenbower Infant School, Maidenbower 01293 886324 Milton Mount Primary School 01293 537158 North Heath Community Primary School, Horsham 01403 254790 Northgate Primary School 01293 526737 Northolmes Junior School, Horsham 01403 261822 Oaks Primary School 01293 527473 Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School 01293 526057 Pound Hill Infant School 01293 873975
Northolmes Junior School, Leith View Road, Horsham 01403 261822
Rusper Primary School 01293 871272
The Forest School, Compton’s Lane, Horsham 01403 261086 The Weald School, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 787200 Thomas Bennett Community College, Tilgate 01293 526255
Colleges
Central College 0845 1550043 Central College in Horsham 01403 218181 Collyers College, Hurst Road, Horsham 01403 210822
Independent Schools
Anne Frank Montessori, Church Lane, Southwater 01403 270895 Burgess Hill School for Girls 01444 237008 Christ’s Hospital 01403 211293 Copthorne Prep School, Effingham Lane, Copthorne 01342 712311 Cottesmore Preparatory School, Pease Pottage 01293 520648 Dorset House School 01798 831456 Farlington School, Strood Park, Horsham 01403 254967 Handcross Park School 01444 400526 Hurstpierpoint College Pre-Prep & Prep School 01273 836936 Moon Hall College and Burys Court, Leigh, near Reigate 01306 611372 Muntham House School, Barns Green, Horsham 01403 730302 Pennthorpe School, Church St, Rudgwick 01403 822391
Pound Hill Junior 01293 447000 Southwater Junior School 01403 730475
Shelley Primary School, Broadbridge Heath 01403 265343
Three Bridges Junior School 01293 526888
Shipley CofE Primary School, Horsham 01403 741298
Secondary Schools
Slinfold C of E Primary School, Slinfold 01403 790253 Southgate Primary School 01293 525966
Hazelwick School, Hazelwick Mill Lane, Three Bridges 01293 403344
Southwater Infant School 01403 733254
Holy Trinity C of E Secondary School, Gossops Green 01293 423690
St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Nuthurst 01403 891286
Ifield Community College, Lady Margaret Road, Ifield 01293 420500
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Tanbridge House School, Farthings Hill, Horsham 01403 263628
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COPTHORNE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Coach House Nursery and Reception “Outstanding” in all areas* Copthorne Prep’s EYFS provides the perfect start to your child’s education. The “contribution of the early years provision to children’s well-being is outstanding”.* “Children over three are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.” *
n Happy, secure, inspired children n Dedicated experienced staff with a passion for teaching n Excellent mix of child initiated learning and adult led activities n Beautiful grounds and playground with challenging equipment n Covered outdoor classrooms n Music and movement n Parent and toddler group n Chapel service with the Headmaster n French lessons & Spanish after School Club n After school clubs until 6.00pm if required n Sports day n Nutritious hot meals with good manners instilled Copthorne Prep School is co-educational for children from 2 to 13 years old, and we provide flexi and weekly boarding as well as early morning drop off and after school clubs.
For more information about our School and next Open Morning, please contact us on 01342 712311 office@copthorneprep.co.uk www.copthorneprep.co.uk Effingham Lane, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3HR
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QUALIFIED TEACHER 25 years experience Private tuition in your home *All subjects - Ages 4-11 *English as a 2nd language
Call Debbie 07551 939863
Tutoring
Amanda Jones, Latin and all subjects 01342 719390
The Student Support Centre 0800 132277 West Sussex Tutors, all subjects, all ages, Horsham area 01403 265019 West Sussex Tutors, all subjects, all levels, Crawley area 01293 547706
Music
Early Years Music fun for 3 to 6 years 01243 642361 Need a musical Instrument from £15 a term 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Centres, develop your music skills 01243 642361 West Sussex Music Service, Primary Ages 5-11 01243 642361
Fleet Tutors, Private tuition in your home 0845 644 5452
West Sussex Music Service, Adults 01243 642361
Home Tutoring - Mainly English and Maths - age 5-16 01342 718862
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Home Tutoring Polish, English GCSE exams age 2-16 07908 177287 Horsham Kumon Study Centre 01737 248313 KipMcGrath Education Centres Horsham 01403 257755 Kumon Study Centre - Tilgate & Crawley 01293 402553 La Jolie Ronde, award winning French classes 01444 457309 Mobile maths tutor, CRB checked, Crawley, 11+ to GCSE 07518 353719 QUALIFIED TEACHER, Help with all subjects ages 4-11 07551 939863
Music (experience playing in rock band) 01243 642361
Roffey Fun Clubs, Roffey, Horsham 7.45-9.00am Term Time 01403 260909
West Sussex Music Service, Rock & Pop, 8-18 01243 642361
Three Bridges Junior School, Gales Drive 7.30-9.00am 07803 182819
West Sussex Music Service, Secondary School Ages 11-18 01243 642361
Language Classes Club Espanol, Spanish fun and games for children 01293 776881 David Leech 01293 851360 English as a Second Language, Broadfield Youth & Com Centre 01293 518656 English for beginners as 2nd language - Thurs pm (Creche) 01293 511400 French tuition for children, small groups, Crawley 01293 409450 Intensive English Teaching, Crawley 01293 457100 Le Club Francais, Crawley & Horsham 01293 541806 Spanish Amigos Horsham & Crawley 01403 756295 Spanish and French tuition for all levels 01342 717188 The French & Spanish Club 01342 302543 The Spanish Club for Children 01293 820589
Breakfast Clubs Knepp Close Play Centre, Pound Hill, 7.30-9.00am 07803 182819
Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 213592
After School Clubs
Knepp Close Play Centre, Pound Hill 2.50-6.00pm 07803 182819 Roffey Fun Clubs, Roffey, Horsham 3.00-6.00pm Term Time 01403 260909 Three Bridges Junior School, Gales Drive 3.00-6.00pm 07803 182819
Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst 01403 213592
Out of School Clubs
Ace Activity Club, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Crawley, 5-8yrs 07789 174902 Caterpillar Club, Leechpool County Primary, 4-11 yrs 01403 211388 Cranbrook Nursery School, after school, Crawley 01293 772561 Fantastic Fridays (4-12) , K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Jungle Club, Maidenbower, 4-12yrs 01293 614244 North Horsham After School Club 07709 504013 Roffey Fun Club, Roffey, Horsham School escorts am & pm 01403 260909 SAFA, St Andrews School, Nuthurst 01403 891286 Warnham After School Play Scheme, WASPS, age 5-11 01403 865299
Holiday Schemes & Activities Activate Sport 0115 973 1676 Baracudas 0845 123 5299 Chelsea Football Club 07843 868657 Charlwood House Holiday Club Ages 4-11 01293 565544 Crawley Wellbeing, K2 Crawley 01293 585350 K2 01293 585300 OSCAHS, Holiday Club, Pound Hill 07803 182819 Pied A Terre Adventures – outdoor courses 0845 052 2253 Pied Piper 01273 504485 Roffey Fun Club, Roffey 4-12yrs, 7.45am - 6.00pm 01403 260909 West Sussex County Council Family Information Service 01243 777807
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We teach ballet, tap, jazz and pilates. Specialising in classes for children and adults located in Horsham and Crawley. www.chenelerdance.com
Tel: 07803 923439
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Providing professional part-time training in Performing Arts
RAD BALLET including PRE-SCHOOL DANCE ISTD TAP MODERN AND JAZZ FREESTYLE JAZZ AND LIMBERING Classes held at Fetcham, Bookham, Dorking, Horsham. For class timetables and up to date information please call our administration number 01372 807047 or the Principal on 01342 325478 www.rosalleschoolofdance.co.uk ROYAL ACADEMY OF
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Ariel Adult Choir 25+ 01444 254466
Bhangra Dance Group Indian Dance 01293 550010
Lamda and private Drama Tutoring 01444 254466
Act One Beginners Drama School,
Ariel Dance Academies 01444 254466
teaching 4-19 years 01342 719166
Ariel - singing lessons 01444 254466
Bollywood Dance Group, Asian Dance 01293 550010
Louise Ryrie School of Dance & Drama, Crawley 01293 521028
Act Too Stage School - Crawley and
Ariel Special Needs acting classes 01444 254466
Cheneler School of Dance, Trinity School, Crawley 07803 923439
Musicality Choir 11-25 01444 254466
Dramaworks 07786 398869
Performing4u, drama for 3-16 year olds, Horsham 01403 260711
Horsham Schools 08719 182218
Elite Dance School 01293 565264 Fi Steps, 3yrs plus, song dance training, Tilgate 01403 888182 Footlights, singing, dance and drama club, Crawley, 5-16 01293 524948 Funky Beatz, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Happy Feet Song and Dance Company 01342 717787 Inspire Academy of Dance, Horsham, Reigate & Dorking 07783138348 Karen Kay Theatre Art School 01444 401595
Perform 0845 400 4017
Premier Dance Academy 07919 687600 R贸is铆n Mullins Dance Academy (Crawley) 07832 271809 Stagecoach Theatre Arts, Crawley, 4-16 01403 259132 Stagecoach Theatre Arts, Horsham, 4-16 01293 823282 Surrey School of Ballet and Performing Arts, Horley 07455 230198 The Art Academy, Horsham 01403 754727
NORTH HOLMWOOD DORKING REIGATE HORSHAM COPTHORNE
Tap Ballet Modern Street Dance Contemporary Musical Theatre Birthday Parties Adult Classes
Term time 9am to 12.45pm The renowned Act Too Arts Academy would like to welcome prospective students to come and join us for a FREE TRIAL and enjoy the fun at one of our Sussex based performing arts academy branches. Having provided some of the best theatrical opportunities and training in the region for the past six years along with an emphasis on live performance offering as many as nine show opportunities each year Act Too are confident that prospective students will get incredible skills development and confidence building from HSE Prosecution Case F230000695
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A decade of excitement! A whole decade of so much excitement, where do I start?! Act One Beginners Drama School (AOB) has had ten years jam packed with theatre productions, successful auditions into renowned drama and theatre schools, colleges & universities, West End Shows and too many local productions to list individually!
Originally the brain child of Beverly Hewitt, school Principal, AOB started with an enthusiastic group of children wanting to enjoy the direction and opportunity that the nurturing environment of a well organised drama teacher provides. Now
160+ children strong, many of those original children have gone on to universities and colleges to study drama further, to perform professionally and to teach their skills to a new generation of drama students. There is something so special about watching the children develop into confident, clear speaking, performers, often outside their normal comfort zones. As a lesson assistant I was so privileged to experience this for myself for a term with the Seniors in the Felbridge classes. The school comes together annually in age groups to perform in a dramatic musical production to provide the real experience on and behind stage from start to finish. From the audition process through to the finale, everyone has so much to learn and enjoy. Festivals are a special part of the school year too, enabling all those who would like to, the opportunity to perform in a competitive environment. From dramatic solos through to group improvisations, it is a fun and educational
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process all combined. East Grinstead Music & Arts Festival, EGMAF, showed once again the superb level of performance Beverly has managed to attain from the pupils. This year, 2013, there were cups and distinctions, commendations and merits for soloists & duos and placings for almost every participant from Act Ones’ Copthorne and Felbridge classes. Fantastic results for very dedicated work. Another facet of AOB is the chance to develop dramatic skills and performance ability with the London Academy of Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) examinations board. For the youngest children there are the poetry exams to introduce them to the concept of learning and performing to a required standard, for the more developed seasoned students there are the grades and medals that contribute towards further education applications. A huge thank you to AOB for showing our children their potential, and for providing all of them so much opportunity, ten wonderful years were celebrated with most of the pupils and teachers on April 27th.
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Badminton
ABC Badminton Club, Crawley 01293 531332 Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Crawley and District Badminton Association 01293 883336 Forest BC 01403 250401 Horsham & Arun BC 07768 985336 K2 Crawley 01293 585300
Baseball Adventure Playgrounds
Messy Monster, 6 months upwards classes and parties 01342 833885
Cherry Lane Venture Play Ground, Langley Green 01293 516163
Sewing Club, Friday 1-2.30pm, Broadfield Youth & Com Centre 01293 518656
Creasy’s Drive Venture Play Ground, Broadfield 01293 561847
The Pottery@Spellcast Studio 01403 248123
Millpond Venture Play Ground 01293 520225
Athletics
Southgate West, Ditchingly Hill Tilgate Park, Crawley 01293 521168 Waterlea Venture Play Ground, Furnace Green 01293 530035
Arts & Crafts
Art Group, all ages, all abilities, Crawley and Horsham 01293 541782
Blue Stars AC 01403 250661 Crawley Athletics Club, Broadfield, Crawley 01293 531883 Horsham Blue Stars, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Martlets Athletics, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311
Burgess Hill RedHats Baseball Club (9-15yrs) 01273 890602 Crawley Dodgers Junior Baseball Club, Crawley 01293 527380
Chase Fitness 01293 426135 Buggyfit Crawley- for Mums and babies 07776 129 510 Fit Kids Club, Horsham 01403 264446 Fitden 07947 388604 Fitness-Moves, Children 6-11, Pound Hill 01293 425457 Junior Fitness (13-16 years) Wednesday pm 01903 524624 LooseYoga Classes 07930 406878 Musical Hands 01293 400569
Basketball
Yoga with Cathy Stanton 07748 031614
Crawley Basketball Club, Crawley Down 01342 713315 Crawley Cougars Basketball Club, Crawley 01293 540946 Horsham BC 07768 237337
Bowling & Skittles
Sussex Bootcamp 01444 340 030
Football
1st Team Coaching, 3-12yrs, Oriel School 07814 367714 All year football, Chelsea Football Club 07843 868657 Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311
Crawley Town Bowls Club, Three Bridges, Crawley 01293 426120
C.C.C. Crawley and District Youth Football League 01293 883037
Hollywood Bowl 01293 521999
Chase Fitness 01293 426135
Horsham District Indoor Bowls Club 01403 266101
Chesworth Rovers U7’s, Horsham 07798 704058
Horsham Park Bowls Club 01403 266170
Crawley & District Youth Football League (8-11) 01293 873548
Horsham Superbowl, Albion Way, Horsham 01403 274642
Crawley Panthers Football Club U7’s - U11’s 07909 282626
Indoor Bowls Centre 01403 268346
Crawley Town Football Club, Brighton Rd 01293 410000
Boxing
Boxing - Tues & Thurs pm - all aspects of training 01293 550010
Chess
Crawley Chess Club 01293 415929 Horsham Junior Chess Club 01403 218200 Sussex Junior Chess 01342 315075
Climbing & Mountaineering Blackland Farm 01342 810493 K2 Crawley 01293 585300
Cycling
Crawley Wheelers Cycling Club 01342 713197
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Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311
Horsham Junior Baseball Club 07732 688053
K2 Crawley 01293 585300
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Fitness & Exercise
Crawley Wasps Ladies Football Club 01293 541557 Forest Flyers Disability Football Club 01293 881986 Girls Football - Chelsea Football 07843 868657 Horsham Football Club, Queen St, Horsham 01403 252310 Horsham Sparrows 01403 264043 Horsham YMCA Football Club, Gorings Mead 01403 252689 Ifield Football Club 01293 536569 Jnr Girls Football ‘Cowfold Cobras’ 01403 864072 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Little Kickers Football for 18 months to 6 years 01293 226201
Horsham Cycling 01403 756271
Mini Soccer, Sat am, Pavilion in the Park, Horsham 01403 219200
Horsham Youth Cycling Club 01403 215634
Roffey Football Club, Chennels Brook, Horsham 01403 217968
V C Jubilee - Youth Development Cycling Club 01273 843859
Saturday Football (4 & 5 yrs), Chelsea Football 07843 868657
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Golf
Chase Fitness 01293 426135 Cottesmore Golf and Country Club, Pease Pottage 01293 520321 Horsham Golf Park, Denne Park 01403 271525 Ifield Golf Club 01293 520222 Mannings Heath Golf Club 01403 210228
Leisure & Sport for Disabled & Special Needs Children
the little swim school
Causeway Opportunity Playgroup, Horsham 01403 269548 Chase Fitness 01293 426135 Crawley Leisure Action for Disability 01293 528744 Flamingoes Physically Disabled Swimming Club 01293 882148 Forest Flyers Disability Football Club 01293 881986
Pease Pottage Golf and Driving Range 01293 521706
Grasshoppers and Outburst, Holiday and Saturday activities 01403 218888
Rookwood Golf Club, Robin Hood Lane, Horsham 01403 252123
Moving Barriers Sports for Disabled Children 01293 438328
Slinfold Golf Club 01403 791555
Ready and Able Sports Club 01403 215493
• weekday classes for pre-school children
Riding for the Disabled, Crawley Down 01342 713143
• maximum of six children in each class
Tilgate Forest Golf Centre, Titmus Dr, Crawley 01293 530103
Gymnastics & Trampoline
ABC Gymnastics, 5-12 yrs, Ifield Com College 01293 421591
• teaching children to swim, water confidence and safety from 6 months to competition level, in our beautiful, warm, exclusive pools in Lower Beeding and Handcross. • after school and weekend classes for children aged 4 + • we welcome children from Little Dippers and children who have little or no water experience.
Sensory Room, Horsham Nursery School C&FC 01403 224444
• all our teachers are fully ASA qualified, members of the institute of swimming, hold the Royal Life Saving Society’s qualification, are first aid trained and Police checked.
Bunny Hoppers, Grasshoppers & Buddies - activity groups for 0-18 Broadbridge Heath GC yrs 01403 218888 01403 211311 Sunbeam Disability Swim Club 07929 267593 Gymnastics Club, Broadbridge Heath Leisure 01403 211311 Sussex Disability Sports Database Hawth Gymnastics Club, all ages, Crawley 01293 421103 Horsham GC 01403 271053 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Lynx Trampolining Club, Horsham 01403 710925 Trampolining classes, Broadbridge Heath Leisure 01403 211311
Hockey
Crawley Hockey Club 01293 885601 Horsham Cricket & Sports Club 01403 254628 Horsham Hockey 01306 731018 K2 Crawley 01293 585300
Laser Games
Laser Hub, Crawley 01293 548000
Leisure & Sport Services
Adventure playground & playcentres in Crawley 01293 528744 Bewbush Adventure Playground 01293 520225 Creasys Drive Adventure Playground 01293 561847 Horsham Leisure Link 24 hour telephone service 01403 274652 Waterlea Adventure Playground, Furnace Green 01293 530035
• private lessons
01444 474573 or visit www.thelittleswimschool.co.uk or write
• call us now on
to us westsussex@thelittleswimschool.co.uk
0800 859929
Centre 01403 211311
Tilgate Park, Crawley. Nature centre 01293 521168
Karate-Dokuja Karate-Do Wado Kai, Horsham 01403 253782
Toybox Playgroup, Wakehams Green Community Centre 01293 883034
Kin Ryu Judo Club, K2, Crawley 01293 537808
Martial Arts
Korean Martial Arts 01403 273461
BBH Judo Club 01403 211311 Chi-Do Self Defence System 07791 648784 Chi-Gung moving Meditaion and Relaxation 07708 582771
Netball
Crawley Netball Association 01293 886415
Crawley Judo Club 01293 404716 Crawley Karate Kyo-Kushin-Kai 01293 535769
Horsham District Netball Cub 07799 514954
Crawley SKF Karate, classes 6 days a week 07525 398980
Horsham Dolphins Youth Section 01403 265620
East Grinstead Taekwon-Do School 07957 617097
K2 Crawley 01293 585300
Horsham Judo Club 07778 670124 Horsham Karate Club 01403 218327 Karate, Broadbridge Heath Leisure
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Have-A-Go Pottery 01403 741121 Mud Pie Ceramics 01293 776700
Rugby and Mini Rugby
WT Martial Arts 01293 544333
Crawley ITF, Taekwon-Do, Maidenbower 01444 233356
Pottery
Southwater Judo Club, Southwater Leisure Centre 07778 670124
Wado-ryu Sports Karate, Children’s Classes, Crawley 01293 407539
Crawley Aikido Club, Crawley 01342 321429
Holmbush Paintball 0800 279 2525
The Pottery@Spellcast Studio 01403 248123
Turners Hill Yokohama Judo Club 01342 715252
Crawley & East Grinstead Tae Kwon-do Clubs 01323 461058
Paintball
Sama Karati, Kick Boxing & Ladies Self Defence 07743 826994
The Cho-Wa Ju-Jitsu Association 01293 885491
Cho-Wa Ju-Jitsu, Maidenbower, Crawley 01293 885491
Affiliated Member
Outdoor Fun
Pied A Terre Adventures – outdoor courses 0845 052 2253
Crawley Rugby Club 01293 533995
Horsham Rugby Club 01403 252235 St Francis Rugby Club, Crawley 01293 516108
Softball
Vampire Batters, mums, dads, teenagers (14+) 01293 435981
Skate Parks
Skate Park - Billingshurst 01403 215493 Skate Parks - Horsham Park 01403 215493
Sports Centres
Billingshurst Leisure Centre 01403 784245 Bluecoat Sports, Christ’s Hospital 01403 247572
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information matters AQUABABIES/AQUAKIDDIES The original and best baby & toddler swimming company The original and best baby & toddler swimming company Teaching you to teach your child to swim Teaching you to teach your child to swim
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Swimming & Snorkelling Angelfish 01273 726163
Aquababies - Birth to 4 years in Sussex 01273 833101
• Brighton • Crawley
K2 Crawley 01293 585300
• Provides water safety training • Encourages physical, social & psychological development • Enhances awareness • Improves eating and sleeping patterns • Strengthens cardio-respiratory functions • FUN & SOCIAL!
Small class sizes for maximum involvement. Private pool heated to 34c, ideal for babies. Superb changing facilities. Ample parking.
Contact Tricia Matlock on 01403 730226 or email us on enquiries@bubbles-swimschool.co.uk
Horsham Cricket & Sports Club 01403 254628
Cetacea Aquatic Art School, Crawley, swimmers 8 yrs+ 01293 512006
Horsham Lawn Tennis Club, Horsham 01403 254628
Crawley Branch of The British Sub Aqua Club 01293 820147
Ifield Tennis Club, Ifield Crawley 01293 512384
Jellyfish Swimming School 07950 127517 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 MXT Swimming School 07944 237614 Parent and baby splash 0-3, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Tue am 01403 211311 SSB Swim School teaching children aged 4+ in classes of six 01403 210194 Sunbeam Disability Swim Club 07929 267593 The Little Swim School teach preschool kids to safely swim 01444 474573 The Pavilion in the Park, Horsham 01403 219200 Water Babies - baby swimming venues across Sussex 01794 399888
Table Tennis
Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311 Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre Horsham 01403 211311 Christ’s Hospital Sports Centre, Bubbles advert 2010.indd 1 Horsham 01403 247572 Forest Recreation Centre, Comptons Lane, Horsham 01403 269619 Forte Spa Gym and Swimming Pool, Meridian Hotel, Gatwick 01293 567070 K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Pageant Leisure Club, Lower Beeding 01403 891687 Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Rd, Southwater 01403 733208
The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham 01403 751150
Copthorne Squash Club, Copthorne Rd, Copthorne 01293 716278 Cottesmore Squash Club, Pease Pottage 01293 528256 Horsham Cricket & Sports Club 01403 254628
Foresters TTC 01293 521643 Horsham TTC 01403 215634
Horsham Tennis Club 01403 254628
K2 Crawley 01293 585300 Sussex County Lawn Tennis Association 01273 505979 Sussex School of Lawn Tennis, Farthings Hill 01403 265055 Tennis Sussex 01273 505979 The Holbrook Club (Junior Tennis Coaching), Horsham 01403 751150
Theatre and Cimema
Christ’s Hospital Theatre, Christ’s Hospital, Horsham 01403 247434 Ifield Barn Theatre Society, Rectory La, Ifield, Crawley 01293 522763 The Brighton Centre 01273 290131 The Capitol, Horsham 01403 750220 The Hawth Theatre, Crawley 01293 552941 Theatre Royal, Brighton 08700 606650 Cineworld, London Road, Crawley 0871 2002000
Volleyball
Crawley Volleyball Club 01293 862170 Volleyball 07828 504378]
Watersports
Adur Canoe Club 01903 691473 Crawley Mariners Yacht Club 01403 241406 Forest Canoe Club 01798 875225 Rowing, Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Resevoir 01444 892549 Southwater Watersports Centre, Southwater 01403 734424
K2 Crawley 01293 585300
Tennis
Advantage Receiver Tennis 01444 253 322
Horsham Squash Club Billingshurst Tennis Club 01403 783430 01403 272156 Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre Ifield Squash Courts, Rusper Rd, 01403 211311 Ifield, Crawley 01293 520222
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Crawley Table Tennis Club 01444 870622
Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club Virgin Active, Crawley 01293 523668 04/11/2011 18:13 Crawley, Horsham and 0800 064 4456 District TTC 01293 537864
Squash
Global Tennis 01403 255951
Bluecoat Sports, Christ’s Hospital, Horsham 01403 247572
Floaties, 18-36 months, Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre 01403 211311
Friendly, fully qualified ASA/STA teachers.
Crawley Lawn Tennis Club, Three Bridges, Crawley 01293 533388 Horsham - for details phone 01403 215634
Crawley Town Life Saving Club, Crawley 01403 262158
Baby Classes (Babies from 8 weeks).
Cottesmore Tennis Club, Pease Pottage 01293 528256
Aqua Tots, Baby/Toddler classes 020 8688 6488
Crawley Swimming Club 01293 883570
Baby Bubbles
Comptons Tennis Club, Leechpond Hill, Horsham 01403 268071
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Training held at our site in Manor Royal
First Aid Training
We can deliver training at your venue or ours.
11th – 13th June First Aid at Work (3 days) th Saturday 15 June* Paediatric First Aid Level 2 th 17 June Emergency First Aid at Work th th 24 – 25 June Paediatric First Aid nd 02 July Emergency First Aid at Work nd th 02 – 04 July First Aid at Work (3 days) th th 09 – 10 July First Aid at Work (re-qual) th Saturday 13 July* Paediatric First Aid Level 2 nd rd 22 – 23 July Paediatric First Aid Level 2 th 29 July Emergency First Aid at Work th th 06 – 07 August First Aid at Work (re-qual) th th 08 – 09 August Paediatric First Aid Level 2 th Saturday 10 August* Paediatric First Aid Level 2 13th – 15th August First Aid at Work (3 days) th th 19 - 20 August Paediatric First Aid Level 2 *This course is the full Paediatric First Aid Level 2 (12hrs), 6hrs online/6hrs practical. Find us on Facebook “silver cloud academy”
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First Aid Training
First Aid at Work £198pp
Paediatric First Aid Level 2 (12hrs) £40pp
Emergency First Aid at Work (6hrs) £52pp First Aid Instructor £425pp
The Office Building, Gatwick Road, Manor Royal, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9RZ 0800 958 90 90 / 01293 459725 www.silvercloudacademy.co.uk
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